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After an incomplete ninth round of Serie A, Juventus sit eighth. That is not good enough and is unacceptable for the fans of such a giant club. Wednesday’s 2–0 defeat to Genoa has seriously shaken Luciano Spalletti’s position as manager, with the club’s hierarchy having been unimpressed with his work since the start of the season.There is an interesting twist in Spalletti’s career: on Friday, it will be exactly one year since he joined Juventus. He was welcomed as a saviour, did a good job and was rewarded with a new contract over the summer, running until the summer of 2028. And yet, just a few months later, he is on the brink of being sacked. If he loses at home to Napoli this weekend, the Juventus manager could easily find himself out of a job.Who is worse: Spalletti, Allegri or Sarri?According to the Italian media, Juventus’ results under Spalletti have been disappointing. In terms of points per game, he has managed fewer than Thiago Motta (1.78 compared to 1.79), and only slightly..

Migori Youth’s search for their maiden ever FKF Premier League win will extend to the fourth game after being held to a 1-1 draw by Shabana FC as both teams collected their third stalemate on the bounce in a clash staged at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShabana broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time through Sigmunn Maina, as Migori Youth drew level with 15 minutes left on the clock courtesy of Churchill Otieno, who was making his league debut for his boyhood club.Murang’a Seal coach lauds players’ sacrifice that delivered victory over Nairobi UnitedMore to follow…

Murang’a Seal head coach Dennis Odhiambo has praised his players for their resilience and sacrifice after bouncing back from a derby defeat to beat Nairobi United 3-2 in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday afternoon in Murang’a.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSeal had little time to recover after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to league debutants 3K FC in the Murima Derby, a result that cost them both the bragging rights and valuable points.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##Rather than take a break, the team immediately pitched camp to prepare for the midweek encounter, with the players training on Monday before facing Nairobi United.Their sacrifice paid off as Murang’a Seal scored three first-half goals to secure a hard-fought victory, despite a late fightback from the visitors.Josephat Lopaga was the standout performer, scoring twice and providing an assist for Majaliwa Charo as Seal claimed all three points. Benson Omalla and Michael Karamor scored for Nairobi United, who remain winless..

Kenyan international Clifton Miheso has explained his decision to put his football career on hold and pursue a Master’s degree in Sports Management.Miheso noted that he is preparing for life after retirement while expanding his involvement in sports development.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe 33-year-old winger secured a full scholarship to study at the renowned Johan Cruyff Institute in the Netherlands, a move he believes will equip him with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the next chapter of his career beyond the pitch.Miheso had attracted interest from FKF Premier League sides Bandari FC and Kariobangi Sharks during the latest transfer window but opted against signing for either club as he prioritises his academic pursuits.However, the former Harambee Stars international has not ruled out a return to competitive football in January, when he expects to have completed most of his academic units. A suitable offer could see him resume his playing career.Clifto..

Carlos Tevez’s career was filled with trophies, but also marred by controversy. The temperamental Argentine infuriated Manchester United fans when he joined city rivals Manchester City, with whom he once again became English champion. The Argentine revealed how that transfer came about in a conversation with his former teammate at Old Trafford, Rio Ferdinand. Before we get to the quotes, a quick reminder that Tevez spent two seasons at United on loan from West Ham. During that time, he won the Champions League and played in the final, won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008. In other words, he won everything he could.No hard feelings: Carrick and Bruno bury the hatchetDespite successfully wearing the Red Devils’ shirt and scoring 34 goals and providing 14 assists in 99 appearances, Manchester United did not make his move permanent. Instead, he ended up at their city rivals. He says it was out of revenge.”Oh, Rio, look… ..

The National Super League (NSL) is preparing to return in November after more than three months of uncertainty, with 20 clubs expected to battle for promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).But as the second tier prepares for another campaign, familiar questions remain. There is no league sponsor, no main broadcast partner, no prize money for the eventual champions and, once again, uncertainty over club licensing and the competition’s calendar.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe latest interruption, following a court order obtained by Darajani Gogo, has left clubs waiting to discover when their preseason work will finally translate into competitive football.Several clubs are also caught up in legal disputes over promotion and participation, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already complicated build-up.For the teams, however, there is a season to prepare for, players to integrate, and promotion ambitions to pursue.Some are former top-flight s..

Kenyan government will spend up to Ksh1 billion to invite German Champions Bayern Munich and Ajax for the Tuesday, 5 January international friendly match at the Raila Odinga International Stadium, formerly Talanta City Stadium.On Wednesday, President William Ruto announced that the two sides will take on each other next year in an official ceremony to open the 60,000-seater stadium popularly known as Raila Odinga Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlthough Ruto did not announce how much the country will pay to bring the two sides to Kenya, the European clubs demand hefty appearance fees.Bayern Munich normally demands an appearance fee of between €3m (Ksh 433million) and €6million (Ksh 866million), depending on the importance of the fixture.Ajax, on the other hand, takes €1.5m (Ksh 217million) to honor such an invite.Bayern Munich to face Dutch giants in official opening of Raila Odinga StadiumApart from the steep appearance fees, the Kenyan government will also take ca..

Three matches will be played on Thursday, 29 October as the 2026/27 FKF Premier League week four fixtures conclude, with Migori Youth, Mathare United, Kenya Police FC and Ulinzi Stars all seeking to improve their early-season fortunes.The fixtures follow Wednesday’s action, which produced four victories and several goals, setting the stage for another competitive round as teams look to strengthen their positions in the standings.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsShabana FC vs Migori Youth FCShabana FC will host league debutants Migori Youth FC at Afraha Stadium in the day’s opening fixture, scheduled for a 2pm kick-off.The Kisii-based side head into the encounter unbeaten, having collected five points from their opening three matches. However, consecutive draws have slowed their progress after a winning start, including a barren stalemate against AFC Leopards last week.Shabana will therefore be determined to return to winning ways and remain within touching distance of the lea..

APS Bomet secured their first win of the season following their hard-fought 3-0 victory over 3K FC in a match played at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.The two sides are among four FKF Premier League teams sponsored by leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet Kenya.Other top flight teams enjoying sponsorship from the firm are: Kakamega Homeboyz and Migori Youth.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHaving lost once and drawn twice in their opening three league matches, APS Bomet headed into the encounter under pressure to rise from the red zone.For 3K FC, the defeat marked their first loss in the top-flight season after winning once and drawing twice in their opening three matches.APS Bomet started the match on the front foot and nearly took the lead in the third minute but Francis Omondi failed to find the target from a free kick.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067087##Their bright start paid off in the 10th minute when Rodgers Kipkemoi broke the deadlock, heading home from a well-worked move cappe..

Nairobi United duo Gavin Kizito and Joseph Seremba, alongside Gor Mahia forward Denis Omedi, have earned call-ups to the Uganda Cranes squad for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUganda head coach Paul Put named a 30-man squad for the November fixtures, including three players from the FKF Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067446##Defender Kizito and midfielder Seremba will fly the Nairobi United flag, while Omedi earns a place following his performances for Gor Mahia.The first leg will be played at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, 14 November, with kick-off scheduled for 7 PM, before the Cranes travel to Botswana for the return fixture.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan duo score in Germany, England as ‘Marcelo’ proceeds in Polish CupThe home match will also serve as a farewell for former Gor Mahia and Tusker FC midfielder Khalid Aucho, who will make his final appearance for Uganda after retiring from international football..