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Uganda’s Hippos made an emphatic statement in their opening match of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tournament, dispatching Djibouti 4-1 at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. The result puts Uganda in a strong position in Group B ahead of Friday’s decisive encounter against Sudan, with a victory enough […]
Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has unveiled a 20-man squad for the AFCON U20 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers, with the Hippos set to begin their continental qualification campaign in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The regional tournament runs from September 14 to 24 and offers Uganda a route towards the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, making […]
Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has summoned a 28-man squad for the September–October international window, with the Belgian tactician banking on a group he believes combines the form, fitness and competitive edge required for four demanding international assignments. The squad will spearhead Uganda’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Tunisia and Libya, […]
Uganda remains on schedule to deliver the infrastructure required to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, following the conclusion of the second physical inspection of the country’s proposed competition and training facilities by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The inspection, according to FUFA Chairperson of the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Dr. Denis Mugimba, […]
Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has unveiled a provisional 56-player squad as the Hippos begin preparations for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U20 Zonal Qualifiers in Tanzania. The regional qualifiers are scheduled for 16–30 September 2026, with Uganda set to assemble on Monday, 24 August at 7:00am at FUFA House before proceeding […]
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 […]
Managing Director Jamil Sewanyana has outlined a series of targeted infrastructure upgrades at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as Uganda intensifies efforts to align the venue with Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The ongoing second phase of renovations follows a CAF inspection report released in February, which […]
With questions lingering over infrastructure and readiness, East Africa’s historic joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues to receive firm backing from Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania—united under the PAMOJA bid—are set to become the first trio of nations to co-host the continent’s […]