Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win

[ad_1] Benghazi — Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain varied regarding the upcoming against Niger and Angola. Sudan's national team delivered a glimmer of hope with a 2-0 win over the four-time AFCON champions Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The match, played on Tuesday at Benghazi Stadium in Libya, brought Sudan within one point of qualification for the tournament, set […]

October 21, 2024 5

Entertainment

Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness

[ad_1] Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. The devoted husband and father of three has long battled a serious lung disease that instilled in him a profound fear of death. This struggle persisted until January 2024, when he underwent surgery that restored his hope for life. Kibonge concealed his illness from the public, worried that disclosing it would discourage those around him […]

October 19, 2024 2

News

Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense

[ad_1] After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Pater Kamasa's side face Police Women in the opening match of the national volleyball league which kicks off Friday, October 18 at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. "We need to give our best this year to win the title and represent Rwanda in next year's Africa Club Championships again," Kamasa told Times Sport. Also […]

October 19, 2024 2

News

Rwanda: Road to Afcon 2025 – Amavubi’s Win Over Benin Left Group D Wide Open

[ad_1] Rwanda's 2 — 1 victory over Benin at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, left Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers wide open as each of the four teams in the pool has a fair chance of making it to the finals in Morocco. For Amavubi, it will be a dream come true if they are able to make it to the continental showpiece in what would be their first time in 20 years. Rwanda's only AFCON appearance […]

October 19, 2024 3

News

Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course – Ogwang Assures

[ad_1] The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. His statement came after concerns were raised regarding the last-minute cancellation of the contract signing between the government and the Egyptian contractor, SAMCO National Construction Company, at State House. On Thursday, Ogwang clarified that the signing ceremony was postponed based on the Ministry of Finance's recommendation to further discuss the financing model, further emphasising […]

October 18, 2024 2

News

Uganda: Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit

[ad_1] Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark. Vipers climbed to the top of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the first time since the tailend of last season following a 2-0 victory over Wakiso Giants at the Kabaka Kyabagu Stadium in Wakiso. In a wet and cold early afternoon on Thursday, the Purple Sharks could […]

October 18, 2024 3

News

Uganda: Rotary Club of Kampala Welcomes New Members to Its Timeless Tradition

[ad_1] In a ceremony brimming with enthusiasm and commitment, the Rotary Club of Kampala--Uganda's oldest and most esteemed service club--inducted two new members, bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy to its long-standing legacy of community service. Founded in 1956, the club remains a beacon of hope and service, upholding the enduring values of fellowship, integrity, and humanitarianism. The induction ceremony, held in Kampala, attracted Rotarians and distinguished guests from various sectors, reflecting the club's deep commitment to both local initiatives […]

October 18, 2024 2

News

Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives

[ad_1] A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Uganda is preparing to celebrate International White Cane Day on November 17, 2024, under the theme "A White Cane for Every Blind Person." The initiative, spearheaded by Hon. Asamo Hellen Grace, Minister of State for Disability Affairs, is aimed at raising awareness about the rights and mobility needs of visually impaired […]

October 18, 2024 2

News

Rwanda: Debutants Kepler Face RRA As New Volleyball League Season Kicks Off

[ad_1] The 2024/25 national volleyball league season kicks off this weekend, with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) women's volleyball club taking on newcomers Kepler in the opening match on Friday, October 18, at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. While all eyes are on APR women's volleyball club who begin their title defense against Police Women next week on October 28, this weekend's matches promise to set the tone for the season. Fresh from winning Nyerere Cup in Tanzania earlier this week, the […]

October 18, 2024 2

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