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It never looked right from the start of the season. From the very beginning, it was clear that the energy that had defined the previous campaign was missing. Arne Slot was given record-breaking financial backing and the opportunity to build the squad according to his own vision, but things simply never clicked. In the end, the club’s hierarchy decided to dismiss the Dutchman, with Andoni Iraola emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way.He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 30, 2026 Slot repeatedly insisted that he still had the board’s support and believed he would remain at Anfield next season. He also argued that supporters underestimated how much a transfer window can change the way a team plays. At one point, there was reportedly a strong feeling w..

Nairobi City Stars head coach Eugene Ochola has picked one area that his side must work, on following their 1-1 draw with Kibera Black Stars.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two sides met in a National Super League (NSL) match on Wednesday 27 May at the Gem Cambridge, with a 41st minute strike by James Kibande cancelling out a goal by Glen Odhiambo that had given Black Stars the lead inside the first minute.The result extended City Stars’ winless run to six games, including four losses, ahead of their final three matches before the end of the season.Harambee Stars striker lands two accolades in Zambian Super League Award ceremonySpeaking after the Wednesday afternoon clash, Ochola identified an area that his side must improve on, if they are to post better results.“We still have finer details to work on like our attack, where we create numerous goalscoring opportunities, but fail to convert most of them. Fortunately, there is belief from the whole team that we can improv..

Kenya’s U17 Women’s national team, Junior Starlets, are set to face their Ugandan counterparts in yet another East African derby, even as they continue their quest for a World Cup spot.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two nations will clash in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers match set for today, Saturday 30 May at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1500 hrs.Today’s clash follows a first leg meeting between the two sides on Friday, 22 May that ended in a 1-1 draw, with Emily Adhiambo coming off the bench to score a sublime second half goal to level the scores for Kenya after Uganda had taken a lead in the first half.What coach Cheche is banking on ahead of crucial FIFA U17 World Cup qualifier against UgandaKenya secured a place in this second qualifying round following a 7-1 aggregate victory over Namibia, while Uganda cruised past Zimbabwe with a 6-1 win over two legs.This qualifier also rekindles the rivalry that the nations have harboure..

Fresh from a meeting with FKF Premier League chairmen on Tuesday, 26 May, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has called on football stakeholders to work together in addressing the long-standing challenges affecting the local game.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking at a Nairobi hotel following FIFA’s decision to dismiss attempts seeking his ouster, Mohammed urged stakeholders to forge a united front as Kenyan football enters a critical phase.##NAJAVA_MECA_9772185##The meeting also focused on the future of the FKF Premier League, with the federation keen to avoid repeating some of the challenges experienced during the current campaign ahead of preparations for the 2026/2027 season.Mohammed noted that the discussions were important in helping FKF understand why Kenyan football continues to face recurring problems and how leaders can develop sustainable long-term solutions.“We want to find lasting solutions for the 2026/2027 season so that we do no..

Cristiano Ronaldo has spent his entire career rewriting football history on the pitch, and now the Portuguese superstar has achieved another remarkable feat away from it. One of the rarest collectible cards tied to the Al Nassr forward has been sold for an eye-watering amount, further underlining his global appeal far beyond football itself.A unique green 1-of-1 2018 Panini Kaboom card featuring Ronaldo during his spell at Juventus was privately sold on May 24 for an astonishing $1.35 million through a Fanatics Collect deal, according to ESPN. The transfer of ownership represents one of the biggest moments ever in football memorabilia and confirms the growing demand for ultra-rare collectibles connected to elite athletes.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: A rare one-of-a-kind Cristiano Ronaldo trading card was sold privately for an astonishing $1.35m!· The card is a green 1-of-1 2018 Panini Kaboom edition, making it extremely valuable because only one exists in the world.· The sale was handled through Fanatics… p..

After its conclusion, the FKF Premier League matchweek 32 proved to be the season’s definitive moment in as far as the thrilling title race, between traditional rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, is concerned.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile there were a total of eight matches played across the league, the talk of the town remains the clash between APS Bomet and AFC Leopards.Despite being inactive over the weekend, Gor Mahia remained the biggest winners, clinching the league title for a record-extending 22nd top-flight crown.New Harambee Stars England-based defender reveals Kenyan connectionAs has been our norm throughout the season, Mozzart Sport highlights six key lessons that can be deduced after a comprehensive coverage of the matchweek.Gor Mahia march to their 22nd league titleGor Mahia secured a record 22nd league title despite not kicking a ball in matchweek 32, courtesy of APS Bomet’s 2-1 win over AFC Leopards at the Kericho Green Stadium.Throughout the season,..

Gor Mahia deputy chairlady Sally Bolo has strongly responded to AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani following his explosive remarks on officiating after Ingwe’s damaging defeat to APS Bomet on Sunday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe football administrator called on stakeholders to uphold professionalism, civility, and the spirit of sportsmanship, warning against emotional reactions that could damage the image of the FKF Premier League.“As football leaders, administrators, and coaches, we must uphold civility, professionalism, and the true spirit of sportsmanship; unfortunately, we have lately witnessed emotional outbursts that only end up discrediting the same league our clubs participate in and work hard to grow.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9769022##Her remarks came after an agitated Ambani blamed AFC Leopards’ 2-1 defeat to APS Bomet on poor officiating and questioned the decision to appoint the referee for such a crucial fixture.“If we cannot change the officiating, we have a probl..

Gor Mahia winger Ebenezer Adukwaw has emotionally dedicated the club’s FKF Premier League title triumph to his late parents after enduring one of the most difficult periods of his life away from football.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Ghanaian attacker paused his celebrations on Sunday to honour the memory of his mother and father following K’Ogalo’s successful reclaiming of the league crown.Adukwaw joined Gor Mahia on 3 September, 2025, signing a two-year contract from Ghana Premier League side Bechem United ahead of the 2025/26 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9767441##Before featuring for Bechem, the winger had also turned out for Skyy in Ghana and Kosovo outfit KF Trepça ’89.Just four months before sealing his move to the Kenyan giants, Adukwaw lost his mother, Augustina Boadi, who passed away on 13 May, 2025.Months later, tragedy struck again following the death of his father, forcing the winger to navigate his first full football season without both parents.Nairobi stops for..

Ulinzi Stars breathed fresh life into their FKF Premier League survival hopes after grinding out a crucial 2-1 victory over Mathare United on Saturday to move out of the relegation zone.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe hard-fought win lifted the Soldiers to 15th place on the table, easing pressure on the 2010 league champions who had spent recent weeks staring at the possibility of relegation.With only two matches left before the curtain falls on the campaign, belief is slowly returning to the military side, and assistant coach Mohammed ‘Rio’ Hassan believes the fight to survive is now firmly in their hands.##NAJAVA_MECA_9767441##“The game was not easy. We planned to get an early goal, but we were not successful in the first half. We managed to come back strongly in the second half and get the result we wanted,” said Rio after the game.The tactician admitted the result could be a season-defining one as Ulinzi continues battling to preserve their top-flight status.“This w..

West Ham United won the battle, but lost the war, which could affect all the Londoners.The Hammers signed off their Premier League campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Leeds United at the London Stadium, yet the celebrations never truly arrived. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur did just enough to stay alive, condemning their London rivals to relegation and sending West Ham crashing into the Championship.And the consequences may stretch far beyond football.Villa spoil the party, Chelsea out of Europe, West Ham relegatedWest Ham’s drop from the Premier League could now leave London taxpayers (including the fans of Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Brentford, Tottenham and Crystal Palace) facing an additional £2.5 million annual burden because of the club’s controversial London Stadium lease agreement.Under the terms of the 99-year deal signed when the Hammers moved into the former Olympic Stadium, the club’s annual rent would effectively be cut in half following relegation. Instead of paying ..