Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

Uganda Cranes snatched a 2-2 draw against South Africa in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Orlando Stadium. South Africa took the lead early, with Burnley’s Lyle Foster finding the net in the 14th minute. Uganda struggled to settle into the game, relying on goalkeeper Ismail Watenga’s sharp saves to stay in the contest. South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau was lucky to escape with just a yellow card after a rough challenge on Rogers Mato, leaving Ugandan fans unhappy. In the second half, Uganda came alive. Denis Omedi leveled the score five minutes after the break with…

In a night filled with drama at the MTN Omondi Stadium, BUL FC clinched their second consecutive FUFA Super Eight title. After a goalless 90 minutes that felt like watching paint dry, and extra time that added to the suspense, BUL FC edged out Vipers SC 6-5 in a tense penalty shootout. The match started with a promise of fireworks, but it quickly turned into a battle of wits and endurance. BUL FC, who had already shown Kitara FC the exit in the semifinals, walked into the final with swagger, hoping to keep their crown. On the other hand, Vipers…

Jinja Senior Secondary School once again proved they are the team to beat, successfully defending their Schools Cricket Week title with a resounding 50-run victory over their long-time rivals, Busoga College Mwiri. The day started on a high note for Jinja SSS when they won the toss and decided to bat first. Openers Richard Sohera and Magezi Ronald took to the crease with calm confidence, nudging singles and rotating the strike to keep the scoreboard ticking. Although the boundaries were hard to come by in the early stages, their steady approach frustrated Mwiri’s bowlers, who struggled to apply any real…

The semifinals of the 2024 Boys Schools Cricket Week were anything but ordinary, with excitement bubbling across four different venues after the morning’s rain delay. As the sun finally peeked through the clouds, it was game on, and the action that followed didn’t disappoint. At the Jinja SS Oval, the hometown heroes, Jinja SS, made quick work of Delhi Public International School. Delhi, perhaps feeling a bit overwhelmed, posted a modest 56 all out in just over 17 overs. It didn’t take long for Jinja SS to seal their spot in the final, they chased down the target in just…

The 2024 Boys Schools Cricket Week in Jinja is heating up as teams fight tooth and nail for a spot in the semifinals. Defending champs Jinja SS are showing they’re not here to mess around. They delivered a powerhouse performance against Aga Khan. Despite a wobbly start, Captain Mulongo Paul and Pius Oloka came to the rescue with some brilliant half-centuries. They powered Jinja SS to a solid 195/6. Aga Khan, on the other hand, was all out for just 64, losing by a whopping 131 runs. Aga Khan’s day went from bad to worse as they narrowly lost to…

The Boys’ Schools Cricket Week returns to Jinja from August 25 to 31 with 18 secondary schools that earned their spots through regional qualifiers. Starting this Sunday, matches will be held at six venues: Jinja SSS (Main Oval), Jinja College (two venues), Busoga College Mwiri, Kakira SS, and Kiira PS. This year, Kololo SS will not be participating, missing out on the chance to defend their title after failing to qualify. However, two new schools are joining the event for the first time. Horizon International School and Shree Sahajanand School Uganda have qualified from the Nile and Central regions, respectively.…

Soroti City successfully defended their T20 Women’s League title after securing a 16-run victory against their sister club, Olila Cricket Club, in an exciting final held on Saturday afternoon at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The match began with Olila CC winning the toss and electing to bowl first. However, they struggled to keep Soroti City to a manageable score of 125 for the loss of 6 wickets. Alako was the standout performer, smashing a quickfire 43 off just 22 balls, which proved to be the backbone of Soroti City’s innings. Timing Patricia (15) and Iloku Esther (18) had given Soroti City…

At Lugogo cricket oval, Soroti City won the toss and chose to bowl first.  From the start, Wanderers struggled to score runs as Soroti City’s bowlers applied consistent pressure. Naome Kayondo was the only batter who made a significant impact, scoring 28 runs off 21 balls. Janet Mbabazi was exceptional with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 11 runs as her performance was key in dismissing Wanderers for 63 runs in 18.3 overs. In their chase, Soroti City proved to be strong, reaching the target of 64 runs in just 12.3 overs, losing only 2 wickets. Proscovia Alako contributed…

In the ongoing U19 ICC Men’s World Cup Qualifiers Div.2 in Tanzania, both the host nation and Nigeria have secured their places in the semifinals. Tanzania U19 concluded their group stage with a remarkable performance, defeating Mozambique U19 by a record 353 runs. Karim Rashid Kiseto led the charge with a spectacular century, scoring 133 runs off 105 balls. Mohamed Simba contributed with a solid 77 runs from 52 balls, while Sayan Viyay added 62 runs from 58 balls. Mozambique’s bowlers, Manuel Marta, Charles Manuel, and Emerson Rita, each took one wicket, but their efforts could not stop Tanzania’s powerful…

Wanderers made a strong start in their T20 league campaign with impressive victories, signaling their intent to dominate the competition. In both matches, they were asked to bat first and immediately set a fast pace. Sharif Sulaiman was the standout performer, scoring half-centuries in both games, earning the Man of the Match awards. In the morning game, Sulaiman scored 67 runs off 44 balls, with valuable contributions from Kakande Ivan, who scored 34 runs, and Vinod Patel, who added 42 runs off 33 balls. Their efforts led Wanderers to a huge total of 167 runs for the loss of 7…