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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has explained why he continues to trust Ben Stanley Omondi after the midfielder made an immediate impact off the bench in Kenya’s 1-1 draw against Eritrea.Kenya were struggling to find a way through a compact Eritrean defense at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, 26 September, when the technical bench turned to its substitutes for a spark.Omondi came on and provided exactly that, producing a moment of quality in the closing stages that earned Kenya a point in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984468##The midfielder picked up the ball in the attacking third before keeping his composure under pressure and looking across the box for the better option.He then delivered a well-weighted pass into the path of Ryan Ogam, who finished to level the contest.The assist was particularly important for Ogam, who had earlier missed several chances before finally finding the net three minutes from time.Speaking to the pre..

Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri has been sent home from Algeria’s national team camp following a reported confrontation with members of the coaching staff.The 25-year-old was visibly frustrated after being left on the bench during Algeria’s 3-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Zambia. Videos shared online appeared to show the full-back expressing his anger at not being introduced into the game.According to Algerian outlet Ennahar, manager Brahim Hemdani had instructed Ait-Nouri to warm up, only for him to be told to return to his seat after Zambia found the net.🇩🇿 Rayan Ait Nouri has been sent home from the Algeria national team camp after the incidents during yesterday’s match against ZambiaHe will return to his club Manchester City where he will be more than happy to sit on the bench and not say anything pic.twitter.com/vWeNJ5Choq— Algeria FC (@Algeria_FC) September 26, 2026 The situation reportedly escalated from there, with Ait-Nouri said to have ‘rejected all..

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has become a major concern for both club and country after being ruled out of Portugal’s upcoming Nations League clash with Norway. The midfielder has reportedly been dealing with considerable pain for several weeks, raising questions over how quickly he can return to full fitness.Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that Fernandes is suffering from a “complicated problem” and will therefore miss Sunday’s meeting with Norway in Oslo.The absence of the United star was already noticeable during Portugal’s final training session on Saturday, when he did not join his teammates as preparations continued for the match at Ullevaal Stadion.Portugal manager Jorge Jesus revealed that Bruno Fernandes has been playing through pain and could miss the match against Norway:“While in the game against Wales we came into it with practically all the players who were physically available, we came out of the Wales game with a… pic.twitter.com/0riGmXmR6w— utdre..

Manchester United are continuing to explore new ways of generating income. Despite recording a club-record turnover of roughly €790 million during the last financial year, the English giants still reported a loss of around €50 million, marking their seventh consecutive year in the red.The club has now come up with an unusual way to turn a piece of Old Trafford history into a commercial opportunity.The iconic stadium underwent a complete replacement of its playing surface this summer, the first such overhaul in 14 years. Rather than simply throwing away the old turf, United preserved it and transformed the grass into a series of small collector’s items, with the blades sealed inside 7×7-centimeter acrylic cubes.🚨 Manchester United are now selling a 7cm cube of Old Trafford turf for £125. 😭💰The club describe the tiny patch of grass as ‘perfect for fans who want a keepsake from one of the most famous pitches in the world and a priceless memento’ — although they’ve somehow managed to… pic…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has defended his players after Kenya were held to a 1-1 draw by Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya rescued a point on Saturday, 26 September 2026, when Ryan Ogam scored three minutes before full time to cancel out Nahom Girmai’s first-half opener.The result came after a difficult week for the national team, with the players refusing to train over unpaid allowances and other welfare concerns.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985322##Some of the outstanding payments were later settled, according to the Ministry of Sports. The dispute, though, affected the team’s preparations for the match.Harambee Stars only returned to collective training on Friday, 25 September, a day before the Eritrea fixture.Despite the limited preparation, the technical bench was pleased with the effort from the players and felt they showed enough quality to compete.“I have to give th..

The FKF Women Premier League (WPL) enters match week two with four enticing matches lined up for today, Sunday, September 27.The day’s highlight will be the slum derby pitting Kibera Soccer Women against Mathare United Women at Police Sacco Stadium from noon.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984773##Bungoma Queens will face Gideon Starlets, Vihiga Queens will battle Ulinzi Starlets, while Kayole Starlets take on Trinity Starlets.Ahead of today’s matches, league newcomers Shabana Starlets sit atop the table with four points from two matches.Just like their male counterparts, Shabana Starlets have taken the league by storm, with their passionate supporters rallying behind the team.McCarthy backs Harambee Stars goalkeeper amid Gor Mahia criticismAfter a 2-2 draw with Kayole Starlets in their season opener, Shabana cruised to a 2-0 win over fellow debutants Elim White Ladies, with Christine Mongina grabbing a brace in a match played at Afraha Stadium on Saturday, September 26.Following Shabana at the summit ..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has thrown his weight behind goalkeeper Byrne Omondi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe gaffer says the Gor Mahia custodian is good enough to play in some of the biggest leagues on the continent and even in Europe despite facing criticism from his club supporters.Omondi started for Kenya in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Eritrea at Nyayo Stadium and produced several important saves as McCarthy’s side avoided defeat after falling behind early in the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985343##The goalkeeper went into the international assignment under scrutiny following his suspension by Gor, with the club reportedly investigating his performance, alongside that of defender Mike Kibwage, during their 5-1 defeat to Pyramids in the second leg of their CAF Champions League tie in Cairo earlier this month.While his performance in that match continues to attract criticism from Gor Mahia supporters, McCarthy has maintained his faith in the former KCB and Ba..

Just months ago, we stood on the brink of an England-Spain World Cup final, only for Lionel Messi’s Argentina to stage a breathtaking comeback and snatch that dream away. Looking back, what a heartbreak!Instead of the electrifying clash we craved, we endured one of the dullest World Cup finals, courtesy of Argentina’s lacklustre performance. Yet, on Saturday night, England and Spain finally delivered the spectacle we deserved, albeit on the humbler stage of a Nations League group game, which ended in La Roja’s 3-2 triumph.🚨: Spain edge England in a thrilling UEFA Nations League clash at Wembley. 🇪🇸✨ pic.twitter.com/FWpWQjPTH5— FÚTBOL HUB (@FutbolHub_) September 26, 2026 What unfolded was pure football theatre: not just five goals, but a cascade of clear chances, a missed penalty, and a parade of dazzling runs, pinpoint passes, and audacious dribbles – everything that makes this sport utterly irresistible.The reigning World and European champions exploded out of the gates. Lamine Yamal ..

Fighting for their first win of the Jürgen Klopp era, Germany welcome a rising Greece side to the WWK Arena in Augsburg for a crucial UEFA Nations League A encounter on Sunday night. Both sides enter matchday two following dramatic opening fixtures, setting up a captivating battle in Group A2.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsDie Mannschaft were forced to settle for a point against the Netherlands earlier in the week after conceding a 92nd-minute equalizer, but return to home turf where they have won five consecutive competitive matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984773##Meanwhile, Greece enjoyed a last-minute triumph away in Serbia to start their campaign with three points, extending a strong run of form in Nations League competition as they look to build momentum under Ivan Jovanović.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 27 SeptemberVenue: WWK Arena, AugsburgGroup: UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 2)Current standings: 1. Greece (3 pts), 2. Germany (1 pt), 3. Netherlands (1 pt), 4…

George Russell held off Max Verstappen by just 0.1 seconds to win a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday, while Lando Norris was left furious after being taken out in a chaotic restart.Russell looked set for a comfortable victory before two Safety Cars erased his 11-second advantage, forcing him to defend Verstappen all the way to the chequered flag.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Isack Hadjar completed the podium for Red Bull, with Charles Leclerc fourth and Kimi Antonelli recovering from 16th to finish fifth. Lewis Hamilton was sixth.The race was also marked by a dramatic incident after the first Safety Car. Williams’ Alex Albon had crashed to bring out the interruption, but at the restart Franco Colapinto locked up on cold tyres and lost control of his Alpine, taking out teammate Pierre Gasly and Norris.##LINKED_NEWS_69370##Colapinto immediately apologised, calling it a ‘big mistake’, but Norris was far less forgiving.”Some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1, to be honest,” the McLaren driv..