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Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

In June this year, Kampala registered the highest cases of suicides in a single month, most of them involving high-profile individuals. Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said four of seven incidents were registered in a single day on Martyrs' Day

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Cranes in touching distance of Afcon 2025

Cranes in touching distance of Afcon 2025

Denis Omedi was on target and Alfred Leku added an own goal for Uganda to come within a point of Morocco Afcon 2025.  The 2-1 victory over South Sudan in Juba on Tuesday lifted Ugandans spirits but the party was put on hold following South Africa’s 1-1 stalemate with Congo in Brazzavi

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Despite FIFA Approval, Hamz Stadium Fails to Meet AFCON Standards

Despite FIFA Approval, Hamz Stadium Fails to Meet AFCON Standards

Ugandan football fans got a taste of hope this week when Nakivubo’s management gleefully announced that FIFA had officially certified the stadium’s turf system. The celebratory statement from the stadium’s management committee chairman, Rogers Mulindwa, carried all the enthusiasm of a goat thi

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Cranes must seize moment

Cranes must seize moment

In a clash reminiscent of two neighbors vying to prove who is king of the hill, Uganda finds itself under the spotlight with everything to play for.  As they host the group’s underdogs south Sudan on Friday at Namboole Stadium, there is no room for error and no second chances; it is a

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Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

This time last year Allan Okello was not that certain about his career, but had - at least - been given a lifeline by Vipers SC when they signed him on transfer deadline day despite carrying a troublesome knee. Okello’s knee issue had first been discovered when he was summoned to the U

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Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,

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Onana headlines as Namboole gets shine

Onana headlines as Namboole gets shine

How times have changed! Just last November, Uganda were grambling their way to Morocco to reluctantly host their home matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Guinea and Somalia.The Cranes had previously a

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Cranes Fans React to Uganda’s Loss to Algeria at Namboole

Cranes Fans React to Uganda’s Loss to Algeria at Namboole

The Uganda Cranes’ hopes of securing an early advantage in their World Cup qualifying campaign were dashed as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Algeria at the Mamdela National Stadium, Namboole on Monday, June 10th.The match started brightly for

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Uganda vs. Botswana – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Uganda vs. Botswana – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Uganda Cranes trainingMandela National stadium, Namboole 7pmFor the first time since 2019, Uganda Cranes return to Mandela National stadium, Namboole when they host Botswana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match in Group G.T

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BUL, KCCA Wins Light-up Namboole Stadium Reopening

BUL, KCCA Wins Light-up Namboole Stadium Reopening

This was BUL’s 14th victory in 26 matches, moving them top of the log on 49 points with three matches left to playJeromy Kirya was the man of the moment as BUL completed a rare double over Vipers in Namboole (Photos: Brazilian Kigozi/ChimpReports)

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