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Kenya Women’s U17 national team defender Pauline Sylvia has disclosed the plan the team will rely on in their bid qualify to the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.South Africa stands between the Kenyan team and their second appearance at the World Cup. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe two sides will clash in the third and final round of the qualifiers. The Junior Starlets begin with an away clash on Saturday, 4 July at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria before a decisive second leg on Sunday, 12 July at the Nyayo National Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##With stakes already high, Sylvia opened up on the team’s strategy to overcome their South African counterparts.“As defenders, we must first ensure that we keep clean sheets and then push the attackers to score in order to qualify,” stated Syvia.Harambee Starlets duo express confidence as WAFCON preps take shapeHaving faced speedy Ugandan wingers, Sylvia said the defense is now prepared to face any kind of opposition in the..

The Bundesliga transfer window has only just opened, and Bayern Munich have already unveiled two new signings—both carrying hefty price tags. Within the space of just three days, the Bavarian giants first announced Ismael Saibari (25) and then, this afternoon, Nathaniel Brown (23), in deals worth a combined 100 million euros. Brown arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt under virtually the same formula as Saibari. Bayern have paid 50 million up front, with another five million euros potentially due in performance-related bonuses. The German full-back has signed a five-year contract and joins Ismael Saibari and Kim Min-jae as the seventh-most expensive signing in Bayern’s history.🗣️ Nene Brown: “𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘧𝘶̈𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘻𝘶 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯, 𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶̈𝘭𝘭𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘻. 𝘡𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘮 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘶𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘯, 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘩… pic.twitter.com/rvMeAik26M— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) July 3, 2026 He is expected to compete primarily with Alphonso Davies for the left-back position. Given..

On Saturday, 4 July, the KCB Sports Club will throw its doors open to an extraordinary tournament; the fifth edition of the Met 7s.Organizers are hoping this will be the biggest edition yet and will set the tone for the upcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe competition has attracted 16 teams, with the pools already confirmed and tickets sold out ahead of kick-off.As anticipation builds, organizers have also explained the story behind the tournament’s unique name, which has sparked curiosity among fans since its inception.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Stingerz Rugby chairman Hansen Omido revealed that the name dates back to the tournament’s launch in 2022.”The name ‘MET’ dates back to 2022. At the time, Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) was still functional, although that wasn’t really the inspiration. The word ‘metropolitan’ simply represents Nairobi and its surrounding areas,” Omido explained.”Since the tournament is based in Nairobi, we want..

Daikyo Heroes will have an opportunity to go up the summit of the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League standings, this weekend. Having played two matches fewer than the current pace setters, Daikyo head into the weekend sitting fourth on 15 points, level with defending champions Warriors Hockey Club. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFurther, the side is only two points behind joint leaders Western Jaguars and Sikh Union Nairobi, who both occupy the top of the standings on 17 points.The title race is beginning to take shape after seven weeks of action, with little separating the leading contenders. Western Jaguars remain top courtesy of a superior goal difference after collecting four points in their last outing, while Sikh Union continued their impressive campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Parklands Sports Club last weekend.Warriors also returned to winning ways last weekend, recovering from a two-goal deficit to edge promoted GreenSharks 3-2 and move level..

Reigning FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been officially confirmed as one of 11 teams across the region that will feature at this year’s CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo, who won the league last season, are the sole Kenyan representatives at the regional tournament scheduled for Friday, 24 July to Saturday, 8 August at both the Amahoro National Stadium, and the Kigali Pele Stadium.Earlier reports from Rwanda this week announced that both Gor Mahia and Kenya Police would take part in the competition, but only the former was confirmed of its place in the event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831860##In their communication on Friday, 3 July, however, CECAFA named 11 teams, with the identity of a 12th team yet to be disclosed.“We are excited that this tournament will give the 12 teams a platform to prepare well ahead of the CAF competitions kicking off in September 2026,” Jean Sseninde, the Interim Executive Director, said, adding that the 12th tea..

Last week, the case of Nana Kwaku Bonsam vs Harry Kane stunned the world.Ahead of the Group L clash between the Black Stars and England, the Ghanaian spiritualist claimed to have cursed the Three Lions’ captain. When the match ended in a goalless draw, with the striker squandering a colossal chance late on, Bonsam became a worldwide star overnight.Juju vs Kane 1-0: Cursed or just human after allIt all ended well for both teams, as Ghana and England advanced to the knockout phase, while the alleged curse apparently lasted only one match, with Kane scoring against Panama and inspiring England to a 2-1 win over DR Congo with a brace.And while Bonsam’s compatriots are preparing for the Round of 32 clash against Colombia (04.30), he used the global spotlight to deliver another prophecy – this time involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – or rather, Argentina and Portugal.🚨😳🔮 Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who went viral for his alleged “spell” on Harry Kane, is back with ano..

Egyptian legend Mohamed Salah, widely regarded as the greatest footballer in the country’s history, has recovered from a hamstring injury in what comes as a huge boost for Hossam Hassan’s side ahead of Friday’s World Cup Round of 32 clash against Australia at the magnificent AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The former Liverpool star—who has since left Anfield and is currently a free agent—was substituted in the 57th minute of Egypt’s group-stage match against Iran. His fitness became a major concern in the Egyptian camp over the following days. Although he trained at a reduced intensity, head coach Hossam Hassan has confirmed that Salah will be available.🗣️“We have prepared for, obviously, Mohamed Salah playing. We’ve seen when he’s not on the pitch the players who are in those positions where he may play. So we’ve prepared for both scenarios.”Australia head coach Tony Popovic says his side is ready whether Salah starts or not,… pic.twitter.com/mHDLVvogKr— Alkass English (@alkassenglish) July 3..

If you asked the football public which players are among the favourites to win the Golden Ball or Golden Boot awards at the 2026 World Cup, the same names would come up: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Junior, Lamine Yamal, perhaps even Cristiano Ronaldo.Either way, one name wouldn’t even cross anyone’s mind – Mikel Oyarzabal.Ramos stoppage time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16After all, why would it? It’s not exactly an easy name to pronounce, and more importantly, it’s not in the spotlight. Who has the time to pay attention to the Real Sociedad captain? If only he played for Real Madrid or Barcelona…But Oyarzabal is used to flying under the radar. That’s where he thrives.🚨🗣️ Luis de la Fuente: “Mikel Oyarzabal is AMAZING. He is UNDERRATED.”“He deserves far more recognition from the fans.” pic.twitter.com/j5xmtQ5enK— WorldCup2026🏆 (@1amsepp) July 2, 2026 Actually, he did catch everyone’s attention once, during Spain’s..

FKF Premier League side Shabana FC have announced the appointment of Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim as the team’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Glamour Boys unveiled the Egyptian in an official press conference at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, 3 July.Fathi, 40, comes in as a replacement for the team’s previous permanent head coach Peter Okidi, who was sacked in mid-March.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831860##Shabana, following the exit of Okidi, did rely on assistant head coach Andrew Ongwae and current Nairobi United assistant coach Osborne Monday, to help them navigate a largely underwhelming season, albeit on an interim basis.A largely unknown figure in Kenyan circles, Fathi joins Shabana boasting of a storied managerial career, that has lasted over 15 years.Shabana official sets record straight on their top players seeking outThe CAF A Licence holder has worked in teams across his home country Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia, Spain, Japan and Ghan..

Algeria’s run at the 2026 World Cup ended this morning with a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 32.However, it wasn’t the only journey that came to an end, as the national team captain, Riyad Mahrez, announced his international retirement.”It’s my last appearance even with the national team. It was my last game,” the former Manchester City forward said in a post-game interview via the BBC.🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Riyad Mahrez announces his 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 from international football 😢🇩🇿”This was my final match for the national team,” he told beIN Sports after Algeria’s elimination.🏟️ 119 games⚽ 40 goals🅰️ 45 assists🏆 AFCON 2019🥇 2016 African… pic.twitter.com/O5XZNMpDlK— 433 (@433) July 3, 2026 In this way, the curtain falls on one of the most successful spells in Algerian football history, masterminded by arguably the greatest player this country has ever produced.During the 1980s, the Desert Foxes were particularly triumphant at the Africa Cup of Nations, finishing fourth once, third twice, and..