Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian …
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Construction of Hoima Stadium Stands at 22 Percent Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is currently at 22%. The government signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, in June last year to construct …
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🔵 Venue: Kololo Airstrip 🔵 Distance: 21km (covering the seven hills of Kampala); 10km run; 5km CEO Fun run 🔵Prizes: o Four tickets to the prestigious Run Your City Series in South Africa for top finishers of the 21km distance (determined by timed kits). o A land title for …
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BERLIN, CHINA | Xinhua | Harry Kane’s record of 27 successfully executed penalties has cemented his status as one of the best in world football. The 31-year-old, often dubbed a “penalty machine,” added to his streak during Bayern Munich’s 5-0 victory over Hoffenheim, scoring his 18th penalty for the club. …
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London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Did you know? Well you need to know five interesting facts to get you ready for the weekend action that awaits. Did You Know? Created in 1874, Aston Villa is the oldest team in the Premier League. In fact, it is one of the oldest …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | Here are three African Stars to Watch across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. Youssouf Sabaly (Senegal) – Real Betis The right-back will be required to be in great shape when Betis go up against Alaves at Estadio Benito …
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MADRID, SPAIN | THE INDEPENDENT | Atalanta and Napoli have established themselves as genuine Serie A title contenders this season, and their meeting at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Saturday 18 January 2025 could play a key role in deciding the destination of the Scudetto. Match background Both La …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool’s surge toward the Premier League title will continue on Matchday 22 of the 2024-25 season, which will see 10 fixtures played from Saturday 18 to Monday 20 January. Liverpool have been sensational under the guidance of Arne Slot, setting a pace at the …
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LONDON, ENGALAND | Xinhua | The Premier League title race could take another turn this weekend as teams head straight into another round of games following the midweek fixtures. Liverpool, held to a 1-1 draw by high-flying Nottingham Forest earlier this week, faces another challenging away match against Brentford. Brentford, …
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SPAIN, MADRID | THE INDEPENDENT | Atletico Madrid’s ambition to win the 2024-25 La Liga title will take centre stage in Matchday 20, as they face Leganes in a local derby, while rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona will face Las Palmas and Getafe respectively. There is no better place to get …
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