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Hugo Broos’ successful five-year spell as South Africa head coach has officially come to an end, opening the door for the race to succeed the man who transformed Bafana Bafana into one of Africa’s strongest national teams.The 74-year-old Belgian announced on Friday that he would not renew his contract, citing the strain of spending long periods away from his family and hinting that the time had come to retire from coaching altogether.”The long absence from my family and the lonely moments in South Africa have led me to make this difficult decision,” Broos said as he confirmed his departure.Thank You, Coach Hugo Broos. A Grateful Nation Salutes You. 🇿🇦💚💛⚽️​Coach, ​today, as you step down from your role as Head Coach of Bafana Bafana, we want to pause and extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for everything you have poured into South African football. pic.twitter.com/FqdWFQcnV3— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 31, 2026 Broos leaves with his reputation enhanced after overseeing ..

Mykhailo Mudryk’s football exile is finally over.The Chelsea winger has been cleared to return to competitive action with immediate effect after reaching an agreement with the Football Association that brings his long-running doping case to a close.The 25-year-old has not played an official match since November 2024, when he was provisionally suspended after an out-of-competition test while on international duty with Ukraine returned an adverse finding for the banned substance meldonium.No one knows when he’ll play again, but Chelsea have plan for Mudryk’s futureMudryk was later handed a four-year suspension by the FA and appealed the verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, the case has now been settled after the player accepted a breach of anti-doping regulations and agreed to a suspension equivalent to the time he had already served.As a result, the Ukrainian is eligible to return to football immediately.”I am grateful to be able to return after the most difficu..

Liverpool’s pre-season victory over Wrexham ended on a sour note after Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai became involved in a heated confrontation on the pitch moments after the final whistle.The Reds edged the Welsh side 1-0 at New York’s Yankee Stadium, but attention quickly shifted away from the result as Jones and Szoboszlai exchanged angry words while walking across the field to acknowledge the travelling supporters.🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨Liverpool is in turmoil and pre season ain’t even half way. Tsimikas SEEN throwing ARMBAND on the ground. The two exchanged angry words,POINTING fingers. Frimpong led Jones AWAY though Jones still talking before COACHING STAFF eventually stepped in. https://t.co/GCHeLuvLvs pic.twitter.com/sU0PykNqSx— Styles (@flowrtz__styles) July 31, 2026 Defender Kostas Tsimikas soon joined the argument, with television cameras capturing the trio in an animated discussion.Although the exact cause of the disagreement remains unclear, one incident during the match has ..

Former Shabana head coach Peter Okidi has landed a new role in the FKF Premier League, following his appointment as the new assistant coach for KCB Football Club on Friday, 31 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi, whose last job saw him work for only two months at-National Super League (NSL) side Mombasa United, will now work under experienced head coach Robert Matano, for at least the 2026-2027 campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872548##“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Okidi as the club’s assistant coach who will deputize head coach Robert Matano ahead of the new season,” the Bankers announced in a post on Friday. “Coach Okidi arrives with a wealth of coaching experience, having built an impressive career across Kenyan football.”Have Gor Mahia found Enoch Morrison’s replacement?Okidi, following his mutual parting of ways with Shabana in March this year, joined Mombasa United for a brief spell to replace the axed Gilbert Selebwa. His fresh appointment adds ..

Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay squad put themselves in place for a Commonwealth Games medal after securing their spot in the event final set for Saturday, 1 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsRunning in Heat Two of Friday, 31 July’s morning session at Scotstoun Stadium, Kenya’s quartet of: Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui, Mercy Chebet, Boniface Mweresa and Mercy Adongo Oketch produced a decent performance to ease into a comfortable second place finish, timing 3:15.92.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872199##Tonui ran a strong opening leg for the former World Athletics Relays bronze medalists, before paving way for Chebet, who handed over to Mweresa with Kenya in the lead.A tough anchor leg saw Oketch fail to catch up with England’s Laviai Nielsen, who led her country to victory in a time of 3:15.11.©AFPOnly the top three finishers in the two heats automatically booked their place in the final, with the other two extra spots going to the fastest fourth-placed finishers.Behind Kenya in Heat Two were ho..

Real Madrid have reportedly run out of patience in their contract negotiations with Vinicius Junior, issuing the Brazilian winger with a blunt “take it or leave it” ultimatum over his future.According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, the La Liga giants have submitted what they consider their final contract offer, making it clear that there will be no further improvements to the proposed terms.Madrid & Mou put their foot down: Vini Jr. going nowhere?The message from the Santiago Bernabeu is equally clear: either Vinicius signs a new deal, or Real Madrid will seriously consider selling him before the transfer window closes.After months of stalled negotiations, the club are determined to bring the saga to an end rather than risk the uncertainty of heading into the final stages of the player’s contract amid growing interest from Europe’s elite. Recent reports linking Arsenal with the Brazil international have only strengthened Real’s desire to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.De..

Gor Mahia have continued to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2026-2027 season after confirming the signing of Ghanaian defensive midfielder Ebenezer Ocran on a two-year contract.Ocran arrives from Ghana Premier League side FC Samartex as a direct replacement for compatriot Enoch Morrison, who recently completed a move to Sudanese powerhouse Al-Merrikh SC after an outstanding spell with the Kenyan champions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsConfirming the deal, Gor Mahia revealed that the midfielder has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027-2028 season as coach Charles Akonnor continues shaping his squad for another demanding campaign.”We are delighted to confirm the signing of defensive midfielder Ebenezer Ocran from Ghana. He has committed to the club on a two-year deal. Ocran brings grit and quality to our squad. Welcome to the home of champions, Ebenezer,” the club said in a statement.Ocran joins the record extending 22nd league champ..

The sacking of Arne Slot has come as a great surprise. From a result point of view, it was somehow logical. The Dutch manager finished as fifth in the league with a high number of defeats (20), most since 1993. He also had to deal with public dissatisfaction from Mohamed Salah, while his record signing Alexander Isak was injured for most of the season. And while his predecessor Jurgen Klopp was given multiply seasons to create a winning team, Slot was let go after only two seasons, despite a vote of confidence just month ago and despite the fact that he won the Premier League in his maiden year. The availability of new modern manager Andoni Iraola, whose former boss in Bournemouth in now as an executive in Liverpool also didn’t help. So far, the Dutchman had two job offers and turned them down both.🚨 Arne Slot one of several candidates for Al-Ahli with Matthias Jaissle set to join Newcastle.However, it is understood Slot is set to prioritise a move within Europe. pic.twitter.com/lCJI9A..

Real Madrid continue their preparations for the 2026-27 season with an attractive pre-season clash against Fiorentina at Sportpark Klagenfurt Kunstrasen. The Spanish giants are entering a new era under Jose Mourinho and will be eager to continue building momentum after an impressive opening friendly victory.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsFiorentina also arrive with renewed optimism following the appointment of Fabio Grosso.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872726##After a disappointing Serie A campaign, La Viola have shown encouraging signs during pre-season and will relish the opportunity to test themselves against one of Europe’s biggest clubs. With both teams playing attacking football in recent outings, fans can expect an entertaining contest.Kick-off: 7:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 01 AugustVenue: Sportpark Klagenfurt Kunstrasen, Klagenfurt, AustriaGroup: Club Pre-season FriendlySpanish transfer war explodes! Atletico report Barca over Alvarez pursuitCurrent standings: Pre-season Friend..

The idea to sell the World Cup’s stakes to private investors came in private, out of the private eye circles which included president Gianni Infantino and the USA president Donald Trump. When you have an unpopular idea, a huge amount of money and such a powerful figure supporting the idea, there is no way that the action will be stopped just because the majority of the football world is against it. Infantino is absolutely behind the idea and will continue to pursue it relentlessly. Whoever thought that just because UEFA is against it, it will be recalled is wrong. Such a huge amount of money is at stake that Infantino is prepared to go to a full-scale war in order to materialize this project.CAF responds to FIFA’s controversial Forward Enterprise planFor starters, FIFA decided to shift the blame to the media (?!) and to try to explain the idea of selling the World Cup rights. In a statement released on Friday, FIFA claimed the consultation process had been “disrupted by incorrect media..