Despite African brilliance on the world stage, players increasingly choose foreign flags, citing better organisation, respect and pathways than African federations offer, writes Sean Andah. African players are never far from the pinnacle of the world’s game. The perfect illustration of this can be seen in France and its approach …
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The European Court of Justice ruled that preventing athletes from moving freely within the EU was an unreasonable restraint of labour COMMENT | DAVID ROWE | When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona. Later came Cristiano …
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Ntenjeru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quest for the 2025 Masaza Cup intensified on Sunday as the quarter-finals kicked off with a display of pure passion and nail-biting drama. The first leg has set the stage for a thrilling return, with no team yet securing a safe passage to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the seventh time, Vipers have been crowned UPL champions, lifting the 2024/25 league trophy in front of their own fans at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende May 24th. Vipers become the first side to get their hands on the revamped trophy, which was officially revealed …
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Historic Breakthrough: Uganda Cubs qualify for first-ever FIFA World Cup ✳ Uganda 2⃣ Gambia 1⃣ El Jadida, Morocco | FUFA.COM | The Uganda U17 national team, the Cubs, have made history by becoming the first Ugandan football team ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup tournament after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over The …
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🔴 Uganda 🇺🇬 vs Tanzania 🇹🇿 5pm ➡ Suez Canal Authority Stadium, Ismailia ➡ Live on FUFA Tv (Dstv 251) & 102.1 FUFA fm Ismailia, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT, FUFA MEDIA & URN | Uganda Cranes go into today’s encounter against neighbours Tanzania oozing with confidence at their camp in Ismailia, Egypt. Coach …
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He was a cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer Kampala, Uganda | Simon Chadwick | Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, died on December 29, 2022 at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. For others …
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🌟World Cup 2022 kick-off ✳ November 20 ⚽ Qatar vs Ecuador 7pm Doha, Qatar | QNA | England’s football team has arrived in Doha, ahead of Sunday’s much awaited start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The English team delegation includes 26 players led by head coach Gareth Southgate. England, winners of …
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🔵 KCCA 1 Vipers 2 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC lost 2-1 to Vipers SC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Easter Saturday to take a decisive 12 point lead at the top of the soccer league table. The tie was a game in hand …
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