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Dortmund’s formula for success: Another African prospect on the radar

Over the last decade, Borussia Dortmund have created a strong bond with African football through a number of players from the “mother continent”, who shone, made a name for themselves, and left a mark at Signal Iduna Park.From Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Achraf Hakimi, and Youssoufa Moukoko, to Sebastian Haller and the current key first-team players, Ramy Bensebaini and Serhou Guirassy.Guirassy’s departure and Woltemade’s poor form – Borussia are calling!The BVB obviously don’t want to change their formula for success and have eyed another African jewel, who is supposed to be a direct replacement for Nico Schlotterbeck.The rumors about the German international’s departure are getting louder, even though he’s recently signed a new deal. According to BILD, the trick is in a release clause included, which allows the centre-back to join Liverpool, Real Madrid, and one more undisclosed club (Dortmund fans hope it’s not Bayern Munich!) in just a few months.From hero to zero – Schlotterbeck si..

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Bad luck, your name is Milik: Juve’s Pole suffers ninth injury in the last three years

When someone looks at Arkadiusz Milik’s stats at Juventus, they probably get dumbfounded, as the Pole’s stint in Turin hasn’t been plagued by injuries. Rather, it’s been a three-year absence, interrupted by occasional and brief comebacks.How else could one explain the following fact: ever since he permanently joined the Old Lady in June 2023, the Pole has made 77 appearances and missed 113 games, suffering nine injuries and totaling 737 days out?!Finally, peace in Turin: Spalletti set to extend deal and continue mission with JuveTo make matters worse, these staggering numbers will grow, as he picked up another injury yesterday, just three weeks after returning to the pitch following a year-long absence!Milik clocked 36 minutes across two Juve’s Serie A matches against Sassuolo and Genoa. Five days ago, he was on the bench against Atalanta, and yesterday he injured his hamstring, ruling him out for the next 4-5 weeks, practically until the end of the season.🚨🔚 Arkadiusz Milik’s season i..

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Ugandan athlete to kickstart new journey at Kip Keino Classic

Uganda’s middle-distance runner Halimah Nakaayi will line up for the 1500m at this year’s 2026 Absa Kip Keino Classic, set for Friday, 24 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 31-year-old, who normally competes in the two-lap distance, announced that she will move up this year, in a bid to build her endurance in the new season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676206##“I’m opening my season with a focus on assessing my endurance levels and identifying areas that need improvement,” Nakaayi told the organizers on Tuesday, 14 April, addressing her jump to a longer distance this year.“With the outdoor season just starting, this is a good opportunity to understand where we need to work moving forward.”This year will be Nakaayi’s fourth appearance at the Kip Keino Classic, which will be entering its seventh edition as part of the World Athletics Continental Tour gold meets.Get ready for unmatched speed, raw strength, and unforgettable moments as global champions meet homegrown heroes on the tra..

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Harambee Starlets climb five places in provisional FIFA rankings despite Australia loss

Harambee Starlets have provisionally climbed five places in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, showing their steady rise on the global stage despite a 2-0 defeat to the 15th-ranked Australia women’s team in the FIFA Series final on 15 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe latest movement continues an impressive upward trajectory for the Kenyan women’s national team over the past year and a half, a period marked by consistent performances and growing confidence.Since the rankings were released on 16 August, 2024, when Kenya was placed 151st, the Starlets have steadily climbed the ladder.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676654##They moved to 149 in December 2024 before making a significant leap to 142 in March 2025. After maintaining that position in June, they rose to 140 in August 2025.In the most recent official rankings published on 11 December, 2025, Kenya surged further to position 133.The current jump is, however, provisional and remains subject to FIFA’s confirmation of recent..

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Inside Mombasa United’s shock decision: Why leaders axed Selebwa despite promotion push

The Kenyan football scene was left stunned earlier this week after National Super League (NSL) leaders Mombasa United announced they had parted ways with head coach Gilbert Selebwa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision raised eyebrows across the football fraternity, coming at a time when the veteran tactician had guided the coastal side to second place on the log, level on 58 points with leaders Migori Youth, and firmly in the hunt for promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676642##While the club’s official communication remained vague, offering no clear explanation for the dismissal, details emerging from behind the scenes paint a picture of internal disagreements that ultimately led to the separation.According to sources, Mombasa United CEO Nick Arunga, who spoke alongside a member of the Board of Management, admitted that “underlying issues” informed the decision, even as they acknowledged the coach’s strong performance.“There must be underlying issues to sack a performing coac..

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Is anyone in the mood for celebrating?

If anyone had told Arsenal fans a couple of months ago that their beloved club would be in the Champions League semi-finals, they would have been delighted and thrilled. However, now that it has actually happened, it’s hard to find a Gunner in the mood for celebrating.Of course, reaching the UCL last four is always fantastic, but at the moment, the reasons for pessimism overwhelm the North London side’s supporters.Pale Arsenal, even paler Sporting: Second consecutive UCL semis for Arteta’s GunnersDuring the past 31 days, Arsenal looked like a shadow of themselves. They were easily brushed aside by Manchester City in the EFL Cup final, the second-tier club Southampton knocked them out of the FA Cup, and the home defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League dealt a massive blow to their title aspirations.Their destiny is still in their own hands, but they have to (at least) remain unbeaten in the club’s most crucial clash in the last two decades – an EPL derby against Man City.The Cityzen..

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Odemba explains how FIFA Series will shape Harambee Starlets’ WAFCON squad

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba was left impressed by the squad that featured for the country in the just-concluded FIFA Women’s Series and revealed that the tournament will play a crucial role in shaping her final team for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe gaffer hinted at a more extensive role for most of the current squad after Kenya finished the tournament with a silver medal, which showed the importance of continuity heading into the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676567##The Starlets’ brave quest for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series title ended in a 2-0 defeat to the Australian women’s national football team on Wednesday evening, but not before the Kenyan girls gave the world-ranked side a genuine scare in front of a capacity crowd at Nyayo National Stadium.Goals from Sam Kerr, the Chelsea captain, and midfielder Clare Wheeler were enough to secure the trophy for the visitors.Kerr makes it goals in b..

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Los Blancos blast ref after UCL exit: “Injustice! Joke! He ruined a beautiful tie!”

For the first time since 2012, Real Madrid have been eliminated by Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout phase. In the past 14 years, the two European giants have met four times, and Los Blancos have emerged victorious on each occasion.Last night, the fifth luck was the charm for the Bavarians.In a blockbuster clash and one of the best UCL games in UCL history, the German side beat Madrid 4-3, despite being down three times.Neuer’s madness, Diaz’s winner and Camavinga’s controversial red card in Bayern’s winThe visitors had at least the extra time in their bag until the 89th minute, but eventually conceded twice in the dying minutes and were knocked out.And immediately after the defeat, Los Blancos found the culprit for the failure. It’s – some would say as usual – the referee Slavko Vincic.None of Bayern’s four goals wasn’t the subject of the dispute, but the situation before the Bavarians’ turnaround was.Namely, in the span of just eight minutes, the Slovenian referee booked..

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Odemba explains how FIFA Series friendlies will shape WAFCON squad as Starlets impress on home soil

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba was left impressed by the squad that featured for the country in the just-concluded FIFA Women’s Series and revealed that the tournament will play a crucial role in shaping her final team for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe gaffer hinted at a more extensive role for most of the current squad after Kenya finished the tournament with a silver medal, which showed the importance of continuity heading into the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676567##The Starlets’ brave quest for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series title ended in a 2-0 defeat to the Australian women’s national football team on Wednesday evening, but not before the Kenyan girls gave the world-ranked side a genuine scare in front of a capacity crowd at Nyayo National Stadium.Goals from Sam Kerr, the Chelsea captain, and midfielder Clare Wheeler were enough to secure the trophy for the visitors.Kerr makes it goals in b..

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Harambee Stars goalkeeper set to retire at season’s end

Veteran goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is set to bring down the curtain on his playing career at the end of the current season, and bring to a close a journey that has spanned nearly two decades, Mozzart Sport can exclusively reveal.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper has been out of competitive action since March 2025, when the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) handed him a three month suspension following the emergence of a video in which he was allegedly at the centre of a spot fixing attempt.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676573##Since then, Matasi has struggled to reclaim his place at Homeboyz, and was eventually pushed out of the matchday squad, although he has continued training with the team.His situation was further complicated in October 2025 when the High Court in Kakamega struck out a petition he had filed, one that had initially barred FKF from suspending or taking disciplinary action against him.The ruling dealt a major blow to the sho..

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