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Africa closes ranks behind Infantino as FIFA election battle intensifies
African football has thrown its collective weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, strengthening his re-election campaign amid growing opposition elsewhere. All 54 Confederation of African Football (CAF) member associations reaffirmed their unconditional…
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Rwanda poised to end Africa’s 37-year Formula 1 wait with 2030 Grand Prix
Formula 1 could return to Africa in 2030, with Rwanda reportedly selected to end the continent’s 37-year Grand Prix absence. RacingNews365 reported that an agreement has been reached for Rwanda to host…
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From Serbia records to Dakar dream, Zara Mbanga ready for Youth Olympic stage
Ugandan swimmer Zara Marie Mbanga will arrive at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games carrying confidence built through a breakthrough season. Mbanga, who turns 15 on October 11, will represent Uganda in…
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From Uganda’s refugee communities to Olympic history, Masumbe and Rochene head for Dakar
For Florence Masumbe and Rachid Rochene, lining up for the 200m at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will represent considerably more than another race. The two DR Congo-born teenagers, who have…
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Four events, one big test as versatile Inhensiko heads for Dakar
Peterson Inhensiko will head to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games carrying a growing reputation as one of Uganda’s most versatile young swimmers after a season that has taken him from domestic…
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Kaluma’s Lakers audition delayed by injury after breakthrough summer
Arthur Kaluma’s push for NBA minutes with the Los Angeles Lakers has encountered an early setback after a lower-body injury ruled him out of their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings. The…
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CAF seeks next World Cup breakthrough after Africa’s record campaign
Africa’s record representation at the 2026 World Cup will come under scrutiny when the continent’s football leaders gather in Cape Verde tomorrow to chart the road towards 2030. Although nine of Africa’s…
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From endurance breakthrough to Zone V gold, Mwase takes rising stock to Dakar
Arthur Mwase will arrive at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with more than a ticket to compete, after a season in which the 17-year-old has demonstrated his range from endurance races…
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Why Cranes’ expected Fifa ranking rise matters beyond the numbers
Uganda Cranes could climb about seven places in the next Fifa rankings after completing an unbeaten four-match international run featuring two wins and two draws. Uganda entered the September-October window ranked 89th…
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Cranes chase DR Congo double as Put deepens squad audition
Uganda Cranes will chase a second victory over DR Congo in Johannesburg on Monday, but for coach Paul Put, the bigger prize remains finding more players capable of forcing their way into…