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CAFAug 30, 2026

FIFA bankrolls women’s football development with 30-coach CAF C scholarship through FUFA

FIFA has stepped up its investment in women’s football in Uganda by funding an exclusive CAF C Coaching Course for 30 female coaches, in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). The initiative, supported through FIFA’s Women’s Football Development Programme, is designed to expand access to formal coaching education and strengthen the pipeline […]

Aug 30, 20263 min read

FIFAAug 6, 2026

FIFA withdraws forward enterprise plan, vows governance reforms after leadership meeting in Rabat

FIFAMay 11, 2026

Wenger-led Technical Study Group to deliver real-time insights at FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFAApr 20, 2026

Nile Special names winners of all-expenses-paid trip to FIFA World Cup 2026

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FIFAAug 6, 2026

FIFA withdraws forward enterprise plan, vows governance reforms after leadership meeting in Rabat

FIFA has pledged to strengthen its governance and internal decision-making after formally withdrawing the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, with the organisation’s senior leadership acknowledging shortcomings in how the initiative was handled. The commitment followed a high-level meeting in Rabat, Morocco, attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of […]

FIFAMay 11, 2026

Wenger-led Technical Study Group to deliver real-time insights at FIFA World Cup 2026

A new era of football analysis is set to unfold at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with FIFA unveiling a star-studded Technical Study Group (TSG) tasked with dissecting all 104 matches while bringing fans closer to the game than ever before. For the first time in tournament history, supporters across the globe will gain access […]

FIFAApr 20, 2026

Nile Special names winners of all-expenses-paid trip to FIFA World Cup 2026

Kampala, Uganda — Nile Special has announced the winners of its highly anticipated consumer promotion offering an all-expenses-paid trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026, following a live draw held at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. The nationwide campaign, which has attracted significant participation from football fans across Uganda, aims to give consumers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to […]

FIFAFeb 23, 2026

Regional Rivalry Heats Up: Rwanda hosts thrilling FIFA Series 2026 matches, featuring Kenya and Tanzania

As the highly anticipated FIFA Series 2026 draws nearer, football fans are buzzing with excitement for the regional spectacle that will unfold in Rwanda, where two crucial groups will battle it out. The 2026 edition of the FIFA Series will see 48 national teams, from both men’s and women’s football, competing in 12 groups worldwide. […]

FIFANov 25, 2025

Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to transform sports infrastructure in developing nations

In a landmark partnership, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans for the construction and rehabilitation of sports stadiums and essential surrounding infrastructure in developing countries around the world. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to support […]

FIFANov 18, 2025

Uganda’s fairy tale run at the FIFA U17 World Cup came to a bitter end

Uganda’s fairy tale run at the FIFA U17 World Cup came to a bitter end on Tuesday, as the Cubs were eliminated by Burkina Faso in the round of 16. Despite a valiant effort, the team succumbed to a 5-3 penalty defeat after the game ended 1-1 at the Aspire Zone, Pitch 5. Uganda had […]

FIFANov 15, 2025

FIFA U17 World Cup: Uganda’s Cubs stun Senegal, advance to round of 16

In a thrilling encounter at the Aspire Zone, Pitch 7 in Qatar, Uganda’s U17 Boys National Football Team, the Cubs, continued their fairytale run at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, edging Senegal 1-0 in the round of 32. Abubakali Walusimbi’s ferocious strike just outside the area in the 15th minute proved to be the […]