She Corporate earned a perfect start with a slim win over Olila High School as games in Group B of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League started on Monday.
Noeline Namiro scored the lone goal of the game with a well taken strike direct from the free kick.
Noeline Namiiro (in white) in action against Acen Sharon.
The decisive moment arrived five minutes from the break with Namiro’s curling effort beating goalkeeper Eglas Ajumo.
The game was evenly balanced with either side creating chances but were both blunt on the day.
Grace Aluka who was making her debut for Olila High School nearly opened the scores with a ferocious strike outside the area but goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi who had moved off her line was quick enough to save.
Susan Atim takes on Dorcus Aarakit of Olila High School.
In the second half, Olila looked the better side as they searched for the equaliser but did not have efficiency in the final third.
She Corporate lost right back Wilmer Nantumbwe through injury and her place was taken by Cissy Nantongo.
They also made further changes bringing on Winnie Nabbale and Janat Thungu for Nantege and Atim respectively.
Action resumes on Tuesday with Olila High School taking on Lady Doves while She Corporate will be up against UCU Lady Cardinals.
FUFA Women Super League Lady Doves 5-0 Isra Soccer Academy
Forward Fazila Ikwaput was in top notch performance on Monday as action in group B of the FUFA Women Super League got underway at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The 2017 Airtel-FUFA Female Player of the year took the show in her hands, scoring four goals in the game to send a signal.
Fazila Ikwaput in action
Right from onset, Lady Doves looked the better side and created chance after chance with Ikwaput troubling them for pace.
The breakthrough eventually came in the 23rd minute with midfielder Lydia Nyandera finding the back net.
Lydia Nyandera scored the opening goal
Isra’s goalkeeper Brenda Kasana made the clearance but it fell into the path of Nyandera who did no mistake to fire into an empty.
Ikwaput got several chances to double the lead but she was twice denied by the woodwork.
In the 35th minute, she finally got the onto the score sheet with a neat finish, thanks to Joweria Nagadya’s through ball.
In the second half, Lady Doves continued with their dominance and Ikwaput stretched their lead, scoring direct from the free kick.
She completed the hat trick in the 64th minute before putting the icing on the cake with another goal two minutes from fulltime.
Lady Doves will return to action on Tuesday against Olila High School.
Another weekend full of action for Ugandan players in the diaspora but do you know how they fared?
102.1 FUFA Fm’s Ronnie Lusulire who also hosts Tugukyangira Bunayira (Programme dedicated for news about Uganda’s foreign based players) on the football radio every Tuesday from 10pm-Midnight kept a keen eye on the stars.
Sweden.
Defender Ronald Mukiibi leveled matters for his Ostersunds FK side in the 81st minute as they drew 1-1 at Malmo FF in the Allsvenskun. Isak Ssewankambo and Mukiibi all played full time.
Forward Alexis Bbakka was an unused substitute as his club Umea beat Haninge 1-0 at home in the Division 1 Norra group.
Female player forward Viola Nambi was not in the match day squad as her Vaxjo DFF W lost 2-0 at Hacken W in the Allsvenskun Women.
Ritah Kivumbi scored in the 51st minute for her club Mallbackens Women against Bollstanas SK Women in the Elittetan Women. Kivumbi’s team won 3-1.
Czech Republic
Striker Edrisa Lubega scored the only goal of the game in the 12th minute off Zorvan assist as his Pribram FC beat Karvina 1-0 on the road in the Premier League. The goal was his second of the season.
Left fullback Isaac Muleme played full time but saw yellow in the 79th minute though his side Zizkov drew 1-1 at Lisen in the division 2.
South Africa
Custodian Ismael Watenga put up a brilliant performance as his Chippa United side drew goalless at home to Golden Arrows.
Recently retired national team keeper Denis Onyango was between the sticks as his Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2-1 at home to Kaizer Chiefs.
Midfielder Moses Waiswa started before being substituted in the 56th minute for Manziba as Supersport United drew 1-1 at Black Leopards.
Daniel Isiagi came on in the last 20 minutes as his Jomo Cosmos side lost 1-0 at home to Steenberg United in the division 2.
Tanzania
Custodian Mathias Kigonya kept a clean sheet as his Azam FC beat Young African 1-0 on the road thanks to Prince Dube strike. Right back Nicholas Wadada also played full time for Azam.
Mathias Kigonya kept a clean sheet for Azam FC
Defender Wadada (L) jumping highest to win the aerial battle
Midfielder Taddeo Lwanga wasn’t in the match day squad as he was away on a compassionate leave to attend the burial of his sister but Simba SC beat Gwambina 1-0 on the road.
Turkey
Farouk Miya was an unused substitute as his Konyaspor FC drew goalless at home to Hatayspor.
Egypt
Uganda Cranes assistant Captain Emmanuel Okwi came on in the 67th minute for Saleh as his Al Ittihad side lost 2-0 at home to Pyramids FC in the Premier League. Abdu Lumala wasn’t in the visitors’ match day squad.
Stylish midfielder Allan Kyambadde featured as his El Gouna side lost 1-0 at Aswan in the Egyptian cup.
Scotland
Defender Bevis Mugabi was an unused substitute as his Motherwell FC side lost 3-2 on penalties at Hibernian following a 2 all stalemate in normal time of the Scottish Cup.
Israel
Striker Bayo Fahad and Defender Timothy Awany weren’t In the match day squad due to injuries as their Ashdod FC side drew 0-0 at home to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the championship round.
William Luwagga Kizito played full time as his Hapoel Kfar Saba lost 1-0 at home to Netanya in the relegation play off stage. This defeat condemned his club to relegation.
England
Forward Ikpeauzi Uche Mubiru played full time as his Wycombe Wanderers lost 2-1 at Cardiff in the Championship.
Right back Elvis Bwomono played full time as his Southend United beat Leyton Orient 2-1 at home.
Zambia
Left back Shafiq Batambuze played for 19 minutes before he was stretchered off injured but his club Kabwe Worriors beat Forest Rangers 1-0 on the road.
Ethiopia
Isaac Isinde was in as his Hadiya Hossana drew 1-1 at Fasil Ketema.
Major League Soccer (USA)
Mustafa Kizza started before paving way for Sejdic in the 84th minute as his Club De Foot Montreal surrendered a two goal lead at draw 2-2 at Nashville.
Forward Edward Kizza was an unused substitute as his New England Revolution beat DC United 1-0 at home.
Denmark
Robert Kakeeto was not in the match day squad as his Aalborg FC lost 1-0 at Horsens in the relegation round.
Attacking midfielder Moses Opondo came on in the 88th minute for Larsen as his Odense FC side beat Lyngby 2-0 at home in the relegation round.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Joseph Ochaya played full time as his TP Mazembe side drew 2-2 at home to JSK.
Burundi
Allan Brian Kizza featured while Mugisha Steven was on the bench as their Le Messanger Ngozi progressed to the Burundi Cup quarter finals following a 1all away draw at Inter Star. They progressed on a 2-1 aggregate.
Defender Joseph Othieno’s Musongati also progressed to the quarter finals.
Portugal
Alex Kakuba wasn’t in the match day squad as his 10-man CD Cova Piedade drew 0-0 at home to Oliveirense in the Segunda.
Morocco
Patrick Kaddu wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Youssoufia Berrechid side won 1-0 at Chabab Mohammedia in the Botola Pro League.
Nelson Ssenkatuka wasn’t in the match day squad as his Mogreb Tetouan beat Moulodia Oujda 2-1 on the road.
Djibouti
Custodian Sulait Luyima guided his Arta Solar side to the Djibouti Premier League Championship.
Monday 26th April 2021 Fixtures
England
Jayden Onen and his Reading U23 visit Sunderland U23.
Ethiopia
Chrizestom Ntambi and Sebeta FC visit Bahir dar Kenema.
Isaac Isinde and Hadiya Hossana host Dire Dawa.
Germany Bundesliga2
Herbert Bochorn and Bochum visit Darrmstadt.
Tanzania
Boban Zirintusa and Mtibwa Sugars host Polisi TZ.
Custodian Cleo Setuba, Joseph Zziwa and their Biashara Mara United visit Jackson Kibirige’s Kagera Sugar.
Incumbent Federation of Uganda Football Association president Moses Hashim Magogo’s bid to continue as the head of Uganda’s football governing body received a huge boost on Saturday after delegates of one of Uganda’s biggest footballing region, West-Nile unanimously agreed to support him in the August polls.
Sitting at Yumbe District Headquarters for the Regional Football Association Elective Assembly, the delegates boldly declared their support for Eng. Magogo.
‘The current FUFA president has done a lot for our football and it would be betrayal of the highest order not to support him. Under his stewardship, we have registered tremendous progress in youth football development, women football development and general football development. Governance has also greatly improved that’s why you see women like us are today sitting here to make football decisions for the whole of West-Nile and the country at large.’ disclosed Ms Joan Giramia, one of the delegates elected to represent the region in the national assembly.
Joan Giramia was voted to represent West Nile region FA to the national assemblyBuganda Regional Delegates
Mansoor Kabugo Kampala region youth delegate voting
Musiime Jackline (Maama Kyotera) signing on the declaration forms after winning as Buganda Region women Delegate to the FUFA Assembly
Kampala regional youth delegates
Mike Letti, a CAF commissioner and also one of the region’s delegates to the national assembly says FUFA has moved in leaps and bounds under the able leadership of Eng. Magogo.
He thanked fellow delegates for rising above the current football political situation characterized by lies being peddled by those he described as “enemies of football progress” to endorse Eng. Magogo.
Six delegates and representatives of special interest groups will represent West-Nile Region Football Association to the elective national assembly set for this August are Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim; Andrew Onwang, Giramia Joan, Charles Mawadri, Ade Frederick Isaac (Regional Chairperson) and Mike Letti.
Western Region FUFA delegates from L, Nshekanabo Gasheka, Switizen Nuwamanya, Frank Ankunzire, Pauline Owomugisha and Stephen KacumuSseka Mutaka, Western Regional chairman and delegate
All Regions:
West Nile Region F.A: Ade Fredrick Isaac (Chairman), Mike Letti, Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim, Andrew Onwang, Charles Mawadri, Girama Joan
Kitara Region F.A: James Ayabale (Chairman), Rogers Byamukama, Diana Kaboha, Jimmy Kiiza Shedrack, Fred Muhumuza, Derrick Bunduka
Northern Region F.A: Moses Opio (Chairman), Dan Obote, Walter Okello, Innocent Oryem (3rd Division clubs), Tabu Santos Bono, Gladys Alela
Eastern Region F.A: Isa Musiwa (Chairman), Isa Magola (3rd Division), Amin Bosa, Latif Mafuko, Haji Jamali Ngobi, Mutesi Zaituna
Western Region F.A: Seka Mutaka (Chairman), Stephen Kacumu, Switzen Nuwagaba, Pauline Owomugisha, Nshekanabo Gasheka, Frank Ankunzire (3rd Division clubs)
Buganda Region F.A: Andrew Kaweesa (Chairman), Rogers Mulindwa,Samuel Mpiima, Michael Ssekabira, Hassan Kavuma (3rd Division clubs), Jackline Musiime
North Eastern Region F.A: John Odong (Chairman), Johnson Nyiria Fairfax, Richard Ochom, Agnes Mugena, Julius Opolot (3rd Division clubs)
Rogers Mulidwa Buganda region delegate elect congulgulating Musiime Jackline (Maama Kyotera) after winning as Buganda Women Delegate .Rogers Mulindwa’s appreciative message
MAIN PHOTO: The Kampala Region F.A Delegates pose for a group photo after their elections.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and Uganda Martyrs High School have secured slots into the playoffs of this year’s FUFA Women Super League from Group 1.
Games in group 1 climaxed on Saturday with two games and its Uganda Martyrs High School that sealed their slot to join Kawempe Muslim thanks to their 2-1 win over Tooro Queens.
Spencer Nakacwa and Anita Namata scored goals for the Lubaga based outfit to overcome Tooro Queens who had pulled back through Resty Kobusobozi.
The result meant Uganda Martyrs went level on points with Kawempe Muslim (9) and the two had a superior goal difference ahead of third placed Kampala Queens who also had the same points.
Kampala Queens had won their game against Makerere University coming from behind after Sharon Namatovu had given SHE MAK the lead.
Resty Nanziri and Fauzia Najjemba scored a goal apiece to guide Kampala Queens to victory.
Tooro Queens who had three points finished fourth while Makerere University ended bottom of the log with no point.
Action continues on Moday with Group 2. This has UCU Lady Cardinals, Lady Doves, Isra Soccer Academy, She Corporate and Olila High School.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC all but sealed their slot into the Championship playoffs of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League after nicking a hard-fought win over Makerere University on Friday.
Allen Nassazi scored the lone goal of the game, coming in the 19th minute and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrate their goal against Makerere University.
The goal meant Nassazi took her scoring tally to three and she is currently the top scorer.
Despite missing three of their players, Kawempe Muslim held on to seal maximum points.
Striker Juliet Nalukenge and defenders Asia Nakibuuka and Stella Musubika were all not available for Friday’s game.
Makerere University started on the front foot and Rebecca Nakasato nearly scored inside the opening minute of the game but she arrived late and failed to tap home from Amina Nababi’s cross.
Samalie Nakamatte of Makerere University attempts to shoot.
On the other hand, Kawempe got two chances in succession with Margaret Kunihira and Hadijja Nandago all missing.
In the 19th minute, Nassazi beat Makerere University defence for pace before firing a low drive into the right bottom corner.
The second half was largely full of half chances from either side amidst the scorching sunshine but Kawempe Muslim did just enough to earn all three points.
Kawempe Muslim is now top of the table with 9 points and will wait for results from tomorrow’s games.
Both Kampala Queens and Uganda Martyrs are now level on points but Kawempe Muslim has a superior goal difference of five.
Kampala Queens will play Makerere University while Uganda Martyrs take on Tooro Queens on Saturday.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Starting XI
Juliet Adeke, Shakira Nankwaga, Samalie Nakacwa, Suzan Nalukoda, Aisha Nantongo, Rhoda Nanziri, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hadijja Nandago, Allen Nassazi, Sharon Nadunga, Margaret Kunihira
Kampala Queens brightened their chances of qualifying to the playoffs of this year’s FUFA Women Super League after overcoming Tooro Queens on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Captain Fauzia Najjemba was inspirational on the day, scoring a brace with the second goal coming at the death of the game.
Tooro Queens opened the scores through Mary Kabuculezi with an easy finish inside the area in the 23rd minute.
Mary Kabaculezi (Middle) celebrates after scoring against Kampala Queens
Kampala Queens had the chance to level matters immediately but Najjemba at the mercy of the goalkeeper failed to find the target when Sophia Nakiyingi laid her up.
Najjemba however, paid for her missed effort, converting from the spot after Lillian Mutuuzo was brought down inside the box by defender Jamila Nabulime, four minutes from the break.
Precious Najjemba attempts an acrobat kick
In the second half, Kampala Queens kept surging forward and got a few half chances but lacked calmness inside the area.
On the other hand, Tooro Queens also got several chances, beating the Kamapala Queens defence for pace but still failed to take them away.
Inside the third minute of added time, Najjemba took matters into her own hands to score the winner and send Kampala Queens to six points in three games.
Both Tooro Queens and Kampala Queens will return to action on Saturday with their final group 1 games coming against Uganda Martyrs High School and Makerere University respectively.
Kampala Queens earned their first win at the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League after overcoming Uganda Martyrs on Wednesday.
A late goal from midfielder Rukia Namubiru guided Kampala Queens to victory thus condemning Uganda Martyrs to their first loss.
Namubiru picked the ball outside the area in the 88th minute and looped the ball into the top left corner to give her team a sigh of relief.
Uganda Martyrs will have themselves to blame after missing several goal scoring chances.Catherine Nagadya, Latifa Nakasi and Spencer Nakacwa all came close to scoring but lacked the calmness in front of goal.
Latifa Nakasi(Left) attempts to go past Harriet Nakkuba.
Nagadya went through on goal in the 54th minute but missed the target with goalkeeper Joan Namusisi already beaten.
She also had another attempt in acute angle but her effort went a few inches off target.
Spencer Nakacwa takes on Rukia Namubiru.
With the game destined for the end, Namubiru scored in the 88th minute after capitalizing on a defense lapse by Uganda Martyrs.
Deep into stoppage time, Spencer Nakacwa with an empty net failed to tap home for Uganda Martyrs to at least savage a point.
Kampala Queens now move to three points while Uganda Martyrs drop to second place with six points, same as Kawempe Muslim.
Kawempe Muslim did just enough to overcome new comers Tooro Queens in the first game of matchday three played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Allen Nassazi and second half substitute Sharon Nadunga scored a goal in either half to guide the Warriors to a 2-0 win.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrating after scoring.
Tooro Queens were reduced to ten players in the 78th minute when midfielder Resty Kobusobozi was sent.
She had earlier been booked in the first half and brought down Shakira Nyinagahirwa thus referee Habiba Naigaga sending her off.
Resty Kobusobozi was sent off in the second half.
Both Kawempe Muslim and Tooro Queens made one change in the teams that had started their previous games against Uganda Martyrs and Makerere University respectively.
Nassazi started in place of Juliet Nalukenge for Kawempe while Imelda Kasemire replaced Moureen Afoyo for Tooro Queens.
Kawempe took the lead in the 18th minute when Nassazi lashed onto a long ball from Hadijja Nandago to slot past onrushing goalkeeper Gloria Namakula.
Allen Nassazi got injured in the process of scoring.
Four minutes later, Kawempe had the chance to double the lead but Margaret Kunihira who had been fouled in the area failed to convert from the spot.
As Kawempe Muslim kept dominating proceeding, Nassazi nearly found her second on the day but she rushed to shoot rather than commit into the box and her feeble shot was easily collected by the goalkeeper.
Tooro Queens seemed to have improved in the second stanza but failed to get the cutting edge.
Sumaya Komuntale shoots as Samalie Nakacwa closes in.
Nadunga who came on in the 90th minute but the game beyond reach heading home, three minutes after coming on.
Victory means Kawempe Muslim move to six points in three games and will play Makerere University in their final group game on Friday.
Uganda Martyrs High School 1-0 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Tooro Queens 1-0 Makerere University
Tooro Queens FC made a perfect start to life in the FUFA Super League after overcoming Makerere University (SHE MAK) on Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Substitute Ruth Nyakato scored the lone goal of the game deep into stoppage time to guide Tooro Queens to victory.
In a closely contested affair, Makerere University seemed an improved side from the previous game against Uganda Martyrs, creating several chances but were wasteful in the final third.
Moureen Afoyo of Tooro Queens takes on Josephine Ndagire
Equally Tooro Queens got chances to break the deadlock but lacked the cutting edge.
The first chance of the game fell to Joanita Ainembabazi in the 13th minute when Resty Kobusobozi’s defence splitting pass set her through on goal but she failed to control the ball.
Amina Nababi too had an effort at goal before the break but she was denied by the woodwork with goalkeeper Gloria Namakula already beaten.
Amina Nababi attempts to go past Resty Kobusobozi
Makerere University dominated proceedings in the second half but like it was the case in the opening stanza, they lacked efficiency.
Josephine Ndagire, Samali Nakamatte and Sharon Namatovu all had attempts at goal for the University side.
Nyakato came on in the 85th minute and scored the decisive goal six minutes later. She caught Makerere on the blind side and easily tapped home from Imelda Kasemire’s lay-up.
The results means Makerere have no point from two games while Tooro Queens now have three, same as Kawempe Muslim who lost 1-0 to Uganda Martyrs High School.
Action continues on Wednesday with Kampala Queens facing group 1 leaders Uganda Martyrs while Kawempe Muslim will take on Tooro Queens.
Uganda Martyrs High School 1-0 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Uganda Martyrs High School stunned Record Champions Kawempe Muslim on Tuesday to take advantage in group 1 of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League.
Skipper and defender Gloria Namugerwa struck home the lone goal of the game midway through the first half.
Uganda Martyrs players celebrate after scoring against Kawempe Muslim
The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when Spencer Nakacwa was fouled just outside the area by Asia Nakibuuka.
Namugerwa’s free kick from about 20 yards beat goalkeeper Juliet Adeke who literally remained glued to the goal line.
Catherine Nagadya nearly double the lead a minute later with her ferocious strike inside the area parried away by Adeke.
Catherine Nagadya in action against Kawempe Muslim
Kawempe Muslim were largely on the back foot in the game and a shadow of what they had produced in the first game against Kampala Queens.
The frontline of Juliet Nalukenge, Margaret Kunihira and Hadijja Nnadago lacked the cutting edge with the Uganda Martyrs backline defending relentlessly.
Asia Nakibuuka chest controls the ball as Anita Namata closes in
The Lubaga based outfit nearly got the second goal towards the end when Spencer Nakacwa went through on goal but chose to lay up Latifa Nakasi who missed.
Uganda Martyrs now lead group 1 with six points in two games while Kampala Muslim drop to second place on 3 points.
Kawempe Muslim will face Tooro Queens on Wednesday while Uganda Martyrs will take on wounded Kampala Queens.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies put up a brilliant performance to dispatch Kampala Queens in the second game as the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League got underway on Monday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Goals from Margaret Kunihira, Rhoda Nanziri, Hadijja Nandago and second half substitute Allen Nassazi ensured Kawempe Muslim earned a comfortable win.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrate one of the goals against Kampala Queens
Kunihira opened the scores as early as the fourth minute when she found space inside the area to slot home.
Kampala Queens overcame the early nerves and grew in confidence as the game progressed. Rukia Namubiru, Fauzia Najjemba and Lillian Mutuuzo had attempts but all failed to find the target.
Samalie Nakacwa brings down Fauzia Najjemba
Sharon Naddunga nearly doubled the lead for Kawempe Muslim in the 16th minute but her low drive went a few inches wide.
A minute later, Juliet Nalukenge also got a chance but she shot direct at goalkeeper Joan Namusisi.
At the other end, Najjemba was fouled outside the area by skipper Aisha Nantongo but the resultant free kick taken by Namubiru was poor.
Kampala Queens had a good start to the second half with the introduction of Sophia Nakiyingi and they seemed to be on top.
Asia Nakibuuka controls the ball in the presence of Resty Nanziri
Nakiyingi at the mercy of an empty net failed to tap home when Lillian Mutuuzo skinned through Kawempe Muslim back line to set up the former in the 62nd minute.
They were penalized for their wastefulness with Kawempe Muslim going the other end to score through midfielder Rhoda Nanziri.
Substitute Nassazi who replaced Naddunga in the 67th minute scored three minutes after coming on, heading home from Samalie Nakacwa’s corner kick delivery to stretch the lead.
With two minutes on the clock, Nandago put the game to bed with an easy tap in after being teed up by Nalukenge.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies celebrate the fourth goal.
Kawempe Muslim will return to action on Tuesday against Uganda Martyrs High School who won 1-0 against Makerere University.
Kampala Queens on the other hand will seek redemption on Wednesday against Uganda Martyrs High School.
Kawempe Muslim Starting XI
Juliet Adeke, Samlie Nakacwa, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Shakirah Nankwanga, Rhoda Nanziri, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hadijjah Nandago, Juliet Nalukenge, Sharon Naddunga, Margaret Kunihira
Substitutes
Diana Natukunda, Rehema Nabulya, Susan Nalukoda, Allen Nassazi, Hauma Kampi
The Head Coach of the Uganda Men’s National team, Johnathan McKinstry, has today reached an agreement with FUFA to bring an end to his 18 months at the helm of the Uganda Cranes.
FUFA would like to thank Coach McKinstry and his staff for the work and dedication to developing the Uganda Cranes during their tenure.
Coach McKinstry departs Uganda having won 2 in every 3 games played, recording a 67% WIN rate from the 18 games he has overseen – including 12 wins, 3 draws and only 3 defeats.
In addition to this, Coach McKinstry guided Uganda to victory in the CECAFA Challenge Cup 2019 where Uganda won all of the games contested, for only the second time in their history.
We would like to thank Coach McKinstry for the professionalism demonstrated during his employment with FUFA, and we wish him well in all his future endeavours.
Uganda results under Johnathan McKinstry
13/10/2019
Ethiopia
0 – 1
Uganda
19/10/2019
Uganda
3 – 0
Burundi
13/11/2019
Burkina Faso
0 – 0
Uganda
17/11/2019
Uganda
2 – 0
Malawi
07/12/2019
Uganda
2 – 1
Burundi
09/12/2019
Somalia
0 – 2
Uganda
11/12/2019
Eritrea
0 – 2
Uganda
15/12/2019
Uganda
4 – 1
Djibouti
17/12/2019
Uganda
1 – 0
Tanzania
19/12/2019
Uganda
3 – 0
Eritrea
12/11/2020
Uganda
1 – 0
South Sudan
16/11/2020
South Sudan
1 – 0
Uganda
01/01/2021
Cameroon
1 – 1
Uganda
04/01/2021
Zambia
0 – 2
Uganda
07/01/2021
Niger
0 – 3
Uganda
18/01/2021
Rwanda
0 – 0
Uganda
22/01/2021
Uganda
1 – 2
Togo
26/01/2021
Uganda
2 – 5
Morocco
Kampala, Uganda. 19 Dec 2019. Johnathan McKinstry (Head Coach, Uganda) with the winner’s trophy. Uganda v Eritrea, Final, CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019. Star Times Stadium at Lugogo. Uganda win 3-0, and claim their 15th CECAFA title (but only the 2nd where they have done so without losing any games in the tournament). Credit: XtraTimeSports (Darren McKinstry)
Johnathan McKinstry (Head Coach, Uganda) with the winner’s trophy, CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019. Uganda win 3-0, and claim their 15th CECAFA title, but only the 2nd where they have done so without losing any games in the tournament. Credit: XtraTimeSports (Darren McKinstry)
Makerere University WFC 0-1 Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
The 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League officially got underway on Monday morning with the first game of the season pitting Uganda Martyrs High School against Makerere University in Group 1.
In a closely contested affair, Uganda Martyrs earned a hard-fought win thanks to Kevin Nakacwa’s goal from the spot in the second half.
Uganda Martyrs captain Gloria Namugerwa (blue jersey) attempts to clear the ball as Makerere University forward Rebecca Nakasaato closes in.
The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Stella Namisango fouled Anita Namata inside the box and referee Anna Akoyi pointed to the spot.
Nakacwa converted the resultant penalty and this eventually turned out to be the only goal of the game.
Uganda Martyrs started on the front foot making several inroads but they lacked effectiveness in the final third and most of their efforts were foiled by a resilient Makerere University backline.
Uganda Martyrs High School winger Catherine Nagadya controls the ball.
As early as the 5th minute, Latifa Nakasi who was the top scorer last season with six goals had her effort sail over the goal area.
Catherine Nagadya and Spencer Nakacwa too came close but failed to find the target.
On the other hand, Makerere University too grow in confidence and had attempts at goal through Rebecca Nakasaato and Jemima Twesigye.
Makerere called for the first change ten minutes into the second half with Samali Nakamatte replacing Carol Anyango.
On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs too made changes bringing on Shamusa Najjuma, Esther Naluyimba and Brenda Munyana for Latifa Nakasi, Catherine Nagadya and Spencer Nakacwa in that order.
Uganda Martyrs High School will return to action on Tuesday against Kawempe Muslim Ladies while Makerere University will face Tooro Queens.
Group 1: Kawempe Muslim Ladies, Kampala Queens, Makerere University WFC, Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, Tooro Queens
Group 2: She Corporate, Lady Doves, UCU Lady Cardinals, Isra Soccer Academy, Olila High School
Monday, 19th April 2021 | FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga vs Makerere University WFC – 9am
Kawempe Muslim Ladies vs Kampala Queens – Midday
Games will be live on UBC TV
Women’s Football in Uganda will return for the first time after a year of no action due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The 2019/20 season was cancelled when the Government put a halt on sports activities in the country.
After 13 months of no action, the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League will kick-start the resumption of Women’s Football with the season getting underway on Monday, 19th April at the FUFA Technical Centre.
The prevailing circumstances in regard to COVID-19 brought about changes in the playing format with the ten teams divided into two groups of five and all games played at one venue (FUFA Technical Centre).
Group 1 that has Kawempe Muslim Ladies, Uganda Martyrs High School WFC, Kampala Queens, Tooro Queens and Makerere University WFC will get the new season underway.
FUFA in partnership with National Broadcaster, UBC will televise the games live, the first of its kind in Women’s football in Uganda.
The new season will start with Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga taking on Makerere University (SHE MAK) while Kampala Queens will face record Champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
Uganda Martyrs High School coach Rogers Nkugwa is optimistic that his team will start on a positive note.
‘The players are ready and we have prepared them very well. Our target is to start with victory and that will give us momentum ahead of the next games.’ He said.
His counterpart, Fred Ndawula of Makerere University equally believes the result from the first game is important and wants hopes his charges can fight for a good outcome.
‘The first game in such a format is important. We want to start on a high and that can be a springboard to even better performances.’
Kawempe Muslim will be without head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi who is part of the National Teams scouting group and his assistant, Moses Nkata will be in the dugout.
Nkata is unfazed with the absence of his master and insists there will not be any effect.
‘We have been together for a long time with him (Kiyingi) and the great understanding we have over the years definitely makes us more of the same. Therefore, I’m sure the players will go out to make sure the team wins,’ Nkata stated.
Kampala Queens on the other hand also made changes in the technical team with Isma Mukiibi replacing Faridah Bulega.
Mukiibi will have the task of guiding the team to their first silverware but insists he will take one game at a time.
‘The new format is tricky and therefore we must think of one game at a time. The target is to the Championship playoffs first before we can think of the title.’
The top two teams in each group will advance to the Championship playoffs while the bottom placed teams after the groups stage will also be subjected to a playoff to determine the team that will be relegated.
St. Lawrence successfully defended the National Beach Soccer League after clinching the 2021 edition played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Right from onset St. Lawrence were dominant and managed to win 8 of the 9 games played to garner 27 points, five ahead of second placed Buganda Royal BSC.
St. Lawrence BSC players pose for a photo moment.
The 2021 League witnessed six teams taking part and all games played at the newly commissioned Beach Soccer Facility at the FUFA Technical Centre.
This is the third time that St. Lawrence are winning the League following 2013 and 2019.
Awards
Champions – St. Lawrence University BSC
MVP – Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC)
Top Scorer – Swalleh Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence BSC, 30 goals)
Best Goalkeeper – Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Coach of the Tournament – Davis Nnono (St. Lawrence BSC)
Fair Play Award –Adam Kato (MUBS BSC)
Best V of the tournament
Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC)
Rica Byaruhanga (St. Lawrence BSC)
Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC)
Swalleh Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence BSC)
Tournament Pictorial
Action between St. Lawrence BSC and Entebbe SharksDavis Kasujja of MUBS BSC was named in the team of the tournament.
UBSA Vice- Chairman, Peter Sseguya hands over the MVP award to Ambrose Kigozi.
UBSA Vice-Chairman, Peter Sseguya hands over the goalkeeper of the tournament award to Ronald Mutebi.FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye hands over a ball and certificate of particiation to Kiringete BSC CEO, Faridah T Nasejje.Adam Kato was awarded with the Fair Play award.FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye hands over a ball and certificate of participation to Entebbe Sharks.Hassan Ali (in white) takes on Suileman Thembo of Kirigente BSCSwaibu Kakwaya of Buganda Royal jumps high as Rajab Okello of Entebbe Sharks BSC closes in.
