TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Final Draw Group C 1. Nigeria 🇳🇬 2. Tunisia 🇹🇳 3. Uganda 🇺🇬 4. Tanzania 🇹🇿 Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes have been handed a tough draw on their return to the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON). Former champions Nigeria and Tunisia will stand …
Read More »NCBA monthly mug returns to Namulonge for the thrilling 2025 season
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golf enthusiasts are set for an exciting season as the NCBA Uganda Monthly Mug makes its highly anticipated return to the Mary Louise Simkins Golf Course, Namulonge, for the 2025 season. The tournament kicked off on Jan. 25, promising an exhilarating combination of fierce …
Read More »Liverpool cruise, Arsenal dig deep and Man City fight back in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at home, maintaining their six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool had few problems against a side that lost 6-0 at home to Manchester City last weekend and led 3-0 …
Read More »Ancelotti: Vinicius isn’t going anywhere
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday played down rumors that winger Vinicius Jr could be set for a big money move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. Last summer saw rumors of interest in taking the Brazilian to the Saudi Pro League, and the …
Read More »Liverpool to face Ipswich, Chelsea to test Man City’s leaky defense
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool has the chance to add further pressure at the top of the Premier League on Saturday as its nearest chasers face tricky away games. Arne Slot’s side plays at home to Ipswich Town, who will travel to Anfield chastened in the wake of last …
Read More »Jacob Kiplimo to race against Kipchoge in London
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian …
Read More »Hoima Stadium structure hits oil town skyline
Construction of Hoima Stadium Stands at 22 Percent Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is currently at 22%. The government signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, in June last year to construct …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda, KH3 to continue championing girl education with 3rd Absa KH3-7 Hills Run
🔵 Venue: Kololo Airstrip 🔵 Distance: 21km (covering the seven hills of Kampala); 10km run; 5km CEO Fun run 🔵Prizes: o Four tickets to the prestigious Run Your City Series in South Africa for top finishers of the 21km distance (determined by timed kits). o A land title for …
Read More »Harry Kane’s penalty mastery: The science behind his success
BERLIN, CHINA | Xinhua | Harry Kane’s record of 27 successfully executed penalties has cemented his status as one of the best in world football. The 31-year-old, often dubbed a “penalty machine,” added to his streak during Bayern Munich’s 5-0 victory over Hoffenheim, scoring his 18th penalty for the club. …
Read More »Football Weekly Did You Know: 5 facts for the weekend
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Did you know? Well you need to know five interesting facts to get you ready for the weekend action that awaits. Did You Know? Created in 1874, Aston Villa is the oldest team in the Premier League. In fact, it is one of the oldest …
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