COMMONWEALTH GAMES Prime Minister Gives Team Uganda Green Light to Glasgow
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Prime Minister Gives Team Uganda Green Light to Glasgow
The history of Football in Uganda dates back to 1897 when the British, led by Mr. Pilkington, a...
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Uganda Joins Invictus Games Community
Uganda has become the first East African country and 26th in the world to join the Invictus Community, and have been hosted in London by the Invictus Games Foundation in the United Kingdom this week. Welcomed by none other than Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, the Ugandan Delegation was led by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Rt. Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka. Hon. Kiwanuka had with him State Minister of Education and Sports (Sports), Hon.
NCS to announce recognition status of sports federations by July
The registration exercise, which closed on June 8, 2026, attracted more than 20 national sports organisations seeking approval under the provisions of the National Sports Act and the National Sports Regulations 2025.
National Council of Sports approves Kitara’s request to host CAF games at Hoima city stadium
Kitara Football Club is on cloud nine after the National Council of Sports (NCS) approved their request to utilize the newly constructed Hoima City stadium for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup games.
National Council of Sports’ General Secretary Dr. Patrick Benard Ogwel made the confirmation to the two time Stanbic Uganda Cup winners.
Alupo Hails Hoima City Stadium as AFCON 2027-Ready World-Class Facility
The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Rtd Maj. Jessica Alupo, has hailed the completion of Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a world-class facility that underscores Uganda’s readiness to successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Alupo made the remarks while leading Ministers and State Ministers on a tour of Hoima City Stadium, the Kingfisher Oil Development Area, and Kabalega International Airport in Hoima and Kikuube districts on Sunday. The tour formed part of activities marking the conclusion of the Cabinet Retreat in Kyankwanzi.
New Cabinet Visits Hoima City Stadium On Albertine Region Tour
Her Excellency the Vice President and the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister have today led the Cabinet of Uganda on a tour of the Albertine Region. Their first stop was the Hoima City Stadium Complex, where they were amazed by the beauty and modernity of the multi-sport, multi-use facility.
Uganda beats Nigeria to earn 2031 African Games hosting rights
Uganda is set to host the 2031 African Games after edging Nigeria in a bidding contest.
This decision will allow the continental Games return to eastern Africa for the first time in over 44 years following the 1987 Games in Kenya.
Press Release Status Update on the remedial Compliance Period for National Sports Organizations Under The National Sports Act, Cap.151 and the National Sports Regulations, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
STATUS UPDATE ON THE REMEDIAL COMPLIANCE PERIOD FOR NATIONAL SPORTS ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL SPORTS ACT, CAP. 151 AND THE NATIONAL SPORTS REGULATIONS, 2025
25th May 2026
National Council of Sports (NCS) wishes to update the general public, sports stakeholders, and all National Sports Organisations/National Sports Federations and Nation/al Sports Associations (NSOs) on the status of the ongoing remedial compliance exercise being undertaken pursuant to the National Sports Act, Cap. 151 and the National Sports Regulations, 2025.
Kampala Hockey club to represent Uganda in Harare
Kampala Hockey Club will represent Uganda at the Africa Cup for Club Champions, which kicks off in Zimbabwe this weekend.
A contingent of 30, led by Uganda Hockey Association President Phillip Wafula and Treasurer Sarah Arinaitwe, who will double as the Chef de Mission, flies out to Harare tomorrow for the continental competition.
Morocco Passes On AFCON Baton To Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania 2027
With the curtains officially coming down at the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco, all cameras now tune their lenses on East Africa in the wake of the upcoming PAMOJA 2027 edition.
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, officially handed over the CAF flag to the representatives from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat City last night, moments after the explosive final between Morocco and Senegal.
