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Libya arrival gives Kabalega International Airport first major AFCON 2027 test
Kabalega International Airport in Hoima took a significant step towards its expected role at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday when Libya became the first visiting national football team to…
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From ancestry to the Cranes, how a player becomes eligible to represent Uganda
FUFA’s decision to widen its search for heritage players has opened another route through which Uganda hopes to strengthen the Cranes ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The federation revealed…
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World Cup winner Udoh, Osayi add to Uganda Cranes goalkeeping options ahead of AFCON 2027
Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put could soon have an even deeper goalkeeping pool as FUFA continues its worldwide search for players eligible to represent the country. Akpan David Udoh and Kingdom Osayi…
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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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Uganda targets fifth straight Nairobi Bike Race crown with Shs33m backing
Uganda will send a 100-rider contingent to Nairobi this weekend seeking a fifth consecutive Jubilee Live Free Bike Race title after receiving Shs33m in financial backing from Jubilee Insurance Uganda. Team Uganda…
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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…