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Sport-S ready for CAVB Men’s Africa Club Championship debut

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2 months ago

April 21, 2026

There is a quiet confidence radiating from the Sport-S camp as they had their first training at the Petit Stade on Monday evening.

While the 47th CAVB Men’s Club Championship marks a historic maiden appearance for the Ugandan side, head coach Malik Ddamulira insists his squad feels right at home.

The familiar ground of Kigali has historically been a happy hunting ground for Sport-S. However, the stakes have never been higher.

Transitioning from the regional stage to the continental stage represents a significant leap in caliber of the Ugandan side.

For years, Sport-S has established itself as a powerhouse within Zone Five. In Kigali, they are used to the rhythm of regional rivals, but the African Club Championship brings a different breed of competition from the north and west of the continent.

“Being the first time, we expect to play teams that are actually out of our zone,” Ddamulira noted after the team’s first training session.

“It’s not like Zone Five, which we’ve played here. We are yet to see what those teams offer in terms of the volleyball that they play.”

Despite the mystery surrounding their continental opponents, the mood in the camp remains buoyant.

The transition from the local league to the CAVB Championship requires a shift in both pace and tactical discipline, areas Ddamulira has been fine-tuning during their preparation.

“The boys are ready and I am confident we shall put up a good game,” says the gaffer.

Making a debut at the 47th edition of Africa’s premier club competition is no small feat. Sport-S enters the tournament as underdogs, but with the advantage of playing in a city that appreciates their style of play.

As the technical meetings conclude and the draws are yet to be finalised, all eyes will be on the Ugandan champions to see if their good show in Kigali can translate into a deep run against the giants of African volleyball.

For Ddamulira and his troops, the time for talk is over and the court is waiting.

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Uganda runover South Sudan to qualify for African Nations Championship

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6 days ago

June 7, 2026

Elliot Michael

Uganda 3-0 South Sudan (25-13, 25-11, 25-11)

Uganda Lady Volleyball Cranes have secured a ticket to the African Nations Championship that will be played in Kenya.

Uganda registered a well-deserved 3-0 victory against South Sudan in the CAVB Zone V Qualifiers encounter at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday.

The victory means that they secured two victories in as many games played, thus ensuring that they bag a ticket to the continental stage.

Uganda’s agility and athleticism were the edge as they started on the front foot triumphing 25-13 at the end of the opening frame.

In the second frame, South Sudan were poor on the net allowing Uganda to pierced through their poor block at free will. Uganda triumphed 25-11, keeping eyes on the gong.

Uganda sealed off the day with a 25-11 triumph in the final frame as the hosts swept South Sudan with precision and style.

Uganda will now switch its attention to the continental stage after lifting the region’s championship.

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Uganda sweep Tanzania, falls short of continental qualification | CAVB Zone V Qualifiers

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1 week ago

June 5, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Ugandan national volleyball team wrapped up their regional campaign on a high note, delivering a commanding straight-sets victory (25-18, 25-15, 25-19) over rivals Tanzania.

Despite the dominant performance, the team fell just short of securing a highly coveted ticket to the continental stage.

Uganda finishes the tournament with an impressive record of three victories and just a single loss out of four matches played.

The opening set began as a cagey, neck-and-neck affair as both teams traded early blows.

However, Uganda found their groove midway through the frame, breaking away to establish a comfortable 14-08 lead.

Refusing to take their foot off the gas pedal, the Cranes maintained their composure and clinical execution to take the first frame 25-18.

Any hopes of a Tanzanian comeback were quickly dashed in the second set. Uganda unleashed a masterclass in the service box, catching the Tanzanian defense off guard and racing to a dominant 12-05 lead.

Tanzania struggled heavily to find any rhythm, plagued by unforced errors in both their attack and reception.

Uganda capitalised on their opponents’ disarray, cruising through the one-sided frame to close it out at 25-15.

The third and final frame proved to be one-way traffic. With confidence surging, Uganda dictated the pace from start to finish, ultimately sealing the match with a 25-19 triumph to complete the clean sweep.

”Even though Uganda failed to get the ticket to the continental stage, Uganda secured three victories and suffered one loss in the four games played.”

While the disappointment of missing out on continental qualification will sting, the team’s clinical execution against Tanzania leaves a strong foundation to build upon for future international tournaments.

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Uganda see off South Sudan in CAVB Zone V Qualifiers

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2 weeks ago

June 3, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

South Sudan 0-3 Uganda
(13-25, 24-26, 27-29)

Uganda Volleyball Cranes secured a 3-0 victory against South Sudan in the CAVB Zone V Nations Championship Qualifiers at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Tuesday.

Uganda started the tournament with a dominant victory against Burundi, before going on to see off a highly motivated South Sudan.

Despite putting up a big fight, South Sudan struggled to overcome an experienced Uganda side that had several players used to the big stage.

Uganda capitalised on South Sudan’s poor reception as Daudi Okello led Uganda’s electric attack backed up with a loud crowd.

South Sudan missed the presence of prolific opposite Thon Maker Madol who is injured and called the shots from the bench as part of the technical team.

Uganda struggled to conclude the second and third set making unforced errors and pressing the panic button which should be a concern to the technical team.

In the third game of the campaign, Uganda will take on Kenya on Wednesday in the highly anticipated encounter since it’s dubbed the Migingo derby.

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