SPORTS UPDATE WITH EMMAH ATAI: Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben was surprised by Real Madrids cautious approach to the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Madrid. Despite the home side winning 1-0 at the Bernabeu, defending champions Bayern enjoyed 72% possession. Karim Benzema scored the only goal of the game but Mario Gotze and Thomas Muller both had excellent chances to equalize late on for Pep Guardiolas side, who lacked a cutting edge. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team for beating holders Bayern Munich in Wednesdays Champions League semifinal, first leg without their two biggest names taking a leading role. Cristiano Ronaldo, top scorer in this seasons competition, struggled after returning from injury and record signing Gareth Bale only played the final 20 minutes following a bout of flu. Karim Benzema scored the winner in the 19th minute at the Bernabeu, setting Real up nicely ahead of Tuesdays second leg in Munich as they seek a first appearance in the final since they won their ninth European crown in 2002. Manager Jose Mourinho is among three Chelsea staff charged by the Football Association following the clubs Premier League loss to Sunderland. Assistant manager Rui Faria and midfielder Ramires have also been charged following the 2-1 defeat . Mourinho is charged with misconduct following comments he made after the match at Stamford Bridge. Ramires has been charged with violent conduct, while Faria has been charged with two counts of misconduct. Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj has decided to represent Belgium in international football. The Red Devils national coach Marc Wilmots made the announcement on Twitter and said he was delighted by the players decision. Januzaj was born in the Belgian capital of Brussels to Kosovan-Albanian parents and joined United in 2011. The 19-year-old could have played for Kosovo, Albania, Turkey, Serbia and, potentially in the future, England. Januzaj will now be considered for Belgiums World Cup squad, with a 30-man provisional squad due to be named on 13 May. Liverpool claim they are will be in a position to compete for the worlds best players this summer after qualifying for the Champions League group stage. Managing director Ian Ayre has promised to give manager Brendan Rodgers funds to strengthen his squad, with reports suggesting he may have as much as £60 million to spend, and is confident a move to Anfield will be attractive to most. NILE SPECIAL UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Kampala University came from behind yesterday to secure a 2-2 draw against Uganda Christian University in the Nile Special University Football league UCU’s goals were scored by Muwonge Amos and Luzinda Jerome in the 11th and 43rd minutes respectively. KU’s goals were scored by Anguyo Allan and Mugume Brian in the 26th and 57th minutes respectively.Tommorrow,MBS host UMU and MAK host MUST. COPA COCA COLA SCHOOLS NATIONAL TOURNAMENT: The Copa Coca Cola schools national tournament will get underway on Tuesday, 29th April at St.Josephs College Layibi in Gulu. The tournament is expected to gather 60 schools, that will compete up to final match day 10th May, when the best will be crowned champion. In this 22nd edition, defending champions St.Marys Kitende return alongside formidable sides in Old Kampala and Budo S.S who won the 2003 and 2009 top honours respectively. The school teams will compete under the FIFA world cup format of 8 groups and the top 2 in each group will qualify for round of 16 knockout stage after 9 days of 32 matches per day. Quarter finals will then take place prior the finals.
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