Kiplimo sets one of the world’s best times ever, breaks national record – and wins top prize of $100,000 Chicago, USA | IAAF | Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa produced two of the fastest marathons in history at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics …
Read More »Kamulindwa, Cwinyaai reign supreme at Stanbic Entebbe Open
Entebbe, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Entebbe Professional golfer David Kamulindwa tamed the 18-hole Entebbe course as he won the Stanbic Entebbe Open by 6 strokes with a score of 7 under par, 227. Kamulindwa, was in blistering form on the course starting his opening round with 66 and opening …
Read More »FUFA appoints former international as head coach of junior national teams
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed former Ghana international Laryea Kingston as head coach of Uganda’s national men’s junior teams. FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson announced the appointment on Wednesday in Kampala, confirming that Kingston has signed a two-year contract. “The …
Read More »MASAZA CUP: Ssingo knocks out Mawokota
Pilsner King salutes the final four as Masaza Cup semifinalists confirmed Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Buganda Masaza Cup semi-final lineup is complete following a weekend of intense second-leg quarter-final drama. Kyaggwe, Ssingo, Buweekula and Bugerere have all secured their spots, showcasing the tournament’s fierce competitive spirit …
Read More »Cheptegei set for Amsterdam Marathon
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Olympic gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei will take part in the 2025 Amsterdam Marathon. “I can confirm that Cheptegei will run in the Amsterdam Marathon on October 19,” Dominic Otuchet, president of Uganda Athletics told Xinhua on Friday. Cheptegei, the 10,000m winner at the 2024 …
Read More »Chance for Arsenal as pressure builds on Amorim, Postecoglou
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Could it be all-change at the top of the Premier League following a round of matches that looks certain to leave either Liverpool coach Arne Slot or Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca facing a difficult fortnight? Liverpool visits Chelsea on Saturday, with Chelsea sitting eighth in the …
Read More »Uganda names squad ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying ties
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has named a 26-man squad ahead of two crucial Group G matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Paul Put named the team on Tuesday ahead of the matches against Botswana and Algeria. Uganda Cranes, who are second in Group G …
Read More »Kiplimo sets eyes on Chicago Marathon
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s star runner Jacob Kiplimo has set sights on the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and he told Xinhua on Monday that he is in good shape ahead of the campaign. The Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, will take place …
Read More »Okwong in the spotlight at Stanbic Entebbe Open
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Reigning champion Titus Okwong, will be relishing his moment once again when he defends his crown at the Stanbic Entebbe Open, that tees off from 5-9 October at East Africa’s oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club. “My game has deeped abit and am working …
Read More »Masaza Cup 2025 quarter-final opening round delivers fire and fury
Ntenjeru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quest for the 2025 Masaza Cup intensified on Sunday as the quarter-finals kicked off with a display of pure passion and nail-biting drama. The first leg has set the stage for a thrilling return, with no team yet securing a safe passage to …
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