Uganda sports talking points: Cricket Cranes, 27 Oct 2026

Nigeria Beat Uganda by One Run to Win Africa Cricket Qualifier C

Both Nigeria and Uganda have qualified for the Africa Regional Final despite the one-run margin deciding the tournament winner.

Also running it: Cricketnmore, bsnsports.com.ng, ICC, LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Punch Newspapers, Blueprint Newspapers, Cricket World

• Nigeria, Uganda Complete Line-up For Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional FinalCricketnmore
• Nigeria beat Uganda to win ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifierBlueprint Newspapers
• Nigeria Make History, Beat Uganda One Run To Seal Africa Qualifier SpotLEADERSHIP Newspapers

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Source: Nigerian Voice

Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Edge Uganda By 1 Run To Win Qualifier

The Cranes secured their Regional Final spot before the final loss, leaving the tournament trophy as the only missing piece.

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

• Nigeria stop Cricket Cranes in nail-biting final game of Qualifiers in AbujaKawowo Sports
• Cricket Cranes secure passage to next round of T20 World Cup qualifiersNTV Uganda
• Cricket Cranes demolish Mozambique to remain unbeaten in NigeriaKawowo Sports

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Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Botswana name squad for Uganda Cranes double header

Botswana have named their squad for the November AFCON qualifiers, giving Paul Put a clear picture of the opposition ahead of the double-header.

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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Uganda: Vipers SC Appoints New Head Coach

John Luyinda returns to the Vipers dugout as head coach after the club parted ways with Denis Lavagne following a poor start.

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• John Luyinda appointed Vipers SC ‘Head Coach’Kawowo Sports
• Vipers SC part ways with head coach Denis LavagneDailysports

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IGG DEMANDS 10 YEARS OF FUFA FINANCIAL RECORDS: From Kadiba Stadium And FUFA House To Startimes Broadcasting Deals, The Inspectorate Of Government Demands Bank Statements, Contracts And Revenue Disclosures As Football’s Financial

The Inspectorate of Government has demanded a decade of FUFA financial records, expanding scrutiny from Kadiba Stadium to broadcast deals and CHAN expenses.

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• FUFA IN THE DOCK! IGG Probes Magogo Over FUFA Billions, TV Cash, Chan Hotel Bills, Kadiba Stadium in Sweeping Football Federation InquiryRed Pepper
• FUFA Under Siege as Government Launches Sweeping Probe Into Funds, TV Rights, Kadiba, CHAN Accommodation and More — NBS SportHowl.Link

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Uganda Premier League: Blacks Power edge URA in five-goal thriller overshadowed by Okello injury

Blacks Power beat 10-man URA in a five-goal thriller, though the result was overshadowed by a concerning injury to Okello.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports

• Uganda Premier League: Lavagne leaves Vipers SC after difficult startAfrica Top Sports
• Blacks Power condemn 10-man URA in Bukedea | 2026/27 Uganda Premier LeagueKawowo Sports

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Source: Africa Top Sports

Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship: Uganda return to winning ways with a convincing win over England

Uganda bounced back with a convincing win over England after India had earlier halted their momentum in the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championships.

Also running it: Sportstar

• Commonwealth Kabaddi Championships 2026 — India Men defeats Uganda; India Women beat SingaporeSportstar

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