Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Netball team secured its first-ever victory over Wales in a World Cup after a 73-56 win in the ongoing Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town. The She Cranes were recovering from a 49-61 loss against Jamaica, a defeat that dashed …
Read More »GOtv introduces new package for soccer fans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | GOtv has announced the introduction of GOtv Supa+, a tailored package that will see die-hard fans watch their loved players as the 2023/24 premier league season kick-off on Aug.12. In a media release, company executives said, subscribers have a superb opportunity to connect, subscribe and …
Read More »Uganda’s Gazelles reach FIBA Afrobasket quarters for first time
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT & FIBA | Uganda’s dream run at the 2023 FIBA Afrobasket tournament in Rwanda continued Tuesday night when the national women’s team The Gazelles beat DRC 78-62 to storm the quarterfinals. They next face hosts Rwanda Though it was DR Congo who had the best start …
Read More »Onduparaka picks Okhuti to lead battle to return to UPL
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Onduparaka FC has appointed former striker Ceasor Okhuti their new head coach as they seek a return to the Start Times Uganda premier league following their relegation last season. According to the official statement released on the club’s official Facebook page on Tuesday Morning, …
Read More »Uganda Gazelles seek quarterfinal spot in Afrobasket clash with DR Congo
Quarter-final qualifier Uganda Vs DR Congo 10pm Mozambique Vs Ivory Coast Egypt Vs Senegal Angola Vs Guinea Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Women’s National Basketball team the Gazelles, is set to face off with DR Congo in a crucial qualification game tonight as they battle for a …
Read More »FUFA Drum: Tooro province fined UGX1M over sponsorship breach
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has taken disciplinary action against Tooro Province for the use of a branded product during the ongoing FUFA Drum tournament. According to FUFA, the incident occurred during their match against Bunyoro on Sunday, which they say was a …
Read More »She Cranes beats Singapore at Netball World Cup
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Netball team, the She Cranes secured its first victory over Singapore in the opening game of the ongoing Netball World Cup in South Africa. The She Cranes which is making its fourth World Cup appearance, outsmarted Singaporeans in all quarters and finally ended …
Read More »MAGOGO: We have what it takes to host AFCON
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FUFA President Moses Magogo has announced the Federation’s readiness to present Uganda’s bid to host the 2027 AFCON football event, as part of the East Africa AFCON Pamoja bid. Magogo revealed this information just before the arrival of a delegation of CAF inspectors in …
Read More »Bombers squad off to Africa’s Elite boxing tournament
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seventeen national team boxers travel have been nominated to participate in Africa’s elite boxing championship that kicks off Tuesday 25th of July in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The group which has been camping at Forest Park Resort Buloba was on Monday flagged off by Uganda Boxing …
Read More »Messi makes dream start to Inter Miami era
Washington, USA | Xinhua | Lionel Messi made a dream start to his American adventure with a stoppage-time winner as Inter Miami overcame Cruz Azul 2-1 in the Leagues Cup on Friday. The Argentine great started on the bench, but Miami looked sharp at their DRV PNK Stadium as a Robert …
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