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Bahati officially launches MOJABET Uganda and its Lucky3 game

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George Mangula
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David Bahati, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning) officially launched MOJABET Uganda on May 31, 2019 at their offices at Moja House, Circular Drive, Ntinda. Mojabet, Uganda’s newest excitement in the gaming industry also launched Lucky3, their maiden product on the Ugandan gaming market.

Licensed in 2018 to operate games of numbers and chance, Mojabet is the company behind the game Lucky3 being advertised under the Kisoboka Campaign.

Lucky3 is played by picking any three lucky numbers and sending them to 6000 through a toll-free message.

“All, a player has to do is go to their message prompt on their phones, type out their three lucky numbers, leave a space, then insert the amount they want to play and then send to 6000. That SMS will be free.

“They will then be prompted to insert their Mobile Money PIN and they will enter a draw. There is a draw or call it a new game every ten minutes and one can stake between Shs1,000 – 50,000 and stand a chance to have their stake multiplied 250 times, should their lucky three numbers match the draw numbers,” Mr Ceasor Chanaka, the company’s Operations Manager explains.

He added, “Our main offering is fun and the recreation that comes with the added possibility of making millions.”

Mojabet is a game changer in Uganda’s budding entertainment industry as it leverages on technology and innovations to bring to the public entertainment from the comfort of their homes, offices and cars. You do not have to visit a gaming house, all you need is your phone, computer and some mobile money on your phone, whichever network.

Some of the workers at Mojabet.

“We know there are many people out there that love gaming, whether alone or with friends, but find themselves limited by the inability to go to a gaming house. At Mojabet, we are all about utilizing our technological proficiency to provide seamless ways for our customers to access our services. Our first game, Lucky3 is currently accessible via SMS, USSD and Online,” Mr Chanaka said.

Mojabet is part of a continental multinational technology and entertainment company, Moja Group Inc. whose goal is to revolutionalize entertainment consumption in Africa while creating opportunities for the Continent’s largely young population.

The Group is currently operating in seven African countries; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Ghana and Ivory Coast. Seven more subsidiary operations will be opened by the end of this year.

Mr Isaac Imaka, Moja Group’s local partner and director said the group wants to be Africa’s leading and most trusted gaming and tech-based entertainment company by investing heavily everywhere they establish to ensure that not only do they make profits; but that even those who work with them earn and benefit happily.

“In Uganda for instance, even before we make the first coin, we are investing close to a million dollars in setting up and salaries for over 25 young staff who average 33 years in age. I can comfortably say that we are the leading, gaming house in the country when it comes to remuneration,” said Mr Isaac Imaka, who also doubles as Mojabet Uganda’s Business Development Manager.

Highlighting the company’s resolve in combating irresponsible gaming, Mr Imaka said, “It is not all about dollars and cents in our world. We recognize the importance of responsible gaming for the sector and as a company, we started off with a policy, leveraging on our technological proficiency, to detect addictive behaviour early.”

“We also monitor and track players to fish out problem gamers and we have partnered with a rehabilitation center, EACAS, which will educate the public about responsible gaming and also offer cancelling services to referred addicts.”

He added, “Gaming is largely seen as a vice for the young people but on the contrary in Mojabet, young people were the first to benefit through jobs, not to mention the Corporate Social Responsibility activities that we are going to start engaging in by the close of the year. We want to contribute to the education and health sectors.”

“We want to make gaming work for the communities. We want the Group to make people’s dreams come true. We want to make a contribution to community health initiatives and that we will do because at Mojabet, we believe that innovations, like the ones we are involved in, should work positively for the communities where we are present.”

LUCKY3 allows players to pick three single-digit lucky numbers between 0 – 9 in any order, place any stake between Shs1,000 – 50,000 and stand a chance to win within 10 minutes. One can play through their Mobile phone via free SMS; USSD or Online. By playing, the participants stand a chance to multiply their stake by 250 times. This means that if one plays with Shs 50,000, they could win up to Shs12.5 million within just 10 minutes. Players also win 10 times their stake if they get the draw numbers, but not in the exact order.

Lucky3 further gives a replay ticket into the next draw when a player matches any 2 of the draw numbers. The excitement can only grow as the winning numbers change every ten minutes. All draw results are published on their website at www.lucky3.ug.

Lucky3 also has a weekly draw that you can watch on Bukedde TV1 at 9:45 PM every Saturday. For every Shs1,000 played through the week, the player gets an entry into the Weekly Jackpot Draw whose ultimate prize starts at a minimum of Shs35 million. Past broadcasts of the same will also be available on the Lucky3 Youtube page.

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Dangote still most admired African brand in fresh survey… for the second year consecutively

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Our Reporter and Agencies
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Aliko Dangote

Dangote Group, from Nigeria has for the second year emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin, by consumers ahead of the telecommunication giant, MTN in a survey of 100 Africa best brands announced in Johannesburg at the weekend.

According to the South Africa based Brand Africa in a survey carried out in collaboration with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the seventh edition which was released at the weekend, of 15,000 brands mentioned, Dangote ranked first brand when consumers are prompted to recall the most admired African brand.

In the top 100 list, the United State sports and fitness mega brand, Nike, a non-African brand retains the overall number one brand in Africa spontaneously recalled by consumers. South African telecoms brand MTN is the number one African brand spontaneously recalled brand, while surging Ethiopian brand Anbessa Shoes, at number two, swopped positions with Nigerian conglomerate, Dangote, which is the number three most admired brand of African of origin.

However, when consumers are prompted to recall the most admired African brand, Dangote retains the number one position. Just last year Dangote brand was named the most valuable brand among the top 50 brands in Nigeria for 2018 by Brand Nigeria.

Further analysis of the ranking indicates that Overall, the 2018/19 Brand Africa 100 list, which is calculated from 15,000 brand mentions illustrates a very diversified range of brands in Africa and shows year on year consistency with 80 per cent of the top 100 brands having been in the top 100 Most Admired Brands in previous years.

Overall, African brands faltered to an all-time low 14 percent share of the top 100 most admired brands in Africa. However, MTN (South Africa), Dangote (Nigeria) and Safaricom (Kenya) are the most admired highest listed brands on sub-Sahara’s leading bourses, the JSE, Nigeria Stock Exchange and Nairobi Securities Exchange respectively.

Faced with a relentless focus on the African opportunity and investment by non-African brands, Africa’s share of the most admired brands has been rapidly declining over the past three years from a high of 25 per cent in 2013/14 to lows of 16 per cent in 2015/16, 16 per cent in 2016/17 and 17 percent in 2017/18.

“Today at the JSE, at an event with industry leaders from across Africa, hosted by the JSE in partnership with Geopoll, Kantar and Brand Leadership, Brand Africa announced the Top 100 brands in Africa in their 7th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands. Nike, MTN, Dangote, Ecobank and BBC were recognised as the most admired brands on the continent,” a statement from the Brand Africa read.

“Non-African brands have entrenched their positions in Africa, with North American brands, dominated exclusively by United States of America brands (28 per cent), leading with a growth of 17 per cent versus 2017/8. The strength of USA brands was boosted by the entry and/or re-entry of stalwart American brands such as number 71 Levi’s, number 91 Chevrolet and Pepsi’s Miranda at number 80, who are all among the 20 new entrants. European brands (41 per cent) are up by 2, 5 per cent and Asian brands (17 per cent) down by 10 per cent, round up the continental spread of brands Africans admire.

The Brand Africa 100 rankings are based on a survey among a representative sample of respondents 18 years and older, conducted in 25 countries across Africa. Covering all African economic regions, collectively these countries account for an estimated 80 per cent of the continent’s population and 75 per cent of the GDP.

In a reconfigured category listing where technology and electronics and telecoms categories were separated and new categories of luxury and personal care were introduced or re-introduced, the Top 100 is dominated by technology and electronic brands (18 per cent) and telecoms (7 per cent), consumer (non-cyclical) (16 per cent), auto manufacturers (11 per cent), luxury (10 per cent), automobile (11 per cent), apparel (8 per cent), retail (7 per cent), food (4 per cent), non-alcoholic beverages (5 per cent), personal care (4 per cent), sports & fitness (4 per cent) and media (1 per cent) categories are the top categories.

Thebe Ikalafeng, Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa and Brand Leadership said of the outcome of survey “It is disappointing that despite its vibrant entrepreneurial environment, Africa is not creating new competitive brands to meet the needs of its growing consumer market.

“These rankings are an important metric of and challenge for creating home-grown competitive African brands that will transform the African promise and change its narrative and image as a competitive continent. African brands have an important role in helping to build the African brand”, he added.

Brand Africa 100 was developed by pan-African branding and reputation advisory firm, Brand Leadership Group supported by GeoPoll, the leader in mobile-based market research throughout Africa, and strategic analysis and insights by Kantar TNS, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company.

It is an inter-generational movement to inspire a great Africa through promoting a positive image of Africa, celebrating its diversity and driving its competitiveness. It is a brand-led movement which recognizes that in the 21st century, brands are an asset and a vector of image, reputation and competitiveness of nations. Brand Africa seeks to inspire a brand-led African renaissance.

Its ranking of Africa’s 100 Best Brands is an initiative to survey, rank and recognize the best brands in Africa in recognition of the growth of African brands, which were beginning to challenge global brands in Africa or lead global brands in new categories such as telecommunications. The aim of Brand Africa is to identify, acknowledge and promote African and global brands that are catalysts for Africa’s growth, reputation and value.

In his reaction, Group Chief Corporate Communication Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina said the management was not unexpected of the ranking because the company has a long standing reputation for quality, relevance compliance and social stewardship. “Our mission and vision engage and inspire us to by extension connects us to with both our internal and external stakeholders.

“We fervently believe that only Africans can develop Africa, and this gives us stronger sense of relevance in all the countries where we have our operations. we are touching lives by providing their basic needs and empowering Africans more than ever before creating jobs reducing capital flight, helping government conserve foreign exchange drain by supporting different industrial infrastructural projects of African government.”

Mr. Chiejina stated further that Dangote Cement has been producing high quality and affordable cement, reducing poverty, engaging in unprecedented philanthropy and above all respecting the laws of the land where we operate. “All these are our credo and we do not compromise it, it is our way. And the ranking is just an acknowledgement of all these by our stakeholders, we keep our brand promise and stay authentic,” he said.

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LoP tells Museveni to consider retiring like late Prof. Nsibambi, as MPs praise his service

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Geoffery Serugo
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RIP: Prof. Apolo-Nsibambi

Parliament has paid tribute to the former Prime Minister of Uganda, Prof Apolo Nsibambi who served with distinction in several positions of responsibility in the country.

Prof. Nsibambi died on Tuesday evening at his home in Bulange Mengo, Rubaga division, moments after he called his assistants to help him as he wanted to easy himself.

At parliament, his body was received by Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, State Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala and former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP) Winnie Kiiza among other MPs ahead of the special sitting in his honor.

In a plenary chaired by Kadaga Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda moved a motion for a resolution of Parliament to pay tribute to Prof. Nsibambi. He described him as an illustrious politician who served with distinction in several positions of responsibility.

He condoled the bereaved family of Prof. Nsibambi saying he was a diligent leader who greatly contributed in shaping the destiny of Uganda.

In a statement read by Rukungiri Woman MP, Betty Muzanira, LoP, Betty Ochan asked Museveni to consider retiring after clocking 75 years to live quite elderly and fatherly life just like Nsibambi even after when law makers decided to remove the age limit that was blocking him from standing for presidency after 75 years.

“I wish to fondly remember Prof Nsibambi, the family man who many people ought to emulate. His life was never limited to academic issues but state duties as well. He never gave in to challenges that came his way.”

She wondered why most leaders want to stay in offices to the time of collapsing in chairs other than taking vivid examples of leaders like Nsibambi who decided to retire in 2011 and leave room for other leaders to participate in the development of their County.

MP Ogenga Latigo recounted when he worked hand in hand with Prof. Nsibambi at Parliament when he was the LoP. He asked what they lose if they all work for the good of the country.

“He would come and say I want to give government position, after that we would signal each other and walk behind the doors other than being in disagreement all the time” he said.

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R. Kelly charged with 11 new counts of sexual abuse

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Agencies
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R. Kelly

American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Robert Sylvester Kelly has been charged with 11 more sexual offences, according to US media.

Court records reportedly show they relate to sexual assault and abuse of a minor aged between 13 and 16, and if proven carry far heavier sentences than the others he faces.

R. Kelly is reportedly due back in court in a week to face the charges.

Earlier this year the R&B artist was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty and has been released on bail.

If convicted on the earlier charges, which involve four alleged victims, three of whom were minors, he could face three to seven years in prison.

R. Kelly’s lawyer Steve Greenberg said the latest charges did not relate to a new case.

“He was recharged in an existing case, same alleged victim and time (a decade ago) It changes nothing,” he wrote on Twitter.

“These are the same conduct, just charged differently, same alleged victim, same time frame, same facts. We expect the same results.”

Chicago Tribune reporter Megan Crepeau reports four of the new charges laid against him are the most serious felony class in the state of Illinois, and carry a mandatory six to 30 year sentence.

Four charges are for aggravated criminal sexual assault, two for sexual assault and five for aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the new charges date from January 2010.

Dozens of women have come forward over the years accusing the singer of abusing them.

In January a documentary series, Surviving R. Kelly, showed a number of alleged victims talking about their experiences. R. Kelly has repeatedly denied the claims.

He lost a civil court case, brought by a woman who accused him of sexual abuse, after he failed to appear at the Chicago court in April.

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Elsie Attafuah commence work as UNDP Resident Representative in Uganda

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Our Reporter
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Ms Elsie Attafuah

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sam Kutesa has officially received Letters of Credence of the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah.

The Minister, welcomed the new Resident Representative to Uganda and commended the United Nation’s (UN) good working relationship with the Government of the Republic of Uganda, particularly in the area of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and also in the diaspora support services.

In presenting her Letters of Credence to the Minister, Attafuah conveyed a message of gratitude for the warm reception that was accorded to her, further stating that her intention is to work closely with the Ministry and pledged to advance the UN’s goals to ultimately achieve the principle purpose of accomplishing the SDGs and encourage global development, poverty reduction, promote democratic governance, energy and environment, social development, and crisis prevention and recovery.

Kutesa re affirmed the provision of the Ministry’s necessary support and Technical assistance required in execution of the duties of the Resident Representative.

Ms. Attafuah once again conveyed a message of gratitude expressing optimism and reiterating commitment in achieving the goals to eliminate poverty, inequality and exclusion to achieve sustainable development for the benefit of all Ugandans.

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Whistleblower petitions Speaker Kadaga over new COSASE probe of Shs478 billion misused by BoU

By
Geoffery Serugo
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Munyagwa and his Makindye East colleague, Ibrahim Kasozi.

A whistle blower has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to ban parliament’s new Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) from re-investigating Bank of Uganda especially over Shs478 billion that the central bank officials failed to account during the first probe carried out under Abdu Katuntu as chairperson.

Early this week, the Committee chairman Mubarak Munyagwa re-opened the probe into BoU’s closure of Crane Bank Limited (CBL) which was closed on October 20, 2016 and put in receivership until January 25, 2017 when the central bank transferred some of its assets and liabilities to Dfcu bank at a paltry Shs200 billion, despite the central bank claiming they injected in CBL Shs478 billion as liquidity support during the receivership. Unfortunately BoU officials as established in the first probe failed to account for about Shs320 billion of that money as presented by the Auditor General.

On Tuesday, Munyagwa allowed in parliament Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende, asking him about the auditing of BoU’s accounts. He also sent him back to bring accounting documents after BoU failed to account for billions of shillings injected into CBL and blow. The fist COSASE did this work very well to the extent of faulting BoU for poor recording keeping as some documents could not be traced.

Watchers say MP Munyagwa is trying to play on the minds of fellow legislators, to give Dr. Kasekende a chance to table accountability of Shs478 billion which BoU failed to account for during Katuntu’s probe that begin late October 2018 and ended in February 2019, with Katuntu presenting a report of the probe to parliament .

Since the Katuntu report was Okayed by MPs, some BoU officials have been working hard to cover their guilt as exposed by the first Cosase probe that let Ugandans to know how incompetent BoU managers were, and how carelessly closed CBL and six other banks. At the time CBL was closed it only needed Shs150 billion to remain afloat according to Ben Sekabira, a senior manager at BoU.

In his petition to Kadaga dated May 29, 2019, the whistleblower argues that the first committee had interaction with the BoU top officials from which observations and recommendations were made, and are awaiting corrective actions to be taken. He is surprised that Munyagwa wants to push back the process especially as regards Shs478 billion mismanaged.

“It’s our humble appeal that you direct your committee to concentrate on other institutions other than interfering with the previous Committee observations and recommendations than wasting tax payers’ money on a single institution, ”he says.

The whistleblower also requested Kadaga to stop the Sub Committee selected by Cosase from interfering with BoU operations before a treasury memorandum is laid before parliament.

“Rt. Hon Speaker, we request urgent action and guidance of your committee saves tax payers money and embarrassment of the Institution of Parliament.” he says.

As a recap the Auditor General John Muwanga declined to do another audit of Shs478 billion at the request of BoU Deputy Governor Kasekende. Muwanga declined to a second because BoU officials in the first audit failed to present to him all documents related to the use of the money they claim was transferred to CBL in receivership.

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Combined UPDF and French forces military training exercise comes to an end

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Geoffery Serugo
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Best UPDF soldier being awarded

Troops of Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and French forces have conclude a combined training exercise in mountain warfare along the Mt. Rwenzori range in Western Uganda on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The week-long exercise was being conducted at Karugutu mountain warfare training school in Ntoroko district.

Speaking at function, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi urged soldiers to keep healthy and fit by keeping exercising as they serve the country for years to come.

Mbadi cautioned soldiers to avoid alcoholism, drug abuse, prostitution and any other activities that can affect their health. He encouraged soldiers to continue training to prepare for future assignments.

‘’The best welfare for a soldier is first class training, because it gives you confidence and enough skills. UPDF is a professional force which always prays for peace and shall never stop preparing. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, so we must prepare and that’s why we selected you to attend this course,” he said.

He commended the French government and French troops for having accepted to come and share knowledge and skills to their counterparts UPDF.

Brig James Kinalwa on behalf of the Chief of Training and Recruitment congratulated the soldiers upon finishing the course successfully and asked them to continue with the spirit of team work and cooperation. He added that the training was meant to make them perform their duties easily because of the knowledge and skills acquired during the course.

He also lauded UPDF leadership for having looked far and invited our French counterparts to share with us knowledge and skills and promised more advanced technical skills in collaboration with the French.

The Commandant Karugutu Mountain Warfare training school Col. Dothan Mukasa thanked the government of Uganda and the UPDF leadership for the continued support rendered to the school. He said that the school has acquired everything necessary for training process to continue.

The French Defense Attaché to Uganda Lt Col. Fabien Miclot commended UPDF’s effort in fighting terrorism especially in Somalia.

“Fighting terrorism is a common cause and that’s why we are engaged in joint operations to create no room for terrorists,” Fabien said. He added that France is proud of Uganda’s cooperation with other countries with the aim of keeping peace and security.

The joint exercise which lasted 10 days has been running from May 20, 2019 with the aim of making soldiers’ maneuverability and flexibility within the mountains easier for better protection of the country.

The overall best student was Maj SM Okole, best in the field was Pte Mutakubya Steven and LCP Felix Awokono.

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2019 Africa Cup of Nations match ball unveiled by Umbro

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Our Reporter
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Afcon matchball

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and English sportswear and football equipment supplier Umbro have unveiled the official match ball ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Umbro entered a new ball partnership agreement with CAF which has seen the iconic sports brand become the exclusive ball supplier for the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Egypt.

As the exclusive ball partner, Umbro will supply the CAF with the top-level Neo Pro ball. The ball design is inspired by the colours of the Egyptian flag.

FIFA certified to be used at the highest level of the game, the Neo Pro features a textured Teijin Microfibre outer casing for durability, accuracy and true flight dependability.

It also has a five-layer construction with a latex bladder for a consistent bounce, and a hand-stitched 14-panel design with sealed seams to ensure zero water absorption.

“We couldn’t be prouder and more honoured to have been selected by CAF as the official supplier of the match ball for the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019. Football is the biggest sport in Africa and as an authentic sports brand deeply rooted in football, we believe this partnership is a perfect match.” said Tom Grzelak, Head of Brand at Umbro Middle East and Egypt.

“Moreover, the tournament being played in Egypt will further reinforce Umbro’s brand presence in the country. Fans will be able to purchase the official replica ball in selected sports stores in Egypt and UAE.” He added

Keeping up with a longstanding tradition of supplying top level balls to major tournaments around the world, Umbro has most recently supplied the Coupe de la Ligue ball in France and the official ball for the Liga Nacional de Futsal in Brazil.

Afcon will begin on the 21st of June with Egypt taking on Zimbabwe in the first game. The tournament will be played for the first time throughout June and July with 24 nations competing.

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Tottenham and Liverpool chase biggest win of all

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Agencies
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UCL final

Among the rewards for the Champions League winners on Saturday will be silverware, status and history but the greatest prize awaiting Liverpool or Tottenham might be an end to the agonising wait.

Combined, it has been 18 years – seven for Liverpool, 11 for Tottenham – since either lifted a trophy, despite huge strides made in recent years under the much-praised Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino.

Klopp and Pochettino have been singled-out as two of Europe’s best coaches after crafting teams that reflect their personalities — Liverpool thrilling and fearless, Spurs brave and unrelenting.

And while scepticism has greeted the perfection of Manchester City’s star-studded squad in England, approval has also followed Liverpool and Tottenham’s nurturing of youngsters.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Winks came through the clubs’ youth systems while Andrew Robertson, Dele Alli and Kieran Trippier joined aged 24 or younger. All of them could start at the Wanda Metropolitano.

But any admiration still comes with an asterisk. Liverpool’s last trophy was in 2012, a League Cup that remains their only success since they won the FA Cup in 2006.

And Tottenham’s barren spell goes further back to the League Cup in 2008, which was their first trophy since winning the same competition in 1999.

Pochettino has tended to bristle at suggestions his team have a habit for coming close but failing to get over the line.

When asked in January if the club needed a trophy, he said: “I don’t agree with that, it’s good for the ego. But in reality the most important thing is to build a team that is always going to be in the top four.”

The expectations are higher at Liverpool, where Klopp’s vow to win something within four years of taking charge reaches its end-point this weekend.

“It didn’t happen yet,” said Klopp in April. “How long it will take I have no clue.”

Klopp’s also denied a personal need for silverware after having lost six cup finals in a row as coach, three of them with Liverpool.

“I don’t think that way at all,” he said earlier this month. “In football if you want to win you have to accept that there are occasions when you also might lose.”

The pressure on Liverpool may be more intense, not just because of their success-laden past but because of a craving for satisfaction after a season in which they amassed 96 points in the Premier League but still fell just short of champions City.

They will be favourites, having beaten Tottenham home and away already this season and with their experience of last year’s final in Kiev. In the Spurs squad, only Toby Alderweireld has played on this stage, losing with Atletico Madrid in 2014.

For a shot of belief, Pochettino might instead turn to Harry Kane, who has declared himself fit after recovering from an ankle injury.

Kane has not played a competitive match since April 9 and Tottenham have survived without their star striker, even if a storming run in the Champions League belied a collapse in form domestically.

If he is fit, Kane’s goal threat means he will start, most likely at the expense of Lucas Moura, despite the Brazilian’s dizzying hat-trick against Ajax in the semi-final.

Liverpool’s own front man, Roberto Firmino, is also expected to play after sitting out the last three matches with a groin strain.

Harder to predict will be Klopp’s selection in midfield, where he must choose three from James Milner, Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Fabinho.

Considerably more than the 32,000 ticket-holding fans were predicted to descend on Madrid, with police deploying “unprecedented security” around the final, involving drones to monitor behaviour and 4,700 personnel.

When the Spanish capital was picked as host, there was an added lure for Real Madrid, who might have defended the title in their own city, and Atletico, who could have snatched it off them at their own home ground.

Instead, after Barcelona crashed out, Spain were left with no European finalists for the only second time in 10 years.

A new era, perhaps, for the Premier League. For Liverpool and Tottenham, another chance to end the wait.

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Kirinya-Jinja SS FC change name to Busoga United FC

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Our Reporter
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Jinja SS

Uganda Premier League side Kirinya-Jinja S.S.S FC will be known as Busoga United Football Club beginning the 2019/2020 football season.

Their request to change the club name was approved by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson among the key decisions that were taken during the 20th FUFA Executive Committee meeting on 25th May 2019 in Masaka at Brovad Hotel.

The meeting chaired by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and attended by all the Executive Members reviewed various matters including Kirinya’s request.

Their home ground remains the Mighty Arena, located within the Jinja Secondary School premises in Busoga region.

Changing of club names according to the region is a better improvement in the marketing strategy and a way of attracting local fans within the society unlike the traditional teams like KCCA FC, SC Villa, Express FC and the big ones like Vipers SC.

From local residents in the society, students, government workers, corporate executives to the Kyabazinga of Busoga, everyone will become part of the football story on match day.

Last season, Kirinya-Jinja SS finished 9th on the 16-table log in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with 41 points from the 30 games.

Tooro United FC which was formerly known as Soana FC was the previous Uganda Premier League club to change its name with its home ground in Fort Portal.

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