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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s 3,000-meter steeplechase Champion Benjamin Kiplagat has died. Kiplagat was found dead on Saturday in Eldoret, Kenya. Dominic Otuchet, the President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), confirmed Kiplangat’s death. He said that Kiplagat was attacked at 9 pm by unknown people after withdrawing money …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts are underway in the search for a new coach for the Cricket Cranes following the departure of South African tactician Lawrence Mahatlane, whose contract ended at the end of October 2023. According to the advert released by the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA), the successful …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | She Cranes Head Coach, Fred Mugerwa is confident of the team’s performance ahead of the the Vitality Netball Nations Cup and the Wales Test Series. The She Cranes embarked on preparations for the two invitation tournaments which serve as a consolation after missing out on …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BUL FC defeated Busoga United 1-0 to end the year on top of the Uganda Premier League table.  The match was played on Thursday at the Njeru-based FUFA Technical Center. BUL’s winning goal was scored by Alex Kitata, in the 31st minute of the game. …

They may be small in stature but they’re gigantic in performance and spirit and they’re having a massive impact, both worldwide and in Africa, where they are changing the lives of young women. Four former female running greats from Africa are ploughing back what they gained from the sport and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | December 30th, 2023 will mark three years since the former bomber’s captain Isaac Ssenyange alias Zebra Mando was gunned down by officers under the Joint Ant-Terrorism Task Force (JATT).  Zebra met his death on December 30, 2020, outside his residence in St. Francis Zone, Bwaise III …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers SC have parted ways with Brazilian Coach Leonard Martins Neiva six months after he took over the Star Times Uganda Premier League defending champions. Neiva took over the coaching responsibilities in July 2023 succeeding Alex Isabirye Musongola, who had surprisingly resigned from his position …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Gaddafi FC at Gaddafi Arena in Jinja City on Saturday. The match drew a moderate crowd as both teams had previously settled for a goalless draw in the initial round. Hassan Ssenyojjo of Wakiso broke the deadlock with …

Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |  An end-to-end encounter at Anfield ended all square despite Gabriel giving Arsenal a fourth minute lead. The Brazilian headed home Martin Odegaard’s free-kick to give Arsenal the perfect start, but Mohamed Salah rifled home a first-half equaliser. Both sides remained firmly intent on going …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s renowned long-distance runner, Joshua Cheptegei, has expanded his support to football in the Sebei Sub-region, aiming to identify and empower youth talent beyond athletics. In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network, the world and Olympic Champion expressed his belief that the youth in …