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FUFA Drum: Tooro province fined UGX1M over sponsorship breach

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has taken disciplinary action against Tooro Province for the use of a branded product during the ongoing FUFA Drum tournament. According to FUFA, the incident occurred during their match against Bunyoro on Sunday, which they say was a …

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She Cranes beats Singapore at Netball World Cup

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Netball team, the She Cranes secured its first victory over Singapore in the opening game of the ongoing Netball World Cup in South Africa. The She Cranes which is making its fourth World Cup appearance, outsmarted Singaporeans in all quarters and finally ended …

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MAGOGO: We have what it takes to host AFCON

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FUFA President Moses Magogo has announced the Federation’s readiness to present Uganda’s bid to host the 2027 AFCON football event, as part of the East Africa AFCON Pamoja bid. Magogo revealed this information just before the arrival of a delegation of CAF inspectors in …

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Bombers squad off to Africa’s Elite boxing tournament

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seventeen national team boxers travel have been nominated to participate in Africa’s elite boxing championship that kicks off Tuesday 25th of July in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The group which has been camping at Forest Park Resort Buloba was on Monday flagged off by Uganda Boxing …

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Messi makes dream start to Inter Miami era

Washington, USA | Xinhua | Lionel Messi made a dream start to his American adventure with a stoppage-time winner as Inter Miami overcame Cruz Azul 2-1 in the Leagues Cup on Friday. The Argentine great started on the bench, but Miami looked sharp at their DRV PNK Stadium as a Robert …

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Uganda Netball Federation president returns to office

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) President Sarah Babirye Kityo has returned to office amidst tension. In April, Kityo was asked to step down by the Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, in a meeting attended by National Council of Sports-NCS General Secretary Patrick Ogwel, State …

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Djokovic sets up Alcaraz blockbuster Wimbledon final

London, UK | Xinhua | A mouth-watering men’s showdown that everyone has been hoping for was set up at Wimbledon after both the top two seeds posted straight-set wins in Friday’s semifinals. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz showed his clinical skills to end third-seeded Daniil Medvedev’s run 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 while …

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