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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), initially scheduled for February 1–28, 2025, to August 2025. The tournament, which is to be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, was delayed to allow the …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that veteran England defender Kyle Walker has asked to be allowed to move abroad and that the club will allow him to leave despite the 34-year-old having 18 months left on his contract. The news looks as if …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool had few problems in assuring their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday when they cruised through their local derby against League Two (fourth-tier) Accrington Stanley 4-0. Cheered on by around 4,000 fans at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium, Accrington held on …

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Teams from the Premier League and Championship enter the third round of the FA Cup this weekend, with several matches that see lower league teams harboring dreams of a moment of magic against top-flight teams. Although the difference between the Premier League and other divisions …

SPAIN, MADRID | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest edition of the ‘Derby della Mole’ – the Turin Derby – between Torino and Juventus will headline Matchday 20 of the 2024-25 Serie A season. Torino and Juve will meet at the Grande Olimpico Stadium in Turin on the early evening of Saturday …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three players from Uganda’s Under-17 national team, the Uganda Cubs, have been included in the Uganda Cranes’ provisional squad for the upcoming 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The players—James Bogerere, attacking midfielder Isima Magala, and defensive midfielder Brian Ijara—played a key role in …

MOSCOW | TASS |  Vice President and acting Secretary General of the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) Atilla Adamfi said a new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will hopefully help Russian and Belarusian teams take part in international bandy tournaments. In March 2023, the IOC issued recommendations, advising …

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday. Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino’s …

RIYADH | Xinhua | In a momentous celebration of national pride and passion for football, Saudi Arabia recently secured the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a victory that captivated the nation. As one of the world’s most football-enthusiastic countries, this achievement marks a pivotal moment in Saudi …

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Former England legend Wayne Rooney’s coaching career looks to be in ruins after he was sacked by Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday. Rooney leaves the club after only seven months of the three-year contract that he signed in the summer, and with Plymouth bottom of the …