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Football
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.
Makerere University’s football team showcased an outstanding performance at the expense of Soroti University in a 3:0 win in their first game of the group stage phase.
The Division of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) defeated the Vice Chancellor’s Division (VC) 2–1 in a lively football match played on Wednesday afternoon at the New Pitch, earning a place in the finals of the ongoing UCU Staff Sports Gala.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals were held to a 1–1 draw by Kumi University in a closely contested University Football League (UFL) match played at the UCU Grounds on Tuesday, October 28.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals bounced back in emphatic fashion, thrashing King Ceasor University 6–1 in their second game of the 2025 Pepsi University Football League on Wednesday 15th October at the YES Centre in Nsambya.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals registered their first preseason win by a 1-0 win over South Sudanese Women’s League champions Yei Joint Stars FC on August 20, 2025, at the UCU Old Pitch in Mukono.
From commanding leadership in goal to creativity in midfield and composure in defence, these four players will be the heartbeat of a team determined to make their mark on home soil.
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