The Nile Queens’ journey to the 2024 Women’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a testament to resilience and determination, reflecting not just their hard work but also the rising prominence of women’s sports in Uganda. Departing from Entebbe…
16-year-old Patricia Nayiga, received no support from her mother, although her father understood where her love for football came from. “My parents, especially my mum, never wanted me to play football,” recalls Nayiga, the talented Wakiso Hills WFC midfielder. “She…
The Uganda women’s national football team, the Crested Cranes, has safely arrived in Algeria as they gear up for two highly anticipated international friendlies against the hosts on November 27th and 30th, 2024. The team, currently based at the luxurious…
Namibia is gearing up for its general elections on November 27, a pivotal event to decide the nation’s next president and members of the National Assembly. The elections come amid growing calls for economic reform, accountability, and a renewed focus…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has commenced inspection visits to Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya to assess their readiness to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, scheduled for February 2025, marks a historic moment as it will…
Uganda’s footballing future takes center stage as the U17 National Team, affectionately known as the Cubs, reveals its provisional squad for the 2024 AFCON U17 Zonal Qualifiers. Under the guidance of Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo, a carefully curated team of…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Safe Stadium Workshop, aimed at preparing Uganda for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), concludes today at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The three-day event, which began on Tuesday, November 19, is part of efforts…
In a critical announcement, Umeme, Uganda’s leading electricity distributor, has called on all Yaka! prepaid meter users to upgrade their meters before the November 24, 2024 deadline. Failure to complete the upgrade will result in meters being unable to accept…
Jacob Kiplimo crashed the World 15km Record at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop on Sunday (17) in Netherlands. The 24 year-old who is also the double World Cross Country champion smashed the old course record of 41:05, set six years ago by…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday evening for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the highly anticipated G20 Leaders’ Summit. This marks a significant moment for Nigeria, as the president joins…
