The incident has raised fresh concerns about medical preparedness and safety standards at football venues in Uganda, particularly for top-flight matches where player welfare is expected to be a priority. Disturbing scenes unfolded at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Tuesday night after an injured NEC FC player was left stranded due to a malfunctioning ambulance during […]
Uganda is set to co-host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania under the “Pamoja” bid, a move officials say could boost tourism, trade, and regional integration. Uganda’s ambitious preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under parliamentary scrutiny after State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang presented a sweeping […]
Elsewhere, several fixtures could have a major impact on European qualification. Chelsea faces Manchester United in a crucial showdown, while Everton takes on Liverpool in a highly anticipated derby. Second-placed Manchester City will host league leaders Arsenal on Sunday in a clash that could prove decisive in this season’s Premier League title race. The race […]
At the end of the competitions, Spartans emerged as the overall champions, followed by Vikings in second place, Avengers in third, and Olympians in fourth. Seeta Junior School Mukono successfully hosted its 2026 annual sports gala, an event marked by excitement, interaction, and educational value. The gala featured a wide range of activities that actively […]
Sserunkuuma highlighted the disparity between Uganda and countries in Europe, where athletes are celebrated, well-paid, and held up as role models from a young age. Sports is more than a game—it is a teacher of life, former Uganda Cranes player Geoffrey Sserunkuuma and Olympic marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich told students at Seeta High School A-Campus […]
The Ugandan football community is cloaked in sorrow following the passing of Allan Ssekamatte, a respected and admired sports journalist whose voice and vision helped shape the narrative of sports across the nation. FUFA mourned his loss with heartfelt words, honoring a man whose dedication to the game went far beyond reporting scores and […]
The case, however, is not entirely closed. Another figure, Mbazira Ashiraf, remains under investigation, with his fate still hanging in the balance as proceedings continue. The world of football stood still on March 12, 2026, as the sport’s highest authority delivered a decisive verdict that sent shockwaves far beyond Uganda’s borders. What began as whispers […]
Security officers intervened and fired teargas in an effort to disperse the crowd and restore order. It was during this commotion that Ojok collapsed. A 17-year-old student has died after collapsing amid chaos triggered by teargas at Kitgum Boma Grounds during a Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) semi-final match. The deceased, identified as Francis […]
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as fans scrambled to help the injured, with emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. “It was terrifying,” one spectator said. “People were screaming and running in all directions after the roof fell.” Panic erupted at the FUFA Drum match between Lango Province and Teso Region in Lira after a roof […]
The ruling comes after an appeal lodged by the Moroccan federation, challenging an earlier decision by CAF’s Disciplinary Board. In a dramatic conclusion to one of the most controversial finals in African football history, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, nearly three months […]