Fredrick Nicholas Kigozi’s decisive strike gave Maroons a crucial 1-0 victory over Bright Stars in Kavumba on Thursday evening. The left-back’s perfectly executed finish in the 73rd minute ensured Maroons secured their third win of the season.With this result, Maroons settle to 7th place on the table with 12 points, while Bright Stars, enduring their fifth loss in nine games, remain with just 6 points, sitting near the relegation zone on the 14th slot.Despite the victory, both sides are part of a competitive mid-table cluster. NEC Is currently leading the table at 19 pointsOther Results of the Evening:BUL 1-1 Express…
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Uganda’s national football team, The Cranes, secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Congo on Tuesday, marking their second away win and fourth overall in their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign. This victory propels Uganda to 13 points, just one shy of Group K leaders South Africa, who recently triumphed with a 3-0 win over South Sudan in Cape Town.The decisive goal came in the 55th minute, courtesy of Trevis Mutyaba, whose strike sealed the match for Uganda. Despite persistent efforts, the Red Devils of Congo failed to mount a response, allowing The Cranes to maintain their lead until the final whistle.This…
Nigeria’s unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers came to an unexpected end as they fell 2-1 to Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday, November 18. Despite the loss, the Super Eagles secured top spot in Group D and qualified for the tournament, but the defeat highlighted vulnerabilities in their game.Augustine Eguavoen’s side looked set for a routine win when Samuel Chukwueze broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with an impressive solo effort, slicing through Rwanda’s defense and slotting past goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari. It was a moment of brilliance in a match that…
Ruben Amorim has officially embarked on his journey as Manchester United’s new manager, conducting his inaugural training session at Carrington following the approval of his visa. As reported by ESPN, the 39-year-old oversaw the training on Monday, just weeks after being named as Erik ten Hag’s successor.Present at the session were key United players not involved in international duty, including Marcus Rashford and Casemiro. Additionally, most of Amorim’s newly appointed backroom staff have reportedly received their work permits, enabling them to support the Portuguese coach as he tackles the significant task ahead.Amorim steps into a challenging role with United currently…
Uganda is set to face Congo in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Stade Alphonse Massemba-Debat on Tuesday. Although the outcome won’t affect the qualification picture—with Congo eliminated and Uganda already confirmed for the tournament—the match promises to be an engaging encounter.Recent Form for both teamsCongo’s campaign began with promise after a 1-0 victory over South Sudan but fell apart with no wins in their subsequent four matches (three losses and one draw). The Red Devils, managed by Isaac Ngata, will be missing center-back Bryan Passi due to suspension, leaving a defensive gap to fill. Despite a brace…
South Africa claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Uganda at Namboole Stadium on Friday, ending the Cranes’ unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and ascending to the top of Group K. With both teams having already secured their qualification following Congo Brazzaville’s shock defeat to South Sudan, the game was more about determining group supremacy.Missed Opportunities in the First HalfThe opening half was marked by near-misses and wasted opportunities as both Uganda and South Africa struggled to find the composure needed to finish in the final third. Despite promising offensive moves, neither side managed to…
Uganda Cranes qualifies for the Africa Cup Of Nations following South Sudan’s 3-2 win against Congo Brazaville….Well done South SudanUganda has qualified to AFCON without touching a ball against South Africa. Thanks to South Sudan.The Uganda Cranes have officially qualified for the 2025 AFCON Finals in Morocco, thanks to South Sudan’s 3-2 victory over Congo-Brazzaville. This result also sees South Africa’s Bafana Bafana qualify, with both teams securing their spots with two games to spare.
If South Sudan manages to avoid defeat against Congo Brazzaville, Uganda Cranes will qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) today!Here’s the current standing: Uganda Cranes are leading Group K with 10 points, followed by South Africa with 8 points. A win or draw for South Sudan against Congo Brazzaville would secure Uganda’s spot in the tournament.Upcoming Matches:South Sudan vs. DR Congo TodayUganda vs. South Africa_ (on Friday)Current Group K Standings:Uganda Cranes_: 10 pointsSouth Africa_: 8 pointsCongo Brazzaville_: 4 pointsSouth Sudan_: 0 pointWill Uganda Cranes secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON today or wait till the final…
Arsenal are eyeing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi as a solution to Mikel Arteta’s tactical needs in midfield. The Gunners are closely monitoring Zubimendi, seeing him as an ideal addition to their squad during the upcoming transfer window. Arteta’s goal is to bolster his midfield options with a versatile No. 6, providing greater tactical flexibility.Zubimendi has gained recognition as one of the top deep-lying midfielders in the game due to his unique playing style. His profile rose significantly after stepping in for an injured Rodri during Spain’s 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. This standout performance caught the…
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has expressed strong belief in the team’s readiness to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they gear up to face South Africa this Friday at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.Needing only one point to book their ticket to Morocco, Okello highlighted the squad’s commitment to achieving this goal.Speaking after the first training session at Namboole, Okello emphasized the team’s determination: “The mood in the camp is very positive. Everyone understands the importance of this game and is putting in the effort to make qualification a reality,” he said.“The key objective…