3 positive signs from recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ANALYSIS | CHUKA ONWUMECHILI | Women’s football in Africa has been through radical changes over the past few years. From small beginnings in the late 1990s, it has grown to the point that its biggest competition is receiving considerable global attention. …
Read More »PSG defeats Real Madrid to secure spot in FIFA finals
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Fabian Ruiz scored two first-half goals as Paris Saint-Germain reached the FIFA Club World Cup final on Wednesday with a 4-0 rout of Real Madrid. Ruiz struck either side of an assured Ousmane Dembele finish as PSG raced to an early 3-0 …
Read More »Magogo re-elected unopposed for third term as FUFA president
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Magogo has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) during the 99th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly held Saturday at the FUFA Complex in Mengo. This marks the start of Magogo’s third term at the helm of Uganda’s football …
Read More »🟥 CHAMPS LEAGUE FINAL: PSG 5 Inter 0
At the end of a final that they dominated from start to finish, Paris Saint-Germain have written the most beautiful page in their history in Munich on this Saturday evening. Beating Inter Milan 5-0, the Rouge et Bleu are now sitting on top of Europe, having won their first Champions …
Read More »Vipers SC crowned Uganda Premier League champs 7th time
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the seventh time, Vipers have been crowned UPL champions, lifting the 2024/25 league trophy in front of their own fans at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende May 24th. Vipers become the first side to get their hands on the revamped trophy, which was officially revealed …
Read More »🟨 VIPERS ARE UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPS
🟨 Wednesday Results ⚽⚽ KCCA 5-0 Lugazi Kitara 0-2 Vipers SC Villa 0-1 NEC BUL 1-0 Maroons Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers SC are StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) champions, thanks to a 2-0 win that gave them an unassailable 68 points at the head of the table. Vipers SC …
Read More »Why Uganda might have the world’s most passionate Arsenal fans
SPORTS FEATURE | BBC | Arsenal fans in Uganda partied well into the early hours this week, outside video halls and bars across the country, after their team’s stunning victory over Real Madrid. The north London-based team won 3-0, at home, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final …
Read More »Cranes’ top striker Okwi retires after 15 years of service
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s top striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football. The 32-year-old has scored the highest number of goals for the national team and plies his trade for Rwanda Premier League side AS Kigali. “An exciting new era for Ugandan football …
Read More »European clubs deepen talent hunt in Africa with Real Madrid’s first SA academy
European football giants are strengthening their presence in Africa, with Real Madrid launching its first soccer academy in South Africa. This move aligns with a growing trend of European clubs establishing academies across the continent to harness its rich football talent and integrate young stars into their global networks. SPECIAL …
Read More »Football Weekly Did You Know: 5 facts for the weekend
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Did you know? Well you need to know five interesting facts to get you ready for the weekend action that awaits. Did You Know? Created in 1874, Aston Villa is the oldest team in the Premier League. In fact, it is one of the oldest …
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