Uganda: Boxing Great Usyk Defends Verhoeven Title Fight

BBC - Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to "do what I want to do" as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven… Read more »

Uganda: Mugerere Commissions 11-Member Committee to Steer Bugerere Masaza Cup Preparations

Ssaza Bugerere chief, commonly known as Mugerere Samuel Ssemugooma, has officially unveiled an 11-member committee tasked with spearheading preparations and mobilisation efforts… Read more »

Uganda: Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf Hosts Mother Club President

The Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf hosted its mother club president, Kin Kariisa, in a vibrant fellowship that highlighted service, innovation, and leadership development. Read more »

Africa: Govt Allocates Shs905bn for Afcon 2027 Preparations

The Ugandan government has committed a whopping UShs 905 billion towards preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027. Read more »

Uganda: Guinness Matchday On Tour Set to Roll Into Masaka for Super Sunday Premier League Spectacle

Guinness Matchday on Tour is heading to Masaka City on Sunday, April 19, 2026, promising a day of football, music, and fan excitement. Read more »

Uganda: Tusker Lite Neon Run Rescheduled to May 8

The Tusker Lite Neon Run has been rescheduled to May 8, 2026, giving participants additional time to prepare for one of the most vibrant events on Uganda's social fitness calendar. Read more »

Uganda: Government Faces Pressure Over Afcon 2027 Stadium Preparations Amid Quality Concerns

The Government of Uganda is facing mounting pressure to account for its infrastructure preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, following concerns over the quality and… Read more »

Uganda: Celebrated Sports Journalist Allan Ssekamatte Dies

Veteran Ugandan sports journalist and celebrated pundit Allan Ssekamatte has died after a prolonged battle with heart complications. Read more »

Uganda: Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Reaches 50 Percent

Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached nearly 50 percent completion, with works progressing ahead of schedule, raising optimism for early delivery of… Read more »

Africa: Véron Mosengo-Omba - CAF General Secretary Resigns

Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially resigned from his position as General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking the end of a contentious tenure… Read more »

Africa: CAF Announces Major Reforms Following Afcon 2025 Final Controversy

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has on Sunday, 29 March, 2026 announced a sweeping set of reforms to its statutes and regulations aimed at restoring… Read more »

Uganda: Phase Two for Namboole Remodeling to Cost Shs225bn

The government is set to formally hand over Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) to the UPDF for a comprehensive $60 million (about Shs 220 billion) remodel. Read more »

East Africa: Motsepe Throws Weight Behind East Africa's Afcon 2027 Amid Fears

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reassured fans and stakeholders that Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania are ready to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, despite recent concerns over… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Remains Top-Ranked in East Africa in Latest FIFA Rankings

Uganda has retained its position as the highest-ranked team in East Africa, holding steady at 88th place in the latest FIFA world rankings. Read more »

Uganda: Fufa Appoints Ronah Sheba Ampaire As Deputy CEO

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has appointed Sheba Ampaire Ronah as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in what the local football governing body said aims at… Read more »

Uganda: None of Uganda's Stadiums Meet Afcon 2027 Standards - CAF Report

A new report by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) reveals that as of February 2026, none of Uganda's four proposed stadiums fully meet Category 4 requirements for hosting… Read more »

Uganda: Mbarara City Marathon Promises Dazzling Mix of Runners, Culture, and Tusker Lite Neon Rave

Mbarara City is set to come alive this Saturday, 28 March 2026, as over 1,000 runners converge at Mugaba Palace in Kamukuzi for the second edition of the Tusker Lite-powered… Read more »

Tanzania: Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Builds Momentum Via Kilimanjaro Event in Tanzania

Months before race day, the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is already making its presence felt beyond borders. Read more »

Uganda: Fufa Suspends Nine Referees for Three Months Over League Blunders

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Referees Disciplinary Panel has suspended nine match officials for three months after a series of costly errors in recent… Read more »

Africa: Guinea Denies Challenging 1976 Afcon Result

The Guinean Football Federation has denied reports that it has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the result of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the claims circulating… Read more »

Uganda: Kashenyi Ends Title Drought, Wins Rukungiri Boys' Football Championship

Kashenyi Secondary School has emerged as champions of the Rukungiri District boys' football competition under the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), after… Read more »

Kenya: KCB Rugby Shift Focus to Kenya Cup Playoffs After Narrow Loss to Black Pirates

KCB Rugby have turned their attention to the upcoming Kenya Cup playoffs following a narrow 11-10 defeat to Black Pirates in the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal at Muteesa II Stadium. Read more »

Morocco/Guinea: Morocco Walked Out in Afcon 1976 and Now Guinea Seeks Review Too

The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to review the 1976 Afcon outcome, citing Morocco's walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. Read more »

Senegal: Breaking - CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon 2025 Title

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) Appeals Board has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title, declaring the team forfeited the final and awarding… Read more »

Senegal: Mané Blasts Corruption in African Football

Senegal forward Sadio Mané has criticised African football leadership after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »