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Head coach William Muluya has demanded sharper attacking urgency and rock-solid defensive discipline as his side prepares to face South Sudan in Addis Ababa on Monday at 4 pm a fixture that could define Kenya’s route through the group.
The centre-back’s composed presence at the heart of the defence helped steer the champions to three priceless points in a tight, emotionally charged encounter.
The contest barely had time to breathe before Wydad stamped their authority.
The England international produced his first senior hat-trick, the first in a north London derby since 1978, and did so with the kind of swagger that will be replayed for years.
The England midfielder’s late intervention capped a rollercoaster evening at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, where Madrid twice fell behind but twice fought back.
Arsenal’s clinical display produced a 4-1 scoreline that matched Tottenham’s joint-heaviest Premier League defeat to their neighbours.
The 32-year-old was introduced in the 85th minute at Rennes' Roazhon Park, though his side were already four goals and a player down following a red card for captain Denis Zakaria.
The ruling, delivered to Al Hilal’s General Secretariat on 17 November 2025, came a day before the club’s first group-stage clash and brought an end to an anxious eligibility dispute that threatened to overshadow the tie.
Gor Mahia regularly has players and coaches shortlisted thanks to their visibility, large following and the club’s historic expectations of success.
At 22, Bellingham’s rise has been meteoric. From Birmingham City prodigy to Bundesliga star at Borussia Dortmund and then a record-making move to Real Madrid.
The move reshapes the TV landscape and promises a fresh, star-studded era for how British audiences will watch Europe’s flagship club competition.
The semi-finals are set for 26 March, with the finals played five days later on 31 March.
The move comes after a BBC probe revealed thousands of Premier League seats being hawked for two to four times face value on the black market, fuelling public anger and headlines.
With qualification finishing and the tournament draw looming, these 64 teams represent the final, electrifying pool from which the 2026 champion will emerge.
Adeyemi’s pace and directness are thought to suit the Gunners’ front line and their high-octane style.
The defeat to Senegal was catastrophic by any measure. Kenya staggered out of the blocks and found themselves 4-0 down inside 17 minutes, then went into the break trailing 6-0.
The campaign started with a 1–0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea at the Emirgan Sport Centre. A penalty in the first half by Jose Miranda, following a foul on him by Rooney Onyango inside the box, gave the hosts the lead.
The award was collected on President Ruto’s behalf by Kenyan Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya, reflecting the country’s growing influence and active participation in African football circles. This recognition highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to boost sports infrastructure and create a strong support system for athletes nationwide.
The decision, announced jointly, marks the conclusion of one of global football’s most visible tourism partnerships.
Gattuso’s gripe was blunt: a strong qualifying record shouldn’t be punished by a format that forces successful teams into knock-out roulette.
Hazard’s artistry often leaned on theatrical single moments of magic; Doku’s performance married that flair to relentless work‑rate in duels and a sharper statistical footprint.
Heavyweights such as France, Portugal, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Croatia have also clinched spots after decisive wins in their groups. Norway’s 4-1 victory over Italy booked their return to major-tournament football for the first time since 1998.
The board’s offer signals a clear vote of confidence and a push to keep the Portuguese coach’s project at Craven Cottage beyond the four years he’s already spent reshaping the club.
At ninth-tier Street FC, father and son Craig and Scott Laird are not just family; they’re co-managers, a rare partnership that has turned a small-town club into one of the sport’s most heartwarming stories.
Following the defeat, Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed openly admitted the team’s performance was unacceptable.
With Casemiro, Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho all edging toward contract expiries and Marcus Rashford widely expected to make his Barcelona loan permanent, the club stands to shave roughly £1 million a week from its wage bill.
14 World Cup berths remain, with several groups and decisive finals in all confederations set to write the last chapters before the March play-offs and November’s closing qualifiers
On a mild Monday night in Luxembourg, 20-year-old Jamie Donley delivered his most convincing audition yet.
The Black Cats will part with Morocco winger Chemsdine Talbi, Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra, Mozambique full-back Reinildo, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra, Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traoré, and DR Congo duo Arthur Masuaku and Noah Sadiki.
After two catastrophic misses at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy now slide into perilous playoff territory once more, a route that has already given them their worst international shocks.