Uganda sports talking points, 28 October 2026

Nigeria, Uganda Secure Spots in 2027 T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final

Nigeria edged Uganda by a single run in the qualifier final, so the Cricket Cranes enter the Regional Final as runners-up seeking redemption.

Also running it: The Hawk, ICC, The News Mill, Nigerian Voice, News Agency of Nigeria, LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Daily Trust, Blueprint Newspapers

• Nigeria and Uganda qualify for 2027 ICC T20 World Cup Africa finalThe News Mill
• Uganda v Mozambique | Match Highlights | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026ICC
• Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Edge Uganda By 1 Run To Win QualifierNews Agency of Nigeria

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UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Police FC beat Kigezi Homeboyz 3-1

Vipers SC appointed Ayala days after Lavagne left while Police FC and Express picked up wins to keep the title race open.

Also running it: Transfermarkt, Africa Top Sports, GhanaSoccernet

• Express and Kataka share four-goal thriller in Uganda Premier LeagueGhanaSoccernet
• Sports Club Villa Jogoo - Blacks Power FC, 27/10/2026 - Uganda Premier League - Match sheetTransfermarkt
• Uganda Premier League: Ayala takes charge at Vipers SC after Lavagne exitAfrica Top Sports

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Source: NTV Uganda

AFCON 2027 stadiums: List of all approved venues in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, capacity and progress

Approved stadiums across the three host nations were listed just as Uganda Hippos lost the U-20 final and the senior Cranes prepare for Botswana.

Also running it: cecafa, Africa Top Sports

• AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Uganda vs Botswana ticket prices announcedAfrica Top Sports
• Uganda Hippos suffer 2-0 defeat to Ghana in U-20 Afcon finalcecafa
• AFCON QUALIFIERS: Tricky home ties for Uganda, Rwandacecafa

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Botswana name squad for Uganda Cranes double header

Botswana named a 26-man squad for the double-header, giving the Cranes a clear picture of the opposition they face next month.

Also running it: Africa Top Sports, Foot-Africa.com

• Botswana Announce 26-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Double-Header Against UgandaAfrica Top Sports
• AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Thaloba Nthaga unveils Botswana squad for double-header against UgandaFoot-Africa.com

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Source: Kawowo Sports

Cricket Cranes book ticket, but hard road lies ahead

The Cranes booked their Regional Final ticket but the one-run loss to Nigeria means the harder path starts now.

Also running it: NewVision.co.ug, Kawowo Sports

• Nigeria stop Cricket Cranes in nail-biting final game of Qualifiers in AbujaKawowo Sports

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Source: Daily Monitor

UGA-W vs NAM-W Match 1 Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe 06 November 2026

Victoria Quadrangular fixtures confirm Uganda women host Namibia and USA in November, adding competitive matches before the next global cycle.

Also running it: Czarsportz Global

• UGA-W vs USA-W Match 6 Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe 08 November 2026SportsTak
• Uganda Cricket to host Victoria Quadrangular T20I Tournament in November 2026Czarsportz Global

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Source: SportsTak

Sam Ssimbwa replaces Jimmy Kintu as URA FC head coach

URA FC moved quickly to bring back Sam Ssimbwa after parting with Jimmy Kintu, betting on a familiar face to stabilise the side.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports

• URA FC in talks with Sam Ssimbwa over coaching returnKawowo Sports

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Source: Pan Africa Football