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Egypt have left Mohamed Salah out of Tuesday’s AFCON 2027 qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns about the artificial playing surface in Juba.Salah will not travel with Egypt for the Group B clash on 29 September after the national team’s technical staff agreed before Friday’s goalless draw with Angola to rest him for the match.##LINKED_NEWS_69201##The 34-year-old started against Angola, but was taken off after an hour, with Egypt confirming that the decision was made specifically to protect him from playing on artificial turf.”The technical staff preferred this approach in order to protect the player,” the Egyptian Football Association said.There is a widespread perception that artificial surfaces carry a greater injury risk, although studies have not established that players are more likely to suffer injuries on modern artificial pitches.21.45: (3.25) England (3.50) Spain (2.20)Salah’s absence will nevertheless be a blow for Egypt, particularly given his electric start to lif..

Both looking to collect their maiden victories of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign, Serbia and a new-look Netherlands clash at Stadion Rajko Mitić in Belgrade on Sunday afternoon.Download Our MozzartSport App Orlovi are hoping to make amends after last-minute heartbreak at the hands of Greece earlier in the week, whilst Oranje are seeking to build on a positive point against Germany.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984756##Pressure is beginning to mount on Serbia head coach Veljko Paunović after losing five of his first seven matches, with his side currently on a ten-game streak without a clean sheet.Meanwhile, there is a considerable air of excitement around the Netherlands following the appointment of Barcelona legend Xavi, who kicked off his reign with an encouraging performance in Amsterdam.Kick-off: 7:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 27 SeptemberVenue: Stadion Rajko Mitić, BelgradeGroup: UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 2)Current standings: Netherlands – 3rd (1 pt), Serbia – 4th (0 pts)Heada..

Kenya were held to a 1-1 draw by Eritrea in their AFCON 2027 qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium, with Ryan Ogam’s late leveller rescuing a point after Nahom Girmai Netabay had given the Red Sea Camels a shock lead against the run of play.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985322##Byrne Omondi was a rock between the posts, several individual performers caught the eye in a dominant second half display, and the introduction of fresh legs from the bench ultimately proved decisive.Here is how we rated each Harambee Stars player on the day.Harambee Stars extend 23-year wait for victory over Eritrea in lacklustre AFCON build-up##PLAYER_RATINGS_108##

In their opening 2027 AFCON qualifying fixture at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Miguel Gamondi’s Tanzania fell to a 2-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau despite dominating possession and generating numerous sustained central combinations.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsWhile the Taifa Stars demonstrated significant fluidity in build-up and created clear-cut opportunities through third-man combinations and high pressing triggers, their inefficiency in the final third was punished by Emiliano Té’s clinical side.Guinea-Bissau exploited central transition moments and clinical wide isolation plays to secure the victory, demonstrating how defensive compactness and structural economy can overcome field tilt and spatial superiority.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985378##Tanzania lined up in a fluid 4-3-3 structure in possession that mutated into an asymmetrical 2-3-5 build-up shape.Zuberi Foba started in goal, flanked by full-backs Haji Mnonga and Hussein Mohamed.Central defenders Bakari Mwamnyeto and..

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially begins today for Harambee Stars as they host Eritrea in a highly anticipated Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis afternoon presents an important competitive test for head coach Benni McCarthy, who has had to contend with disrupted preparations, including just one full training session on Friday following a player strike.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984752##Despite already securing qualification as one of the tournament’s co-hosts, McCarthy has made it clear that his side is targeting a strong campaign and a top finish in a group that also features South Africa and Guinea.Kenya are in Group D alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea, with the Stars opening their campaign at home before travelling to Conakry to face Guinea on 1 October.Eritrea, meanwhile, arrives in Nairobi with confidence after successfully negotiating the preliminary round. They defeated Eswatini 2-0 in the first leg before ..

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially begins today for Harambee Stars as they host Eritrea in a highly anticipated Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis afternoon presents an important competitive test for head coach Benni McCarthy, who has had to contend with disrupted preparations, including just one full training session on Friday following a player strike.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984752##Despite already securing qualification as one of the tournament’s co-hosts, McCarthy has made it clear that his side is targeting a strong campaign and a top finish in a group that also features South Africa and Guinea.Kenya are in Group D alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea, with the Stars opening their campaign at home before travelling to Conakry to face Guinea on 1 October.Eritrea, meanwhile, arrives in Nairobi with confidence after successfully negotiating the preliminary round. They defeated Eswatini 2-0 in the first leg before ..

Marcos Llorente has entered his eighth season with Atlético Madrid, but whether it will also be his last — only he knows. The experienced midfielder, known for his fantastic physical condition, specific diet and the rituals he follows, has a contract with the club until the end of the season. Marca reports that the Madrid club are working on an extension, but also that Bayern Munich have their eye on the outstanding utility player. At the same time, several Premier League clubs have reportedly shown interest. Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea are said to be among them…🚨 ¡El BAYERN se FIJA en MARCOS LLORENTE! pic.twitter.com/fUH8NWfdUQ— Diario AS (@diarioas) September 26, 2026 Since arriving from Real Madrid in June 2019 for 30 million euros, Llorente has made 308 appearances for Atletico (37 goals, 45 assists) and in the meantime became a Spain international (27 caps). He played a part in winning the World Cup 2026, but then made the surprising decision to retire from internatio..

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially begins today for Harambee Stars as they host Eritrea in a highly anticipated Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis afternoon presents an important competitive test for head coach Benni McCarthy, who has had to contend with disrupted preparations, including just one full training session on Friday following a player strike.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984752##Despite already securing qualification as one of the tournament’s co-hosts, McCarthy has made it clear that his side is targeting a strong campaign and a top finish in a group that also features South Africa and Guinea.Kenya are in Group D alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea, with the Stars opening their campaign at home before travelling to Conakry to face Guinea on 1 October.Eritrea, meanwhile, arrives in Nairobi with confidence after successfully negotiating the preliminary round. They defeated Eswatini 2-0 in the first leg before ..

With the 21:45 kick-off against England at Wembley, Spain will open a new chapter in League A of the Nations League. It turns out that the match in London will be Spain’s first since their triumph over Argentina in the World Cup final (1:0). The challenges keep coming, but Spain do not care who is on the other side of the pitch. They intend to continue dominating. Spain coach De la Fuente is not afraid to say so either. These days, he accepted the federation’s offer to extend his contract, meaning he will now earn more than 4,000,000 euros per year.Will Luis de la Fuente be adding yet another title to his name?Spain’s journey to follow up their 2026 FIFA World Cup title with the UEFA #NationsLeague title starts now 🏆#SSFootball pic.twitter.com/ryAfRSFLFd— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) September 26, 2026 His team are on a remarkable run of 38 matches unbeaten, a new record, and the question is whether anyone will stop them. After the “threat” he issued in front of the media in Lo..

Zinedine Zidane’ debut as the French coach went good in terms of the result. The popular Zizou managed to record his maiden win over strong Turkey, and the only goalscorer was Kylian Mbappe. It was a bit ironical that the French changed from Didier Deschamps to Zinedine Zidane only to see the same player scoring the winner. A win was great for France, but the game has potentially bad consequences for Real Madrid, as two of players got injured. Ibrahima Konate should’t be a big problem but Kylian Mbappe’s worried face caused fear at Santiago Bernabeu.Mbappe brightened Zidane’s debut, then scared him with an injury; Italy still terribleAfter scoring what proved to be a winning goal, the Real striker was unable to continue even though he tried and not only was he injured, but he is already back in Madrid and won’t play for France in the next couple of days.”It doesn’t look good, unfortunately. I think he’ll have to come back. We’re not going to take any risks. He developed hyperextension ..