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Uganda turns AFCON 2027 into long-term development blueprint with launch of SND consortium
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Uganda turns AFCON 2027 into long-term development blueprint with launch of SND consortium

Uganda has taken a decisive step to convert the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations into a catalyst for long-term national transformation, unveiling a multi-stakeholder platform designed to deliver impact well beyond the tournament itself. The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and a coalition of development […]

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Kitara handed tricky Mogadishu test in CAF Confederation Cup opener
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Kitara handed tricky Mogadishu test in CAF Confederation Cup opener

Uganda’s Kitara Football Club will begin their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup journey with a first preliminary round tie against Somalia’s Mogadishu City FC, following the draw conducted on Thursday, August 6, at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The Royals face a demanding path on their return to continental football, knowing that progression from this […]

Buganda Regional League rejects claims of an alleged backdoor return for Buikwe Red Stars
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Buganda Regional League rejects claims of an alleged backdoor return for Buikwe Red Stars

The Buganda Regional League Secretariat has dismissed claims of a clandestine attempt to reinstate Buikwe Red Stars, following mounting allegations that the relegated side could feature in the 2026/27 season under irregular circumstances. Buikwe Red Stars, a club associated with area Member of Parliament Hon. Jimmy Kanaabi (Buikwe South Constituency), endured a dismal 2025/26 campaign, […]

UPPC, NEC share spoils in high-tempo FUFA Super 8 duel
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UPPC, NEC share spoils in high-tempo FUFA Super 8 duel

Under the Hamz Stadium floodlights, Entebbe UPPC and NEC played out an absorbing 1-1 draw in the FUFA Super 8, serving up a contest rich in tempo, fluid passing and attacking intent. NEC struck first in the 34th minute, with James Jarieko applying a composed far-post finish to cap a well-worked move and hand his […]

Imperious Kitara sweep aside Police to all but seal Super 8 semi-final spot
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Imperious Kitara sweep aside Police to all but seal Super 8 semi-final spot

Kitara FC produced a dominant, front-foot display to dismantle Police FC 4-0 in the first leg of the FUFA Super 8 quarterfinals at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo, leaving the tie virtually decided before the return fixture. The Uganda Cup champions imposed themselves early and never relinquished control, translating territorial superiority into a decisive halftime lead. Living […]

Kagame Cup 2026: Semi-final line-up confirmed as Kigali showpiece beckons
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Kagame Cup 2026: Semi-final line-up confirmed as Kigali showpiece beckons

The stage is set for a high-stakes climax at the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026, with the semi-final cast now confirmed following the conclusion of the group phase in Kigali, Rwanda. Four clubs including Rayon Sport FC, Al Hilal SC, Gor Mahia FC, and Jamus SC have sealed their passage to the last four, with the […]

Vipers SC stumble in Kigali as APR capitalise on defensive frailties
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Vipers SC stumble in Kigali as APR capitalise on defensive frailties

Vipers SC suffered a 2-1 defeat to APR FC in a high-intensity CECAFA Kagame Cup Group A encounter at Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Thursday evening, a result that dents their grip on top spot. The Venoms’ evening unravelled through a mix of defensive lapses and disrupted cohesion, largely triggered by tactical changes that unsettled their […]

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