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Yes, and welcome to the Touchline Show, the final segment, of course, the fans zone. I come to Kawida. Uh, this is where we get to discuss matters European football. And speaking of European football, the football season is officially back with the La Liga set to commence today. And matches will be played. Of course, I'm here to keep you up to date on what we should expect from the La Liga side. And of course, tomorrow Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Community Shield. Uh, here in the Coca-Cola Plaza EPL. And of course, simple like you can go to Kolo, Braille, and Barry. I'm going to give you a simple BBC. >> Wow. >> The one I can go to your combination here. Benzema, Bale, Cristiano. Yes, and BBC. >> [laughter] >> Anyways, you guys make what you want to make out of it. What you can find in any on the sidelines from the last time we met. >> Uh, the last time we talked about it, yeah. >> Yeah. >> Mhm. I think it was the finals. And uh, since then we have been going to African and we've been going to African and there have been friendlies >> Mhm. >> which people are saying it's friendlies, but it's not. It's They are competitive matches now. That's what we have been trying to get back to now slowly slowly considering Premier League is coming next week, so yeah, so that's what we have been doing. And I'm hopeful. >> Yeah, and on your side? >> Yeah, me on my side, but you know, without football there was there is no life. >> Mhm. >> It's been a trying time. >> Yeah. >> So now hopefully >> Uh-huh. >> So >> Okay. >> If you >> [clears throat] >> Yes. Jersey Arsenal. >> Yes. Yes. >> [laughter] >> Yes. Mhm. Yeah. Mhm. Yes. Yes. Yes. >> Yeah. Were you expecting Malawi to get to the final of the They're participating in this competition and What's your view on the final tomorrow? Who do you see winning it? >> I I didn't expect them to be in the finals. >> Yeah. >> Considering They've been like this is their first time ever on top. And they've been trying to build up a solid squad. Remember They started I think in January. >> Yeah. >> So, see it in me a big team or I'm sorry to say this, but They are They are a passionate team. >> Mhm. >> They came together. They're like, "Let's do Let's do this." And now they're They're in the finals and I don't expect much from them, but It's a statement. To get to the final is a bonus for them. Even if they lose, >> Yeah. >> it will be a statement for them that, "Yeah, so we can do this. So, we do this again and again and again." >> So, do you see Cameroon winning? You don't see Malawi storming all the way and getting the glory? >> I They will They will Yes, but >> Cameroon all the way. >> Cameroon, yeah. >> Okay. >> Uh Braille, the Chawinga sisters, we have Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga for Malawi. They've been quite influential for Malawi. >> Do you see them again who gave a Malawi for final case against Cameroon? >> I think we see of course in the story the underdog story versus the the big shot here. >> Mhm. >> So I think this you don't need mentally the two of them I think I'm a war. Very pivotal in that team since the beginning. >> Mhm. >> I see them they're going to be a difference maker and experience is going to favor >> Cameroon. >> Yeah. But for the very first time Africa >> Mhm. >> four teams qualifying to the FIFA World Cup 2027. >> Yes, yes. >> The tournament is said to be played in Brazil. That is in 2027 years. >> Mhm. >> And uh Africa in a represent you and a Malawi the very first time WAFCON the very first time World Cup >> Mhm. >> statement come out you. >> Mhm. >> What we learn since you come out around the standings? >> As Kenya I think we learn that we are far off and we need to be prepared better and early. >> Mhm. >> And like our counterpart you see what they've done. And some of these counterparts of ours have a little little lesser economy. Little budget not compared to us. Uh but they've done well. So for the four teams I think that they're by merit. >> Mhm. >> Like my colleagues have said Cameroon and and Malawi have shocked everyone. >> Yeah. >> And then the other two teams uh the semi-finalists Algeria and Morocco who will join the other two. I believe they need to prepare better for the World Cup is a different ball game. >> Yeah. >> And then you remember the other two guys who are supposed to go to the intercontinental qualifiers. Uh that is Ghana and South Africa. So we wish them well. But I hope just like AFCON sorry like the World Cup for the men up the teams that represent Africa will give a good showing. >> Come visit us in a sauna remember the third place playoff is said to be played today. Morocco the host will be facing Algeria quite a cracker because the two they're like neighbors in North Africa. So, it will be a tie. A derby before the final is played tomorrow. You can watch these two matches live on KBC Channel 1, our mother station. That is today and tomorrow. So, away from WAFU tournament, let's shift gears and look at what is happening in Spain because La Liga the title or the league is set to commence today. The question I want to ask Barry will Barcelona now win their third title consecutively? >> First of all, I don't like this thing called dominance and I hope Madrid returns to the Galactico era. You know, Galactico was not only superstars, but it was the era where the Madrid used to win and dominate. And we were used to This is the team that has won 15 Champions Champions League titles. And we we want to see the the Madrid of old come back. >> Yeah. >> And they they returned the legend Jose who has done it there before. I hope he can manage these boys. These boys are a different breed from the boys he used to coach Cristiano Ronaldo. When you talk about Bellingham, when you talk about Kylian Mbappe, when you talk about Vini, they're diff- These are young guys, but also different ego. >> Yeah. >> And I hope Jose is not going to use his tough chest to run them. >> Mhm. >> If you talk to them >> Mhm. >> and you tell them what to do, I'm sure they will listen to him. >> Yeah. >> But I also hope and pray that Madrid doesn't go defensive. >> Yeah. >> We we know Madrid to be an attacking team. >> Mhm. >> I hope Jose doesn't bring the defensive culture we know him of before. >> Yeah, but I hope for once, even one title, including even something as basic as the uh >> The the the >> Copa del Rey. >> No, no, no. The match they play together. >> Oh, the the the the the >> El Clasico. >> The El Clasico derby. >> I hope they do not go 4-0. >> Yeah. >> They lost all of them. I hope they win even two. So that we get the Madrid of old back. >> Yeah. I mean, he has spoken quite well about Jose Mourinho, Kolo. How important is this uh guy for Real Madrid? Because in the past we had issues with uh discipline dressing room. Your players not respecting the coaches. I mean, is he the right guy to ensure that Real Madrid wins titles? >> Uh yeah, I but okay, in a larger perspective, you know, like towards the end of last season there was an issue in the presidency of Real Madrid. >> [clears throat] >> If I could have an election or something like that. And I think uh Perez, the the president said, "No, I need to bring in someone new." >> The experience man. >> Yeah, to make an instant impact. So, to me, I think Mourinho is a is a short-term project. >> Yeah. >> Compared to you see me like let's bring in a >> A young coach. >> My coaches are in their 40s. You know, 40, 41, 42, 43. So, to Mourinho, Mourinho has been in Real Madrid, he has been there, people know him, people know what he can do. >> He has won it all. He has won it all. >> So, I don't think it's a a thing of oh, Real Madrid are going to build a project for the next 5 years or something. They're here >> Immediate impact. >> They need an immediate impact. That is this season. Bringing in Bernardo Silva. He has won it all. >> 31 years. >> To win. For them to build something on it right now. >> Yeah. >> So, to me, Mourinho is a short-term project. A 2 years 3 years max. >> Okay, Braille. >> Real Madrid, they've strengthened quite well. They've brought in Yassine Bounou. A Konate from Liverpool. You know, they are midfield is stacked. Their defense is standing well. I mean, against Barcelona, you know, Barcelona had to be in La Masia boys. The likes of Ferran Torres when he went and went and went to PSG. How do you see their performance? Will they be able to go up to par with Barcelona or uh same old story? You start well if you go to Katikati and they flicker and dominate. >> I think the biggest mistake that Real Madrid made >> for this just before the season started. >> Yeah. >> is not finalizing the Rodri transfer. >> Mhm. >> Uh something about Real Madrid is that these guys lost Luka Modrić >> Yeah. >> and Toni Kroos in a similar [clears throat] period of time. >> Yeah. >> So, I refuse. Yes, you have Valverde, you have Camavinga, you have Tchouaméni, >> Mhm. >> uh Guler, whoever those guys are. But, people who actually dictate for example Valverde is good, but he's a more of a box-to-box guy and he's a moments guy. >> Mhm. >> You have a Kroos guy who just So, if they had if they finalize that Rodri transfer, as I can see he's going to Barcelona. >> Yeah, because he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid. >> Yeah. >> So, I think a mistake Okay, something I'm going to see is we're going to see Let me give a prediction. Uh Kylian Mbappé will win the Pichichi, but he will not Real Madrid will not win the league. >> All right. >> Yeah. >> So, you're saying Barcelona will go three-peat? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Barri, quick predictions before I give you the fixtures before I give the viewer the fixtures of the matches that are set to be played today. Who do you see winning La Liga? >> I I want Madrid to win and I want them to believe they can win. Uh when they win it, it will give them belief even in the Champions League. >> All right. >> to win it. >> Yes. Barri, Barcelona. >> Barcelona win it. They will have They have a an an level attacking field. >> Yeah. >> So, they won't have one player who scores 30 goals. They'll have an equal playing field of Yamal, Anthony Gordon, Ferran, this guy Fermín López. >> Mhm. >> It will be very but it will be a one very attack and it will be a very neutralizing factor. >> And then they're still looking at wanting to get services of Julián Álvarez. So, if they get Álvarez, it will be amazing signing. Collins, >> Yep. Uh I think Real Madrid are going to try coming back, reinventing them- themselves back. And as I said, Mourinho is a short-term project. He You look at now. >> Mhm. So, Real will win >> Yes. >> the La Liga. Okay. So, some of the fixtures that are set to be played today from 20 from some billion also actually. Alaves will play against Getafe and then tomorrow Sevilla against Rayo Vallecano and then Racing Santander against Villarreal. Espanyol against Levante, Deportivo Elche Deportivo against Elche and then Atletico Madrid against Malaga. And the big boys Real Madrid and Barcelona will not play until next weekend because they'll start away. Real will start away against Espanyol. And then the defending champions Barcelona will play Elche. That is on Sunday 23rd August. Your time EPL beta marudio but away from the La Liga now, let's address the elephant in the room. Arsenal against Manchester City tomorrow. How do you see that particular match Brio as an Arsenal supporter? Who do you want to see in the midfield because Arsenal they've gone a step ahead signing Bruno Guimaraes. They have Declan Rice. They have Martin Odegaard who has shown that he has what it takes to take Arsenal another step further. I mean, who do you want to see in the midfield and your quick prediction on that match? >> Uh I think it's going to be an interesting game. I think we are seeing post city era. >> Mhm. >> But it's an Arsenal that just want to keep the momentum >> I'm going. >> Yeah. Uh we are going to see changes. I don't expect Declan Rice to start. >> Yeah. >> I expect a midfield of Myles Lewis-Kelly. >> Mhm. >> I expect to see Zubimendi. >> Mhm. >> Like him or not, I see him starting. I expect also to see this guy called Guimaraes getting a spot in this midfield. So, for this game, I'll be Let me be honest. I think it's going to be very evenly matched cuz it's a pre-season friendly. Uh, as an Arsenal fan I see a narrow 2-1 win to Arsenal. >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> A narrow 2-1 win for Arsenal. But uh >> Yes, sir. >> the other side of Manchester cuz you you United >> Yeah. >> You are you bleed red. How do you see this one? Do you see the Citizens beating the Gunners? >> Uh No, to be honest, no because uh posts This is post uh Pep era. >> Yeah. >> Pep is gone for after 10 years. Is is number one, is was Enzo Maresca the right man to fix simply because he was an assistant there? >> Yeah. >> Uh >> And because he's bald. >> Yeah. >> [laughter] >> And number two number two this year I think have they really had enough pre-seasons? >> Yeah. >> Uh quality pre-seasons unlike what Arsenal has had. I feel like uh it will be tight, but I think Arsenal will win it. >> Arsenal will win. >> Yeah. >> Kolo >> Yep. >> 20 seconds >> Yep. >> What do you see? How do you see this match? >> See It's a battle of the midfield again. >> Mhm. >> It's a friendly or whatever the community you think it. But I see Arsenal trying to get their momentum continuing towards the start of the season. Considering they have a a good good squad. So yeah, I think Arsenal are going to dominate it. I love there's that thing about posts coach era. >> Yeah. >> Remember Man United what happened after Ferguson. Remember what happened to Liverpool after Klopp. Remember what happened to other teams. So it's going to be hard and one for City. >> All right. That is so interesting. Actually, after that match is played next weekend, league it will be officially because Arsenal will play Coventry Coventry City on Friday. Up to your time, I want to thank uh the team behind the scenes uh Beatrice and Freddy. Mom it was amazing sana. Let's do this again next weekend. Keep it Y254. Enjoy the rest of your viewing. Usiende mbali.