Sports
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419Penalty pain as Uganda falls short in CAF Africa Schools final
Uganda converted four spot kicks, but Livingstone Kulata’s effort was saved, handing Senegal a 5-4 victory and the championship title.
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840Umukuka pushes for modern stadium construction in Bugisu
Umukuka Mudoma emphasized the need for improved sports infrastructure in Bugisu, noting that the region has immense untapped talent that requires proper...
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538U-17 AFCON 2026: Uganda draws Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon in tough group B
The tournament, set to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026 in Morocco, will feature 16 teams divided into four groups,...
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394Kigumba SS crowned champions of inaugural TTK Kiryandongo Cup
Kigumba SS beat Kigumba FC on penalties to win the inaugural TTK Kiryandongo Cup, highlighting grassroots football growth in the district.
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560AFCON 2027: Uganda waives visa fees for all visitors to boost tourism, match attendance
The visa waiver will take effect one month before kickoff and remain in force until one month after the tournament, which Uganda...
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482Uganda injects Shs2.2 trillion for AFCON 2027 preparations
Over Shs2.2 trillion has been committed to AFCON 2027—and officials say it will take a “whole-of-country” effort to deliver Africa’s biggest football...
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512Otim strike sends SC Villa into Uganda Cup last four
Otim scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute, capping off a resilient performance by the record champions and ending Happy Boys’...
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548Birungi confident as Teen Cranes gear up for Zimbabwe clash in U17 World Cup qualifiers
Speaking from camp on Friday, Birungi said the squad is making steady progress across key areas of the game. “We are improving...
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513University League: Four confirmed for semi-finals as YMCA, Muteesa make history
YMCA Comprehensive Institute, St Lawrence University, Muteesa I Royal University and Kampala University all progressed, with two teams making history by reaching...
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556How Sébastien Desabre took DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
Frech Football Coach Sébastien Desabre has guided DR Congo back to the World Cup after 52 years through tactical discipline, structure, and...
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699Uganda Cup quarter-finals set for Easter showdown
The Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter-finals kick off this Easter weekend with top teams including Vipers SC, KCCA FC, and SC Villa battling...
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951Veteran Sports Journalist, Allan Ssekamatte dead
Ssekamatte’s passing came just a day after Ssali had called on the sports fraternity to pray for him following a visit to...
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566FIFA slaps global ban on Mike Mutyaba, two others over match-fixing
FIFA has imposed global bans on ex-Cranes International and Premier League coach, Mike Mutyaba plus two other officials over match-fixing in Uganda,...
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463U17 World Cup Qualifiers: Teen Cranes begin training ahead of Zimbabwe clash
Uganda’s Teen Cranes have begun preparations for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe, with coach Botes confident in squad cohesion.
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404University league quarterfinals wide open after first leg fixtures
With narrow scorelines and away goals coming into play, all eight teams remain in contention ahead of the decisive return legs scheduled...
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552Lango, Buganda, Bunyoro and Acholi confirmed for FUFA Drum semi-finals
Lango, Buganda, Bunyoro and Acholi have qualified for the FUFA Drum semi-finals after intense quarter-final matches across Uganda.
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639Uganda on track for AFCON 2027 despite CAF concerns, says Gov’t
Uganda says it is on track for AFCON 2027 despite CAF highlighting stadium and infrastructure gaps, with Hoima Stadium among key areas...
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Uganda Cup Quarterfinals: Vipers draw NEC, KCCA face in last eight showdown
The Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinal draw has produced exciting fixtures, including a headline clash between NEC FC and defending champions Vipers SC.
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348Responsible betting in Africa: what the 1xBet Player Safety Index reveals
As African betting markets continue to expand, the question of player protection is becoming harder to ignore. That was the focus of...
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722CAS confirms Senegal appeal against AFCON 2025 title decision
CAS said the appeal was officially registered on March 25, 2026, with Senegal seeking to overturn CAF’s ruling and be reinstated as...