AFCON 2021 2022 Latest Results

It's been interesting watching this year's AFCON edition; if the results of the last 16 matches are anything to judge by.

Here are the results of the last two matches played (in last 16 stage)

• Ivory Coast (4) Vs Egypt (5) - Means Egypt are through to the quarter finals (courtesy of Moh Salah's penalty score an Ivory's Erick Bailly Miss

• Mali (5) Vs Equatorial Guinea (6) - Means Mali have progressed into the quarter finals.

Anthony Martial Joins Sevilla - Here is the Deal

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It's Official! After spending seven years at Manchester United, Anthony Martial has joined Spains' Sevilla FC on a loan deal (worth estimated €6/7m)

That mean, Martial would not suffer any salary/bonuses cut - he will continue enjoying his United's perks, but with Sevilla now footing all the bills - till end of the season.

The signed deal has no buy option.  

Martial had initially received approaches from top EPL clubs, but opted for Sevilla after conversation with Monchi. 

Wishing Anthony Martial all the best in this new Chapter!

Here is the List of Countries Elimated on First Round of AFCON Games

Here is the full list of all the countries that have failed to advance to the second round (last 16) of the Afcon games

1: Algeria

2: Ethiopia

3: Ghana

4: Guinea Bissau

5: Sudan

6: Sierra Leonne

7: Mauritania

8: Zimbabwe

Arsenal Surrenders Carabao Cup Chase to Liverpool

Two goals from Liverpool's Diogo Jota helped Liverpool seal a comfortable win and advance into the finals of #CarabaoCup where they are set to meet Chelsea.

When the two teams met at Anfield, the match ended in 1-1 draw, forcing the re-match at Arsneal's Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool will now meet Chelsea in the Finals slotted for February this year.

Manchester United Bounce Back to Winning Ways - It's 1-3 Away at Brentford

 

Finally, Manchester United have bounced back to winning ways in the English Premier League if their display at Brentford is anything to help judge the Red Devils.

Interestingly, it's all the three United's Acadamy graduates; Marcus Rashford,(77) Anthony Elanga (55), and Mason Greenwood (62) who propelled the classy United against the unrelenting Brentford in the Second half of the match.

The game ended 1-3 in favor of Manchester United, away at Brentfor

Ghana's Black Stars Dimned & Kicked out of Afcon - Unbelievable!

Ghana, the Black Warriors were kicked out of Afcon 2021/2022, even loosing to debutants Comoros in the final game. 

They had initially garnered a draw in the first match.

Ghana were joined later by Zimbabwe who were equally kicked out of the competition

Is Chelsea Football Club Punctured?

Is Chelsea Football Club Punctured? This is the question many football pundits keep on asking after witnessing the not-satisfying results the team has reaped from its recent matches. Of all the pains, how sad was it to watch the team draw 1-1 with Brighton!

If there is a time for Thomas Touchel to turn around the team, that time is now. And if there was a time lethal strikes like Lukaku were to be counted, now is the time.

Ignore The Rumors - Here Is Why Novak Djokovic Left Australia-Deported?

The Australian Federal court ruled that Tennis player, Novak Djokovic, will be deported over his anti-Covid-19 vaccine stance; saying it was a threat to the conduct of the public. 

That is the main reason why Djokovic has left Australia in what seems like a deportation. Yes, he's been deported.

What 

Is This The Team That Will Win Africa Cup of Nations?

The Africa Cup of Nations has officially kicked off amid interesting moments from players, coaches and referees. However, in the end, it's just one team that will lift the much coveted trophy. What team do you this it will be?

Cameroon comes top as clear favorites. Added with the home advantage they enjoy, they without any doubt, are the team that will most likely lift this year’s Afcon edition.

What team do you think will win this year's Africa Cup of Nations?

Should Arteta Stay or Leave Arsenal?

Given Arsenal's consistent good form in the recent games, it's without a doubt Mikel Areta has
transformed the gunners into a formidable team.

Arsenal's troubles started with the leaving of longtime service successful coach, Arsene Wenger, Just like Manchester United's troubles that started with the departure of Sir Alex Furgessuion.

The sad truth is, Arsenal will without any doubt, not lift this season's English Premier League, with their chances of top four finish dwindling day in day out. But they are still hanging in there. They have a point to prove, and Arteta has a chance to demonstrate that his picking wasn't a gamble.

But for Arsenal to promisingly remaing consistent over the coming years, do you thing Arteta has what it takes to realize this, or perhaps it's time for him to pack and move on?

Why Cristiano Ronaldo is Moving Away From Manchester United

Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has affirmed that he is not prepared to fight for the sixth, fifth or fourth place in the league; that he wants to compete, and to win trophies. But the results from Manchester United's last few games depict that the team will definitely finish out of top four in the English Premier League this season.

Cristiano who had reportedly made open his desire to fight for top spot will most definitely want a move away from Old Trafford as an opportunity to be at the top is not viable.

Afcon Games : Africa Cup of Nations - Afcon Games Today Fixtures

Today is the day....goes an infamous African Proverb!

Today's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures will see the below four teams take to the pitch, at the stipulated times:

Ivory Coast Vs Egypt : 19:00

Mali vs Equatorial Guinea : 22:00

All times are in East Africa time

Are Manchester United Loosing It? Or Have They, Already?

As a Manchester United fan, I must confess that it's nolonger rosy watching the team play, any game. The once vibrant, lethal and feared Manchester United, aka the red devils, is now an empty shell of what it once was. 

Even if I may ask, how can the team draw with Aston Villa in two consecutive matches? This is insane.

Something must be done urgently. truth is, Manchester United are losing it, or perhaps they already have!

Is Liverpool an Empty shell in Salah's and Mane's Absence?

 

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Given Liverpool's recent performance, and an opportunity to play 11 men vs Arsenal's 10 men in Carabao Cup; the game ending in draw at Anfield, many football lovers wonder whether Liverpool has what it takes compete in the absence of Sadio Mane and Mo Salah.

What's your take?

KPL Game of The Day: It's Gor Mahia vs Ulinzi Stars

Gor Mahia Vs Ulinzi Stars

The reigning Kenya Premier League CHampions, Gor Mahia, are set to take Ulinzi Stars in a Kenya Premier League match set to be played at Machakos Stadium at 2pm

The Gor Mahia line up is already out and consists of:

1. Peter Odhiambo, 4. Wellington Ochieng, 21. Wesley Onguso, 15. Joachim Oluoch, 27. Charles Momanyi, 10. Cercidy Okeyo, 3. Karim Nzigiyimana, 14. Kevin Omondi, 7. Innocent Wafula, 19. Ephrem Guikan, 9. Jacques Tuyisenge

Substitutes:

16. Shaban Odhoji, 28. Raphael Asudi, 35. Stephen Okiro, 11. Boniface Omondi, 23. Francis Mustafa

Other Kenya Premier League matches slotted for today will see Thika United take on Tusker FC at 3m, and Sofapaka FC Vs. Kakamega Homeboys at 4pm

UEFA Champions League Schedule and Fixtures: September 2018

Below is the UEFA Champions League Schedule and Fixtures for the Month of September 2018

UEFA Champions League Fixtures: Tuesday 18th September

Barcelona Vs PSV Eindhoven 17:55

Inter Milan Vs Tottenham Hotspur 17:55

Club Brugge Vs Borussia Dortmund 20:00

Crvena Zvezda Vs Napoli 20:00

Galatasaray Vs Lokomotiv Moscow 20:00

Liverpool Vs Paris Saint-Germain 20:00

Monaco Vs Atletico Madrid 20:00

Schalke Vs FC Porto 20:00

UEFA Champions League Fixtures: Wednesday 19th September

Ajax Vs AEK Athens 17:55

Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Hoffenheim 17:55

BSC Young Boys Bern Vs Manchester United 20:00

Benfica Vs Bayern Munich 20:00

FC Viktoria Plzen Vs CSKA Moscow 20:00

Manchester City Vs Lyon 20:00

Real Madrid Vs Roma 20:00

Valencia Vs Juventus 20:00

Should Anthony Martial Leave Manchester United?

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It's absurd trying to figure out what could have befallen the once creative and pacy Anthony Martial! It's hard telling whether Martial case is that of dip in form, or that of poor coach/player relations. All in all, Martial is in dire need of a miracle to turn around his football career.

The lack or limited substantial play time has seen him grow out of form, and even costed him a spot in the prestigious France's National team. The most painful effect was being left out of France's world cup winning squad in Russia. And as things stand, he seems not hold any promising future role in France's squad - if things doesn't turn around.

Martial needs more play time. He needs the trust of his coach and support of his colleagues. He needs to continuously be there on the pitch to work on his confidence and regain his scoring boots.

And if the price to pay should be walking away from Manchester United, then he should boldly do so.

What's your take?

Should Alexis Sanchez Leave Manchester United?

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What has happened to the once fierce, quick, sharp and aggressive Alexis Sanchez? And wasn't he once Arsenal's most valuable player? 

Being Manchester United's top earning player, why has Sanchez suddenly grown goal shy? What could be hampering his known play making and goal scoring ability at United? Who has stolen his goal scoring boots? Could it be a new pattern of play, new coach, new environment, or just sheer bad luck?

While at Arsenal, Sanchez brought endless terror to the opposing teams' defense. Weirdly, the Sanchez playing at Manchester United is now just but a faint shadow of the real Alexis Sanchez.

To cushion his growing dip in form, Sanchez should up his game, or consider moving elsewhere from Old Trafford where he can grow in confidence and find his scoring boots.

Do you think Sanchez should move out of Manchester United?

Should Marcus Rashford Leave Manchester United?

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Could it be time for Marcus Rashford to leave Manchester United? 

Rashford has truly worked his way to be regarded as one of United's lethal strikers. But given the sometimes in adequate play time; he is mostly brought in as substitute - after Romelo Lukaku and the likes, he has consequently started to grow pale in confidence, and this might have an overall negative impact on his future performnace.

Given his great performance for both club and country, Marcus Rashford deserves more play time to grow more in confidence and sharpen his striking ability. But given that he isn't guaranteed a starting position at Manchester United, he should perhaps up his game, or consider elsewhere...

What's your take? Leave your comment below 

KOT 5 Aside - #KOT5Aside (Kenyans On Twitter 5 Aside Football Tournament)

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Date: Saturday 8th Septemeber 2018

Venue: Ligi Ndogo Grounds (Ngong Road)

Starting Time: 10:30 am

The #KOT5Aside tournament will take place this Saturday, 8th Septemeber 2018 at Ligi Ndogo grounds, along Ngong Road, Naiobi.

According to the organizers, the even will attract a total of 32 teams, and the mode of the match is knock-out. The first match will kick off at 10.30am, and each team will have 12 minutes on the pitch, with the final match getting an allocation of 20 minutes.