Sports

By Brian Kawalya KAMPALA: The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has re-assured Ugandans that the country will be ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations next year, despite concerns raised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). A recent CAF inspection report indicated that none of Uganda’s proposed venues currently […]

By Brian Kawalya The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has dismissed claims that they have been involved and consulted in the construction of Hoima City Stadium. This follows recent remarks by State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang, indicating that FUFA is part of the infrastructure Local Organising Committee for […]

By Brian Kawalya KAMPALA: State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang has confirmed that Phase Two of the remodeling of Mandela National Stadium will cost 60 million US dollars, (approximately Shs223 billion), to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. Mr.Ogwang says government has secured the funds and is finalizing […]

By Brian Kawalya The president of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe, has defended the organization’s integrity following calls by Senegal’s government for an international investigation into alleged corruption. This comes after CAF’s appeals board striped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and awarded it to […]

The government has unveiled plans to transform Kyabazinga Stadium, commonly known as Bugembe Stadium, into a modern sports complex with a seating capacity of 20,000. The re-development is part of a nationwide programme led by the National Council of Sports aimed at improving sports facilities across Uganda. Officials say the […]