KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), Dominic Otuchet, said they are determined to qualify as many top athletes as possible for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. China will host the 20th edition of the championship in Nanjing from March 21-23, 2025, at …
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LONDON, the United States | Xinhua | Liverpool moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 2-0 win at home to Aston Villa on Saturday. Darwin Nunez put Liverpool in front in the 20th minute after a swift counter-attack following an Aston Villa corner. …
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LONDON, England | Xinhua | The pressure is starting to build on several clubs ahead of the weekend in the Premier League, but nobody will be under the spotlight more in the next 48 hours than Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side travels to play a difficult match away to a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The fight against gender-based violence in local Ugandan communities has found a champion and ambassador in Canada-based Ugandan rapper, Lanie Banks. Rapper Lanie Banks affirmed commitment to fighting gender-based violence with a low-key visit to Uganda, during which he attended the UNDP Elgon …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named four new players in the 27-man squad to prepare for the final two matches of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Uganda will host South Africa at Namboole Stadium on November 15, and then face Congo in Brazzaville four …
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New Zealand | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, has arrived in New Zealand for the Fast5 Netball World Series, set to take place from November 9 to 10. Head coach Nelson Bogere selected a squad of ten players last week, including Mary Nuba, Shadia Nasanga, …
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MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid’s qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League suffered a major setback on Tuesday when it was beaten 3-1 at home to AC Milan. The defeat leaves Real Madrid with six points from its first four matches in the tournament, with a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All clubs in the Star Times Uganda Premier League have been directed to observe a moment of silence across fixtures in tribute to referee Peter Kabugo. The UPL Secretariat announced that the minute of silence will be observed at the start of each game, …
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Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s leading amateur and professional golfers converge this weekend for the 4th Annual Equity NARO Open at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, in Wakiso District. The Open is a major event for MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club and the partnership with Equity Bank supports …
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Thousands of fans attended the final of the Masaza Cup 2024 at Namboole Stadium, where Buddu County claimed their third title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over first-time finalists Kyaggwe. A powerful headed goal by Mike Walaga in the 22nd minute was all it took to decide the match, solidifying …
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