SPORTS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Association-FUFA has unveiled Nivana water as a sponsor for the national football team. FUFA President Moses Magogo says that they have signed a three year deal with the water company worth Shillings 500 million. Nivana is a product of Crown …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was no shortage of drama and intrigue as the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage started with a bang. Young Boys, Bayern and holders Chelsea were among the teams earning eye-catching victories. Group E Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Julian Nagelsmann’s side served notice that …

New York, U.S. | Xinhua | Russia’s Daniil Medvedev grabbed his maiden Grand Slam title by defeating the top-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open men’s final on Sunday. In front of the 20-time major singles champion Djokovic, Medvedev showed his confidence and hot form. He won all …

✳ Man Utd 4 Newcastle 1 Manchester, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to Manchester United in the only way he knows how – by scoring, of course, twice, as the Reds ran out 4-1 winners against Newcastle United on a glorious afternoon at Old Trafford. Ronaldo’s …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has assured Ugandans, sportsmen and women that the sports sector will see an increase and not a decrease in the next sector budget allocation. Oulanyah was on Tuesday night speaking at a dinner he organized at Imperial Royale …

Brackley, UK | Xinhua | Mercedes Formula One team has confirmed that George Russell will join them from Williams to partner Lewis Hamilton for the 2022 season. The 23-year-old Briton has signed a multi-year deal and replaces Finland’s Valtteri Bottas, who confirmed on Monday that he would join Alfa Romeo …

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Xinhua | World football governing body FIFA said Monday it will analyze reports from match officials before deciding upon a course of action for the suspended World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina. Sunday’s clash at Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena was called off shortly after kickoff …

FULL TIME Uganda 🇺🇬 0 Mali 🇲🇱 0 ✳ Group E Mali 4 pts Kenya 2 pts Uganda 2 pts Rwanda 1 pt Kampala, Uganda | BY AGENCIES | Uganda Cranes earned their second point in the on-going FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers with a hard fought draw against West …

FULL TIME Uganda 🇺🇬 0 Mali 🇲🇱 0 ✳ Group E Mali 4 pts Kenya 2 pts Uganda 2 pts Rwanda 1 pt Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cranes have been held goalless by  Mali in Group E of the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers at St. …

TODAY Uganda 🇺🇬 vs Mali 🇲🇱 4pm ✳ Group E Mali 3pts Uganda 1pt Kenya 1pt Rwanda 0pts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The national football team, the Uganda Cranes will face Mali on Monday as they battle for the Group E top position in the FIFA 2022 Qatar World …