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
Matchday 13 of the Kampala Regional League brought forth an electrifying weekend of football, filled with crucial victories, intense battles, and dramatic moments. With teams jostling for position in the standings, the competition remains fierce as clubs seek to assert their dominance in the title race and survival battle. One of the biggest talking points
In a gripping FUFA Big League showdown, title contenders Blacks Power FC were held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited Arua Hill SC at Pece Memorial Stadium on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The match, marking the commencement of the league’s second round, was a high-intensity encounter that kept fans on the edge of their
Kampala Queens reinforced their supremacy in the league with a composed 2-0 victory over She Corporate on Saturday morning at the MTN-Omondi Stadium in Lugogo. Strikes from Shamirah Nalugya and Jamirah Nabulime ensured the table leaders maintained their flawless run, further tightening their grip at the summit of the standings. Both sides exhibited a measured
In the unpredictable world of football, injuries are an unavoidable setback, and for Ugandan forward Favor Danielita Nambatya, fate dealt a cruel hand in January 2024. The gifted footballer suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while training at a playground in Nakawa, Kampala, during the off-season. What seemed like a minor mishap at first
In a powerful legal showdown, Ugandan striker Fahad Aziz Bayo has decisively triumphed in a contract dispute against Czech club MFK Vyškov, securing a substantial $55,000 (UGX 209M) payout. The club has been ordered to pay up, and a transfer ban will now hang over their head until the compensation is settled. The dispute erupted
The quest for supremacy in Uganda’s most coveted club tournament intensifies as the Stanbic Uganda Cup advances to the Round of 16. A diverse mix of Uganda Premier League powerhouses, FUFA Big League challengers, and regional dark horses have earned their places, setting the stage for a captivating knockout phase. Maroons clinched the final slot