Thursday , May 15 2025

The Independent

Aga Khan here for 55th Uhuru celebrations

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Aga Khan has arrived to join Ugandans as they celebrate their 55th Independence Day, October 9.  He is a special guest at Monday’s celebrations in Bushenyi and will receive an honour for his contribution to the social and economic development of Uganda. President Yoweri …

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Salah goals take Egypt to 2018 World Cup

Standings Group E ??EGY – 12pts ??UGA – 8pts ??GHA – 6pts ??CGO Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Egypt a dramatic 2-1 win over Congo Brazzaville Sunday and a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Salah put Egypt ahead …

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Ghana FA protests, asks FIFA to order a replay against Uganda

FT:  Uganda ?? 0 Ghana ?? 0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ghana Football Association has lodged a protest with world soccer governing body FIFA protesting the refereeing in their World Cup qualifier against Uganda Saturday. They are demanding a replay. The game ended in controversial fashion, as Ghana put the ball …

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Arsenal’s Lwobi fires Nigeria to 2018 World Cup

Abuja, Nigeria | AFP |  Arsenal forward Alex Lwobi sent Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup finals with the winning goal in a 1-0 African qualifying victory over Zambia on Saturday. The Super Eagles became the first African team to advance to Russia after taking an unassailable lead atop Group …

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DRAW: Ghana’s Black Stars frustrate Uganda Cranes

FT:  Uganda ?? 0 Ghana ?? 0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes were held goalless by Ghana’s Black Stars in a Group E 2018 World Cup qualifier Saturday. Soccer governing body FUFA had promised each player a bonus of $3000 (SH10.8m) for victory, but Ghana Black Stars matched the hosts for most …

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President Museveni responds to Bobi Wine

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | President Yoweri Museveni has responded in writing to MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s recent statements on the political situation in the country following the Age Limit debate. “It is very good when the opponents of the NRM put in writing their views.  We …

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Uganda Cranes ready to end Ghana’s World Cup dreams

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Uganda ?? vs Ghana ?? 4pm Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AFP | With Egypt two points clear at the top in Group E, Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier is a must-win for both Uganda Cranes and Ghana’s Black Stars. The Ugandans have the better chance of staying in contention, …

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FINAL: Uganda’s City Oilers take on Rwanda’s Patriots

FINAL SATURDAY 7pm: City Oilers ?? vs Patriots  ?? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Pre-tournament favourites City Oilers of Uganda and Patriots from Rwanda will contest Saturday’s final of the  FIBA Africa Zone 5 Club Basketball Championships at Lugogo. Patriots silenced the partisan Ugandan crowd at Lugogo by snatching a …

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