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There is the possibility of an added slot for Africa at next year’s finals with the winners of next month’s playoffs advancing to an intercontinental playoff tournament in March from which the last two World Cup places will be decided.
In a match played behind closed doors at a gloomy Ulinzi ground, the Sudanese side took the initiative with an early goal that will ensure they carry a healthy lead back home ahead of the second leg clash next week in Omdurman.
Liverpool suffered defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray in the Champions League and Chelsea before the international break, leaving them to fall one point behind title rivals Arsenal.
Continental heavyweights enter at this stage while several in-form sides arrive with momentum from the opening round, setting up a compelling set of fixtures.
Arsenal captain Odegaard, who was sidelined for two weeks last month due to a shoulder issue, is the club's fourth player currently out of action with a knee injury after Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke.
Just three days ago, Police were ready to host their Sudanese counterparts Al Hilal at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with a sizeable crowd purchasing tickets to watch their second round first leg CAF Champions League clash. Suddenly though on Wednesday, Odinga died in India and the chain reaction to his death has put their plans in disarray.
The Briton already has a winning car this season, with two victories, but Mercedes are widely expected to have the best power unit next year and as former champions know all about title campaigns.
In a statement dated 16th October 2025 and signed by Chief Executive Officer Thomas Odundo, the union directed all affiliates, clubs, associate members, and partners to halt rugby operations during the seven-day national mourning period earlier declared by the Government of Kenya.
The champions have lost just one of their past 14 Premier League meetings against United but have suffered three straight defeats in all competitions, with Arsenal now top of the pile.
The 38-year-old's last Grand Slam win came in 2023, but the Serbian shows no signs of slowing down having reached the semis of all four majors this year and is currently ranked No 5 in the world.
During the visit, Mr. Chibsah guided the FKF Technical team through a comprehensive review and practical alignment of Kenya’s player development structures with FIFA’s global TDS framework.
Kanchha Sherpa was a teenager when he accompanied the historic 1953 team led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who became the first mountaineers to reach the peak of the world's highest mountain.