Uganda Premier League side BUL FC have confirmed the signing of teenage striker Simon Achidi on a three-year contract. The 19-year-old, a student at Jinja Progressive Academy (JIPRA), was officially unveiled by the Eastern Giants on Monday, becoming their fourth signing of the transfer window. “BUL FC is pleased to announce the signing of youthful…
Liverpool have agreed a British transfer record £125m deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with the total package potentially rising to £130m including add-ons. The Sweden international is undergoing a medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a six-year contract at Anfield. Sources close to both clubs confirmed the agreement, ending…
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been dismissed by Bayer Leverkusen after only two Bundesliga matches in charge; the fastest managerial sacking in the league’s history. The 55-year-old was appointed in the summer following his October exit from Old Trafford. His departure makes him the third ex-United boss to be sacked within a…
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial €21m (£18.1m) plus add-ons. The 23-year-old is set to travel to Manchester to complete a medical and put pen to paper on a five-year deal at Old Trafford. His arrival ends United’s pursuit of Aston Villa’s World…
Newcastle United have agreed a £55m deal for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, just a day after the striker publicly urged the Bees to “keep their word” and allow him to leave. The fee comprises an initial £50m plus £5m in add-ons, with the DR Congo international now travelling to Tyneside to finalize the move. Brentford…
The Uganda Cranes squad has received a major boost with the inclusion of team captain Khalid Aucho and striker Steven Dese Mukwala, who were added to the initial list on Saturday. Earlier on Wednesday, head coach Paul Put had named a provisional squad of 28 players, notably leaving out the skipper and the forward. Put…
Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have bolstered their attacking options with the acquisition of Liberian winger Robin Kane Hney, the club confirmed on Friday, August 29, 2025. The 20-year-old has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Kitende-based side until 2028. Kane joins Vipers from Albanian outfit Apolonia Fier, where he…
Back-to-back winners BUL FC will kick off the defence of their Fufa Super 8 trophy with a first-leg clash against Maroons FC at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, this Thursday. The Jinja-based side will be aiming to establish an early advantage in the two-legged tie against the Prisons side, who now have Umar Abdallah Loi at…
Morocco’s Oussama Lamlioui has been crowned Puma Top Scorer of CHAN PAMOJA 2024, finishing with six goals after netting twice in the Atlas Lions’ 3-2 victory over Madagascar in Saturday’s final. The 29-year-old forward proved decisive throughout the tournament, scoring in the group stage against Zambia, DR Congo, and Tanzania, before delivering in the semi-final…
English-born forward Uche Ikpeazu, 30, has been summoned to the Uganda Cranes squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, potentially marking the culmination of a years-long international pursuit. The physical striker, currently featuring for Scottish club St. Johnstone, could finally make his debut for Uganda in crucial Group G matches against Mozambique and…
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