Tag: World cup

Fans Mock Ykee Benda for Not Performing at Russia World Cup 2018

Posted on by Deborah

Superman, Wycliffe Tugume, aka Ykee Benda is getting a lot from social media recently. Many fans are mocking him for not performing at the Russia World cup 2018.

In around March, we were all totally excited for this new Ugandan artiste. When the cup passed through the country, our news tabloids were graced with news that Ykee had been chosen to perform at the Closing ceremony of the recently finalized Russia World Cup. We even saw the star off as he traveled to Russia.

Ykee poses wit h the world cup

Since Sunday however, Social Media has gone crazy, with people making comments such as, “Now we are waiting for Ykee Benda’s Performance” Well, at least he got to watch the match live, as we sat next to our TV Sets.  Being the humble man that he is, this artist decided to take all of us along, as he waved the Ugandan flag high, in the middle of crowds.

http://nilepost.co.ug/2018/06/14/ykee-benda-will-not-perform-at-the-world-cup-and-here-is-why/

France Emerges Champion after Dramatic World Cup Final

Posted on by Deborah

Many of us watched Croatia struggle to get through to the finals. In their last match, they emerged winner, after beating England in the semi-finals. The World cup Final match was played on Sunday, between Croatia and France. This match was full of uncertainties and drama, ranging from penalties, yellow cards, through to own goals.

Pogba celebrates with his teammates

We cannot deny that France has shown a range of talent in this years games. They have been regarded the best by many, in this edition of the FIFA World Cup. The first time this great country won the title was in in 1998, on it’s own soil. This time, they have given Moscow a touch of it’s greatness.

What started as  a football blunder from Croatia, ended into regret, as they were beaten to a 4-2 win. Congratulations to the team.

 

Youngest Goal Keeper in The world Cup’s Age Shocks People

Posted on by Deborah

People are hating on the young man who is making rounds on Media as the youngest goalkeeper in the world cup 2018. Uzoho, who is a goalkeeper for Nigerian during the games, was born on October 28, 1998 and started his football career as a forward in a Qatari football academy. He started to pursue his talents in goal keeping as early as 11 or 12 years of age.

According to his biography, this star was part of the team that won the 2013 Fifa Under-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates at just the age of 14. This is enough evidence that we should not doubt this man’s age.There are various posts around social media, from people questioning his age. Some have even alleged that he looks like a 45 year old. Here are some posts, copied from our sources;

Meet the “19 year-old teenager” who is Nigeria’s #WorldCup Goalkeeper!

I think I’m 7 years old right now! ??? pic.twitter.com/QeHiF6HJXh

— Ciku ?? (@Ciku_Muriithi) June 17, 2018

Uzoho is 19?… .somebody that finish secondary school in 2004?..

— Chubby_candi (@chubby_candi) June 7, 2018

The youngster who made 26 appearances for Deportivo La Coruna B and featured twice for Spanish side’s senior team

Uzoho doing his thing

Could this be a case of age cheating? 19 or not. Uzoho is Killing it.

Remembering the July 11th World Cup bombings

Posted on by Desiree Miller
On July 11 2010, Uganda was shaken on the finale of the World Cup.
For Jovan Ssebaggala, 21, and his elder brother Joel, a government land valuer, the story started out well but the rest, as they say, is history. The duo arrived early to secure front seats. Fireworks marked the start of the game; then the vuvuzelas took over.
At half-time, a few miles across town, a deadly explosion carried out by Somali Islamist militants ripped through an Ethiopian restaurant. But the news never reached the fans at the rugby club. There was not much social media use as is now.
With three minutes of normal time remaining in the game, there was a loud blast. Jovan thought “fireworks” but instinctively jumped out of his seat towards the screen.
The next time he saw his brother, it was on the front page of The New Vision the following morning. Joel was lying on his back, with his hand on his stomach, dead. So was the story for hundreds of other families.