David GOMBE

At the moment, 1st April 2026 marks precisely 100 years since Nakivubo Stadium (at present Hamz Stadium) was formally opened.

The venue hosted nationwide soccer groups since its inception with the maiden sport performed on 1st April 1926.

The sport between Uganda Senior Males’s Nationwide Group and the Uganda U-18 Nationwide Group on 1st April, 1926 was the primary match to be performed on the Stadium.

The stadium is situated on the land that was donated by Kabaka Daudi Cwa II of Buganda.

Why was Nakivubo named Struggle Memorial Stadium

The stadium was in 1954 renamed Nakivubo Struggle Memorial Stadium to honor Ugandan troopers who misplaced their lives throughout World Struggle II. The renaming adopted legislative motion underneath the Nakivubo Struggle Memorial Stadium Belief Act handed by the Parliament of Uganda.

Nonetheless, by the twenty first century, the stadium was in a dilapidated state and wanted refurbishing. In 2015, businessman Hamis Kiggundu signed a Public-Non-public partnership with the Authorities of Uganda to renovate the power.

The federal government of Uganda handed the stadium to businessman Hamis Kiggundu for renovations in 2015 because it was in a horrible state.

Following in depth renovations led by businessman Ham in partnership with the Ugandan authorities, the stadium was upgraded to satisfy Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) necessities.

The power has hosted CAF U17, CHAN 2024 qualification matches in addition to CAF Confederation Cup matches are a number of the worldwide fixtures hosted on the renovated stadium.

It hosted its first ever Buganda Masaza Cup closing since its refurbishment final 12 months with Buweekula dealing with off with Ssingo. Nakivubo additionally hosts College Soccer League matches.

Nakivubo is at present the house floor for Uganda premier league golf equipment URA FC and Specific FC whereas Uganda’s most profitable soccer membership SC Villa additionally beforehand used the venue. The stadium was commissioned by President Museveni on 25 April 2024. The refurbished stadium was formally opened on June 1st, 2024 and has a complete seating capability of 35000 individuals.