Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club- URA FC have announced that they have appointed former Uganda Cranes icon David Obua as the team Head Coach replacing Fred Muhumuza who has been interim coach for three months. The official announcement by the club put an end …
Read More »KCB Bank Uganda gives Kobs rugby club big sponsorship boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has announced a sh95 million cash sponsorship package for Kampala Old Boys (KOBs) Rugby Club, one of Uganda’s best rugby clubs, in an effort to promote the growth and development of the sport among the youth. This sponsorship, earns KCB …
Read More »Paul Put picks Ssimbwa for Cranes assistant job
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has appointed Sam Ssimbwa Bamweyena as his assistant. The decision was made today after the Belgian tactician was officially unveiled as the new Uganda Cranes head coach. Ssimbwa, a CAF A Certified coach will start his role with …
Read More »Gaita takes charge at Stanbic Bank Entebbe Open
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On a day when only 5 professional golfers could produce under par scores, Rodel Taddeo Gaita’s 67 spurred him to the top of the leaderboard at the end of day two at the ongoing Stanbic Bank Entebbe Open. Gaita, sunk 5 birdies on holes …
Read More »Paul Put is new Uganda Cranes coach
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paul Joseph Put from Belgium has been named the new head coach of the Uganda Cranes. Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) announced the appointment early today. Paul Put has coached in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, Kenya and recently Congo Brazzaville. “FUFA rolled …
Read More »Third edition of Equity NARO Open attracts 100 golfers
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A huge field of amateur and professional golfers are expected for the third edition of the Equity NARO Open due November 3-4 at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, in Wakiso District. “We are expecting close to 100 golfers from various clubs in the …
Read More »Uganda Open champion Peace Kabasweka wins NCBA Golf Series
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh from her recent victory at the Uganda Open, Peace Kabasweka secured another title Saturday when she won the latest NCBA Golf Series in Entebbe with a score of 76 gross. John Basabosa won the men’s category with 77 gross and Harriet Kitaka took the …
Read More »FUFA suspends Express FC league matches after assault on referee
Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations (Fufa) has suspended all Uganda Premier League fixtures involving Express FC after its fans allegedly assaulted referee Fahad Sekayuba. Kayuba was allegedly attacked after he officiated a league match between Express and UPDF on a Friday evening at the …
Read More »Queen Cranes regroups for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Under 20 Women’s team- the Queen Cranes – will today start preparations ahead of the forthcoming third round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against Senegal. According to a statement from FUFA, at least 28 players have been summoned by coach …
Read More »Real Madrid win Clasico in La Liga
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Jude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to make a ‘smash and grab’ raid on FC Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season. Barca opened the scoring in the sixth minute after the ball fell kindly to Ilkay Gundogan to slip it …
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