For the umpteenth time, Ibrahim Kirya is back at SC Villa, with the club officially unveiling their full technical staff for the 2025/26 season. The former Villa striker has been appointed assistant coach to Serbian head coach Kovacevic Zeljko, a role he has held multiple times in the past. Full Technical Staff for 2025/26 Season:…
Yasin Nasser is in a strong position to extend his lead or consolidate his championship bid in the African Rally Championship (ARC), especially with Karan Patel’s withdrawal from the Burundi Rally. Nasser currently leads the championship with 86 points, 9 points ahead of Nikhil Sachania and 15 points ahead of Samman Vohra. With Patel out,…
Defending African Rally Championship (ARC) champion Karan Patel will not participate in the upcoming Burundi Rally, dealing a blow to fans who anticipated another thrilling showdown between him and his closest rival, Samman Singh Vohra. The announcement comes just days before the highly anticipated event, where many expected Patel to battle for redemption against Vohra,…
The National Rally Championship (NRC) is heating up, and the Fort Portal Rally, the 5th round of the seven-event championship, was officially launched today at Supremacy Lounge Nankulabye. This event marks the third-last round, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown among top drivers. Stakeholders in attendance The launch was graced by key stakeholders, including…
Uganda secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Niger, with Allan Okello and Joel Sserunjogi scoring the decisive goals. Okello gave Uganda the lead midway through the first half, redeeming himself after having a penalty saved, before Sserunjogi sealed the win with a powerful strike just before the hour mark. The result, combined with South Africa’s…
The sixth matchday of the 2025 Airtel Masaza Cup concluded on Sunday with dramatic encounters, including Gomba’s long-awaited first victory and Buluuli’s double over defending champions Buddu,while Buweekula maintained their grip on the top spot. Buluuli stuns Buddu again Defending champions Buddu suffered another setback, falling 2-0 to Buluuli at Kitovu Stadium in a Bulange…
Crystal Palace lifted the Community Shield for the first time in their history after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Liverpool, following a 2–2 draw in normal time. Teenager Justin Devenny sealed the win with the decisive spot-kick after goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved efforts from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. Match summaryCrystal Palace 2–2…
Japanese boxing is in mourning after a second fighter, Hiromasa Urakawa, died from injuries sustained during a professional event at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall last week. Urakawa, 28, passed away on Saturday, August 9th. Urakawa suffered a knockout in the eighth round of his bout against Yoji Saito on Friday, August 2nd. He subsequently underwent emergency…
Rwanda Premier League side Police FC has secured the signing of experienced Ugandan striker Emmanuel Okwi ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 33-year-old joins Police FC after his one-year contract with AS Kigali expired. Okwi’s impressive form with Kigali, where he was the top scorer with nine league goals, likely influenced the decision. Although he…
The draw for the CAF interclub competitions took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, revealing the opponents for Uganda’s representatives, Vipers SC and NEC FC. CAF champions league: Vipers SC, the reigning Ugandan league and cup champions, will face African Stars FC from Namibia in the preliminary round. The winner of this tie will advance…
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