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Museveni backs single East African Afcon Visa
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni, centre in white shirt, pose for photograph with the AFCON Local Organising Committee after a high-level meeting with at State House, Entebbe on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co- financial […]
Projected line-ups for England vs DR Congo
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 […]
Where to watch England v DR Congo: TV channel and free live stream
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 […]
South Africa coach reacts to Canada defeat
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 […]
Tanzania orders round-the-clock road works for AFCON projects
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 […]
Tanzania see off South Sudan to reach final
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 […]
Referee Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia capital
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 […]
Second edition of KCB East Africa golf tournament launched
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 […]
How World Cup hosts are prepared for an Ebola
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 […]