By Ssonko Haula. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold high-level meetings in Kampala on April 22 and 23 as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gather pace. The two-day engagement will bring together officials from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania under the East Africa Pamoja initiative. Discussions will focus on key areas…
By Ssonko Haula Bukomansimbi MP Geoffrey Kayemba Ssolo has raised concern over the UGX12.5 billion allocated to the Uganda Cranes ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, describing it as insufficient to build a competitive team.Ssolo says the budget cannot support key areas like quality friendly matches, player recruitment, and proper preparations. He noted…
By Ssonko Haula: Uganda middle-distance star Halimah Nakaayi is set to test her endurance in the 1500m at the upcoming Absa Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. The 2019 world 800m champion says the race will help her assess her fitness and identify areas for improvement as the new season begins.Nakaayi, who holds Uganda’s national 800m…
Vipers, KCCA Maintain Title. BySsonko Haula Vipers SC and KCCA FC kept their title race alive with important wins in the Uganda Premier League. Vipers defeated Buhimba United 2-0 in Hoima, with Karim Watambala scoring from the penalty spot to secure victory. The result keeps Vipers four points clear at the top of the table.KCCA…
By Ssonko Haula Uganda will not demolish any part of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations continue. Instead, authorities plan to construct new extensions to improve facilities and meet CAF standards. The upgrades will include VIP lounges, a media centre, sky boxes, and expanded seating capacity from 38,000…
MANCHESTER UNITED will debut next season’s home kit in their final two games of this season. The Daily Mail reports that the Red Devils will use the final two games against Nottingham Forest and Brighton as a shop window for fans ahead of the new strip going on sale this summer. The 2026-27 kit, manufactured by Adidas, has drawn…
Wojciech Szczesny has jokingly explained why his teammate Robert Lewandowski should consider retiring from football. “First of all, I never gave him any advice. Secondly, if he did ask me, I’d probably tell him to retire because, based on my own experience, an incredible offer might come your way afterwards,” the 36-year-old said with a laugh. Szczesny, who…
Roy Keane still has a doubt over Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United , although admits he now only has one issue with the midfielder. The 21-year-old was the hero at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as he netted the winner in a 3-2 victory over Liverpool .It was a rollercoaster game, with the Red Devils comfortable at 2-0 ahead at half-time, before falling apart and…
In an interview withrio.meets.world, Alex Ferguson was particularly critical of André Onana: ‘Watching Onana last season was worrying. Too many mistakes, too many goals that should never have been conceded at Manchester United. ‘The Scotsman insists on the specific requirement of the Mancunian club: ‘At Old Trafford, this level of inconsistency is immediately exposed.’ While acknowledging…
According to El País, Barcelona believe Raphinha’s injury issues are tied to the way he plays: at full intensity, all the time. The club see his latest setback as the natural risk of a player who never holds back. Internally, they reportedly do not view his Brazil injury as something suspicious or avoidable. Instead, they think it reflects…
