Denis Omedi’s audacious Rabona goal has claimed third place in the 2024 FIFA Best Goals rankings, earning the Ugandan forward international acclaim.Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho won the prestigious 2024 FIFA Puskás Award for his breathtaking bicycle kick against Everton. The Argentine’s stunning strike, scored in November 2023 at Goodison Park, was hailed as the best goal in world football for the year. Garnacho secured the award with 26 points, edging out Yassine Benzia’s impressive goal against South Africa, which finished second.The FIFA Puskás Award, named in honor of legendary Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskás, recognizes the most spectacular and beautiful…
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The Uganda Premier League action on Wednesday, December 18, will feature two crucial matchups with significant implications at both ends of the table. Table leaders NEC will look to solidify their position at the top when they travel to Lugazi to face BUL, while Soltilo Bright Stars, struggling at the bottom, will battle UPDF in a must-win clash to boost their survival hopes.NEC, under the guidance of Hussein Mbalangu, have been in impressive form this season, remaining unbeaten in their last four encounters with BUL, winning two and drawing two. A win for NEC would see them open a four-point…
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 FixtureUPDF vs Mbale Heroes – Bombo, 4:00 PMNEC vs Soltilo Bright Stars – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, 7:00 PMNEC Seeks to Regain Top Spot with Victory Over Soltilo Bright StarsNEC will be aiming to reclaim the top spot in the Uganda Premier League when they face Soltilo Bright Stars at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.After a frustrating 1-1 draw with URA that saw them lose their place at the top to Vipers SC, coach Hussein Mbalangu’s side will be eager to return to winning ways. With 23 points, a victory would lift NEC back…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Alisson Becker is fit and ready to play in tonight’s UEFA Champions League match against Girona. The Brazilian goalkeeper, sidelined since October 5 due to a hamstring injury, participated in training on Monday and traveled with the squad to Spain for their sixth league-phase game.Alisson’s return is a vital boost for Liverpool, providing experience and reliability between the posts. While Caoimhín Kelleher has impressed during Alisson’s absence, Slot acknowledged the Brazilian’s consistent excellence over the years and expects him to make an immediate impact.Liverpool’s squad remains thin, with only 19 players making the…
The FUFA Big League served up thrilling action on Match Day 10, held on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Blacks Power climbed back to the top of the 15-team table with a solid 2-0 victory over Paidha Black Angels at Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City. Paul Oonyu opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and Nathan Oloro added the second early in the second half to secure the win. With this result, Blacks Power moved to 19 points from nine matches, holding a one-point lead over Calvary, who have played one game more.At Mbale City Stadium, Kataka continued their…
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League delivered thrilling action on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with NEC maintaining their top spot after a gritty draw against URA, while Maroons dismantled Mbarara City in a commanding away performance.NEC Hold URA in a Tense EncounterLeague leaders NEC fought back to secure a crucial 1-1 draw against URA at Nakivubo Stadium. Godfrey Sekibengo put URA ahead in the first half, but NEC’s Paul Mucureezi leveled the game in the 70th minute with a clinical finish.The match took a dramatic turn seven minutes later when URA’s Hudu Mulikyi received a straight red card for retaliating against…
Thursday, December 5, 2024 FixtureMbarara City vs Maroons – Kakyeka Stadium, 4 PMURA vs NEC – Hamza Stadium, Nakivubo, 7 PMNEC will look to solidify their place at the top of the league with a crucial clash against URA at Nakivubo. Sitting on 22 points, Hussein Mbalangu’s team has a chance to extend their lead to four points ahead of Vipers, who will only return to action on Saturday against Bright Stars.Their last visit to Nakivubo didn’t go as planned, ending in a 2-1 loss to Express. However, they will be hoping for a turnaround against a struggling URA side…
Manchester United have officially entered talks with Sporting CP to sign Viktor Gyokeres next summer, according to a new report by Florian Plettenberg. The Swedish striker has been in sensational form this season, netting 24 goals in just 21 appearances under the management of Ruben Amorim, who now heads United.United’s pursuit of Gyokeres faces significant hurdles, including the need to raise transfer funds and fend off competition from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side, who suffered a 4-1 defeat to Sporting in the Champions League earlier this season, were undone by a hat-trick from Gyokeres — a performance that heightened City’s…
Thomas Tayebwa, Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament and a die-hard Manchester United fan, had a day to remember at Old Trafford as he watched his beloved team dismantle Everton with a 4-0 victory in the Premier League.This emphatic win marked the first league triumph under new manager Ruben Amorim. Tayebwa, accompanied by his family, capped off the thrilling experience with a special meeting with legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.Expressing his excitement, Tayebwa lauded the stellar performances of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee. Rashford delivered a stunning brace, including a spectacular volley from a Bruno Fernandes corner and a sharp…
Kitara FC forward Denis Omedi has earned a nomination for the prestigious 2024 FIFA Puskás Award after his breathtaking rabona goal against KCCA in the FUFA Super 8 quarter-finals on August 6, 2024, at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.The audacious strike, hailed as one of the greatest in Ugandan football history, came just moments after KCCA’s Joel Sserunjogi had put his side ahead with a long-range effort. Positioned at the edge of the penalty area, Omedi delivered a moment of pure magic, executing a flawless rabona that curled into the top corner past goalkeeper Anthony Emojong, leveling the score at…