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BREAKING NEWS: Akena Walks Away as Onduparaka’s Ondu2UPL Dream Wobbles
Geoffrey Akena has resigned as Onduparaka FC head coach after four winless matches in the 2026/27 FUFA Big League, dealing a fresh blow to the club’s Ondu2UPL ambitions.
FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Hope Arrived Early, But Victory Slipped Away Once Again
Moses Abiti’s seventh-minute strike proved insufficient as Onduparaka FC surrendered their lead to draw 1–1 with Rwenzori Lions FC, extending their winless run in the 2026/27 FUFA Big League.
Angel Auki Kigongo: The Pakwach Star Turning Heads in Women’s Football
Pakwach-born attacking midfielder Angel Auki Kigongo continues to make her mark in Ugandan women’s football. A member of the 2025/2026 Women’s Football Best XI and a recent Crested Cranes squad player, Kigongo was named Woman of the Match after Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC drew 1-1 with She Corporate FC on 23rd October 2026. She had scored three goals as of 23rd October 2026.
FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Onduparaka FC Chase First Win Against Rwenzori Lions.
Onduparaka FC are desperate to end their winless start to the season, with striker Alfred Leku’s clearance offering a timely boost ahead of Sunday's FUFA Big League clash against Rwenzori Lions.
Beyond the Boys’ Game: Alur Kingdom Gives Girls’ Football a Stage in West Nile
Jonam claimed the 2026 KOPU P’MIN UBIMU girls’ football crown as the Alur Kingdom used the annual gala to celebrate talent and champion girls’ leadership, health and rights.
FUFA BIG LEAGUE:Wounded Caterpillars, Hungry Believers: A West Nile Derby Loaded with Fire
Two games without a win, a painful derby defeat and promotion hopes already under pressure. Geoffrey Akena’s Onduparaka head to Luo Grounds with their backs against the wall, but Pakwach Young Stars are ready to make life even harder for the Caterpillars.
FUFA BIG LEAGUE: No Room in the Sky: Paidha Black Angels Ground Iganga United at Bar Okoro.
Jonathan Kisakku Moses fired Paidha Black Angels to a fourth straight victory as the Blacks maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 FUFA Big League season with a 1-0 win over Iganga United.
Arnold Vula: The Alur Connection Behind Uganda Cranes’ New Forward
From Belgium’s second division to the Uganda Cranes, Arnold Vula’s journey brings a new attacking option to the national team, with an Alur connection tracing his roots to Pakwach.
No One Could Stop Yumbe: Perfect Run Ends in West Nile Cup Glory
Yumbe District has won the 2026 West Nile Cup after defeating hosts Moyo in the final at Celecelea Stadium, completing a perfect run in a tournament aimed at promoting unity and identifying grassroots football talent.
A Fresh Start as Paidha Black Angels Now Get a Verified X Account
With the verification badge now secured, Paidha Black Angels comfortably position themselves as the only second-tier club in West Nile with a verified X presence. It's a small but telling marker of administrative housekeeping that few clubs at this level have prioritised.
Nebbi Discovers Its Next Football Stars in Historic FUFA Odilo U14 Debut
Nebbi Municipality has officially joined FUFA's grassroots football development programme, hosting its first-ever Odilo U14 Primary Schools Tournament. The sixth edition of the nationwide competition kicked off on Friday with impressive displays of young talent, offering aspiring footballers a chance to represent the district.
The Mother of Uganda’s Football Brotherhood: How Sandra Mbaziira Built the ‘Blessed Family’
When Sandra Owagage Mbaziira comforted a young footballer in tears after a painful defeat, she had no idea the moment would spark a movement. Years later, that simple act of compassion has grown into "Blessed Family" a unique brotherhood connecting footballers across Uganda's biggest clubs. From hospital visits and life lessons to discipline, mentorship and emotional support, Sandra has become much more than a football administrator. She has become a mother figure to players navigating the pressures of professional sport, proving that sometimes the most important victories happen far beyond the pitch.
Blue Tick or No Ticket: Inside FUFA's New Licensing Rule That Could Lock Our Clubs Out of the StarTimes UPL
The FUFA Executive Committee has now made it mandatory that all StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs shall possess and actively operate verified social media accounts on X and TikTok as per Circular 1217, released on 15th May 2026 which comes along with other requirements. On the surface this may read as a bureaucratic checkbox among many others in a dense licensing document. But look a little deeper and you begin to appreciate exactly what FUFA is demanding and why it matters enormously.
Whistle in Hand, Books in Bag: Farida Monday’s Bold Double Life as a Student Referee Redefining the Game
A Senior Six student by day and a rising football referee by passion, Farida Monday is breaking barriers in the West Nile Region proving that determination, discipline, and courage can take you from the classroom to commanding the game on the pitch.
Sadat Anaku Shines in the Hartford Athletic Home Opener
West Nile’s Sadat Anaku made his mark once more, scoring for Hartford Athletic in a 2-2 draw in Hartford Home Opener
Huda Ayikoru Lands Teen Cranes Call-Up
Rising goalkeeper Huda Ayikoru has been handed a golden opportunity after earning a call-up to the Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign against Zimbabwe which will be played on 11th and 18th April 2026
The Future is Now: FUFA Unleashes New Academies League to Ignite Grassroots Talent
FUFA has officially launched the FUFA Academies League at the Kadiba Stadium, marking a practical step forward for grassroots football in Uganda. The competition specifically targets players born between 2011 and 2012, focusing on the Kampala and Buganda regions to start. As a key part of the federation’s 2023–2030 Technical Master Plan, the league aims to move beyond casual kickabouts and provide young players with a consistent, organized environment to develop their skills early on.
UGANDA CUP : Onduparaka FC Set for Tough Test Against KCCA FC in Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16
Onduparaka FC travel to Lugogo to face KCCA FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, in a highly anticipated knockout clash.
Francis Angufidru Exclusive Interview: From a Cattle Keeper To a FUFA Licensed Referee
Today we are humbled to have an exclusive One-on-One interview with Francis Angufidru a renowned FUFA Referee who is set to retire on Sunday 15th March, 2026 after nineteen years of service defined by passion, resilience and hard work.
FUFA DRUM: West Nile Set for Quarterfinal Showdown Against Bunyoro in FUFA Drum
As the countdown to 21st and 28th March begins, all eyes will be on this quarterfinal fixture. One province will move closer to FUFA Drum glory, while the other will see their journey come to an end.
EXCLUSIVE: Express FC Appoints Wilfred Mudanya as New Team Manager
From Media Officer to Team Manager.
FUFA Kicks Off Women’s Super League Revolution through a Launch.
FUFA unveils Four year commercial strategy to transform women's super league.
