Can he be first to run marathon under 2hrs? COVER STORY | BY AGENCIES | Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, in just his second ever competitive run over 42.195KM, dominated to win the men’s 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2:02:23. That win has reawakened a question that Sean Ingle, the …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Golf coach Flavia Namakula is confident she has assembled a Ugandan national ladies’ team capable of making a mark in regional competitions. “The team is mentally prepared for the challenge. Our goal is to win the upcoming tournament and show the significant progress being made …
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The second half of 2025 promises to be really hot for all African football fans. CAF, the official partner of the global bookmaker 1xBet, will host several major tournaments: the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024), the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), the CAF Super Cup, the Confederation Cup, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Cubs have intensified the preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, set for November 3 to 27 in Qatar, as the team has entered the second phase of training. Uganda will be the only nation from the Council of East and Central …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Paul Put said he has shifted focus to preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Cranes missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Put told Xinhua that following the team’s elimination, his immediate priority is gearing …
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Chicago, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and head of one of the world’s most diverse transnational networks, marked his 54th birthday on Sunday by completing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The Ismaili Imam finished the 26.2-mile (42.2 …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation (UABF) has selected 16 boxers who will represent the country at the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship. Kenya will host the Zonal Championship from October 15 to 25th in the capital Nairobi. “We have selected a strong team who are …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s star runner Jacob Kiplimo has said to quit the track and field races. Fresh from winning the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Kiplimo told Xinhua in an interview Tuesday that he ran the track and field races for a long time, and it …
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Africa’s sports economy is no longer just about talent exports. The sector is growing into a robust industry attracting record investment from global brands, betting firms, and governments alike. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A surge in commercial partnerships, rising domestic investment, and growing audiences are driving noticeable growth …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a feast of football on Sunday for the visitors as Kyaggwe and Ssingo stunned the home sides to toast to a couple of hard-fought victories in the first leg of the round. In two tense tactical battles, Kyaggwe …
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