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Auba quits Gabon duty: “This was the last straw”

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has called time on his Gabon career, saying he felt “humiliated” by the treatment he received from his country following their disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign.The 37-year-old captain, Gabon’s all-time leading scorer, was singled out by the government after the Panthers were eliminated in the group stage in Morocco following three defeats, including against eventual finalists Ivory Coast.Harambee Stars striker on why playing against Aubameyang remains his best career momentAubameyang, who played in the tournament despite being injured, was subsequently dropped along with veteran defender Bruno Ecuele Manga, while the coaching staff were dismissed and the national team suspended.The decision sparked anger among Gabonese supporters, but the relationship between Aubameyang and the authorities never fully recovered.”They humiliated and smeared me even though I played at the AFCON while injured,” Aubameyang said in a television interview. “This is the last..

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Algeria, Tunisia and Nigeria secure key classification wins at CAVB African Nations Championship

The 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship continued on Wednesday 2 September with classification matches taking place. The classification matches brought together teams that did not qualify for the quarter finals as well as the Round of 16 of the continental tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlgeria, who lost to Kenya in the quarter finals, had an early kick off against Uganda in the classification 5-8 with the North Africans winning 3-2.The thrilling match, which was the first in the tournament to head to full sets, saw the teams alternate set wins before Algeria pulled a 15-10 win in the fifth set to win the contest. ##NAJAVA_MECA_930427##In the other match of this category, Tunisia came from behind to secure a vital win over Ghana.The West Africans won the first set by 25-23 points before the North Africans produced a comeback of 25-15, 25-21 and 25-18 set scores to steer past Ghana.In classification 9-10, Nigeria produced a strong performanc..

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Kenya U15 teams learn draw ahead of CAF African School Championship Qualifiers

Kenya has been handed a fair draw for their CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA qualifiers, set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from Thursday, 3 to Saturday, 5 September.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn the draw conducted on Wednesday, 2 September Kenya’s U15 Boys have been pooled in Group A, where they will come up against hosts Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania.The Kenyan Girls team, on the other hand, are in a tougher Group B, where they will come up against defending champions Tanzania, Sudan and Somalia.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##Both Kenyan teams, in a departure from last year’s bangled preparations, travelled on Tuesday, 1 September, for the qualifiers that will provide an opportunity for the winners to represent the East African region at next year’s CAF African Schools Football Championship finals.On the agenda for the teams will also be to put in a better showing from last year, where both sides suffered early elimination in Uganda, this after arriving at the..

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Omondi reveals tactical change that earned Malkia Strikers hard-fought win over Algeria

Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has revealed the tactical tweak that saw his side stage a comeback against Algeria to book a place in the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship semifinals.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya produced a remarkable comeback ,after going down to Algeria in the opening set, to secure a 3-1 win in a match that was played on Tuesday 1 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.Malkia Strikers, who had started nervously, proved to be too good for the North African side to handle in the subsequent sets, much to the cheers and jubilation of the fans who thronged Kasarani.##NAJAVA_MECA_930427##Speaking after the match, a delighted Omondi opened up on how his side managed to change the tide.“We studied them and realized that they were hurting us because we were in a hurry to jump and receive. We decided to slow the game down which then helped us to also study their attacks, provide good defensive blocks and stage a comeback,..

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Deadline Day madness: how Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all ended up empty-handed

The late-night drama involving Chelsea, Monaco and Everton centred on two players, Lamine Camara and Folarin Balogun, and somehow left all three clubs disappointed.Chelsea had spent much of the final ten days trying to sign Camara, a 22-year-old Senegal international, as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez following his £125m move to Manchester City. Monaco repeatedly insisted the midfielder was not for sale at the price Chelsea were prepared to pay.That changed late on Tuesday.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro EXPLAINS what happened during the deadline day with Lamine Camara and Balogun’s failed moves to join Chelsea and Monaco respectively:”We needed to generate money, pushed by the regulations. We had two topics in mind, selling Lamine Camara OR… pic.twitter.com/n0MIyIJNr5— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) September 2, 2026 Monaco had already allowed Balogun to travel to England to complete a £40m move to Everton, while Camara had agreed to remain in the Principality. But with Ev..

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Mette lays out long-term vision as Tusker return to continental stage

Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has challenged his players to combine the need for immediate results with the long-term objective of building a team capable of competing consistently on the continental stage.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Brewers begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign this weekend when they face Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani in the first preliminary round. Mette will be using the club’s return to Africa as an opportunity to develop a new-look squad around a defined footballing identity.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##“We have a new cycle for the club. We have brought in experienced players who can provide leadership, alongside young players who have potential and are part of the project. We have to win, but we also have to develop these young players,” said Mette.The coach has placed particular emphasis on establishing a recognisable style of play, insisting that Tusker’s ambitions should extend beyond simply progressing through the current CAF campaign.“F..

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Champions League debuts get a new twist – and the cards could be worth millions

Champions League debuts are about to become even more memorable.From the 2026-27 season, players making their first appearance in Europe’s premier club competition will wear a special ‘debut’ patch on their shirt sleeve, thanks to a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics.A special debut patch has been introduced for players making their first-ever #UCL appearance! After the match, the patch will be removed from the player’s shirt and placed inside a unique 1-of-1 autographed Topps trading card. https://t.co/jQKYd1xPYA pic.twitter.com/owOIIEg5jL— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 2, 2026 After the match, the patch will be removed, authenticated and turned into a one-of-one signed Topps trading card featuring the player.Even substitutes who come on during their debut will qualify, although unused substitutes will have to wait until they actually take the field.The concept has already made waves in other sports. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ debut card sold for..

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Wealdstone coach speaks on Harambee Stars striker’s qualities after Monday’s brace

Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock reserved praise for Harambee Stars striker Micah Obiero, following his brilliant performance in Round Five of the English National League on Monday, 31 August.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsObiero, 25, underlined his importance to the club on the night at the VBS Community Stadium in London, coming up with a brace as Stones registered their first victory of the season, beating Sutton United 2-0.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan forward nets brace in England as Abuya skippers Yanga to big winThe former Huddersfield Academy player scored in both halves, opening the scoring in the 12th minute by calmly converting a Kyle Smith cross, before adding his second from the spot in the 67th minute, following a handball incident by Jermaine Francis.Speaking after the win, Waddock was full of compliments for his striker, who with the strikes, made it to three goals in five games this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##“He was a threat throughout,” Waddock told the club med..

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Kenya sevens star to feature again at this year’s Red Bull Scramboo event

A total of 35 teams will take part at this year’s edition of the Red Scramboo event, which will take place on Saturday, 28 November at Uhuru Park.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe event, which involves teams of three, is an experience that brings together creativity, craftsmanship, riding skills and plenty of personality.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##Participants (105 of them this year), will be called upon to imagine, design and build their own unconventional bike around a chosen themeThe event concept is inspired by the nostalgic days of “Scrambooooo’’, a Kenyan expression associated with riding with flair, pulling out the moves, showing off and making sure everyone knows who has the hottest riding style.Caesar Mugo, Agnes Nyawira shine as NCBA Golf Series hits Kiambu“Following the concept submission phase, 35 teams of 105 participants have been selected to take their ideas from sketches to reality,” the event organizers said in a statement. “These teams are currently in the bu..

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He didn’t want to leave, but he had to: the emotional story behind Pablo Garcia’s Betis exit

Pablo Garcia’s transfer was nothing glamorous: no blockbuster fee, no superstar name, nor glamorous destination.And yet, his tears on Tuesday night, in the dying hours of the Deadline Day, became one of the transfer window’s most powerful images.Garcia is a 20-year-old who grew up playing for Real Betis, joined the club at the age of eight, came through every youth category and dreamed of making his mark in the green-and-white shirt.Instead, he had to leave.🟢 Imágenes que duelen, Pablo García abandona la Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol entre lágrimas y visiblemente destrozado, acompañado de su madre.El canterano del Real Betis deja atrás la que ha sido su casa durante tantos años. @elpespunte pic.twitter.com/Kqf6sSFfqj— Alexis Halcón (@AlexisHalcon) September 1, 2026 Betis agreed a €5.5 million deal with Racing Santander for 50 per cent of the midfielder, with the move helping the Spanish club balance its books and create the salary space needed to bring Dani Ceballos back after nine yea..

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