Uganda sports talking points: Uganda Cranes, 31 Oct 2026

AFCON 2027: Khalid Aucho to bid farewell to Uganda Cranes fans in Hoima

Khalid Aucho returns to the squad for a planned farewell despite his prior retirement announcement.

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• Cricket Cranes secure passage to next round of T20 World Cup qualifiersNTV Uganda
• AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Paul Put names Uganda squad as captain Khalid Aucho prepares for Cranes farewellAfrica Top Sports
• ‘Retired’ Khalid Aucho Named in Uganda Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against BotswanaBeSoccer Livescore

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Source: Africa Top Sports

Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC snatch late winner as Mbarara stun Vipers

Early season volatility sees Vipers fall to Mbarara while KCCA snatch a late winner.

Also running it: Transfermarkt, ChimpReports, GhanaSoccernet, Pan Africa Football

• URA vs Vipers: Champions face early test in Uganda Premier League clashGhanaSoccernet
• CHIMP SPORT: KCCA Win it Late, Vipers BeatenChimpReports
• Mbarara City 1-0 Vipers: Kacancu strike secures Uganda Premier League winGhanaSoccernet

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Source: Africa Top Sports

India Women Set Up Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship Final Against Uganda After Dominant Semi-Final Win

Uganda's women face India in the Commonwealth Kabaddi final after edging Kenya in the semi-final.

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• India women outclass Sri Lanka to set up final meeting with Uganda at Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026Khel Now
• Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship: India men storm into final, women's team to meet Uganda in summit clashThe Hawk
• Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship: India Women and Uganda Women set up title clash after Uganda edge Kenya in last-minute thrillerDevdiscourse

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Team Uganda set for seven disciplines at 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Uganda will compete across seven disciplines at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

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• Joseph Ssebatindira: Uganda’s young Table Tennis star ready to make his mark at Youth Olympic GamesKawowo Sports
• Ogwel urges Team Uganda to carry National Pride as Youth Olympic Games beckonKawowo Sports

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Lady Rugby Cranes prepare for Africa Women’s Sevens

The Lady Rugby Cranes target HSBC Sevens qualification at the Africa Women's 7s tournament.

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• 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?

Plans for the three new stadiums after AFCON 2027 are under scrutiny as the Hippos lose the U-20 final.

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• Uganda Hippos suffer 2-0 defeat to Ghana in U-20 Afcon finalcecafa

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FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha flags off Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC ahead of CAF Women’s Champions League 2026

An IGG investigation into FUFA risks triggering a FIFA Article 19 ban on Uganda.

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• IGG investigation in to FUFA could trigger Article 19 of FIFA ban on Uganda and why IGG is cautiousYouTube

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Source: Africa Top Sports