President Museveni took to his Twitter page to congratulate Ugandans Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo for securing Uganda’s only medals in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in Japan. Cheptegei was the much-profiled athlete in the 10,000m that happened yesterday 30th July. This is after a number of impressive performances prior to the Olympics. His countryman Kiplimo wasn’t far from the favourites ...
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The Ugandan-born midfielder Hashim Sempala has joined Kabwe Warriors in the Zambia Super League from Kenya’s Tusker. He agreed on personal terms and signed a two-year employment contract. His previous contract at Tusker where he served as a captain (replaced Duncan Ochieng) had come to an end in June 2021. The club officially unveiled the workaholic holding midfielder via their ...
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Uganda’s 800m Women running pair of Winnie Nanyondo and Halima Nakaayi have registered progress. The two managed to make it to the semi-finals of the Women’s 800m race in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on Friday July 30. Nanyondo posted a time of 2:02.02 and finished second in the Heat one that France’s Renelle Lamote won. She recorded a time of ...
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The Ugandan Weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko who escaped during the Tokyo Olympics has asked the government to help him find work. He said he needs help because he has a family he needs to sustain. On Wednesday, the Police released the weightlifter who said he will continue with the sport despite his need for something sustainable. ‘’I want the government to ...
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Serbian football manager Milutin Sredojević Micho has been reappointed as the new coach of Uganda Cranes for a second stint. Micho was first appointed as the national team manager in 2013 where he lasted four years until his departure in 2017. The 51 year old was a fan favorite before he left for South African side Orlando Pirates where he ...
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