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Zinedine Zidane has returned to France, this time as a coach. He even held his first training ahead of the upcoming games and the public interest was enormous. But it seems that not even Zizou’s arrival couldn’t match the Ballon d’Or euphoria, especially between Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Even if Real’s forward didn’t start this topic on purpose (which he probably did), now it’s out there and has a life of his own. And the story about the potential winner of this prestigious awards is back at the front pages. Yes, you guessed it, Mbappe is again advocating for himself, and this time he cleverly used his African origin to make his case even stronger.Mbappe’s African truth: “I’d play for Cameroon”France’s forward gave an interview for RFI and was asked specifically about his African origins.“Yes, those are my roots. I’ve always been raised with an African culture, even though I was born and raised in France. I’ve never severed my connection to my roots and origins. I think it’s i..

Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei has attributed Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the country’s rich history and sustained success in global athletics.Tuwei, who arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday evening from Copenhagen, Denmark, said generations of Kenyan athletes had played a key role in laying the foundation for the historic hosting rights.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968855##“I want to thank our athletes. Without the names our athletes have built, and what they have done, this would not have been possible,” said Tuwei. “From the beginning in the 1950s, we have shown the world that Kenya is strong, and it will continue being strong.”Tuwei also pointed to Athletics Kenya’s record of successfully hosting major international competitions as evidence of the country’s capacity to stage the senior World Championships.“Athletics Kenya started hosting championships in 2007 during the World Cross Country Championships, and in 2017 we hos..

Tusker FC chairman Charles Gacheru has revealed that the Brewers are set to use Kirigiti Stadium as their designated home ground for the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season.Gacheru disclosed the plans while speaking during a radio interview with Sporty FM, revealing that the club is engaging the management of Kirigiti Stadium over a partnership that will see Tusker host their home matches at the facility, while contributing towards its maintenance.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe proposed arrangement is part of the club’s efforts to secure a permanent home venue after enduring a nomadic existence in recent seasons. Tusker have been forced to switch between different stadiums to host their matches, with venues in Murang’a, Embu and Nairobi among those used by the 12-time league champions last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968870##Gacheru said the partnership with 16,000 seater capacity Kirigiti Stadium is intended to provide the club with a consistent home venue while also allowi..

Ahead of the first international break this season, there is one interesting fact: 10 European nations have appointed a new coach since the recently finished World Cup. The common denominator for all these managerial changes is one word — return. Zinedine Zidane is returning to coaching after five years, Jurgen Klopp after a two-season break. Roberto Mancini is returning to a place where he enjoyed success, Slaven Bilić to a position where his results were nowhere near as impressive as those of the man he is now replacing. Jorge Jesus is returning to his homeland after years in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, while Mark van Bommel is returning to a country where he has already won a domestic double as a coach.##LINKED_NEWS_67595##Zizou’s arrival among Les Bleus had been anticipated for years. He is taking over from one of the longest-serving international managers in European history, but we can probably agree that France, with such an immensely talented squad, should have more than one World..

Kisumu RFC have set their sights on an immediate return to the Kenya Cup after showing signs of improvement during the recently concluded National 7s Circuit.The Lake Region side was relegated from the Kenya Cup last season, prompting changes to its technical bench as the club sought to rebuild and chart a path back to the top flight.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn May, Kisumu appointed Simon Wariuki as head coach, with Allan Kasiti taking up the role of assistant coach. The new technical team was tasked with securing a top-two finish in the KRU Championship to earn promotion, while also improving the club’s competitiveness in the National 7s Circuit.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968870##The duo was further mandated to establish a scouting and mentorship structure to identify and nurture young talent across the Lake Region and Western Kenya.Their progress was evident during the 7s campaign, although their season was not without challenges.The side finished 13th overall with 23 points, ..

Patrick Matasi has insisted he is not ready to call time on his football career, as he is targeting a return to the Harambee Stars despite facing an uncertain future in competitive football.The 37-year-old goalkeeper, who is currently unattached after leaving Kakamega Homeboyz, says he remains fit and believes he can still compete at the highest level.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968855##“I have not retired. I’m still very active and very fit. I run, I can dive and I can make saves. I’m waiting for a national team recall, and I’m ready to play for Harambee Stars again. I shall rise again,” Matasi said in an interview with Wollap Central.Matasi’s hopes of returning to competitive football, however, appear uncertain, with the veteran goalkeeper currently without a club and having been out of the national team picture for an extended period.His career was also disrupted last year when the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) provisionally suspended him for 90 days following allegations of involvement in mat..

Hoping to start their EFL Trophy run with a bang, in-form League Two side Gillingham will welcome League One’s Cambridge United to Priestfield Stadium for a finely poised clash in Southern Group G. The Gills enter this tie brimming with confidence as they search for their fourth victory on the bounce across all competitions.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsMeanwhile, Neil Harris’s Cambridge United have adjusted well to life in the third tier and arrive aiming to extend an impressive four-game unbeaten streak.##NAJAVA_MECA_9977563##Despite operating a division apart, both teams boast strong momentum, setting up a captivating cup encounter in Kent.Kick-off: 9:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 22 SeptemberVenue: Priestfield Stadium, GillinghamEFL Trophy Southern Group GGroup Stage Opener (0 points each)Ex-Arsenal star will miss four Nations League games due to fake Covid-19 testsQualification implications: The top two teams in Southern Group G advance to the EFL Trophy knockout stage..

The road to the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations enters its decisive stage on Tuesday when Uganda face Sudan, before hosts Tanzania take on Burundi at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.The two semifinal winners will not only advance to Thursday’s final but will also secure CECAFA’s two tickets to next year’s U-20 AFCON finals in Ghana.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsUganda and Tanzania arrive at the last four with identical records of two wins from two matches, while Burundi also won both of their Group C matches. Sudan advanced as the best runner-up after collecting three points from their two Group B fixtures.Uganda vs Sudan: 12:30 pmIt is a rematch, but the stakes are considerably higher.Uganda edged Sudan 1-0 in their final Group B encounter on Saturday, with substitute Amour Munogera scoring three minutes after coming on to preserve the Hippos’ perfect record. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9968870##The result sent Uganda through as group winners with six points, five goals scored and ..

A strange selection of players, poor tactical choices at key moments, conservative and outdated ideas, questionable substitutions, unconvincing performances… Thomas Tuchel faced plenty of criticism after the World Cup and England’s semi-final elimination by Argentina, yet the German managed to survive in the England dugout. To be fair, none of the serious media outlets ever really questioned his position, but given the immense and mounting dissatisfaction (from all three sides — the fans, the FA and the manager), many believed that Tuchel himself might eventually decide to walk away. That ultimately did not happen, and a few days ago the experienced coach began a new cycle with the Three Lions.##LINKED_NEWS_69094##New squad — same old complaints. Some wounds have yet to heal, while new ones seem to be opening. The atmosphere around the national team is far from ideal, something that was already apparent at the first press conference, when the squad was announced. Tuchel issued severa..

Kenyan duo Boniface Onyango and Collins Maina will work under a new coach for the remainder of the 2026/27 season after Kagera Sugar parted ways with their entire technical bench following a difficult start to their Tanzania Premier League campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bukoba-based club confirmed on Monday, 21 September that the technical bench, led by head coach Juma Kaseja, had left the club following consultations and a mutual agreement with the management.The decision comes after Kagera endured a winless opening to their return season in Tanzania’s top flight, collecting just two points from their opening six matches.Kagera began the campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Simba SC on 16 August before picking up their first point four days later in a 1-1 draw against Singida Black Stars.Taiwo Atieno announces return to professional football at 41Their struggles intensified in the third round when they suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat away to Geita Gold on 22 August..