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Nick Mwendwa reveals millions spent on Kariobangi Sharks’ annually

With the ballooning costs of running a football club in Kenya skyrocketing with each passing season, former FKF President Nick Mwendwa has revealed the millions spent annually to sustain FKF Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe city mogul is the proprietor of Sharks, a club he has steered from the lower tiers of the Kenyan football pyramid to the top-flight, having earned promotion back in 2017.AFC Leopards sign replacement for Gor Mahia-bound goalkeeperWith football being an expensive venture, it has been an uphill task to manage the club, but Mwendwa has always kept the team’s annual budget close to his chest.However, in a sit-down with Mozzart Sport, Mwendwa, who sat at the helm of Kenyan football for nine years, opened up on the millions that go into keeping the club afloat.##NAJAVA_MECA_9832171##“Sharks take away Ksh50 million from us every year. It does not return money. If you want to invest in football, you have to understand wha..

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KCB brush aside Daystar Falcons to clinch inaugural Met 7s title

KCB Rugby marked their debut at the Met 7s in style after defeating Daystar Falcons 26-12 to lift the 2026 title at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka on Saturday, 4 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers delivered an impressive performance throughout the one-day tournament, capping it off with a composed display in the final to deny the fast-rising Falcons and lay down an early marker ahead of their National Sevens Circuit title defense.Former Kenya Sevens captain attains another major career milestoneKCB struck first in the final, crossing over for the opening try before adding the conversion to take an early lead.Daystar responded with sustained pressure deep inside KCB territory, pinning the Bankers in their own half for several minutes. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9831905##Their persistence eventually paid off when Clinton Amukwachi powered over for the Falcons’ first try after they recovered possession, with the successful conversion bringing them back into the contest.The Ba..

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‘Paraguay will face an African team’

The greatest player in Paraguayan history is becoming a laughing stock (or he already became that). Jose Luis Chilavert was a role model so many young goalkeepers not only in Paraguay but around the globe. But once he ended his glorious career and started opening his mouth and talking, things got ugly. The vast majority of goalkeepers who saw Chilavert as their role model, are now disgusted by his language and comments, and probably wish he never spoke at all. This time, he got angry with comments made by a former French player and decided to reply with a racist remark.🚨🗣️ Chilavert (Paraguayan legend): “Back in the 1998 World Cup, we faced the French national team.””Now Paraguay will face the African national team in this World Cup.” pic.twitter.com/wHjQ3mbtwR— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) July 4, 2026 It all started with another former French player with a ‘poison tounge’ – Christophe Dugarry. Know for his strong comments, mostly in order to be at the headlines in France, he appea..

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Co-hosts put Morocco’s 33-game unbeaten run to test as place in quarter-finals is up for grabs

Can anyone remember when Morocco last lost a game? Even the most meticulous football experts and fans in this North African country would likely struggle to recall it.Here’s the answer: August 10, 2025. The Atlas Lions have now gone almost a full year – or 33 matches – without defeat. Their last loss was a setback to Kenya 1-0 in the African Nations Championship, when Ryan Ogam sealed their fate with a winner just before half-time.33 games without defeat 🤯🇲🇦Today they meet Canada in the RO16 … and the streak is on the line 👀Morocco were awarded a default victory over Senegal in the AFCON final ✅ pic.twitter.com/NJcwBE2EOG— LiveScore (@livescore) July 4, 2026 However, given that the CHAN squads can only include players from the domestic league, the only member of Morocco’s current World Cup squad who featured in that defeat to the Harambee Stars is the defender Youssef Belammari.To find the previous defeat suffered by Morocco’s strongest side, one would have to dig even deeper into the ..

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AFC Leopards sign replacement for Gor Mahia-bound goalkeeper

With first choice custodian Humphrey Katasi rumoured to be on his way to arch rivals Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards have completed the signing of goalkeeper Issa Emuria, Mozzart Sport can exclusively reveal.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly-rated shot-stopper joins Ingwe from Bidco United after agreeing to a two-year deal, bringing to an end weeks of speculation surrounding his future.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831660##Emuria had attracted strong interest from newly promoted FKF Premier League sides 3K FC and Mombasa United, but the former Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper has opted to continue his career at the Den.His arrival comes after Leopards also secured the services of Sebastian Wekesa from Kariobangi Sharks, with the duo expected to fill the void left by the imminent departures of Humphrey Katasi and James Ssetuba.Emuria’s rise to the top flight has been one of resilience and steady progression.The Turkana-born goalkeeper first caught the eye while playing in his home county before ea..

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Gor Mahia coach reveals what players need to work on after title-winning campaign

Gor Mahia assistant coach Bismark Kobi-Mensah believes mental toughness, rather than technical ability, is the key area the record Kenyan champions must improve ahead of the new season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Ghanaian tactician, who joined K’Ogalo at the start of last season alongside compatriot Charles Akonnor, said the club’s technical bench has identified the psychological aspect of the game as the missing piece despite the squad boasting experienced players with national team pedigree.Migori Youth midfielder reflects on rise from little-known Kakrao FC to the Premier LeagueSpeaking to the club’s media, Kobi-Mensah explained that the players require greater mental resilience to consistently deliver under pressure, revealing that the issue became evident during last season’s first-leg Mashemeji Derby defeat to AFC Leopards.”I think Gor Mahia players don’t need too much coaching. Most of them are experienced and have played for their national teams. What they n..

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Kakamega Homeboyz and Fortune Sacco involved in transfer tussle over fast-rising midfielder

Central midfielder Clem Imbayi is closing in on a move to FKF Premier League outfit Kakamega Homeboyz, Mozzart Sport can firmly report.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsImbayi was among the players spotted by Mozzart Sport during Homeboyz’ resumption meeting on Saturday morning, with the club expected to complete his signing ahead of the new season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9832171##The 23-year-old is set to join the Mozzart Bet-sponsored side from National Super League (NSL) outfit Fortune Sacco, although the deal is yet to be concluded due to a disagreement between the two clubs.Also present during the meeting was left back Stephen Bakari, who is expected to complete his move to Homeboyz from Division One side MMUST.Mozzart Sport understands that while Homeboyz believe the transfer is done, Fortune Sacco maintains that Imbayi remains under contract and insists any club wishing to sign him must pay Ksh900,000.Gor Mahia officially confirmed for CECAFA Kagame CupHowever, a well-placed sou..

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Museveni endorses move to streamline 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has thrown his weight behind plans to introduce a single East African visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will jointly host with Kenya and Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAccording to a State House statement issued on Thursday, Museveni directed officials to begin consultations with their counterparts in Kenya and Tanzania to fast-track the proposal ahead of the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##If adopted, the single-entry visa would allow football fans, tourists, match officials and participating teams to move freely across the three host nations for up to four months without requiring separate visas.”This is common sense. I support it [single-entry visa],” Museveni said during a meeting with Uganda’s AFCON Local Organising Committee (LOC) at State House in Entebbe on Wednesday.Gor Mahia coach reveals what players need to work on after title-winning campaignThe proposal was tabled by the organ..

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Partnership we didn’t know we needed: Ange to coach CR7 after taking charge of Al-Nassr

When Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup campaign ends, he’ll return to his club, Al-Nassr, where a new – and quite unexpected – manager will be waiting for him.Even though speculation linked the current Navigators’ head coach, Roberto Martinez, to the vacant position at the Saudi side, the Al-Nassr board eventually chose none other than the former Tottenham Hotspur boss, Ange Postecoglou!It’s official: ✍️Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new Head Coach of @AlNassrFC 💛He signed a contract for 2 seasons.Welcome, Gaffer! 🧠 pic.twitter.com/LEStlTdnQy— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 3, 2026 His predecessor, Jorge Jesus, managed to end Al-Nassr’s seven-year drought and finally win the Saudi Pro League in his first season at the club, but he still left at the end of the campaign.Postecoglou signed a two-year deal with the Riyadh-based side, and his main objectives will be to defend the title and win the AFC Champions League.FALSE 10: Ange lost the entire 21 grams in less than forty daysThe 60-year-old ..

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CAF opens bidding for hosting 2028, 2032 and 2036 AFCON tournaments

The race to host the next three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) opened the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 tournaments.Download our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsCAF has invited all 54 Member Associations to submit expressions of interest under a newly introduced bidding framework aimed at improving transparency, governance and accountability.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##Countries may bid individually or jointly, with the continental body expected to assess each application against a comprehensive set of technical, financial and governance requirements.The announcement comes as East Africa prepares to stage the Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from Saturday, 19 June to Saturday, 17 July 2027.It will be the first time the region hosts Africa’s premier football tournament and the first joint AFCON to be staged by the three neighbouring nation..

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