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Four Southern African football associations have formally submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a coordinated effort aimed at bringing the tournament back to the region for the first time in over a decade.The bid brings together the Botswana Football Association, South African Football Association, Namibia Football Association and Zimbabwe Football Association, as confirmed by newly elected COSAFA President Tariq Babitseng.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBabitseng revealed that the proposal was submitted within the required timeframe and represents a unified regional strategy to secure hosting rights for Africa’s flagship football competition.“I can confirm that Southern African region, predominantly, Botswana Football Association, South African Football Association, Namibian Football Association, and Zimbabwe Football Association, have put a joint bid at the time when they opened it up, and we managed to submit it on time for us to host t..

Blue Ocean Chiefs emerged victorious at the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Masters Tournament Series II in Mombasa after edging Goan Institute 2-1 in a tense post match shoot-out following a goalless draw in regulation time during Sunday’s final at Mombasa Sports Club.The triumph marked a significant statement from the Chiefs, who navigated a competitive field of veteran sides to claim the coastal leg of the 2026 Masters circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThier win denied Goan Institute a second successive appearance on the podium after their runner-up finish in Kisumu earlier this season.Played over two days, the tournament brought together ten teams divided into two pools, with the competition blending high-level veteran hockey and the social atmosphere that has increasingly defined the growing Masters series in Kenya.The second leg came barely two months after the opening tournament in Kisumu, where Impala Veterans defeated Goan Institute in the final to lift the first ti..

Kenya’s 2015 world champion Julius Yego cemented his legacy in the javelin, claiming his sixth African title, and fourth in succession, as curtains closed on the African Athletics Senior championship in Ghana over the weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn what is his last competition for Team Kenya on the continent, the Rio 2016 Olympic silver medalist equalled his season’s best of 79.87m in the second round, which proved enough for gold. Ethiopia’s Otag Ubang claimed a surprise silver with a national record of 77.60m, while South Africa’s Douw Smit took bronze with 76.00m.His previous titles at the competition came at Porto Novo, Benin (2012), Marrakesh, Morocco (2014), Asaba, Nigeria (2018), Port Louis, Mauritius (2022) and Douala, Cameroon (2024). He also has two African Games titles to his name, which is in 2011 (Maputo, Mozambique) and 2019 (Rabat, Morocco).Athletics Kenya President lands new role at Confederation of African AthleticsYego is now the second most su..

The Kenya Open’s long-standing reputation as a launchpad for golfing greatness gained another major chapter on Sunday after former champion Aaron Rai scripted history at the US PGA Championship.Rai, whose family roots trace back to Kenya through his mother Dalvir Shukla, became the first English golfer in 107 years to win the PGA Championship after producing a stunning final-round performance at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.##NAJAVA_MECA_9749555##The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton fired a brilliant six-under-par 65, highlighted by a remarkable 68-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole that ultimately sealed the biggest victory of his career.In doing so, Rai ended an English drought stretching back to 1919 when “Big” Jim Barnes won the tournament during the matchplay era.The triumph carried special significance for Kenya as Rai remains one of the most emotionally connected international golfers to the country following his memorable victory at the 2017 Barclays Kenya O..

It was anticipated before the game that Arsenal will not only defeat Burnley, but that the Gunners will do it with a few goals in the net, adding to their goal difference score, which could (in theory) be of use on the last game of the season. And that feeling was even higher when the packed Emirates saw the starting line-up, with the front five of Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard all starting together for the first time this season. But when the game finished, it was a typical Arsenal win – 1-0 score after a corner kick.The Gunners are now only 90 minutes from the long waited title and whatever happens tomorrow after the Bournemouth – Manchester City game, they still have total control of their destiny. If they win the title, it will be due to their ability to score from set-pieces. This was their 24th goal from a set piece this season in the Premier League. And their 18th from a corner. The scorer? Kai Havertz. The match winner from the Cha..

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City F.C. at the end of the season, bringing to a close one of the most successful eras in the history of the Premier League. According to The Athletic, Enzo Maresca is expected to become the new manager of the Citizens. The news of Guardiola’s departure was confirmed by BBC and Daily Mail later this evening. The Catalan coach and his team will visit AFC Bournemouth tomorrow, while on Sunday he is set to lead City for the final time at Etihad Stadium against Aston Villa F.C.. David Ornstein and Sam Lee report that multiple sources close to the club claim Guardiola is preparing to leave after a season in which City won the EFL Cup and the FA Cup. By defeating Chelsea F.C., Guardiola secured his 20th major trophy during his decade-long stay at the Etihad.Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola’s exit after Sunday’s game against Aston Villa.Sources have told BBC Sport that Guardiola is expected to leave the Etihad at the end of the season, thoug..

Gian Piero Gasperini is the new king of Rome. The experienced Italian coach is finishing a turbulent season — full of ups, downs, and internal battles — in grand style. Gasperini emerged victorious in Trigoria after the Friedkin family sided with him and thanked Claudio Ranieri for his service, while Ricky Massara is also expected to be dismissed within days despite being under contract until 2030. Coincidentally or not, Roma’s winning run began right after the culmination of the conflict between Gasperini and the club leadership — namely Ranieri and Massara — following the 5–2 defeat against FC Internazionale Milano.Gasperini to choose new players and the sporting directorSince then, AS Roma have recorded five wins and one draw, collecting 16 out of a possible 18 points. During the same stretch, AC Milan earned only seven points, while Juventus FC picked up 11 — and therein lies the secret of Roma’s resurgence. Roma’s victories over the last month and a half would not have meant nearl..

In the city of Munich, which has, like many other cities in the world, two football clubs, the tradition is clear – the town’s champion can organize a party at the city’s main square and the city’s major organizes an official reception for the club. In the case of Munich, it has been all Bayern for the last 60 years! The city rival TSV 1860 Munich was crowned as Germany’s champion only once, in 1966. Since then, Bayern won 33 championships while TSV 1860 is currently playing in the third league. But their clever fans somehow managed to organize a major prank and not only spoiled Bayern’s party but were subject of the country’s headlines.1860 Munich ultras slipped a fake Bayern logo saying ‘FC Bauern’ and ‘Hurensohnen’ (sons of bitches) into the title celebrations.pic.twitter.com/9whGYMBlM4— Troll Football Media (@TrollFootball2) May 17, 2026 The Bayern players and executives were at the town’s city hall terrace, waiving to their fans, who filled the Marienplatz in order to celebrate an..

Cup football often produces matches that are decided less by sustained domination and more by tactical control of moments, spaces, and transitions.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsTusker FC booked their place in the Mozzart Bet Cup final after overcoming KCB FC through a tense encounter that eventually required penalties, winning 4-3 after both sides failed to break the deadlock during regular time.Despite the drama eventually being settled from the spot, the game itself was a strategic battle involving contrasting methods of progression, calculated defensive structures, and second-half adjustments aimed at gaining territorial superiority.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##Rather than a game filled with clear-cut opportunities, it became a contest of positional occupation, pressing structures, and gradual momentum shifts.This analysis explores the tactical dynamics that shaped the match, from the starting structures to the subtle adjustments that eventually carried Tusker into the final…

Athletics Kenya (AK) is ramping up early preparations to avoid a repeat of visa-related disruptions that have previously affected Kenyan athletes ahead of major global championships in the United States.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe World Under-20 Championships are scheduled for Sunday, 2 to Sunday, 9 August in Eugene, Oregon, USA, with national trials set for Thursday, 21 to Saturday, 23 May at Nyayo Stadium.The trials were moved forward deliberately to give selected athletes sufficient time to process US visas and complete pre-championship preparations.Why Noah Lyles is happy with his 100m season opener in TokyoAccording to Athletics Kenya youth development chair Barnaba Korir, the federation has already engaged the US Embassy in a bid to streamline the application process for the team.“On the application for visas, we had a meeting with officials from the US embassy last week and discussed how we could apply for visas for this team. It is very strict, and I know th..