Uganda, co-hosting AFCON 2027 with Kenya and Tanzania under the Pamoja bid, faces venue readiness issues highlighted in a February CAF report Uganda itself requested. New Hoima City Stadium lacks spectator segregation, proper dressing rooms, and media facilities, while Mandela National Stadium’s upgrades lag behind schedule. State Minister Peter Ogwang confirmed the gaps but pledged…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to remain patient and focused, pointing to visible progress in infrastructure development and industrial growth as evidence that the country’s transformation agenda is yielding results. In a statement issued on December 24, President Museveni invited sceptics to tour different parts of the country to witness the impact of…
Hoima City — First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, has hailed the commissioning of the Hoima City Stadium as a historic milestone for Uganda, describing the world-class facility as a “marvellous Christmas gift” to the nation. “This is a great day of rejoicing for our only homeland, Uganda, and…
Hoima – Kitara Football Club, popularly known as The Royals, made history on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, by defeating thirteen-time Ugandan league champions KCCA FC 1–0 in the official commissioning of the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. The landmark 20,000-seater facility, built as part of Uganda’s preparations to host AFCON 2027, was officially opened to…
Turkish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mehmet Fatih, has hailed Hoima City Stadium as a symbol of ambition, partnership, and a shared vision for the future. Speaking on Wednesday at the stadium’s commissioning, Ambassador Fatih described the facility as “more than steel and concrete,” emphasising that it reflects the strength of Turkish-Ugandan relations and the professionalism…