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Harambee Stars-eligible defender reveals struggles he faced in his early days at Wrexham

Harambee Stars-eligible defender Zak Vyner says he is finally feeling at home at EFL Championship club Wrexham, having got past a disrupted start to life at the side he joined earlier this year from Bristol City.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsVyner 29, is currently enjoying a steady diet of full games for the Welsh club, having played all three of their competitive fixtures, and featured in their entire pre-season camp across Europe and America.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922062##Before that, however, the defender born to an English father and a Kenyan mother, had seen his first stretch at his new club marred by two spells of injury, which saw him only feature seven times last season.Having arrived at Wrexham with a minor toe injury in January, Vyner managed to log in some minutes in March, only to sustain a groin problem against West Brom on 3 April, a setback that effectively ruled him out of the entire Championship season.PLAYER ANALYSIS: Key qualities England-based defender will add..

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Time for Moroccan gem’s debut: Make way for City’s Einstein

It’s been two days since Ayyoub Bouaddi officially joined Manchester City from Lille in a transfer worth €95 million. Now, it’s time for the Moroccan’s debut.The Cityzens face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park tonight (22.00) in the opening game of the second Premier League round, and even though the teenager isn’t expected to be in the starting XI, it would be no wonder if Enzo Maresca gave him a chance from the bench.##EDITORS_CHOICE##However, Bouaddi’s story isn’t interesting solely because of football and the fact that he is one of the world’s greatest prospects at the moment. It’s quite the opposite, as he has an intriguing academic track record off the pitch.He became a member of Lille’s senior squad at only 16, and while making his professional breakthrough, he was pursuing his passion for mathematics as well.At 15, Bouaddi won a national public-speaking competition at Élysée Palace, and a year later – one year ahead of schedule – he earned a French scientific baccalaureate with h..

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Lucky punter wins big after correctly predicting 28 games

A lucky punter walked home with Ksh302,552 after tax, following 28 correct predictions with a stake of Ksh46.55 on Thursday, 27 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 28 games attracted total odds of 6499.52, leading to the huge payout from Kenya’s gaming giants, Mozzart Bet.The highest odds from a single game in the betslip were 1.80 in Birmingham’s clash against Brentford, with the prediction being a Brentford win.

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tue 21:30
2033
Doncaster
Middlesbrou.
1:3 (0:1)
ki 2
1.65
Fix

tue 21:45
2045
Ipswich
Leicester
3:1 (0:0)
ki 1
1.45
Fix

tue 21:45
2051
Plymouth
Coventry
2:4 (1:2)
ki 2
1.67
Fix

tue 21:45
2046
Sheffield W.
Wolverhampton
0:2 (0:2)
ki 2
1.47
Fix

tue 22:00
2031
Birmingham
Brentford
1:6 (1:3)
ki 2
1.8
Fix

wed 21:45
2048
Newcastle
WBA
3:2 (1:1)
ki 1
1.35
Fix

wed 21:45
2032
Tott..

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BETTING GUIDE: Tottenham vs Newcastle, match preview, team news and prediction

The final match on Saturday’s stacked Premier League card comes from North London, where Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United.The Roberto De Zerbi era at Spurs kicked off with a major disappointment, getting stung 3-0 by Brentford at the Gtech last weekend.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsDespite a 5-1 Carabao Cup bounce-back against Charlton, Spurs’ home record remains a major concern – they won just three of 19 league games at home last season.Matthias Jaissle’s Premier League bow with Newcastle brought mixed emotions, earning a point against Liverpool in a 2-2 draw but conceding a 90+9′ penalty to Dominik Szoboszlai.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922042##The Magpies have won three of their last four visits to this venue and boast 13 Premier League away wins against Tottenham – more than against any other side. With seven goals in their two league meetings last season, another open game is expected.Kick-off:7:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 29th August 2026 – 7:30 PM BSTVenue: Tottenham H..

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Kenya renews rivalry with Nigeria as CAVB release Round of 16 draw

The Kenya women’s national volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, have been paired with Nigeria in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, with rivalry between the two countries set to be renewed yet again.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile the two nations have had numerous encounters on the pitch, off it the rivalry extends with fans and citizens occasionally engaging in friendly online banter.Malkia Strikers cruise into round of 16 after thumping MaliMalkia Strikers qualified for the Round of 16 having emerged as Pool A winners following wins over Zambia and Mali in a group that only had three teams.The West African side, on the other hand, posted mixed results, opening with a 1-3 defeat to Tunisia, before bouncing back with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ghana and concluding with a heavy 0-3 loss to African giants Cameroon.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922021##In the Round of 16 draw, heavyweights were paired against lesser opposition as ..

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CAF advertises tenders for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened the tendering process for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, unveiling 22 procurement opportunities as preparations for the historic tournament in East Africa gather momentum.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to documents published on the continental football governing body’s official website, CAF has invited established and experienced service providers to bid for a range of services required to stage the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A look at Harambee Stars forward’s impressive maiden start against Real MadridThe tenders cover key areas of tournament operations, technology, broadcasting, accommodation, transport and matchday services.Among the 22 opportunities advertised are end-to-end ticketing services, integrated transport services, hotels and accommodation, infotainment, venue access management, accreditation printing materials and accessories, acce..

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Heartwarming gesture from Germany: When grandparents’ gift means more than luxury

The 64th edition of the German top flight, the Bundesliga, is set to kick off tonight at 21.30, when the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, host Stuttgart.The Bavarians’ latest signings, like Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, will have a chance to showcase themselves in front of the home crowd, while the clash at the Allianz Arena will also mark the Bundesliga debut in a Stuttgart jersey for several of their players.##EDITORS_CHOICE##One of them is Grischa Promel – a relatively little-known 31-year-old who built his career at various German clubs. From his boyhood club Hoffenheim, through Karlsruher, Union Berlin, and then back to The Kraichgauers, he eventually made his way to Stuttgart and the Champions League, which will be the biggest stage he has ever played on.However, even before making his Bundesliga debut for the Swabians, the midfielder set a wonderful example for the younger generation.As part of Stuttgart’s sponsorship deal with Mercedes-Benz, every player receives a bran..

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UCL draw: Derbies, derbies, derbies… Favorable path for United and Liverpool

The Champions League draw was held yesterday and, as has become customary since the introduction of the new format, it produced plenty of derbies.On their return to the UCL, Manchester United will face Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid from the first pot, while their clashes against AS Roma, Villarreal, and Como could also be interesting.✅ Home and away opponents for Pot 1 teams 🏠✈️#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/OKyCVzJAJR— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 27, 2026 The reigning European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, will lock horns with Manchester City and Barcelona in blockbuster duels, with Arsenal’s encounters against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund undoubtedly set to light up the football world.Los Blancos will play two Serie A clubs, Roma and Inter, while the Nerazzurri appear to have been handed a less favorable path, having to face Liverpool, Dortmund, Feyenoord, and Stuttgart.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Bayern Munich will meet two Premier League powerhouses, ..

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SEASON PREVIEW: 3K FC achieve 16-year Premier League dream but attention turns to survival

When youths and elders from Kagumori, Kathangari, Kibugu, Kathuniri, Kiriari, and Kairuri sat down in 2010 and came up with the idea of forming 3K FC, the dream was simple but ambitious: build a team that would eventually compete in the top flight and bring the excitement of Premier League football closer to their communities.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOver 16 years later, that dream is alive, with 3K preparing to make their maiden appearance in the FKF Premier League after earning promotion from the National Super League (NSL) alongside Migori Youth at the end of the 2025/2026 season.The Embu-based side spent two seasons in the second tier before producing a strong second leg last season, going unbeaten throughout the second half of the campaign to secure promotion and finally give the supporters who have followed the club’s journey for years the chance to watch their team compete at the highest level of domestic football.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A look at Harambee Stars fo..

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Xabi’s 2/2: Chelsea kick off EFL Cup campaign with 2-0 win over Luton

So far, so good for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea. Truth be told, the real challenges are yet to come, but it’s always nice to start the season with two wins.Four days ago, the Blues narrowly beat Fulham at Craven Cottage (3-2) in their Premier League opener, and last night, they recorded their first Stamford Bridge triumph of the campaign, overcoming Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town 2-0 in the EFL Cup Round of 32.Xabi Alonso: Goalkeeper, now! – Aston Villa: Here, take EmiThe resilient third-tier club managed to go into the break level, as their goalkeeper Josh Keeley denied Cole Palmer and Reece James’ dangerous efforts, while Morgan Rogers’ close-range strike crashed against the crossbar.However, after the break, Chelsea shifted up a gear and broke the deadlock just five minutes into the second period through Wilshere’s former Arsenal and England teammate, Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old headed home Malo Gusto’s perfect cross, scoring his debut goal for the Blues and showing that he still has a l..

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