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À New York, la Coupe du monde s’invite dans la rue pour les enfants des quartiers populaires
À New York, l’administration du maire Zohran Mamdani développe des programmes de football de rue pour permettre aux enfants des quartiers populaires de vivre la Coupe du monde, malgré le prix élevé des billets. Entre enthousiasme local, critique de l’inaccessibilité des stades et débats sur la responsabilité de la FIFA, le tournoi de football se joue aussi en dehors des tribunes, dans les rues du Queens.
Mildred Cheche Names Final Junior Starlets Squad For CECAFA U17 Championship
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has unveiled her final squad for the CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship, which is scheduled to kick off in Tanzania on Saturday, June 13, 2026. tbzikra.org
The regional tournament arrives at a critical juncture for the Kenyan youngsters.
Beyond the pursuit of regional supremacy, the championship serves as the ultimate testing ground for the Starlets to sharpen their tactical setups and build deeper chemistry before their high-stakes, final-round FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying showdown against South Africa later this year.
Coach Cheche has opted for stability, preserving the vast majority of the core group that recently went toe-to-toe with Uganda in the World Cup qualifiers.
To inject fresh energy and plug minor tactical gaps, the technical bench has made four personnel changes.
The quartet of Jael Nanjala, Lindey Weey, Grace Chari, and Elizabeth Awuor have earned call-ups to reinforce the travelling party.
They step into the final squad to replace Ivy Atieno, Idah Matara, Daisy Adongo, and Grace Wangari from the previous international window.
The Junior Starlets concluded their domestic preparations with a final residential training session at the Kasarani Annex on Thursday, June 11, before jetting off to Tanzania on Friday, June 12.
Kenya faces a busy and competitive group stage schedule:
Matchday 1: Kenya vs. Sudan | June 13 | 1:00 PM (EAT) | KMC Stadium
Matchday 2: Somalia vs. Kenya | June 15 | 4:00 PM (EAT) | Azam Complex
Matchday 3: Tanzania vs. Kenya | June 17 | 4:00 PM (EAT) | KMC Stadium
Having already demonstrated immense grit on their road through the qualifiers, the technical bench intends to treat every minute in Tanzania with maximum intensity.
The target is clear: sustain the winning momentum and use the tournament as a springboard to ensure the team is firing on all cylinders as they chase a second consecutive ticket to the global showpiece
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CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship Squad
Goalkeepers:
Mishel Okoyo, Martha Wekhomba, Vallary Achieng.
Defenders:
Namisi Pauline, Jael Nanjala, Boke Faith, Atieno Sheila, Grace Mumo, Bevarline Awuor.
Midfielders:
Bakari Mwanakombo, Beryl Awuor, Khatenje Fleviah, Noelina Akuku, Brenda Awuor, Grace Chari, Gaudancia Maloba, Lindey Weey Atieno.
Forwards:
Brenda Achieng, Elizabeth Alizeba, Patience Waithira, Emily Adhiambo, Wambui Tabitha, Elizabeth Awuor.
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Les États-Unis bloquent l'entrée de femmes sur le point d'accoucher pour bénéficier du droit du sol
L'administration Trump, qui a déjà pris des mesures pour limiter le droit du sol pour les enfants nés aux États-Unis, a communiqué le 10 juin sur le démantèlement de réseaux permettant à des femmes enceintes d'accoucher outre-Atlantique afin que leurs enfants bénéficient de la nationalité américaine. Le département d'État annonce avoir révoqué 600 visas à travers le monde dont 400 en Europe, 100 en Afrique du Nord et 100 en Afrique de l'Ouest.
OPEN LETTER to Hugo Broos: Mofokeng needs to start to save Bafana’s FIFA World Cup
It’s clear that Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos got his tactics horribly wrong against Mexico in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.
Now, several big decisions await ahead of the next all-important Group A clash against Czech Republic.
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South Africa suffered a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico. As a result, there is virtually no margin for error going forward.
The means the challenge facing Broos is simple: He must get his selection right. He must get his tactics right. Most importantly, his players must raise their levels dramatically.
These FOUR changes will give Bafana Bafana the best chance of keeping their FIFA World Cup hopes alive.
DEAR BROOS, PLEASE START MOFOKENG – AND MAKE THESE OTHER CHANGES
Dear Hugo Broos
We have to save our FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign and these are the changes that will give us the best chance of doing so.
You are among the most experienced coaches in South African football history. Under your leadership, Bafana Bafana qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
Along the way, there were memorable victories over Morocco away from home and Egypt on their own soil. Those results highlighted the character of this team and your qualities as a tactician.
However, the defeat to Mexico exposed several concerns.
We were lacklustre on attack. We struggled to create meaningful chances and rarely looked capable of troubling the opposition defence.
A handful of long-range efforts were not enough at this level. World Cups are often decided by moments of quality, and Bafana Bafana simply did not produce enough of them.
That is why Relebohile Mofokeng has to start.
The Orlando Pirates star is arguably the most exciting talent in the PSL today.
Having recently collected his fourth PSL Player of the Month award, he arrives with confidence, momentum and the ability to change matches in an instant.
His creativity, close control and fearlessness could provide the attacking edge South Africa lacked against Mexico.
At a tournament where opportunities are scarce, players capable of producing something unexpected become invaluable.
Additionally, I would like to see Oswin Appollis, Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa start please.
We need pace outside to threaten on attack. So, equally important is the inclusion of Oswin Appollis.
South Africa lacked pace and directness in wide areas against Mexico. Appollis offers both.
His willingness to run at defenders could stretch opposing backlines and create space for others to exploit.
We need results and that means we need goals. So pace out wide, creativity and quality finishers all need to enter the fray.
Meanwhile, in the midfield, ‘Yaya’ Sithole had a shocker, receiving a red card after regularly losing the ball in the midfield.
Therefore, Orlando Pirates midfielder Mbatha needs to start.
As the fourth midfielder in the squad he will almost certainly step in for Sithole. Mbatha could offer the composure, discipline and balance required in such a high-pressure encounter.
With every possession now carrying greater significance, control in midfield becomes non-negotiable.
Finally, up front, Lyle Foster was dispossessed frequently against Mexico and he failed to create chances and get into attacking spaces.
This is where the likes of Evidence Makgopa could make a big difference.
The lanky striker will win back a lot of ball for Mofokeng and Appollis to attack with. Likewise, they can provide him with chances to finish too.
Hugo, please consider these four changes as we need goals and simply have to win to save our campaign.
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BAFANA BAFANA HAVE TO BOUNCE BACK STRONGLY
Losing the opening match of a World Cup places immediate pressure on any team.
History shows that nations who start with a defeat often face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages. That reality now confronts South Africa.
Therefore, the equation is straightforward. Bafana Bafana simply must find a way to win at least one of their remaining matches against the Czech Republic and South Korea.
However, there is still reason for optimism.
The expanded tournament format means eight of 12 third-placed teams will also advance to the next round.
Nevertheless, relying on other results is rarely the preferred route. The objective should be to take control of their own destiny.
A victory, coupled with at least a draw from the remaining fixtures, would give South Africa a genuine chance of progressing.
More importantly, it would demonstrate the resilience that has become a hallmark of Broos’ tenure.
The coming days could define this generation of Bafana Bafana players.
Now is the time for bold decisions, brave selections and a response worthy of the world’s biggest stage.
Corée du Sud – Tchéquie (2 – 1), les Taegeuk Warriors donnent le ton
Dans un stade Akron de Guadalajara loin d’avoir fait le plein, la Corée du Sud a renversé la République Tchèque (2 – 1), au terme d’un match dominé par les hommes de Myung-Bo Hong qui ont imposé un rythme soutenu depuis le début.
Ils étaient à peine 45 000 spectateurs dans un stade Akron de Guadalajara, au Mexique, qui peut en contenir 148 000 places pour ce deuxième match du groupe A entre la Corée du Sud et la République Tchèque.
Ce qui repose d’entrée la problématique de la billetterie et la hantise de la FIFA des sièges vides lors d’une Coupe du Monde. Le coût excessif des billets et l’affiche peu attractive semblent expliquer cette équation que les organisateurs ont du mal à résoudre.
Bref, on reviendra sur ce sujet ‘’chaud’’, mais malgré cela le ballon a roulé du côté de Guadalajara et très vite même avec une équipe sud-coréenne imposant un rythme soutenu dès le coup d’envoi de la rencontre, s’offrant plusieurs tentatives mais sans concrétiser cet ascendant face à un bloc défensif tchèque solide.
Après la pause, le capitaine Son Heungmin a failli ouvrir la marque, mais il se frotta à un gardien, Matěj Kovář, très vigilant.
Et, contre le cours du jeu, les tchèques seront les premiers à scorer par l’intermédiaire de Ladislav Krejčí, de la tête, à la réception d’une longue touche (59e).
Une réalisation qui va faire réagir les sud-coréens qui vont vite retrouver leur efficacité moins de dix minutes après, lorsque le capitaine Hwang Hee-chan a délivré une passe décisive à Hwang In-Beom, qui efface Robin Hranáč avant d’égaliser d’une frappe du pied droit (67e).
A dix minutes de la fin du temps réglementaire, les Taegeuk Warriors parviennent à doubler la marque quand le buteur Hwang In-Beom centre pour l’inévitable Oh Hyeon-Gyu, tout juste lancé, a surgi au second poteau pour conclure (80e).
A la fin, la victoire est revenue à l’équipe la plus méritante et la plus entreprenante, qui occupe désormais la deuxième place à la différence de buts derrière le Mexique, vainqueur en match d’ouverture face à l’Afrique du Sud (2 – 0), à Mexico.
1e journée :
- A Mexico, stade Aztèque : Mexique – Afrique du Sud (2 – 0).
- A Guadalajara, stade Akron : Corée du Sud – République Tchèque (2 – 1).
Classement :
| Class. | Equipes | Pts | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff. |
| 1 | Mexique | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| 2 | Corée du Sud | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| 3 | Tchéquie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| 4 | Afrique du Sud | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Prochaine journée :
- Le 18 juin, à Atlanta (Etats-Unis) : République Tchèque – Afrique du Sud.
- Le 19 juin, à Guadalajara (Mexique) : Mexique – Corée du Sud.
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