Uganda sports talking points: Uganda Cranes, 30 Oct 2026

‘Retired’ Khalid Aucho Named in Uganda Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Botswana

Aucho's recall adds experience to Put's 30-man group but the Sand Cranes' beach AFCON campaign now runs parallel to the senior qualifiers.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports, cecafa, CAFOnline.com, Flashscore.com, NTV Uganda, Mozzart Sport Kenya, Africa Top Sports, Pan Africa Football, Dailysports

• ‘Retired’ Khalid Aucho included in Uganda squad for Botswana AFCON qualifiersFlashscore.com
• CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Senegal 2026: Uganda – Sand Cranes target strong return at Beach Soccer AFCONCAFOnline.com
• Paul Put names 30-man squad for Botswana clashNTV Uganda

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Source: BeSoccer Livescore

URA vs Vipers: Champions face early test in Uganda Premier League clash

Vipers' loss in Mbarara and the goalless draw in Entebbe leave the early title race unusually open after round eight.

Also running it: cecafa, Transfermarkt, Africa Top Sports, Pan Africa Football

• Mbarara City 1-0 Vipers: Kacancu strike secures Uganda Premier League winGhanaSoccernet
• Entebbe UPPC and Maroons play out goalless draw in Uganda Premier League Round 8GhanaSoccernet
• Entebbe UPPC FC - Maroons FC, 28/10/2026 - Uganda Premier League - Match sheetTransfermarkt

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Source: GhanaSoccernet

Lady Rugby Cranes prepare for Africa Women’s Sevens

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

• Lady Cranes eye Dubai HSBC III qualification at Rugby Africa Women’s 7sKawowo Sports

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Source: NTV Uganda

Life After AFCON 2027: What Is the Plan for Uganda’s Three New Stadiums?

Post-2027 stadium plans and the Hippos' U-20 final loss frame a mixed AFCON picture for Ugandan football.

Also running it: cecafa, K24 Digital

• Uganda Hippos suffer 2-0 defeat to Ghana in U-20 Afcon finalcecafa
• AFCON 2027 stadiums: List of all approved venues in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, capacity and progressK24 Digital

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Team Uganda begins Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics arrival with Otim, Ssebatindira leading the way

Otim and Ssebatindira headline the Dakar arrival but the squad size increase to five athletes is the real development.

Also running it: Daily Monitor

• Uganda’s Youth Olympics stance grow five-foldDaily Monitor

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