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Kapchrowa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s greatest long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has begun preparations for his first marathon. The three-time World Champion and duo World record holder is currently preparing in Kapchorwa under the guidance of his Dutch coach Addy Ruiter, ahead of the Marathon debut slated for December …

Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | The facial expression of the German national coach Hansi Flick this Saturday evening might have told the story of hard times ahead for the 58-year-old. Having poor results recently, this time losing a friendly against Japan 4-1, is increasing the crisis of the struggling 2014 world …

Belem, Brazil | Xinhua | Neymar expressed gratitude and humility after surpassing Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer on Friday. Neymar struck twice as the five-time world champions romped to a 5-1 win over Bolivia in their opening World Cup qualifier in the northern Brazilian city of Belem. “I’m very happy, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rodel Gaita Kisembo, won the second Professional Golfers Challenge on Friday at the Uganda Golf Club. The Kampala based professional won on a play-off, beating Grace Kasango and Joseph Cwinyaai after all returning with similar scores of 1 under par 70. The trio …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | A series of all-time heights were reached in 2023 as the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) published Friday its International Transfer Snapshot. A total of 7.36 billion U.S. dollars was spent on transfer fees in the 2023 mid-year window from June 1 to September 1, …

Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda cranes have failed to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) once again. Despite of their sounding win 2-0 against Niger in Morocco, Tanzania managed to hold Algeria on to a draw to finish the group with 8pts ahead of Uganda’s 7pts. …

✳ Uganda vs Niger – 10pm Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Cranes are set to play their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Niger at the Grande Stade de Marrakech Annex in Marrakech, Morocco this evening. Niger, hosting their home games away from home due to …

    Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen teams will face off in eight matches as Round 3 swings off in the Singleton Match Play Golf Challenge at the par 71 Lakeside Entebbe Club this Saturday. Season two winners Shiela Kesiime and Toro Club lady captain Peace Amooti Kabasweka …

Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran Uganda Cranes defender, Joseph Ochaya, has appealed for the support of fans ahead of their crucial match against Niger in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for September 7th, 2023. Ochaya conveyed his plea after a training session on Monday night at …

London, UK | PREMIER LEAGUE | Injury-time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus gave Arsenal a dramatic late 3-1 comeback win at Emirates Stadium. Marcus Rashford had fired the visitors ahead on 27 minutes with their first attack, only for Martin Odegaard to immediately crash home a leveller. Kai …