Hundreds of revellers and corporates thronged the Works Playground, Namate in Entebbe Municipality for the September outing of the 7th Entebbe Corporate League (ECL) on Sunday. The Tournament features Uganda Civil Aviation (UCAA), Children’s Surgical Hospital, DAS Handling Services, Entebbe Police Corporate Team, Entebbe Journalists Association, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Paddy O’ganda Irish Bar, Katabi Busambaga Youth Development Association (KABUSYDA), Beeline Medical Services, Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA) and Entebbe Young Academy (EYA). ECL chairperson, Ronald Onzima underscored the importance of using sports as a vehicle to drive development and fostering pro-environment mindsets. “As we get…
Author: Trevor Lutalo
Staff Writer
Uganda Cranes attacking midfielder Allan Okello has joined champions, Vipers SC. The Club announced on Thursday. The attacker joins the Venoms on a three-year deal as a free agent having cut ties with Algerian outfit, Paradou AC recently. Okello raked up 13 goals and assists in the Uganda Premier League (UPL) last term during his loan spell with KCCA FC. The talented player joins the Kitende-based side after Patrick Mbowa, Richard Matovu, Grant Matsiko, David Bagoole, Mohamed Salem Ekbad and Fumador Asiwome. His stint at Paradou was rather uneventful, therefore the 23-year-old is expected to reignite his career at St.…
Hundreds of corporates and Entebbe residents turned up for the Entebbe Corporate League (ECL) September outing on Sunday at the Works Playground Namate, Entebbe Municipality. The Entebbe Corporate League features 15 of the finest organisations in the Municipality under the banner of Ecosystem Restoration. Proceeds from the League are channelled towards slowing down the adverse effects of climate change. Our lenses captured some fine moments from their September outing.
The Pepsi University Football League (UFL) kicked off its eleventh season on Tuesday with an efflux of goals as teams aimed to secure an early advantage of proceedings. The UFL has produced 15 goals in only four games so far. Defending Champions Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi thumped Bugema University 3 goals to 1 in the season opener. Ivan Agamire scored a 37th minute goal to give the hosts the lead while Akbar Ssentongo’s double strike sealed matters. The visitors, Bugema were able to earn a much needed consolation in the 94th minute courtsey of Dennis Kimuli’s penalty. The Nkumba University…
Savio Kabugo has signed for FUFA Big League Outfit, Lugazi FC making a return to competitive football in a new twist in his career. The Club announced they had acquired the services of the defender on Thursday 14th September after courting him for a while. The 28-year-old spent a decent one-year spell at Botswana-based side, Jwaneng Galaxy firing it to a third-place finish. “Lugazi FC proudly announces the arrival of seasoned defender Savio Kabugo, who has joined the club on a two-year contract. Kabugo brings a wealth of experience and a burning desire to contribute to the club’s ambitions.” the…
The Ssekyondo Independence Cup returned for it’s second edition, in Entebbe Municipality. The competition which features men’s football and women’s netball will see Entebbe Division B village teams go head to head for glory. A total of 10 teams are pitted in two groups of five, and the winners of these groups will face off in a final bout ahead of the October 9th independence celebrations. The winning team for football will take home a trophy, a bull, jerseys and gold medals. The netball champion will be crowned with a trophy, two goats, jerseys and gold medals. There will be…
Uganda Cranes have dropped head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic after the Serbian failed to help the team qualify for the AFCON finals for the second consecutive time. “Today, Thursday 14th September 2023, FUFA and Mr Milutin Sredojevic agreed to mutually end the existing employment contract between the two parties. FUFA appreciates all efforts and commitment by Mr. Milutin during his period as Head coach of Uganda Cranes. It is Our Game, It is Our Country,” FUFA said in a statement The national side has struggled to gain momentum during his time at the top of business. For his last 17…
The Pepsi University Football League (UFL) is set to return for an eleventh season. The UFL is to start this September through May to align with the University academic calendar. Group stages will be played out until December and return in February 2024 for the knock-out stages. Defending champions, Nkozi University are pitted in group A with Bugema University, Kabale University, and University of Kisubi. Group B will see Makerere University Business School go head to head with Islamic University in Uganda, Victoria University, and YMCA. Makerere University is pitted against rivals Kyambogo University, Muni University, and Luweero-based Ndejje University.…
The Entebbe Corporate League which was inaugurated back in 2016 returns today. Over the years the outfit has muscled up to become one of Entebbe Sub-District’s most important events on the sporting calendar. The sought out event will be headlined by tree planting efforts in a bid to offset climate change. Following a COVID-19 forced hiatus between 2020-2021, the league returned last year 2022, with 15 corporate brands taking part. Among the teams participating in this year’s edition include DAS Handling Services, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, Entebbe Journalists Association, Beeline Medical Services, Uganda Police among others. The teams will compete…
Following a successful campaign against Gender Based Violence last year, Swans Rugby Football Club Entebbe is set to bring awareness to breast cancer on the 30th of September 2023. A total of 20 teams are expected to take part in the maiden one day Breast Cancer awareness Tournament to be held at Coco Beach. According to the competition’s spokesperson, Patricia Twinomugisha the proceeds from the tourney will be used to bolster the Club’s finances. Twinomugisha revealed that the tourney will follow the Touch Rugby format. “Each team will have six players with at least two premiership players, female and male.…