Brentford striker Igor Thiago and Bournemouth winger Rayan have received first call-ups to the Brazil squad for their friendlies with France and Croatia later this month.Thiago is the second-highest scorer in the Premier League season with 19, trailing only Manchester City’s Erling Haaland with 22, with his goals powering Brentford to seventh place in the table.The 24-year-old joined the West London side for a club-record fee of £30m in July 2024 from Club Brugge, but failed to score in his first season with the club as injury restricted him to eight appearances.Rayan, 19, joined Bournemouth in January for £24.7m from…
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David GOMBE Regional League entity Happy Boyz Kagaba took another step forward in their remarkable Stanbic Uganda Cup journey after ejecting Six O’clock in the clash of two lower division sides at Kagaba Primary School playgrounds in Kassanda on Monday. In a competition traditionally dominated by historic powerhouses, Happy Boyz Kagaba have emerged as the breakout story of the Stanbic Uganda Cup this term. The Kassanda based side, eliminated Six O’clock 5-4 on penalties after a goalless stalemate to reach the quarterfinal of the 52nd edition of the Uganda Cup, confirming their status as the tournament’s ultimate dark horse. Happy…
Kawempe Muslim Women FC produced a composed efficiency to defeat She Company FC 2–0 on the Kawempe Muslim Playground, finishing a league double over their rivals and transferring to the highest of the Finance Belief Financial institution Ladies Tremendous League desk. Objectives from Jovia Nakagolo and substitute Kevin Nanyunja, coupled with a second-half crimson card to She Company goalkeeper Molly Naava, ensured the Valley Warriors claimed most factors in a decisive top-of-the-table conflict. The victory lifted Kawempe Muslim to 36 factors, one level forward of the Sharks, who dropped to second place with 35 factors. The consequence additionally sealed a…
It is a first title of the year for Sinner, who had his Australian Open title defence ended by Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final in January.Sinner also extends his head-to-head record against Medvedev, having won nine of their past 10 meetings.Despite the loss, Medvedev will re-enter the top 10 when the rankings are updated on Monday.The former US Open champion almost missed the tournament, having been stuck in Dubai because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.After arriving in the USA, Medvedev showed why he was previously at the top of the men’s game, with a fine semi-final…
David GOMBE The FUFA Executive Committee has appointed the Tournament Organising Committee (TOC) for the newly introduced FUFA Academies League, with Barente Ronald as Chairman, Kiwanuka Roberts as Vice Chairman, and Kigongo Farouk, Rodrick Muhumuza. Former National team players Lwanga Ronald, Benjamin Ochan and Yasser Mugerwa will serve as members on the committee.David GOMBEThe FUFA Executive Committee has appointed the Tournament Organising Committee (TOC) for the newly introduced FUFA Academies League, with Barente Ronald as Chairman, Kiwanuka Roberts as Vice Chairman, and Kigongo Farouk, Rodrick Muhumuza. The organising committee will oversee the pilot Academies League in Buganda and Kampala regions…
KCCA FC continued their spectacular surge within the Uganda Premier League with a commanding 3–0 victory over Lugazi FC at Lugazi FC Stadium, securing their fifth consecutive win each within the league and Uganda Cup, closing the hole on the title race. Mayanja starred for the guests, scoring as soon as and offering an help, whereas Ivan Ahimbisibwe added the second earlier than Lugazi defender Paul Wasswa turned the ball into his personal internet to seal the win. KCCA took the lead within the nineteenth minute when Mayanja tapped in after Lugazi goalkeeper Allan Batali fumbled a strong shot from…
Saturday’s match with Everton looked like it was going to be a frustrating day at the office for the Gunners, who appeared to be set to miss their chance to extend their lead over Manchester City at the top of the league.Their attack was not quite clicking and in the first half Arsenal were denied a penalty when Kai Havertz tangled with Michael Keane in the penalty area.But with the scores level, Arteta turned to 16-year-old Dowman, alongside £64m summer signing Viktor Gyokeres, and the youngster turned the game in his side’s favour.Dowman took the ball in dangerous areas and…
David GOMBE Kitara FC closed the game on Uganda Premier League table leaders Vipers SC with a 4-0 humbling of Buhimba United Saints in the Kitara derby on Friday at the Hoima City Stadium. The contest was the first-ever League competitive encounter held at the newly constructed stadium in Hoima City.David GOMBEKitara FC closed the game on Uganda Premier League table leaders Vipers SC with a 4-0 humbling of Buhimba United Saints in the Kitara derby on Friday at the Hoima City Stadium. Kitara prevailed 4-0 thanks to first half braces from George Ssenkaaba and Kabon Living. Ssenkaaba gave Kitara…
Friday, March 13•Police 0-1 NEC•Kitara 4-0 Buhimba•BUL 0-0 Mbarara City NEC FC extended their unbeaten stretch to 11 games after a hard fought 1-0 away win over Police in a Uganda Premier League match at Kira Road playground in Kamwokya. Mohammed Kagawa Ssenoga scored the all important goal to hand maximum points in a closely contested match. Kagawa headed home a from Hakim Wandera’s free-kick in the second half, with the goal orchestrated by two mid-season signings from Express players. NEC created the better chances, with Richard Basangwa, Samuel Ssekamatte and Emmanuel Kulanga all coming close. Police on the other…
David GOMBE FUFA has awarded SC Villa three factors following the deserted Uganda Premier League encounter towards Calvary FC. The sport performed on 2nd March, 2026 at Midigo playground however was deserted within the second with match officers claiming insuffient safety. David GOMBEFUFA has awarded SC Villa three factors following the deserted Uganda Premier League encounter towards Calvary FC. In keeping with FUFA, Calvary loses the match because of acts of hooliganism and misconduct by supporters and officers. “Acts of hooliganism and misconduct by supporters and officers led to the abandonment of the match. The FUFA Disciplinary Panel dominated that…