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Muhoozi tours Hoima city stadium
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, conducted an inspection tour of the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. The eighteen-month project was completed five months ahead of schedule. The CDF’s facility inspection comes ahead of its official commissioning by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Gen. Kainerugaba was…
Uganda set to host first-ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup
Sports Diplomacy: Uganda set to host the first-ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1st – 4th October, 2026. Mr Solomon Muwonge, president of the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation, revealed this in a meeting with Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was attended by a visiting…
Tanzania are champions of AFCON U-17 CECAFA Zonal qualifiers
Tanzania triumphed in the CECAFA Zonal qualifiers for the 2026 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Uganda 3-2 in a thrilling final on December 2, 2025, at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This victory was especially sweet for Tanzania, as it avenged their loss to Uganda in the previous…
Uganda Cubs qualify for U-17 AFCON 2026 in zonal semifinal
The Uganda Cubs have secured qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 after defeating hosts Ethiopia 3–0 in the semifinal of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers on Sunday at the Abebe Bikila Stadium. The result confirms Uganda’s place among the three regional representatives at the continental tournament. Uganda produced a disciplined and…
Kosgei sets Shanghai record as Kwizera wins in Spain
Shanghai & Alcobendas – Former world record-holder Brigid Kosgei stamped her authority at the Shanghai Marathon, clocking a course record 2:16:36 to claim victory in China, while Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera continued his dominance in cross country with a thrilling win at the Cross Internacional de la Constitución in Spain. At the World Athletics Platinum Label…
Dominic Musoke clinches 2025 Equity NARO Golf Open title
Dominic Musoke emerged victorious at the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open, capping a thrilling tournament that coincided with Equity Bank Uganda’s 17th anniversary. Musoke carded a 2-under 208 over three rounds, including 14 birdies, six bogeys, and two double bogeys. After opening with a 2-under 68, he followed up with consecutive level-par…
Flawless, unbeaten: She Cranes lift 2025 Celtic Cup trophy
Glasgow, Scotland — Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, were crowned 2025 Celtic Cup Champions on Sunday, completing a flawless campaign and cementing their reputation on the international stage. The title was secured with a commanding 70–48 victory over Wales at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, ensuring Uganda finished the tournament as the only…
U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers: Uganda Cubs storm semifinals
The Uganda national U17 team, the Cubs, advanced to the semifinals of the TotalEnergies Men’s U17 CECAFA Region Qualifiers after a commanding 6–0 victory over Djibouti in their final Group B match. The defending champions finished the group stage on nine points from four matches and scored twenty goals while conceding only two. Second-half substitute…
Uganda’s Shamirah Nabadda selected among CAF match officials for AFCON 2025
Rabat — Ugandan FIFA referee Shamirah Nabadda has been appointed among the elite match officials selected to officiate at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, marking yet another major milestone in her fast-rising officiating career. Nabadda’s appointment comes just weeks after she won a prestigious CAF Refereeing Award in Rabat, further…
Celtic cup: She Cranes tame Scotland to stretch unbeaten run
Glasgow, Scotland — The Uganda She Cranes continued their sparkling run at the ongoing Celtic Cup at Emirates Arena in Glasgow with a hard-fought 53–51 victory over hosts Scotland, sealing their third consecutive win in the tournament. Captain Mary Nuba delivered a masterclass in the shooting circle, dominating under pressure and earning the Player of…