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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Insurance Company (NIC) women’s team and Kampala University men’s team are the champions of the East Africa Club netball championships. NIC were crowned champions Saturday after defeating KCCA 44-35 in the final played at Kamwokya Christian Community Arena. Captain Stella Oyella was NIC’s …

  London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Kostas Tsimikas scored the winning penalty as Liverpool completed a domestic cup double with a 6-5 shootout victory against Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup Final. In a result that matches their EFL Cup Final victory over the same opponents three months ago, Liverpool …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya rugby sevens head coach and former international Innocent Simiyu was sacked on Wednesday and replaced by Damian McGrath. “The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has opted to part ways with Simiyu, head coach of the Kenyan men’s national sevens team, Shujaa. Also leaving the Shujaa set …

Liverpool moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday evening. London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Sadio Mane’s second-half header put Liverpool level on points with leaders Manchester City as Jurgen Klopp’s side came …

London, UK | Xinhua | The midweek round of Premier League games could be absolutely decisive in the title race and the nerve-wracking battle to avoid relegation. The games kick off on Tuesday night when Liverpool travel to play Aston Villa on what is likely to be an emotive night for …

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazil and Argentina must replay their abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier despite having already secured a place in football’s showpiece tournament, FIFA said on Monday. The decision followed appeals from both countries’ football associations, according to a statement issued by the sport’s governing body. …

🔵 UGC Captain’s Bell Tournament Category winners: ✳ Men -Dickson Agaba – 40 points ✳ Ladies – Bernadette Musanabera – 41 points ✳ Professionals – Deo Akope – 140 strokes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dickson Agaba, Bernadette Musanabera and Deo Akope were crowned champions of the 2022 Absa bank …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Captain’s Bell Tournament climaxes today, with several prizes up for the taking in the Absa Bank Uganda sponsored event at Uganda Golf Club, Kitante. The first two days of action have seen the professionals, chasing sh10million cash prizes, showing how it is done …

Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City (agg 6-5) Rodrygo and Benzema pull off remarkable comeback London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Trailing Manchester City 5-3 on aggregate with 90 minutes on the clock, Real Madrid went on to complete a remarkable comeback in extra time and reach their 17th European Cup final. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Muhangi, the Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation President is eyeing Africa Boxing Confederation (ABC) presidency. He seeks to replace the outgoing Mohamed Moustahsane, during the continental elections slated for May 12th in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Muhangi, he intends to use the continental boxing governing …