LONDON | Xinhua | Former Chelsea, Paris Saint Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new coach of the England team. Tuchel will take over the role on January 1st, 2025, meaning that Lee Carsley will continue in temporary charge for the UEFA Nations League …
Read More »Cricket association starts search for new coach
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts are underway in the search for a new coach for the Cricket Cranes following the departure of South African tactician Lawrence Mahatlane, whose contract ended at the end of October 2023. According to the advert released by the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA), the successful …
Read More »Byekwaso appointed Uganda Cranes interim head coach
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the appointment of Morley Byekwaso, the former KCCA FC Coach, as the interim head coach of the Uganda Cranes for a one-month period. FUFA confirmed this decision on their website, stating, “FUFA has named a …
Read More »KCCA coach blames lack of experience for CAF confederations cup exit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC’s Head Coach, Sérgio Traguil has attributed his team’s exit from the 2023/2024 TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup to lack of experience. The Lugogo-based team yesterday exited the continental showpiece despite a 3-2 victory over Libya’s Abu Salem played at St Mary’s stadium in Kitende. …
Read More »Caesar Okhuti named West Nile Province coach
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FUFA Drum Defending Champions West Nile Province has appointed Caesar Samson Okhuti as their new head coach ahead of the kick-off of the 2023 FUFA Drum tournament. Okhuti replaces Bosco Dudu, the former head coach of the province who guided the white rhinos to their …
Read More »PSG coach confirms Messi to leave after season
Paris, France | Xinhua | Lionel Messi is to play his last match for Paris Saint-Germain against Clermont on Saturday, as the club’s head coach Christophe Galtier confirmed his departure at the pre-match press conference on Thursday. “I had privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football,” said …
Read More »KCCA coach challenges strikers to be clinical infront of goal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC Assistant Head Coach Charles Ssenyange has challenged strikers to be clinical with chances in the box if they are to remain in the title race. Ssenyange who stood in for the suspended Interim Coach Jackson Mayanja was speaking after his team’s draw with …
Read More »Jackson Mayanja back at KCCA FC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jackson Mayanja has been appointed KCCA FC interim Coach. He replaces Morley Byekwaso who left the club after KCCA FC’s 1-0 loss to Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup. On Wednesday, Assistant Coach Badru Kaddu managed the match against URA at the Mehta Stadium in …
Read More »Kompany bullish as Burnley bounce back to the elite
London, UK | Xinhua | Burnley coach Vincent Kompany was bullish over his side’s chances of surviving in the Premier League after leading them to a return to English football’s top flight at the first attempt. Former Manchester City defender Kompany was appointed coach after Sean Dyche stepped down after Burnley’s …
Read More »Chelsea sack Potter as first team coach
London, UK | Xinhua | Chelsea sacked coach Graham Potter on Sunday night after their 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, during which the fans at Stamford Bridge sang “you don’t know what you’re doing” at Potter. The defeat leaves Chelsea 11th in the Premier League, with little …
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