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Gor Mahia striker ruled out till 2027 after undergoing surgery

Gor Mahia striker Ebenezer Adukwaw has been ruled out for the remainder of 2026 after undergoing surgery to address an injury sustained during the CECAFA Kagame Cup tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to a club update from team doctor Brian Odongo, the Ghanaian forward successfully underwent surgery and is expected to spend approximately three months recovering before returning to action.Why South Africa-based Kenyan striker is backing Harambee Stars to shock Bafana BafanaAdukwaw, who is in his second season with K’Ogalo, last featured for the club in August during the regional tournament. He started in the final against Rwanda’s Rayon Sports before being replaced by Bryton Onyona.His absence has since extended beyond two months, with the latest development confirming that he will remain sidelined for an additional period as he recovers from the procedure. The club, however, did not disclose the specific nature of the injury.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088104##“Adukwaw..

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Emery and the ‘ghosts’ of Camp Nou

Every now and then, that clip resurfaces in some corner of the internet. In it, then-Paris Saint-Germain players Blaise Matuidi, Thomas Meunier, Julian Draxler and Marco Verratti chat over pizza and Coca-Cola about a range of topics. Among other things, they discuss the upcoming Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Barcelona…The French club had won the first leg at home 4–0, so the return match at the Nou Camp was supposed to be a formality for them. With no idea what was about to happen, Verratti asked his teammates during that conversation whether they would accept progressing to the next round after a 5–1 defeat (the away-goals rule was still in effect), and received an affirmative answer from Draxler and Matuidi. The clip has resurfaced on social media in recent days because one of the “victims” is returning to the “scene of the crime” — Unai Emery.🚨🎥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: This is how Barcelona pulled off their infamous ʻRemontadaʼ against PSG. This is what Unai Emery meant by “non s..

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BETTING GUIDE: Manchester United vs Roma, match preview, team news and prediction

An in-form AS Roma will be out to build on their fiery momentum with a second consecutive UEFA Champions League win over a struggling Manchester United at Old Trafford on matchday four.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Italian outfit has recorded four wins from their last five matches across all competitions and could be a difficult team to overcome.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077510##It has been a dismal start to the season for Manchester United, who find themselves struggling near the bottom of the Champions League table.With pressure mounting on Michael Carrick, another setback here could prove decisive for his tenure, especially after back-to-back European defeats against Atletico Madrid and Como.Kick-off: 11:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 03 NovemberVenue: Old Trafford, ManchesterGroup: UEFA Champions League League Phase (Matchday 4)Current standings: Roma – 15th (4 pts), Manchester United – 20th (3 pts)Arsenal conquer Anfied after 14 yearsQualification implications: A victory for ..

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BETTING GUIDE: Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich, team news and prediction

One of the headline fixtures on Matchday 4 in the UEFA Champions League will see Atletico Madrid taking on Bayern Munich at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night.These sides have scored in every UCL match this season, and we are expecting a few goals in this one, as discussed in our prediction below.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsSince losing to Liverpool on match day one Diego Simeone has turned things around impressively, with his side now unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions .##NAJAVA_MECA_10077483##The Bavarians played to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Arsenal in this competition last time out and are in 14th place with five points, while their Spanish hosts are 16th with four points.Kick-off: 11:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 03 NovemberVenue: Metropolitano Stadium, MadridGroup: UEFA Champions League League Phase (Matchday 4)Current standings: Bayern Munich – 14th (5 pts), Atletico Madrid – 16th (4 pts)Dortmund refuse to surrender! BVB strike la..

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FKFPL: Under-fire Okere targets first win against former employers Tusker

Bandari head coach Charles Okere is targeting a first win of the season against his former club Tusker as he seeks to ease mounting pressure following the Dockers’ disappointing start to the campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBandari are among three teams yet to register a victory this season, alongside Mombasa United and Nairobi United, despite having played five matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077634##The Dockers threw away an early lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Nairobi United on Sunday, 1 November, at Police Sacco Stadium, extending their winless run and piling more pressure on Okere.Speaking after the stalemate, the former Harambee Starlets tactician admitted that pressure was building but challenged his players to raise their performance ahead of the Tusker encounter.“Pressure is piling up because we have now gone five matches without a win. We must pull up our socks.Tusker is a good team that won the Mozzart Bet Cup, and so are we. It will be a tough match, whic..

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“Ronaldo’s time was already over at Juventus”

Almost four full years have passed since Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United. He packed his bags and walked out ahead of the World Cup, after things blew up between him and Erik ten Hag. Since then, the Dutch manager has often spoken about their relationship and what went wrong. Whenever someone invites him for an interview, it is an unavoidable topic. The same was true this time in a conversation with ESPN. He believes Cristiano Ronaldo was not prepared to put the team first, was not physically fit enough for the demands of the Premier League, and that his time at the top was already over when he was still at Juventus.Ten Hag finally speaks about Ronaldo and Manchester“The reality is that he has not been able to play at that level for the past seven or eight years. His time was already over at Juventus. Real Madrid’s great strength is that they recognise when a player starts to decline. They part ways with him when, from the outside, he still appears to be at his peak, but in rea..

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‘I will deal with him accordingly’ – Matano after KCB defender’s red card

KCB FC head coach Robert Matano has vowed to take disciplinary action against defender Baron Ochieng following his dismissal during their FKF Premier League clash against Gor Mahia at Embu Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOchieng was sent off five minutes before the final whistle after receiving a second yellow card, having been cautioned for the first time in the 19th minute.Government responds to claims that Bayern Munich, Ajax will field junior teams in NairobiHis dismissal left the Bankers with ten men during the closing stages of the encounter, forcing them to dig deep to protect their advantage against a Gor Mahia side seeking a late comeback.Although KCB managed to withstand the pressure and secure all three points, Ochieng’s indiscipline did not go down well with Matano, who expressed his disappointment with the defender’s decision-making, particularly given the circumstances of the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077557##Speaking after the final whistle, the experienc..

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Matasi eyes game against Arsenal greats ahead of Harambee Stars legends clash

Former Harambee Stars custodian Patrick Matasi is hoping to earn a place in Kenya’s legends team for the upcoming Legends Cup clash against Arsenal greats at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Friday, 13 November, and will feature 20 former Arsenal players against 20 retired Kenya internationals in a celebration of football legends.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Matasi said the match presents an opportunity to return to the pitch after more than a year away from competitive football.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077510##”I feel this is my chance to start getting back into football. I will try to get a place and represent my nation with dignity,” he said.The former Saint George, Tusker FC and Kenya Police FC goalkeeper has been out of competitive action since his move to Kakamega Homeboyz in January 2025.His career was subsequently interrupted by a provisional suspension following an FKF investigation into alleged match man..

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Government explains closing Nyayo Stadium for 10 days

Nyayo National Stadium is undergoing an intensive 10-day pitch maintenance and rejuvenation programme following a demanding sporting calendar that saw the facility host several major international and local competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi announced the exercise, describing it as a well-deserved break for the stadium after months of hosting sporting spectacles and welcoming thousands of fans.”From hosting the HSBC SVNS 2 in February, the FIFA Women’s Series and Kip Keino Classic in April, the Athletics Kenya National Trials for the Commonwealth Games in June, to the Safari Sevens in October, Nyayo has faithfully opened her gates and rolled out her green carpet for one major sporting spectacle after another,” Mwangi stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077483##The maintenance exercise is an elaborate programme designed to restore the playing surface, improve its quality and strengthen its ability to withstand the demands of elite sporti..

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Young Bosnian saves Spalletti from sack

Kerim Alajbegović is gradually establishing himself at Juventus, and after scoring the winning goal in an otherwise extremely dull Serie A derby against Napoli, his stock has risen considerably among both the fans and the coaching staff – 2-0. One goal against NEC in the Europa League and one assist against Cagliari had been Alajbegović’s contributions in a Juventus shirt until now. What he did tonight was worth more than anything else so far. Just when it seemed that the Old Lady’s supporters were about to fall asleep in their seats, when questions about the meaning of life or whether they had remembered to switch off the iron before leaving for the stadium were running through their minds – because thoughts tend to wander when there is nothing worth watching on the pitch – Alajbegović appeared and settled the Serie A derby with a thunderous 20-metre strike off the post.19&41 – Kerim Alajbegovic (19 anni 41 giorni) è il marcatore straniero più giovane ad aver segnato nella sfida t..

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