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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has risen six places to 82nd overall in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. The improvement comes after Uganda reached the quarterfinals of the CAF African Nations Championship in August, and beat Mozambique and Somalia in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers earlier …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Hima Cement has announced a Shs 65 million sponsorship package for the fourth edition of the Clash of Titans schools golf tournament, organizers said Monday. The annual competition, which pits former students of Uganda’s leading schools against one another, will tee off September 20 …

  Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual Uganda Golf Open climaxed on September 13, and, after four weeks of action, had five new champions from Uganda, Kenya, Scotland, France, and Rwanda crowned. Celestine Nsanzuwera from Rwanda capped the professionals’ competition by winning his first Uganda Open title—a stunning 6 …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | A Manchester derby between two sides in need of victory headlines the Premier League’s return this weekend, which also features a new Nottingham Forest coach, fresh signings after the transfer window, and the possible debut of Alexander Isak for Liverpool. Manchester City host United on …

Blockbuster finish awaits Uganda Open final with Nsanzuwera holding lead over Indiza Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | This is just what the doctored ordered. A day four at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club with a main group featuring Mary Louise Simkims Golf Club’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has officially launched its third season, uniting young golfers from across the country with a renewed mission to nurture the next generation of champions. Now firmly established as a key fixture on Uganda’s junior sports calendar, the series …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT |   On Sunday, the fourth edition of the Tooro Masaza Cup concluded with a 2-0 thriller as Kyaka County was crowned the 2025 Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Cup champions. The 3-time finalists defeated Fort Portal City in a nail-biting encounter at the Kinyananisika Grounds. The …

 10 golfers will also have the opportunity to play and compete at the Magical Kenya Open Pro-Am Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Pro-Am Tournament of the Uganda Golf Open concluded at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club, with Vincent Byamukama, Tatenda Makunde and Joshua Seale emerging as the …

Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eleven golfers matched or player under par as the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open got off to a flying start today at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club. Between day one leader Ronald Rugumayo at 4 under, and former Champion Robson Chinhoi …

Toro Golf Club to stage juniors Ekyooto Hampango golf championship as part of Tooro Kingdom’s 30th Coronation Celebrations 2025 Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Toro Club will host the second edition of the Juniors Ekyooto Hampango Golf Championship on Monday 8th September 2025. The event forms part of the grand …