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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, together with government officials and football federation leaders from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, have agreed to establish the PAMOJA Oversight Committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a Monday meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa Summit in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe high-level engagement brought together key stakeholders as preparations intensify for the first-ever AFCON to be jointly hosted by the three East African nations.##NAJAVA_MECA_9743863##Among those present were Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya; Tanzania’s Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda; and Uganda’s Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang. Also in attendance were FKF President Mohammed Hussein, TFF President Wallace Karia, FUFA President Moses Magogo, and CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu.The meeting concluded with the signing of a jo..

South African clubs are reportedly circling Kenya international Ian Otieno, with his performances for Richards Bay in the South African Premiership attracting fresh transfer interest ahead of the upcoming window.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to South African publication Soccer Laduma, the experienced shot-stopper has emerged as a serious target in the South African top flight, with several clubs monitoring his situation closely.##NAJAVA_MECA_9743881##Among the interested sides are Durban City FC, who are reportedly considering Otieno as a long-term successor to veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet, following his expected retirement at the end of the season.Newly formed outfit Siwelele FC are also believed to be tracking the Kenya international as they plan for squad reinforcements ahead of the new campaign.Otieno, who currently features for Richards Bay FC, has been one of the standout performers in the South African Premiership this season, making 21 appearances, kee..

Nigeria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards following approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe announcement was made during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi after a meeting between CAF president Patrice Motsepe and the Nigerian delegation.According to a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Tinubu approved Nigeria’s bid to host both the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for October 2026.Kakuma-born midfielder explains life in South Sudan after clinching trebleThe meeting in Nairobi was attended by Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; NFF president Ibrahim Musa Gusau; former NFF president and CAF special adviser Amaju Melvin Pinnick; and CAF acting general secretary Samson Adamu.“The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCF..

Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation surrounding Federico Valverde, with the Uruguayan’s future at Real Madrid said to be in doubt ahead of the summer transfer window.According to reports from The Mirror, tensions have risen behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabeu after Valverde was involved in a heated training-ground clash with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. The incident allegedly ended with Valverde suffering a concussion that required hospital treatment.🚨 Manchester United are exploring a surprise move for Federico Valverde. 🇺🇾The midfielder’s future at Real Madrid has been thrown into doubt following his altercation with Aurélien Tchouaméni, with club chiefs said to be furious internally. 👀A summer exit is now being… https://t.co/7XTn9vRIWY pic.twitter.com/QQJB4mUy8t— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 12, 2026 Although the 27-year-old later issued a public apology, the fallout appears to have damaged his standing within the club. Senior f..

Kenya international Veronica Adhiambo will lead Team Kenya’s women’s beach volleyball team to the LA 2028 Olympic Games Zonal Qualifiers and the CAVB 2026 Continental Beach Volleyball Championship set for Wednesday, 20 to Tuesday, 26 May in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) officially named a strong national squad that is under coaches Patrick Owino and Sila Makiso, with the aim of returning the women’s side to the global stage while the men chase a first appearance.In January, Adhiambo went back to Greece, signing with top-tier side Aris Thessaloniki after a four-month stay with five-time Israeli league and cup champions Hapoel Kfar Saba.Kenyan-based refugees draw strength from rebuilding as they chase African Championships gloryHer international experience will be key for the Kenyan women’s side as the country looks to make a return to the Summer Games following Gaudencia Makokha and Brackcides Agala’s debut in Paris..

The curtain is set to fall on the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season in grand fashion, with preparations already underway for an awards gala that will honour the campaign’s standout performers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly anticipated event is expected to bring together key figures in Kenyan football as the league celebrates excellence from the first full season under the current setup.After the awards failed to take place during the 2024/25 season, organisers are now planning a major comeback with more than 15 categories set to be contested.##NAJAVA_MECA_9743881##The gala is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 4 June, just days after the end of the league season and ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Attention is already shifting to some of the tightly contested categories. The Player of the Season award is expected to spark a huge debate following several outstanding individual performances across the campaign.In the race for Coach of the Season, Gor Mahia tacti..

Paris Saint-Germain are taking an unusual approach to their preparations for the UEFA Champions League Final against Arsenal, with head coach Luis Enrique introducing rugby tackle shields in training sessions.The French champions are expected to face relentless pressure from Arsenal’s trademark set-piece routines, which have become one of the most effective weapons in European football under Mikel Arteta.A leaked video revealed goalkeeper Matvey Safonov and his teammates being jostled with rugby tackling pads during set-piece drills 👀✅It looks like PSG are simulating the physical pressure Arsenal players would exert during corners and set-piece routines 😳(@RMCsport) pic.twitter.com/K9Q36P3dYH— Goaldata – Arsenal Zone (@ArsenalZNE) May 12, 2026 In response, PSG’s coaching staff have been using padded rugby equipment to bump and obstruct goalkeepers as they come off their line to collect crosses, replicating the physical battles that often unfold inside the six-yard box.Arsenal have earn..

A year ago, Gaetan Masha and El Merreikh Bentiu closed their season in silence. No medals, no celebrations, no silverware. For one of the biggest clubs in the South Sudan Premier League, ending the campaign trophy-less was indeed a catastrophic failure.The disappointment lingered heavily around Bentiu because expectations at a club of El Merreikh’s stature always come enormously.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTwelve months later, the story has completely changed.El Merreikh Bentiu have swept through the domestic scene, winning every major trophy on offer: the Super Cup, the league title and, most recently, the South Sudan Cup.Michael Olunga Football Academy coach reveals advantage in FKFPL promotion raceIn the cup final against Al Ghazzala, it was Masha who delivered the decisive moment, scoring the winning goal in a tense 2-1 victory before later being named the competition’s best player.For the diminutive, left-footed attacker whose low centre of gravity, quick feet and ..

Two rescheduled FKF Premier League matches will take centre stage on Wednesday afternoon after being pushed back from last week due to the Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-final fixtures. With the season entering a decisive stage, all four teams will be looking for crucial points as the campaign edges closer to its conclusion.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUlinzi Stars vs AFC LeopardsAll eyes will be on Nyayo National Stadium, where Ulinzi Stars host AFC Leopards in a high-stakes encounter carrying major implications at both ends of the table.Harambee Stars coach McCarthy opens up on coaching job he would immediately acceptFor Ulinzi, the clash is crucial in their fight against relegation. The Soldiers currently occupy the final relegation spot and know that victory could lift them out of danger ahead of a difficult run of fixtures to close the season.AFC Leopards, meanwhile, remain firmly in the title race and will be targeting all three points to reduce Gor Mahia’s lead to four p..

Despite enduring a rough patch in recent weeks, Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) head coach Charles Bruno has insisted his side remains firmly in contention for promotion to the FKF Premier League, expressing confidence that the team can still turn their campaign around in the final stretch of the National Super League (NSL) season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMOFA’s promotion ambitions suffered another setback over the weekend after they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against fellow promotion hopefuls Migori Youth FC in a fiercely contested South Nyanza derby.Harambee Stars coach McCarthy opens up on coaching job he would immediately acceptThe loss came barely a week after the Michael Olunga-backed outfit squandered points in a pulsating 3-3 draw against FC Talanta, leaving the club with just a single point from their last two matches.The disappointing run has further complicated the Homa Bay-based outfit’s push for top-flight football, with inconsistency proving cos..