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FUFA Set To Trigger Force Majeure Clause On 2020/21 Season

Brian KawalyaJune 20, 2021June 20, 2021

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is set enforce a Force Majeure clause to end the season due to the current COVID-19 situation. This comes after President Museveni announced a 42-day national lockdown which will end not until July 30 2021. The chances of the 2020/21 season having a...

Uganda at Olympics: One Member Tests Positive For Covid19

Nelson SsengoobaJune 20, 2021June 20, 2021

A member of the Uganda Olympic team has tested positive for coronavirus on arrival in Japan. The first group to arrive from Uganda -- a nine-strong party, including boxers, coaches, and officials -- landed at Tokyo's Narita airport on Saturday. The traveling contingent among others had the likes of Bombers...

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Vipers SC In Pursuit Of Local Coach

Nelson SsengoobaJune 19, 2021June 20, 2021

Vipers SC hirachcy has narrowed down to appoint a local mentor as their next head coach rather than hire services of a foreign coach, The-SportsNation has learnt. The Kitende based side are on a look out of a suitable candidate to fill the vacant post left by Fred Kajoba who...

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Sports Suspended As Uganda Enters Second Lockdown

Brian KawalyaJune 18, 2021June 20, 2021

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the suspension of all sports activities and events in across the country for the next 42 days as the country countinues to grapple with surging Covid19 cases. The development is among the long list of mesures the president announced on Friday evening as...

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Natuhereza Positive As Uganda Start Afrobasket Preps Amidst Challenges

Brian KawalyaJune 18, 2021June 20, 2021

Uganda coach Nicholas Natuhereza has maintained a positive attitude in the face of adversity as the Gazelles start preparations for the Women's African Basketball Championship qualifiers. The team will start training today (Friday) at 3pm at City High School for the showpiece scheduled July 12-27 at the Kigali Arena. Uganda...

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Namboole Renovation Plans Receive 30bn Boost

Brian KawalyaJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021

State Minister for Sports Hon. Hamson Obua has confirmed receiving Sh30bn to cater for the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The dilapidated Stadium has been momentaliry out of use after government turned the facility into a makeshift Covid19 isolation center. The stadium did not pass the required standards and...

Big League Playoffs: Clubs To Pay Sh5.5m As Venue, Dates Confirmed

Brian KawalyaJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Federation of Uganda Uganda Football Association has ordered the four Big League clubs to pay Sh5.5m each ahead of the coming playoffs. FUFA says that the amount, payable to her account, will cater for the Covid19 tests and meals for the period the clubs will be residing at Njeru. As...

Saidi Kyeyune In Youthful Uganda Squad For Cecafa Championship

Brian KawalyaJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021

Midfielder Saidi Kyeyune has been included in the Uganda squad for the upcoming 2021 Cecafa senior Challenge Cup. The tournament will be played by players under the age of 23 and will be held in Ethiopia due July 3-18, 2021. The team will be coached by Uganda Hippos and KCCA...

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JKL: Franchise Future Lays In Tatters As President Quits

Brian KawalyaJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021

The future of JKL Sports Franchise is set to hit rock bottom after the shocking resignation of club president Jeff Nyagenya. Nyagenya wrote to the club confirming that he will step aside at the end of this month. In his resignation, he has cited 'disrespect' and 'underperformance' of the Men's...

The Case Of Christian Eriksen: How Safe Are Ugandan Sportsmen?

Brian KawalyaJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

Henry Kisekka receive medical treatment at Namboole. Monitor photo Uganda joined the rest of the world on social media to rally their support to Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen who collapsed and cheated death on Saturday when Denmark took on Finland in a European Championship game. The former Tottenham Hotspur player...

Photos: An Update On Nakivubo Stadium Construction

Brian KawalyaJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

Ham Kiggundu has delivered an update on the construction project of the Nakivubo War Memorial stadium. The photos reveal visible progress done on the stands but the stadium is still very far from done. In an interview in September last year, Ham had promised the stadium to be completed eight...

What to Look Out For As Uganda Premier League Returns

Brian KawalyaJune 14, 2021June 14, 2021

The StarTimes Uganda Premier League returns after a long 25-day break since the last game was played on Friday, 21 May 2021. Much has changed since, and beside a mild lockdown, the trio of Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Mukwala and Isma Mugulusi earned senior national team debuts. Ahead of matchday 27, there...

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Big League Playoffs: Four Teams To Fight for Remaining UPL Slot

Brian KawalyaJune 14, 2021June 15, 2021

FUFA Big League Playoffs M1: Gaddafi Vs NyamityoboraM2: Proline Vs Blacks Power FUFA Big League Final3rd place: Winner M1 Vs Winner M2Final: Arua Hill Vs Tooro United Four Clubs will be battling for the remaining promotional place in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the coming 2021/22 season. The playoffs...

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Khalid Aucho’s Contract Impasse Puts Suitors On alert

Nelson SsengoobaJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

Khalid Aucho's contract impasse with Egyptian club Msir El Makkasa has left a host of suitors twiddling their fingers at the prospect of luring the midfield enforcer. Aucho's two year contract with the Egyptian outfit will expire at the end of the season, and reports are rife he is hell-bent...

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Cranes Technical Team Needs Reshuffling As Well – Hassan Wasswa

Nelson SsengoobaJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

Former Uganda Cranes player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda reckons that Cranes Technical team requires an overhaul if the rebuilding process of the national team is to take positive strides. Wasswa, who retired from national team duties following 13 years of devoted service in April, was commenting in the aftermath of a...

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Onyango Advises Fellow Sundowns Goalkeepers

Brian KawalyaJune 12, 2021June 12, 2021

Denis Onyango has advised fellow Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeepers Jody February and Ricardo Goss. Onyango has been Sundowns first choice but believes that the youngsters will soon take over if they work hard. While Goss has made five appearances, Jody is yet to make a debut. "We all didn’t come to...

FUFA Cancels 2020/21 Regional League Season

Brian KawalyaJune 11, 2021June 12, 2021

Federation of Uganda Football Association has cancelled the Regional Leagues for the 2020/21 season. The decision puts an end to a lot of uncertainties that had seen the kickoff of the leagues postponed on various occasions since last year. The most recent postponement was made last month, just days to...

New-look Uganda Cranes Succumb To South Africa’s Second Half Blitz

Brian KawalyaJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Action between Uganda (red) and South Africa. Courtesy. Thursday, June 10*South Africa 3-2 Uganda Uganda Cranes started the rebuilding process on a low note following a 3-2 loss to hosts South Africa in Thursday's international Friendly. The Cranes led 1-0 at the break but surrendered the advantage thanks a second...

Uganda Swimming Federation selects Olympic Representatives

Kitaka Abel (Ow'ensonga)June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Uganda Swimming Federation has selected Kirabo Namutebi and Atuhaire Ambala to represent Uganda in 2020 Tokyo Olympic games in Japan. The duo turn out for Dolphins Swimming Club with Kirabo Namutebi currently in Kazan, Russia. "It is true the Uganda Swimming Federation has selected Atuhaire AMBALA and Kirabo NAMUTEBI to...

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South Africa Vs Uganda: Probable Lineups, Preview and How To Watch

Brian KawalyaJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Thursday, June 10*South Africa Vs Uganda, 7pm (EAT) Preview - Cranes Start Rebuilding Process Uganda Cranes start their rebuilding process with a high profile international friendly against Bafana Bafana in South Africa. The game will be played at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, kicking off at 6pm in South Africa...

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