Stanbic Black Pirates and Heathens will battle for the 2024 Nile Special Rugby Championship title after booking their slots in the final to be played over two legs. This comes after the second semi-final playoffs over the weekend when Stanbic Black Pirates hosted resilient Jinja based side, Jinja Hippos. The defending champions survived a battling second-half comeback from Jinja Hippos to eventually win 27-23. Heathens and Stanbic Black Pirates met at Kyadondo Rugby Club on the opening day of the Championship’s regular season. The result was in favour of Heathens by a 16-12 margin. The Uganda Rugby Union has officially…
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Former Uganda Cranes player and goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba Kisitu is dead. Kajoba succumbed to diabetes while in Tanzania. The Ugandan FA announced on Monday via X (formerly Twitter). https://twitter.com/OfficialFUFA/status/1790035856998199313?t=DKeXAZdVNP-AwNrAA9LphA&s=19 Kajoba also served as the head Coach at Vipers SC. The Uganda Premier League giants in a post via X eulogised Kajoba with the words: “You played your part and left a mark.” https://twitter.com/VipersSC/status/1790041220560957647?t=lrri7oDOVCccl26lqor5gg&s=19
Stanbic Black Pirates survived the charging Rhinos to qualify for the semifinal playoffs in the Nile Special Rugby Championship at Kings Park Arena on Saturday. It was a tale of two halves as Rhinos came out swinging and laid down an early marker in the first half by scoring two tries courtesy of Arthur Ocen and Godwin Abwang. Ivan Kirabo was handy with the boot as he helped the Rhinos race to a 21-0 first half score. The performance from the visitors was breathtaking but it also highlighted where the Stanbic Black Pirates were letting themselves down. Stanbic Black Pirates…
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Result: Somalia 0-1 Uganda Rogers Mato’s early strike gave Uganda a 1-0 narrow victory against 10-man Somalia in the World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday. In the game played at Berkane Municipal Stadium, Uganda Cranes were the better side but lacked the agility and sharpness in the final third. However, they managed to squeeze through and register their first victory under the tutelage of Paul Joseph Put. In the starting lineup, Put made three changes to the team that lost to Guinea. Ismail Watenge moved in between the sticks to replace Salim Jamal, Elvis Bwono took the…
In a thrilling showcase of talent and dedication, Ugandan under-23 cyclist Shafik Mugalu secured victory in a recent road race held in Kenya. Mugalu, a prominent figure in Ugandan cycling, had undergone intensive training in Kabale, Uganda, before making the strategic decision to join forces with Kenyan riders just two weeks prior to the competition. Mugalu’s triumph on the Kenyan roads adds another feather to his cap, showcasing the prowess of Ugandan cyclists on the international stage. This victory not only highlights Mugalu’s individual skill but also underlines the growing strength of the Ugandan cycling community. Joining Mugalu in Kenya…
Uganda Cranes faced a disheartening defeat against Guinea in a tense encounter between the two nations on Friday. The match, part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, unfolded at Stade Du Municipal in Berkane, Morocco, where the hosts clinched a 2-1 victory. Despite a commendable performance by Uganda Cranes, they were left devastated as Guinea scored the decisive goal in the closing moments of the game. This defeat marked the debut for the newly appointed coach, Paul Joseph, who recently signed a two-year deal. The starting lineup for Uganda Cranes included Salim Omar Magoola as the goalkeeper, supported by…
Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched its wellness program dubbed Maisha Fiti in the Ugandan market. This marks a significant step towards the company’s commitment to promote the physical and mental well-being of its customers. Maisha Fiti will empower customers to take charge of their preventive and curative health. The program will also create a community for users to interact with peers and medical professionals on various topical issues such as nutrition, lifestyle management, maternal and mental health among others. In recent years, the society has witnessed a concerning rise in diseases and conditions that can be directly attributed to…
By Rebecca Nantale 24-year-old Ugandan forward Edward Kizza delivered a man-of-the-match performance as his side Pittsburgh Riverhounds cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory on Saturday. Riverhounds beat Las Vegas four goals to one in the United Soccer League, Kizza scored two goals in first half. Kizza earned the Heineken Man of the Match accolade for his spirited perfoemance, scoring two goals, completing 91.7% of his passes and 6 touches in the opposition 18 yard box. The versatile forward scored his first league goal of the season 21 minutes in to the game to put the hosts ahead. He slotted a…
By Kevin Kibuuka The former Uganda Cranes midfielder Micheal Azira has been named as the new Head Coach of United Soccer League Two outfit Brilla FC in the USA. The club management announced the development via its official website on Tuesday but did not disclose the duration of his tenure. Azira had been named first assistant for Brilla following his retirement from professional football under Matt Horth who left the side for collegiate soccer. “Fortunately, we have Mike Azira ready to step into the role, and he is more than capable of leading us to make a run at the…
The Uganda Junior Chess Team on Wednesday wheeled off from Entebbe International Airport for Greece. The team comprised of six girls and three boys is set to take part in the 2023 World School Chess Championships. The tournament is to be held at Rhodes City in the Dodecanese starting 13th to 23rd April 2023. Team captain Tandeka expressed the desire to represent the country at the championship. “We are set to play at the 2023 World school chess championships. The team has been training very well and we all ready to give our best in the tournament” Tandeka who will…