FIFA has officially approved Hamz Stadium Nakivubo War Memorial to host both local and international football matches after certifying its newly installed artificial turf under the prestigious “FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf.” Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, announced the certification on Monday, October 7. The approval follows …
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Zimbabwe’s hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the COSAFA Cup were dashed as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kenya in their final Group B encounter. The Warriors, who entered the match as favorites with impressive wins over Comoros and Zambia in their earlier fixtures, found themselves unable to …
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Kampala, Uganda: Following extensive renovations, the historic Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, now named Hamz Stadium, reopened its doors to the public in a remarkable celebration that captivated city residents. The grand unveiling of Hamz Stadium Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds attracted prominent figures from the government, business community, and sports enthusiasts, …
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Kenya’s Karan Patel clinched the championship title at the 2024 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally. His remarkable performance saw him dominate eight out of the nine sections throughout the three-day rally, which culminated on a Sunday. The event took place at the Speke Resort Park, situated in Bujjagali cell, Northern …
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Summary: Kenya’s dominance in the 2024 World Cross Country Championships was evident as Beatrice Chebet led the charge with a clean sweep in the senior women’s category, while Samuel Kibathi claimed victory in the junior men’s race. The Kenyan relay team also defended their title, securing a total of 11 …
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Summary: China’s CRCEG to build 30,000-seat stadium in Arusha for 2027 AFCON. Designed to host games, events, and boost tourism, it reflects Tanzanian culture with inspiration from Tanzanite and Mount Kilimanjaro. China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Tanzanian Ministry of Culture, Arts and …
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Summary: In a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final match, Carney Chukwuemeka’s stoppage-time goal rescued Chelsea from potential embarrassment against 10-man Leicester. Mauricio Pochettino’s side survived a spirited comeback from Leicester, but their inconsistent performance drew criticism from fans. Carney Chukwuemeka rescued Chelsea with a stoppage-time strike that inspired a 4-2 win …
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