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Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner will be out for Wrexham’s game against Stoke City on Saturday, 18 April with a groin injury.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWrexham manager Phil Parkinson on Thursday confirmed the status surrounding the 28-year-old centre back, saying that he had sustained a groin injury, which still needed re-scanning later on Friday.The specifics on when Vyner picked up the issue were not disclosed, but the latest update explains the defender’s absence in his team’s last two EFL Championship games.”Zak Vyner has got to re-scan his groin tomorrow (Friday),” Parkinson told reporters on Thursday. “Zak won’t make the weekend, 100%. He’s feeling a lot better, but that’ll be too soon.”Phil Parkinson has ruled Zak Vyner out of Wrexham’s weekend clash with Stoke City.Nathan Broadhead also labeled a doubt due to a tight hamstring. Ben Sheaf back in light training but suffered a ‘minor setback’ in his recovery #WxmAFC— Rich Fay (@RichFay) April 16, 2026 Having cro..

After expanding the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled yet another new idea for the tournament set to take place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This summer’s final will break new ground, as it’s set to feature a halftime show for the very first time. The announcement came during his appearance at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, D.C.“For the first time in history, we will have a halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19th in New York/New Jersey,” the Italian explained at the event in the USA.The 2026 @FIFAWorldCup Final will feature a “halftime show” for the first time in history, FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells @maxwelltani, revealing it will be “curated by Chris Martin and Coldplay.””I cannot yet tell you which artists will be performing, but it’s not one,… pic.twitter.com/dbAI72uqxU— Semafor (@semafor) April 15, 2026 Halftime entertainment is nothing new in American sports culture. The Super Bowl, the NFL’s big..

Have you heard of Bazoumana Toure? Even if you did, it probably happened in the past few months, as the 20-year-old’s career flew slightly under the radar for quite some time.Two years ago, he left his homeland, the Ivory Coast, and joined the Swedish club Hammarby from ASEC Mimosas. In his first and only season in Northern Europe, he recorded nine goals and three assists in 23 appearances – enough to catch the eye of a more prestigious team.On February 1, 2025, the popular Bazou joined the German side Hoffenheim for €10 million, helping the club from PreZero Arena narrowly avoid relegation.Salt in the wound – Ekitike’s horrific injury leaves his World Cup hopes hanging by a threadNevertheless, this season turned out to be the whole other story, as Christian Ilzer’s men are currently fighting for a place in the Champions League, with Toure being one of their crucial players with 27 appearances, three goals, and 11 assists in the Bundesliga.On top of that, the youngster shone at the 202..

Soy United super fan Augustine States has opened up on the motivation behind his remarkable 350 km charity walk to Nairobi, shedding light on the challenges facing the club and his determination to make a difference.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel embarked on the five-day journey between April 1 and April 5, trekking from the Soy training base in Likuyani to the capital in a bid to raise funds and awareness for his beloved side.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, States revealed that the initiative was driven by three key objectives, chief among them being the need to mobilize financial support for Soy United, a club he says struggles to attract consistent backing from its own fan base.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676519##“According to me, I saw that was the only way of raising money for Soy United. You know us, Soy fans; most of us do not give money, but most of the people who give money are strangers. So I saw by the time I get to Nairobi, while doing th..

Shabana FC has been granted a grace period of two weeks to continue using Gusii Stadium for their upcoming Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) matches.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsMozzart Sport understands that Tore Bobe fans will now have a window of more than two weeks to continue backing their beloved Glamour Boys at the iconic venue, which offers a temporary lifeline before the anticipated shutdown.This follows a decision by the ASK Showgrounds management and board to extend a grace period to their clients and tenants to vacate the premises ahead of the planned demolition works, which will pave the way for the renovation of the 12,000-seater facility.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676589##The extension effectively delays the full closure of the stadium, allowing Shabana to maintain their home advantage for a few more crucial fixtures.Mozzart Sport further understands that the sea of red and white that has defined Gusii Stadium since Shabana’s promotion to the top tier w..

Kenya Sevens suffered a 14-5 defeat to Australia in their opening match of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series, played on Friday, 17 April at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, China.Heading into the clash, Shujaa were riding on confidence after finishing third in the SVNS 2 competition, while Australia arrived as one of the top sides on the main circuit, having placed third overall with 82 points.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya had the first real chance to get on the scoreboard, but Patrick Odongo’s effort was ruled out after he knocked on while collecting a kick from Nygel Amaitsa.Australia capitalized on the let-off, with Josh Turner finishing off a move from Ben Dowling to score the opening try. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##The Aussies extended their lead before halftime, as James Turner sliced through the defence on the left wing to give his side a 14-0 advantage at the break.Shujaa came out stronger in the second half and struck almost immediately. Vincent Onya..

Matchday 30 in the Bundesliga kicks off Friday with a key relegation six-pointer as 16th-placed St Pauli host 13th-placed Koln in Hamburg.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsSt Pauli sit on 25 points in the relegation playoff spot, while Koln hold a five-point advantage.The hosts have lost three of their last four games, including a 5-0 home thrashing by Bayern, but remain tough at home.Koln are in better form, picking up six points from their last four matches with a recent 3-1 win over Werder Bremen, though they are winless in their last ten away league games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676642##St. Pauli come into this match struggling for consistency, with one win, two draws, and three losses in their last six matches.They have scored just three goals while conceding ten in that run, highlighting major attacking limitations and defensive vulnerabilities. Currently sitting 16th in the table with 25 points, they occupy the relegation playoff spot and are under pressure to deliver results.Lo..

In 2023, when Chelsea broke the then-British record and brought in Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £115 million, many were skeptical of whether the Ecuadorian was indeed worth such a lavish sum.Three years later, people would still clash in their opinions on that question, but the Blues seem more than satisfied with the Ecuadorian. In fact, they are so delighted that they have reportedly agreed to extend his deal.Moises Caicedo’s extension is fully agreed with only official confirmation pending, and imminent.Caicedo has agreed terms until summer 2033 with his new wage matching his squad standing.🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/49YdDu0r56— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 16, 2026 According to the BBC, the London side will thus tie their “warrior” until 2033, as his current contract was to expire two years earlier.Caicedo has been one of the Blues’ key players during Enzo Maresca’s stint on the bench, starting every Premier League match last season. The midfielder maintained the same role after Liam R..

The competition between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has lasted for a decade and a half. The Portuguese and the Argentinian provided the world with the greatest individual rivalry in the history of football, while their fans measured and compared every bit of their stats: from goals and assists to titles, individual accolades, and, of course, Ballon d’Or awards, which the two have won 13 times.Three years ago, when Cristiano joined Al-Nassr and Leo signed with Inter Miami, the hype around them had faded, as they weren’t in the spotlight anymore. Some new heroes took their places, though their rivalry will remain unmatched for many years to come.He’s not just player anymore: CR7 becomes co-owner of Spanish second-tier teamIt may have faded, but it hasn’t completely died. Instead, it apparently continued off the pitch.Namely, in the last days of February, La Liga 2 side Almeria announced that Ronaldo had purchased 25% of their shares, stepping into ownership.Just 50 days later, Mes..

Giants AFC Leopards have been handed a major boost to their title race with the return of four influential players from injury.Ingwe, had been hit by an injury crisis over the last two months, forcing coach Fred Ambani to turn to his fringe players.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAmbani can now afford a smile after the return of vice captain Kayci Odhiambo, his defensive partner Emmanuel Lwangu, goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi, and winger Julius Masaba.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##Odhiambo, a central defender who can also slot in midfield, had been out nursing a foot injury.Lwangu, on the other hand, had been nursing an ankle injury that got worse during their 4-1 loss to Mathare United.Fast-rising Kenyan coach lands deal with Djibouti national youth teamsFirst-choice goalkeeper Katasi, on his part, limped off the team’s 1-0 defeat to KCB on 26 February due to a hamstring injury.Ugandan James Ssetuba has been doing business in between the sticks since then.Former Kariobangi Sharks win..