Redevelopment works at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, home to KCCA FC, are underway in preparation for the AFCON 2027 finals that Uganda will host with Kenya and Tanzania. The Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, emphasized the need for timely completion during a visit to the facility.
Hoima City is approved to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with plans for a new stadium. The government, FUFA, and education officials inspected the site. Hoima was chosen due to the upcoming Kabalega International Airport.
Uganda secured victory against Somalia in a football match despite early challenges. Rogers Mato scored the winning goal. Somalia defended well, but Uganda held onto their lead, ultimately winning the campaign with Somalia suffering a second defeat in the qualifiers.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has named South African coach Sheryl Botes as the new head coach for the Uganda Crested Cranes. FUFA President Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson Suubi officially introduced Botes during a press briefing at FUFA House in Mengo.
African nations kick off qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with notable matches including the Democratic Republic of Congo vs. Mauritania, Ethiopia vs. Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe vs. Nigeria. Guinea Conakry hosts Paul Put’s Uganda Cranes at the in Municipal Stadium in Berkane
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady who also serves as the Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, hosted a luncheon to Honor athletes and discussed the development of sports in Uganda.
President Museveni is hosting the victorious athletes from the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), who won the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games held in Rwanda in August 2023. Uganda successfully defended the overall title with 17 out of 25 medals.
The Malaysian Netball Super League came to an electrifying close, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition. Among the standout performers were four Ugandan athletes who left an indelible mark on the tournament in Malysia on Sunday, 5th November 2023
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed Belgian coach Paul Put as the new head coach of the Uganda Cranes. Put, known for his successful coaching career in Africa, has signed a two-year contract and will succeed Morley Byekwaso. He has previously coached national teams such as Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, and Burkina Faso
The Ugandan Women’s football team, Crested Cranes emerged victorious against Cameroon in a crucial match that could determine their fate in the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics Football Tournament at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, yesterday Thursday 26th October 2023.
