Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

The Baby Victoria Pearls have been flagged off by the National Council of Sports on Wednesday morning as they set off to Kigali, Rwanda. The team will compete in the Africa Qualifiers from September 20th to 30th, 2024, with the goal of securing a slot in the 2025 U-19 World Cup in Malaysia. Uganda has been placed in Group A alongside host nation Rwanda, Kenya, and Namibia. The tournament features eight teams in total, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. Only the winner of the final will earn the chance to represent Africa at…

BUL FC endured a frustrating start to their league campaign as they were held to a 0-0 draw by newly-promoted Police FC at Kavumba. Despite Police going down to ten men in the 35th minute after Gerald Ogweti’s reckless challenge on Walter Ochora, BUL couldn’t find the winning goal. BUL had high hopes coming into the match, expecting to showcase their attacking strength after winning the Pilsner Super Eight. However, they found Police’s defense difficult to break down, even with a one-man advantage for most of the game. Chances were few and far between for BUL, with the first half…

At Lugogo Cricket Oval, both Wanderers and Rounders secured their spots in the final of 2024 UG T20 with convincing semifinal victories. In the first game, Wanderers defeated Ceylon Lions by 4 wickets. Ceylon Lions batted first and posted 136 for 8 in their 20 overs. Charles Musemeza’s 51 off 40 balls was the standout performance, but Wanderers’ bowler Muhamad Shaaf, with 3 wickets for 24 runs, ensured the score remained manageable. Wanderers had a shaky start in their chase, with Wasim Butt (24) and Perry Wazombe (12) departing early. However, Abu Seguya (31 off 30) and Amanpreet Singh (35…

At Lakeside Oval, Wanderers claimed a nail-biting 2-run win over Kutchi Tigers to secure a spot in this year’s UCA UG T20 semifinals. Kutchi Tigers won the toss and put Wanderers in to bat. Despite a slow start, Wanderers were carried by Sharif Suleman (58 off 49) and Wasim Butt (53 off 46), with Abu Seguya adding 12 runs. Wanderers posted 140/7 in their 20 overs. Kutchi Tigers began their chase on fire, with all openers hitting double figures. Hasin Ashani (34 off 35) and Chaudhery Anish (32 off 25) kept Tigers in the game. However, after they fell, the…

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.…