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Nigerian coach makes sockin revelations about Kenya -20 team after premature Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) exit.
Nigeria U-20 coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on Kenya for their superb display in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament despite not reaching the quarter-finals.
His sentiments come after Rising stars shared spoils in the 2-2 draw against the West Africans, a result that sent the Salim Babu-coaced side parking.
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This was Rising Stars' only point of the tournament after losing to Morocco and Tunisia in their opening two group B matches.
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15:55 - 09.05.2025
Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars Get High Praise from Nigeria Coach as He Identifies Where Rising Stars Failed
Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has opened up on what has impressed him about Harambee Stars while giving Rising Stars tips on how to improve.
Defensive letdown - time to reconsider tactics
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Despite observing that Kenya are good on the counter attacks, Chelle raised concerns about the porous defense that was Rising Stars' Achilles heel in the competition.
“I like their transition when they get the ball back, they try to make some fast attacks, they have four players in the offense line, who are so fast, they are so fast, they are strong, and they can score at any given moment,” Chelle told Flashscore.
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20:30 - 17.04.2025
‘That Was The Big Five!’ - Justin Gatlin on What Made Rivalry With Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell Special
Justin Gatlin has revealed the exact thing that made his rivary with the other members of the sprinting 'big five' - Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake and Tyson Gay - special.
“I think they need to work on their defence, to work about when they are under attack, how to position themselves, because they have so many runs, and at the big moment, they are a little bit tired.”
Giving his thoughts on the Kenya versus Flying Eagles game, the Malian coach said: “Against Nigeria, it was a great game, very interesting and I was impressed about Kenya, but I am not surprised because the national team has been improving every day, I watch a lot of matches of the Kenya national team, so their display in AFCON is not a surprise.”
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05:41 - 08.05.2025
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Victor Wanyama’s future at Dunfermline Athletic has become clearer after the Scottish second division club made an update over their plans for him.
Kenya, who managed five goals and conceded eight, finished last in their Group B with one point, while Morocco topped with seven points to qualify for the quarters alongside Nigeria, who finished second with five points.
Fragile mentality
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Rising Stars could not dazzle against their opponents because the team cannot play under pressure.
Most of the goals conceded were a result of individual costly mistakes and poor decision making. Rising Stars scored first in all the three matches but were frustrated to not master a single win in Egypt.
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