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Joshua Cheptegei triumphs at Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — February 8, 2026: Uganda’s long-distance running legend Joshua Cheptegei delivered a world-class performance to claim victory at the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai, finishing the 21.1 km race in an impressive 59 minutes 26 seconds. The win adds another major road-race title to Cheptegei’s illustrious career and highlights his…
CAF sanctions Senegal and Morocco over Afcon final
Cairo, Egypt — The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents that occurred during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Final. In…
Stella Chesang, Chebet and Kiprop win gold medals
Ugandan runners have continued to shine on the international stage, securing podium finishes across marathons, road races, and cross-country events in 2026. Chesang Wins Osaka Marathon Uganda’s Stella Chesang claimed gold at the Osaka International Women’s Marathon in Japan on Sunday, finishing in a world-leading time of 2:19:31. Ethiopians Bedatu Hirpa (2:19:54) and Workenesh Edesa…
Ugandan duo clinch silver medals at Granollers half-marathon
Granollers, Spain — Uganda’s long-distance runners Feb Chelogoi and Angeline Chelimo delivered strong performances on the international stage after both clinched silver medals at the La Mitja Granollers Half Marathon held in Spain on Sunday. In the men’s race, Chelogoi put up a spirited run to finish second in a time of 1:00:46, narrowly missing…
Goalie Yassine Bounou receives AFCON Golden Glove
Reigning CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, Yassine Bounou, has been awarded the Golden Glove for his outstanding performances at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, capping a remarkable campaign for Morocco. Bounou was a rock between the posts, keeping five clean sheets in seven matches—tied for the most in the tournament alongside Senegal’s…