Here is what Ugandan sport is talking about on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
These are the 7 stories being covered across 16 newsrooms right now, with the headline each desk led with.
Uganda Radionetwork
Also running in 8 more newsrooms
Heavy Security Deployment at Hoima City Stadium Ahead of Uganda-Libya AFCON Encounter
The security and stadium questions now dominate every conversation about Uganda's hosting readiness for the tournament.
Also running it: NewVision.co.ug, cecafa, EWN, Mjengo Hub, Nilepost, Daily Monitor, Pulse Sports Kenya, K24 Digital
Africa Top Sports
Also running in 2 more newsrooms
CAF 2028 Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: Uganda step up preparations as FUFA confirms free entrance
Free entry is a bold move that will test whether crowds can fill the stadium for the Olympic qualifier against Zambia.
Also running it: Pulse Sports Uganda, NewVision.co.ug
Pulse Uganda
Also running in 1 more newsroom
Prince George Kamurasi hopes to play for Uganda Cranes ‘soon’ amid FA Cup fairytale
The draw with DR Congo keeps the Cranes' momentum alive but leaves the question of a starting XI unresolved.
Also running it: Kawowo Sports
Pan Africa Football
Also running in 1 more newsroom
Friendly: Bogere levels late as Uganda and DR Congo draw
Bogere's late equaliser proves his worth, but the friendly result offers little comfort ahead of competitive fixtures.
Also running it: ChimpReports
Pan Africa Football
Also running in 1 more newsroom
Kingston names Uganda Cubs squad for CECAFA U17 Championship
The Cubs squad is set for Kigali, and the focus now shifts entirely to their performance in the CECAFA U17 Championship.
Also running it: Africa Top Sports
- CECAFA U-17 Championship: Uganda Cubs final squad to Kigali namedAfrica Top Sports
BeSoccer Livescore
Only outlet with this so far
Pre-match Entebbe UPPC vs Uganda Police, Premier League Round 5
The upcoming police matches are becoming a measuring stick for URA FC's consistency in the Premier League.
Single source: treat it as BeSoccer Livescore's report, not a confirmed story.
- Pre-match Express SC vs Uganda Police, Premier League Round 16BeSoccer Livescore
- Pre-match Uganda Police vs URA FC, Premier League Round 17BeSoccer Livescore
ChimpReports
Only outlet with this so far
CHIMP SPORT: Nassanga Credits Teamwork for She Cranes’ Africa Netball triumph
Nassanga's praise of teamwork highlights a cohesive unit, while Magogo's stance on selection sparks debate over representation.
Single source: treat it as ChimpReports's report, not a confirmed story.
Source: ChampionSport Radar
