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Morocco are picking up right where they left off in Qatar. At the previous World Cup, the Atlas Lions tore apart favorites Spain and Portugal, and now it was the Netherlands who felt the quality of the African side firsthand. This victory means far more than just a place in the semifinals for the 2022 World Cup semifinalists—it proves they were no “one-tournament wonder.” Instead, it shows that a genuine football tradition is taking shape in North Africa.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthThat was precisely the point Morocco head coach Mohammed Ouahbi emphasized after the victory over the Dutch, highlighting how confidence has transformed his team:”The World Cup in Qatar completely changed the mentality of the Moroccan national team, and I’m probably the best person to speak about it. Players in Morocco now believe in themselves, and our fans believe in us as well. That’s absolutely crucial. It’s true that they’re demanding, but that’s only because they know what..

Having participated in a charity match over the past weekend, former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has elucidated the importance of philanthropic enterprises following yet another visit to a children’s home.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWanyama, together with his elder brother and FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga, alongside Nairobi United defender Mustafa Kizza and their friends, paid a visit to Love School Centre Children’s Home on Saturday, 27 June and donated foodstuffs as well as sanitary items.Nick Mwendwa on whether he will make a return to football leadershipThe visit was part of the two-legged exhibition match between Friends of Wanyama and Mariga versus Friends of Kizza.Speaking after the event, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton midfielder explained why charity events are close to his heart.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826863##“It is always important to give back to the community, and that was the goal. To see kids out there and give them support in our ow..

It became clear after Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, and less than 24 hours later, the confirmation arrived. Ronald Koeman has decided to step down as head coach of the Netherlands national team after three and a half years in charge.”Last night, I made the decision to end my tenure as national team coach,” Koeman wrote in a lengthy and emotional public statement. His contract was set to expire on the last day of July, but the experienced manager chose to resign before the Royal Dutch Football Association could officially react to the painful elimination.𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺Ronald Koeman has informed the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not extend his contract as head coach of the Netherlands national… pic.twitter.com/msOkoNz3VV— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) June 30, 2026 However, there is more behind his decision than just footballing disappointment. Personal circumstances and the serious..

Former Kenya U20 assistant coach Hesbon Nyabinge is on the brink of returning to Kenya’s top-flight touchlines after revealing he has received three offers to take charge as a head coach ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe CAF A licensed tactician, whose coaching journey has largely been defined by assistant coaching roles and youth development, disclosed that negotiations with the interested clubs are ongoing and expressed confidence that his next destination will be confirmed before the new campaign gets underway.Victor Wanyama reveals conditions for accepting Harambee Stars coaching jobSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Nyabinge said the opportunities represent the next step in a coaching career that has steadily evolved through grassroots football, school competitions and elite-level experience.”I have three offers already at the moment that we are discussing, and hopefully, before the season starts, I will be at the helm of a top-..

In a bid to improve transparency at the community club, Gor Mahia treasurer Gerphas Okuku has revealed the team’s monthly expenditure that runs into the millions. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo is the most successful club in Kenya in terms of titles, having won, among others, a record 22 league crowns and 11 Mozzart Bet Cup accolades.Gor Mahia to gauge Kagame Cup readiness in friendly match against Rwandan giantsWith quality players and coaches, a huge passionate fanbase and hunger for success, the club undoubtedly has one of the highest expenditures in the country.In an address to the press on Monday, 29 June, Okuku revealed that the club spends up to Ksh4 million every month without even paying salaries.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827038##“To comfortably run the club for a month, we need an average of Ksh1 million per week, including the Gor Mahia Queens and the Youth team,” said Okuku.For training alone, the club hires venues at a cost of Ksh25,000 to Ksh30,000 per day, with..

With one finger pointed toward the sky last night, Cody Gakpo searched for something far greater than celebration.The Netherlands forward had just given his country hope against Morocco, instinctively slipping behind the defence before calmly beating Yassine Bounou. For a brief moment, football returned to the forefront.Then reality came crashing back.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthOnly days earlier, Gakpo and his partner, Noa van der Bij, had suffered the devastating loss of their unborn child. Faced with unimaginable grief, the couple made the deeply personal decision that the Liverpool forward would remain with the Dutch national team and continue at the World Cup.For him, football became less about winning and more about coping.He never stopped training, nor asked to leave the squad. And when his chance arrived on the biggest stage, he took it, but there was no wild celebration.Emocionante a reação do jogador Gakpo, da Holanda, após o gol. Todo o banco de..

Zambian Super League side Mufulira Wanderers have completed the signing of Kakamega Homeboyz forward Henry Omollo, with the highly rated attacker putting pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to reports from Zambia, the Copperbelt-based club successfully concluded negotiations with the Kenyan forward, who now embarks on another chapter in his career following an impressive campaign in the FKF Premier League.Serbian scout reveals how unwelcomed decision to sign Collins Sichenje infuriated AjaxOmollo’s transfer further underlines the growing appeal of the Zambian top flight to Kenyan footballers.The league has increasingly become a destination of choice for some of Kenya’s brightest talents, with the former Homeboyz attacker becoming the latest to make the cross-border move.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827033##He becomes the second Kakamega Homeboyz player in recent months to secure a switch to Zambia.The move m..

For decades, the Netherlands have produced some of football’s greatest talents. From Johan Cruyff to Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben and today’s generation, the Oranje have thrilled fans with their attacking football. Yet when a knockout match goes to penalties, history tells a completely different story.Their World Cup Round of 32 defeat to Morocco was not just another heartbreaking elimination – it was the latest chapter in one of international football’s most remarkable curses.Morocco edge Netherlands in shootout to seal last-16 berthAfter drawing 1-1 over 120 minutes, the Dutch once again failed from the penalty spot, losing the shootout 3-2. It marked the 10th penalty shootout in the nation’s history at major international tournaments, with the Netherlands winning only two of them.The nightmare dates back to Euro 1992, when Denmark stunned the Dutch in the semi-finals before going on to lift the trophy. Four years later, France knocked them out on penalties at Euro 1996, while Euro ..

Kenya U17 Women’s midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari has opened up on the team’s preparations ahead of their crucial tie against South Africa.The Junior Starlets will face South Africa in the third and final qualification round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe two qualifier matches are expected to produce fireworks, as South Africa have qualified for the World tourney twice.Their latest appearance was in 2018, while Kenya competed in the 2024 edition held in the Dominican Republic.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826773##With stakes high and preparation in top gear, Bakari revealed how the team has prepared for the matches.“It has not been easy to get to this stage. We have given our best and will continue to do so. We have watched their matches, both home and away, and have seen their strengths and weaknesses, and now know what to do,” said Bakari.Serbian scout reveals how unwelcomed decision to sign Collins Sichenje infuriated AjaxThe hard-tackling midfi..

The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup is already well underway, and it has delivered plenty of exciting results, major upsets, and thrilling matches so far. We expect nothing less from tonight’s clash between Norway and Ivory Coast, which kicks off at 8:00 PM.🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs Norway 🇳🇴 WHO WILL WIN ? pic.twitter.com/Q1uJ7OQXqC— FIFA World Cup 2026 (@FIFAWC26Updates) June 30, 2026 Norway, led by Stale Solbakken, have been one of the standout teams of the tournament so far. Their biggest weapon has been the unstoppable Erling Haaland, who scored four goals in the opening two group-stage matches and currently sits at the top of the Golden Boot race, narrowly ahead of Kylian Mbappe. The Vikings finished second in Group I with six points.They opened their campaign with a victory over Iraq before claiming a crucial and hard-fought win against a resilient Senegal side, where Haaland once again proved to be the match-winner. Norway then suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to the powerful French te..