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Shabana FC has confirmed the return of former club analyst Osborne Monday as the team’s first assistant coach.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsHis appointment comes just days after the former Harambee Stars midfielder parted ways with FKF Premier League side Murang’a Seal.The move signals intent from the Tore Bobe hierarchy, who are currently in the process of rebuilding their technical setup following the departure of head coach Peter Okidi on 17 March.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676656##Monday’s return is seen as a strategic decision, with the club banking on his familiarity with the team’s structure and philosophy to stabilize operations on the bench.“We are delighted to welcome back Hosbon Monday as our 1st assistant coach. Following his previous experience with the team and his deep understanding of our team philosophy, we believe he is the right fit for this role as we fast-track the rebuilding process of our technical bench,” the club announced across its social media platforms.Fa..

Seeking to close the gap in the Ligue 1 title race, Lens will kick off Matchday 29 on Friday as they welcome Toulouse to Stade Bollaert-Delelis.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLes Sang et Or sit four points behind Paris Saint-Germain after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Lille, while 10th-placed Toulouse arrive following a heavy 4-0 loss to the same side last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676639##Lens come into this match with mixed recent form, recording two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches.They have scored 12 goals and conceded nine in that run, averaging two goals per game but showing defensive inconsistency.Sitting second in the table with 59 points, Lens remain firmly in the title race, though pressure is mounting.Salt in the wound – Ekitike’s horrific injury leaves his World Cup hopes hanging by a threadTheir home form is a major strength, having won 13 of their last 14 matches at Bollaert-Delelis, including dominant wins of 5-1 and 3-0 in recent outing..

It’s hard to say whether it proves the strength of the English Premier League or the weakness of the UEFA Europa League – yet, the EPL relegation strugglers, Nottingham Forest, will play in the UEL semi-finals after beating ten-man Porto at home 1-0 and securing a narrow 2-1 win on aggregate.🔴 Nottingham Forest 1-0 Porto 🔵 (2-1 agg) Forest reach their first European semi-final since the 1983-84 UEFA Cup pic.twitter.com/C2yYnlMm0T— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) April 16, 2026 Even though many would point out Morgan Gibbs-White’s 12th-minute winner as the highlight of the game, the true decisive moment occurred four minutes earlier when the visitors’ defender Jan Bednarek was sent off for a horrendous tackle on the Trees’ striker Chris Wood.The New Zealander missed the past six months due to a knee surgery, returned to the pitch last week in the first leg against Porto, and now re-injured the same knee, being unable to continue the match and putting his appearance at the upcoming Worl..

Kabras RFC chairman Edwin Esilaba has outlined an ambitious long-term plan to sustain the club’s dominance, even as the side continues to thrive despite missing several key players.Kabras booked their place in yet another Enterprise Cup final after edging out Menengai Oilers 29-20 in a hard-fought semifinal clash played on Saturday, 11 April at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe victory was particularly impressive given the absence of several senior players, including; George Nyambua, Asuman Mugerwa, Walter Okoth, Barry Young, and Alfred Orege, who are currently in China for the Hong Kong 10s.Jeanson Misoga also missed the tie after being ruled out, while Brian Tanga, Kevin Wekesa, and Jackson Siketi were away in camp with the Kenya Sevens.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676652##Despite the depleted squad, Kabras showcased their depth, with young talents stepping up when it mattered most.Among those handed an opportunity was Adrian Khwesa, a former Butula youngs..

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya was in action, as Young Africans SC dismantled Mbeya City FC 6-0 in a Tanzania Premier League clash staged on Thursday, 16 April at the KMC Complex.Having started from the bench in the previous outing, Abuya was handed a place in the starting XI and made his presence felt with a commanding midfield display. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlthough the attacking midfielder did not register a goal or assist, he played 82 minutes and proved instrumental in orchestrating play as Yanga cruised to a statement victory.The emphatic win was inspired by braces from Prince Dube and Pacôme Zouzoua, alongside additional strikes from Maxi Nzengeli and Mohamed Hussein.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676674##Yanga wasted no time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock just six minutes into the contest through Dube.The hosts doubled their advantage three minutes later when Zouzoua found the back of the net in the ninth minute, setting the tone for a dominant fir..

Harambee Stars defender Haniff Wesonga played the entire match as South Sudan Premier League defending champions, Jamus FC, beat Malakia 2-0 in a league match played on Thursday evening, 16 April, at Juba National Stadium.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsCentral African Republic striker Christian Yawanendji Theodore netted the brace that saw the new team close the gap between them and leaders El Merriekh Bentiu to two points after 22 rounds of the premiership.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684798##The win also came as a consolation to the Wubetu Abate-coached side after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the South Sudan Cup, suffering a 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals El Merriekh SC Bentiu in a quarter-final match played on Monday at the Juba National Stadium.Wesonga, who has now collected 10 clean sheets across all competitions with Jamus, played the entire game and once again stamped his authority at the heart of defense, organizing the backline with composure and reading danger early to sn..

Another familiar trophy is in sights. Unai Emery is the already proven master of the Europa League as the Spanish manager won the competition four times (three with Sevilla in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and another with Villarreal in 2021). He also reached the final with Arsenal in 2019 and as of tonight, he is only 180 minutes away from another final, this time with Aston Villa. It was one of the easiest quarter-finals in his career, as his team ran over Bologna, winning tonight 4-0 and 7-1 on aggregate. Everything was essentially over in Italy where the Villains won 3-1 and Bologna certainly isn’t a team which could muster a big comeback in England. What is worst, they tried but couldn’t even score a goal, yet alone two, without conceding any. GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna. Ollie Watkins finishes from close range to give Villa the lead.#AVLBOL pic.twitter.com/whKcbW5GTu— DC (@Boy_Dc49) April 16, 2026 Everything was finished in the first half, as Villa scored three goals and the first one c..

The inaugural 2026 Women’s FIFA Series went down during the recently concluded women’s international break, where Kenya hosted the tournament from Saturday to Wednesday, 15 April, putting the world’s spotlight on the country and drawing plenty of lessons.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFIFA Series is a new initiative by the world governing football body to organise mini-tournaments during the international window, centrally assembling teams into a cluster of tournaments.The tournaments are aimed at bringing together teams that would not ordinarily face each other due to ranking and location, together to bridge the competitive gap while also saving nations the headache of organising friendlies.Under the lights, with your energy in the stands – thank you for showing up 🇰🇪⚽️A strong FIFA Series all round: solid organisation, real progress from the Starlets, and encouraging backing from FIFA leadership. pic.twitter.com/Xn6cJpX8oc— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) Apr..

Eduardo Camavinga will be under heavy pressure the next time he puts on the shirt of Real Madrid. In just five days, Madrid will host Deportivo Alaves, and it’s hard to predict how the crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will react when they see the Frenchman again. He’s not the only one to blame for another UEFA Champions League elimination, but his late-game action in Munich has only one real explanation—lack of judgment. You could soften the wording, but the reality is that Camavinga made a poor decision, getting sent off after a second yellow card and making life much harder for his teammates. Shortly after, Bayern Munich scored twice and marched into the semifinals.Los Blancos blast ref after UCL exit: “Injustice! Joke! He ruined a beautiful tie!”If this had been an isolated incident, some fans might have shown understanding. The problem is—he did the exact same thing last year, at the same stage of the competition. Back then, it was away to Arsenal FC in the first leg of the q..

UK-based Kenyan data scout Naythan Din-Kariuki has earned global recognition after being named among the winners of the 2025 Football Black List, placing him alongside high-profile figures such as Eberechi Eze, Kolo Toure, and Omar Berrada.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe honour sees Din-Kariuki join a distinguished group cutting across playing, coaching, executive leadership, and media.Others recognised in this year’s list include Naomi Bedeau of Oxford United Women and founder of Beat the Block CIC; Gotham FC and England defender Jess Carter; Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi; Barbados international Shakira Waithe; Brentford Women head coach Carly Williams; and coach Justin Cochrane, among others.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676654##Din-Kariuki currently serves as Lead Data Scout at Aston Villa, where he plays a central role in identifying and evaluating talent for the English Premier League side.His work revolves around advanced performance analysis, interpreting player data, tracking t..