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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a fresh clash between FUFA President Moses Magogo and his predecessor, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, over allegations that FUFA attempted to sabotage Vipers SC’s chances of winning last season’s trophy. On Wednesday, while unveiling Vipers’ new coach Nikola Kavazovic, Mulindwa who is the …

MADRID | Xinhua | FC Barcelona have tied down one of their most promising young players, with confirmation that Marc Casado has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2028. The 20-year-old B-team captain has made 61 appearances for the Barcelona B team, which currently plays …

ATLANTA | Xinhua | Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored second-half goals as defending champions Argentina began their Copa America defense with 2-0 victory over Canada here on Thursday. Alvarez sent an angled finish into the far corner before Martinez put the result beyond doubt by slotting home after Lionel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner Lager, a product of Uganda Breweries Limited, has yet again announced its support for the Buganda Kingdom Masaza Cup tournament this year. The announcement was made during a media launch held at Bulange Mengo. While addressing the media, the Katikiro of Buganda,  Charles Peter …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has recommitted its support towards the 2024 Masaza cup with a sponsorship package worth sh200 million shillings. The recommitment is in keeping with the bank’s pledge last year to support the tournament with UGX 600m over a three-year period. Speaking at the launch, …

BERLIN, Germany | Xinhua | Goals from Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan helped Germany advance into last 16 after securing the second straight win 2-0 over Hungary while Albania left it late to snatch a 2-2 stalemate with Croatia in the second round of the Euro 2024 group stage on …

WASHINGTON, USA | Xinhua | The Copa America will kick off on Thursday when defending champions Argentina meet Canada at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s tournament, to be played in 14 cities across the United States, will feature the 10 South American nations, plus six from the …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The first weekend of Premier League fixtures for the 2024-2025 season were published on Tuesday and have presented fans with an early season clash of giants as league champions Manchester City visit Chelsea. The match is an early test for new Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca, …

BERLIN, Germany | Xinhua | Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan seemed in the best possible mood in his team’s base camp in Herzogenaurach in Bavaria. Ahead of Germany’s second Group A encounter against Hungary this Wednesday, the 33-year-old went through all training exercises wearing a smile on his face. The former Citizen …

BERLIN | Xinhua |  Slovakia flabbergasted Belgium 1-0 in Group E after Ivan Schranz’s early opener was enough to snatch all three points while Austria lost 1-0 to France due to Maximilian Wober’s own goal at the Euro 2024 on Monday. The Red Devils took the reins from the start …