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Museveni Backs Single East African AFCON Visa, Pledges Full Government Support For 2027 Tournament.

Museveni Backs Single East African AFCON Visa, Pledges Full Government Support For 2027 Tournament.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pledging full financial backing, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperat

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Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one

Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one

Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of 

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Uganda Shilling rebounds as government eyes oil-era forex inflows

Uganda Shilling rebounds as government eyes oil-era forex inflows

Bank of Uganda data shows the local currency briefly strengthened further to about Shs3,646 per dollar earlier this week before surrendering some gains as demand for foreign currency resurfaced.KAMPALA: Uganda’s shilling has staged

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10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)

10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)

Uganda is investing heavily in transport, oil, aviation, and energy infrastructure to support long-term industrial growth.Mega projects like EACOP, SGR, and oil fields are central to future export earnings and regional trade dominance.Urba

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Govt unveils Shs14.2 Billion Hoima Water Project to Boost Supply Ahead of AFCON 2027

Govt unveils Shs14.2 Billion Hoima Water Project to Boost Supply Ahead of AFCON 2027

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled a 14.24 billion shilling water project for Hoima City, aimed at boosting supply ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.NWSC Managing Director Dr. Mugisha announced the proj

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Fact Check: Was Hoima Stadium Rejected by CAF Ahead of AFCON 2027?

Fact Check: Was Hoima Stadium Rejected by CAF Ahead of AFCON 2027?

Social media has in recent days been awash with claims that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected Hoima City Stadium, one of Uganda’s flagship infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The reports, which were widely shared across multiple soci

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PM Nabbanja Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project

PM Nabbanja Commissions Masindi Hospital Construction, Launches AFCON Training Facility Project

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja commissioned the construction of Masindi Hospital and the groundbreaking for the Masindi Municipal Council Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facility in preparation of the 2027 tournament that will be held in East Africa and co-hosted by Uganda,

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Okello Blasts Fufa After Third Cranes Friendly Falls Through

Okello Blasts Fufa After Third Cranes Friendly Falls Through

Football security expert Dixon Okello has urged FUFA to rethink how it arranges international friendlies after Uganda lost three scheduled matches in less than a week, disrupting preparations for future competitions.Public order security and safety expert Dixon Okello has criticised Fufa's

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How Magogo Push For Shs290bn Budget Through Wife Among Was Shot Down

How Magogo Push For Shs290bn Budget Through Wife Among Was Shot Down

Fresh details reveal that Fufa’s attempt to secure an additional Shs290 billion for Afcon 2027 preparations was blocked after Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni intervened, citing improper procedure.Fresh details have emerged showing that the Federation of Uganda Football Assoc

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Ghana’s Black Starlets stand in way of Cubs return to U17 World Cup

Ghana’s Black Starlets stand in way of Cubs return to U17 World Cup

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s U-17 boys national football team, the Cubs, will face Ghana national under-17 football team this Saturday in a decisive FIFA U17 World Cup playoff clash, with qualification for the global tournament in Qatar on the line.The playoff fixture will be played at 10 p

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