Tag Archives: sports

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jeane Byamugisha, CEO, Hotel Owners Association, summed up the mood in the country today: “Sports tourism—it’s time for it to shine.” She made the bold statement recently on The Podcast, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, which is a …

  Pope Leo XIV meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory, and stresses that “it’s the team,” not the individual players, which wins a championship.   Rome, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV met on Tuesday morning with members of SSC Napoli, the …

  Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & ISMAEL KIYONGA |  So many stories are told of what happens when sportspersons retire from their childhood passion; very little is actually done to change the story and bring back a smile to legends who gave their all to bring joy to their country. Instead, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Stanbic Match Play Challenge is set to return for its third edition, following the success of the 2024 tournament. The competition, which saw the first-ever all-female champions Lillian Koowe and Joyce Kisembo win return tickets to Dubai, will tee off on February 8 at …

RIYADH | Xinhua | In a momentous celebration of national pride and passion for football, Saudi Arabia recently secured the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a victory that captivated the nation. As one of the world’s most football-enthusiastic countries, this achievement marks a pivotal moment in Saudi …

Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | DStv is preparing for a big shift in how customers enjoy sports with the revamp of SuperSport channels, starting Wednesday 9 October. According to a statement from DSTV, “this update will bring a fresh and refined viewing experience, putting more sports content at …

24-year old Eritrean becomes first African to win at the  world’s oldest and most prestigious cycling race ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A split second before he crossed the finish line in Turin, Biniam Girmay sat up on his bicycle. He let go of his handlebars, smiled to himself, and then punched …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The FUFA Club Licensing Appeals Committee has relegated Arua Hill Sports Club to the second division league. The decision follows an unsuccessful appeal by the West Nile-based club against the withdrawal of its club licence by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee for failing to meet …

It’s also having dramatic repercussions ANALYSIS | Chuka Onwumechili | By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent’s best players on the field. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University is seeking an extra two Billion Shillings to complete the Multipurpose Sports Arena. Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe told URN that while the first and second phases of construction have been successfully executed, the project has hit a standstill due to a lack …