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  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Vincent Katutsi and Anne Abeja were crowned Absa Captain’s Bell tournament winners at the par 72, Kitante course on Saturday. Katutsi, carded 66 nett to beat a strong field of 200 golfers and claim the overall Men’s title. Abeja, was in blistering form …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |  Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the third year in succession. Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat away at Nottingham Forest means City now have an unassailable lead with three matches left to play. It’s the fifth time in six season Man City have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has finalized the bidding paperwork to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Uganda, Tanzania, and neighboring Kenya have put up a joint bid before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the 2027 AFCON. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitara Football Club is shifting its focus on the new Uganda Premier League season. On Thursday Kitara clinched their inaugural FUFA Big League championship with a 1-0 victory over Kaaro Karungi. Midfielder Paul Mucureezi scored the pivotal goal that propelled Kitara Football Club to claim …

Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY |  Marvin Kibirige held his nerve to claim his second title in his Pro career here today at the par 72 Kitante course. He shot a closing round of 3 over par 75 with a total score of 138 strokes to win the pro category …

London, UK | Xinhua | The Premier League prepares for another huge weekend of matches which could see the title decided with two matches left to play. The races to qualify for the UEFA Champions League and to avoid relegation are just as close as ever in what promises to be …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Magistrates Court has remanded to Luzira Prison the president of the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF), Moses Muhangi on charges of forgery and uttering a false document. On Thursday afternoon, Muhangi, a businessman and a resident of Kololo in Kampala District was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ritah …

Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Marvin Kibirige today equalled the Kitante course record when he carded 9 under par 63 on day one of the pro categroy of the Absa Captain’s Bell tournament. He takes a 7 stroke lead over Adolf Muhumuza, who shot a round of 2 under par 70, going …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDNT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has granted a cash bail of one million shillings to the President of Uganda Netball Federation (UNF), Sarah Babirye Kityo who is facing charges of obtaining money by false pretense. Babirye on Wednesday evening was granted bail alongside her …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance ae Jacob Kiplimo has withdrawn from the Rome Diamond League, just two weeks before the race. Kiplimo says, he was not prepared for it, although his management had registered him for the event which is scheduled for June 2, 2023, in Italy. …