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By Kevin Kibuuka  Ugandan wonderkid Claus Rebh Benedict Kagimu, son of former SC Villla and URA FC CEO Ivan Kakembo has joined another club in Scotland, United Kingdom. The 15-year-old is set to continue his development at Glasgow United 07s away from Sons of Struth Football Academy where he spent the greater part of 2022. The budding forward has received praise from his new coach, Robert Kenney. Kagimu has been lauded for his technical ability and pace on the ball. “Claus brings technical skills to the football culture here and has adapted to the fast paced nature of the football…

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By Kevin Kibuuka SC Villa 1st Vice President, Eng. Immanuel Ben Misagga has castigated the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) which he says has failed to meet the intended purpose of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Misagga expressed his concerns in an opinion piece published online by local news outlet Monitor on Wednesday 18 January 2023. The former Nyamityobora boss says CHAN was created to give a platform to African based players to showcase their talents to “suitors in Europe and Asia.” “There was a feeling that Africa possesses a huge pool of raw talent that does not get international…

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By Rebecca Nantale United Soccer League (USL) outfit, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Ugandan forward Edward Kizza have agreed to a permanent deal that will Keep the forward in Pittsburgh for the 2023 season. Kizza scored thrice for the Hounds in 12 appearances last term during a short loan period from New England Revolution. The forward was on the mark twice in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal against Birmingham that saw the Hounds advance in a shootout. Riverhounds tactician Bob Lilley lauded the 24-year-old’s work ethic and strengths and said he was elated to have him back in his squad. The forward…

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Roberto Oliveira and Vipers SC have parted ways today. He leaves the club drawn to play the CAF Champions League Group stages, but in very poor local league form. FULL STATEMENT Vipers Sports Club announces that Mr. Roberto Oliveira alias Robertinho has left his role as the head coach with immediate effect. The club would like to thank Robertinho for his tireless efforts as the head coach during his time at the club and wish him success in the future. The Club shall in the shortest time possible come out with a statement on the technical bench leadership following the…

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By Rebecca Nantale Lionel Messi finally delivered Argentina’s third World Cup crown on Sunday in a dramatic master piece in Qatar. In a game that will go down in history as one of the greats, France twice came from behind to send the game to penalties. Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shoot after both teams played out to a 3 goal a piece  in the much anticipated final. Kylian Mbappe scored the first ever world cup final hat-trick since 1966, whilst Messi scored a brace to keep his side in the game. Argentina started off strong in Sunday’s…

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By Kevin Kibuuka The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has banned referee John Bosco Kalibala from all football related activities for the next fifteen years over match fixing. The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee found the evidence pinning Kalibala sufficient on top of the latter’s submissions thus the committee found the referee guilty of infringement of Article 31 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Duty to report) and Article 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Manipulation of football matches or competitions). The Ethics and Disciplinary Committee analysed the evidence on the file namely the CAF Match Integrity Report…

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By Aineamaani Atwine  Football Administrator and FIFA Club Management graduate, Ivan Kakembo has petitioned parliament against the FUFA president’s overstay in power. In a letter to the clerk of parliament on Monday, the former URA and SC Villa boss reveals that the sitting president has among other things breached the principle of separation of powers and continued to lengthen his stay in the position. “There is total disregard to the principle of separation of powers by these Federations, where the sitting presidents chair the Executive Committee meetings, the General Assembly meetings, and Emergency Committee meetings. All regulatory and statutory amendments…

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By Denise Irene Nalunkuma It was a thrilling night for football fans across the globe watching the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. As Croatia versus Brazil and Netherlands versus Argentina were decided by spot kicks. Argentina took on the Netherlands for their match at the Lusail Stadium, and Brazil went up against Croatia in the Education City Stadium. After both matches ended in a draw, it went to penalties, and this is where things got tense. Argentina just pipped the Netherlands to win 4-3, and Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 in a nail-biter of a shoot-out. The argentines cruised into…

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By Kevin Kibuuka Onduparaka FC have confirmed the appointment of former Uganda Cranes midfielder Steven Bogere as their new head coach. In appointing the latter, the Caterpillars have stated straight what they intend to achieve with the former SC Villa tactician. “Onduparaka announces the appointment of Mr. Steven Bogere as Head Coach, effective Tuesday 6th December 2022.,” a post on the club’s social media platforms read before adding. “We thank the assistant coach for holding forte thus far, we believe his arrival is timely as the management works towards improving performance,” it added. The West Nile-based outfit have endured a…

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The Kampala based tax collectors URA FC has confirmed the signing U 19 year old winger Andabati Ronald Mawa on a free transfer from Lugazi FC . The development was confirmed by the club on their official website. The youngster has penned a two year contract with the tax collectors until 2024. The youngster has also been at Friends Soccer Academy in Lugazi, Timber FC in Mbale and Lugazi Municipal FC. Appearing on trials,the youngster impressed the coaching team of the club. He is most known for leading Lugazi FC to qualification into the FUFA big league from the regional…

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