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Hangzou, China | Xinhua | International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach hailed next year’s Olympic Games in Paris as “the Games of a new era” on Friday. Bach made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua, a day before he is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the …

Dar es salaam, Tanzania | Xinhua | Sports ministers from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda convened here on Friday to discuss their joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). A statement from Tanzania’s Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports indicated that the ministers’ meeting came ahead of the …

London, UK | Xinhua | Martin Odegaard has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Arsenal until the summer of 2028. The 24-year-old, who joined from Real Madrid in January 2021, put pen to paper on his new deal just two days before Arsenal takes on local rivals …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has resolved to transform the historic Lugogo Cricket Oval into a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Sports Complex. On Tuesday night, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed a proposal from Summa, a Turkish construction company, to construct a modern multipurpose indoor sports complex at Lugogo in Kampala …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Cranes attacking midfilder Allan Okello has joined Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC on a three-year contract. According to Vipers SC, he is joining as a free agent having parted ways with Algerian side Paradou AC. The left footed gem had joined Paradou …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Crested Cranes faced a tough challenge in their first leg of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Algeria. The match took place at the Njeru-based FUFA Technical Center on Wednesday, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Algeria. Chebel Imane scored …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilembe Mines Golf Club will be seeking to reclaim the Prestigious Helmet Cup, a inter club between them and East Africa’s Oldest Club Entebbe Club, this Saturday in Kasese. “Our preparations are in high gear ahead of this much anticipated clash,” Daniel Monte, KMGC Captain …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has been hit by the sudden departure of three high-ranking officials in just two months. The most recent blow to the association was Chairman Michael Nuwagaba’s resignation over the weekend, barely a few months after his reappointment in March. …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enchanting Toro Club played host to the third edition of the Afriyea Golf Academy Parent-Child Golf competition on the weekend. The social golf event attracted participants of all ages and skill levels, truly, showcasing the power of inclusion and diversity. As part …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Bogera beat the Rain and a huge field of 205 golfers to claim the MTN Monthly Tee of September at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Bogera, playing off handicap 12, returned to the club house with the best score of 69 nett on count …