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Dinamo Zagreb have one last hurdle to negotiate before the UEFA Champions League main draw. They will face the champions of Norway, Viking, in the playoff round.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsCroatian giants Dinamo Zagreb have been to the UCL main draw nine times. A 10th one seems to be in the offing as Dinamo are coming into this game off a strong run this season. They’ve already negotiated two rounds of the qualifiers and are unbeaten in six matches to start off their season, winning five times with their most recent outing ending in a 4-0 win against Rudes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894289##Viking have a date with destiny; they’ve never reached the Champions League main draw. Their challenge here, though, is expected to be feeble given their recent performances, compared to Dinamo Zagreb’s.The champions of Norway are coming off a 2-1 loss to Rosenborg, which halted their five-match unbeaten run. However, there is a positive end expected even if Viking lose this tie, as a slot in a E..

Chelsea would demand a fee approaching £100million to part ways with Pedro Neto this summer, according to sources at Stamford Bridge.The 26-year-old winger has attracted interest from several clubs during the current transfer window, both in the Premier League and overseas, with Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal emerging as one of the most prominent potential destinations in recent days.No official offer has yet been submitted for the Portugal international, but Chelsea are well aware of the interest surrounding him. Club figures believe the market for top-class wingers has become increasingly lucrative this summer, particularly after seeing the fees commanded by other players.Al-Hilal are showing an interest in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.As of Monday morning, Chelsea yet to receive a bid.Neto valued at close to £100m.🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/BgAtrP0t71— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 17, 2026 Yan Diomande, for example, moved from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid in a deal that could eventually reach £1..

The departure of Ghanaian midfielder Enock Morrison to Sudanese powerhouse Al Merreikh at the expiration of his contract left an intriguing tactical vacuum at the heart of Gor Mahia’s midfield.Morrison was the undisputed metronome and secondary captain during K’Ogalo’s championship-winning campaign, functioning as a visionary regista whose deep-lying playmaker abilities dictated tempo, unlocked low blocks, and generated immense set-piece value.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsTo fill this crucial void ahead of their CAF Champions League qualifying campaign and domestic title defense, head coach Charles Akonnor turned to another Ghanaian enforcer: Ebenezer Ocran.Arriving as a versatile defensive midfielder from Ghana Premier League side FC Samartex, the 30-year-old Ocran represents a deliberate structural recalibration for Gor Mahia. While Morrison brought high-volume, roving creativity, Ocran arrives to install physical dominance, positional discipline, and press-resistant an..

Both Fenerbahce and Lyon are just one step away from the prestigious league phase, as they get their Champions League playoff under way on Tuesday evening.Fighting for one of seven spots remaining in Europe’s top competition, the pair will meet at Istanbul’s Stadyumu Sukru Saracoglu for the first leg. Having lost nine times in qualifying since making their sixth appearance in 2008, Turkish giants Fenerbahce are simply desperate to reach the Champions League’s main phase, entering this clash aiming to make their 120th anniversary season one to remember.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOn the other hand, French side Lyon showed plenty of character to overturn a 2-1 first-leg defeat to Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round with a 3-0 win at home to advance.Still under the management of Paulo Fonseca, Les Gones target the UCL group/league phase for the first time since 2019/20. With both sides guaranteed at least a Europa League league phase spot as a fallback, the stakes r..

The venue and date for the 2026 FKF Super Cup showdown between Gor Mahia and Tusker FC have been confirmed, with the traditional season curtain-raiser set to take place at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 23 August. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsGor Mahia confirmed the details through their social media platforms, announcing that the highly anticipated clash will kick off at 3pm.“The venue is confirmed! We will be at Nyayo Stadium this Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 as we take on Tusker FC in the season’s curtain raiser (Super Cup) from 3pm,” the club stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##The FKF Super Cup traditionally brings together the FKF Premier League champions and the winners of the domestic cup, offering both sides an opportunity to begin the new campaign with silverware.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Inside the rare qualities of Enock Morrison’s replacement at Gor MahiaThis year’s edition pits reigning league champions Gor Mahia against Mozzart Bet Cup winners Tusker FC in what promises..

As the new 2026-27 Premier League campaign draws closer, clubs have been working through their usual schedule of pre-season friendlies. But despite their name, several of these games have been anything but friendly, with reckless tackles, dismissals and heated confrontations becoming a recurring theme.Tonali sparks troubleSandro Tonali wasted little time showing his combative side in a Tottenham shirt during their behind-closed-doors meeting with Getafe.The £100million summer signing from Newcastle reacted angrily after a late challenge from Getafe midfielder Mario Martin. Rather than letting the incident go, Tonali followed the Spaniard up the pitch before confronting him and making contact with his chest.Players from both sides quickly became involved, although Tottenham veterans Ben Davies and new arrivals Robertson and Van Hecke stepped in to calm things down.🎥 Sandro Tonali scuffle in pre-season 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/XTGblesDyj— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) August 8, 2026 Elanga ..

For Michelle Awino, hockey was initially a game she heard could take young players beyond Kenya.Now, the Form Three student is living that dream, with her first trip outside the country coming through the sport she hopes will shape her future.The Ng’iya Girls striker is currently in Morogoro, Tanzania, representing Kenya at the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894380##This is another milestone in a journey that has already taken her further than she imagined.“My experience here in Tanzania has been good. I have seen a lot of things here,” she told Mozzart Sport.“Playing hockey has at least helped me cross the border. I never knew this would happen so soon.”The experience has given the Kisumu-born player a different perspective on the opportunities hockey can provide.Hockey has become part of her education journey, with opportunities linked to the sport helping her remain in school and supporting the payment of her school fees..

Kenyan midfielder Tobias Otieno marked his TRA United debut with a goal as the newly promoted side began their Tanzanian Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against JKT Tanzania on Sunday evening.The opening-round fixture at Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam saw TRA United take an early lead through Otieno before the hosts fought back to earn a point.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895151##Fresh from joining TRA United from Kenyan side Police FC, Otieno made an immediate impact, heading home in the 14th minute to put the visitors ahead.The midfielder started alongside compatriot Shariff Majabe, while another Kenyan, Bryson Wangai, began on the bench.JKT Tanzania responded after the break, with Geoffrey Julius Luzendaze levelling six minutes into the second half when he struck in the 51st minute.Gor Mahia add another title to rich collection after hard-fought win over FKFPL newcomersNeither side could find a winning goal as the points were shared in the opening fixture of the new league campaign.TRA..

Kenya hosted its first full HYROX-style fitness race simulation, with 140 athletes taking part in the inaugural FIRSTROX Experience at the Waterfront in Karen.The event, organised by FirstPower Fitness in partnership with Nyumbani Fitness, brought together athletes for a grueling combination of running and functional fitness stations designed to replicate the demands of international HYROX competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsParticipants tackled an eight-kilometre run broken into eight one-kilometre sections, with each running segment followed by a functional workout station. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6838486##The challenges included SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmer’s carry, lunges and a wall-ball finish.Nyumbani Fitness founder Kevin said the response exceeded expectations, with organisers initially targeting about 100 competitors.“We’ve had 140 athletes sign up. We were just expecting 100 athletes initially, as it was the first one; that was o..

Another major piece of business has been completed by Barcelona following the arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi at the beginning of the transfer window.A permanent deal with the Catalan giants will soon be signed by Joao Cancelo as well. He cannot exactly be considered a newcomer, as this will be his third spell at Barcelona. He spent the 2023/24 season on loan from Manchester City, while he also played for the Blaugrana during the second half of last season on loan from Al Hilal. After two loan spells, Cancelo will finally become a permanent Barcelona player.🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐉𝐎𝐀𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐋 & 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 🔵🔴João Cancelo had one year left on his contract at Al Hilal, but the club have now parted ways with him, meaning he will join Barcelona as a… pic.twitter.com/7UnUO0zWgc— 433 (@433) August 16, 2026 This is particularly good business for Barça because Cancelo will arrive for free after managing to negotiate the termination of his contract with the..