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Aug112023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Total Energies CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers (CECAFA Zone) Qualifiers.

Five out of nine teams confirmed for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers (CECAFA Zone) have arrived in Uganda ahead of the tournament to be played 12th-30th August 2023 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru and MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. The teams already in Uganda are; Vihiga Queens FC (Kenya), Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC (CBE FC), Kampala Queens FC (Uganda), Yei Joint Stars FC (South Sudan) and Buja Queens FC (Burundi) The remaining four teams; FAD (Djibouti) will jet in on Saturday morning while AS Kigali (Rwanda), New Generation FC (Zanzibar) and JKT Queens (Tanzania) arrive later today. The official training schedules of each team will be shared soon.

Jul32023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Hundreds flock Katooke modern playground for the MTN Tooro Kingdom masaza tournament.

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The MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza took center stage as hundreds of spectators flocked to Katooke modern Playground on June 2, 2023, to witness the adrenaline-fueled Bicycle Races and the highly-anticipated Tooro Masaza MTN Football tournament. The joint-hosted events captivated the audience, showcasing remarkable talent and intense competition. In a display of sheer determination, 36 riders from Mwenge North showcased their cycling prowess in the MTN sponsored Tooro Kingdom Bicycle Race. Covering a challenging distance of approximately 30 kilometers from Katooke Town Council to Mabira and back, the riders navigated the route with finesse and returned unscathed. MTN Uganda in coordination with the Tooro Kingdom have kept the custom of these races in a bid to appreciate our talents," expressed Aa...

Jun52023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Kitagwenda residents excited over MTN Tooro kingdom bicycle masaza race.

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The picturesque county of Kabujogera in Kitagwenda witnessed an exhilarating bicycle race yesterday, as the Tooro Kingdom, in partnership with MTN Uganda, hosted a thrilling event that left residents buzzing with excitement. The race, aimed at promoting sports talent and raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, received overwhelming support from the community. A total of 26 skilled riders, including 19 manual bike riders and 7 sports bike riders, fearlessly maneuvered through a challenging 30-kilometer route. The cyclists braved the rugged roads, pedaling their way from Kabujogera town council to Ntara and back. The race winners were crowned amidst cheers and applause. Lauben Barekyeraho emerged as the triumphant champion in the ordinary bicycle category, while Joshua Mugume clinched the top spot...

May242023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Masindi soccer tour leaves punters thrilled.

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Forever, it will be a moment to remember given the way Fortebet-Alex Muhangi soccer tour rocked Masindi. The tour was organized by Fortebet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi, and it was aimed at mingling with clients, branch operators and administrators. The tour started with a give back to the community, specifically Family Spirit Children's Home. The donation was handed over by Muhangi. Teams representing Fortebet branches then battled out in knockout encounters until the victors, Masindi House emerged. The victors took on Muhangi’s team, winning a match that excited watchers. These victors were prized with 500,000/=, footballs and club jerseys. The second placed team was also prized with 300,000/=, balls and jerseys while the other teams were given 100,000/=...

May192023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Why boxing federation president Muhangi was sent to jail.

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Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi was Thursday remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of uttering false documents and forged accountability. Muhangi was remanded by the Nakawa Court Chief Magistrate Ritah Kidasa until May 31. Speaking to Vision Sports from his cell, Muhangi begged the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, and President Yoweri Museveni to intervene. “I am only requesting for President Yoweri Museveni and Minister of Sports Janet Museveni to intervene in the affairs affecting the sports sector,” a nearly teary Muhangi said. Muhangi’s lawyer, Phillip Munaabi, said they are going to work tooth and nail to have a production warrant for Muhangi. “We are trying our best to expedite the bail hearing of our client and provide satisfactory evid...

Apr282023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Kireka soccer tour leaves punters thrilled.

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Forever, it will be a moment to remember given the way Fortebet-Alex Muhangi soccer tour rocked Kireka. The excitement, the tension, the anger, the pain and the million-awards all left Kireka thrilled to the brim. The tour was organized by Fortebet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi, and it was aimed at having a come-ttogether moment with Kireka clients, branch operators and administrators. The tour started with a give back to the community, specifically Kireka Rehabilitation Centre. The donation was handed over by Muhangi. Teams representing Fortebet branches then battled out in knockout encounters until the victors, Kireka Centre B emerged. The victors took on Muhangi’s team, winning a match that excited watchers. These victors were prized with 500,000/=, foot...

Apr242023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Fortebet fires up Kalule, Bombo, Busula, Wobulenzi with priceless gifts.

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Fortebet, Uganda’s leading betting company over the weekend again did what it is good at-gifting its customers. Hundreds of clients walked away with hundreds of free gifts that included brand new phones, T-shirts, jerseys, caps and many others. All these gifts were given out at all Fortebet centres in the places names above. Away from the centres, Fortebet also gave out many reflector jackets to bodaboda riders at Bombo to help in fighting road accidents, especially at night. Talking to us just before the give-away, the company Brand Ambassador, Alex Muhangi said that, “Every Ugandan is so special and deserves a lot from Fortebet because they are the reason this company is number one in Uganda. Our clients have been part of the growth of this company and that is why we must always celeb...

Apr152023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

2023-24 Premier League Season Dates Announced

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Fixtures for the 2023-24 Premier League season will be announced on June 15, 2023. The 2023-24 Premier League season will start on the weekend of August 12, 2023. The last day of the season will be May 19, 2024, when all teams will play at the same time. Meanwhile, The final round of fixtures in the 2022-2023 English Premier League seasons will be held on 28 May 2023 and, The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League season will conclude at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday 10 June 2023. The final will kick off at 21:00 CET (22:00 local time).

Apr142023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

FORTEBET GIFTS ‘WOW’ KYENJOJO, KYEGEGWA, MUBENDE, MITYANA PUNTERS

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Over 1,000 people in Kyenjojo, Mubende, Kyegegwa and Mityana got their share of the gifts that Fortebet usually gives out. Fortebet clients in the above branches witnessed this memorable weekend and won themselves phones, European club jerseys, T-shirts, caps, pens and wristbands. On every branch, Fortebet usually gives out brand new phones to lucky punters while other customers have a chance to take home any of the other gifts as mentioned above. The gifts were handed over to the lucky punters by Fortebet’s brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi. Fortebet still donated to bodaboda cyclists, reflector jackets to riders at Kyenjoojo and Kagadi. “You are the first betting company to give us this donation, yet some other companies have been here for some time. We are so grateful that you have valu...

Apr32023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

1,000 people grace fortebet-Jinja sickle cell run.

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Fortebet, Uganda’s betting giant has continued to show its commitment to saving the lives of Ugandans living with sickle cell. In this line, Fortebet committed a whole 15 million shillings to fighting the deadly disease, part of which was used to organize the run on Sunday last weekend. This money was handed over to Raising Hope International Friends, an organisation that works hand-in-hand with the government of Uganda to fight the scourge. Available information indicates that 20,000 babies are born with sickle cell every year. Unfortunately, due to inadequate treatment and care, 80% of them die before the age of 5. This is very worrying and is the main reason we came on board to save lives,” said Alex Muhangi, Fortebet Brand Ambassador talking to the runners shortly after the run. The ru...