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When the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on June 19, Uganda’s role as a co-host will extend well beyond the 90 minutes of game time inside stadiums. Under the “Pamoja” partnership with East African neighbours Kenya and Tanzania, the tournament is expected to accelerate investment in infrastructure, hospitality, tourism and the wider […]
HOIMA, UGANDA — Uganda has taken a major step towards hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after completing the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium, a 20,000-capacity facility designed to meet international football standards. The stadium has already moved beyond construction and into operational use, hosting the Uganda Cranes’ 2027 AFCON qualifier against Libya on […]
Uganda Cranes moved to the summit of Group H in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers after edging Libya 1–0 in a tense encounter at Hoima City Stadium on Tuesday. Arnold Vula marked his Uganda debut in decisive fashion, scoring the only goal of the contest to hand Paul Put’s side a crucial three points from their […]
RADÈS, Tunisia — Uganda Cranes produced a disciplined away performance to hold Tunisia to a 1-1 draw at the Stade Olympique de Radès on Thursday, securing a valuable point in their opening Group H fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The hosts, playing under new head coach Mouine Chaâbani, made the stronger […]
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, […]