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Uganda’s football legends hand FUFA 14-day ultimatum amid bad governance and corruption claims

A coalition of Ugandan football legends, spearheaded by Sulaiman “Mike” Mutyaba and Hassan “Gibby” Kalule, has called upon the Government of Uganda to urgently address what they describe as entrenched “corruption and bad governance” within the country’s football leadership. The appeal was formally delivered during a press conference held at the Grand Imperial Hotel in […]

Jun 8, 20264 min read

AFCONAug 8, 2025

Uganda Cranes triumph over Guinea in CHAN 2024 encounter to register first win

AFCONAug 3, 2025

Uganda Cranes captain Allan Okello sets the tone for CHAN 2024

AFCONJun 21, 2025

Uganda Cranes unveil 41-man provisional squad for CHAN 2024

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AFCONAug 8, 2025

Uganda Cranes triumph over Guinea in CHAN 2024 encounter to register first win

The Uganda Cranes secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Guinea in their 2024 African Nations Championship match at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Coach Morley Byekwaso made several changes to the starting lineup, introducing Reagan Mpande, Herbert Achai, Karim Watambala, and Hillary Mukundane, who all played crucial roles in the team’s success. The match began […]

AFCONAug 3, 2025

Uganda Cranes captain Allan Okello sets the tone for CHAN 2024

As the Uganda Cranes prepare to take on Algeria in their opening match at the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 tournament, team captain Allan Okello is rallying his teammates with a powerful message of unity, purpose, and fearless ambition. Okello, who will lead the team in his maiden CHAN appearance, believes that every player must take on […]

AFCONJun 21, 2025

Uganda Cranes unveil 41-man provisional squad for CHAN 2024

The Uganda Cranes coaching duo of Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso has officially announced the provisional squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The 41-player squad, comprising of players from the Uganda Premier League, will begin non-residential training on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at the Prisons ground in Luzira. Tournament Details The CHAN 2024 […]

FootballJun 20, 2025

Kyadondo unveils 2025 Masaza Cup squad with a thrilling friendly match

As the highly anticipated 2025 Masaza Cup edition approaches, 2008 champions Kyadondo has unveiled a 30-man squad for the tournament. The unveiling event was held at their new home, War Memorial Stadium Nakivubo, on Thursday, June 19th, 2025. The ceremony was marked by a highly entertaining friendly match between Uganda Cranes Select team and Kyadondo, […]

FootballJun 18, 2025

Crested Cranes’ Title Defense Crumbles with 4-0 Loss to Kenya

The Crested Cranes’ bid to retain the CECAFA Women’s Championship title has been brutally extinguished following a 4-0 thrashing by Kenya on Tuesday evening at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kenya delivered a ruthless and clinical performance, scoring three goals in the first half and sealing the victory with a fourth goal […]

FootballJun 16, 2025

Sylvia Kabene: Crested Cranes bounce back with thrilling 5-0 victory over South Sudan

The Uganda women’s national team, the Crested Cranes, has made a strong comeback in the ongoing CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship in Tanzania. After suffering a 1-0 loss to Burundi in their opening match, the team rebounded with a resounding 5-0 victory over South Sudan in their second game. The match, played on Sunday evening at […]

AFCONMar 31, 2025

Morocco thrash Uganda in 2025 Total Energies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations opener

The 2025 Total Energies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Championship kicked off with a thrilling encounter at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, as hosts Morocco thrashed Uganda 5-0 in the opening match. Aït Cheikh’s goal, coupled with a brace each from duo Ziyad Baha and Ilies Belmokhtar, sealed the impressive victory for the […]