Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Odilo Ker Football Tournament kicked off yesterday in the Acholi Chiefdom with Gulu City defeating Pader District at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu City. Gulu City beat Pader District 3-1 in their opening matches and securing three points. Gulu City Coach, Brian Ocakacon …
Read More »Kenya suspends 15 in football match-fixing probe
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The Kenyan football governing body has provisionally suspended 15 individuals from the game over allegations of match-fixing. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) said in a statement issued on Friday evening that it has received confidential reports alleging the involvement of various players and officials in match-fixing activities …
Read More »West Nile province lift FUFA Drum 2022 title
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The West Nile Province team have been crowned winners of the 3rd Edition of the FUFA Drum tournament 2022. They edged Lango Province 3-1 on aggregate in the two legged final. The West Nile Province team won the first leg 2-0, and fell 2-1 in …
Read More »OBITUARY: Pelé, a global superstar dies at 82
He was a cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer Kampala, Uganda | Simon Chadwick | Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, died on December 29, 2022 at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. For others …
Read More »Arsenal win North London derby
✳ ⚽ Spurs 0 Arsenal 2 ⚽ Man Utd 2 Man City 1 ⚽ Brighton 3 Liverpool 0 ⚽ Everton 1 Southampton 2 ⚽ Nott’m Forest 2 Leicester 0 ⚽ Wolves 1 West Ham 0 London, UK | ARSENAL.COM | A superb first-half display saw Arsenal record a first league double …
Read More »Cranes coach Micho hails postive start to CHAN
⚽ Uganda 0 DRC 0 ⚽ Senegal 1 Ivory Coast 0 🇺🇬 FIXTURES ⚽ Senegal vs Uganda January 18 – 10pm ⚽ Uganda vs Ivory Coast January 22 – 10pm Algiers, Algeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho” Sredojevic is convinced by Uganda Cranes’ performance in their opening …
Read More »MTN Uganda-sponsored Acholi heritage bicycle races excites Kitgum residents
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Residents across Kitgum District on Saturday thronged various streets and roads to cheer on their favourite cyclists in the inaugural MTN Uganda-sponsored Acholi Heritage Bicycle Races in the Acholi chiefdom. Flagged off at the Kitgum Municipality by Lamwo Woman Member of Parliament, Nancy Achora Odonga …
Read More »CHAN: DR Congo, Uganda share spoils in Group B opener
RESULTS ⚽ Uganda 0 DRC 0 ⚽ Senegal 1 Ivory Coast 0 🇺🇬 FIXTURES ⚽ Senegal vs Uganda January 18 – 10pm ⚽ Uganda vs Ivory Coast January 22 – 10pm Algiers, Algeria | CAFONLINE | Two-time TotalEnergies CHAN winners DRCongo were held to a goalless draw by neighbours Uganda in …
Read More »MTN Uganda-sponsored football tournament in Acholi chiefdom kicks off this Sunday
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | MTN Uganda sponsored football tournament in the Ker Kwaro Acholi popularly known as the MTN Odilo Ker Football Tournament kicks off this Sunday, 15 January 2023, with the various teams playing in their first round. The football tournament will see male and female teams drawn from …
Read More »Brighton dominate Liverpool in 3-0 win
✳ TODAY ⚽ Man Utd 2 Man City 1 ⚽ Brighton 3 Liverpool 0 ⚽ Everton 1 Southampton 2 ⚽ Nott’m Forest 2 Leicester 0 ⚽ Wolves 1 West Ham 0 ⚽ Brentford vs Bournemouth 8.30pm Manchester, UK | brightonandhovealbion.com | Albion produced another outstanding performance as they moved above Liverpool and …
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