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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…
Brahim Díaz wins Afcon 2025 Golden Boot
Morocco’s attacking talisman Brahim Díaz has been crowned the Puma Golden Boot winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 after a standout scoring campaign that placed him at the top of the tournament’s goal charts. Backed by passionate home support, the Atlas Lions forward finished the competition as the leading…
Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions
Senegal claimed the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 title after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final played in Rabat, securing their second continental crown. The final remained deadlocked at 0–0 after 90 minutes before Pape Gueye emerged as the hero, scoring the winning goal three minutes into extra…