SPORTS

HOUSTON | Xinhua | A second-half strike from Gerardo Arteaga fired Mexico to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their opening Copa America Group B clash here on Saturday. Arteaga broke the deadlock in the 69th minute at NRG stadium when he received Luis Romo’s layoff before rifling an 18-yard …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Brazilian forward Rodrygo said Saturday that he is looking forward to playing alongside Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid after the France striker’s move to the Spanish giants. Rodrygo admitted competition for a place in Real Madrid’s attack will be intense next season following the arrival …

ACCRA, Ghana | Xinhua | Ghana has won the bid to host the 2026 African Athletics Championships, Ghana Athletics announced on Saturday. A post on its official X account, formerly Twitter, said, “Ghana Athletics wins the bid to host the 2026 African Athletics Championship in Accra. The Confederation of African …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has emphasized discipline at the Kingdom’s sporting activities, particularly the Masaza soccer tournament. He says hooliganism merely impedes the growth of games and sports. There is a history of hooliganism when Bulemeezi County football club is playing.  On …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in December 2025 in Morocco. The tournament will begin on December 21, 2025, with the final match scheduled for January 18, 2026. The announcement was part …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a fresh clash between FUFA President Moses Magogo and his predecessor, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, over allegations that FUFA attempted to sabotage Vipers SC’s chances of winning last season’s trophy. On Wednesday, while unveiling Vipers’ new coach Nikola Kavazovic, Mulindwa who is the …

MADRID | Xinhua | FC Barcelona have tied down one of their most promising young players, with confirmation that Marc Casado has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2028. The 20-year-old B-team captain has made 61 appearances for the Barcelona B team, which currently plays …

ATLANTA | Xinhua | Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored second-half goals as defending champions Argentina began their Copa America defense with 2-0 victory over Canada here on Thursday. Alvarez sent an angled finish into the far corner before Martinez put the result beyond doubt by slotting home after Lionel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner Lager, a product of Uganda Breweries Limited, has yet again announced its support for the Buganda Kingdom Masaza Cup tournament this year. The announcement was made during a media launch held at Bulange Mengo. While addressing the media, the Katikiro of Buganda,  Charles Peter …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has recommitted its support towards the 2024 Masaza cup with a sponsorship package worth sh200 million shillings. The recommitment is in keeping with the bank’s pledge last year to support the tournament with UGX 600m over a three-year period. Speaking at the launch, …