Uganda

Rebuilding lives through soccer

Many internally displaced people from Uganda have returned home after peace negotiations. New Dawn Foundation is helping them rebuild their lives through soccer.

By Chris Otim - 6 November 2010 - Audio

Football rewards

Jackson ‘Mia Mia’ Mayanja is one of two professional footballers that opened the way for Ugandan players now playing professional football in different countries of the world. Since retirement, Jackson has established a school in his home village to inspire more players to become like him.

By Michael Nsubuga - 23 September 2010 - Photo

News From Behind the Scenes: To Hell and Back

During the World Cup final Uganda was shaken by two bomb attacks. In total there were 74 deaths. The attacks were claimed by the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, which has links with Al Qaeda. During the disaster, the African journalist Andrew Kabuura was at one of two places where a bomb exploded. He had recently been in South Africa working on reports for the Twenty Ten project. On a rugby field, he was watching the final match on the big screen when all hell broke out.

By Andrew Kabuura - 28 July 2010 - Latest news

From Kampala to Rustenburg

The dream of two soccer mad Ugandan fans comes true.

By Mark Namanya - 28 June 2010 - Fans, fun and football, Text

Overbooked Bus

The FIFA World Cup is within reach for Africans continent-wide and the eyes of the world will be on South Africa when the showcase kicks off on June 11. Many Ugandans are eager for the historic tournament to begin and those who are not already in South Africa plan to make the road trip by coach from Kampala.

By Denis Dibele - 9 June 2010 - Text

English soccer overshadows Uganda’s domestic league

Football in Uganda used to attracted a massive following, but all that has changed since English Premier League matches became available to Ugandan viewers on satellite television.

By Andrew Kabuura - 23 April 2010 - Audio

Scottish coach dreams

A couple of foreign coaches have trained the Cranes and Bobby Williamson is among them. A look into why the national team has failed to make it to the African Nations Cup.

By Denis Dibele - 20 April 2010 - Text

Football at Lake Victoria

A major source of industrial water, hydropower and navigation, many local communities also depend on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, for their livelihood. It is also a hub for aspiring football players and fans of different ages.

By Michael Nsubuga - 1 April 2010 - Photo