The Pearl of Africa will have two people (representatives) at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing, China. Ugandan 800m athlete Halima Nakaayi is one of the 576 athletes from across the globe waiting to feature at the upcoming global event in Asia. In preparations for the championship, Nakaayi even took part in the
Bayelsa Queens player Vera Samuel has expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance in the first stanza of the NWFL Premiership. Samuel, who was named to the league’s best XI for the first round, praised her teammates’ efforts and highlighted their target of securing a Super Six ticket. “The team’s performance was great; everyone gave
The past one month has been unsafisfying to women football euthasiats in Uganda, watching national teams (two) crumble in two different major International competitions. Teen Cranes (Uganda women’s U-17) and Crested Cranes (Senior National team) were eliminated in the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers and 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers respectively. Teen Cranes who commenced the
The Mambas delegation landed in Egyptian capital, Cairo on Monday morning ahead of the confrontation against Uganda. The entourage comprised of technical team, staff and players operating in the country, with overseas players expected to join the cohort with in the shortest period of time. Mozambican captain, Elias ‘Dominguez’ Pelembe and Mexer Sitoe weren’t among
Emmanuel Okwi has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a career that significantly influenced the nation’s footballing success. The 32-year-old striker, known for his leadership both on and off the pitch, revealed his decision to retire in a long farewell post via his social accounts on Tuesday morning. “Representing my country
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Monday confirmed venue changes for two key fixtures as the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership resumes on March 19 following a two-week break. In an official statement signed by NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, the highly anticipated second-round clash between Ekiti Queens FC and Edo Queens FC, originally scheduled
The Rwandan national team, the Amavubi, have completed their first training session in preparation for their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Head coach Adel Amrouche led the session on Sunday, marking his first time working with the invited players since his appointment. According to the Rwandan Football Association, the
Round of 16 Matchday 3pm Gaddafi FC vs Kitara FCMaroons FC vs Police FC The Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 action will officially get underway this Monday, March 17, 2025, with clubs eyeing a spot in the last eight of the knockout competition. Holders Kitara FC playing a third straight game away from home
Kenya 3-0 Uganda Aggregate (5-0) Kenya advance to the next round Another women’s national football team bows out of a major competition, joining Crested Cranes who were earlier ousted by Ethiopia in the 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers. Teen Cranes (U-17) on quest to rewrite history with a stunning comeback in Nairobi, couldn’t survive the magic of
The Southern African nation, Mozambique, meet next opponents, Uganda Cranes on matchday five of the upcoming 2026 Mexico-Canada-USA FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. A delegation from Mozambique made up of national team officials and athletes plying their trade in the local division at home left the country on Sunday afternoon for Egypt. The cohort was flagged
