The weekend has been a long one spiced up with a number of sports activities from UEFA Nations League to AFCON and crazy market transfers from different international leagues. The following are the most interesting sports activities that took place on the weekend, and the most recent in transfer news;
Local Sports News
Uganda cranes lose to Algeria
FT: Uganda 1-2 Algeria
The Uganda cranes has suffered a third qualification loss at the hands the Algerian Mohamed Amouras brace at the Jopama Stadium. Uganda’s Bayo Fahad managed to get a late consolation.
Stuck on 4 points, 2 home defeats (abroad), 3 goals scored in 5 matches, Uganda’s hopes for qualifying to the African Cup of Nations became low. For the cranes to qualify, they will need to win over Niger, while Tanzania must lose to Algeria.
“We made mistakes that cost us, but I still have hope that we shall qualify for the tournament,” Head coach Micho said.
Uganda Junior Golf Team
The Uganda junior golfers are already camped in Japan for the 2023 Toyota World Cup which will start on June 19, 2023 (today) to June 23, 2023.
The team is made up of Captain Joseph Reagan Akena, Juma Abiti, Ibrahim Ssemakula, Collins Matovu and their head coach Flavia Namakula. Uganda will be playing in this tournament for the second time, as they made their debut in 2019.
“We feel confident going into this tournament and am confident of this side. Players are ready physically and mentally for the battle,” Namakula said.
Uganda Lacrosse Cranes
The Uganda lacrosse cranes team is in San Diego, United States of America for the 2023 world lacrosse men’s championship. The tournament will start on the June 21st to July 1st 2023. The 26 men team will be vying for the biggest prize in a 30 teams events.
International Sports and Transfer News
UEFA Nations League Finals
Croatia faced Spain in the finals of the UEFA nation’s league. The match ended without any of the teams putting the ball into the others’ net. They were forced into penalties where Spain won by 5 to 4 and becoming the defending champions.
Ngolo Kante to Al lttihad
Player has signed a four-year contract with €100million salary paid in the 4 years.
Negotiation started in June and the deal is finally set to be announced.
Ruben Neves to Al hilal
The player has signed contract until June 2026.
Medicals fully done.
Club statement expected this week
Kalidou Koulibaly could also join the team soon.
Al Nassr and Hakim Ziyech
The player and the team are soon agreeing over personal interest.
Manchester United seriously considering buying Harry Kane and Declan Rice
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw posted on his instagram touring the Carrington training center with Kane and Rice. This was during their training secessions for the England National Team.
