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What certification of Hamz stadium turf system means for Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Monday, Hamz Stadium Nakivubo management announced that the International Football governing body, FIFA, had officially certified the turf system installed at the stadium. The statement, signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, confirmed that the stadium’s playing field now meets international standards. “We are pleased …

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Jurgen Klopp appointed Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer

BERLIN | Xinhua | Jurgen Klopp’s whereabouts have been the subject of intense speculation since the 57-year-old left Liverpool after nine years last summer. Reports have circulated about his retreat to various locations, including a villa on the North Sea island of Sylt, a luxury finca on Mallorca, and a …

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OCTOBER 9: SuperSport channel refresh on GOtv 

We’re shaking things up on GOtv! More sports, better line-ups, and an easier way to find your favourites. Ready? Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | GOtv have in a statement said that they ‘are shaking things up” starting Wednesday 9 October, with a fresh new line-up on SuperSport. What’s new?  SS …

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African Rangers push limits in epic Conservation Race

Murchison Falls, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the heart of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park, the sun had barely risen when over 18 teams of wildlife rangers, community scouts, and teams from supporting organizations from across Uganda gathered at the starting line. The air buzzed with anticipation as these …

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NCBA Golf Series winners head to Nairobi

  Entebbe, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The winners of the NCBA Golf Series qualifiers held at Entebbe Golf Club over the weekend will now advance to Nairobi for the grand finale, following an exciting weekend of fierce competition. Mark Muyobo, CEO of NCBA Bank Uganda, highlighted the event’s significance, …

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Pogba’s four-year ban reduced to 18 months

GENEVA | Xinhua | French football player Paul Pogba’s four-year ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) was cut to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday. The Juventus midfielder filed an appeal against the decision of Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal for committing an ADRV …

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TRIBUTE: Honouring the legacy of Dikembe Mutombo

  Silalei Shani, former captain of Kenya’s national women’s basketball team, honors Dikembe Mutombo, the African-American Hall of Famer from the DRC. Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, at 58. Mutombo leaves behind a towering legacy both on the court and through his global humanitarian work. NEWS ANALYSIS  |BIRD …

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