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Uganda ?? 1 Cape Verde ?? 0 AFCON 2019: Uganda, Nigeria, Morocco qualify while Libya hit eight Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Just when it looked like Cape Verde would hang on for a point, Patrick Kaddu used his head to break the deadlock as Uganda qualified for their second …

Uganda ?? 1 Cape Verde ?? 0 Starting Line up ➡18 Onyango ➡4 Juuko ➡8 Aucho ➡12 Iguma ➡14 Wadada ➡15 Walusimbi ➡16 Wasswa ➡17 Miya ➡20 Muleme ➡22 Kaddu ➡23 Waiswa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will make it to their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations …

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Mohamed Salah scored in the final minute to give Egypt a 3-2 home victory over Tunisia on Friday in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match between two countries who have already qualified. The Liverpool star chipped the ball into the net to complete …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | The Premier League is set to use the Video Assistant Referee system from next season after clubs “agreed in principle” to the move on Thursday. During a meeting attended by key members of all 20 Premier League clubs, officials were presented with an update …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Wayne Rooney believes the future is bright for England as a youthful Three Lions eased past the United States 3-0 at Wembley on his international swansong on Thursday. Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold and debutant Callum Wilson grabbed the goals in a dominant England display …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Brazil captain Neymar has revealed he is acting as a mentor to rising Everton star Richarlison. Richarlison has won a place in the Brazil squad this season after impressing for Everton following his transfer from Watford. The 21-year-old has scored twice in his first …

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Kenya and Ethiopia went on scoring sprees Wednesday as the African football qualifying competition for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan kicked off. The Kenyans were two goals ahead of Mauritius within 13 minutes in Nairobi and finished 5-0 winners of a one-sided first …

Uganda ?? 1  South Sudan ??  0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A late penalty converted by Mustafa Kizza was enough to give Uganda Kobs a slim 1-0 win over South Sudan Wednesday in a 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match, that is qualifier for the Japan 2020 Olympics. The …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Wayne Rooney believes he left Manchester United at the right time, even though he wanted to finish his career at Old Trafford. The 33-year-old, who is set to make his final England appearance against the United States in a friendly international at Wembley on …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy underwent knee surgery on Wednesday, the Premier League champions announced. The 24-year-old was operated on after pulling out of the France squad for Friday’s Nations League game with the Netherlands. A statement from City read: “Manchester City can confirm …