The Uganda U20 Women’s National Team drew 1-1 with Tanzania in their African Games opener. Margret Kunihira scored first, but Tanzania equalized late. This marks the debut of Women’s Football in the African Games. Coach Sheryl Botes led the team, with notable performances from Sharon Kaidu, Catherine Nagadya, and Zainah Nandede. The Uganda U20 Women’s […]
Morley Byekwaso, the Head Coach of Uganda Hippos, has revealed the 20-man squad set to compete in the All-Africa Games 2023 Tournament in Accra, Ghana ceremony, held at the prestigious Imperial Royale Hotel yesterday, 4th march 2024 Uganda Cranes U20 players The Uganda Hippos’ head coach, Morley Byekwaso, has unveiled the 20-man team that will […]
Uganda is set to host the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Rugby Africa Cup at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The announcement follows Africa Rugby’s acceptance of Uganda’s bid, with renovations at Namboole accommodating various sports disciplines. Uganda will host the 2024 and 2025 Editions of Rugby Africa Cup at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. This […]
President Museveni’s directive to assess training fields for the 2027 AFCON tournament, along with funding requirements for stadium construction and commitment fees. President Yoweri Museveni has instructed the state sports minister, Peter Ogwang, to assess various training fields for their suitability in accommodating the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The selection process considered […]
Morley Byekwaso Ochama, the Head Coach of Uganda’s U20 Men’s National Team, has carefully selected a provisional squad of 39 talented players for the 2024 All Africa Games. The team will kick off its preparations this week at the FUFA House, before moving to the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru for an intense residential training […]
Government’s plan to construct a modern sports stadium at St Janani Luwum’s burial site in Kitgum, with updates on development progress and preparations for the annual St Janani Luwum Day commemoration whose theme this year emphasizes spiritual adherence over worldly trends. Hon. Beatrice Akello, Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity The Government has reiterated […]
Parliament has accepted a plan to set aside almost 100 billion shillings in the 2024–2025 fiscal year for the construction of Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City According to the recently adopted 2024–2025 budget framework paper. Parliament has approved the proposal to allocate about one hundred billion shillings in the next financial year of […]
The outgoing chairperson of KCCA Volleyball Club, Ivan Kiirya, has outlined ambitious plans for the club’s future, revealing initiatives such as the construction of an indoor volleyball court, a gym, an office building, and a perimeter wall at Naguru Katale. The move aims to enhance facilities for players, elevate the sport’s profile, and foster community […]
Jacob Kiplimo, Uganda’s Long-distance Runner and World Record Holder, kicked off the year with a stylish victory at the 10-kilometer Valencia Ibercaja Road Race in Spain. The reigning 2023 World Cross Country Champion completed the race in an impressive 26 minutes and 53 seconds. Jacob Kiplimo Uganda’s Long-distance-Runner and World-Record-Holder Jacob Kiplimo started the year […]
The two-week-long East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games concluded successfully in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 18, 2023. The closing ceremony, held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, featured the awarding of medals to recognize outstanding performances in the annual sports tournament. Uganda emerged as the overall winner, defending its championship from the previous year.
