Category: African Football
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Kiwanuka’s Last-Gasp Heroics Lift Uganda Past Burundi
The atmosphere at the stadium grew tense. Fans sat on the edge of their seats, murmuring prayers and chanting songs of hope. Uganda, locked in a goalless deadlock with Burundi, needed a spark of magic. Enter Hakim Kiwanuka, whose deflected strike in the dying moments broke the stalemate, sending the crowd into a frenzy and…
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Uganda Claims U17 AFCON CECAFA 2024 Title with Stunning Comeback
Uganda emerged victorious in the U17 AFCON CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2024, defeating Tanzania 2-1 in a thrilling final. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Tanzania’s Abel Josiah Samson opening the scoring in the first half, giving his side a 1-0 lead at halftime. However, Uganda’s tactical adjustments in the second half set the…
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Ogwang’s Heroics Shine as Uganda Edges Burundi in CHAN Qualifier”
In the heart of Nakivubo Stadium, where cheers and hopes collided under the floodlights, Isaac Ogwang etched his name into Uganda’s football folklore. With a decisive 35th-minute strike, Ogwang delivered a moment of brilliance that broke the deadlock and ultimately handed Uganda a slim but crucial 1-0 victory over Burundi in the first leg of…
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Building Bridges Through Football: CAF President Motsepe Meets President Museveni in Kampala
As the sun set over Kampala, the bustling capital of Uganda, the Mandela National Stadium stood as a beacon of hope and transformation. It was here that the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, began his journey to witness the nation’s strides in preparing for the prestigious TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship…
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CHAN 2024: CAF President Dr Motsepe to visit Uganda on Friday
CAF President Dr Motsepe to visit CHAN 2024 host nations Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda on Thursday and Friday The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football will visit Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda – the three nations that will host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 (CHAN) this week. Dr Motsepe’s visit to the three…
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Putt to the Test: Cranes Coach Names Squad for CHAN to Battle Against Burundi
In the quiet training grounds of Namboole, where dreams take flight, Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put watched intently as the players perfected their passes under the golden afternoon sun. The rhythmic thud of boots against leather and the echoes of focused instructions painted a clear picture: Uganda’s finest homegrown talents were gearing up for battle.…
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Denis Omedi Makes History: A Rising Star’s Journey to FIFA Puskás Glory
As the dust settled on the grand stage of the 2024 FIFA Awards, Denis Omedi’s name rang louder than ever, a testament to talent defying odds. From playing on dusty pitches under the scorching African sun to gracing football’s most prestigious spotlight, Omedi’s rise to 3rd place in the coveted FIFA Puskás Award has become…
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CAF approves 2025 Competition Calendar
The CAF executive committee met on, Monday, 16 December 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco in a gathering chaired by the President Dr Patrice Motsepe. Motsepe opened the meeting by congratulating Morocco following the decision to award the centenary FIFA World Cup 2030 to a joint bid by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. The Executive Committee deliberated on…
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From Glory to Gloom: KCCA Legend Ahmed Ssenyange Dies in Amsterdam
Ahmed Ssenyange, famously known as “French Cut,” once dazzled crowds with his silky skills and unrivaled speed on the pitch, but in a cruel twist of fate, he spent his final days battling homelessness on the cold streets of Amsterdam. The man who once inspired chants of victory in Ugandan stadiums succumbed to life’s relentless…
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Battle for CHAN Glory: Burundi and Uganda Set to Thrill at Nakivubo
The morning sun cast long shadows over Nakivubo, where the iconic Hamz Stadium stood ready for yet another historic chapter in African football. Vendors outside the gates bustled to set up stalls, their chatter blending with the faint echo of players warming up inside. Excitement buzzed in the air as fans, albeit limited in number,…