KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s cricket team captain Brian Masaba says his squad have the potential to cause some major upsets at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. 20 teams will compete in the World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States from …
Read More »Alex Isabirye takes over at URA FC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club- URA FC has unveiled the former Express FC head Coach Alex Isabirye as their new coach on a one-year contract. Isabirye replaces former Uganda Cranes star David Obua, who was sacked by the club in the second round of …
Read More »Excitement and elegance at 2024 Captain’s Bell golf awards dinner
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā The prestigious 2024 Captain’s Bell Uganda Golf Tournament Awards Dinner was a night to remember, blending sportsmanship, elegance, and entertainment in an unforgettable celebration. Held at the luxurious Uganda Golf Club Kitante, the event drew golf enthusiasts, dignitaries, and celebrities, all eager to honor …
Read More »Ugandan athlete Nakaayi motivated ahead of Paris Olympics
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan athlete Halimah Nakaayi says she does feel under pressure and is instead highly motivated ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “Qualifying for the Olympics is already a big bonus, but I am also not under pressure at all ahead of the Games. I’m …
Read More »Klopp signs off with home win
Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā Jurgen Klopp brought his remarkableĀ LiverpoolĀ reign to an end with a 2-0 victory over 10-manĀ Wolverhampton WanderersĀ at Anfield, capping a memorable Premier League tenure with the Reds. Klopp announced back in January his intention to leave Liverpool ā who finish third in the league this season ā …
Read More »Arteta: We want more and we will get it
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā Mikel Arteta has spoken of his gratitude to theĀ ArsenalĀ fans and to his team and staff as they ultimately fell short of a first Premier League title in 20 years. Despite beatingĀ EvertonĀ 2-1, thanks to a lateĀ Kai HavertzĀ winner, Arsenal were unable to overhaul leadersĀ Manchester CityĀ on the …
Read More »How SC Villa won 17th Uganda League title
Final matchday results NEC 0-2 SC Villa Maroons 1-1 KCCA Vipers SC 4-1 Mbarara City Busoga United 0-3 BUL Kitara 3-0 Gaddafi Wakiso Giants 0-1 UPDF URA 1-1 Soltilo Bright Stars Kampala, UgandaĀ | THE INDEPENDENTĀ |Ā SC Villa ended their 20-year national championship drought by claiming the 2023/24 Startimes Uganda …
Read More »Record victory for Man City, more tears for Arsenal
Guardiola: Arsenal pushed us to another level Brighton 0 – 2 Manchester United Brentford 2 – 4 Newcastle Liverpool 2 – 0 Wolverhampton Crystal Palace 5 – 0 Aston Villa Luton 2 – 4 Fulham Sheffield UtdĀ 0 – 3 Tottenham Chelsea 2 – 1 Bournemouth Burnley 1 – 2 …
Read More »Rugumayo, 11 pros bag 2024 Absa Captainās Bell Sh20 million cash prizes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā Ā The 6th Absa sponsored Captainās Bell Tournament was held over the weekend ushering in Paul Charles Rukundo as Captain and Jerry Owachi Vice Captain respectively. OverĀ 220Ā golfers convened in the professional and amateur categories for a thrilling 19-hole experience at Uganda Golf Club, KitanteĀ located on John …
Read More »Chaotic end as BUL FC defeat Busoga United
Njeru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā The Njeru based FUFA technical center was on Saturday evening engulfed in chaotic scenes after a section of fans stormed the pitch, protesting BUL FC’s 3-0 lead over their side Busoga United FC. BUL earned their first two goals from Lawrence Tezikya in the 10th …
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