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In their opening match against Brazil, Morocco fielded 11 foreign-born players, the highest number by any team in a World Cup match. Many of those players grew up in European countries before choosing to represent the land of their parents or grandparents.
Artan was not the only person whose World Cup experience was affected by immigration issues. Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was also unable to join the Black Stars for their opening match after Canada denied him entry because of an ongoing legal rape case in the United Kingdom.
The Lady Cardinals continued to press for a winner and were rewarded with 12 minutes remaining when youngster Ritah Kadondi found the back of the net to complete the turnaround and secure all three points.
Ritah Adero struck twice, while Jane Nantongo and Harriet Muwugumya added to the tally in a ruthless first-half display. Prossy Basemera sealed the win with a fifth goal in the 70th minute.
FUFA Women Elite League table leaders BUL Women Football Club continued their strong run with a 1–0 win over UCU Lady Cardinals, condemning the hosts to another defeat in Mukono.
UCU Cardinals signed off their 2025–26 Pepsi University Football League (UFL) campaign with a 2–1 victory over Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) at the UCU Main Pitch.
The 2025-26 Pepsi University Football League resumes this weekend, and the UCU Cardinals have strengthened their attack with two new forwards as they push for a place in the knockout phase.
FUFA Women Elite League starts on February 28, 2026, with teams from across the country set to compete for promotion and pride. Uganda Christian University Lady Cardinals will open their campaign away to Gold Star Women Football Club at Bukedea Amus Stadium at 4 pm.
Uganda Christian University Cardinals booked a place in the final of the AUUS Games football competition after a narrow 1–0 win over Kampala University (KU).
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