Football
Paul Put: Uganda Cranes friendlies against Tanzania, Madagascar early tests for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

International Friendlies:
- Friday, 5th June 2026: Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars
- Monday, 8th June 2026: Uganda Cranes Vs Madagascar
- Both matches in Morocco
Uganda Cranes have lined up two high-profile international friendly matches against Tanzania Taifa Stars and the islanders of Madagascar this June on the 5th and 8th, respectively, in Morocco.
Joseph Paul Put, Uganda’s head coach, released the 26-man squad that will engage in these two matches.
The Belgian is assembling a team that will compete in the forthcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers, which commence in September 2026.

Uganda Cranes are pooled in Group H with Tunisia, Libya and Botswana.
“I think these will be two good games (against Tanzania and Madagascar) to test where we are as a team. Qualifiers for AFCON 2027 start soon in September, October, and November, so we need to be prepared,” Put revealed in an interview with FUFA.
On debutants:
Put has summoned rookies as goalkeeper David Lukwago of Sports Club Villa; his teammate Raymon Barasa Mangoli, Hassan Mubiru and Geofrey Lubangakene, as well as Noble Okello and Nathan Asiimwe.
“This squad also includes some new names, including local players who have shown their potential and talent this year. I want to give them a chance,” he added.
“We also had to deal with injuries. Players like Tobi aren’t 100% fit, and Capradossi, Alionzi, and Jude are carrying injuries. Uche hasn’t been playing regularly because his team’s season ended early, so he’s not in this squad. These are the selections for this campaign,” he concluded.
Uganda Cranes squad;
Goalkeepers: Hannington Ssebwalunyo – NEC FC (Uganda), David Lukwago – SC Villa (Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa – Adigrat University FC (Ethiopia),
Defenders: Herbert Bockhorn – FC Magdeburg (Germany), Nathan Asiimwe – Charlton Athletic FC (England), Raymon Barasa Mangoli – SC Villa (Uganda), Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland), Geoffrey LubangaKene – SC Villa (Uganda), Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda), Aziz Kayondo – Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic), Herbert Achayi – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Midfielders: Joseph Seremba – NEC FC (Uganda), Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA), Alhassan Baba – FCSB (Romania), Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia), Abdu Karim Watambala – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Attackers: Allan Okello – Young Africans SC (Tanzania), James Bogere – Aarhus AGF (Denmark), Rogers Mato – Hearts FC (Scotland), Sammy Ssebadduka – KCCA FC (Uganda), Hassan Mubiru – SC Villa (Uganda), Steven Mukwala – Al-Nasr SC (Libya), Frank Ssebufu – SC Villa (Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth – New England Revolution FC (USA), Richard Basangwa – NEC FC (Uganda), Noble Okello – Indy Eleven FC (USA), Arafat Usama Kiza – Vipers SC (Uganda) and Ivan Ahimbisibwe – KCCA FC (Uganda)
The post Paul Put: Uganda Cranes friendlies against Tanzania, Madagascar early tests for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
Football
CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship: Teen Cranes obliterate minnows Djibouti for perfect start

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.
The post CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship: Teen Cranes obliterate minnows Djibouti for perfect start appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
Football
Road to FUFA Big League 2026/27: Amus edge MYDA to take first leg advantage in promotional battle

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.
The post Road to FUFA Big League 2026/27: Amus edge MYDA to take first leg advantage in promotional battle appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
Football
MultiChoice brings the FIFA World Cup heat closer to Ugandans

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
The post MultiChoice brings the FIFA World Cup heat closer to Ugandans appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
-
News4 months agoCamilla Lamina shows calm leadership even off the bench
-
Football4 months ago
2026 Uganda Cup: The confirmed fixtures, venues & kick off times at round of 32
-
DLSU4 months agoShan Nunag shows composure beyond year in La Salle debut
-
Cricket News4 months agoT20 World Cup 2026: 'We've got to stay positive' – Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott remains hopeful of reaching Super 8 despite back-to-back losses
-
Foreign Pros4 months ago
‘Eric Chelle must pay compensation to quit Super Eagles post’
-
Football4 months ago
Divine Mukasa plays full time as Leicester City bows out of FA Cup to Southampton
-
Others4 months ago
Sarah Babirye Kityo: The majestic return to 12th Parliament, to front sports talent development
-
CAF4 months agoAFCON, Host Country Decisions, and Why African Football Needs an “Imbizo”
