Sports
Ugandan football figures banned over match-fixing
Kampala — The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has handed global bans to several Ugandan football figures, including former Express FC coach Mike Mutyaba, over match-fixing allegations linked to a 2024 league fixture. According to a statement by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Mutyaba, goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa, and former club CEO Miiro Ashraf Mwanje have…
Uganda allocates Shs225bn for Namboole AFCON upgrades
KAMPALA — Government has earmarked $60 million (about UGX 225 billion) for the second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium as Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang said the upgrades are aimed at elevating the stadium to Confederation of African Football (CAF) Category…
500 runners stranded as Mbarara city marathon is cancelled
MBARARA — March 28, 2026: Confusion and frustration engulfed participants of the Mbarara City Marathon after the event was abruptly cancelled on the day it was scheduled to take place, leaving more than 500 runners stranded in western Uganda. The marathon, organised by Mbarara City Marathon under the banner of Mbarara City Go, had attracted…
Mt Rwenzori Marathon 2026: runners from 7 countries sign up
Kampala, Uganda — The fifth edition of Uganda’s first World Athletics Label Road Race, the Mt Rwenzori Marathon, is set for August 22, 2026, in Kasese, promising scenic highland views and a route that crosses the equator. Early registrations indicate strong international interest, with participants from seven countries already signed up. Organizers report that last…
Fufa names Sheba Ampaire deputy CEO
KAMPALA — The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has appointed Ampaire Sheba Ronah as Deputy Chief Executive Officer as part of a new secretariat structure aimed at strengthening governance and efficiency in football administration. The appointment, announced by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi, follows approval of a revised organogram by the 35th FUFA Executive Committee….