Thursday , November 14 2024

Independent Reporter

Messi unfit for European big clubs, says Chinese pundit

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Lionel Messi, due to his limited stamina and running ability, will find it hard to get a regular place in any European elite club if he leaves Barcelona, said a Chinese football pundit. Zhang Lu, the former chief executive of Chinese top-flight club Beijing Guoan, …

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Trump’s acceptance speech draws fewer viewers than Biden’s: data

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |    U.S. President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech drew fewer viewers than that of Joe Biden, former vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, according to data released by Nielsen Media Research on Friday. An estimated 19.9 million Americans watched Trump’s speech from the White House South …

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Ghana selected for CAF, UEFA pilot program

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Ghana has been selected for a pilot program by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to improve its domestic league, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced. As part of the program, CAF & UEFA will be offering …

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Merkel: EU, China want to set example for multilateralism

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |    German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that Germany and the European Union (EU) wanted to continue the conversation with China and set an example for multilateralism. Merkel made the remarks at her routine press conference after the summer vacation every year, when she answered …

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Messi saga continues as Barca president offers to step down

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |    The ongoing Leo Messi saga took another turn on Thursday with FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reportedly willing to resign if the Argentinean will remain at the club. Bartomeu made his offer two days after Messi officially told Barca that he wants to leave …

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Premier League club Brighton to host friendly with spectators

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Premier League club Brighton will host their English football top-flight rivals Chelsea on Saturday and their pre-season friendly will be staged as a pilot event with 2,500 spectators to be welcomed at Amex Stadium. The British government has announced on Wednesday a further batch of …

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Tumwesigye ‘Zaga’ will shine at Police FC- Kasingye

Kampala,  Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police Football Club chairman, AIGP Asan Kasingye has tipped their newly signed player Frank Tumwesigye aka Zaga to shine at the Club. The talented attacking midfielder penned down a two year contract with Police FC few days ago to unite with his former coach Abdallah …

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400 children with disabilities targeted for inclusive education in Acholi

Gulu,  Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 400 children with disabilities in 20 selected government-aided primary schools are set to benefit from a three-year inclusive education intervention in Acholi sub-region. The targeted learners include those with hearing impairments, as well as those with physical and mental disabilities. Dubbed Together for Inclusion …

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