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Harambee Starlets suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco on their return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a decade, in a match played on Sunday, 26 July, in Rabat, Morocco, which left us with plenty of lessons to learn.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya, who were making their first appearance on the continental stage in a decade, were second best in almost all facets of the game against a dominant Morocco.With many pundits and stakeholders harbouring contrasting views and issuing mixed reactions after the match, Mozzart Sport takes a look at some of the six takeaways from the defeat in Rabat.CONFIRMED: AFC Leopards resign midfielder seven years after departureExperience on the big stage is pricelessWhile Harambee Starlets possessed a fairly decent team by Kenyan standards, they were let down by inexperience not only of individual players but also in competing at this stage.At the individual level, Morocco’s team boasted top players includin..

Reigning Ugandan champions Vipers SC needed a stoppage-time winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gor Mahia in a high-stakes 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup clash.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith semi-final qualification on the line, both regional giants traded tactical blows over 90 minutes, testing the structural integrity of each other’s defenses.The match was ultimately decided by Vipers’ persistence in wide areas, capping off a tactical battle that sent the Ugandan champions into the last four with a game to spare.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868149##Gor Mahia lined up in a reference 4–2–3–1 shape with Humphrey Katasi in goal, guarded by a back four of Paul Ochuoga at right-back, Bryton Onyona at left-back, and a central defensive pairing of Mike Kibwage and Frank Odhiambo.In double-pivot roles, Lawrence Juma and Ebenezer Ocran anchored the midfield, while George Amonoo played as the advanced playmaker behind central striker Hansel Ochieng. Ben Stanley occupied the right wing, ..

After suffering a humbling 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sudanese giants Al Hilal in their CECAFA Kagame Cup opener, Tusker FC captain Abud Omar has explained what is required of them to bounce back against Rwandan outfit Rayon Sports.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two teams are set to meet in a Group C match scheduled for Wednesday, 29 July at the Kigali Pele Stadium from 1900 hrs.CONFIRMED: AFC Leopards re-sign midfielder seven years after departureThe stakes of the clash are high as both teams will be seeking to bolster their chances of finishing in the top two in order to qualify for the semi-finals.Speaking to the club’s media, Abud, who was handed the armband after crossing over from 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup champions, Kenya Police FC, identified the ingredient that would deliver a win for his team.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868124##“The match against Rayon will provide us with an opportunity to rectify the mistakes that we made in the first match.We had a lot of chances that we di..

Shabana FC have suffered a major legal setback after the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled that the club unlawfully terminated the contract of former head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo, ordering the Glamour Boys to compensate him more than Ksh2.2 million for unfair dismissal.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ruling brings to an end a dispute that has dragged on since October 2024, when the Kisii-based club parted ways with Omollo despite the former Harambee Stars defender having overseen one of the club’s most successful spells in recent years.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868161##Omollo moved to court accusing Shabana of constructively dismissing him and breaching the terms of his employment contract after he was stripped of his coaching duties before eventually resigning. The club denied the claims and filed a counterclaim, arguing that Omollo remained registered as Shabana’s head coach on the FIFA Connect portal even after joining a rival team, conduct it claimed exposed the c..

The aftermath of Spain’s World Cup victory brought unforgettable scenes back home: celebrations, tears of joy, a grand parade, a royal reception, but also some fascinating promises.The one that stood out the most was Marc Cucurella’s pledge to tattoo La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente.Once Spain conquered the world for the second time in their history, the reporters reminded the 65-year-old tactician of the defender’s vow, and it’s safe to say he was pretty amused.FALSE 10: Spanish football hegemony”They made a mistake, but they are men of their word, and they will stick to their word – I am not too ugly, they will just need to find a part of their body which is not too visible. If you say something you need to stick to your word,” De la Fuente said in the press conference after the World Cup final via Yahoo Sports, hinting at several more players who made the same promise as the former Chelsea left-back.Now, we can’t tell who they are or whether they backtracked, but we can state on..

Kenya’s quest to reclaim the men’s 10,000m Commonwealth Games title stretched to 24 years on Tuesday after Edwin Kurgat narrowly missed out on a podium finish in a rain-soaked final in Glasgow, Scotland.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsKurgat, alongside Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Ishmael Rokitto, carried Kenya’s hopes of ending a long-standing drought in the event, but none of the trio managed to secure a medal as Australia’s Ky Robinson stormed to victory.The last time Kenya won the men’s 10,000m gold medal at the Commonwealth Games was in 2002, when Wilberforce Talel triumphed in Manchester, England.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868124##Since then, Uganda had established complete dominance in the event, including Jacob Kiplimo’s victory in Birmingham in 2022, where Kenya settled for silver through Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and bronze courtesy of Kibiwott Kandie.Shock as Omanyala’s Commonwealth Games title defense goes up in smokeThe challenging wet conditions in Glasgow saw the Kenyan trio adopt a..

The board and coaching staff of Premier League side Brighton were left stunned by one of the most extraordinary incidents modern football has seen. Their pre-season training camp in the upscale French resort town of Evian-les-Bains was called off at the last minute—and the unexpected culprit was none other than U.S. President Donald Trump and his fleet of helicopters.Brighton had meticulously planned their summer preparations. From July 23 to August 1, the squad was scheduled to stay at the luxurious Royal Resort in Evian-les-Bains, near the Swiss border, where they intended to fine-tune their fitness ahead of the new Premier League season. However, the club overlooked one crucial detail: the G7 Summit had taken place at the very same location in mid-June.An extraordinary twist has disrupted Brighton’s preparations for the new season.The Seagulls have been forced to cancel their pre-season friendly against Annecy after the training pitches in France were left unusable following the rec..

Slovak champions SK Slovan Bratislava are in a commanding position as they welcome FC Iberia 1999 for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie.A professional 2-0 away victory in Georgia has placed the Sky Blues firmly in control, and they will now look to finish the job in front of their home supporters in Bratislava.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe hosts have enjoyed an excellent start to the new campaign, winning both of their competitive matches without conceding a goal while extending their winning streak to four matches across all competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868147##FC Iberia 1999, meanwhile, still have hope after overcoming Flora Tallinn in the previous round, but overturning a two-goal deficit away from home against one of Eastern Europe’s most experienced clubs will require a near-perfect performance.Kick-off: 9:15 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 29 JulyVenue: Národný Futbalový Štadión, BratislavaGroup: UEFA Champions League – Second Q..

AFC Leopards have continued their aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after completing the signing of midfielder Eric Namaan Balecho from Bandari FC on a two-year contract.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 12-time Kenyan champions confirmed Balecho’s arrival on their official platforms, with the versatile midfielder making an emotional return to the club where his football journey began before embarking on a career that has seen him feature for several top-flight sides.Gor Mahia coach defends decision to rotate squad against Ugandan championsBalecho, a product of the AFC Leopards Youth Team, returns to the Den seven years after leaving the club in 2019 in search of regular first-team football, when he joined Mount Kenya University, who were then plying their trade in the FKF Division Two.Since then, he has established himself as one of the league’s experienced midfielders through spells with Tusker FC, Murang’a Seal and most recentl..

Three days ago, The Athletic shook the football world with a mind-blowing report that Vinicius Junior could leave Real Madrid after eight years and join Arsenal.And while everyone is still stunned and skeptical about how the Brazilian would fare in London, Sky Sports has poured cold water on the speculation, claiming he’d stay at Santiago Bernabeu.BREAKING: Real Madrid have no intention of selling Vinicius Junior and are confident he will agree to a new contract, Sky Sports News has been told 💰❌ pic.twitter.com/Q5FEAz75ZQ— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 28, 2026 A new round of contract talks between Vini and Los Blancos is scheduled for this week, as the club won’t let him enter the final year of his contract and potentially leave on a free transfer next June. On top of that, the Spanish giants are confident the two sides will reach an agreement.The reasons behind Madrid’s decision are varied – from sporting to purely financial.Sky Sports states that Jose Mourinho highly value..