SPORTS

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City have a perfect chance to pressure Premier League leaders Liverpool and title rivals Arsenal this weekend as they play bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Saturday, while Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday. Three points for Pep Guardiola’s side against a rival that has yet to win …

Kampala, Uganda |  Xinhua |  Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on the international community to increase logistical support for the East African country to address the escalating refugee crisis. Museveni made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi …

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has recognized the effort of Uganda’s president to contribute to the growth of sports by awarding him a medal. Bach awarded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni an honorary gold medal during his Wednesday visit to the State …

ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach arrived in Uganda on Tuesday for an official two-day visit. “I am very happy to finally be in Uganda. Uganda continues to produce champions, and it’s good to be here,” said Bach when speaking to …

New Delhi, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has won the New Delhi Half Marathon in India The 10,000 meters Paris summer Olympic Gold medalist secured the 2024 edition Half marathon victory in 59 minutes and 46 seconds, while Kenya’s Alex Matata came second in a time …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to go to the top of the Premier League on Saturday evening when they were beaten 2-0 away to Bournemouth. Arsenal were without the injured Bukayo Saka and were down to 10 men after 30 minutes when William Saliba was sent …

LONDON | Xinhua | Former Chelsea, Paris Saint Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new coach of the England team. Tuchel will take over the role on January 1st, 2025, meaning that Lee Carsley will continue in temporary charge for the UEFA Nations League …

✳ South Sudan 1-1 Uganda ✳ Congo 1-1 South Africa Uganda top of group with 10 points, Senegal and DR Congo seal TotalEnergies CAF AFCON places as Sudan sinks Ghana Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT & CAFONLINE | Uganda Cranes are very close to returning to the continent’s top …

Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Both Uganda Cranes and South Africa have an opportunity to secure their places in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if they win their upcoming matches against South Sudan and Congo Brazzaville, respectively, on Tuesday. Currently, the two teams lead Group K with …