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Pape Thiaw’s spell in charge of Senegal was far from disappointing. The Lions of Teranga won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, only to be stripped of the title two months later, and reached the World Cup Round of 16, where they suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Belgium after squandering a commanding 2-0 lead.Still, it wasn’t enough to keep the 45-year-old in the job, as the two sides parted ways two weeks ago.However, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) wasted no time, as they’ve reportedly set their sights on a major name as Thiaw’s successor – none other than Patrick Vieira!Patrick Vieira is on the verge of becoming Senegal’s new head coach!Talks between both parties are progressing well, with the former Arsenal and France midfielder now close to replacing Pape Thiaw. pic.twitter.com/0AvK9BCVqu— 365Scores (@365Scores) July 24, 2026 The former Arsenal captain and club legend, and the ex-France international, was born in Dakar, Senegal, before moving to France at the age of eight.H..

Kakamega High coach Edwin Luche believes the Green Commandos have what it takes to reclaim their place at the summit of school football after backing his side to win a record-extending 15th Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national football title.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe Green Commandos, Kenya’s most successful school football team, return to the national championships for the first time in eight years after ending their long absence by winning the Western Region title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862287##This year’s KSSSA National Games will be held from 2 to 6 August at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika, Kiambu County, with the top four teams earning qualification to the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Championships in Morogoro, Tanzania, from 13 to 23 August.Luche, who joined Kakamega High in 2024 with the mandate of guiding the Green Commandos back to the national stage, believes the team has already taken the first ste..

FC Copenhagen begin the new Danish Superliga season with a home clash against newly promoted Lyngby BK at Parken Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsDespite an inconsistent league campaign last season, Copenhagen remain one of Denmark’s strongest sides and will be eager to make a winning start in front of their home fans after an entertaining 3-3 draw against Polissya Zhytomyr in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862175##Kick-off: 5:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 26 JulyVenue: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, DenmarkGroup: Danish Superliga – Matchday 1Home sweet home: Pirlo one step away from the Italy job!Qualification implications: An important opening fixture as both sides look to start the new Superliga campaign with maximum points.Form GuideFC Copenhagen➖ Draw vs Polissya Zhytomyr✅ Win vs Viborg✅ Win vs AC Horsens➖ Draw vs Viktoria Plzen✅ Win vs MjallbyLyngby BK✅ Win vs Hillerod✅ Win vs Osters IF✅ Win vs B93 Copenhagen❌ Loss vs Esbjerg❌ Loss vs AC Horsens..

Sandefjord returns to Jotun Arena looking to end a difficult run of form, but they face one of the toughest assignments in Norwegian football as title-chasing Bodo/Glimt visits on Sunday.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsBodo/Glimt arrive full of confidence after recording three consecutive league victories without conceding a goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862197##Kick-off: 6:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 26 JulyVenue: Jotun Arena, Sandefjord, NorwayGroup: Norwegian Eliteserien – Matchday 15Current standings: Bodo/Glimt – 2nd (32 points); Sandefjord – 11th (15 points)Klopp sends strong message to media: “If you don’t leave my family alone, I’m gone”Qualification implications: Bodo/Glimt are chasing top spot and Champions League qualification, while Sandefjord are seeking valuable points to move further away from the relegation zone.Form GuideSandefjord❌ Loss vs Viking➖ Draw vs HamKam❌ Loss vs Molde➖ Draw vs Fredrikstad❌ Loss vs LillestromBodo/Glimt✅ Win vs HamKam✅ Win vs Fredrikstad✅ Win..

The spotlight of European football has been firmly fixed on Valdebebas since last night, as Real Madrid prepare a move that could become one of the biggest stories of the summer. Just when it seemed that Yan Diomande was on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish giants stormed into the race and completely changed the narrative, making a decisive push for RB Leipzig’s teenage sensation.Real Madrid have officially entered negotiations with Leipzig over the potential signing of the 19-year-old winger. Their opening bid of €90 million plus €10 million in add-ons was rejected, but it appears to be only the beginning of the talks. The important thing is that discussions are now underway.🚨💣 Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Yan Diomande and are now in talks with RB Leipzig over a deal for the 19-year-old. ⚪️🇨🇮PSG remain interested and had been Diomande’s preferred destination, but have yet to make an offer convincing enough for Leipzig to sell this… pic.twitter.com/v7T0..

A crucial Norwegian Eliteserien clash awaits on Sunday as struggling Aalesund welcome league leaders Viking FK to the Color Line Stadion.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two sides head into the encounter with vastly different objectives, as Aalesund continue battling to move away from the relegation playoff spot while Viking are determined to strengthen their grip on top spot in the title race.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862148##Viking have been one of the league’s standout performers this season, winning 11 of their opening 13 matches and boasting the best away record in the division.Aalesund, meanwhile, have shown signs of improvement in attack but remain defensively vulnerable, making this a difficult assignment against one of Norway’s most clinical teams.Kick-off: 08:15 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 26 JulyVenue: Color Line Stadion, ÅlesundDate set for hearing of Senegal’s AFCON title appealGroup: Norwegian EliteserienCurrent Standings: Viking FK – 1st (33 points); Aalesund – 14th (12 ..

There are generations that win a major trophy. There are national teams that define an era. And then there is what Spain accomplished this summer – something no football nation had ever achieved before.For the first time in history, one country simultaneously holds the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup titles. What Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Olga Carmona and the rest of La Roja accomplished in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 has now been matched by Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal and company, who lifted the 2026 World Cup trophy. History has been made.🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Spain are the first nation ever to hold both the women’s and men’s world titles simultaneously.Women’s champions: 2023.Men’s champions: 2026.Spain rule the world. 🇪🇸🏆 pic.twitter.com/vCep9PKE5j— Carlos Lago (@carloslagowork) July 20, 2026 But this story is not about one final against Argentina. It is not even about one trophy. It is about a system.While most national teams build their success around one golden gene..

Veteran Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set for a new chapter after his remarkable World Cup exploits, with reports indicating he has agreed personal terms with Chilean giants Colo Colo.The 40-year-old became one of the surprise stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, inspiring Cape Verde to the Round of 32 in the nation’s first-ever appearance at the tournament. Colo Colo hinted at the imminent signing on social media following his standout performances.Vozinha earned a place in FIFA’s Team of the Tournament after making 18 saves in four matches. An incredible 15 of those stops came against the two eventual finalists, while Cabo Verde remained unbeaten in regulation time throughout their historic campaign.𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐌-𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐎Te esperamos en el Estadio Monumental 🏟⚪️⚫️#VamosCacique pic.twitter.com/ymqPvFTYGS— Colo-Colo (@ColoColo) July 25, 2026 One of the defining moments of his tournament came in a goalless draw against eventual champions Spain, where he produced seven saves to beco..

Gor Mahia made a resounding statement in their opening match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after dismantling Rwandan champions APR FC 5-0 in a one-sided Group A encounter.Goals from captain Michael Kibwage, Patrick Esombe, Paul Okoth, Lesley Otieno and Ebenezer Assifuah ensured Charles Akonnor’s side began their campaign in emphatic fashion, taking control of Group A and boosting their hopes of securing the automatic semi-final spot.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith the club chasing its first Kagame Cup title in 41 years, K’Ogalo entered the tournament determined to make a strong start. APR, beaten finalists in the previous edition, were equally eager to lay down an early marker in their pursuit of a fourth regional crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862153##The contest started at an entertaining pace with both teams showing attacking intent from the opening whistle.APR fashioned the first meaningful opportunity in the 10th minute when Raouf Memel Dao met Cheick Djibril Ouattara’s pas..

Jurgen Klopp has never been too fond of the media, but, judging by his first press conference as Germany’s new head coach, their cat-and-dog relationship looks set to reach another level.As announced a few days ago, the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was officially unveiled as the successor of Julian Nagelsmann earlier today in Frankfurt.Saviour has arrived – Klopp officially takes charge of GermanyThe only surprise was the sharpness of his remarks towards the media, though the press conference began on a calm note.“It’s a great honour for me to be sitting here today. This is ideally the high point of my career, of my life, my professional life. I will give it everything I have. The national team brings us Germans together like almost nothing else can. That’s what makes this task so special for me,” Klopp initially stated, via The Telegraph.However, things quickly heated up as the 59-year-old had a clear message for the journalists. Simply said, even though his contract wi..