Libya/Uganda: Cranes Open Hoima City Stadium Era With Libya Victory

Libya/Uganda: Cranes Open Hoima City Stadium Era With Libya Victory

Uganda Cranes christened the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium with a 1-0 victory over Libya on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the first-ever international match played at the new facility.

Vula Strike Gives Uganda Cranes 1-0 Win Over Libya in Hoima

Uganda Cranes secured a 1-0 victory over Libya on Tuesday night at Hoima City Stadium, with Arnold Vula scoring on his debut to give the hosts their first win of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Vula headed home Allan Okello’s free-kick in the second minute of first-half stoppage time to settle a […]

Libya Miss Chance To Top Group H After Uganda Defeat

Libya missed the chance to move ahead of Tunisia in Group H of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Uganda on Tuesday. The Mediterranean Knights travelled to Hoima City Stadium seeking their first victory of the campaign after opening the qualifiers with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Botswana. […]

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.

Can Hoima become Uganda's new fortress? » The Touchline Sports The Touchline Sports

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…