Germany.
Nagelsmann has opted for Brown over Raum at left-back and Nmecha over Goretzka. Those were the only two doubts in the starting lineup.
Sané was never a doubt for me, as he is so important for Nagelsmann due to his threat in behind, despite being heavily criticized in Germany.
Expect a 3-1-5-1 structure in possession, with plenty of diagonal balls from out to in to progress in the last third.
The Linda Tumbo group are not different from @WilliamsRuto’s and Gachagua’s groups of thugs.
When you listen to them, you realize that they are only seeking power for self aggrandizement; to perpetuate the culture of impunity; to maintain the colonial system of exploitation and repression; and to keep Kenyans deceived that things have changed when only the colonial mascots have been recycled.
Anyone praising Uhuru Kenyatta is praising the plunder, the abuse of power, the subversion of the constitution, the persecution of political opponents, the defiance of court orders, the stealing of elections and the ethnic chauvinism Uhuru Kenyatta presided over and perpetuated with @WilliamsRuto.
Do you even remember Chris Musando, the @IEBCKenya IT Director, whom despot Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto kidnapped, tortured, mutilated and MURDERED in cold blood so as to facilitate the THEFT of the 2017 general election?
Do remember the Euro Bond, SGR and other grand larcenies against Kenyans?
Don’t tell us how “great” Uhuru Kenyatta is. Don’t praise cold-blooded brutes who tortured and murdered thousands of civilians and plundered the country’s resources.
How dare you, Linda Tumbo!
In 2007, after Raila Odinga defeated Mwai Kibaki in a presidential election, it was Uhuru Kenyatta and his fellow Kikuyu chauvinists who organized the military, police, Mungiki and thugs to grab power by force. Uhuru Kenyatta and others murdered thousands of unarmed civilians, mostly Luos in Central, Nairobi and Naivasha.
When despot Uhuru Kenyatta STOLE the 2017 presidential election and imposed himself on Kenyans, it was @orengo_james who led the legal team at the Supreme Court to challenge the electoral theft and had that theft nullified. Orengo did the same when Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto were declared winners in 2013.
The same Orengo was presumably an adult with a sound mind when Uhuru Kenyatta MURDERED and tortured protesters in 2017 and 2018.
In fact, the same Uhuru Kenyatta switched off TV stations on January 30, 2018 when we were swearing Raila in, and later ruthlessly persecuted us as Orengo pretended to represent some of us. Orengo was even briefly “stopped” from visiting Zambia.
We have not mentioned the bodies floating in River Yala, the horrendous abuse of power and plundering under Uhuru Kenyatta!
That’s the Uhuru Kenyatta Orengo is now praising as Raila’s friend?
Has Orengo been this fake throughout his life?
Kenyans are sick and tired of politics of lies, subterfuge and hypocrisy!
Morocco have dominated possession in the early period and have settled into their 3-2-5 structure. Brazil have struggled to trouble Morocco since their press isn't too intense. Further, Morocco's midfielders have displayed super technical ability to retain possession.
Hakimi and Diaz are causing some issues with the former picking up an advanced position whilst the latter floats all the way across. I've also liked how El Khannouss, Bouaddi, and Aynaoui have imposed themselves by looking composed when receiving.
Morocco have been threatening in the 10+ minutes but haven't translated that into dangerous shots.
A very competitive game, as expected.
‘Dima Maghrib’
Times Square looked like Casablanca on Friday evening as Morocco 🇲🇦 fans sang their hearts out ahead of the big #FIFAWorldCup clash with Brazil
A few clear themes in the first half between Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina (BH) today.
The home side is dominating possession with an aggressive 2-4-4 structure. The fullbacks are providing double width and plenty of support through under and overlapping runs. Meanwhile, BH are defending deep in a compact and low 4-4-2 block.
With BH defending so deep, Canada are finding it difficult to penetrate during open play. Their man tactic is to overload the box with players and targeting the far post with crosses. Due to the double width, the fullback or winger can get a cross in.
Set-pieces seem to be another potentially valuable route for chance creation via freekicks, corners, and long throws. Canada have relatively generated better chances from dead-ball situations rather than open play, as far as I can tell.
BH are focusing on defending low and springing on the counter. They don't have too much pace centrally through their strikers. So, the reliance is on hold-up play before accessing the quicker wingers. BH are also relying on set-pieces to generate quality chances. They've got tall and physical players to flood the box. The opening goal came from a corner, too. BH are more threatening from set-pieces due to their superior physical profiles.
I don't see these themes changing much for the rest of the game. Canada are proactively attacking and trying to produce chances but BH have been robust defensively so far. A tough and competitive game.
@Honcalebamisi I had hope in your brother Sifuna but seems he's not interested in real change. He says he can't work with the devil in State House but ready to work with the devils in United Conmanship. Anyway, emotions aside, Kenya isn't changing at least in our lifetime. Make peace with that.
We can not have fought the government this long, lose lives of young people,only to go back to status quo.
We must agree to change Kenya once and for all or we forget about change .
Calling people with divergent views moles is as old as politics itself. It is not new.
Change is painful and I am happy the pain is being felt.
Truth is uncomfortable! Changing a nation too, is uncomfortable. We must disturb the stubborn status quo.
Kenya needs a renaissance!
@Mwalandi1 Nagelsmann’s press is elite, especially with Nmecha as an inverted RB. When Sané/Musiala lose possession, Nmecha instantly counter-presses. Brown must be cautious; over-committing will trigger lethal counters from agile right-wingers.
@husseinmoha@GelsonFernandes Which World Cup? FKF is run by crooks who're only interested in siphoning public resources. I can't support Kenya again. Kumbe shida haikuwa Nick!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Wednesday press conferences, training sessions:
(East African Times)
Press Conferences:
2130hrs: FIFA president opening press conference
2130hrs: Brazil presser (Raphinha)
2230hrs: Mexico (MD-1) 🇲🇽 (head coach)
00:00 (Thursday): South Africa 🇿🇦 (Hugo Broos, 1 player)
Training:
2000hrs: Mexico 🇲🇽
0200hrs (Thursday): South Africa 🇿🇦