Benki ya NMB imetangaza udhamini wa Sh milioni 150 kwa msimu wa nane wa Mashindano ya Kombe la Mkuu wa Majeshi—CDF Cup 2026, yatakayofanyika Dar es Salaam kuanzia Julai 6 hadi 17. Mashindano haya yatashirikisha michezo 13 na timu kutoka sehemu mbalimbali za JWTZ. Aikansia Muro, Mkuu wa Idara ya Wateja Binafsi wa NMB, alisema udhamini huu unaimarisha ushirikiano kati ya benki na majeshi katika kukuza michezo.

Emmanuel Shilatu, representing the District Commissioner, launched a talent search competition for arts and sports aimed at children in the Southern Region. He emphasized the government's commitment to collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that arts and sports become avenues for employment and development for youth in the country. The government has prioritized the development of students' talents and has recently improved the education system to prepare youth for various skills, including sports.

Since 2013, Uganda's women youth football has seen significant growth due to targeted investment, partnerships, and leadership, particularly under Fufa president Moses Magogo. The progress is attributed not only to Fufa but also to contributions from Fifa, Caf, and the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), marking a shift of the sport from the margins to the mainstream.

The sixth phase government has launched the Vijana Uchumi Challenge to address youth unemployment by bringing together young people to propose productive ideas that can assist the government in various sectors, including the economy and development. This was announced by Dr. Kedmon Mapana, Deputy Secretary in the Office of the President for Youth Development, during the official launch of a special camp for the selection of 100 top youth candidates.

At 23, Jimmy Kalema has established a notable football career as a striker for Kitara FC, based in the Bunyoro region. He has achieved significant milestones, including winning two Masaza Cup titles, earning a Golden Boot, and scoring the decisive goal for Kitara FC's second Stanbic Uganda Cup title, among other accolades. His journey highlights the impact of the Airtel Masaza Cup on his development as a player.

CECAFA has announced that 12 teams, including Tanzanian club Simba and Uganda's Vipers, will participate in this year's CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Simba, a record six-time winner of the tournament, is returning after a seven-year absence.