Articles by Shifa Ismail
Blind Football : Jimmy Innocent Shines as MUBS Make Blind Football History
From Yumbe to the top of the scoring charts, Jimmy Innocent is having a championship to remember. The MUBS final-year student emerged as the 2026 Blind Football Championship’s top scorer, helping his university claim the men’s title.
Where Has Ayike Gone? Uganda Boxing League Reaches Week Nine Without Its Star Girl
Ayike Arafah Rashid’s limited appearance in Season Five of the Uganda Boxing Champions League has raised questions among boxing fans, with the championship now closng Week Nine. Following her recent graduation, where is the three-time Uganda National Open champion, and will she return to the ring before the season ends?
Ali Ongima: West Nile’s Rugby Son Turns Waterboy Years Into a Dream Debut
From a waterboy and cone boy in 2012 to scoring two tries and four conversions on his Stanbic Black Pirates debut at the Lawii Rwodi 7s, Ali Ongima’s journey is a remarkable story of patience, persistence and growth.
WARR FC Host Pakwach Young Stars in West Nile Homecoming Clash
WARR FC’s clash with Pakwach Young Stars goes beyond a build-up game, bringing together two sides with strong West Nile roots. While WARR FC, based in Nakawa, draws its identity from Warr Town Council in Zombo District, Pakwach Young Stars represent West Nile, creating a “home away from home” moment for the region’s football community in Kampala.
Muhammad Shaban Joins Nairobi United Ahead of the New Season
Uganda Cranes forward Muhammad Shaban Jagason has joined Kenyan side Nairobi United ahead of the new season, beginning a new chapter in his career shortly after parting ways with Kitara FC after just five months.
A West Nile Reunion in Nairobi: Shaban Muhammad Links Up With Kizza Mustafa
West Nile football takes centre stage in Nairobi as Muhammad Shaban reunites with fellow West Nile star Mustafa Kizza at Nairobi United, joining a growing Ugandan contingent that also includes Joseph Seremba, Charles Waibi and Gavin Kizito.
West Nile’s Faridi Rashid shines after Surprise Somali Move as Gaadiidka Football Club are Crowned Champions
Former UPDF FC forward and West Nile talent Faridi Rashid has enjoyed a remarkable spell in Somalia, scoring nine goals in 11 matches for Gaadiidka FC and helping the club to a championship triumph, after previously scoring three goals in the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season.
FUFA SUPER 8 : Innocent Media’s Stoppage-Time Goal Completes NEC FC’s Victory Over SC Villa
Innocent Media emerged as NEC FC’s late hero, scoring in the 90+3rd minute to seal a 3-1 comeback victory over SC Villa in the FUFA Super 8 and send NEC FC into the final against KCCA FC on August 18th, 2026.
FUFA SUPER 8 : Swadik Moro Announces Himself with Maiden Goal for Entebbe UPPC FC
Moro Swadik has wasted no time making his mark at Entebbe UPPC FC. From an eye-catching debut against NEC FC to scoring his first goal for the Printers, the former Buhimba United Saints player has emerged as one of the club's brightest prospects. Despite UPPC's FUFA Super 8 loss, Swadik's performances have highlighted how the right platform can transform a talented player into one of the competition's biggest talking points.
FUFA SUPER 8 : Swadik Moro's Debut Shows How the Right Platform Can Transform a Player's Visibility
Swadik Moro has quickly become one of the standout stories of the FUFA Super 8 after an impressive debut for Entebbe UPPC FC. The former Buhimba United Saints winger caught fans' attention with his pace and fearless dribbling, highlighting how the right platform can elevate a player's visibility. As the Printers face NEC FC in the second leg, all eyes will be on Moro to see if he can build on his promising start.
Last Hope Falls: Ringo's Disqualification Ended Uganda's Medal Quest In Glasgow But What's Next for Him?
Uganda's boxing campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games ended in disappointment after heavyweight Abdul Aziz Ringo, the nation's last remaining medal hope, was disqualified for misconduct in the quarter-finals. Ringo's exit followed the eliminations of Kemis Ibrahim, Alfred Ojok, Batte Nuhu, Emily Nakalema and Katushabe Angel, meaning Uganda's six-member boxing team leaves Glasgow without a medal despite several quarter-final appearances.
West Nile's Gift to Ugandan Football: The Felix Ayobo Journey
From assisting a school nurse to becoming one of Uganda's leading football fitness and conditioning experts, Felix Ayobo's journey is a testament to the power of education, resilience, and purpose. Having worked with Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club, the Uganda Cranes, and FUFA, Ayobo is championing sports science as the future of athlete development while inspiring the next generation to dream bigger, embrace learning, and let science drive sporting excellence.