Football

NEC title chase hit with a major blow by the purple sharks

NEC’s Uganda Premier League title chase suffered a crushing blow on Friday as they slumped to a shocking goalless draw against Wakiso Giants, leaving their championship dreams hanging by a thread. Coming into the game, the diehards were in pursuit of maximum points to close down the gap at the top but all didn’t go

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Sherly Botes on mission to guide Teen Cranes to the World Cup

Matchday first leg Uganda vs Kenya- 4pm Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo Another test awaits the South African tactician who returns on the touchline after leading the senior national team last month in 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers. Uganda wrestle with neighbors Kenya on Saturday in the second round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at

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African Football legend El Hadji Diouf set for a four-day visit in Uganda

The Senegalese legend will finally come to the the Pearl of Africa after initial arrangements made in the past to have him in Uganda. El Hadji Diouf, 44, is scheduled to arrive in Kampala this Saturday, March 8, 2025, on invitation of his friend and multi-award winning musician, Edriisa Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo. A two-time

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Another Ugandan International seals a move to India

The Crested Cranes International joins the long list of Ugandans plying their trade in the Asian country Ugandan Sharon Namatovu has secured a move to the Indian Women’s League (IWL), Naira Sports can confirm. Gokulam Kerala FC will be the new home of the lethal forward who starts a fresh chapter in her football career.

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FIFA names officials for Uganda World Cup Qualifier in Egypt

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have confirmed the refereeing squad for the 2026 World Cup Qualifier 5th leg match. A Gabonese trio headline the panel appointed to officiate the duel between Mozambique, and the Cranes of Uganda. Pierre Atcho from Gabon will be at the center of action when the two countries face off

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SV Award: I Am Committed To Do More For Amateur Boxing – Imadu

The initiator and financier of the first ever boxing league in Africa, Hon. Omolei Imadu, is happy that his noble efforts at reviving Nigerian boxing is getting the required attention. Hon. Imadu who was reacting to his nomination AS THE SPORTSVILLE INNOVATIVE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR, said he cherishes the recognition by a reputable organisation

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Kitara unbeaten run in Uganda Premier League comes to an end

UPL Thursday resultsBul FC 1-0 Kitara FCPolice FC 0-1 VipersLugazi FC 1-0 Express FC The result put a stop to the Royals 10-game unbeaten streak in the Startimes Uganda Premier League. Kitara FC succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Bul FC in a rescheduled match played at Hamz Stadium on Thursday. Jeromy Kirya scored the

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Paul Put set to announce Cranes Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Pearl of Africa are back in action this month with two matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Uganda Cranes head coach, Joseph Paul Put is set to name his squad for the upcoming global play-offs to the final tournament in Mexico, Canada, and USA. The Belgian will unveil the roster on Monday,

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Lugazi stun Express, league double over the Eagles secured

The leaders complete a league double over Express FC in their maiden season playing in the top-flight division. Lugazi FC beat the Red Eagles Express FC 1-0 on match day 19 of the Startimes Uganda Premier League on Thursday. A repeat of the scoreline from the reverse fixture when the two sides first met in

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Uganda Cranes World Cup Qualifier taken abroad, venue confirmed

The match venue for the 5th round of qualifying for the 2026 global tournament in Mexio-Canada-USA has been established Continental football custodians, CAF rejected a request by Mozambique to host the encounter against Uganda at Zimpeto National Stadium. The Stadium in the South African nation didn’t meet the minimum requirements necessary to stage CAF and

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