KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Stella Chesang has been confirmed to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2025 slated for April 27. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), told Xinhua on Monday, “We have now confirmed both Jacob Kiplimo for the men’s and Chesang for …
Read More »POLICE: It was not a car accident; Nigerian player Lawal fell from third floor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have clarified that Nigerian forward Abubakar Lawal, who plies his trade with Uganda Premier League side Vipers Sports Club, died after falling from a building, and not in a traffic accident as earlier reported. The 29-year-old Lawal, who played a pivotal part for SC Vipers, …
Read More »Nigerian footballer Lawal dies in road accident in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Nigerian forward Abubakar Lawal, who plies his trade with Uganda Premier League side Vipers Sports Club, died in a traffic accident in Uganda on Monday. The 29-year-old Lawal was reportedly heading to the club’s training ground at St. Mary’s Stadium in Entebbe, Central Region of …
Read More »West Ham wins at Emirates Stadium to dent Arsenal’s Premier League hopes
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham United on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen’s diving header in the 44th minute from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross gave Graham Potter just his second league win as West Ham coach. Potter …
Read More »European clubs deepen talent hunt in Africa with Real Madrid’s first SA academy
European football giants are strengthening their presence in Africa, with Real Madrid launching its first soccer academy in South Africa. This move aligns with a growing trend of European clubs establishing academies across the continent to harness its rich football talent and integrate young stars into their global networks. SPECIAL …
Read More »KENYA OPEN: Flat 2025 reminds Uganda how great Rugumayo was
*⃣ Magical Kenya ⛳ Open at Muthaiga 2024 Select results ✳ Driel 🇳🇱 66 69 68 67 270 (-14) ✳ Dean Joe 🏴 68 69 68 67 272 (-12) ✳ Rugumayo 🇺🇬 72 70 71 73 286 (+2) ✳ Kamulindwa 🇺🇬 76 79 *⃣ Magical Kenya ⛳ Open at Muthaiga 2025 ✳ J Kruyswijk …
Read More »KCB Bank Uganda gives Kobs sh195million boost, unveils new kit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to KOBs Rugby Club by unveiling the team’s new kit for the 2025 season and announcing a cash boost of sh195 million to support their title ambitions. The announcement was made during a press engagement at …
Read More »Tough start, but Cwinya-ai and Kitata looking to brighter day 2 at Magical Kenya Open
Nairobi, Kenya | UGC MEDIA | The DP World Tour Magical Kenya Open is undoubtedly the grandest stage for any golfer coming out of Uganda. With a huge gallery, a global television network and the cream of the DP World golfers on the draw, stage fright is almost certainly going …
Read More »Foreign players arrive ahead of Uganda International Badminton Challenge
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Several foreign players have arrived in Kampala ahead of the Uganda International Badminton Challenge 2025. The Challenge sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) with a prize of 17,500 USD will take place from February 19 to 23 at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala, …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda sponsors 10 golfers for prestigious 2025 Magical Kenya Open
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Ugandan golf talent by sponsoring a team of 10 players to compete in the esteemed 2025 Absa Magical Kenya Open. The golfers will participate in the Pro-Am event on February 19, ahead of the main …
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