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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.

“It Was a Fantastic Goal ” Paul Put Hailed Vula After Debut Goal

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put believes Arnold Vula is the kind of striker who can “score a goal from nothing” after the forward marked his international debut with the winning goal against Libya. Vula struck in the 45+2nd minute from an Allan Okello assist, helping Uganda secure a 1-0 victory at Hoima City Stadium. Put, who said he had followed Vula for a long time, also highlighted his 15 goals and seven assists at club level last season, describing his debut goal as “fantastic” and saying Vula had “brought heaven to the goal.”

Arnold Vula Announces Himself With Goal on Uganda Cranes Debut

Arnold Vula marked his Uganda Cranes debut with a decisive moment, scoring in the 45+2nd minute from an Allan Okello assist as Uganda took a 1-0 lead over Libya in the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 qualifier at Hoima City Stadium. The Belgian-based forward, who has Congolese parents and an Alur heritage link through his paternal grandmother from Pakwach, is among 20 players identified through FUFA’s scouting programme.

Emmanuel Anyama Fires KCCA FC to First Win of the Season

Emmanuel Anyama delivered the decisive moment as KCCA FC secured their first win of the season, scoring in the 57th minute to earn a 1-0 victory over Kataka FC. After losing to Express FC and drawing with Kigezi HomeBoyz, Anyama’s goal finally gave KCCA their much-needed breakthrough and three points.

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.

Injury-Hit Ends Muhammad Shaban's Time at Kitara FC

Muhammad Shaban's time at Kitara FC has come to an end after just five months, with the Uganda Cranes striker leaving by mutual consent following an injury-hit spell that yielded atleast a league goal in his appearances.

Mungudit Reflects on Growth After 2025 / 2026 League Campaign with Lugazi FC

Freedom Mungudit capped off an impressive season at Lugazi FC with five league goals, three assists, and memorable performances that highlighted his growing influence in the team. The forward also played a key role in Lugazi FC’s Stanbic Uganda Cup campaign, finishing the season with gratitude and a promise of more to come.

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 PREMIER LEAGUE : Innocent Media Lifts NEC FC Past UPDF FC

Innocent Media 80th-minute winner sends NEC FC to 7th Position as UPDF FC’s relegation worries deepen.

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE : Ibrahim Orit’s Brace For BUL FC Punished Police FC at Kira Road Police Arena

Ibrahim Orit scored in the 60th and 90th minutes to hand BUL FC a crucial victory over Police FC at Kira Road Police Arena. The result shakes up the mid-table standings, with sixth-placed Police FC under pressure from eighth-placed BUL in a tightly contested encounter decided by Orit’s brilliance.

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE : Gadafi’s Aerial Brilliance Broke The Deadlock as Kitara punished Entebbe UPPC

Gadafi Wahab opened Match Day 18 at Royals Park, Butema, as his clinical 44th-minute header set the tone for Kitara FC’s 2-0 win over Entebbe UPPC. The midfield maestro's goal broke the deadlock just before halftime.

THE HARD TRUTH BEHIND THE WEST NILE FOOTBALL SETBACK

While recent performances have exposed weaknesses in West Nile football, they have also sparked conversations about reform and revival. Failure, though painful, has opened the door for honest reflection, strategic planning, and a renewed commitment to restoring the region’s football legacy. Sometimes failure is the begining of a neccessary awakening.

EXCLUSIVE: Express FC Appoints Wilfred Mudanya as New Team Manager

From Media Officer to Team Manager.

FUFA appoints scouts in West Nile under the Talent Identification Framework.

CHAN Hero Rogers Torach vies for the East Africa Youth Awards with Joshua Cheptegei.

Rogers Torach Nominated for East Africa Youth Awards Alongside Joshua Cheptegei and Adam seiko.