Summary: Hon. Basil Bataringaya Rwankwene, Member of Parliament for Kashari North, Mbarara District, highlighted football as a unifying force and a deterrent against negative peer influence. RUKIGA: Kashambya Football Club emerged as champions of the 2024 Nyasa Got Talent Tournament after defeating Nyasa Football Club in a thrilling match held …
Read More »Kakibaya Rumba Super Stars Crowned Champions at Big Stars Entertainment Tournament
Summary: Kakibaya Rumba Superstars emerged victorious after a thrilling final match against Rumbugu United FC. RUKUNGIRI: Kakibaya Rumba Super Stars were crowned champions of the Big Stars Entertainment tournament during the launch of their movie “Embeera Yensi” at the Kebison playground. The competition featured six teams from Kebison Town Council …
Read More »Kasese Runners Call for Enhanced Support After Marathon Challenges
Summary: Godfrey Sunday, a sports analyst, emphasized the need for additional resources stating “Our runners are improving, but we need more support, especially in terms of equipment and proper athletic wear.” KASESE: On August 27, 2024, athletes from Kasese District urged their leaders to invest more in athletics. This plea …
Read More »UPDF Assures Security for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese
Summary: The marathon, scheduled for tomorrow, August 24, 2024, has attracted participants from across the country, as well as international runners. KASESE: The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have assured the community in Kasese District and all participants in the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon of their safety and security, …
Read More »President Museveni Lauds Speaker Among for Pioneering Sports Infrastructure Development in Bukedea
Summary: President Museveni emphasized that East African integration extends beyond sports, touching on strategic security and economic prosperity for all East Africans. BUKEDEA: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Rt. Hon. Anita Among, Speaker of Uganda’s 11th Parliament, for her contributions to sports infrastructure development in the region. “I want …
Read More »An Olympic Champion! Cheptegei Adds Another Gold Medal to His Collection! – Janet Museveni
Summary: On Friday night, ASP Cheptegei won the gold medal in the 10,000-meter race at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, finishing with a time of 26:43.14. NEWS: Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has congratulated ASP Joshua Cheptegei on becoming an Olympic champion. On Friday night, ASP Cheptegei …
Read More »England Suffers Late Heartbreak as Spain Wins Euro 2024 with Last-Minute Goal
Summary: Mikel Oyarzabal broke England’s hearts with a goal in the 86th minute, slotting home after a perfectly-timed cross from Marc Cucurella. NEWS: England on Sunday night suffered a late heartbreak in Berlin after Spain scored in the final minutes to beat the Three Lions 2-1 and win Euro 2024. …
Read More »Uganda Signs Contract with Turkish Firm to Build 20,000-Seater Hoima Stadium for 2027 AFCON
Summary: Hoima Stadium is one of the venues Uganda plans to use during AFCON 2027, which it will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. The stadium is set to be completed within 18 months, with a deadline of December 2025. The Ministry of Works and Transport, supported by the recently inaugurated …
Read More »RUKIGA: MPs Urge Government to Build Football Stadiums in Every Region to Boost Sports Development
Summary: Bugiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, emphasized that football talent cannot flourish if facilities remain in poor condition and if talented sportsmen and women are not adequately supported. Parliament FC 1:1 Nyakagabagaba Football Club Parliament Netball Team 12:13 Rukiga Select Team RUKIGA: Members of Parliament on the …
Read More »Kigezi Homeboyz FC Suffers First Home Defeat to Lugazi FC in FUFA Big League Clash
Summary: Following 25 games played, Kigezi Homeboyz FC holds onto the 9th position with 31 points, while Lugazi FC ascends to the 2nd position with 44 points. Kigezi HomeBoyz FC 0 : 2 Lugazi FC KABALE: Kigezi Homeboyz Football Club from Kabale District on Sunday evening endured their first home …
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