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Dembe shines but Hippos miss Afcon slot

Reporter | October 22, 2024

By Fred Mwambu John Paul Dembe was the silver lining in Uganda Hippos’ dark cloud. He emerged as the top scorer of the Cecafa qualifiers of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which concluded on Sunday in Tanzania. Uganda Hippos, under the tutelage of Matia Lule, failed to make it […]

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Cranes face Congo Brazzaville in AFCON qualifier

Lukeman Mutesasira | September 9, 2024

Uganda Cranes are expected to return to action today, Monday, September 9, 2024, at Namboole Stadium in their second game of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville at Namboole Stadium. The Cranes come into the fixture with heads high after putting up a formidable performance on Friday against the […]

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Ivory Coast run to AFCON final ‘like a dream’ for coach Fae

admin | February 8, 2024

By AFP Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team’s achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being “like a dream” after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday’s last-four encounter. Sebastien Haller scored the only goal of […]

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Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa

admin | February 8, 2024

By AFP Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake. The match finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who […]

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Nigeria’s Osimhen declared fit for today’s AFCON semi-final

admin | February 7, 2024

Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen is available to play in today’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa following a fitness scare, the team confirmed. “Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday. He has joined the team in […]