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The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, for the construction of a 20,000-seater Hoima multi-purpose stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Hoima Stadium is among those that Uganda plans to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which it will co-host with…
Kampala was a city reborn on Saturday, June 1, 2024, as the much-anticipated Hamz Stadium, formerly known as Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, celebrated its grand opening. The momentous event marked a new chapter in the Ugandan sports and entertainment landscape, showcasing the vision and determination of young mogul Hamis Kiggundu, who undertook the ambitious reconstruction project…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th April, 2024 commissioned the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the commissioning, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Mr. Ham Kiggundu for the good work of giving Nakivubo Stadium a state-of-the-art face-lift. “First of all,…
At the venerable age of 98, Emmanuel Basaliza, affectionately known as “Muzee Kijana,” stands as a living legend in the realm of Ugandan golf. His name is synonymous with dedication, skill, and an enduring love for the game that has spanned nearly a century. Born in 1925 in Bukwali Village, Fort Portal City, Western Uganda,…
The Confederation of African Football – CAF officials inspected the impressive Hamz Stadium on Thursday, March 07, 2023. The stadium, built by tycoon Hamis Kiggundu, is set to be commissioned by the President of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni shortly. This marks the third visit by CAF inspectors to the venue, following previous visits in…
As the saying goes, work without play makes Jerry a very dull boy!, Our ever-busy Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo yesterday temporarily paused on her tight schedule and revealed her other side of life as she showcased her talent in footballing. Clad in a red jersey with a yellow T-shirt inside bearing Gen. Yoweri Museveni’s…
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German golden football legend Franz Beckenbauer, one of the greatest football players of all time, has died at the age of 78. Beckenbauer, nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’, won the World Cup with West Germany as captain in 1974 and a manager in 1990. The former defender is one of three men, along with Brazil’s Mario Zagallo…
City Gambler one Denis Kasibante has dragged Betpawa to the regulator of the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board after winning three bets equalling to shs 250m. Through his lawyers the Mwesigwa Rukutana and company advocates,Kasibante alleges that on Saturday, August 2023, he placed three bets, winning all the three worth Shs 159 million, 1.1 million…
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