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Carrick’s charge faces stubborn wall: Cherries stand between United and top three

Everything Michael Carrick has built since mid-January has been close to flawless – seven wins from nine, momentum restored, Champions League places within reach. But just when things look smooth, Manchester United hit a familiar stumbling block: AFC Bournemouth away.The Vitality Stadium hasn’t been kind to United lately. They haven’t beaten the Cherries in their last five meetings, including that chaotic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford in December. The last win? Back in May 2023, under Erik ten Hag.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612928####EDITORS_CHOICE##And this Bournemouth side is built to frustrate. Andoni Iraola’s team are draw specialist – 14 already this season – and unbeaten in 10 matches. Not pretty, but extremely effective.A big reason? Djordje Petrovic. The Serbian goalkeeper has been a wall, keeping three clean sheets in recent games and anchoring a side that refuses to break easily.United, meanwhile, arrive with firepower. Bruno Fernandes is pulling the strings, but with some wobbles away from h..

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BETTING GUIDE: Brighton vs Liverpool, match preview, team news and prediction

Fresh from their empathic Champions League win in midweek, Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime when they face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.Follow our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Reds are looking to complete their first league double over the Seagulls since 2019-20, following their 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture at Anfield in December.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612987##Brighton & Hove Albion come into this clash sitting 12th on the table with 40 points, showing signs of improvement after a difficult spell earlier in the campaign.They have won three of their last four league matches, including a 1-0 away victory over Sunderland.Across their last five matches, Brighton have scored five goals and conceded three, reflecting a more controlled and defensively disciplined approach.Villa cruise to the Europa League quarterfinals after a home winAt home, Brighton have collected 24 points this season and remain competitive, although clean sheets have been h..

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Road to chaos: Guinea demands 1976 AFCON tittle on basis of latest CAF precedent

One decision can affect not just a single edition of a tournament, but its entire history!Guinea have now thrown African football into a time warp – and they want a trophy back to prove it.In the wake of CAF’s explosive decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title after a walkout, the Guinea Football Federation has stepped forward with a bold request, to put it mildly: reopen the books and revisit the 1976 tournament!?πŸš¨πŸ’£ πŒπ€π‰πŽπ‘ ππ‘π„π€πŠπˆππ†: Guinea is officially calling for the πŸπŸ—πŸ•πŸ” π€π…π‚πŽπ 𝐭𝐒𝐭π₯𝐞 to be reassigned to them after Morocco’s walk-off in the decisive group match! πŸ†πŸ‡¬πŸ‡³β€” In 1976, Morocco protested a referee decision, briefly left the pitch against Guinea,… pic.twitter.com/fYs2RPzX0Sβ€” Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) March 20, 2026 Their argument? If modern rules can overturn a champion nearly two months later, then history shouldn’t be immune.The case hinges on a decisive clash from 1976, when Morocco and Guinea met in a final-stage group decider. Guinea took the lead early..

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Lucky punter wins big from Ksh250

A lucky punter walked home with Ksh39,021 after tax, following nine correct predictions with a stake of Ksh250 on Thursday, 19 March.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe nine games attracted total odds of 147.25, leading to the huge payout from Kenya’s gaming giants, Mozzart Bet.The highest odds from a single game in the betslip was 3.60 in Lyon’s clash against Celta, with the prediction being Celta win

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Ticket number: 2999-1335381-2424
Time: 19.03.2026 19:34:26

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Midtjylland
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Rakow
Fiorentina
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Sparta Praha
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Betis
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One game costs punter over Ksh200,000

One single game cost a punter KSh233,951 after correctly predicting 13 out of 14 games with a stake of KSh50 on Kenya’s gaming giants, Mozzart Bet.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsDespite falling short with one prediction, Mozzart Bet handed the punter Ksh5000 to soothe his/her agony.The total odds in the betslip was 3743.23, with Aston Villa vs Lille costing the gamer the huge payout

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Ticket number: 2999-6367519-2424
Time: 19.03.2026 03:12:20

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Snubbed Harambee Stars forward begs yet another goal in Zambia

Harambee Stars forward Moses Shumah extended his red-hot scoring form in the Zambia Super League, netting once more as Power Dynamos were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Prison Leopards.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe rescheduled fixture, played on Friday, 20 March at Arthur Davies Stadium, had initially been postponed a day earlier due to heavy rains, but it was Shumah who wasted no time stamping his authority once play got underway.The lanky forward, who was notably omitted from the latest Harambee Stars 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series international matches, continued to make a strong statement on the pitch. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9612818##He broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, calmly finishing off a well-crafted move to hand the defending champions a deserved lead heading into the halftime break.The eight-time league champions returned for the second half intent on securing maximum points and maintained control for large spells of the contest as they edged closer ..

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BETTING GUIDE: Kenya Police vs KCB FC, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Kenya Police FC welcomes KCB FC on Saturday afternoon in what promises to be a tightly contested FKF Premier League clash, with only three points separating the two sides in the standings.The match will be played at the Police Sacco Stadium, kicking off at 3:00 p.m., as both teams push for crucial points in the race for a top-five finish in the FKF Premier League.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsKenya Police FC head into this fixture sitting 6th on the table with 37 points, and they will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Posta Rangers.Looking at their last five matches, Police have scored five goals and conceded three, registering two wins, two draws, and one loss. Their defensive solidity has been evident, keeping two clean sheets in that run, although inconsistency at home has seen them drop points in draws against APS Bomet and Bidco United.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612949##Coach Nicholas Muyoti is expected to field a strong lineup. In the attack, the focal po..

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Colosseum roars, Bologna strikes: Roma’s epic comeback ends in heartbreak

It felt like ancient Rome had come back to life.The ground trembled beneath 72,000 roaring fans, the Stadio Olimpico turned into a modern-day Colosseum – fierce, deafening, unforgiving.Roma’s supporters delivered a spectacle for the ages. Flags, flares, and a wall of sound pushed their team beyond the brink. And for a moment, it worked.From 1-3 down, the Giallorossi rose like gladiators. Goals from Donyell Malen and Lorenzo Pellegrini inside an electric 10-minute spell dragged the game to 3-3 and forced extra time. The Olimpico believed. Rome believed, but Bologna never blinked.Calm, ruthless, almost immune to the chaos around them, they waited for their moment, and took it. In the 111th minute, Nicolo Cambiaghi delivered the final blow, firing past Svilar to silence a stadium that had been shaking just seconds before.From thunder to silence in an instant.Roma had thrown everything into the fight – heart, pride, desperation – but it wasn’t enough. Even a late penalty shout couldn’t rev..

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Why FKF employees will soon be smiling all the way to the bank

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) employees have a reason to smile after an audit carried out by the federation suggested an increment to their wages after exposing significant pay disparities across its workforce.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsAccording to the Salary Survey Audit carried out by Africa Management Solutions Limited on instructions from FKF, the audit found that the salaries fall below prevailing Kenyan market rates, with local roles in the secretariat averaging about 16.5% above market minimums but 74% below market medians.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##The audit therefore raised serious concerns on staff welfare, the ability of the federation to attract and retain skilled professionals, and performance.However, more alarming from the report is the situation at the top management level roles, including that of the CEO, Football Development Officer, currently occupied by Francis Kimanzi, and Head of Leagues and Competitions Manager, currently held by Frank Ogolla, who ar..

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BETTING GUIDE: Villareal vs Real Sociedad, Match Previe, Team news and Prediction

Estadio de la CerΓ‘mica hosts an exciting La Liga clash on Friday night as Villarreal take on Real Sociedad.Villarreal sits fourth, two points behind Atletico Madrid, while Real Sociedad is seventh, just three points off sixth-placed Celta Vigo.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsVillarreal have enjoyed a strong campaign and occupy fourth place with 55 points from 28 matches, putting them firmly in control of a Champions League spot.Their recent form has been mixed but generally positive, with three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five league outings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604643##During that run, they have scored seven goals while conceding eight, reflecting an attacking threat but also some defensive vulnerability.A 1-1 draw against Alaves last time out followed a solid 2-1 home win over Elche, showing they remain difficult to beat.Bitter milestone – Messi reached 900, but Inter were knocked outAt home, Villarreal have been particularly impressive, winning 11 of their 14 lea..

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