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Kenya’s U23 Emerging Stars produced an emphatic 4-1 win over Tanzania at Nyayo National Stadium, taking a commanding position ahead of the second leg. Here’s what was said and what the result means for the qualifier.
As Kenya moves closer to AFCON 2027, the league's continued uncertainty adds another dimension to preparations for a tournament that will place both the country's football facilities and its national team under heightened continental attention
Among the biggest stories is the return of captain Michael Olunga, who has been absent from the national team since September 2025. He was sidelined for several months by a pelvic injury but has since returned to club football with Qatar-based Al-Arabi
The commitment was made during a high-level meeting of the PAMOJA Oversight Council and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as the three countries reviewed their preparedness to host the continental tournament.
Global health diplomacy adviser Nicholas Muraguri, speaking on Radio Generation, says Africa’s recovery from COVID-19 remains uneven. He urges local vaccine production, resilient supply chains, and stronger health systems as a national security and economic priority.
The federation said the Senegal team walked off the pitch just before Morocco’s appearance, setting off a chain of events that disrupted the match and affected the players. According to the RMFF, the situation escalated after the referee awarded a penalty kick, which the federation insists was correctly given.
CAF has condemned unacceptable behaviour by players and officials during the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat and is reviewing footage for possible disciplinary action, highlighting concerns over integrity and respect in African football.
AFCON’s Round of 16 continues on Monday in Agadir and Fès as Egypt face Benin and Nigeria meet Mozambique, with two more quarter-final places and major reputations on the line.
AFCON 2025 in Morocco will spotlight 10 emerging African talents, from Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye to South Africa’s Mohau Nkota, who are tipped to influence the tournament’s biggest moments.