Author: Trevor Lutalo

In a bid to enhance the global standards of club football, FIFA has unveiled the 3rd edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for club executives and former players around the world to deepen their understanding of the industry. The inaugural course saw Uganda’s own Ivan Kakembo, former SC Villa CEO, standing shoulder to shoulder with illustrious personalities such as Italy’s FIFA World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro and former Portugal forward Nuno Gomes. The 40-plus participants in this year-and-a-half-long program will benefit from insights shared by influential figures and gain firsthand experience through…

The eagerly awaited Uganda Cup is set to kick off, with Buganda Region taking the spotlight as forty teams gear up for the first preliminary round on Wednesday. Matches will unfold across various venues, showcasing the region’s football prowess and determining who advances to subsequent stages of the competition. In this initial phase, twenty matches will unfold at different grounds, with the winners earning their ticket to the second preliminary round. Following this, ten decisive matches will unfold, shaping the path to the third preliminaries, where five triumphant teams will secure a coveted spot in the Round of 64. It’s…

The fourteen-year-old British sensation has been in spirited form for Kent Faversham Strike Force FC U14s this term raking in weekly man-of-the-match performances in the Kent Youth League. Born in England to Ugandan parents, Callum Cameron Armstrong is expected to be the next big thing for his excellent goal-scoring exploits from the flank and his defensive exploits when deployed at left back or midfield. Armstrong is a complete player who can contribute in defence or attack. He is reckoned pivotal for his side given his versatility, agility, quickness and composure on the ball. Armstrong shares a dream of many young…

Jean Sseninde United SC are off to a good start in their preparations for the 2024 Makindye Fifth Division season. The Red Ants defeated Bunga FC 2-1 in a friendly game on Friday. Two goals were enough to secure the win for the Red Ants at the Salama based grounds. Bunga FC struck one back but were unable to cancel the lead until the end of regulation time. Manager Jean Sseninde was upbeat about the team’s season while summing up her team’s performance. “Such games are meant to help the boys build cohesion and momentum, we can try a few…

When the much anticipated Entebbe Corporate league (ECL) returns tomorrow for October’s games, Corporates from different entities will gohead to head in the pursuit of bragging rights and the ultimate prize. The teams will compete in Football, Volleyball, Netball and fun games such as sack racing, bottle filling, and tug of war.  The fun games will also secure bonus points for the teams. The outing will be headlined by a cleaning exercise of Entebbe Town as a way of ridding the Municipality of plastic waste and garbage. The Entebbe Municipality Deputy Mayor, Charles Kabwama will preside over the event as…

Match Week 3 Pepsi UFL Results: Islamic University in Uganda 1-0 Victoria University Kampala University 2-1 Bishop Stuart University Nkumba University 4-0 Gulu University Nkumba University Beach Boys were able to rise from their ruins following a 4 goal display against visitors Gulu University on Tuesday in the Pepsi University Football League (UFL). Sulaiman Bbosa’s charges fell to St. Lawrence University in the league opener, and needed to bounce back in their subsequent game in order to improve their chances for qualification. Jamaldin Nsereko scored in the 24th minute to put the beach boys ahead, followed by a brace from…

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…

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…