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CDC : L’USMA et son but en or massif
Si la règle éphémère du but en or, qui a, entre autres, permis à la France de gagner l’Euro 2000 face à l’Italie (2-1), le but marqué par l’USM Alger samedi soir en finale aller de la Coupe de la Confédération africaine face au Zamalek (1-0), vaut vraiment de l’or ! Les circonstances dans lesquelles il a été marqué, en plus du suspense et de l’émotion qu’il a suscités, font que ce but sera la pupille des yeux des Usmistes au match retour, où le Zamalek sortira la grande artillerie sur le terrain du Cairo Stadium, qui sera, lui aussi, envahi par des milliers de supporters, tous vêtus en blanc. capturengo.com
Le Zamalek, qui a fourni une seconde mi- temps de haute facture, aurait pu l’emporter sur ce but, qui aurait pu valoir de l’or lui aussi, du remplaçant brésilien Juan Alvina Bezerra, mais il y a eu ce penalty qui a permis à l’imperturbable Ahmed Khaldi de mettre le ballon hors de portée du gardien Mohamed Awad. Le Zamalek SC, resté invaincu lors de ses quatre dernières confrontations contre des clubs algériens en Coupe de la Confédération : deux nuls contre le NA Hussein Dey en phase de groupes 2018-2019 (1-1 et 0-0), puis une qualification acquise face au CR Belouizdad en demi-finales cette saison grâce à un succès cumulé de 1-0 (victoire 1-0 puis nul 0-0), est finalement tombé face à des Rouge et Noir qui alignent leur dixième match sans défaite et le sixième sans encaisser de but !
Est-ce un signe, quand on sait que ce score piège de 1-0 a souvent posé problème aux équipes qui courent derrière au moins l’égalisation ? Un signe, comme ce regard de l’entraîneur sénégalais de l’USMA, Lamine Ndiaye, qui a montré à la fin de la rencontre qu’il n’était pas très satisfait du résultat et de la conduite de son équipe sur le terrain. Il a d’ailleurs passé une bonne partie du match à échanger avec ses adjoints, notamment Hadj Adlane, lui le gagneur et le perfectionniste, dont l’empreinte sur le jeu de son équipe est de plus en plus palpable, notamment sur le dispositif tactique qu’il met en place à chaque fois. Au Caire, le Zamalek sera obligé de passer davantage à l’offensif pour espérer rattraper son retard, ce qui donnera d’autres idées
au coach Ndiaye pour bien négocier cette deuxième manche.
Toute proportion gardée, le match retour entre le Paris Saint-Germain et le Bayern Munich peut être considéré comme un exemple, puisque les hommes de Luis Enrique ont pu aller damer le pion à leurs adversaires sur
leur terrain, même si, du côté de l’Afrique, la CAF n’a toujours pas mis à jour la règle du but inscrit à l’extérieur comptant double. Un avantage qui reste en faveur des Usmistes, qui n’ont pas encaissé à l’aller et qui gagneraient à en marquer au Cairo Stadium, ce qui compliquerait davantage la tâche des Zamalkaouis.
– MOHAMED MALIK
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Osimhen should be sold by Galatasaray only if…
Former Beşiktaş midfielder Sinan Engin has revealed the decision why Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray could end up selling Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen in the next transfer window.
According to Engin, Galatasaray should sell the Super Eagle if they receive an offer of 120 million Euros from Real Madrid or Bayern Munich for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Osimhen has been in great form for Galatasaray scoring two goals in their last league game which helped them to win the title.
‘I’m in favour of selling Osimhen’
“If clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are making offers around 120 million Euros, or even more, then I’m in favour of selling Osimhen,” Engin told Asist Analiz YouTube channel.
“We need to have a detailed conversation with Osimhen. There have been changes in his behavior. He’s not performing or behaving like he used to.
“His behavior within the team is important. When Yunus Akgün gets the ball, he tries to pass it to Osimhen because Osimhen gets angry.
“Sometimes, even when there’s a more suitable teammate, he still plays to Osimhen and can’t pass.
“These kinds of things are problematic. Osimhen is useful to Galatasaray, but he was even more useful during his loan spell.”
Barker pleased as Simba keep pressure on title rivals with dominant win
Simba Sports Club head coach Steve Barker praised his players for delivering a complete performance after the Msimbazi Reds cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons in a NBC Premier League match played at KMC Complex Stadium.
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The emphatic victory keeps Simba firmly in the title race as they continue piling pressure on the league leaders with another convincing display.
The hosts dominated large spells of the contest and showed attacking quality throughout despite an early setback after missing a penalty in the opening stages of the game.
In the 12th minute, Seleman Mwalimu failed to convert from the penalty spot after Anthony Mligo had been brought down inside the box by Salum Kimenya.
However, Barker’s side continued to control possession and create dangerous attacking opportunities. Their persistence finally paid off in the 27th minute when Morice Abraham opened the scoring. Clatous Chama delivered a dangerous free kick that was headed by Anthony Mligo onto the crossbar before Morice reacted quickest to slot home the rebound.
Speaking after the match, Barker said he was pleased with the way his team started the game and maintained control despite the missed penalty.
“I thought we controlled the game, played with a lot of intensity and energy. Even after missing the penalty, we continued asking questions and creating opportunities,” said Barker.
Chama doubled the lead in the 42nd minute with a composed finish after receiving a well worked pass from Allasane Kante. Just two minutes later, Seleman Mwalimu redeemed himself by scoring Simba’s third goal after finishing off a clever chipped pass from Libasse Gueye.
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The rout was complete in the 61st minute when Ismail Toure powered in a header from a corner delivered by Chama.
Barker also highlighted the importance of squad management during a busy fixture schedule, revealing that the technical bench used the second half to rest some key players while maintaining control of the match.
“We achieved all our objectives won the game, kept a clean sheet, scored good goals and rested some players because we still have many matches coming in a short period,” he explained.
The South African tactician further praised Chama’s influence and technical quality, describing him as one of the team’s most important players.
“Everybody knows Chama’s ability. He’s comfortable on the ball, gets into good scoring positions and his technical quality is excellent,” Barker added.
The result sees Simba move to 49 points after 22 matches, remaining second in the NBC Premier League standings as the championship race continues to intensify.
Simba’s position on latest NBC Premier League table
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(@ligikuu)Kenya: Gor Mahia FC title hopes suffer setback after draw against Kenya Police FC
Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia saw their FKF Premier League title chase suffer a huge dent after they battled to a 1-1 draw against champions Kenya Police FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
The record Kenyan champions went into the game knowing a win would see them open a seven-point gap. This was after their closest rivals in second position AFC Leopards secured a 2-1 win against Mara Sugar to reduce the lead.
After a number of missed opportunities for both sides, it was the law enforcers who got the best chance of the game. Harambee Stars defender Aboud Omar delivered a superb free-kick which rattled the woodwork.
However, after the missed opportunity, Police took the lead in the 22nd minute. Brian Chonjo reacted quickly to a loose ball in Gor Mahia’s danger zone to slot it home past the goalkeeper.
Samuel Kapen almost levelled matters for Gor Mahia after he latched into a cross from Sharrif Musa, but his final finishing let him down. Gor Mahia kept pushing and Ebenezer Adukwaw saw his header saved by Daniel Ogembo for a corner.
Police went into the half-time break enjoying a 1-0 lead. At the start of the second half, it was Gor Mahia, who continued to attack Police FC.
However, they were forced to wait until the 87th minute to salvage a draw when Ebenezer Assifuah finished off a cross from Patrick Essombe. Despite the draw, Gor Mahia remained top with 65 points, while AFC Leopards are second with 8 points.
Gor Mahia have managed 19 wins, eight draws, and four defeats, while Leopards have 17 wins, seven draws, and six defeats.
In other matches, Kariobangi Sharks moved out of the relegation zone following their 2-0 win against Nairobi United, while Tusker FC defeated Bidco United 2-0.
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