LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Most of the drama in the Premier League will have to wait until Sunday, with Liverpool visiting Tottenham, while second-placed Chelsea will test the water at Everton with new owners and Manchester United has a difficult game at home to an in-form Bournemouth. There is …
Read More »Kagame does it again
What Rwanda’s bid to host Formula One tells us about its president’s personal qualities as a leader THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | This December President Paul Kagame announced that Rwanda was bidding to host the world’s most iconic racing competition, Formula One. It is unfathomable that Rwanda would be …
Read More »FIFA: Footballers Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati best in the world
Uganda’s Omedi edged out in race for Puskas goal-of-the-year award Doha, Qatar | AGENCIES | Spain’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women’s Player and Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior has won The Best FIFA Men’s Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football …
Read More »Andrew Opio crowned 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs champ, earns ticket for Nairobi tourney
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Andrew Opio was over the weekend crowned the Men’s Order of Merit winner for the 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs, achieving an impressive total of 756 nett points across ten tournaments. Opio’s remarkable achievement sets the stage for his upcoming participation in the Finaritu …
Read More »Host Uganda draws with Tanzania in U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Host Uganda settled for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in their Group A opening match of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone on Sunday. The visitor started the match looking like the stronger side and took the lead …
Read More »Jinja Hippos qualify for masters rugby finals
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Hippos rugby club on Saturday qualified for the masters rugby finals after beating their rivals Walukuba Barbarians by 21:20. The highly contested game was characterized by competitive ball-playing skills, maintaining competitiveness against each other, however, Hippos sailed through with one point against the Barbarians. …
Read More »Africa Netball Cup 2024 Final: She Cranes settle for Silver
Uganda’s Results at the Africa Netball Cup 2024: Group Stage Uganda 85-34 Eswatini Namibia 43-55 Uganda Uganda 49-50 Zimbabwe Semi-final Uganda 51-43 Malawi FINAL Uganda 50-65 South Africa Swakopmund, Namibia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, have settled for Silver after falling to South Africa’s SPAR Proteas …
Read More »10-man Liverpool settles with draw as Everton stands firm at Arsenal in Premier League
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | English Premier League leader Liverpool was held to a 2-2 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, but coach Arne Slot could well be satisfied with a point after the personality his side showed after playing for over 70 minutes with a player less. Andy …
Read More »Guardiola insists being “fine” after admitting Man City form causes poor sleep and eating
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola insisted on Friday that he was “fine” despite admitting earlier in the week that his side’s worst run of form since he took over as first team coach is causing him to eat less, lose sleep and suffer digestive problems. …
Read More »Manchester derby headlines weekend of drama in Premier League
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | A derby between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium arrives at a dramatic moment, with City manager Pep Guardiola facing his biggest crisis and United’s new coach, Ruben Amorim, grappling with challenges. Last weekend’s 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest highlighted the steep …
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