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UCU delegation touched down in Brasília on the night of 12 November after a long flight from Entebbe. Both the men’s and women’s teams arrived safely and settled into the athletes’ village ahead of Thursday’s official opening. Their arrival followed weeks of preparation that started immediately after they qualified at the continental championships.
To qualify for the tournament, both the UCU Lady Canons and Canons defeated the United States International University-Africa (USIU) in a qualifying tournament hosted by Makerere University at HAMZ Stadium, Nakivubo, earlier this year, and USIU qualified for the World Cup as runners-up.
UCU Lady Canons’ fairytale run in the 2025 National Basketball League Playoffs came to a heartbreaking end after falling 59–52 to defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins in Game Five of the semi-finals on Wednesday, 15 October, at Lugogo Indoor Arena.
As the National Basketball League (NBL) 2025 season approaches, the UCU Canons and UCU Lady Canons have bolstered their rosters following key departures. The league is set to tip off on March 21st, with UCU teams focused on rebuilding and remaining competitive.
The UCU Lady Canons, last season’s runners-up, will open their campaign on Sunday, March 23, against Miracle Ravens at Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Their first home game at UCU-Mukono will be on Saturday, April 5, against Nabisunsa.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) delivered a spectacular performance at the East Africa University Games in Maseno, Kenya, solidifying its dominance across multiple disciplines and bringing home an impressive collection of gold medals.
The UCU Lady Canons showcased a stellar performance to secure a 45-28 victory over Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Maseno University in Kenya during the 13th East African University Games basketball final, claiming the gold medal in style.
The UCU Lady Cardinals team secured an impressive 3-0 win over Maseno University, with Jovia Nakagolo netting two goals and Jane Nantongo adding a third. However, the UCU men’s football team faced heartbreak in the quarterfinals, drawing 0-0 against Kampala University (KU) in regulation time but losing 5-4 in a penalty shootout. The Lady Cardinals are set to battle it out with Makerere University.
The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Canons continued their strong run in the 14th East African University Games with a commanding 56-37 victory over the United States International University (USIU) in the men’s basketball quarterfinals. The match, held at Maseno University, showcased the Canons’ defensive prowess and strategic play.
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