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Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have accomplished one of many largest signings of the switch window after re-signing former talisman Cesar Lobi Manzoki on a two-year contract.

The return of the Congolese striker, fondly often called “The Emperor”, has despatched pleasure throughout the Venoms devoted as one of many membership’s modern-day legends makes his means again to St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Manzoki beforehand loved a memorable spell at Vipers, the place he established himself as one of the vital deadly forwards in Ugandan soccer.

Throughout two seasons, he made 46 league appearances, scoring 26 targets and offering 13 assists whereas serving to the membership to home success.

His most outstanding marketing campaign got here through the 2021/22 season when he netted 18 league targets to encourage Vipers to the Uganda Premier League title and end because the division’s prime scorer.

The striker additionally swept a number of particular person accolades that season, together with the Uganda Premier League Participant of the Season, Gamers’ Participant of the Season, Ahead of the Season and a spot within the league’s Greatest XI.

Earlier than his departure from Kitende, Manzoki had already etched his identify into the membership’s historical past books after ending as the highest scorer of the 2020/21 Stanbic Uganda Cup with seven targets, serving to the Venoms carry the trophy.

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Following his exit, the 29-year-old launched into a journey throughout Africa and Asia, that includes for AS Dauphins Noirs, AS Maniema Union and AS Vita Membership in DR Congo, earlier than stints with Dalian Professional in China, Hatta Membership within the United Arab Emirates, Mohammedan Sporting Membership in Bangladesh and most lately Japanese District FC in Hong Kong.

Talking after sealing his return, Manzoki expressed his delight at rejoining a membership he considers dwelling.

“It’s superb to be again to a spot I name dwelling. A few of the happiest moments of my profession have been created right here and I can’t wait to put on this badge as soon as once more and provides all the things for the membership and the supporters,” he stated.

Vipers head coach Denis Lavagne additionally welcomed the striker’s return, describing him as a participant who understands the membership’s ambitions and profitable tradition.

The return of Manzoki additional underlines Vipers’ intentions forward of the 2026/27 season because the Venoms put together to compete within the Uganda Premier League, Stanbic Uganda Cup, CECAFA Kagame Cup and CAF Champions League.

Manzoki joins fellow new signings Jacques Mangoba, Nicholas Mwere, Joel Sserunjogi and Gabonese goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba as Vipers proceed to bolster their squad.

 

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Gymnast Ruby Evans wins first gold for Wales

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Gymnast Ruby Evans has won Wales’ first Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the floor final.

Evans, 19, performed the final routine of the women’s programme and defeated England’s Abigail Martin into silver, with her team-mate Shantae-Eve Amankwaah securing bronze.

Evans left the arena in tears on Sunday after her disappointing sixth in the all-round individual competition, that after Wales finished fourth in the team event.

Now, after Welsh identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals within a couple of hours of each other on Monday, Evans has delivered gold.

It was the first victory for Team Wales in Scotland and a ninth medal alongside two silver and six bronze.

There is also a guaranteed podium position for boxer Connor Williams after he reached the semi-finals.

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Saltburn-Norton match investigated over alleged ‘finger clicking’ cheating

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An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.

A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir’s bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.

It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.

Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 17 points.

“The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday,” the league said in a statement on X.

“A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.”

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Last week Bowes took eight catches in Saltburn’s 22-run win over Shildon Railway. The men’s Test record for catches by a keeper in an innings is seven.

Bowes leads the league standings with 31 catches, 10 more than any other player.

Rory Cotterill, who captained Middlesbrough second XI during a 29-run defeat by Saltburn last month, responded to a social media post containing the video and alleged two further incidents of cheating by Saltburn in that match.

The original video of the incident has had more than three million views on X, with publications in Australia and New Zealand among those to report it.

The BBC has contacted the league and Saltburn. Norton declined to comment.

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West Indies v Pakistan: Justin Greaves takes five wickets for none in incredible spell

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First Test, Tarouba (day three of five)

West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpaul 35, Abbas 3-14)

Pakistan 282 (Masood 109; Greaves 5-27)

West Indies lead by 155 runs

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West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

Greaves, who is playing in his 17th Test, claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for 282 in response to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.

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The 32-year-old Barbadian’s spell – five consecutive wicket maidens – was all the more remarkable given he had bowled six overs earlier in the day for 27 runs without taking a wicket.

“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team,” Greaves said.

“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them [and] try to dig us out of situations.

“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game.”

Pakistan captain Shan Masood was Greaves’ first wicket at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad when he was bowled for 109 in the 64th over following a superb set-up.

Greaves had pushed the ball wide to the left-hander from over the wicket before he tailed a delivery back into Masood who played down the wrong line and inside edged on to his stumps.

Aamer Jamal had his middle stump uprooted in Greaves’ next over as the seamer speared one through his defences.

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Greaves then trapped Ali Usman lbw before he had Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas both caught behind as Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.

West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings – a lead of 155 runs – to leave the match finely poised.

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