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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was a tough night for Uganda’s soccer fans as Algeria secured a 2-1 win against the Uganda Cranes in the fourth group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Ugandan side had high hopes after their Friday win against Botswana, aiming …

Group G Uganda 🇺🇬 1⃣🇺 Algeria 🇩🇿 2⃣   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Travis Mutyaba struck early to give the Uganda Cranes a dream start to their World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Mandela National Stadium. Mutyaba struck in the 11th, to secure a first half lead for the hosts before …

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10th June 2024 📍 Mandela National Stadium 🕖 7:00 PM Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will hope to ride on the momentum of their victory over Botswana at the weekend, when they face bogey side Algeria today. Another mamoth crowd is expected to support the national football …

Ngabi Nsamba defeats Mpindi in a 1- 0 win Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The 2024 Airtel-Bika Tournament climaxed at Wankulukuku Stadium today, with Ngabi Nsamba clan emerging as the 2024 champions. The Ngabi Nsamba Clan secured the title by defeating the Mpindi Clan with a 1-0 victory in football. …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Eight national teams will tussle it out in the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup slated to take place on July 18-29 in Kampala, Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) told Xinhua on Friday that they are excited about hosting a big event …

KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The  Uganda Cranes celebrated their return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, with a 1-0 victory against Botswana in their third Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Thousands of fans who stormed the stadium to cheer the home boys will have …

Group G Uganda 🇺🇬 1  Botswana 🇧🇼 0 FULL TIME Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Muhammad Shaban’s second half goal gave the Uganda Cranes victory on their return to Mandela National Stadium on Friday. The Zebras of Botswana held on to a goalless first half under floodlights in the third matchday of …

Group G Uganda vs Botswana Friday, 7th June 2024 Kickoff: 7PM EAT Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will be hoping for a perfect return to Mandela National Stadium today against Botswana. The Uganda Cranes will take on the Zebras of Botswana in the third matchday of the FIFA …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cranes will miss two key players in their Group G FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier tie against Botswana. The Uganda Cranes, who have already collected three points from two matches played, will host the Zebras of Botswana in the refurbished Mandela National Stadium, …