The Nyanza region Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) games kicked off on March 19, 2024 and ends today in Kisumu. In girls’ handball on the the first day, Miranga Mixed beat Nyamira Girls 24-20, as St Alberts Ulanda Girls defeated Ndonyo Mixed 30-24. On the second day, Ikonge lost to Guu 19-39, Nyakach Girls beat Asumbi Girls 24-20 as Guu Mixed and Miranga Mixed settled for a draw. Nyamira won 40-12 against Ikonge Girls, Asumbi lost to Ulanda Girls 31-33 as Ndonyo fell to Nyakach 27-33. In the third and final day, Nyamira beat Guu 30-24, Ndonyo lost to…

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It is well established that using your arms or hands in the game of football is not allowed.Yet the handball rule in football has been frustrating and difficult for players, coaches, fans, and even officials to comprehend what represents an infraction and what contact is permitted.In recent years, especially since the introduction of video review (VAR), the rules have come under fire due to the varying interpretations and gray area which leads to inconsistent application across leagues, competitions, and even from game to game within the same competitions.The Sporting News brings you a complete look at what the rule currently states…

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann railed against the decision not to award his side a handball in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal defeat to Spain that saw the hosts exit the competition.Germany equalised in the 89th minute to send the game to extra time at 1-1, only for Spain’s Mikel Merino to score a 119th-minute winner.However, the game could have been set on a different course had Germany’s appeals for a penalty not been waved away when the ball struck Marc Cucurella’s hand in extra time.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedNagelsmann criticised the decision, saying the impact of the potential handball — stopping a shot…

The quarterfinal between Spain and Germany at the 2024 European Championship in Germany saw controversy erupt as Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella’s hand-ball was not penalised with a spot-kick at the Stuttgart Arena on Friday.In the second-half of extra-time, Jamal Musiala’s shot struck Cucurella’s wrist inside the box, with all German players, including thir coach Julian Nagelsmann appealing vehemently for a penalty. Nagelsmann, Head Coach of Germany, appeals for the penalty after a handball in the UEFA EURO 2024 quarterfinal. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The referee, Anthony Taylor, however, shook his head, not awarding a spot-kick, after conversation with the…

By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff Spain defender Marc Cucurella has spoken out about the controversial incident against Germany where the ball hit his hand in the box and the referee didn’t award a penalty. Germany’s players screamed for a penalty in extra time of their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Spain when Jamal Musiala’s finish hit the arm of Spain defender Marc Cururella inside the box.Their protests were waved away by the referee, however, and Spain eventually won the game 2-1 thanks to a late winner from Mikel Merino.At a press conference on Sunday, Cururella gave his side of the incident, telling reporters:“The ball…