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Coming soon: European giants Bayern, Ajax to lock horns at Talanta International Stadium
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Coming soon: European giants Bayern, Ajax to lock horns at Talanta International Stadium

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Kenyan football fans are set for a once-in-a-lifetime treat after President William Ruto announced that German giants Bayern Munich will face their Dutch counterparts Ajax Amsterdam in a friendly at the Talanta Sports Stadium on January 5, 2027. We’re proud to announce that we will face FC Bayern in the opening match of the new Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya pic.twitter.com/KycERrVgqT— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) October 28, 2026 Ajax has confirmed the fixture on its official X account with ticketing still in the infancy stages.

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London Broncos to go without £1.3m RFL funding if they enter Super League next year
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London Broncos to go without £1.3m RFL funding if they enter Super League next year

Rugby Football League set to ratify elevation imminently Partnership with NRL not expected now till 2028 London Broncos have agreed to a condition from the existing 14 Super League clubs that they must relinquish any rights to around £1.3m in central distribution funding if they are to enter the competition in 2027, with the Rugby Football League expected to ratify their elevation imminently. Despite that, the expansion of Super League to 15 teams to include London has moved a step closer to reality.

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Copa del Rey matches postponed following Spain train collision
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Copa del Rey matches postponed following Spain train collision

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday the postponement of 24 matches in the first round of the Copa del Rey “as a mark of respect and solidarity” with the victims of a high-speed train collision. “The entire Spanish football family stands united in grief over this tragedy and stands ready to assist the

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Carrick, Fernandes, hold peace talks after Bournemouth neglect
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Carrick, Fernandes, hold peace talks after Bournemouth neglect

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Michael Carrick have held private talks to resolve tensions ahead of the club’s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday. The meeting followed Fernandes’ omission from the starting line-up in United’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, after the Portuguese midfielder reportedly criticised Carrick’s tactics following a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.

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Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
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Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced

Teenager was maybe harshly sent off in the Carabao Cup tie but his reaction was a mistake he will learn from, while his manager might also have regrets Mikel Arteta’s reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in a League Cup match at 16 years and 300 days, the Arsenal manager could not help himself.

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Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
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Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks

Manchester United captain expected to return to line-up Squad have positive meeting with under-pressure coach Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday after the Manchester United’s captain criticised the manager’s tactics last week, with him now expected to start at Chelsea on Saturday. Carrick and Fernandes met before training on Tuesday morning at United’s Carrington training base.

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Barcelona fined €602 over approach for Atlético Madrid’s Álvarez
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Barcelona fined €602 over approach for Atlético Madrid’s Álvarez

Barcelona have been fined €602 by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over the Catalan club’s approach for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez. The disciplinary proceedings established that a conversation took place between Álvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, and Barcelona sporting director Deco on May 15, 2026, before Atlético received written communication on May 28.

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Marco Jansen belongs to a great tradition but top all-rounders are hard to find
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Marco Jansen belongs to a great tradition but top all-rounders are hard to find

South African stands out, not just because of his height, but England and Australia now find themselves looking for an equivalent If you were to bioengineer a cricketer in a laboratory, which attributes would you give them? His 85 against Australia at Gqeberha in the second Test came after South Africa had slumped to 110 for six before his counterattack helped turn a precarious position into an innings victory.

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Thierry Henry explains Yamal joke after fans accuse him of disrespect
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Thierry Henry explains Yamal joke after fans accuse him of disrespect

Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry has explained his controversial remarks about Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, insisting that he had no intention of disrespecting the young footballer. The former Barcelona forward explained that he had expected Yamal to compete for the main Ballon d’Or award, which was eventually won by England captain Harry Kane.

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Japan Football Official Quits Over World Cup Row
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Japan Football Official Quits Over World Cup Row

Takeshi Okada, who coached Japan at the World Cup in 1998 and again in 2010, stepped down a week after the head of Asian football said the region supported Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president. It came weeks after the AFC had joined football bodies in Europe and North America in condemning Infantino over his plan to open FIFA’s premium competitions such as the World Cup to private investors.

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2026 U-17 WWC: ‘Success shall be ours’ – Black Maidens assistant coach ahead of Argentina clash
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2026 U-17 WWC: ‘Success shall be ours’ – Black Maidens assistant coach ahead of Argentina clash

Black Maidens assistant coach Bashiru-Deen Sumaila has expressed optimism that “success shall be ours” as Ghana prepare for their Round of 16 clash against Argentina in the U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Maidens advanced to the knockout stage following a 2-0 victory over Canada in their final group game, with substitutes Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku scoring the goals.

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Karim Zito sacked over inconsistent results and disunity among backroom staff – AshantiGold CEO
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Karim Zito sacked over inconsistent results and disunity among backroom staff – AshantiGold CEO

AshantiGold Chief Executive Officer Edward Kwasi Akuoko has attributed the dismissal of Karim Zito and his assistants to inconsistent results and disunity among the backroom staff. The Obuasi-based club announced the decision in a statement on October 27, relieving the former Asante Kotoko coach and his two assistants, Ernest Okyere and Robert Dabuo, of their duties following a consultative meeting of the Interim Management Committee.

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