Category: CAF
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Rising Stars: Uganda’s Boni Consili Girls Poised for Glory at CAF Tournament
On a sunlit afternoon at Nakivubo Stadium, the Boni Consili Girls’ Vocational SS team found themselves trailing Kawempe Select by a solitary goal. Yet, like seasoned warriors, they fought back with grit and determination. Ayirowoth Peace danced through defenders to deliver a stunning equalizer in the 53rd minute, igniting cheers from the crowd. Moments later,…
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Whistles of Glory: Ugandan Referees Set for CHAN 2024 Spotlight
In the heart of Kampala, where the streets hum with life and the air is rich with anticipation, Lucky Razake often reminisces about his first officiating experience—a chaotic neighborhood football game where he had to separate feuding players. “Back then,” he chuckles, “the whistle barely worked, and the rules were just suggestions.” Fast forward to…
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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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Blowing the Final Whistle: Ali Sabila Bows Out After FIFA Badge Snub
On a humid December evening at Lugogo, as Express FC edged past KCCA FC with a solitary goal, referee Ali Sabila blew the final whistle, marking the end of his celebrated career. The decision by FUFA to exclude Sabila from the 2024 FIFA-approved referees list was the final nail in the coffin, prompting the veteran…
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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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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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Blowing the Whistle to Glory: Ugandan Referees Shine on FIFA’s Global Stage
In the heart of Kampala, under the dim floodlights of Lugogo Stadium, Shamirah Nabadda once silenced a roaring crowd with a firm whistle and decisive gesture. Her poise and confidence amid the chaos symbolized the rising standard of Ugandan referees, earning them respect on pitches far beyond their borders. Today, Nabadda stands among 28 referees…
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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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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…