England are hoping to avoid the fate of some of their fellow European heavyweights when they take on DR Congo on the World Cup Round of 32.The Netherlands and Germany have all been sent packing during the first knockout round, losing on penalties to Morocco and Paraguay respectively.Thomas Tuchel’s side topped Group L but have struggled to […]
England face DR Congo in their can’t-miss knockout stage opener as they strive for World Cup glory. The Three Lions face the African history-makers in the Round of 32, looking to keep tournament momentum going. Harry Kane helped England finish top of Group L as he netted in their group closer against Panama, becoming his countries’ record scorer […]
CAPTION: Relebohile Mofokeng, Bafana Bafana striker after his team lost to Canada 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Courtesy photo). By Agencies Hugo Broos has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his coaching career South Africa’s historic run ended in heartbreaking fashion after a 92nd-minute winner from Canada on […]
CAPTION: One of the Africa Cup of Nations roads under construction. (File photo). By AgenciesARUSHA – Minister for Works Abdallah Ulega has directed contractors constructing roads linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to operate around the clock to ensure key infrastructure is completed within the required timelines.The directive targets strategic road sections in […]
By Agencies DAR ES SALAAM – The final of the 2026 CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship is confirmed following the successful completion of the semifinal games on Sunday.Hosts Tanzania and neighbours Uganda will face off in the final on Tuesday after the two convincingly won their respective semifinal games.To reach the final, Tanzania overcame South Sudan with […]
CAPTION: Referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, arrives in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh) MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s best referee and […]
By Celia NsimireKAMPALA – KCB Bank Uganda has launched the second edition of the KCB East Africa Golf Tournament, scheduled to tee off on 27th June 2026 at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa.Organized in partnership with ICEA LION Insurance, Kenya Airways, CFAO, and Ruby Hospital, the tournament aims to deliver a premier […]
By Agencies Fans from around the world are starting to arrive in North America for the largest-ever World Cup, but an outbreak of the Ebola virus in East Africa has put health officials in the host nations on high alert. Authorities are racing to contain the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the […]
What can I expect from DR Congo? Fifty-two years after a chastening World Cup debut, these Leopards are eager to show they’ve changed their spots. DR Congo have changed their name too; as Zaire, in 1974, their three group defeats included a 9-0 hammering by Yugoslavia. They’ve not qualified since, until now, but head […]
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – MultiChoice Uganda, a Canal+ Company has launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in Uganda unveiling comprehensive coverage on SuperSport, affordable subscription options and exciting customer promotions ahead of the world’s biggest football tournament scheduled for 11th June to 19th July, 2026.Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the FIFA […]