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CECAFA Kagame Cup action enters its third day on Sunday, 26 July, with two fixtures scheduled to conclude the opening round of matches as Kenyan representatives Tusker FC begin their Group C campaign against Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC at Amahoro Stadium.The Brewers will be eager to emulate fellow FKF Premier League side Gor Mahia, who announced their arrival at the tournament in style with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Rwanda’s APR in Friday’s opening fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865194##For Tusker, Sunday’s encounter also marks a long-awaited return to the regional championship after nearly a decade away.The Kenyan heavyweights will be looking to make an immediate impact as they chase a place in the knockout rounds.Head coach Julien Mette has, however, urged caution, acknowledging that the team is still building fitness after a delayed start to pre-season preparations.2026 WAFCON: Harambee Starlets begin journey with tough Morocco test”The expectation is to get out of the group and reach t..

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) gets underway on Sunday, with Kenya’s national women’s team, Harambee Starlets, taking on hosts Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Kick-off is scheduled for 23 hours.Harambee Starlets return to the continental showpiece for the first time in a decade and have been drawn in a challenging Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865194##The Beldine Odemba-coached side will be hoping to avoid a repeat of their only previous appearance in 2016, when they exited at the group stage after losing all three of their matches.They face a formidable Moroccan side that will enjoy home support as it looks to make the perfect start to its campaign.Harambee Starlets booked their place at WAFCON after defeating The Gambia 5-1 on aggregate in the qualifiers.New champions guaranteed as Strathmore Leos crash out of Prinsloo 7sMorocco head into the match in impressive form, unbeaten in their last nine matches across all compe..

Victor Osimhen found himself caught up in tax trouble in Turkey!He received an official notice from his bank regarding unpaid income tax, along with a formal warning that his account would be temporarily frozen until the debt was settled.Osimhen’s soul has suffered so much: Lost mother as toddler, sold water to survive, father’s death hit him hard…Since the matter wasn’t his responsibility, the Nigerian immediately informed his club, Galatasaray, of the situation. Club officials responded swiftly, transferring the necessary funds without delay. The payment cleared all outstanding tax liabilities and successfully prevented a long-term freeze of his bank account.The incident would have quickly faded from the headlines had it not been for the social media controversy that followed.Maaşını alamadığı için Galatasaray’a ihtarname gönderen Osimhen, tataftarların eleştirilerine ateş püskürdü;“3 aydır maaş alamıyorum. Ben olmasam kimse dünyada Galatasarayı tanımaz. Paramı vermezseniz giderim ..

Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner says Wrexham’s pre-season tour of the United States presents the perfect opportunity to prove himself and earn a bigger role under manager Phil Parkinson ahead of the new campaign.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe Kenyan is targeting valuable minutes during the tour as he looks to impress the coaching staff and strengthen his push for regular first-team football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9863474##Wrexham will begin their United States tour against Leeds United on 26 July before taking on Premier League champions Liverpool on 30 July. They will wrap up the trip with a clash against Sunderland on 2 August, with all three fixtures expected to provide a stern test against top-quality opposition.Having joined the Welsh club from Bristol City in January, the defender is expected to feature during the tour as Parkinson continues assessing his squad before the Championship season gets underway.Kenyan stars who turned four decades of World U20 success into gl..

Pape Thiaw’s spell in charge of Senegal was far from disappointing. The Lions of Teranga won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, only to be stripped of the title two months later, and reached the World Cup Round of 16, where they suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Belgium after squandering a commanding 2-0 lead.Still, it wasn’t enough to keep the 45-year-old in the job, as the two sides parted ways two weeks ago.However, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) wasted no time, as they’ve reportedly set their sights on a major name as Thiaw’s successor – none other than Patrick Vieira!Patrick Vieira is on the verge of becoming Senegal’s new head coach!Talks between both parties are progressing well, with the former Arsenal and France midfielder now close to replacing Pape Thiaw. pic.twitter.com/0AvK9BCVqu— 365Scores (@365Scores) July 24, 2026 The former Arsenal captain and club legend, and the ex-France international, was born in Dakar, Senegal, before moving to France at the age of eight.H..

Kakamega High coach Edwin Luche believes the Green Commandos have what it takes to reclaim their place at the summit of school football after backing his side to win a record-extending 15th Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national football title.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe Green Commandos, Kenya’s most successful school football team, return to the national championships for the first time in eight years after ending their long absence by winning the Western Region title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862287##This year’s KSSSA National Games will be held from 2 to 6 August at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika, Kiambu County, with the top four teams earning qualification to the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Championships in Morogoro, Tanzania, from 13 to 23 August.Luche, who joined Kakamega High in 2024 with the mandate of guiding the Green Commandos back to the national stage, believes the team has already taken the first ste..

FC Copenhagen begin the new Danish Superliga season with a home clash against newly promoted Lyngby BK at Parken Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsDespite an inconsistent league campaign last season, Copenhagen remain one of Denmark’s strongest sides and will be eager to make a winning start in front of their home fans after an entertaining 3-3 draw against Polissya Zhytomyr in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862175##Kick-off: 5:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 26 JulyVenue: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, DenmarkGroup: Danish Superliga – Matchday 1Home sweet home: Pirlo one step away from the Italy job!Qualification implications: An important opening fixture as both sides look to start the new Superliga campaign with maximum points.Form GuideFC Copenhagen➖ Draw vs Polissya Zhytomyr✅ Win vs Viborg✅ Win vs AC Horsens➖ Draw vs Viktoria Plzen✅ Win vs MjallbyLyngby BK✅ Win vs Hillerod✅ Win vs Osters IF✅ Win vs B93 Copenhagen❌ Loss vs Esbjerg❌ Loss vs AC Horsens..

Sandefjord returns to Jotun Arena looking to end a difficult run of form, but they face one of the toughest assignments in Norwegian football as title-chasing Bodo/Glimt visits on Sunday.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsBodo/Glimt arrive full of confidence after recording three consecutive league victories without conceding a goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862197##Kick-off: 6:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 26 JulyVenue: Jotun Arena, Sandefjord, NorwayGroup: Norwegian Eliteserien – Matchday 15Current standings: Bodo/Glimt – 2nd (32 points); Sandefjord – 11th (15 points)Klopp sends strong message to media: “If you don’t leave my family alone, I’m gone”Qualification implications: Bodo/Glimt are chasing top spot and Champions League qualification, while Sandefjord are seeking valuable points to move further away from the relegation zone.Form GuideSandefjord❌ Loss vs Viking➖ Draw vs HamKam❌ Loss vs Molde➖ Draw vs Fredrikstad❌ Loss vs LillestromBodo/Glimt✅ Win vs HamKam✅ Win vs Fredrikstad✅ Win..

The spotlight of European football has been firmly fixed on Valdebebas since last night, as Real Madrid prepare a move that could become one of the biggest stories of the summer. Just when it seemed that Yan Diomande was on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish giants stormed into the race and completely changed the narrative, making a decisive push for RB Leipzig’s teenage sensation.Real Madrid have officially entered negotiations with Leipzig over the potential signing of the 19-year-old winger. Their opening bid of €90 million plus €10 million in add-ons was rejected, but it appears to be only the beginning of the talks. The important thing is that discussions are now underway.🚨💣 Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Yan Diomande and are now in talks with RB Leipzig over a deal for the 19-year-old. ⚪️🇨🇮PSG remain interested and had been Diomande’s preferred destination, but have yet to make an offer convincing enough for Leipzig to sell this… pic.twitter.com/v7T0..

A crucial Norwegian Eliteserien clash awaits on Sunday as struggling Aalesund welcome league leaders Viking FK to the Color Line Stadion.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two sides head into the encounter with vastly different objectives, as Aalesund continue battling to move away from the relegation playoff spot while Viking are determined to strengthen their grip on top spot in the title race.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862148##Viking have been one of the league’s standout performers this season, winning 11 of their opening 13 matches and boasting the best away record in the division.Aalesund, meanwhile, have shown signs of improvement in attack but remain defensively vulnerable, making this a difficult assignment against one of Norway’s most clinical teams.Kick-off: 08:15 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 26 JulyVenue: Color Line Stadion, ÅlesundDate set for hearing of Senegal’s AFCON title appealGroup: Norwegian EliteserienCurrent Standings: Viking FK – 1st (33 points); Aalesund – 14th (12 ..