Concerns over Uganda’s preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) dominated proceedings in Parliament, as Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi questioned the country’s readiness following a critical assessment by Confederation of African Football. Uganda is scheduled to jointly host the continental tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania, a move widely seen as an opportunity to boost regional integration, tourism, and economic growth. However, Ssenyonyi told Parliament that recent findings by CAF have exposed significant gaps in the country’s preparedness. He noted that despite Parliament allocating substantial resources toward hosting the tournament, key infrastructure remains below the required standards.…
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David GOMBE On, 31 March 2026, contained in the stately corridors of Bulange, Mengo, EAMV Managing Director Brian Kavuya handed a UGX 10 million cheque to Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, confirming the corporate’s Silver Sponsorship of the thirteenth Kabaka’s Birthday Run. It was straightforward to cut back to a photograph alternative. However to take action could be to overlook the deeper present beneath the floor. East African Medical Vitals is the primary producer of powder-free latex surgical gloves on the African continent. Its manufacturing facility in Namanve Industrial Park, Mukono, produces roughly 95 million gloves a 12 months. Its participation…
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said her players “do not deserve that level of refereeing” after Arsenal’s Katie McCabe avoided a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson’s hair during their Champions League quarter-final exit.The Blues were chasing a late leveller after scoring a stoppage-time goal to make it 3-2 on aggregate when McCabe reached out and tugged Thompson’s hair.The American winger was breaking forward, but McCabe escaped a yellow card and the video assistant referee (VAR) did not advise referee Frida Mia Klarlund to review the incident.Bompastor was shown a yellow card for angrily protesting against the decision and then sent…
David GOMBE Today, 1st April 2026 marks exactly 100 years since Nakivubo Stadium (currently Hamz Stadium) was officially opened. The venue hosted national football teams since its inception with the maiden game played on 1st April 1926. The game between Uganda Senior Men’s National Team and the Uganda U-18 National Team on 1st April, 1926 was the first match to be played at the Stadium. SC Villa while still hosting its home games at Nakivubo The stadium is located at the land that was donated by Kabaka Daudi Cwa II of Buganda. Why was Nakivubo named War Memorial Stadium The…
Olila High Women Football Club have been relegated from the FUFA Women Super League following disciplinary action by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). The decision comes after the FUFA Disciplinary Panel docked the club three points and three goals for failing to honour a league fixture against St Noa Girls FC on March 22 at Wankulukuku Stadium. According to the ruling, Olila forfeited the match, with maximum points awarded to St Noa Girls. “The club has also been sanctioned with an immediate deduction of three points and three goals and warned that any further failure to honour fixtures…
David GOMBE Ibrahim Kyobe has edged nearer to Kayinda Mustafa within the contest to turn out to be Buweekula’s new head coach. Kyobe who works at Booma FC is at present the favorite to take over reigns on the 2025 Masaza Cup champions, Swift Sports activities Uganda understands. David GOMBEIbrahim Kyobe has edged nearer to Kayinda Mustafa within the contest to turn out to be Buweekula’s new head coach. Buweekula Ssaza administration crew additionally stay in talks with Kayinda who beforehand served at Butambala Ssaza crew however Kyobe remains to be the slight favorite for the job. Final 12 months,…
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David GOMBE Ibrahim Kyobe has edged closer to Kayinda Mustafa in the contest to become Buweekula’s new head coach. Kyobe who works at Booma FC is currently the favourite to take over reigns at the 2025 Masaza Cup champions, Swift Sports Uganda understands.David GOMBEIbrahim Kyobe has edged closer to Kayinda Mustafa in the contest to become Buweekula’s new head coach. Buweekula Ssaza management team also remain in talks with Kayinda who previously served at Butambala Ssaza team but Kyobe is still the slight favourite for the job. Last year, Kyobe was part of Buweekula technical team that won the prestigious…
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has dismissed claims that it played any role in the construction or supervision of Hoima City Stadium, contradicting recent remarks by State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang. In a recent interview, Ogwang suggested that FUFA, through its leadership, is represented on the Local Organising Committee overseeing infrastructure preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027. He further alleged that the National Council of Sports had allocated funds to the federation to supervise the construction of Hoima City Stadium. However, FUFA, speaking through its National Teams Manager Patrick Ntege, has strongly refuted the minister’s…
David GOMBE The State Minister for Sports activities Peter Ogwang has confirmed that the contractors (SUMMA) of Hoima Metropolis Stadium will return to the positioning following issues from the CAF inspection crew report final month. In accordance with the report, Hoima Metropolis Stadium required an operational redesign. Regardless of having a accomplished construction and operational, a number of main operational deficiencies have been recognized. David GOMBEThe State Minister for Sports activities Peter Ogwang has confirmed that the contractors (SUMMA) of Hoima Metropolis Stadium will return to the positioning following issues from the CAF inspection crew report final month. “We invited…