Uganda sports talking points: Uganda Cranes, 18 Aug 2026

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

The international market for our talent is expanding with these latest moves for Okello and Owori in Morocco and Spain.

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

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Source: Pulse Sports Uganda

Ugandan student dies in Nairobi after rugby injury

This tragedy highlights the physical risks inherent in contact sports for young athletes playing abroad.

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• Ugandan Student Dies After Rugby Injury in NairobiChimpReports

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Wanyeche becomes 5th Tanzanian to win the Uganda Ladies Open

Tanzanian dominance on home soil remains a recurring theme in the competitive golf circuit.

Also running it: Daily Monitor

• Ugandan pair crumbles, Wanyeche celebrates long-waited Uganda Open titleDaily Monitor
• Tanzania’s Wanyeche wins 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Golf OpenKawowo Sports
• Kagoro shines at Kitante to take charge of Uganda Ladies Golf OpenDaily Monitor

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Source: Kawowo Sports

ODIs stage awaits Cricket Cranes

Success in the junior ranks sets the stage for the upcoming international fixtures for the senior team.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports

• Baby Cricket Cranes claim Division 2 Qualifiers title unbeatenKawowo Sports

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Source: Daily Monitor

FIFA Scholarships Open Pathway for Ugandan Women Football Coaches

The focus shifts toward professional development and increasing technical expertise among female football instructors.

Also running it: Africa Top Sports

• FUFA Secures FIFA scholarships for four women coaches on CAF B CourseAfrica Top Sports

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Source: Uganda Radionetwork

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

The schedule is set as the tournament moves to Kyadondo for the next stage of the series.

Also running it: Daily Monitor

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

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Wheelchair rugby team return from Uganda trip

The international squad has completed their stay and is heading back after the recent trip.

Also running it: BBC

• Penrith Pumas wheelchair rugby team return from Uganda tripBBC

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