All posts tagged "Football"
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612Football‘A lifetime dream’: Magogo reflects on AFCON 2027 coming to Uganda
FUFA President Moses Magogo says co-hosting AFCON 2027 is a dream come true for Uganda, highlighting infrastructure upgrades, team success and governance...
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475FootballLIST: 13 records broken at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations
AFCON Morocco 2025 set new benchmarks with 121 goals, historic feats by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, and record extensions for Egypt,...
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541FootballAFCON 2025: Egypt, Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco set for explosive semi-final showdowns
Record seven-time champions Egypt completed the semi-final line-up on Saturday night after edging defending champions Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 in a pulsating quarter-final...
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579NewsKatikkiro Mayiga says ‘Cranes’ name too soft, suggests courage, bravery rebrand
Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga says the Uganda Cranes name is too docile and lacks inspiration, proposing a rebrand built on courage...
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338FootballFUFA suspends three Buhimba Saints players over match fixing
FUFA has provisionally suspended three Buhimba United Saints FC players over alleged match-fixing in a game against Lugazi FC, opening formal investigations...
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951BreakingMan United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months, Fletcher named interim boss
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, naming Darren Fletcher interim boss as the club targets...
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634FootballAFCON 2025: CECAFA sides Sudan, Tanzania face heavyweights in knockout ties
CECAFA sides Sudan and Tanzania face tough tests against Senegal and hosts Morocco respectively as AFCON 2025 enters the Round of 16...
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650FootballChelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca after 18 months
Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca after 18 months in charge, despite winning the UEFA Conference League and FIFA...
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661FootballNowhere Good Enough: Cranes bow out of AFCON after 3-1 defeat to Nigeria
Uganda's journey at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in disappointment after a 3–1 loss to Nigeria, a result that...
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673FootballNo fear, only belief – Obita rallies Cranes ahead of Nigeria clash
Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes defender Jordan Obita has called on his teammates to play with belief and unity as they prepare for...
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683FootballPut defends ‘starboy’ Okello after penalty miss; “Even Messi misses sometimes”
Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has publicly shielded starboy Allan Okello following the midfielder’s late penalty miss in Uganda’s...
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660FootballUganda, Tanzania settle for draw in East African AFCON derby
Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes were left ruing missed chances after settling for a 1–1 draw with Tanzania Taifa Stars in a tense...
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658FootballAFCON 2025: Onyango, Okello start for Cranes as Put makes five changes for Tanzania test
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Group C)Uganda vs TanzaniaSaturday, December 27, 2025 (8:30 p.m. EAT) Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes head coach Joseph...
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1.1KFootballAFCON 2025: Cranes Face Tanzania in Must-Win Group C Clash
Morocco: Uganda Cranes will be under intense pressure on Saturday evening when they face regional rivals Tanzania Taifa Stars in a must-win...
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599FootballUganda Takes on Tanzania: Feel the AFCON Passion with 1xBet
As the official sponsor of AFCON 2025, 1xBet follows Africa’s premier national team tournament from the very first whistle — a competition...
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747FootballAs it Happened: Tunisia school Uganda 3-1 in Cranes’ AFCON 2025 opener
Rabat, Morocco: Uganda’s national football team, The Cranes, opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 3–1 defeat to...
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1.3KFootballAFCON 2025: Uganda Cranes, Tunisia meet again in tough Group C opener
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (Group C)Fixture: Tunisia vs UgandaKick-off: 11:00pm (EAT)Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes begin...
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971FootballAFCON 2025 opens with dazzling ceremony as Morocco beat Comoros 2-0
Rabat, Morocco: The 35th TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) burst into life on Sunday night with a colourful opening ceremony...
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1.4KFootballAFCON 2025: Know your team – Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane
Fact File – Sudan National Football TeamNickname: Falcons of JedianeAFCON Appearances: 10AFCON Titles: 1 (1970)FIFA Ranking: 113 (December 2024)Head Coach: James Kwesi...
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1.1KFootballAFCON 2025: Know Your Team – Taifa Stars of Tanzania
Fact File – Taifa StarsNickname: Taifa StarsFIFA Ranking: 112 (As of November 2025)Head Coach: Miguel Ángel GamondiAFCON Appearances: 5 (1980, 2019, 2023,...
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918MotorsportAFCON 2025: Know Your Team – Uganda Cranes
Fact File — Uganda CranesNickname: The CranesAFCON Appearances: 8Titles: NoneBest Finish: Runners-up (1978)FIFA Ranking: 85 (As of November 2025)Head Coach: Paul Put...
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1.0KFootballPut blends youth, experience in Uganda Crane’s AFCON 2025 squad
Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has unveiled his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in...
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886FootballCranes face Gabon test in key AFCON build-up match
Rabat, Morocco: Uganda’s national men’s football team, The Cranes will face Gabon in an international friendly on Wednesday 17th as preparations for...
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1.0KFootballPenalty drama hands Uganda CECAFA Boys schools title, Tanzania crowned Girls champions
Kitende, Uganda: Uganda and Tanzania were crowned champions of the 2025 CECAFA Qualifiers for the CAF African Schools Football Championship after tense...