This move for Bamba underlines a marked shift in transfer strategy for Newcastle.It is certainly hard to imagine the club spending £55m on a 29-year-old again like they did when they signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford last summer.Instead, Newcastle have targeted players aged 20 and under on the continent this time around.Bamba, like Steur, Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure, will need time to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League.It is worth stressing Bamba has made only 12 competitive starts in all competitions for Monaco.But Newcastle have to take calculated risks this summer before such talents…
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[wordads] David GOMBE Famously known to fans as Muyizzi Tasubwa (a hunter who never misses), Farouk Miya has his name written on the wall of fame for Uganda’s football. At 28, he is Uganda Cranes’ third all-time leading scorer with 24 goals, behind only Majid Musisi (35) and Emma Okwi (28). Despite playing for big clubs in Europe and representing the national team on big stages, Miya attributes part of his success to Airtel Masaza Cup.David GOMBEFamously known to fans as Muyizzi Tasubwa (a hunter who never misses), Farouk Miya has his name written on the wall of fame for…
[wordads] David GOMBE Uganda Premier League facet Kitara FC and Maroons have confirmed that they’re presently engaged on areas required for enhancements at their dwelling venues. Kitara had their Royals Park Butema rejected by the FUFA Licensing committee as a result of a bumpy and uneven enjoying floor, lack of signage and Insufficient dressing room lockers in addition to lack services of comfort have been a few of the causes given for rejection. David GOMBEUganda Premier League facet Kitara FC and Maroons have confirmed that they’re presently engaged on areas required for enhancements at their dwelling venues. Of their assertion,…
Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has signed for Inter Miami.The 34-year-old – who left Old Trafford at the end of last season following a mutual decision not to renew his contract – has joined the Major League Soccer side on a deal running to the end of the 2027 season, with an option to extend it until June 2029.Casemiro, who won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid before moving to United in 2022, who played for Brazil as they reached the last 16 at this summer’s World Cup.”What motivates me the most, and I think this is true for…
[wordads] David GOMBE The final watch party marked the last major stop in Nile Special’s tournament campaign, which moved across the country through major regional fan experiences in Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara and Kampala, alongside several smaller activations held in bars and entertainment venues across Uganda.David GOMBENile Special brought its nationwide FIFA World Cup 2026 fan experience to a memorable close with a major final watch party at King’s Park Arena in Kampala, where hundreds of football fans gathered to watch Spain defeat Argentina by one goal in extra time to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The campaign began with…
Tuesday, twenty first July 2026 | Windhoek Match end resultUganda 112/4 in 18.5 overs beat Hong Kong, China 108/4 in 20 overs by six wickets Janet Mbabazi gathers the staff throughout a break in play to fine-tune subject placements through the opening innings Phiona Kulume in motion throughout Uganda’s opening match of the Capricorn Collection Quadrangular in Windhoek Uganda’s Victoria Pearls made the right begin to their 2026 Capricorn Ladies’s T20I Quadrangular Collection marketing campaign with a composed six-wicket victory over Hong Kong, China on the Excessive-Efficiency Oval in Windhoek. Having gained the toss and elected to subject, Uganda delivered…
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.Argentina international Mac Allister has two years left on the five-year contract he signed at Liverpool when he joined the Reds in 2023. The 27-year-old has yet to begin talks over a new deal, which has prompted speculation he could leave Anfield this summer.However, Iraola told a news conference in Chicago at the beginning of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States that he wants to hang on to the player. “I think Alexis has been one of the best players at the club…
[wordads] David GOMBE Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne has named the travelling squad to Rwanda for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup. The Venoms held their last training session at Kitende before their departure scheduled in the wee hours of Wednesday. New signings including Gabonese goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba, Farouk Miya, Nicholas Mwere, Joel Sserunjogi, Cesar Manzoki make the squad. Defender Jacques Mangoba who recently joined the Venoms in this transfer window is not part of the squad to Rwanda. Former Mawokota Ssaza team captain Amour Munogera also makes the squad to Rwanda’s capital. Vipers will begin their campaign on Friday…
[wordads] David GOMBE Greater than 800 learners from throughout Uganda converged at Kampala Mother and father College for the inaugural KCB Faculties Chess Match, a first-of-its-kind competitors with the biggest variety of individuals ever recorded in Uganda. The event, organised by KCB Financial institution Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Chess Federation, Duya Discoveries,College Pay, ICEA Lion, Rupharelia Basis and Model Chess Life Academy, attracted individuals aged between six and 20 years competing within the Beneath-6, Beneath-8, Beneath-10, Beneath-12, Beneath-14, Beneath-16, Beneath-18 and Beneath-20 classes. Right this moment’s fast chess format had each participant play for simply 10 minutes, with…
A 64-team tournament has two main plus points: a more natural format, and more opportunities for emerging nations.It is the latter which Infantino is championing, especially after the heroics of Cape Verde. Fifa faced criticism before the tournament, with suggestions the additional teams would not be competitive. Then Cape Verde drew with Spain and Uruguay to finish second in their group. And the Blue Sharks gave Argentina an almighty scare by taking them to extra time in the last 16, before losing 3-2.But the fairytale stories must be balanced with the competitive edge of the tournament. Haiti, Iraq, Jordan, Panama,…