Football

Sadam Masereka: Ugandan joins Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club

Published

4 months ago

February 11, 2026

Kenny Malone

USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club signed Ugandan forward Sadam Masereka.

The 21-year-old signed a multi-year contract covering the 2026 and 2027 USL Championship seasons.

Internationally, Masereka has represented Uganda at the U-20 and U-23 national team levels.

“I am excited to start my professional career with the Switchbacks. I can’t wait to play and meet the fans,” remarked Masereka.

Sadam Masereka during the Uganda U-20 duties

Masereka comes to the Switchbacks after he was drafted in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas SC, being picked in the 2nd round, 34th overall.

He enters the professional ranks following a standout senior season at Maryland University, earning 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-North Region First Team, All-Big Ten First Team, and Big Ten offensive player of the week honors.

A dynamic attacking presence, he produced key performances against nationally ranked opponents and in the NCAA Tournament, finishing his two seasons with the Terrapins with 39 appearances, 13 goals, and seven assists.

Before Maryland, Masereka excelled at Lindsey Wilson College, where he logged 3,025 minutes, scored 22 goals, and added seven assists, while helping lead the program to Mid-South Conference titles and earning First Team All-American recognition.

“Sadam is an extremely driven, intelligent, and intrinsically motivated character. He has done very well to rise through the ranks in college soccer from Lindsey Wilson to Maryland,” said Technical Director, Alan McCann.

“He will add more danger and threat to our attack as a winger, and we are looking forward to him putting his stamp on the league.” McCann added.

Sadam Masereka with the mother Mariam Bira bidding farewell at Entebbe International Airport in 2022 (Credit: David Isabirye)

The Switchbacks also signed Adrien Perez, Khori Bennett, Dane Valenti and Aaron Pondeca (academy contracts).

Colorado Springs Switchbacks was founded on 5th December 2013. They host their home matches at the 8000 seater Weidner Field Colorado Springs, in Colorado city.

The club is owned by Weidner Apartment Homes with Brad Estes as president.

Profile:

Full Names: Sadam Masereka
Date of Birth:9th September 2004
Place of Birth: Kasese District

Parents:

Father: Muhammad “Simon” Kule
Mother: Mariam Biira

Education:

Elementary: Kasese Primary, Kasese Muslim and Infant Preparatory School
Secondary Level: Lugazi Homeland Secondary School (S.1-S2), Buddo SSS (S3-S6)

Playing Positions: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Achievements:

Kasese District Champions
Nsangi Zone Football Champions with Buddo SSS
Wakiso District Silver Medalist with Buddo SSS
Copa Coca Cola – Gold Medalist with Buddo SSS
East Africa (FEASSSA) Football Gold Medalist with Buddo SSS
Wakiso District top scorer – 7 Goals and 5 Assists
*Club football with Nyamityobora, BUL, SC Villa
Height: 5’9″
Age: 21
Previous Club: University of Maryland

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Football

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

Published

12 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Bryce Mullins

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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Football

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

Published

1 day ago

June 14, 2026

Elliot Michael

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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Football

MultiChoice brings the FIFA World Cup heat closer to Ugandans

Published

2 days ago

June 13, 2026

Kenny Malone

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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