SPORTS

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sh89 million was raised last year at the inaugural Watoto Golf tournament. The target this year is to again raise as much as sh350 million through sport, to enable Watoto Church care about the community its members live in. “I was living a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate the smooth and secure movement of teams, officials, and guests during the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN). In a July 30, 2025, press statement, Michael Kananura, the spokesperson …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only two days left to the official opening of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), security agencies yesterday held a joint preparatory meeting. CHAN, which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, officially kicks off on Saturday with the first match being Tanzania …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Team Niger has become the first national side to arrive in Uganda ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off this week at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The Niger delegation touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe has not given up hope of keeping star striker Alexander Isak at St James’ Park for the coming season. The Sweden international striker is at the center of intense speculation after not playing in any of his side’s pre-season friendlies …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Toro Club’s Joseph Cwinya-ai and Lillian Koowe have emerged champions in the inaugural Hima Cement-sponsored Kilembe Mines Golf Open that concluded on Saturday. Both won sudden death playoffs, with the men’s event winner, Cwinya-ai, clinching it after the first hole, while Koowe beat fellow Toro clubmate Janet …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a 25-man squad that will represent Uganda in the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF fixture against Algeria. The high-stakes CHAN match is scheduled for Sunday, August 4th at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY |  Venessa Peris and Charles Alumai claimed the Ladies and Men’s overall winner prizes at the AfriSafe Insurance Brokers-sponsored Chairman’s Cup at the par 71, Entebbe Club on Saturday. Alumai and Peris returned with impressive scorecards of 66 and 67 nett, respectively, to beat …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso has said his team is well-prepared ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will co-host the tournament for players featuring in their respective domestic leagues from August 2 to 30. Byekwaso told Xinhua that the two …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kampala where he has revealed East  Africa’s readiness to co host the Continental Tournament. This is going go to be a milestone in East Africa’s joint efforts to host the championship, …