Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC’s interim Head Coach, Jackson Mayanja, has been suspended for two games by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Competitions Disciplinary Panel. “The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has suspended Jackson Mayanja for two StarTimes Uganda Premier League matches effective immediately and fined …
Read More »Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom launch the 2023 BIKA Games to boost talent
Over 1100 boys and 440 girls from 56 clans will compete in the games Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In partnership with Buganda Kingdom, Airtel Uganda has announced its commitment to support the 2023 BIKA Games which are aimed at boosting talent among the youth in Buganda Kingdom. …
Read More »Real Madrid and Man City draw Champions League thriller in Bernabeu
✳ Real Madrid 1 Man City 1 Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Real Madrid and Manchester City drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal 1-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium after a thrilling 90-minute game. Vinicius Jr put Real Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne …
Read More »Rugumayo gets $3,000 boost from RwandAir ahead of Zanaco Masters
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Ronald Rugumayo has received a $3,000 boost from his sponsors RwandAir ahead of his second Sunshine tour event, the Zanaco Masters due on May 18-21 at the Lusaka Golf Club. “We are so committed to sponsoring him and we believe in him,” Ivan Mugisha, …
Read More »Kasumba and Opio win Seniors Regional Golf Open
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Fred Kasumba and Jennifer Opio have claimed the overall Men’s and Ladies titles at the Seniors Regional Open for Central Uganda. Kasumba, returned an impressive score of 71 to claim his second title in 3 years at the par 72 Kitante course on Saturday. “It …
Read More »Kiplimo not entered for Diamond League races yet
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s long distance star runner, Jacob Kiplimo has not entered any of the 2023 Diamond League and Continental Tour season races. The reigning World Cross Country Gold Medalist told Uganda Radio Network that although he is undergoing training, he has not yet decided whether to …
Read More »IOC works to return Russian, Belarusian athletes to international competitions under neutrality
Beijing, China | Xinhua | International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Saturday that IOC is working to help athletes with Russian or Belarusian passports return to international sports events. In the IOC executive board meeting held in March, Bach noted the decision about whether Russian and Belarusian athletes …
Read More »Big win for Man City as Liverpool strengthen European claim
London, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City piled on the pressure at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at home to Leeds United on Saturday afternoon that leaves them four points clear of Arsenal, who have a difficult visit to third place Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Has Messi’s PSG career come to end?
Paris, France | Xinhua | Where will Lionel Messi play football after this summer? Barcelona, Saudi Arabia, or the United States? Nobody can tell now, but one thing seems to be for sure: the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future will not be in Paris. The Argentine international’s current contract with the …
Read More »Uganda Seniors Golf Association launches Central Region Open
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The Uganda Seniors Golf Association has today launched the Central Region’s Uganda Seniors Open. The event for Senior Men and Lady golfers playing in the age categories of 55-64, 65-69, 70+, tees off on May 6 at Kitante par 72 course. “We are glad to …
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