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Ben Immanuel Misagga For days, I have locked myself in the house of the Wordsmith, looking for words big enough for what we did. Because what happened on 22nd August 2026—there is no small word for it. The lake did not just host a race. The lake ROARED! Enyanja Nalubale woke up! Amaato Ga Kabaka is back. Not as a memory. Not as a story from Jjajja. But as a STORM! For 7 years, we have horsed this thing on our backs like a stubborn mule! They said, “It will die.” We paddled. They said, “No money there.” We pushed.…
David GOMBE Cricket Uganda has officially announced the final travelling squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier slated for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The high-stakes continental championship will see eight elite nations battle through a rigorous pool phase and knockout rounds for a single, coveted ticket to the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup to be hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Uganda’s Baby Victoria Pearls head into the tournament on the back of an intensive residential camp in Kololo under head coach Brian Masaba and assistant coach Ivan Kakande. The technical team has…
Daniel NSUBUGA With less than 48 hours left to the kick of the 2026/27 season, we look at some of the brightest prospects, less known but likely to illuminate the Uganda Premier League. Some have already made some appearances and others are expected to make breakthroughs. Our main focus was pointed at those that are under the age of 21. 1. Enrique Lubwama (NEC FC) Son to former Vipers SC captain Robert Kimuli, Lubwama made his topflight debut last term with army side UPDF FC and has since not looked back. His eye catching performances capped by a goal, earned…
David GOMBE Programmes supporting vulnerable girls to access, remain in, and progress through education will expand across Uganda following the allocation of UGX 700 million raised through the 2026 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run. The funds will support eight organisations already working with girls and communities across the country to address barriers that continue to limit educational opportunities for the most vulnerable. Uganda has made significant progress in expanding access to education, including for girls. However, gaps remain for children in poorer and more vulnerable communities. A 2024 study by the Ministry of Education and Sports, European Union, and UNICEF…
David GOMBE Ahead of the start of the 2026/27 season of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League and Elite Leagues, a Women Football Symposium has been scheduled to discuss how to further develop the game. The one-day event will be held on gth September 2026 and will bring together key stakeholders in women in football from government, the corporate and media sectors as well as FUFA itself and the women football clubs to discuss how to further develop the game. Speaking at the announcement of the event, FUFA 2nd Vice President, Dr. Aza Taibuh said women’s football has…
David GOMBE KCCA FC have officially unveiled their squad for the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season, with head coach Brian Ssenyondo adopting a structured three-tier system blending experience, youth and academy talent. The squad was unveiled during KCCA FC Day 2026 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, where new captain Herbert Achayi was presented to the Cityzens. Senior Squad (Player Numbers 1–35) The senior team will form the core of the 34-game campaign: #1 Mutwalibi Mugolofa, #2 Herbert Achayi (Captain), #3 Hassan Muhamud, #4 Said Mayanja (4th Captain), #5Yunus Sibira, #6 Elvis Ngonde, #9 Charles Lwanga, #10 Etienne Openga Katenga, #11…
David GOMBE KCCA FC head coach Brian Ssenyondo has officially appointed defender Herbert Achayi as the club’s primary captain ahead of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season. The appointment was confirmed on Wednesday during KCCA FC Day 2026, shortly after the squad for the new campaign was unveiled to the Cityzens at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. Achayi, who has grown into a leader at the heart of the Kasasiro Boys’ defence, takes over the armband to lead the senior setup for the expanded 34-game season. He will be backed by a strong leadership group. Versatile defender Fillbert Obenchan will serve…
Daniel NSUBUGA Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho has unearthed a long kept secret by revealing that the name “Aucho” with which he has all along known as is merely a moniker that was baptised to him by teammates during the early days. The revelation was made to FUFA TV’s Alex Mugalu during an exclusive interview. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19WDQfn499/ “…. It was in a village called Wanyama in Busoga. I was very good at dribbling when I was young and my teammates started calling me Aucho, Aucho “Initially I did not like it and even my dad got surprised hearing people calling me…
David GOMBE Express FC have confirmed four new signings ahead of the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season as the Red Eagles continue their aggressive rebuild. The seven-time league champions have unveiled Mugisha Jonah, Kiseka John, Jjonga Nicholas and Muluya Abasi as the latest additions to the squad. The quartet joins the earlier arrivals of experienced goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya, left-back Shafik Batambuze, forward Alpha Thierry Ssali and midfielder Derrick Ddungu , alias Rickman Rickie, who was unveiled last week. The club confirmed the new signings on Wednesday evening; https://x.com/ExpressFCUganda/status/2092665473196265929 Express, who endured a mixed campaign last season, are looking to…
David GOMBE Vipers SC have issued an injury update on two key players ahead of their 2026/27 Uganda Premier League opener against Entebbe UPPC on Friday at St.Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. The Venoms confirmed that the duo of midfielder Enock Ssebaggala and defender Nicholas Mwere are in the final stages of their recovery. According to the club’s medical update released on Wednesday, Ssebaggala, who has been sidelined with a knee injury, and Mwere, who picked up a hamstring problem, are making the latest steps in their rehabilitation. Mwere joined Vipers from BUL FC during this transfer window. Both players have…