LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday to keep the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their visit to play Manchester United on Sunday. The result means that two wins in their last two matches this season will assure Pep Guardiola’s …
Read More »Mbappe announces PSG departure at end of season
MARSEILLE | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, without revealing his next destination. But according to multiple media reports, he will join the La Liga powerhouses Real Madrid after the season ends. “I …
Read More »Tough away games for Man City and Arsenal as title race goes to the line
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The tension at the top of the Premier League continues this weekend with both Arsenal and Manchester City away from home in their head-to-head duel for the title, while Aston Villa entertain Liverpool in a game that looks to be more important for Villa’s top-four …
Read More »African champion Patel upbeat ahead of Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The reigning Africa Rally champion Karan Patel has warned that he is in Uganda to start the new season in style with a win. Patel from Kenya is among the foreign drivers who will take part in the 2024 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally from …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda announces sh152 million for 2024 Captain’s Bell golf
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced a sh152 million sponsorship package for the 2024 edition of the Captain’s Bell Tournament that is scheduled for 18 May 2024 at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante. This the annual tournament where the new Captain hosts the club members …
Read More »Gold medalist Cheptegei: Uganda to produce more world athletes
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s leading athlete Joshua Cheptegei has said that his country has what it takes to continue producing more world stars. Chepetegi, the reigning 10,000m world champion, said on Wednesday that Uganda continues to produce many youngsters who are getting better and better at the world …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda reaffirms Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally title sponsorship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Ugand has announced its continued partnership as the title sponsor of the Shell V-Power Annual Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, scheduled to take place from 10th to 12th May 2024 in Jinja. The company, a, the marketer and distributor of Shell-branded fuels and …
Read More »Uganda name final cricket squad for ICC T20 Men’s World Cup
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) announced on Monday the final squad that will play at the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Men’s World Cup. 20 teams will tussle it out at the World Cup from June 1 to 29 in the West Indies and the …
Read More »World champion to lead Uganda’s marathon team to Paris Olympics
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled its marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled for August in France. President of UAF Dominic Otuchet has revealed the men’s team will comprise Victor Kiplangat, the reigning 42-kilometer World Champion, Stephen Kissa, the national marathon …
Read More »Title race continues as Arsenal, Man City enjoy comfortable wins
MADRID | Xinhua | The race for the Premier League title continues as both Arsenal and Manchester City won their games on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal dominated the first half of their home win over Bournemouth, but didn’t take the lead until the stroke of halftime when visiting goalkeeper Mark Travers …
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