Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s junior golf circuit witnessed another defining moment as the NCBA Uganda Inter-Schools Golf Championship teed off for its fifth edition at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. Regarded as the country’s premier inter-schools golf competition, the tournament once again demonstrated its growing …
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London, UK | ARSENAL.COM | Arsenal have reached the UEFA Champions League for just the second time in their history after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-final. Bukayo Saka’s 44th-minute strike was enough to edge Arsenal past the La Liga side in the second leg and means …
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Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The atmosphere and mood at East Africa’s oldest golf club, Entebbe on Saturday were full of regional hype as the Katogo Series was held. The weekend regional clash saw hosts Katogo Club entertaining their guests Limuru Country Club and ambassadors from Kenya in a return …
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Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series 2026 returns Saturday, May 2nd, at Entebbe Club, with a fresh twist – a Uganda vs Kenya battle. Departing from its traditional quarterly format, this outing marks the much-anticipated return leg of the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ a Uganda …
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Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | National team player Joseph Reagan Akena marked his return to the par-71 Entebbe Club by claiming the prestigious President’s Cup on Saturday. The Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club-based player beat home member Samuel Bazaale 4-3 in a nail-biting match-play final. “It’s good to be …
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1. Sabastian Sawe, Kenya, 1:59.30 🥇 2. Yomif Kejelcha, Ethiopia, 1:59:41 🥈 3. Jacob Kiplimo, Uganda, 2:00:28 🥉 LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, 31, became the first man in history to run a marathon in under two hours, doing so at the 2026 London Marathon in a winning time …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Athletics fans across Uganda are eagerly awaiting the performance of long-distance stars Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, who are set to compete in the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, in the United Kingdom. The two Ugandan athletes will line up in the 42-kilometre …
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Entebbe, Uganda | GOLF CORRESPONDENT | The I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series is back for the 2026 season, promising an extended and competitive calendar for amateur golfers. The series will feature three major events – the first event slated for June 20, the second one on September 12, and …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from April 22 to 23, brings together …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | When State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang addressed Parliament on April 15, 2026, he laid out an expansive, inter-ministerial spending plan aimed at meeting standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). At its core, the Shs905 billion package reflects a classic “mega-event model” …
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