Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Ronald Rugumayo loves elite competition. The South Africa-based golfer who returned a round of one-under 70 to go top of the POA leaderboard on the second day at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club is excited that he will be …
Read More »Namibia edges Uganda in Pearl of Africa Cricket T20 Series opener
ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | Hosts Uganda have suffered defeat to Namibia in the opening match at the ongoing Pearl of Africa Cricket T20 Series in Entebbe, Uganda. Namibia battled first and put on 145/6 in 20 overs, while Uganda chased and collapsed at 143/5 in all 20 overs. The …
Read More »Nakaayi vows to fight for Uganda at London Diamond League
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Halimah Nakaayi, the only athlete to represent Uganda at the upcoming London Diamond League, vowed to fight for her country. The 2019 world champion and bronze medalist at the 2022 World Indoor Championship will compete in the 800m race at the event on Saturday. “I …
Read More »Otile takes early lead at POA Golf Series in Lugazi
Leader Otile promises to stay calm ahead of second day at Lugazi Hills Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | When it comes to skill, technique, and talent, few compare with Ronald Otile. Although he has had his struggles in recent times, the affable golfer remains one of …
Read More »Uganda’s Ssemakula joins Kuwait Premier League side Al Arabi SC
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan international Kenneth Ssemakula has joined Kuwait Premier League outfit Al Arabi SC. “I am happy that I have made another switch in professional football to join Al Arabi SC. I will work hard to make sure I help the team achieve its set targets,” …
Read More »New captain Miyagi to lead Uganda in Pearl of Africa cricket series
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has selected Juma Miyagi as the country’s new national cricket team captain. Miyagi will captain Uganda during the upcoming Pearl of Africa T20 Series from July 17 to 28 at the lakeside Entebbe Cricket Oval. Uganda, Nigeria, the UAE, Kenya and Namibia will feature …
Read More »Mutebi claims first KK Pro Am Invitational at Namulonge
Namulongo, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Entebbe-based professional golfer Herman “Deco” Mutebi, claimed the first KK Pro Am Invitational at the par-69 Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge, Wakiso on Saturday. Mutebi, kept his game tight and clinical on a very tight course, winning the one-day event by …
Read More »Nsubuga and Lukyamuzi storm Grand Finale at Stanbic Matchplay
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Henry Nsubuga and his partner, Picole Lukyamuzi, overcame a formidable pair of John Paul Basabose and Kin Karisa, to advance to the Grand Finale of the Stanbic MatchPlay final due August 2 at the Lakeside Entebbe Club. “We have had a wonderful match …
Read More »Chelsea crushes PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist in the first half to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, clinching the title in the inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup. The English midfielder struck …
Read More »Real Madrid exit shows good things under Alonso and what needs fixing
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Real Madrid’s adventure in the FIFA Club World Cup came to a painful end with a 4-0 defeat against European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night in New Jersey. Real Madrid trailed 2-0 after just nine minutes and never looked like getting …
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