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Looking objectively, Morocco national football team, currently the best one in Africa, is about to fail at the upcoming World Cup. It looks like a total contradiction, but let’s look at the facts. The Atlas Lions are in excellent form and have a strong team and a new coach. They are current AFCON champions (after Senegal was stripped off the title in a controversial decision) and eighth-placed team in the latest FIFA rankings. The next placed team is Senegal in 14th place. So, why will they fail in the upcoming World Cup? It’s simply because they had such a great performance at the last one (Qatar 2022) that it’s hard to believe that they can repeat that. After all, being fourth in the world is not something you can easily repeat. Morocco could have easily ended up being third, but lost to Croatia 2-1. Still, they made a historic success with their fourth place and are the only African nation to do so. So, what can we expect from the Atlas Lions then?##LINKED_NEWS_65742##First of all, ..

A football season is often defined by trophies, title races and moments of glory. Yet some of the most compelling narratives are found away from the spotlight, in the rise of players who were barely noticed a year ago but have somehow forced their way into the conversation.The 2025/2026 FKF Premier League season delivered exactly that kind of transformation. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAcross the country, players once criticised for inconsistency, limited influence or a lack of end product have completely rewritten their stories with consistent, high-impact performances week after week. Some have risen from squad players to undisputed leaders. Others have gone from forgotten names to reliable match-winners. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##A few have finally grown into the players many always believed they could become.This is not a traditional team of the season dominated by established stars. It is a celebration of growth, resilience and reinvention. The Most Improved XI highli..

When Michael Mutinda left Kenya for Tanzania, alongside fellow former KCB FC teammate Maurice Ojwang, the dream was straightforward — test themselves in a new environment, embrace a fresh challenge, and help Prisons finish as high as they could in the league.Moving to Tanzania saw them reunite with their former coach Zedekia ‘Zico’ Otieno, whom they had worked under at KCB FC.Their first season in Tanzania has, so far, not gone according to plan.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith Tanzania Prisons sitting 15th in the 16-team league on 20 points and only five matches remaining, the club finds itself locked in a tense relegation fight. Mbeya City sit just above them on 22 points, while Namungo are slightly further ahead on 25, leaving little margin for error in the closing weeks of the campaign.The pressure has been relentless. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##Results have been inconsistent, and coaching changes have disrupted continuity. Zico was shown the door midway through and wou..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy believes Kenya is steadily evolving into a more competitive side ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that the gap between his team and Africa’s elite is beginning to narrow.With friendly matches against Lesotho lined up on 4 June 4 and 7 June in South Africa, McCarthy says the focus is firmly on building consistency, integrating new talent and preparing a squad capable of competing at the highest level when AFCON arrives on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9778323##Reflecting on Kenya’s heavy 8-0 Defeat to Senegal in November 2025, McCarthy admitted the difference in quality was clear at the time, but says the objective now is to ensure a far stronger response in future encounters against continental heavyweights.“The progression for this national team is getting better and better as days go by and the main aim is by the time the AFCON gets here, we want to be able to compete against a team the likes of Senegal,” McCarthy said.He stressed ..

A newly introduced FIFA rule was put into action for the first time during a World Cup warm-up match between Japan and Iceland, immediately demonstrating its potential impact on games.Under the regulation, any player being substituted must leave the field at the nearest available exit point within ten seconds. Failure to do so results in a significant penalty: the replacement player is forced to remain off the pitch for at least one minute, leaving their team temporarily a player short.##LINKED_NEWS_65921##Iceland became the first side to feel the consequences of the change. During the friendly, Kristian Hlynsson was deemed too slow when leaving the field, preventing Isak Thorvaldsson from entering immediately. As a result, Iceland had to continue with ten men while the substitute waited alongside the fourth official.Japan took full advantage of the numerical superiority late in the match. Koki Ogawa struck in the 87th minute, scoring what proved to be the decisive goal in a 1-0 victor..

As the FKF National Super League season heads into its decisive final stretch, few players embody the spirit of persistence and promotion football quite like Michael Isabwa Misigo.The experienced midfielder has once again become a key figure in another remarkable campaign, this time with Migori Youth FC, who sit at the summit of the National Super League standings with only two matches remaining.For Isabwa, promotion is not a new territory.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShould Migori Youth secure a historic place in the FKF Premier League, the midfielder will achieve an extraordinary personal milestone: helping four different clubs earn promotion to Kenya’s top flight. He previously celebrated promotion success with Vihiga United, Vihiga Bullets and Mara Sugar before arriving in Migori midway through the current season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##Despite joining during the second half of the campaign, Isabwa has already made a major impact, contributing four goals and four assi..

Andres Iniesta has officially begun life on the touchline, taking his first coaching role with UAE second-division outfit Gulf United.The legendary former Barcelona and Spain midfielder called time on his illustrious playing career in 2024 after a spell with Emirates Club FC. Having already secured the coaching qualification required for the second tier, Iniesta is now working toward obtaining his Pro Licence, a process confirmed by Gulf United following the announcement of his arrival.Speaking about his decision, the 2010 World Cup winner said: “Gulf United FC feels like the perfect place to begin this new chapter. Football has given me everything, and now I want to give something back through coaching, through learning and through daily work with young players who have the hunger and the talent to go far.”The move appears to be a natural fit for both parties. Gulf United has built a reputation for nurturing young talent, a philosophy that closely matches Iniesta’s own vision for play..

Former Sofapaka FC midfielder Feni Ali has been handed a lifetime ban from all football-related activities after being found guilty of coordinating match-fixing in Ugandan football.The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee found Ali culpable of orchestrating match manipulation by acting as an intermediary between players and match-fixers in several matches, including the Uganda Premier League fixture between Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints FC played on 8 November, 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9778323##According to FUFA, Ali, who previously featured for SC Villa, URA FC, Proline FC, Wakiso Giants FC and Kyetume FC, contacted players and linked them to match-fixers with the intention of influencing match outcomes.“Ali Feni, former player, banned for life from all football-related activities after being found to have coordinated match-fixing in several matches, including Lugazi FC vs Buhimba United Saints FC, by acting as an intermediary between pla..

Harambee Starlets have suffered a major blow ahead of their upcoming friendly matches, with coach Beldine Odemba confirming the absence of key players.Kenya is set to compete in a Four Nations Tournament alongside Zimbabwe, Lesotho and hosts Zambia.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, the team is expected to be without several key players, including Romania-based duo of goalkeeper Lilian Awuor and defender Enez Mango.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##Speaking at the sidelines of the team’s training session at the Kasarani Annex on Monday, 1 June, coach Odemba confirmed the unavailability of the duo.“This is the second year in a row that we are facing this problem. We have missed Lilian (Awuor) and Enez (Mango)before and we are unfortunately going to miss them again due to work permit issues.We had hoped that they would get them sorted by today (1 June) but their clubs confirmed that they are not yet done and will therefore miss this window,” she said.Harambee Starlets coach accuse..

Gor Mahia defender Michael Kibwage has described his decision to join the record Kenyan champions as a risk that ultimately paid off handsomely, after helping the club secure the 2025/2026 Football Kenya Federation Premier League title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKibwage was among the standout performers as Gor Mahia clinched the championship for a record-extending 22nd title after finishing with 69 points, five ahead of their closest challengers and eternal rivals AFC Leopards, in what was one of the most fiercely contested title races in recent years.For the composed centre-back, the triumph carried even greater significance, as it marked the first league title of his professional career.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776860##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the former Tusker FC defender reflected on a season that justified his bold decision to leave a comfortable environment and embrace the challenge of competing for a place at Kenya’s most successful club.The former Sofapaka and KCB capt..