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The tie began in London, where Mikel Arteta’s side shocked the footballing world by demolishing Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s record signing, Declan Rice, lived up to his £105 million price tag, scoring two breathtaking free kicks, while Mikel Merino added a touch of finesse with a curling strike that gave the Gunners a significant advantage heading into the second leg.

The UCU Canons endured a difficult weekend in the National Basketball League (NBL), suffering back-to-back defeats that raise questions about the team’s ability to close out games under pressure.

The UCU Lady Doves made a powerful statement in the National Volleyball League Serie A (Women) with a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions KCB Nkumba. 

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has secured a second-place overall finish at the 13th East Africa University Games. Held in Uganda, the biennial event attracted fierce competition among regional universities, with UCU amassing a total of 14 medals, including 6 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) delivered a spectacular performance at the East Africa University Games in Maseno, Kenya, solidifying its dominance across multiple disciplines and bringing home an impressive collection of gold medals.

In a tense final all-Uganda affair in Maseno University Kenya at the East Africa University Games, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals clinched the silver medal after falling to Makerere University in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw in regulation time.