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Moroccan wonderkid has arrived – Bouaddi to Manchester City!

Manchester City have officially announced the arrival of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the 18-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad until 2031. The transfer has been completed and all necessary international clearances have been secured and the Moroccan is joining the English club for £86 million.Bouaddi joins City with a growing reputation as one of the brightest young players in world football. He leaves Lille after making 96 appearances for the French club, while he has already earned eight caps for Morocco at international level.First words from our new Blue 💬🩵— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 26, 2026 His rise through the ranks has been remarkably quick. Bouaddi made his senior debut for Lille in the UEFA Europa Conference League just three days after his 16th birthday and subsequently developed into an important presence in the team’s midfield.Following the completion of his move, Bouaddi expressed his excit..

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What’s wrong with Sterling? Facing up to 2 years in prison over drug and driving charges

Raheem Sterling is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen following the crash involving his £270,000 Lamborghini in May.The 31-year-old former Premier League star was arrested after the incident and could receive a prison sentence of up to two years if convicted.The incident happened on the M3 in Hampshire on May 28, shortly before 9am. Police were alerted after reports of a Lamborghini being driven erratically along the motorway. Dashcam footage appeared to show the black SUV repeatedly crossing lanes, with other motorists forced to react to avoid a collision.🚨 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Raheem Sterling has been CHARGED with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and failing to provide a specimen following a £270,000 Lamborghini crash!Motorists reportedly called emergency services after seeing his… pic.twitter.com/RWPN7I2zl5— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) August 25, 2026 The m..

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Bonface Ambani reveals 4 areas of focus ahead of AFC Leopards’ new season

AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani says the club is focusing on four key areas ahead of the new 2026/27 season, with the ultimate objective of ending their 29-year wait for the FKF Premier League title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIngwe came agonisingly close to winning the league last season, but their hopes faded in the final weeks as Gor Mahia surged ahead to claim the championship.Leopards eventually settled for a runners-up position, recording their best league finish in recent years and renewing belief that the club can once again compete consistently for major honours.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##Despite that progress, Ambani insists last season’s achievements have been put aside, with the squad expected to embrace a fresh challenge and maintain the hunger required to compete for the title.“Let the season begin. In God We Trust. Season 2026/27. Raising the bar. We are not concentrating on the friendly results. We are working on our structure, defensive shape, counter-..

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Legendary Red Devil to Bruno: “Keep your mouth shut”

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has launched a fierce criticism of the club following their humiliating 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City, with captain Bruno Fernandes coming in for particular scrutiny.The former midfielder questioned whether Fernandes was in a position to publicly voice his frustrations after producing a disappointing display himself. Scholes was especially critical of the Portuguese star’s post-match comments, in which he claimed United were making the same mistakes that had held them back throughout the previous season.”I think it’s probably best to keep your mouth shut!”Paul Scholes reacts to comments from Bruno Fernandes & Luke Shaw after Man United’s loss to Hull 😳 pic.twitter.com/16zTfv5EbK— The Good, The Bad & The Football (@goodbadftblpod) August 24, 2026 Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, Scholes made it clear that he was unimpressed by Fernandes’ assessment of the team’s performance.”I’d be interested to know what (Fernandes) ..

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Malkia Strikers handed bye as 7 matches highlight day 2 of CAVB Women’s African Championship

The 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship action enters day two with seven matches set for Wednesday, 26 August across both Kasarani and Ulinzi Indoor Arena.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kasarani Indoor Arena will host four matches while three encounters will be staged at the Ulinzi Indoor Arena.Millions EPL clubs spend to develop one academy player and what Kenyan clubs can learnKenya’s Malkia Strikers, who demolished Zambia 3-0 in their opening match, will not be in action on Wednesday as they will benefit from a bye.The blockbuster match of the day will be the clash between African giants Cameroon and Tunisia at the Kasarani Indoor Arena from 1900 hrs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915561##The three-time African champions will be seeking a victory that will inch them closer to achieving their overall goal of securing a fourth continental title and ending their five-year drought for continental glory.The Lady Indomitable Lions head to the match full of confidenc..

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Delap arrived as a star, flopped, then became the biggest signing in Nottingham’s history

Prices have gone through the roof, money is being splashed around every transfer window, and yet, whenever certain deals go through, many people are perfectly justified in asking themselves: what on earth are the English doing?!There is no way to find a clear thread here, let alone a logical explanation for everything. Just look at this: Liam Delap joined Chelsea last summer, made 47 appearances, and scored just three goals during that entire spell. A miserable return. His five assists hardly do much to improve the impression. And now, a striker who has shown very little is about to command a record fee…🚨🌳 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, here we go!Fee around £45m as @JPercyTelegraph reported, medical booked and #NFFC ready to proceed with formal steps.Delap said yes to Forest project after speaking to Oliver Glasner. pic.twitter.com/KImPuy63q5— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2026 t>It was already clear a few days ago ..

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Former Kenya Sevens star bags major title in US

Former Kenya Sevens and Simbas international Monate Akuei has added a major title to his rugby career after helping the Tsunami Barbarians lift the 2026 RugbyTown 7s Cup in Colorado.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Tsunami Barbarians were crowned champions on Sunday, 23 August, at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, securing the prestigious Cup title and a Ksh1.29 million (US$10,000) winner’s prize.Akuei captained a star-studded Tsunami side that featured Manu Samoa 7s internationals Paul Scanlan, Johnny Vaili, Uaina Sione and Dan Patelesio, alongside USA Eagles international Joe Mano.How Driftwood Sevens organisers aim to raise the bar after successful 2026 editionThe championship capped an impressive run through a highly competitive RugbyTown 7s field, with Tsunami finishing the tournament unbeaten.The Barbarians began their campaign in a heavily stacked Pool D and immediately established themselves as one of the teams to beat.They opened with a commanding 31-14 victo..

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STARS ABROAD: Kenyan makes debut in South African Premiership as Obiero features in England

Kenyan striker Kelvin Etemesi played the full 90 minutes as Marumo Gallants suffered a 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy in a five-goal South African Premiership thriller at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Tuesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEtemesi, who recently joined the South African outfit from KCB FC for his first club football experience beyond borders, was handed a starting role as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa continued their challenging start to the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##Gallants made a bright start, taking the lead in the fourth minute through Msindisi Ndlovu, but TS Galaxy responded through Victor Letsoalo in the 21st minute to send the two sides into the half-time break level at 1-1.The Rockets took control after the restart, with George Sedwyn putting Galaxy ahead in the 49th minute before Letsoalo converted from the penalty spot on the hour mark to make it 3-1.CAF reveals Kenya’s path to U23 Africa Cup of NationsGallants pulled one back through former..

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BETTING GUIDE: Celje vs Slovan Bratislava, Lyon vs Fenerbahçe, UEFA Champions League playoffs predictions

BETTING GUIDE: Celje vs Slovan BratislavaCelje are one step away from marking the club’s greatest continental achievement by reaching the UEFA Champions League main draw when they host Slovan Bratislava, who have work to do after drawing the first leg of this play-off 1-1.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Counts recovered from conceding an early opener in Slovakia to earn a valuable draw, leaving them on the brink of becoming only the second Slovenian side to ever reach the Champions League main phase.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915514##Meanwhile, Yaya Touré’s Slovan Bratislava travel to Slovenia knowing they must win on the night or navigate extra time to secure a second consecutive appearance in Europe’s premier competition.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 26 AugustVenue: Stadion Z’dežele, CeljeGroup: UEFA Champions League (Play-off Round)Current standings: Slovenian PrvaLiga: Celje (3rd), Slovak Super Liga: Slovan Bratislava (1st)Qualification implications: The winner ad..

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Went for 60 million, comes back on a loan

Yan Diomande left for Real Madrid, bringing 125,000,000 euros into the club’s coffers, but Leipzig fans — who have somehow grown alongside the club — now have a new/old hero to rely on. Red Bull’s German football operation has brought back former fan favourite Christopher Nkunku. He is not quite Diomande’s position, but he was just as effective at Leipzig. The French forward previously played for the same club from 2019 to 2023 and did so exceptionally well: in 172 appearances, he scored 70 goals and provided another 56 assists.HE IS BACK! 🎈😍Christopher #Nkunku kehrt für die Saison 2026/27 auf Leihbasis zu den Roten Bullen zurück. Zudem gibt es eine Kaufoption. 🤝Willkommen zurück in Leipzig, Christo! ❤️🤍🔗 https://t.co/B55Pm5tcO3 pic.twitter.com/t7krYlQVLf— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) August 25, 2026 He then joined Chelsea in 2023 for 60 million euros, at the time becoming Leipzig’s most expensive sale (he has since been surpassed by Dani Olmo, Xavi Simons, Dominik Szoboszlai, Benjamin Sesk..

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