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Uganda Cranes AFCON Qualifying Group Fair-Coach Paul Put Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Joseph Paul Put believes that the team’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying group is fair but warns against underestimating their opponents. The draws, conducted on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, placed …

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 …

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 …

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 | THE INDEPENDENT | With five players, Uganda Premier League Champions SC Villa form the largest contingent of locally based players in a Cranes team predominantly composed of international players. Goalkeeper Braddy Jeans Wokorach, defender Kenneth Semakula plus forwards Ronald Ssekiganda, Patrick Jonah Kakande and Umar Lutalo have been called up …

CAF Clears Mandela National stadium to host International Matches Uganda vs Botswana June 7th Uganda vs Algeria June 10th Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared Mandela National Stadium-Namboole to resume hosting internationally matches. According to a statement shared by the Ugandan FA Spokesperson …

Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Cranes will today play their first 2024 International friendly against Kuwait in Cairo, Egypt. The squad, comprised solely of players from the domestic league – the Uganda Premier League, departed on Monday after a week of intensive preparations. This will be Coach Paul …

Windhoek, Namibia | URN & THE INDEPENDENT |  With five wins from their six games, the Uganda national cricket team have ensured a top-two finish in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier and booked their tickets for the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. This …

Berkane, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes secured their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers by edging Somalia 1-0 Tuesday. In the game played at Stade Du Municipal in Berkane, Morocco, Rogers Mato’s lone strike in the opening minutes was the difference. The winger tapped home …