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Will Afcon 2027 happen as scheduled? CAF begins inspection

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed beginning of inspection in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda ahead of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

As per CAF, the inspection visits by the technical experts kicked off this week and will run until Tuesday 17 February, as CAF applies its strict, world-class delivery standards.

The inspection includes technical assessments covering pitch requirements, as well as safety, security and infrastructure readiness at key match and training venues earmarked for use during the tournament. 

TANZANIA

CAF’s inspections began in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and will continue with site visits to Arusha and Zanzibar. The programme includes the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and several designated training sites. The mission will then continue to Arusha for an inspection of Samia Suluhu Stadium.

In Zanzibar, CAF experts will also inspect Amaan Stadium and Fumba Stadium, a venue that the Tanzania Local Organising Committee (LOC) has earmarked for the tournament. 

KENYA

The CAF team will conduct a series of inspections in Nairobi, Kenya. The programme includes Kasarani Stadium, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sport Stadium, as well as key training sites such as the Ulinzi Sport Complex and the Kenya Academy of Sports.

UGANDA

Uganda’s inspection programme includes Entebbe and Kampala, with visits to Mandela National Stadium and designated training sites. The CAF delegation will also travel to Hoima to inspect Hoima City Stadium.

Will Pamoja 2027 happen on schedule?

At the moment, CAF has promised to continue to work closely with the three host nations, their governments and LOC structures to support delivery planning and ensure that preparations intensify for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027.

But with stadia not ready at the moment in almost all three countries and elections happening in Kenya next year, a decision could be reached for postponement.

However, Patrice Motsepe, the Caf president is committed to having the tournament happen as scheduled and then 2028 as well before the four year cycle begins.

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CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship: Teen Cranes obliterate minnows Djibouti for perfect start

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Uganda U17 Women’s Football National Team, the Teen Cranes made a remarkable start to the 2026 CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship after humbling Djibouti on Sunday.

In the game played at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Teen Cranes were ruthless and registered a 13-0 win.

Shadia Nabirye ochestrated the damage on Djibouti, scoring a hat trick on the day.

Justine Ayerango and Immaculate Acen came through with a brace apiece while Lydia Namaseruka, Flavia Yagala, Tracy Nabalanzi, Rashidah Nakalema, Vicky Atyoronimungu and Brenda Nassaka scored a goal each.

Uganda will return to action on Tuesday against Zanzibar before wrapping up Group B business against South Sudan two days later.

The top two teams in each of the two groups will progress to the seminfinals.

The CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship will run up to 23 June 2026 in Tanzania.

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Road to FUFA Big League 2026/27: Amus edge MYDA to take first leg advantage in promotional battle

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FUFA Big League Promotion Play-offs:

1st Leg Results:

  • Amus  2-1 MYDA
  • Black Star 1-1 Buwambo United

Amus Football Club overcame MYDA 2-1 during the first leg of the FUFA Big League promotional play-off played at the Amus college stadium on Saturday, 13th June 2026.

Mudashiri Ijosiga and Davis Busuulwa scored for Amus College in the 29th and 41st minutes respectively.

Jeremiah Otai got the consolation for MYDA that will mean a great deal to play for during the return leg next weekend in Kongunga.

Amus Football Club represents the Eastern region whilst MYDA plays in the North Eastern region.

Meanwhile; the contest between Black Star (Kampala region) and Buwambo United (Buganda region) at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium in Kabowa.

Buwambo United will host the return leg next weekend in Buwambo.

Sunday 14th June 2026

The promotional play-offs continue on Sunday, 14th June 2026 as Mutolere Sports Club takes on Booma Football Club at the Mashaka stadium in Kisoro, South Western Uganda.

Pajule Lions will take on Pakwach Young Stars at the Pajule ground.

Four clubs shall be promoted to the FUFA Big League for the season 2026/27.

This season, four clubs (Mbale Heroes, Nebbi Central, Soltilo Bright Stars and Wakiso Giants) were relegated.

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MultiChoice brings the FIFA World Cup heat closer to Ugandans

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Canada, Mexico and the United States may be hundred miles far away from Uganda but the 2026 FIFA World Cup thrill and feel is evident across Uganda thanks to MultiChoice.

Through their flagship Pay TV channels Dstv and Gotv, football fans are catching live every moment of the global football showpiece. With kickoff times of the games spreading between 10PM – 4AM (Local time), for the love of the beautiful game, Sleep Can Wait.

The FIFA World Cup happens just once every four years and with the coveted tournament taking place, Everything Can Wait.

Across Kampala and beyond, MultiChoice Uganda has made efforts to ensure that everyone feels the FIFA World Cup heat.

At the Wampewo Roundabout, the boot and ball sculpture stands tall, informing the public that all the 104 World Cup games are live on Dstv.

Multichoice has also gone closer to where football is played by branding 25 Artificial Football pitches around Kampala, a constant reminder that the World Cup is happening.

Additionally, Multichoice has embraced the use of Digital-Out-Of-Home (DOOH) screens around Kampala to relay World Cup information, including live scores, results, fixtures etc.

It should be noted that DStv Uganda offers seven main subscription packages, ranging from UGX 17,000 to UGX 320,000 per month, alongside flexible “ka Weekie” 7-day plans and all those options have the FIFA World Cup action.

For the next month, indeed Sleep and Everything Can Wait

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