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Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba crowned 2025 African Rally Champions in dramatic finale

Ugandan crew Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba are the new 2025 African Rally Champions, sealing the title in dramatic fashion as the African Rally Championship season wrapped up in Morogoro, Tanzania, on Sunday. Heading into the decisive round with an eight-point lead over Kenya’s Samman Vohra, Nasser and Katumba adopted a cautious approach in their…

Yasin Nasser keeps focus ahead of crucial Tanzania rally

Ugandan rally driver Yasin Nasser is keeping his eyes firmly on the finish line as he prepares to compete in the Mkwawa Tanzania International Rally this Saturday and Sunday. Nasser currently leads the Africa Rally Championship (ARC) standings with 118 points, holding a slim 12-point advantage over his closest rival, Kenya’s Samman Vohra (106 points)….

FUFA unveils game changing benefits for players in new league revolution

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has detailed a comprehensive package of direct benefits for players in the newly formatted Uganda Premier League (UPL) for the 2025/26 season, marking a significant investment in athlete welfare and league professionalism. Amid ongoing criticism of the new league structure, FUFA has committed substantial funds to initiatives designed…

Kiplangat’s title defense crumbles in Tokyo as Uganda’s marathon hopes fade

Tokyo – Uganda’s hopes for marathon glory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships were decisively dashed in the early hours of Monday morning as defending champion Victor Kiplangat finished a distant 15th, failing utterly to retain his title. With the nation’s iconic distance stars, Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, absent to focus on next month’s…

President Museveni fulfills pledge, rewards Uganda Cranes with 2.4 billion shillings

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has fulfilled his substantial financial pledge to the Uganda Cranes following their performance in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The President had promised the national football team 1.2 billion Ugandan shillings for each victory during the tournament, which was co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. With the Cranes securing two…

Uganda storms semifinals at Beach Woodball World Cup

The 4th Beach Woodball World Cup teed off yesterday at Laem Charoen Beach, Thailand, with Uganda’s men’s team making a strong statement by defeating India 3-0 in the quarterfinals. The emphatic victory booked Uganda a semifinal clash against Hong Kong in the Fairway Team category today. Eight countries including Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, India,…

Edson Mungyereza shines as overall winner in national autocross round 3

Edson Mungyereza emerged as the overall winner of Round 3 of the National Autocross Championship held at Mwesigwa Resort in Kiruhura. Driving a Subaru GVB, Mungyereza posted a winning time of 12:42, finishing 30 seconds ahead of fellow Subaru GC8 driver Denis Bahizi, who settled for second place. Former national champion, Nasser Mutebi, came in…

Volleyball Titans set for epic clash as NSSF KAVC international returns for 27th Edition

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…

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