Football
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Namboole races against December deadline as functional Hoima clears 95% of CAF snags
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are gathering pace, with further works continuing at Mandela National Stadium and Hoima City Stadium. The two venues form part of Uganda’s three…
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AFCON 2027: Government pumps Shs135.7bn into training facilities as stadium works gather pace
Government has committed Shs135.7bn towards developing nine additional training facilities as Uganda accelerates infrastructure preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The investment runs alongside ongoing works at Uganda’s two competition…
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Why Uganda’s AFCON 2027 promotion awaits logo, mascot and theme song
Uganda’s AFCON 2027 organisers have explained why official promotional activities remain limited, despite the tournament moving within nine months of kickoff. Uganda will co-host the competition with Kenya and Tanzania from June…
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Vieira faces Senegal generation question with first squad
Patrick Vieira will provide the first indication of how he intends to manage Senegal’s changing generation when he announces his maiden squad on Sunday. The former Arsenal captain is expected to name…
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From Benghazi exile to Hoima home: Aheebwa wants Kitara to make CAF return count
Kitara captain Jasper Aheebwa believes playing continental football in Hoima can transform their fortunes when they face Mogadishu City Club on Sunday. The Royals are officially the away team for the CAF…
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Wasswa backs experience, Hoima support to give Kitara CAF edge
Kitara midfielder Emmanuel Wasswa believes experience within the squad can prove decisive when the Royals begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on Sunday. Kitara face Mogadishu City Club at Hoima City Stadium,…
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Kitara sharpen finishing as Bossa targets strong CAF start
Kitara head coach Wasswa Bossa has placed improved finishing at the heart of preparations for Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup clash against Mogadishu City Club. The Royals face the Somali side at Hoima…
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FUFA faces funding squeeze as NCS ends ring-fenced allocations
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations faces a significant reduction in government funding after National Council of Sports changed how money will reach federations. FUFA received an approved Shs19.18 billion government allocation…
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Kitara eye bigger CAF run as Hoima hosts continental football for first time
Kitara FC have set reaching the CAF Confederation Cup group stages as their target as Hoima prepares to host continental club football for the first time. The Royals face Somalia’s Mogadishu City…
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Mokwena explains why AI cannot replace human judgement in football coaching
Pyramids FC head coach Rulani Mokwena believes artificial intelligence and modern football technology can improve coaching, but insists they should never replace human judgement. The South African tactician, who took charge of…