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Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have suffered another legal blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ordered the club to pay former player Sydney Wahongo Ksh2.8 million for unlawful contract termination and salary arrears.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to the judgment delivered in Nairobi under case number SDTSC/E059/2025, the tribunal found Gor guilty of breaching the player’s contract through non-payment before unlawfully terminating his deal in February 2025.The tribunal noted that Wahongo had signed a contract running from 1 August, 2024 to 31 July, 2026, earning a monthly salary of Ksh100,000 before the club moved to terminate the agreement on 7 February, 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##In its findings, the tribunal ruled that the player had successfully proved salary arrears amounting to approximately Ksh1 million, which Gor Mahia failed to rebut during proceedings.“The respondent is in fundamental breach due to non-payment,” part of the ruli..

Kenya internationals Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma have, over the past seven years, steadily built solid reputations in European football through their performances in Sweden, Belgium, France and Poland.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrom Okumu’s development at IF Elfsborg and subsequent moves to KAA Gent and Stade Reims, to Ouma’s emergence as a key fullback at AIK and a later move to Raków Częstochowa, both players have demonstrated the tactical discipline and consistency required at that level.Their impact is now beginning to reflect in recruitment patterns. The recent move by Gent to assess Kenyan prospects, former Agai Mixed Secondary School defender Peter Brian, and former Musingu Scorpions forward Kevin Manani, who are currently in Belgium for trials, points to a growing confidence in the Kenyan talent pipeline.Former Harambee Stars defender reveals individuals responsible for Sofapaka’s relegationThis raises a broader question: have Okumu and Ouma’s performa..

Ajax have reportedly taken a bold step in their search for a new head coach, making an approach for Arne Slot, who is currently in charge of Liverpool. The move comes as technical director Jordi Cruijff steps up efforts to find a long-term replacement and reshape the club’s sporting direction.The Amsterdam side are actively assessing several high-profile names as they look to rebuild after a turbulent spell, although Slot is believed to remain focused on his role in England despite a demanding campaign.Ajax have made enquiries about Arne Slot in their search for a new head coach.The Liverpool manager remains firmly in place and is expected to stay at Anfield. Slot is not keen on a move to Ajax at this stage of his career. (Mike Verweij on De Telegraaf Kick off Podcast via… pic.twitter.com/qkFmJq293N— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) May 4, 2026 While attention within Ajax is split between the current season and future planning, Cruijff is working in the background to secure a permanent solution ..

Frustration is boiling over among supporters of Real Madrid, with much of the anger aimed at Kylian Mbappe as the club edges closer to conceding the LaLiga crown to arch-rivals FC Barcelona ahead of next week’s El Clasico.Barcelona currently hold a commanding 11-point lead at the top, and only their failure to draw against Espanyol delayed what could have been an early title celebration at Madrid’s expense this weekend.Too little, too late: Vini delays Barca’s celebration, but Madrid’s title ship has already sailedWith Los Blancos on the verge of recording just their second season without silverware since 2009–10, supporters have turned their criticism toward the French captain—even though Mbappe is currently out with a muscle problem in his left leg.Rather than watching the Espanyol clash from the sidelines, the World Cup winner chose to fly to Sardinia alongside his partner, Spanish actress Ester Exposito, where the pair were photographed relaxing on a yacht.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Kylian Mbappe & Es..

Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has expressed confidence that Kenya is on course to deliver a historic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in 2027 under the Pamoja partnership with Uganda and Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMwangi spoke during the inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee for AFCON 2027 held on Tuesday, 5 May.Senior officials from ministries, departments and state agencies met to assess Kenya’s level of preparedness ahead of the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##Representing Cabinet Secretary for Sports Salim Mvurya, Mwangi said Kenya is steadily positioning itself as a capable and reliable host for a world-class football tournament.The high-level meeting reviewed timelines for key milestones, compliance with Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements and strategies aimed at strengthening coordination among various government institutions involved in preparations.Discussions also centred on improving cr..

Phil Foden does not quite look like himself, and hasn’t for a while.The sharpness, the influence, the numbers: all have dipped. Over the past two seasons, the Manchester City forward has struggled to match the standards he once set when he was among the most decisive players in the Premier League. And yet, there is no talk of an exit.Quite the opposite.🚨 EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current #MCFC terms 2027 – fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/9Xaco7rO4S— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 5, 2026 City remain fully committed to Foden, viewing him as a central figure for the future. With his contract entering its final stretch, the club have already moved to secure it, offering a new deal running until 2030, with an option for a further year.It is, in many ways, a show of faith.Despite modest returns by his own ..

Migori Youth FC forward Syphas Otieno has lifted the lid on a challenging, career-threatening period that sidelined him for an entire season, derailing what had once been a promising rise in Kenyan football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) attacker endured a frustrating spell marked by persistent injury setbacks, limiting his involvement and ultimately forcing him out of contention.During his time with the Homa Bay-based outfit, Otieno struggled to secure playing time, as a niggly knee problem kept him on the sidelines for extended periods.Nairobi United head coach sets end of season goal after Mozzart Bet Cup exitThe injury dates back to his involvement with the Kenya U-20 national team, Rising Stars, during preparations for the CECAFA region CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November 2024.What initially appeared manageable soon escalated into a serious concern, significantly affecting his mobility and match fitne..

Defending champions Nairobi United saw their Mozzart Bet Cup title defense come to a grinding halt after a narrow 1-0 defeat to KCB FC in a tense quarter-final clash staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match, billed as a battle between resilience and efficiency, ultimately tilted in favour of the 2024 finalists, KCB, who capitalised on a decisive lapse to edge out the holders. For Nairobi United, it marked the end of an otherwise spirited cup run that had promised another deep push toward silverware.Former Harambee Stars defender reveals individuals responsible for Sofapaka’s relegationHead coach Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor cut a reflective figure after the final whistle, choosing to focus on performance positives despite the painful exit.“It was generally a good game, though not as we had expected. We thank God for it anyway, despite the loss,” Oduor said, striking a tone of composure rather than frustration.Oduor was quick to..

It’s now official: Athletic Club are entering a new era.Ernesto Valverde will complete the current season before handing over the reins to Edin Terzic, who has signed a two-year contract at San Mames.Terzic arrives in Bilbao after two years out of management, following his departure from Borussia Dortmund. His final act there was the defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid, a painful end to an eventful spell.ℹ️ Edin Terzić será el entrenador del Athletic Club las dos próximas temporadas.— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 5, 2026 Since leaving Dortmund, the 43-year-old turned down several offers, including one from AS Monaco, reportedly hoping for a move to the Premier League. When that call never came, he opted to return to the touchline in Spain.Athletic moved decisively. Club president Jon Uriarte had already reached a verbal agreement with Terzic and chose to honour it despite other candidates being considered, including former Bilbao favourite Andoni Iraola.V..

From Pep Guardiola’s perspective, it was not quite a defeat – but it felt like something close to it.A 3-3 draw away to Everton has shifted the balance of the title race away from Manchester City, leaving their fate no longer in their own hands.”It’s better than losing,” Guardiola said. “It shows what type of team they are.”The title is not in our hands. Before it was, now it’s not. We have games left. We will see what happens.”Man City bite into hard Toffee – Everton had the win, Doku gives Cityzens new lifeThat, more than the result itself, was the defining takeaway. City had been warned this would be a difficult trip, and so it proved. Dropping two points at this stage of the season carries consequences, especially against a side still chasing European qualification. The margin for error, once minimal, has now effectively disappeared.The equation is clear.🚨🚨| The famous Manchester City fan who created the “Arsenal bottling” meme reaction to City dropping points against Everton. 👀 pi..