Football
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Uganda Heart Institute launches Sports Cardiology Unit ahead of AFCON 2027
Uganda has taken a significant step in strengthening athlete healthcare with the launch of a specialised Sports Cardiology Unit at…
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Magogo pushes for stronger intellectual property protection to unlock value in Ugandan sport
Ugandan football is increasingly becoming big business, but without stronger protection of intellectual property, much of its value risks slipping…
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Magogo confident AFCON 2027 will redefine football in East Africa
Moses Magogo has praised the Government of Uganda for backing East Africa’s successful bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup…
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Mugimba calls for early private sector investment ahead of AFCON 2027
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have gained momentum following the arrival of a high-level delegation from…
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CAF AFCON 2027 preparations meeting in Kampala to test East Africa’s joint hosting model
As Uganda prepares to host a key coordination meeting of the Confederation of African Football, attention is increasingly turning to…
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Uganda Cranes get UGX12.5bn boost as gov’t unveils UGX122bn plan for AFCON 2027 preparations
The Ugandan government has unveiled a major financial boost to football development, allocating billions of shillings to support the national…
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Race to 2027: Uganda mobilises multi-sector plan for AFCON
Uganda has unveiled an expansive, multi-sector strategy backed by an additional Shs 905 billion to accelerate preparations for co-hosting the…
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Gov’t earmarks Shs102bn to upgrade hotels in Bunyoro ahead of AFCON 2027
By George Niyonzima The Government of Uganda has earmarked Shs102 billion to support the development and upgrade of hotels in…
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Morocco awarded AFCON 2025 title after CAF rules Senegal forfeited final
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has awarded the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025…
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AFCON Morocco 2025 delivers 61% viewership growth, boosts global media value
Preliminary data from independent research agencies has revealed a remarkable 61% growth in global viewership for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa…
