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<title>Uganda  To Face Libya in AFCON Qualifier in Hoima</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Football fans and residents of the Bunyoro sub-region are expressing excitement as Hoima City Stadium prepares to host its first-ever international football match, with the Uganda Cranes facing Libya in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m., marking a significant moment for football in the region and another milestone in Uganda’s preparations to co-host the 2027 AFCON tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania.

Both the Uganda Cranes and the Libyan national team arrived Sunday at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District ahead of the highly anticipated encounter. Although Uganda has already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 AFCON as a host nation, the Cranes are participating in the qualifiers to maintain competitive readiness ahead of the tournament.

For football enthusiasts in Bunyoro, the fixture represents more than a qualifying match.

Geofrey Tumwesige, a resident of Hoima City, said the match is writing a new chapter in the region’s football history, describing it as a landmark moment that gives residents an opportunity to watch the national team compete on home soil.

Joseph Kirumira said he is excited to see the first international match played at Hoima City Stadium, calling the occasion one residents should not miss.

Michael Akugizibwe said the fixture presents a golden opportunity for Bunyoro to host an international football spectacle. He called on residents to turn out in large numbers and support the Uganda Cranes, whom he described as the home team for the occasion.

Another football fan, Rogers Ahumuza, said Ugandans should embrace the historic occasion. He applauded the Federation of Uganda Football Associations for selecting Hoima City Stadium as the venue for the long-awaited fixture.

The match is also being seen as an important step in the decentralization of national-team football in Uganda. It is the first competitive international fixture involving the Uganda Cranes to be played outside the Kampala metropolitan area, apart from matches played under the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations competitions.

Hoima City Stadium was constructed by SUMMA as part of Uganda’s preparations to host the continental tournament. The 20,000-seat multi-purpose stadium is located on 34 acres of land in Kyarwiru Cell, Hoima East Division, and is among the venues selected to host matches during AFCON 2027.

Construction of the stadium reportedly cost $129 million and was fully financed through Uganda’s Petroleum Fund, supported by revenues from the country’s oil and gas resources.

Designed to meet international football standards set by FIFA and CAF, the facility is equipped to host major sporting and continental events, potentially bringing players, officials, media and thousands of fans to the Bunyoro region.

The stadium features VVIP sections, an indoor arena, a swimming pool, modern changing rooms with gyms, volleyball and basketball courts, media conference halls, a hybrid football pitch, a Video Assistant Referee room, FIFA and CAF offices, referee rooms, training grounds, a media gallery and parking space for nearly 1,000 vehicles, among other facilities.

The Uganda-Libya encounter offers an early test of the facility’s ability to host international football while giving fans in Bunyoro a chance to experience the national team on their doorstep. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:03:37 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>KYABAZINGA OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF MTN&#45;BUSOGA MASAZA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, officially kicked off the first match of the 9th edition of the MTN-Busoga Masaza Cup football tournament 2026.

The match was between Bugweri FC and 2023 champions Busiki FC at Namutumba district headquarter ground. Fourteen teams are competing in the edition.

The Kyabazinga arrived at the playground at around 3:00 pm with his convoy and accompanied by the Katuukiro of Busoga Owek. Dr. Joseph Muvawala, second deputy Katuukiro Owek. Alhaj Osman Ahmed Noor, Isabalangira (Chief Prince) of Busoga Samuel Zirabamuzale and MTN Uganda’s Regional Business Manager Allan Njagala. He planted a tree at the district headquarters before heading to the playground.

A few minutes after arrival, the Kyabazinga moved out of his vehicle and was guided by Muvawala, Osman, the Minister of Sports in OBB Amin Bbosa and the Kyabazinga Affairs Minister Owek. Yudaya Babirye to walk around the playground as he waved to a mammoth crowd that had turned up to watch the opening game. 

He also inspected both teams and later kicked the ball to commence the edition.

On the sidelines, after the first half, Muvawala said that with support from partners like MTN Uganda, OBB is able to develop the talent of young people through the Masaza Cup, and recognized their continued contribution among other activities they participate in that are organized by the Kingdom. 

He asked participating teams to exhibit discipline throughout the tournament with emphasis on promoting unity and togetherness for the good of Busoga.

Present at the opening ceremony were Kingdom officials led by Isabalangira of Busoga Samuel Nkuutu Zirabamuzale, OBB Ministers, MPs who included Hussein Muyonjo a.k.a Swengere (Jinja North), Stella Maris Nankwanga (Bugweri WMP), Joel Azalwa (Busiki County), and Jamal Ayagalaki (Bukooli County North).

Members of Parliament who attended cautioned Men and Young boys to desist from making young girls pregnant and urged them to engage in the Kyabazinga Initiatives Abasadha N&#039;empango programme to end teenage pregnancy in Busoga. 


This year&#039;s edition is running under the theme &quot;Abasadha N’empango mukukomya Ekifuna Mabunda mu Baana Abato.”

During play, the first half ended in a goalless draw. In the second half, Ali Kiyemba scored the only goal of the day thereby sending their enthusiastic fans into endless jubilations.

Bugweri won the game after beating Busiki 1-0. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:50:23 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>SC Villa Captain David Owori Dies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sports Club Villa has called upon the relevant security and law enforcement agencies to urgently investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the tragic death of club captain David Owori, who succumbed to injuries sustained following a brutal assault by unknown assailants in Makindye Division.

Owori was attacked near his home in Makindye before being rushed to Case Clinic in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he sadly passed away, leaving the Club, the football fraternity, and the nation in mourning.

In an official statement, SC Villa condemned the senseless act of violence and appealed to the authorities to ensure that those behind the attack are apprehended and prosecuted.

“We call upon the relevant security and law enforcement agencies to urgently pursue, apprehend, and bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous crime.”the statement reads

The Club described Owori’s passing as a devastating loss, noting that Uganda has lost not only an accomplished footballer but also an exceptional leader and role model.

“This senseless act has robbed the Club and the country of a committed captain and a promising sportsman, and it must not go unanswered.”the statement adds.

Owori the longest serving players at SC Villa featured for among other clubs Proline and Vipers in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League was part of the SC Villa squad that won a record extending 17th league title in 2023/24.

He captained SC Villa to the Fufa Super 8 trophy last season and even featured in the first game of the current series in the 1-1 draw with Maroons on Saturday.

His death has prompted an immediate outpouring of grief from teammates, ex-teammates, rival clubs, football governing bodies and the Parliament of Uganda where a moment of silence was observed with Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa calling for security to investigate the manner of the attack.

Sports Club Villa (SC Villa), known as the Jogoos, is a professional football club based in Kampala, Uganda, competing in the Uganda Premier League. Founded in 1975 as Nakivubo Boys, it is the most successful club in Ugandan football history with a record 17 league titles ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:19:40 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Business Man Omar Mandela takes overn Sc Villa Chairmanship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ During the nomination exercise, five members initially picked up forms to contest the presidency, including Meywa Farooq, Dennis Ssebuggwawo Mbidde, Simeon Kawuma Bulezi, Joseph Muguluma Mbazzi (Dennis Misagga), and Mandela himself. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:54:37 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>JACOB KIPLIMO WINS HALF MARATHON</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uganda’s long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei also congratulated Kiplimo, noting that the new record restores what rightfully belonged to the Ugandan runner after his earlier faster time was not officially recognised. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:27:36 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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