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Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after Rwanda secured a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix from the early 2030s.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe agreement, announced by Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali on Tuesday, 13 October, will see the country join the prestigious motorsport calendar, marking the championship’s first race on African soil since the 1993 South African Grand Prix.The inaugural Rwandan Grand Prix will be staged at a new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometres south of the capital, Kigali. Formula 1 said the race would take place once construction of the circuit is complete, with the venue expected to be ready early in the next decade.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventSpeaking during the announcement ceremony, Kagame described the agreement as a landmark moment for the continent.“Today belongs to Africa. For more than three decades, ..

The 2026/27 National Super League (NSL) season will kick off on Sunday, 25 October, with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirming the start date as clubs intensify preparations for the new campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a communication sent to participating clubs, FKF announced the season opener and invited teams to a pre-season meeting scheduled for Thursday, 15 October at a Nairobi hotel.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventThe meeting will focus on a review of the 2025/26 season, preparations for the upcoming campaign and club licensing, among other key administrative and operational matters ahead of the new season.The second-tier kick-off had been delayed by the promotion/relegation play-offs involving Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United, which determined the final outcome of the top-flight survival battle. With the contest settled, attention now shifts to preparations for the new NSL campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##..

Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been appointed to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, marking another milestone in her international refereeing career.Wanjiku is the only Kenyan among 18 centre referees selected for the tournament, which will feature 24 nations, including Kenya’s Junior Starlets.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShe will be one of three African centre referees at the global competition, alongside Morocco’s Zoulaikha Harmasse and Cameroon’s Aline Guimbang Etong.The appointment caps a steady rise for Wanjiku, who attained FIFA international referee status in 2021 and has since earned opportunities to officiate in major continental competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##In 2025, she was selected among 18 referees for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and qualifying matches. She was subsequently appointed for the 2026 edition of the continental tournament, further strengthening her experience at the highest level of Afric..

Today’s game between Arsenal and Lille is certainly emotional for Olivier Giroud. First and foremost, he just celebrated his 40th birthday and recently said that he enjoys every match since it’s ‘most probably my last season in professional football’. The second reason is the opponent. When Montpelier won the Ligue 1 title and shocked the world, their best striker Giroud moved to Arsenal, where he spent the next six years, scoring 105 goals in 253 matches for the Gunners. After moves to Chelsea, Milan and Los Angeles FC, he finally has a chance to play against his team with Lille, probably for the last time.##TWITTER_

𝑨 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 🔙🏟️ Olivier Giroud revient avec émotion sur ses années sous le maillot des Gunners avant de retrouver l’Emirates Stadium demain 🤩 See you soon @Arsenal 👋 https://t.co/VKsabidQts

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Seychelles head coach Chris Yip-Au has called on the country’s football federation to maintain its support for the women’s national team despite their heavy defeat to Harambee Starlets, warning that cutting funding because of poor results would undermine their development.Seychelles suffered a 22-0 aggregate defeat to Kenya in their Olympic Games qualifiers, losing 11-0 in both legs.The two matches were played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex because Seychelles does not have a FIFA-accredited facility.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027789##Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey Oduor fielded different starting line-ups in the two matches, giving more players an opportunity to feature.The home-based players started the first leg, while those plying trade abroad were given chance in Monday’s return fixture.Despite the disappointing outcome for Seychelles, Yip-Au acknowledged the gap in quality between the two sides, describing the encounter as a difficult challenge for her young team.Reflecting on the experi..

Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti remains confident in his side’s title ambitions despite being held to a 1-1 draw by FKF Premier League newcomers Migori Youth FC in their opening match of the 2026/2027 campaign.Police were forced to labour for the point after conceding early at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsVincent Wanga gave Migori Youth a dream start, tapping home in the opening minutes to ignite celebrations among the home supporters and put the promoted side.However, Police responded through Brian Otieno, who restored parity from a direct corner kick.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##Despite dropping two points, Muyoti quickly dismissed any suggestion that the result had dented his team’s championship aspirations, instead seeing the encounter as a chance to assess areas for improvement.“No, I am not disappointed. We did well, of course, with a few mistakes here and there to rectify, especially playing in such a difficult hunt..

There are few artists left in football today like Rayan Cherki. The values the young Frenchman embodies as he caresses the ball are aesthetics, enjoyment and pleasure for the crowd… After all, that was once the very essence of the world’s most important secondary pursuit. Yet amid all that beauty and unpredictability, Cherki also manages to be ruthlessly productive, which is why people have been saying for some time that Manchester City practically pulled off the bargain of the decade when they signed him from Lyon for 36,500,000 euros.##TWITTER_

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Rayan Cherki sent a LONG VOICE MESSAGE to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi in 2024, THANKING him for the opportunity to join the club! Cherki was EXCITED to join PSG and had already agreed personal terms. PSG and Lyon had even begun exchanging documents for a €15 MILLION transfer, including bonuses, but in the end the deal never happened. — @lequipe

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Galatasaray welcome Barcelona to RAMS Park on Tuesday night for their second fixture in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase.The Turkish champions will be looking to respond after losing 3-1 away to Sporting CP in their European opener, while the Spanish champions arrive in Istanbul having beaten Feyenoord 5-1 and maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsGalatasaray head into this contest looking to make their home advantage count, leaning on an impressive European home record at RAMS Park from last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017425##Barcelona, meanwhile, have made an emphatic start to the new campaign under Hansi Flick, achieving nine consecutive victories across all competitions for the first time since 1935-36 and possessing superior head-to-head dominance over their hosts.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 13 OctoberVenue: RAMS Park, IstanbulGroup: UEFA Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 2)Current standings: Barc..

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has found himself at the centre of a new controversy. According to an investigation by the British newspaper The Times, the head of world football’s governing body allegedly received millions of euros in undeclared payments on top of his basic salary and contractual bonuses. These additional funds were reportedly intended to finance a luxurious lifestyle in Miami. Since 2016, FIFA has been committed to publishing details of the president’s and secretary general’s earnings on an annual basis. However, the investigation reveals that Infantino allegedly had two separate sources of income: one official, paid by the Switzerland-based federation and duly recorded in its annual report and financial accounts, and another undeclared source, paid by the entity responsible for organising the World Cup in the United States.##LINKED_NEWS_69498##For 2024, FIFA’s annual report showed that Infantino earned 4.274 million Swiss francs. However, a tax return filed with the..

Kenyan international Micah Obiero has praised Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy for his guidance and support, describing him as a valuable mentor in his development as a striker.Obiero, who recently featured for Kenya in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea, said working under McCarthy had been a rewarding experience given the coach’s achievements as a former striker.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##“Being a striker as well, he gives me pointers and he’s a good mentor to have,” Obiero said in an interview with club media.“He looks after the players. He was very, very good with me leaving early. He was very helpful in that and understanding of it. I just want to thank him for that as well”.It’s a really good experience having him with the pedigree that he has, the things that he’s won and the goals that he’s scored. As a striker, it’s a good thing for me to have him, but also as a whole, he’s a good coach.”Kiriago retains World Cup crown as Kenyans domina..