Here is what Ugandan sport is talking about on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
These are the 7 stories being covered across 17 newsrooms right now, with the headline each desk led with.
ICC
Also running in 6 more newsrooms
Lesotho vs. Uganda | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C, 2026
The Cricket Cranes secured a second qualifier win but headlines note they laboured against Lesotho.
Also running it: Kawowo Sports, Daily Monitor, ChimpReports, YouTube, NewVision.co.ug, Business Upturn
Nilepost
Also running in 3 more newsrooms
Uganda Must Ensure Other Sports Benefit from AFCON 2027
Qualification for U-17 and Beach Soccer AFCON editions highlights depth across Uganda's national teams.
Also running it: SoftPower News, cecafa, ChimpReports
Africa Top Sports
Also running in 3 more newsrooms
CECAFA U17: Laryea Kingston Leads Uganda to Glory After Penalty Shootout Drama
The Cubs claimed a fifth CECAFA U-17 title via penalties, extending Uganda's age-group dominance.
Also running it: SoftPower News, NTV Uganda, Ghana Sports Online
- Uganda’s CECAFA U17 champions return home after fifth titleNTV Uganda
- Uganda Cubs Crowned CECAFA U-17 ChampionsSoftPower News
- Laryea Kingston leads Uganda to CECAFA U-17 championship gloryGhana Sports Online
ChimpReports
Also running in 2 more newsrooms
CHIMP SPORT: Maroons Thrash Kataka to Go Sixth
Maroons moved up the table with a heavy win over newcomers Kataka in the UPL.
Also running it: Kawowo Sports, Pan Africa Football
- Maroons FC defeats Kataka in Uganda Premier LeaguePan Africa Football
- Maroons 4-1 Kataka: Warders condemn league newcomers to 5th defeatKawowo Sports
LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Also running in 1 more newsroom
Olipa, Baguma Shine As Uganda Thrash Zambia 87 Runs In T20 World Cup Qualifier
Olipa and Baguma starred as Uganda crushed Zambia by 87 runs in the qualifier.
Also running it: ICC
Kawowo Sports
Also running in 1 more newsroom
UPL: Lugazi, Express share spoils in goalless draw
Lugazi and Express played out a goalless draw while BUL and NEC prepare for a summit clash.
Also running it: Africa Top Sports
AOL.co.uk
Also running in 1 more newsroom
Jersey impress in Uganda before Challenge League
Jersey defeated Uganda 'A' twice in warm-ups ahead of their Challenge League campaign.
Also running it: BBC
Source: ChampionSport Radar
