Author: The Standard Editor

Central Conference encounter, one of the fixtures in the opening week of the newly branded league format, was played at the UCU Main Football Pitch on Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, with both sides settling for a point.

Lady Canons qualified for the World Cup after successfully defending their Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Afro Varsity 3×3 Basketball Championship title, defeating United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) of Kenya 21–15 in the final held in Ibadan, Nigeria.

It pains us to see them drop out of their program,” Mushengyezi said,

“People who have experienced conflict and human rights violations understand the consequences of those abuses and should therefore have a meaningful role in determining how justice is pursued,” she said.

“Research conducted by universities should not remain on library shelves but should be disseminated through appropriate platforms to reach institutions, practitioners and the wider community,” Okiria said.

Mukono side, who will compete in the Central Conference, are scheduled to open their campaign against Dream Girls Soccer Academy on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at the UCU Grounds in Mukono.

Programmes share several subject areas and recommended identifying their areas of convergence and divergence to avoid unnecessary duplication and ensure each programme maintains a distinct academic and professional focus,” said Prof Nabacwa

Students had requested the training be formally incorporated into the curriculum because of its importance in professional practice and inclusive service delivery,” Kibirige said.

The tournament, which attracted six teams, was aimed at strengthening relations between resident and non-resident students through sports.

The result follows UCU’s previous victories against Posta Netball Club and Busia Greater Lions, whom they defeated 39–32 and 43–28, respectively.