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

Also running it: NewVision.co.ug, Mshale, Pulse Sports Kenya

• Yanga Make Ksh116 Million Profit in Eight Months from Transfer of Ugandan PlaymakerPulse Sports Kenya
• Watch Uganda Cranes Midfielder David Owori Super Assist For Spanish Segunda B Side Velez CF WindyMshale

Read it at Pulse Sports Uganda→

Ugandan student dies in Nairobi after rugby injury

This tragic incident highlights the inherent risks involved when young athletes compete in contact sports abroad.

Also running it: NewVision.co.ug, ChimpReports

• Ugandan Student Dies After Rugby Injury in NairobiChimpReports

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Wanyeche becomes 5th Tanzanian to win the Uganda Ladies Open

The victory for Wanyeche highlights the increasing dominance of Tanzanian golfers in major regional tournaments.

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

Read it at Kawowo Sports→

ODIs stage awaits Cricket Cranes

The unbeaten run of the baby cricket team provides momentum as the focus shifts toward the upcoming ODIs.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports

• Baby Cricket Cranes claim Division 2 Qualifiers title unbeatenKawowo Sports

Read it at Daily Monitor→

FIFA Scholarships Open Pathway for Ugandan Women Football Coaches

The provision of these scholarships aims to increase the number of qualified women coaching at the CAF level.

Also running it: en.africatopsports.com

• FUFA Secures FIFA scholarships for four women coaches on CAF B Courseen.africatopsports.com

Read it at Uganda Radionetwork→

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

The confirmation of these pools sets the stage for the next phase of the national rugby series.

Also running it: Daily Monitor

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

Read it at Scrummage Africa→

Wheelchair rugby team return from Uganda trip

The team has finished their scheduled trip to Uganda and is now heading back home.

Also running it: BBC

• Penrith Pumas wheelchair rugby team return from Uganda tripBBC

Read it at Yahoo Sports Australia→