The Malaysian Netball Super League came to an electrifying close, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition. Among the standout performers were four Ugandan athletes who left an indelible mark on the tournament in Malysia on Sunday, 5th November 2023
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed Belgian coach Paul Put as the new head coach of the Uganda Cranes. Put, known for his successful coaching career in Africa, has signed a two-year contract and will succeed Morley Byekwaso. He has previously coached national teams such as Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, and Burkina Faso
The Ugandan Women’s football team, Crested Cranes emerged victorious against Cameroon in a crucial match that could determine their fate in the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Football Tournament at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, yesterday Thursday 26th October 2023.
A 28-member squad of the Rugby Cranes has been unveiled for the upcoming Victoria Cup and Elgon Cup. Ivan Magomu will captain the team, which includes several debutants. The Rugby Cranes are returning to 15s rugby after a four-year gap and are eagerly preparing for the matches against Zambia and Kenya.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) revealed its Technical Master Plan at a recent event in Kampala. The plan, approved by the FUFA Executive and presented to the FUFA Assembly, is designed to transform football in Uganda over the next seven years.
The Lady Rugby Cranes, Uganda’s women’s national rugby team, has been cleared to compete in the Africa Rugby Women Sevens event in Tunisia. The 15-player squad was officially launched on October 11, 2023, aiming to secure a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics through the Africa Championship. The competition will take place from October 14 to October 15, with Uganda grouped alongside South Africa, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.
Uganda is set to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and will need to pay a $30 million hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) before February 2025. This decision followed the joint Pamoja Bid with Kenya and Tanzania to host the tournament. Alongside the hosting fee, Uganda has committed to building two new stadiums and upgrading existing ones for the event.
Serbia has been awarded the privilege of hosting the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade. The event is scheduled for March 30, 2024, and will take place at the Park of Friendship, a picturesque location near the Danube River. Initially, the hosting rights were granted to Croatian cities, but they were deemed unprepared to organize the competition.
Uganda, as part of the East Africa Pamoja Bid, has secured the privilege to host the prestigious 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) and their football club are gearing up for an exciting season ahead in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2023/24.
