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AUUS Games 2025: Mwidhu the Wall as UCU Claim Men’s Football Gold Medal

AUUS Games 2025 Mwidhu the Wall as UCU Claim Mens

By Kayiira Jackson  Uganda Christian University (UCU) goalkeeper Elton Mwidhu emerged as the unlikely hero as the hosts were crowned 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games men’s football champions, edging Makerere University 2–1 in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout final in Mukono. With neither side able to find a breakthrough in an end-to-end final that ended goalless after normal …

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UCU Dig Deep Late to Snatch AUUS Netball Crown in Mukono Heavy Weight Clash

UCU Dig Deep Late to Snatch AUUS Netball Crown in

By Kayiira Jackson  Uganda Christian University (UCU) summoned the heart of champions in the dying moments to clinch the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Netball title, edging Kampala University (KU) 24–23 in a pulsating final played on home court in Mukono. For much of the contest, it was Kampala University that looked in control. The former champions dictated …

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Kampala University Checkmates Rivals to Claim AUUS 2025 Chess Gold

Kampala University Checkmates Rivals to Claim AUUS 2025 Chess Gold

By Lawrence Mubiru  Kampala University delivered a composed and clinical performance to emerge overall champions of the 20th AUUS Games Chess Competition, finishing top of the standings after an intense seven round contest at Uganda Christian University. Displaying consistency and tactical discipline throughout the tournament, Kampala University went unbeaten, registering four wins and three draws to accumulate 19½ points, comfortably …

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UCU, Makerere set for AUUS football final showdown in Mukono

UCU Makerere set for AUUS football final showdown in Mukono

By Kayiira Jackson  Uganda Christian University (UCU) will lock horns with Makerere University in the final of the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games football championship, scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd December at the UCU Grounds in Mukono. The hosts sealed their place in the final after edging Kampala University 1-0 in a tense semi-final played under wet conditions …

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Kampala University, UCU set up blockbuster AUUS Netball final

Kampala University UCU set up blockbuster AUUS Netball final

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) and hosts Uganda Christian University (UCU) will take centre stage in the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games Netball Championship final after both sides delivered commanding semi-final performances to underline their favourite status. UCU, playing in front of a buoyant home crowd in Mukono, produced a dominant display to sweep aside Makerere …

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AUUS Games 2025: Mountain of the Moon University Pockets Scrabble Vital Medals

AUUS Games 2025 Mountain of the Moon University Pockets Scrabble

By Lawrence Mubiru  Mountain of the Moon University (MMU) announced themselves as a true force in university Scrabble after an outstanding showing at the AUUS Games 2025, hosted at Uganda Christian University. With medals across both individual and team events. MMU’s brightest moment came in the women’s category, where the university dominated both the individual and team contests. Muzaki Pricilla …

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Amina and Ivy Blaze Into AUUS Games Showdown as Women’s Table Tennis Heats Up

Amina and Ivy Blaze Into AUUS Games Showdown as Womens

By Lawrence Mubiru  The Women’s Table Tennis Singles event at the AUUS Games 2025 has lived up to its billing, delivering dominant displays, ruthless straight set wins and one gripping five set thriller as the championship race gathered momentum at Uganda Christian University. From the top half of the draw, Namaganda Amina (KIU) announced herself as a serious title contender …

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AUUS Games 2025: Kampala University Rise Across Codes as Medal Count Grows

AUUS Games 2025 Kampala University Rise Across Codes as Medal

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) continued to announce their presence across multiple disciplines on day three of the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games, with a blend of medal success and qualification breakthroughs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono. By the close of action, KU’s medal haul reflected their growing momentum at the championship. In karate, the …

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