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Jeremy Doku could soon face the most difficult decision of his life – one that has nothing to do with football.The Belgian winger has revealed that he is prepared to temporarily leave his country’s World Cup camp if necessary in order to be present for the birth of his first child, a stance that has sparked debate both within and beyond the football world.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##Doku’s wife, Shireen, is expected to give birth during the second week of July, a period that coincides with the quarter-final stage of the tournament. Should Belgium still be competing, the Manchester City star admits he would find it impossible to ignore such a life-changing moment.”It’s my first child, so I would definitely want to be there,” Doku said earlier this week.The 24-year-old acknowledged that the situation is complicated and that international football comes with responsibilities to teammates, coaches and an entire nation. Nevertheless, he made it clear where his priorities lie.”If you ask me what ..

Curacao, the smallest nation at the World Cup, had been demolished 7-1 by Germany in their tournament debut and everyone expected them to lose again, maybe not that heavily this tine, against Ecuador last night.Alas, their goalkeeper Eloy Room had other plans. The veteran keeper, 37, produced an astonishing 15 saves to earn Curacao a historic 0-0 draw and their first-ever World Cup point. According to Opta, no goalkeeper has made more saves in 90 minutes of World Cup football since records began in 1966!15 – Curaçao’s Eloy Room recorded 15 saves against Ecuador, the most on record (since 1966) by any goalkeeper in a FIFA World Cup match that did not feature extra-time.Wave. pic.twitter.com/2Cm1qFGMha— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 21, 2026 Only former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard has matched that total, making 15 saves against Belgium in 2014. The difference is that Howard needed extra time and still conceded twice. Room reached the same figure in regulation time while keeping a clean..

Tusker FC forward Thomas Omole has opened up about the role Harambee Stars striker Lawrence Ouma has played in inspiring his football journey. Omole revealed that private conversations with his former teammate continue to motivate him to aim for the highest level of the game.The two players share a strong bond dating back to their time together at former National Super League side Samwest Blackboots. While Ouma has since risen to represent Kenya and secure a professional move abroad, Omole says his friend’s words have kept him focused on achieving similar success.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##“Lawrence Ouma is my friend. We have been in the same team. When he plays for the national team, he texts me and tells me that is where I need to be. He knows I deserve to be playing at the top level. But Inshallah, in God’s time, it will happen,” Omole said.Ouma’s rise has been one of Kenyan football’s most inspiring success stories. In August last year, the former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA)..

Under the Monterrey lights. Japan delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline and transitional precision, dismantling a shell-shocked Tunisian side 4–0 to assert their dominance in Group F.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIt was a display defined by the Samurai Blue’s signature slow to quick tempo possession lazily, through their back three before triggering razor-sharp attacking patterns that left the newly-appointed Hervé Renard scrambling for answers on the Tunisian bench.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807394##Japan wasted no time setting the tone, puncturing the Carthage Eagles’ defensive lines almost immediately from kickoff. In just the 4th minute as a sweeping, incisive passage of play through the left channel unlocked the Tunisian backline.Daichi Kamada timed his run to perfection, meeting a neat cross to side-foot the ball home past Aymen Dahmen.A swift VAR confirmation validated the opener, instantly deflating Tunisia’s game plan.BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs ..

A match that promised plenty even before kickoff certainly delivered. The clash between the European and African giants had everything. It looked as though Ivory Coast would come away with the win, but then Deniz Undav happened. Germany’s super-sub made the difference, reacting brilliantly to two chances and scoring twice to secure a 2-1 victory for his side. With this result, Germany can already start preparing for the knockout stage, while Ivory Coast will be fighting for qualification in their final group match against Curacao.🚨🇩🇪 Deniz Undav (29) has 9 goals + 4 assists in 11 appearances for Germany. 😳He has 5 goal contributions already this World Cup, despite not starting a match. 👏 FANTASTIC attacking output. ✅ pic.twitter.com/KWIaIKTdoc— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 20, 2026 Ivory Coast head into halftime with a surprise 1-0 lead over Germany after a disciplined and effective first-half display.The Germans almost made the perfect start, creating an opportunity within the opening..

It was already known that he would be leaving Manchester United, despite having an option for one more year on his contract. It was also known that he would move to MLS next season, as he had personally expressed his desire to play in the United States. What remained unknown, however, was which club he would join. Now, that question has finally been answered.One of the best Brazilian midfielders of this century, Casemiro, is set to become a teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. According to an exclusive report from Fabrizio Romano, which has since been echoed by numerous transfer insiders, the former Real Madrid star has reached a verbal agreement with Inter Miami’s management. It is now only a matter of days before he signs a two-year contract.🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go!Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.Casemiro wants to play with ..

Tusker forward Ian Simiyu has set his sights on making a mark in continental football after helping the Brewers secure qualification for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.The winger delivered a match-winning performance as Tusker defeated Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the Mozzart Bet Cup final at Kwale Stadium, scoring a brilliant brace to inspire his side to victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807391##The triumph ended Tusker’s five-year wait for silverware and earned the club a ticket to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Simiyu described qualifying for continental football as the realization of a long-held ambition and revealed that he hopes to use the African stage as a springboard to further his career abroad.”It is a super great feeling for me honestly. It has always been my dream to play in CAF matches. I am glad I was able to achieve that dream by scoring when it was crucial and when it mattered most,” said Simiyu.”Now my focus is to feature on th..

BETTING GUIDE: Netherlands vs SwedenOne of the standout fixtures of Matchday Two in Group F sees the Netherlands take on Sweden in what promises to be an entertaining battle between two attack-minded European sides.The Dutch were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Japan in their opening match, while Sweden announced themselves as serious contenders with a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia.Download our MozzartSport app for more news.With Sweden sitting top of the group and the Netherlands under pressure to secure their first win, both teams know the importance of this encounter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807414##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday, 20 June 2026Venue: NRG StadiumGroup: Group FCurrent standings:Sweden – 3 pointsJapan – 1 pointNetherlands – 1 pointTunisia – 0 pointsFALSE 10: Ageing gracefully is such a virtue. And not for everyoneQualification implications: Sweden can secure qualification for the knockout stage with a victory, while the Netherlands need three points to boost their..

Thousands of Mozzart Bet customers across Kenya smiled all the way to the bank on Saturday after the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup triggered instant payouts under the operator’s popular “1=3” promotion.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsParaguay midfielder Matias Galarza needed just 65 seconds to find the back of the net against Turkey, and that early strike was enough to activate the campaign’s unique payout formula, rewarding customers who had backed the Over 2.5 Goals market even before the match had settled into rhythm.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807347##The goal became the latest example of how Mozzart Bet’s “Bao First 10 Minutes, Lipwa For 3+” World Cup campaign continues to turn early moments into immediate rewards.Under the promotion, any customer who places a qualifying bet on the Over 2.5 Goals market receives an early winning settlement if a goal is scored within the opening 10 minutes of the match, regardless of the final result.That meant that although Turkey and Paraguay ..

This is the first World Cup with an extended number of participants, so it was hard to choose the ‘group of death’ this time around, considering there are many really weak participants which are now competing at the biggest stage. Unfortunately, Senegal is a group which proved to be a very tough one. Apart from the favorites for the title France, the Lions of Teranga also have to face Norway, which was almost unanimously named one of the dark horses of the tournament. To make things worse, Senegal lost the first match to France, while Norway easily defeated outsiders Iraq. So, the game against the Vikings is a crucial one, as they need a win in order to compete for the second place and the knockout round. But things are far from ideal in the Senegal camp.Lions of Teranga’s brave heart can’t suppress the magic! Senegal shine, but Olise and Mbappe are out of this worldAccording to Sport News Africa, the first issue is a contract extension for Pape Thiaw. Senegal coach, who got them anoth..