London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Kostas Tsimikas scored the winning penalty as Liverpool completed a domestic cup double with a 6-5 shootout victory against Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup Final. In a result that matches their EFL Cup Final victory over the same opponents three months ago, Liverpool …
Read More »Kenya sevens coach Simiyu sacked, Britain’s McGrath takes over
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya rugby sevens head coach and former international Innocent Simiyu was sacked on Wednesday and replaced by Damian McGrath. “The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has opted to part ways with Simiyu, head coach of the Kenyan men’s national sevens team, Shujaa. Also leaving the Shujaa set …
Read More »Mane winner hands Liverpool victory to keep pressure on City
Liverpool moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday evening. London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Sadio Mane’s second-half header put Liverpool level on points with leaders Manchester City as Jurgen Klopp’s side came …
Read More »Midweek fixtures vital at top and bottom of Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | The midweek round of Premier League games could be absolutely decisive in the title race and the nerve-wracking battle to avoid relegation. The games kick off on Tuesday night when Liverpool travel to play Aston Villa on what is likely to be an emotive night for …
Read More »Brazil, Argentina must replay World Cup qualifier: FIFA
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazil and Argentina must replay their abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier despite having already secured a place in football’s showpiece tournament, FIFA said on Monday. The decision followed appeals from both countries’ football associations, according to a statement issued by the sport’s governing body. …
Read More »Wamala era starts with victory for Agaba, Musanabera in Absa Uganda Captain’s Bell tourney
🔵 UGC Captain’s Bell Tournament Category winners: ✳ Men -Dickson Agaba – 40 points ✳ Ladies – Bernadette Musanabera – 41 points ✳ Professionals – Deo Akope – 140 strokes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dickson Agaba, Bernadette Musanabera and Deo Akope were crowned champions of the 2022 Absa bank …
Read More »Absa Bank Captain’s Bell golf tourney climaxes today
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Captain’s Bell Tournament climaxes today, with several prizes up for the taking in the Absa Bank Uganda sponsored event at Uganda Golf Club, Kitante. The first two days of action have seen the professionals, chasing sh10million cash prizes, showing how it is done …
Read More »Real Madrid stun Man City to reach UCL final
Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City (agg 6-5) Rodrygo and Benzema pull off remarkable comeback London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Trailing Manchester City 5-3 on aggregate with 90 minutes on the clock, Real Madrid went on to complete a remarkable comeback in extra time and reach their 17th European Cup final. …
Read More »UBF boss to contest for Africa Boxing Confederation presidency
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Muhangi, the Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation President is eyeing Africa Boxing Confederation (ABC) presidency. He seeks to replace the outgoing Mohamed Moustahsane, during the continental elections slated for May 12th in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Muhangi, he intends to use the continental boxing governing …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Rugby Cranes captain Michael Wokorach
Uganda Rugby 7s national team recently won the 2022 Africa Rugby 7s. Micheal Wokorach the team captain spoke to Rab sports about the tournament, his achievements, best moments and hardships in the game of rugby. Who’s Micheal Wokorach? I am called Michael Wokorach. I was born in Kampala Mulago hospital, …
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