TODAY ⚽ URA vs BUL – 4pm (FUFA TV) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club-URA FC will face BUL FC in this year’s FUFA Super Eight final match at the MTN Omondi stadium in Lugogo. After a nearly four-year hiatus courtesy of COVID-19, the FUFA Super 8 Tournament, …
Read More »Arsenal v Man Utd: All you need to know
We look at the key talking points, team news and stats ahead of the huge encounter on Sunday London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal and Manchester United will renew their rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head at Emirates Stadium this Sunday. Arsenal are currently unbeaten after their opening three …
Read More »Halaand scores hat trick as Man City maintain 100 percent start in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City remain top of the Premier League with four wins from four games after beating Fulham on Saturday, while Tottenham moved into second after an impressive win away to Burnley. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for City half hour into the game before Tim Ream …
Read More »FIFA Foundation puts focus on children in community in 2024
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | FIFA Foundation started its 2024 community program on Friday, aiming for positive changes from football around the world, especially to children and young people within the communities. According to reports from football’s world governing body, 114 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were accepted onto the program in 2023. …
Read More »Micho names final squad, four strikers for Niger game
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four strikers have been named in Uganda Cranes’ final squad for the AFCON qualifiers game against Niger. Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin Micho Sredojević named the squad hours before the team sets off for their do-or-die encounter that will be hosted at the Grand Stade Marrakech …
Read More »Six boxers picked to participate in olympic qualifiers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Olympic Committee- UOC has selected six boxers to take part in the upcoming Boxing Olympic Qualifier in Dakar, Senegal 2023. The six boxers include bomber captain Joshua Tukamuhebwa (63kgs), Jonathan Kyobe (57kgs), Isaac Zebra Ssenyange (71kgs), Grace Nakinga (50kgs), Shafik Mawanda (51kgs), and former …
Read More »Kampala Parents School sports day provides new lessons in unity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At Kampala Parents’ School, the spirit of unity and healthy competition took centre stage during the annual sports day on August 27th. Amidst enthusiastic cheers, students from different houses showcased their athletic talents, turning the day into more than just a competition. Could this …
Read More »Uganda Cranes start World Cup qualifiers in Guinea
Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will start the 2025 World Cup Qualifiers Campaign with an away clash against Guinea, according to the fixtures released. The two games will be played between 13th to 21st November 2023. The Cranes who have never featured at the World Cup were …
Read More »Messi scores on MLS debut as Inter Miami ease past NY Red Bulls
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Lionel Messi scored his first Major League Soccer (MLS) goal as Inter Miami secured a 2-0 away win over New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Messi and his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets began on the bench after a grueling sequence of games that culminated …
Read More »Odur and Manyindo storm Rd 3 in Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Odur and Brian Manyindo held their nerve before storming the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Odur and his partner were leading going into the last hole but their opponents Emmanuel Mugabi and Joseph Adrapi …
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