Brian Kawalya

Chief Sports Writer

Brian Kawalya is an Award winning Journalist, Director and Chief Sports Writer of The-SportsNation, covering top events and breaking some of the biggest stories.

President Museveni Re-opens Sports, With Restrictions

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

After a 42-day shutdown, Sport in Uganda will resume behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, President Museveni said on Friday in a national address. Sport was suspended in Uganda on June 18 in response to a hike in coronavirus cases. The President has only given greenlight to Outdoor...

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Swimmer Kirabo Namutebi Sets New National Record In 50m Freestyle

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Uganda's Swimming sensation Kirabo Namutebi broke a national record in the Women's 50m freestyle during her Olympics debut at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 games. Namutebi, coming in heat six, set 26.63 to erase the previous record of 26.90 she set at the 2019 FINA World Junior Championships in Budapest. Then,...

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Arua Hill: Outgoing Coaches Feel Betrayed After Mbabazi Appointment

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Hussein Mbalangu and his backroom staff have expressed their discontent to their Arua Hill bosses after the club moved to appoint Livingston Mbabazi as the new Head Coach. The-SportsNation has exclusively learnt that Arua Hill has asked Mbalangu and his staff to remain at the club but work as Mbabazi's...

Olympics: Cheptegei Settles For Silver, Kiplimo Bags Bronze In 10000m

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have won silver and bronze respectively at the 10000m in Tokyo Olympics. Ethiopia's Seleman Barega powered to gold at 27:43.22, denying Uganda a dream one-two in what turned out to be an epic finish. Cheptegei, pre race favourite, clocked 27:43.63 to come ahead of...

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Mbarara City FC Permits Five Players To Look Elsewhere

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Uganda Premier League side Mbarara City FC has given five players greenlight to speak to other teams ahead of proposed release. The five players are Bashir Mutanda, John Adriko, Salim Huud, Jackson Opio and Chato Bamba. These players are still contracted with the Ankole Lions but will receive their contract...

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No Lukwago, Revita in As KCCA FC name CECAFA Kagame Cup Squad

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

KCCA FC have named their squad for the upcoming CECAFA Kagame Cup tournament in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. There is no place for goalkeeper Charles Lukwago ahead of his proposed move to St George. Defender John Revita has been included after a year-and-half out due to an injury. Also Read...

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Olympics: Preview, TV, Time As Cheptegei, Kiplimo Eye Success In 10,000m Final

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Athletics: 10000m men FinalUganda: Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo & Stephen KissaDate: Friday, July 30Time: 2:30pmTV: Sanyuka TV For the first time in the history of the games, a Ugandan goes on track as a favourite. An outright favourite to say the least. But can multiple World Record holder Joshua Cheptegei...

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Olympics: Nanyondo, Nakaayi Qualify to 800m Semis

Brian KawalyaJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Uganda middle distance duo of Winnie Nanyondo and Halimah Nakaayi powered their way into Women's 800m semifinals due to Saturday at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Going into the heats, each needed to finish among the first three in their respective heats to earn an automatic qualification or at least...

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Olympics: Preview, TV, Time as Ugandan Trio Seek Place In 5000m Women Final

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Athletics: 5000m womenFriday, July 30Heat 1 - 1:00pm (Prisca Chesang, Sarah Chelangat)Heat 2 - 1:26pm (Esther Chebet)TV: Sanyuka TV Uganda's trio of Prisca Chesang, Sarah Chelangat and Esther Chebet will be targeting a place in the finals of the 5000m women at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Chesang, just 17, will...

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KCCA FC Unveils Striker Brian Kayanja

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

KCCA FC has unveiled Brian Kayanja as their fourth signing of the season on Thursday evening. Kayanja has put pen to a three-year contract and will be at the club until July 2024. He is expected to be named in Morley Byekwaso's squad that will play at the CECAFA Kagame...

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Olympics: Preview, TV, Time For Nakaayi and Nanyondo in 800m Heats

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Athletics: 800m Women (Heats)Date: Friday, July 30Heat 1 - Winnie Nanyondo (4:25am Ug time)Heat 2 - Halimah Nakaayi (4:33am Ug time)Venue: Tokyo Olympics StadiumTV: Sanyuka tv Uganda's middle distance runners Winnie Nanyondo and Halimah Nakaayi will be on track on Friday in the 800m Women heats at the 2020 Tokyo...

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Olympics: Preview, TV, Time As Chemutai Eye Final Slot In 3000m Steeplechase

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

The Brief Uganda: Albert ChemutaiAthletics: 3000m Steeplechase (Heat 1)Date: Friday, July 30Time: 3:30am Ug timeVenue: Tokyo Olympics StadiumTV: SuperSport Olympics 1 (Dstv) Uganda's first runner to take centre stage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be Albert Chemutai who is taking part in the 3000m steeplechase in the first heat....

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Police Part Ways With Five Players

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Uganda Premier League side Police FC has confirmed departure of five players. The list include right back Denis Rukundo who has reportedly joined AS Kigali in Rwanda. Striker Henry Kisekka, Musa Matovu, Bashir Kabuye and Edward Kiryowa are the other players who have left the side. "The management of Police...

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Akandwanaho, Mutakubwa Named in Express 20-man Squad For CECAFA

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Express FC have included two new signings in their travelling squad to Dar es Salaam for the CECAFA Kagame Cup. Winger Joseph Akandwanaho and goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa have made the 20-man squad, set for their club debuts. The Red Eagles are in group C alongside Yanga (Tanzania) and guests Nyasa...

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SC Villa Confirms Departure of Several Players

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Uganda Premier League side SC Villa has confirmed the exit of several players ahead of the 2021/22 season preps. On Thursday, the Jogoos have revealed the departure of Derrick Ndahiro who is expected to be unveiled by URA FC in the coming days. Captain Asuman Alishe, Fahad Badiro and Faizal...

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Murushid Juuko Extends Stay at Express

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Murushid Juuko will be staying at Wankulukuku, Express FC has officially confirmed on Thursday. Juuko was out of contract but the Red Eagles have stated that the defender has signed a one-year contract. Express FC reportedly started talks with the experienced defender this month to persuade him to stay. "It...

Jayden Onen Stretchered Off After Nasty Head Injury During Trials At Doncaster

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Uganda Cranes attacking midfielder Jayden Onen saw his trial stint at Doncaster Rovers end in agony on Wednesday night. He suffered a nasty head injury barely a minute into the game before he was taken off unconsciously. Onen who was released by Reading last year, was one of three trialists...

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Olympics Football: Ivory Coast, Egypt Through As South Africa Eliminated

Brian KawalyaJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Wednesday, July 28*Germany 1-1 Ivory Coast*Saudi Arabia 1-3 Brazil*Romania 0-0 New Zealand*South Korea 6-0 Honduras*Australia 0-2 Egypt*Spain 1-1 Argentina*France 0-4 Japan*South Africa 0-3 Mexico Two of three African representatives at Olympics football tournament have progressed to the Quarterfinals of the ongoing games in Tokyo, Japan. Ivory Coast and Egypt are...

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Express FC Confirms Akandwanaho As Second Signing

Brian KawalyaJuly 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Express FC have unveiled winger Joseph Akandwanaho as their second signing of the season in the ongoing transfer window. Akandwanaho joins the Red Eagles after a brilliant spell with Bright Stars where he formed a formidable attacking force with Joseph Janjali and Sam Ssekamatte Kayongo. The former Nyamityobora attacker has...

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Shafic Nana Kakeeto: Defender Leaves Busoga United

Brian KawalyaJuly 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Centre-back Shafic Nana Kakeeto has confirmed departure from Uganda Premier League side Busoga United. Nana, as commonly known in football circles, joined the former Kirinya Jinja SS team in August 2019. The defender has now issued a come and get me plea to UPL suitors ahead of the 2021/22 season....

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