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The Ugandan Weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko who escaped during the Tokyo Olympics has asked the government to help him find work. He said he needs help because he has a family he needs to sustain. On Wednesday, the Police released the weightlifter who said he will continue with the sport despite his need for something sustainable. ‘’I want the government to ...

Serbian football manager Milutin Sredojević Micho has been reappointed as the new coach of Uganda Cranes for a second stint. Micho was first appointed as the national team manager in 2013 where he lasted four years until his departure in 2017. The 51 year old was a fan favorite before he left for South African side Orlando Pirates where he ...

SC Villa has confirmed that their midfielder, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa will be parting ways with the club after two seasons. The box-to-box midfielder gemstone joined the club from Ndejje University two seasons ago. Considering his statistics, he has been one of the best performers at the club during the period he has spent there. ‘’Emmanuel Alex Wasswa leaves the club ...

It has been 17 years down the road since Uganda registered a boxing win at the Olympic Games. The last boxer to do this is Sam ‘Rocky’ Rukundo who won two fights at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He fought in the lightweight category before falling to Russia’s Murat Petrovich Khrachev. Catherine Nanziri made history as she became ...

The CECAFA U-23 Challenge cup referees appointment committee has confirmed the match officials to officiate today’s game. The match between the two traditional rivals Uganda and Tanzania will also be the closing group A duel this afternoon. Djibouti’s Saddam Houssein is center referee and will be assisted by Rashid Wais (Djibouti) as the first assistant. Eritrea’s Michael Gebru Eyobeil is ...