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Zambian Super League side Mufulira Wanderers have completed the signing of Kakamega Homeboyz forward Henry Omollo, with the highly rated attacker putting pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to reports from Zambia, the Copperbelt-based club successfully concluded negotiations with the Kenyan forward, who now embarks on another chapter in his career following an impressive campaign in the FKF Premier League.Serbian scout reveals how unwelcomed decision to sign Collins Sichenje infuriated AjaxOmollo’s transfer further underlines the growing appeal of the Zambian top flight to Kenyan footballers.The league has increasingly become a destination of choice for some of Kenya’s brightest talents, with the former Homeboyz attacker becoming the latest to make the cross-border move.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827033##He becomes the second Kakamega Homeboyz player in recent months to secure a switch to Zambia.The move m..

For decades, the Netherlands have produced some of football’s greatest talents. From Johan Cruyff to Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben and today’s generation, the Oranje have thrilled fans with their attacking football. Yet when a knockout match goes to penalties, history tells a completely different story.Their World Cup Round of 32 defeat to Morocco was not just another heartbreaking elimination – it was the latest chapter in one of international football’s most remarkable curses.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthAfter drawing 1-1 over 120 minutes, the Dutch once again failed from the penalty spot, losing the shootout 3-2. It marked the 10th penalty shootout in the nation’s history at major international tournaments, with the Netherlands winning only two of them.The nightmare dates back to Euro 1992, when Denmark stunned the Dutch in the semi-finals before going on to lift the trophy. Four years later, France knocked them out on penalties at Euro 1996, while Euro ..

Kenya U17 Women’s midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari has opened up on the team’s preparations ahead of their crucial tie against South Africa.The Junior Starlets will face South Africa in the third and final qualification round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe two qualifier matches are expected to produce fireworks, as South Africa have qualified for the World tourney twice.Their latest appearance was in 2018, while Kenya competed in the 2024 edition held in the Dominican Republic.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826773##With stakes high and preparation in top gear, Bakari revealed how the team has prepared for the matches.“It has not been easy to get to this stage. We have given our best and will continue to do so. We have watched their matches, both home and away, and have seen their strengths and weaknesses, and now know what to do,” said Bakari.Serbian scout reveals how unwelcomed decision to sign Collins Sichenje infuriated AjaxThe hard-tackling midfi..

The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup is already well underway, and it has delivered plenty of exciting results, major upsets, and thrilling matches so far. We expect nothing less from tonight’s clash between Norway and Ivory Coast, which kicks off at 8:00 PM.🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs Norway 🇳🇴 WHO WILL WIN ? pic.twitter.com/Q1uJ7OQXqC— FIFA World Cup 2026 (@FIFAWC26Updates) June 30, 2026 Norway, led by Stale Solbakken, have been one of the standout teams of the tournament so far. Their biggest weapon has been the unstoppable Erling Haaland, who scored four goals in the opening two group-stage matches and currently sits at the top of the Golden Boot race, narrowly ahead of Kylian Mbappe. The Vikings finished second in Group I with six points.They opened their campaign with a victory over Iraq before claiming a crucial and hard-fought win against a resilient Senegal side, where Haaland once again proved to be the match-winner. Norway then suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to the powerful French te..

After a full 19 years, Robert Lewandowski’s European chapter is over, and it’s time for a new adventure in the United States. The legendary Polish striker, whose contract with Barcelona has expired, has accepted an offer from MLS and signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Fire. Mundo Deportivo reports that Lewandowski will earn 20 million dollars per season in Chicago, a salary even higher than the offers he received from Saudi Arabia. It is clear that the 38-year-old has arrived in the Windy City as a bona fide superstar.ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI IS COMING TO CHICAGO 🇵🇱We have signed global soccer icon and Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski as a Designated Player 🔥 #cf97 pic.twitter.com/ML5zxz3hVk— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 29, 2026 Chicago already boasts quality players such as forwards Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba, and Filip Sykora, but one of the greatest goalscorers of the 21st century is on an entirely different level. That also raises an interesting que..

Paraguay’s national football team produced one of the biggest upsets of this year’s FIFA World Cup by eliminating Germany on penalties in the Round of 32. The Guaranis’ stunning victory prompted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena to fulfill his promise and declare June 30 (Tuesday) a nationwide public holiday.After Paraguay knocked out Germany, President Santiago Peña is making a holiday out of it. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/3jRk0y9I5b— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) June 30, 2026 The head of state personally announced the news on his X account immediately after the dramatic match ended. “Paraguay never gives up. A day off, damn it!”The possibility of declaring a public holiday had already been hinted at just hours before kickoff by the Paraguayan government’s spokesperson, who confirmed the president’s intention. “The president mentioned that he would analyze the situation. I wouldn’t say it’s very likely, but based on the president’s comments, such a possibility does exist.”Paraguayan ..

They just couldn’t do it. Not for the third consecutive World Cup has Germany managed to reach the Round of 16. At the previous two tournaments they crashed out in the group stage; this time they at least advanced from their group, only to be stopped in the Round of 32 by a stubborn Paraguay side, which produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far. However, the Germans are left wondering whether the outcome would have been different had Jonathan Tah’s goal in the first period of extra time stood. And former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp even compared situation with the Premier League and aimed a subtle dig at Arsenal.Inilah gol Jonathan Tah yang tidak disahkan. Gimana? pic.twitter.com/N27Wrx4wKI https://t.co/8qnbaeMVWf— Cityzens Indonesia (@CityzensIDN) June 30, 2026 The Bayern center-back headed home from the back post following a corner to make it 2-1, but the goal was soon disallowed after the officials ruled that Waldemar Anton had fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. T..

Spanish LaLiga side Villarreal CF is set to make its first-ever visit to Kenya in July, with the 2021 UEFA Europa League winners planning a five-day football development camp aimed at nurturing young talent and empowering local coaches.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe camp, scheduled to run from Tuesday, 28 July to Saturday, 1 August, in Nairobi, forms part of Villarreal’s international expansion strategy for its renowned academy programme.The initiative is being organised in partnership with New Hera Interconnection, which is spearheading the club’s football development projects in East Africa.Gor Mahia Chairman breaks silence on transfer plans as club prepares squad overhaulAccording to information published on Villarreal CF’s official website, members of the club’s first-team coaching staff will travel to Kenya to conduct the intensive training programme, giving aspiring footballers a rare opportunity to experience one of Spain’s most respected youth development metho..

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has confirmed that the club is planning to revamp its squad ahead of the new season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe club boss revealed that some players will leave while new faces will be brought in as K’Ogalo prepares for both domestic and continental assignments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823516##Speaking on the club’s ongoing transfer plans, Rachier insisted that all recruitment and player departures will be guided by the technical bench’s recommendations.”We will only act upon the advice of the technical bench,” Rachier said. “The exercise is important not to exclude so many but to strengthen the capacity of the playing unit and also the technical staff.”The 22-time FKF Premier League champions have been heavily linked with several players in recent weeks as head coach Charles Akonnor looks to galvanise his squad ahead of the 2026/27 season and Gor Mahia’s return to the CAF Champions League.”I don’t want to die early”: AFC Leopards chairman gi..

Bandari FC have settled the outstanding amount owed to former head coach Mohamed Borji, paving the way for FIFA to lift the club’s transfer registration ban ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Mombasa-based side had been sanctioned by FIFA after failing to meet financial obligations owed to the Moroccan coach following a dispute that was heard by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber. Borji, who was appointed in October 2025 on a one-year deal, left the club after just two months despite an initial announcement that his exit had been by mutual agreement.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##The case was later taken to FIFA, which ruled partially in Borji’s favour and ordered Bandari to pay USD 6,483.87 (approximately KSh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (approximately KSh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, while dismissing all other claims.After the club failed to settle the amount within the stipulated period, FIFA activated a tra..