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The Kenyan football fraternity is in mourning following the death of veteran coach Juma Abdalla, who passed away in the early hours of Friday, 24 July, after a prolonged battle with illness.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAccording to the family, Abdalla will be laid to rest later on Friday at around 4:00 pm in Murang’a Town in accordance with Islamic rites.His death comes just weeks after family and friends appealed to well-wishers for financial support to help cater for his treatment after he was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatic cancer.His condition had deteriorated significantly in recent months, leaving him unable to walk.Under fire Abdalla Juma’s message to Murang’a SEAL fans after a rough patchAbdalla leaves behind a rich coaching legacy spanning more than two decades, during which he earned widespread respect for his ability to nurture young talent and build competitive teams across the Kenyan top flight.Throughout his managerial career, he took charge of Thika..

The time seems to have finally come for Rodri to pull on the Real Madrid shirt.Even though the potential deal is still a long shot, the latest reports from German outlet Sky Sports reveal that the captain of the Spain national team is getting closer to Santiago Bernabeu with each passing day.According to the exclusive information, Real Madrid representatives and Rodri’s advisor Pablo Barquero secretly met in a restaurant in Pozuelo de Alarcon near the Spanish capital to discuss the player’s potential transfer.🚨⚪️ Rodri to Real Madrid.One to keep an eye on👀A secret meeting between Real Madrid and Rodri’s agents took place yesterday afternoon at a restaurant in Pozuelo, Madrid.Real are prepared to offer a contract until 2030. They are working on an agreement on personal terms. pic.twitter.com/r9tcSnOEne— Clint de unted (@ClintonNnabuike) July 22, 2026 Los Blancos reportedly made the 30-year-old their top priority and are willing to offer him a contract until 2030. Manchester City are als..

Harambee Stars defender Eric Marcelo Ouma featured in Europe as Raków Częstochowa staged an impressive comeback to claim victory in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, while Kenyan prospect Maik Nelson Afri Akumu continued his rise by finding the net for Bundesliga club FC Köln in a pre-season friendly.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOuma was introduced in the second half as Raków overturned a first-half deficit to beat Maltese side Valletta 3-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie at the Miejski Stadion Piłkarski Raków in Częstochowa.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862044##The Polish outfit found themselves behind in the 23rd minute after Argentine defender Manuel Morello gave Valletta a surprise lead, with the visitors carrying their advantage into the halftime break.Raków emerged from the restart with renewed purpose and restored parity in the 53rd minute through Mahir Emreli before head coach Dawid Kroczek introduced Ouma in the 72nd minute in ..

When Patrick Gitagia walked into Bandari as the club’s newest performance analyst, it barely registered as one of the headline moves of the transfer window.There were no cheering crowds, no unveiling fanfare, and no transfer fee to debate.Yet his appointment could prove to be one of the most significant signings the club has made this season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGitagia, who previously worked with Kenya Police FC, Nairobi City Stars, and Mathare United FC, joins Bandari’s new technical bench led by head coach Charles Okere and assistant coach Elvis Ayany.Although he already holds a CAF C coaching license, a qualification that would ordinarily place him on the training pitch, he has chosen to specialize in an area that is quietly redefining football around the world: performance and video analysis.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862044##For decades, Kenyan football revolved around what coaches saw from the touchline and what players remembered after the final whistle.Tactical meet..

The 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup gets underway on Friday, 24 July, with two intriguing Group A fixtures set to ignite the annual regional club championship at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsTwelve teams are competing in this year’s tournament, with Group A widely regarded as the toughest pool, featuring regional heavyweights APR FC, Gor Mahia, Vipers SC, and tournament debutants Garde Républicaine of Djibouti.The headline fixture of the opening day sees Kenyan giants Gor Mahia lock horns with hosts APR FC in a mouthwatering 7:00 pm encounter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862044##Making their return to the competition after missing the 2025 edition, the three-time Kagame Cup champions will be eager to begin their campaign on a positive note as they chase a fourth regional crown. K’Ogalo, buoyed by several high-profile arrivals during the ongoing transfer window, will also be looking to improve on their group-stage exit in the 2024 tournament and finally end a ..

Barcelona will have heavy artillery in their attacking frontline. Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon, and Dani Olmo are all there, and now they have been officially joined by—Karim Adeyemi. The Catalan club officially confirmed that the German international has signed a contract through 2031.The fee Barcelona will pay Borussia Dortmund stands at €22,000,000 fixed, with an additional €9,000,000 in add-ons. On top of all that, the German club will retain a 35% sell-on clause from any future transfer.Now you see him. pic.twitter.com/bd0cZRSm7i— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 23, 2026 >All things considered, Borussia pulled off an exceptional piece of business. They were backed into a corner, dealing with a player who wanted a change of scenery while entering the final year of his contract. Not only did they receive an instant financial boost, but they will also cash in down the line if Adeyemi breaks out.The key figure in the transfer was Hansi Flick. The Barca manager personally in..

Argentina’s run to the 2026 World Cup final continues to divide opinion, and now the backlash has reached unprecedented levels.Despite Argentina’s insistence that they were hard done by in the final, a massive online campaign has emerged calling for the Albiceleste to be permanently removed from future World Cups. The petition, titled “Leave, Argentina”, has attracted more than 23 million signatures from supporters demanding FIFA impose a lifetime ban on the South American nation.A petition to kick Argentina from the #FIFAWorldCup gathered over 23 million signatures from across 170 countries… almost breaking a Guinness World Record for the most signatories to a petition (24,319,181) 😅The petition was closed with a thank-you note after Spain… pic.twitter.com/mO9QNxabl2— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 21, 2026 According to Euro News, the petition reached 23,316,108 signatures. Its creators accuse FIFA and match officials of consistently favouring Argentina and Lionel Messi throughout the tourn..

New Shabana striker Luis Ingavi says winning trophies, rather than simply collecting victories, is the ambition driving him after completing his move to the FKF Premier League side.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kenya Under 20 forward has set his sights on helping the Glamour Boys challenge for silverware, while also reaching double figures in goals during the 2026/27 season.”I want to help the club win trophies, because that is what every player dreams about. Winning individual matches is important, but what people remember at the end of the season are the titles you have won. I want to be part of a team that creates history and gives these fans something to celebrate,” Ingavi said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858078##The striker, who joins Shabana after spells with Saginaw Valley State University and Monteverde University in the United States, also outlined his personal targets for his first season in Kenyan top-flight football.”As a striker, you always want to score goals ..

Jurgen Klopp is set to be officially unveiled as Germany’s new head coach on Friday, taking over from Julian Nagelsmann after the German Football Association confirmed a press conference for 12 a.m.Klopp will be joined at the presentation by DFB president Bernd Neuendorf, sporting director Rudi Voler and press officer Franziska Wulle as he begins a new chapter with the national team.🚨💣 JÜRGEN KLOPP IS BACK! Revealed on Sunday, now official: Klopp will be unveiled as Germany’s new head coach tomorrow. LIVE on Sky Sport News: He will be presented at 11:00 CEST on Friday. Before that, he will sign his contract until 2030.It also confirms what we’ve been… pic.twitter.com/6GeKnvyil1— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 23, 2026 The former Liverpool boss will arrive with several familiar faces on his coaching staff. Long-time assistant Peter “Piet” Krawietz will once again work alongside Klopp, while ex-Liverpool coach Pepijn Lijnders has also been appointed.Completing the coaching group ..

Mikel Arteta finally achieved his goal last season and won the Premier League with Arsenal after six seasons at the club. And unlike some other recent champions like Manchester City and Liverpool, the Spaniard’s main weapon was a rock-solid defence.With arguably the best centre-back duo in the world, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, full-backs Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber, and help from the bench from Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ben White, Arteta built a fortress in front of David Raya’s goal.Arsenal eye ex-Man City defender as Saliba injury fears growStill, the impact of the fantastic goalkeeper cannot be overlooked, as he won the Premier League Golden Glove award for the third consecutive time last season.Therefore, everyone is aware that Arteta places great emphasis on defence, and perhaps that could explain his recently discovered yet rather obvious obsession with custodians.Since taking charge of Arsenal in December 2019 – excluding hi..