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Five banned as FUFA cracks down on match fixing in UPL

The harshest punishment was imposed on former footballer Ali Feni, who received a lifetime ban after the committee found that he coordinated...

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PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

The French giants became only the second club in the modern Champions League era to retain the trophy, joining Real Madrid, who...

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Uganda’s sports sector faces uncertainty amid tough Ebola measures

By Express Sports Desk KAMPALA, Uganda: Uganda’s sports sector is once again staring at uncertainty following fresh Ebola prevention measures announced by...

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Teen Cranes face defining Kenya test in pursuit of U17 World Cup dream

The Teen Cranes must avoid defeat and find a way past a Kenyan side that carries valuable experience from the 2024 FIFA...

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Njeru awaits as SC Villa, Kitara battle for Uganda Cup glory

The highly anticipated final is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm and will determine Uganda’s representative in next season’s CAF Confederation...

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Big task ahead for Ogwang after Museveni retains him in sports docket

Ogwang’s retention is widely being interpreted as a vote of confidence from Museveni and the ruling NRM government at a time Uganda’s...

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Vipers’ 8th league title signals new era in Ugandan football

Vipers finished with 67 points, five ahead of KCCA FC, after consistently looking like the league’s most balanced side. While other contenders...

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FULL LIST: Haaland, Fernandes, Raya headline Premier League Award winners

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes was crowned Premier League Player of the Season after producing a historic campaign in which he set...

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PICTORIAL: Arsenal lift first Premier League trophy after 22-year wait

It was the first time Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy at an away stadium during the Premier League era after sealing...

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McBurnie fires Hull City back to Premier League in Wembley Thriller

McBurnie struck in the 95th minute after Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn failed to properly deal with a dangerous low cross from substitute...

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U-17 World Cup Qualifer: Teen Cranes leave tie open with Kenya draw at Kadiba

The result leaves the East African derby delicately balanced ahead of the decisive return leg scheduled for May 30 at Nyayo National...

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Kabushenga revives FUFA Presidency bid amid pressure on Magogo

Kabushenga’s declaration comes at a time when Magogo is facing mounting public scrutiny and growing calls for investigations into the management of...

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Cranes set for Tanzania, Madagascar friendlies in build-up for AFCON 2027

Uganda Cranes will first face Tanzania on June 5 before taking on Madagascar on June 8, with both matches scheduled to be...

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Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to win Europa League as Emery makes history again

Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía and Morgan Rogers sealed a dominant final performance as Villa secured their first major trophy since...

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Uganda bets on playoffs path for U17 World Cup return after Ivory Coast draw

The 2-2 result was enough to keep the Uganda national under-17 football team on the path to the playoffs for a return...

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Arsenal finally win the Premier League after 22 years

The triumph marks Arsenal’s first Premier League title since the historic 2003/04 “Invincibles” campaign under legendary French manager Arsène Wenger, when the...