[wordads] David GOMBE The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the change of venue for the Stanbic Uganda Cup final between SC Villa and Kitara FC. Last week, the federation had confirmed FUFA Kadiba Stadium as the venue to host the 52nd edition of the competition.David GOMBEThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the change of venue for the Stanbic Uganda Cup final between SC Villa and Kitara FC. Following the announcement, Kitara FC raised concerns through a letter from their CEO Joshua Atugonza regarding the choice of venue. They revealed it was unfair to have…
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More than 200 managers and coaching staff lost their jobs last season in English football in a “hire and fire culture” which “undermines the profession”, says League Managers Association (LMA) chief Richard Bevan.Statistics provided by the LMA show that managers in the top two divisions of men’s football are staying in their job for the shortest time in history.The statistics cover the top four men’s leagues in English professional football and the top two in women’s.The Premier League saw nine managers dismissed last season with an average tenure of 0.87 years which is the shortest period of time in the…
[wordads] David GOMBE Vipers SC were officially crowned champions of the 2025/26 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season following a commanding 2-0 victory over Express FC at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, sealing the club’s eighth league title and successfully defending their crown in front of jubilant supporters. As one of the club’s key partners, Plascon joined the celebrations at Kitende, marking another milestone in a partnership that continues to grow both on and off the pitch. The title-winning season further reinforces the shared ambition between the two brands to champion consistency, excellence, resilience, and leadership within Ugandan sport. The final day…
[wordads] David GOMBE Saturday, Could 23•Wakiso Giants 1-4 Brilliant Stars•Kataka 2-0 Kigezi Homeboyz•Iganga United 3-0 Nebbi Central•Ntugasaze 2-1 Bunyaruguru•Kaaro Karungi 1-0 Kiyinda Boys•Paidha Black Angels 2-1 Younger Elephant•Blacks Energy 4-0 Mbale Heroes Ntugasaze joined Kigezi Homeboyz and Blacks Energy to the Uganda Premier League following their 2-1 win over Bunyaruguru on Sunday at Kavumba Recreation. James Jarieko’s brace was sufficient to seal a Topflight slot for Ntugasaze subsequent season. This was additionally their thirteenth win this time period, they’ve additionally drawn 11 and misplaced 5. Ntugasaze coached by David Bbale at the moment are third positioned on the FUFA Large…
The 29-year-old endured a difficult 2025, dropping from 24th in the world to outside the top 100, and she lost her British number one ranking amid injury issues.Searching for a fresh start, she split from her long-time coach Biljana Veselinovic and appointed Michael Joyce – the former coach of Maria Sharapova – in early 2026.After a first-round exit in January’s Australian Open, Boulter returned to the world’s top 100 with a WTA 250 title in Ostrava and a run to the third round in Miami.But her form remained inconsistent and she had won just three WTA Tour-level singles matches from…
[wordads] Derrick Akampurira Kisoro district has written a fresh page in its football history after SC Volcanoes were officially crowned champions of the Western Regional League following a commanding 5-0 victory over Kihihi Young Boys FC in their final match of the season. The Mutolere-based side sealed the title in dominant fashion at a fully charged atmosphere, finishing the campaign unbeaten with 52 points and a staggering 45 goal difference, cementing their status as one of the most formidable teams in regional football this season.Derrick AkampuriraKisoro district has written a fresh page in its football history after SC Volcanoes were…
[wordads] David GOMBE UPL Remaining Day Outcomes Vipers 2-0 CategoricalKCCA 4-1 Mbarara MetropolisSC Villa 2-1 UPDFCalvary 2-0 NECKitara 2-2 PoliceEntebbe UPPC 4-0 BULLugazi 0-1 Maroons David GOMBEUPL Remaining Day Outcomes Vipers SC had been for a eighth time topped Uganda Premier League champions after triumphing within the 2025/26 season. The Venoms had been handed their league trophy on Saturday in entrance of their followers at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende . Of their closing recreation of the season, Vipers beat Categorical 2-0 due to targets from Karim Watambala and substitute Gusto Mulongo. Watambala transformed from the spot two minutes after the…
The finals day of the World Surf League’s New Zealand Pro event was paused after a photographer was attacked in the water by a sea creature that organisers believe was a shark or sea lion.The incident happened as Brazilian surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira competed in the men’s semi-finals in Raglan on the North Island.A ‘code red’ was activated with the event put on hold on Monday while medical teams responded.Renato Hickel, World Surf League vice-president of tours and competition, said the photographer, Australian Ed Sloane, had “small puncture wounds” and was taken to hospital by ambulance.”We activate the…
[wordads] David GOMBE Allan Okello will receive the Uganda Premier League winners medals following Vipers’ 2025/26 league triumph. Okello featured for the Venoms in the first round of the season before he joined Tanzania giants Young Africans in January this year.David GOMBEAllan Okello will receive the Uganda Premier League winners medals following Vipers’ 2025/26 league triumph. Before his departure, Okello had scored three league goals at Vipers in the just concluded season. “Star-boy, Allan Okello, who played a part in the first half of the season [3 goals] before his transfer to Tanzania’s Yanga SC, will receive a League medal…
[wordads] David GOMBE VIPERS PLAYERS’ AWARDS Rising Expertise – Abubaker Walusimbi Finest Fan – Claudel Bbosa Gamers Participant of the season – Taddeo Lwanga Unsung Hero – Enock Ssebagala Followers Participant of the Season – Kevin Baddy Dasylva Iron Wall Award – Hilary Mukundane President Award Recognition – Usama Arafat Captain’s Award – Milton Karisa MVP – Karim Watambala Abdul Karim Watambala has been named as Vipers Most Beneficial Participant of the season after guiding the membership to their eighth league title and fourth in 5 seasons. Watambala completed because the Venoms prime scorer with 12 targets and likewise had…