LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three teams are still involved in the race to win the Premier League this weekend, while three more continue their struggle to avoid relegation in a round of games that also has a lot to say about who will play in European competition next season. …
Read More »NAMBOOLE: Grand re-opening, wins for BUL and KCCA
BUL surges to summit of UPL table with victory over Vipers Uganda Premier League Wednesday Results BUL 1-0 Vipers KCCA 2-0 SC Villa Jerome Kirya made history by being the first player to score at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole since it underwent renovations three years ago. His crucial goal …
Read More »Chemutai happy with silver in Shanghai Diamond League
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s star athlete Peruth Chemutai said she was happy with her second place finish in the Wanda Diamond League in Shanghai/Suzhou on Saturday. The Tokyo Olympics gold medalist finished second with a time of 9:15.46 behind Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech in the 3,000m women’s steeplechase at …
Read More »Two horses race for title in Premier League as Arsenal and Man City both win
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal and Manchester City solidified their positions as the primary contenders for the Premier League title this weekend, with each securing crucial victories, while Liverpool’s title hopes diminished after dropping points. Arsenal survived a late comeback from Tottenham to win 3-2 away to its neighbor …
Read More »Liverpool’s title hopes all but evaporate, Newcastle sends Sheffield down and Chelsea fightback
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes look to have ended on Saturday when it was held to a 2-2 draw away to West Ham in the London Stadium. The result leaves Liverpool two points behind Manchester City, who has played two fewer games, and two points …
Read More »BUL FC gears up for Uganda Cup semi-final against NEC FC
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BUL FC is optimistic of defeating NEC FC in the Uganda Cup semi-finals on Sunday. BUL will be hosting the first leg at the Njeru-based FUFA technical center. They lost their Uganda Premier league-UPL game against NEC FC early in the week, however, their assistant coach, …
Read More »Leicester City return to Premier League
LONDON, UK| Xinhua | Leicester City were promoted back to the Premier League from the Championship (second division) at the first attempt on Friday, without needing to kick a ball on Friday night, after Queens Park Rangers beat Leeds United 4-0. The result means that Leicester with 74 points are …
Read More »Three massive games this weekend to help decide Premier League title
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three decisive matches this weekend – one of them the biggest derby in London – will go a long way toward deciding this season’s Premier League title, and perhaps also the scramble to avoid relegation. The first game is on Saturday lunchtime when Jurgen Klopp’s …
Read More »Atletico vs Athletic draws attention in La Liga
MADRID | Xinhua | Real Madrid continues its run towards this season’s La Liga title on Friday with a visit to San Sebastian to play Real Sociedad, in a weekend where there is maybe more interest in other grounds. Madrid’s 3-2 victory at home to FC Barcelona left it 11 …
Read More »Uganda’s women badminton team shifts focus to Uber Cup in China
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s women’s badminton team has promised to make a good impression and perform well when they take part in the 2024 Uber Cup to take place in China. Uganda will be making their maiden appearance at the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup slated for April 28th …
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