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The FKF Premier League continues this weekend, with two matches ushering match week 31 on Saturday, 9 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenyan giants AFC Leopards will be making a return to action after a two-week hiatus, with a clash against Mara Sugar, as Shabana takes on Ulinzi Stars.Ahead of today’s games, Gor Mahia are still at the summit of the league table with 64 points, nine points more than AFC Leopards, who have a game in hand.At the bottom of the log lies already-relegated Sofapaka, who are joined in the relegation zone by Bidco United and Kariobangi Sharks, with 24 and 30 points, respectively.📊 #SportPesaLeague rankings after today’s matches pic.twitter.com/h6Dx4ibngW— SportPesa League (@Officialfkfpl) May 6, 2026 AFC Leopards vs Mara SugarAFC Leopards will be out to close the gap to Gor Mahia when they take on Mara Sugar at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1600 hrs.Ingwe are still in the title race, even though they lost much ground after suffering a 1-0 defe..

The National Super League enters a defining stage this weekend, as the run-in phase begins, with race for promotion and the battle for survival gather momentum, heading into Round 32 fixtures scheduled across the country beginning on Saturday, 9 May. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith only seven matches left before the curtain falls on the campaign, every point now carries enormous significance, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling round of action.At the heart of Saturday’s fixtures will be the clash at Marist University grounds where promotion hopefuls Equity FC travel to face relegation-threatened Darajani Gogo in a match carrying huge implications at both ends of the table.Kali nne za leo #FKFNSL pic.twitter.com/5qV9kb3DzX— FKF NSL (@FKF_NSL) May 9, 2026 Equity head into the encounter riding on back-to-back victories, including a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nairobi City Stars, and will be seeking a third straight triumph to further strengthen their ..

The first leg played at neutral ground in Krakow, Poland, when Crystal Palace easily brushed aside the Ukrainian Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1, hinted at the outcome that was confirmed last night at Selhurst Park with another Eagles’ triumph – Oliver Glasner’s team will play in the UEFA Conference League final!Last season, the Austrian tactician brought the club from South London its maiden trophy (the FA Cup). This season, Palace has already won the Community Shield, and on May 27 in Leipzig, they’ll chase their third piece of silverware in the club’s 120-year history.Crystal Palace are in a European final. pic.twitter.com/MukpwIVgag— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) May 7, 2026 What makes this success even more outstanding is the fact that this has been the Eagles maiden European campaign and they reached the final right away!Given the 3-1 advantage they had from the previous week, Palace weren’t as dominant as in the first leg, but still recorded another victory – 2-1.Crystal Palace walifuzu fain..

Sofapaka head coach Edward Manoah has openly laid bare two major factors that he believes contributed to the club’s relegation from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Download our Mozzart Sport App for More NewsThe 2009 league champions officially dropped to the second tier over the weekend, bringing to an end an illustrious 17-year stay in Kenya’s top-flight football.Despite putting up a spirited fight in their decisive clash against Mathare United, Sofapaka’s 2-2 draw against the “Slum Boys” proved insufficient to preserve their top-flight status, ultimately condemning Batoto Ba Mungu to relegation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728104##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Manoah candidly revealed that persistent financial struggles and the club’s midseason transfer activity were the biggest reasons behind Sofapaka’s downfall.According to the experienced tactician, the dire financial constraints significantly affected morale within the squad, leaving the team battling both psychological and ..

Murang’a Seal interim head coach Dennis Odhiambo cut a frustrated figure after watching his side fall to Kenya Police following what he termed a failure to follow tactical instructions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for More NewsThe two sides faced off in an FKF Premier League clash on Wednesday, 6 May, at Police Sacco Stadium, where Police edged out Murang’a Seal 2-1.Former Tusker FC winger Eric Zakayo handed Police an early lead in the third minute before Victor Haki restored parity for Seal in the 37th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728104##Just when the contest appeared headed for a draw, Aboud Omar produced another moment of brilliance, curling home a sublime free kick in the 84th minute to seal maximum points for the law enforcers.It was the manner of the winning goal that particularly angered Odhiambo, who admitted his side had been warned about Omar’s danger from set pieces.“We started the match slowly but upped our game and equalized. In the end, we conceded a quality free kick by Abou..

Police head coach Nicholas Muyoti has lifted the lid on the secret behind Aboud Omar’s deadly free kicks that have continued to torment opponents this season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for More NewsThe experienced Harambee Stars left back once again proved decisive from a dead-ball situation after curling home an 84th-minute winner to hand Kenya Police a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Murang’a Seal on Wednesday, 6 May, at Police Sacco Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728104##The strike came barely four days after the former Bandari defender scored another stunning free kick in Police’s 1-0 victory over Shabana to send the law enforcers into the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup semi-finals.Speaking after the victory over Seal, Muyoti attributed Omar’s recent brilliance to the hard work put in during training sessions.“We have been practicing set pieces on the training ground, and his (Aboud’s) form shows how serious he has been taking training sessions,” said Muyoti.FKFPL title-chasing Gor Mahia handed maj..

APS Bomet are smiling all the way to the bank after they received millions from Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior and Coordination of National Government Kipchumba Murkomen, who also doubles up as the club patron, following their win over KCB FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe law enforcers hosted the bankers in an FKF league match held at the Kericho Green Stadium on Wednesday, which ended 1-0 in favor of APS Bomet.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728084##Before the match, the CS promised each player Ksh 50,000 should they take down KCB as part of incentives to ensure the team retains its league status.With Festus Kipkemoi’s 28th-minute strike ensuring they bag the three points, Mutkomen handed the team Ksh1.85 million in cash to be shared among 37 players and officials who were in the squad, with each expected to receive Ksh50,000.“I had promised the team some small token should they win the KCB match. Having secured a win, I have fulfilled my promise,” said Murkomen.“We are doing al..

Unai Emery is set for his sixth UEFA Europa League final, aiming to make history by winning a remarkable fifth trophy.He won three trophies with Sevilla and one with Villarreal. Now, after a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Thursday night (4-1 on aggregate), Aston Villa joins that list.Unai Emery has won 4 of the 5 Europa League finals he’s managed🏆 Europa League 2013/14 🏆 Europa League 2014/15🏆 Europa League 2015/16🥈Europa League 2018/2019🏆 Europa League 2020/21⏳ Europa League 2025/26The Europa League specialist is doing it AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/i7YiI89KH2— TheCowboyX 🔴 (@Olukunlegbenga) May 7, 2026 Emery chose an experienced starting lineup, averaging 29.3 years old, focused on overturning the 1-0 deficit from the City Ground. The hosts played with patience and aggression, eager to tie the aggregate score before halftime. Ollie Watkins made it happen.Just minutes after a head injury, Watkins scored with a header, finishing a great cross from Emiliano Buendia. The latter made it 2-0..

Global pop icon Shakira is officially back on football’s biggest stage.The Colombian superstar has unveiled Dai Dai as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking another major football crossover in a career already closely tied to the tournament’s history. The track, which also features Nigerian artist Burna Boy, is set for release on May 14.Shakira teased the song with a video filmed inside Maracana Stadium, one of football’s most iconic venues, posting a one-minute preview on Instagram ahead of this tournament across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! ⚽️🐺 @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/UcfpO0s7jN— Shakira (@shakira) May 7, 2026 This will be Shakira’s second official World Cup anthem after the legendary Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), released for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa – a track that became one of the most recognisable football songs ever made.She also r..

When giants fall, only the smallest can save the world, and La Liga’s dignity.Eight Spanish teams entered three major European competitions in 2025/26, but they’ve had a disappointing campaign.Barcelona, Real Madrid, and, finally, Atletico Madrid were eliminated from the Champions League in the knockout stages – thus joining Villarreal, which ended their dreadful journey after the opening league phase.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728476##Athletic Bilbao, Real Betis, and Celta failed to reach the Europa League semifinals. The Magnificent Eight have turned into one last survivor – tiny Rayo Vallecano.A team from the Puente Vallecas district of Madrid, an actual dwarf compared to Atleti or Los Blancos, is the last one standing and fighting for the pride of Spanish football. The club that celebrated its centenary two years ago is fighting with Strasbourg in the Conference League semi-final, as they’re on the verge of reaching the final following a 1-0 home win in the first leg at Vallecas Stadium last w..