Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Sports state minister Charles Bakkalubindi has concluded a three-hour long meeting with Uganda Cranes players, who are on strike over emoluments. The players are currently meeting on their own to agree on an offer of $6000 from soccer governing body FUFA for making the …
Read More »Jesus, Firmino send Brazil into Copa America final as Messi fails again
Belo Horizonte, Brazil | AFP | Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America final. Jesus and Firmino netted a goal apiece in each half to give Brazil a victory which ensured Lionel Messi’s frustrating wait …
Read More »Morgan delight after stepping up for USA in Rapinoe absence
Lyon, France | AFP | She was determined to give the credit to other members of her team, but Alex Morgan stepped up on the big occasion with the winning goal against England to take the United States through to the final of another women’s World Cup on Tuesday. The …
Read More »FUFA: Each player paid sh55m, we do not owe anyone
Last 16 matches: Egypt 🇪🇬 vs South Africa 🇿🇦 Madagascar 🇲🇬 vs DRC 🇨🇩 Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Cameroon 🇨🇲 Senegal 🇸🇳 vs Uganda 🇺🇬 – Friday Algeria 🇩🇿 vs Guinea 🇬🇳 Morocco 🇲🇦 vs Benin 🇧🇯 Mali 🇲🇱 vs Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 Ghana 🇬🇭 vs Tunisia 🇹🇳 Cairo, Egypt | …
Read More »South Africa sneak through, Kenya ejected
💠 Qualified for #AFCON2019 Round of 16 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇲🇱 Mali BEST 3rd placed teams 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇩 DR Congo 🇧🇯 Benin 🇿🇦 South Africa Cairo, Egypt | THE …
Read More »Uganda is a difficult side to play– Senegal coach Aliou Cisse
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Coach of Senegal’s team Aliou Cisse has said facing Uganda Cranes in the round of 16 will be a difficult task at the ongoing Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The Lions of Teranga qualified for the next round on Monday night …
Read More »Still a fan, Rashford hurt by Man Utd’s decline
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Marcus Rashford wants to put Manchester United “back where they belong” after ending speculation over his future by penning a new four-year contract to remain at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old had attracted interest from Barcelona, among others, with his previous deal running out in …
Read More »Mane misses penalty, scores twice as Senegal qualify
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored twice after having a penalty saved as Senegal defeated Kenya 3-0 in Cairo Monday to book an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place. The Champions League-winning forward had a timidly-struck first half penalty saved by Patrick Matasi before making amends with …
Read More »Dutch Arsenal connection gunning for World Cup glory
Paris, France | AFP | The Netherlands stand one step away from their first ever women’s World Cup final thanks to a core of players aiming to conquer the world after taking Arsenal back to the top in England. Vivianne Miedema’s thumping headed opener in their 2-0 quarter-final win over Italy …
Read More »Chile eager to make Copa history against Peru, says Vidal
Porto Alegre, Brazil | AFP | Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal says the reigning Copa America champions are focused on making history ahead of their semi-final against Peru. The 2015 and 2016 champions are aiming for a third continental title in a row, a feat only achieved once before by Argentina …
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