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While everyone’s focus is on the World Cup, Arsenal are taking care of business off the pitch. The Gunners haven’t signed a new player, but they have secured the long-term future of one of their key defenders.Today, the North London side announced that Piero Hincapie will remain at Emirates Stadium after the club exercised its option to buy, making the Ecuadorian’s move from Bayer Leverkusen permanent.Hincapie’s here to stay 🇪🇨The club is delighted to announce that Piero has signed a permanent deal at The Arsenal 👊— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 25, 2026 The Gunners will pay approximately €40 million under the terms of the agreement, while the player has signed a contract until 2031.This decision comes as no surprise, given Hincapie’s performances during the previous campaign and his importance to Mikel Arteta’s squad.The 24-year-old made 39 appearances in all competitions last season and scored one goal, while his versatility allowed the Spanish tactician to deploy him at both centre-back a..

Following a remarkable conclusion to an otherwise inconsistent season, 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Tusker FC are set to host their awards gala to honour outstanding players, members of the technical bench and backroom staff.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Brewers managed to turn around their flailing season after clinching the Mozzart Bet Cup, an outstanding feat that ended their 10-year wait for the prestigious cup title.Why replacing Enock Morrison will hand Gor Mahia a headacheFollowing their triumph, the 12-time FKF Premier League champions have now announced that their gala night will take place on Thursday, 2 July, at a location to be announced soon.The date, which was confirmed by Tusker on their official website, will see the club award various top performers throughout the season, including their Most Valuable Player (MVP).##NAJAVA_MECA_9814299##The club will also issue awards to the Defender of the Season, Midfielder of the Season, and Goalkeeper of the Sea..

The pursuit of a return to the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League has become a familiar theme for Mvita XI over the past decade. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEvery season has begun with renewed hope, only for the dream to remain just out of reach. Yet as the 2026 Men’s Super League campaign gets underway, there is a growing belief within the Mombasa-based club that their long wait could finally be coming to an end.Mvita XI opened their season with an unbeaten weekend, beating Wazalendo Masters 2-0 before playing out to an entertaining 4-4 draw against newly promoted Impala Hockey Club. While it is still too early to draw definitive conclusions from the opening fixtures, the results have placed the Coast side among the early contenders in a Super League expected to be fiercely competitive throughout the season.Road to Thika set as KSSSA confirms regional championship venuesFor a club that has spent 10 years outside the top flight, the ambition remains clear: to..

After posting a stellar season with reigning Zambian Super League champions Power Dynamos that saw him clinch the Golden Boot award, Harambee Stars forward Moses Shumah has inked a deal with South African outfit AmaZulu FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kakamega Homeboyz forward took to life in Zambia like a duck to water, extending the hot streak that had seen him finish as the 2024/25 FKF Premier League top scorer with 17 goals.From Origi to Mabil: Four players with Kenyan roots who made FIFA World Cup historyIn a detailed statement released on Thursday, 25 June, Dynamos confirmed Shumah’s departure despite having a year left on his contract.”Shumah has completed a transfer to South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side AmaZulu FC after the Club reached an agreement with the Durban-based outfit. Although he had a year remaining on his contract, the striker has opted to join the South African outfit. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9815024##Shumah joined Power Dynamos from Ka..

Everything is on the line in Group E as Ivory Coast and Curacao prepare for a decisive showdown on Wednesday, with a place in the 2026 World Cup last 32 up for grabs.Both sides arrive knowing exactly what is at stake: a win guarantees progression to the knockout phase, while Ivory Coast would also advance with a draw. For Curacao, however, only victory will be enough to keep their historic campaign alive.🏆 World Cup 2026 – Group E 🇨🇼 Curacao vs Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 Can Room pull off another legendary brick-wall masterclass to frustrate the Ivorian attack? 💬 pic.twitter.com/RqyweI9yl0— Center Ball (@Centerball_X) June 25, 2026 The stakes are especially significant given the context. Curacao are competing at their first-ever World Cup, while the Ivory Coast are still searching for a breakthrough after previous group-stage exits in 2006, 2010, and 2014.So far, the Elephants have delivered mixed but encouraging performances. They opened with a narrow 1–0 win over Ecuador before suffering a heart..

One of football’s most iconic entertainers is preparing for an unexpected comeback.At 46 years old, Ronaldinho has decided to lace up his boots once again after agreeing to join Italian Serie C side Ravenna. The Brazilian great has been away from professional football for more than a decade, having last played for Fluminense before leaving the club in September 2015.Ronaldinho has signed for Serie C side Ravenna, more than a decade after retiring 🤯 pic.twitter.com/C9SkZAfrkt— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) June 24, 2026 The surprise move became official on Wednesday, with Ronaldinho expressing his excitement about returning to the game.”New colours, same smile,” said Ronaldinho. ”I cannot wait to dance with the ball and write a beautiful new story with [Ravenna owner] Ignazio Cipriani and the Cipriani family. Football has always been joyful for me, and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!”Widely regarded as one of the most gifted players football has ever seen, Ronaldin..

The journey to the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two National Championships in Thika has entered a crucial stage following the confirmation of venues and dates for the regional championships.This year’s regional games will carry added significance as schools seek to dethrone defending champions across various disciplines while securing slots at the national championships, scheduled for 26 July to 2 August in Kiambu County. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9814279##The unpredictability of school sports has already been evident during the qualification process, with 2025 national boys’ football champions St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale failing to reach this year’s regional championships after being eliminated by St. Anthony’s Kitale in the Trans Nzoia County finals.Regional action across all eight regions will get underway in the Rift Valley Region, where schools will converge at Narok High School from 6-11 July. The following day, competitions will begin simultaneously in the Weste..

Brazil secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, but the biggest story of the night was the long-awaited return of Neymar to international football.The veteran forward made his first appearance for the Selecao in nearly three years. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, with 79 goals in 129 matches, had not represented his country since the World Cup qualifying clash against Uruguay on October 17, 2023.The stadium went absolutely crazy as Neymar returned. 🇧🇷🤩Definitely the best video you’ll see today. pic.twitter.com/5ffBCYRn8c— MC (@CrewsMat10) June 25, 2026 ript>That match proved to be a turning point, as Neymar suffered a serious knee injury, tearing both his ACL and meniscus. The setback marked the beginning of a frustrating period filled with fitness problems and lengthy spells on the sidelines.Despite concerns surrounding his condition, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti included the 34-year-old in his World Cup squad. A calf issue prevented Neymar from featuring in the ..

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates audiences across the United States, Mexico and Canada, it has also reignited conversations about Kenya’s unique connection to football’s biggest spectacle.While Harambee Stars are still pursuing a historic first appearance at the global showpiece, Kenya’s presence at the World Cup has not been entirely absent.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814279##Over the years, a select group of footballers with Kenyan roots have featured at the tournament while representing other nations, carrying with them stories of migration, identity, resilience and global success.Their journeys span continents and cultures, illustrating how Kenyan heritage has quietly but significantly found its place on football’s grandest stage.From Belgium and Sweden to Australia and Austria, these four players have ensured that Kenya’s footprint can be found in the history of the FIFA World Cup.Gor Mahia raid AFC Leopards again as Humphrey Katasi completes switchDivock Origi: The Kenyan-Belgian who ann..

FKF Premier League (FKFPL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Enoch Morrison’s transfer from Gor Mahia to Sudanese giants Al Merrikh continues to elicit mixed reactions, especially after it emerged that the move was completed on a free transfer.The Ghanaian midfielder established himself as one of the most dependable players in the K’Ogalo squad over the past two seasons and endeared himself to the club’s faithful.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814279##Morrison was one of the players who helped the club regain the FKFPL title from Kenya Police FC and, for his efforts, was named the league’s MVP and Midfielder of the Season. His impressive form ultimately earned him a move to Sudan.With the club preparing to compete in the CAF Champions League (CAF CL), they had hoped to retain their best players but will now have to do so without Morrison, who opted to leave the club.While the majority of fans are not opposed to his transfer, it has once again put the Gor Mahia management under the spotlight, with supporters ..