Maresca's side were leading through Enzo Fernandez's 24th-minute header when Blues defender Trevoh Chalobah was dismissed for a poor tackle on Diego Gomez.
RGK.co.keAfter an action-packed day across the continent, Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa), Nairobi United (Kenya), Académie de FAD (Côte d’Ivoire), San Pédro (Côte d’Ivoire), and Singida Black Stars (Tanzania) all advanced to the Second Preliminary Round.
Dennis MasindeXabi Alonso's side had won all six of their opening games but Diego Simeone's Atletico overran them at the Metropolitano stadium, taking the lead through Robin Le Normand.
RGK.co.keNketiah produced a composed finish in a packed penalty area with almost the last kick of the game. Victory takes Palace up to second and within three points of Liverpool at the top of the table.
RGK.co.keThe 1-1 result was enough to send the Naibois, as they call themselves, through to the second round on the away-goals rule, following last week’s 2-2 stalemate in the first leg at Nakivubo’s Hamz Stadium.
Dennis MasindePortuguese Espirito Santo had coached Nottingham Forest for the last two years but was sacked this month after admitting his relationship with the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis had broken down.
RGK.co.keFan atmosphere will be one of the key pillars of any success that Nairobi United crave this afternoon and head coach Nicholas Muyoti is calling on supporters to come out and push the squad over the line.
Dennis MasindePotter was only appointed in January to replace Julen Lopetegui as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Dennis MasindePosta Rangers stunned Mathare United 2-1 in their opening fixture last weekend, and they will be hoping to slay title hopefuls Tusker FC, who also lost their first match of the season to KCB.
Dennis MasindeThe tournament has drawn 74 players who will battle for a prize purse of Ksh 500,000, with a handicap entry limit of 13.5, guaranteeing an elite field.
Dennis MasindeLiverpool have got off to a flyer with seven straight wins in all competitions, but the Premier League leaders will face a stern examination at Selhurst Park.
RGK.co.keFor both sides, whoever wins in 90 minutes, qualifies for the next stage of the competition. In the event of a 1-1 draw, Nairobi United will go through by virtue of having scored two away goals in Kampala last weekend. A 2-2 draw will see the match continue to extra time and even maybe penalties if need be. A draw higher than 2-2 will see NEC FC progress to the next round.
Dennis MasindeThe return leg clash will take place at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday and Azam TV, who also manage the Kenyan top flight Sportpesa League, will be the place to be, in the event you and your family and friends cannot make it to the stadium on Saturday.
Dennis MasindeThe 18-year-old, who joined the Premier League champions from Parma last month in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million), was injured during the Reds' 2-1 League Cup win against Southampton on Tuesday.
RGK.co.keIn Kenya, Saturday afternoon will see Nairobi United FC host Uganda's NEC FC in their return leg clash at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The first leg clash played last weekend, saw a thrilling contest end 2-2 in Kampala.
Dennis MasindeUS duo Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas will face Europe's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton as the contest begins. The clash will spice what's expected to be an intense atmosphere with Trump among more than 50,000 spectators expected for the opening day's play.
RGK.co.keThe matches, both to be played away, will see Kenya face Burundi on October 9 at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura, before concluding their campaign against Ivory Coast on October 14 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
Ian Njane“It was unanimously resolved that a Vote of No Confidence be passed in Kennedy Obuya on the following grounds: Abuse of office; Failing to perform his duties under the Constitution; Mismanagement of resources and finances of Cricket Kenya; and bringing the game of Cricket into disrepute,” the statement read.
Dennis MasindeThe eight quarterfinalists - Cuba, Kenya, Japan, Lithuania,, Mexico, Chinese Taipei, Türkiye, Venezuela - are the only teams remaining with a chance to advance to the semifinals, followed by the medal games. The remaining six teams will participate in the loser bracket.
Dennis MasindeThe 37-year-old midfielder, currently playing with Inter Miami, revealed his decision in an emotional video posted on his Instagram page, where he thanked fans, teammates and coaches for supporting his remarkable career.
Ian NjaneAlene was reported to have fallen ill while preparing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe second leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League kicked off on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, across several venues on the continent. The fixtures will run through to Sunday, October 5, featuring high-stakes showdowns for clubs still in the hunt.
Dennis MasindeSaliba, 24, joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne in July 2019 but was loaned back to the French club for the 2019-20 season before having further loan spells in Ligue 1 at Nice and Marseille.
Dennis MasindeHakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping the woman.
Dennis MasindeHaving secured a 3-1 first leg lead at the Nyayo National Stadium last weekend, Police are most people's favourites to proceed beyond the first round of qualifying, as their visitors this weekend need to score at least three unanswered goals to proceed to the second round.
Dennis Masinde"He still needs a little more time with those guys to understand the timings, especially the things that he needs to do. "Then actions like that will be more consistent and better for us. In general, very good. There is still a lot more to give.
RGK.co.keGrosjean's car, loaded full of fuel, speared through the metal barriers after a 192kph impact, ripping in half before erupting in a fireball – on the opening lap of the November 29 race at Bahrain's desert Sakhir circuit.
RGK.co.keThe tie is finely poised; the first leg having ended in a 2-2 draw at the Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala last weekend. Both teams will know that the tie is very much there for the taking, making it a must watch for football lovers.
Dennis MasindeArsenal fielded a strong side and got the job done professionally. New signing Eberechi Eze opened his account for the Gunners before Leandro Trossard wrapped up the win late on.
Ian NjaneShe stopped the clock in a championship record of 1:54.62, closely followed by the British pair of Hunter Bell (1:54.90) and Hodgkinson (1:54.91). In a rarity for athletics.
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