Oakland Roots SC have announced the signing of Ugandan international Bobosi Byaruhanga ahead of the 2024 USL Championship season. The 23-year-old midfielder makes the switch from Austin FC II, where he played a pivotal role in helping the team clinch the MLS Next Pro title in 2023. Exciting Addition “Bobosi is a young player that […]
Ethiopia produced a dramatic comeback on Wednesday to overturn a first-leg deficit against Uganda and secure a place in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. After losing 2-0 in the first leg, the Ethiopian side responded with a 2-0 victory in the return fixture before triumphing 5-4 on […]
Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has called for justice for late Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal. The 29-year-old striker was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital after allegedly falling from the third-floor balcony of the Voicemall Shopping Arcade. Lawal had visited the location to see a Tanzanian friend. In a statement, Ahmed Musa expressed […]
Authorities in Uganda have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who reportedly fell from a shopping mall in the capital, Kampala. The 29-year-old striker was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital after allegedly falling from the third-floor balcony of the Voicemall Shopping Arcade. Lawal had visited the location to […]
Vipers SC Nigerian midfielder Abubakar Lawal has tragically passed away following a motorcycle accident on Monday along Entebbe Road. The 26-year-old, who had been a key figure for the Ugandan Premier League side, lost his life in the fatal crash, sending shockwaves through the club, his teammates, and the wider football community. Lawal’s untimely death […]
Ugandan star Allan Okello is set to stay at Vipers SC beyond the January transfer window, despite attracting significant interest from top clubs in Tanzania and Egypt. The six-time Ugandan Premier League champions have firmly ruled out the possibility of letting their star playmaker leave during the mid-season window. Okello, widely regarded as the best […]
Uganda Cranes head coach, Paul Put, has assured fans that his team will approach their 2024 CHAN qualifying match against Burundi with utmost seriousness. The Cranes kicked off their preparations on Saturday with a non-residential training session at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. Under the watchful eye of Coach Put, 24 players began their journey towards […]
A tragic incident unfolded in Uganda when a security guard fatally shot an Arsenal fan celebrating the team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The shooting occurred in Lukaya town, central Uganda, approximately 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the capital, Kampala. The celebration turned deadly when the restaurant’s manager, angered by the noise of jubilant fans, […]
Uganda Cranes defender Elio Capradossi has signed with Italian Serie B club AS Cittadella on a contract running through the end of the 2024/25 season. The club confirmed the signing in an official statement, noting: “AS Cittadella is pleased to announce the acquisition of Capradossi’s sporting rights. Born in 1996 in Uganda but raised in […]
The Uganda senior women’s national football team, the Crested Cranes, is set to take on Algeria in back-to-back international friendlies on November 27 and 30, 2024, in Algeria. These matches promise to be a litmus test for the team’s progress as they continue building their competitive edge on the international stage. Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda […]
