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No 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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Put 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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AFCON 2025: Okello misses late penalty as Uganda draw with Tanzania in EA derby

Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes were left heartbroken after ‘Starboy’ Allan Okello missed a late penalty as Uganda settled for a 1–1 draw...

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AFCON 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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AFCON 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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Uganda 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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As 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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AFCON 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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AFCON 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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Put 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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Cranes 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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Bogere gets first Cranes call-up as Put names 30-man AFCON squad

The Masaka Sunshine FC teenager is one of the most notable inclusions in Head Coach Paul Joseph Put’s 30-man provisional squad for...

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Put names Cranes squad for Morocco friendlies after contract renewal

Kampala, Uganda: Fresh off signing a new contract to keep in charge of the Uganda Cranes until 2028, head coach Paul Put...

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FUFA rewards Paul Put with new contract, to stay in charge of Cranes until 2028

The renewal means Put will remain at the helm through the next three years, including Uganda’s campaign in the AFCON 2027 tourney....

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Put: Cranes will fight with pride and purpose in tough Group C at AFCON 2025

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has reaffirmed his full commitment to guiding the national team to a competitive showing...

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Uganda Cranes fall to Algeria in painful end to World Cup dream

Tizi Ouzou, Algeria: Uganda’s dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end on Tuesday night after...

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Brave Cranes fall to Algeria as late penalties dim World Cup qualification hopes

2026 FIFA World Cup QualifiersTuesday 14th October, 2025Algeria 2-1 Uganda Boukhalfa, Algeria: Uganda’s hopes of making history with a World Cup playoff...

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Cranes eye miracle win at Algeria to keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

Uganda currently sits seventh among the second-placed teams with 12 points after CAF deducted results against bottom-placed Somalia. To stay in contention,...

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Ssemugabi strike keeps Cranes’ World Cup dream alive, Algeria books 2026 slot

Francistown, Botswana: Jude Ssemugabi’s second-half header rekindled Uganda Cranes’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes as they secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory...

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Sibbick confident as Cranes brace for Botswana test

2026 World Cup QualifiersThursday 9th, October 2025Botswana v Uganda 7 pm Francistown, Botswana: Uganda Cranes defender Toby Sibbick has expressed optimism and...