Football
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Vula, Boateng add to Uganda Cranes’ growing striker pool ahead of AFCON 2027
Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put could have an even larger attacking pool to choose from as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gather pace. FUFA on Sunday revealed that Arnold…
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FUFA scouts over 200 heritage players as Uganda builds Cranes squad for AFCON 2027
FUFA has identified more than 200 professional footballers across the world who are eligible to represent Uganda as part of a major recruitment drive ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.…
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AFCON 2027: Put frustrated by another Tunisia set-piece goal despite Cranes’ fightback
Paul Put praised Uganda’s organisation and character in Tunisia, but the goal conceded from a set piece remains a concern before Libya’s visit.
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AFCON 2027: Onyango calls for fighting spirit and full stands as Cranes prepare for Libya
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango wants the fight shown in Tunisia to carry into Tuesday’s meeting with Libya in Hoima. Uganda drew 1-1 at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Radès on Thursday,…
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AFCON 2027: Mato urges Uganda to build on Tunisia draw as Libya bring comeback form to Hoima
Rogers Mato wants Uganda to build on their point against Tunisia when Libya visit Hoima City Stadium on Tuesday. His 68th-minute equaliser earned the Cranes a 1-1 draw at Stade Olympique Hammadi…
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Mato ends 64-year Tunisia wait as Cranes finally take point off Carthage Eagles
For 64 years and six meetings, Tunisia had been one opponent Uganda Cranes simply could not find a way past. That sequence finally ended in Radès on Thursday night as Rogers Mato…
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Uganda chase double podium finish as She Cranes reach Africa Netball Cup final
Uganda will chase medals on two fronts as the 2026 Africa Netball Cup enters its decisive stages in Nairobi. The She Cranes have advanced directly to Saturday’s women’s final against defending champions…
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MPs raise concern over AFCON 2027 training grounds as UPDF races against deadlines
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have come under fresh scrutiny after Members of Parliament raised concern over the pace of work at several training facilities earmarked for the…
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Ruto, Infantino discuss FIFA-standard Mombasa stadium as Kenya expands football infrastructure
Kenya has opened discussions with FIFA over the possibility of developing a FIFA standard stadium in Mombasa as the country expands investment in football infrastructure. President William Ruto met FIFA president Gianni…
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Moses Matovu: The footballer who never left the game
Moses Matovu will be remembered across Uganda as the voice and saxophonist who helped make Afrigo Band a national institution. In football, his death has revived another part of his story. Before…