Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Thousands of Ugandans took part in a mega run on Sunday organized by the Buganda Kingdom and Airtel to raise funds for the fight against HIV and AIDS in the East African country. Dubbed the Kabaka Birthday Run 2024, the annual event was held under the …
Read More »Bidco FC hits Wakiso Giants FC 3-0 in Premier League Match
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bidco FC returned to winning ways after a 3-0 defeat of Wakiso Giants in a Uganda Premier League match played on Saturday at the FUFA technical Centre in Njeru. The Eastern based side took the lead through Jerome Kiirya scored their opening goal. Alex Kitata …
Read More »Arsenal return to top of Premier League ahead of Man United vs Liverpool duel
LONDON | Xinhua | Arsenal showed both their ability on the break and their defensive capability to win 3-0 away to Brighton on Saturday evening and returned to the top of the Premier League above Liverpool, who play away to Manchester United on Sunday. The deadlock in an absorbing first …
Read More »Uganda names squad for T20 Women’s World Cup Global qualifiers
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has named the final squad for the T20 Women’s World Cup Global qualifiers slated for April 19 to May 2 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. Head coach Lawrence Ssematimba said Thursday that he also selected Janet Mbabazi as the captain …
Read More »Premier League title race continues with Old Trafford holding key
LONDON | Xinhua | The race for the Premier League title has no let-up this weekend as Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City continue their three-horse race at the top of the table. Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Sheffield United kept their two-point lead over Arsenal and three-point advantage over Manchester City, …
Read More »Uganda maintains top spot in CECAFA Zone in latest FIFA rankings
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has maintained top spot in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zone, according to the FIFA rankings released on Thursday. In the rankings, Uganda is placed 92nd with 124.15 points, 19th in Africa. Argentina still tops it with 1,858 points, while …
Read More »Stanbic Bank Golf Challenge Round 1 swings into action
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The nail-biting Stanbic Bank Golf Match-Play Challenge Round 1 swings into action Saturday at the Lakeside Entebbe Golf Club with a total of 32 matches in action. Four all Lady golf pairs will be vying to advance to the next slot with one couple …
Read More »NCBA Monthly Mug Challenge set for Namulonge
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank will sponsor the Monthly Mug challenge at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge. The NCBA Monthly Mug tournament is scheduled to take place on April 27, promising another exciting day of golfing excellence and camaraderie. “Our purpose at NCBA is to …
Read More »NCBA Uganda commits to developing golf among young players
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA announced the commencement of this year’s NCBA Uganda Open that is part of the Junior Golf Series, a 3 days event that took place at the Serena Golf Course in Kigo. The event marked a significant drive to promote and develop golf among …
Read More »No rest for Man City, Real Madrid prepares for Champions League clash
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City has another vital game in their efforts to retain the Premier League title on Wednesday when they entertain fourth-placed Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. The match comes after City was held to a 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal last Sunday, and …
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