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Africa’s joy as Senegal’s Lions of Teranga upset Ecuador

by Chris Omondi - November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Senegal's Lions of Teranga booked their place in the round of 32 after a pulsating show which they staged against Ecuador.The African soccer champions started the game on a high note, and did not sit back, nor backpedal, in their attacks against the shaky Ecuadorian's defence. It was the Lions

More than 300 dead as showdown intensifies in Iran

by Benard Lucas (Mc Ressy) - November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Protestors over the death of Zhina Amini in Iran. More than 300 people have been killed in Iran since protests erupted over the death in custody of Mahsa Amini on September 16. Human rights groups estimate that the death toll is likely to be far higher than this figure. "Everyone in the country has been

Fernandes’ brace takes Portugal to the round of 32

by Chris Omondi - November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Bruno Fernandes pulled a brace last night to hand Portugal a 2-0 victory over the experienced and much fancied Uruguayan side.The yesternight's results mean that the Seleção das Quinas has already qualified for the next round of 32, even before playing their last game, which will be against Korea Republic.

Reprieve for Kenya as FIFA lifts ban on FKF.

by Benard Lucas (Mc Ressy) - November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

World governing body Fifa has confirmed lifting the indefinite ban previously slapped on Kenya following government interference. In a letter addressed to Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Secretary General Barry Otieno, Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura said the world football governing body arrived at the decision to lift the suspension following the

Messi messes a stubborn Mexico with a 64th minute goal

by Chris Omondi - November 27, 2022November 30, 2022

Once again, Lionel Messi messed up Mexico's hopes of going to the next stage with a 64th minute goal last night.The goal came as a hard-earned victory the never-say-die Argentines after a stubborn Mexico erected all stops to make sure that the Messi-led Argentina don't win against them. The

Qatar World Cup surprises and new rules of the game

by Chris Omondi - November 24, 2022November 24, 2022

The highly respected retired FIFA referee Pierluini Collina, during a press conference. This year's FIFA World Cup tournament came with a lot of new things. Many people have wondered whether the rules of the game were changed. Has it been all about referees coming up with their decisions,

Surprise as Saudi Arabia’s sheikhs shake Argentina

by Chris Omondi - November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Lionel Messi (jersey number 10), reacts after the final whistle in their game against Saudi Arabia. Saudis beat Argentina 2-1. The whole world was shell shocked yesterday after Saudi Arabia beat this year's World Cup favourites Argentina.The Saudi Arabians' win ended the La Albiceleste's unbeaten run in their previous 36 games

Blow to France as Benzema ruled out of World Cup

by Chris Omondi - November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

Karim Benzema, in an undated photo. The striker has been ruled out of this year's World Cup tournament. Cometh the day, cometh the hour. World Cup is finally here, but a blow to France as champions suffer a huge injury blow.It is going to be a pulsating 32 days,64 games,

World Cup tournament beckons as Ghana, Uruguay meet

by Chris Omondi - November 19, 2022November 19, 2022

As we wait for the FIFA World Cup tournament to kick off tomorrow, no doubt it's going to evoke tones of memories, both good and bad.Unlike the previous global football showpieces, which used to take place in the month of June-July, this time round, the World Cup tournament matches will

FC Barcelona, aka the Catalans, to meet Manchester United

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by Chris Omondi - November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Yesterday's pooling pities football giants FC Barcelona against Manchester United. Manchester United was pooled against a 'Messi-less' FC Barcelona, aka the Catalans, in a mouthwatering Round of 16 Europa League clash.This particular pooling, billed by various football analysts as this edition's 'UEFA Championships League final', is going to take football