Uganda, April 29 -- This past week, Uganda has been bombarded with news about the reopening of the country's two premier sports facilities - Nakivubo and Namboole.

First, there was the confirmation that Namboole will host a test event with games on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 involving four teams.

Bul and KCCA 'host' Vipers and SC Villa in critical games that could go a long way in deciding this season's StarTimes Uganda Premier League title.

Local football governing body, Fufa, are hoping for a seamless occasion that will lead to the return of international football to the stadium designed in the 1970s.

The target is to have the stadium host 2026 World Cup qualifying games in June, which would be the first time since November 17, 2019.

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