Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Stephen Magero on Saturday claimed his first overall MTN September Quarterly Tee at the par 71, Entebbe club. The handicap 21 golfer had the lowest score and finest result of 63 nett to beat a field of 168 golfers from all over the country …
Read More »Liverpool extends perfect start with derby win over Everton
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool maintained its flawless start to the club’s Premier League title defense with a fifth straight win, overcoming Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side seized control early, as Ryan Gravenberch lifted Mohamed Salah’s pass into the net after …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda flags off five runners for Johannesburg’s Absa Run Your City Series
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has flagged off five runners to participate in the Run Your City Series, scheduled for September 24, 2025, in Johannesburg South Africa. The runners are among the eight winners across the men and women categories from the 2024 and 2025 Absa KH3-7 …
Read More »Uganda moves up six places in latest FIFA world rankings
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has risen six places to 82nd overall in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. The improvement comes after Uganda reached the quarterfinals of the CAF African Nations Championship in August, and beat Mozambique and Somalia in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers earlier …
Read More »Hima Cement backs 4th Clash of Titans Schools Golf Tournament
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has announced a Shs 65 million sponsorship package for the fourth edition of the Clash of Titans schools golf tournament, organizers said Monday. The annual competition, which pits former students of Uganda’s leading schools against one another, will tee off September 20 …
Read More »Historic Uganda Open win for Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual Uganda Golf Open climaxed on September 13, and, after four weeks of action, had five new champions from Uganda, Kenya, Scotland, France, and Rwanda crowned. Celestine Nsanzuwera from Rwanda capped the professionals’ competition by winning his first Uganda Open title—a stunning 6 …
Read More »Manchester derby, new faces as Premier League returns to action
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | A Manchester derby between two sides in need of victory headlines the Premier League’s return this weekend, which also features a new Nottingham Forest coach, fresh signings after the transfer window, and the possible debut of Alexander Isak for Liverpool. Manchester City host United on …
Read More »Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera man to beat as Uganda Open climaxes in Lugazi
Blockbuster finish awaits Uganda Open final with Nsanzuwera holding lead over Indiza Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | This is just what the doctored ordered. A day four at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club with a main group featuring Mary Louise Simkims Golf Club’s …
Read More »NCBA Junior Golf series tees off season 3 with a focus on cultivating champions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has officially launched its third season, uniting young golfers from across the country with a renewed mission to nurture the next generation of champions. Now firmly established as a key fixture on Uganda’s junior sports calendar, the series …
Read More »Pilsner King toasts to heroes of the Tooro Masaza Cup as Kyaka crowned champs
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | On Sunday, the fourth edition of the Tooro Masaza Cup concluded with a 2-0 thriller as Kyaka County was crowned the 2025 Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Cup champions. The 3-time finalists defeated Fort Portal City in a nail-biting encounter at the Kinyananisika Grounds. The …
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