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Harambee Stars defender to play under former Manchester United goalkeeper at English club

Harambee Stars full-back Vincent Harper will play under former Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant, following his appointment as Walsall’s new men’s head coach on a three-year contract.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGrant, 43, was unveiled at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Thursday, 14 May, taking over from interim head coach Darren Byfield, who had been in charge of the team, shortly after the sacking of Mat Sadler in March.𝑨 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔… 👔 pic.twitter.com/KpFYAruFuy— Walsall FC (@WFCOfficial) May 14, 2026 “I’m super delighted and proud to be the new Head Coach of Walsall Football Club,” Grant, whose accomplished career as a shot-stopper saw him make than 500 professional appearances across English clubs before retiring in 2022 during his time at Manchester United, said.“It’s been an extensive process, and one that’s been ongoing for the last couple of weeks. The focus on the conversations that I’ve had with the hierarchy at the club is on the alignment of where..

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Conceding eight goals in a match isn’t exactly a great way to celebrate a title…

It’s hard to imagine your team being torn apart 8–3 at home, a scoreline that would normally trigger a coaching crisis and weeks of fallout. Yet for FC Thun, it became little more than a footnote in a season that still ended in the biggest celebration in the club’s history.Thun were the surprise story of Swiss football this year, storming to the league title right after returning to the top flight. It was widely seen as one of the country’s standout sporting achievements of the season.On the night newly promoted FC Thun won their very first Swiss Super League Title, they managed to LOSE 8-3 at home to their rivals Young Boys in the Berner Derby! 😲They were 1-0 down after 1 minute, but turned things round to lead 2-1However, things took a turn as they… pic.twitter.com/4MBhtMOmqA— Proper Football (@ProperFootball8) May 14, 2026 But once the championship was mathematically secured, everything changed. Their form collapsed almost immediately, with five defeats in their final six matches, c..

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Harambee Stars duo to work with new coach at French club

Harambee Stars duo of Joseph Okumu and Manzur Okwaro will work under a new coach at French side, Stade de Reims following the sacking of manager Karel Geraerts.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsReims, in a communication on Thursday, 14 May, announced that they had parted ways with the Belgian manager, who saw them fail to secure promotion back into the top tier (Ligue 1) in the just concluded Ligue 2 season.🗞️ Communiqué officiel ⤵️— Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) May 14, 2026 “Stade de Reims and Karel Geraerts have mutually agreed to end their collaboration,” Reims’ communique read. “At the end of the 2025-2026 season, and considering the expectations surrounding that season, both parties have chosen not to continue their partnership.This decision also affects his assistant, Tim Smolders.”Geraerts, 44, joined Reims in June 2025 on a reported two-year deal, replacing interim manager Samba Diawara, who had been in charge following the departure of Luka Elsner, earlier that sea..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Key areas that could decide Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal clash between Bandari and Police FC

The Mozzart Bet Cup semi-final at the Nyayo National Stadium presents a potentially fascinating structural clash between two tactically distinct units. Kenya Police FC will look to extend their unbeaten run against a highly direct and versatile Bandari FC. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenya Police arrive at the semi-final with a clearer defensive identity and more stable game-state control, but the tactical tension in this match comes from how differently the two sides interpret directness.Police use direct play selectively and often as a game-management mechanism after establishing territorial control, whereas Bandari build their entire attacking structure around accelerating access into the final third through early deliveries, second balls and aggressive wide support.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744348##The result should be a match shaped less by sterile possession and more by territory, aerial duels, rest-defence organisation and how efficiently each side attacks transitional space..

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LaLiga chaos: It’s a fine line between Europe and relegation

Nine teams across LaLiga are heading into a tense finish to the campaign, with two relegation spots still unresolved as the season reaches its final stretch.The situation at the bottom is incredibly tight, with only six points separating Real Sociedad in eighth place from Levante, who sit 19th with just two matches remaining. Despite that narrow margin, Real Sociedad have already secured mathematical safety and can now shift their focus toward pushing for European qualification.😳 La Liga’s relegation battle is COMPLETE CHAOS with just two games left. 🇪🇸Only FIVE points separate Real Sociedad in 8th from Girona in 19th. 🤯Between them, there are TEN different clubs still fighting to avoid relegation while also chasing a possible Conference League… pic.twitter.com/pOoOOJNNgb— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) May 14, 2026 The same applies to long-established LaLiga contenders Athletic Club and Conference League finalists Rayo Vallecano, who occupy ninth and 10th place respectively. Even ..

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Impala Veterans handed tough opponents as KHU Masters Series heads to Mombasa

The second leg of the 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Masters Tournament Series is set to light up Mombasa on 16-17 May, with ten veteran teams drawn into two competitive pools, as the race for the overall Masters crown gathers momentum. Hosted by the Mombasa County Hockey Association (MCHA) at the Mombasa Sports Club, the tournament will bring together some of the country’s most experienced hockey players in a weekend expected to combine fierce competition with the trademark social atmosphere, that has increasingly defined the circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDefending series leaders Impala Veterans arrive in Mombasa carrying the momentum from the opening leg held in Kisumu on 7-8 March, where they lifted the first title of the 2026 campaign after beating Goan Institute in the final. That victory handed Impala an early advantage in the season standings and established them as the team to beat heading into the second series.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##The Nairobi-based side..

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Arsenal want the man who could have snatched the title away from them

Arsenal are said to be considering a move for Mateus Fernandes as Mikel Arteta prepares to revamp his midfield ahead of the new campaign. The West Ham United midfielder has caught the attention of several European clubs following a standout first season at the London Stadium. According to The Times, Arteta views Fernandes as a strong option to add depth and quality in the middle of the park.The Arsenal boss is understood to admire players who combine technical ability with tactical flexibility — traits Fernandes has showcased throughout his debut Premier League campaign. The Portuguese youngster has featured 36 times across all competitions for West Ham, contributing four goals and three assists.🚨🇵🇹 JUST IN | Arsenal F.C. interested in Mateus FernandesArsenal are reportedly considering a move for the talented West Ham United F.C. midfielder as part of their summer midfield rebuild 👀The Gunners are expected to reshape key areas of the squad ahead of next season,… pic.twitter.com/LR4pvvC..

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Kenyan duo fire strong warning ahead of ‘Nighmare in Nairobi IV’ fight-night

Two of the Kenyan headliners at the Nightmare in Nairobi IV boxing card are relishing for big victories at Mass House, Ngong, which they believe will propel them to bigger heights in their careers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking during the Kalakoda event’s weigh-in on Thursday, 14 May, the duo of George ‘King George’ Onyango and Martin ‘Tiger’ Achebi, were all in high spirits, hours ahead of their super welter weight and welterweight contests, which will close the show on the morning of Saturday, 16 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750077##“I feel great, so ready for tomorrow,” co-headliner Achebi, who will fight in his second bout under the Kalakoda umbrella, said. “Feeling a bit nervous, which is normal, but pretty confident in the work I have put in during camp, which has been tremendous.”With an 8-1-0 record, Achebi will place his unbeaten status on the line, when he comes up against Uganda’s Abaasi Sseguya, in what is slated to be a six-round contest.“The last couple of wee..

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Romelu’s fourth WC: Lukaku makes the cut despite injury-plagued season

Romelu Lukaku is heading to another World Cup – even after barely playing this season. Belgium boss Rudi Garcia has included the veteran striker in his 26-man squad despite the Belgium national football team captain managing just one hour of competitive football in 2025-26 due to a long-term hamstring injury.The Napoli forward, who turned 33 this week, has spent the last two months recovering in Belgium and has made only seven substitute appearances this season. Still, Garcia opted to trust the country’s all-time leading scorer, giving Lukaku the chance to feature at a fourth consecutive World Cup.𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏? 🇧🇪Belgium’s World Cup squad is here 🏆 pic.twitter.com/N0ljaSrByQ— 433 (@433) May 15, 2026 With 89 goals in 124 international appearances, Lukaku remains one of the defining figures of Belgium’s golden generation alongside Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Axel Witsel – all of whom were also included in Garcia’s squad for the tournament in the United Stat..

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Limuru comes alive as NCBA Golf series attracts 250

The lush greens of Limuru Country Club are set to host the next leg of the NCBA Golf Series on Saturday, 16 May with an expected field of about 250 golfers set to battle for qualification slots to the Grand Finale scheduled for November this year at Karen Country Club.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tournament is expected to attract top amateur golfers and club members from across the region as the series continues to gather momentum across the country.With qualification spots at stake, players will be looking to deliver strong performances in one of the most anticipated club events on the calendar.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##Among those expected to be in contention are John Kariuki, who claimed the Overall Gross Men’s title at last year’s edition, and Nancy Wairimu, who topped the Ladies’ category. Both players will be looking to make another strong impression as competition intensifies midway through the series.The Limuru event follows the successful Eldoret Golf Club leg ..

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