Category: Local Sports News
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New Leadership: Coach Rashid Mubiru Takes Over the She Cranes
In a dramatic shift of leadership, Coach Rashid Mubiru has been appointed as the new head coach of Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes. His appointment comes immediately after the swearing-in of the new Netball Federation President, Joseline Uchanda, and the decision to drop the interim coaches, Nelson Bogere and Noordeen, who had been…
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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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Lubega Godfrey: The Muscle Maestro Who Conquered Mr. Uganda
At the Martyrs Mall, Lubega Godfrey struck his final pose. It was a picture of raw power, precision, and passion—a moment that crowned him “Mr. Uganda.” With each ripple of his well-defined muscles, Lubega not only outshone his competitors but also stamped his name in the annals of Ugandan bodybuilding. For this son of the…
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Netball Uganda Swearing-In Ceremony Ushers in a New Dawn
In a moment of both gravity and celebration, Netball Uganda welcomed its new leadership in a swearing-in ceremony officiated by Commissioner for Oaths Kenneth Akampulira. Jocelyn Shamsha Ucanda, the newly sworn-in president, pledged to steer the sport towards unprecedented heights. “This is a new era arising in Netball Uganda,” Ucanda remarked, radiating optimism as she…
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A Decade of Boundaries: Soroti Cricket Academy Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
It began as a modest dream on a dusty field in Soroti, where a handful of young enthusiasts swung bats with more hope than skill. Fast forward to last weekend, the Soroti Cricket Academy stood tall, celebrating ten years of transforming lives through sport. Alumni shared laughter, memories, and accolades under the night sky, a…
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Kawempe Mile Race: Running to End Gender Violence and Corruption
In the crisp morning air of Kapchorwa’s rolling hills, a group of children can be seen sprinting barefoot along dusty paths, their laughter echoing through the serene countryside. Among them is 14-year-old Lemulet, a budding runner with dreams as vast as the Sebei region’s highlands. But for Lemulet, the upcoming Kawempe Mile Race is not…
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St Noa and Kitende Shine Bright in CAF Schools Football Glory
As the final whistle blew at St Mary’s Stadium, jubilation erupted from the St Noa camp. Amid a sea of cheers, goalkeeper Haira Nabbosa sank to her knees in tears of triumph, and striker Brenda Nassaka hoisted her arms high, her four goals lighting up the tournament like a beacon. It wasn’t just a win;…
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Teryet Training Centre Ushers in a Golden Era for Ugandan Athletics
As the crisp morning breeze swept through Kapchorwa’s rolling hills, a small group of young athletes laced their shoes, their breaths visible in the cold air. For years, these runners braved the rugged terrain, training on dirt paths with dreams of Olympic glory. Today, their aspirations take root in a state-of-the-art facility: the newly commissioned…
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2025: A Scrum-tastic Year of Rugby Awaits Uganda!
As the sun sets over the raucous cheers of rugby fans in Kampala, a young boy sprints barefoot with a makeshift rugby ball, mimicking his heroes from the Nile Special Rugby Championship. His dream of donning the Ugandan jersey mirrors the excitement brewing across the nation as the 2025 rugby calendar promises a year-long extravaganza…
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Legendary Uganda Cranes Winger Obadiah Ssemakula Missing: Family Appeals for Help
Under the fading light of a Friday evening, as crickets chirped in Kayabwe, a quiet fear crept into the home of legendary footballer Obadiah Ssemakula, famously known as “Musanvu we Ggwanga.” Once celebrated for weaving through defenders with the precision of a seamstress on the pitch, the former Coffee SC and KCC FC star has…