Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP said: “We’re a country of sport lovers when it comes to supporting our stars at home and abroad, but there are too many barriers stopping people from getting up and giving it a go themselves at school and clubs in our communities.”What we need is a national shift in the way we think about sport and a commitment at all levels to deliver a healthy and more active nation.”Boosting the visibility of strong role models for girls is also key to inspiring activity, so giving women’s football a prime Saturday afternoon TV slot could…
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David GOMBE Uganda U17 Women’s National Football Team, the Teen Cranes have progressed to the second round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers after overcoming Zimbabwe on Saturday. Uganda thrashed Zimbabwe 4-1 in the second leg meeting that was played at FUFA Kadiba Stadium. The Teen Cranes advanced to the next round 6-1 on aggregate. Brendah Nassaka, Immaculate Acen, Giovanna Aketogwanga and Terry Mora Oseko scored Uganda’s goals in the return leg fixture. Zimbabwe’s consolation was scored by Shantel Gwenhamo. Nassaka handed the hosts the lead in the 10th minute before Acen doubled the lead at the half…
David GOMBE Denis Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns will face off with Moroccan facet FAR Rabat within the 2026 CAF Champions League last. South African giants Sundowns overcame Tunisian facet Esperance 2-0 on combination within the two legged semifinal profitable each legs 1-0 in Tunis and Pretoria respectively. In Pretoria, Brayan Leon first half objective at Loftus Versfeld stadium was the distinction between the 2 the perimeters in match Uganda Cranes legend Onyango was unused substitute. Denis Onyango was unused substitute as Mamelodi surged to the ultimate Sundowns will contest within the second consecutive last and fourth general. They received their maiden…
Raducanu had a very promising debut clay court season in 2022 – the year after she won the US Open in New York as a teenager – but hurt her back in Madrid and had to retire from her first match in Rome a week later.Much of 2023 was lost to the operations she had on her hands and left ankle. In 2024, Raducanu played very promisingly on indoor clay, winning two matches for Great Britain against France in the Billie Jean King Cup before reaching the quarter-finals in Stuttgart.But that was followed by a heavy first-round defeat by qualifier…
David GOMBE Denis Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns will face off with Moroccan side FAR Rabat in the 2026 CAF Champions League final. South African giants Sundowns overcame Tunisian side Esperance 2-0 on aggregate in the two legged semifinal winning both legs 1-0 in Tunis and Pretoria respectively. In Pretoria, Brayan Leon first half goal at Loftus Versfeld stadium was the difference between the two the sides in match Uganda Cranes legend Onyango was unused substitute. Denis Onyango was unused substitute as Mamelodi surged to the final Sundowns will contest in the second consecutive final and fourth overall. They won their maiden…
David GOMBE Uganda will make its seventeenth look on the 2026 Commonwealth Video games due in Glasgow with the nation set to be represented by 9 sports activities disciplines. Uganda will probably be represented by Athletics, 3×3 Basketball, Boxing, Monitor Biking, Netball, Swimming, Para Swimming, Judo, and Para Powerlifting. David GOMBEUganda will make its seventeenth look on the 2026 Commonwealth Video games due in Glasgow with the nation set to be represented by 9 sports activities disciplines. Weightlifting continues to be pending last qualification and affirmation is anticipated by the tip of Might 2026. On Friday, the Commonwealth Video games…
Rare extended periods on the training pitches are not yielding an improvement in results after a relentless schedule finally eased.Howe again based his team selection on what he had seen during the week as he named Newcastle’s youngest starting XI in a Premier League game since 2005 with an average age of 24 years 191 days.Although captain Bruno Guimaraes would have started if he was fit enough after recovering from illness and injury, it was still striking that not a single member of Howe’s leadership group lined up from the off after Nick Pope, Dan Burn, Trippier and Jacob Murphy…
David GOMBE Uganda will make its 17th appearance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games due in Glasgow with the nation set to be represented by nine sports disciplines. Uganda will be represented by Athletics, 3×3 Basketball, Boxing, Track Cycling, Netball, Swimming, Para Swimming, Judo, and Para Powerlifting.David GOMBEUganda will make its 17th appearance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games due in Glasgow with the nation set to be represented by nine sports disciplines. Weightlifting is still pending final qualification and confirmation is expected by the end of May 2026. On Friday, the Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission, Mr. Godwin Kayangwe, met with…
Consequence for the Final MatchUganda vs USAToss: USA gained the toss and elected to bowlUganda: 101/5 (20 overs)USA: 90/10 (19 overs)Consequence: Uganda gained by 11 runs Participant of Match: Immaculate Nakisuuyi Immaculate Nakisuuyi receiving the participant of match award for the ultimate Uganda capped off a flawless marketing campaign within the Girls’s Easter T20 Cup with a hard-fought 11-run victory over USA, sealing the title in emphatic type at Entebbe Cricket Oval. The hosts remained unbeaten all through the match, showcasing consistency, self-discipline, and rising tactical maturity throughout each batting and bowling departments. Put in to bat, Uganda posted 101/5…
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard described his side’s promotion back to the Premier League after 25 years away as a “unique” achievement.The Sky Blues secured a top-two finish in the Championship with three games to spare courtesy of a 1-1 draw at struggling Blackburn Rovers.”To go and get promotion automatically as a non-parachute [payment] team with three games to go… these boys have managed to achieve something special and unique,” Lampard told Sky Sports.”This is what it’s about. Coming here and getting a point at this stage isn’t easy.”He added: “Doing this after 25 years… wow. “The resilience to come…