London, UK | XINHUA | Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said on Thursday that it was “completely normal” that his side should look to strengthen its squad despite winning last season’s Premier League title. The English, Spanish and German press on Thursday all reported that Liverpool have agreed to a fee …
Read More »Kiplimo wins Rome 3000m race in new national record
ROME DIAMOND LEAGUE Men’s 3000m 🥇7:26.64 Jacob Kiplimo🇺🇬 WL DLR NR 🥈7:27.05 Jakob Ingebrigtsen🇳🇴 NR 🥉7:28.02 Stewart McSweyn🇦🇺 AR ④7:38.27 Yemaneberhan Crippa🇮🇹 NR ⑤7:39.75 Mike Foppen🇳🇱 ⑥7:47.48 Isaac Kimeli🇧🇪 ⑦7:48.08 Matthew Ramsden🇦🇺 ⑧7:48.63 Osama Zoghlami🇮🇹 Rome, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Kiplimo has broken Moses Kipsiro’s national record (7:30.95) in …
Read More »CFK Academy to open up brand new badminton facility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The CFK Badminton Academy plans to unveil its newly built multi-million indoor sports facility along Mawanda road in Kampala at the beginning of 2021. Fred Kirabo, the founder and head coach of the CFK Academy says the facility will act as the home ground for …
Read More »Dortmund thrash 10-man Duisburg in German Cup
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Borussia Dortmund progressed into the second round of the German Cup after moving 5-0 past third division outfit Duisburg on Monday. The “BVB” smoothed the way for their win with three first-half goals, while Dominic Volkmer’s red card before half-time left Duisburg hopeless. The lower …
Read More »Bayern in unrest: Hoeness accusing Liverpool, United of blackmail
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The unsolved future of David Alaba and Thiago Alcantara is causing anxiety for 2020 treble winners Bayern Munich. Ahead of the Bavarian’s first league game of the season this Friday evening against the FC Schalke 04, its staffing plans have stalled. While coach Hansi Flick …
Read More »Uganda cranes forward Derrick Nsibambi opens up on current form
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes forward, Derrick Nsibambi has opened up about his impressive performance with Egyptian league side, Smouha FC. The former KCCA FC player has had an impressive performance in the last five consecutive games with his club tallying three goals involving his input. Talking to …
Read More »Hoffenheim avoid early exit, Stuttgart, Leverkusen advance in the German Cup
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Hoffenheim saw off courageous Chemnitzer FC 3-2 following a penalty shootout whereas Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen got the job done with more ease to get through the opening round in the German Cup on Sunday. Chemnitzer FC took the reins and disrupted Hoffenheim’s build-up work …
Read More »In game with 5 red cards, Marseille end 9-year winless run against PSG
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Marseille clinched their first victory against old rivals Paris Saint-Germain in nine years as Andre Villas Boas’ side beat PSG 1-0 on Sunday in a game which will be remembered by aggressive fouls and a late brawl. Florian Thauvin’s close-range volley set up by Dimitri …
Read More »Vardy kicks off with brace, while Ancelotti gets the better of Mourinho
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | A debut goal from recent signing Tommy Castange and two penalties from Jamie Vardy gave Leicester City a winning start to the season as they defeated newly promoted West Brom 3-0 on Sunday. Castagne opened the scoring with a 56th minute header and Vardy scored …
Read More »Hamilton wins madcap F1 Tuscan GP
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton took his 90th Formula 1 win on Sunday in a chaotic Tuscan Grand Prix that was red-flagged twice and involved two multi-car collisions. While consensus among the F1 fraternity was that the Italian Mugello circuit’s fast sweeping turns and frequent undulation …
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