Uganda’s magical run at the FIFA U17 World Cup came to a painful halt on Tuesday after a dramatic 1–1 draw was settled by a 5–3 penalty defeat to Burkina Faso at Aspire Zone, Pitch 5. The Cubs, who had captured global attention with their fearless football and giant-killing of Senegal in the Round of
Uganda’s U-17 national team will square off with fellow African contenders Burkina Faso in a tantalising FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 showdown on Tuesday at 3:30pm. The two emerging forces arrive for the duel riding on impressive victories from the Round of 32, each having stunned heavyweight opponents to book their place among
Tuesday, November 18, 2025Grande Stade de Tanger, Tangier – 8:00 PM Uganda Cranes wind down their November international engagements with a stern examination against hosts Morocco at the Grande Stade de Tanger on Tuesday night. Paul Put’s charges edged Chad 2–1 in their opening friendly last week, but the Belgian tactician believes this final encounter
Uganda’s Victoria Pearls have departed for a stern Emerging Nations assignment in Thailand, a tournament organisers and players hope will recalibrate the nation’s standing in global women’s T20 cricket. Veteran leg-spinner Consy Aweko, a calming presence in the camp, insisted the team leaves Kampala confident after a sequence of preparatory matches. “Our lead-up fixtures, including
Lira Town College has officially clinched the hosting rights for the 2026 USSSA Boys Football Championships, outshining formidable bids from Lango College and a joint proposal by St Mary’s College Rushorooza and Kigezi High School. The declaration follows September’s bid opening, during which USSSA Chief Executive Officer Mugisha Christopher Banage underscored the need for schools
After the disappointment of a semifinal exit to hosts Kenya, Uganda’s Lady Cranes responded with character and verve to clinch the bronze medal at the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s in Kenya. From the whistle the Lady Cranes attacked with purpose. Peace Lekuru, Samiya Ayikoru and Grace Nabaggala raced over for early converted scores that handed
Solitilo Bright Stars cruised to a comfortable 2–0 triumph over a depleted Mbale Heroes side in a FUFA Big League Matchday 8 showdown at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Sunday, 16th November. In a bizarre twist before kickoff, Mbale Heroes were forced to start with only nine players and without a recognised goalkeeper. Defender Abraham
Uganda’s U17 Boys’ National Football Team will return to action on Tuesday, 18th November, for a crucial Round of 16 clash against Burkina Faso at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. Burkina Faso sealed their place in the last 16 with a hard-earned 1–0 victory over Germany, setting up what promises to be
Mbogo United FC endured another evening of mixed fortunes after being held to a pulsating 3-3 draw by Buganda Road in a dramatic encounter at Kawempe Muslim SS on Friday. Coming into the clash desperate to bounce back from their midweek loss to Edgars, Mbogo United seemed to be in full command for large spells.
Uganda’s U17 Boys National Team has extended its remarkable fairy-tale run at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, dispatching Senegal 1–0 in a gritty round-of-32 clash on Saturday at Aspire Zone, Pitch 7 in Qatar. A single moment of brilliance from midfielder Abubakali Walusimbi proved the difference, as the youngster hammered home a stunning effort