Mexico secure their first World Cup victory with a 2-0 win over South Africa
Sixteen years after South Africa opened the 2010 World Cup against Mexico in a 1-1 draw at Soccer City, the two sides met again in another tournament opener, this...
Sports budget maintained at Shs460.78 Billion in FY 2026/27
Uganda’s sports budget has been placed at Shs460.78 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government putting fresh money into preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The...
Allan Okello wins club’s NIC Insurance Player award
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has continued his remarkable form at Tanzanian giants Young Africans after being recognised for his outstanding performances during the month of May.
The attacking midfielder...
FUFA Extends Ban on Mutyaba, Miiro, Kalyowa, Mbazira Over Match-Fixing Probe
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has extended the provisional suspension of four football personalities by an additional 45 days as investigations into alleged...
Serena Williams, 44, returns to professional tennis after four years
Serena Williams is set to return to professional tennis nearly four years after stepping away from the sport at the 2022 US Open.
The Women’s Tennis Association has confirmed that...
Nile Special Unveils Limited Edition FIFA World Cup 2026 Bottle Label and Launches “Gwe Kafulu” Consumer Campaign
Nile Special has officially unveiled its new limited edition FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle label and launched the second phase of its nationwide World Cup campaign dubbed “Gwe Kafulu,”...
CAF President expresses gratitude for Mosengo-Omba’s contribution to African football
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the departure of its General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, after more than five years of service.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe expressed deep...
Nile Special Rolls Out World Cup 2026 Campaign
Nile Special has officially launched its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, placing Ugandan consumers at the centre of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the world’s biggest football tournament live.
The...
Minister Ogwang Reassures Uganda After CAF Flags AFCON 2027 Gaps
Uganda’s Minister of State for Sport, Peter Ogwang, has moved to reassure the public after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged gaps in the country’s preparations for the...
AFCON: Morocco named Champions of Africa as Senegal Forfeit Final
Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal's controversial...
FUFA Suspends Referees After SC Villa–Express FC Controversy
Uganda’s football governing body has suspended several match officials and referred them to the disciplinary panel after reviewing controversial incidents in two recent domestic fixtures.
The Federation of Uganda Football...
Asan Kasingye throws in the towel
Assistant Inspector General of Police (Rtd) Asan Kasingye has stepped down from his role as spokesperson of SC Villa following a disagreement over reports about the club’s presidential nomination...
