Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Edrae Kagombe and Samson Akankiza at the weekend claimed the Ladies and Men’s overall crowns at the Lady Captain’s Prize tournament at the par 72 Uganda Golf Club course. Kagombe, beat a strong field with scores of 68 nett while Akankiza returned 65 nett. …
Read More »Manchester United celebrate 3-1 FA Cup win
Manchester, UK | MANUNITED.COM | Manchester United reached the semi-finals of the Emirates FA Cup, defeating Fulham 3-1 at Old Trafford, after the visitors had two players sent off in a dramatic second half. A Bruno Fernandes brace and Marcel Sabitzer’s close-range effort completed the comeback after Alexander Mitrovic’s opener …
Read More »Kiplimo, Cheptegei kings of New York City Half Marathon
1⃣ Jacob Kiplimo 1:01:31 🇺🇬 2⃣ Chepetegei 1:02:09 🇺🇬 3⃣ Zouhair Talbi 1:02:18 🇲🇦 Hellen Obiri, Jacob Kiplimo, Susannah Scaroni, and Jetze Plat Win 2023 United Airlines NYC Half Titles New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Jacob Kiplimo maintained his supremacy in the half marathon event by adding the New York …
Read More »Another hat-trick for Haaland as City cruise in FA Cup, while Everton hold Chelsea in Premierships
London, UK | Xinhua | Erling Haaland scored his second hat-trick of the week as Manchester City cruised into the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 6-0 home win over Burnley. There had been controversy when City coach Pep Guardiola substituted Haaland with half an hour left in their 7-0 win …
Read More »Vipers SC finally shows up, holds Raja Casablanca to draw
✳ Vipers SC 1-1 Raja Casablanca St Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | VIPERSSC.CO.UG | This was the Vipers SC of the old. This was the Vipers that their faithful love to see. This is the Vipers that many will hope shows up for going forward. Even when they trailed to an early …
Read More »New coach, new targets for Vipers vs Raja Casablanca tonight
TODAY -7pm ✳ Vipers SC 🇺🇬 Vs Raja Casablanca 🇲🇦 ✳ St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende St Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | VIPERSS.CO.UG | Payback time has never meant anything bigger than what many Vipers Sports Club faithful hope for today. And although not all dreams come true, Vipers will dare to dream differently when they …
Read More »CITY V BURNLEY: One win from Wembley
An exciting clash with the Clarets awaits as a City legend returns to the Etihad Stadium… Manchester, UK | MANCHESTER CITY | Pep Guardiola’s men host Burnley on Saturday 18 March, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 . The visitors, runaway leaders at the top of the Championship are managed by former …
Read More »Kenyan marathoner Changwony suspended for doping
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced a provisional suspension of Kenyan female marathoner Purity Changwony due to the use of banned substances on Friday. “The AIU has provisionally suspended Purity Changwony of Kenya, backdated to July 28, 2022, for the presence/use of prohibited substances (19-Norandrosterone; …
Read More »Cheptegei, Kiplimo ready to conquer New York half marathon
✳ SUNDAY – New York City Half Marathon 2.00pm New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | When long-distance aces Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo appear at an event these days, fans expect nothing but fireworks from the Ugandans. The two runners have cemented their places as the giants …
Read More »UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw unveiled
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw was unveiled on Friday, with defending champion Real Madrid taking on Chelsea and a match-up between Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will take on the Spaniard’s former club Bayern, while holders Real Madrid faces Chelsea, one …
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