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South Africa finally made it – they have qualified for the Round of 32 for the first time in their World Cup participations. Whoever watched the first two games had a clear idea that Bafana Bafana are on their way out of the tournament as they looked terrible. The first game against Mexico was bad and the second one against Czech Republic was not better either, but the Czechs gave them a point after missing many chances and conceding a late penalty. South Korea was the favorite and they were better during the game, but it wasn’t good enough for the win. Maseko snatched an unexpected winner for South Africa, taking a touch to bring the ball to his left foot inside the box before stroking an effort through the legs of Jens Castrop and inside the near post. And now, after making it through, the Bafana Bafana players are in for a financial reward, apart from being written into the history books of South African football.Bafana Bafana make history by storming into World Cup knockouts as Mex..

Gor Mahia’s 2025/26 season will go down in history as one of redemption, resilience, and mixed emotions after recapturing the FKF Premier League by pipping eternal rivals AFC Leopards in one of the most fiercely contested title races, losing their beloved club patron, Raila Odinga and suffering humiliation at the hands of non-league side BB Bread in the Mozzart Bet Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThroughout the campaign, K’Ogalo displayed the consistency and winning mentality that has defined the club for generations. They navigated difficult fixtures, weathered periods of pressure, and produced crucial results when it mattered most.While AFC Leopards pushed them all the way, Gor Mahia’s experience proved decisive in the closing stages of the season.Government begins construction of two more pitches at Talanta Stadium [PHOTOS]The pressure on Gor Mahia heading into the season was immense. Losing the title to Kenya Police FC had raised questions about the club’s ability t..

There is a tendency in football to measure departures through numbers. Goals scored, assists registered, minutes accumulated, and trophies won. But some exits cannot be quantified so neatly.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGor Mahia lost more than the reigning FKF Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) with Enock Morrison’s recent departure to Al Merreikh of Sudan.They lost a footballer who held the rhythm of their game close to heart, the connective tissue between defence and attack, and the man around whom much of their title-winning campaign revolved.Harambee Stars forward joins South African outfit after sensational season in ZambiaFor Morrison, the move represents the next chapter in an impressive rise that has taken him from Ghana to the pinnacle of Kenyan football and now to one of Africa’s most decorated clubs.For Gor Mahia, however, his departure raises uncomfortable questions at a time when the club should be preparing for its biggest challenge yet.The league ho..

gaAFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani has opened up on how former vice-captain Lewis Bandi completed his controversial move to arch-rivals Gor Mahia, revealing that the transfer caught him completely by surprise.Bandi swapped Ingwe for K’Ogalo in August 2025 in a move that intensified the rivalry between Kenya’s two most successful clubs. The versatile defender sealed the transfer after meeting Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo while away with the Harambee Stars squad at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).##NAJAVA_MECA_9814303##Nearly a year after the switch, Ambani has disclosed that he had been in talks with the player and expected to meet him before learning that the move had already been finalized.“He is my boy. He is a player I raised and nurtured, but he decided to leave. Actually, he sneaked,” Ambani told Buzz Sports.AFC Leopards break silence on Humphrey Katasi’s imminent transfer to Gor Mahia“He was with the national team and we had talked on about three occasions and a..

Mason Greenwood’s future at Marseille has become one of the key talking points of the summer transfer window, with Fenerbahce pushing hard to secure the English forward’s signature.The Turkish giants have already taken an important step by agreeing personal terms with the 24-year-old striker’s camp. However, despite that progress, negotiations between the two clubs remain far from settled due to a wide gap in valuation.🚨#Fenerbahçe has reached a verbal agreement with Mason Greenwood and his representatives.The Turkish club is offering #Marseille €30M plus bonuses,which is low as Marseille wants around €50 due to Manchester United’s 50% sell-on clause agreed.AS Roma is also in the race… https://t.co/Z4I9fomzRo pic.twitter.com/tAZ76APwqi— Mega_sports (psalms 32-8)🇬🇭 (@megasports130) June 25, 2026 According to L’Equipe, Fenerbahce’s new leadership structure has proposed an initial package worth around €30 million, including bonuses. Marseille, however, have shown no willingness to accept ..

Few footballers receive a farewell as memorable as Guillermo Ochoa’s.As Mexico celebrated a dominant 3-0 World Cup victory, the spotlight belonged entirely to the veteran goalkeeper. Ochoa kissed the goalposts one last time, embraced fellow shot-stoppers Raul Rangel and Carlos Acevedo, and took in the deafening chants from the Estadio Azteca crowd.Overcome with emotion, he dropped to one knee as tears rolled down his face before his teammates lifted him into the air in a fitting tribute to one of the country’s greatest-ever players.Ochoa kisses the Azteca posts goodbye.If that’s it, what a fitting end.Special ❤️🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/0zJdcazElJ— Adriano Del Monte (@adriandelmonte) June 25, 2026 Just a day before Mexico’s second group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup, reports confirmed that Ochoa’s remarkable career was nearing its conclusion. While the announcement carried plenty of emotion, it was hardly unexpected. The goalkeeper had previously revealed that this tournament would be his..

Mathare United Chief Executive Officer Jecton Obure has explained why the club settled on David Ouma as its new head coach, citing his deep understanding of the club’s culture, philosophy and long-standing connection to the Mathare United project.Ouma was officially unveiled as the club’s new tactician on Wednesday, succeeding John Kamau, who left his role before the conclusion of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814279##Speaking through the club’s media channels, Obure revealed that the recruitment process focused on identifying a coach who not only possessed the required technical credentials but also understood the identity that has defined Mathare United over the years.According to Obure, Ouma emerged as the standout candidate due to his familiarity with the club’s system and his previous involvement with both Mathare United and the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA).Mathare United reappoint experienced head coach 22 years after first stint“When we shortlis..

Thapelo Maseko scored in the second half for South Africa as they secured an automatic place in the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, pipping South Korea 1-0 at the Estadio Monterrey in Mexico on Thursday morning.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNeeding a win and a favorable result in the other Group A tie, Bafana Bafana stunned many as they struck a dagger in the 63rd minute, guaranteeing second place in their pool, after tournament co-hosts Mexico did them a job by overcoming Czech Republic 3-0 at the Mexico City Stadium.After a fairly quiet game offensively, it was South Africa who found the decisive blow shortly after the hour-mark, when the industrious Maseko rifled a shot into the bottom right corner from 15 yards, feeding off a brilliant pass from Tshepang Moremi on the left.The goal, which came as the announcements from the other group game rung inside the stadium, was the validation of the tremendous effort Bafana Bafana had put..

Brazil and Morocco secured automatic passage into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after securing wins to finish first and second respectively in Group C, early Thursday morning.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBrazil, needing a big win to guarantee their usual place on top of a World Cup group for a 12th straight edition, delivered as ordered in Miami, humbling Scotland 3-0, in what was a repeat of their previous World Cup appearance in France in 1998.Already off to a brilliant start at this year’s tournament, Vinicius Junior added to his growing goal tally by scoring a first-half brace, with Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha adding a third in the second half, to leave Scotland’s first-ever World Cup knockout hopes hanging on a thread.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814294##Elsewhere in Atlanta, Morocco were forced to dig deep to get the better of already-eliminated Haiti, scoring two late goals to win 4-2, and end their group stage participation level on points with leaders Brazil..

The Group B picture is complete, making it the first group in the 2026 World Cup to wrap up its campaign. Thanks to their 2-1 victory over Canada, Switzerland will advance to the knockout phase as the group leader, while the hosts had to settle for second place.The European team sealed the deal in the early part of the second half, scoring twice within 11 minutes through Ruben Vargas (46th minute) and Johan Manzambi (57th minute). Only after conceding twice did Jesse Marsch’s men start courageously attacking, which paid off in the 76th minute when the substitute Promise David reduced the gap, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a defeat and end the group stage as Group B leaders.Top 2 in Group B:1. Switzerland (7 PTS, +4 GD)2. Canada (4 PITS, +5 GD) pic.twitter.com/e3ZAJtXDLX— StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) June 24, 2026 On the other hand, in the battle for third place, Bosnia and Herzegovina brushed aside Julen Lopetegui’s Qatar 3-1, mainly thanks to their excellent first-half performance, and c..