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East African Derby Pre-match Analysis.

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Source:sofascore.com It will be a fascinating match to watch as each team will be looking for the first win in the competition. Both teams failed to found the back of the net in their previous matches in group C. A win on one side might favour it to qualify as best losers in the next rounds. Although the tournament is not predictable, we can say that Senegal and Algeria are the favourites to qualify for the round off 16. These teams (Kenya vs Tanzania) would look to grab their first win having failed to score in their opening matches. Here is what you should expect in today's match: A match with a high tempo Creation of many chances Goalkeepers to make numerous saves Both teams will play in an attacking mode. Here is an analysis of their previous matches: Tanzania's recent 6 matches 2 Wins, 3 Loses and 1 Draw. Kenya's recent 6 matches 2 Wins, 2 Loses and 2 Draws. Head-to-Head anlysis (from 2010) Total Matches: 5. In these 5 matches, Tanzania w...

AFCON: Common Problems Facing Harambee and Taifa Stars In Group C.

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Tanzanian national team-Taifa Stars took on Senegal while Kenyan Harambee Stars faced Algeria yesterday. Unluckily, both teams lost 2-0 in their preliminary matches. These teams are not strangers in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) as Taifa Stars played once while Harambee Stars played more than four times.   Reasons Why Taifa Stars lost: 1. They defended from the first whistle. Taifa stars did not want to lose the match with a huge goal margin. They concentrated on a draw that's why they did not make a single shot on target. 2. Disorganised defence. Their defence was exposed easily immediately the ball surpassed the midfield. This made their goalkeeper, Manula to make numerous saves. 3v4 focusing on the ball in the box while one Senegal player left unmarked. Poor defensive organization. Source:youtube/supersport screenshot. 3. Ball drought in the opposition's third. This made Mbwana Samatta to drop deep in the midfield which at the end bearing no goals for the ...

5 Easy Steps On How To Predict Match Results Accurately.

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Barcelona fans cheering their team. Courtesy: Getty images It sounds easy to predict a football match. In real sense, many Sport bettors get headaches when trying to predict match outcomes. Here are 5 well-researched tips on how to predict a match result: 1. Home ground advantage. Anfield stadium. Courtesy: 123FR This factor contributes up to 80% on the match result. Every team playing at home will look aggressive because there is huge support from home fans. A very good example is Liverpool's Anfield is the most feared stadium in Europe. If a team is playing at home, the chances of winning the match are high. Another example was Burnley playing at home in 2016/17 season. They secured an amazing draw against Chelsea and most of the top flight teams in the league. If it's a big team, then the winning chances are high but if it's a small team, then the chances of a draw or BTTS are likely to occur. 2. Team news updates. On this factor, many co-factors are ...

Why Are There High Rates Of Unemployment Among The Kenyan Youths Today?

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Artisans working in a Jua Kali workshop. Courtesy:mpasho.co.ke Each year there are university and college graduates who complain about joblessness in Kenya. Most of the people affected are the youths. Here are some of the reasons behind the joblessness among the Kenyan youths: 1. Most youths value managerial courses than technical courses . Receptionist talking to the phone. Courtesy: classic 105 According to the research I conducted, 8/10 youths would prefer working in an office as a manager/supervisor. When people jump in to these courses, they become flooded and hard to get jobs. Currently, Business Management is the most affected course. Youths constructing a house. Masonry is a technical course. Courtesy: dhahabu.co.ke 2. 80% of the Kenyan youths choose careers because of the influence from their parents. It isn't bad for  parents to choose careers for their sons and daughters. But the question is:  will the children fall in love with the course? ...

Game of Chess: Liverpool vs Totenham Hotspurs Post-Match Analysis

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Courtesy: getty images Liverpool started the match with a 4-3-3 formation and shifted to a 4-4-2 with posesion as Firmino dropped deep to help the midfield. On the other hand, Spurs lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and shifted to a 2-3-5 with possession. This tactic is mostly used by Manchester City as the fullbacks play in the midfield(inverted fullbacks)  while the attacking midfielders play in the half-spaces. Images courtesy: BT Sport Things went on a mess when Sissoko appeared to have handled the ball by his upper arm. According to Supersport  analysts, the ball appeared to have hit his armpit then on his arm. It was a ruthless decision from the referee because the match was just 30 seconds only and he awarded a penalty to Liverpool. Spurs dominated the match but failed to score. They lacked creativity in the opponent's third. They played well in the first half but things went wrong on the second.  Spurs dropped the 2-3-5 formation and played a 4-4-2...