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The upcoming weekend will treat fans to a thrilling FA Cup clash, as well as some high-profile fixtures in the Spanish and Italian leagues. The best sports betting site 1xBet has prepared a preview of this week’s most anticipated matches. To get even more excitement from watching the top games, …

Entebbe, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | Grace Kasango is not a golfer of many words. The lanky boy from the East often reminds friends that he prefers to talk with his clubs. And on Thursday, he duly did. Kasango shot a four-under 67 to race into a three-stroke lead in …

 Court ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk   COMMENT | FABRICE LOLLIA | The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Joseph Cwinya-ai got off to a flying start in the Pearl of Africa Golf Tour amateur competition today, but focus will quickly turn to the main event Thursday, where three winners from last season are back for more. Cwinya-ai’s 3-under 68 has set the …

MEXICO CITY | Xinhua | The remaining places for this year’s FIFA World Cup were finalized on Tuesday, capping a qualifying campaign that spanned nearly three years and setting the stage for the tournament’s first 48-team edition. The competition will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has donated 50 acres of his private land to the government to facilitate the construction of a modern sports stadium in Tooro Kingdom. The land title was officially handed over to the State Minister …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Top Ugandan professional and elite golfers are perfecting their swings and putting shots ahead of Season 2 of the Pearl of Africa tour set for the next four days. Action for the elite amateurs is set for April 1-3, while the professionals tee …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenya confirmed on Tuesday that it has paid the 30 million U.S. dollar hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Salim Mvurya, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Salim Mvurya said the government had also met …

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Xinhua | Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has said that the Africa Cup of Nations could be expanded from 24 to 28 teams. Motsepe made the remarks on Sunday at a press conference following a CAF executive committee meeting, but did not specify …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The Stanbic Bank Match Play Golf Challenge picked momentum on Saturday, with 32 teams advancing into round 2 at Entebbe Club. Last year’s winners, the senior pair of Charles Kabunga and Steven Kitamirike, advanced to Round 2 with a 1-up victory over Paul …