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Star athlete Cheptegei to take part in 6th national trials

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The world 5000m and 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei has registered to take part in the 6th national Trials slated for April 24th, 2021. Cheptegei will be making a maiden appearance at the championship after missing the other editions on the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) calendar.  …

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Ex-Cranes player Mutyaba drags Magogo to State House Anti-Corruption Unit

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Uganda Cranes player Mike Suleiman Mutyaba has petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to investigate the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), and it’s President Moses Hassim Magogo over acts of corruption, exploitation and diversion of public resources. According to Mutyaba, the football governing body …

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Bayern on brink of Bundesliga title after Leipzig’s loss

Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Cologne picked up crucial points in the relegation battle after upsetting second-placed Leipzig courtesy of Jonas Hector’s brace, awarding a 10-point lead to leaders Bayern Munich. Leipzig assumed control and controlled possession from the starting whistle while Cologne defended deep and kept all its men behind …

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English clubs withdraw from European Super League

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA |  A statement from Arsenal, stating they made a mistake, capped a dramatic day that saw all six English Premier League clubs withdrew from the European Super League on Tuesday. The proposed by 12 European top clubs collapsed in less than 48 hours. …

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Spanish League and Football Federation condemn plans for Super League

Madrid, Spain |  XINHUA |  Both the Spanish Football League (La Liga) and the Spanish Football Federation have confirmed their opposition to the proposed European Super League which was announced on Sunday. Three Spanish sides, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, have confirmed their participation in the breakaway competition …

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UEFA announces new formats for Europe battles

Paris, France |  XINHUA |  The Champions League will expand from 32 teams to 36 staring from 2024/2025 season, as the European football governing body UEFA released several revolutions across its club competitions on Monday, hours after 12 elite clubs created the European Super League. According to the UEFA, the …

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FUFA women league: Uganda martyrs humbles she Mak

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Uganda Martyrs Women football club have kicked off the FUFA Women Super League-FWSL on a positive note with a 1-0 victory over She Mak WFC.  Both teams exhibited skilful football and played aggressive football in the pioneer game of this season at the FUFA technical …

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