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David GOMBE Uganda’s national netball teams, the She Cranes and The Rock, have been flagged off to Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of this month’s Africa Netball Championship. The 2026 Africa Netball showpiece is scheduled for September 19–26 in Kenya’s capital. Assistant General Secretary administration Joseph Oluga flagged off the two teams on Monday at Copper Chimney, Lugogo. Kampala University proprietor and Patron of The Rock, the men’s national netball team, Prof. Badru Ddungu Kateregga, Netball Uganda President Jocelyn Ucanda and members of the federation’s executive committee were also in attendance. The teams will travel to Nairobi by bus on Tuesday morning…
David GOMBE KCB KOBs have finally got their hands on gold. After coming agonisingly close in previous stops of the 2026 Uganda Rugby 7s Series, the Blue Army turned persistence into silverware on Sunday, overcoming Rams RFC 22–19 in a thrilling Kyabazinga 7s final at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja. The victory marks KCB KOBs’ first tournament triumph of the 2026 Uganda Rugby 7s Series, and could not have come at a more crucial point in their campaign, with only one stop remaining. More importantly, it was the manner of the victory that sent a message. KCB KOBs did not lose…
David GOMBE Following the completion of the first round of the CAF Champions League, 28 teams have secured qualification to the second and final preliminary round that will determine the teams that will advance to the group stage. Egyptian giants Zamalek, Orlando Pirates, FC Nouadhibou, Al Hilal Omdurman, Al-Merreikh, TP Mazembe, Young Africans and Club Africain are among the teams that sailed through to the final round. Confirmed Results and Teams: •Zamalek 4-0 Ports — Zamalek advance 6-1 on aggregate •MC Alger 5-0 ASN Nigelec — MC Alger advance 5-0 on aggregate •Simba SC 6-1 Mighty Wanderers — Simba advance…
David GOMBE Vipers SC have had their CAF Champions League journey ended by Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou at the first preliminary round. The Venoms needed a positive result at the Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya on Sunday evening to keep their dream alive but could not prevail as the two sides played out a goalless stalemate. Nouadhibou advanced to the second preliminary round on the away goals rule following their 1-1 first-leg draw at Kitende. Sidi Ahmed Mohamed’s equalizer at Kitende a week ago proved to be vital for Nouadhibou. In Mauritania, Usama Arafat and Karim Watambala had several opportunities but…
Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has named the final squad for the CECAFA U20 Championship qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The tournament kicks off on 14th September 2026 and ends on 24th September 2026. Kingston’s squad has a blend of local and foreign-based talent, with two goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and five forwards. Full Squad: Goalkeepers: Adrian Isabirye (BUL FC) and Batali Igama (Lugazi FC) Defenders: Mimosa Yashir (University of California, USA), Kawuki Hakim (KCCA FC), Elvis Opakrwoth (St. Mary’s Kitende), Wandera Hakim (NEC FC), Steven Oyirwoth (UNC Mens Soccer, USA), Meddy Mutamba (Busoga United FC), Gilbert…
David GOMBE The first leg of the Masaza Cup quarterfinals lived up to the billing on Sunday, with Kyaggwe and record holders Gomba making a massive statement. FULL-TIME RESULTS | QUARTERFINALS 1ST LEG Gomba 3-0 Buddu Busujju 1-0 Butambala Mawogola 1-2 Kyaggwe Bugerere 0-0 Kyaddondo In the headline clash, Gomba humbled Buddu 3-0 in a dominant display at Kabulasoke playground, putting one foot firmly in the semifinals. The Lions were ruthless at home, leaving three time champions Buddu with a mountain to climb in the return leg. Muhammad Kasule and Alfred Ssebunya gave Felix Ssekabuuza’s men an halftime lead before…
David GOMBE Mbarara City and NEC FC played out a goalless draw in their Uganda Premier League (UPL) meeting at Rwamwanja Stadium, Kamwenge, on Friday. Prior to the contest against the Ankole Lions, NEC had cruised to wins in both of their opening two games against KCCA FC and Lugazi FC. Mbarara City were aiming for their first win of the season, having lost their league opener to Police FC. NEC head coach Badru Kaddu made two changes from the team that started against Lugazi FC last week, with both Mustafa Mujuzi and winger Emmanuel Kulanga starting the game. Richard…
David GOMBE Uganda’s Rogers Mato was on target as Heart of Midlothian sealed their Premier Sports Cup semifinal place with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Ochilview Park on Friday night. Goals from JJ Williams, Mato and Yan Dhanda gave Hearts a comfortable victory in the quarterfinal duel. Hearts dominated the tie from the start, with Williams breaking the deadlock before Mato doubled the advantage with a clinical finish. Mato, tormented Stenhousemuir defence with his pace and movement, capping his performance with a well-taken goal. Dhanda sealed the result late on to ensure Hearts booked their place in the last four…
Denis Musanje The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) Interim Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to take boxing in the country to the next level. On Friday, September 10, 2026, stakeholders converged at UMA Lugogo, inside Madhivani Hall, to hear from the committee about its plans towards the future of the game. The team, led by Olympian Sam Rukundo, has promised a new and vibrant picture destined for success in the boxing space. For a start, the National Trials, with support from Friends of Boxing (FOB), are scheduled for September 19th to 21st of the same month. The trials are set to…
David GOMBE Wasswa Bbosa’s Kitara FC has been boosted with the clearance of four players ahead of their return leg against Mogadishu City in the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round. The Royals, who lead the tie 2-1 from the first leg, will go into Saturday’s game at Hoima City Stadium with a more formidable squad after receiving the green light from CAF to field Murushid Juuko, Nicholas Kasozi, Martin Kizza and Jonah Byamukama. The quartet missed the first leg in Somalia due to licensing delays but have now been cleared to feature, handing head coach Wasswa Bbosa a…