David GOMBE Absa Financial institution Uganda has right this moment formally launched the route map for the 2026 Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run, scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026. Beginning and ending at Millennium Grounds, Lugogo, this 12 months’s version will function three race classes winding by a few of Kampala’s most difficult and iconic terrain. The Managing Director of Absa Financial institution Uganda David Wandera, revealed that each one three races will start from Millennium Grounds, Lugogo.“This 12 months we’ve three routes, that are the 5km,10km and 25km. We have now additionally raised the aggressive stakes for this…
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There is little prospect of VAR being removed from the Premier League, or having its remit reduced. In 2024, 19 out of 20 top-flight clubs voted to keep VAR, with only Wolves voting against, having proposed the poll themselves.In order for VAR to be scrapped, 14 out of the 20 Premier League clubs would have to vote against it following a new proposal for abolition by a club.The independent key match incident (KMI) review panel estimates there has been an accuracy rate of 96-97% for refereeing decisions made in Premier League matches since the introduction of VAR, while time delays…
David GOMBE Saturday, 28th March FUFA Drum Results Busoga 1-1 Acholi (Acholi progress to the semifinals 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on aggregate West Nile 0-1 Bunyoro (Bunyoro prevail 1-0 on aggregate) Acholi progressed to the semifinals of the FUFA Drum after eliminating Busoga in the second leg of their quarterfinal on Saturday at Saza Ground. The two sides had shared spoils in a 2-2 aggregate score after two legs and the winner was to be determined on penalties. In the return fixture hosted by Busoga, Emmanuel Ojok had given Acholi the lead before the hosts levelled matters…
Ugandan football could be on the brink of a major disruption following unconfirmed but credible reports from the grapevine indicating that referees are planning to take industrial action during the ongoing 2025/2026 season. This development comes in the wake of increasing cases of assaults on match officials, coupled with a surge in suspensions and bans that many referees believe are unfair and demoralizing. According to sources within the refereeing fraternity, frustration has reached a breaking point. One top referee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, painted a grim picture of the current working environment. “We cannot work in an environment…
David GOMBE Aberdeen have signed Uganda Cranes defender Elvis Bwomono on a brief time period employment contract. Bwomono, who can play at centre-back or right-back, will play for the Scottish aspect till the tip of the season after quick trial interval to assist with an harm disaster in defence. David GOMBEAberdeen have signed Uganda Cranes defender Elvis Bwomono on a brief time period employment contract. Aberdeen have defenders Mats Knoester, Kristers Tobers, Tom McIntyre, and Nicky Devlin sidelined on account of accidents as they search to keep away from the drop from the Scottish Premiership. The transfer sees Bwomono reunite…
Around 16,000 fans packed into the Manchester arena bought into the Itauma buzz, greeting him with a warm roar as he was walked to the ring by British rapper Meekz.Itauma – the prodigy who was sparring seasoned professionals while still at school – was in wonderful form from the first bell, using his speed and variation to send Franklin backtracking.In truth, the knockout felt inevitable even when 32-year-old Franklin managed to recover from a third-round right hand that sent him crashing to the floor.Working behind a jab and picking his shots wisely, Itauma avoided anything reckless. “It’s a breakdown job,”…
David GOMBE Senegal have paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy ahead of their friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title by the Confederation of African Football. Senegal beat hosts Morocco in the final of the competition on 18 January in a final which ended in chaotic scenes when the Senegal players walked off the pitch after their opponents were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. Senegal head coach, Pape Thiaw, said there was no doubt his side were African champions despite having the title taken away and that tournaments should be won on the pitch.…
Uganda’s government is taking decisive steps to address gaps in its sports infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), State Minister for Sports Hon Peter Ogwang has said. Speaking on the CAF inspection of Uganda’s stadiums last month, Ogwang confirmed that the assessment was part of quality control and assurance measures ahead of the tournament. The inspections focused on Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) and Hoima City Stadium, both earmarked to host matches. “CAF highlighted a few gaps, particularly at Hoima Stadium. These have been brought to the attention of the contractor, SUMMA, who has since engaged closely…
David GOMBE In a transfer that reinforces its dedication to equity, belief, and buyer satisfaction, GSB Uganda (Gal Sport Betting) has introduced that it’ll pay out all bets positioned on Morocco to win the AFCON match, following final week’s official ruling by CAF awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and confirming them as champions. Whereas the choice sparked widespread debate throughout the soccer group, GSB Uganda is placing its clients first — making certain that each participant who backed Morocco walks away a winner. David GOMBEIn a transfer that reinforces its dedication to equity, belief, and buyer satisfaction, GSB Uganda (Gal…
John Murray, BBC Radio 5 Live football correspondentWhat that match will be remembered for is Ben White.That’s the only match I have ever seen when an England player has scored his first international goal for England at Wembley and was booed by, I would say, a sizeable minority of the crowd.When he left the squad in Qatar and went home for what was described as personal reasons – we’ve never really got to the bottom of what it was. There were stories that there was a fall-out, something happened involving Steve Holland, Gareth Southgate’s assistant. But that was never confirmed…