By Mike Rwothomio Paidha Black Angels SC and Paidha United SC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly use Bar Okoro Stadium as their home ground for the 2026/27 football season, marking a new chapter of cooperation between the two Paidha-based clubs. The MOU, signed at Chill-Out Lounge in Paidha on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, aims to facilitate the smooth hosting of competitive league fixtures by coordinating match schedules and sharing responsibilities for match-day...

By Mike Rwothomio Women across the West Nile sub-region have been challenged to join the refereeing ranks as the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wrapped up a five-day beginners’ refereeing course for match officials from Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, and Maracha districts. The intensive programme, which drew 33 participants including seven females, featured practical sessions on the pitch, theoretical classes, and written examinations. It was conducted by FUFA refereeing...

By Mike Rwothomio and Lee Ofoymungu Under a scorching afternoon sun at Luo Grounds, West Nile Regional League champions Pakwach Young Stars SC powered their way into the FUFA Big League, defeating Pajule Lions FC on 2-1 aggregate in a hard-fought two-legged playoff. The return leg on Saturday, June 20, saw Pakwach Young Stars produce a commanding 2-0 victory to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit. The victory sends the red-and-white outfit into the second-tier national league alongside fellow...

By Zoomer African Sports. For Zoomer Africa, the draw between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Portugal is more than a football result. It is a symbol of Africa's resilience, dignity, and growing confidence on the world stage. DR Congo vs Portugal: A Draw That Speaks to Africa's Future Football has always been more than a game. It tells stories of nations, struggles, dreams, and identity. The draw between DR Congo's Leopards and Portugal sends a powerful message not only to Congolese...

Zoomer Africa Opinion | Arsenal Football is one of the most powerful forces that unites people across the world. It brings joy, hope, entertainment, and a sense of belonging. As an Arsenal supporter and a proud follower of Paidha Black Angels, I understand the excitement that comes with seeing your team win a major match or lift a trophy. For many fans in Africa, Arsenal’s success feels personal because they have emotionally invested in the club for years. However, an important question...

By Alex Pithua Zombo district local government department of Education and Sports have completed selecting 30 athletes to represent the district for the 2026 National Primary Schools’ Kids Athletics and Para-Sports Championships Competition. The Zombo district games and sports department completed the exercise of identifying the athletes on Friday 24th April 2026 at Zombo Upper Primary School playgrounds in a spectacular thrilling competition that drew participants from various...

By Bob Patrick Oweka | Zoomer Sports For all of Arsenal’s progress, promise and excitement, Manchester City once again showed the difference between a team chasing glory and a team built to own it. In the end, the Premier League title race was not decided by emotion, social media noise or moments of hype. It was decided by mentality, control, experience and ruthless consistency — and that is where Manchester City proved Arsenal were still not ready. City’s dominance in...

By Mike Rwothomio and Lee Ofoymungu Eighth-placed Paidha United SC claimed a vital 2-0 victory against Parombu Mission Stars in a highly physical West Nile Regional League encounter at King's Stadium Cana on Sunday. The home side, playing in their familiar red-and-black strip, bounced back strongly in front of their passionate fans to collect all three points in what was billed as the Greater Nebbi Derby. Left-back Stephen Omirambe, also known as Carasco, broke the deadlock in the 31st minute...

By Mike Rwothomio | Lee Ofoymungu West Nile sub-region has named its three representatives for the upcoming national post-primary schools sports championship, with Zombo District sweeping all available slots in their respective disciplines and earning a rare moment in the spotlight. Zombo’s trio of qualifiers includes reigning Badminton champions Pakadha Seed Secondary School, Volleyball champions Charity College Paidha, and Netball champions Paidha Secondary School. The three schools...

By Zoomer Sport | Kinshasa Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. Defender Axel Tuanzebe, who plays in the Premier League for Burnley, was the hero with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Jamaica after extra time in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday. The central African nation will face Portugal, Colombia and...

By Mike Rwothomio and Lee Ofoymungu  Underdogs Pakadha Seed Secondary School pulled off a stunning treble at the Zombo District Secondary Schools Games, clinching gold in boys’ football, girls’ football, and the newly introduced badminton event at the iconic Bar Okoro Stadium. From humble beginnings in Rural Abanga Sub-County, Pakadha Seed arrived in Paidha Town Council with big ambitions and delivered a masterclass, shocking the hot favourites on home turf. Their...

By Mike Rwothomio The Zombo based West Nile Regional league outfit Paidha United SC claimed a crucial 2-0 home victory over Okokoro United FC in a hard-fought West Nile Regional League encounter on Saturday at King's Stadium, Cana, in Paidha Town Council. Striker Ronie opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, firing into the right corner after a precise setup from midfielder Pogba. The home side dominated the early exchanges in a physical, high-tempo first half that ended 1-0....