International football

Spanish football club FC Barcelona came out in a statement to reveal that their captain and striker Lionel Messi is set to leave the club. The statement said that despite the club and Messi having reached a an agreement for him to stay, it wouldn’t be possible. They couldn’t sign the contract because of structural and financial obstacles according to ...

The defending champions of the CECAFA Kagame Cup Kampala Capital City Authority KCCA FC return to action on Thursday, 5 August 2021. They take on islanders KMKM from Zanzibar at Azam Sports Complex (Chamazi) in a match they should win at all costs. The ‘Kasasiro’ will need to win this game if they are to stand any realistic chances of ...

Uganda Cranes player Khalid Aucho took to his Facebook page to announce he has part ways with Egyptian side El Makasa. Aucho joined the club two years ago in 2019 on a two-year deal. They never contract and he will have to look for a new club for the next season. The defensive midfielder thanked his team for the opportunity ...

The Ugandan-born midfielder Hashim Sempala has joined Kabwe Warriors in the Zambia Super League from Kenya’s Tusker. He agreed on personal terms and signed a two-year employment contract. His previous contract at Tusker where he served as a captain (replaced Duncan Ochieng) had come to an end in June 2021. The club officially unveiled the workaholic holding midfielder via their ...

The CECAFA U-23 Challenge cup referees appointment committee has confirmed the match officials to officiate today’s game. The match between the two traditional rivals Uganda and Tanzania will also be the closing group A duel this afternoon. Djibouti’s Saddam Houssein is center referee and will be assisted by Rashid Wais (Djibouti) as the first assistant. Eritrea’s Michael Gebru Eyobeil is ...