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Namboole closed as Turkish company, Summa begins final upgrade to 60,000-seater stadium

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Turkish firm MS Summa will upgrade Namboole Stadium, alias Mandela National Stadium, increasing its capacity from over 40,000 to 60,000 ahead of AFCON 2027. Namboole Stadium, also known as Mandela National Stadium, has been officially closed for an upgrade.The upgrade will also include a new hotel, an Olympic swimming pool, an expanded VIP section for […]

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Uganda’s senior national Cricket team (Cricket Cranes) has been flagged off to South Africa for the final build up tour ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa slated for early from September 19 to October 5 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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The team flies out on the back of a 12-day bootcamp in Jinja, where fitness, skill refinement, and bonding activities sharpened both spirit and discipline. From ice baths at Paradise Hotel, strength and conditioning workout Fitness Health Gym to match simulations at Jinja SS Oval and recovery work at Jinja Backpackers, the Cricket Cranes embraced

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Harambee Stars Hammer Seychelles in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as Michael Olunga Nears Kenya’s All-Time Top Scorers Record

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Ryan Ogam and Michael Olunga both netted braces, while Collins Sichenje added his name to the scoresheet as Harambee Stars thrashed Seychelles in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier return leg. Harambee Stars put up a spirited fight to secure a 5-0 win in their World Cup qualifier return-leg match against Seychelles at the Moi

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Queen Cranes final squad named for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Against Namibia

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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the final 32-player squad for the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team, the Queen Cranes, ahead of their upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier doubleheader against Namibia. The matches are scheduled for 19th and 22nd September 2025, with Uganda keen to take a positive step towards

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The Showdown 16: Kibuli SS Emerge Winners of the FUFA Tv Cup 2025

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Kibuli SS have emerged winners of the third edition of the FUFA Tv Cup after a 3-1 win in the Final over Jinja SSS on 9th September 2025 hosted by St. Joseph’s College Layibi, in Gulu City. A brace in both halves by Wacha David is all ‘The School’ needed to ease past Jinja SSS

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Uganda Cranes keep World Cup dream alive with solid win over Somalia

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World Cup Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes edge ten-man Somalia for coach Paul Put’s first win Uganda Cranes strengthened their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Somalia Monday in Kampala. Uganda Cranes picked their maiden victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after beating Somalia 1-0

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Uganda’s Joseph Cwinyaai wins 2025 Amateurs Open Golf Championship

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Uganda National Team Captain, Joseph Cwinyaai, was on Saturday crowned winner of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateurs Open Golf Championship, at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Cwinyaai, who had held second place behind Zambia’s Dominic Musonda through the first three rounds of the tournament, finally broke free from his shadow

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Bryan Mbeumo inspires Cameroon to dominant 3-0 World Cup qualifying win vs. Eswatini.

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Bryan Mbeumo had a hand in Cameroon’s first two goals against Eswatini.Photo/AFP Bryan Mbeumo helped Cameroon remain a point behind leaders Cape Verde in their qualifying group for the 2026 Fifa World Cup as the Indomitable Lions saw off lowly Eswatini 3-0 at home. Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo produced a top-class performance, helping

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Uganda Cranes fly to 4-0 victory over Mozambique in FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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Uganda Cranes soar to 4-0 victory over Mozambique in FIFA World Cup Qualifier Mozambique’s dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup is slipping away. On the road this Friday, the Mambas suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of Uganda. The Uganda Cranes delivered a stunning performance, crushing Mozambique 4-0 in the 2026 FIFA

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Brazil get the job done in a comfortable win over Chile in World Cup qualifying

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Estevao strikes as Brazil beats Chile 3-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier Chile was already eliminated from playing in next year’s competition and fell to its 11th loss in 17 matches in the qualifying tournament. Photo Credit: REUTERS Chelsea youngster Estevao scored his first international goal as Brazil defeated Chile 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

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