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Ex-Cranes Midfielder Beaten At FUFA House

SHABAN LUBEGAApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021

Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Sulaiman Mike Mutyaba has been beaten up by security at the Federation of Uganda Football Association offices in Mengo on Friday, April 09. Mutyaba had come good on his promise of camping at the FUFA headquarters until national team players are paid their arrears on top...

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Allan Kabonge Set To Take Over At Paidha

Inke BrianMarch 29, 2021March 29, 2021

FUFA Big League side Paidha Black Angels are in advanced negotiation with Allan Posiano "Messiah" Kivewala Kabonge, the Sports Nation have learnt. The CAF C licensed coach guided the Blacks to the Startimes Uganda Premier League in 2018 in his first stint at the club after edging Kitara FC 4-2...

Uganda Cranes Exciting Winger Doubtful For Burkina Faso Tie

Brian KawalyaMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021

Electric winger Lumala Abdul is set to miss Uganda Cranes crucial tie against Burkina Faso. The Cranes host the Stallions this Wednesday at St Mary's Stadium in Kitende in the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. Lumala is said to have injured his knee again in training on Sunday....

Uganda Cranes: Ochaya Joins Training At Kitende

Brian KawalyaMarch 21, 2021March 21, 2021

Uganda Cranes left back cum winger Joseph Benson Ochaya is the latest arrival as the side shifted base to St Mary's Stadium in Kitende. The team has conducted a single session at the astro turf on Sunday Morning. Ochaya returns to the fold after missing the previous Cranes AFCON Qualifier...

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Wakiso Vs KCCA: Team News, Probable Lineups, Preview And Stats

Brian KawalyaFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Tuesday, February 23*Kyetume FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Njeru - 1pm*Busoga United Vs SC Villa, Njeru, 4pm - Live on Sanyuka*Vipers SC Vs BUL FC, Kitende - 4pm*MYDA FC Vs Express FC, Tororo - 4pm*Wakiso Giants Vs KCCA FC, Wakissha - 4pm Wednesday, February 24*UPDF FC Vs Mbarara City FC,...

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It was a good lesson for us – MYDA FC coach Musafiri on Vipers loss

Richard SsekyanziFebruary 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) FC head coach Abdusamadu Musafiri says his team learnt a lot from the loss to Vipers. The league debutants were demolished 7-0 by the Venoms in their Uganda premier league match played on Saturday, February 07. The Venoms walloped MYDA thanks to a brace each...

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Bombo United: The Fourth Tier Side Eyeing Promotion To The Regional League

Inke BrianFebruary 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Bombo United is a Bombo based side which was founded in 1977 by Ismael Khasim. They play in the 5th division of the Luwero District Federation Association (LDFA). The Cheatahs, like they call themselves, hosts their games at two venues-Namaliga Church Of Uganda Playground in Bombo Town and Buyego playground...

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It Was Not an easy game – Vipers assistant coach Kiwanuka After Big Win Over MYDA

Richard SsekyanziFebruary 7, 2021February 8, 2021

Vipers SC assistant Coach Paul Kiwanuka says the 7-0 win against MYDA wasn't as easy as many would think but it was good preparation ahead of their next contest. The Venoms walloped MYDA at Kitende thanks to a brace each from debutant Yunus Ssentamu and Paul Mucureezi while Disan Galiwango,...

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20-year old Otim eyeing Express FC starting role

SHABAN LUBEGAFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

It is usually frustrating to be a third or fourth choice goalkeeper at a football club. For such a player, playing time is hard to come by and in most cases, one features in only friendly and low profile Cup games. For some, they spend most of their careers on...

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AFCON U20 Mini-Tournament: Our target was not to win against Tanzania – Byekwaso

SHABAN LUBEGAFebruary 3, 2021February 4, 2021

The Uganda Hippos continued their preparations for the upcoming AFCON U20 tournament with a slender 1-0 victory over Tanzania in a friendly game on Wednesday, February 03. The two sides faced off at the Azam Sports Complex in Chamazi with Richard Basangwa netting the only goal of the contest off...

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Onduparaka FC Tactician Bainomugisha excited ahead of league return

Uwizera Haba PlanFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

It has been nearly a month and half with the Uganda Premier League (UPL) on a halt. However, there will be a smile at the fans in Arua as their team Onduparaka FC bounces back in the action. The caterpillars will host Busoga united at their Green Light Stadium in...

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CAF Appoints Seven Ugandans For Champions League, Confederations Cup Duty

SHABAN LUBEGAFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed seven Ugandans for roles in the upcoming CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup fixtures. This was confirmed on Wednesday, February 03 by the continent's football governing body. The list of Ugandans includes referees, a general coordinator, security officer and a match commissioner....

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Arua Hill Sign Former Onduparaka FC Defender

John Paul NtegeFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

FUFA Big League side Arua Hill SC have signed former Onduparaka defender Muhammad Rashid. Rashid who was recently playing for Kyetume FC completed his move on Tuesday, February 2, signing a two year contract with the Arua Based side. Head coach Hussein Mbalangu said Rashid's arrival is a big addition...

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Bernard Muwanga completes move to UPL leaders UPDF FC

SHABAN LUBEGAFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Former SC Villa captain Bernard Muwanga has joined Uganda Premier League side UPDF FC. The defender joins the Army best side as a free agent on a one-year deal. He is believed to have travelled to Zambia at the end of last year to try and secure a move to...

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MIKE AZIRA: Uganda Cranes Midfielder Moves To USL Championship

SHABAN LUBEGAFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

After almost two months without a club, Mike Azira has finally moved to New Mexico United Football Club. The Uganda Cranes midfielder who has been a free agent since his contract at Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chigo Fire expired in November, joins the Albuquerque based side on a short...

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El Merriekh Confirms Signing Of Uganda Cranes Midfielder

SHABAN LUBEGAFebruary 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Sudanese power-house El Merriekh have confirmed the signing of Uganda Cranes midfielder Saidi Kyeyune. Kyeyune's capture was announced on Sunday, January 31, joining the 21-time Sudanese champions from URA FC. “Transfer Window Update | Ugandan International & URA Kampala’s Attacking Midfielder Saidi Kyeyune is officially red,” wrote El Merrikh. Kyeyune...

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UPL: Express FC vs Vipers SC To Be Played Before League Restart

SHABAN LUBEGAJanuary 28, 2021January 28, 2021

The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has set dates for two games that had been postponed earlier. The two game involve defending champions Vipers SC who were unable to play on match day one and two due to their engagements in the CAF Champions league. Both fixtures have now been set...

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Anukani, Ojera start as McKinstry names XI to face Rwanda

SHABAN LUBEGAJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021

KCCA FC playmaker Bright Anukani has been named among the starters for Uganda against Rwanda in today's CHAN group C second fixture. The Cranes and Rwanda both open their Group accounts on Monday night at the Stade Reunification in Doula. Anukani is included in a three-man midfield alongside URA FC's...

Fixture: Uganda Cranes Learn Pre-CHAN Schedule

Brian KawalyaDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

Uganda Cranes will open with hosts Cameroon this Friday, January 1 in the Pre CHAN mini tournament. Uganda, who arrived in Cameroon on Tuesday, will then face Zambia on January 4 before Niger three days later. The four-team tournament will fine tune the participating countries ahead of CHAN . CHAN...

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Mckinstry Optimistic As Cranes Leave For Cameroon

Brian KawalyaDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

Uganda Cranes coach Jonathan Mckinstry is hopeful and confident ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon. The Uganda Cranes contingent of 25 players will on Monday depart to Cameroon at 3pm for the Pre-Chan mini tournament scheduled to start on January 1, 2021. Mckinstry says that the mini...