Pyramids’ elimination from the CAF Champions League at the hands of FAR Rabat was not simply a story of moments.It was one defined by contrasting structures, defensive discipline and superior exploitation of key tactical phases.Across this second leg, FAR Rabat demonstrated a clearer strategic identity, culminating in a decisive away performance that sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory after a 2-1 win. While Pyramids controlled phases of possession and territory, their inability to consistently break down a compact and reactive opponent ultimately proved costly.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsFrom the outset, both sides established clear base structures, with starting line-ups providing insight into their intended game plans.Pyramids lined up in a 4-4-2 system. Ahmed El Shenawy started in goal, protected by a back four of Mohamed Chibi at right-back, Hamed Hamdan at left-back, and a central defensive pairing of Sami Ahmed and Mahmoud Marei.##NAJAVA_MECA_9613130##In midfield, Mohano..

Giant slayers, BB Bread, have been handed yet another test in the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup after being drawn against 2024 champions Kenya Police.The Round of 16 draw, conducted on Monday, 23 March at the Nyayo National Stadium, sets up a thrilling encounter between the fairytale side and FKF Premier League defending champions.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBB Bread have been the story of this year’s competition, stunning Kenyan football giants AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia in the Round of 64 and Round of 32, respectively.Their fearless run has seen them establish themselves as favourites for the title, currently at the hands of Nairobi United.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##The draw ceremony was led by former Gor Mahia attacking midfielder Innocent Mutiso alongside ex-Bandari FC player Wilson Oburu.The Round of 32 had delivered plenty of excitement, producing 53 goals across 16 matches.Among the standout performances was Kariobangi Sharks player Humprey Aroko’s four-goal haul against Kenyatt..

Manchester City won their first trophy of the 2025/26 season by defeating Arsenal 2–0 in the EFL Cup Final. The hero of the victory at Wembley was Nico O’Reilly, who scored two headed goals within four minutes in the second half to break the Gunners’ resistance. With this win, Pep Guardiola became the first manager in history to win the competition five times, surpassing legends such as Brian Clough, Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.Pep’s boy Nico puts Arsenal’s Quadruple dreams to bed in four minutes!Although City had more possession in the first half (61%), Guardiola’s team failed to register a single shot on target. However, the picture completely changed after the break.“We saw our true level against the best team. In the second half, I couldn’t believe we could dominate Arsenal like that, but we managed it,” Guardiola said after the match.410 – Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City was their first by a margin of 2+ goals in 410 days (0-2 v Newcastle in the League Cup, Feb. 2025). It ..

After a thrilling weekend of action that delivered mixed fortunes, the National Super League returns on Monday, 23, with a solitary but high-stakes fixture set to wrap up Round 25.All eyes will be on the second-placed Migori Youth as they welcome FC Talanta in a clash that promises significant implications in both the promotion and mid-table battles.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsMigori Youth head into the encounter firmly focused on capitalizing on their rivals’ slip-ups. Following Mombasa United’s setback against Fortune Sacco on Sunday, the Migori-based outfit has a golden opportunity to go joint top. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##Currently sitting on 49 points, victory would see them move to 52 points, drawing them joint top and firmly reasserting their title credentials.Under the stewardship of head coach Sammy Otulo, Migori have developed into one of the most consistent sides in the division. Central to their success has been the electrifying form of league top scorer Syphas O..

How is this team fighting relegation? The biggest question mark in Europe’s top five leagues this season hangs over Fiorentina. Paolo Vanoli’s side last night at the Artemio Franchi didn’t look like a drowning team, but rather one that outplayed the league leaders in every segment and kept them within just six points, seven behind Napoli and six behind second-placed Milan. In the end, the point goes to Milan—not because it means much to Inter, but because Fiorentina deserved more – 1:1 (0:1).Full time💜⚜️Fiorentina 1-1 Inter#forzaviola #fiorentina #seriea pic.twitter.com/iY7g0RDBbD— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) March 22, 2026 The Nerazzurri took the lead practically from their first move of the match through Pio Esposito, but later had to desperately defend against a lively opponent. The hosts could have equalized in the first half, but the goal finally came in the 77th minute through Cher Ndour.Fiorentina pushed hard until the end but didn’t have the strength for more, whi..

The 2026 Enterprise Cup has reached its penultimate stage, setting up a potential blockbuster semifinal weekend headlined by yet another ‘Rai Derby’ between Kabras Sugar RFC and Menengai Oilers.The semifinals are slated for Saturday, 11 April.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe highly anticipated clash will see two of the country’s most dominant sides renew their rivalry with a place in the final at stake. The matchup, often dubbed the Rai Derby, has quickly grown into one of the fiercest fixtures in Kenyan rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##Kabras head into the semifinal with momentum on their side, having secured a commanding 61-19 victory over Heathens RFC in the quarterfinals.Oilers, on the other hand, delivered a statement performance of their own, dismantling Toyota Buffaloes 60-15 in Nakuru to underline their title credentials.However, recent history slightly tilts the psychological edge in favor of Kabras. HSBC SVNS 2: Shujaa finish third as Lionesses fail to roar in Montevi..

Gor Mahia secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shabana in a match defined by transitional sharpness, wide overloads and aggressive midfield battles. While the scoreline suggests a close encounter, the underlying tactical story reveals how Gor Mahia consistently manipulated space – particularly in wide areas – and controlled key phases of the game despite Shabana’s resilience. Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsFrom the outset, both teams set up in variations of a 4-3-3 structure, though their interpretations differed significantly in behaviour and intent. Gor Mahia’s back four featured: Paul Ochuoga at right-back, Bryton Onyona on the left and a central defensive pairing of Frank Odhiambo alongside Mike Kibwage.The four were supported by a midfield trio where Alpha Onyango and Enock Morrison alternated in deeper roles, while Jackson Dwang operated with more forward intent.Trophyless threat fuels Tusker as Mette turns heat on AFC Leopards ahead of Nyayo clashTheir front three pr..

Kenyan giants AFC Leopards failed to reach the Ksh 1 million mark in gate collections during their match against Tusker, despite the game attracting a decent crowd.Leopards beat 12-time FKF Premier League champions, Tusker FC, 1-0 last Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLeopards have been witnessing a trend of reaping big on home matches played on Sundays.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##However, the club fell short in raising more than a million shillings last Sunday.“A total of 2680 tickets were sold: 2306 for terraces and 374 for the VIP in our match against Tusker FC at Nyayo Stadium. We take this opportunity to thank all of us for purchasing the tickets, turning up for the match and your cooperation at the gates,” read a statement from the club.This means that Leopards collected a maximum of Ksh 878,800, with Ksh 691,800 being realised from the sale of regular and Ksh 187,000 for VIP passes.Beja the hero as AFC Leopards down Tusker to keep slim tit..

What is pressure?A word that simply does not exist at Real Madrid.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThey shrugged it off against Manchester City in Europe, and they did it again in a La Liga Madrid derby on Sunday night that had everything.Goals, drama, a red card, and still, a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid.Victory in the derby that way 👉👉 pic.twitter.com/ubNR6R7BT7— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 22, 2026 Nothing could break them. Not the early setback, nor Nahuel Molina’s thunderbolt to make it 2-2.Not even Federico Valverde’s red card with 20 minutes to play.Because when it matters, this Los Blancos side simply refuses to bend.With Barcelona threatening to pull away, defeat was not an option. Now, the title race lives on – and all roads lead to El Clásico.GOAL: WHAT A SPECTACULAR GOAL FROM MOLINA TO EQUALIZE AGAINST REAL MADRID!!!Real Madrid 2-2 Atletico Madrid pic.twitter.com/C4ZKtejxCF— BartaNews (@BNewsMargazin) March 22, 2026 At the heart of it all was, as alw..

They have coined a thousand phrases for nights like this – form is temporary, class is permanent, old dogs still bite. Pick your favourite… The truth is simpler: Olivier Giroud refuses to fade.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsClosing in on 40, the veteran striker once again proved decisive, coming off the bench to seal a dramatic 2-1 win for Lille OSC away at Olympique de Marseille. Just 72 hours after their Europa League exit to Aston Villa, Lille found a way to respond and reignite their Champions League push.The game itself was chaos wrapped in tension.It exploded early when Mason Greenwood burst forward on the counter, only to be chopped down in a full sprint – a brutal foul that sparked a near-melee. He tried to continue, but the damage was done, leaving Marseille disrupted and vulnerable.Lille seized the moment.##NAJAVA_MECA_9620878##On the stroke of half-time, a slick move finished by Ethan Nwaneri put the home side ahead, capping a spell of growing control. Injuries p..