Manchester United have completed the signing of centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid on a four-year deal. A fee of £34m – which could rise to £42m with add-ons – was agreed for the France international on 26 July. The 28-year-old won three La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies with Real during a 10-year stay. “Manchester United is one…
Read MoreYear: 2021
Messi set to wait for his PSG debut
Lionel Messi is unlikely to make his Paris St-Germain debut against Strasbourg on Saturday. Although, he is expected to be introduced to the fans. The 34-year-old joined PSG on a two-year deal after leaving Barcelona. He has only trained for two days since winning the Copa America with Argentina in July. Messi is set to be presented with fellow new…
Read MoreVan Dijk ready to start against Norwich City
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Virgil van Dijk is ready to start against Napoli. A commanding Dutch centre-half has not taken in a competitive appearance for a while. Van Dijk suffered a knee ligament damage in a Merseyside derby date with Everton on October 17, 2020. It has been a long road back to full fitness for a talismanic…
Read MoreEvelyn Lagu returns to Uganda from Turkey
Singer Evelyn Lagu is finally back in Uganda after a couple of months in Turkey. She had gone in a European country for a kidney transplant. Evelyn Lagu was stuck in a hospital in Turkey for some time after failing to meet the bills. She begged for assistance and was helped by sympathizers to clear the medical payments. The singer,…
Read MoreMuzamiru Mutyaba targets Cecafa Kagame Cup victory
Express FC midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba claims that it’s a fantastic experience to reach finals. Muzamiru Mutyaba has taken the CECAFA Kagame Cup by storm. He managed three goals in the three games he has featured in. This means that it’s been a fantastic tournament so far for him. However, he insists that the job is not done yet. “It’s been…
Read MoreVipers set to pull out of Stanbic Uganda Cup semis
Vipers SC have threatened to pull out of the Stanbic Uganda Cup. The Kitende-based club claims that if Fufa doesn’t offer more time for preparations. The 2020-21 competition is set to resume in ten days. It was suspended due to a national lockdown that lasted 42 days. Sports was among the sectors allowed to go on by President Museveni under…
Read MoreNikola Milenkovic set to join West Ham
West Ham are closing in on the signing of Nikola Milenkovic according to reports. Nikola Milenkovic has just entered the final year of his contract at Fiorentina. They are thought to be ready to cash in on the centre-half after receiving an offer from West Ham. The Hammers had also been in talks with Chelsea over a possible transfer for…
Read MoreKhalid Aucho joins Tanzanian outfits Yanga Africans
Uganda Cranes Midfielder Khalid Aucho has completed a move to Tanzania outfit Yanga Football Club. The combative midfielder officially joined them on Monday, after putting pen to paper. Khalid Aucho has been plying his trade at Misr El Mekkasa in Egypt for the last three years. But his contract came to an end last month. According to reports, the player…
Read MoreBojan Krkic joins Japanese side Vissel Kobe
Former Stoke City and Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic has joined Japanese team Vissel Kobe. Bojan, 30, played for Stoke between 2014 and 2019 after beginning his career at Barcelona. Bojan Krkic has been without a team. He left Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact at the end of 2020. “This opportunity is one of the best, both personally and professionally.”…
Read MoreLeicester edge Man City to Community Shield victory
Leicester stunned Manchester City to claim the Community Shield at Wembley. Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho confidently dispatched a late penalty to give Leicester victory. The game looked to be heading for penalties, but Iheanacho struck from the spot into the top corner with a minute remaining. The Nigerian was tripped by Nathan Ake in the area. City’s record £100m signing Jack…
Read More