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Only 12 Teams Feature on 2026/27 SUPL First-Round Fixtures

The Uganda Premier League (UPL) Secretariat has released the first-round fixtures for the 2026/27 season, with only 12 of the league’s 18 clubs included in the opening schedule. According to the Secretariat, the fixtures currently involve only clubs that have fulfilled the necessary requirements to participate in the competition. The remaining six clubs—Blacks Power FC, NEC FC, KCCA FC, Kitara…

Challenge League B: Unbeaten Cricket Cranes Head to Tanzania for Final Leg

The Uganda Cricket Cranes have officially been flagged off to Tanzania for the decisive final leg of the ICC Challenge League B series, scheduled to run from August 6 to 19 at the University of Dar es Salaam Complex. Uganda heads into the final round in a commanding position, sitting at the top of the six-team standings after two rounds. The Cricket Cranes remain unbeaten with eight victories and…

Pearls save their best for last to dethrone Namibia

Victoria Pearls returned to the final stage in style, beating hosts Namibia by 17 runs to win the 2026 Quadrangular Capricorn Series and underline their growing status among Africa’s leading women’s cricket teams. While many Ugandans had set sights the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Victoria Pearls were quietly chasing silverware in Windhoek, Namibia. The tournament, played from…

Bombers Captain Batte Nuhu Shines on Commonwealth Games Debut

Uganda’s national boxing team, the Bombers, made a strong start to their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign after team captain Batte Nuhu secured a commanding victory over Nigeria’s Abdulwahab Abdulramon to advance to the round of 16. Batte Nuhu Celebrating his victory 📸 Nicolas Bamulanzeki Making his Commonwealth Games debut, Batte delivered a composed and confident performance, defeating the…

Miya Scores Twice as Vipers Begin CECAFA Kagame Cup with Convincing Victory

Vipers SC made an impressive start to their CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti’s FC Garde Républicaine. Returning to the club, Faruk Miya marked his debut with a standout performance, scoring twice in the first half to put the Ugandan champions firmly in control. His opening goal came from a well-struck free kick in the 15th minute before he added a second…

EACOP, Buganda Kingdom Break Ground for Kabaka Daudi Chwa II Stadium in Masaka

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom, has officially launched the construction of the Kabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium in Buddu County, Masaka City, marking a significant investment in youth empowerment and community development. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together leaders from EACOP, the Buganda Kingdom, local government, and…

Junior Rugby Cranes host Tunisia in Barthes trophy build up

Two trial matches between Uganda and Tunisia will set the tone for the visitors’ preparations ahead of the 2026 Barthes Trophy after the Tunisian Under-20 team arrived in the country. The first match will be played on Sunday, July 26, at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, while the second is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, at a venue yet to be confirmed. The two games will be followed by joint…

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Pool B emerges as group of death in Stone City 7s

The 2026 National Rugby 7s Series will begin with plenty at stake after the Stone City 7s pools were unveiled ahead of the season opener in Jinja. This year’s competition introduces a new format that is expected to make every match count. The men’s field has been reduced to 12 core teams split into three pools of four, while the women’s competition has expanded to eight teams in two groups. The…

NBL 2026: Tembo, Ochera power Blazers past UCU in semifinal playoff

2026 National Basketball League | Men | Semi Final | Game One Namuwongo Blazers 89-62 UCU Canons Kasereka Tembo and Innocent Ochera starred as defending champions Namuwongo Blazers brushed aside UCU Canons 89-62 to take the opening game of their National Basketball League semifinal series at Lugogo Indoor Arena. It did not look like it would be a one-sided contest at the start. UCU burst out of…

Club Sportif Sfaxien finally welcome Ugandan midfielder Hakim Mutebi

“We are delighted to announce the signing of Hakim Mutebi. Welcome to CSS.” That was the message from Tunisian giants Club Sportif Sfaxien as they unveiled Ugandan midfielder Hakim Mutebi on Wednesday after completing his transfer on a three-year contract. After training with the Club for a couple of weeks, Mutebi joins the Tunisian side from Bosnian club BSK Borac Banja, where he featured last…

NBL 2026: Former Canon Namugosa shines but KCCA Leopards fall short against UCU Lady Canons

2026 National Basketball League | Semi Final | Game One UCU Lady Canons 79-71 KCCA Leopards Former UCU Lady Canons star Tracy Namugosa produced a game high 23 points against her old club, but KCCA Leopards still opened their National Basketball League semifinal campaign with a 79-71 defeat to UCU Lady Canons at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Wednesday. The victory handed UCU a 1-0 lead in the best of…

Villa Add Zuzu to Midfield

SC Villa have continued their busy transfer window ahead of the 2026/27 season by securing the signature of promising attacking midfielder Tonny “Zuzu” Asiku on a four-year deal. The 22-year-old joins the Jogoos from regional side Arua Airfield FC, where he established himself as one of the standout emerging talents in Ugandan football. Known for his creativity, technical proficiency, and sharp…

Victoria Pearls make winning start in Windhoek at the Capricorn Quadrangular Series 2026

Cricket Uganda ushers in new era with constitution overhaul and regional leadership

Saturday, 18th July 2026 | Lugogo Cricket Uganda took a major step in reshaping the governance of the sport after members overwhelmingly adopted a new constitution and elected the federation’s first Regional Directors during a Special General Meeting held at the Uganda Olympic Committee offices in Lugogo. The meeting, attended by more than 120 delegates representing district sports associations…

FUFA Clears Seven Stadiums, Rejects Eight Ahead of 2026/27 Season

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has approved seven stadiums and rejected eight others following the completion of the stadium assessment exercise conducted as part of the club licensing process ahead of the 2026/27 season. The assessment, carried out by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee, sought to determine whether venues meet the minimum infrastructure, safety and…

Tooke Packages Boost Team Morale as Batte Eyes Commonwealth Games Success

Uganda’s Commonwealth Games contingent has received a morale boost from Uganda Olympic Committee partner Tooke Processing ahead of their departure for Scotland. Speaking during the farewell ceremony for the boxing, netball, judo and swimming teams, Bombers captain Nuhu Batte expressed confidence in the country’s medal prospects. “We are ready to represent our country and we are looking forward to…

UPL Champions Vipers Miss Out as FUFA Confirms 2026 Super 8 Fixtures

Defending Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC will not feature in the 2026 FUFA Super 8 tournament after FUFA confirmed the fixtures, dates and venues for this year’s competition. The Venoms, who will represent Uganda in the CAF Champions League, have been left out of the eight-team pre-season tournament to allow them enough time to prepare for their continental campaign. Their absence has…

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