LOCAL WRAP UP,
UCU beat Uganda Martyrs 1:0 in a Pepsi University Football League Semi Finals in Mukono, a 12th minute lone goal from Isaac Ofoywroth before being sent off on a red Card.The next league returns next Thursday in Nkonzi. MUBS plays St Lawerence University on Tuesday after a successful petition agaibst Kyambogo for using an impersonator on a game.
Fufa Drum returns this Sunday 23, October with BUGANDA vs ACHOLI in Lweero as KAMPALA hosts WEST NILE in Bugolobi. The two winners will be drawn against Toro and Lango Provinces that have already qualified for the Semi Finals after beating Teso and Bugisu respectively.
WORLD CUP 2022 WRAP UP
With less than a month to the start of World Cup, all African teams representing in the global soccer game is set to be under African coaches, a record time statistic. Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Tunisia and Morocco are the only five teams heading to Qatar 2022 World Cup with none from East or South Africa.
The Senegalese center back Kalidou Koulibaly challenged African teams to ste higher goals and believe in themselves “African nations are lacking self-esteem and self-awareness that they can really win a World Cup,” the 31-year-old told BBC Sport Africa. “We consider that going past the group stage is a good thing, but we should set higher goals for ourselves.
PREMIER LEAGUE WRAP UP
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was sacked as Aston Villa manager on Thursday night with Jurgen Klopp and Frank Lampard agreeing his next step will be crucial in deciding his future in management.
Aston Villa sacked Steven Gerrard on Thursday night after losing to Fulham and have turned their attention to Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim – but they’ll have to spend big money to get him. The team now sunk deep in number 17 plays Bradford tomorrow Sunday.
In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo will miss today’s Man Utd game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. This comes after an act of indiscipline displayed on the previous game against Tottenham when he walked down the tunnel two minutes before the game could end. Erik ten Hag addressed that decision to leave Ronaldo at home during his pre-match press conference and also ruled out Martial’s availability for the game.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner refused to come on play inspite of his team leading 2;0. United sits number 5 on the table currently.
On the other side Arsenal will have to show their continuous unmatched display today as they face PSV next Thursday for the 2nd league of Europa League.
The Table leaders have confirmed that centre-back Gabriel has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The team is also linked with a move for Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in the coming summer exit with most critics arguing that Gunners should not be tempted to make another move for a Manchester City player.
Liverpool as well take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League later today with her energized front three. Darwin Nunez who equally netted in the last game against West Ham and Thiago could miss the game.
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