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Uganda achieved their first win at the T20 World Cup with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Guyana. In a game where both teams were desperate for a win, Uganda bowled PNG out for just 77 runs. Despite facing their own challenges in the chase, Uganda managed to secure the win in the 19th over. Uganda’s star bowler, Frank Nsubuga, who is 43 years old, delivered an incredible performance. He bowled a record-setting spell of 4 overs, conceding only 4 runs and taking 2 wickets. Alongside him, young Juma Miyagi, just 21 years old, also impressed…
Uganda faced a tough debut in the T20 World Cup, losing to Afghanistan by 125 runs in Guyana. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put on a spectacular show, scoring 76 and 70 runs respectively. Their powerful partnership of 154 runs set a daunting target of 183 for 5. Gurbaz hit four sixes and four fours, while Ibrahim added nine fours and a six, making it difficult for Uganda to control the game. Despite the strong start, Uganda’s bowlers showed resilience in the latter part of Afghanistan’s innings. Captain Brian Masaba and fast bowler Cosmas Kyewuta each took two wickets,…
Avengers CC 140/10 in 41 overs JACC 114/10 in 31.4 overs Avengers CC won by 26 runs Avengers Cricket Club won the UCA Championship League final after defeating JACC in an intense 50-over match at Jinja SS Cricket Oval. In what seemed like a promising start for JACC, they won the toss and opted to field first, aiming to restrict Avengers’ batting lineup. JACC’s bowlers, led by Eddy Agaba’s impressive performance, managed to keep the Avengers’ scoring rate in check. Agaba took 4 crucial wickets, supported by Sadam Oyaga and Marvin Kitamirike, who claimed 3 and 2 wickets respectively. Despite…
Having qualified for their first-ever senior men’s World Cup in November last year, the Cricket Cranes were flagged off to the West Indies by the State Minister of Sports and Education, Hon. Peter Ogwang, on Tuesday. They are set to play all their World Cup games there. The tournament will run from June 1 to June 29 in the USA and West Indies. Uganda is in Group C with co-host West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Before the main tournament, the Cricket Cranes will play two warm-up games against fellow ICC associate members: Namibia on May…
After two decades of waiting, SC Villa fans finally had a reason to party! On a sunny Saturday evening at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, SC Villa grabbed the 2023/24 Startimes Uganda Premier League title with a decisive 2-0 win over NEC FC. In a game full of excitement, the second half saw SC Villa’s Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka score the crucial goals. Lwanga’s header came in the 67th minute from a perfect cross by Umar Lutalo. The crowd erupted, but the celebrations were far from over. Patrick Jonah Kakande set up Kiwanuka for the second goal, and he…
NATIONAL: Government will construct museums across the country to foster learning as well as promote cultural tourism, Vice President Jessica Alupo has said. Alupo was speaking as chief guest during the International Museum Day held at Soroti Museum grounds in Soroti city on Saturday. “Government is committed to partner with private sector to preserve cultural heritage in the country,” Alupo said. She said Museums play a critical role in fostering innovation, creativity and critical thinking, adding that schools and tertiary institutions across the country should uphold the new curriculum that emphasizes learning from the past. Meanwhile, the minister for Tourism,…
Gaddafi FC made a dramatic comeback against struggling Express Football Club at Gaddafi Area, securing a crucial win that lifted them to 14th place on the league table, tied with Busoga United. The match kicked off with Gaddafi FC scoring early in the second minute courtesy of Frank Mulimi. However, Express quickly responded, with Marvi Oshaba equalizing just four minutes later. Express then took the lead through Marvin Oshaba in the 14th minute, ending the first half ahead. In the second half, Gaddafi FC intensified their efforts and managed to level the score in the 78th minute thanks to David…
Mbarara City and BUL played to a tie at Kakyeka stadium, leaving BUL’s hopes of winning the Uganda Premier League trophy uncertain. Before the game began, there was a delay because one of the goal posts fell down during warm-up. It was quickly fixed, and the match started. Earlier in the first half, Ibrahim, playing for BUL against his old team Mbarara City, nearly scored, but his header missed the target. Towards the end of the first half, BUL kept pressing Mbarara City’s defense. Ronald Otti thought he scored, but the referee disallowed the goal. BUL made two substitutions to…
There are many reasons why most traditional schools which were the pride of various regions have sunk save in central Uganda. And also the reasons why central Uganda schools are still standing. These include; Government take-over of schools (1964 Castle Report 1964) mainly those which came to be known as govt aided, was done but with a amorphous legal framework to clearly streamline the remedies in case one party fails to play its role in the true functioning of the school e.g. in recruitment of leadership, teachers and even students. This constrained legal framework has been the source of quarrels…
The final day of the 2024 Girls Schools Cricket Week in Soroti witnessed an intense battle between Light SS and Olila High School. Light SS emerged victorious, winning their first title in a nail-biting match against Olila High School. In the semifinals, Olila High School dominated Sacred Heart SS, securing a comfortable win by 9 wickets. Meanwhile, Light SS faced tough competition from Jinja SS but managed to edge past them by just 1 wicket. The final match between Light SS and Olila High School was highly anticipated, as Olila High School aimed for their fifth title while Light SS…