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Wissa’s excursion at Newcastle already over? Congolese up for sale after 7 months

Not even a year has passed, and there are already whispers of a split. Yoane Wissa could leave Newcastle before he’s even properly unpacked at St James’ Park, reports The Athletic. The DR Congo striker has struggled to “click” in Eddie Howe’s system, and patience in the north of England is slowly wearing thin.Newcastle United will explore selling Yoane Wissa in the summer, less than a year after signing him for a fee rising to £55million.Wissa joined Newcastle from Brentford on September 1 after a protracted pursuit that encompassed most of the summer window.The striker, who is on… pic.twitter.com/RcHtoiEoj3— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 27, 2026 To recap, Wissa arrived in September 2025 from Brentford for nearly €60 million, tagged as the man meant to replace Alexander Isak after his move to Liverpool. Following a dream season (19 Premier League goals in 2024/25), it seemed like the Magpies had hit the mark—but things quickly went wrong.A serious knee injury, a debut..

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NSL: Long standing coaching friendship powering Kibera Black Stars’ Premier League dream

Just a few metres before the sprawling Kibera slums sits a cluster of sized football pitches squeezed in the middle of a busy business hub, a place where matatus hoot endlessly, traders shout over each other, and life moves at a relentless pace.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTo the locals, the grounds are simply another talent hub hidden within the heartbeat of Nairobi, but in Kenyan football circles, the area carries a far deeper identity and is famously known as Ligi Ndogo.By 6:15 am every weekday, players slowly begin streaming in one by one, some carrying boots in their hands, others wrapped in hoodies against the Nairobi morning cold, while coaches arrive shortly after to prepare for yet another training session.Harambee Stars prospect suffers second ACL injury in EnglandAt that hour of the morning, it is usually the familiar faces of Kibera Black Stars that dominate the grounds as the club continues carrying a dream that was born nearly four decades ago.For the playe..

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Rashford won’t return to Manchester at any cost – willing to take pay cut to stay at Barcelona

In a fresh development in Marcus Rashford’s ongoing contract situation, reports from Spain suggest the 28-year-old is prepared to lower his salary in order to secure a permanent switch to FC Barcelona—a deal that now appears far from straightforward.According to Marca earlier this week, Barcelona are planning a significant summer clear-out, with as many as five notable players expected to depart as part of a wider squad rebuild. Rashford’s name has been included in that group.Barca’s exit list contains five playersThis follows Hansi Flick’s side crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Still, they remain firmly on track to defend their La Liga crown—potentially as soon as this weekend—helped in part by Rashford’s impactful cameo and crucial second goal against Getafe CF.Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo claim Rashford sees his future exclusively at Barcelona, despite being tied to Manchester United until 2028. Even with uncertainty growing around the deal, his sta..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s smart game plan that downed AFC Leopards in Mashemeji Derby

The Mashemeji Derby remains the pinnacle of Kenyan club football, and in this latest instalment, the clash between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia provided a masterclass in structural manipulation and the importance of bench depth.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWhile the contest remained on a knife-edge for the majority of the eighty minutes, it was ultimately Gor Mahia’s ability to exploit build-up structural flaws and capitalise on late-game transitions that secured the points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712775##The stakes were as high as ever, with both teams needing a result to cement their standing in the league hierarchy. AFC Leopards set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that morphed to a 4-4-2 mid-block out of possession, with Humphrey Katasi in goal. The back four featured Brian Ojok at right-back, Samuel Semo at left-back, and Kaycie Odhiambo partnering Emmanuel Lwangu in central defense.In midfield, Musa Oundo played as the holding midfielder alongside Boniface Munyendo, who supported bot..

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City will have to do it without one of their cornerstones

Bernardo Silva’s departure from Manchester City will be the end of an era. However, that won’t be the only closing chapter at Etihad Stadium this season, as John Stones will say goodbye to the sky-blue jersey after a decade.The information was reported last week, and it has now received confirmation, as the defender announced an emotional farewell video on his Instagram account.John Stones. Manchester City legend and adored by the very best 🩵#EmiratesFACup https://t.co/y9Ana2uCA7 pic.twitter.com/6Vr9pf0uWP— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 28, 2026 “They say all good things must come to an end… but this thing we have had has been the greatest, and it will remain a part of me forever,” he wrote in the caption.Stones joined the Manchester giants in August 2016 from Everton for €55.6 million, becoming Pep Guardiola’s second signing since he sat on the Cityzens’ bench. At the same time, he has been the last player from the Spaniard’s maiden City squad (2016/2017) left in the club.Fer..

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Mourinho wants it, Florentino wants it; Special one is leading candidate for Real Madrid bench!

Real Madrid are expected to make a call on their managerial future in the months ahead, and although several names have been circulating, one well-known figure has surged to the front of the queue.As reported by The Athletic, Jose Mourinho has emerged as Florentino Perez’s leading option to take over next summer—potentially marking a return to the Bernabéu 13 years after his first spell. While there is still some resistance within the club, the experienced Portuguese coach is now viewed as the frontrunner to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who is widely expected to step down. Reports from Record also suggest that Perez is working on setting up a meeting with Mourinho.Jose Mourinho is Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favoured candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach.Multiple sources, speaking anonymously as they did not have permission to comment, have told The Athletic that the decision on who will become Madrid’s next… pic.twitter.com/bsf8VXLT24— The Athletic | Football (@The..

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Allyson Felix announces comeback bid for LA Games at 40

Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field Olympian of all time, wants one more crack at adding more medals to her illustrious career.The 40-year-old says she will be making a comeback in hopes of running in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, which will be hosted in her home city.Welcome back to the world stage @allysonfelix. 👑 From Crenshaw to the Coliseum—LA is waiting for you ☀️ pic.twitter.com/zkf5dG4h29— LA28 (@LA28) April 27, 2026 Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news“So many of us have been told not to do the big, bold thing,” she says. “You know, at this age, I should probably be staying home and taking care of my kids, doing all that. And just, why not? Let’s flip it on its head. Let’s go after the thing. Let’s be vulnerable.”Felix will be 42 when the Olympics begin in L.A., but the winner of 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds, across five different Games has seen others past 40 years old do what many consider impossible. Tom Brady, LeBron James and..

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Injury ends Salah’s “swan song” with Liverpool, but doesn’t rule him out of WC

When Mohamed Salah announced his Liverpool exit two months ago, everyone was stunned. Still, they knew the forward had 10 more games to play, so the inevitable farewell could have been prolonged and thus made less painful.Nevertheless, the hamstring injury he suffered three days ago against Crystal Palace abruptly ended his farewell tour and marked the duel against the Eagles as his last in the Reds’ jersey.False 10: You’ll never make such a legacy alone like Mo didAt least that’s what the director of the Egypt national team, Ibrahim Hassan, revealed.“He ‌‌has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment,” he told Reuters via Al Jazeera.🚨🚨🚨Mohamed Salah’s journey with Liverpool has come to an end…According to Ibrahim Hassan, Egypt’s national team director, Salah is suffering from an injury that will keep him out for a month, but he is expected to join the Egypt national team for the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/Y4cxDRQhGS— Sayed Nabawy – سيد نبوي (@SayedNabawy) Apri..

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Kenya Cup final: Samuel Asati on how KCB is plotting to dethrone Kabras

KCB Rugby scrum half Samuel Asati believes the Bankers have what it takes to dethrone defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC when the two sides clash in the Kenya Cup final on Saturday, 9 May at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe talented number nine has emerged as one of KCB’s key players this season and is confident the former champions are ready to reclaim the title they last won in 2021.Asati was named Man of the Match the last time the two sides met in the Kenya Cup regular-season clash on Saturday, 7 March, a contest that ended 10-10 after heavy rains forced the game to be stopped at halftime.Nondies RFC tactician praises former KCB coach’s influence despite defeat to BankersNow, with the title on the line, the scrum half says KCB’s main priority will be sticking to their systems and executing their game plan effectively.“Heading into the final, our main focus will be on ourselves and how we execute our game. We believe that if we stay disci..

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Wanyonyi, Arop, Sedjati headline stellar 800m cast in Stockholm Diamond League

Kenyan 800m star Emmanuel Wanyonyi will take on Cooper Lutkenhaus, Marco Arop and Djamel Sedjati at the BAUHAUS-Galan Wanda Diamond League meeting in June.Wanyonyi, the reigning Olympic, World and Diamond League champion, will headline a star-studded men’s 800m field at the Stockholm leg of athletics’ premier one-day series on Sunday, 7 June.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn addition to Wanyonyi taking on Olympic silver and bronze medalists Arop and Sedjati, all familiar foes, also on the field will be a new challenger in teenage World Indoor Champion Lutkenhaus at the BAUHAUS-Galan.Gabby Thomas on balancing healthcare career and elite track competitionIt will be the first of two heavyweight 800m clashes in quick succession, with the same names set to meet at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo three days later.Wanyonyi set a world lead in Stockholm last season, one of five wins he picked up en route to a third successive Diamond League title in 2025.The Kenyan has dominate..

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