Entebbe Journalists Association (EJA) was in spirited form as they welcomed their Kampala counterparts in a friendly game of football on Sunday. The game played at Lake Victoria School in Entebbe Municipality ended 4-1 in favor of the hosts. With Johnmary Luwaga netting the opener in the first stanza. In the second half, EJA scored a second before the visitors pulled one back in pursuit of a leveler, but the hosts were not taking any prisoners, scoring twice again before the end of regulation time. EJA team captain, Godfrey Ssempijja said the game is a precursor for what this year…
Author: Denise Iryn Nalunkuuma
In a celebration of football excellence, London is gearing up to host the eighth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards on January 15, 2024. The city, known for its passionate football culture, will once again be the stage for honoring the planet’s top players, coaches, fans, goals, and acts of fair play. This event marks the third time that FIFA has chosen London as the venue for The Best FIFA Football Awards, with the previous award ceremonies held in 2017 and 2018. The ceremony is set to bring together members of the global football family for a night of…
In a hugely entertaining match of the university football league. Nkumba university stunned St Lawrence University (SLAU) with a 3-1 victory at the Beach boys Arena in Entebbe on Tuesday. In the reverse fixture, SLAU were victorious with 3 goals to 1 when they hosted Nkumba. Irivai Obuto Mamur brace and a Kennedy Ssewankambo captain goal for Nkumba sealed the win for the hosts to secure 3 valuable points for the beach boys. Nkumba headed into the second tie with St. Lawrence university with 7 points in group E and needed the win to improve their chances of getting into…
Uganda Premier League giants, KCCA have acquired the services of Brazilian forward Joao Gabriel Esteves Cardoso. The South American joins the Kasasiro boys on a two year contract from Brazilian outfit, ADC Cabofriense. The 21-year-old has featured for Brazil top flight side, Flamengo’s U18 and U20 during his formative years.He also previously featured for Germany’s FCA Darmstadt Joao Gabriel becomes becomes Sergio Traguil’s first signing at KCCA FC. After putting pen to paper, the Brazilian said he was “excited to be a part of that growth, and I think African teams will be successful in the years to come.” “I’ve…
The Women’s Beach Handball national team picked important lessons at the recently concluded Africa Beach Handball Championship in Hammamet, Tunisia. The team finished fourth behind champions Tunisia and neighbours Kenya. Team Uganda had only one win and three losses in the competition. According to Team Captain, Scovia Lamunu, the tourney was a success for the group because it was “our first time at such a big event and other we have picked valuable lessons and we hope to exhibit a better performance at the next tournament.” Isma Bazanye, who is the national women’s beach handball head coach says valuable experience,…
Gazelles team management has called up 19 players for the preparations of FIBA Afrobasket final which is slated for July and August. The head coach Alberto Antuna selected 10 locally based players and 9 players from abroad. The selected players will take part in the training which starts on 2nd July in Kampala. The head coach retained the team that helped Uganda qualify for the finals and only added 7 players plying their trade in the US. “We are not excited to be back to the big stage and this is a big deal for our basket ball as a…
Kansai Plascon has offered 100million to Buganda Masaka Cup football competition. The event took place at Bulange Gardens on Wednesday 21st 2023. The event was graced by the Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Katikiro Owek.Charles Peter Mayiga and the Kansai Plascon’s Marketing manager Daniel Kayongo . Kayongo was present on a special duty to officially announce the Shs 100,000,000 package to the 2023 Buganda Masaka Cup as well as 50,000,000 for the Buddu Ssaza. Buddu is sponsored by Kansai Plascon. In his speech, Kayongo said; “Kansai is glad to associate with Buganda Kingdom. We have been painting the Buganda Kingdom and…