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The 2026 World Cup promises much more than a battle between football’s traditional giants. Hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament is set to introduce a new generation of stars to the grandest stage in the sport. With iconic figures such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Neymar approaching the twilight of their careers, a fresh wave of talent is preparing to seize the spotlight.Several of these players arrive after outstanding campaigns at club level and will be expected to shoulder major responsibilities for their national teams. For some, the World Cup represents an opportunity to cement their status among football’s elite. For others, it is a chance to inspire their countries to unforgettable achievements.##LINKED_NEWS_65927##Desire Doue – France’s latest sensationDesire Doue’s rise has been impossible to ignore. The dynamic French playmaker enjoyed a breakthrough season that established him among the most exciting young talents in Euro..

Hello and welcome from wherever you are joining us, to the first of two Harambee Stars international friendly matches against Lesotho, being played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLooking at history, Kenya has faced Lesotho eight times, winning three, drawing four and losing just once since their first-ever meeting on Saturday, 15 December 1973.The last time the two nations met was back in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifiers, where Kenya were held to a barren draw at home after losing 1-0 in the opening leg.Harambee Stars are using the friendlies ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers set to begin on Monday, 21 September.Fans can catch the game live on the Lesotho Football Association’s Facebook page.

For decades, Kenya and Uganda have dreamed of qualifying for the Rugby World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsYet despite producing talented players, passionate supporters, and increasingly competitive domestic leagues, both nations continue to fall short whenever qualification comes around.According to Black Pirates head coach Marvin Odongo, the reason is not the lack of talent. Instead, he believes East African rugby is being held back by a shortage of high-level competition.George Nyambua reveals secret behind 13-year stay at KabrasOdongo’s assessment comes less than a year after Kenya Simbas saw their hopes of reaching the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia come crashing down during the Rugby Africa Cup qualifiers in Uganda.The Simbas entered the tournament among the favourites after spending a month in South Africa preparing under head coach Jerome Paarwater. A 32-24 victory over hosts Uganda in the quarter-finals appeared to justify that confidence.However, Kenya’s ..

Mexico welcome Serbia to Estadio Nemesio Diez on Friday for their final preparation match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hosts were victorious against Australia last Sunday, while the visitors suffered a disappointing defeat to Cape Verde in their last friendly fixture.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMexico head into this encounter in excellent form. Across their last five matches, Javier Aguirre’s side have recorded three wins and two draws, scoring eight goals and conceding just one.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781043##Their most recent outing produced a 1-0 victory over Australia, following another solid 2-0 success against Ghana.Even more impressive is their defensive consistency, with six clean sheets in their last seven matches. Mexico have looked particularly comfortable on home soil, where their disciplined structure and patient attacking play have made them difficult to break down.WC Countdown: Brothers in opposite arms – same parents, different national teamsTheir recent ..

Manchester United have made it official that Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent switch to Napoli after spending the season on loan in Italy. The Denmark international, who joined United from Atalanta in 2023, now heads back to Serie A on a full-time deal after Napoli activated a compulsory purchase option. His future had been the subject of speculation for some time, but the situation has now been resolved with United confirming his departure to the Italian side. The club issued a brief farewell message on their official website, saying: “Everyone at the club would like to wish Rasmus all the very best for the future.”##LINKED_NEWS_65448##Hojlund’s exit brings an end to a three-year spell with the Premier League club. Signed in the summer of 2023 as a lifelong supporter of United, he went on to register 26 goals in 95 appearances for the Red Devils. During his time in England, he also lifted silverware, coming off the bench in the 2024 FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wem..

Newly called-up Harambee Stars striker Micah Obiero has outlined his targets with the national team ahead of a potential debut appearance.Obiero, who features for English fifth-tier side Wealdstone FC, is among five players handed maiden call-ups by national team head coach Benni McCarthy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781017##The inclusion of several new players forms part of McCarthy’s broader strategy to test fresh talent, especially those based in Europe and of Kenyan origin, as he builds a competitive squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Speaking after linking up with his new teammates during Kenya’s training session, Obiero expressed his delight at earning a national team call-up.“Always honoured. I was excited when I got the news. It was before my cup final, and I am happy to be here,” said Obiero.Harambee Stars Face Lesotho in Pretoria testThe 25-year-old, who was prolific for Wealdstone with 14 goals in 44 appearances in the recently concluded season, outlined his targets wit..

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America having secured their fourth-ever tournament qualification. Under the astute guidance of head coach Hugo Broos, they punched their ticket directly by topping CAF Group C, marking their first appearance in the global finals in 16 years.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsRanked 10th in Africa and 60th globally, the iconic national side secured automatic qualification after a resounding 3-0 victory over Rwanda in October 2025, pipping continental giants Nigeria to the top spot.Now drawn into a challenging Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea, Broos’ men are primed to bring their signature flair, dance moves, and sophisticated tactical framework to the world stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780751##Since returning to international football following the end of apartheid in the early 1990s, South Africa has left an indelible mark on the World Cup stage.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How McCarthy can play A..

Life can be strange, even bizarre sometimes. And it especially comes to our attention when we bump into cases where brothers of the same parents represent different countries. And, believe it or not, there will be three families divided during this World Cup, not by family but by national borders.What makes these three stories so fascinating is that all of those guys grew up kicking the same ball in the same gardens and training grounds. Yet when the World Cup begins, they will walk onto the pitch carrying different flags on their shoulders.Let us present you with the Williams brothers, the Souttar brothers and the Doue brothers…INAKI (Ghana) and NICO WILLIAMS (Spain)The most famous of brothers in different arms are definitely the Williams siblings. Both forwards came through Athletic Club’s academy, as their parents emigrated from Ghana to Spain under extremely difficult circumstances. The elder brother, Inaki, 31, initially represented Spain but later chose to play for Ghana in 202..

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Caleb Kremer has opened up about the qualities he believes he brings to the Kenyan national team.Kremer is among the players handed their maiden national team call-ups by coach Benni McCarthy ahead of the back-to-back international friendlies against Lesotho.##NAJAVA_MECA_9783542##The teenage goalkeeper, who plies his trade with the U21 side of ADO Den Haag U21, is expected to bolster the goalkeeping department.Speaking after his first training session with the national team, Kremer explained what makes him stand out as a goalkeeper.“I am a very explosive and lanky goalkeeper. In Europe, it is very important to be good with your feet, so I am comfortable playing short passes. My biggest strengths are my reflexes,” said Kremer.Harambee Stars Face Lesotho in Pretoria testWith Kenya set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania, the 19-year-old is determined to impress and earn a place in what would be a historic squad.“I ..

Nairobi United have been dealt a major blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) handed experienced winger John Collins Njuguna a two-year ban for violating anti-doping regulations.The ban follows a successful application by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), which sought the orders after the former Tusker and Njuguna allegedly failed to avail himself for doping tests over a period of one year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780744##In a charge dated 4 February 2026, ADAK alleged that Njuguna committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) after accumulating three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period.According to ADAK, Njuguna was notified on 15 August 2024 that he would be included in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP), where he was required to undergo quarterly testing.However, he is said to have failed to comply with his obligations in Quarter 2 of 2025 (1 April – 30 June) and Quarter 3 of 2025 (1 July – 30 September), despite receiving multiple formal notices.Harambee Stars Face Les..