As the Africa Games 2023 descends on Accra with the promise of showcasing world-class athletes, many will be asking whether a new golden age of African sports has finally arrived. To make that a “yes” Ghana will need to compete with one of the most successful events in African sports …
Read More »Could Liverpool-Man City clash open door for Arsenal?
LONDON | Xinhua | The Premier League has two vital matches this weekend which could produce a change of leader and have a huge saw in the final destination of this year’s title. The big game of the weekend, and perhaps the entire season, sees second place Manchester City visit …
Read More »Stanbic Bank commits sh500 million to Entebbe Club for Match Play Challenge
Entebbe , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has committed 500 million to Entebbe Club for the next 3 years as part of the rebranded Stanbic Bank Golf Match Play Challenge from March 16-12th October. This exciting Match Play tournament has been running for 7 seasons at East …
Read More »Peace Kabasweka is Ebb Ladies Open champ
Enebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peace Kabasweka kept her nerve enroute to winnng the 14th edition of the Entebbe Ladies Open at the par 71 Lake side course here in Entebbe by 2 strokes. The Toro Club lady captain produced scores of 74, 83 and 73 for a total …
Read More »Professional runners to be part of Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2024 Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run Sunday, March 17 will include professional athletes, who have been invited to spur the event by providing new challenges to runners. Proceeds from the run will again go towards supporting the girl child in school. Speaking …
Read More »Kenya partners with sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala to promote tourism at Berlin expo
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya’s tourism marketing agency announced on Saturday that it has partnered with Africa’s 100 meters record holder, Ferdinand Omanyala, to market the country during next week’s ITB Berlin expo. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said that involving the Kenyan sprinter, Omanyala, will enhance KTB’s efforts in …
Read More »Jinja Hippos defeat Eagles in Rugby League
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Hippos Rugby Club has reclaimed its winning strides, following a 27:13 win against Kampani Eagles Rugby Club during a face-off at Dams Water Grounds in Jinja on Saturday. Hippos tries and one conversion were earned through Bruno Kisule, Andrew Ojambo, Fidel Aremo, Eliphaz Emong …
Read More »Manchester derby under microscope in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City on Sunday is the biggest game at the weekend in the Premier League and one which could have a major impact on both the destiny of the title and also the future of United coach Erik …
Read More »Akii-Bua stadium finally included on AFCON 2027 list
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has made a U-turn on its commitment to construct Akii-Bua Stadium to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. In November, the government committed to constructing the Stadium in Lira City, but not specifically for hosting the African Cup of Nations …
Read More »Uganda’s Kiplangat ready for 2024 Tokyo Marathon
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan runner Victor Kiplangat has said he is well prepared ahead of the 2024 Tokyo Marathon slated for March 3. Kiplangat who has already hit the qualifying time for the Paris Olympic Games told Xinhua that he has put in a lot of work during …
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