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San Francisco Bay Area stadium shook to its foundations as the USA delivered a night for the ages — Folarin Balogun’s moment of magic, followed by a moment of madness, couldn’t stop Mauricio Pochettino’s side from putting Bosnia and Herzegovina to the sword. In a match that saw a red card, a talisman’s tearful exit, and a ten-man rearguard stand later, the Americans emerged 2-0 winners, ending a 24-year knockout curse in front of a delirious home crowd.Under the lights ,the USA delivered a first half blitz that Bosnia and Herzegovina simply couldn’t answer. Folarin Balogun’s stoppage-time strike , preceded by a disallowed effort, sent the home crowd into raptures and gave the Americans a deserved 1-0 lead at the break, a scoreline that barely captured their total dominance of the opening 45 minutes.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe USA seized control from kickoff, pinning Bosnia and Herzegovina deep inside their own half with sustained pressing and quick combination play. ..

Norway booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in their history after edging Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 encounter at Dallas Stadium. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsStåle Solbakken’s side showed patience and tactical discipline before Erling Haaland’s 86th-minute winner secured a historic victory and set up a blockbuster meeting with Brazil. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9827038##While Antonio Nusa’s first-half strike gave Norway the advantage, Amad Diallo’s moment of individual brilliance appeared to have rescued the Elephants before Haaland extended his remarkable international scoring streak to 13 consecutive matches.Although the result was ultimately decided by two moments of attacking quality, the tactical battle told a much deeper story. Ivory Coast produced more shots (14 to Norway’s nine) and forced an astonishing 14 corners, yet failed to convert territorial pressure into decisive opportunities. BETTING GUIDE: USA VS Bosnia and Herzego..

Shabana FC Secretary General Elizaphan Kerama has moved to quell growing speculation surrounding the club’s transfer activity, assuring supporters that the vast majority of last season’s squad will remain at the club despite persistent rumours linking several stars with exits ahead of 2026-27 season.The Glamour Boys have maintained a low profile in the ongoing transfer window with neither new signings nor player departures officially confirmed. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe silence has sparked anxiety among the club’s faithful, as reports continue to circulate over the futures of some of Shabana’s most influential players.Among those linked with moves away are reigning FKF Premier League ‘Golden Glove’ winner Stephen Ochieng, attacking duo Brian Michira and Kevin Omundi, as well as winger Ezekiel Omuri, with Tusker FC and KCB FC reportedly monitoring some of the players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827032##However, Kerama has dismissed the reports as unfounded, insisting the club h..

Italian football has been rocked by a major scandal after it emerged that Alessandro Bastoni, the 27-year-old Italy international and Inter defender, is under official investigation by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office.Bastoni was formally notified yesterday that legal proceedings have been opened against him on suspicion of having had sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl, as part of a broader investigation into child prostitution.🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation for underage prostitution by the Milan prosecutor’s office. On June 30, he received the notice of guarantee and will be questioned in the coming days. His name is linked to the investigation into the escort agency… pic.twitter.com/5cWlBhBidx— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) June 30, 2026 His name has been directly linked to the scandal surrounding the “Ma.De” escort agency based in Cinisello Balsamo. According to the prosecution, the agency organized all-inclusive evenings and private parties for VI..

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture has warned the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Local Organising Committee (LOC) that there will be no room for delays in delivering Kenya’s hosting commitments.The committee directed the LOC chaired by Nicholas Musonye to strictly adhere to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) timelines, particularly on key infrastructure projects such as Talanta Sports City, while also demanding accountability over expenditure on stadium consultancy services.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827032##Responding to the committee, Musonye said hosting Africa’s biggest football competition requires the full participation of government rather than relying solely on the Ministry of Sports.”Afcon is a huge, huge event in our history. For us to succeed, we have put inter-agency coordination together.”Gor Mahia announce date for launching new jerseyMusonye said successful AFCON hosts around the continent have adopted a whole-of-government approach, br..

The last season was forgettable, but Chelsea hope the next one could be their chance to return to the top of English football. To achieve that, the Blues will have to plan carefully and invest wisely – something they already appear to have started doing.Around six weeks after Xabi Alonso took charge at Stamford Bridge, he landed his first signing – officially the best defender in Serie A last season, right-back Marco Palestra.Our newest addition has arrived. 👋 pic.twitter.com/46fw9snyWq— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 1, 2026 Despite being on the verge of joining Inter Milan, the 21-year-old ultimately ended up at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea outbid the Nerazzurri, whose €45 million offer couldn’t match the Blues’ €60 million (including €3 million in bonuses).Palestra’s now-former club, Atalanta, had no hesitation in accepting the offer, and neither did the player, who will earn twice as much in London as he did in Bergamo.The public in England views the defender as a long-term investme..

Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have set Sunday, 2 August, as the date for their much-anticipated Annual General Meeting (AGM).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a media briefing shared on the club’s official social media platforms, Secretary General Nick Arum announced that the meeting will bring together registered members, with the venue and agenda to be communicated in due course.”It is now my pleasure to give notice of our Annual General Meeting, which will be held on August 2, 2026. The venue will be announced in due course, and we call upon all registered members to prepare for that occasion.The agenda will also be communicated in good time. We hope everyone will be available to attend,” Arum said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##The announcement comes just days after rivals AFC Leopards held their own AGM, where members turned up in large numbers to deliberate on issues affecting the club.For K’Ogalo, however, the meeting carries even greater significance becaus..

Tanzania Women Premier League champions, Simba Queens, have bid an emotional farewell to Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa after confirming her departure to Egyptian Women’s Premier League side FC Masar.The Kenyan international has signed a two-year contract with the Egyptian outfit, bringing to an end a successful four-year spell at the Msimbazi-based club, where she established herself as one of East Africa’s most prolific forwards.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827033##Speaking exclusively to Citizen Digital, Simba Queens Sporting Director Selemani Makanya revealed that the club had hoped to retain the striker but opted not to stand in her way after she received an attractive offer from Egypt as her contract neared its expiry.“We have officially released her for Masaf FC after her contract with us comes to an end. We were engaging her for a new contract but through her manager she got a good offer in the Egyptian side and as our culture, we don’t deny a player opportunity for growth, that..

So, the knockout phase has finally arrived, and England seem to be prepared for it. The Three Lions have high hopes for this tournament and their recent record at major competitions (two Euro finals, one World Cup semi-final) puts them in the ‘favorites’ category. Since co-host Mexico defeated Ecuador, they will face the winner of England – DR Congo game and some fans are already looking towards Mexico. But the Leopards are not to be underestimated. DR Congo already proved to be a very tough nation, with a surprise draw against favorites Portugal at the beginning of the World Cup. The Leopards also managed to defeat two African giants (Nigeria and Cameroon) on their way to this tournament and have been participants in the last four AFCON’s.🏴 England IN FIFA World Cup 🏆🏴 1930 — DIDN’T ENTER ❌🏴 1934 — DIDN’T ENTER ❌🏴 1938 — DIDN’T ENTER ❌🏴 1950 — GROUP STAGE ❌🏴 1954 — QUARTER-FINALS ❌🏴 1958 — GROUP STAGE ❌🏴 1962 — QUARTER-FINALS ❌🏴 1966 — CHAMPIONS 🏆🏴 1970 — QUARTER-FINALS ❌🏴 1974 —… pic..

BETTING GUIDE: United States vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe United States head into their Round of 32 clash as group winners and one of the more balanced attacking sides in the tournament so far.Mauricio Pochettino’s team have shown strong intensity going forward, especially in their wins over Paraguay and Australia, and will rely heavily on home advantage once again.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBosnia and Herzegovina arrive as one of the best third-placed qualifiers, surviving a mixed group stage campaign. Despite heavy defeat to Switzerland, they showed resilience in key moments and will look to frustrate the USA with a compact defensive structure and experienced leadership in attack.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826773##Kick-off: 3:00 AM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa ClaraRound of 32 (Knockout Stage)Current standings: Knockout stage – winner progresses to Round of 16No surprise: Koeman quits as Netherlands head coachQualification implications: Winner advances to R..