Uganda Football News

David Owori, SC Villa captain and Uganda international, was rushed to a hospital after being left unconscious from a brutal attack and died on...

Ugandan footballer David Owori has died at the age of 27 after being attacked by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala, according to reports.

David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phoneThe Ugandan football community is in...

'We have lost more than a player'.

Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Champions League Vipers Sports Club will take on Mauritania’s Nouadhibou during the preliminary round of the...

Al Ahly will begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign in the round of 32 against the winner of the tie between Somalia's Mogadishu and Uganda's...

Al Ahly will begin their 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against either FC Mogadishu of Somalia or Uganda’s Kitara after the draw for the...

Uganda football captain and SC Villa skipper David Owori has died at the age of 27 following a fatal street robbery in Kampala.

Uganda international David Owori, captain of one of the country's biggest football clubs, has died after being assaulted in the capital Kampala....

Uganda international David Owori, captain of SC Villa, has died after being assaulted by unidentified attackers in Kampala, police have confirmed....

Uganda international and SC Villa captain David Owori has died after being assaulted by unidentified attackers in the capital, Kampala, police...

Ugandan footballer David Owori was reportedly attacked with paving stones outside of his home before dying with an outpouring of grief taking place...

Uganda footballer David Owor has died aged 27 after allegedly being beaten by suspected thieves near his home in the capital, Kampala, prompting...

Ugandan footballer David Owor has died aged 27 after allegedly being assaulted by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala, prompting widespread...

Ugandan football is mourning the death of David Owor, one of the country’s best-known players, who died aged 27 after allegedly being beaten by...

Ugandans are mourning the death of one of the country's most famous footballers at the age of 27, after he was beaten by suspected thieves near his...

David Owori, who captained Premier League side SC Villa, was killed in a suspected robbery on Monday

One of Uganda's best-known footballers has been beaten to death while trying to fight a group of muggers. 

SC Villa captain David Owori has died after reportedly being attacked by unidentified assailants while returning home on Tuesday night, in a...

Uganda centre-forward Cromwel Rwothomio has joined Lugazi from NEC FC on a free transfer, completing a move between two Uganda Premier League...

Lugazi have signed Uganda centre-forward Cromwel Rwothomio from NEC FC on a free transfer, adding the 34-year-old striker to their squad on 4...

Uganda winger Jeremy Matata has joined Lugazi from Calvary on a free transfer, completing his move to the Uganda Premier League club. The...

Uganda winger Jeremy Matata has joined Lugazi from Calvary on a free transfer, completing his move to the Uganda Premier League club on 3 August...

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, an English-Ugandan 17-year-old at Chelsea U21, is being linked with a move to Portsmouth. The right winger is currently part...

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, the 17-year-old English-Ugandan right winger at Chelsea U21, has been linked with a move to Portsmouth. The reported switch...

The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) is reportedly planning to stage the national team’s opening home qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

Uganda centre-forward Hudson Mbalire has joined Boston Eagles from NEC FC on a free transfer, completing his move on 1 August 2026. The 21-year-old...

Uganda centre-forward Hudson Mbalire has joined Boston Eagles from NEC FC on a free transfer, bringing the 21-year-old attacker to the United...

Uganda centre-back Steven Oyirwoth has joined North Carolina from KCCA FC on a free transfer. Oyirwoth is 16 and moves to the United States after...

Uganda centre-back Steven Oyirwoth has joined North Carolina from KCCA FC on a free transfer, completing an international move at the age of 16....

Uganda winger Enock Bagenda has joined CB Lancers in the United States, moving from KCCA FC on a free transfer. The 17-year-old right winger...

Uganda teenager Enock Bagenda has joined CB Lancers from KCCA FC on a free transfer, completing a move to the United States. Bagenda, who is 17,...

Uganda centre-forward Denis Omedi has joined Kenyan club Gor Mahia FC from Rwanda’s APR FC, completing his move on 31 July 2026. The 32-year-old...

Uganda centre-forward Denis Omedi has joined Kenyan club Gor Mahia from APR FC, completing a move that adds a 32-year-old attacking option to the...

England-Uganda winger Torin Ntege has joined Reading U21 from West Brom U21 on a free transfer. The 20-year-old left winger completed the move on...

England-Uganda winger Torin Ntege has joined Reading U21 from West Brom U21 on a free transfer, completing a move between two Premier League 2...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the schedule for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with 48 national teams set to...

Zambia captain Barbara Banda was the star of the day as the Copper Queens ran riot against Egypt at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in...

Debate over Black Stars call-ups has long been one of the most contentious issues in Ghanaian football, with every squad announcement sparking...

Uganda midfielder Taddeo Lwanga has joined Kenyan giants AFC Leopards from Vipers, strengthening the Nairobi club’s options in defensive midfield....

Uganda defensive midfielder Taddeo Lwanga has joined Kenyan giants AFC Leopards from Vipers, bolstering the Nairobi club's options at the heart of...

Uganda goalkeeper Cleo Ssetuba has left Kenyan side AFC Leopards and become a free agent after his departure was finalised on 26 July 2026. The...

Uganda goalkeeper Cleo Ssetuba has left Kenyan side AFC Leopards and become a free agent after his departure was confirmed on 26 July 2026. The...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dispelled reports that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has been expanded by four more slots. Media...

[Nile Post] The hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 presents Uganda with an opportunity that goes beyond football. As part of the...

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals face challenges, the Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday but...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will remain a 24-team tournament, moving to end...

The Africa Cup of Nations will be expanded to 28 teams from 2027, with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania jointly hosting a historic edition of the...

Egypt's path to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has been mapped out, with the national team handed a six-game qualifying schedule against Angola,...

Ugandan playmaker Kenneth Ssemakula has reached an agreement to join Al Ittihad Alexandria on a free transfer this summer, as the Egyptian Premier...

BUL FC have moved to plug gaps in their defence by signing experienced centre-back Edward Satulo on a two-year deal, as the Jinja club continues a...

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will be the largest in the competition’s history after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved an expansion...

Ugandan midfielder Hakim Mutebi has signed a three-year contract with Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien, in a move that further underlines the growing...

Kitara FC have landed highly-rated midfielder Jeromy Kirya on a two-year contract, fending off interest from several Uganda Premier League rivals...

Ugandan defensive midfielder Hakim Mutebi has joined Tunisian side CS Sfaxien on a long-term contract running until June 2029. The 20-year-old has...

Africa’s flagship football tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), will expand to 28 teams from 2027 in a major overhaul of the competition,...

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be expanded to 28 teams from 2027, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has...

Next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals face ⁠challenges, the Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday, but...

Earlier this week media reports emerged that SAFA were preparing to offer the 74-year-old Belgian a one year contract extension that would take his...

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 participating teams starting with the 2027 tournament, Confederation of African...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has moved to shut down mounting speculation that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be shifted away...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has moved to shut down growing speculation that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be taken away from...

The Africa Cup of Nations will be expanded from 24 to 28 teams from the 2027 edition in East Africa, the president of the Confederation of African...

Uganda centre-forward Abdu Lumala, currently without a club, is being linked with a move back to Croatian side Slaven Belupo in the SuperSport HNL....

Ugandan centre-forward Abdu Lumala, currently without a club, is being linked with a move to Greek Super League 2 outfit Nestos as the 29-year-old...

Uganda centre-forward Abdu Lumala, currently a free agent after leaving Gokulam FC, is being linked with a move to Greek Super League 2 side...

Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has issued a stark warning over the slow pace of renovation works at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole,...

Ugandan right winger Hassan Mubiru has joined Tanzanian side Azam FC from SC Villa Jogoo, completing a cross-border move within East African...

Uganda winger Hassan Mubiru has joined Tanzanian club Azam FC from SC Villa Jogoo, completing a cross-border switch that strengthens the attacking...

Uganda midfielder Nicholas Kasozi has joined Uganda Premier League side Kitara on a free transfer from Tanzanian club Kagera Sugar. The 31-year-old...

Bibiani GoldStars have officially appointed Greek tactician Petros Koukouras as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana...

Ugandan attacking midfielder Jeromy Kirya, currently without a club, is being linked with a move to Uganda Premier League side Kitara. The...

Ugandan attacking midfielder Jeromy Kirya, currently without a club, is being linked with a move to Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC. The...

Ugandan defender Umar Lutalo of KCCA FC is being linked with a move to fellow Uganda Premier League side BUL Jinja as clubs continue to shape their...

Ugandan defender Umar Lutalo is being linked with a move from KCCA FC to Uganda Premier League rivals BUL Jinja, with the 22-year-old left-back...

Uganda winger Freedom Mungudit has joined Rwandan side Mukura Victory on a free transfer from Lugazi, signing a contract until 30 June 2028. The...

Ugandan winger Freedom Mungudit has joined Rwandan side Mukura Victory on a free transfer from Uganda Premier League club Lugazi. The 20-year-old...

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are considering introducing a joint visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in a move designed to make travel easier for...

Uganda goalkeeper Salim Magoola of Richards Bay is being linked with a move to Betway Premiership rivals Durban City FC as the coastal club explore...

Durban City have strengthened their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of experienced Ugandan goalkeeper Salim Magoola from...

etPawa today published a full year of verified payout data from its Locker Room Bonus programme, and the numbers describe something few...

Ugandan midfielder Missi Semugera has joined Uganda Premier League side Kitara on a free transfer from SC Villa Jogoo. The 27-year-old central...

[Nile Post] - Nansana Municipality MP and Shadow Minister for Sports Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has said Uganda's success in co-hosting the 2027...

Uganda midfielder Yunusu Sibira has joined KCCA FC on a free transfer from Uganda Premier League rivals Kitara. The 31-year-old central midfielder...

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi believes Ghana has the quality and hunger needed to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and...

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja qualifiers begin in September with co-hosts Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda part of the process despite being...

Former Hearts of Oak defender Christopher Bonney has completed a two-year move to Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC ahead of the 2026/27 season,...

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has assured that the team will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).This assurance comes...

Cesar Lobi Manzoki has sealed a return to Ugandan side Vipers, with the Central African Republic and DR Congo forward rejoining the club from Hong...