Lesotho ?? 0 Uganda ?? 2 Tanzania 2 Cape Verde 0 Maseru, Lesotho | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Faruk Miya goals in Maseru have put Uganda Cranes on the door-steps of a second Africa Cup of Nations finals. The two-nil away result Tuesday evening means only heavy consecutive defeats …
Read More »Walukuba barbarians qualify for Uganda cup semi finals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Walukuba Barbarians have defeated Busitema University with 109 points against nil to qualify for this week’s Uganda Cup shield semi-finals. The match was played at the Abel Dhaira memorial stadium, Jinja at the weekend. The barbarians’ win was aided by team’s second center, Dennis Sekate …
Read More »Bolt offered contract with Malta football club: reports
Sydney, Australia | AFP | Sprint king Usain Bolt could be making his way to Europe after being offered a two-year professional football contract in Malta, reports said Tuesday, with the club saying it wanted to “write history” with the signing. Bolt, 32, has been on trial with A-League club …
Read More »Win today will secure Uganda Cranes Nations Cup place
TODAY 5pm: Tanzania ?? vs Cape Verde ?? 7pm: Uganda ?? vs Lesotho ?? Standings Group L Uganda 3 2 1 0 4 0 7 C. Verde 3 1 1 1 4 2 4 Lesotho 3 0 2 1 2 5 2 Tanzania 3 0 2 1 1 4 2 Maseru, Lesotho | THE INDEPENDENT | …
Read More »Double gold medal win for Chelangat in Youth Olympics
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Sarah Chelangat has won two gold medals at the on-going 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Chelangat started it off with winning gold in the 3,000m final when she finished in a time of 9:11:63, while Kenya’s Mercy Chepkorir Kerarei …
Read More »Keino one of 7 Kenyan officials charged over 2016 Olympics graft
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Two-time Olympic gold medallist Kipchoge Keino was one of seven Kenyan officials charged Monday in a scandal involving the mismanagement of funds during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Four of the suspects were in court while the others, including former sports minister Hassan Wario …
Read More »Okwi double as Uganda Cranes go three points clear
Total AFCON Qualifiers 2019 ??6-0?? ??3-0?? ??0-1?? ??4-0?? ??1-2?? ??1-2?? ??1-0?? ??3-0?? ??1-0?? ??3-0?? Group L Standings Uganda 3 2 1 0 4 0 7 C. Verde 3 1 1 1 4 2 4 Lesotho 3 0 2 1 2 5 2 Tanzania 3 0 2 1 1 4 2 …
Read More »ONYANGO: We are ready to do it against Lesotho
Total AFCON Qualifiers 2019 ▶ Uganda ?? vs Lesotho ?? ▶Saturday 13th October 2018 ▶Time: 4pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole ▶Charges: 15,000/- (ordinary Tickets), 40,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP) Kampala, Uganda | FUFA.CO.UG | The stage is set at the historic Mandela National Stadium as the mighty Uganda Cranes host Lesotho national football …
Read More »Sprint legend Bolt hits first goals in football bid
Sydney, Australia | AFP | Sprint legend Usain Bolt made his case for becoming a professional footballer Friday when he scored his first goals after starting up front in a pre-season game for Australia’s Central Coast Mariners. The 100 metres world record-holder, who has been bidding for a professional contract …
Read More »Bolt looking to his first football start in Sydney
Sydney, Australia | AFP | Sprint superstar Usain Bolt looks set to make his first start as a professional footballer Friday, a challenge he said could determine if he has a future in the sport of his boyhood dreams. Bolt said the coach of his Central Coast Mariners, Mike Mulvey, had …
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