Uganda sports talking points: FUFA, 19 Aug 2026

KCCA end eight-year wait to claim 2026 FUFA Super 8 title

The long wait for KCCA ends as the focus shifts toward the training opportunities provided to women coaches via FIFA scholarships.

Also running it: ugandaradionetwork.net, Africa Top Sports, Daily Monitor

• Starved KCCA and Nec contest for Fufa Super-8 titleDaily Monitor
• FIFA Scholarships Open Pathway for Ugandan Women Football Coachesugandaradionetwork.net
• FUFA Secures FIFA scholarships for four women coaches on CAF B CourseAfrica Top Sports

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Source: t.co

Allan Okello: Yanga Boss Makes Big Promise to Uganda Cranes Starboy After Record Transfer to Morocco

The national team starboy moves to Morocco while David Owori finds success with an assist for Velez CF.

Also running it: NewVision.co.ug, Mshale

• Watch Uganda Cranes Midfielder David Owori Super Assist For Spanish Segunda B Side Velez CF WindyMshale

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Source: Pulse Sports Uganda

Italy, Uganda keep World Cup 2027 dreams alive

The recent play-off results mean these sides must now secure their spots through the next stage of the tournament.

Also running it: ICC, Sportstar

• Italy, Uganda qualify for World Cup Qualifier Play-off, gain temporary ODI statusSportstar
• Italy, Uganda keep World Cup 2027 dreams alive in TanzaniaICC

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Source: The Express Tribune

Baby Cricket Cranes claim Division 2 Qualifiers title unbeaten

This unbeaten run in the Division 2 Qualifiers marks a dominant performance for the young cricket squad.

Also running it: NTV Uganda

• Uganda’s Baby Cranes secure dominant winNTV Uganda

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Source: Kawowo Sports

Kyadondo 7s pools confirmed as Uganda Rugby 7s series continues

The tournament schedule is set as the series progresses from Bugolobi toward the Kyadondo venue.

Also running it: Daily Monitor

• From Bugolobi to Kyadondo: How Michael Wokorach became Uganda’s rugby titanDaily Monitor

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Uganda, Kilifi invited to headline Driftwood 7s

The Driftwood 7s pools are now officially announced following the invitation of these competing sides.

Also running it: Scrummage Africa

• 2026 Driftwood 7s pools announced; Uganda and Kilifi among invited sidesScrummage Africa

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Experienced FUFA Big League coach Sempigi joins SC Volcanoes

The appointment of Sadick Sempigi marks a new chapter for the entrants in the FUFA Big League.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports

• Sadick Sempigi: FUFA Big League new entrants SC Volcanoes Kisoro appoint tacticianKawowo Sports

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