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Even though the Ballon d’Or ceremony is still more than a month away (October 26), the race for the prestigious accolade is heating up – at least in the media.Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal, all among the favourites to win, have spoken out on the matter, with the latter two touting themselves as the best players in the world and deserving of the award.##LINKED_NEWS_68907##Meanwhile, the true leading contender, Harry Kane, was as modest as they come, coyly addressing his chances of winning the award in an interview with Spanish outlet Marca, admitting that he “never particularly liked talking about himself”.”That’s complicated.””The only thing I would say is that last season was incredible, both personally and as a team. It was by far the best season of my life. Scoring 73 goals—the second-highest number in history—speaks for itself. I’m incredibly proud of that,” the Englisman said, as quoted by Kicker.##LINKED_NEWS_68973##And although the only tally better than Kane’..

Tusker midfielder Ian Simiyu believes the Brewers have what it takes to overcome Tanzanian opposition Singida Black Stars and advance to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe beer makers booked their place in the second preliminary round after edging Sudanese side Al Ahli Wad Madani 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.The Brewers had drawn the first leg 2-2 at Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda before securing the win at home to keep their continental campaign alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##They will now face Singida Black Stars, who cruised into the same round after dismantling South Sudan’s El Gazira 10-1 on aggregate.Singida won the first leg 7-1 before completing the job with a 3-0 victory in the return leg on Sunday.Despite the Tanzanian side’s emphatic passage, Simiyu is confident Tusker can match them and secure a place in the next round.Junior Starlets sweat over four key absentees as World Cup p..

Burundi U20 head coach Jean De Dieu Rukundo has revealed the message he delivered to his players before they ended their long wait for a first victory over Kenya at U20 level.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Fighting Swallows defeated Kenya’s Rising Stars 2-0 at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Thursday to seal their place in the semi-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers.A brace from Amini Nshimirimana secured Burundi’s second straight win in Group C and, more importantly for Rukundo, ended Kenya’s dominance in previous U20 meetings between the two sides.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##Kenya had won the previous two encounters, including a 4-0 victory in the last edition of the competition, before Burundi finally turned the tables.Rukundo, a CAF A license holder who has coached clubs including Flambeau du Centre and Musongati in Burundi and Espoir in Rwanda, said the previous defeats provided extra motivation for his players.Speaking to Mozzart Sp..

Mercy Chiluyi left her home in Malava for Bukhungu Stadium with simple hope: that her music would not only praise the Almighty God but also touch hearts and bless everyone present at the venue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsChiluyi, a visually impaired gospel singer, was among the invited artists as Kakamega Homeboyz unveiled their new kits and players ahead of the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season.##NAJAVA_MECA_961668##A band from the County Government of Kakamega, MC Mad P and other artists entertained those present at Bukhungu.When her turn to sing arrived, she confidently grabbed the microphone and sang with all her heart and lungs, receiving heartfelt cheers from the crowd.Her presence and performance served as a true source of blessing for many.Shortly after her passionate performance, she urged the leadership of the county and the community not to turn a blind eye to the talents and the suffering of people with visual impairments.Move..

Alexander Isak has made one thing clear: he has never regretted forcing his way out of Newcastle to join Liverpool.The Swedish striker completed his controversial £125m move to Anfield on deadline day in September 2025, becoming the most expensive British transfer ever. A year later, despite a difficult first season interrupted by a serious leg injury, Isak insists leaving Newcastle was always the right decision.##EDITORS_CHOICE##When asked whether he ever regretted the move, he was emphatic.”No, never. I would never think like that,” Isak told BBC Sport’s The Football Interview.For the 26-year-old, the Reds’ appeal was straightforward.”[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear,” he said. “And the club’s ambition and the club’s will to get me in as well. It was a big part of it.”16.00: (3.15) Bournemouth (3.60) Liverpool (2.20)The move came after an increasingly bitter end to his Newcastle career. Isak missed pre-season and trained away from the ..

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has backed Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite concerns over the pace of preparations and the readiness of key infrastructure.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMotsepe was unequivocal in dismissing suggestions that the tournament could be moved from East Africa, insisting CAF remains fully committed to the three co-hosts.“There is no Plan B, there is no Plan C, there never will be. We are going to work very hard in Tanzania,” Motsepe declared at a press conference in Tanzania on Thursday,17 September.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##Motsepe acknowledged that the three countries still face challenges ahead of the tournament but said CAF would work closely with the governments to ensure key deadlines are met.“There will always be challenges and areas that require improvement, but we have to believe in ourselves as East Africans and Africans that we will work together and meet those deadlines,” he sa..

Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has broken his silence over allegations of overlooking senior players and preferring to use younger players.Omondi selected an averagely young squad for the recently concluded 2026 CAVB women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, a move that attracted praise and criticism in equal measure.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn the end, Omondi’s team managed to finish as runners up in the continental championship, securing a place in the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup but unfortunately failed to book a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the experienced tactician weighed in on his squad selection, opening up on the selection criteria.Meet former Leicester City forward called up to Kenya U-23 squad“The team selection was on merit and so the age category balanced itself automatically. We did not say that we do not want older players and are now bringing younger players, No.We did pu..

A stellar night for Juventus, at last!After a mediocre start to the new Serie A campaign and with both of their league wins having been hard-fought, the Bianconeri finally picked up a victory befitting their reputation, dismantling the Dutch side NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in their UEFA Europa League opener.⏱️ FULL-TIME! JUVENTUS 5-0 NEC NIJMEGEN! 🖤🤍A commanding European debut for Juventus, who cruise to a five-goal victory without conceding. 🔥A perfect start to their Europa League campaign. 💥 pic.twitter.com/883z8ZHxSr— GC Football ⚽ (@GoalCrestX) September 17, 2026 Already at the break, it was clear that the spoils would stay in Turin, with Juve holding a comfortable 3-0 lead.Nicolas Gonzalez broke the deadlock just nine minutes into the game, seizing a chance after a massive blunder by NEC goalkeeper Nikolas Polster. Kerim Alajbegovic doubled the lead a quarter of an hour later, finishing a counterattack with a well-placed effort, while Nick Woltemade scored his maiden goal for the Italian gi..

Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng will have to wait for his UEFA Europa League debut after being left on the bench as Real Sociedad began their campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Thursday, 17 September, night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOchieng, who has made the step up to Sociedad’s senior team after impressing with the club’s reserve side Sanse, was named among the substitutes but was not introduced as the hosts suffered defeat at Reale Arena.His wait for a first appearance in European football’s second-tier club competition will now extend to at least 15 October, when Sociedad travels to Belgium to face Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##The 21-year-old has enjoyed an encouraging start to the season and was handed a place on the bench for the visit of Bournemouth, who were making their debut in European competition.The English Premier League side made history by marking their first European appearance with a memorable victory in Spain.J..

Junior Starlets are still waiting on four key players to join camp as preparations intensify for Kenya’s second FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup appearance in Morocco.Faith Boke, Noelina Akuku, Marcy Awuor and Mwanakombo Bakari are yet to join the residential camp, leaving head coach Mildred Cheche with an incomplete squad as she continues to shape the team for the global tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961678##Three of the absentees are from Butere Girls, where they remain in school as the national team seeks their release.Bakari, who featured prominently during Kenya’s successful qualification campaign, is currently in the United States after securing a scholarship.“Most of our players have reported to camp. We are missing four, three of whom are from Butere Girls. They are yet to be released, but we have communicated with them,” the tactician said during a training session at the Kasarani Annex.Boke, Akuku and Awuor are part of the 30-player provisional squad and remain in contention for t..