Sports news
Motorsport ace Rajiv Ruparelia will not be part of the Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally 2022. The development was confirmed by his team, Rajiv Ruparelia Rally team (RRT), on Thursday, January 20. In their official statement, the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team said, “with much regret we like to inform all the rally fraternity and fans that…
Several sports clubs in the country are in panic following an impending country exit by Betway sports betting company. Although the company is yet to officially announce its exit, a top official confirmed the move, saying they will make the announcement at the right time. Betway, which has operated in Uganda for the last seven…
Indomitable Lions captain Vincent Aboubakar scored twice to give host nation Cameroon a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in the opening match of the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. The host came from a goal down to edge the resilient Stallions at the sold out new Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé on Sunday.…
Federation of International Football Federation (FIFA) has released a list of Ugandan referees approved to receive FIFA badges for 2022. The list has 23 names including 7 Centre Referees, 10 Assistant Referees, 2 from Futsal and 4 from the game of Beach Soccer. It should be noted that Uganda was also allocated the same number…
Uganda Rugby is mourning the loss of legendary player and Coach Robert Sseguya. Seguya, one of Uganda’s greatest rugby players, lost the battle to leukemia on Tuesday following months of illness that brought together everyone the sport he loved. The 43-year old was diagnosed with the blood cancer in May after feeling unwell while coaching…
There was joy in one of the communities in Uganda when the area member of parliament won Shs576 million from sports betting. The donations were made in form of cash, and household items like soap, sugar, salt, mattresses, bedsheets, blankets, goats among other items that excited the community. The legislator, who preferred anonymity revealed that he…
Team Uganda team is raising the stakes at the ongoing East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games in Arusha, Tanzania with a dominant posture that is seeing them attain multiple victories. With the Saturday, December 11, 2021 athletics competition, the staff team opened the ground with two wins over Kenya and Zanzibar, with a concession to Tanzania.…
The eight Champions League group winners were drawn against the eight group runners-up, but they could not be drawn against teams that hail from the same group or country. Champions League last-16 draw: PSG face Real Madrid after redraw required due to UEFA errors Reigning champions Chelsea play Lille – having been drawn with the…
Rally driver and businessman Rajiv Ruparelia has said that he has plans to construct a multi-purpose stadium to help promote and develop sporting talents in Kampala. Rajiv said while appearing on NBS TV’s Lunch Time Sports show on Wednesday. He said the stadium will be established on the contested land in Kololo. “I want to…
Luxurious Commonwealth Speke Resort Munyonyo over the weekend hosted Airtel Uganda FUFA Awards 2021, under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Football Personalities.’ The capital times has learnt that the Sumptuous event was graced by the Speaker of the Parliament Rt Hon. Jacob Oulanya as the Chief Guest. Striker Fauzia Najjemba and Midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga were…
