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Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has addressed the situation surrounding Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma following his delayed return to the English club after the international break.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOuma has missed Charlton’s last two league matches against Bristol City and Burnley, with the Addicks settling for draws in both encounters as they continue their Championship campaign.The 24-year-old was away on international duty with Kenya, featuring in the Harambee Stars’ back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Eritrea and Guinea, as well as a friendly against Rwanda.Should Kenyan football adopt popular Tanzanian clubs trend to attract more fans?His absence has left questions over his availability for club duty, with Jones indicating that several issues need to be addressed before Charlton can provide a definitive explanation.Speaking to StreamSoccer, the Welsh tactician described the situation as complex, insi..

Jose Mourinho has thrown his weight behind Vinicius Junior, praising the Real Madrid star’s loyalty and resilience while admitting he might have walked away from the club if he had faced the same treatment.The Portuguese coach was speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash with Sevilla, but it was Vinicius who provided the most compelling talking point, with the controversy surrounding the Brazilian showing little sign of dying down.##LINKED_NEWS_69906##Mourinho, however, sees a player who continues to smile despite the pressure – and whose commitment to Real Madrid and their supporters deserves respect.”He is a fantastic guy and easy to work with. I spend a few minutes with him every day. I value him enormously, above all because he always finds a way to come out of everything that happens to him with a smile on his face.”If I were in his position, I probably wouldn’t be here today. I would have forced my exit to a country where I would be respected more. But he stayed because of the loyalty he..

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has released the fixtures for the 2026/27 National Super League (NSL) season, with the second-tier campaign scheduled to kick off on the weekend of 25 and 26 October.The new season will feature several intriguing opening encounters, with Kariobangi Sharks returning to the competition after a decade away as they begin their promotion campaign against Fortune Sacco FC at home.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kenyan Premier League side will be keen to make an immediate statement as they seek to secure a return to the top flight after their long absence from the second tier.Former (2009) premier league champions Sofapaka who make a return after nearly two decades will begin their campaign away against Gucha Stars as they seek to revive their fortunes and mount a promotion challenge.Bidco United, recently renamed following its acquisition by BB Bread, will host newly promoted Spitfire FC in another opening-round fixture as both sides loo..

Kenyan duo, Shaphan Oyugi and John Ochieng, featured for Pamba Jiji FC as the Tanzanian Premier League side were held to a 1-1 draw by Fountain Gate FC at the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha on Friday, 16 October evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPamba made a promising start to the encounter, taking the lead in the fifth minute through Abdalla Said Lanso, who capitalised on their early momentum to put Francis Baraza’s charges ahead.However, their advantage lasted only seven minutes, with Sadick Ramadhani restoring parity for Fountain Gate in the 12th minute to bring the hosts back into contention.STARS ABROAD: Olunga dazzles after first start in seven monthsThe early exchange of goals set the stage for a closely contested encounter, with both teams seeking to establish control and create opportunities to take the lead.Despite their efforts, neither side managed to find another breakthrough before the interval, leaving the score level at 1-1 at half-time.The tempo ..

At Azam Complex in Chamazi, Dar es Salaam, I watched a Ligi Kuu match and heard Ahmed Ally make a claim that was difficult to take literally. Simba’s attack, he suggested, was more dangerous than the El Niño floods that had been predicted to hit Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIt was an exaggeration, of course. That was precisely the point.Ally, Simba SC’s spokesman, understands that football is not always sold through team sheets, injury updates and match reports. Sometimes, you sell it with a line so outrageous that a supporter laughs, a rival gets annoyed, and somebody reaches for their phone to record it.STARS ABROAD: Olunga dazzles after first start in seven monthsBy the time that clip finds its way onto TikTok, the audience extends far beyond the people who were at Chamazi. Someone watches, shares it with a friend, argues in the comments or follows the club to see what their spokesman will say next.Another supporter buys a jersey, not merely to wear a footbal..

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has addressed the situation surrounding Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma following his delayed return to the English club after the international break.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOuma has missed Charlton’s last two league matches against Bristol City and Burnley, with the Addicks settling for draws in both encounters as they continue their Championship campaign.The 24-year-old was away on international duty with Kenya, featuring in the Harambee Stars’ back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Eritrea and Guinea, as well as a friendly against Rwanda.Should Kenyan football adopt popular Tanzanian clubs trend to attract more fans?His absence has left questions over his availability for club duty, with Jones indicating that several issues need to be addressed before Charlton can provide a definitive explanation.Speaking to StreamSoccer, the Welsh tactician described the situation as complex, insi..

As the English Premier League original trophy made its first ever stop in Kisumu on Friday, the lake side residents kicked off their weekend wearing smiles that masked the somber mood that had engulfed them as the region marked the first anniversary of their political kingpin Raila Odinga.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIt was a long but thrilling day as the trophy tour brought the lakeside city to life on Friday, 16 October at Berlin Lounge.The residents were treated to a memorable blend of football, music and entertainment that kept the city buzzing well into the night.STARS ABROAD: Olunga dazzles after first start in seven monthsThe first fans began streaming into Berlin Lounge as early as 2:00 pm, eager to catch a glimpse of one of football’s most recognisable prizes. However, the excitement had started hours earlier.The trophy landed in Kisumu at 8:00 am, accompanied by a Guinness delegation and tight security, setting the stage for a packed day of activities that incl..

Liverpool may have rediscovered their scoring touch, but their biggest concern ahead of Saturday’s trip to Brentford is who will be fit enough to start.Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai are all in contention after missing the 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK. ##LINKED_NEWS_69896##With Liverpool facing Villarreal just three days later, Iraola must also balance the need for points with the demands of a packed schedule.”Obviously, they were not ready for LASK. We have to see and wait. If they were not able to recover for that game, I would give them a chance now. Everything is open,” the Liverpool manager said.17.00: (2.45) Brentford (3.45) Liverpool (2.80)The quick turnaround leaves little room for recovery, making squad rotation essential.”Especially in this period, when we are practically playing every three days, sometimes with even less time between matches, you need more players. That is why we changed the team in Linz,” Iraola explained.”We will have to make c..

The FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) match week four commences on Saturday, 17 October, with two scheduled matches across different venues.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya Police Bullets will lock horns with Trinity Starlets as league newbies Shabana Starlets face Bungoma Queens.Fabian Adikiny sets three ambitious targets with TuskerAhead of Saturday’s matches, Police Bullets sit at the top of the league with nine points and are joined by Ulinzi Starlets as the only two teams with a perfect record so far, with varsity side Zetech Sparks closing the top three with six points.Sleeping giants Vihiga Queens are still at the bottom of the table with zero points and joined in the relegation zone by Bungoma Queens and Elim White Ladies.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036891##Trinity Starlets vs Kenya Police Bullets Trinity Starlets will play host to defending champions Kenya Police Bullets at the Afraha Stadium from 1400 hrs.After posting a decent 2025/26 season where they finished fourth on..

Everton’s unbeaten start faces a stern examination on Saturday as David Moyes’ side host Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both teams have collected ten points from their opening six Premier League matches, but their strengths could hardly be more different.Moyes deserves credit for restoring stability at Everton. Two wins and four draws have given the Toffees a solid foundation, while just five goals conceded underline their defensive resilience. Avoiding defeat against Chelsea would also see them equal their club record of nine consecutive unbeaten matches within a single league season, set in 2006-07.##LINKED_NEWS_69946##There is uncertainty off the pitch, however. Everton’s owners, the Friedkin family, are exploring a possible sale of the club, putting negotiations over a new contract for Moyes on hold. The Scot’s current deal expires at the end of the season.”We had a lot of negotiations during the summer, but with these new developments, everything is on hold at the moment,” Moy..