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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni flagged off the Sh490 million construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City on Wednesday. In December last year, the Government handed over the site to the Egyptian firm, SAMCO National Construction Company having signed the contract at State House, Nakasero in …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has announced his participation in the Tokyo marathon, on March 2nd in Japan. The three-time, world champion is preparing in Kapchorwa under the supervision of his Dutch coach, Addy Ruiter and is hopeful that, his training will help him …

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Professional golfers across the world earn a living primarily through tournament winnings  —  that is prize money awarded according to performance in tournaments. Extra income is usually got through sponsorships and endorsements, when companies pay them to represent them on the golf course by playing …

TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Final Draw Group C 1. Nigeria 🇳🇬 2. Tunisia 🇹🇳 3. Uganda 🇺🇬 4. Tanzania 🇹🇿 Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes have been handed a tough draw on their return to the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON). Former champions Nigeria and Tunisia will stand …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golf enthusiasts are set for an exciting season as the NCBA Uganda Monthly Mug makes its highly anticipated return to the Mary Louise Simkins Golf Course, Namulonge, for the 2025 season. The tournament kicked off on Jan. 25, promising an exhilarating combination of fierce …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at home, maintaining their six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool had few problems against a side that lost 6-0 at home to Manchester City last weekend and led 3-0 …

MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday played down rumors that winger Vinicius Jr could be set for a big money move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. Last summer saw rumors of interest in taking the Brazilian to the Saudi Pro League, and the …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool has the chance to add further pressure at the top of the Premier League on Saturday as its nearest chasers face tricky away games. Arne Slot’s side plays at home to Ipswich Town, who will travel to Anfield chastened in the wake of last …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian …

Construction of Hoima Stadium Stands at 22 Percent Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is currently at 22%. The government signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, in June last year to construct …