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High stakes in TotalEnergies CAF Champions League as teams battle for semi-final spots

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The decisive weekend for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 is on this weekend with four quarter-final second-leg matches.

Only four teams will reach the last four and as we head into the matches, it is South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns who hold a commanding advantage after their dominant 3-0 victory over Stade Malien in Pretoria.

The Brazilians travel to Mali favourites to reach a third successive semi-final and it will be a shock if Stade Malien overturn this deficit.

Besides that, the remaining three ties are delicately poised, promising high drama across the continent.

Reigning champions Pyramids FC of Egypt will be at home against Morocco’s AS FAR in Rabat after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.

The champions will look to capitalise on home advantage, while the Moroccan club remains firmly in contention.

Another fixture in Cairo will see record champions Al Ahly SC lock horns with Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis in Cairo. Esperance hold a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Rades, but Al Ahly’s formidable home record in continental competitions ensures that the tie remains wide open.

Elsewhere, Sudan’s Al Hilal Omdurman face Morocco’s RS Berkane after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. With little separating the two sides, the second leg promises a tightly fought battle as both teams seek to advance.

The winners of the quarter-final ties will progress to the semi-finals scheduled for April, where the stakes will be raised further in the pursuit of the prestigious TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy. 

2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League – Quarter-final second-leg fixtures (All times in EAT)

Saturday, 21 March

  • Pyramids FC (Egypt) vs AS FAR (Morocco) 7pm
  • Al Ahly SC (Egypt) vs Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) 4pm

Sunday, 22 March

  • Al Hilal Omdurman (Sudan) vs RS Berkane (Morocco) 7pm
  • Stade Malien (Mali) vs Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) 7pm

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FUFA Big League 2025/26 climax: A thrilling final match day of the season anticipated

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FUFA Big League 2025/26: Match Day 30 Fixtures:

Saturday, 6th June 2026 (Kick off time is 3 PM)

  • Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Kataka – Kampala (Venue to be confirmed)
  • Nebbi Central Vs Paidha Black Angels – Luo stadium, Nebbi
  • Bunyaruguru United Vs Kaaro Karungi – Kasese
  • Kiyinda Boys Vs Ntugasaze  – Mityana Ssaza ground
  • Onduparaka Vs Blacks Power – Ababet Green Light Stadium, Arua
  • Kigezi Homeboyz Vs CATDA – Al Madina Stadium, Kabale
  • Young Elephant Academy Vs Wakiso Giants – Elephants Park, Nwoya
  • Mbale Heroes Vs Iganga United – Mbale City stadium

The 2025/26 FUFA Big League season officially comes to a grand climax on Saturday, 6th June 2026.

Eight games are on card and each of the fixture is of equal relevance to the clubs in the box.

The overall champion of the season will be known, the fourth promoted club and all the four relegated clubs.

It is a battle for promotion to the Uganda Premier League for the remaining one slot that will be taken by either Eastern Uganda’s Kataka or West Nile party, Paidha Black Angels.

Equally, match day 30 will determine the champion of the league and the three other clubs to be demoted to the respective regional leagues to join already relegated Mbale Heroes.

Which is the fourth club to be promoted?

After the promotion of Kigezi Home Boyz, Blacks Power and Ntugasaze, there is one remaining slot to fight for.

This will go to either Kataka or Paidha Black Angels.

The main target will be to win our game and be assured of promotion to the top league. All the players are set for the task at hand.

Godfrey “Toldo” Awachango, Kataka Football Club head coach

With 48 points, Kataka visits Soltilo Bright Stars in Kampala on the final day seeking for maximum points.

On the other hand, Paidha Black Angels also need maximum points over fellow West Nile region side Nebbi Central at the Luo stadium with prayers that Kataka fails to win in Kampala.

Champions in waiting:

Either Kigezi Home Boyz or Blacks Power will emerge as champions for the season.

Blacks Power just needs a point from their away fixture over Onduparaka at the Ababet GreenLight Stadium to clinch the championship.

Onduparaka risks relegation if they lose with a probability that Kaaro Karungi, Soltilo Bright Stars, CATDA and Nebbi Central all win their last games.

Kigezi Home Boyz who host CATDA at the Al Madina Stadium in Kabale can also clinch the championship if they win at home and pray that Blacks Power falls in Arua to Onduparaka.

Relegation fight:

With Mbale Heroes already relegated; three more clubs shall be relegated after Saturday’s games.

Wakiso Giants (31), Soltilo Bright Stars (32), Kaaro Karungi (33), CATDA (34), Nebbi Central (34) and Onduparaka (35) are all engaged in the survival battle.

Bunyaruguru United entertains Kaaro Karungi in Kasese; Kiyinda Boys host Ntugasaze,

Kigezi Homeboyz entertains CATDA in Kabale, Young Elephant Academy hosts Wakiso Giants at the  Elephants Park, Nwoya and Mbale Heroes will bid farewell to the FUFA Big League against Iganga United at the Mbale City stadium.

The four promoted clubs will join the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the season 2026/27.

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Nakaseke District 5th Division 2026 football league eyes tense climax

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Nakaseke District Footbal Association (NDFA) 5th Division 2026 league

Week 10 Fixtures:

  • Kapeke BB Vs Kikandwa War Memorial – Butikwa Playground
  • Semuto United Vs Kikamulo United – Semuto Church of Uganda playground
  • Mpwedde United Vs Mijinje United – Nakaseke International playground

*All games kick off at 4:00 PM

The Nakaseke District Football Association (NDFA) 5th division league comes to a grand climax this Sunday, 7th June 2026 with three games.

Week 10 has three enticing matches at various venues.

Table leaders Kikamulo United visit Semuto United at the Semuto Church of Uganda playground.

Kikamulo United has 20 points coming to this fixture, two better than Semuto United who are joint second alongside Kapeke BB.

The likes of Dan Kisakye, James Katumba and Midu Mukwaya, among others remain key actors for Kikamulo United in their title pursuit.

Kapeke BB will at the same time host Kikandwa War Memorial at the Butikwa Playground.

In the bottom of the table clash, Mpwedde United (6 points) host Mijinje United (1 point) at the Nakaseke International playground.

Already Nakaseke United could not complete the league and was relegated to the 6th division league.

Sponsors and partners:

The league is proudly sponsored by Hon. Allan Mayanja Sebunya, Speed Sports Concept, Harriet Namukwaya and Nakaseke Local Government.

Match Day 9 Results:

  • Mijinje United 0-3 Kikamulo United
  • Semuto United 2-0 Kikandwa War Memorial
  • Mpwedde 1-4 Kapeke BB

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Ghana’s final squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup named

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Ghana’s Head Coach Carloz Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States.

After days of intensive preparations in Cardiff, Wales, Queiroz was able to trim te team down to 26 that will represent Ghana at the global stage.

Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus misses out due to an injury. He was expected to return in March from a quad injury suffered in January but suffered a setback and has not featured since.

Ghana will play against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before flying out to Washington to continue preparations for the World Cup that kicks off on June 11, 2026.

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in their Group L matches.

Goalkeepers:

Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang

Defenders:

Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen

Midfielders:

Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana

Forwards:

Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew.

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