Football

St Mary’s Boarding School Kitende optimistic prior to 2026 CAF African Schools Championship in Zimbabwe

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6 months ago

April 1, 2026

Event: 2026 CAF African schools championship
Dates: 2nd to 10th April 2026
Venue: Harare, Zimbabwe

Team Uganda will be represented by St Mary’s Boarding Secondary School Kitende at the 2026 CAF African Schools championship in Harare city, Zimbabwe (2nd to 10th April).

This event brings together boys and girls under 15 years from different countries across Africa.

Uganda has representation only among the male gender with the other countries being Zimbabwe (Hosts), Benin, DR Congo, Morocco, Senegal, Zambia and the reigning champions, Tanzania.

Ghana is the defending champions among the girls. They will be joined by Zimbabwe (Hosts), DR Congo, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Guinea, Tanzania and Zambia.

St Mary’s Boarding School Kitende players and other officials

Team Uganda was officially flagged off on the evening of Tuesday, 31st March 2026 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The guest list was rich led by the Commissioner for Physical Education and Sports in the Ministry of Education and Sports Rev. Canon Dr Duncans Mugumya.

St Mary’s Boarding School Kitende players with the national flag

Other officials included; Edgar Watson Suubi (CEO of Federation of Uganda Football Associations), Justus Mugisha (president of Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association and FUFA Vice president), Christopher Mugisha Banage (USSSA General Secretary), Patrick Alfred Okanya (USSSA president emeritus), Jimmy Ssembatya Mukasa (head teacher, St Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende), Claire Mulindwa and other USSSA members of the secretariat.

The team departed on Wednesday morning aboard Rwandair.

Meanwhile, Uganda’s Isaac Ssentongo is among the pool of match officials selected through the CAF Young Referees’ Programme for this championship.

Quotes:

We have prepared well for these games and we are ready to go for the title.

Livingstone Kulata, team captain

The players have undergone great training and warm up games. We are ready physically and mentally with one target at hand; to bring home the trophy.

Hassan Zzungu, head coach

I thank the Government of Uganda that has continued to invest endlessly in the sports sub-sector. Special thanks to FUFA and USSSA for organizing the football competitions. We are proud of you. You have a wonderful opportunity to showcase your talent to the world. Give your best and you will return victorious.

Rev. Canon Dr. Duncans Mugumya

I congratulate St Mary’s Boarding School Kitende for the making it once again for the CAF Schools African football championship. This is the third time that they are representing the country on the continent. I have all the reasons to believe that you will return victorious from Zimbabwe. I thank the director Dr Lawrence Mulindwa for the massive investment undertaken.

Justus Mugisha, president of Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA)

Justus Mugisha, USSSA president and FUFA Vice president

Special thanks to the Almighty God that we managed to qualify to represent Uganda at the CAF African schools championship. I thank all the players and stakeholders for the effort undertaken to ensure this feat. I thank the Ministry of Education and Sports as well as the Government at large for the conducive environment created. I thank the St Mary’s management for tapping the talent to form a formidable team, one that has qualified to represent the country. Special thanks to the director Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa for the investment undertaken and special appreciation to USSSA for organizing successful sports competitions.

Jimmy Ssembatya Mukasa, head teacher St Mary’s Boarding School Kitende

Justus Mugisha with St Mary’s Kitende head teacher Jimmy Ssembatya Mukasa sharing a light moment

This competition falls in line with the FUFA Technical Master plan; developing players and coaches. To the players, please do not take this for granted. You are now representing Uganda. Take it in your mind, that you are representing Uganda. Do not underestimate time. Play to your best and remember this is your time. I thank the USSSA president for always lobbying CAF to host this particular competition in Uganda. I also applaud the FUFA Executive committee led by Eng. Moses Magogo, Dr Lawrence Mulindwa and St Mary’s Kitende for accepting to host a regional event of this magnitude. In the same vein, I thanked the Ministry of Education of Sports and CAF for this wonderful project, a high-level competition for youngsters.

Edgar Watson Suubi, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

We are humbled for this special occasion to represent the country at the CAF Africa Schools football championship. We thank the director, school management, coaches, players, USSSA and Government for the collective effort. The target remains; to win the trophy back home.

Claire Mulindwa

Rev Canon Duncans Mugumya with Claire Mulindwa

Full Delegation:

Officials:

Head of Delegation: Twahil Kiteezaala
Government officials: Duncans Mugumya (Commissioner Physical education and sports, Ministry of Education & Sports) & Brighton Barugahare (Commissioner Policy and Research in Ministry of Education and Sports)
Member Association Representative: Saidi Ddamulira
Media officer: Aisha Nakato

Players:

Frank Musisi, Bashir Edema, Akram Ssenyonga, Nabiru Kajumba, Shakur Ngobi, Hamidu Kasumba, Nicholas Kawooya, Livingstone Kulata, Haruna Kisakye, Owen Mukisa, Elisa Mukasa, Ivin Kakinda, Musa Kironde, Henry Muhoozi, Lucky Wanyama, Imran Ssebbale, Shafic Kitimbo, Eze Kombi, Derrick Rwothomio, Emmanuel Opio

Team Officials:

Team manager: Ronald Mulajje
Head Coach: Hassan Zungu
Assistant Coach: Micheal Kabali
Safe Guarding: Joel Muwanguzi
Team Doctor: Aloysious Kyeyune
Goal keeping Coach: Mubarak Kiberu

Teams:

Boys: Zimbabwe (Hosts), Benin, DR Congo, Tanzania (Champions), Morocco, Senegal, Uganda, Zambia
Girls: Zimbabwe (Hosts), DR Congo, Burkina Faso, Ghana (Champions), Morocco, Guinea, Tanzania, Zambia

L-R: Viola Kyolaba, Rev Canon Duncans Mugumya, Marion Atwegyeise and Claire Mulindwa

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Football

Alex Yiga sets sights high after joining URA FC

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22 hours ago

September 24, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Newly signed URA FC winger Alex Yiga says he is fully committed to giving his all to help the Tax Collectors achieve their target after wrapping up his move from KCCA FC.

The versatile forward sealed a two-year contract on deadline day, becoming the latest addition to Head Coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera’s side ahead of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season.

Speaking to the club’s media following his unveiling, the former Uganda Cubs international expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to join the four-time league champions.

“I am very happy to join URA FC and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this great club. I am ready to work hard, learn and continue improving as a player,” Yiga stated.

With competition for places expected to be fierce in URA’s renewed attacking unit, the young attacker emphasised his intent to support the team’s ambitions on the pitch.

“I know the club has important targets this season, and I want to play my part in helping the team achieve them. I will give my best in training and whenever I get the opportunity to represent URA FC,” he added.

Yiga’s arrival offers Coach Kintu significant tactical flexibility in the final third, with the attacker comfortable operating on either flank or through the centre.

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Football

FKF appeals to Kenyan judiciary to unlock football stalemate

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1 day ago

September 23, 2026

Kenny Malone

FKF president addressing the press in Nairobi on Monday, September 21, 2026. Photo courtesy: FKF

The new Premier League season was scheduled to kick off on September 19, but a late court order halted the commencement of the competition amid a promotion and relegation dispute.

Bonface Osano, Marabou News Agency

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leadership has appealed to the Kenyan Judiciary to help resolve the legal stalemate that has stalled the start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.

In an address to the nation on Monday, September 21, 2026, FKF president Hussein Mohammed appealed to Chief Justice Martha Koome to intervene and ensure that court processes are not abused to the detriment of Kenyan football.

“I hereby plead with the Judiciary and the President, the Chief Justice Martha Koome, to understand the unique situation we operate in and disallow abuse of processes that ultimately harm all Kenyans,” Hussein pleaded.

The new FKF Premier League season was scheduled to kick off on September 19, but a late court order halted the commencement of the competition amid a promotion and relegation dispute involving FKF, Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United.

The dispute centres on whether Mombasa United should be admitted as the 18th team in the league or play off against Kariobangi Sharks for a place in the top flight.

Kenya’s Sports Act 2013 established the Sports Disputes Tribunal, or SDT, to hear and determine sports-related disputes. However, jurisdictional overlaps have seen some stakeholders turn to the High Court to challenge or seek stays of decisions made by the Tribunal.

Hussein says the resulting legal uncertainty has significant consequences for the football ecosystem.

“While access to justice is a fundamental right, repetitive, calculated, and contradictory legal interventions on the eve of competitions cause immense financial and emotional harm. They disrupt club planning, athlete livelihoods, losses for vendors, broadcasters, and commercial partners. Football dispute resolution must balance legal rights with the stability required to run a functional national league,” he said.

However, FKF has itself faced criticism over its use of the High Court on previous occasions to challenge or seek stays of decisions that have gone against the federation.

Hussein is now calling for football disputes to be resolved through the sport’s internal dispute-resolution mechanisms, as provided for under FIFA, CAF and FKF statutes.

“For this reason, FIFA, CAF, and FKF statutes do not allow football-related disputes to be prosecuted in ordinary courts. We must immediately revert to internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the football administrative structures if we are to protect the growth, integrity and development of the game.”

The FKF Premier League remains suspended as the federation engages the affected parties and explores a legal resolution to the dispute.

Marabou News Agency

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Football

Tanzania edge Burundi to qualify for U-20 AFCON

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2 days ago

September 23, 2026

Elliot Michael

2026 CECAFA U-20 championship (AFCON U-20 Qualifiers)

Semifinal 2: Tanzania 2-0 Burundi
Semifinal 1: Uganda 2-3 Sudan

Tanzania took the second CECAFA Zone slot to the AFCON U-20 finals, joining Sudan at next year’s fiesta in Accra, Ghana.

This was after a 2-0 victory over Burundi in the semifinal of the CECAFA U-20 Championship at the Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, on Tuesday evening.

Juma Abushiri and Faraji Kayanda scored the goals that inspired Mario Rivera Campesino’s charges.

Tanzania players sing the national anthem | Credit: David Isabirye

Abushiri, a player at Young Africans Sports Club, scored directly from a corner kick past Burundi goalkeeper Omari Niyonkuru on the opening quarter-hour mark.

Simba’s Bashiri Salum Kibaila set up Dodoma Jiji’s Kayanda for the second goal in the 33rd minute to establish a 2-0 lead.

From then on, Tanzania played a cautious game and maintained the lead to progress to the final for Thursday’s final against Sudan.

The final will be preceded by the bronze medal match between Uganda and Burundi.

Uganda lost 3-2 to Sudan in the other semifinal.

Tanzania U20 XI Vs Burundi | Credit: David Isabirye

Team Lineups:

Tanzania XI: Shabano Bakari (G.K.), Ismail Ally, Abubakar Othman, Shomvi Rajabu (Captain), Faraji Kayanda, Bashiri Salum Kibaila, Farid Mzalendo, Ahmad Ahmad, Abdulnassir Abdallah, Juma Abushiri, Evastus Lukanima

Subs: Telvin Mfuse (G.K), Roony Gerry, Abdallah Mnumba, Arafat Masoud, Kelvin Revokatus, Jofrey Malecha, Machela Machela, Juma Sagwe, Omar Mdachi

Head coach: Mario Riveria Campesino (Spain)

Burundi U20 XI vs Tanzania | Credit: David Isabirye

Burundi XI: Omari Niyonkuru (G.K.), Radjabu Nzeyimana, Cadeau Ndayishimye, Sympathique Majidi, Abedi Irakoze, Amini Nshimirimana (Captain), Ali-Ali Sadiki, Dieudonne Ndikumana, Abdallah Ndikumana, Roy Amissi, Ally Magambo

Subs: Papy Victoire Mude (G.K.), Djibane Kwizera, Lionel Bigirimana, Abdoul Rahim Ndizeye, Yussuf Nshimirimana, Aubin Ntwari, Jacques Irankunda, Theogene Minani, Hamissi Nahimana

Head coach: Jean De Dieu Rukundo (Burundi)