London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool moved an incredible 19 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain secured a 2-0 win at West Ham on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp’s side have turned the title race into a procession and the runaway leaders …
Read More »Man City hold off Man Utd to reach League Cup final
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City booked their place in a third successive League Cup final, but made hard work of disposing of Manchester United 3-2 on aggregate after losing the second leg of their semi-final 1-0 at home on Wednesday. City enjoyed the vast majority of the chances …
Read More »Solskjaer seeks spirit of PSG as Man Utd prepare to face Man City
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United need to harness the spirit of Paris Saint-Germain and put in a “perfect performance” if they are to overcome Manchester City and reach the League Cup final. United face an uphill battle after losing the first leg of their semi-final against Pep Guardiola’s …
Read More »FIFA Secretary General urges Uganda to fast track new Sports Law
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary General of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Fatma Samoura urged Parliament of Uganda to fast track amendments to the Sports Law. Samoura made the statement when she paid a courtesy call to the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga on Monday …
Read More »Young guns shine as Arsenal move into 5th round of FA Cup
Bournemouth, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah gave a glimpse of their potential as the youngsters fired their side into the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Monday. Mikel Arteta turned to youth at Dean Court and Saka, Nketiah …
Read More »Kobe’s relentless spirit inspired NBA fans, players
Washington, United States | AFP | Kobe Bryant used a ferocious competitiveness and uncanny shooting touch to become an NBA icon, leaving behind a legacy that has influenced the newest generation of league talent and fans worldwide. From his 81-point game, the second-best scoring performance in NBA history, to five NBA …
Read More »FIFA boss arrives in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of world soccer governing body FIFA, has arrived in Uganda for a two day visit. Samoura will see first hand the various projects funded by the FIFA and will open the completed extension of FUFA’s new offices. She will visit FIFA …
Read More »Kobe Bryant dies at 41
5x NBA Champion 2x Finals MVP 1x NBA Most Valuable Player 18x NBA All-Star 4x NBA All-Star Game MVP 11x All-NBA First Team 2x All-NBA Second Team 2x All-NBA Third Team 9x NBA All-Defensive First Team 2x NBA Scoring Champion 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Los Angeles, United States | AFP …
Read More »Liverpool held at Shrewsbury
Man Utd, Man City cruise in FA Cup London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool let a 2-0 lead slip as League One Shrewsbury earned a FA Cup fourth round replay at Anfield thanks to a 2-2 draw, whilst Manchester United and Manchester City cruised into the fifth round on …
Read More »NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | BA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, in an accident confirmed by police that saw five people killed. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials said there were no survivors from the morning crash on …
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