Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga United Football Club settled for a two-all draw with URA FC during a faceoff at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Thursday evening. Busoga United enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 lead throughout the first half of play with goals from Hussein Ssajjabi and Emmanuel …
Read More »CHEPTEGEI: Parents are key in sports success
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei, has urged parents in Sebei sub-region to support and nurture their children’s talent in sports and education, emphasizing the role of parental empowerment in securing their offspring’s future. The three-time world champion in the 10,000 meters highlighted the pivotal role …
Read More »Basiima and Monne reign at MTN Grand Tee of Tees
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bridget Basiima completed a remarkable year by winning the MTN Grand Tee of Tees on Saturday in Entebbe. The Medical student at Mild May Insistute of Health Sciences returned a score of 64 nett, to win the Ladies Overall Order of Merit golf title …
Read More »Premier League: Luton defender suffers cardiac arrest, Man City slip up again
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The Premier League game between Bournemouth and Luton on Saturday was suspended halfway through the second half with the score 1-1 after Luton defender Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch with a cardiac arrest. Lockyer received attention from paramedics for several minutes on the pitch …
Read More »Ugandan youngster Dembe signs with Sweden’s BK Hacken
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s U-20 national team player John Paul Dembe has signed with Swedish Premier League side BK Hacken. Dembe, who has been on professional trials with BK Hacken’s U-19 team for over four months, confirmed his signing on Friday. “I am very happy that after a …
Read More »It’s a season ending golf frenzy at Stanbic Mug of Mugs at UGC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hectic golf season comes to a close on Saturday as the Par 72 Kitante course hosts the Stanbic Bank Mug of Mugs. The grand finale has attracted close 200 golfers in what is expected to be a thriller for most club members. “It’s …
Read More »Order of Merit up for grabs in Grand Finale at Entebbe Club
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If Michael Monne playes with the consistency he has shown all year, he will win the MTN Grand Mug of Mugs at Entebbe on Saturday. He has played 11 rounds with his best 8 reading 569. “Well, I am definitely excited and looking forward …
Read More »Uganda outplays Nigeria, face Tanzania next in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers
ENTEBBE, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda defeated Nigeria by six wickets in a Group B match at the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers on Thursday. In the match played at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, Nigeria batted first and scored 63/9 in 20 overs. …
Read More »‘If we don’t invest now, somebody from Europe, America or China will come to own what is ours’
MARRAKESH, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | -Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President Rugby Africa, has said the continent’s nations can continously be world beaters in the game, if the right investement is made. The President of the continental governing body made the remarks in an interview with African news channel Africa24 …
Read More »Liverpool go top with Crystal Palace win, Aston Villa claim Arsenal scalp
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool went top of the Premier League on Saturday following their 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa’s 1-0 defeat of Arsenal. Mohamed Salah scored his 200th Liverpool goal as Jurgen Klopp’s side sneaked a late win away to 10-man Crystal Palace in …
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