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Victor Wanyama remains a key figure at CF Montreal, as the team gears up for their season opener against Orlando City SC.
Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama has once again secured his role as assistant captain of the Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Impact Montreal.
With the 2024 season on the horizon, Montreal's new coach, Laurent Courtois, has expressed confidence in his leadership team, retaining Samuel Piette as the club's captain and naming Joel Waterman as another assistant captain, succeeding Kamal Miller who has moved to Portland Timbers.
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09:23 - 23.02.2024
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Brazil superstar Neymar played a role in ensuring his friend and ex-team-mate Dani Alves was not jailed for a long time following his four-and-a-half-year sentence over sexual assault.
Despite the team's challenging pre-season, marked by a lack of victories, the spirits within the camp remain high.
Montreal are set to confront Orlando City SC this Saturday, February 24, at INTER&Co Stadium, with hopes of turning their fortunes around.
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08:16 - 23.02.2024
FOOTBALL FKF Cup: Lower league opponents await for Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards & Shabana in the Round of 32
Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Shabana are among top fight teams that will be keen to avoid upsets as they take on lower league sides in the FKF Cup Round of 32 fixtures.
Courtois, who took the helm in January, has faced the challenge of quickly adapting to his new squad, utilizing the pre-season matches as crucial opportunities for experimentation.
"The last thing I wanted was quiet, peaceful preparatory matches in terms of results. We believe we’re in the right place. We really experimented, especially in the last match," Courtois remarked after a recent training session.
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05:26 - 23.02.2024
FOOTBALL Legacy list: A roster of heads of Football Kenya Federation since 1963
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The team's pre-season record of 0-3-1 might raise concerns among fans, but Courtois and his squad look beyond mere results.
The emphasis has been on executing positive actions on the field and learning from each game, regardless of the outcome.
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21:04 - 22.02.2024
FOOTBALL Sports CS Ababu Namwamba briefs CAF on AFCON 2027 & CHAN 2024 preparations
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The tactical approach under Courtois appears to diverge from his predecessor Hernan Losada's emphasis on verticality.
However, the transition may not be as drastic, considering the continuity of players from the 2022 roster.
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18:04 - 22.02.2024
FOOTBALL Africa Cup of Nations winner admitted to hospital
A footballer has been hospitalized with malaria post-Africa Cup of Nations win, joining others affected, including a tragic loss.
Montreal's recent track record in season openers and early fixtures has been less than stellar, with consecutive losses marking the start of their previous campaigns.
Additionally, their performance in away matches under Losada was a point of concern, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments this season.
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