The Ugandan government has put forward a third supplementary budget request for the 2024/25 fiscal year, seeking an additional UGX 4.255 trillion to tackle pressing national obligations, with a strong emphasis on preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). On Tuesday, March 11, State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, formally presented the financial
The highly anticipated draw for the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 took place at the FUFA Complex, conducted by former Uganda Cranes shot-stopper Ibrahim Mugisha. The remaining 16 teams now have a clear picture of their upcoming battles as they vie for a spot in the quarter-finals. One of the standout fixtures will see
Group G – Fixtures: Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has officially named a 26-player squad set to feature in the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mozambique and Guinea. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the FUFA Complex in Mengo. The Cranes will lock
Matchday 17 of the FUFA Big League provided plenty of excitement, with teams fighting for crucial points in both the promotion and relegation battles. The round featured a mix of dominant performances, narrow victories, and a dramatic late winner that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Paidha Black Angels edged past a ten-man
African football legend El Hadji Diouf has officially arrived in Uganda for a much-anticipated four-day visit. The renowned Senegalese star touched down in Kampala on Saturday, March 8, 2025, marking the realization of previous efforts to bring him to the country. Diouf’s visit comes at the invitation of celebrated Ugandan musician Edriisa Musuuza, popularly known
Uganda’s national football team, the Cranes, is gearing up for two crucial fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign as they seek to keep their hopes of making a maiden appearance at the global tournament alive. Head coach Paul Put is set to unveil his squad for the decisive encounters against Mozambique and
The Uganda senior women’s national football team, the Crested Cranes, has retained its 148th position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings released on Thursday. Despite their recent exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, the team’s global standing remains unchanged from the previous ranking issued in December 2024. Uganda’s elimination
Ugandan footballers Fahad Bayo and Musa Ramathan have completed transfers to Ethiopian Premier League outfit Welwalo Adigrat University FC. The pair were last on the books of Czech second-tier side MFK Vyskov before securing moves to the Horn of Africa. Bayo’s transfer comes shortly after winning a legal dispute against his former Czech employers, who
After Abubakar Lawal was laid to rest in Sokoto State, Nigeria, sports officials and community members have urged Vipers SC to consider bringing in another Nigerian footballer as a way of preserving the memory of the late forward. Lawal, who tragically lost his life on February 24, 2025, was buried on March 3 in his
Victoria University has officially appointed Hamza Lutalo as their new head coach, signaling a fresh chapter for the team after parting ways with Noah Mugerwa on mutual terms. The decision follows the team’s underwhelming performance in the ongoing University Football League, where they have failed to secure a single victory in four outings, managing just