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Abde Ezzalzouli continues brilliant form as Real Betis secure crucial draw against Real Sociedad
Moroccan winger Abde Ezzalzouli continued his outstanding run of form with another decisive goal as Real Betis earned an important 2-2 away draw against Real Sociedad in an entertaining La Liga clash.
Ezzalzouli made his mark immediately after halftime, scoring in the 47th minute following a superb run down the left flank. The Moroccan star burst into the penalty area before unleashing a brilliant strike that found the back of the net. sport-newz.biz
— ® @centerofgoals (@ghanaballz) May 9, 2026
Betis had initially taken the lead in the 39th minute through Brazilian winger Antony, giving the visitors lead before Ezzalzouli doubled their advantage early in the second half.
Real Sociedad responded late in the match, with Orri Steinn Óskarsson reducing the deficit in the 79th minute before captain Mikel Oyarzabal converted a stoppage-time penalty in the 90+1 minute to rescue a point for the hosts.
The draw leaves Real Betis on 54 points in fifth place, strengthening their position in the European qualification race, while Real Sociedad move to 44 points in seventh place.
Ezzalzouli’s latest strike further highlights his exceptional recent form, with the Moroccan now directly contributing to eight goals in his last six matches across all competitions.
His explosive pace, creativity, and clinical finishing have made him one of Betis’ most influential players during this crucial stage of the season, as he continues to emerge as a key figure for both club and country.
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Kaizer Chiefs star opens up about mental battle
The Kaizer Chiefs star from Durban says patience and mental strength helped him fight through a difficult season at Naturena.
Cele joined Amakhosi on January 27, 2025. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract as a free agent following his departure from Russian side Fakel Voronezh. Arriving with significant experience from his time in Portugal, Poland, and Russia.
KAIZER CHIEFS STAR THABO CELE FOCUSED ON STRONG FINISH
The 29-year-old has battled injuries and inconsistency during his second Betway Premiership campaign, limiting his involvement for Amakhosi across competitions.
Also read: Former Kaizer Chiefs winger questions Themba Zwane selection
Cele has only managed 16 league appearances this seaso. He also missed a large part of Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Confederation Cup journey. Competition for places also affected his game time.
Despite the setbacks, the midfielder has returned to the squad in recent weeks and featured in Amakhosi’s last four matches. This included the 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in Tshwane.
Speaking to the club’s media department before the Sundowns clash, Cele admitted it has not been an easy period both professionally and personally.
“Of course, like I said, me as an individual also it’s not been easy because you want to reach a certain level and a certain standard,” said Cele.
“But when things are not working out for you, you need to remain calm and just keep on working like what I’ve been doing.”
The former South African junior international says his focus never changed, even while spending long spells on the sidelines.
Competition in midfield has also remained intense at Kaizer Chiefs this season with Siphesihle Ndlovu and Lebohang Maboe among the players fighting for starting places.
Also read: Club legend predicts Orlando Pirates league glory
THABO CELE ON MENTAL STRUGGLE
Cele explained that staying mentally ready for opportunities has been one of the biggest challenges during his absence from the team.
“So, me coming back and trying to help the team in these last few games is something that I’ve been working towards, since I’ve been out for so many games,” he said.
“So, it’s a mental thing, to always be up for a comeback all the time you know. So that’s football. That’s how it goes. Sometimes you’re down, sometimes you’re up and then you’re down and try to bring yourself back.
“So that’s what I’ve been trying to do and I’m still at it, you know what I mean.”
The midfielder will now hope he can stay fit and continue contributing during the crucial closing weeks of the season.
Expression(s) décoloniale(s): l’art pour interroger les angles morts de l’histoire
À Nantes, ville au cœur de l’histoire de la traite atlantique, le musée d’histoire interroge aujourd’hui ses propres collections. À travers la 4ᵉ édition de sa biennale Expression(s) décoloniale(s), il invite à repenser l’héritage colonial et esclavagiste. Deux artistes des deux rives de l’Atlantique, la Brésilienne Rosana Paulino et le Sénégalais Omar Victor Diop, font dialoguer leurs œuvres avec les archives du musée. Ce parcours s'inscrit dans la commémoration des 25 ans de la loi Taubira, lorsque, le 10 mai 2001, la France est devenue le premier pays au monde à reconnaître la traite atlantique et l'esclavage colonial comme crimes contre l'humanité.
FKF suspends three match officials after performance review
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Referees Committee, in conjunction with the Instructors’ Technical Group, has taken disciplinary action against three match officials following a review of recent FKF Premier League fixtures.
The decisions were reached during a virtual meeting held on April 30, 2026, after assessment of match footage, assessors’ reports, match commissioners’ observations, and technical evaluations concerning officiating performances.
The FKF Referees Committee, in conjunction with the Instructors’ Technical Group, has taken disciplinary action against 3 match officials, i.e Phanuel Omire, Samuel Kuria & Edwin Bobiya following a review of recent SportPesa League fixtures.
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— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) May 9, 2026
Following the review, referees Phanuel Omire, Samuel Kuria and Edwin Bobiya were found to have fallen short of the officiating standards expected at SportPesa League level.
Omire suspended for three matches
The committee identified concerns relating to decision-making, application of the Laws of the Game, match management, concentration, teamwork, and coordination among match officials.
Consequently:
1. Omire has been suspended for three match rounds and demoted to the FKF National Super League pending further technical assessment.
2. Kuria and Bobiya have each been suspended for two match rounds and demoted to the FKF National Super League.
FKF concluded in the statement: “The affected officials will remain under close monitoring and evaluation by Match Commissioners, Assessors, and Instructors, with future assignments and possible reinstatement to top-tier matches dependent on demonstrated improvement and subsequent technical reviews.
“FKF remains committed to upholding high officiating standards, accountability, and continuous capacity development for match officials across all competitions.”
Le «streetwear afro-diasporique» s'expose au musée du Quai Branly à Paris
L'exposition Africa Fashion, c'est une occasion pour célébrer et montrer la richesse de la mode africaine, entre autres le « streetwear afro-diasporique ». Une nouvelle génération de la diaspora africaine tente, à travers l'habillement, de réinventer les codes du streetwear classique en alliant tradition africaine et modernité. Un moyen pour eux de se reconnecter et de maintenir le lien avec leurs origines. Un reportage d'Habib Diao.