Uganda Wins 2nd Edition of Street Child Cricket World Cup
The indomitable Team Uganda triumphed over Zimbabwe in the second edition of the Street Child Cricket World Cup (SCCWC) to emerge as the champions in Chennai, India.
Zimbabwe, who challenged India, the defending champions, in the semi-finals, were defeated by 30 runs in the final.
After a dominant group stage performance that saw them top Group B, Uganda continued with its stellar display in the subsequent stages. They played South Africa and Bangladesh in the quarterfinals and semi-finals, respectively.
Uganda and Zimbabwe...
Pamoja Bid: A Breath of Life to East African Sports
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the three East African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, taped into waves of excitement when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the trio hosting rights for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Following the announcement by CAF, government stakeholders from the three nations revealed their next moves in preparation for the AFCON tournament, some of which included the construction of new stadiums and renovation of the already exciting ones, among others.
Tanzanian President...
Jackson Ogwang Appointed Interim Head Coach of Cricket Cranes
The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has unveiled Jackson Ogwang, 33, as the new head coach on an interim basis for the Cricket Cranes.
Laurence Mahatlane, who was in charge of Cricket Cranes on a three-year contract, did not have his contract renewed.
Ogwang's appointment was made public by UCA earlier this week, but his official unveiling took place on September 27, 2023.
Michael Nuwagaba, the chairman of the association, discussed the reason why UCA decided against renewing Mahatlane's contract.
“As the board, we...
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania to Host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Confederation of African Football awarded Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Following the meeting of the CAF Executive Committee in Cairo, Egypt, CAF President Patrice Motsepe declared the East Africa Pamoja Bid the winner of the rights to host the premier African football bonanza.
“The future of African football has never been brighter; in the near future, an African nation will win the World Cup,” Motsepe...
Will Algeria’s Withdrawal from Hosting AFCON Give Pamoja Bid a Soft Landing?
In May 2023, three East African countries—Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania—submitted the Pamoja bid to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations tournament to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The East African bid faces strong competition from Algeria, Egypt, and Botswana, who have submitted independent bids.
However, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has unexpectedly announced its consideration of withdrawing its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and 2027 under the new leadership of Walid Sadi.
This sudden move...
Team Uganda Champions Right to Education at Street Child Cricket World Cup
Team Uganda is advocating for the right to education at the Street Child Cricket World Cup (SCCWC) in Chennai, India, as it has been documented that most children in Uganda face challenges in attaining mainstream education.
The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) and Youth Sport Uganda (YSU) have partnered to take Team Uganda to the SCCWC in Chennai between September 22 and October 1, 2023, to compete in the tournament.
According to UCA, the Street Child World Cup, an International Cricket Council...