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  Airtel and Buganda Launch 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup to empower youth and sports development in Uganda.   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Uganda has officially renewed its partnership with the Buganda Kingdom for the 22nd edition of the Airtel Masaza Cup Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment, …

  Mmamba Kakoboza wins its first-ever BIKA Tournament title after Dramatic Shootout Victory over Nkima on Saturday; take Shs9 million cash prize   Wankulukuku, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Mmamba Kakoboza etched its name into Buganda sporting history after clinching its first-ever Airtel BIKA Tournament title with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout …

1xBet’s Partners Program has prepared a practical Globe Cup 26 manual for affiliates, offering guidance on football traffic, audience activation and monetisation during one of the busiest periods in the sports calendar. The manual is available free of charge to new participants after registration in the affiliate programme. It is …

  10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era   NEWS ANALYSIS | WYCLIFFE W NJORORAI SIMIYU | The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kitara FC has successfully defended the Uganda Cup title after defeating SC Villa 2-1 in the final at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday. The victory crowns Kitara FC champions of the 52nd edition of the Uganda Cup, the country’s oldest football competition. …

  The European Court of Justice ruled that preventing athletes from moving freely within the EU was an unreasonable restraint of labour   COMMENT | DAVID ROWE | When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona. Later came Cristiano …

 Court ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk   COMMENT | FABRICE LOLLIA | The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest …

  NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya is set to host a leg of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series in a four-team tournament from April 11 to 15 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, a government official said on Tuesday. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said …

The football season in Europe is entering its decisive stage. Any mistake can be very costly, so teams play to their full potential, and the intrigue remains until the final minutes. For fans, this is a time of bright emotions and important matches. You can follow the main events in …

Institutional vs Community Clubs, Magogo Right this time! COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | Football in Uganda naturally attracts passionate and organic support. Despite this deep connection with fans, the game has been struggling for nearly two decades as match attendance continues to dwindle, especially in the Uganda Premier League and the Big …