Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda are preparing to host the 2018 Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Women’s Challenge Cup slated for May 12-22th at the Stade de Kigali. Bonnie Mugabe, the spokesperson and head of Communication at the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) told URN on …
Read More »After Roman conquest, Liverpool face Battle of the Bridge
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Fresh from booking their place in the Champions League final after a dramatic night in Rome, Liverpool’s European heroes return to the fight for a Premier League top four finish when they face Chelsea on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side are still on a high …
Read More »SC Villa close gap on table leaders Vipers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sports Club Villa have moved to second place on the Uganda Premier League after registering a 2-0 win against Kirinya Jinja SSS FC at their Masaka Recreation Ground. The win helps SC Villa close the gap on table leaders SC Vipers to two points. …
Read More »Vipers SC shoot down KCCA in top of table clash
AUPL Result: Vipers 3-2 KCCA Pos Club P W D L GD Pts 1 VIPERS 25 15 7 3 18 52 2 SC VILLA 24 15 6 3 16 49 3 KCCA 25 13 9 3 28 48 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers Sports Club put up a brilliant …
Read More »2nd HALF: Mo Salah strikes as Liverpool takes 4-0 lead vs Roma
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Mohamed Salah stirred the passion of the Anfield crowd as he struck two beautiful goals and made two assist in their Champions League semifinal against Roma on Tuesday. Second half is ongoing. Spearheaded by Salah and inspired from the touchline by exuberant manager Jurgen …
Read More »Free-scoring Salah crowned PFA Player of the Year
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Mohamed Salah was crowned the Premier League’s Players’ Player of the Year on Sunday, with his incredible 41-goal debut season at Liverpool beating out strong competition from Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne. “It’s a big honour. I’ve worked hard and I’m very happy to …
Read More »Replacing Wenger an impossible job, says Arsenal chief
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes he is now faced with an impossible task in finding a fitting replacement for outgoing manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger, 68, announced he will step down from his role at the end of the season on Friday after 22 …
Read More »Europa League semis: Arsenal v Atletico, Marseille v Salzburg
Nyon, Switzerland | AFP | Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Europa League while Marseille will play Austria’s FC Salzburg. Arsene Wenger’s side will play the first leg at home against Atletico, who are favourites to win the competition for the third time. The first legs …
Read More »Arsenal survive Moscow scare to reach Europa League semis
2178, Russia | AFP | Arsenal survived a scare as they progressed to the last four of the Europa League on Thursday after coming back to draw 2-2 with CSKA Moscow in Russia in their quarter-final second leg. Fedor Chalov and Kirill Nababkin scored for CSKA to set Arsenal nerves …
Read More »Five things we learned from the Premier League
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United spoiled Manchester City’s title party in style by roaring back from 2-0 down in Saturday’s derby to win 3-2 and keep their local rivals waiting to win the Premier League. City still boast a 13-point lead at the top of the table and …
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