Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo
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Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo is a Journalist, Editor, Writer and Head of Sports NMG - Uganda @DailyMonitor (Monitor Ntv Kfm Dembe Spark TV)
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Joined September 2011
EDITED: Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sports can create hope,where there was once only despair. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination.Sports is the game of lovers.
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JUST IN: FUFA has decided to drop the controversial new league format with immediate effect. The Uganda Premier League will now be played using the old and known home and away format. Fufa President Moses Magogo, says they will use the next one year to explain the ‘new format’
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Fans unite to prepare ground for Vipers to thrive
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Vipers will now hope to ride on that rare show of fans’ unity on Sunday as they host Power Dynamos in the first leg of their Caf Champions League second round qualifying fixture at their St.
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JUST IN: @OfficialFUFA has decided to drop the controversial new league format with immediate effect. The Uganda Premier League will now be played using the old and known home and away format. Fufa President @MosesMagogo says they will use the next one year to explain the ‘new
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Fans unite to prepare ground for Vipers to thrive https://t.co/xVYP5Fsb2N
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Vipers will now hope to ride on that rare show of fans’ unity on Sunday as they host Power Dynamos in the first leg of their Caf Champions League second round qualifying fixture at their St.
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Usama, a left-footed right winger, is known for his explosive pace, close control, and eye for goal. Across the past two seasons at KCCA, he tallied 17 goals and 12 assists in 49 appearances https://t.co/UPuHg3RsXn #MonitorSport
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The move to Kitende, however, comes with immense expectations. Usama is stepping into a squad stacked with attacking depth, especially on the right wing. Club captain Milton Karisa, Odili...
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Zone III Swimming: Uganda starts strongly in Kenya on Day One https://t.co/aj3swpwSGE #MonitorSport
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In the 13-14 age group, Jonathan Kaweesa brought home the boys' gold in the 200m backstroke (2:33.46) while Jayson Aronda (2:37.61) joined the podium in 3rd behind Tanzania's Max Missokia.
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Despicable UPL fan boycott reaches boiling point https://t.co/4Lye57haw0 #MonitorSport
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The boycott, which started in earnest at Namboole, has now spread nationwide. Friday’s fixtures - URA vs. Express at Nakivubo and Mbarara City vs. Bul at Kakyeka Stadium - are already facing the...
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Netball | She Cranes eye direct World Cup qualification through Celtic Cup https://t.co/iyWAiZ0K6X | @ReginaNalujja
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The team that is also eying automatic qualification for the World Cup that will be hosted in Sydney, Australia next year will only achieve this feat if they reclaim the sixth position that they...
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We bring real talk, Sharp Banter, and all the drama from the world of sport. And now we’re bringing it to your timeline 😎 @Mark2Markshow Thee Sports Conversation. Catch us here on X, IG, TikTok & YouTube 🎙️ Don’t just hear about it… be part of it!
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A recap of the #ShanghaiMasters2025 and the new #tennis family that made it to the finals! More here https://t.co/YNK5CTRBNM
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Uganda must beat Algeria in Boukhalfa and hope for stumbles elsewhere as the race for the final Caf World Cup playoff slots turns into a numbers game after a rule change https://t.co/cl3b7edFXP
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Burkina Faso’s 3–1 win over Ethiopia and Niger’s 1–0 victory over Zambia on Sunday moved both sides to 15 points, leaving them anxiously watching results from elsewhere. Gabon, already on 16 with...
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In his late 20s, Ssemugabi is not your typical breakout star. He honed his craft quietly at Wabigalo and Lake Victoria academies before lighting up the Masaza Cup with Ssaza Ssingo in 2018 https://t.co/ocsQ45ppd2 #MonitorSport
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Facing Algeria’s seasoned backline of Ramy Bensebaini, Aïssa Mandi, Rafik Belghali, and Jaouen Hadjam is no easy task. But with his blistering pace, improved finishing, and tactical discipline...
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The current state of the Hoima City Stadium ,one of the stadia to host AFCON 2027 in Uganda 🇺🇬.
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Fufa Women Super League | She Maroons, She Corporate test clinical starts https://t.co/mesiW09mGx | @shamuzmac
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Amus have every reason to believe they can challenge for the title but this, like last weekend's 1-all home draw with St. Noa, is another test against a familiar opponent from schools' football.
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