Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | A series of all-time heights were reached in 2023 as the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) published Friday its International Transfer Snapshot. A total of 7.36 billion U.S. dollars was spent on transfer fees in the 2023 mid-year window from June 1 to September 1, …
Read More »AFCON: Uganda Cranes fail to qualify again
Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda cranes have failed to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) once again. Despite of their sounding win 2-0 against Niger in Morocco, Tanzania managed to hold Algeria on to a draw to finish the group with 8pts ahead of Uganda’s 7pts. …
Read More »Cranes in last chance saloon vs Niger in AFCON
✳ Uganda vs Niger – 10pm Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes are set to play their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Niger at the Grande Stade de Marrakech Annex in Marrakech, Morocco this evening. Niger, hosting their home games away from home due to …
Read More »Time to up the ante at Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen teams will face off in eight matches as Round 3 swings off in the Singleton Match Play Golf Challenge at the par 71 Lakeside Entebbe Club this Saturday. Season two winners Shiela Kesiime and Toro Club lady captain Peace Amooti Kabasweka …
Read More »Ochaya rallies Cranes fans ahead of Niger game tomorrow
Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran Uganda Cranes defender, Joseph Ochaya, has appealed for the support of fans ahead of their crucial match against Niger in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September 7th, 2023. Ochaya conveyed his plea after a training session on Monday night at …
Read More »Arsenal stun Man United in injury time
London, UK | PREMIER LEAGUE | Injury-time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus gave Arsenal a dramatic late 3-1 comeback win at Emirates Stadium. Marcus Rashford had fired the visitors ahead on 27 minutes with their first attack, only for Martin Odegaard to immediately crash home a leveller. Kai …
Read More »#FUFASuper8 final: BUL fc vs URA fc
TODAY ⚽ URA vs BUL – 4pm (FUFA TV) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club-URA FC will face BUL FC in this year’s FUFA Super Eight final match at the MTN Omondi stadium in Lugogo. After a nearly four-year hiatus courtesy of COVID-19, the FUFA Super 8 Tournament, …
Read More »Arsenal v Man Utd: All you need to know
We look at the key talking points, team news and stats ahead of the huge encounter on Sunday London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal and Manchester United will renew their rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head at Emirates Stadium this Sunday. Arsenal are currently unbeaten after their opening three …
Read More »Halaand scores hat trick as Man City maintain 100 percent start in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City remain top of the Premier League with four wins from four games after beating Fulham on Saturday, while Tottenham moved into second after an impressive win away to Burnley. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for City half hour into the game before Tim Ream …
Read More »FIFA Foundation puts focus on children in community in 2024
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | FIFA Foundation started its 2024 community program on Friday, aiming for positive changes from football around the world, especially to children and young people within the communities. According to reports from football’s world governing body, 114 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were accepted onto the program in 2023. …
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