The match had sparked hopes of a competitive local derby, as both teams were previously based in Lugazi and had been drawing support from the area’s vibrant youth fan base.
Kiplimo's performance earned him a ticket to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, where he will join his stepbrother Victor Kiplangat, the defending World Marathon Champion.
Cheptegei, ran with the leading pack from the beginning up to 9.5 kilo-meters, when a group of three athletes including the Kenyan and the Eritrea’s who both secured second and third positions respectively.
The final between Home Boys and Wakulime ended in a 1-all draw, pushing the game into extra time. However, the six-minute extra period produced no additional scores, forcing the match into penalty shootouts. The Home Boys triumphed with a narrow 3-2 win.
James Onono, the Gulu University Communications Officer, told Uganda Radio Network on Friday that the sports facility is expected to help the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Players who might want to train in Gulu City after landing at the Gulu Airfield, before proceeding to Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira City, where the games will be.
Jude Muleke, the Buddu County Chief, indicates that the money is required to undertake the first phase of the construction works and set the pace for the project.
Djibouti’s Ronald Cockx took third place with a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, and 15 seconds. Chepkwurui kept pace with Kiplagat for much of the race, staying neck and neck until the 39-kilometre mark when the Kenyan broke away with a strong sprint to the finish.
“In the spirit of community ownership, the Board of Directors have since resolved to adopt a multi-pronged approach that includes a shared management of club affairs between the internal management teams and the representatives of our diverse community,” reads the letter in part.
According to Richard Oringa, the chairperson of the Kitgum Secondary School Sports Association, the disqualified players were found guilty of forging documents to falsify their age and engaging in impersonation.
The indefinite suspension was announced on Monday by Judith Bako, the Assistant Resident City Commissioner in charge of Central Division after incidents of hooliganism, robberies and scuffles between students and the Police during two different matches at Arua Police grounds.
During a community dialogue (Baraza meeting) at Nyakinengo Health Center II in Nyakinengo Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-County, Rukungiri District, Minister Muhwezi vowed to take action against school administrators who chase pupils away for school fees.
Joseph Nasasira, 27, an employee of Corporate Security Services Ltd, was deployed to guard the Masaka Recreation Grounds, which is under construction, when the incident occurred.
Cheptegei broke his previous personal best of 2:08:59, set at the 2023 Valencia Marathon in Spain. He expressed his gratitude to God for helping him achieve the PB.
Rhinos, who entered the game in fourth place on the league table, faced a determined Walukuba side sitting in eighth position. The opening 20 minutes were uneventful, with neither team registering points.
Katikiro Peter Mayiga called on men to take a leading role in combating HIV/AIDS by embracing testing, treatment, and prevention methods to curb new infections.
Witnesses say Mungbutimu, a senior two student at Pakwach Secondary School, collapsed during the tense penalty shootouts and was only noticed after the match.
