London, UK | Xinhua | Riyad Mahrez scored a hat-trick as Manchester City sailed past Sheffield United 3-0 in the FA Cup semifinal, making their quality count to end a good week where they also booked their place in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City had 79 percent …
Read More »FIFA announces draw for 2023 U20 World Cup
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | Football’s world governing body FIFA held Friday the draw for the 2023 Under-20 World Cup with the hosts Argentina kicking off the tournament against Uzbekistan on May 20. The ceremony was held at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland and FIFA confirmed the match schedule and …
Read More »Mbappe hits twice to power PSG closer to Ligue 1 title
Paris, France | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Paris Saint-Germain defeated bottom side Angers 2-1 on Friday to move another step towards a record 11th French top-flight title. The defending champions sit atop the standings with 75 points after 32 games, 11 ahead of second-placed Marseille who have …
Read More »Arsenal fight back but hand advantage to Man City
London, UK | PREMIERLEAGUE | Bukayo Saka’s 90th-minute equaliser rescued a point for Arsenal in a sensational 3-3 draw with Southampton, but the Gunners will now have to beat Manchester City when the two teams meet in a mouthwatering showdown on Wednesday to keep their fate in their own hands. Carlos …
Read More »Preview: Arsenal v Southampton
Adrian Clarke analyses how Gunners duo’s positioning can leave full-backs exposed to Southampton attack London, UK | PremierLeague | On paper a Friday night trip to leaders Arsenal looks a tough examination for Southampton, but they will be encouraged by recent blips from Mikel Arteta’s side. Across their last two encounters, …
Read More »FIFA appoints U20 World Cup officials
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | FIFA appointed on Thursday the officials for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup to be held in Argentina on May 20-June 11. 25 referees and 38 assistant referees were selected by the FIFA Referees Committee, and 18 video match officials were also on the list. FIFA …
Read More »Sevilla beat Man Utd to roar into Europa League semifinals
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Six-time UEFA Europa League winners Sevilla roared into the semifinals of the tournament on Thursday night with a 3-0 win at home to Manchester United. Moroccan international striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice as Sevilla sealed a 5-2 aggregate win, which is all the more remarkable due …
Read More »Eid comes early for Uganda as they seal spot for World Golf Cup at AAJTC
TOP TEAM SCORES BOYS ✳ South Africa 🇿🇦 850 ✳ Uganda 🇺🇬 940 ✳ Zambia 🇿🇲 944 ✳ Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 945 FULL SCOREBOARD Kampala, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Team Uganda sealed a spot to the Toyota Golf World Cup in Japan in June by finishing runner up at …
Read More »Jackson Mayanja back at KCCA FC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jackson Mayanja has been appointed KCCA FC interim Coach. He replaces Morley Byekwaso who left the club after KCCA FC’s 1-0 loss to Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup. On Wednesday, Assistant Coach Badru Kaddu managed the match against URA at the Mehta Stadium in …
Read More »Uganda drops to 4th at AAJTC going into final round
TOP 5 BOYS ✳ South Africa 🇿🇦 637 ✳ Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 709 ✳ Egypt 🇪🇬 713 ✳ Uganda 🇺🇬 714 ✳ Zambia 🇿🇲 714 FULL SCOREBOARD Kampala, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Team Uganda today failed to sustain it’s third position on Day 3 at the All Africa Junior …
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