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Medical emergencies in football: A call for reform in safety awareness

Medical emergencies in football: A call for reform in safety awareness

The Uganda football fraternity is mourning the death of assistant referee Peter Kabugo who collapsed around the 72nd minute of the Uganda Premier League game between SC Villa and UPDF at Muteesa II Stadium, Wakuluku.  Sorrow, shock, and sadness struck the football devotees upon receipt

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Mbekeka breaking ceiling in interim role

Mbekeka breaking ceiling in interim role

A new era begins for  the StarTimes Uganda Premier League as they welcome their first-ever female coach to the helm. With the proverbial ball at her feet, Lugazi interim coach Oliver Mbekeka faces a baptism of fire in Tuesday's clash against seven-time league winners Express at Nakivubo St

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Despite FIFA Approval, Hamz Stadium Fails to Meet AFCON Standards

Despite FIFA Approval, Hamz Stadium Fails to Meet AFCON Standards

Ugandan football fans got a taste of hope this week when Nakivubo’s management gleefully announced that FIFA had officially certified the stadium’s turf system. The celebratory statement from the stadium’s management committee chairman, Rogers Mulindwa, carried all the enthusiasm of a goat thi

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Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

This time last year Allan Okello was not that certain about his career, but had - at least - been given a lifeline by Vipers SC when they signed him on transfer deadline day despite carrying a troublesome knee. Okello’s knee issue had first been discovered when he was summoned to the U

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Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,

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Kisoro MP Hopeful Calls on Youth to Harness Talent for Employment Solutions

Kisoro MP Hopeful Calls on Youth to Harness Talent for Employment Solutions

Emmanuel Maniraguha, a hopeful member of Parliament for Kisoro Municipality in 2026, has urged the youth to focus on talent development as a key strategy to combat the country’s high unemployment rate. This message was delivered on Sunday, September 22, 2024, during the launch of the Kisoro

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10 Greatest Players in Bundesliga History [Ranked]

10 Greatest Players in Bundesliga History [Ranked]

The Bundesliga has been home to many generational and revolutionary talents in the sport's history.Bayern Munich players feature heavily on the list with players from Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach also included.of Manuel Neuer, Thom

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Sir Alex Ferguson was proven wrong after making Gareth Bale demand to Harry Redknapp

Sir Alex Ferguson was proven wrong after making Gareth Bale demand to Harry Redknapp

Gareth Bale went 24 games without being on the winning team when he was on the field for Tottenham, leading Sir Alex Ferguson to urge Harry Redknapp to drop the WelshmanSir Alex Ferguson gave Harry Redknapp some advice

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Man City 33-year-old 'agrees' Saudi move as Pep Guardiola eyes four replacements

Man City 33-year-old 'agrees' Saudi move as Pep Guardiola eyes four replacements

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly given the green light to a move to the Saudi Pro League by agreeing personal terms

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10 football clubs owned by players as Dutch legends line up English team takeover

10 football clubs owned by players as Dutch legends line up English team takeover

Most footballers head into management, punditry or just put their feet up after a long and arduous career – but some are mad enough to become club ownersDennis Bergkamp is keen to buy an English Football League side along with Dirk Kuyt and Ronald KoemanWhile former footballers us

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