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David GOMBE Uganda’s continental representatives Kitara FC have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup following a return leg defeat away to Egyptian giants Al Ahly in Cairo. Kitara travelled to Cairo on the back of a 2-1 home defeat and needed to score two unanswered goals to progress to the group phase of the competition. It was, however, the hosts who smiled to a 4-0 triumph at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday. Al Ahly cruised to victory thanks to goals from Hussein El Shahat, who netted a brace, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, and Taher Mohamed, as the Egyptians stormed…
David GOMBE Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Ali Ssendegeya is elated ahead of the second edition of the East African Legends Festival 2026 in Kenya. Ssendegeya, currently in his early 70s, will be part of the Ugandan team that will represent the country at the tournament due in Nairobi from 26th to 28th October. “I am delighted to be taking part in this tournament where former footballers will reunite on the football pitch to showcase their skills. It will be a great moment for me to share the same pitch with East African legends from other countries. I believe as Team…
David GOMBE Sam Ssimbwa will replace Jimmy Kintu Mwera as URA FC head coach, Swift Sports Uganda can reliably confirm. Kintu will depart his role as the tax collectors’ head coach following a poor string of results that has seen the club register just one win in their opening six league matches. Ssimbwa, who has been unemployed since his departure as Uganda Cranes assistant coach in November last year, has already agreed terms with the revenue collectors. The move will see Ssimbwa return to the club he managed between 2018 and 2021, where he narrowly missed out on guiding the…
David GOMBE Former Ugandan footballers under the Former Footballers Initiative (FFI) have been flagged off to Kenya for the second edition of the East African Legends Festival 2026. The week festival, which will celebrate the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), will run from 26th-28th October at the Nairobi City Stadium along Jogoo Road. The contingent was flagged off by the Former Footballers Initiative chairman, Isaac Mubarak Ngobya, at Hotel Africana on Saturday, 24th October 2026. “I take this opportunity to wish you a safe journey to Kenya ahead of the East African Legends Festival. I am very confident you…
Daniel Nsubuga Frenchman Denis Lavagne has been relieved of his duties at Uganda Premier League club Vipers SC. “Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders and general public that it has by mutual consent ended its contractual relationship with Mr. Denis Lavagne (Head Coach) effective October 24th, 2026. The club would like to thank Lavagne for his services during his stay at the Venoms family and wishes him the best in his career development. ” A statement from the club website read. Having only been appointed on June 30th this year, Lavagne will go down in history of the club as…
DANIEL NSUBUGA Frenchman Denis Lavagne has been relieved of his duties at Uganda Premier League club Vipers SC. “Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders and general public that it has by mutual consent ended its contractual relationship with Mr. Denis Lavagne (Head Coach) effective October 24th, 2026. The club would like to thank Lavagne for his services during his stay at the Venoms family and wishes him the best in his career development. ” A statement from the club website read. Having only been appointed on June 30th this year, Lavagne will go down in history of the club as…
David GOMBE Vipers Sports Club has announced that it has by mutual consent ended its contractual relationship with Head Coach Denis Lavagne effective October 24th, 2026. In a statement released by the club, Vipers said: “Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders and general public that it has by mutual consent ended its contractual relationship with Mr. Denis Lavagne (Head Coach) effective October 24th, 2026. “The club would like to thank Lavagne for his services during his stay at the Venoms family and wishes him the best in his career development.” Lavagne leaves after Friday’s goalless draw against Police FC at…
David GOMBE Denis Lavagne’s future as Vipers SC head coach remains far from secure after his team were held to a goalless stalemate by struggling Police FC at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Friday. The Venoms have registered just one home win in the four games they have hosted this campaign, ironically it came against league debutants Ntugasaze FC. Before the goalless draw with the Cops, the reigning league champions had played out a 1-1 stalemate with Maroons at Kitende. Lavagne’s side were hoping to build on the 5-0 thrashing of Kataka away from home but were frustrated by Matia Lule’s…
David GOMBE Vipers SC have confirmed four players ruled out of their Uganda Premier League contest against Police FC scheduled for Friday, 23rd October under the lights of St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. The Venoms will be without left-back Nicholas Mwere, who is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury, while Enock Ssebaggala is also out with a knee rehabilitation. Enock Luyima is ruled out with an ACL rehabilitation, whereas Isaac Ogwang is out with a fracture. The eight-time league champions have also noted that defender Ashraf Mandela will face a late fitness test after feeling discomfort in his thigh. Vipers…
David GOMBE Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC will take on wounded Police FC under the lights of St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Friday. Matia Lule’s Cops visit Kitende after suffering a 6-1 home defeat to record league champions SC Villa. Lule’s men have managed just one win in their previous five league matches and have conceded nine goals in their last two outings. Vipers SC are also desperate for points to narrow the gap on leaders BUL FC and will be boosted by their 5-0 humbling of Kataka FC. Denis Lavagne’s side however played out a 1-1 draw with…