Coach Mike Mutebi talks to his players in training yesterday. PHOTO KCCA MEDIATODAY Mamelodi Sundowns v Kampala Capital City Authority 8pm Saturday Vipers (UGA) v Platinum Stars (RSA) Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | The four most successful clubs in African competitions enter the 2017 CAF Champions League this weekend expecting …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Amateur village team Mariveni held African champions Mamelodi Sundowns for 50 minutes in Pretoria Monday before losing 2-0 in a South African FA Cup last-32 tie. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane rested most of his first team because they start their defence of the African …
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Last-minute Barca clinch miracle 6-1 triumph Barcelona, Spain | AFP | A goal in the fifth-minute of injury time from Sergi Roberto gave Barcelona a miracle 6-1 win over Paris Saint Germain to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday in breathtaking style. Barca scored three times in the last few …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Bayern Munich condemned Arsene Wenger to more humiliation as 10-man Arsenal were eliminated from the Champions League with a crushing 5-1 defeat amid furious protests against the beleaguered Gunners boss on Tuesday. Aiming to stage an incredible recovery from a 5-1 first leg deficit, …
Read More »Five things we learned in the Bundesliga
Berlin, Germany | AFP | Seven is Frank Ribery’s lucky number, Germany’s Mr Unlucky Marco Reus is out until April and the stats say Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a more prolific goal-scorer than Robert Lewandowski. Here are five things we learned from the Bundesliga this weekend: Ribery’s magnificent ‘7’ Franck Ribery …
Read More »Five things we learned in the Premier League
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham Hotspur closed to within seven points of leaders Chelsea and Manchester City stayed in touch after defeating basement club Sunderland but Arsenal lost ground in the race for a top-four finish with a defeat by Champions League place rivals Liverpool. Here are five …
Read More »Leicester thriving without Ranieri as Mahrez sinks Hull
Leicester, United Kingdom | AFP | Leicester’s revival following Claudio Ranieri’s shock sacking gathered pace as Riyad Mahrez inspired a crucial 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Hull on Saturday. Following Ranieri’s ruthless dismissal last week, Leicester have finally recaptured the form that carried them to the Premier League title last …
Read More »KCCA, Vipers pick vital away wins
The Saints 0-1 KCCA Bul 1-2 Vipers UPL: Giants KCCA and Vipers picked vital away wins in the only two Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) matches played on Friday. Geoffrey Sserunkuma was the difference in Matugga as KCCA won their fourth away win on the road to re-open a four …
Read More »CAF hopeful Ahmad Ahmad eyes change in Africa
Abuja, Nigeria | AFP | Ahmad Ahmad insisted Thursday he can bring widespread, meaningful change to African football if he unseats Issa Hayatou as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, a CAF executive committee member and head of the Madagascar football federation, made a whistle-stop visit to …
Read More »VIDEO: CAF clears St. Mary’s Stadium for continental games
VIDEO: The continental soccer governing body CAF has approved St Mary’s stadium in Kitende to start hosting international matches.The stadium will be used as a home ground for Vipers Sports Club. Vipers next play South African club Platinum Stars this month. Share on:
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