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Former Kenya Cup side South Coast Pirates have appointed Englishman Andy Ball as their new head coach as they step up preparations for the 2026/27 season.The Kwale-based club confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, August 12, with Ball becoming only the second foreign coach to take charge of a Kenyan rugby club. Kabras RFC’s South African head coach Carlos Katywa remains the other foreign tactician currently coaching in the country.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##In announcing the appointment, the club expressed excitement about what it described as a new chapter for the Pirates.“We are delighted to welcome Coach Andy Ball as our new head coach,” the club said in a statement.An experienced coach from Wokingham, England, Ball began his rugby journey playing in the south of England with Wokingham, Overton and Basingstoke before transitioning into coaching.His coaching career has taken him across the globe, with stints in Düsseldorf and Rheindahlen, Germany, before moving to China. While in Hong K..

Kenya’s national youth teams have been handed a clear roadmap towards three major continental tournaments after CAF confirmed the host countries for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations competitions.Kenya could feature at the U23, U20 and U17 AFCON tournaments next year, but the country will first have to negotiate the respective qualification campaigns to earn places at the finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Egypt will host the 2027 CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations, which will also serve as the African qualifying tournament for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Ghana will stage the U20 AFCON in February and March 2027, while Morocco will host the U17 AFCON in April and May.For Kenya, the qualification journey will begin at regional level, with the CECAFA region providing the pathway to the U20 and U17 continental finals.AFC Leopards suffer devastating injury blow weeks to start of new seasonThe CECAFA U20 AFCON qualifiers are scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 10, 2026 in Tanz..

Paul Pogba’s brief Monaco adventure appears to be coming to an end after just six appearances for the club.The 33-year-old midfielder is in talks with Monaco over a mutual termination of his contract, just 12 months after signing a two-year deal as a free agent, The Athletic reports on Tuesday night.Monaco had hoped to help the former Manchester United and Juventus star rediscover his best form after a lengthy absence from football, but those plans have failed to materialise.Fresh start or beginning of the end: Monaco set to offload PogbaPogba’s latest setback could now bring his time in the principality to an abrupt end. The World Cup winner suffered a hamstring injury during Monaco’s pre-season camp at St George’s Park on Tuesday, with fears that he could be sidelined for several months.However, discussions over ending his contract had already been underway for several weeks, meaning the injury is not believed to be the sole reason behind the potential split.What if: Paul Pogba was c..

Matthias Jaissle has only just been unveiled as Newcastle United’s new head coach, but he already knows there is one part of Premier League life that could get him into trouble – the touchline.The 38-year-old German is calm and measured away from the pitch, but admits he becomes a completely different character once the game begins.And that could be a problem in England.Total rebuild: Newcastle promote a new coach”I’m a bit scared,” Jaissle joked when discussing the Premier League’s technical areas. “I hope in the beginning the referees can maybe close their eyes here and there a little. I need to learn that.”The former RB Salzburg and Al-Ahli boss is renowned for his emotional touchline presence and knows he will have to rein himself in.”I will not change my style because that’s my personality. On the touchline, I am emotional, but I need to respect the box a bit more.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9889884##His solution? Perhaps some advanced technology.”I had a long touchline in Saudi Arabia, so I t..

Manuel Neuer may be approaching the final chapter of his remarkable career, but the Bayern Munich captain has made it clear that one player will remain central to the club’s ambitions: Harry Kane.With Bayern preparing for the new Bundesliga season and a German Super Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund on August 22, Neuer spoke to Sky Sport Germany about the club’s prospects and singled out Kane for special praise.”He is definitely very important. We all know what kind of numbers he produces for us in terms of goals. He is a rock in attack,” Neuer said.Olise is Bundesliga Player of the Season! Kane doesn’t even make the top threeThe 40-year-old goalkeeper highlighted Kane’s contribution beyond his goals, praising his work rate, passing and willingness to track back.”He never gives up, always tries to get back behind the ball. We also know about his other qualities and the passes he plays. He can score with practically any part of his body and always has a good view of his teammates. He is ..

Arsenal’s final pre-season friendly before the Community Shield will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday as Mikel Arteta’s side welcomes Italian outfit Como 1907.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsFormer Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas makes a memorable return to North London, leading his ambitious side into a high-profile test following their remarkable Fourth-place Serie A finish last term.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889890##Kick-off: 9:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 12 AugustVenue: Emirates Stadium, London, EnglandGroup: Club FriendliesUnited legend gives some transfer advicesQualification implications: Final pre-season preparation match ahead of the Community Shield for Arsenal and Champions League campaign for Como 1907.Form GuideArsenal❌ Loss vs Borussia Dortmund❌ Loss vs Real Betis✅ Win vs Girona➖ Draw vs PSG✅ Win vs Crystal PalaceComo 1907✅ Win vs Famalicao➖ Draw vs Villareal✅ Win vs Al-Ula➖ Draw vs Paris✅ Win vs CremoneseNo previous head-to-head meetings recorded.##NAJAVA..

Gianni Infantino has found himself increasingly isolated in world football. Fortunately for the FIFA president, he still has one very powerful friend.Donald Trump has come to Infantino’s defence, warning that FIFA would make a “terrible mistake” if it even considered removing him from office.The timing could hardly be more dramatic.CAF throws full support behind embattled FIFA president InfantinoUEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have accused FIFA of breaking trust over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, while UEFA has even threatened to boycott FIFA competitions if Infantino remains in charge.And then came Trump.”He is fantastic,” the US president declared, insisting Infantino had just presided over the most successful World Cup ever – by “four times” – and warning that it would never again be as successful or profitable without him.Quite the endorsement.Wenger breaks silence on FIFA crisis with clear message to InfantinoTrump’s intervention is particularly i..

Kakamega Homeboyz and AFC Leopards will renew their rivalry on Wednesday, 12 August, when the two FKF Premier League sides meet at Bukhungu Stadium in a high-profile pre-season friendly that promises to be as much about individual duels, as it is about team preparation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith both clubs reshaping their squads ahead of the new campaign, the encounter offers coaches an opportunity to assess new combinations against quality opposition. It also provides the players with an early opportunity to make statements.AFC Leopards head into the match with confidence after opening their Tanzania tour with a 1-0 victory over Pamba Jiji, James Kinyanjui scoring the decisive goal.AFC Leopards suffer devastating injury blow weeks to start of new seasonHomeboyz, meanwhile, have been equally active in the transfer market, bringing in a blend of experience and youthful energy.Here are five individual battles that could make Wednesday’s meeting particularly intrigui..

Kenyan-born American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech has been handed a three-year ban for blood doping, bringing a premature end to his hopes of competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that the 29-year-old accepted a sanction for the use of a prohibited substance and/or method after irregularities were detected through his Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).Koech will remain ineligible to compete until 17 July 2029, effectively ruling him out of the Los Angeles Olympics, and stripping him of all competitive results recorded from 30 July 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889396##USADA said the violation came to light after identifying highly atypical blood values in Koech’s Athlete Biological Passport, a system that monitors an athlete’s blood profile over time to detect signs of doping without the need for a positive drug test.”The athlete has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility ..

For the first time since 2023, Manchester United finished the season in the third place. That was celebrated in the offices of Old Trafford, mainly due to the increased revenue and the participation in the Champions League. The fans of United, who are mainly in their 2013 mode, when they were champions, have high hopes and great expectations from the new season, but so far, the transfer window had been a great disappointment. The Red Devils so far bought Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow and Tynan Thompson, but those signings are hardly a reason to be thrilled. Tielemans is an instant upgrade, while Santos was reserved Chelsea player last season, not a starter. Thompson was signed for future purposes while Darlow is simply a backup goalkeeper. More signings are needed and there is a club legend with a few ideas.Rashford cracks the code: £4m annual raise despite not playing for United in over a yearPaul Scholes was asked about the parts of the squad which are in need of refres..