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Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo believes the Elephants have every reason to hold their heads high despite their heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has laid the foundation for a bright future.The former African champions saw their historic campaign come to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium, but Diallo said the achievement of reaching the knockout stage for the first time outweighs the disappointment of elimination.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826773##”We are really proud of what we achieved,” he said in interview with FIFA media. “We are the youngest team in this competition, so we can feel really proud. We had played in three tournaments before and never got past the group stage, so we’ve achieved that.”His words reflected the mood inside the Ivorian camp after a tournament that saw a youthful side rewrite the country’s World Cup history.The Elephants had failed to progress beyond the group stage in each of their previous three a..

He was the only African coach in the Top 5 European leagues until today. Before him there was Moroccan tactician Ahmed Kantari was appointed as Nantes boss in December 2025 but was already sacked in March this year. But as of today, Senegalese Habib Beye is no longer Marseille boss. To be precise, the decision was made official today, but everybody knew he will be out weeks ago. When (another) crisis happened in Olympique Marseille in February, Roberto De Zerbi resigned and sporting director Medhi Benatia followed him, but stayed until the end of the season, upon request of the club’s owner. He appointed former player Habib Beye, but his record was terrible: six defeats from 13 matches in charge and lost place in the Champions League. Now, he is out and Bruno Genesio was appointed as the new coach.Greenwood and Fener have reached an agreement, but Marseille want to haggleThe club’s hierarchy is placing its faith in Bruno Genesio’s impressive resume. Named France’s Manager of the Year i..

One single game cost a punter Ksh842,607 after correctly predicting 17 out of 18 games with a stake of Ksh43.70 on Kenya’s gaming giants, Mozzart Bet.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite falling short with one prediction, Mozzart Bet handed the punter Ksh4,370 to soothe his/her agony.The total odds in the betslip was 19281.63 with Strum vs Cherkasy LNZ costing the gamer the huge payout.

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AFC Leopards have completed the signing of experienced Ugandan midfielder Taddeo Lwanga from Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC ahead of the new season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsVipers confirmed the transfer in a statement shared across their official social media platforms, bidding farewell to the midfielder and wishing him success in his new chapter with the Kenyan giants.Is Taddeo Lwanga the man to help AFC Leopards end 29-year league drought?”Vipers SC bid farewell to our former midfielder, Taddeo Lwanga, as he embarks on a new chapter. We wish you all the very best for the journey ahead. May your star continue to shine brightly with AFC Leopards SC in Kenya,” the club posted.More to follow…

Morocco are picking up right where they left off in Qatar. At the previous World Cup, the Atlas Lions tore apart favorites Spain and Portugal, and now it was the Netherlands who felt the quality of the African side firsthand. This victory means far more than just a place in the semifinals for the 2022 World Cup semifinalists—it proves they were no “one-tournament wonder.” Instead, it shows that a genuine football tradition is taking shape in North Africa.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthThat was precisely the point Morocco head coach Mohammed Ouahbi emphasized after the victory over the Dutch, highlighting how confidence has transformed his team:”The World Cup in Qatar completely changed the mentality of the Moroccan national team, and I’m probably the best person to speak about it. Players in Morocco now believe in themselves, and our fans believe in us as well. That’s absolutely crucial. It’s true that they’re demanding, but that’s only because they know what..

Having participated in a charity match over the past weekend, former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has elucidated the importance of philanthropic enterprises following yet another visit to a children’s home.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWanyama, together with his elder brother and FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga, alongside Nairobi United defender Mustafa Kizza and their friends, paid a visit to Love School Centre Children’s Home on Saturday, 27 June and donated foodstuffs as well as sanitary items.Nick Mwendwa on whether he will make a return to football leadershipThe visit was part of the two-legged exhibition match between Friends of Wanyama and Mariga versus Friends of Kizza.Speaking after the event, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton midfielder explained why charity events are close to his heart.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826863##“It is always important to give back to the community, and that was the goal. To see kids out there and give them support in our ow..

It became clear after Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, and less than 24 hours later, the confirmation arrived. Ronald Koeman has decided to step down as head coach of the Netherlands national team after three and a half years in charge.”Last night, I made the decision to end my tenure as national team coach,” Koeman wrote in a lengthy and emotional public statement. His contract was set to expire on the last day of July, but the experienced manager chose to resign before the Royal Dutch Football Association could officially react to the painful elimination.𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺Ronald Koeman has informed the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not extend his contract as head coach of the Netherlands national… pic.twitter.com/msOkoNz3VV— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) June 30, 2026 However, there is more behind his decision than just footballing disappointment. Personal circumstances and the serious..

Former Kenya U20 assistant coach Hesbon Nyabinge is on the brink of returning to Kenya’s top-flight touchlines after revealing he has received three offers to take charge as a head coach ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe CAF A licensed tactician, whose coaching journey has largely been defined by assistant coaching roles and youth development, disclosed that negotiations with the interested clubs are ongoing and expressed confidence that his next destination will be confirmed before the new campaign gets underway.Victor Wanyama reveals conditions for accepting Harambee Stars coaching jobSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Nyabinge said the opportunities represent the next step in a coaching career that has steadily evolved through grassroots football, school competitions and elite-level experience.”I have three offers already at the moment that we are discussing, and hopefully, before the season starts, I will be at the helm of a top-..

In a bid to improve transparency at the community club, Gor Mahia treasurer Gerphas Okuku has revealed the team’s monthly expenditure that runs into the millions. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo is the most successful club in Kenya in terms of titles, having won, among others, a record 22 league crowns and 11 Mozzart Bet Cup accolades.Gor Mahia to gauge Kagame Cup readiness in friendly match against Rwandan giantsWith quality players and coaches, a huge passionate fanbase and hunger for success, the club undoubtedly has one of the highest expenditures in the country.In an address to the press on Monday, 29 June, Okuku revealed that the club spends up to Ksh4 million every month without even paying salaries.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827038##“To comfortably run the club for a month, we need an average of Ksh1 million per week, including the Gor Mahia Queens and the Youth team,” said Okuku.For training alone, the club hires venues at a cost of Ksh25,000 to Ksh30,000 per day, with..

With one finger pointed toward the sky last night, Cody Gakpo searched for something far greater than celebration.The Netherlands forward had just given his country hope against Morocco, instinctively slipping behind the defence before calmly beating Yassine Bounou. For a brief moment, football returned to the forefront.Then reality came crashing back.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthOnly days earlier, Gakpo and his partner, Noa van der Bij, had suffered the devastating loss of their unborn child. Faced with unimaginable grief, the couple made the deeply personal decision that the Liverpool forward would remain with the Dutch national team and continue at the World Cup.For him, football became less about winning and more about coping.He never stopped training, nor asked to leave the squad. And when his chance arrived on the biggest stage, he took it, but there was no wild celebration.Emocionante a reação do jogador Gakpo, da Holanda, após o gol. Todo o banco de..