Japanese boxing is in mourning after a second fighter, Hiromasa Urakawa, died from injuries sustained during a professional event at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall last week. Urakawa, 28, passed away on Saturday, August 9th. Urakawa suffered a knockout in the eighth round of his bout against Yoji Saito on Friday, August 2nd. He subsequently underwent emergency…
As school holidays begin, many children will spend close to a month at home, in their communities, or traveling to visit relatives and friends. While the break offers rest and rejuvenation, it also presents serious risks especially when children are left unsupervised or exposed to unsafe environments. Some parents rarely take a keen interest in…
Rwanda Premier League side Police FC has secured the signing of experienced Ugandan striker Emmanuel Okwi ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 33-year-old joins Police FC after his one-year contract with AS Kigali expired. Okwi’s impressive form with Kigali, where he was the top scorer with nine league goals, likely influenced the decision. Although he…
The draw for the CAF interclub competitions took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, revealing the opponents for Uganda’s representatives, Vipers SC and NEC FC. CAF champions league: Vipers SC, the reigning Ugandan league and cup champions, will face African Stars FC from Namibia in the preliminary round. The winner of this tie will advance…
The Uganda Cranes clinched their first three points of the CHAN tournament with an impressive 3-0 victory over Guinea at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Saturday. Bouncing back strongly from their opening 3-0 defeat to Algeria, Morley Byekwaso’s side delivered a focused performance in their second Group C match. Reagan Mpande ignited the home crowd…
Final Score: Algeria 1-1 South Africa Venue: Mandela Stadium, Uganda Tournament favorites Algeria were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by South Africa in a tightly contested Group C encounter at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The result leaves Group C finely poised, with Uganda now in a strong position to challenge for progression….
In a decisive ruling on Friday, the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) officially recognized Motorsports Kenya as the country’s sole governing body for motorsports, ending years of leadership disputes. The landmark verdict simultaneously stripped the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) of all legal recognition for failing to transition under Kenya’s Sports Act of 2013. SDT Chairperson…
The Uganda Cranes face a must-win situation in their second Group C match of the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) as they take on Guinea this Friday. After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Algeria in their opener at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, another loss could spell early elimination for the hosts. Guinea, meanwhile, come…
In 2015, seven science education students crammed into a dorm room at Makerere University with an audacious dream to change how Uganda thinks about teachers, science education, and accessibility to learning. Ten years later, that dream has taken digital shape as Educan Uganda, an ambitious education startup now gaining national attention for its bold attempt…
Popular Ugandan musician Douglas Mayanja, known professionally as Weasel, has broken his silence after sustaining serious injuries in an alleged domestic altercation with his wife, Sandra Teta. The incident occurred late Wednesday night at Shans Bar, located in Munyonyo, Makindye Division, Kampala. According to police, Teta is accused of intentionally knocking Weasel down three times…
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