ETHOPIA – The Uganda Hippos, defending Champions of the U20 TotalEnergies AFCON Zonal Qualifiers kick off their title defence this evening with a clash against Ethiopia in Group B.The match will take place at the Azam Complex at 1800hrs and the Hippos will be eager to start their campaign with victory.Head coach Mathias Lule is […]
MENGO – Uganda U20 national team (Hippos) head coach Mathias Lule has named his final 20-man squad for the upcoming AFCON U20 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers in Tanzania set to take place from October 6th to 20th 2024. The team features 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 5 forwards with defender Toto Majub named as […]
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has handed over Zakayo balls to the CEOs of clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League at an event held at the federation’s premises, presided over by the 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.In her address, the FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, thanked the […]
Parliament has paid tribute to Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance athlete and Uganda People’s Defence Force Sergeant who died after suffering severe burns after an arson attack by her lover on 01 September 2024 in Kenya. The tribute followed a motion presented by the State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang urging Parliament to honour Cheptegei’s […]
FORT PORTAL – The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, officially kicked off the 16th Edition of the CDF (Chief of Defence Forces) Cup Tournament Sunday 17th September 2024. Hosted by the Mountain Division, the two-week competition will see 19 formations and units of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) compete in football and […]
By Our reporter KIGALI – The 13th East Africa Community Field Training Exercise (FTX) in Rwanda entailing joint drills kicked off on Friday. This year’s military exercise, hosted by the Rwanda Defense Forces, brings together participants from various nations to enhance the readiness and interoperability of EAC Partner States’ Armed Forces, Police, Civilian Components and […]
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The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi (left), the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka and the Minister of State for Industry, Hon. David Bahati consult during the sitting of the House on Thursday, 16 May 2024PARLIAMENT – Construction of Hoima City stadium is expected to start after Parliament approved the required Shs152 […]
PARLIAMENT – Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Anitah Among has warned that the country could lose its hosting rights of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if stadium construction is not done quickly.Last year, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania were awarded 2027 AFCON hosting rights by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the body that runs […]