Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Defenders have once again dominated Coach Milutin Micho Sredojević’s provisional roster of players that will take on Niger in their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers tie in September. According to a statement from FUFA, the squad summoned by the coach is composed of …
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London, UK | Xinhua | Chelsea and Liverpool played to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in an intriguing Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon. With Mauricio Pochettino making his Chelsea managerial debut and new additions to their squad, the Blues started slowly. Liverpool asserted dominance early, with a rejuvenated Luis …
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Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Bayern Munich have completed the signing of England international striker Harry Kane from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. The 30-year-old, who will wear the number nine, has penned a four-year deal with the record German champions. “Welcome to Munich, Harry Kane! We are very happy about …
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London, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaign on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. A goal from Eddie Nketiah, who was starting due to Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury, and a wonderful curling shot from Bukayo Saka put Arsenal 2-0 ahead …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE NDEPENDENT | Long distance runner Jacob Kiplimo is out of team Uganda for the 2023 World Athletics Championships following a hamstring injury. According to the letter seen by Uganda Radio Network on August 11th, from Uganda Athletics Federation and signed by their President, Dominic Otucet, Kiplimo sustained …
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Newcastle vs Villa 7.30pm London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Aston Villa’s 2023/24 Premier League season begins against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday. A trip to Tyneside comes on the back of a promising pre-season that delivered three wins and three draws, including a 3-3 thriller versus …
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest – 2.30pm Friday Burnley 0 Man City 3 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | For Arsenal’s first Premier League game of the season, Mikel Arteta has opted to make one change to his side that won last weekend’s Community Shield, with Eddie Nketiah coming into the …
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Washington, US | Xinhua | World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal in five matches with Inter Miami as the Florida outfit reached the Leagues Cup semifinals with a 4-0 home win over Charlotte on Friday. Josef Martinez put the hosts ahead with a penalty and Finland international winger …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has reacted to concerns about the contract of the She Cranes Head Coach, Fred Mugerwa. According to Ogwang, Mugerwa has not held an official contract with the Netball Federation since his return to lead the national team. These …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheila Kesiime and Peace Amooti Kabasweka made history in season 2 of the popular Singleton Match Play in 2018, winning this pair tournament for the first time. This Saturday Round 1 of the nail biting Match Play Challenge tournament swings into action at the …
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