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Jul242021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

MTN Uganda Launches New Digital Home of sports

Business, DIGITAL, EAST AFRICA, Football, MTN, South Africa, Sports, UGANDA

The “MTN Sports” Website This follows MTN’s active engagement in Ugandan sports over the years. The MTN Sports Website is an online hub to showcase the best and most promising and prolific talent that Ugandan sport s has to offer. Visit sports.mtn.co.ug ug to catch the latest from your Ugandan sports heroes and discover the most up-to-date information including the Upcoming Olympics. Somdev Sen the MTN Chief Marketing Officer Friday 23rd July 2021: Kampala- Uganda; MTN Uganda has launched a dedicated online home of UG sports dubbed “MTN Sports” to give Ugandan sports enthusiasts a one-stop point for all sports related news, analysis and updates. This innovation is hinged on MTN’s vision of delivering the benefits of a digital world to its customers. Since it opened shop ...

Jul242021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Uganda’s olympic weight lifter deported from Tokyo after attempting to escape for survival.

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, Sports, TOKYO, UGANDA

A Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympics camp in western Japan has been flown home a few hours before the official start of the Games. Qatar Airways plane arrives with Julius Sekitoleko onboard Julius Sekitoleko arrives in the plane. Julius Sekitoleko (second left) Julius Ssekitoleko is currently being held at Uganda police headquarters to determine whether or not he had committed a crime, CID Spokesperson Charles Twino said. He left the camp a week ago and was later found by the authorities buying a railway ticket. Ssekitoleko’s mother, pregnant wife and government officials who had travelled to Uganda’s Entebbe airport to meet him on Friday morning did not get an opportunity to greet him on arrival. The arrival lounge at the Lakeside Enteb...

Jul222021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Press Release – MTN Uganda to Award the Best SUPL Football Club, Players, Coaches as chosen by the fans.

Business, EAST AFRICA, FIFA, FIFA, Football, FUFA, MTN, South Africa, Sports, UGANDA

Dubbed the MTN SUPL Fans Awards, the initiative follows the completion of the 2020-2021 SUPL season that involved fans voting for their best performing players, coaches, and clubs, The awards follow the successful five-months online engagement spearheaded by MTN to keep the football passion alive amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. The awards are in favour of the club and personalities solely chosen by the SUPL football fans. Up to three fans with the highest online engagements shall also win cash. Fans can vote (from the monthly winners’ shortlist) for their favourite footballer, coach, and club on the MTN website sports.mtn.co.ug/fansawards and via the Sanyuka TV Facebook page. Thursday, 21st July 2021: Kampala- Uganda; MTN Uganda, the number one supporter of football in Uganda an...

Jul202021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

A Ugandan weight lifter who recently travelled to Japan in the hopes of competing in the Tokyo Olympics has finally been arrested.

AFRICA, EAST AFRICA, JAPAN, Ministry Of Education and Sports, National Council Of Sports, OLYMPICS, Sports, UGANDA, Uganda Athletics Federation, Uganda Olympic Committe

TOKYO — Reuters through the Dail Mail recently reported as follows: A Ugandan weightlifter was reported missing after not turning up to Covid test Julius Ssekitoleko reportedly left a note after disappearing from Olympic campNote reportedly said 20-year-old wanted to stay in Japan and not return home After failing to qualify for Games, he was due to return to Uganda next TuesdayFurther media reports suggest Ssekitoleko left behind a note saying he wanted to stay and work in Japan, as life in Uganda was difficult.Ssekitoleko had not qualified to take part in the Tokyo Games, and was due to return to Uganda next Tuesday.A nearby train station recorded him purchasing a bullet train ticket to Nagoya in central Japan, the reports said.The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed for ...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Manchester United Transfer Talk: Jesse Lingard, Facundo Pellistri

Football, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE, Sports, TRANSFER

Manchester United won at Derby County today, 2-1, in their first preseason match of the season. (For the game news and notes go here). After the match Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dismissed the narrative that Jesse Lingard will be leaving the club this summer. According to various reports at differing points of the summer, Lingard has been linked with Atletico Madrid, Tottenham and of course West Ham. The Hammers are reportedly very interested, and why shouldn’t they be, given how well he performed with them during his second half of the season loan spell. Lingard re-ignited his then moribund career in East London, and that fine form has inspired him to stay at Old Trafford and try to win back a place in the team. “Jesse has come back, been bright, he wants to fight for his place...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Olympic sponsor Toyota passes on Games TV commercials amid lacklustre support in Japan

HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, JAPAN, OLYMPICS, PROTESTS, Sports

People protest against the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Olympics sponsor Toyota will not run Games-related TV commercials amid lacklustre public support for the Olympics, with two-thirds of Japanese doubting organisers can keep the Games safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a local media poll. Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Corp, Akio Toyoda, and other executives will not attend the opening ceremony, Toyota said on Monday. “It is true that Toyota will not be attending the opening ceremony, and the decision was made considering various factors including no spectators,” a spokesperson said. “We will not be airing any commercials related to the Games in Japan,” she added. Some 60 Japanese corporations who have paid more than $3 billion for sponsorshi...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Lewis Hamilton vows to continue racing ‘hard but fairly’ after Max Verstappen collision

ENGLAND, FIA, Formula 1, Motorsport, RACING, Sports

F1 championship leader Verstappen released from hospital 'without any major injuries' following high-speed crash at British Grand Prix Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday, July 18. (Bradley Collyer/PA) Lewis Hamilton said he will continue to race “hard but fairly” after Max Verstappen accused the Briton of being dangerous, disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behaviour following their high-speed collision at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen was released from hospital at 10pm on Sunday night, seven hours after his crash with Hamilton on the opening lap of the Silverstone race. Hamilton was dealt a 10-second penalty for the accident. But the Mercedes driver recovered from fourth to pass Ferrari’s Charles L...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Beijing organizers say 2022 Winter Olympics on track despite pandemic

China, COVID-19, OLYMPICS, PANDEMIC, Sports

With the postponed Summer Olympics set to open in Tokyo next week, Beijing has made moves to show its preparations for the Winter Games are well on track for February despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journalists taken on a tour of snow event venues in the outlying city of Zhangjiakou this week were shown the locations for ski jumping, snowboarding and Nordic events. While China has largely eliminated local transmission of the coronavirus, it has maintained strict quarantine regulations. Organizers have not announced what rules will be in place for athletes, officials and coaches at the 2022 Winter Olympics, or if fans will be allowed. Jia Maoting, general manager of the company overseeing construction of the venues, told reporters that the "pandemic situation...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Tokyo 2020 Olympic torchbearers wear uniforms made from recycled bottles

JAPAN, OLYMPICS, Sports

The white T-Shirts and trousers worn by torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay have been made from recycled plastic bottles collected by Coca-Cola. The Tokyo Olympic Association designed the unisex Olympic torchbearer uniforms under the theme Hope lights our way. Top: the uniforms are partly made from recycled bottles. Above: the designs are meant to reflect hope "Based on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay concept ‘Hope Lights Our Way’, great importance is being placed on delivering an outstanding Japanese-style Torch Relay with a seamless continuity to the Tokyo 2020 Games," said the association. The association's design team – which is headed by Olympic design director Daisuke Obana – collaborated with Coca-Cola to create the uniforms for...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Pictorial: Uganda 0-0 DR Congo-cecafau23challengecup

DRC, FIFA, Football, FUFA, Sports, UGANDA

The physical duel that kicked off at lunch time witnessed either side create several goal scoring opportunities but to no avail as the backlines remained solid throughout.Uganda came close to breaking the deadlock in the opening stanza but forward Derrick Kakooza tapped wide a delivery from captain Enock Walusimbi. Enock Walusimbi and DRC Captain Ntambwe Kalonji Magloire with the match officialsUganda’s head coach Morley Byekwaso described the result as fair but castigated the frontline for not scoring.‘I have to thank the players for the point and the brave display. We failed to finish and take away the chances created. DR Congo players are well built and physical. We need to go back to the drawing board as we plan for the next match’ Byekwaso told the post match p...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Higher tolls, dedicated traffic lanes go into effect for Tokyo Olympics

JAPAN, OLYMPICS, Sports, TRAFFIC

A bus moves along an exclusive lane for Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic-related vehicles in Koto Ward, Tokyo, on Monday. Photo: KYODO The Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo on Monday adjusted tolls for private vehicles for the Olympic period. Dedicated lanes for Olympic vehicles also went into effect for the Games which start on Friday. Under the system, which will be in effect until Aug 8, tolls for private vehicles using the Metropolitan Expressway will be 1,000 yen higher than usual from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. in a bid to alleviate traffic congestion during the Olympics. The same will apply for the Paralympics from Aug 24 to Sept 5. Buses, taxis, trucks and pre-registered assistive vehicles for disabled people will be exempt from the extra toll. Tolls will be halved from midn...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Barcelona have reportedly identified Atletico Madrid centre-back Mario Hermoso as a possible defensive reinforcement this summer.

FIFA, Football, LA LIGA, Sports, UEFA

According to a report by Spanish outlet El Gol Digital, the dealings between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are becoming muddled by the day. While Antoine Griezmann could possible return to the Wanda Metropolitano, the part-exchange deal could include Mario Hermoso, with Saul Niguez also being a part of that deal. Mario Hermoso joined Atletico Madrid from Espanyol in the summer of 2019 and has since become a regular feature for Los Rojiblancos. To date, the 26-year-old has made 61 appearances for the Spanish giants, chipping in with two goals and an assist along the way. This past season, Hermoso was a mainstay at the back for the Colchoneros, as they beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the La Liga title. However, the Spanish international’s time at the Wanda Metropolitano co...

Jul192021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Rovanperä youngest ever WRC winner

Estonia, FIA, Motorsport, RACING, Sports, WRC

Photo credit: Toyota Gazoo Racing Kalle Rovanperä is a history maker. The 20-year-old Finnish Driver took top honours at this weekend’s FIA World Rally Championship event, Rally Estonia. The Toyota Gazoo Racing Driver led the Hyundai Motorsport pair of Craig Breen and Thierry Neuville. Rovanperä started the weekend strong, taking top honours in Thursday’s curtain-raiser. His pace continued in blistering form on Friday’s stages as he took two of the morning stages and the Rally Lead. There was no such luck for home hero Ott Tänak though, who slipped to 7th in the standings following a front tyre puncture on SS3. In the latter Kanepi stage, things went from bad to worse. An off for Tänak ending his day, da...

Jul182021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Former Ugandan Soccer head Coach Micho ,the Serbian Wolf Mutually Parts Ways With FAZ

AFRICA, FIFA, Football, FUFA, Sports, Zambia

Zambia:The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to announce to its members and stakeholders that it has mutually separated with the senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Milutin ‘Michó’ Sredojevic.Both parties agreed to mutually separate after a meeting held this morning at Football House. “FAZ can confirm that it has reached a mutual separation agreement with its senior Men’s National Team coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic. After a meeting between FAZ and the coach, it was agreed that in the interest of progress for both parties they had to separate,” says FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala. Meanwhile Federation Association of Zambia will announce the succession roadmap in the next few days. It is rumored that Micho ‘the Serbian Wolf’ is likely to come back to ...

Jul182021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Uganda XI Vs DR Congo | CECAFA U-23 Challenge Cup

AFRICA, CECAFA, DRC, FIFA, Football, FUFA, Sports, UGANDA

Uganda U-23 head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting eleven to face Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Bahir Dar International Stadium in the CECAFA U-23 cup cup group A match. The match kicks off at 1 PM and will be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the football radio. DR Congo is a guest country invited by the CECAFA. Uganda XI (Shirt numbers in brackets): Charles Lukwago (1 – G.K), Enock Walusimbi (15 – Captain), Azizi Kayondo (3), Musa Ramathan (4), Peter Magambo (13), Bobosi Byaruhanga (17), Steven Sserwadda (8), Karim Watambala (10), Julius Poloto (7), Derrick Kakooza (20), Steven Mukwala (9) Subs: Dennis Otim (19 – G.K), Saidi Keni (18 – G.K), Sadam Masereka (12), Najib Yiga (14), Gavin Kizito (5), Abdallah Salim (23), Samuel Ssenyonjo (21), Ivan Bogere (11), B...

Jul182021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Germany’s Olympic football team leaves pitch after alleged racist abuse towards Torunarigha during Honduras clash

FIFA, Football, GERMAN, OLYMPICS, Sports

The team walked off the field with five minutes left to play because of alleged insults directed at the 23-year-old defender The Germany Olympics team's friendly match against Honduras came to an abrupt end on Saturday when the players walked off the field because of alleged racist abuse directed at Jordan Torunarigha. Stefan Kuntz's side faced the Central American nation in preparation for the 2020 Olympics, which begin next week. The teams were tied at 1-1, with Germany equalising thanks to a goal from Felix Uduokhai, before the alleged incident took place.

Jul172021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Ben White: Arsenal agree £50m deal to sign Brighton defender

Arsenal, Football, PREMIER LEAGUE, Sports, TRANSFER

Arsenal agree deal in principle to sign Brighton defender Ben White; England centre-back is seeking a new challenge and wants to move to Emirates; Arsenal had previous bids of £40m and £47m rejected But with discussions continuing into July, the two Premier League clubs seem to have reached an agreement on a deal that will see Brighton get a guaranteed £50m from structured payments with no add ons. Brighton have also inserted a sell-on clause for White, who was selected by Gareth Southgate for England's Euro 2020 campaign. The 23-year-old is expected to take a medical when he returns from holiday on July 26. After leaving Southampton in 2014, White secured a move to Brighton and finally made his mark on the south coast following loan spells with Newport County, Peterboroug...

Jul172021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Ford Puma Plug-In Hybrid To Tackle 2022 World Rally Championship

ELECTRIC, FIA, Motorsport, RACING, Rally, Sports, WRC

The M-Sport Ford World Rally Team (WRT) today revealed for the first time a prototype of the new Puma Rally1 rally car that will help usher in an exciting new era of electrified competition in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2022. While other forms of motorsport have waxed and waned for Ford over the past several decades, two that have been pretty consistent are NASCAR and rallying. While NASCAR is pretty much an American exclusive phenomenon, rallying is popular just about everywhere else on the planet. For the 2022 edition of the FIA World Rally Championship, Ford is preparing a brand new contendor along with its partners at M-Sport, the Puma Rally1 with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. For those reading this outside of Europe, the current Puma is Ford’s subcompact cro...

Jul172021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

WRC Estonia: Evans missing 100% confidence to “compete”

Estonia, FIA, Motorsport, Sports, WRC

Elfyn Evans has explained his deficit to the Rally Estonia podium positions is down to a lack of confidence admitting he is not "feeling 100%" comfortable. The championship contender has struggled to match the pace of his Toyota teammates, rally leader Kalle Rovanpera and fourth-placed Sebastien Ogier, which has left him almost two minutes adrift of the lead in fifth. Evans made a costly mistake on Friday's second stage when he overshot two junctions and stalled the car losing 12 seconds in the process. Since then the Welshman has struggled to recover and has now fallen adrift of the top four. Last year's championship runner-up admitted he wasn't clicking with his Yaris on the fast and flowing gravel stages on Friday. Evans offered an honest assessment of his situation dur...

Jul172021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Team China at Tokyo 2020: Going for a breakthrough in athletics

China, GAMES, OLYMPICS, Sports

L-R: Su Bingtian, Lyu Huihui, Liu Hong, Wang Kaihua and Gong Lijiao. /CGTN Team China will send a total of 59 track and field athletes to the Tokyo Olympics to compete in 24 competitions. Though they aren't considered the best track and field athletes in the world, there are multiple events in which China can compete for medal or even go for gold. Back in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Wang Zhen and Cai Zelin pocketed gold and silver medals for China in the men's 20-kilometer walking race. This time in Tokyo, 27-year-old Wang Kaihua will compete with Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi in the event. Wang Kaihua (1:22:02) beat Yamanishi (1:22:10) to win the title in the Asian Game in 2018. Yamanishi got vengeance one year later in the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar. This season. Wa...

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