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David GOMBE Uganda’s heavyweight boxer Emmy Abel Ebong has a chance for gold at the ongoing IBA Africa Boxing Championship being held in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Ebong reached the semifinals after overcoming Cape Verde’s Emmanuel Goncalves Monterro in the heavyweight quarter-final Wednesday night. The Ugandan prevailed to the medal contest after a 4-1 majority decision and remains the only Ugandan in search of glittering gold in Kinshasa. Seven of his compatriots failed to make it to the finals in their respective weights in Kinshasa and now the onus is on Ebong to deliver a glorious performance for himself and his…

David GOMBE UPDF FC has rejected the ruling of the FUFA Disciplinary Panel regarding their abandoned Uganda Premier League fixture against KCCA FC. The match at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday, 22nd October 2026 was abandoned in the 8th minute following a floodlight failure at the venue. In a ruling issued on 29th October 2026, the FUFA Disciplinary Panel ordered that the fixture be rescheduled as a continuation-of-play match from the minute it was stopped and fined KCCA FC with shs1m. However, UPDF FC has noted the decision and says it disagrees with it. In a statement released by…

David GOMBE Vipers SC will make a short trip to Sam Ssimbwa’s URA FC under the lights of Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Saturday seeking to return to winning ways in a battle of new coaches. Both sides have had a poor start to the league campaign which led to technical changes, with Ssimbwa returning to the Tax Collectors to replace Jimmy Kintu Mwera earlier this week. Vipers on the other hand named John Ayala Luyinda, the man who served as co-coach with Fred Muhumuza during their 2024/25 League and Uganda Cup triumph. He replaced Frenchman Denis Lavagne who was sacked…

David GOMBE SC Villa will be seeking to return to winning ways when they visit Lugazi FC at Najjembe on Saturday. The Jogoos drew goalless with Blacks Power in their previous game and will need to make amends against the Leaders. Zeljko Kovacevic’s men are second on the log with 18 points and will be aiming for maximum points against Ntugasaze to keep pace at the top. Lugazi on the other hand will be aiming for a response after a 2-1 defeat away to KCCA FC earlier this week. Abbey Kikomeko’s men will look up to Cromwell Rwothomio, who has…

David GOMBE  The Victoria Pearls have officially named their 14-player squad alongside two reserves for the upcoming 2026 Victoria Series at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. The tournament will bowl off from November 6 to 14, 2026 and will feature regional neighbours Rwanda, nemeses Namibia and the USA. Australian-based 23-year-old right-handed batter Kampi Nainhabo is in line for her international debut, having developed through the Victorian domestic pathway. She brings experience from the South East Bayside Breakers, Cricket Victoria Female High Performance Academy, and Melbourne Cricket Club. The trio of Nainhabo and other inclusions replace Phiona Egaru Kulume, Jimia Abdallah Muhammed,…

David GOMBE The 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup will climax this Saturday, 31st October 2026 at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, with record champions Gomba Lions facing Kyaggwe in a highly anticipated final. It’s a clash of history versus hunger Gomba are seeking a record-extending sixth crown in what will be their 11th final appearance, while Kyaggwe are aiming for their maiden title in only their second final. Gomba are under the stewardship of last year’s winning coach with Buweekula, Felix Ssekabuuza, whereas Ronald Ssali is in charge of Kyaggwe. Head-to-Head This year Interestingly, the two finalists were in the Masengere group this…

David GOMBE The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have signed a landmark agreement that will see Uganda promoted as a leading African tourism destination during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Pamoja 2027. The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Pamoja 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the region’s tourism offering to supporters, teams, officials, international media and other visitors. Through the agreement, UTB has secured the Official Destination Sponsor rights that will provide a major international platform to…

David GOMBE The Organizing Committee of the Airtel Masaza Cup 2026 has confirmed match officials for Game Day 15, the climax of the tournament set for this Saturday, 31st October at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. The final will see Kyaggwe take on record champions Gomba for the prestigious Buganda Kingdom trophy, while Butambala will face Bugerere in the third-place classification match that will curtain-raise the day. Referee Ronald Kikabi has been appointed to handle the highly anticipated final between Kyaggwe and Gomba. He will be assisted by Ivan Ssenfuka as Assistant Referee 1 and Joseph Bbosa as Assistant Referee 2.…

David GOMBE The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided that the Africa Cup of Nations will return to taking place every two years. The development was announced at the Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, which unanimously voted on the matter. “The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee (EXCO) today unanimously decided that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will return to taking place every Two Years,” reads a statement on the CAF website. On the eve of the 2025 AFCON, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe had revealed that Africa’s continental showpiece would take place every four years,…

David GOMBE The FUFA Disciplinary Panel has ordered that Match of the Uganda Premier League between KCCA FC and UPDF FC be rescheduled and played as a continuation from the exact minute it was abandoned. The Panel communicated the decision on 29th October 2026. In the ruling, KCCA FC has been ordered to reimburse UPDF FC for costs incurred in connection with the abandoned fixture. The Lugogo-based club has also been fined UGX 1,000,000 in accordance with the Panel’s decision. “The FUFA Disciplinary Panel has ordered that Match No. 61 of the SUPL, KCCA FC vs UPDF FC, be rescheduled…