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Kai Havertz

Also known as: Havertz

Kai Havertz — Arsenal midfielder who scored in Champions League and League Cup matches, also scored from penalty for Germany against Ghana.

Sport

Arsenal advances to Champions League semis despite weak performance

The News

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.

16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Arsenal advances to Champions League semis despite weak performance

    Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Arsenal win first Champions League leg against Sporting in stoppage time

    Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, bouncing back after recent domestic defeats. Goalkeeper David Raya made key saves as Arsenal finished strongly despite struggling for momentum for much of the match.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Germany beats Ghana 2-1 in friendly football match

    Germany defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Stuttgart friendly on Monday, with Deniz Undav's 88th-minute goal securing victory after Kai Havertz had opened the scoring from a penalty. The hosts dominated possession but Ghana equalized through a counter-attack before Undav's late winner.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Germany emphasise team unity ahead of World Cup campaign

    Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann says the team's collective strength rather than individual talent will be key to their World Cup prospects, with a squad built on form and cohesion rather than reputation. Captain Joshua Kimmich and midfielder Kai Havertz highlighted how Bayern Munich's seven representatives bring "automatisms" and team spirit crucial to tournament success.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Manchester City 3-0 in Champions League

    Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, while PSG beat Chelsea 5-2 and Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Arsenal held in draw as Man City gain ground

    Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League, with Noni Madueke's goal cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter's equaliser. Arsenal's lead at the top now stands at four points with 12 games remaining, while Brentford remain in seventh place.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Arsenal reaches League Cup final, beats Chelsea

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Gabriel Jesus backs struggling striker Viktor Gyokeres at Arsenal

    Gabriel Jesus has said Viktor Gyokeres' difficult start at Arsenal is "not easy" but that the team will support him, noting that no player has a guaranteed spot at the club. Jesus, returning from injury, will likely start for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Arsenal forward Martinelli scores hat-trick after Bradley incident

    Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored three goals in a 4-1 FA Cup win over Portsmouth on Sunday, three days after being criticised for throwing a ball at and attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley during a match on Thursday. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Martinelli's mentality for bouncing back from the controversial incident.

    13 January 2026 · New Era →

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