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Uganda Cranes legend Baker Kasigwa dies at 91

Kampala, (UG):- Former Uganda Cranes international, Baker Kasigwa is dead. At 91 years, Kasigwa died on Saturday at his home in Kisalizi,...

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Uganda obliterate Kenya 5-0 in CECAFA U-17 AFCON qualifiers

Hosts Uganda booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers with...

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Liverpool hit six past Spurs to take four-point lead into Xmas

London (AFP) – Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable...

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‘Nervous’ Man United humiliated by Bournemouth in 3-0 home defeat

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim admitted...

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Kitara FC thrash Express 7-0 as Coach Bbosa, Ssenkaaba haunt former employers

Masindi, (UG):- Kitara FC delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, obliterating Express FC 7-0 at the Royal Park in Butema in Masindi,...

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Motsepe concludes Uganda visit, assures of successful CHAN 2024 in East Africa

Kampala, (UG):- The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has expressed confidence in the successful hosting of...

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UMU edge Makerere 2-1 to win football gold at East Africa University Games

Kenya, (EA):- Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) secured its 13th Eastern Africa University Games football title Friday with a 2-1 victory over Makerere...

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CAF boss Motsepe to visit Uganda ahead of 2024 CHAN tourney

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, is in East Africa this week on a crucial visit...

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Omedi, Ssekiganda out of Cranes Squad to face Burundi in CHAN Qualifier

Kampala, (UG):- Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has announced a provisional squad of 26 players for next week’s Africa Nations Championship...

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Vinicius Júnior named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year (See List of Winners)

Doha, (Qatar):- Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior has been crowned Men’s Player of the Year at the 2023 FIFA Best...

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Garnacho’s overhead kick wins FIFA Puskás Goal of the Year

Doha, Qatar: Manchester United’s star, Alejandro Garnacho, has won FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of the year 2024 for his...

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Omedi’s crispy rabona finishes sixth in CAF goal of the year voting

Denis Omedi’s remarkable rabona goal made a splash at the 2024 CAF Awards in Morocco, even though it didn’t clinch the prestigious...

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Ademola Lookman crowned 2024 CAF African Player of the Year

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman was named the 2024 African Player of the Year at the Confederation of African Football...

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Amad Diallo shines as Man United late show deepens Man City crisis

Manchester, United Kingdom (AFP):- Manchester United scored twice in the final three minutes to deepen Premier League champions Manchester City’s crisis with...

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News

Bugisu Youth Symposium returns with full focus on wealth creation, youth empowerment

Mbale, (UG):- After much anticipation and delays, the highly awaited Bugisu Youths Symposium is back, and this time, it’s poised to make...

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Sports

Nakawa’s Gulf City FC beat Kimwanyi 2-0 to win inaugural Bazzukulu gala

Kampala, (UG):- The first-ever Bazzukulu Sports Gala organized by the Office of the National Chairman – NRM (ONC) climaxed with the crowning...

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Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal

Morocco has officially been confirmed as one of the hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, making it only the second African...

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All set for Bazzukulu Sports Gala happening this Friday at MTN Omondi Stadium

Kampala, (UG):- The preparations for the first-ever Bazzukulu Sports Gala are in high gear as Ugandans across the ghetto hoods of Kampala...

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PICTORIAL: Namilyango’s class of 2005 crowned champions of NGO League Season 4

Kampala, (UG):- NGO League, a prestigious alumni league that brings together old boys of Namilyango College, capped off over the weekend with...

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Bugema University ready to defend football title at 2024 East Africa University Games

Bugema University head coach, Nyanzi Meddy has vowed his team is in a strong position to defend their East Africa University Football...

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Inside Shs470bn govt deal with SAMCO for Akii Bua Stadium construction in Lira

Kampala, (UG):- Government of Uganda Friday announced striking an agreement with an Egyptian firm, SAMCO, to build the much-anticipated Akii Bua Olympic...