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Kawawa Rashid Departs NEC FC After Only Half a Season
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Kawawa Rashid Departs NEC FC After Only Half a Season

The pacy Kawawa, who moved to Lugogo from Express as one of coach Kaddu Badru's first signings, leaves after featuring for the Die Hards in 12 league games, starting five.

Sep 10, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Teen Cranes Captain Ayerango Named Best Upcoming Player at Women in Football Symposium
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Teen Cranes Captain Ayerango Named Best Upcoming Player at Women in Football Symposium

As the captain of the Teen Cranes, Ayerango led the U17 Women's National Team from the front and finished among the side's top scorers at the CECAFA Championship.

Sep 9, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Abang Strike Grants Lugazi Late Away Victory Over Entebbe UPPC
Match ReportsUganda Premier League

Abang Strike Grants Lugazi Late Away Victory Over Entebbe UPPC

Slotting home the match's only decisive goal, Abang's 80th-minute finish gave the visitors victory at Hamz Stadium, helping Lugazi bounce back to winning ways after falling short against NEC FC last week.

Sep 9, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Blind Football : Jimmy Innocent Shines as MUBS Make Blind Football History
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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.

Sep 6, 2026Shifa Ismail
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Royal commitment ! Edema Sabir Snubs Big League and UPL Interest to Stay at Nebbi Central
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Royal commitment ! Edema Sabir Snubs Big League and UPL Interest to Stay at Nebbi Central

After attracting interest from several FUFA Big League and Uganda Premier League clubs, Edema Sabir has committed his future to Nebbi Central as the Royals prepare for a fresh challenge in the 2026/27 West Nile Regional League season.

Sep 2, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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Media Brace, Jarieko Assist Secure Points for NEC FC as Ayiko Gets Consolation for Lugazi
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Media Brace, Jarieko Assist Secure Points for NEC FC as Ayiko Gets Consolation for Lugazi

NEC FC's 3-1 triumph was centered around West Nile Province players Innocent Media and James Jarieko's brilliance as on the other hand Lugazi FC Captain Richard Ayiko couldn't let the hosts hold back a cleansheet.

Sep 1, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Where Has Ayike Gone? Uganda Boxing League Reaches Week Nine Without Its Star Girl
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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?

Aug 30, 2026Shifa Ismail
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Ali Ongima: West Nile’s Rugby Son Turns Waterboy Years Into a Dream Debut
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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.

Aug 29, 2026Shifa Ismail
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Transfer Update: Andama Junior Set for Sensational Onduparaka FC Reunion
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Transfer Update: Andama Junior Set for Sensational Onduparaka FC Reunion

A familiar face could soon return to the Green Light Stadium as Onduparaka FC move closer to securing the services of West Nile playmaker Andama Junior, potentially reuniting him with coach Geoffrey Akena for another chapter in the Caterpillars' ambitious rebuild.

Aug 28, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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From Caterpillars Junior to South Sudan Star: Norman Lumumba Returns to Onduparaka
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From Caterpillars Junior to South Sudan Star: Norman Lumumba Returns to Onduparaka

Onduparaka FC are set to unveil South Sudanese attacking midfielder Norman Brown Lumumba on a two-year contract, as the Caterpillars continue to build a squad designed to fire their ONDU-2 UPL campaign.

Aug 26, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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Transfer News : Paidha Black Angels Unleash 18-Year-Old Nyapea Wonderkid Obima Victor on Double Licence
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Transfer News : Paidha Black Angels Unleash 18-Year-Old Nyapea Wonderkid Obima Victor on Double Licence

Paidha Black Angels FC have secured the services of promising 18-year-old St. Aloysius College Nyapea forward Obima Victor on a double licence, handing the youngster a chance to step into senior football after an impressive FUFA TV Tournament campaign.

Aug 24, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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Transfer News: A New Chapter in Black: Bashir Asiku Brings Steel, Experience and Ambition to Blacks Power
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Transfer News: A New Chapter in Black: Bashir Asiku Brings Steel, Experience and Ambition to Blacks Power

Blacks Power FC have added experience to their defence with the signing of Bashir Asiku on a two-year contract, bringing a seasoned campaigner and multiple league and cup winner to their ranks.

Aug 24, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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FUFA Big League : Captain Fantastic Renews Vows with The Blacks as New Season Looms.
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FUFA Big League : Captain Fantastic Renews Vows with The Blacks as New Season Looms.

Another 2 years confirmed for the longest serving player and as well as Captain of the Black Army at Bar Okoro ahead of an exciting season.

Aug 21, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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Opar Jacob's Ntugasaze Gears Up Ahead of Black Angels City Visit
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Opar Jacob's Ntugasaze Gears Up Ahead of Black Angels City Visit

Opar Jacob will be facing his former club Paidha Black Angels SC as The Blacks visit StarTimes Uganda Premier League side Ntugasaze FC for a pre-season friendly in Kampala City this Sunday.

Aug 19, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Confirmed: Ntugasaze Launches Hundred Million Partnership with Betika
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Confirmed: Ntugasaze Launches Hundred Million Partnership with Betika

Designed to support Ntugasaze FC as it makes its historic top-flight debut, Betika says the funding will go toward player recognition, fan engagement, digital content creation and improved matchday experiences for supporters.

Aug 19, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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West Nile’s Faridi Rashid shines after Surprise Somali Move as Gaadiidka Football Club are Crowned Champions
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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.

Aug 15, 2026Shifa Ismail
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FUFA SUPER 8 : Innocent Media’s Stoppage-Time Goal Completes NEC FC’s Victory Over SC Villa
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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.

Aug 15, 2026Shifa Ismail
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FUFA Big League: Ismael Siraj Set to Join Kiyinda Boys from Paidha Black Angels.
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FUFA Big League: Ismael Siraj Set to Join Kiyinda Boys from Paidha Black Angels.

Siraj joined the Blacks from Buhimba United Saints last season and is now rumoured to be in his way out of BarOkoro.

Aug 13, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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FUFA Big League: End of an Era as Paidha Black Angels wave good bye to Opar Jacob
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FUFA Big League: End of an Era as Paidha Black Angels wave good bye to Opar Jacob

Opar Jacob was nicknamed “Aguero” by fans for his sharp instincts in front of goal and lightning speed, something which earned him the love from the fans.

Aug 13, 2026Rwothomio Saviour
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Bayo Is Back! Cranes Forward Joins NEC FC on Two-Year Deal
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Bayo Is Back! Cranes Forward Joins NEC FC on Two-Year Deal

Experienced Uganda Cranes forward Fahad Bayo has returned to Ugandan football, signing a two-year contract with NEC FC that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Aug 12, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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From the Blacks to the Brewers: Opar Jacob Completes Ntungasaze Switch
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From the Blacks to the Brewers: Opar Jacob Completes Ntungasaze Switch

Former Paidha Black Angels forward Opar Jacob has joined Ntungasaze FC on a two-year contract, completing his move to the Brewers ahead of the new Uganda Premier League campaign.

Aug 8, 2026Aniku Dauglas
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Major Update: Both Clubs Clear Move, Jacob Opar Unveiling at Ntugasaze Looms
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Major Update: Both Clubs Clear Move, Jacob Opar Unveiling at Ntugasaze Looms

Nicknamed "Aguero" for his instincts in front of goal, the move to a topflight side represents a natural next step after a productive campaign in front of goal for Paidha Black Angels.

Aug 7, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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Race the Nile Uganda Ultra: Why We Should Embrace This as Our Own Flagship Regional Event
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Race the Nile Uganda Ultra: Why We Should Embrace This as Our Own Flagship Regional Event

We could have missed out on hosting AFCON, or something like the Mt Rwenzori Marathon, or even the Gulu City Marathon, but here we are—presented with something new, unique and involving us, the local communities.

Aug 7, 2026Niboth Caleb Joshua
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FUFA SUPER 8 : Swadik Moro Announces Himself with Maiden Goal for Entebbe UPPC FC
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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.

Aug 6, 2026Shifa Ismail
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