Speaker Anita Among flagged off Uganda’s parliamentary sports team for the 13th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kigali on December 7th, 2023. The event, themed “For a progressive, peaceful, and all-inclusive EAC,” runs from December 7th to 19th.
Uganda’s national cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, secured a historic qualification for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by defeating Rwanda with a nine-wicket victory. Captain Brian Masaba led the team’s strong performance, with key contributions from bowlers Alpesh Ramjani and Henry Ssenyondo. Uganda will join South Africa and Namibia in representing Africa at the upcoming World Cup in the United States and West Indies.
Hypers Kids Africa, a talented group managed by Moses Butindo, has signed a lucrative contract to perform at the Michael Jackson Fashion Awards in London. The group gained international attention after collaborating with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine
Redevelopment works at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, home to KCCA FC, are underway in preparation for the AFCON 2027 finals that Uganda will host with Kenya and Tanzania. The Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, emphasized the need for timely completion during a visit to the facility.
Hoima City is approved to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with plans for a new stadium. The government, FUFA, and education officials inspected the site. Hoima was chosen due to the upcoming Kabalega International Airport.
Uganda secured victory against Somalia in a football match despite early challenges. Rogers Mato scored the winning goal. Somalia defended well, but Uganda held onto their lead, ultimately winning the campaign with Somalia suffering a second defeat in the qualifiers.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has named South African coach Sheryl Botes as the new head coach for the Uganda Crested Cranes. FUFA President Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson Suubi officially introduced Botes during a press briefing at FUFA House in Mengo.
African nations kick off qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with notable matches including the Democratic Republic of Congo vs. Mauritania, Ethiopia vs. Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe vs. Nigeria. Guinea Conakry hosts Paul Put’s Uganda Cranes at the in Municipal Stadium in Berkane
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady who also serves as the Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, hosted a luncheon to Honor athletes and discussed the development of sports in Uganda.
President Museveni is hosting the victorious athletes from the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), who won the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games held in Rwanda in August 2023. Uganda successfully defended the overall title with 17 out of 25 medals.
