Entebbe, Uganda | Phillip Corry | An impressive 65 on Saturday gave Arthur Arinaitwe the overall lead in the ongoing MTN Monthly Tee Order of Merit. Victory in the MTN Quarterly Tee at the picturesque 18-hole, par 71 course at the Lakeside Entebbe Club on Saturday enabled Data Analytics Consultant Arinaitwe …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is steadily progressing. Ms SAMCO National Construction Company began work on the 20,000-seater stadium in December 2024, following the contract signing at State House. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner King, the latest innovation under the iconic Pilsner trademark, has this week announced a sponsorship package worth over sh285 million for the 21st edition of the prestigious Masaza Football Tournament 2025. The Masaza Cup continues to be a cornerstone of Uganda’s sporting …
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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Premier League side SC Villa has appointed Serbia’s Nemanja Milincic as its new head coach. Club president Hajji Omar Ahmed Mandela unveiled Milincic on Friday in Kampala. “After a thorough selection process, we are confident that Milincic’s experience, vision, expertise and passion for the …
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Entebbe, Uganda | Phillip Corry | It’s halfway house at Entebbe Club this Saturday as the MTN Quarterly Monthly Tee tees off at East Africa’s oldest golf club. Several golfers will be vying for various diadems and prizes at the par 71, picturesque lakeside course in Entebbe, at the same time …
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Initiative attracts support from 32 industry leaders across 11 countries Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark initiative set to reshape the future of golf mentorship in Africa, the AFRIYEA Golf Academy in Uganda on Wednesday launched its inaugural AFRIYEA Golf Mentorship Programme, attracting the backing of …
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LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Premier League fixtures of the 2025/26 season have been released with all three promoted sides Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland placed into action. The new season will kick start on the 15th August, 2025 with Liverpool playing against AFC Bournemouth. The kick-off times of weekend and …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Every evening, the rhythmic thud of gloved fists against punching bags echoes from a modest and spacious boxing ring in Layibi Centre in Gulu City. But this is not just a regular sports club, but a lifeline for dozens of street-connected youths, many of …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Street racing is an informal phenomenon often embraced by motorsport enthusiasts on the sidelines of Federation of Motorsport Uganda–sanctioned events. Over the weekend, this phenomenon returned to Jinja City, where dozens of motorsport fans showcased their racing prowess, mostly using Subaru series vehicles. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gabriel Amani Beau is the champion of the first leg of the 2025 NCBK Golf Series that officially teed off in Uganda at the weekend. Playing off handicap 32, the teenager carded a massive 47 points to win the day and earn a full paid for …
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