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Partey pleads not guilty to additional rape charges in UK

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LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) – Villarreal soccer player Thomas Partey appeared in a London court on ​Monday where he pleaded not guilty ‌to two additional charges of rape.
Partey, a Ghana international, has previously denied five counts of rape ​relating to two women, plus a ​charge of sexual assault against a ⁠third woman, between 2021 and 2022.
The ​32-year-old midfielder was subsequently charged with two ​further offences of rape relating to a fourth complainant in December 2020, to which he pleaded ​not guilty at Southwark Crown Court.
The ​alleged offences took place when Partey played for Premier ‌League ⁠soccer club Arsenal. He left the club last summer and signed for Spain’s Villarreal.
Partey was released on bail ahead of his ​trial, which ​was ⁠due to start in November but could be delayed.
Partey was signed ​by Arsenal from Atletico Madrid ​for ⁠50 million euros ($58.49 million) in 2020 and became a key member of the English ⁠side’s ​first team, before his ​contract expired at the end of June.
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URA sign midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo

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Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club (URA FC) has confirmed the signing of midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo from Express FC.

The Tax Collectors on Monday confirmed, the budding midfielder has joined them, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.

“We are delighted to welcome exciting midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo to the Tax Collectors family. The talented midfielder joins us from Express FC as we continue to strengthen our squad ahead of the new season.”

Ssekajugo, expressed delight for joining URA and ready to continue developing as a player.

“I am delighted to join URA FC. It is a great opportunity for me to be part of a club with such a strong history and ambition. I am ready to work hard, give my best, and contribute towards the success of the team,” he said. “I want to keep improving as a player, learn from my teammates and the technical team, and play my part whenever I am called upon. I know the expectations at URA FC are high, and I am prepared to embrace the challenge.” He said as quoted by the club website.

At URA, Ssekajugo reunites with coaches Jimmy Kintu and Christian Magoba who he worked under at Express last season.

He becomes the second signing for the Tax Collectors, joining Muhammad Kyeyune who signed last week from Entebbe UPPC.

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Jamaldin Buchochera: Lugazi confirm signing of experienced defender

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Uganda Premier League side Lugazi has confirmed the signing of experienced defender, Jamaldin Buchochera.

The development was confirmed today, Monday, July 13, 2026 via the club’s official social media platforms.

“We are pleased to announce the signing of defender Jamaldin Buchochera,” the statement partly reads.

The lanky defender joins Lugazi FC on a two-year employment contract joining from the Rwanda Premier League side Gasogi United.

He becomes Lugazi’s second signing in the ongoing transfer window after the acquisition of the side’s old boy Louis Anguti.

This comes in after the acquisition of Abbey Kikomeko Bogere and Bashir Ssemuyaba as the club’s head coach and assistant coach respectively.

According to the club’s website, Buchochera is a versatile and intelligent defender who can magnificently play in central defence, at right and the midfield.

He has previously played for Mbale Heroes, Gaddafi FC and BUL FC.

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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams tragically dies

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South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adam’s has been pronounced dead on Saturday evening just a few days after playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Adams, 25, featured for the Bafana Bafana at the ongoing World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States, playing in all the three group games.

South Africa’s Minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie said, in a statement, “it is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams. South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his team-mates and the millions of supporters who watched him grow from a promising academy prospect into a full Bafana Bafana international.”

Police in South Africa has opened an investigation after Adams body was found at a house in Schotschekloof, a suburb in central Cape Town on Saturday.

McKenzie stated that the cause of Jayden’s passing has not yet been confirmed and appealed to the public to exercise restraint and compassion, and to refrain from speculation, while his family and Mamelodi Sundowns are given the space and privacy they need.

“Any official information will be communicated by the appropriate parties in due course.” He said.

Adams began playing football at Stellenbosch, before moving to Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2025, helping the team to win the 2024/25 PSL League title and most recently the CAF Champions League.

FIFA President also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the football fraternity in South Africa and beyond.

“It’s so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation’s historic Fifa World Cup campaign. My thoughts and condolences, as well as those of everyone at Fifa and the global football community, are with his family, friends and team-mates. The Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.” He stated.

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