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Uganda To Pay $30 Million Hosting Fee and Preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

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.

Serbiato Host 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships

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.

Ugandan Government Partners with Turkish Firm to Build State-of-the-Art Sports Complex in Kampala

The Ugandan government has joined forces with Summa, a Turkish construction company, to construct a modern multipurpose indoor sports complex in Kampala, Uganda. The complex, with a seating capacity of 15,000, will be situated at the National Council of Sports (NCS) premises in Lugogo. President Yoweri Museveni welcomed Summa to Uganda and pledged government support for the project.

Uganda U20 Women’s National Football Team Announces 35-Player Squad for 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Uganda’s U20 Women’s National Football team, under the leadership of head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, has announced a provisional squad of 35 players for preparations ahead of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. The team is set to face Mozambique in the first round of qualifiers scheduled from October 6th to 15th, 2023.

Uganda Cranes coach, Micho sacked

The Federation of Uganda Football Association mutually terminated the contract of Uganda Cranes Coach, Milutin Sredojević commonly known as Micho ending his second stint as the gaffer with the men’s national football team in a statement released by Federation of Uganda football Association (FUFA) yesterday 14th September 2023.

Uganda Claims Third Consecutive FEASSSA Championship in Rwanda

Uganda clinched its third consecutive championship at the East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games. The 10-day sports extravaganza, which gathers the best school talents from the region, ended on a high note, marking yet another victorious moment for Uganda in the regional sports arena. Uganda’s dominance was evident from the tally, with an […]

Uganda’s Victor Kiplangat Claims Gold in World Marathon Title

Victor Kiplangat secured the men’s marathon gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary Budapest. The victory not only marked a significant achievement for the athlete but also solidified Uganda’s reputation as a dominant force in long-distance running. Victor Kiplangat celebrates while holding Uganda’s flag in hands. With a remarkable time of 2:08:53, Kiplangat’s […]