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Former AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo has received a timely boost to his budding Zambian career after his club, Zesco United, were officially reinstated into the Zambian Premier League following a brief but turbulent suspension.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision, confirmed on Tuesday, 7 April, brings to an end a week-long period of uncertainty that had threatened both the club’s domestic campaign and the momentum of its players, none more so than Opiyo, who is in the early stages of establishing himself abroad.Exact dates for 2027 AFCON to be hosted in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania confirmedZesco’s suspension stemmed from a contentious legal standoff with the Football Association of Zambia, after the Ndola-based outfit sought intervention from the High Court of Zambia in protest over their exclusion from the ABSA Cup. The move was deemed to have bypassed established football dispute resolution channels, prompting disciplinary action that saw the club temporarily ba..

Two days ago, Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders announced that their captain, Bernardo Silva, would leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the season.Today, an interested party has started knocking on the Portuguese’s door!According to the Turin media outlet Tuttosport, Juventus are keen on bringing in the experienced midfielder and have already contacted his agent, Jorge Mendes, to explore the terms of a potential deal.🚨💣 Juventus have made direct contact with Jorge Mendes to sign Bernardo Silva this summer. 🇵🇹🖤🤍The Portuguese star is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer. pic.twitter.com/8GC1gIvDFM— Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) April 7, 2026 Nevertheless, the Bianconeri’s quest won’t be easy, as Bernardo will have a wide range of options – from the intriguing MLS to the wealthy Saudi Arabia.The additional problem could be the 31-year-old’s salary. Namely, he earns €10 million per season at Etihad Stadium and probably wouldn’t accept le..

Kenya Police FC striker Yves Koutiama, arguably the best mid-season signing this campaign, has disclosed the secret behind his impeccable start to life in the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Burkina Faso international joined the Law Enforcers in the mid-season transfer window from USFA Ouagadougou and has since established himself as one of the most prolific forwards in the league.Exact dates for 2027 AFCON to be hosted in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania confirmedThe 26-year-old once again showcased his class and quality when he rose highest to clinically head home an Abud Omar free kick into the back of the net to guarantee Police a 1-0 victory over Tusker FC in their last match.Speaking after the match, the smiling assassin revealed the secret to his remarkable form in the Kenyan top-tier.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658054##“It is due to teamwork. I get a lot of support from my teammates both in training and in matches. I equally push myself in training, work hard, and ..

Following uncertainty over when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be staged, the Uganda Local Organising Committee (LOC) has now confirmed the dates for the upcoming continental tourney.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2027 edition of AFCON, dubbed PAMOJA (Swahili word for Together), is set to be co-hosted by East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and will take place from Saturday 19 June to Sunday 18 July 2027.Five Harambee Stars Prospects Benni McCarthy is scouting in GermanyThe revelations were made through Uganda’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), which made public the dates, bringing an end to months of speculation on when the continental tourney will take place.This will be the first time in history that the month-long tournament will be held in East Africa, and it is expected to see a large number of fans in attendance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658249##The three African countries won the bid to co-host the tournament in 2024 and embarked on preparatio..

Barcelona cruised to a comeback victory over Atletico Madrid, capitalised on Real Madrid’s slip at Mallorca, and extended their lead in the title race to seven points. But big clubs come with big personalities, and at Camp Nou, all eyes were on the temperamental young star, Lamine Yamal.During the match, Yamal frequently gestured in frustration, and as he left the pitch, he muttered something at coach Hansi Flick. It soon emerged, however, that his irritation wasn’t directed at Flick himself, but at his assistant.❗️😡El motivo del enfado de Lamine Yamal fue José Ramón de la Fuente, entrenador de porteros del Barça.El jugador se fue frustrando durante la segunda parte después de que De la Fuente le recriminara en varias ocasiones desde la banda que chutara cuando tenía opciones de pase.… pic.twitter.com/vlkwpCx9k6— SocBlaugrana (@SocBlaugranaFC) April 6, 2026 Jose Ramon de la Fuente, Barcelona’s goalkeeping coach and strategist for set pieces and other tactical details, apparently overst..

Aaron Ramsey has officially called time on his career at 35, bringing the curtain down on a 16-year journey filled with trophies, milestones, and one of football’s most bizarre myths.The former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder bows out with 551 club appearances and 86 caps for Wales, where he played a key role in the nation’s historic run to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.A decorated and intelligent midfielder, Ramsey won multiple trophies, including three FA Cups in England and a Serie A title in Italy, while earning a reputation as one of the most complete midfielders of his generation.Diolch / Thank you. Onto the next chapter 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/OmJzyZ3lkv— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) April 7, 2026 And yet, for many around the world, his name became synonymous with something far stranger.The notorious ‘Ramsey curse.’At the height of his powers, a peculiar and chilling pattern emerged: whenever Ramsey scored, news of a high-profile death would soon follow. What began a..

Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya has lambasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following its decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSemenya directed part of her frustration at IOC President Kirsty Coventry, expressing disappointment that an African woman in leadership would support such a policy. She argued that leaders from the Global South should better understand the complexities surrounding genetics and identity.Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya cautions local athletes against participating in Enhanced Games“Personally, for her as a leader, she’s an African. I’m sure she understands how we, as Africans, are coming from the Global South. You cannot control genetics. For me, for her being a woman coming from Africa, knowing how African women or women in the Global South are affected by that,” Semenya said.The IOC’s decision, outlined in a 10-page policy document, excludes transgen..

Kenyan striker Ryan Ogam could be set for a revival at Wolfsberger AC following a major coaching shake-up at the Austrian side.The club has appointed Thomas Silberberger as their new head coach, replacing Ismail Atalan, who was dismissed after a poor run of results.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658095##Silberberger arrives with the immediate task of steering WAC away from relegation danger, with the club currently sitting just four points above the drop zone in the Austrian Bundesliga.For Ogam, the managerial change could not have come at a better time.The Kenyan forward endured a frustrating spell under Atalan, who was appointed in November 2025.During his brief and difficult tenure, Atalan managed just one win in 13 matches, losing eight and drawing three.Ogam failed to make a single senior appearance in that period and was instead relegated to the youth team.Five Harambee Stars Prospects Benni McCarthy is scouting in GermanyWith a new coach now at the helm, the 21-year-old attacker will be hoping ..

Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, with the option to extend for a further season – a move that underlines his unlikely resurgence at Old Trafford.Once facing an uncertain future, the 33-year-old centre-back now looks set to extend his stay beyond eight years at the club he joined in 2019 from Leicester City for a then world-record £80m fee for a defender.Maguire has since made 266 appearances for United, lifting the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup a year later. But his journey has been anything but smooth.Five years on: Maguire sentenced again in Greek court twistHarry commits 🇾🇪🗣️— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 7, 2026 Handed the captaincy just months after arriving by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Maguire quickly became one of the most scrutinised figures at the club. Criticism followed him through multiple managerial eras, and in 2023, he was stripped of the armband under Erik ten Hag, with a move to West Ham agreed, only for the defender to reje..

Former Harambee Starlets forward Neddy Atieno has hailed Kenya’s hosting of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series as a major step forward for the growth and visibility of women’s football in the country.Kenya is set to stage the four-nation tournament at Nyayo Stadium, bringing together the Harambee Starlets alongside Australia, India, and Malawi.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe competition will run from Saturday, 11, to Thursday, 15.It will mark a historic moment as the country hosts a global women’s football event of this scale.The tournament will kick off on Saturday with two matches lined up at Nyayo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9646560##Starlets will headline the opening day with a clash against India at 6:00 pm, while Australia face Malawi earlier at 2:00 pm.The competition will culminate on 15 April, with the third-place playoff scheduled for 2:00 pm before the final, set for 6 pm kick-off.Speaking after Kahawa Lionesses’ 3-1 victory over FC Talanta Women at Mahiga Primary School, A..