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Do Not Embarrass Us – Museveni To Olympic-bound Athletes

Brian KawalyaJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021

President Museveni has flagged off team Uganda to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. The President, in an event held at Kololo main grounds, asked the athletes to win in all aspects including discipline. He cautioned them to be disciplined and strict follow Covid19 guidelines. "Please disciplined," the President emphasized. "You...

Museveni On Why Security Forces Killed Zebra Mando Ssenyange

Brian KawalyaJanuary 1, 2021January 1, 2021

President Museveni has explained why security forces killed former Uganda National boxing team captain Isaac Zebra Mando Ssenyange. Zebra was murdered on Tuesday night in cold blood at his home in Bwaise, Kawempe. In his End of Year Message aired live on all media houses, Museveni confirmed that Mando was...

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Zebra Ssenyange’s Widow Speaks With Museveni, Promised Justice

StaffDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

Mercy Mukakunsi, the wife of slain former Bomber skipper Isaac 'Zebra Mando' Ssenyange has been given assurance of justice from President Museveni. Mukakunsi, in a press interview, has confirmed that she has received a phone call today morning from Museveni after the death of her husband Zebra Mando. Mando was...

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Mbale Heroes Joyous After Museveni’s Bus Pledge

StaffNovember 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Mbale Heroes, formerly Kiboga Young FC, are in jubilant mood after President Museveni promised the team a new bus. Museveni made the pledge during his presidential campaigns on Wednesday ahead of the Elections next year. The Incumbent met youth leaders from Bugisu Subregion at Mbale SS grounds where he encouraged...

Some UPL Clubs Will Close – Kasingye On Sports Resumption Challenges

StaffSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Police FC Chairman AIGP Asan Kasingye says that most UPL Clubs cannot afford to meet the costs of Sports Resumption amidst Coronavirus restrictions. President Museveni, on Sunday, gave Sports Resumption a greenlight but with strict restrictions. The President said that all players must be tested 72 hours before the match,...

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Best Of Social Media Reactions As Museveni Reopens Sports

StaffSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020

After the Presidential address where President Museveni gave a greenlight to Sports Resumption, Social media was buzzing. In his address however, the President said that players must be tested 72 hours before engagement and every after two weeks. Notably, Museveni said that there will be NO fans allowed at venues....

Museveni Reopens Sports, But With Restrictions

Brian KawalyaSeptember 20, 2020September 20, 2020

President Museveni has given a greenlight for the resumption of Sports in the country but with stringent restrictions amidst Coronavirus struggle. This, comes after 186 days since a ban on public gatherings was effected in March 18, 2020. Addressing the Nation on Sunday night, Museveni put up strong restrictions including...

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Sport All Ears Ahead of Presidential Address

Brian KawalyaSeptember 20, 2020September 20, 2020

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the nation on Sunday at 8pm to give an update on the Covid19 struggle. The Sports Fraternity is anxiously waiting and hoping for the good news in terms of Sports Resumption. It has been 186 days of no Sport in the country since a...

Museveni Finally Gives Cagey Hint On Sports Resumption

Brian KawalyaAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reluctantly hinted on the possibility of sports resumption for the first time since a ban on public gatherings was effected in March this year. The President, through his official social media, has said that he "welcomes" the idea of sports return without fans. The news...

Museveni Explains Why He Never Heard Of Kirunda

Brian KawalyaJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed why he never heard of former Uganda Cranes captain Jimmy Kirunda before his demise. Kirunda passed away on May 25, 2020 when he collapsed at Bwaise near Hotel La Grande. He was 70 years old at the time of his death. He is considered...

Wait Continues For Sports As Museveni Extends Lockdown

Brian KawalyaJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, on Monday, extended the country's lockdown for more 21 days. The President said restrictions on public gatherings, boda bodas, arcades, salons and curfew among others remain in place. Sports in Uganda has been banned since mid March, stretching to 95 days since. Most Federations have cancelled...

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We Feel Frustrated – Uganda Cranes Players Reach Out To Museveni

StaffJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango has added to earlier voices from other players asking President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to fill his promise. The Cranes players that took part in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations revealed that they have not received the $1M that was promised by President Museveni. Museveni...

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We Must Have An Independent Sports Ministry – Letter To Museveni

the-sportsnation.com1June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

The Letter To President Museveni Gilbert Ngyendo TumuhirweKabala District, Kigezi RegionWestern Uganda Email - [email protected] Your Excellency the president of Uganda RE: Sports Ministry This information comes from a well researched informed experienced patriotic sports man. On this note I would like to share it with you Your Excellence Cabinet...

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President Museveni Boasts About Playing Football, Cricket

StaffMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said that he was a good sportsperson during his early days. With his records nowhere to be seen, he boasted about playing Football and Cricket during an exclusive interview with NBS TV on Monday. He revealed that he had to leave sports and opted to liberate...

Sports Remain On Hold As Museveni Extends Lockdown

Brian KawalyaMay 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Namboole Stadium. Monitor photo The faint hopes of sports returning in the month of May have all been dashed after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni extended the national lockdown because of COVID-19 on Monday night. Museveni confirmed the lockdown extension to 14 days during an address at State House in Entebbe....

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Museveni Honoured By Africa’s National Olympic Committee

StaffMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was honoured by the Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa (ANOCA). The award, called ANOCA Order of Merit, was presented by ANOCA President Mustafa Berraf at State House Entebbe on Monday. The 55th Executive meeting of the ANOCA board members was held in Kampala...

Onduparaka FC: President Museveni To Grace Club’s 10-year Anniversary

Brian KawalyaFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Museveni to be the chief guest for Onduparaka Head of state, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to grace the 10 year anniversary of Onduparaka Football Club, it's official. Club chairman Benjamin Nyakuni revealed the development during a press briefing on Thursday in Arua. Onduparaka, christened as the Catterpillars, will...

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Masaza Cup: Museveni Buys Tickets, Fans Warned

the-sportsnation.com1October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Saturday, October 26 *Losers match: Kyadondo Vs Buddu - 11AM *Final: Busiro Vs Bulemeezi - 3PM President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has purchased 2000 tickets to give to the fans ahead of the Masaza Cup final in Saturday. Balaam Byarugaba who is the event organiser under the brand Twisted Events, a...

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President Museveni Gives Strong Advice To Uganda Cranes

Brian KawalyaJuly 9, 2019July 9, 2019

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised Uganda Cranes players to remain disciplined. This, was during the team's welcoming dinner held at State House in Entebbe as the side returned home from the 2019 AFCON tourney in Egypt. The President also promised 1M US Dollars as a token of appreciation to...

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Best Of Photos As President Museveni Hosts Uganda Cranes

Brian KawalyaJuly 8, 2019July 8, 2019

The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted the Uganda Cranes contingent on Monday at State house in Entebbe. The team was returning home from the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt where they reached knockout before falling to Senegal. "I congratulate you," said the President. "Although...

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