Out of nowhere, Borussia Dortmund have dropped a bombshell – Sebastian Kehl is no longer the club’s sporting director.In a move that caught German media completely off guard, Dortmund confirmed a mutual agreement to part ways with Kehl, ending his nearly four-year spell in the role. The timing raised eyebrows, especially with Kehl having spoken just a day earlier about plans for the upcoming transfer window.🚨🧨 BREAKING | Borussia Dortmund and sporting director Sebastian Kehl have mutually agreed to end their collaboration with immediate effect.Club statement: “We thank Sebastian for his commitment, his identification with the club and his achievements, and we wish him all the… pic.twitter.com/tKJmJRWDdF— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 22, 2026 There had been some background noise – interest from Hamburger SV – but nothing to suggest such a swift and decisive exit was imminent.Ironically, Kehl had recently addressed transfer activity, including speculation linking Dortmund with..

Kenya secured a double win at the Rome Marathon after Asbel Rutto and Pascaline Jelagat Kibiwot registered victories in the men’s and women’s races on Sunday, 22 March.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsRutto was the biggest winner of the day as he added a second title in the Italian capital, edging out compatriot Henry Tukor Kichana after clocking 2:06.32.©Ansa.itThe win, which was only by four seconds, ensured he repeated his heroics of 2024, when he led fellow Kenyans Brian Kipsang and Sila Kiptoo to a podium sweep, timing 2:06.24.On this occasion, the 24-year-old was involved in a three-way battle up until the final kilometres, before sprinting away to mark his first win of the year.Festus Lagat reveals next move after World Indoor exitUp until the breakaway, Rutto, a third-placed finisher at the Leiden Marathon last year, was locked up with Kichana and Ethiopia’s Lencho Tesfaye Anbesa, who ended up finishing second and third in 2:06.36 and 2:07.44 respectively.Speaking to Vi..

This looks like a never-ending agony!Igor Tudor should send a box of the finest wine to Aston Villa’s boss, Unai Emery, this Sunday. If it weren’t for Emery and his Villans, who defeated West Ham United 2-0, Tottenham would have dropped straight down to the relegation zone. Awful Spurs are on a dreadful streak, which reached another low as they were battered at home by Nottingham Forest, 3-0!Defeat in N17. pic.twitter.com/WdCtJrUXda— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 22, 2026 The Tricky Trees celebrated a much-deserved, maybe crucial away win in their vigorous battle to stay in the Premier League, thus leapfrogging their rivals on the EPL table. And they did it against another EPL struggler. Funnily enough, both teams represented England in Europe until a few days ago (Nottingham are still in contention, though, facing Porto in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals).However, unlike Spurs, who disappointed their fans following a surprising draw at Anfield recently, Forest dug dee..

The National Super League action resumed in emphatic fashion on Sunday, with four crucial fixtures shaping both the promotion chase and relegation battle. League leaders Mombasa United endured a major setback in their quest for the title and top-flight promotion, while close challengers seized the moment to tighten the race at both ends of the table.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAt Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga, Mombasa United lost 1-0 to Fortune Sacco. Nick Kirui’s decisive first-half strike proved the difference in a contest, where the hosts displayed resilience and tactical discipline to secure maximum points.The victory saw Fortune surge to 42 points, significantly boosting their promotion ambitions as they closed in on third-placed MOFA, who sit on 44 points. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9612939##For Mombasa United, the defeat represented a missed opportunity to stretch their lead at the top, with the Gilbert Selebwa-coached side remaining on 52 points, leaving the door open for secon..

A cat-and-mouse game between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou brought the Catalans a seven-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table ahead of tonight’s Derbi Madrileno (23.00).Hansi Flick’s men didn’t shine. On the contrary, they were pretty uninspired and probably tired after a mid-week Champions League match against Newcastle. On Wednesday, they demolished the Magpies, putting seven goals past them, and, as if they ran out of firepower, the clash against Rayo was a whole other story – 1-0.Still, a win is a win, and every point is vital in this delicate moment when La Liga enters its final stage.FT: 🔵 FC Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano⚪️Ronald Araújo ⚽️Barcelona are top of La Liga with a 7-point lead! ♥️💙🔝 pic.twitter.com/G6bIUoFcin— Wizpere1 (@nathwizi) March 22, 2026 Barca’s biggest problem was a lack of concentration, which, in turn, led to inefficiency. During the opening 45 minutes, the home team shot nine times, but found the net only once through the resu..

Hassan Beja scored a late winner for AFC Leopards as they squeezed out a 1-0 victory over Tusker at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 22 March.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe half-time substitute was at the right place to lift an 80th minute rebound past a stubborn Tusker defense, giving his side a much-needed win that not only completed the double over the Brewers, but cut the gap to their arch-rivals Gor Mahia to seven points.𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 What a win 💪A double over the brewers #𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐕𝐬𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 | #𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 1️⃣ 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐂 0️⃣⚽️ Hassan Beja 🤝 @betikaKe#𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐞𝐍𝐚𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐤𝐚 | #𝐎𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 pic.twitter.com/7PNRGjoReJ— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) March 22, 2026 It had been a tough, balanced affair between the two sides before-hand, with Ingwe looking the superior team, but laboring hard to crack the code on a resilient Tusker, who came into the tie riding on a three-match league winning streak.The honor would ultimately fall on speedy winger Beja, whose introduction at h..

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..

At one point, Kobbie Mainoo was considered one of the greatest prospects Manchester United’s academy has produced in years. He played regularly for the Red Devils and even earned a national team call-up, but was suddenly dropped from favour by then-manager Ruben Amorim.Even though several United legends and the general public advocated for the youngster and praised him, the Portuguese simply did not see him as a valuable asset, stubbornly omitting him from the team.Mainoo made 14 appearances this season in all competitions under Amorim, clocking less than 25 minutes per game. Once the 41-year-old tactician left, the midfielder breathed a sigh of relief and blossomed.United, what are you doing? From ‘next Zidane’ to ‘you’re free to leave’Since Michael Carrick sat on United’s bench, the soon-to-be 21-year-old featured in each of the 10 games they played and clocked 90 minutes in all of them except the match against Newcastle, when he was subbed off in the 76th minute.In that period, he r..

Kakamega Homeboyz staged a spirited comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against visiting Bandari FC in a pulsating FKF Premier League encounter at Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Geoffrey Ojunga and Oliver Majaka ensured both sides settled for a share of the spoils, in a match defined by high attacking intent, and end-to-end action.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWith maximum points crucial for both teams, Homeboyz aiming to reignite their late title push and Bandari seeking to close in on the top five, the contest lived up to expectations from the opening whistle.The hosts signaled early intent, with Henry Omollo coming close in the seventh minute after a well-crafted move involving Oliver Majaka and Shafik Batambuze, but his volley drifted wide. Bandari responded swiftly, with Clifford Otieno unleashing a powerful strike in the 12th minute that narrowly missed the target.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612938##The match continued to ebb and flow, with Majaka nearly breaking the deadlock mom..