Category: Sports
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Nile Special 7s Back In Gulu With Another Round
Nile Special 7s will return to Gulu for the first time since 2021. KOBs defeated Black Pirates in the Cup Final by a mere three points thanks to a James Ijongat drop kick. Additionally, it remains the closest finish the country has ever seen in the men’s Cup Final. The competition, held on Uganda’s 59th…
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StarTimes Officially Launches La Liga 2024-2025 Season
The highly anticipated Spanish La Liga 2024 – 2025 season begins this Thursday, August 15th, and StarTimes is pleased to announce that it has secured the Pay TV rights to show all 380 La Liga matches live. However, football fans across the country can expect a thrilling season with some of the world’s best players,…
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Mourinho fined and banned for condemning match officials in Turkey
Jose Mourinho has received a one-match ban and fine of about £15,000 for his actions and comments at the end of Fenerbahce’s dramatic win over Trabzonspor. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager sprinted on to the pitch and attempted a knee slide after Sofyan Amrabat’s stoppage-time goal earned his Fenerbahce team a 3-2 victory in an…
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FIFA certifies Nakivubo Stadium to International Standard
KAMPALA Kampala’s Hamz Stadium Nakivubo War Memorial has secured FIFA’s prestigious certification, paving the way for local and international football matches. Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, announced the milestone on Monday, October 7. The state-of-the-art Duo filament Mono football turf, installed by renowned Turkish company Nurteks Hali Sen.Ve Tic. A.S, has met FIFA’s…
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Team Chosen Cruise Past Team Rwanikire in Friendly Match, Boosting Mitland Independence Soccer Gala Funds
MUHORRO Team Chosen dominated Team Rwanikire 2-0 in a thrilling friendly match at Mitland Ground. The teams were named after notable figures: Team Chosen, after George William Kisembo (MC Chosen) KBS FM sports journalist and a football player at Mitland football club, and Team Rwanikire, in honor of the late Rwanikire of the Bakurungu clan.…
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JOSEPH DHATA SHINES: South Sudanese Star’s Exceptional Skills Make Him The Best Player in Uganda Premier League 2023/24
Joseph Dhata, a talented right-back for NEC FC and the Southern Sudan International team, has made a significant impact in the Uganda Premier League season 2023/24. Standing at 1.80 meters tall, Joseph has showcased his exceptional defensive skills and leadership abilities, earning him the reputation as one of the best players in the league. Despite…
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Moses Magogo Blames Ham Kiggundu – Government Over The CAF Decision To Stop Nakivubo And Namboole Stadium From Hosting International Games
President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Magogo has revealed that the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) and the director of Ham Group of Companies, Hamis Kiguddu did not consult the football governing body during the development of Namboole and Nakivubo stadiums, respectively. Explaining to parliament why the two sports facilities…