Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nwoya district football team secured their spot in the finals of the MTN-sponsored Odilo Ker football tournament after holding Amuru District to a 0-0 draw. The game was closely contested, with Amuru pushing hard throughout and Nwoya relying on a strong defense. Despite the efforts …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rugby coaches and fans in Jinja city are upbeat about the growth of the sport following the competitiveness of different rugby clubs there. Ronald Rubambura, the coach of Walukuba Barbarians told journalists shortly after their 43-11 loss to Jinja Hippos rugby club on Saturday that …
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Newcastle 0 Man United 2 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Erik ten Hag has won the first trophy available to him as Manchester United manager, secured with a 2-0 win against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, as the Reds recorded a sixth success in the …
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Manchester, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United go into Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United with the chance of bringing silverware back to the club. The last time United lifted a trophy was back in 2017, when the Reds triumphed in both the League Cup and the Europa League. …
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London, UK | Xinhua | Gabriel Martinelli’s goal at the start of the second half gave Arsenal a 1-0 win away to Leicester City, which was probably easier than the final score suggests. Martinelli latched onto Leandro Trossard’s through ball to beat Danny Ward, which will have been some consolation to Trossard …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDNENT | Golfer Ronald Rugumayo – the only Ugandan that has qualified to participate in the 2023 edition of the Magical Kenya Open – is set to pitch camp in Nairobi as he practices for East Africa’s most prestigious golf tournament slated for 9 – 12 March …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Premier League reigning champions Vipers SC will this evening battle Tanzanian giants Simba SC at St. Mary’s stadium in Kitende in a Group C match of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. The two teams are without a win after two matches each, although the …
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Warsaw, Poland | Xinhua | “We were close to beating Manchester United and that’s why the defeat in the Europa League is so painful,” FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski claimed on Friday. On Thursday evening, Lewandowski converted a penalty to put FC Barcelona ahead, but in the second half, United scored twice …
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London, UK | Xinhua | The Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley means those clubs’ respective Premier League matches against Brighton and Brentford have been postponed. Nevertheless, there is still plenty to look forward to in England’s top flight this weekend. The round of matches kicks off …
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Paris, France | Xinhua | Paris Saint-Germain’s former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos announced on Thursday that he is retiring from international football after a record 180 appearances for his country. The 36-year-old, who will be 37 in March, published a letter in which he confirmed he would no longer be …
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