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David GOMBE Alton Basketball has reaffirmed its commitment to developing skilled basketball players and responsible, purpose-driven young people through a holistic programme that combines high-level basketball training, mentorship, life skills, and community engagement. The commitment was highlighted during the Alton Basketball Dinner, which brought together athletes, parents, partners, sponsors, and supporters to celebrate the programme’s journey and its vision for the future. “Our purpose is to raise skilled basketball players and effective citizens. We want our athletes to be able to compete at the highest level, but also to develop the character, discipline, and life skills they need to succeed…

David GOMBE Vipers SC played out a 1-1 draw with Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday. Hilary Panuel Mukundane gave the Venoms the lead before Sidi Ahmed Mohamed El Abd levelled matters for the visitors. Mukundane found the back of the net with a timely header off an Abdul-Karim Watambala free-kick. Nouadhibou restored parity through El Abd, who headed home a sensational corner-kick delivery. Faruku Miya had a free-kick blocked by the Nouadhibou defensive wall in the home side’s last attack of the first…

David GOMBE URA FC will seek to end their recent poor run against SC Villa when the two sides face off at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday. The Tax Collectors will also be aiming for back-to-back wins after their remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over Maroons FC on Matchday One. The Jogoos, on the other hand, drew 1-1 with Kitara FC in their opening game of the campaign at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. URA are yet to pick maximum points against the record league champions since the heartbreaking 1-0 win that denied the Jogoos the title on the final day of…

David GOMBE The 2026 Football Governance and Business Summit was officially opened by the Minister for Kampala Central Division and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda at Bamus Sarovar Portico in Makerere, bringing together Uganda’s football stakeholders to deliberate on reforms aimed at reshaping the sport’s governance and business structures. kabanda was not in attendance physically after losing a family member but hailed the organizers for the event in her message. The event, which climaxes on Friday, is held under the theme “Beyond the Pitch: Building a Professional, Accountable and Rights-Based Football Ecosystem in Uganda.” The summit has drawn fans, academy owners, FUFA…

David GOMBE Express FC cruised to maximum points with a statement 2-0 victory over KCCA FC in the Kampala derby under the lights of Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday. The Red Eagles, who suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to BUL in their opener, came into the game desperate for three points, as did their rivals KCCA FC, who stumbled against NEC FC. Under the stewardship of former KCCA coach Morley Byekwaso, the seven-time league champions prevailed over the Kasasiro Boys thanks to second-half goals from Isaac Wagoina and Derrick Ddungu alias Rickman. In the third minute, Express had a penalty…

David GOMBE Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, have commenced residential training as they step up preparations for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, scheduled to take place from September 19 to 26 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. On Wednesday, a team of 14-players was summoned for the tournament due in Kenya and has already entered residential training at the AVRS Secondary School Arena in Nakirebe. Head coach Rashid Mubiru revealed that he will use the two weeks of remaining to prepare for the upcoming event. The team summoned is majorly occupied by the players who helped…

David GOMBE  Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Tonny Mawejje has been appointed as the head coach of University football league champions Muteesa I Royal University. Muteesa I Royal University triumphed to the UFL title last season after edging YMCA 1-0 in the final played at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo in May. Mawejje was confirmed as the new head coach of the Royal Lions at the University premises in Kilumba, Masaka. “Welcome Tonny Mawejje as our new head coach. A true legend of the game, bringing a wealth of experience, passion, and tactical brilliance to lead the squad into this exciting new chapter,”…

David GOMBE Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne has revealed why Congolese striker Cesar Manzoki is yet to feature for the side since his return. The Frenchman however confirmed that Manzoki could play for the eight-time league champions in their CAF Champions League preliminary round match against Mauritanian side FC Nouadhibou at Kitende. “On Saturday, he could play a part and help the team, but he’s not ready to start,” Lavagne said. The forward was not involved in Vipers’ Super Cup triumph over Kitara FC last month and defeat to Entebbe UPPC last week. “Manzoki arrived when the fitness was…

Denis Musanje From the streets of Djougou to European football: sacrifice, international experience, setbacks, and an unbreakable determination to keep pursuing the dream. Not every football story begins in a famous academy, under the watchful eyes of major scouts or surrounded by prestigious facilities. Some stories begin far from the spotlight. They are built through sacrifice, difficult decisions, international moves, adaptation, setbacks, and the courage to start again when the road becomes uncertain. The story of Adnan Aziz belongs to this second category. Born on January 1, 2002, in Djougou, northern Benin, Aziz has built his football journey across different…

David GOMBE Former St.Mary’s Kitende left back Robert Kitabalwa is elated with his move to Uganda Premier League side UPDF FC. Kitabalwa joined the army side from South Sudanese outfit Kator FC at the start of this season.  “I’m really happy to be here and I believe this will be a great journey,” Kitabalwa said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. It’s a very emotional moment for me to return to Uganda and play in the Uganda Premier League.” Said Kitabalwa Journey Back Home Kitabalwa won two University Football League titles with Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, and spent one season with…