Uganda sports talking points: Uganda Cranes, 4 Oct 2026

Cranes beat DR Congo 2-0 in Johannesburg friendly

Kelvin Boateng opens his account as the Cranes secure a morale-boosting win over DR Congo in Johannesburg.

Also running it: cecafa, Kawowo Sports, ChimpReports, youtu.be, Ghana Sports Online

• CHIMP SPORT: Cranes Stun DR Congo in First FriendlyChimpReports
• Kelvin Boateng nets first Uganda goal in friendly victory over DR CongoGhana Sports Online
• International Friendly: Uganda Cranes beat DRC in JohannesburgKawowo Sports

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Source: Nilepost

Firew Hailegebreal Asefa appointed Uganda women national team coach until 2029

FUFA hands Firew Hailegebreal a long-term mandate to rebuild the women's national team structure through 2029.

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• Firew Hailegebreal appointed head coach of Uganda women’s national teamsPan Africa Football
• FUFA appoints new National Women Football Teams head coachNilepost
• FUFA unveils new National Women Football Teams head coachKawowo Sports

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Source: Africa Top Sports

KCB Rugby cruise past Uganda's KOBS 38-8 to win Lionhearted Cup

KCB Rugby overwhelms KOBS 38-8 to claim the Lionhearted Cup in a dominant display.

Also running it: Capital FM Africa, Scrummage Africa

• KCB Rugby face KCB KOBS in ‘Sibling Rivalry’ friendly clashCapital FM Africa
• KCB Rugby name six new faces to Kobs; immediate former Oilers duo includedScrummage Africa

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Source: eastleighvoice.co.ke

Cranes, Afcon leave Hoima with a good problem

The Cranes' Afcon qualification campaign creates a welcome selection headache for the technical bench.

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Source: Daily Monitor

Cricket Cranes to begin tough road to 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Cricket Cranes embark on the qualifying pathway for the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Also running it: Cricinfo

• ICC World Cricket League Division Three, 2014/15 - Uganda Cricket Team Records & StatsCricinfo

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Source: Kawowo Sports

Blacks Power - Vipers Stats: Football Scores & Results

Vipers SC edge out Rayon Sport in a friendly as both sides fine-tune squads ahead of the new season.

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• Vipers SC stop hosts Rayon Sport in friendly matchcecafa

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CHIMP SPORT: Uganda Names 25 Athletes for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Uganda confirms a 25-athlete contingent for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Also running it: Kawowo Sports

• Team Uganda for Dakar Youth Olympic Games announcedKawowo Sports

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Source: ChimpReports