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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has today April 15, 2024 visited the Mandela National Stadium, also known as Namboole Stadium, to inspect the progress of its ongoing renovations. While commending the efforts of the UPDF Engineering Brigade, Among acknowledged the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to withhold approval of the stadium, citing issues with the renovation work not meeting their required standards. "I'm extremely impressed by the UPDF Engineering Brigade for what they've done at Namboole...

In a historic turn of events, Bayer Leverkusen has finally secured their first-ever Bundesliga title after a staggering 120 years. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, the team accomplished this momentous feat with an unbeaten season, shattering records along the way. The path to glory has been an arduous one for Leverkusen, with heartbreaking near-misses haunting the club's past. Four times runners-up in just six seasons around the turn of the century, Leverkusen experienced the agonizing taste of defeat on...

The State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi, has promised the release of a balance of 17.763 billion Ugandan Shillings for the ongoing renovation works at Mandela National Stadium, popularly known as Namboole Stadium. This commitment follows a directive from the Speaker of Parliament, highlighting the urgency of releasing the outstanding funds. During the parliamentary plenary session on April 12th, 2024, Speaker Among called for a 10-minute suspension, allowing Minister Lugoloobi to address the delayed release of funds. In his response,...

The long-serving captain for Kampala Queens Football Club (FC) Zainah Namuleme has stepped down from her position. She has been replaced by Daisy Nakaziro who currently serves as a goalkeeper. Namuleme expressed her gratitude to her coaches and players for cordially working with her during her reign. She also wished her successor all the best in her new endeavors. “Today I cease to be the captain of this club. It has been a great honor to serve as the captain of...

Uganda’s weight-lifters Davis Niyiyota and Lydia Nakidde will be representing Uganda at the 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket City, Thailand. The companionship is scheduled for March 31st – April 11th, 2024, and it will also be a possible opportunity for all those aiming at Olympic participation next year in Paris. Davis Niyiyota won three medals at the just concluded 13th African Games in Accra Ghana where Uganda won a total of 20 medals. Four gold medals, Six...

Uganda Rugby Sevens secured two wins on the opening day of the Sevens tournament at the 13th African Game at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Uganda defeated Zimbabwe 14:00 in the opening match, with Adrian Kasito scoring the first try of the match in the second half from a turnover earned by Captain Ian Munyani, then Philip Wokorach converted easily in front of the uprights. The team scored another try in the final play through...