Other Sports

“It’s not down to me, it’s down to the players, and perhaps a little bit of luck as well. When you score in the 94th minute, there has to be a little bit of luck involved. But I’m grateful to the players for believing throughout.”That was how Valdas Dambrauskas, the coach of Sabah, reflected on his team’s 3-2 victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva in normal time and 5-2 win after extra time. As usual, he was modest, even though this historic achievement for Sabah — a club founded in 2017 — has given Azerbaijan only its second representative in the Champions League.The dramatic moment that Sabah FK forced extra-time in their Champions League play-off! 🤩Just wait until the camera pans back to the corner taker… 🤣 pic.twitter.com/M8SFz79OKS— Sleeper Football (@SleeperFooty) August 26, 2026 But Dambrauskas did not merely talk. He backed up his words with his actions. As a representative of the relatively unknown Lithuanian footballing school, Dambrauskas did not have an easy route to the big Eur..

Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje says he has already gotten used to English football, and is enjoying his current run of form at EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsSichenje, speaking ahead of his side’s away clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, 26 August (9:45 pm EAT), said his confidence has grown tremendously, following what was a rough introduction to life in England earlier this year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915515##Just a month after joining The Addicks in early February from Serbian side Vojvodina, Sichenje was forced to sit out majority of the Championship season, this after suffering two hamstring injuries that eventually ended his campaign in April.The former AIK man, just three games into his active play at the South-East London club, picked up his first hamstring injury against Wrexham on 28 February, keeping him out till mid-April.The lanky central defender would make a brief retur..

Kenya Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets secured their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing CECAFA regional Women’s CAF Champions League qualifier after a convincing 3-1 victory over Top Girls Academy.Martha Amuyolete grabbed a brace, while Elgay Mukhwana added the other as the Kenyan champions produced a strong performance to eliminate the Burundian side and keep their continental dream alive.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBullets entered the quarter-final clash seeking another victory after making a positive start to their campaign, with a semi-final place offering them a step closer to securing a ticket to the CAF Women’s Champions League.The Kenyan champions started brightly and created the first notable opportunity inside the opening 10 minutes. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##Lydia Akoth combined well with Norah Ann before Akoth fired over the crossbar.Top Girls gradually grew into the contest and threatened through midfielder Nasra Nahimana at the strok..

A lucky punter walked home with Ksh463,695 after tax, following 17 correct predictions with a stake of Ksh70 on Tuesday, 25 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 17 games attracted total odds of 5,429.69, leading to the huge payout from Kenya’s gaming giants, Mozzart Bet.The highest odds from a single game in the betslip was 2.65 in Valencia’s clash against Real Betis, with the prediction being a Betis win.

Ticket: WIN
Ticket number: 2999-3289698-2470
Time: 25.08.2026 11:26:15

start
number
home
visitor
result
tip
odd
system

tue 21:00
2035
Cardiff
Norwich
1:2 (0:1)
ki 2
2.3
Fix

tue 21:30
2033
Doncaster
Middlesbrou.
1:3 (0:1)
ki 2
1.6
Fix

tue 21:45
2041
Blackburn
Sheffield Utd
1:2 (0:1)
ki 2
2.55
Fix

tue 21:45
2034
Blackpool
Lincoln City
1:4 (1:1)
ki 2
2
Fix

tue 21:45
2044
Fleetwood
Shrewsbury
4:0 (3:0)
ki 1
2.1
Fix

tue 21:45
2051
Plymouth
Coventry
2:4 (1:2)
ki 2
1.75
Fix

tue 21:45
2046
Sheffield W.
..

Chelsea’s “bomb squad” has been officially disbanded.This unusual name refers to a group of unwanted players, whom the club did not count on. From Joao Felix and Lesley Ugochukwu to Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling, they all found new homes elsewhere, leaving Axel Disasi as the last remaining member.As of today, the list of the Blues’ cast-offs is empty – temporarily, though – as the Frenchman has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan.A message from Axel to Palace fans 🤳 pic.twitter.com/iYYggYpJTl— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 26, 2026 Disasi signed for Chelsea in August 2023 from Monaco for €45 million, but never lived up to his price tag. On the contrary, just a year and a half later, he became a liability for the London club and has since been loaned to Aston Villa, West Ham, and now the Eagles.He made his last appearance for the Blues in January 2025, making a 13-minute cameo against Wolverhampton. Three years ago, he was a France international, and now, he can’t seem t..

Harambee Stars have suffered a major setback ahead of the remaining international windows this year after midfielder Richard Odada was ruled out for approximately six months with a leg injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 25-year-old, who plays for Romanian SuperLiga side UTA Arad, sustained a fracture to the right fibula during his side’s goalless draw against Corvinul in the sixth round of the league.Odada was introduced in the 64th minute but was forced to leave the pitch in the 90th minute after suffering the injury, which has now ruled him out for the remainder of the year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915631##UTA Arad confirmed the diagnosis the following day, revealing that the Kenyan suffered a fracture in the medio-distal third of his right fibula.”Richard Odada’s medical situation. Our player suffered a fracture in the medio-distal third of his right fibula, an injury that does not require surgical intervention.The estimated period of absence is approximately six months. W..

Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) head coach Gilbert Selebwa has been appointed as the new head coach of Kenya’s Rising Stars, taking charge of the national Under-20 team ahead of next month’s CECAFA U20 AFCON qualifiers in Tanzania.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsSelebwa replaces Salim Babu, who guided the previous Rising Stars side to continental football. The experienced tactician and has moved quickly to assemble a provisional squad for the forthcoming assignment. The experienced coach will work alongside former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno and former Ulinzi Stars head coach Dunstan Nyaudo. Legendary Kenyan goalkeeper Francis Onyiso is expected to join the technical bench as goalkeeper coach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915627##The tournament carries considerable importance for the young players, with the two finalists earning the right to represent the region at the 2027 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.The provisional squad brings together players from the FKF Premi..

Impala Rugby Club on Wednesday, 26 August announced a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with Earthlungs Reafforestation Foundation.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe partnership, which brings together members of the Impala Rugby Executive Committee, coaches, supporters and the technical team, is aimed at restoring Kenya’s coastal ecosystems through mangrove reafforestation##NAJAVA_MECA_9915515##As part of this collaboration, Impala Rugby players, management, and supporters will join Earthlungs in a large-scale mangrove planting exercise in Mombasa.Speaking on the partnership, director Brian Jarra noted: “Rugby teaches us teamwork, resilience, and responsibility. By planting mangroves with Earthlungs, we extend those values beyond the pitch to safeguard our environment for future generations.”©AgenciesThis initiative underscores the club’s commitment to sustainability, biodiversity protection, and climate change mitigation.“This partner..

Record Kenyan Premier League champions, Gor Mahia, have unveiled two special ticketing offers for their fans ahead of their home CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC set for Sunday, 6 September (3 pm East African Time ) at Nyayo Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn an announcement on Wednesday, 26 August, K’Ogalo confirmed that they had set up special early-bird tickets to encourage timely purchases, while setting aside 30 tickets for individuals interested in grabbing a seat at the Presidential area.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915740##As per the the club, early bird tickets will retail for Ksh200 (regular), with VIP and VVIP seats going for Ksh1,000 and Ksh2,000 respectively.That special pricing is, however, only set to last for five days, with the deadline set for midnight on Sunday, 30 August.Akonnor on what Gor Mahia need to topple Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League qualifierAs for special sitting at the Presidential area, tickets will..

World 800m champion Lilian Odira has withdrawn from the Zurich Diamond League scheduled for Thursday, 27 August, due to illness.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOdira, 27, announced earlier this week that she would not be taking part in the penultimate leg of the premier one-day athletics event, as she seeks to recover from body weakness accrued from her busy schedule.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915515##“Update from me is I am really sorry that I will not be able to compete at Zurich Diamond League,” the African Championships silver medalist wrote. “I so much wish that it was otherwise, but I must listen to my body.”Detailing her condition, she added: “After Glasgow Commonwealths we had been on the sick bed for [a] couple of days. I didn’t have those important sessions towards Lausanne, but I felt okay. I came out brave to secure some points to get us to the Diamond League final. Since Lausanne I have felt weaker and after taking medical advice we decided it’s not wise to race on Thursday..