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  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | In-form Joseph Cwinyaai and top lady golfer Martha Babirye claimed the titles at the NCBA Bank Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club on Saturday. Cwinyaai returned an impressive 2 under par 70 to beat a huge field of 220 golfers while Martha Babirye, …

  COMMENT | UROS KOVAC  | Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to …

NEW JERSEY, United States | Xinhua | Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. said he was not satisfied with his performance despite scoring in a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup Group C opener on Saturday. “I believe I can improve a lot. I managed to score, but I wasn’t …

NEW JERSEY, United States | Xinhua | Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had laid down an early World Cup marker after a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Saturday, declaring his team was capable of more. Morocco led through Ismael Saibari’s early goal and created several problems for the …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | For many athletes, crossing the finish line marks the pinnacle of achievement. For Uganda’s Olympic and World Marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich, however, the greater challenge begins after the medals have been won and the cheering crowds have gone silent. In an exclusive interview with Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) is bringing the excitement closer to Ugandan football fans through its Cheers to Bars campaign, an initiative designed to transform local bars into vibrant centres for football viewing and shared fan experiences. …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY |  MTN Uganda are back to sponsoring the Uganda Professional Golfers Association, bringing back memories from 2006-2008 when they supported monthly mugs. MTN has unveiled a quarterly sponsorship for the professional golfers under their body, UPGA, at East Africa’s oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club. …

LISBON | Xinhua | Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday laughed off ideas that he could struggle for fitness at the World Cup due to his age. The 41-year-old, who has played 227 times for his country, will lead Portugal in his sixth World Cup finals. Speaking to the press on Friday …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua & TASS | The United States recorded its first emphatic victory at a FIFA World Cup since the 1930 tournament. As TASS reported earlier, the Americans opened their home World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Prior to that, the United States had achieved victories by …

The Spygate scandal became one of the most controversial episodes in modern English football in 2019. The 1xBet Uganda platform is the best destination for those who want to bet on English football. The affair involved Marcelo Bielsa, then manager of Leeds United, and accusations that the club had sent …