Initiative attracts support from 32 industry leaders across 11 countries Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark initiative set to reshape the future of golf mentorship in Africa, the AFRIYEA Golf Academy in Uganda on Wednesday launched its inaugural AFRIYEA Golf Mentorship Programme, attracting the backing of …
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LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Premier League fixtures of the 2025/26 season have been released with all three promoted sides Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland placed into action. The new season will kick start on the 15th August, 2025 with Liverpool playing against AFC Bournemouth. The kick-off times of weekend and …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Every evening, the rhythmic thud of gloved fists against punching bags echoes from a modest and spacious boxing ring in Layibi Centre in Gulu City. But this is not just a regular sports club, but a lifeline for dozens of street-connected youths, many of …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Street racing is an informal phenomenon often embraced by motorsport enthusiasts on the sidelines of Federation of Motorsport Uganda–sanctioned events. Over the weekend, this phenomenon returned to Jinja City, where dozens of motorsport fans showcased their racing prowess, mostly using Subaru series vehicles. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gabriel Amani Beau is the champion of the first leg of the 2025 NCBK Golf Series that officially teed off in Uganda at the weekend. Playing off handicap 32, the teenager carded a massive 47 points to win the day and earn a full paid for …
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MIAMI | Xinhua | Manchester City have arrived in the United States for the Club World Cup with four new signings: Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. But it is attacking midfielder Cherki who is drawing the most attention ahead of Wednesday’s opening match against Morocco’s …
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Stockholm, Sweden | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Sarah Chelangat came second in the 3000-meters at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden on Sunday 15th. The 2025 reigning champion of Kip Keino classic in 5000 meters finished the race in a time of 8:31.27 microseconds in the race won by …
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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has promised to host a successful Rugby Africa Cup of 2025. Uganda will host the tournament, also a World Cup 2027 qualifier from July 8-9 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, capital of Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of …
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Stockholm, Sweden | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runners Kenneth Kiprop and Sarah Chelangat have confirmed their participation in the Stockholm Diamond League event, set to take place in Sweden, on Sunday. Kiprop, will compete in the 5000-meter men’s category while Chelangat will take part in 3000 meters respectively Expected …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second edition of TT drag and drift motor racing has attracted 70 drivers from different parts of the country. This year’s format of enclosed street racing is being held at Banana resort beach, in Bugoba B village, in Nyenga division, Njeru municipality. Following …
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