Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo
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Ready for Qatar 2022? We are set!
It’s now more than 13 years since Qatar registered their interest in the Fifa World Cup – the world’s biggest sports event. You could never have predicted this happening if you lived before 2002... → Read More
Emotional Rugby Cranes win WC Bowl
There is more to come as Uganda has been invited to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series legs in Dubai and Cape Town in December. → Read More
Uganda wants quick response after Zone IV debacle
Kenya and Uganda clash in the two-term Victoria Cup in Limuru next week → Read More
UGC captain Wamala pleased to show way at inaugural NCBA series
Emmanuel Wamala, the Uganda Golf Club (UGC) captain, was more than pleased to beat the team he leads to clinch the inaugural NCBA Bank Golf series which ended at the par-72 Kitante course on Saturday. He collected 43 points to beat a field of 150 golfers. “This is a big honour to win such a tournament. I played my best throughout the 18 holes. I thank the members I played with and everybody who… → Read More
MP Nsibambi on investing in sports, allowing his 11-year old leave home
In the second of a two-part series this week, we speak to her dad, a member of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), about pushing Lunkuse to the levels she reached, government’s... → Read More
Cwinyaai leads charge on Day One of Zone IV
The handicap four golfer fired two brilliant rounds at the Serena golf resort in Kigo yesterday. He returned scores of level-par 72 in the morning and one-under 71 in the afternoon. → Read More
Caf president Patrice Motsepe to visit Uganda
This will be the South African billionaire’s first visit to Uganda. He took charge following a five-year ban handed to his predecessor Ahmad. → Read More
Namibia thump Kenya to reach seventh straight Rugby World Cup
They will line up alongside hosts France, three-time champions New Zealand, Italy and Uruguay in a tough Pool A next year → Read More
Bruised Rugby Cranes fight for fifth place
A 42-7 loss to Kenya in last Saturday’s Rugby Africa Cup left Uganda with some soul searching to do → Read More
Jamila Lunkuse wants athletes’ mental health to be centerpiece
Last month, two-time Ugandan Olympic swimmer Jamila Lunkuse was elected to the Fina athletes committee which features representatives from all six aquatic disciplines and the six regions under... → Read More
Muhumuza’s fitness delays Cricket Cranes announcement
Nehal Bibodi, the chairman of selectors, postponed announcing the squad from yesterday as vice captain Deus Muhumuza is scheduled for a late fitness test today → Read More
Mudoola packs starting XV with Kenya insiders
Wokorach is joined by front-row Asuman Mugerwa, who guided Kabras Sugar to their Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup in March and April respectively this year → Read More
Team effort gifts Villa lifeline in victory over Arua Hill
The win flies the Jogoos almost to safety as they perch on 10th place with 33 points while Arua Hill remain fourth with 49 points → Read More
Court sets hearing date for case against coffee deal
The two advocates are seeking a court declaration against some people involved in the coffee deal → Read More
Ruggers earn bounty for Africa 7s diadem
The African champions were feted by sponsors at sumptuous dinner for their heroics that saw them qualify for the World Cup and Commonwealth Games. The money is a bonus to be shared by players and... → Read More
Kitegenyi strikes late as Mbarara City roar into Cup semis
Henry Kitegenyi pounced on a late chance to strike as Mbarara City overcame a resilient Mbale Heroes side → Read More
Mutebi’s tongue pierced AS Kigali
Rwandan topflight side have sacked the former KCCA coach and his assistant Jackson Mayanja after just 11 league games – reportedly over his acrid tongue → Read More
Senegal awards Shs304m, land each to Afcon-winning squad
The president had earlier thanked the team for reaching the “summit of Africa” → Read More
URA names top 40 taxpayers during Covid
A source within URA said the shape of this year’s top most compliant taxpayers was based on their conduct and not necessarily the amount of taxes they contribute to the tax body’s revenue kitty → Read More
Byekwaso fined, four banned
KCCA coach Morley Byekwaso has been fined Shs1m for his comments after the game that alluded to the quality of refereeing → Read More