President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s appointment of Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo as Acting Minister of Education and Sports may have been necessitated by the absence of substantive appointed but not fully vetted minister and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, but it…
When the whistle blows to usher in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland from 5–27 September, Uganda’s footprint on the global stage will not be carried by a player but by a woman in black whose journey…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will rekindle one of football’s most memorable rivalries when Senegal face France in a high-stakes Group I encounter, reviving memories of the famous 2002 tournament opener that stunned the football world. More than two decades…
Ugandan distance runner Sam Yeko has been detained by Dutch immigration authorities at Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport over allegations that he travelled using an invalid passport, a development that has sparked concern among Uganda’s athletics fraternity and government officials. Yeko,…
While the United States shut the door on him ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European football has responded by placing Somali referee Omar Artan on one of the continent’s grandest stages. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off amid an atmosphere unlike any other, with football’s greatest celebration unfolding alongside growing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. As millions of supporters focus on the opening matches across…
As the world turns its attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Africa will be represented not only by its football stars but also by an elite group of match officials trusted to…
Uganda Cranes’ planned international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar have been officially cancelled, following a statement released by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). The decision affects fixtures that were expected to help the team prepare during the…
There is an African proverb that says, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” In Sudan, a conflict that erupted in April 2023 between rival military factions has left countless lives shattered and vital institutions destroyed. Among the…
Ugandan football woke up to another stark reminder that the battle for the game’s integrity is far from over. FUFA’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has handed down severe sanctions to five individuals found guilty of manipulating the outcome of a…
