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Willian has given a revealing account of his brief and disappointing spell at Arsenal, admitting that his decision to leave Chelsea for the Gunners turned out to be a major mistake.The Brazilian joined Arsenal in August 2020 after an impressive seven-year run at Chelsea, where he had established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent attacking players. His arrival was viewed as a significant statement of intent from Mikel Arteta’s side.Things, however, quickly went in the opposite direction. Willian struggled to reproduce his Chelsea form and lasted just one season at the Emirates before his contract was terminated by mutual agreement. He found the net only once in 37 appearances.Willian wishes he’d stayed on the blue side of London 👀🔵 Despite Mikel Arteta promising he would be “the main guy” at Arsenal, the Brazilian admits he regrets leaving Chelsea. https://t.co/6srcno94lF— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 5, 2026 The former Brazil international had pr..

Hello and welcome from wherever you are joining us from, as the Harambee Stars battle Rwanda in an international friendly that will close the extended September/October FIFA window.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBenni McCarthy will be looking to relieve some pressure off his shoulders after a winless start to their home 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Kenya opened their qualifier campaign with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home against lowly-ranked Eritrea before losing 1-0 to Guinea on the road.Wounded Harambee Stars seek to extend dominance over Rwanda in friendly encounterHarambee Stars have locked horns with Rwanda 17 times, winning on seven occasions and suffering defeat twice, while a draw has been registered seven times.

Vincenzo Montella survived Turkey’s debacle at the World Cup – Turkey deservedly lost to Australia and Paraguay, while the victory over the United States carried no competitive significance – but he would not survive four straight defeats in the Nations League, of course, if they also lose tonight’s clash with Italy. As fate would have it, together with the competition calendar, Roberto Mancini found himself in a position to make Zinedine Zidane’s competitive debut in front of the home crowd an unpleasant one, which he did, but also to be the final straw for Turkish football fans’ patience with their compatriot Montella. The situation had been completely different the previous week. Italy arrived in Bursa after a chastening defeat to Belgium in Rome, while Turkey, all things considered, had made a good impression despite their defeat to France. Mancini’s team produced bright, modern football in Anatolia, while in Saint-Denis against France they also demonstrated the character that is a..

Kenya U23 captain Kevin Wangaya has cautioned his teammates against complacency as the Emerging Stars prepare to face Tanzania U23 in the second leg of their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first-round qualifier at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWangaya insists the tie is not over despite Kenya carrying a commanding 4-1 advantage from the first leg played at Nyayo Stadium on Monday, 28 September.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##The second leg is scheduled to kick off at 4 PM (EAT), with Kenya needing to protect their three-goal cushion to advance to the second round.The Emerging Stars produced an impressive display in Nairobi, with Paul Osama, Lawrence Okoth, Wangaya and Kelly Madada getting on the scoresheet to put Anthony Kimani’s side in a strong position heading into the return leg.However, Wangaya has urged his teammates to approach the match with the same focus and intensity, warning that Tanzania will be a different propos..

South Africa left Cairo with a 1-0 victory over Egypt despite spending long periods without the ball and producing considerably fewer attacking actions. Egypt controlled the territorial battle, finishing with 61% possession, 19 shots to South Africa’s seven, six shots on target, 42 touches in the opposition box and eight corners.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsYet the contrast between dominance and outcome was defined by one structural detail: Egypt repeatedly committed numbers forward, while South Africa found the decisive moment when Egypt’s attacking structure lost its rest-defence security.The match therefore became a study in the difference between controlling possession and controlling transitions, with Egypt’s aggressive 2-2/3-1 build-up base structure evolving into a 2-2-6 attacking structure and South Africa ultimately exploiting the spaces that appeared behind it.Hossam Hassan’s Egypt began from a fluid 4-4-2/4-2-4, with Mostafa Shobeir behind Ramy Rabia and Abdel..

Kylian Mbappe has unintentionally reignited a debate in Madrid after sharing a glimpse of his recovery work, with images showing the Real Madrid forward using both a treadmill and an exercise bike. However, it was a message accompanying one of the pictures, rather than the workout itself, that quickly attracted attention.According to the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, Mbappe posted a picture of himself smiling at the camera while the song “Good News.. Bad Guys” played in the background. The image also contained the words: “Who’s the bad one? The very bad one?” With an exercise bike clearly visible, the post immediately sparked speculation among Madrid supporters.Mbappé is back on the bike as he recovers from his injury 🚲 #beINSPORTS #Mbappe #KylianMbappé #RealMadrid https://t.co/9NU556UTTw— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) October 4, 2026 The reason is linked to recent comments from Jose Mourinho, who discussed what he believes it means to maintain complete professionalism as a footballer…

FKF has confirmed that the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season will kick off on Friday, 9 October, bringing an end to the prolonged wait for the return of top-flight action.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe new season has been delayed for more than a month by court cases challenging the application of the 2025 FKF rules in determining last season’s promotion and relegation. Kariobangi Sharks and Evans Nduta were among those who challenged the process, forcing FKF to postpone the start of the new campaign on several occasions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##The league was initially scheduled to kick off on the weekend of 29-30 August, but the legal battles prevented the season from getting underway.However, following the scheduling of the FKF Premier League/National Super League playoff, FKF has now confirmed the start of the 2026-2027 campaign.KCB FC and Nairobi United will get the season underway on Friday when they face off at the Police Sacco Grou..

Mombasa United midfielder Christian Lubulu believes that the team will beat Kariobangi Sharks in the return leg of the promotion/ relegation playoff.The coastal outfit beat Sharks 2-1 in the first leg played last week at Mbaraki Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDennis Mabeya and Waziri Shentembo were on target for Mombasa, with Wayne Otieno pulling one back for Sharks.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##Speaking to the press after the match, Lubulu, who had a decent performance, opened up on how they prepared for the first leg.“We have been working hard from the first day to the game day. Yes, there were controversies surrounding the fixture, but we let that remain an administrative issue and just focus on training and getting better day by day,” said Lubulu.Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech lands role at FKFAhead of the return leg, set for Tuesday at Ulinzi Sports Complex, the former Mathare United midfielder lifted the lid on areas the team has to work on if they are to upset..

All of Argentina is eagerly awaiting the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, when Lionel Messi is set to play his final official match in an Argentina shirt. However, instead of the historic farewell taking center stage, the football world has been rocked by serious controversy and fierce accusations aimed at the organizers.Following the scandal before the previous fixture, when Burkina Faso’s national team refused to travel to Buenos Aires, forcing Argentina to face the African nation’s U23 side instead, the latest wave of discontent has come from their next opponent — the football federation representing Benin.🚨 MAJOR controversy surrounding Argentina’s 7-0 win over Burkina Faso. 😳 Argentina covered Burkina Faso’s travel and accommodation costs, but several senior players were unhappy with the low-cost commercial flight arrangements and the lack of financial compensation, so decided NOT to travel. Burkina Faso received no appearance fee and no share of the ticket or TV revenue, leav..

Former world junior silver medalist Elvis Cheboi is aiming to replicate his winning form over the 42km distance, as he prepares for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on 18 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 31-year-old Kenyan returns to familiar territory, having captured his first major career marathon victory on this very course in 2023, with a personal best of 2:09.20.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##In that race, Cheboi crossed the finish line ahead of runner-up Adugna Takele of Ethiopia (2:10.26) and fellow Kenyan Alfred Kipchirchir (2:10.56).However, his title defense in 2024 fell short when he placed eighth in 2:12.52, a race won by Ethiopia’s Mulugeta Uma in 2:07.16.Kenyan athletes reign supreme in Kuala Lumpur MarathonAfter electing to sit out the 2025 event, Cheboi is back on the streets of Toronto, looking for redemption, motivated by the strong personal connection he has with the Canadian race.“I think the first time I ran in Toronto, it was my first time to w..