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McCarthy vows to make Kenyans forget 8-0 humiliation by Senegal in upcoming FIFA Series

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says the upcoming FIFA Series in Kigali, Rwanda, will provide his team with an opportunity to “make people forget” the side’s record 8-0 thumping against Senegal, a result that he says was not a true reflection of the nation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMcCarthy, speaking during Stars’ first training session at Nyayo Stadium on Monday, 23 March, took his time to shed light on the Tuesday, 18 November humbling, which was Kenya’s heaviest loss in 47 years.Senegal wipe the floor with Harambee Stars in Kenya’s heaviest defeat in 47 years“The last game, that wasn’t Kenya,” McCarthy said of the friendly whitewash, which was staged at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey.“We were up against the AFCON champions with a squad full of new, young, experimental players that weren’t prepared to play Senegal, and then when the rules changed, it wasn’t a good reflection on the team and the players.”In the build-up to the November friendlies, Ken..

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English-based Harambee Stars winger excited after talks with McCarthy

English-based wing back Clarke Oduor says he wants to show everyone what he can do, following his recall to the Harambee Stars squad set to play two friendlies in the upcoming FIFA Series in Kigali, Rwanda, this month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOduor, who is on loan at League Two side Grimsby Town from parent club Bradford City, last featured for Harambee Stars in September 2023, with his recent call-up on Friday, 13 March ending a two-and-a-half year spell in the cold.England-based midfielder reveals how McCarthy convinced him to play for Harambee Stars“It feels good to be back, it’s an honour,” Oduor said during Stars’ first training session at Nyayo Stadium on Monday.“I spoke to the gaffer (Benni McCarthy), and he told me he was considering taking me for the camp. I was excited, really excited to just get going and show him and the boys what I can do.”©Harambee Stars/XOduor’s time at Harambee Stars has been patchy at best, as he has failed to play consistently since..

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The change is complete – Longoria leaves Marseille

The impression is that nothing really changed — that Olympique de Marseille failed to make real progress, despite flashes of brilliance that remained just that — flashes — while also experiencing steep declines during the six years Pablo Longoria spent at the Velodrome. His tenure in southern France came to an end as the club officially announced he would no longer serve as president. It was already known that this was gonna happen, but now it’s just official, because the two parties agreed on the conditions of his dismissal. After the crash in which Roberto De Zerbi quit his job, sporting director Medhi Benatia followed only to be persuaded by the owner Frank McCourt to stay until the end of the season. He was given more power than ever and personally chose Beye as the new coach. Longoria‘s powers were diminished and he was not happy about it and decided to leave his post.✅ OFFICIEL !Pablo Longoria 🇪🇸 quitte l’Olympique de Marseille, après 6 ans de bons et loyaux services.Merci à lui ..

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Kisumu All Stars on the cusp of relegation after third walkover against Kenya Police Bullets

Kenya Police Bullets FC ascended to the summit of the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) table courtesy of a walkover against Kisumu All Starlets.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two sides were set to meet in a rescheduled league match on Tuesday, 24 March at the Police Sacco Stadium from 1500 hrs.Defiant defender follows passion for football despite medical advice after three faintsPrior to the encounter, Police were second on the standings with 37 points, one shy of league leaders Ulinzi Starlets, who shot to the top after securing a 1-0 victory over Madira Soccer Assassins on Sunday, 22 March.Kisumu All Starlets, on the other hand, were anchored to the foot of the table with -4 points, having failed to win even a single match this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9623170##The Law Enforcers were ready at their venue, conducting their warm-ups, hoping and waiting for their opponents, but the lakeside outfit was nowhere to be seen by kickoff.The match officials, who were also present ..

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Newcastle and Chelsea unhappy with their strikers: Woltemade–Delap swap on the horizon?

Could the Premier League be in for a blockbuster swap this summer? Journalist Simon Phillips reports that Chelsea are giving serious thought to a move for 24-year-old Nick Woltemade. The Blues are said to have placed the Newcastle United attacking midfielder high on their shortlist, and his name could be central to a bigger deal between the two clubs.🔵🚨| Chelsea Eye 6’6″ Star Woltemade in Potential Delap Swap Twist with Newcastle!Chelsea could reignite their long-standing interest in Nick Woltemade as a potential opportunity emerges involving Newcastle United.The Blues have admired the 6’6” forward since his time at VfB… pic.twitter.com/GY2ahHhUq0— SINGLE (@Young_Fish01) March 23, 2026 Newcastle, on the other hand, are believed to be keen on Chelsea striker Liam Delap. If talks between the sides materialize, a player exchange isn’t out of the question, with Chelsea potentially exploring a swap arrangement as negotiations develop.From a footballing perspective, a switch to Stamford Brid..

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SCHOOL GAMES: Verdict of Musingu’s appeal against Kamusinga in Western Region finals

Friends School Kamusinga will represent Western Region in the boys’ hockey category at the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games after the regional appeals supreme jury dismissed an eligibility case filed by Musingu High School.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision confirms Kamusinga as Western champions following their dramatic victory over Musingu in the regional final in Vihiga County, a match that had already drawn attention due to its intensity, stoppages, and post-match disputes.School Games: All teams qualified for national games in KisumuMusingu High School had formally lodged an appeal contesting the eligibility of a Kamusinga player, Brian Musee Kipkorir, citing alleged violations of the KSSSA transfer regulations.In their submission, Musingu argued that the player had not officially cleared from their institution and that the mandatory 90-day transfer rule had not been observed, rendering him ineligible for the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9623246##However, after revi..

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Four pairs of boots or a new England shirt?

The new jersey of the England national football team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup has attracted huge public attention — but not only because of its design. The record-high price has shocked fans. As the nation prepares for a title push under Thomas Tuchel, loyal supporters of the Three Lions are facing costs rising almost twice as fast as inflation. Nike, the technical sponsor (under a 400 million pounds deal), has released new pricing that sets a new benchmark. For the “match jersey” (the version worn by players), adult fans will have to pay as much as 155 euros. That’s a 10% increase compared to the kits from UEFA Euro 2024. Even kids’ versions now cost a three-digit sum — around 133 euros. If you want to put your name on the back, it will cost additional 70 euros. So, a simple task to ChatGPT: what can you buy for 23000 KSH (which is roughly around 155 euros) reveals that you can buy shoes, jewelry, groceries for a month, or even start a small business!Go behind the scenes with t..

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BETTING GUIDE: Real Madrid Women vs Barcelona Women, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Real Madrid Femenino will lock horns with arch-rivals Barcelona Women in Wednesday’s Clásico in the Women’s Champions League.Las Blancas will host the first leg at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano before the teams meet at the Camp Nou for next week’s second leg, with the winner going on to face Bayern Munich or Manchester United in the semi-finals.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsReal Madrid enters this contest in excellent form and full of confidence. They secured their place in the quarter-finals after finishing seventh in the league phase before overcoming Paris FC with a 5-2 aggregate victory, winning 3-2 away and 2-0 at home.##NAJAVA_MECA_9622798##Domestically and across all competitions, Las Blancas are currently on a seven-game winning streak, and notably, they have kept clean sheets in each of their last five matches.Across their recent run, they have shown defensive solidity while maintaining consistent attacking output, averaging around two goals per game while conced..

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Klopp denies links with Real Madrid: ,,It’s all just nonsense”

Jurgen Klopp has firmly shut down ongoing rumors connecting him with the Real Madrid job, describing the claims as pure “nonsense” created by “idiots”. The former Liverpool boss, now settled into his executive position within Red Bull’s football structure, stressed that there has been zero communication with the Spanish giants. Still, he hinted that a return to coaching cannot be completely ruled out.The end seems near: Klopp on Red Bull’s way outSpeaking during a recent media session in Ismaning, Klopp—who is under contract as Head of Global Soccer until 2029—made it clear that no approach has come from the 14-time European champions. Addressing the speculation about a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu, the 58-year-old didn’t mince his words. He stated in full: “That was written by the same idiots. It’s all just nonsense. They haven’t called me once, not a single time. And they haven’t called my agent either.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##Although he has stepped away from the day-to-day int..

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Sifan Hassan explains withdrawing from London Marathon

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan, on Monday, 24 March, withdrew from next month’s London Marathon after suffering an Achilles injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Dutch runner, who took gold over the distance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, as per organizers picked up the injury while training on a treadmill six weeks ago.The Ethiopian-born runner had expected to recover in time for another appearance in London, only to pull out eventually.Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has withdrawn from the London Marathon due to an Achilles injury sustained during treadmill training six weeks ago.The Paris 2024 gold medallist had hoped to recover in time but says she “wasn’t able to prepare at the level” she expects, opting to… pic.twitter.com/90EPLvNadk— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) March 24, 2026 “To compete at that level, you need to be in perfect condition,” said the 33-year-old, who won the London Marathon in 2023.”After the incident, I hoped the injury would settle, but as tr..

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