All posts tagged "Sports"

KCCA Leopards, Nam Blazers fight to keep NBL Title hopes alive

KCCA Leopards must beat UCU Lady Canons to force Game Five, while Namuwongo Blazers look to level their NBL finals series against...

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Cherop adds 3000m bronze to World U20 gold

Charity Cherop clocked 8:45.59 to finish third in the women’s 3000m at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, giving Uganda two...

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City Oilers edge Blazers in overtime to take 2–1 NBL Finals lead

The victory gave the Oilers a 2–1 lead in the best-of-seven finals series, putting them halfway to the four victories required to...

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Oilers bounce back to draw level with Blazers in Game Two of NBL Finals

For the Blazers, Nyembo Fataki delivered a standout performance, finishing with a game-high 28 points after shooting 8-of-13 from the field and...

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SC Villa retire Owori’s No. 15 Jersey in lasting tribute to late Captain

As captain, Owori inspired SC Villa to the 2023/24 Uganda Premier League title, ending the club's 20-year wait for league glory and...

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Uganda’s Charity Cherop wins 5,000m gold at World U20 Championships

The 19-year-old crossed the finish line in 15:03.88, finishing ahead of Ethiopia's Shito Gumi, who claimed silver in 15:07.91, and Kenya's Joyline...

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Uganda Cranes legend, Emmanuel Okwi retires from football at 33

During a professional career spanning nearly two decades, Okwi featured for several clubs across Uganda and abroad, earning admiration for his pace,...

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Somali Referee Omar Artan to officiate Kagame Cup Final as Vipers crash out

Artan recently made international headlines after initially being denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup before...

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Chemutai adds bronze to Uganda’s medal haul at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Chemutai clocked 9:09.45 to finish third in a high-quality final at Scotstoun Stadium, adding a bronze medal to Uganda's growing tally after...

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Gazelles first Ugandan Basketball Team to win Commonwealth medal

The result also made Uganda the first African nation to win a Commonwealth Games medal in women's 3x3 basketball, cementing the team's...

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She Cranes fall short of Commonwealth semis with defeat to NewZealand

Uganda arrived at the fixture needing victory to keep their semifinal hopes alive after narrowly losing 55-49 to Jamaica in their previous...

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History-making Gazelles reach Commonwealth Games semifinals on debut

Uganda progressed to the playoffs after finishing second in Pool A with four victories from five matches, suffering their only defeat against...

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Analysing Uganda’s Path to the 2030 World Cup

While home form should continue to be strong, coach Paul Put needs to find a way to gain more victories on the...

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News

Kukundakwe wins Uganda’s first Commonwealth medal, Nakaayi advances to Semis

Kukundakwe's historic silver has given Uganda its first podium finish of the Games and boosted hopes of adding more medals through athletics,...

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Farouk Miya marks Vipers return with brace in 3-0 Kagame Cup Victory

The Uganda Cranes forward wasted little time announcing his return, curling home a superb free-kick in the 15th minute to hand the...

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MTN injects Shs550m into 2026 Busoga Masaza Cup

The 2026 Busoga Masaza Cup will officially kick off on August 15 at the Namutumba District Headquarters Grounds, where Busiki will face...

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AFCON 2027: Ugandan firms invited to bid for procurement opportunities

Opportunities will span a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, catering, transport and logistics, information and communication technology (ICT), media and communications,...

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Ugandan basketballer Arthur Kaluma signs two-way contract with LA Lakers

Kaluma, who holds dual citizenship with Uganda and the United States, has represented the Uganda national basketball team in international competitions. He...

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Only compliant sports federations to receive govt funding – NCS

NCS warned that organisations failing to comply within the stipulated period will have their Certificates of Recognition revoked under the National Sports...

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Rwenzori Marathon secures World Athletics label, qualifies for Oceans Marathon

Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has secured World Athletics Label Road Race status, becoming East Africa’s first recognised global road race and...

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Basketball celebration: everything you need to know about FIBA AfroBasket 2025

The tournament kicked off on August 12 in Angola. Africa’s premier basketball event brought together the continent’s 16 top national teams and...

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Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Wins over 25 Medals at Park Chung-hee Cup in Korea

Sangju, South Korea: The Shincheonji Church of Jesus Taekwondo Team has once again showcased its international prowess, clinching 4 gold, 7 silver,...

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