ENTEBBE – The Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with William Blick, a member of the International Olympic Committee, at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe.They discussed opportunities for youth in sports and human capital development.Mr Blick, who has been a member of the IOC since 2018, […]
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is hosting a high-profile FIFA delegation from October 29 to November 1, 2024.Part of the delegation of Silmara Sousa, Head of Development Programmes and Salah Osman MA Africa Coordinator has arrived in Uganda on Tuesday afternoon. The FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management workshop, to be held at Golden Tulip […]
Crested Cranes Head Coach Sheryl Botes has named a squad of 20 players that will travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the two International friendlies.Uganda will take on DR Congo on 27th and 30th October 2024 with both games to be played in Kinshasa.The team departed Uganda on Friday morning at (5 am) […]
JUBA – Uganda Cranes moved closer to earning qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after securing a 2-1 win over South Sudan at Juba Stadium on Tuesday.Despite a heavy downpour that ascended to Juba both before and during the game, Uganda showed character to secure all three points.Ugandans in South Sudan turned up […]
Uganda U20 Men’s Team made their intentions at the ongoing AFCON U20 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers clear, after brushing aside Ethiopia on Monday.ETHOPIA – The Uganda Hippos kicked off their title defence in style, defeating Ethiopia 3-0 at the Azam Complex, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Midfielder Godfrey Sekibengo opened the scoring in the 24th minute with […]
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 […]