Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Friday the winners of the first-ever Climate Action Awards, honoring athletes, International Federations (IFs) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) for their efforts to fight against climate change. The IOC set up three award categories – sustainable travel, innovation and athlete …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Hashim Magogo has asked Ugandans to embrace the East Africa Pamoja AFCON 2027 bid success with optimism rather than skepticism. On Wednesday, the Confederation of African Football- CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the …
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London, UK | Xinhua | It is a busy Saturday in the Premier League with eight matches after a series of midweek Carabao Cup fixtures helped to give some sides a boost and others something to think about. Aston Villa entertain third-placed Brighton after a home defeat to Everton in the …
Read More »Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The biggest Ladies Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club has attracted foreign lady golfers. The Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open will tee off from October 5-7 at the par 72, Kitante course. The tournament which is a build up to the prestigious Uganda …
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East Africa Pamoja Wins Bid Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Pamoja consortium, comprising Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, has been awarded the privilege of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement following a CAF …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A huge field of 200 golfers is expected this Saturday at the I & M Bank sponsored Katogo Invitational at the par 71, Lakeside Entebbe Club. “We are glad to be hosting this invitational and we are expecting a huge field on the day,” …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilembe Mines Golf Club used home knowledge to reclaim the prestigious Helmet Cup on Saturday at the Par 73, 18 hole course in Kilembe. The host club beat their visitors Entebbe Club with a difference of 63 strokes, according to a statement from the …
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London, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City made it six wins from six games to start the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Phil Foden and Erling Haaland scored the goals in the seventh and 14th minutes of the game, but any hopes …
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The USPA-Nile Breweries Sports Personality of the year 2022 is athlete Kiplimo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long distance ace Jacob Kiplimo was on Saturday night named the USPA-Nile Special Uganda Sports Personality of the Year 2022. Kiplimo was recognised – for his very first Uganda Sports Personality of the …
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Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Relentless Bayern Munich cruised 7-0 past Bochum and climb atop the standings after new arrival Harry Kane provided a hat trick at the Bundesliga fifth round on Saturday. The Bavarians started highly motivated and created their first clearcut chance through Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who headed dangerously …
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