Lukwago grateful for another national team opportunity
SC Villa goalkeeper David Lukwago is grateful for yet again being summoned for national duty as Uganda Cranes prepares to face Botswana in the 2027...
Africa's 10 representatives confirmed for 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar
Ten African nations will compete at the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, which will take place from 19 November to 13 December. Eight teams...
CAF names Namibian officiating team for Somalia-Ghana AFCON 2027 qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Namibian officiating team for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 Qualifier between Somalia...
Ampem Darkoa near CAF Women's Champions League semis after Kawempe victory
Ampem Darkoa Ladies moved a step closer to the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League after securing a 2-1 victory over Uganda's...
Burkina Faso name 25-man squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso coach Amir Abdou has named a 25-man squad for the third and fourth rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will...
2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ugandan referee Joshua appointed for DR Congo-Nigeria first leg
Ugandan referee Duula Joshua will officiate the first leg of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic...
Tanzania/Uganda: Billions Pour Into Stadia - How EAC Nations are Investing for AFCON
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda are investing heavily in modern sports infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Uganda: Uganda's Food, Wildlife and Hospitality Await Afcon Fans
[Nile Post] As East Africa prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), my message to football fans, tourists and visitors from...
DR Congo v Nigeria: Ugandan officials appointed for 2028 Olympic qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of officials from Uganda and the Central African Republic for the first leg of...
Ghana handed tough Group A draw for Beach Soccer AFCON 2026
Ghana’s Black Sharks have been drawn against hosts and defending champions Senegal, Mozambique and Uganda in Group A of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer...
Uganda Sand Cranes drawn in Group A along with hosts Senegal | CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2026
Uganda national beach soccer team (Sand Cranes) will face hosts Senegal, Mozambique and Ghana in Group A of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of...
Ghana face defending champions Senegal in Beach Soccer AFCON 2026 Group A
Ghana have been drawn alongside hosts and defending champions Senegal, Mozambique and Uganda in Group A of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of...
CAF Beach Soccer AFCON 2026 draw set for today
The draw for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2026 will be conducted on Wednesday, 4 November, in Cairo, Egypt, with the eight qualified...
Fazila Ikwaput fires East Bengal to comeback victory as Ugandan women shine abroad
Fazila Ikwaput scored twice to inspire East Bengal to a 2-1 comeback victory in the AFC Women's Champions League, while fellow Ugandan...
Beach Soccer AFCON 2026: Ghana set to learn group opponents as CAF confirms draw format
Ghana will discover their group-stage opponents for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations when the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Kawempe Muslim Ladies begin CAF Champions League campaign with dramatic win
Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies have made an impressive start to their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign, defeating defending champions AS...
CAF Women's Champions League: Debutants Kawempe Muslim Ladies stun defending champions FAR Rabat
Ugandan side Kawempe Muslim Ladies announced their arrival on the continental stage in spectacular fashion after securing a remarkable 3-2 victory...
Africa Cup of Nations to return to two-year schedule after CAF U-turn
The Africa Cup of Nations will return to a two-year cycle after the Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee unanimously...
East Bengal women off to winning start at AFC Women's Champions League
Ugandan striker Fazila Ikwaput was the chief architect of the hosts' win at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, scoring both goals in the first half and...
The countries that voted Lionel Messi over Harry Kane for the 2026 Ballon d’Or
Following the presentation of the Ballon d'Or, full voting details have emerged revealing which nations picked Lionel Messi ahead of Harry Kane in...
FIFA paperwork delays Uganda duo as Paul Put explains squad omissions
Uganda head coach Paul Put has explained why several players will not be available for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
Samson Adamu: CAF Secretary General land in Uganda on first assignment
Newly confirmed Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary, Samson Adamu, has arrived in Uganda for his first official assignment...
Moses Magogo congratulates Samson Adamu on appointment as CAF General Secretary
Uganda Football Association (FUFA) president Moses Magogo has congratulated Samson Adamu following his appointment as the substantive General...
Yassir Zabiri determined to lead Morocco’s attack at next AFCON
Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri has set his sights on becoming a leading figure in the Atlas Lions’ attack ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,...
Samson Adamu Arrives in Uganda for First Assignment as CAF General Secretary
Newly appointed Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary, Samson Adamu, has arrived in Uganda for his first official assignment...
CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027: Uganda Tourism Board, CAF sign momentous pact to showcase ‘The Pearl of Africa’
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and the Uganda Tourism Board (“UTB”) have concluded an agreement that will see Uganda promoted as...
Uganda Tourism Board partners with CAF to promote country ahead of 2027 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to promote Uganda as a leading tourism...
Paul Put explains Noble Okello’s absence from Uganda squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Uganda coach Paul Put has explained why Noble Okello will miss the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana, revealing that...
CAF reverses AFCON four-year cycle decision, returns to biennial tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, confirming that the...
CAF Womenâs Champions League: Ampem Darkoa Ladies to compete against AS FAR, two others in Group B
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies will face Morocco’s AS FAR, USFAS Bamako of Mali and Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies...
Africa: CAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 - Uganda - Sand Cranes Target Strong Return At Beach Soccer Afcon
[CAF] Uganda will return to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2022 when they compete at the Senegal 2026 finals,...
Bayern Munich and Ajax to open Kenya’s 2027 Afcon stadium
Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam are set to play the opening match at Nairobi’s new Raila Odinga International Stadium on 5 January 2027, Kenyan...
Ajax and Bayern Munich to open Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi
Ajax Amsterdam and Bayern Munich will headline the opening of Kenya’s new 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium when the...
Raja Casablanca handed Al Ahly challenge as USM Alger draw historic rivals
The Raja Casablanca have been drawn against 12-time CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly in the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup group stage, which...
Uganda to honour Khalid Aucho after international retirement
Khalid Aucho will be given the opportunity to say farewell to Uganda supporters after being included in Paul Put’s 30-man squad for the Africa Cup...
Uganda to honour Khalid Aucho in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Khalid Aucho is set to receive an official farewell from Uganda after being included in Paul Put's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027...
Uganda coach Paul Put names squad for Botswana AFCON qualifiers
Uganda head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming double-header against Botswana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Uganda name 30-man squad for Botswana clash as Aucho prepares for farewell
Uganda head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana, with captain Khalid...
Uganda name squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana
Uganda head coach Paul Put has announced his squad for the November international window, with the Cranes set to face Botswana twice in their 2027...
Uganda name squad for crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana
Uganda manager Paul Put has named his squad for the November international break and the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie...
Botswana name 26-man squad for crucial AFCON qualifying double-header
Botswana have announced a 26-man squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Uganda next month, with...
Hussein El Shahat scores Al Ahly's landmark 700th African goal
Hussein El Shahat etched his name into Al Ahly history by scoring the Egyptian club's 700th goal in African competitions. The forward struck in the...
Hussein El Shahat scores Al Ahly’s landmark 700th African goal
Hussein El Shahat made history for Al Ahly by scoring the club’s 700th goal in African competitions against Uganda’s Kitara FC on Sunday. The...
Botswana name squad for Uganda double-header in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Botswana have announced their squad for next month’s decisive two-match meeting with Uganda in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The...
Botswana name squad for crucial Uganda double-header in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Botswana have announced their squad for next month's decisive two-match meeting with Uganda in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign....
Al Ahly deny reports of Hussein Ammouta confrontation with Ahmed Reda
Al Ahly football director Wael Gomaa has denied reports that midfielder Ahmed Reda had a heated confrontation with head coach Hussein Ammouta. Reda...
Uganda anti-corruption agency investigates FUFA over alleged misuse of public funds
Uganda's Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has launched an investigation into alleged mismanagement of public funds by officials of the Federation...
Botswana name squad for Uganda double-header in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Botswana head coach Thaloba Nthaga has announced his squad for the upcoming double-header against Uganda as the Zebras continue their campaign in...
Kenya, Uganda use golf to woo tourists ahead of AFCON 2027
Kenya and Uganda are seeking to grow cross-border tourism through sporting events, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations offering an opportunity to...
Vipers SC confirm Denis Lavagne departure and appoint John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda
Ugandan club Vipers SC have confirmed the departure of head coach Denis Lavagne after the two parties agreed to end their relationship. John...
Vipers SC appoint John ‘Ayala' Luyinda as head coach after Denis Lavagne exit
Ugandan club Vipers SC have confirmed the departure of head coach Denis Lavagne following a mutual agreement to end their partnership. John ‘Ayala'...
Under-fire Hussein Ammouta guides Al-Ahly to CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta helped Al-Ahly of Egypt secure qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after a convincing 4-0...
El Shahat Double Sends Al Ahly to Confederation Cup Group Stage
Al Ahly beat Uganda’s Kitara 4-0 on Sunday, sealing a 6-1 aggregate win and a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Mohamed Magdy Afsha...
Al Ahly thrash Kitara 4-0 to reach CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Al Ahly secured their place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage with a 4-0 victory over Uganda's Kitara, completing a 6-1 aggregate win after...
Afsha reaches 12 African goals for Al Ahly in win over Kitara
محمد مجدي “Afsha” scored his 12th African goal for Al Ahly as they beat Uganda's Kitara in the second leg of the second preliminary round of the...
Amrouta sends a warning to Al-Ahly's rivals: four goals, qualification and a historic achievement
Al Ahly sent a strong message to their rivals in the CAF Confederation Cup, after booking their place in the group stage under their Moroccan coach...
Al Ahly recall Hussein El Shahat for Kitara Confederation Cup tie
Al Ahly manager Houcine Ammouta has made several changes to his starting XI for the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round second leg...
Amrouta shocks Zizo and Ben Sharki with a decision: and hands Ben Jdida and El Shehat a golden opportunity
Morocco's Houcine Ammouta, head coach of the first football team at Al-Ahly club, has made sweeping changes to his side's line-up in preparation...
Aziz Abdul disqualified after striking Egyptian boxer at African Championships
Uganda's Aziz Abdul was disqualified and stripped of his silver medal after punching Egypt's Mohamed Hossen following the final bell of their 90kg...
Uganda boxer Aziz Abdul stripped of silver after punch on Egypt’s Mohamed Hossen
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul was disqualified and stripped of his silver medal after punching Egypt’s Mohamed Hossen following the final bell at the...
Aziz Abdul stripped of medal after punching Egyptian rival at African Boxing Championships
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, the grandson of former dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified and stripped of his silver medal after punching Egypt’s...
Hussein El Shahat warns Al Ahly face tough Kitara test in Confederation Cup
Hussein El Shahat says Al Ahly must expect a difficult second-leg meeting with Kitara when the Ugandan side visit on Sunday in the Confederation...
What Mo Salah told Hearts players as Rogers Mato reveals who won battle for Liverpool legend's shirt
The Ugandan was deployed in a shock left back role against Trbazonspor's star man and played well after Wouter Vrancken's morning bombshell
Ilan Kebbal defends Vladimir Petkovic despite Algeria World Cup omission
Ilan Kebbal has refused to criticise former Algeria manager Vladimir Petkovic, despite being given limited opportunities under the Swiss-Bosnian...
With video: dictator's grandson stripped of his medal after assaulting Egyptian boxer
The Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, grandson of the former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was stripped of his medal at the African Boxing Championship, after...
‘We have our responsibility': Ilan Kebbal refuses to blame Vladimir Petkovic
Algeria forward Ilan Kebbal has defended former manager Vladimir Petkovic, despite being given limited opportunities under the Swiss-Bosnian coach...
Al Ahly explain absences of Emam Ashour and Mohamed Hany against Kitara
Al Ahly head coach Hussein Ammouta has left several key players out of his squad for the CAF Confederation Cup meeting with Kitara of Uganda....
Zizo calls for Al Ahly response against Kitara after league draw
Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” says Al Ahly are determined to produce a strong performance and beat Kitara to make up for their disappointing Egyptian Premier...
Vipers SC sack Denis Lavagne after Champions League disappointment
Ugandan champions Vipers SC have sacked head coach Denis Lavagne just months after appointing the Frenchman in June, following a disappointing...
Laryea Kingston credits Ugandaâs support for youth football success
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston has credited Uganda’s investment in his technical team for helping him achieve success with the...
Mohamed Hossam awarded African boxing gold after Aziz Abdul stripped of silver
Mohamed Hossam has been awarded the gold medal and first place in the 90kg category at the African Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, after...
Laryea Kingston credits Uganda's support for youth football success
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston says Uganda's investment in his technical team has been crucial to his success with the country's youth...
Laryea Kingston: Uganda have more young talents to discover
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston believes Uganda have more talented young footballers waiting to be discovered as he continues his work with...
Uganda have more young football talents to discover – Laryea Kingston
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston believes Uganda have more talented young footballers waiting to be discovered as he continues his work with...
Al Ahly vs Kitara: African champions begin campaign against Ugandan opponents
Al Ahly face Kitara on 25 October at 16:00 GMT, with the Egyptian side expected to start as favourites against their Ugandan opponents. The match...
Hearts' Rogers Mato opens up on Mo Salah and the big decision behind his left-back display
Ugandan winger had a fine game in defence against Trabzonspor
Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim suffers fresh ankle pain ahead of Kitara clash
Al Ahly have suffered a potential setback in their preparations for their CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Uganda's Kitara FC after defender...
CAF Confederation Cup: Kitara coach Wasswa Busa remains confident despite first-leg defeat to Al Ahly
Kitara FC technical director Wasswa Busa remains confident his side can overturn their first-leg deficit against Al Ahly when the two teams meet in...
Hearts boss Walter Frankens explains bold Rogers Mato plan to contain Mohamed Salah
Walter Frankens says he trusted Ugandan winger Rogers Mato to handle the unfamiliar role of left-back and help Hearts avoid a heavier defeat...
Hearts' makeshift defender Rogers Mato earns Walter Francken's praise after Mohamed Salah test
Walter Francken praised Rogers Mato after the Ugandan winger made an impressive switch to left-back to help Hearts avoid a heavier defeat against...
Hearts manager: I resorted to this invention to stop Salah
Walter Franken, the Hearts manager, has praised Ugandan winger Rogers Mato after he delivered a standout display at left-back while marking Mohamed...
Hearts coach: I resorted to this invention to stop Salah
Walter Franken, the Hearts manager, has praised Ugandan winger Rogers Mato after he produced an impressive performance at left-back during the...
Laryea Kingston: Ghana will a need a miracle to qualify for AFCON 2027
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston believes the Black Stars will need a miracle to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after...
Ammouta plans Al Ahly changes against Kitara as Marwan Attia faces rest
Al Ahly head coach Hussein Ammouta is considering several changes to his starting line-up for Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup meeting with Uganda’s...
CAF appoints security expert for Rangers vs MC Alger Champions League return leg
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has strengthened security arrangements ahead of the high-risk second-leg encounter between MC Alger and...
2026 CAF Women’s Champions League draw put Edo Queens s/Ampem Darkoa in Group B
The 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League draw has placed Egyptian side FC Masar, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, Morocco’s FUS Rabat and Cameroon’s...
Ampem Darkoa Ladies drawn in Group B for CAF Womenâs Champions League Egypt 2026
Ampem Darkoa Ladies have been placed in Group B for the CAF Women’s Champions League Egypt 2026, despite their qualification for the...
Kenya confident 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead despite infrastructure concerns
Kenya has rejected suggestions that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed or moved, insisting preparations remain on schedule for the...
Kenya confident 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead despite infrastructure delays
Kenya Football Federation president Hussein Mohammed has rejected suggestions that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed or moved,...
Ampem Darkoa face title holders AS FAR in Group B if they secure CAF Womenâs Champions League spot
Ampem Darkoa Ladies could face defending champions AS FAR in Group B of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt if they overcome...