Uganda braced for ‘historic’ clash against Libya at Hoima

Excitement as Hoima City Stadium hosts historic Uganda-Libya AFCON Qualifier

    Hoima, Uganda | URN | Despite tight security, there was excitement among football fans and residents of the Bunyoro sub-region as Hoima City Stadium prepared to host its first-ever international football match. Uganda Cranes take on Libya in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixture this afternoon. The match marks a … The post Excitement as Hoima City Stadium hosts historic Uganda-Libya AFCON Qualifier appeared first on The Ind…

Inside Uganda's KSh 16 billion Hoima City Stadium for AFCON 2027

Uganda hosts Libya in Hoima City Stadium’s first international match, as its $129m venue tests major AFCON 2027 preparations, with 95% of CAF issues resolved.

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Uganda Cranes will have more than Libya to contend with when they step onto the pitch at Hoima City Stadium on Tuesday night. With Mandela National Stadium under renovation ahead of AFCON 2027,  They will also be playing for the beginning of what could be “new home” for next few months atleast. The Libya encounter will be the Uganda senior men’s national team’s first international fixture at the Hoima venue, giving the city an opportunity to est…

Uganda braced for ‘historic’ clash against Libya at Hoima

Tuesday September 28, 2026 Uganda Cranes take on Libya in the second match of the Pamoja 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the first ever national team match at Hoima International stadium on Tuesday. Both sides will be looking to make history at Hoima with the target being three points, the first in […]

Libya targets away win against Uganda in AFCON qualifier

KAMPALA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Libya head coach Youssouph Dabo said his team will target all three points when it faces host Uganda in a 2027 CAF Afric.....