The stage is set for a monumental showdown as the NSSF KAVC International Volleyball Tournament announces its 27th edition, scheduled for September 12th to 14th, 2025. The prestigious event will transform the Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Hockey National Grounds into a hub of elite athletic competition, drawing top teams from across the continent. Organized by…
LUGAZI, Uganda – Zambian debutant Dominic Musonda electrified the opening round of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Amateur Championship, seizing a commanding two-shot lead with a spectacular 6-under 65 at the Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club on Wednesday. The star from Nkana Golf Club, making his first competitive appearance in Uganda, mastered the…
West Ham United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to make his long-awaited debut for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after accepting a call-up for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The reigning Hammer of the Year has been included in DR Congo’s squad by head coach Sébastien Desabre, officially switching his international…
The tug of war between Uganda Premier League (UPL) clubs and the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) over the proposed new league format has intensified, with FUFA now using the Shs3.4 billion Competitions Development Fund as leverage to secure compliance. During a meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, at Serena Hotel in Kampala, clubs…
Uganda’s athletics preparations for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo have taken an unexpected twist after star runners Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo withdrew from the event scheduled for September 13–21. The Uganda Athletics Federation confirmed the development through its official channels, citing personal reasons for the withdrawals of the two distance running icons. Their…
The old saying that ‘opportunity knocks only once’ has never applied to Karl Anthony Ikpeazu. For the powerful striker, the chance to represent Uganda has been a persistent call, one he has finally, and wholeheartedly, answered. Eligible for both Nigeria and Uganda, the gangly forward has ended years of speculation by committing his international future…
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka says her victory over Coco Gauff ranks among the special moments she plays tennis for, marking her most impressive win since becoming a mother. The Japanese star, who welcomed daughter Shai in 2023, outplayed the American third seed with a commanding 6-3 6-2 win to book her place in…
The Christian concept of the Second Return signifies a moment of restoration and balance. For Denis Onyango, his own “second return” to the Uganda Cranes carries a similar weight; one of pride, responsibility, and inspiration. The legendary goalkeeper, who retired from international football in 2021, has made a dramatic comeback to the national team. His…
Uganda Premier League side BUL FC have confirmed the signing of teenage striker Simon Achidi on a three-year contract. The 19-year-old, a student at Jinja Progressive Academy (JIPRA), was officially unveiled by the Eastern Giants on Monday, becoming their fourth signing of the transfer window. “BUL FC is pleased to announce the signing of youthful…
Liverpool have agreed a British transfer record £125m deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with the total package potentially rising to £130m including add-ons. The Sweden international is undergoing a medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a six-year contract at Anfield. Sources close to both clubs confirmed the agreement, ending…
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