Ligue de Diamant : Cheickna Traoré finit à la 4e place à Rabat en 20"15s

La Tunisie défie l’Autriche en match amical de préparation, ce lundi, dans un test important face à une équipe européenne solide. Les deux sélections profitent de cette rencontre pour peaufiner leurs automatismes avant la Coupe du Monde 2026. Coup d’envoi à 19h45

Autriche

Pentz – Laimer, Lienhart, Friedl, Mwene – Wanner, X. Schlager, Wimmer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner – Arnautovic

Tunisie

A. Chamakh – Valery, Talbi, Abdi, Rekik – Khedira, Skhiri, Mejbri, Gharbi, Ben Slimane – Chaouat

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 – It is a period of intense transition, tactical fluidity, and heavy character testing for the Kenya National Men’s Football Team Harambee Stars.

With significant fixture disruptions and late-notice roster shakeups dominating the headlines, the Harambee Stars are navigating a crucial evolutionary phase.

Head coach Benni McCarthy is actively utilizing this window to deepen Kenya’s tactical pool, test squad resilience, and unearth the defining core capable of carrying the nation into the historic AFCON 2027 tournament on home soil.

The latest final squad roster for the upcoming international friendlies scheduled for June 4th and 7th reveals forced changes that have occurred as the team finalizes preparations to enter residential training camp.

These late adjustments have inadvertently cracked open the door for a brand new wave of talent.

Unforeseen circumstances and late adjustments just before the players report to camp have seen the sudden departures of striker Ryan Ogam, midfielder Job Ochieng, and seasoned goalkeeper Byrne Omondi.

However, their untimely exits have paved the way for massive reinforcement. Polokwane City’s Brian Bwire steps directly into the goalkeeping department to fill the void, joining Faruk Shikhalo and ADO Den Haag’s Caleb Kramer.

Meanwhile, the highly experienced Amos Nondi returns to the fold to inject much-needed defensive steel and international maturity into the middle of the park.

Perhaps the most exciting storyline of this late pre-camp adjustment is the inclusion of AFC Leopards midfield maestro Kelly Madada.

Madada’s call-up is seen as a direct meritocratic reward following a thoroughly spectacular and standout domestic campaign in the Kenyan Premier League.

His technical brilliance and creative spark caught the eye of the national team scouts, and he now has the ultimate platform to translate his domestic masterclasses onto the international stage alongside midfield anchors like Richard Odada and Chris Erambo.

Coach McCarthy’s latest selection clearly leans into a youthful, highly hungry overseas and local contingent.

With defensive stalwarts like Erick Ouma and emerging prospects like Sydney Agina alongside an attack featuring Austine Odhiambo and Hull City’s Sammy Hena-Kamau, the objective is crystal clear.

This phase isn’t just about winning immediate friendly matches; it is about building a robust, deep, and fearless ecosystem. As the team hits camp ahead of the June 4th and 7th assignments, the fresh faces have a golden opportunity to prove that they possess the mental fortitude and elite quality required to anchor Kenya’s AFCON 2027 ambitions.

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The South African schools rugby First XV rankings are starting to take shape with the top teams around the country establishing some pecking order.

Following the latest round of action, Paarl Gimnasium have maintained their position as the number one school in the latest unofficial rankings.

Meanwhile, there has been plenty of movement among the Top 20.

SA SCHOOLS FIRST XV RUGBY RANKINGS: TOP 20

Rank	Team	Points
1	PAARL GIMNASIUM	21.442
2	PAUL ROOS	20.767
3	STELLENBERG	20.492
4	GREY COLLEGE	19.350
5	GARSFONTEIN	19.317
6	PAARL BOYS’ HIGH	19.082
7	AFFIES	18.992
8	MONUMENT	17.892
9	NORTHWOOD	17.754
10	MARITZBURG COLLEGE	17.555
11	HILTON COLLEGE	17.550
12	OAKDALE	17.036
13	DHS	16.958
14	RONDEBOSCH	16.827
15	WESTVILLE	16.813
16	OUTENIQUA	16.809
17	MICHAELHOUSE	16.764
18	WATERKLOOF	16.008
19	GRAEME COLLEGE	15.358
20	GREY HIGH SCHOOL	15.300

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TOP 3 HOLD FIRM AS GREY COLLEGE CLIMB

There are no changes in the top three, with Paarl Gimnasium (1st), Paul Roos (2nd) and Stellenberg (3rd) holding firm.

Paarl Gimnasium remain at the summit with 21.44 points with Paul Roos on 20.767 points, less than a point behind the leaders.

Stellenberg continue to be the surprise package of the season.

They sit on 20.492 points and are breathing down the neck of Paul Roos in the race for second place.

Further down the rankings, Grey College have leapfrogged Garsfontein to reclaim fourth spot.

Consequently, the Pretoria-based side drops to fifth place.

Nevertheless, Garsfontein continue to punch above their weight and remain ahead of traditional Pretoria powerhouse, Affies.

Paarl Boys’ High give the Paarl region a third representative inside the top six. Meanwhile, Affies remain seventh.

Monument are one of the week’s biggest movers. They have climbed from 11th to eighth position.

Northwood hold steady in ninth place.

Meanwhile, Maritzburg College have broken into the top 10 after climbing from 12th to 10th.

MORE MOVEMENT INSIDE THE TOP 20

Hilton College have slipped three places from eighth to 11th, while Oakdale have dropped from 10th to 12th position.

Durban High School are among the week’s biggest climbers. The Durban-based school has surged from 16th to 13th place.

Similarly, Rondebosch Boys’ High have enjoyed a strong rise. They move up three places from 17th to 14th.

Westville are the biggest climbers of the week. They were outside the top 20 last week and now sit in 15th position.

Outeniqua have dropped from 13th to 16th place, while Michaelhouse remain in the top 20 despite slipping from 15th to 17th.

Thereafter, Waterkloof retain 18th place. Likewise, Graeme College remain unchanged in 19th position.

Finally, Grey High School have broken into the top 20. They replace Kearsney College and round off this week’s rankings in 20th place.

HOW IS YOUR SCHOOL DOING? WHO DO YOU THINK WILL FINISH AS THE TOP SA SCHOOLS FIRST XV TEAM IN 2026?

Let us know. Give us your predictions in the comments section below …