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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy’s dream of taking charge of his native South Africa has suffered a major setback after the country’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, publicly endorsed Pitso Mosimane as the only candidate to succeed current Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMcCarthy, who took charge of Kenya in March 2025, has never hidden his ambition of leading the South African national team, describing it as a role he would gladly accept.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826977##Speaking to Kick Off Magazine earlier this year, the former Manchester United forwards coach said:”I think a lot of people will be interested in the job coaching Bafana. But if I’m asked, of course I would. It’s my country. It’s the national team.”He also believes the current South African squad has the quality to achieve major success.”It’s a very good time to achieve things with this group of players, with the calibre and quality that they have.”Victor Wanyama reveals Europe..

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of completing one of the most ambitious transfer splurges in the club’s history, with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes both set to arrive in deals worth a combined £185 million.The north London club have already agreed a club-record move for Tonali from Newcastle United, with the transfer expected to reach £100 million (£92.5m guaranteed plus £7.5m in performance-related bonuses). The Italy international is due in London on Thursday to undergo his medical before signing a six-year contract that will keep him at Spurs until 2032.However, Tonali’s record may not last long.Give this man a ball and enjoy: reinvented Tonali is a pleasure to watchTottenham have also struck an agreement with West Ham United to sign highly rated midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a guaranteed £85m, with the final order of the announcements determining which player officially becomes the club’s record signing.Manchester City had also pushed to sign Tonali, but Spurs ultimately ..

FKF Premier League side Mara Sugar FC have officially parted ways with five players as the club begins reshaping its squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kilgoris-based side confirmed the departures in an official statement, thanking the players for their commitment and contribution during their time at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826977##Among those released are former Kisumu All Stars defender Billy Byron Owuor, ex-KCB defender Lameck Luhangala, and Kelvin Longbert Raphael, who joined the club from Zanzibar outfit JKU SC.Goalkeeper Samuel Guto Mogaka and Mohamed Mwalango Makame have also been shown the exit door.”We bid farewell to the players who have been part of our journey and proudly represented our badge. Thank you for wearing our colours with pride and giving your all in every match. We are grateful for your contribution and wish you nothing but success, good health and greater achievements in the next chapter of your football careers..

You know the saying: trick me once, shame on you; trick me twice, shame on me. But what lesson do we learn when it happens a third time? Do we have to recognise a deeper problem, or is there a lesson waiting for us in these repeated defeats?In just three days, African teams endured three heartbreaking World Cup losses to European opponents – each loss nearly identical and equally devastating.Ivory Coast, DR Congo, and Senegal exited in the Round of 32, each narrowly missing a heroic win. To make matters even more dramatic, the notorious 86th minute struck in all three games.These African teams all ultimately lost to European teams after conceding at the 86th minute 🤔Unlucky timing for the Ivory Coast, DR Congo and Senegal 😔 pic.twitter.com/9PPmv1sLaS— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 2, 2026 Haaland’s late goal sealed Norway’s win over Ivory Coast. Harry Kane broke DR Congo hearts with a second for England, and Romelu Lukaku sparked Belgium’s dramatic comeback. How did all three African sides le..

Eduardo Camavinga has no intention of leaving Real Madrid, but it appears the club has already made up its mind. The French midfielder is reportedly among the players who could be shown the exit door this summer, with head coach Jose Mourinho said to have approved the decision. As a result, the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy will be looking to find him a new club in the coming weeks.According to Marca, Real Madrid have offered Camavinga to Manchester City, whose officials are now considering a move for the France international. Camavinga remains highly regarded in the Premier League thanks to his athleticism, versatility and physical presence—qualities Madrid hope will help attract serious interest.🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Real Madrid have 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester City ⚠️There have been direct contacts between the two clubs in recent hours, per @MatteMoretto and @marca.City are looking to strengthen their midfield, with Elliot Anderson expected to be… pic.twitter.com/F1J3j1ityd— 433 (@4..

Senegal were left shattered after their World Cup dream took a devastating blow as Belgium fought back from 2-0 down in the 86th minute to snatch victory in one of the tournament’s most dramatic encounters.The Lions of Teranga had doubled their advantage in the second half. Still, Lukaku and Tielemans netted twice in the span of just three minutes to take the game to extra time, where the latter added another one from the spot in the fifth minute of stoppage time for a shocking outcome.Senegal’s tragedy, Senegal’s suicide: Belgium make incredible comeback and advance after extra-time thrillerFor Senegal captain Habib Diarra, who had fired his side into the lead, the final whistle brought only disbelief.”We’re disappointed,” Diarra admitted. “We had a good first half, but it wasn’t enough. A match lasts 90 minutes, and we’re devastated. It’s very tough. I don’t know what to say.”When you’re on the pitch, you have to give your all, and that’s not what we did. We’ve only got ourselves to ..

AFC Leopards are banking on Nyayo Stadium remaining available for the bulk of the 2026-27 season despite the venue’s planned closure for renovations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.The stadium, which has resumed hosting sporting events in recent months, is among the facilities earmarked as a training venue for the continental tournament and will undergo upgrades before the competition kicks off in June and July 2027.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823517##For Ingwe, losing access to Nyayo would be a major financial blow after the club enjoyed a significant rise in matchday earnings by staging most of their home fixtures at the iconic venue.Figures presented by club treasurer Newton Lime during the club’s Annual General Meeting last weekend revealed that AFC Leopards collected slightly over Ksh23 million in matchday revenue in the financial year ending December 31, 2025. The income was generated largely from ticket sales, with additional revenue coming from merchandise.Former Kenya U20 coach eye..

Instead of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, the Senegalese will be sleepless in Seattle tonight.Tonight, it feels like William Shakespeare is Senegalese and has just written one of his greatest tragedies, with the Lions of Teranga as the main protagonists and Seattle as the setting.Pape Thiaw’s men were on the verge of advancing to the World Cup Round of 16. They were 2-0 up, thanks to Habib Diarra’s 25th-minute opener and Ismaila Sarr’s 51st-minute beauty, and had their rivals, Belgium, on the ropes until the dying minutes, but then… The Red Devils massive comeback or Senegal’s unbelievable “suicide” – whatever you call what happened tonight at Lumen Field, you won’t make a mistake.24’ | Senegal 1-0 Belgium 51’ | Senegal 2-0 Belgium 86’ | Senegal 2-1 Belgium89’ | Senegal 2-2 Belgium 125’ | Senegal 2-3 BelgiumYOURI TIELEMANS HAS SCORED WITH THE LAST KICK OF THE GAME TO COMPLETE THE TURNAROUND! BELGIUM HAVE DONE IT! pic.twitter.com/428cQLuGxZ— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) July 1, 2026 In t..

The World Cup is heating up, but the transfer market waits for no one. Not even for Bayern Munich.Even though his national team is preparing for the World Cup Round of 16 and the clash against the co-hosts, Canada (July 4), Ismael Saibari had a more important thing to do today: making a career-defining move.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthOver the last 17 days, the 25-year-old scored in each of the Atlas Lions group-stage games – against Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti – and netted the decisive penalty in the shootout against the Netherlands, sending the Atlas Lions to the Round of 16.In the meantime, his move to Bayern Munich has been in the works, and now, it’s finally complete, as the forward signed a five-year deal with the Bundesliga side.Saibari has arrived 👊Welcome to FC Bayern, Ismael ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/jOIeIEkweX— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) July 1, 2026 Saibari’s now-former club, PSV Eindhoven, earned €55 million from the transfer, while Vincent Kompany has..

The Leopards found the way to contain the Three Lions, but sometimes, a “monster” in the rivals’ ranks cannot be stopped.DR Congo played a fantastic game against England, had the lead thanks to Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute opener, and even hit the post – courtesy of Yoane Wissa – that could have paved the way for their stunning victory, but…Rise of Moroccan football – “Nobody can stop us”In the final 15 minutes, Harry Kane entered his “beast mode” and single-handedly completed his team’s captain, leading them to the Round of 16, where they’ll face Mexico (July 5).As for the Congolese, they can be proud of themselves and their performance, and, naturally, a bit angry, but not too much – some “monsters” are sometimes impossible to stop.England have never lost to an African nation in a World Cup knockout game: ◉ England 3-2 Cameroon (1990)◉ England 3-0 Senegal (2022)◉ England 2-1 DR Congo (2026)Three from three… just. 😅 pic.twitter.com/nPRVVU2tQv— Squawka (@Squawka) July 1, 2026 The fir..