Peter Ogwang, Minister of State for Sports The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set up six stringent conditions for Uganda to co-host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) among which includes payment of US$ 30M (Shs112.407Bn) as hosting fees. The revelation was made by Peter Ogwang, Minister of State for
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The East Africa Pamoja consortium, comprising Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, has been awarded the privilege of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement following a CAF executive committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday afternoon. The
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Joshua Cheptegei (Right) with his Coach Addy Ruiter. Photo by William Cheptoek Uganda’s top long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has begun preparations for his first Marathon career. The three-time World Champion and duo World record holder is currently preparing in Kapchorwa under the guidance of his Dutch coach Addy Ruiter, ahead
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Karthik Belle (L) awards the shs1m cheque token to Larry By Richard Kintu Ugandan audit firm, Bakertilly Hem LLP, a subsidiary of Bakertilly International, has boosted swimming sensation Larry Graig Feni‘s preparations for the World Junior Aquatic Swimming championships starting Monday in Israel with a Shs1m token of appreciation. The token was
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Front Row (2nd Left to Right) – Marietta Mwesigwa (Chief Risk Officer, Housing Finance Bank), Anne Abeja (Company Secretary, Housing Finance Bank), Kato Muhumuza (Dean of Students, Ndejje University) and Doreen Nyiramugisha (Head of Marketing & Communications, Housing Finance Bank) with Ndejje Angels team. In a strategic move towards building
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Cranes Coach, Micho The Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations (FUFA) has launched a search for coaches of the various national teams. While the Federation oversees more than 10 national teams, in March 2022, FUFA president Moses Magogo declared all technical positions of other national teams vacant, except for the Uganda
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Cranes Coach, Micho The Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has announced that the Uganda Cranes Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Algeria, scheduled for June 2023, will be played in Cameroon. This decision comes after FUFA inspected the Mandela National Stadium and confirmed that it is not
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People involved in sports betting and gaming will have to forego 30% of their winnings in form of taxes to Government if the proposed amendment to the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016 is approved in its current form. The proposal is contained in the tax bills that were recently tabled by
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Uganda long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo on Sunday won the New York City Half Marathon in the United States. The reigning World Cross Country Gold Medalist, secured the 21 kilometers race victory in 1:1.31 seconds. Joshua Cheptegei secured the second position in 1:02.09 seconds while Morroco’s Taibi Zouhair finished third clocking
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Hon. Magogo moved the bill that will regulate the sports sector Parliament has passed the National Sports Bill, 2022 that will establish the National Anti-Doping Organisation in Uganda, in accordance with requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code. The Bill was passed by the House in a sitting chaired by
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