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Trophyless threat fuels Tusker as Mette turns heat on AFC Leopards ahead of Nyayo clash

Tusker head coach Julien Mette believes AFC Leopards are carrying the weight of expectation ahead of their FKF Premier League clash on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe French tactician, who has overseen a steady turnaround at the brewers, said Ingwe are under intense pressure as they stare at the possibility of ending the season without silverware.Mette noted that the situation could work in Tusker’s favor, with his side playing with less pressure and still in contention in the Mozzart Bet Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612721##“AFC Leopards have a lot of pressure on their shoulders. They have many fans who expect titles, and they are very close to finishing the season without one, so that brings a different kind of pressure compared to us,” Mette told the club’s media team.He expects a tightly contested encounter, especially after the Leopards thrashed the beer makers 4-0 in the first leg earlier this year.“We have prepared based on how they play. This will be ..

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Milan refuses to give up – a hard-fought victory and hope for an Inter slip-up

Although the defeat to Lazio seemed like the last chance for Milan to heat up the title race, the Rossoneri are not giving up and continue to chase Inter. Tonight, they closed the gap to five points with a 3-2 victory over Torino and will be hoping for good news tomorrow from Florence, where the Nerazzurri are playing.Three goals scored, three points taken ✅Brought to you by @Bitpanda_global pic.twitter.com/V5UdNWCIqk— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 21, 2026 Rafa Leao was unavailable due to injury, and Allegri opted to start with a traditional center-forward in Fulkrug, Pulisic as a second striker, and his strongest midfield line with three defenders at the back. It wasn’t the winning combination. Milan struggled, while Torino matched them very well. The visitors even had the first real chance after Maignan spilled the ball, but Vlasic was off target.For more than half an hour, Milan circulated the ball fruitlessly and tried to create a meaningful attack until they opted for long-range shot..

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African blood pushes Chelsea into abyss – hard-as-rock Toffees shattered Blues’ teeth

The nightmare for the Chelsea squad continues. After the disaster against PSG and poor results in the domestic league, the Blues suffered yet another humiliation, this time against Everton, who defeated them 3-0 thanks to the brilliant performance of Beto. Beto recorded two goals and an assist, and the final blow came from Iliman Ndiaye, who further crushed the Londoners’ spirits.What a result. What a performance. What an atmosphere. WHAT a day at Hill Dickinson Stadium. 💙 pic.twitter.com/O3CR6xh8wq— Everton (@Everton) March 21, 2026 The game started cautiously, with the first shot coming in the 6th minute when Moises Caicedo struck from 25 meters, but his effort was far off target and posed no real threat to Everton’s goal.Everton grew into the match and started creating chances. In the 14th minute, James Garner tested the Chelsea defense with a shot from the edge of the box, but Malo Gusto got in the way, likely preventing a goal for the hosts.The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute..

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SCHOOL GAMES: Musingu, Kimilili dethroned, as Western Region finals deliver high-stakes drama

The 2026 KSSSA Term One Western Region Championships concluded in dramatic fashion in Vihiga County, with defending national champions in both hockey and handball boys losing their regional crowns, while controversy marred the boys’ hockey final.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsComing into the tournament, Western Region carried the weight of national dominance from 2025, but the finals confirmed a shifting competitive landscape ahead of the national games set for Sunday, 5 to Sunday, 12 April in Kisumu.HandballErick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma on troubles bedevilling fallen giants Kakamega High SchoolIn the handball boys’ final, Musingu High School dethroned defending national champions St Luke’s Kimilili with a 20-15 victory.Kimilili, who lifted the national title in 2025, were unable to replicate their dominance as Musingu controlled key phases of the match to secure the regional title and qualification to nationals.In the girls’ final, Moi Girls Kamusinga reaffirmed their status as one o..

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BETTING GUIDE: Kariobangi Sharks vs Posta Rangers, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Seeking to create breathing room above the relegation zone, Kariobangi Sharks host Posta Rangers on Sunday, 22 March in a high-stakes FKF Premier League clash at the Police Sacco Grounds, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWith both sides locked in the lower half and separated by just three points, this encounter carries added urgency and sets up a fiercely contested battle for vital points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612933##The two sides played out to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture two months ago, underlining how closely matched they are heading into this encounter.Kariobangi Sharks head into this clash sitting 14th on the table with 25 points, and they will be buoyed by their recent 2-1 comeback victory over Shabana.BETTING GUIDE: Mara Sugar vs APS Bomet FC, match preview, team news and predictionThat result highlighted their resilience and attacking intent, and across their last five matches, they have recorded two wins, two draws, and only one loss, scori..

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Juve on the verge of Champions League qualifications

Juventus FC now have a clear path toward securing a place in the UEFA Champions League. US Sassuolo Calcio have been hit in recent days by an outbreak of whooping cough. At least six players showed symptoms as of yesterday and were placed in isolation. The situation is so serious that it won’t be known until the last minute who will be able to take the field in Turin. Therefore, Juve will have a relatively easy task against a depleted Sassuolo side. On top of that, after four months, the name of Dušan Vlahović will appear again on the match sheet. The Serbian striker will most likely get a chance in the second half.Greenwood’s performances noticed – Juventus back in line once againWhile Sassuolo are struggling to field even 11 players, Luciano Spalletti, for the first time this season, has almost his entire squad available, except for Holm. Tonight, an intriguing situation awaits at the Allianz Stadium: Vlahović, David, and Openda on the bench, while Boga and Yildiz rotate in the strik..

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Government provides update on payment of 2027 AFCON hosting fees

Kenya will meet the Monday, 30 March deadline to pay its hosting fee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has reiterated.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsMwangi spoke on Friday, 20 March in Murang’a, where he attended Eid Mubarak prayers and celebrations at Masjid Taqwa in Mjini, Mukuyu.He moved to reassure the public amid concerns that delays in payment could affect the country’s hosting rights in the joint East African bid.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612938##The PS confirmed that although the Ksh3.5 billion fee has not yet been paid, the funds are available and will be released once Parliament approves a supplementary budget.“The government has the money; it is only that it is not within our current budget,” Mwangi said, and explained that a formal budget reallocation is required before any funds can be disbursed.The State Department for Sports presented its case before the National Assembly’s Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture on Thursda..

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Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma on troubles bedevilling fallen giants Kakamega High School

Harambee Stars defender Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma has candidly discussed the problems bedevilling his former side, Kakamega High School’s Green Commandos.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Green Commandos have produced a plethora of talent over the decades in Kenyan football, and often, youth coaches prefer a journey to Western Kenya to scout at the institution renowned as a hotbed of talent.One particular class that still holds its shoulders high among the thousands of the institution’s alumni, formerly known as Government African School Kakamega (GASK), is the class of 2014.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612938##They defeated an equally talented Kisumu Day High School to win the national school games football title at a fully packed Bukhungu Stadium, and all but one player from that class have gone on to establish a solid career in the top flight.Among the high flyers are Erick Ouma and Joseph Okumu, who are now plying their trade in European leagues.However, in recent years, the school’s perfo..

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From the airplane straight to the field: PSG schedule problems

It’s not easy being in the shoes of the European club champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Success doesn’t bring only glory, but also a constant spotlight where every move, every step is scrutinized—everything has to be perfect. When you’re successful, like the French champions, you compete on multiple fronts, and that can be very tricky. That’s exactly the case with PSG right now, as serious problems await them after the international break. Why? It’s very simple. Their next match in Ligue 1 against Toulouse is scheduled for Friday, April 3rd at the Parc des Princes.Now everything makes sense: Mole leaking team news costs Chelsea UCL exitThat means some players will have just one day of rest before taking the field!“My players return to training on Thursday, April 2nd. The match is on Friday against Toulouse—how nice! During this break, all players go off to play for their national teams. In my opinion, it’s not good to play on Friday. Some guys are in the USA on Wednesday, arrive in Paris..

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Ruthless machine – Bayern crush Union Berlin and look unstoppable

This season, Bayern Munich are one of the biggest favorites—not only in the domestic league, but also in Europe. The Bavarians continue to toy with their opponents, with a solid defense and a lethal attack. It was the same story today, as Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry were in top form, combining for four goals to comfortably defeat the capital side.Three points in the bag 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ip0GoXID5x— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 21, 2026 The first real opportunity came in the 9th minute when Michael Olise delivered a dangerous ball into the box, but Harry Kane couldn’t convert. Olise looked sharp from the start, and just a minute later he made another strong run down the right, only to be stopped by a solid Union Berlin defense.Bayern continued to push, and in the 16th minute Lennart Karl fired their first proper shot on goal, though it went straight into the goalkeeper’s hands. The pressure kept building, and in the 29th minute Bayern came agonizingly close to breaking..

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