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Kuta Collection FC founder Augustine Kuta has revealed that the team will never transition into a professional football club, insisting that their primary purpose is to provide a platform for unattached players to revive their careers and enjoy visibility within the game.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe side traces its roots to Kuta Collection, a sports apparel business specialising in football boots, jerseys, and other sporting equipment.Tusker FC goalkeeper opens up on personal issue that affected his performance last seasonHowever, what began as a business venture has gradually evolved into a non-league football team dedicated to creating opportunities for players without clubs.Kuta Collection made headlines during the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup, where they enjoyed an impressive debut campaign despite fielding a squad largely made up of unattached footballers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814295##The team defeated Al-Azizia FC 6-5 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time..

Hamza Abdelkarim couldn’t have wished for a better few days!Last week, he debuted for the Egypt national team at the World Cup in a 1-1 draw against Belgium. Yesterday, he featured in the Pharaohs’ first-ever World Cup victory, a 3-1 win over New Zealand that put them on the brink of the knockout stage. And today, good news came for him at the club level as well.Just a few hours ago, Barcelona announced on their official website that they were exercising the purchase option and bringing Abdelkarim on a permanent basis from Al Ahly Cairo for €1.5 million.🇪🇬🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: 𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐙𝐀 𝐀𝐁𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐌 (𝟏𝟖) has signed for FC Barcelona until 2029. pic.twitter.com/chQCqufDaw— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) June 23, 2026 The 18-year-old had joined the Catalans back in February on loan from the Egyptian giants and has spent the last four months with Barca’s U-19A side. He went on to play 11 games, scoring six goals and impressing everyone at Camp Nou.Therefore, Barcelona’s decision to keep him and hand him ..

Kenya’s Junior Starlets produced a dominant display to defeat South Sudan 7-0 and claim third place at the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship in a one-sided playoff match played at KMC Stadium.The star of the afternoon was prolific forward Brenda Achieng, who delivered a sensational five-goal haul performance to inspire Mildred Cheche’s side to an emphatic victory and a podium finish.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBoth teams entered the encounter seeking redemption after suffering defeats in their respective semi-final matches in a bid for a podium finish. Kenya had endured a disappointing 3-0 loss to Uganda in the semi’s, their first defeat of the tournament, while South Sudan were comprehensively beaten 4-0 by Tanzania.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814411##Determined to finish their campaign on a high note, the Junior Starlets started brightly and quickly imposed themselves on the contest. Their positive approach paid off after just six minutes when Achieng opened the scoring, calmly con..

Tusker FC goalkeeper Brian Opondo has revealed the personal struggles that contributed to a difficult 2025-2026 FKF Premier League campaign, opening up on how his mother’s battle with cancer affected both his mental wellbeing and performances on the pitch.For a goalkeeper who enjoyed a stellar 2024-2025 season and established himself as Tusker’s first-choice custodian, the recently concluded campaign presented a stark contrast.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOpondo managed just nine league appearances throughout the season as he slipped down the goalkeeping pecking order, struggling to replicate the form that had previously made him one of the club’s most dependable performers.Behind the scenes, however, the 26-year-old was fighting a battle far bigger than football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814114##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the former Bidco United shot-stopper disclosed that he spent much of the season worried about his mother’s deteriorating health as she underwent treatment for ca..

Migori Youth captain Kelly Collins Otieno has opened up about the financial challenges the club faced on their way to winning the National Super League (NSL) title and securing promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.The right-back, who played a crucial role in steering the club to a historic campaign, revealed that the team encountered numerous financial difficulties throughout their quest for glory.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDespite the club securing a Ksh 6 million sponsorship deal with leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet, Otieno disclosed that players largely relied on match allowances rather than monthly salaries as they battled their way to league success.”It is a great feeling to lead my boyhood club to NSL glory and promotion to the top-flight league. We weathered a lot of storms with no salaries, depending mainly on allowances, and it is an honour to have led the team to success.We thank Mozzart Bet for their financial support,” he said.Reflectin..

Kenyan goalkeeper Brian Bwire has quickly found a new home in South Africa after a difficult exit from Polokwane City, with Premier Soccer League side,Chippa United, reportedly securing his signature ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBwire’s departure from Polokwane City followed a challenging six-month spell that saw him frozen out of the squad amid a reported contract dispute. The Harambee Stars goalkeeper is said to have rejected a contract extension offer in January, a decision that effectively ended his involvement with the first team.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807356##According to reports from South Africa, Bwire was excluded from matchday squads and full training sessions for months despite continuing to report for duty. His only competitive appearances during that period came for Kenya, featuring in the FIFA Series against Grenada in March and in the recent international friendly against Lesotho.Following his exit from Polokwane City at the end of th..

In a week in which the arrival of Mark Palestra is expected to be finalized — with owners Oaktree having approved a 50 million euro move for the Atalanta player — the duo of Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio are preparing more fireworks in Inter’s transfer window. The Italian champions find themselves in a highly privileged position. They are under no obligation to sell players, meaning no club can pressure them over transfer fees. They already have a competitive squad in place for next season and can afford to wait for bargain opportunities or lucrative transfer openings.Ivory Coast defender on Inter’s radarAt the top of Inter’s wish list are two exceptionally talented players: Curtis Jones of Liverpool and Nico Paz, whose rights are still expected to be repurchased by Real Madrid from Como for 12 million euros. However, signing both players would require close to 100 million, meaning Marotta and Ausilio would likely need to fund the deals through player sales. Inter’s transfer list rep..

The match between Argentina and Austria was always gonna be about Lionel Messi, no matter the final result and everybody knew it. The player himself is responsible for that, as he scored a hat-trick against Algeria and came one goal shy of becoming the World Cup’s best ever goal scorer. So, the pressure was on, the hype was huge and Messi got the chance to re-write the history after only four minutes of the game, when Argentina earned a penalty. But too much pressure affected even the greatest one, and Messi missed the whole goal. But it was to be Lionel’s night after all. In the 38th minute, he got into a scoring position and without overthinking just instinctively took a shot and went into a legend – 17 goals at the World Cups. He surpassed Miroslav Klose (16), but Kylian Mbappe is already closing in with 14 goals. Just to keep the Frenchman at bay (for now), the Argentinian scored another one in the 95th minute and so far has five goals in two games.If somebody is also interested in..

The initial fears proved to be correct — unfortunately for Germany and Nico Schlotterbeck. He underwent an MRI scan, which confirmed a tear of the medial ligament in his ankle. As originally suspected, the defender’s World Cup is over. Schlotterbeck started both against Curacao and in Germany’s clash with Ivory Coast. During the latter match, he felt a sharp pain in the first half. Medical staff treated him and applied ice, but he quickly realized he would be unable to continue. Julian Nagelsmann substituted him at halftime and admitted afterward that the situation did not look promising. The German camp waited for the final diagnosis, and the news was as bad as expected. It will not be welcomed in Dortmund either. The Borussia Dortmund center-back faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines and is expected to be out for at least two months while recovering from the injury.Germany’s Joker topples Elephants – Undav took Germany through in half an hourThe damage to his left ankle has ruled Sc..

Tusker FC chairman Charles Gacheru has revealed the three key areas that require strengthening ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC) campaign.The Brewers booked a place in the continental tourney following their 2-1 Mozzart Bet Cup final win over Kenya Police FC.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsContinental football certainly comes with the demand for quality players, something that the experienced administrator is well aware of.##NAJAVA_MECA_9811617##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Gacheru disclosed the positions that the team will be shopping for in the current transfer window.“Ian Simiyu is good upfront, but we probably need a good striker to combine with him. We also need someone to help strengthen Erambo (Chris) in midfield, while Momanyi (Charles) may also need another strong partner at the back,” said Gacheru. Tusker enters the market, a confident lot, knowing that their participation in continental football gives them an edge over teams that will only be playing lo..