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Villarreal will be aiming to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they welcome a struggling Espanyol side to the Estadio de la Cerámica on Friday night.The Yellow Submarine sit 10th in the La Liga table with 12 points from their opening 10 matches, but they enter this contest bolstered by consecutive domestic victories – a 2-1 away league win over Valencia followed by a resounding 5-0 triumph against Manacor in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsEspanyol arrive in La Liga’s relegation zone in 18th place with just eight points and in complete disarray.The Catalan club suffered a humiliating 4-3 defeat after extra time to fourth-tier outfit Sestao in the Copa del Rey midweek, a result that prompted the dismissal of head coach Manolo González.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067087##Now searching for new leadership amidst a six-match winless run in all competitions (D1, L5), the visitors face an uphill battle against a Villarreal side that has defeated t..

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to push the boundaries of world football, edging ever closer to the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals. The Portuguese superstar netted a hat-trick in the space of just 15 minutes as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Kholood 5-3, leaving him just 15 goals shy of the magical number.Ronaldo found the back of the net in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes, settling a thrilling encounter and taking his remarkable career tally to 985 goals.We don’t know who the GOAT is, but we know who the BOAT isThe match itself was packed with drama and twists and turns before the Al-Nassr captain took matters into his own hands. Al-Kholood took the lead through Julien Domingues, but Al-Nassr responded with goals from Angelo Gabriel and Sadio Mane. However, Loic Essomba struck in first-half stoppage time to restore parity at 2-2, setting the stage for Ronaldo’s second-half heroics.His club and international teammate Joao Felix also played a crucial role in the victory, registering an impr..

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe CAF Executive Committee unanimously approved the change on Thursday, with president Patrice Motsepe admitting that the proposed Africa Nations League would take too long to generate the revenue needed to support the development of football across the continent.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066871##CAF had announced the four-year AFCON cycle in December 2025 as part of a wider restructuring of its competitions. Under the abandoned plan, the 2027 and 2028 editions were to be followed by the introduction of a new Africa Nations League in 2029.The proposed competition was designed to bring together all 54 national teams in regional groups, with the respective winners progressing to an overall final. Motsepe rules out Plan B as East Africa races to ready for AFCON 2027CAF had..

Shabana recorded their lowest ticket revenue of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after collecting Ksh 175,400 from their midweek clash against Migori Youth FC on Thursday, 29 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kisii-based club confirmed the figures in an update on their social media pages, noting the support of fans who turned out for the encounter.“Shabana FC vs Migori Youth FC ticket sales. We collected a gross revenue of 175,400/=,” the club stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##The amount represented a significant drop of Ksh 598,900 from the Ksh 774,300 collected during their home match against Nairobi United a fortnight ago.On the pitch, Shabana were held to a 1-1 draw after surrendering a first-half lead against the league newcomers at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru.Sigumn Maina broke the deadlock at the stroke of half-time to give the Glamour Boys the advantage heading into the break.Abuya’s Young Africans land tough draw in CAF Champions LeagueHowever, Migori Youth ..

APS Bomet head coach Sammy Pamzo has revealed the tactical adjustments that helped his side secure their first victory of the FKF Premier League season after a convincing 3-0 win over 3K FC.Download Our Mozzart Sport App for More NewsThe law enforcers had endured a difficult start to the campaign, picking up two draws and suffering one defeat in their opening three matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066883##However, they finally got their season up and running in style, dispatching the league newcomers in Wednesday’s Mozzart Bet derby at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.Speaking to Mozzart Sport after the match, the former Gor Mahia tactician disclosed how his side adapted after struggling to deal with 3K FC’s aerial approach while also making the most of their opportunities in front of goal and from set pieces.“They initially caused us problems with aerial balls, but we made amends and were very sharp in dealing with them. We also scored goals that killed the pressure when it was building.We wer..

Kenya international Duke Abuya’s Young Africans (Yanga) have been drawn into a tough Group B in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League alongside Egyptian giants Zamalek, Algeria’s MC Alger, and Tunisia’s Club Africain.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe draw, conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, places the Tanzanian champions in a challenging group featuring clubs with rich continental histories as they seek to advance to the quarter-finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##Zamalek, five-time African champions, will be aiming to secure a sixth continental title, while MC Alger are seeking to reclaim the crown they last won in 1976. The Club Africain also brings considerable continental experience, setting up a demanding test for Young Africans.Abuya and his teammates will need to navigate the group’s challenging fixtures to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage alive. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the quarter-finals.Top CAF official resp..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his provisional squad ahead of Kenya’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa in November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya will travel to Johannesburg for the first leg on Wednesday, 11 November, before hosting Bafana Bafana at Nyayo Stadium on Tuesday, 17 November.Billions Kenya is likely to splash in hosting Bayern vs Ajax friendly in NairobiThe fixtures will see McCarthy face his native South Africa for the first time since taking charge of Harambee Stars, with the former Bafana Bafana striker keen to build a competitive side ahead of the 2027 AFCON, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.The coach has named a 36-man provisional squad featuring a blend of experienced internationals, returning players and fresh faces, although the squad is yet to be officially released.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067199##South Africa-based goalkeeper Ian Otieno headlines the returning play..

Just two days after the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, where Harry Kane was proudly (and thoroughly deservedly) crowned the winner, French magazine France Football unveiled a new poll, the results of which were announced last night.The award, dubbed B.O.A.T. (Ballon d’Or Of All Time), was created to recognise the greatest individual performance in football history to have earned a player the sport’s most prestigious individual accolade. And the winner is Cristiano Ronaldo, or more precisely, his first Ballon d’Or triumph in 2008.🚨✨ OFFICIAL: Ballon d’Or announce Cristiano Ronaldo 2008 has been voted as the BEST BALLON D’OR OF ALL TIME. 🌕 https://t.co/gr3nYytkiu— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2026 In the race for the B.O.A.T. award, which is largely symbolic, CR7 came out on top ahead of Lionel Messi and his remarkable achievements in 2012. Interestingly, the two greatest rivals of modern football occupied the top 12 spots in the rankings, with Ronaldo Nazar..

German giants Bayern Munich are looking to strengthen their presence in Africa, with their Tuesday, 5 January 2027, clash against Ajax in Nairobi offering an opportunity to grow their fan base, explore commercial opportunities and expand their global reach.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match was announced by President William Ruto on Wednesday evening, with both clubs confirming the fixture. It will mark the ceremonial opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City, named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##The facility is expected to play a key role when Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania. The tournament will be the first AFCON staged across three countries and will return to East Africa after more than 50 years.For Bayern, however, the Nairobi visit goes beyond the occasion of opening a new stadium. The German giants see an opportunity to strengthen their relatio..

Things have been tense in Munich over the past few days, but good news arrived on Wednesday. Vincent Kompany was discharged from hospital to continue his recovery at home, after spending several days undergoing examinations following his collapse during training last Friday. It was established that the Belgian manager has meningitis and that, with rest and medication, he could return to work much sooner than initially expected, when it was estimated that he would be out until the end of the year. Even without Kompany on the bench, Bayern comfortably dealt with their German Cup round-of-16 clash against Magdeburg, beating the visitors 6–1. Until the Belgian returns, the team will be led by his assistant, Aaron Danks. In an interview published on the club’s website this Thursday, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl recalled an anecdote from his negotiations with Kompany over his arrival in Munich. There were other candidates to succeed Thomas Tuchel.Kompany discharged from hospital five d..