Category: Sports
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Olympic Games 3,000 meters bronze medallist Faith Cherotich is now the world 3,000m champion. The 21-year-old Cherotich outkicked defending champion Winfred Yavi from Bahrain at the last water jump and never looked back to hand Kenya its fourth world title in women’s steeplechase in a new Championships Record in eight minutes and 51.59 seconds. Cherotich,…
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Photo: File World Athletics champion Alphonce Felix Simbu ATHLETICS Tanzania (AT) has announced plans to give newly crowned World Athletics champion Alphonce Felix Simbu a hero’s welcome at Julius Nyerere International Airport next Tuesday. Simbu (pictured) made history on Monday by becoming the first Tanzanian athlete to win a global title after clinching gold in…
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BBC – Ange Postecoglou says his Nottingham Forest players got too “comfortable” after Championship side Swansea scored twice in stoppage time to knock them out of the Carabao Cup. Two first-half goals from Igor Jesus had put the Premier League side firmly in control of their third-round tie. However, a Cameron Burgess goal gave the Swans hope…
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Son Heung-min scored his first Major League Soccer hat-trick as Los Angeles FC won 4-1 at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday. The South Korea forward struck twice in the opening 16 minutes to put LAFC 2-0 up before completing his treble to make it 3-1 on 82 minutes. That took the 33-year-old’s tally to five…
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The International School Alumni (I.S.A.) League, powered by Guinness, on Saturday held its second season awards ceremony at Meraki Karting in Bugolobi, Kampala. The chilly evening was filled with fun, laughter and nostalgia as alumni from various international schools came together to celebrate football and friendship. Early in the evening, the residential DJs warmed up…
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Ugandan-English talent Divine Mukasa was on the bench as his side, Manchester City, defeated Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in the Manchester derby on Sunday. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder will, however, have to wait for another day to make his Premier League debut. During the preseason in August, Mukasa made his first senior…
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Hamz Turf in Nansana was the place to be on Sunday, September 14, as the Guinness Matchday on Tour rolled into town, delivering electrifying football action, music, and giveaways for fans. Following the international break, football lovers across Uganda were eager for the return of the Premier League, and Guinness Matchday on Tour offered the…
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Peruth Chemutai. Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai will this afternoon line up for the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final, chasing another historic title for Uganda. The race is scheduled for 3:57pm at the Japan National Stadium. Chemutai arrives in peak form, having dominated the fast-paced Heat 3 on Monday with a blistering 9:07.68 — the quickest time…
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Position: Bus Driver Al-azizia Football Club is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Bus Driver to join our team. Key Responsibilities •Safely drive the team bus to and from matches and official functions. •Ensure the bus is well-maintained, clean, and roadworthy at all times. •Adhere to all traffic laws and NTSA regulations. •Maintain accurate…
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Manchester City secured a decisive win against Manchester United in the derby, powered by a two-goal performance from striker Erling Haaland. While Phil Foden opened the scoring for City, Haaland’s ruthless finishing in the second half sealed the victory. For United, the defeat was a painful setback, showcasing their defensive weaknesses and extending their worst…