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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A delegation from the European Tour Group is in Fort Portal as part of an eight-day fact-finding mission aimed at assessing Uganda’s golf courses and the tourism potential surrounding them. The visit, organized in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Airlines and …

Institutional vs Community Clubs, Magogo Right this time! COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | Football in Uganda naturally attracts passionate and organic support. Despite this deep connection with fans, the game has been struggling for nearly two decades as match attendance continues to dwindle, especially in the Uganda Premier League and the Big …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored from corner kicks as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Saliba opened the scoring in the 21st minute, flicking the ball home …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. Built by Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company, the multi-sport complex, named in honor of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, will feature an eight-lane …

    Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Mercy Nyanchama claimed the MTN Entebbe Ladies Open at Entebbe Club on Saturday evening, dedicating her win to her mother, who passed on just before the Kenyan ace teed off for the tournament. The Njoro Golf Club member and reigning Uganda Ladies Open champion …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Four Premier League matches on Sunday could have a big impact on the title race as well as the struggle to avoid relegation and to qualify for next season’s Champions League. League leader Arsenal hosts Chelsea on Sunday evening with the possibility Arsenal’s lead at …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Two of the favourites, defending 2024 Entebbe Ladies Open champion Peace Kabasweka from Toro Club and Uganda Ladies Open 2025 champion Mercy Nyachama of Kenya jumped into an early lead as the  Entebbe Ladies Open teed off Thursday. Identical scores of 75 (4 over par) set …

95% of the physical works complete Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached the roofing stage, with approximately 95 percent of the physical works completed, project managers have confirmed. Works on the 20,000-seat multi-sport complex began in January 2024, undertaken …

MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-1 home win over Benfica, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Vinicius Jr. scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute to settle an anxious night at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the tie …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Joshua Cheptegei, the world record holder over 5,000m and 10,000m, has set his target on finally breaking through in the 2026 London Marathon. Cheptegei, together with fellow Ugandan and reigning world cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo, will take part in this year’s London event on …