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U17 WC Qualifiers: Teen Cranes cruise past Zimbabwe to set up Kenya clash

The second-round fixtures are scheduled for late May 2026, with both teams eyeing a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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U-17 World Cup: Teen Cranes hunt qualification as Zimbabwe visit Kadiba

The Teen Cranes carry a 2-0 aggregate advantage into the decisive second leg after a commanding first-leg victory in Harare.

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Muteesa Royal edge St Lawrence to reach maiden University League final

The historic win secures Muteesa a place in the final, where they will face YMCA Comprehensive Institute in a highly anticipated showdown.

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Stanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara-Vipers clash headline semi-final draw

Kitara FC will host the first leg at Royal Park Butema in Hoima between May 1 and 3, before travelling to St...

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FUFA Schools of Excellence: Magogo backs elite project to shape Uganda’s football future

A total of 11 schools across the country have been confirmed for the programme, covering different regions of the country, with Kitara...

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U-17 WC Qualifiers: Teen Cranes take control with away win in Harare

The decisive second leg will be played on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, where Uganda will look to finish...

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Penalty 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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U-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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UMEA Games 2026: Gombe SS crowned champions as participation hits record levels

Mbale City, Uganda: Gombe Secondary School delivered a commanding performance to emerge overall champions of the 2026 UMEA Solidarity Games, capping off...

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National

AFCON 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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Uganda 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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Otim 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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Birungi 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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How 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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Sports

Veteran 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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FIFA 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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U17 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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University 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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Uganda 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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AFCON 2027: CAF raises concerns over readiness as East Africa’s PAMOJA bid hangs in balance

In Uganda, concerns extend beyond stadiums to supporting infrastructure. Areas like Hoima lack sufficient standard training facilities, while questions remain over hotel...