World football governing body FIFA is informing US and Swiss authorities about disgraced former president Sepp Blatter and deputies Jerome Valcke and Markus Kattner for trying to “enrich themselves” with $80 million. FIFA said on Friday they have passed on the information to Swiss prosecutors and will also inform …
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Lausanne, Switzerland | AFP | Professional boxers can compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the sport’s governing body ruled in a landmark decision on Wednesday. But it is unlikely to see boxing’s biggest names enter the Olympic ring in Rio — for most professionals, like former …
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This weekend’s Elgon Cup in Kampala will be like no other! Do not hold your breath for they will not be on the pitch! The formidable Kenya 7s team that won the HSBC World Rugby 7s series in Singapore last month will be in Kampala to cheer on their 15s …
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Friendly result TUESDAY: Zimbabwe 2 Uganda 0 Nations Cup fixture SATURDAY: Botswana vs Uganda (live on SuperSport 5pm) Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic was left with a headache that he must sort in three days ahead of his team’s 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana. Micho must ensure Cranes …
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The Uganda Cranes team flew to Zimbabwe Sunday night enroute to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Botswana this weekend. @AFCON_2017 Last training before flying to Harare.Botswana we’re coming for you @OfficialFUFA @Airtel_Ug pic.twitter.com/7mjmaVT64k — Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) May 29, 2016 Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic named …
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Milan, Italy | AFP | Cristiano Ronaldo added the finishing touches as Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for an 11th time with a 5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday. Two years after reviving Real’s bid for a 10th title, captain Sergio …
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Frankfurt, Germany | AFP | Lightning struck a football pitch in western Germany on Saturday, injuring 35 people, three of them seriously, news agency DPA reported. The accident — which came as 11 people were hurt in a similar freak strike at a birthday party in a Parisian park — …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United on Friday anointed Jose Mourinho as their third new manager in less than three years in their bid to reinstate the club as a title-winning force in England and Europe. Read live reaction to the big news from #mufc legends in …
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Soccer governing body FUFA insist they will defy new regulations for them to register with National Council of Sports NCS. FUFA president Moses Magogo told the press on Thursday that not only are the rules useless in the effort to move sport forward, but some clash with statutes of their …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho was expected to join Manchester United on Friday after drawn-out negotiations, marrying one of the world’s richest clubs with one of the most successful — and outspoken — managers. Mourinho has been in talks with United since Louis van Gaal’s sacking on …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
