Initially, it seemed Campbell’s time in the gym would serve the sole purpose of learning self-defence before moving to secondary school a couple of years later.That was until he started competing in amateur competitions, slowly but surely becoming obsessed with his newfound escape from the difficulties he faced at school.”I was quite a soft kid, in the sense that I didn’t really like the violence or the fighting,” Campbell said.”I felt like when I did fight, and when I really did go into it, everything changed and I never looked back.”Aged 15, he won his first international Muay Thai title…
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Football governance and business summit opens in Makerere David GOMBE The 2026 Football Governance and Business Summit was officially opened by the Minister for Kampala Central Division and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda at Bamus Sarovar Portico in Makerere, bringing together Uganda’s football stakeholders to deliberate on reforms aimed at reshaping the sport’s governance and business structures. kabanda was not in attendance physically after losing a family member but hailed the organizers for the event in her message. The event, which climaxes on Friday, is held under the theme “Beyond the Pitch: Building a Professional, Accountable and Rights-Based Football Ecosystem in Uganda.”…
Into the squad have come batters Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal, both possessing previous Test experience.Five uncapped players have also been called up: spin-bowling all-rounder Arafat Minhas, left-arm seamer Mohammed Imran Jr, wicketkeeper Said Baig and all-rounders Mohammad Imran and Razaullah.”When I took over, three players had already left the squad – Rizwan, Imam and Salman Ali Agha,” said Hesson. “From there it was a matter of trying to get a balanced squad for the third Test.”I don’t think anyone wants these to happen in the middle of a series, clearly not.”From my perspective, it’s about putting a balanced squad…
URA’s Moses Aliro tries to beat SC Villa players last season (Photo/Courtesy) David GOMBE URA FC will seek to end their recent poor run against SC Villa when the two sides face off at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday. The Tax Collectors will also be aiming for back-to-back wins after their remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over Maroons FC on Matchday One. The Jogoos, on the other hand, drew 1-1 with Kitara FC in their opening game of the campaign at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. URA are yet to pick maximum points against the record league champions since the heartbreaking 1-0…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is “really keen” to host the proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium and has urged promoters to get in touch.BBC Sport understands Saudi organisers Sela have contacted the mayor’s office in recent weeks about bringing the long-awaited contest to the national stadium.However, with organisers and broadcaster Netflix understood to favour New York’s Madison Square Garden for a November bout, sources close to the discussions say talks over a London venue have not progressed, with no detailed talks over dates or timings.”A message to the promoters – we want to host it in…
Adnan Aziz: The Beninese dream that crossed Europe- From Djougou to the fight for a new opportunity Denis Musanje From the streets of Djougou to European football: sacrifice, international experience, setbacks, and an unbreakable determination to keep pursuing the dream. Not every football story begins in a famous academy, under the watchful eyes of major scouts or surrounded by prestigious facilities. Some stories begin far from the spotlight. They are built through sacrifice, difficult decisions, international moves, adaptation, setbacks, and the courage to start again when the road becomes uncertain. The story of Adnan Aziz belongs to this second category.…
Sabalenka’s pace and power was too much for world number 160 Iatcenko, who managed just three winners compared to the 24 put away by the top seed. Iatcenko looked a bundle of nerves in the biggest match of her career, but composed herself to get on the scoreboard for 5-1 and immediately broke out into a relieved smile.It was merely respite as Sabalenka held to love in less than 90 seconds to clinch the opening set.Despite only being on court for 24 minutes, Iatchenko decided she wanted a bathroom break to change her kit – but more likely for a…
Kitabalwa has featured in both UPDF FC’s opening two games of the season (Photo/Courtesy) David GOMBE Former St.Mary’s Kitende left back Robert Kitabalwa is elated with his move to Uganda Premier League side UPDF FC. Kitabalwa joined the army side from South Sudanese outfit Kator FC at the start of this season. “I’m really happy to be here and I believe this will be a great journey,” Kitabalwa said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. It’s a very emotional moment for me to return to Uganda and play in the Uganda Premier League.” Said Kitabalwa Journey Back Home Kitabalwa won two…
Liverpool conceded twice in both league games so far and Iraola will be worried by how easily his side have been cut open. Defensively, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are sidelined with long-term injuries and Joe Gomez’s pre-season injury prompted Liverpool to bring in Araujo on loan from Barcelona.The experienced Uruguayan, 27, is a stop-gap for now but Liverpool have an option to buy him for £47m next summer, when Virgil van Dijk’s current contract expires.Meanwhile, Leoni, 19, and Jacquet, 21, are viewed internally as two of the best young centre-backs in Europe. Liverpool are well stocked in that department…
Entebbe UPPC prevails to back to back wins (Photo/Courtesy) David GOMBE Entebbe UPPC came from a goal down to beat UPDF FC 2-1 at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo on Tuesday. The result saw Abdallah Mubiru’s side maintain a perfect start to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League campaign following their famous 1-0 win over champions Vipers SC on matchday one. It was a hard-fought victory over 10-man UPDF, who had Swaibu Kasujja Kalule sent off late on. How It Happened The Army side took the lead through Derrick Taremwa’s header off Robert Kitabalwa’s corner kick in the 20th minute, silencing the…