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Mara Sugar coach rues big officiating blunders in narrow defeat to AFC Leopards

Mara Sugar head coach Francis Xavier has blamed poor officiating for his team’s 2-1 loss to AFC Leopards.The two teams met in a FKF Premier League match played on Saturday 9 May at the Nyayo National Stadium, with Leopards netting the winner in the second half.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGoals from Hassan Beja and Victor Omune reduced Drona Openda’s strike to a mere consolation. However, the match’s biggest talking point remains Omune’s goal that TV replays indicate that he was offside before scoring “I am a victim of poor officiating and I do not like some of the refereeing decisions. If it is, then it is so bad. We need to raise officiating standards because we cannot be working hard and losing matches at the mercy of referees,” said Xavier.Not even Mara Sugar players’ protests and fury at first assistant referee Adan Tadicha, following the goal, could help their course as whistler, Badir Yasin awarded the goal. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9735006##Xavier also took issues with some..

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Opportunity to humiliate them — Barca to the title in El Clasico against anarchic Real Madrid?

Football has set the stage, it’s on us to be grateful. Because tonight at 22:00 at Camp Nou we will watch an El Clasico that could easily be labeled “historic.” It is already known that Barcelona will be the new, old champions of Spain, and so the Clasico becomes historic… How?Never in the 98-year history of La Liga have the Catalans lifted the trophy by defeating their greatest football rival. That rival is currently as thin as tissue paper, as fragile as a footprint in the sand waiting for the tide and the first wave to erase it.Time to make history 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. @Spotify @oliviarodrigo 🩷 pic.twitter.com/qWpqe4VUGK— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 10, 2026 Because we know when the Royal Club is at its weakest — when it lacks control, trophies, and hierarchy. In the current season, Real Madrid has none of those pillars of stability. That is why Barcelona now has a historic opportunity. Even though they are without the injured Lamine Yamal, and even though Raphinha has been out for a long ..

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Karan Patel lives up to expectations at Pearl of Africa Rally in Uganda

Karan Patel stormed to a third straight Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally victory on Saturday, 9 May, becoming only the second driver in history to claim three back-to-back wins at the iconic event after countryman Manvir Baryan.Patel had his campaign effectively sewn up when longtime leader Samman Vohra blew a pro shaft towards the end of SS10.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPatel, with Tauseef Khan on the notes, won in Jinja in 2024 and in Mbarara in 2025 and 2026 to equal Baryan’s run of 2017, 2018 and 2019.The result came after a late twist on SS10 Kaguta 3, where longtime leader Vohra stopped with mechanical gremlins and lost over 10 minutes.The Africa Rally Championship (ARC) Junior Champion Vohra had dominated the weekend, beating Patel by 1:58.3 in SS1 and 2:31.1 in SS2, and led by 5:49 minutes after Friday’s Leg 1.Kenyan forward suffers devastating knee injury weeks before contract expiry in ScotlandHowever, he was left to rue what turned out to be a second heartbreak i..

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BETTING GUIDE: Posta Rangers vs Sofapaka FC, match preview, team news and prediction

Monday’s FKF Premier League action closes with Posta Rangers host already relegated Sofapaka .The round 31 encounter will be played on Monday afternoon at the Kaarani Annex.While Sofapaka are playing only for pride after a disastrous campaign, Posta Rangers still have plenty at stake as they attempt to pull themselves completely clear of danger.The hosts know that victory could provide breathing space above the relegation zone, while another poor result would increase tension heading into the final stretch of the season.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsPosta Rangers enter the fixture in 14th position on the table with 33 points from 30 matches.They have scored 25 goals while conceding 37 this season. Sofapaka remain rooted at the bottom of the standings with only 18 points after managing just three league victories all campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735006##The visitors have struggled badly in attack, scoring only 17 goals while conceding 39 times in their 30 fixtures.Posta Rangers ..

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Only battle for Europe remains — Milan and Roma in the race for Champions League

Sunday could prove pivotal for two of Italy’s biggest clubs, as both AC Milan and AS Roma continue their fight for a place in next season’s Champions League.At the San Siro, Milan welcome Atalanta in a high-pressure clash overshadowed by the recent Serie A title celebrations of city rivals Inter Milan. While Inter have already secured their place in Europe’s elite competition — and Napoli appear close to doing the same — the Rossoneri are suddenly looking nervously over their shoulders.📑 S. Vernazza in @Gazzetta_it this morning: For Milan, the match against Atalanta is crucial. Despite Atalanta’s recent dip in form, they remain a dangerous side with strong motivation, as they continue chasing a Conference League place. If Milan lose, they risk being overtaken… pic.twitter.com/gLhlWtkoLO— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) May 9, 2026 Juventus, Roma and Como are all applying pressure in the race for the remaining Champions League positions, and Milan’s recent form has done little to ease concern..

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Shabana FC gate revenue falls again in Ulinzi stalemate

FKF Premier League side Shabana FC has continued to experience a decline in gate collections, with the situation worsening after the club recorded one of its lowest match-day revenues against Ulinzi Stars.The two teams faced off in a league match played on Saturday, 9 May at Gusii Stadium, which ended in a barren draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735056##As has become their norm since returning to the top flight, Shabana quickly took to their social media platforms after the match to reveal the gate collections, a figure that has since sparked discussion within the football community.“We collected a gross revenue of Ksh398,000. It was great seeing the stadium painted in red and white. Thank you all for the love and support,” read the club’s statement.While the amount may appear significant, it is relatively low for Shabana, who previously made headlines for collecting millions from home matches.FKF PL: Gor face Police FC as Sharks battle the drop against Naibois in packed Sunday actionThe Ksh398,000..

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Crucial match for Arsenal in title race? West Ham want Survival — and to shake up top of the table

A huge afternoon awaits in east London, where both ends of the Premier League table could be shaped by the outcome of Sunday’s clash between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium.Arsenal arrive with momentum and belief surging through the squad. Their place in the Champions League final — the club’s first in 20 years — has transformed the mood around north London, replacing pressure with excitement and optimism.All eyes on the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/XZ7QehjH8N— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 8, 2026 However, the pressure is now firmly back on Mikel Arteta’s side after Manchester City comfortably defeated Brentford on Saturday, trimming the gap in the title race and ensuring Arsenal cannot afford any slip-up in east London.With matches against Burnley and a heavily rotated Crystal Palace side still to come, this trip to West Ham could prove to be the defining moment of Arsenal’s campaign. Another victory would leave Arteta’s men within touching distance of ending their 22-y..

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WPL: Kenya Police Bullets face Trinity Starlets with eyes on third title in penultimate round

The FKF Women’s Premier League enters its penultimate stage today as Match Week 21 takes centre stage, with four fixtures scheduled across different venues on Sunday, 10 May.Kenya Police Bullets, who already have one hand on the trophy, could be officially crowned champions if they win their title decider away to Trinity Starlets.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735056##Elsewhere, Zetech Sparks will take on Kibera Soccer Women, and Vihiga Queens host Gideon Starlets, while Madira Soccer Assassins lock horns with Kayole Starlets.Ahead of today’s fixtures, Kenya Police Bullets sit at the top of the table with 46 points, two more than Ulinzi Stars, who have played one match more. Police also have a game in hand.Kisped Queens and Kisumu Allstarlets, who have already been relegated to the FKF Women’s National Super League (WNSL), are bottom of the table and are joined in the relegation zone by Gideon Starlets on 14 points, making the relegation battle largely a Nyanza affair.Kabras clinch Kenya Cup five-peat..

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New Messi record — fastest player to reach involvement in 100 Goals

Led by Lionel Messi, the players of Inter Miami CF defeated Toronto FC 4–2 in an exciting match, with the Argentine superstar shining on the pitch.Messi scored Inter Miami’s fourth goal and, in doing so, became the record holder for the player who needed the fewest matches to be involved in 100 goals. He has scored 59 goals and registered 41 assists.Messi strikes! 💥Leo becomes the fastest player in MLS history with 100 goal contributions. pic.twitter.com/PYEfsbWaxy— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 9, 2026 It was also the 907th goal of Messi’s career, and it now seems very realistic that Cristiano Ronaldo may not be the only player chasing the milestone of 1,000 career goals — a mark no one has ever reached before.The goal came after a combination between Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. Messi set up his compatriot, who returned the ball to him, and Leo calmly slotted it into the corner in his trademark style, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.The Argentine sealed a convincing victory that..

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NSL: All eyes on Awendo as Migori Youth and MOFA renew South Nyanza derby rivalry

The National Super League enters another defining weekend on Sunday, 10 May, with key promotion and relegation fixtures on the cards in what promises to be an action-packed round of matches across the country.Top of the agenda is the highly anticipated South Nyanza derby between league leaders Migori Youth and Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), while fellow title contenders Mombasa United face a tricky away assignment against FC Talanta.##NAJAVA_MECA_9734994##Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt Awendo Green Stadium, Migori Youth will be seeking to tighten their grip at the summit when they host MOFA in a clash expected to draw significant attention owing to the stakes involved for both sides.The Sammy Otulo-led side heads into the encounter unbeaten in their last five matches, a run that has propelled them to the top of the standings at a crucial stage of the season.However, after being held to a goalless draw by fellow promotion chasers Mombasa United last weekend, Mig..

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