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Kompany changes the pre-game routine against Augsburg

The so far prefect Borussia Dortmund somehow managed to waste a 2-0 lead in just five minutes and ended up with a surprise draw at home to Werder. With this result, they gave their biggest rival Bayern Munich a chance to take the first place in Bundesliga in case their defeat Augsburg. But the problem is their neighbor, who defeated them last season. For most Bayern fans it’s nothing special as their team managed to win the Bundesliga title with enough points to spare anyway. But for Vincent Kompany, it’s a big deal. In fact, the Bayern coach decided to change the pre-game routine just to assure his players are fully focused.United’s teenage sensation is demanding millions from BayernThe distance between two cities is only 97 kilometers (about one hour’s drive), which means that the team could arrive to the game on the same day, just like they usually do (as well as they play against nearby Stuttgart), but Kompany decided to change that. His men have spent the night before at the 4-sta..

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CAF mulling return of AFCON to biennial competition – Motsepe

The Africa Cup of Nations could be back being a biennial showpiece, following comments made by Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe on Friday, 9 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMotsepe, speaking on Day Three of the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde, said CAF was looking at reversing their initial plan of staging the AFCON after every four years, and returning it back to its usual two-year interval.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017175##“I can guarantee you we have discussed it [AFCON] over the last few days, to say we are looking at everything, including having the AFCON coming back every two years,” Motsepe said.Motsepe, in December last year, announced that the AFCON would be staged every four years following the 2028 edition, with the move labeled as part of a significant restructuring of the international game on the continent, to help it fit better into a packed global calendar.Harambee Stars forward on dream of playing alongsid..

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One more hurdle for NCCA 50-Overs title-chasing Swamibapa

Swamibapa A will be crowned champions of the Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) Super Division 50-Overs League 2026 on Sunday, 11 October, should they beat hosts Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj (SCLPS YL A) at the Samaj ground, Nairobi West.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsA win at Samaj would take the Swamis to an unassailable 52 points, sealing a title that has eluded them for years.Long dominant in the T20 format, Swamibapa have often played second fiddle to heavyweights like Kanbis A and Ruaraka A in the 50-overs league. But this season has been different. After 14 matches, Swamibapa A sit top of the table with 12 wins and just 2 losses, on 48 points with a Net Run Rate of 1.316.Chasing pack Kanbis A, Ruaraka A and Sir Ali Muslim Club A are all locked on 36 points. Kanbis A (13 matches) and Sir Ali A (13) still have three games in hand, but even if they win all remaining games, they cannot catch Swamibapa if the leaders win on Sunday.Madina Okot books WNBA Final spot..

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Valverde is a medical phenomenon

From this perspective, the Madrid derby between Atletico and Real seems like old news. However, 17 days after the match in question, we have been given every reason to revisit two of its main protagonists. Atletico defeated their biggest rivals 2–1, and one of the incidents that defined the clash between the Rojiblancos and Los Blancos was the duel between Kang-in Lee and Federico Valverde. It must be said that the South Korean midfielder’s challenge was a fierce one. Real subsequently announced that the Uruguayan had suffered a grade-three ankle sprain following the collision with the Atletico player. The Royal Club then demanded that their city rivals’ player be suspended with immediate effect. However…Queremos felicitar al @RealMadrid por seguir haciendo historia al demostrar que el 100% de la comunidad médica mundial estaba equivocada. #RecuperaciónMilagrosa #ParteMédico #EsguinceGrado3 #HistoriaQueTúHiciste— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) October 9, 2026 Just 17 days after Valverd..

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Madina Okot books WNBA Final spot as Atlanta Dream sweep Liberty

Fourth-seeded Atlanta Dream completed a three-game sweep of New York Liberty, winning Game Three 85-83 to book a place in this year’s WNBA Final set to tip off on Saturday, 17 October.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Karl Smesko-coached side, home to Kenyan International, Madina Okot who was unused in the crucial Game Three in the best-of-five semis series, remain unbeaten in the post-season this year, and will face Golden State, who swept defending champion Las Vegas Aces.“We were able to make the last couple of plays and able to move onto the Finals,” Smesko said. “Excited about it and proud of the way our players competed and pull together and held on to win.”LeBron makes Sixers debut – and 76ers already have reason to be excitedAtlanta won it without leading scorer Allisha Gray, who has been sidelined with a finger injury sustained in Game One. Angel Reese took over the scoring, the league’s Defensive Player of the Year dropping a team-high 22 points, coming a rebound..

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BETTING GUIDE: RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt, match preview, team news and prediction

Two sides who have endured slow starts to their Bundesliga campaigns will collide when RB Leipzig host Eintracht Frankfurt in what has historically been a high-scoring affair.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsA 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen before the international break means Leipzig have accrued just six points from their opening four top-flight matches this season (W2, L2), representing their weakest start to a Bundesliga season in four years.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017182##Eintracht Frankfurt have made a frustrating start to their campaign, winning just one of their first four league games (D2, L1) despite taking the lead in every single match.Kick-off: 7:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 10 OctoberVenue: Red Bull Arena, LeipzigGroup: Bundesliga (Matchday 5)Current standings: RB Leipzig (8th, 6 pts) | Eintracht Frankfurt (11th, 5 pts)There is a new striker in DortmundQualification implications: A victory for RB Leipzig would push them toward the top four European qualification spots, w..

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AFCON U-17 Q: Kenya, Tanzania renew rivalry in crucial CECAFA opener

Kenya’s Junior Stars will begin their quest for a maiden appearance at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Tanzania in their opening Group C fixture at the 2026 CAF U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers in Rwanda on Saturday, 10 October (1700 EAT). Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHead coach William Muluya’s charges enter the contest determined to secure a positive result and lay the foundation for a successful qualifying campaign, as they pursue a place at the 2027 continental finals in Morocco.Having pitched camp in Rwanda for nearly a week, the Kenyan youngsters have been preparing for the regional tournament with the objective of improving on last year’s performance, and taking the next step towards continental qualification.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017184##The Junior Stars progressed beyond the group stage at the 2025 edition, staged in Ethiopia, but their campaign ended in disappointment after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Tanzania in the semi-finals.Saturday’s encounter presen..

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Saturday double-header to open delayed FKF Premier League season

After a two-month delay occasioned by wrangles and court cases, the FKF Premier League (FKFPL) is set to finally kick off today, Saturday, 10 October, with two matches lined up.Shabana will face Posta Rangers, as Mozzart Bet-sponsored APS Bomet take on Mathare United in the season-opener.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe league was initially set to begin on Saturday, 22 August, but a dispute arising from the format of relegation and promotion ended up in court.FKF had insisted on the direct relegation of three teams and promotion of an equal number from the National Super League (NSL) as per the 2025 regulations, a decision Kariobangi Sharks, who finished 16th on the log last season, vehemently opposed.In the end, a mediation led to playoffs, which were eventually won by Mombasa United after a controversial second leg, paving the way for the league to kick off.Mombasa United promoted to FKF Premier LeaguePosta Rangers vs ShabanaShabana fans will have an opportunity to che..

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Mombasa United promoted to FKF Premier League

Mombasa United have been promoted to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League following a ruling by the Leagues and Competitions Committee.The committee declared Mombasa United the aggregate winners of the two-legged tie after finding Kariobangi Sharks responsible for the disruption that forced the return leg to be called off in the 64th minute.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn its ruling, the committee established that the match was disrupted after Kariobangi Sharks players confronted centre referee John Sulwe in protest against his decision to award a penalty to Mombasa United.The situation subsequently escalated, with the committee finding that Kariobangi Sharks kit manager Patrick Paul Otieno and a section of supporters invaded the pitch and physically assaulted the referee.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017201##Following a medical assessment, Sulwe informed the match commissioner that he was unable to continue officiating, forcing the match to be abandoned.The incident was subse..

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BETTING GUIDE: Chelsea vs Bournemouth, match preview, team news and prediction

Chelsea will be eager to put their sluggish start to the Premier League season behind them when they welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge.Despite major summer spending and high expectations under Xabi Alonso, the Blues enter the weekend sitting in 10th spot following a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brentford prior to the international break.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsDefensive frailties have severely hindered Chelsea’s progress, as they have conceded a league-high 12 goals across their opening five league fixtures.Bournemouth find themselves in an even more precarious position as they search for their first Premier League victory of the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017170##Marco Rose’s men have picked up just three points from five matches (D3, L2), despite having taken the lead in four of those encounters.Competing on European fronts has added to their workload, but the Cherries can draw confidence from a strong away record in 2026, alongside an impressive run of losing just on..

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