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Ikwaput,three other overseas stars storm Crested Cranes camp

A total of eight foreigners were initially summoned by head coach Sheryl Botes for the February gathering. As the senior women’s national team intensifies preparations for the upcoming continental play-offs, the camp has been boosted by the arrival of four overseas stars. Three of the quartet are players plying their trade in the Indian Women’s

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Vipers, Mbarara City dominate UPL fans’ forum team of the week

The Uganda Premier League match day sixteen that marked return of top-flight action came to an end on Thursday, February 13, 2025. As a norm, the UPL Fans’ Forum, an avenue that accommodates fans of different clubs competing in the division assembled it’s best X1. Drafted in a 4-3-3 formation, Vipers (4), and Mbarara City

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Ugandan International joins former Barcelona manager at Spirit

The Ugandan International becomes the latest talent from Africa to storm the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States. Washington Spirit finally confirmed the acquisition of Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya in a dream move to the biggest league in women’s football. The 24-year-old joins Washington on a two year with 2027 and

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He is in our plan- Mbalangu on Alpha Ssali miss against KCCA

The Pro line FC academy graduate was unused substitute in the battle between the the landlord and tenant on Thursday. In NEC’s 1-0 league victory over KCCA FC, two of the three new signings acquired from the January window featured with the exception of forward Alpha Thierry Ssali. Ibrahim Musa replaced South Sudanese International Atendele

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KCCA fall to tenants NEC in yet another Lugogo affair

The die-hards for one more time this season proved to be a hurdle for the landlords in the Lugogo derby. NEC FC began the second round in style, 1-0 winners over KCCA FC at MTN Omondi Stadium on Thursday. Enock Ssebaggala’s header in the 9th minute from a well-crafted cross by Geriga Atendele separated the

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Uganda learn 2024 CHAN remaining group opponents

The 2024 Co-Hosts will be participating at the continental showpiece for a record 7th time in the competitions history. Last month, the final draw of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) was held Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Uganda was placed in group C alongside Niger, and Guinea, leaving two slots (Q2, Q1) for a qualification path

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AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles up against Egypt, South Africa and Morocco 

Seven-time champions Nigeria will battle it out with tough customers Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in the group phase of this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations, scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire 26th April – 18th May. The Flying Eagles pipped host nation Egypt 1-0 in a group phase match at the last edition of the competition, and

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Kitara starboy makes a timely return for league action

Ahead of the trip to Bombo Military Barracks, the Royals camp received a huge boost with the return of their league top-scorer. Forward Jude Semugabi is back in Kitara FC squad as the club gears up for it’s debut in the second round against soldier boys of UPDF FC. The Cranes attacker has been out

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Ethiopia hamer Djibouti 10-0, pass an alarm to next opponents Uganda

The Lucy face regional neighbors Uganda in the forthcoming 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers (WAFCON) later this month. In preparations for the continental play-offs, the Ethiopian Football Association arranged two test series with Djibouti for the women national team. The first friendly played on Wednesday, Ethiopia dismantled the visitors 10-0 at Abebe Bikila

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Kitara alter plans to win the league to a new goal ahead of second round

The Royals from Hoima commence the remainder of the 2024/25 season, with a trip to UPDF FC in Bombo. One of the favorites at start of league, displays in opening games didn’t match the expectations despite the busy transfer window in summer. Kitara FC and the faithful had to endure a streak of poor results

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