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Antony’s Ex Girlfriend Gabriela Breaks Silence As Man United Star Returns To Training Despite Allegation of Assault

By Our ReporterOctober 1, 2023 0

Gabriela Cavallin, the accuser of Manchester United’s Antony, speaks out as the Brazilian winger returns to training. Gabriela Cavallin, the ex-girlfriend of Manchester United star Antony, has spoken out for the first time since the Brazilian winger’s return to training at Old Trafford. Antony recently returned to Manchester after being in Brazil since early September, when…

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Apollo Tusiime: Beyond the Excitement of Hosting AFCON

By Our ReporterSeptember 29, 2023 0

By Apollo Tusiime Kampala: The excitement is real after Uganda together with Kenya and Tanzania –all East African countries were selected to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in 2027. Not a mean achievement considering the prestige that comes with hosting a continental event, Uganda’s image abroad and the economic benefit as…

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BigTalent: Express FC Sign Bebe Cool’s Son Alpha Ssali On 2 Year Contract

By Ronaldo KalangiAugust 14, 2023 0

Uganda football giant Express FC have signed talented Alpha Ssali on a two year deal after leaving Proline FC. Ssali announced last week that he had left boyhood club Proline FC. The sixth time Uganda Premier League champions Express FC announced the signing of Alpha Ssali today at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, Kampala. Express FC…

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Great: StarTimes Steadily Shaping Local Content In Uganda

By Ronaldo KalangiJune 5, 2023 0

St. Mary’s Stadium- Kitende became the centre of attraction on Saturday May 27 after celebrations rocked the area as the 2022/23 StarTimes Uganda Premier League – UPL season came to a dramatic end.Defending Champions- Vipers SC beat rivals-KCCA FC and SC Villa to the title after the three teams went into their respective fixtures with…

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NIRA, Parliament Strengthen Bonds Through Friendly Football Match

By Our ReporterMay 19, 2023 0

By Peter Okwalinga Kampala: The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the Parliament of Uganda came together for a friendly football match today, at the Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, the home of KCC football club. The match served as an opportunity for both organizations to build relationships while showcasing NIRA’s registration services. As…

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Nakivubo Stadium To Host Football Matches By November 2023

By Hannington MbabaziApril 29, 2023 0

Completion of Nakivubo Stadium’s exterior façade marks a major milestone in the redevelopment project, Kampala City tycoon Hamis Kiggundu confirms. Once complete, the 40,000-seater Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium once completed will house sports activities like athletics, netball, bodybuilding, basketball, volleyball, among other sports activities, apart from the main football facility. Ham, as he is popularly…

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Funding Delays Affect Namboole Stadium Works – Minister Ogwang

By Hannington MbabaziApril 13, 2023 0

The Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang has revealed that the renovation and upgrade of the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole to international standards has been affected by delays in the release of funds. Ogwang said whereas Parliament approved the budget in the 2021/2022 financial year, the money was released late. “Parliament appropriated…

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Select Committee Calls For Forensic Audit Of Sports Body

By Our ReporterApril 5, 2023 0

The Select Committee constituted to investigate the operations of the National Council of Sports (NCS) has called for a forensic audit on the sports body. The recommendation is contained in the report presented by the Chairperson of the Select Committee, Hon. Laura Kanushu on Tuesday, 04 April 2023. The committee recommended that the Auditor General…

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‘We Shall Continue Supporting Developmental Activities Of Our Kingdom’ – ONC Boss Pledges, Buys UGX10m Masaza Cup Tickets

By Hannington MbabaziMarch 1, 2023 0

The senior Presidential advisor & Personal Assistant Office of the NRM National Chairman Kyambogo & National Coordinator, Bazzukulu Movement Ms Hajjat Hadijah Uzeiye Namyalo has held a meeting with Buganda kingdom minister for Youth, Sports and recreation Ow’ek Henry Ssekabembe Kiberu. The Capital Times has learnt that Hajjat Hadijah was accompanied by the ONC Spokesperson…

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Brazil Football Legend Pele Takes Last Journey Of No Return

By Ronaldo KalangiDecember 30, 2022 0

Brazil football legend Pele, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 82. The former striker, who is the only player in history to win three World Cups, passed away at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo following a battle with cancer. Pele, who is Brazil’s joint all-time…

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