Uganda men’s national basketball team, the Silverbacks, got their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers campaign off to a low after a 90-68 defeat to Angola. Facing the Afrobasket reigning champions, the Silverbacks put their tails in between their legs as Angola raced to a 17-0 run to open the game! And the Silverbacks trailed 27-13 after the first quarter and failed to recover in a one-sided match at Borg Elarab Arena in Alexandria, Egypt. Despite a 10-0 run the final frame for the Silverbacks, to reduce the deficit to 75-50, damage had already been caused. Deng Geu paced Uganda with…
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Munster secured a much-needed 21-7 win over Zebre in the United Rugby Championship, being made to work hard before pulling clear in the second half at a drenched Thomond Park on Saturday.With three defeats in their last four URC outings – against Leinster, Ulster and Glasgow Warriors – and having made 10 changes from the side that lost to Glasgow Warriors last month, this result will steady the ship somewhat for the Irish province.After going in level at half-time at seven points apiece, Munster edged ahead in the second period with a late brace of tries from Alex Kendellen and…
David GOMBE The 227 kilometer road safety awareness walk from Kampala to Hoima has been officially been launched and flagged off at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The walk is aimed at reducing road crashes and promoting responsible road use. The Minister of Works and Transport, Edward Katumba Wamala, flagged off the participants and called upon for discipline and responsibility on the roads. “Road safety begins with discipline. Whether you are a driver, rider, or pedestrian, respecting traffic rules can save lives.” “Government will continue strengthening enforcement, but we need cooperation from the public to reduce the number of crashes on…
KCCA FC has unveiled Gabon’s attacking midfielder Axel Mezui as their first signing in this mid-season transfer window. Axel Mezui joins the Kasasiro Boys from Gabonese side Canon 105, signing a two-year and four-month deal that will keep him at Lugogo until the end of the 2027/28 season. “I am incredibly happy and proud to join KCCA FC, a club with such a rich history and ambitious future,” Mezui is quoted by the club website. “I have heard great things about the club, the fans, and the league. I am eager to get started, meet my new teammates, and contribute…
London Mavericks head coach Tamsin Greenway sent out her players in a range of kits, with shorts, skirts, skorts, leggings and vests all being options this season for the capital side.They are the only NSL team going all-out to provide their players with such an outfit choice in a sport where dresses have long been the norm.Greenway says the traditions of women’s sportswear come from “the olden days”, which is why she welcomed news of the change.Former England player Greenway told BBC Sport: “When it was presented to me, I hadn’t even thought about it because netball is played in…
Express FC have acquired the services of striker Kenneth Kimera on loan from Vipers SC, Swift Sports understands. Kimera, who has only featured twice in the league season, is expected to earn sufficient playing time at Express FC. Kimera rose to the UPL scene with Wakiso Giants in the 2023/24 season before moving to Vipers at the start of the previous season but has found playing time hard to come his way. His only involvements in the league this season have been against BUL FC and Lugazi FC where he was brought off the bench in the final six…
Stanbic Uganda Cup Sun, 22 Feb 2026 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 Ntugasaze FC 0–2 Express FC Red Devo FC 1–0 Kaaro Karungi FC Onduparaka FC 0–0 Football Classroom (5–4 pens) Iganga United FC 1–0 Melody Star FC Kigezi HomeBoyz FC 1–1 Happy Boys FC Kagaba (3–4 pens) URA FC 0–0 Blacks Power FC (6–5 pens) SC Villa 2–2 BUL FC (4–3 pens) Thu, 26 Feb 2026 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 Police FC will have striker Bedia Djuma Ikamba back as the side welcome Lugazi FC in a Uganda Cup round of 32…
England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed played down his hopes of selection for the T20 World Cup semi-finals despite his crucial role in Friday’s win over New Zealand.Making his World Cup debut, Ahmed, 21, took a wicket with his first ball and then scored a crucial 19 not out to secure victory in England’s chase in partnership with Will Jacks.As a spinner, he was brought into the XI for the turning conditions in Colombo but England’s semi-final is likely to be on a truer surface in Mumbai on Thursday.”I’m not too bothered about my place in the team,” said Ahmed, who became…
Top Two Battle: Will the Points Gap Close In?Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates in another major test of their Premier League title credentials. After recent wobbles against Brentford and Wolves, the Gunners responded with a strong derby win over Tottenham. Chelsea, however, have lost their last five visits to the Emirates. Can they finally turn the tide?Is Manchester United’s Comeback Real? United are enjoying a 10-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and look revitalised in early 2026. With attacking firepower led by Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, the Red Devils are pushing for a top-four…
Friday, February 27*KCCA Leopards Vs UCU Lady Canons – 7pm*UCU Canons Vs Sommet – 9pm KCCA Leopards will be seeking for a fourth win of the season when they take on UCU Lady Canons in what promises to be a pulsating affair in the Women’s National Basketball League at Abja Park Naalya. The Leopards, coached by Blazers star Tonny Drilleba, have beaten defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins, newcomers Pearl Queens and Victoria She Crocs. Their only defeat came against JT Lady Jaguars, last year’s finalists, registered just 28 points in a 47-28 defeat in what was a low scoring game.…