Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

The Soroti Cricket Academy will celebrate its 10th anniversary on December 20, 2024, in Soroti City as it continues to make a difference in the lives of young people. Since its start in 2014, the Academy has helped over 1,800 boys and girls grow through cricket, education, and community support. “Our goal is to empower youth to reach their full potential,” says Chairman Felix Musana. What began with just four children has grown into a vibrant program with three cricket grounds, three cricket clubs, and partnerships with 18 schools. Remarkably, 25 former players from the academy have gone on to…

BUL FC celebrated a convincing 3-1 victory over Kitara in their sixth match of the Uganda Premier League at Royal Park Butema in Hoima. This win brings BUL’s points total to 8, moving them up to 8th place in the league. The game started with a bang for BUL. Just 94 seconds in, Martin Aprem found the net with a powerful shot, thanks to a precise cross from Ibrahim Orit. The early goal set the tone, and within ten minutes, Walter Ochora doubled the lead by heading in a corner from Jeromy Kirya. Kitara managed to respond in the 28th…

Uganda Cricket Association has named a 14-man squad for the first round of the ICC Challenge League B tournament, set to take place from November 4-16 at Lugogo and Entebbe Ovals. This tournament is a big chance for Uganda, as it forms part of the qualification path to the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Riazat Ali Shah will now lead as captain, taking over from Brian Masaba. Ali Shah is excited about this new role and confident about the team’s shared goal. “Captaincy is just an extra responsibility. We all know our roles, and our main aim is to reach One…

BUL FC grabbed a crucial 1-0 victory over URA FC in the Startimes Uganda Premier League at Hamz Nakivubo Stadium to secure their first win of the season. Pascal Ngobi’s early goal made the difference, giving BUL a much-needed confidence boost after a poor run of results. The match started with BUL FC on the front foot, and they took advantage just four minutes in. Pascal Ngobi capitalized on a defensive error by URA’s Fazial Matovu, calmly slotting the ball into the net. It was a perfect response from a team that had struggled in their previous four league matches,…

The Uganda Cranes, moved one step closer to securing a spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a gritty 2-1 win over South Sudan on Tuesday. The match, held in Juba, saw Uganda fight hard for the crucial three points that put them in control of their qualification hopes. Uganda took the lead early in the game through Denis Omedi, who found the back of the net in the 15th minute. However, South Sudan quickly leveled the score six minutes later when Yoanne Paulino netted an equalizer. The game remained balanced until the second half, when an…

Uganda Cranes edged past South Sudan with a narrow 1-0 victory at Namboole Stadium, continuing their unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Bevis Mugabi scored the decisive goal in the 47th minute, reacting swiftly after South Sudan goalkeeper Juma Jenard Amuk spilled Jude Ssemugabi’s header from an Allan Okello delivery. Mugabi’s quick response earned him his first goal for the national team and secured three crucial points. Although Uganda controlled much of the match, they struggled to break down a well-organized South Sudan defense. Despite missing key players like Peter Manyang and Tito Okello, the…

The Uganda Cricket Association, along with local partners, has officially announced the ICC Challenge League B tournament, set to take place from November 4th to 16th, 2024. The tournament will be held at the Lugogo Cricket Oval and Entebbe Cricket Oval, where Uganda will compete against five other nations: Tanzania, Bahrain, Singapore, Italy, and Hong Kong China. This tournament is significant as it serves as a pathway to the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Eng. Fred Lutaaya, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, expressed his excitement about hosting…

BUL FC’s tough start to the Uganda Premier League continued with a 2-0 loss to Mbarara City at Lugazi Stadium. This defeat leaves BUL without a win after four matches, adding pressure on the team that finished as runners-up last season. Mbarara City, guided by Seiri Arigumaho’s two goals, secured their first win of the season. Arigumaho’s first goal came in the 39th minute after BUL’s defense failed to clear the ball, allowing him to turn and slot it past goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa. His second goal came in the 60th minute when a cross from the left went untouched by…

Result Wanderers 99/10 in 17.2 overs Rounders 96/10 in 16.5 overs Wanderers won by 3 wickets Wanderers and Rounders clashed in a much anticipated final at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Sunday afternoon, with silverware on the line. Wanderers emerged winners as they ended an 11-year wait for a trophy with a narrow 3-wicket win in a low-scoring affair. Wanderers chose to bat first, with openers Wasim Butt (10) and Didier Ndikwibimana (27) laying a solid foundation. Contributions from Abu Seguya (19) and Amanpreet Singh (11) helped boost their total before a series of quick wickets fell. Rounders’ Narinder Singh and…

Lorna Anyait led Uganda’s Baby Victoria Pearls to an easy win against Kenya in the U-19 World Cup Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda. Her incredible bowling performance, taking 7 wickets for just 6 runs in 4 overs, helped Uganda secure their second victory in the tournament. Kenya chose to bat first after winning the toss, but their plan quickly fell apart. Uganda’s bowlers, especially Irene Mutonyi and Immaculate Nandera, kept Kenya’s batters under pressure from the start. However, it was Lorna Anyait who stole the show, as she completely dismantled Kenya’s batting lineup. They were bowled out for only 37 runs…