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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahli: FIFA trophy, Denis Onyango and what is at stake
Mamelodi Sundowns are one victory away from adding a FIFA trophy to their growing collection when they face Saudi Arabian giants Al Ahli in Pretoria on Saturday. The September 19 encounter brings…
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Akii-Bua Stadium ahead of schedule, Minister Ogwang confirms AFCON 2027 readiness
LIRA CITY — Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is ahead of schedule, with the Government targeting completion before the contractual handover deadline of January 2, 2027, State Minister…
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Vipers set for $100,000 CAF payment after Champions League exit
Vipers’ CAF Champions League exit comes with a $100,000 solidarity payment, worth about Shs392 million, after their recent funding dispute with NCS.
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Where is East Africa? Study exposes continent’s elite football talent divide
Africa’s football talent pipeline remains heavily tilted towards West Africa, while East Africa continues searching for a reliable route into the game’s elite clubs. A study published by The Daily Punt in…
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Two starts, two goals: How Mato is forcing Hearts to rethink his place
Rogers Mato has two goals from two starts and three goal contributions in five Hearts appearances this season. His numbers are becoming difficult to ignore.
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She Cranes vs Proteas: How Uganda-South Africa became Africa’s defining netball rivalry
South Africa remain Africa’s benchmark, but Uganda’s rise, continental titles and repeated battles with the Proteas are turning their meetings into a defining African netball rivalry.
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Kitara’s Shs400m Al Ahly gamble is about much more than a bonus
Kitara FC have placed Shs400 million behind one of the biggest assignments in their history, but defeating Al Ahly would deliver considerably more than a substantial payday for their players. Club president…
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Mendy exit forces Senegal to confront life beyond golden generation
Édouard Mendy’s international retirement is more than the departure of Senegal’s first-choice goalkeeper. It represents another unmistakable signal that one of Africa’s most successful generations is approaching a period of transition. Mendy…
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Kitara beat Mogadishu City to book Al Ahly showdown
Kitara FC completed the job against Mogadishu City Club with a 2-0 victory at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, advancing 4-1 on aggregate in the CAF Confederation Cup. Jimmy Kalema and Frank…
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Karisa demands bravery as Vipers face Nouadhibou in CAF Champions League
Vipers captain Milton Karisa has challenged his teammates to show courage and concentration when they face FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania on Sunday. The Ugandan champions travel into the decisive CAF Champions League…