Enebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first quarter has arrived at Entebbe Club as this Saturday they host the MTN Monthly Tee of March with places up for stake in the Men and Ladies Order of Merit. Two time winner Bridget Basiima, goes into Saturday’s round looking to extend …
Read More »Tanzania to build a football stadium in Arusha to host 2027 AFCON
ARUSHA, Tanzania | Xinhua | China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Tanzanian Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to construct a football stadium in Tanzania’s northern city of Arusha for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. “Upon its completion, the stadium …
Read More »Kiptoo wins 2nd Absa KH3-7 Hills Run, millions raised for girl child education
The overall winners Women 1. Kareen Chemusto 2. Annet Chesang 3. Saibi Chebet Men 1. Philip Kiptoo 2. Brian Ategeka 3. Aggrey Agaba Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Philip Kiptoo won the Absa KH3-7 Hills Run on Sunday in a time of 1:13:36 to win himself a plot of land as …
Read More »Byaruhanga wins Stanbic Match Qualifiers as 32 pairs advance to Rd 1
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jaime Byaruganga claimed the Men’s Group A at the Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Byaruhanga returned to the Club House with 65 nett, beating 280 players who took part in this new look tournament. Paul Habyarimana was runner …
Read More »Koshiba, Kawalya claim Lady Captain’s Prize awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Japanese Hisae Koshiba and Dennis Kawalya were the Ladies and Men overall winners at the KCB sponsored Lady Captain’s Prize at the par 72 Kitante golf course on Saturday. Koshiba, burnt the course with a brilliant round of 69 nett to beat a huge …
Read More »Plenty to play for as Atletico takes on Barcelona
MADRID | Xinhua | Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night in a game that is vital for both sides’ qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, as well as the race for this season’s La Liga title. Both Atletico and Barca gave …
Read More »Uganda shines at the 13th African Games, 1 more gold medal from cyclist Kagimu
Accra, Ghana | THE INDEPENDENT | Cyclist Charles Kagimu on Friday evening won Uganda’s second Gold medal at the ongoing 13th edition of African games in Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast Cities. The in-form cyclist won the medal in the individual time trial category despite the excessive humidity in Poukuase, a …
Read More »Police bans sale of alcohol as school ball games kick off in Arua city
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security in Arua City has banned the sale of alcoholic drinks and drugs around football grounds as the secondary school Ball Games commence on Friday. The ban is among other strict guidelines security has issued to ensure peace and security during the tournaments. Over the …
Read More »Ancelotti: Winning Champions League requires beating the best
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side has a tough task ahead of them if they want to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, after they were drawn to play reigning champions Manchester City in the last eight. The tie is a …
Read More »Limited tickets as FUFA picks MTN Omondi Stadium to host Drum final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations FUFA has announced that the 2023 FUFA Drum final will be hosted at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on 23rd March 2024 despite its limited capacity. Rogers Byamukama, the Chairman of FUFA Drum, disclosed this decision during a press …
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