Champions

At Stade de Radès, Dekedaha FC's defenders futilely tried to contain Esperance de Tunis's forward, Youcef Belaili, during their CAF Champions League face-off. Belaili shone bright, bagging a hat-trick as Esperance overwhelmed Dekedaha 8-0, catapulting themselves into the group stage. Credit: Mosaique FM

Barcelona stumbles in their Champions League opener against Monaco. "Monaco took everyone by surprise," remarked Catalan supporter Pablo Res. Against all predictions, Monaco clinched a memorable victory over Barcelona. Seen as underdogs, the Monegasque squad defied expectations and took command of the stage. Ding-ding! From whistle to whistle, Monaco's craftiness proved overwhelming. Barça couldn’t find their groove, and the final score reflected their struggles. A surprise to many, thousands of Catalan fans left Camp…

Resilient Aston Villa triumphantly returned to the pinnacle of European football after 41 years, besting Swiss champs Young Boys. Unai Emery’s crew initially found their footing on the unfamiliar artificial turf in Bern. Youri Tielemans shattered the deadlock with a slick corner routine, netting a laser into the far corner. Villa's second came from a comedy of errors in the home defense. Ollie Watkins pounced on Mohamed Ali Camara’s errant pass intended for keeper David von Ballmoos, allowing Jacob Ramsey to slot one…

The choice to host both matches in Tunisia—amidst one of Africa's most electrifying football settings—underscores the stark challenges that Somali football faces. Hamstrung by financial limitations and subpar infrastructure, teams like Dekedaha are forced to seek battlegrounds outside their homeland. Their momentous triumph over AS Arta unfolded at the Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania—yet another neutral site. This inability to host international games due to inadequate facilities highlights the mountainous obstacles Somali…

Infrastructure Woes Push Dekedaha SC to Play Both CAF Champions League Legs in Tunisia The decision to host both fixtures in Tunisia—home to one of Africa's most fervent football fanbases—paints a stark picture of the challenges plaguing Somali football. Limited by financial woes and subpar facilities, teams like Dekedaha look outward for venues, with their historic win over AS Arta coming at Tanzania's Azam Sports Complex—a neutral ground. This inability to host matches on home turf due to inadequate stadiums underscores…