London, UK | Xinhua | Tottenham assured they remain leaders for another week as they kicked off the weekend’s actions with a 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Friday. After a goalless first half, Tottenham had a stroke of luck with the opening goal, when Joel Ward stuck out a …
Read More »Somikwo, Mercyline Chelangat triumph in UNDP Elgon Half Marathon
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Ben Chelimo Somikwo on Saturday won the regional cross-country championships held in Mbale City. The Prisons Athletics Club competitor, in a formidable race, secured the 21km race victory in 1:02:02 seconds. He was followed by Maxwell Kortek Rotich who crossed the finishing line in …
Read More »Indiza bounces back to win record 7th Uganda Open pro title
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Kenyan veteran Dismas Indiza has won the professional event of the 2023 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open. He bags a record 7th title, his first since last winning in 2018. The 54-year-old Kenyan long hitter, carded 11 under par 277 after 72 holes, edging out …
Read More »Rugumayo carries country’s hope in finale of Uganda Open
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Ugandans will lead the charge for glory on the final day of a Uganda Golf Open for the first time since professional Deo Akope’s win way back in 2014. Six Ugandans are in the top 10 going into the final round of the Professionals’ event, …
Read More »African Football League’s grand debut marks a new era of football excellence
The recently introduced African Football League wants to reshape football on the continent. It showcases top-tier club football in Africa and is intent on reshaping fundamentals like broadcasting, sponsorship and prize money. It’s also getting widespread support, already. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The African Football League (AFL) made …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | On Wednesday, the National Council of Sports-NCS decided to revoke the certificate of recognition for the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF). The decision followed the federation’s alleged failure to address persistent governance and leadership challenges. This means that UNF is no longer authorized to conduct …
Read More »Rwandan star closes gap on Uganda’s Rugumayo at Golf Open
🔴 LEADERBOARD Uganda Golf ⛳ Pro Open ✳ Rugumayo 🇺🇬 67 69 (-8) ✳ Nsanzuwera 🇷🇼 69 68 (-7) ✳ Kamulindwa 🇺🇬 69 69 (-6) ✳ Paulino Kasoma 🇳🇦 70 69 (-5) ✳ Kibugu 🇰🇪 70 69 (-5) ✳ Indiza 🇰🇪 72 67 (-5) Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | …
Read More »Entebbe Golf Open bags Sh100M from Stanbic Bank
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has announced a three-year sponsorship package worth UGX 100 million which will see the return of the popular Entebbe Golf Open last held before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lender’s executives said on Oct.24 in Kampala. In return, the lender …
Read More »Rugumayo shows intent, takes charge at Uganda Golf Open
🔴 LEADERBOARD Uganda Golf ⛳ Open ✳ Ronald Rugumayo 🇺🇬 67 (-5) ✳ Celestin Nsanzuwera 🇷🇼 69 (-3) ✳ David Kamulindwa 🇺🇬 69 (-3) Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Ronald Rugumayo has bemoaned the failure of a Ugandan to win the professional event at the Uganda Golf Open in 8 …
Read More »Thrilling Absa Pro Am ends with Johnnie Walker II team victory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Johnnie Walker II team secured their tickets to next year’s Magical Kenya Open by winning the Absa Bank sponsored Pro-Am tournament at the par 72 Kitante course Tuesday. The team made up of Paul Habyarimana 43, Daniel Kalimuzo 33, Sammy Migunda 26 and …
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