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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has been hit by the sudden departure of three high-ranking officials in just two months. The most recent blow to the association was Chairman Michael Nuwagaba’s resignation over the weekend, barely a few months after his reappointment in March. …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enchanting Toro Club played host to the third edition of the Afriyea Golf Academy Parent-Child Golf competition on the weekend. The social golf event attracted participants of all ages and skill levels, truly, showcasing the power of inclusion and diversity. As part …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Bogera beat the Rain and a huge field of 205 golfers to claim the MTN Monthly Tee of September at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Bogera, playing off handicap 12, returned to the club house with the best score of 69 nett on count …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Leandro Trossard netted the only goal of the game to see Arsenal finally record a victory at Goodison Park for the first time since 2017, and continue their unbeaten start to the season, reports Arsenal.com. The Belgian was an early substitute after replacing the injured …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abdallah Mubiru has declined the position of Assistant Coach for the Crested Cranes, a day after his appointment. The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) confirmed the development in a brief statement on Sunday morning. According to statement, while Mubiru had initially accepted the position, …

Seagulls enjoy 3-1 success while Spurs, Man City and Villa produce comeback wins and Fulham beat Luton Manchester, Uk | Xinhua | Brighton & Hove Albion secured a fourth consecutive Premier League victory over Manchester United with a hugely impressive 3-1 win at Old Trafford. Man Utd started brightly and dominated …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Thursday, the Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) made the announcement of parting ways with former Cranes Head Coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic after a disappointing AFCON qualifying campaign that saw Uganda finish third in the group and miss out on qualification. Uganda’s AFCON journey …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Boxing Team, the Bombers, failed to secure a single Olympic slot through the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifiers tournament held in Dakar, Senegal. All six boxers who represented the country in the Dakar qualifiers were eliminated, including the team captain, Joshua Tukamuhebwa. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Soccer governing body FUFA has ended the contract of Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Micho Sredojević days after failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. According to a statement released by FUFA on Thursday, both parties had reached a mutual agreement …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conrad Odere and Shaban Ramathan overcame a gruelling test in the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge on Saturday at Entebbe Club. The bespectacled pair overcame Ellis Katwebaze and Evelyn Atukunda on the 18th hole, 1 up to advance to the next …