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David GOMBE Simon Peter Mugerwa’s Blacks Power continued with their perfect start to the 2026/27 campaign with a third consecutive win on Tuesday. The newly promoted side came from a goal down to stun Maroons 2-1 at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. Mugerwa’s men began the season with two identical 1-0 victories over Ntugasaze and Police FC. Ali Ismael gave the hosts the lead in the 37th minute after being fed by Brian Nkuubi to head into the halftime breather with a narrow lead. Five minutes after the recess, Andrew Noll Ogwal restored parity for the visitors after being assisted by…

David GOMBE The organizers of the monthly Real Stars Sports awards have confirmed the winners for the month of August 2026 at the brief ceremony held at Naijing Restaurant in Kololo. Agnes Nabukenya, Martina Anyango and Nyembo Fataki Franck were rewarded for their excellence during the awarding ceremony on Tuesday. Nyembo helped NamBlazers retain the National Basketball title last month following their triumph over City Oilers in Hoima. He beat Tonny Drileba and Patrick Rembert to the gong. The DR Congo basketball player was also named as the 2026 Most Valuable Player of the Uganda National Basketball league. Agnes Nabukenya…

David GOMBE Business leaders, government officials, health experts, development partners and members of the public have today come together to officially launch the fourth edition of the Corporate Run, a national charity initiative focused on supporting expectant mothers and contributing to the fight against preventable maternal deaths in Uganda. The Corporate Run 2026 will take place on Sunday, 11th October 2026, at 6:00 a.m. at the NEC Grounds in Bugolobi, Kampala, bringing together runners, walkers, corporate teams, families and members of the public from across the country. This year, the Corporate Run has set an ambitious target of raising funds…

David GOMBE Hamza Lutalo will return to KCCA Women FC as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 FUFA Women Super League, Swift Sports Uganda understands.  Lutalo will replace Ethiopian tactician Asefa Firew Hailegebreal, who departed the club following the expiry of his employment contract. Lutalo will make a return to the club he led to the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League title before being replaced by Ssenyange Nsanziro alias Kadidi in 2023. Besides Kampala Queens, Lutalo has previously served as head coach of the U-17 national team and Victoria University in the Pepsi University Football League. He also had a…

David GOMBE The FUFA Competitions Department has released the fixtures for the first round of the 2026/27 Women Super League. The new season is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 19th September 2026 with changes in kick-off times and the introduction of double-headers. Reigning champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies will get the season underway against newly promoted Jinja United WFC at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende at 4:00 PM. On the same day, Vipers will entertain Ntugasaze FC at the same venue at 8:00 PM. Matchday One will continue on Sunday with a contest between newly promoted URA Ladies and KCCA Women…

David GOMBE KCCA Women Football Club has confirmed the departure of their Ethiopian coach Asefa Firew Hailegebreal. The development was confirmed on Monday, with the Ethiopian coach leaving the club following the expiration of his employment contract. “KCCA Women FC confirms that Head Coach Asefa Firew Hailegebreal has departed the club following the conclusion of his contract,” the club said in a statement. “Coach Asefa has been an important part of our journey, providing leadership, discipline and commitment both on and off the pitch. Under his guidance, the team created memorable moments including FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women’s…

David GOMBE More than 200 people turned up on Saturday at the Palm Valley Golf Course in Akright City, Bwebajja along Entebbe Road, for the official launch of the Akright Chess Club. The turnout brought together residents and non-residents of Akright City, including children, holiday makers, parents and chess lovers from surrounding communities. The guest of honour was the Central Uganda Regional Association President Moses Nkonge who spoke about the benefits of chess for both young and old minds. “Chess teaches the mind to think before it acts, and that habit serves a child in class just as much as…

David GOMBE Kitara FC came from behind to secure a first-leg advantage in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round contest against Mogadishu City Club on Sunday at Hoima City Stadium. The Royals recorded a 2-1 win on their return to continental football. The game was scheduled to kick off at exactly 4:00pm but was delayed by 40 minutes after Kitara FC officials failed to clear CAF bench permits on time. Mogadishu City Council, who were playing as hosts, took the lead in the 17th minute through an Akram Ilyaas goal. Konfor executed a free-kick that was punched away by Kitara…

David GOMBE  Kitara FC will be aiming for a first-leg advantage when they take on Mogadishu City in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round at Hoima City Stadium on Sunday. Mogadishu City will host the first leg of the contest at Hoima City after the club failed to meet CAF requirements for their stadium to host a game of this magnitude. This will be the maiden international game to be played at Hoima City Stadium. Kitara, who now have the advantage of playing both legs at home, will be desperate to make it to the next…

David GOMBE Kitara FC will be aiming for a first-leg advantage when they take on Mogadishu City in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round at Hoima City Stadium on Sunday. Mogadishu City will host the first leg of the contest at Hoima City after the club failed to meet CAF requirements for their stadium to host a game of this magnitude. This will be the maiden international game to be played at Hoima City Stadium. Kitara, who now have the advantage of playing both legs at home, will be desperate to make it to the next…