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Sinan RAJUB SENOGA Ethiopia Premier League side Mechal FC have completed the signing of South Sudanese striker Tito Okello, Swift Sports understands. Okello has joined the Ethiopian defense forces club on a one year contract from Libyan side Al Sadaqa Sports Club. Okello is a well travelled player who has had stints in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Macau, Iran, Libya as well as Indonesia. He played for KCCA FC, BUL FC, SC Villa and Vipers locally in the Uganda Premier League, Africa Lyon and Mbeya City in Tanzania and Kenyan sides Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC. He had stints in…
David GOMBE Uganda Premier League Secretariat CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire has confirmed that four clubs will be relegated at the end of the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season as the league moves to return to a 16-team format. Addressing journalists ahead of the new campaign, Bainamani said the expanded 18-team league this season is a transitional measure. “We shall relegate four clubs this season, the last four, then the following season we shall receive two clubs from the FUFA Big League and this will take us back to a 16-team league,” Bainamani said. The 2026/27 season will be the…
David GOMBE Kitara FC has received financial backing from the Government of Uganda through the National Council of Sports (NCS) as part of preparations for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Royals will face Somalia’s Mogadishu City Club in the first preliminary round, with both legs set to be played at the Hoima City Stadium. According to Kawowo Sports, government has extended UGX 150,000,000 (One Hundred Fifty Million Shillings) with immediate effect to help the club honour the continental engagement. The amount is UGX 50 million short of what the club had requested in a letter signed by club President…
David GOMBE Uganda Cranes striker Muhammad Shaban has completed his move to Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi United FC. The experienced forward joins Nairobi United as a free agent following his departure from Kitara FC, where he spent a short spell after joining the Hoima-based side in February 2026. Shaban opted to leave Kitara at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season and has now embarked on a new chapter in Kenyan football. At Nairobi United, Shaban will link up with a host of fellow Ugandans. The club already has Mustapha Kizza, Charles Waibi, Titus Ssematimba and Gavin Kizito, who was…
David GOMBE KCCA FC has formally acquired a 30% stake in Kampala Queens FC in a landmark deal that is set to reshape women’s football in Uganda. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Lugogo-based club confirmed the acquisition is for an initial period of one year, with a gradual acquisition of more stake expected over the coming years. Under the renewed agreement, Kampala Queens will be officially rebranded as KCCA Women FC (KCCA WFC). The squad will adopt KCCA FC’s full brand identity, including official club colours and visual elements. The two teams KCCA FC and KCCA WFC (formerly…
David GOMBE Uganda’s U-23 national team, the Kobs, will face Ethiopia in the first round of qualification for the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, with a daunting tie against Morocco awaiting in the next round. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the qualifiers draw, with the Kobs starting their campaign away from home. Uganda will travel to Ethiopia for the first leg on 28th September, before hosting the return leg in Kampala on 6th October 2026. The winner on aggregate will advance to the second and final qualifying round, where Morocco lies in wait. The second-round ties…
David GOMBE The Uganda Police Force has made significant progress in the investigation into the murder and robbery of former SC Villa captain David Owori, who was attacked near his residence on 4th August 2026. According to Police, Owori was waylaid near his home, robbed of his mobile phone and other personal belongings, and later succumbed to his injuries. Through an intelligence-led operation, Police traced the deceased’s mobile phone, leading to the identification of individuals suspected of dealing in stolen electronic devices. The recovery of the phone and further intelligence gathered led to the arrest of seven (7) suspects allegedly…
David GOMBE The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received FIFA scholarships for 30 Ugandan women coaches to undertake an exclusive CAF C Coaching Course for women. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the pathway for women to acquire coaching qualifications and take up technical roles across the game. The residential course officially commenced on 17 August 2026 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, and is organised by FUFA with support from FIFA through its Women’s Football Development Programme. The course brings together women coaches, as well as former and current players with a passion for coaching, providing them…
Sinan RAJUB SENOGA Uganda Premier League entrants Blacks Power have confirmed the signing of former Vipers defender Bashir Asiku on a two year contract. Asiku joins the Lira based club from relegated side Calvary FC, a team he joined at the start of the previous campaign. Asiku made only two appearances for Calvary which came in the opening half of the season. He is expected to bolster the Blacks Power defender with his topflight experience having previously featured for Vipers, Wakiso Giants and Lugazi FC. The Simon Peter Mugerwa coached side signed defenders Frank Kasumba, Rashid Okocha and Julius Ocen…
David GOMBE Only four clubs will enjoy exclusive use of their home stadiums in the upcoming 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season. The new campaign will kick off on Friday, 28th August at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with reigning champions Vipers SC hosting Entebbe UPPC FC, and FUFA has approved ten stadiums to host the expanded 18-team league. Of the 18 clubs, only Vipers SC (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende), BUL FC (FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru), Lugazi FC (Lugazi Stadium, Najjembe) and Kataka FC (Bukedea Comprehensive Sports Complex) will not share their home venues. Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo will host the highest…