[wordads] David GOMBE The organizers of the prestigious Ankole Cup have rewarded various personalities for their contributions towards the game of football in Ankole Region and at national level. The winners were recognized at the Ankole Cup dinner that was held on Tuesday at Hotel Africana in Kampala.David GOMBEThe organizers of the prestigious Ankole Cup have rewarded various personalities for their contributions towards the game of football in Ankole Region and at national level. Former Vipers and KCCA FC attacker Paul Mucureezi was named as the most outstanding Ankole Footballer since 2016. Mucureezi whose home district is Ntungamo District featured…
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The date and venue for the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup ultimate have formally been confirmed, with FUFA Stadium, Kadiba set to host the showpiece occasion on Saturday, Could 30. The extremely anticipated ultimate will see Uganda Premier League sides SC Villa and Kitara FC battle for the distinguished home trophy in what guarantees to be an exhilarating encounter. FUFA Stadium, Kadiba will host the Uganda Cup ultimate for the second consecutive 12 months after staging the 2025 version the place Vipers SC defeated KCCA FC 2-0 to carry the trophy. The trendy facility has steadily grown into one among Uganda’s…
A regular visitor to Villa Park, Prince William was spotted in the crowd celebrating as Villa beat Nottingham Forest earlier this month to secure their place in the Europa League final. So it was only right that the prince made the trip to Turkey to witness Villa history.Television cameras picked up on the prince soaking it all in before kick-off, before celebrating with those close by as Villa got a grip on the trophy. The prince also made sure to capture the historic moment when McGinn hoisted the trophy high above his head.McGinn labelled Prince William as “just a normal…
[wordads] David GOMBE Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo has confirmed that she will not return Netball Federation as president and has also withdrawn from the Deputy Speakership race. Babirye who was a Netball Federation boss was forced to step aside over accusations of mismanagement and misuse of government funds during her tenure.David GOMBEHon. Sarah Babirye Kityo has confirmed that she will not return Netball Federation as president and has also withdrawn from the Deputy Speakership race. While addressing the media on Wednesday at Parliament, the Bukoto East, Babirye stated that she won’t serve again as Netball Federation but will continue supporting…
[wordads] David GOMBE Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo has confirmed that she won’t return Netball Federation as president and has additionally withdrawn from the Deputy Speakership race. Babirye who was a Netball Federation boss was compelled to step apart over accusations of mismanagement and misuse of presidency funds throughout her tenure. David GOMBEHon. Sarah Babirye Kityo has confirmed that she won’t return Netball Federation as president and has additionally withdrawn from the Deputy Speakership race. Whereas addressing the media on Wednesday at Parliament, the Bukoto East, Babirye acknowledged that she gained’t serve once more as Netball Federation however will proceed supporting…
Britain’s Toby Samuel is one win away from a first Grand Slam singles appearance after beating former world number seven David Goffin in French Open qualifying to set up the most lucrative match of his career.The 23-year-old was ranked outside the world’s top 1,300 12 months ago but has risen to a career-high 159th after winning four titles on the ATP Challenger Tour – the second tier of men’s professional tennis.On Wednesday, he produced a memorable comeback to beat Goffin 5-7 6-3 6-3 in what was the Belgian veteran’s final appearance at Roland Garros.Samuel will now face Peru’s Gonzalo Bueno…
[wordads] David GOMBE The Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes team for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup has been flagged off for the tournament slated for May 23rd to 31st at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya. The squad has 28 players for the championship that will see Uganda battle with hosts Kenya, South Africa, and Madagascar. Assistant Deputy General Secretary at National Council of Sports, Joseph Oluga flagged off the team at Copper Chimney in Lugogo. For starters, the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup is the premier women’s 15s rugby competition on the continent. The event will also serve as part of…
The highway to the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 formally took form on Tuesday after the qualification draw was held on the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The match, which will probably be hosted collectively by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, is scheduled to happen from 19 June to 17 July 2027, bringing collectively Africa’s high nationwide groups for a month-long continental showdown. Uganda, one of many co-hosts, had been drawn in Group H alongside Tunisia, Libya, and Botswana. Though the Uganda Cranes have already secured computerized qualification as co-hosts, they’ll nonetheless participate within the qualifiers…
Richarlison had given Robert de Zerbi’s disappointing side hope, after Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos gave the hosts a deserved two-goal advantage, when Chelsea’s combative left-back Marc Cucurella unceremoniously dragged Spurs defender Micky van de Ven to the floor.It came as Mathys Tel prepared to take a corner and Spurs demanded a penalty that never came, their disbelief doubled when Cucurella was cautioned over the incident.Video assistant referee (VAR) checks detected his foul came seconds, maybe even one second, before the ball came into play, meaning a penalty could not be awarded.Referee Stuart Attwell could only take action against Cucurella…
[wordads] David GOMBE Uganda Cranes has been drawn in Group H of the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Uganda who will co-host the tournament next year will face North Africans sides Tunisia and Libya and Botswana.David GOMBEUganda Cranes has been drawn in Group H of the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Uganda,being co-hosts for the continental showpiece have already secured automatic slot for the event in East Africa. Paul Put’s men will use the qualification campaign for preparations for the championship that they will host along with Kenya and Tanzania. The draw…