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Uganda National Lottery launched to fund sports infrastructure

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new National Lottery with the proceeds expected to go towards funding government sports activities and sports infrastructure. The Uganda National Lottery will be conducted and managed by ITHUBA Uganda Ltd, a local subsidiary of South Africa–based ITHUBA Holdings Ltd, after …

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Bayern appoint Vincent Kompany as Thomas Tuchel replacement

BERLIN | Xinhua | Bayern Munich have named Vincent Kompany as their new head coach, the club confirmed via its official website on Wednesday. The 38-year-old former center-back has signed a three-year deal that will keep him with Bayern Munich through June 2027. “We all agree at the club that …

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Guardiola praises Bayern’s choice of Kompany as new head coach

BERLIN | Xinhua | There seems no better reference for a young coach than to be praised by Germany national coach Julian Nagelsmann and Spain’s coaching icon Pep Guardiola. Considering that, Vincent Kompany’s start as Bayern Munich head coach next season couldn’t be more promising. While the official announcement is …

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Kitara FC win Stanbic Uganda Cup

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cheers, joy, and thumbs-up defined the atmosphere at Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku as Hoima-based club Kitara FC celebrated their victory in the 50th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Saturday. The Royals, as they are commonly known, defeated NEC Football Club 1-0 in …

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Cheptegei, Kiplimo to compete at Oslo Diamond League

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runners Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have confirmed their participation in the upcoming sixth Diamond League event, set to take place in Oslo, Norway, on May 30th, 2024.  The duo will compete in the 5000-meter Diamond League race, marking their final track appearance …

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