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Gor Mahia assistant captain Michael Kibwage has rallied his teammates to respond strongly after their heartbreaking defeat to Vipers SC, insisting the race for a place in the CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals is far from over.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsK’Ogalo suffered a painful 1-0 defeat to the Uganda Premier League champions at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Monday. Substitute Gusto Mulongo struck deep into stoppage time to hand Vipers all three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868129##The result left Gor Mahia with three points from two Group A matches, while Vipers moved to the summit with a perfect six points.Reacting to the late setback, Kibwage admitted the defeat was difficult to take but maintained that the team remains fully focused on sealing a semi-final berth when they face Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine in their final group match on Friday.“Heartbreaking to lose in the last minute yesterday. But the pain is a driver for our final group game. The target for a semi-final sl..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has stood by his decision to overhaul his starting line-up in the CECAFA Kagame Cup defeat to Vipers SC, insisting the changes were necessary as he continues to evaluate his squad ahead of a busy campaign.K’Ogalo fell to a 1-0 loss against the Ugandan champions in what was their first defeat of the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868129##The result sparked debate among supporters after Akonnor made nine changes to the side that featured in the previous match. However, the Ghanaian tactician believes the tournament is serving its intended purpose by allowing every player an opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the team.According to Akonnor, squad rotation is unavoidable with nearly 30 players available and matches coming every three days. He argued that the CECAFA Kagame Cup provides the ideal environment to assess every member of the squad before attention shifts to the FKF Premier League and CAF Champions League.Rwanda’s military forced to apologi..

For years, one of Chelsea’s biggest problems has not been the lack of individual quality—although it is clear the club has not been at the level required to compete for the biggest honors for some time—but rather the shortage of experienced leaders in the dressing room. Whether that trend was caused by the coaches or the club’s hierarchy mattered less, as Xabi Alonso is already working to bring enough experience into the squad he is building. After Danny Welbeck, the Spanish manager has now set his sights on another veteran footballer—Jordan Henderson.Chelsea’s reported targets this summer:▪️35-year-old Danny Welbeck▪️36-year-old Jordan HendersonDidn’t see that coming 😅 pic.twitter.com/hVQlm6v3Z9— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 27, 2026 According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea are actively working on signing Henderson at Alonso’s request and are currently favorites to complete the deal, despite interest from several other Premier League clubs. Brentford are reportedly willing to le..

Juventus tried to hijack the deal, but it appears they joined the race too late. John Stones is on his way to Inter.According to Sky Sports, the experienced England international has reached a verbal agreement with the reigning Serie A champions on a two-year contract. Unless there is a dramatic late twist, Stones will arrive at San Siro, where Inter will once again capitalize on a Manchester City departure.🚨⚫️🔵 BREAKING: John Stones to Inter, here we go! Approval on contract terms just arrived, all confirmed.Deal until June 2028, no option for further year. Salary around €4m net per season.Stones will undergo medical in Milano soon.Story from today, confirmed. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/1lKvFvH2gk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2026 >Last summer, the Nerazzurri signed Manuel Akanji on loan after the Swiss defender sought more playing time, before making the move permanent this summer for €16 million. Stones, however, will arrive as a free agent after his contract with City e..

Paulo Dybala signed a contract extension with Roma two weeks ago, committing himself to the club until 2027 while accepting a significant pay cut. He lowered his salary demands from an eight million euros per season to around three million. Then there is Matías Soule, and not too long ago Roma fans would erupt into applause whenever Leandro Paredes threw himself into impossible challenges, even crashing into the advertising boards. Before them came Javier Pastore, Diego Perotti, Gabriel Heinze, Fernando Gago, Nicolas Burdisso—and that’s without even mentioning the early 2000s and players like Leandro Cufre, Walter Samuel, and Gabriel Batistuta.🚨 SANTIAGO CASTRO TO ROMA! 🇦🇷💛❤️AS Roma have agreed a deal with Bologna to sign forward Santiago Castro!💶 Fee: €35m + €2m add-ons📄 Details: Sell-on clause included🩺 Next steps: Medical booked ahead of signingBig attacking move for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side! ✍️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/kTIILcxclU— SPORTS ARENA⚽ (@SportsArena_1_) July 27, 2026 There is ..

The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has unveiled a 25-player provisional Malkia Strikers squad for the upcoming CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship.The tournament is set to be held in Nairobi from Sunday,23 August to Saturday, 5 September.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe squad was named a day after the conclusion of the prestigious Mozzart Kenya Cup, with several standout performers earning national team call-ups. An eight-member technical bench will support the provisional squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868124##KCB duo Marlene Terry Tata and Deborah Jesang will face competition from DCI’s Mercy Iminza for the opposite hitter positions.The race for places in the middle blocker department features seven players led by KCB’s Belinda Baraza, who was named the Best Middle Blocker at the Mozzart Kenya Cup. She will battle for a place alongside: Gladys Ekaru, Lorine Chebet, Marianne Sokoiyo, Pauline Chemutai, Caroline Sirengo, and Ann Lowem.List of 2026 Mozzart Kenya ..

Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has revealed that the club’s decision to hand the captain’s armband to new signing Abud Omar was driven by the players’ vote rather than his personal preference.Omar was recently unveiled as the Brewers’ new skipper following the departure of Charles Momanyi, who the club released during the off-season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865202##Although Mette admitted the experienced Harambee Stars defender was always his preferred choice to lead the side, he insisted he wanted the dressing room to make the final decision instead of imposing it himself.“I wanted him to be the captain, but if the players don’t want him, I respect the choice of the players. They chose Abud with a big percentage, so now he is the captain of the team,” Mette said.Gor Mahia soak in last-gasp goal to lose against Vipers in CECAFA Kagame CupThe French tactician explained that the start of a new campaign offered the perfect opportunity to allow the squad to elect its leader after he opted against..

BETTING GUIDE: Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-ArmeniaShamrock Rovers face another huge European night at Tallaght Stadium as they attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit against Ararat-Armenia in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Irish champions suffered a 2-0 defeat in Armenia last week and must now produce another memorable home comeback to keep their Champions League dream alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865201##The Hoops have already shown they are capable of recovering from this situation after overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit against Floriana in the previous round with a stunning 5-1 home victory.Ararat-Armenia, however, arrive in Dublin full of confidence after another disciplined first-leg display, although their away defensive record suggests this tie is far from over.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 28 JulyVenue: Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, Republic of IrelandGroup: UEFA Champions League Sec..

Tanzania kicked off their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 campaign in stunning fashion, defeating former champions South Africa 2-1 in their Group B opener at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Monday.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe victory marked Tanzania’s first-ever win over South Africa at the WAFCON finals after the two sides were drawn together for a second consecutive tournament. South Africa had won their previous meeting, while the other ended in a draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865202##The East Africans made their intentions clear from the outset. Captain Opa Tukumbuke nearly punished a defensive lapse in the 13th minute, only for goalkeeper Andile Dlamini to react quickly and keep the scores level.Two minutes later, Banyana Banyana escaped another scare when Lebohang Ramalepe’s looping back-header almost found its way into her own net, but Dlamini recovered in time.Gor Mahia soak in last-gasp goal to lose against Vipers in CECAFA Kagame C..

Al Hilal secured a 2–0 victory over Tusker FC in a high-stakes CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 clash defined by contrasting build-up philosophies, dynamic positional rotations, and lethal transitional efficiency. While Tusker displayed fluid structural adaptability, Al Hilal’s superior exploitation of wide channels and late-game transitional moments ultimately decided the outcome. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsAl Hilal deployed a 4-2-3-1 starting shape under new manager Guy Bukasa. Mohammed Mustafa started in goal behind a defensive line featuring right-back Awad Yaser, left-back Kamaradini Mamudu, and central defenders Altayeb Abdelrazig and Babe Diarra.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865191##The midfield featured double pivots Aprocious Petrus and Haman Mandjan, anchoring behind advanced playmaker Godwin Frimpong.Yasir Mozamil provided width on the right wing, Sunday Damilare occupied the left flank, and Emmanuel Flomo spearheaded the attack as the primary striker.Tusker lined up in a base 4-4-2 ..