Four-time national rally champion Ponsiano Lwakataka has called on the government to invest more in motorsport, saying greater support would help young Ugandans develop their talent and create more opportunities in the industry. Lwakataka made the call while speaking to journalists during a fundraising campaign to help him acquire a new Volkswagen Proto rally car…
MTN MoMo has contributed Shs15 million towards efforts to purchase a new Volkswagen Polo rally car for veteran Ugandan driver Ponsiano Lwakataka, popularly known as Mafumafu. The car is expected to be used by Lwakataka in the upcoming rally at Victoria Rally Park on September 20. Speaking at the handover of the contribution, MTN MoMo’s…
St Mary’s College Kitende has returned home from the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games with three major trophies after winning the football, basketball and volleyball titles. The 23rd edition of the regional schools competition brought together teams from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with…
The 18th edition of the Inter-Forces Games has been launched, with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) set to host this year’s competition in Gulu. The annual competition brings together four security institutions: the UPDF, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Wildlife Authority. The games are intended to promote cooperation among security personnel…
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by sponsoring the third edition of the 2026 Watoto Golf Tournament with Shs10 million. The bank says the sponsorship reflects its continued support for initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities through entrepreneurship. The sponsorship was announced on Wednesday during the tournament’s partners’…
The government has assured MPs that preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament are progressing, with major investments underway in sports infrastructure, roads, health facilities, airports and hotels. The state minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, briefed journalists at Parliament after updating the House on the status of the projects being implemented ahead…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially flagged off Pirates Rugby Club ahead of the club’s historic appearance in the Enterprise Cup final in Nairobi this Saturday. The send-off ceremony was held at Crested Towers and presided over by Stanbic Bank Uganda Executive Director and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Paul Muganwa, together with Exco director…
The third edition of the Hamz Tournament has officially been launched, with 40 teams already confirming participation ahead of the competition’s kickoff on June 6. The tournament is fully sponsored by businessman Hamis Kiggundu, who injects Shs100 million annually into the competition. Some of the confirmed teams include Titans FC, Borne Talent FC, Akright City,…
The fairways of Namulonge Golf Club came alive with competition, celebration and environmental awareness as the sixth edition of the Namulonge Ladies Open concluded in style over the weekend. In a tournament that blended elite golf with a growing vision for women’s sport and sustainability, Peace Kabasweka delivered a dramatic final-round performance to clinch victory….
The government has approved Shs130.4 billion to upgrade eight training grounds ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament. The facilities earmarked for renovation include FUFA Kadiba Stadium, Pece Stadium, Kyambogo University Grounds, KISU Pitch, Muteesa II Stadium, and the training pitch at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The update was confirmed by Dr…
Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club secured a historic place in the Enterprise Cup final after a hard-fought 20-17 victory over Kenya’s Nondescripts RFC at Kings Park Arena on Saturday. The semi-final attracted a large home crowd, with the Pirates carrying Uganda’s hopes in the competition following the earlier elimination of Heathens and Kobs. Nondescripts made…
The Bank of Uganda, in partnership with Kampala Club, has launched the third edition of the Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile Memorial Squash Tournament, scheduled to run from April 13 to April 18. The annual tournament honours Mutebile, the former governor of the central bank, for his contribution to Uganda’s economic development and his long-standing relationship with Kampala…
TwinBrook Schools has reaffirmed its commitment to nurture the talent of its students through sports. The remarks were made by the school’s administrative assistant and operations manager, Ismail Abusa, during the opening of a futsal football tournament at the school’s campus in Bamba, Wakiso. Abusa told Bbeg Media that the school has invested heavily in…
The 2026 Corporate Games have officially been launched, with at least 50 companies already confirming their participation. This year’s edition will begin on March 15 at ISBAT University in Kampala. A total of 19 sports disciplines will be contested, including swimming, soccer, netball and volleyball. A marathon will be held separately on October 11 and…
Defending champions Stanbic Black Pirates produced a dominant display at the weekend, defeating Rhinos Rugby Club 45–10 to move to the top of the rugby league table. Played in a heavy Saturday downpour, the match tested both sides’ discipline and tactical organisation. The Pirates adapted better to the conditions, combining structured phase play with sustained…
The Uganda Zurkhaneh team has won gold and silver medals at the recent World Cup championships held in Iran, according to officials of the Uganda Zurkhaneh Sports Association. Eddie Gombya, the association’s president, said the achievements marked a major milestone for the sport in Uganda and pledged to further promote Zurkhaneh, as well as wushu…
President Museveni officially commissioned Hoima City Stadium, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania. The ceremony, held in Hoima City in the Bunyoro sub-region, drew thousands of residents, sports fans, government officials and dignitaries from within and outside the country. The president was…
The Kyadondo County football executive has accused the wealthy and business community within the county of doing little to support the team during this year’s Masaza Cup. Kyadondo was eliminated in the early stages of the Cup. Paul Mugambe, the vice-chairman of Kyadondo FC, told Bbeg Media the team had been abandoned by the business…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially unveiled the 2025 Stanbic Entebbe Open Golf Tournament, blending top-level sport with business opportunities. The event, set for 5-9 October at the historic Entebbe Club, is the third in a row sponsored by the bank since the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to boost Uganda’s sports scene and foster community ties….
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the International Week of Deaf People and the International Day of Sign Language, from 22nd to 26th September, the Minister of state for PWDs, for Hellen Asamo, has called on the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to make football more inclusive. She believes this initiative will help promote the…
Moses Magogo, the president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), has called on the sports media to support new reforms for the Uganda Premier League, stating that these changes will enhance the promotion of football in the country. Magogo, accompanied by Nakiwala Kiyingi, the FUFA Head of Competitions and executive secretary, and Alsayed…
The 7th edition of the City Tyre East Africa Badminton Challenge was officially launched in Kampala yesterday. The event is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 19, 2025, at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Organised by the Uganda Badminton Association, the tournament is set to attract top talent from across the region, including teams…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has extended its sponsorship of the Black Pirates Rugby Club for three more years. The bank celebrated the team’s recent victories with a lively ceremony, where they also showed off the team’s new kit for the upcoming Rujumba Sevens Rugby Tournament at Kings Park Arena this weekend. Akot Apel Rita, Stanbic Bank’s…
The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has promised to host a successful Rugby Africa Cup of 2025. Uganda will host the tournament, also a World Cup 2027 qualifier from July 8-9 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, capital of Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of the Union, said Uganda is working round the clock to…
Heathen’s supporters left the Kings Park Arena with heavy hearts after witnessing a stunning last-minute defeat to the Stanbic Black Pirates, with the final score reading 33-31. The match, filled with drama and unexpected twists, showcased the resilience of the Pirates as they overcame a significant deficit in the second half. The Black Pirates kicked…
President Museveni and the First Lady Janet Museveni have performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City. The construction of the $ 129 million state-of-the-art facility is to be undertaken by an Egyptian firm SAMCO National Construction Company and Khater Sports and is projected to take a record period…
