Allan Okello inspired the victory with a stunning opener, two assists, and a masterclass in midfield, while Rogers Mato redeemed himself with a brace.
Uganda Cranes made history on Monday after qualifying for the CHAN quarterfinals for the first time, following a dramatic 3-3 draw with South Africa at Mandela National Stadium. From 3-1 down with seven minutes to play, the Cranes staged a remarkable comeback through Allan Okello’s penalty and Rogers Torach’s stoppage-time spot-kick, finishing top of Group C ahead of Algeria.
Despite a more balanced second half, Uganda failed to create clear chances, and late Algerian goals sealed a deserved victory. The Cranes now face mounting pressure ahead of their crucial match against Guinea on Friday.
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have received a boost as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed new dates for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), now set for August 2–30, 2025, after infrastructure delays forced a postponement.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has scheduled the seventh edition of the FUFA Juniors League to begin on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially commissioned the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City during groundbreaking ceremony which was attended by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, along with other government officials and sports stakeholders held on Wednesday 29th January 2025.
Uganda’s Rebecca Chelangat secured victory at the 30th edition of the Sevilla Half Marathon on January 26, 2025. She completed the race at 1:07:18, setting a new course record by beating the previous one by 41 seconds.
The Confederation of African Football has postponed the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship initially scheduled for 2024 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to August 2025.
With close to two weeks to the commencement of the African Nations Championships (CHAN), the playing surface is undergoing final touches of being transformed into a hybrid surface.
President Museveni will commission the National High Altitude Training Centre in Teryet, Kapchorwa, today. The state-of-the-art facility, designed for high-altitude athletic training, includes features like an athletic track, artificial turf, jogging track, hostels, a dining hall, and modern equipment. The National High Altitude Training Centre in Teryet, Kapchorwa, will officially be commissioned by President Museveni […]
