Sports
19 August 2026, 9:47 pm
36 pupils to represent Oyam at National Kids Ball Games in Mubende
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District will be represented by 36 pupils at the 2026 National Kids Ball Games and Special Needs Education (SNE) Championship, scheduled to take place at Mubende Army Secondary School in Mubende District from 24 August…
18 August 2026, 6:21 pm
FUFA hands over Kadiba Stadium to NCS for AFCON 2027 upgrades
By Regina Lalam Kampala – The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Tuesday officially handed over FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, to the National Council of Sports (NCS) for major pitch redevelopment as Uganda steps up preparations to host the Africa…
18 August 2026, 3:04 pm
FUFA postpones player registration for schools of excellence
By Baker Okello The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), following guidance from the Ministry of Education and Sports, has temporarily postponed the registration of players for its Schools of Excellence programme across the country, including Wisdom High School Akalo…
12 August 2026, 5:22 pm
NUVA launches national referees training course in Lira City
By Regina Lalam Lira — The Northern Uganda Volleyball Association (NUVA), in partnership with the Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF), officially opened the 2026 National Referees Training Course on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, at Lavington Park, formerly known as Coronation Park,…
12 August 2026, 5:10 pm
Wisdom High School to host historic FUFA girls’ football trials in Kole
By Frank Oyugi Wisdom High School, located in Akalo Sub-county along the Lira–Aduku Road in Kole District, has finalised preparations to host the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Girls’ Football Trials and Talent Identification Clinic scheduled for 18–19 August…
11 August 2026, 2:06 pm
Inside Lango MPs’ Akii-Bua tour: roads, airfield and hotel funds dominate
By Frank Oyugi and Felix Omara Lira City — Members of the Lango Parliamentary Group (LPG) spent the weekend inspecting infrastructure across Lira City, raising concerns over missing road funds, unfulfilled aviation commitments and financing gaps facing the local hospitality…
8 August 2026, 5:39 pm
UTC Lira playground upgrade begins with Dwog Pacu and LPG support
By Regina Lalam Speaking at the event, Chris Ogwang Alele, Projects Coordinator at UTC Lira, said the institution has two football pitches where dumping of soil has already been carried out by the Akii-Bua team. “The total cost of this…
6 August 2026, 2:37 pm
Akii-Bua Stadium’s AFCON 2027 dream hinges on final CAF requirements
By Winnie Auma The government has expressed confidence that the ongoing construction of Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira City will be completed in time to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), provided all remaining requirements set by…
5 August 2026, 1:30 pm
Amolatar celebrates Kioga County’s Dwog Pacu Cup victory in second edition
By Odur Alphonce On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, Amolatar Town was filled with excitement as thousands of residents gathered to welcome home the Kioga County players who won the second edition of the Dwog Pacu Cup. The festive atmosphere swept…
31 July 2026, 9:20 am
Wisdom High School Akalo nears accreditation as FUFA grade two academy
By Baker Okello Wisdom High School Akalo in Kole District is in the final stages of registration as a Grade Two Football Academy under the FUFA Schools of Excellence Programme, with the accreditation process expected to be completed on Friday,…