Uganda sports talking points: Uganda Cranes, 2 Oct 2026

Cranes, Afcon leave Hoima with a good problem

Hoima's successful test run leaves FUFA with a genuine selection headache before the qualifiers resume.

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• Hoima stadium raises the bar as Uganda challenges Kenya’s Talanta sports cityThe Kenyan Diaspora Media
• Hoima City Stadium: Cranes Match Exposes Harsh Realities Uganda Must Confront Before AFCON 2027pulsesports.ug
• A look at newly built Uganda’s 20,000-seater Hoima Stadium ahead of 2027 AFCONK24 Digital

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Source: Daily Monitor

CHIMP SPORT: Why Asiimwe, Okello Will Miss Cranes Friendlies with DR Congo

Uganda sits atop Group H, but the focus has already shifted to the DR Congo friendlies.

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• AFCON 2027 (Q): Uganda safely arrive in South Africa for DR Congo friendliesAfrica Top Sports
• AFCON 2027 (Q): Uganda edge out Libya as Rwanda defeat LiberiaAfrica Top Sports
• 2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda’s official line-up against Libya revealedDailysports

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Source: ChimpReports

Paul Put targets winning start at Hoima

Put's faith in the local core will face its stiffest test yet against DR Congo.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports, Africa Top Sports

• Paul Put still has belief in local based players, calls for patience on new boysKawowo Sports
• 2027 AFCON (Q): Uganda ready for Libya test – says Paul PutAfrica Top Sports

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South African coach Sheryl Botes leaves Uganda Crested Cranes

Botes' exit forces a hasty rebuild of the technical bench before Olympic qualifiers begin.

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• Crested Cranes begin Olympic Qualifier preparations without BotesNTV Uganda

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Source: Africa Top Sports

Two Nigerian Goalkeepers Switch Allegiance to Uganda

The goalkeeper switch adds unexpected depth but raises immediate questions about eligibility timing.

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• Two Nigerian-Born Goalkeepers Switch International Allegiance To Ugandafootballinnigeria.com.ng

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2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Uganda beat Libya 1-0 to top Group H

Topping Group H is the headline; the co-hosting uncertainty is the story that will not go away.

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• Africa Cup of Nations 2027 faces growing uncertainty over Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania preparationsTribuna.com

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Source: foot-africa.com

Highlights: Uganda vs Tunisia | 2026 Africa Men's Sevens - Pool Match 2

The Rugby Cranes' sevens campaign continues to build momentum on the continental stage.

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• Highlights: Uganda vs Zambia | 2026 Africa Mens Sevens - Pool Match 3YouTube

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Source: YouTube