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A hefty book could be written about all the “what could have been” stories in football. Every once in a while, the public finds out about a certain transfer or signing that nearly happened but eventually fell through for one reason or another.And the latest one is quite intriguing, as it turns out that Kylian Mbappe could have become a Manchester United player!More midfielders? United ask about NmechaThe story was recently revealed by Red Devils legend Ryan Giggs, who was involved in the entire operation to bring the Frenchman to Old Trafford. He told it to another club icon and his former teammate, Rio Ferdinand, on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast.”So, I’m in the south of France. I was coaching United, so it’d be 2015.” “I’ve been for a walk in the local village and I’m walking back to the hotel. I’m walking on the beach back to the hotel. And you can feel, I can feel someone, you know, when you feel someone like following you.”Epitome of humility – Mbappe: “Who do I vote for to wi..

In the Champions League era, Real Madrid have scored more goals against Liverpool at Anfield than any other team – eight. The list continues with three clubs – Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, and Paris Saint-Germain – and, believe it or not, one player, all with five goals to their name?!His name is Marcos Llorente, an Atletico Madrid player, and he owns Anfield – both figuratively and literally.Clubes que más goles le han marcado al Liverpool en Anfield en la Champions League:8 Real Madrid5 MARCOS LLORENTE CLUB DE FÚTBOL5 Benfica5 PSV Eindhoven5 Paris Saint-Germain pic.twitter.com/BrJ4oHJQqt— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) September 9, 2026 Figuratively, because five of his 10 Champions League goals have come at the legendary stadium, where he has repeatedly tormented the Reds’ defence!In March 2020, he bagged an extra-time brace to seal Liverpool’s fate and send them crashing out of the UCL in the round of 16.Last September, in the opening game of the Champions League campaign, his br..

Gor Mahia have named a 24-man travelling squad for Sunday’s decisive CAF Champions League preliminary-round second leg against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in Cairo.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe squad, published by the club on its official website, largely retains the group that featured in last weekend’s first-leg encounter at Nyayo National Stadium, with a few additions made as head coach Charles Akonnor prepares his charges for the daunting assignment in Egypt.STARS ABROAD: Ouma benched in Charlton draw as Tegisi features in TanzaniaExperienced goalkeeper and 2023/24 season Golden Glove winner Kevin Omondi has been included in the travelling party alongside George Amonno and Hansel Ochieng, as K’Ogalo seek to overturn a two-goal deficit and keep their continental campaign alive.The record-extending league champions suffered a 2-0 defeat in the opening leg at Nyayo, with Pyramids striking twice before half-time to put themselves in a commanding position.22.00: (1.10)..

FKF has confirmed that the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season will kick off on Saturday, 19 September, ending the protracted wait for the return of Kenyan club football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe announcement follows a court ruling issued on August 28, 2026, by Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony at the Murang’a High Court, which cleared FKF to commence the new league season under the 2019 FKF Rules and Regulations.Gor Mahia name 24-man travelling squad for Pyramids clash in EgyptThe court clarified that the controversial 2025 rules remained suspended owing to an active legal challenge, but FKF was permitted to run the Premier League using the 2019 regulations.“Football Kenya Federation wishes to confirm that the SportPesa League 2026/2027 season will commence on Saturday, 19th September 2026 in compliance with the recent court ruling issued on 28th August 2026,” FKF announced.22.00: (1.95) Como (3.50) RB Leipzig (3.90)The federation also wish..

Mauricio Pochettino probably has the right to complain after Chelsea admitted breaching 74 financial rules relating to player transfers between 2011 and 2018, during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.Since then, Todd Boehly’s American-led regime has taken over at Stamford Bridge. It was the new administration that discovered the irregularities and reported them to the authorities. Among the breaches were payments to unlicensed agents, with Abramovich’s Chelsea allegedly paying millions in connection with transfers.The Football Association fined Chelsea £10 million recently, but there will be no sporting punishment. Poch believes there should be.##TWITTER_

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Malkia Strikers middle blocker Marian Sokoiyo has thrown her weight behind the team to overcome the heartbreak of their loss to the Cleopatras of Egypt in the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship final. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Egyptians swept past their Kenyan counterparts 3-0 in the final played on Friday, 4 September, to not only wrestle the continental trophy from Malkia Strikers but also deny them a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.FIVB president lauds Githurai Kimbo Academy’s contribution to volleyball growth in KenyaMalkia Strikers broke down in tears after the full-time whistle, as players were left dejected after losing in front of their home fans in a packed Kasarani Indoor Arena.In a sit-down with Mozzart Sport, the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) Volleyball star explained why the team will get over the loss sooner rather than later.19.45: (1.43) PSV (4.60) Shakhtar (7.25)“We are not yet okay. My team is still demoralised, b..

NYS Spades may be one of the fresh faces on the National Sevens Circuit, but their performances so far have shown a team unafraid to challenge the established order.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Thika Road-based side finished 10th at the Embu 7s with seven points, narrowly missing out on a place in the Main Cup quarter-finals after a demanding Pool B campaign that pitted them against Menengai Oilers, Kenya Harlequins and hosts Embu RFC.The Spades emphatically opened their campaign, dispatching Embu RFC 27-5 before suffering a 17-0 defeat to Kenya Harlequin. They then went down 5-0 to Menengai Oilers, a result that ended their hopes of progressing to the Main Cup knockout stage.Kenya sole East African representative in Africa Men’s 7s SeriesHowever, the disappointment did little to dent the team’s resolve.The Spades regrouped for the Challenge Cup, beating Mombasa RFC 24-10 in the quarter-finals before producing one of their most impressive results of the tournament. T..

The dust has settled at the Gallina MX Park, and Team Kenya has returned with its head held high from the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations, held last month in Namibia.In a weekend when Southern African giants dominated the team sheets, a 65cc Kenyan rider stole the headlines.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsArmani Amani rode a near-perfect three-heat campaign to win the MX65 Individual Overall crown, beating a stacked field from South Africa and hosts Namibia to become Africa’s new 65cc champion.22.00: (2.60) Slavia Praha (3.35) Lens (2.70)Armani, bike No.16, was clinical. He won Heat 1 with a maximum 20 points, fought for a hard 13 points in an energy-sapping Heat 2, and then delivered under immense pressure in Heat 3 with another 20-point win to finish on 53 points overall. He beat South Africa’s Brayden Gareth Tucker, who finished second on 48 points (13-20-15), and Namibia’s Mason Meyer, third on 40 points.It was not just individual glory. The result powered ..

After almost three years away, Champions League football is finally back at the Theatre of Dreams.Manchester United last hosted Europe’s elite on December 12, 2023, when Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Old Trafford. Since then, the club has endured one of the strangest spells in its history – and now Michael Carrick has the job of restoring United to the stage where they believe they belong.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945978##Carrick helped steady the ship after Ruben Amorim’s disastrous spell, but the new season has hardly started smoothly. United have collected just four points from their opening three Premier League games, with Everton snatching a 2-2 draw in Liverpool on Sunday.And that makes the timing of Sabah’s visit particularly awkward.The Azerbaijani side may not exactly be the glamour opponent United supporters dreamed of for their Champions League return, but Carrick must balance European expectations with Sunday’s Manchester derby against City looming large.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945644##The United b..

Defending champion Elvis Muigua will be among the leading contenders as the NCBA Malindi Open ‘Vasco Da Gama Cup’ gets underway on Friday, 11 September, seeking to retain the title at Malindi Golf Club.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club golfer produced a strong final round last weekend to win the 2026 NCBA Railway Invitation, carding a three-round total of 217, 1-over par, to claim his second KAGC title of the season after previously winning the fourth edition of the NCBA Ronald Marshall and Toby Gibson Tournament at Njoro Golf Club in Nakuru County in May and thus will head to Malindi with his head high.The three-day tournament, running through Sunday, 13 September will bring together a strong field of golfers competing for ranking points as well as a share of the Ksh 550,000 prize purse, with Muigua facing several familiar challengers, including last year’s runner-up Ebill Omollo. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9947917##Muigua claimed the Malindi title i..