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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president MacDonald Mariga has been expelled from the National Executive Committee (NEC), alongside six other members, following a Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Meru on Saturday,7 November.The former Inter Milan midfielder was among seven NEC members ousted after delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of their removal at the meeting chaired by FKF president Hussein Mohammed.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095197##A total of 65 delegates voted to revoke Mariga’s position, with AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani emerging as the sole delegate to oppose the motion.The other six officials expelled are Dan Shikanda (Nairobi), Collins Kalee (Nyanza), Bernard Lagat (Rift Valley), Violet Kerubo (Women’s Representative), Robert Macharia (Central) and Gabriel Mghendi (Coast).Speaking after the resolutions were passed, Hussein maintained that all seven officials had been given an opportunity to defend themselves before Congress but failed to respond to the invitat..

Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a blunt message to young footballers trying to make their way in the modern game: stay away from social media and concentrate on football.The Tottenham manager made his point while discussing 18-year-old Luca Williams-Barnett, who made an impressive Premier League debut in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Introduced in the closing stages, the youngster immediately caught the eye and nearly set up a goal for Mohammed Kudus.From St James’ Park to Robin Hood? Newcastle star caught up with bow and arrowsAsked how difficult it is to keep young players grounded amid the pressures of modern football, De Zerbi did not hesitate with his answer.”I think young players have to remove all social media. They need to focus on improving, on their teammates, and learn from older players with more experience. They have to work hard.”If you follow social media, one day you’re on top of the world, and the next day people say you can’t play. You have to be mentally s..

The FKF Women Premier League (WPL) continues to gather momentum, with match week seven kicking in with two matches scheduled for today, Saturday, 7 November.Gideon Starlets takes on Kayole Starlets as Zetech Sparks battles Mathare United Women in the two tantalizing matches.Download Our Mozzartsport App For More NewsAhead of the matches, Ulinzi Starlets are at the top of the league table with 18 points after a perfect start to the season.Defending champions Kenya Police Bullets are second with 15 points, same as Kibera Soccer Women.At the other end of the table, sleeping giants Vihiga Queens are at the bottom of the table with one point and have joined the relegation zone.Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder reveals reason for slow league startGideon Starlets vs Kayole SparksGideon Starlets take on Kayole Sparks at the Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay (ROSH) from 1400 hrs.Gideon, who narrowly survived relegation last season, are currently ninth on the log with five points and keen on making the ..

The Bellingham name is set to feature twice in England’s senior squad, with Jobe earning his first call-up and joining older brother Jude for the upcoming international fixtures against Croatia and Spain.At 21, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder is following a remarkably similar path to his 23-year-old sibling, although he is determined to establish his own identity rather than live in Jude’s shadow.Both brothers came through Birmingham City’s academy before moving to the Bundesliga and eventually earning recognition from England. Jobe Bellingham has received his first senior call-up to England’s training camp, where he will join his brother Jude Bellingham for the first time 👏 The dream of the brothers playing for their country together, is slowly becoming a reality ❤️ https://t.co/KXHuHI69b6— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 6, 2026 Jobe made his senior debut for Birmingham at 16 years and 107 days, before moving to Sunderland, helping them secure promotion to the Premier League and earning ..

Galatasaray are set to lose their biggest attacking threat for a significant period after Victor Osimhen suffered a knee injury that requires surgery.The Nigerian striker played the full 90 minutes in Wednesday’s Champions League victory over Stuttgart, but subsequent medical examinations revealed a problem requiring arthroscopic surgery to remove a fragment of tissue from his knee joint. The Turkish champions confirmed that the procedure is scheduled for Saturday.Osimhen faces tax problems, as his lookalike slams GalatasarayGalatasaray have yet to provide a recovery timeline, although injuries of this nature can typically require four to eight weeks of rehabilitation. Osimhen could therefore miss the Istanbul derby against Besiktas on November 30, as well as Champions League encounters with Aston Villa and AEK Athens.The 27-year-old has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 10 goals in 11 appearances across all competitions. Nine have come in eight Super Lig outings, while his..

Kenyan tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi says there will be nerves ahead of her doubles final at the Angola Ladies Open on Saturday, 7 November, but is looking forward to delivering a winning performance.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkutoyi, 22, is in line to capture her biggest title yet as a professional, when she features in the tournament’s women’s doubles final, alongside Burundian partner Sada Nahimana.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095192##“We just want to go out there and give our best,” Okutoyi, who is ranked 415th in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), said on Friday. “Personally, this is my first WTA 125 doubles final; so there will definitely be nerves, but I just want to go out there and give my best, play my best tennis and enjoy.”In the final, slated for 1930 EAT, Okutoyi and Nahimana are set to come up against the winner of the semifinal between second seeds Martyna Kubka and Justina Mikulskyte, and third seeds Ana Sofia Sanchez and Ksenia Zaytseva.Nairobi City Thunder..

Kakamega Homeboyz assistant captain Glen Otunga has attributed the club’s slow start in the FKF Premier League campaign to a lack of cohesion following significant changes to the squad during the transfer window.The Kakamega-based outfit undertook a major rebuilding exercise ahead of the season, recruiting more than 15 players to replace a similar number of departures as they sought to assemble a squad capable of challenging for the league title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe recruitment drive brought together experienced campaigners and promising young talents, but the integration process has proved challenging in the opening rounds.Homeboyz began the campaign positively, edging league newcomers Mombasa United 1-0 at Mbaraki before settling for a 1-1 draw against four-time league champions Ulinzi Stars.However, the 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup winners have since suffered consecutive defeats, losing 1-0 to defending champions Gor Mahia before going down 2-0 to AFC Leopards in ..

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga was in action as his Qatari side, Al Arabi, drew 2-2 with Al Ahli Doha in Round Nine of the Qatar Stars League on Friday, 6 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOlunga, 32, featured for 74 minutes in the contest played at Grand Hamad Stadium, before paving way for Tunisian forward Youssef Snana.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095192##Following a barren draw with Al Rayyan in their previous league match hosts Al Arabi were off to the races on Friday, taking a 2-0 lead late in the first half, thanks to two quick-fire goals from Issa Laye and Isaac Lihadji.Al Ahli, however, would not leave without making their mark, scoring twice in two minutes to level the match.Migori Youth forward sets sights on FKFPL Golden BootThe visitors’ first goal came in the 59th minute through Erik Exposito, before the Spanish forward grabbed a quick brace in the 61st minute to bring his side back in the game.No team would find the winner in the remainder of the game, forci..

FKF Premier League (FKFPL) match week six action continues today, Saturday, 7 November, with three sumptuous matches lined up across the country.3K FC hosts AFC Leopards, Mombasa United face Shabana as Mara Sugar battles Migori Youth.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsToday’s action follows the Friday, 6 November clash between KCB FC and APS Bomet, where the bankers left it late to score a 94th-minute winner through Jimmy Owili.KCB’s win saw them leapfrog defending champions Gor Mahia to ascend to the summit of the league table with 13 points, one more than the Kenyan giants, as AFC Leopards complete the top three with nine points.At the other end of the table, Mombasa United are at the bottom with just a single point and joined in the relegation zone by Posta Rangers and Kakamega Homeboyz with four points apiece.Migori Youth forward sets sights on FKFPL Golden Boot3K FC v AFC LeopardsMozzart Bet-sponsored 3K FC play host to Kenyan giants AFC Leopards at their Moi Stadium, Emb..

Roma will look to feast on Sassuolo’s defensive vulnerabilities and head into the next international break on a high after the humiliation of their midweek UEFA Champions League defeat.Gian Piero Gasperini’s men blew a commanding 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Manchester United on Tuesday, suffering their first defeat in six competitive games.Download Our Mozzartsport App For More NewsHowever, they remain undefeated in Serie A this season and boast the most lethal attack in Italy’s top flight with a club-record 28 goals from their first 10 league matches.They are also formidable at the Stadio Olimpico, where they have won their last three competitive fixtures and are unbeaten in their last 17 Serie A home games.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087407##Sassuolo, on the other hand, enter this contest in dire straits following a 4-2 loss to Fiorentina, which extended their winless run to six gamesAlberto Aquilani’s side sits 17th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone, off the back of four consec..