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While the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (Afcon) poses an opportunity to market East Africa to the world, for Uganda, it is being viewed as the single biggest catalyst to transform the country’s tourism sector. Africa’s biggest football competition attracts tourists who come as fans, bringing billions of shillings to spend on sports, tourism, culture, hospitality and entertainment. …

The Uganda Cubs have continued to inspire with determination and resilience at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as the young side battles among Africa’s emerging football nations. Drawn in Group B alongside DR Congo, Cameroon and Ivory Coast, Uganda arrived in Morocco carrying both national expectations and growing confidence under head coach Laryea Kingston. …

As Uganda gears up to co-host the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 in Kampala and Hoima, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is giving potential service providers a chance to become stakeholders in this first-of-its-kind opportunity for Uganda and the region. According to Dr Dennis K. Mugimba, who chairs the Communications and Promotion Sub-Committee for the Afcon/CHAN Local Organising Committee, CAF …

Viewers: 90,003 By Spy Uganda Parliament of Uganda has approved Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No. 5 for the Financial Year 2025/26 amounting to Shs 1.105 trillion to support key government priorities, including elections, health worker recruitment, AFCON 2027 preparations, and outstanding obligations under the Uganda Police Force. The supplementary budget was presented by State Minister for General Duties Henry Musasizi …