Uganda sports talking points: Uganda Cranes, 5 Oct 2026

Senegal claim second win under Patrick Vieira as Uganda defeat D.R. Congo

A first win under a new coach buys breathing room before the qualifiers restart.

Also running it: cecafa, Kawowo Sports, Nilepost, ChimpReports, YouTube, SportPesa Blog, Ghana Sports Online

• Gor Mahia striker Dennis Omedi captains Uganda Cranes to victory over DR CongoSportPesa Blog
• Cranes beat DR Congo 2-0 in Johannesburg friendlyNilepost
• CHIMP SPORT: Cranes Stun DR Congo in First FriendlyChimpReports

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Source: Flashscore.com

Firew Hailegebreal Asefa appointed Uganda women national team coach until 2029

A contract running to 2029 signals FUFA finally wants continuity in the women's setup.

Also running it: Pan Africa Football, NewVision.co.ug, Nilepost, Kawowo Sports

• 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: en.africatopsports.com

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

KCB's heavy win suggests the gap between Kenya's elite and Uganda's best is still wide.

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: The Eastleigh Voice

When does the StarTimes Uganda Premier League return?

The league schedule is back in focus after the international break disrupts the rhythm.

Also running it: TNT Sports

• URA - KCCA Live - StarTimes Uganda Premier League: Football Scores & Highlights - 09/10/2026TNT Sports
• Maroons - Lugazi Live - StarTimes Uganda Premier League: Football Scores & Highlights - 07/10/2026TNT Sports
• StarTimes Uganda Premier League Table: Football Scores, Results & FixturesTNT Sports

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Uganda Crested Cranes continue preparations ahead of Zambia Olympic qualifiers

Preparations intensify for a qualifier that will define the Crested Cranes' Olympic hopes.

Also running it: ChimpReports

• Olympic qualifiers: Zambia coach Haalubono demands hard work for Uganda clashen.africatopsports.com
• CHIMP SPORT: Asefa takes over Crested Cranes JobChimpReports

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Source: en.africatopsports.com

Entebbe UPPC - Police Stats: Football Scores & Results

Statistical returns from midweek fixtures offer the only clarity before the weekend games.

Also running it: NewVision.co.ug

• URA - KCCA Stats: Football Scores & ResultsTNT Sports

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Akabwai: Uganda Sand Cranes responding well ahead of Burundi AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers

Beach soccer qualifiers against Burundi are the Sand Cranes' immediate route to continental football.

Also running it: NewVision.co.ug

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Source: en.africatopsports.com