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    Women’s 3000m steeplechase FINAL 1. Sembo Almayew 🇪🇹 9:12.71 CR 🥇 2. Loice Chekwemoi 🇺🇬 9:18.84 PB 🥈 3. Diana Chepkemoi 🇰🇪 9:29.84 PB 🥉 5. Nancy Chepkwurui  9:47.47 PB 🟡 Today ✳ 3000m W finals – Keziah Chebet & Bentalin Yeko ✳ 3000m SC W final – Chepkwurui …

🟡 Today ✳ 3000m W heats – Keziah Chebet & Bentalin Yeko ✳ 3000m SC W final – Chepkwurui & Chekwemoi ✳ 3000m M final – Kibet & Musau Lima, Peru | THE INDEPENDENT & IAAF | Five Ugandan teenagers will take to the track at World Athletics U20 Championships in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named 28 players for Uganda’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Congo. At least 20 of the 28 players summoned are foreign-based players many of whom have been part of the Cranes setup …

Kiprop and Cherop win medals, ready to take over from Cheptegei and Chemutai U-20 men’s 5000m final 👏 🥇 Andrew Alamisi 🇰🇪 🥈 Abdisa Fayisa 🇪🇹 🥉 Keneth Kiprop 🇺🇬 U-20 women’s 5000m final 👏 🥇 Medina Eisa 🇪🇹 🥈 Mekedes Alemshete 🇪🇹 🥉 Charity Cherop 🇺🇬 Lima, Peru | …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenyan National Team Harambee Stars will host their first round of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda. The confirmation came just days after Uganda’s Football Association CEO, Edgar Watson, announced that Kenya and Zimbabwe would play their …

    Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Saturday, running enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the world gathered in Kasese District for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This event, which attracted participants from over 20 countries, has grown in prominence, with three of its courses receiving certification …

 Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a spectacle yesterday, as Burahya Isaza Team snatched a thrilling 1-1 (4-3) aggregate win over Ntoroko Isaza Team, clinching their spot in the finals. The second leg saw Ntoroko edge ahead with a 1-0 win, thanks to …

Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Last year’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup top goal scorer, Ashiraf Amuke, demonstrated why he’s a strong contender for this year’s Golden Boot by scoring the fastest-ever goal in the tournament’s history. Amuke netted the winning goal within the 40th second, leading holders Busiki to a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s representatives to the CECAFA Women’s Champions League zonal qualifiers;  Kawempe Muslims have set a new record for the highest number of goals scored in a single match at the ongoing zonal qualifiers. The Kawempe-based club delivered a resounding 10-0 victory over Djibouti’s FAD FC …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup surged into match day four with a dramatic showcase, as Butembe emerged as the sole winners on Saturday. The highlight of the day came from Budondo Subcounty Playground, where Nicolous Mukiibi etched his name into tournament history by scoring the …