The head coach Uganda National Beach Soccer Team- Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge has on Tuesday confirmed the final team of players who will travel for the 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Senegal (23rd – 29Tth May 2021).
The team of 15 players departs the country on Wednesday morning for West Africa aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The final list of the Uganda Beach Soccer Team players
Uganda was drawn in group A alongside hosts Senegal as well as two neighbors Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Baker Lukooya jumps to volley during a training session at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Muwonge who is deputized by Bashir Mutyaba is optimistic that they will compete favorably at the championship having trained well at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
‘We have had good training for the championship and we expect to compete at the tournament. The players are in the right mood mentally and physically’ Muwonge stated.
FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma is the leader of delegation to Senegal that also has two Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) delegates Deo Mutabazi (also chairman) as well as Anthony Tumwesigye.
Full Team:
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC), Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC), Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC), Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC),Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC), Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC), Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC),Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC),Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC),Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has issued a Notice to all stakeholders for the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly to be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 in Mbale.
The notice was confirmed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘Notice is hereby given to all FUFA Members, Delegates and stakeholders that the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 at Wash And Wills Hotel in Mbale City- Eastern Region starting 9am’ Confirmed the FUFA CEO Watson.
Notice of the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly due on 21st August 2021
The notice also highlights that the agenda of the Assembly includes election of FUFA President and the Executive Committee Members for the next term of four years’
The Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis with each of the eight regions of FUFA given an opportunity but decided by the FUFA Executive Committee.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assemblies since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East)
2016- Luweero (Buganda)
2017- Masindi (Kitara)
2018- Kabale (Western)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile)
2020 – Nakawa DFA-(Kampala Region FA)
2021- Mbale DFA (Eastern Region FA)
The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:
The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
The FUFA Big League
The FUFA Women National Leagues
The 8 Regional Associations
The Uganda Football Players Association
The Uganda Women Football Association
The Uganda Football Coaches Association
The Uganda Football Referees Association
The Uganda Beach-Soccer Association
The Uganda Schools Football Association
The Uganda Youth Football Association
The Futsal Association of Uganda
About the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly
The Ordinary FUFA General Assembly is the supreme and legislative body of football in Uganda and is comprised of 34 members (Associations) that are represented by 88 delegates.
The Assembly takes place annually where delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
This allows resolutions and reports from Members Associations to be agreed on before they are presented in the FUFA General Assembly for discussion.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021(Match Day 8) – Results for Monday, 17th May 2021
Rwenzori Group: Terrazo and Tiles 3-1 Luwero United
Elgon Group: Kataka 1-0 Calvary
Match day 8 of the StarTimes FUFA Big League concluded officially concluded on Monday, 17th May 2021 with two games which produced home wins for the respective clubs.
In the Rwenzori group, Terrazo and Tiles overcame Luwero United 3-1 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city, Western region.
Emmanuel Balyejusa (penalty), captain Patrick Waliggo and Khamis Rwothomio scored the goals for Terrazo and Tiles who had head coach Robert Ssekweywama taking charge of his first ever game at the club.
Henry Musisi found the consolation for the visiting Luwero United.
This was the first win for Terrazo and Tiles since they were promoted from the Western regional league.
Both Terrazo and Tiles and Luwero are making their debut in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Away in Mbale, Kataka smiled 1-0 over newly promoted Calvary from Yumbe. Tiff Kahande scored the all important goal for Kataka at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Kataka ascended to third position with 15 points, only one adrift from Arua Hill and Gaddafi.
The FUFA Big League action returns with match day 9, starting on Wednesday, 19th May 2021 through to the next day.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League by close of business of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
The two clubs earn direct sporting promotion whilst the third one is determined via a promotional play-off.
Kataka SHE resuscitated their hopes of progressing through Group B with an emphatic win over Town View SS on Sunday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
In an exciting encounter, Kataka SHE FC eventually came out on top, winning the game 4-2.
The opening stanza ended with a 2-2 score but dimunitive forward Esther Namataka was the difference in the second half, scoring a brace to guide Kataka SHE to victory.
Both Kataka SHE and Town View SS came into Sunday’s clash on the bank of losses in their opening games and need to return to the rails.
It was Kataka SHE who drew the first blood in the 10th minute through right back Catherine Namataka whose well taken drive went into the back of the net, beating goalkeeper Rose Bamaniriza who had moved off her line.
The lead was however short-lived with Town View SS levelling matters four minutes later thanks to a well taken free kick by Saluwa Nakaima.
Poor goalkeeping by Bamaniriza once again cost Town View SS when the shot stopper failed to time well Shakira Nandudu’s delivery from a free kick and the ball bounced off the ground before going to the back of the net.
Three minutes from the mandatory break, Elizabeth Anyango completed off a well worked goal when Dorcus Kwikiriza teed her up inside the area.
The second half was literally about Namataka who beat Town View SS defence for pace on two occasions to guide Kataka SHE to victory.
The two teams will return to action on Tuesday with SHE Kataka playing against Rines SS WFC while Bunyaruguru will take on Town View SS.
Rose Bamaniriza, Joan Nankya, Juliet Kisakye, Shakira Nakasango, Halima Babirye, Ruth Nabwire, Shakira Kaudha, Shadia Nakiwala, Dorcus Kwikiriza, Saluwa Nakaima, Elizabeth Anyango
Rines SS WFC continued with brilliant start to the FUFA Women Elite League securing their second win in as many games.
Despite not playing well, Rines SS WFC did just enough to overcome Bunyaruguru Girls on Sunday at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Bunyaruguru will have themselves to blame for failing to put away the several scoring chances created on the day.
Norah Alupo, Halima Katushabe and Aisha Nakintu all came close but failed to score with Rines SS goalkeeper Elsie Najjemba standing tall on the day.
It was defender Peace Aloyo who scored the lone goal of the game, coming twenty minutes from time.
Skipper Shakira Nalule won a free kick outside the area and Aloyo with full power fired into the roof of the net.
Bunyaruguru were reduced to ten players with midfielder Patience Kekimuri sent off for a second bookable offence.
The two teams will return to action on Tuesday with Rines SS playing their final group game against Kataka SHE while Bunyaruguru will take on Town View SS.
Rines SS WFC sent warning signals to the rest of the teams in Group B following their brilliant performance against Town View SS on Saturday.
The Wakiso based side swept aside Town View SS with a 3-1 win to make a perfect start to the tournament.
Skipper Shakira Nalule, Yuster Kayesu and Anitah Nantume scored a goal each for Rines SS WFC while Town View SS on the other hand got their consolation through Saluwa Nakaima who tucked home from the spot.
Rines SS celebrating their first goal against Town View SS
Nalule opened the scores as early as the 5th minute firing home from close range after goalkeeper Rose Bamaniriza fumbled with a cross.
When the shot stopper failed to have a firm grip on the ball, Evan Nagayi was quick to play it into Nalule’s path and the latter did no mistake to fire home.
Town View SS seemed to have recollected from the early fears and were the better side in terms of possession but lacked efficiency in front of goal on a number of occasions.
Elizabeth Anyango troubled Rines backline with her ability to dribble but always lacked the conviction and did not get support from teammates.
At the stroke of halftime, Rines SS WFC doubled their lead through Kayesu who ran at the far end to tap home after Town View SS defender Shakira Nakasango brushed the ball into her path.
Nantume put the game beyond reach in the 69th minute, capitalizing on yet another blopper by goalkeeper Bamaniriza.
The consolation for the Bugiri based outfit came in the 77th minute when Anyango was fouled in the box and Nakaima converted the resultant penalty.
Action in Group B will resume on Sunday with Rines taking on Bunyaruguru Girls while wounded Town View SS will face Kataka SHE FC.
Rose Bamaniriza, Joan Nankya, Juliet Kisakye, Shakira Nakasango, Halima Babirye, Ruth Nabwire, Shakira Kaudha, Shadia Nakiwala, Dorcus Kwikiriza, Saluwa Nakaima, Elizabeth Anyango
Bunyaruguru Girls made a perfect start to the 2020/21 FUFA Women Elite League after securing victory in the first group game against Kataka SHE on Saturday.
Despite Kataka SHE proving the better side especially in the opening moments, Bunyaruguru did just enough to earn all three points.
Action between Kataka SHE and Bunyaruguru Girls
Adrine Musimenta scored direct from a free kick in the 68th minute to help the Rubirizi District based side to victory.
The defender had her long strike from the free kick go past goalkeeper Patience Nambuya who was disadvantaged because of height.
Bunyaruguru Girls celebrate their goal against Kataka SHE
The result gives then an early lead in group B and coach Meddie Nyanzi believes it gives them momentum ahead of their next games.
“It is important to start the tournament with a win. I know every game in such a set up matters and definitely this will motivate us ahead of the next games.” He said.
His counterpart, Jovan Magino is optimistic that her charges will bounce back despite a false start.
“The performance was good despite suffering defeat. We have two games to play and I’m very optimistic that we shall be able to bounce back.
Education has no limit and thus very valuable anytime it is achieved. FUFA considers improvement of Human Resource Development as a key area under its Strategic Plan set way back in 2016.
Based on the above, the FUFA Football Development Department organised an online course on Tuesday 11th May 20201 for the Media Officers of the 16 teams in the StarTimes FUFA Big League. The course was coordinated by the FUFA Communications Department.
The education session was aimed at tuning the Media Officers ahead of the kickoff of the 2nd round of the 2020/21 Big League season this weekend.
The main facilitator was Communications Director Ahmed Hussein assisted by Marketing Director Esther Musoke and Football Development Director Ali Mwebe
Ahmed Hussein– FUFA Communications Director
‘The session was designed with the primary target of improving the capacity building of the club Media officers in a bid to enhance their media related operations with their respective teams. There are many demands in the areas of Communication. The public wants quality work and our main clients (Media-both at the venue and in offices) want to get the latest and quality work from Media Officers. You either adapt or die’ noted Hussein who is also a CAF trained Media Officer.
A screenshot of some of the participants during the FUFA Big League Online Media training
The session covered the following key areas;
• Message from FUFA President-Delivered by Football Development Director Ali MWebe
• Video: FUFA and Its Development Programmes (16 minutes)
• Importance and Objectives of Communication in football
• Internal and External Communication in football
• Planning Communication in football
• Organising press conferences in football
• Public relations planning in football
• Managing media relations in football
• Press releases for football related activities
• Importance of Social Media in football
• Match Day Media Operations; handling media, honoring deadlines with Print, broadcast media and Online publications.
The two hour training will be followed in future with practical sessions at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Part of the participants
Participants: Otelul Veggas Lamatia, Oliver Asea (Arua Hill FC), Walusimbi David (Luweero United FC), Binoti Ewo Bonaventure (Ndejje University FC), Godfrey Drabe (Mvara Boys FC), Sam Opio (Blacks Power FC), Timothy Tuhumwiire (Kigezi HomeBoyz FC), Jusper Barigye (Terrazo and Tiles FC) Opingopi Andbati Yusuf(Unattached), Joseph Mukhooli (Mbale Heroes FC), Ronnie Lusulire (FUFA Communications), Bashir Ibrahim (FUFA Communications), Brian Inke (Paidha Black Angels FC), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Communications), Amanya Julius Kabogoza (Nyamityobora FC), Fred Akena, Asaba Racmac (Maroons FC) Aisha Nakato (Gaddafi FC), Paul Chandia(Calvary FC), Denis Namale Bwaha (Proline FC), Erika Nyakato (Proline FC), Bakshi Asuman (Proline FC) Faizol Abujere (Calvary FC) and Eric Bingiwere some of the trainees present.
Ali Mwebe-FUFA Football Development Director
“Very soon FUFA will make this training mandatory so that clubs can be able to do better when it comes to media work and communication. The Club Licensing exercise will be spreading to this are as it is deemed very important in football’
Esther Musoke-FUFA Marketing Director
‘Media and marketing go hand in hand. The training is very good to push the marketing aspect of the game because without proper media messages we cannot do well in marketing’’
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who represented FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘On behalf of the CEO, i thank all participants who have spared time to attend this media training. As FUFA it is part of our plan to ensure we empower different stakeholders with knowledge related to the beautiful game in their different capacities. We know the value of media and how much they contribute to the development of the game’
Reactions from the Participants
Arua Hill FC Media Officer-Adams Otelul Lematia
‘I was a pioneer, one of the first to be trained by FUFA in Njeru in 2018. I did this again to remind myself on several things so that I can help to build a clean brand within Ugandan football. It has been a good session’
Arua Hill FC Oliver Asea
‘It was interesting. I have observed many gaps and we shall address them at the club to improve in service delivery to all football stakeholders. I was able to learn new things that I had no idea about and there were certain things we did and had no clue of how unprofessional they were until today. I learnt when, how, why and what to put out there, which has made the training worth attending’.
Maroons FC Head of Media and PRO Fred Akena
‘Maroons FC is privileged to be a beneficiary of the FUFA Media training organised under the institution’s communications Department. We shall implement what we learnt today’
A practical session will be organized soon at the FUFA technical center, Njeru.
Article compiled by Adams Otelul Lematia and Fred Akena
Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC secured the second slot in group A after overcoming King of Kings on Wednesday in their final game.
Bint Ibrahim Faiza and Daphine Nalubowa scored a goal apiece to guide Dynamic SS to victory. Sharon Kanyiginya got the consolation for King of Kings, her third at the tournament.
Kings of Kings had already secured their place in the knockout phase and the other two teams including Dynamic SS Jjeza, Luweero Giant Queens all had the chance to qualify ahead of Tuesday’s games.
The win propelled Dynamic SS to second place on 4 points, same as Luweero Giant Queens who drew 1-1 against Asubo Gafford Ladies.
Dynamic SS finished ahead on number of goals scored. They had 5 goals while Luweero Giant Queens managed only 3.
Luweero Giant Queens missed out on qualification after conceding a late equaliser when Sheebah Zalwango scored for Asubo Gafford Ladies. The former had taken the lead through Aisha Nalweyiso’s well taken free kick.
Action will resume on Saturday with Group B that has Rines WFC, She Kataka, Bunyaruguru Girls and Town View SS, Bugiri.
Match No. 51 Proline Vs Kigezi Home Boyz FC or BUL FC
Match No.52 Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC
Final: Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region
The fixtures for the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup are out after the draws conducted on Tuesday 11th May 2021 at FUAF House, Mengo. The matches will be played between 25th May-2nd June 2021 over two legs.
Ready for the Quarterfinals draw of the Stanibc Uganda cup 2020/21 season
Legends Charles Ogwang and midfielders Sharif Samanya were invited by FUFA to grace the ceremony. Both players featured in the 1996 Uganda Cup final won by UEB FC captained by Ogwang who went on to score the game’s solitary goal. Samanya played for Nile FC captained by Peter Nsaba in a match won by UEB FC 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige took the media and guests through the draw procedure and details of the Quarterfinals.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
Teams that qualified for the Quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/21 season
Local rivals Express FC and KCCA FC will face off with the Red eagles hosting the first leg at Mutessa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Reigning League champions Vipers SC- chasing a double will play against nine time winners Sports Club Villa.
L-R Former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
2019 Winners Proline FC have a fixture against the winner of the match between Kigezi Homeboyz FC and BUL FC. The 1st leg leg ended 2-1 in favour of BUL FC. The date for the 2nd leg is yet to be communicated.
Police FC and Wakiso Giants have to scores to settle in another competition-this time in the knock out format.
The media enjoying their job during the draws of the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup at FUFA House on Tuesday morning
Charles Ogwang
It was a great moment to win the Uganda cup. I scored 8 goals and won the top accolade as leading scorer. Captaining the team to victory was so sweet as the usual captain was injured. I thank the sponsors Stanbic and Plascon for injecting money in the tournament.
Sharif Samanya
It is a dream for every player to play in a Cup final. I felt bad losing but we had many injuries heading into this game. It always a nice feeling ejecting teams from such tournaments. I’m happy that FUFA invited me to be part of this draw.
Charles Ogwang (L) and Sharif Samanya
Details of Quarterfinals
Article 19 (Stanbic Uganda Cup Rules 2020/2021-4th Edition)
Third Round (Quarter-Finals)
The 3rd round shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the second round.
FUFA shall draw lots to generate ties for the third round.
All ties in this round shall be two legs played on home and away basis.
The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the tie.
If teams are tied by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.
If teams are still tied under Art 19 (5), spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner. There shall be no extra time.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
Uganda’s three Women National teams the U17, U20 and Crested Cranes (Senior Side) were handed their opponents after CAF conducted draws on Monday afternoon for the forthcoming tournaments.
The draw was held in Cairo, Egypt at the Headquarters of CAF.
CAF will use the tournaments for Continental Qualifiers and decisive for teams that will represent Africa at the three Women World cups of U17, U20 and Senior teams.
Total Women’s Africa Cup of NationsMorocco 2022-1st round
44 Countries including Uganda entered their teams for the Qualifiers that will kickoff with 1st round action.
Uganda was drawn against Ethiopia in the 1st round of the Qualifiers to be played between 7th-15th June 2021 with an eye to feature in the Finals to be hosted by Morocco who got automatic qualification.
Crested Cranes warm up during their training session at Lugogo on Tuesday 10th July 2018Matches 1& 2 involve Uganda and Ethiopia in the 1st round. Matches 3&4 have Kenya and South Sudan- Uganda’s possible opponents in the 2nd round.
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Ethiopia will face either Kenya of South Sudan in the 2nd round qualifying phase between 18th-29th October 2021.
Match 45/46 will see winners of Matches 1&2 (Uganda Crested Cranes vs Ethiopia) vs Winners of Matches 3&4 (Kenya vs South Sudan) in the second round of the Total Women Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
12 teams will take part in the Finals of the 12th edition of AWCON.
Uganda U17 Women in actionfor the African Qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup-India 2022
Uganda vs Ethiopia
The youngsters of Uganda U17 women team were just 180 minutes away from a dream world cup qualification only for Covid-19 to strike the entire globe.
They were headed for India initially but will have another attempt though with changed playing staff as some of them will graduate to the U20 Women team.
Uganda has been drawn to play Ethiopia with the qualifiers starting in January 2022 as they plan for the journey to India. The Qualifiers of this age category will have 4 phase. Uganda will start at the 2nd round stage.
Three teams will represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup-India 2022.
Uganda U17 Women Team players celebrating a goal against Tanzania. Some of the players in this team will graduate to the Uganda U-20 team
First Round:
(1st leg: 13, 14, 15 January 2022 – 2nd leg: 27, 28, 29 January 2022)
M1 – Eritrea v South Sudan
M2 – Equatorial Guinea v Kenya
M3 – DR Congo v Rwanda
M4 – Senegal v Sierra Leone
M5 – Benin v Mauritania
Second Round
S1 – Winner M1 v Cameroon
S2 – Zambia v Namibia
S3 – Djibouti v Burundi
S4 – Tanzania v Botswana
S5 – Winner M2 v South Africa
S6 – Uganda v Ethiopia
S7 – Egypt v Guinea Bissau
S8 – Winner M 3 v Nigeria
S9 – Liberia v Guinea
S10 – Winner M 4 v Ghana
S11 – Niger v Sao Tome
S12 – Winner M 5 v Morocco
Third Round
T1 – Winner S1 v Winner S2
T2 – Winner S3 v Winner S4
T3 – Winner S5 v Winner S6
T4 – Winner S7 v Winner S8
T5 – Winner S9 v Winner S10
T6 – Winner S11 v Winner S12
Fourth Round
Winner T1 v Winner T2
Winner T3 v Winner T4
Winner T5 v Winner T6
Aggregate winners qualify to represent Africa in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022
Uganda to face Kenya in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022–Qualifiers
The last time Uganda U20 Women team played a match, they were knocked out by Tanzania at home. It was a bitter pill to swallow that afternoon at Lugogo.
They will have a chance to negotiate their start at the 2nd round for the trip to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 with a match against another neighbor Kenya. Dates have been fixed for; 1st leg 23rd-25th September 2021 while the 2nd leg 7th-9th October 2021.
Uganda will face Kenya in the 2nd round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022. Dates have been fixed for; 1st leg 23rd-25th September 2021 while the 2nd leg 7th-9th October 2021.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Women National Senior Team- Crested Cranes team that played against Ethiopia during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Qualifier.
King of Kings WFC are the first team to seal a slot into the knockout stage of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming Luweero Giant Queens on Sunday.
The newcomers ensured they registered their second win in as many games with a 2-0 win over fellow debutants Luweero Giant Queens FC.
14-year old forward Sharon Kanyiginya was the difference in the game with her brace settling the contest that had few scoring opportunities.
King f Kings players celebrate after scoring.
Kanyiginya opened the scores in the 26th minute her cross from the left wing ricocheting off the goal post before finding its way to the back of the net.
The teenager sealed victory at the death of the clock (90th minute) when she ran through on goal and sent a low drive past goalkeeper Saidah Namwanje.
Sharon Kanyiginya (with the ball) wheels away in celebration.
The result meant King of Kings progressed through on six points, Luweero Giants FC remained second on three points while Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC and Asubo Gafford Ladies have one point apiece.
Action will resume on Tuesday with King of Kings playing Dynamic SS Jjeza while Asubo Gafford Ladies will play Luweero Giant Queens.
Action between King of Kings and Luweero Giant Queens
It should be noted that the top two teams from each of the four groups qualify for the knockout phase to determine the Champion.
The top three teams at the end of the season qualify to play in the FUFA Women Super League.
Diana Kirungi, Rose Mary Amanyire, Carol Kobugabe, Penina Kyerekezi, Florence Kaheru, Jennifer Katusabe, Oliver Kanyiginya, Slyvia Kabachaki, Kellen Kabahuma, Evelyn Katusiime, Sharon Kanyiginya
Dynamic SS Jjeza Women Football Club needed a stoppage time equalizer to snatch a point off Asubo Gafford Ladies as action in Group A of the FUFA Women Elite League entered day two at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Both teams came into Sunday’s clash on the back of losses in their respective opening games. Asubo Gafford Ladies lost to King of Kings while Dynamic SS Jjeza on the other hand had lost to Luweero Giant Queens.
Despite having a good start and got the better chances in the game, Asubo Gafford Ladies failed to put them away and they came to haunt them.
The opening 45 minutes virtually had no realistic efforts at goal from either side. Both Asubo Gafford Ladies and Dynamic SS Jjeza failed to get the cutting edge in the final third.
Defender Claire Namatovu eventually broke the deadlock five minutes after recess capitalising on a goal melee to tap home and give Asubo Gafford Ladies the lead.
Dynamic SS Jjeza despite conceding kept believing and made inroads in a bid to find the equaliser and at least salavage a point.
The goal finally came in the first minute of added time when Aisha Namukaaya curled direct from a free kick.
Asubo Gafford Ladies defender Christine Nambirige fouled Namukaaya on the right wing and the latter took the resultant free kick.
The result takes the two sides to one point apiece with Asubo Gafford Ladies and Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC
Newcomers King of Kings WFC from Fort Portal City made a perfect start to life in the FUFA Women Elite League after nicking a hard-fought win over Asubo Gafford Ladies as the second division started on Saturday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Evelyn Katusiime scored the lone goal, coming in the 33rd minute when she lobbed the ball past onrushing goalkeeper Nuru Babirye.
Action between Asubo Gafford Ladies and King of Kings.
Despite having several experienced players such as Shakira Mutiibwa, Christine Nambirigge, Sheebah Zalwango and Nuru Nakyanzi, Asubo Gafford Ladies lacked conviction in the final third.
Asubo Gafford Ladies thought had levelled matters at the start of the second half when skipper Shakira Mutiibwa tapped home but her goal was ruled for offside.
Coach Jackson Nsubuga is convinced that his charges will bounce back in their next games against Luweero Giants Queens and Dynamic SS Jjeza.
‘I’m disappointed that we didn’t today. We definitely need to improve in some areas but I am optimistic we shall be able to bounce back.’ He said.
On the other hand, Rogers Ayesiga the head coach of King of Kings believes it was important to start with victory and this gives them momentum ahead of the next game.
Shakira Mutiibwa of Asubo Gafford Ladies goes down.
Diana Kirungi, Rose Mary Amanyire, Carol Kobugabe, Penina Kyererezi, Florence Kaheru, Jennifer Katusabe, Oliver Kanyiginya, Slyvia Kabachaki, Kellen Kabahuma, Evelyn Katusiime, Sharon Kanyinya
Newcomers Luweero Giants Queens made a perfect start to life in the FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming Dynamic SS Jjeza in scintillating fashion.
Despite trailing 2-0 at halftime, Luweero came back recharged and scored three goals in the closing 45 minutes to eventually claim all three points.
Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC players celebrate their opening goal against Luweero Giants Queens
Aisha Namukaaya and Daphine Nalubowa gave Dynamic SS Jjeza the lead at the break but Luweero Giants Queens bounced back through Sandra Ndagire, Teddy Achandi and Florence Nakaggwa scored a goal apiece.
Dynamic SS were dominant in the opening stages of the game and took the lead in the 17th minute through Namukaaya who tapped home from the rebound after goalkeeper Saidah Namwanje had initially saved Nalubowa’s attempt.
Nalubowa doubled the lead for Dynamic SS she went through on goal and sent a low drive into the back of the net.
Action between Luweero Giants Queens and Dynamic SS Jjeza
Upon restart, Luweero Giant Queens made changes, including shifting Nakaggwa from defence to midfield and this paid off dividends.
She gave the team hopes of a comeback in the 65th minute and four minutes later, Achandi who was industrious on the day levelled matters with a beauty.
Her effort hit the base of the left goal post, moved to the right post before finding its way into the back of the net.
Teddy Achandi scored the second goal for Luweero Giant Queens
With 11 minutes to fulltime, Luweero completed their comeback thanks to Sandra Ndagire’s curling strike from the right wing.
The win takes Luweero Giants Queens top of the table and will face King of Kings on Sunday while Dynamic SS Jjeza on the other hand will play Asubo Gafford Ladies.
The President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed that the Government should consider supporting sports heroes who retire by offering them bursaries to study so that they are able to get employment in other professional disciplines they desire or get employment with the Government.
The President’s statement was made at a function held in Statehouse-Entebbe on Thursday evening to recognize former Uganda Cranes Captain Dennis Onyango.
President Museveni
‘At 35, a sportsman can still serve the country for another 20 years if deployed in civil service or given bursaries to train in higher institutions of learning in a discipline of their choice’ said President Museveni.
President Museveni, who was together with the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was bidding farewell on Thursday evening to the Mamelodi Sundowns star who announced retirement from the National team last month.
The President thanked Onyango and the sports fraternity for bringing Uganda’s name on the world sports map.
‘We thank you sports people. Though the Government has not been supporting you fully, we support you indirectly through immunisation, UPE, peace and security, which enables the development of your talents’ noted the President.
He said that after sorting out the priority areas in the budget including building the infrastructure; electricity, roads, railway, Government can embark on supporting sports areas like building stadia.
President Museveni also suggested that the new Government should get time to discuss the issue of exporting sport skills to other countries saying that Ugandans with sports talents are becoming entertainers outside the country.
‘I congratulate Onyango for what he has done. We shall get time in the new Government and decide on this export scheme whether it is good or bad. What can we do to keep our sportsmen here,’ he said while responding to the First Lady’s concern that even after building up sports and skills with all the sports cadres, they end up going abroad.
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He urged Ugandans to listen to his advice of working not only for the stomach but also for the pocket so that Uganda can attain middle income status, saying that this will enable people to support sports activities as fans.
“When people have enough money in their pockets, they can use the surplus for entertainment”, he said.
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Museveni thanked Dennis Onyango for giving Uganda so much pride as a country when he stood at the helm of the Uganda Cranes and said that bidding him farewell is sad.
Maama Janet who said that she was speaking as a parent, said there is a need to deliberately plan for sports and build the sports people so that even when such people like Onyango retire from playing football, they can become coaches. “We need to build on what we start. We cannot grow if whoever we prepare leaves and goes away for ‘greener pastures’, because we need the Onyangos to be the coaches of the new teams, that is how nations are built. That is how those nations with super teams grow”, she said.
Dennis Onyango
Dennis Onyango who was accompanied by his mother and sister said he was retiring from local football at 35 years to enable the young players take over and still has about three more active years to play in international sports.
He thanked President Yoweri Museveni and government for the support given to him and said he had served the sport for 16 years
The President and the First Lady later gifted Uganda’s heroic sports star with a brand new Pajero Sport vehicle for his exceptional career at both National and international level. FUFA Delegation to the Statehouse also had Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, CEO Edgar Waston and Events Manager Leilah Nankya
The Minister of State Sports Hon. Hamson Denis Obua, NCS Chairman and UOC President Dr. Donald Rukare with NCS General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel attended the function.
The CAF Emergency Committee, in consultation with FIFA, has decided to postpone the CAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ that were due to be played in June 2021 after taking into consideration the current challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to ensure the optimal playing conditions for all participating teams.
The qualifiers will now take place in the existing windows of September, October and November 2021, and March 2022.
CAF is reassessing its protocols and processes to enhance the implementation of COVID-related protocols, including specifically focusing on pre-match testing which had been the source of some challenges in previous windows.
Uganda Cranes is in Group E alongside Mali, two neighbors Rwanda and Kenya.
Delegates from the Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA) have unanimously resolved to endorse the incumbent president for Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Eng. Moses Magogo.
All the six delegates; Jackline Musiime, Michael Ssekabira, Samuel Mpiima, Andy Kaweesa, Hassan Kavuma and Rogers Mulindwa concurred and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to throw their full weight towards the incumbent.
The regional delegation met the Federation President on Wednesday evenng at his office and presented a copy of the MoU to him.
Team leader and Excom member Rogers Mulindwa read out the document to the President.
The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo (third from left) with some of the delegates
The Buganda delegates based their decision on several recognizable achievements registered under the tenure of Hon. Moses Magogo as president of FUFA.
‘There is need to consolidate the gains and secure the future of our Game. Now, wherefore, we the persons whose names and signatures are appended to the Memorandum, being delegates-Elect representing Buganda Region Football Association to the FUFA Assembly hereby commit ourselves under the whip of Mr Rogers Mulindwa to support and vote Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo for another term as the FUFA President during the forthcoming elections scheduled for August this year’
Rogers Mulindwa hands over MOU to Eng. Moses Magogo
They cited Uganda Cranes’ back to back qualification to the AFCON finals since 1978, the Hippos (U-20) playing in the AFCON finals and qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup abate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sand Cranes qualification to AFCON finals for the first time ever, improvement of Uganda’s visibility at both CAF and FIFA levels, FUFA’s ability to secure more sponsorships, women football at its peak, more investment of grassroot football, federation secretariat being more recognized, infrastructural development with several new buildings and the Kadiba stadium under construction, Hon. Magogo being the first Ugandan at the CAF Executive committee and the good leadership traits among others.
L-R: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Mulindwa and Hassan Kavuma
L-R: Rogers Mulindwa, Andy Kaweesa and Hassan Kavuma
Buganda thereby becomes the first region to officially sign an MOU to express their full backing for Eng. Magogo.
The roadmap for the 2021 FUFA elections was released by the FUFA Electoral Commission with a smooth progress of district and regional elections already executed.
The 97th FUFA elective assembly will be hosted by the Eastern Region Football Association on 21st August 2021 in Mbale city.
FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa addresses the media at FUFA House
MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Region Football Association Delegates hand over MOU to Eng. Moses Magogo
