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Gyokeres’ brutal hat-trick and bizarre FIFA shortcut push Sweden to the verge of World Cup

Sweden are just one match away from securing a World Cup spot after beating Ukraine 3-1 on Thursday night, with Victor Gyokeres scoring all three goals.The Arsenal striker finally made an impact for the national team, setting up a decisive match against Robert Lewandowski’s Poland in Stockholm on Tuesday.Viktor Gyokores hatrick for Sweden tonightFinding his form at the right time and at the big stage 🥰The mask 🥷 man pic.twitter.com/9vaMHe0FB2— Dami of Ibadan (@DamiDhray) March 26, 2026 Sweden’s success is surprising because they nearly qualified for the World Cup despite a poor qualifying run. They finished last in their group with Switzerland, Kosovo*, and Slovenia, failing to win any games and letting in 12 goals over six matches.However, they got another chance through UEFA Nations League C, where they finished first in the 2024/25 season ahead of Azerbaijan, Estonia, and Slovakia. As a result, Graham Potter’s team could reach the World Cup with just two wins and four losses in eigh..

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Tonali saves Italy from a new disaster

All sorts of thoughts were running through the minds of Italy national football team players and fans, with memories of Sweden national football team and North Macedonia national football team resurfacing—until Sandro Tonali settled the ball and fired an arrow into the net of Northern Ireland national football team. Up to that moment, Italy had been paralyzed by nerves and fear of missing out on the World Cup for a third consecutive time. They still haven’t secured their ticket to the biggest stage in world football, but they’ve completed the easier part of the job with a 2–0 win over Northern Ireland in the playoff semifinal, and now a final awaits against Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team.For nearly an hour in Bergamo, Italy were tied in knots and had no idea how to break through Northern Ireland’s defensive wall. Some might say it’s in Italy’s DNA to grind out results like this, but this is no longer the same Italy that consciously plays for narrow wins with confidence a..

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BETTING GUIDE: KCB FC vs Mara Sugar FC, match preview , team news and prediction

At Nyayo Stadium this Saturday, mid-table rivals KCB FC and Mara Sugar FC are set for an intriguing FKF Premier League showdown, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 PM.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Bankers, fresh from a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Kenya Police, will be eager to bounce back and strengthen their push for a top-half finish.##NAJAVA_MECA_9627577##Meanwhile, the Millers arrive unbeaten in their last six league outings and hungry to leap into the top ten, with just four points separating the two sides in a clash full of motivation and potential surprises.BETTING GUIDE: APS Bomet vs Nairobi United, match preview, team news and predictionKCB come into this fixture with mixed recent form, recording two wins, three draws and one loss in their last six matches.In that period, they have scored seven goals and conceded eight, reflecting inconsistency at both ends of the pitch.Currently sitting 9th on the table with 34 points, the Bankers are just four points ahead of the..

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BETTING GUIDE: APS Bomet vs Nairobi United, match preview, team news and prediction

APS Bomet welcome Nairobi United to Gusii Stadium on Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff in what promises to be a tightly contested FKF Premier League clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_9622634##Both sides arrive with contrasting momentum but similar ambitions: the hosts are desperate to climb out of the relegation zone, while the visitors are pushing to break into the top ten.Kenya’s stadiums not fit to host 2027 AFCON – CAF report revealsAPS Bomet come into this encounter on the back of consecutive draws, showing signs of resilience but still lacking the cutting edge needed to convert stalemates into wins.They currently sit 17th with 21 points from 25 matches, having scored 24 goals and conceded 33.Looking at their last five league outings, Bomet have managed just two goals while conceding four, highlighting a struggle in attacking productivity despite a relatively improved defensive structure.Gor Mahia coach calls for Morrison’s inclusion in Ghana’s squad ahead of World CupTheir recent results – draws a..

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PREVIEW: Harambee Stars look to exorcise 8-0 Senegal whitewash with Estonia clash

The Kenya national men’s football team, Harambee Stars, return to action on Friday, 27 March, for their first match of 2026, a highly anticipated clash against Estonia in the FIFA Series scheduled at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, from 1900 hrs.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe FIFA Series is a tournament spearheaded by the world governing football body to offer nations an opportunity to meet teams from other regions that they could not normally face in their normal cycle.Kenya’s stadiums not fit to host 2027 AFCON – CAF report revealsFor this Rwanda Series, Kenya will face Estonia before taking on either Rwanda or Grenada.The match will be the first time that the two nations will be facing each other, and will equally be the first time Harambee Stars will be facing a European opposition since playing Russia on 16 October 2023.##NAJAVA_MECA_9628288##The match will also mark Harambee Stars’ return to action since their 8-0 humiliation against reigning African champ..

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Healthy Mbappe scores as France defeat Brazil

It could hardly be a more interesting friendly match than between France and Brazil in the USA, ahead of the World Cup. The mere strength of the opponents was enough for people to switch on the TV and watch this football giants playing against each other. Didier Deschamps’ men are touring America and even stayed in the same hotel where they will be based during the competition. Both teams had their injury/suspension troubles, but Brazil was more affected by it. Carlo Ancelotti couldn’t count on Marquinhos, Alisson, Bruno Guimaraes, Rodrygo, Gabriel and Eder Militao. On the other side was Kylian Mbappe, who started the game, scored the first goal and player for one hour, after all these reports which stated that he had problems with his knee and that Real treated the wrong leg.Brazil lost 2-1 even thou they had one man more on the field for over half an hour. France was clearly better and even scored the second goal when they were already with 10 men, after Upamecano’s red card. The fac..

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Lukaku angers Napoli and Conte

Last season, Romelu Lukaku was the main attacking force behind SSC Napoli’s Scudetto charge, but this season has brought very little good for both him and the club. The Italian champions have practically surrendered their Serie A title, disappointed in the Champions League, were eliminated from the Coppa Italia, and even winning the Supercoppa cannot mask an overall poor campaign. One of the key reasons has been Lukaku’s injury. The Belgian striker has played just about an hour of football since the start of the season, scoring only once — and now he has angered the club’s management, with a fine looming.Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn from the Red Devils’ training camp in the USA, and he is expected to return to Naples, but he was nowhere to be found this week.Napoli are reportedly very unhappy with their striker’s decision, and disciplinary action could follow.(La Repubblica… pic.twitter.com/DykTfBNcMH— Absolute Belgian Fans 🇧🇪 (@BelgianFans) March 26, 2026 Lukaku was injured before the ..

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Gor Mahia coach calls for Morrison’s inclusion in Ghana’s squad ahead of World Cup

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor believes Enock Morrison has done enough to earn inclusion in the Ghana national football team, insisting the midfielder’s current form can no longer be overlooked.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 26-year-old, a former Asante Kotoko SC player, has been one of the most consistent performers in the FKF Premier League this season, and his influence has been central to Gor Mahia’s push for the title.The record league champions currently sit top of the table on 56 points, seven clear of their closest challengers, AFC Leopards and look destined to bag a record-extending 22nd league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9627514##Despite Ghana possessing an array of exceptional midfield options, Morrison’s performances have sparked growing calls for his inclusion in the national team, but he was left out of the current Black Stars squad preparing in Austria for international friendlies against Austria and Germany. Akonnor admits the omission is understandable b..

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Six more players decide to play for Morocco

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is continuing its relentless pursuit of every “lost son” of the Atlas Lions. Despite the current saga regarding the AFCON title, which have been stripped off Senegal by CAF, Morocco is recruiting new players in order to continue their dominance in Africa. As Mohamed Ouahbi — who led the U20 team to a world title and has now taken over the senior squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — put it:“We don’t want to wait until 2030 to become world champions. Morocco will try to do it in 2026.”🤍Thiago Pitarch confirms the possibility of playing for Morocco.🚨 Thiago Pitarch: “Morocco or Spain? I still HAVEN’T DECIDED yet, I’ll do it later”.“Brahim talks to me a lot about this… He feels very happy with the Moroccan National team, he also supports me a lot in the… https://t.co/4Zcpzyea4X pic.twitter.com/Fd9t26q0QQ— The ANF Club ⚽️ (@adjorNfriends) March 13, 2026 Bold words, but not without foundation. Morocco national football team finished fourth at the 20..

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Kenya’s stadiums not fit to host 2027 AFCON – CAF report reveals

A Confederation of African Football (CAF) report has revealed that none of Kenya’s proposed AFCON stadiums fully meet CAF Category 4 requirements, revealing significant gaps ahead of the country’s co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next year.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAs per a recent CAF inspection report seen by Mozzart Sport, Kenya’s AFCON 2027 infrastructure programme is currently in a “mixed phase of construction, upgrading and operational adjustments,” and the country has been tasked to meet key milestones ahead of the next CAF visit scheduled for August.Kenya, during a CAF inspection visit in February, presented three main stadium projects, namely: the Moi International Sports Centre – Kasarani, Talanta Sports Complex, and the Nyayo National Stadium, all within Nairobi.Government confirms Kenyan stadia that will host AFCON 2027Upon completion of the inspection mission, which was limited to sporting infrastructure and Safety and Security, CAF has categor..

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