The Uganda Cubs (U-17) National Team head Coach Hamza Lutalo has named the final 25 man squad for the Total U-17 AFCON that will be played between 13th-31st March in Morocco.
The Cubs were pooled in group A in the draws of the tourney held on Wednesday. They will face off with Morocco, Ivory Coast and Zambia
The contingent will fly out today at 3pm aboard Ethiopian Airways.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Agnes Mugena is the Leader of Delegation for the period the team will camp in Morocco before they get into the CAF designated facilities.
Rogers Byamukama-another Executive Member will take over the roles of Leader of Delegation when the tournament proper kicks off. Full Contingent
Leader of Delegation: Agnes Mugena
Head Coach: Hamuza Lutalo
Assistant Coach:Ssenyondo Brian
Goalkeeper coach: Kiberu Mubarak
Team Manager: Mutyaba Bashir
Team Doctor: Lule Micheal
Media Officer: Bwanika Lawrence
Kits Manager: Damba Noah Veron
Goalkeepers Magada Abdu (Busoga United FC JT), Mwebe Henry (Express FC JT), Oyirwoth Humphrey (Express FC JT), Kamya Shamulan (Bright Stars FC JT)
Defenders Mulema Vincent (Kyetume FC JT), Mungufeni Yabezi (Matete Comprehensive Seed), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC SA), Luyima Enock (Volf SA), Nsambu Lloyd Tendo (Metz FC U17, France), Gava Peter (Express FC JT), Madoi Ronald (Wakiso Giants FC JT), Mukisa Simon (KCCA FC SA)
Midfielders Irinimbabazi Ivan (Bright Stars FC JT),Jemba Abudshakur Ramsey (Isra SA), Alafi Ceasor (Matete Comprehensive Seed), Mutyaba Travis (Vipers SC JT), Ssekajugo Elvis (Bright Stars FC JT), Mutebi Hakim (St Henrys College-Kitovu), Mwanje Elvis Eddy (KCCA FC SA)
Forwards Magogo Shafiq (KCCA FC SA), Mubiru Hassan (Express FC JT), Mawa Oscar (KCCA FC SA), Jumbe Fahad (Vipers SC JT), Bugembe Issa (Bright Stars FC JT), Mukiibi Marvin (Wakiso Giants FC).
Key points as per current status and requirements for FBL Clubs ahead of new season
Tentative kickoff date for StarTimes Big League is 18th March 2021.
Mandatory Covid Tests for players and technical team.
Hosting of fans shall be granted upon written request but subject to approval by FUFA
Two rounds (home and away format) will be played
All FBL players must be contracted
32 man Squad per team
12 of the 16 clubs have undergone Clubs Pro Agenda programme
Clubs Pro Agenda to be oraginsed for Gadafi FC, Calvary FC, Luwero United, Teraazo and Tiles
Two clubs Tooro FC, Terrazo and Tiles have not submitted any requirements in line with Club Licensing. The two teams have until 3rd March to beat the new grace period.
Head Coaches and their Assistants must hold CAF C Licenses
Teams will be groups under Brand names Rwenzori and Elgon
The greens lights are on. Teams are ready. Players and fans are itching to see FUFA Big League action back.
Following a decsion by the FUFA Executive Committee on the resumption of five more competitions including the 2nd Tier League (Big League), preparatory meetings are now in top gear for kick off of various leagues.
FUFA held a consultative meeting with StarTimes FUFA Big League clubs on Friday morning at Jevine Hotel, Kampala in preparation for the forthcoming season.
FBL Club officials listen attentively during the meeting today
At the meeting, the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye called upon all the football stakeholders especially the Big League officials to embrace the FUFA Vision of; To Become the Number One Football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye addressing the FBL Club Officials
‘We cannot do that alone without your contribution. After the return of StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Executive has made strides to ensure that other competitions resume’ said Mugoye who represented FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the function.
The Chairman FUFA Competitions committee Hamid Juma cautioned Club officials to pay attention to avoid being caught on the wrong of the regulations during this Covid-19 era.
FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma
Several subjects were highlighted including the Covid-19 guidelines by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza, Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule who briefed the officials on the player transfer and registration while the FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige emphasized on the Club licensing.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who is a CAF Security Officer cautioned clubs to have proper security plans as he also highlighted the importance of the Regional General Secretaries.
Sserubiri Edrisa of Luwero Unted FC contributing during the meeting proline FC Delegation Hussein Kato and Asuman Bakshi at Jvenine Hotel for the meeting FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige presenting durig the session
Gadafi FC CEO Paul Mukembo Nandala Nasur of Kataka FC Adebo David of Calvary FC
The tentative kickoff date the StarTimes FUFA Big League is 18th March 2021.
FUFA Big League Groups 2020/21 season
RWENZORI GROUP
1. Luwero United
2. Tooro United
3. Nyamityobora
4. Kigezi homeboyz
5. Proline FC
6. Water FC
7. Ndejje University
8. Tiles & Terrazzo FC
ELGON GROUP
1. Arua Hill FC
2. Calvary FC
3. Paidah black angels
4. Maroons FC
5. Kiboga Young FC
6. Kataka FC
7. Blacks Power FC (Fromerly Bukedea Town Council)
The Uganda U20 National Team is through to the semifinals at the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania.
The Hippos overcame Burkina Faso in the quarter finals on Thursday on kicks from the penalty mark after normal time had ended in a barren stalemate.
A closely contested encounter saw no goals produced between the two sides both in normal time of 90 minutes and 30minutes of extra time. The two sets of players were matched pound for pound befor the match was decided on penalties.
The result means that the youngsters are edging closer to the USD 200,000 (UGX740M) winning cash prize promised by FUFA if they win the tournament.
Uganda Hippos players celebrating after defeating Burkina Faso in Quaterfinals
The Hippos nick name for Uganda U-20 team defended resiliently and worked as a unit in the other departments to make sure victory was finally delivered.
Goalkeeper Jack Komakech was the hero in the penalty shoot out when he saved Yacoub’s kick from the spot-the first attempt for the Burkinabes.
For Uganda, all the players that were selected converted their efforts to help the team win 5-3.
Derrick Kakooza who has scored two goals at the tournament so far led the way sending the goalkeeper the wrong.
Steven Serwadda (Yellow) in action
He was followed by Joseph Kizza Bukenya then Najib Yiga and Ivan Bogere who all came on as substitutes.
Defender Kenneth Ssemakula did the icing on the cake with the final take that crawled past the Burkinabe goalkeeper.
Richard Basangwa taking on Burkina Faso defender
Uganda will now face the winner between Tunisia and Morocco in the semifinals.
Uganda Hippos Team that started against Burkina Faso (L-R: Back Row- Jack Komakech, Musa Ramathan, Richard Basangwa, Sam Ssenyonjo, Kenneth Semakula and Gavin Kizito (C), Front Row- Azizi Kayondo, Isma Mugulusi, Steven Sserwadda, Ivan Asaba and Bobosi Byaruhanga
FUFA and local football coaches engaged in a brainstorming meeting on Thursday to try and address technical challenges of the game but also devise ways on how to improve.
With the game growing at supersonic speed, adapting to the changing approaches is a must and the technical insight meeting at Imperial Royale Hotel dwelled on that exactly.
The meeting was chaired by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in the company of FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha, 2nd FUF Vice President, Darius Mugoye, 3rd Vice President. Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi. The other Executive Committee Members who also graced the function included Ronnie Kalema, Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama.
The coaches ranged from those managing teams in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and National teams.
In his opening remarks, the FUFA President indicated that several observations have been made in as far as the technical aspect of the game is concerned and it’s high time solutions got to be found.
‘A number of observations have been made on our side. We have made progress but we can’t say we are where we want to be. The purpose of this meeting is to forge a way forward and address the challenges that are derailing our progress.’ He started.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing coaches on Thursday.
‘At one time, our challenge was to qualify to tournaments. That has been addressed and the next stage should be about our performance while at such levels. In our observations, we have realized that whereas we do well against teams from Southern and East Africa, we tend to struggle against teams from West and North Africa both at national team and club level.’
The coaches made their submissions with many pointing to the fact that as a country, we lack a football philosophy.
BUL FC head coach Arthur Kyesimira called for implementation of a uniform approach to the game across all stages of football development and also inculcate a football curriculum.
BUL FC coach Arthur Kyesimira
‘Every team, academy or club play differently. We seem not to have a strategic approach to the game. In Germany, there are basics that are done at Bayern Munich and elsewhere including teams in as low as the fourth division. We need to have a football curriculum that we follow.’
Edward Kaziba of SC Villa re-echoed his concern indicating there is a need to draw a strategic plan in as far as player development is concerned.
Coach Edward Kaziba of SC Villa
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega called FUFA to set up centres of excellence across the country where coaches and players are equipped with football knowledge.
Wilfred Muhumuza, a sports phycologist who also attended the meeting observed that Ugandan football lacks the mental preparation side.
Sports phycologist Wilfred Muhumuza
‘As a country, we are still stuck in the era of physical training, having players fit but sports is now more of a science. Sports phycology is lacking and that helps players and coaches in decision making on and off the pitch.’
Soltilo Bright Stars FC coach Baker Mbowa stated that there is no follow up on the many sprouting talents that show potential at a tender age but fail to break through at the senior level.
Soltilo Bright Stars FC coach Baker Mbowa
Livingstone Kyambadde, the Uganda Football Coaches Association chairman noted that there’s improvement in the quality of coaches coming up and are willing to embrace modern trends.
Uganda Football Coaches Association chairman, Livingstone Kyambadde
‘I thank FUFA for the efforts made in equipping the coaches with football knowledge through courses. There is a big improvement in approach to the game, analysis and preparations and we believe these interventions can only make us better.’
FUFA President in response to the concerns put up by the tacticians revealed that FUFA has looked at five areas that need to be addressed.
These included;
1- Player identification, development and management
2- Infrastructure, facilities and equipment
3- Management and Coaching
4- Sports Science and Technology
5- Governance and Administration
The coaches were divided into small groups and assigned to make research about the aforementioned areas.
They will later come up with suggestions in those areas and this will be discussed at the next meeting between FUFA and the coaches.
Football continues to be a viable industry globally and several interventions are made everyday to brand it into a better product.
FUFA and Uganda Premier League also think in the same way and the discussions from the first Breakfast meeting this year held on Thursday at Imperial Royale hinged on this.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who chaired the meeting gave an account of how far the StarTimes Uganda Premier League has moved, what challenges lie ahead and the strategies that must be taken.
‘I’m happy that we are having these engagements because it is at such meetings that we can generate good ideas and look critically at our challenges. Today’s discussion will dwell a lot on finding strategies on how to make our product(league) better.’ Said the FUFA President in his opening remarks.
‘We must have a common agenda and that is to create a commercial good. Football is business and our league has potential to become better if we lay out a clear strategy on how to improve.’ He added.
The President also indicated that it’s important to understand the challenges that the League faces and try to find solutions.
‘Until you have done the proper diagnosis, it’s when you can do prescription. So we need to do self reflection. Do we have a common goal as clubs or we have multiple goals?’
The key challenges that were highlighted in the meeting included funding, technical, infrastructure and officiating.
KCCA FC Chairman, Martin Sekagya noted that there must be emphasis on product development and embracing the new trends to suit modern times.
KCCA FC Chairman, Martin Sekagya making his point in the meeting.
‘It is important that we are discussing strategy here because it’s very key in developing our product. But as a league in conjunction with FUFA we must make deliberate research. For instance are we looking at embracing technology? Football is not only consumed at the stadium. Have we looked at how we can tap into the virgin market?’
AIGP Asan Kasingye, the Police FC chairman noted with concern the challenge of officiating, asking for a reflection into the growing concern.
AIGP, Asan Kasingye highlighted the challenge about officiating.
‘It is a growing concern that almost every match day, we have a challenge with our referees. We are talking about making a better product but shall attain this with the match officials not improving. I request FUFA to make deep investigations and make interventions in as far as refereeing is concerned.’ He said.
SC Villa Acting President, Eng. William Nkemba asked FUFA to think about the return of the FUFA Junior’s League so that football doesn’t miss out on the young players who are now redundant.
‘We appreciate that the league returned but it’s also important to highlight that the Junior’s League has been ignored. We may create a gap that can kill the young talents coming up.’
Wakiso Giants FC Director, Musa Ssebulime noted that the use of foul language at stadia from fans could be a potential threat to new fans and called upon clubs to make interventions.
Wakiso Giants FC Director, Musa Ssebulime putting across his point.
‘I’m happy that we are talking about making the league better to attract more fans and in the end make better value. However, there are clubs with fans that have persisted with the habit of using obscenities and foul language at games. We want to have kids cultured in supporting our local clubs at a tender age but can we achieve this if such incidents are still happening?’ He asked.
FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi indicated that the turn over of human resource such as coaches, CEOs and Chairpersons at clubs could be a challenge in having continuity thus dragging progress.
In his closing remarks, FUFA President revealed that the Federation will make interventions going forward. Some of these include setting up a business committee to looking at the commercial end of the game, technical committee to address areas to do with the sport and FUFA facilitating of club officials to make visits abroad and learn from others.
Club Officials that attended the FUFA UPL Breakfast Meeting
1: James Kizza-URA 2:Sebulime Musa-Wakiso Giants 3: Martin Ssekajja – KCCA FC 4: Kayondo Henry Titus – Kyetume FC 5: Hon Mwine Mpaka-Mbarara City 6: Bamwenda Godfrey- Kitara FC 7: Isaac Mwesigwa – Express FC 8: Njuba Simon Peter – Vipers SC 9: Barente Ronald – Bul FC 10 : Mathias Mugwanya – Soltilo Bright Stars 11: Ayeet Paul – MYDA FC 12: Col J M Ssemanda – UPDF 13: AIGP Asan Kasingye – Police FC 14: Mugerwa Hassan – Busoga United FC 15: Sebasaba Edison – Onduparaka 16: Eng. William Nkemba – SC Villa 17: Hassan Lule- Wakiso Giants
Uganda Hippos will play their first-ever quarterfinal match at the ongoing AFCON U20 tournament in Mauritania against west African opposition Burkina Faso on Thursday evening.
The Hippos tactician Morley Byekwaso believes his players have gone through enough tests playing against the hosts Mauritania, Mozambique and Cameroon during the Group stage.
While attending the Pre- Match Press Conference at the Stade Cheikha Boidiya on Wednesday, Byekwaso stated that his team has no pressure and has played under all situations during the group matches.
He further promised an interesting and attacking style of football from his team.
‘Burkina Faso is a strong Team but we have gone through all the tests and challenges in our group games. We are facing a new team that is physical but we are like a wounded lion. We have lost and won, there is nothing to lose but to give out what we are naturally capable of doing. It will be an interesting match for both teams. We shall play more attacking football to have the best results from the match.’ Said Byekwaso.
Uganda Hippos Head Coach Morley Byekwaso during the Pre-Match Press Conference
Uganda Hippos finished Group A in the second place with 6 points from 3 matches (Uganda Hippos 2-0 Mozambique, Cameroon 1-0 Uganda Hippos and Mauritania 1-2 Uganda Hippos) while Burkina Faso won 2 matches and drew 1 in the three games played in group B.
The winner between Uganda Hippos and Burkina Faso will meet the winner between Morocco and Tunisia in the semifinals.
Uganda U17 National Team (The Uganda Cubs) have been pooled in group A in the draws of the Total Africa U17 Cup of Nations held on Wednesday.
FUFA was represented by Executive Commitee Member Rogers Mulindwa who was designated by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Mulindwa is also in Mauritania as the Leader of Delegation for Uganda U20 team.
Uganda has been pitted against hosts Morocco, Ivory Coast and Zambia in the same group for the Total AFCON U17 in Morocco.
The tournament that will for the first time have 12 teams is slated to take place from March 6th to 31st.
Coach Hamza Lutalo is optimistic that boys will be able to put up good performance against the aforementioned teams.
‘We are ready to face the teams that are in our group. As the technical team, we preparing the boys to face any kind of opposition because our target is to advance past the group stage’ said Lutalo.
Uganda Cubs Head Coach Hamza Lutalo
This is the second time that Uganda is playing this Championship at the Finals. The maiden appearance came in 2018 in Tanzania.
To qualify for the 2021 edition, Uganda emerged Champions in the CECAFA Zonal qualifiers last year in Rwanda.
The team is currently in residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The FUFA Executive has authorised the kickoff of the FUFA 2nd Division League (StarTimes FUFA Big League), FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League, the Stanbic Uganda Cup and The FUFA Drum.
The communication is in a circular No. 1128 dated, FUFA/C/01/21 and signed off by the FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Kiiza Decolas Hantali.
The circular reads;
In compliance with the Government of Uganda directives and guidelines on COVID-19 pandemic, the CAF & FIFA COVID-19 protocols, and the FUFA COVID-19 Regulations, FUFA will issue comprehensive guidelines to be adhered to by the respective competitions entities to safeguard the health of all the stakeholders involved.
The FUFA Competitions Directorate and the FUFA Drum Committee will soon release the schedule of events and formats to be followed during the respective Competitions.
FUFA wishes to call upon all stakeholders to understand the sporting spirit behind the delayed kick-off of these competitions and appreciate any format changes that may be suggested in this regard.
Meanwhile the FUFA Executive will guide on other competitions as the Covid 19 situation improves.
Football has been looked at by many at the tail end of the process but what is neglected often is the stages through which success is attained.
The Uganda Hippos on Saturday qualified to the quarterfinals of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations on their first time of asking.
The efforts put behind this team with majority of the players products of the FUFA Junior’s League is what needs to be appreciated and FUFA President in this article notes how the game is a process not an event.
Below is the excerpt
Previously Uganda National Football Teams qualification to major continental finals was spaced by decades and only stopped at group stages in the final tournament save 1999
Previous qualifications to note were; 1.1978 (AFCON)
1991 (U23 All Africa games)
1999 (U23 All Africa games)
2011 (U23 All Africa games)
CHANs 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018
FAST FORWARD Did you notice it is only Uganda in the whole of Africa that has qualified teams to play in the following major continental tournaments in a space of 2 years?
Uganda Hippos celebrating wining the CECAFA Trophy in Tanzania in December 2020
1.AFCON 2019 (Egypt) finished in knock out stages. Uganda’s second-best Afcon ever after the famous 1978
2. CHAN 2021 (Cameroon) group stages
3. Afcon U20 2021 (Mauritania) on-going
4. Afcon U17 2021 (Morocco) starting in March 2021
Uganda Cubs lifting the CECAFA Trophy
5. FIFA WOMEN World Cup U17 qualifiers (stopped because of Corona) was stopped when Uganda was in the last 6 teams in Africa only to beat only Cameroon and qualify to maiden world cup.
Qualification for major tournaments has become a minimum performance indicator. This is not an accident but a result of hard work by the various football people
Uganda Girls U17 National Team celebrating winning the trophy
We must now engage the next gear thus performance and results at these major tournaments
Uganda U20 National Team is through to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania.
The Uganda Hippos saw off the hosts in the final group game at Stade Olympique to progress to the knockout face.
Despite trailing at halftime, the team coached by Morley Byekwaso put up a spirited fight to score twice in the second stanza.
The hosts took the lead in the 40th minute through Silly Sanghare converting from the spot after Aziz Kayondo brought down Oumar Mbareck in the area.
However, Uganda rallied back through Steven Sserwadda and substitute Derrick Kakooza to claim all the points.
Sserwadda levelled matters at the hour mark after good interplay with Sam Ssenyonjo before the former drilled home.
Kakooza who came on for Najib Yiga, another substitute converted a penalty with two minute on the clock after defender Mohammed Sarr handled the ball in the box.
The win sends Uganda to the quarterfinals as the second placed team in group A with 6 points, three behind leaders Cameroon.
Africa U20 Cup of Nations Group A Cameroon 1-0 Uganda
Mozambique 0-2 Mauritania
Uganda lost its first game at the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania on Wednesday, suffering defeat at the hands of Cameroon.
The Uganda Hippos matched their counterparts for the better part of the game but it was Sunday Junior Jang’s 31st minute goal that settled the contest.
The striker capitalised on poor marking to head home from a corner. This eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
Coach Morley Byekwaso made no changes on the team that had started in the 2-0 win over Mozambique.
The Hippos were resilient from onset and kept Cameroon in check for the larger part of the game.
Richard Basangwa always troubled them with his pace from the flanks while Bobosi Byaruhanga gave good cover to the back line.
Uganda became even better after the interval when the coach made changes to bring on fresh legs.
Ivan Asaba posed trouble to the Cameroon defenders after coming on in place of Najib Yiga.
Sam Ssenyonjo who also came off the bench to replace Derrick Kakooza provided aerial presence upfront.
He nearly came close to finding the equaliser when he got onto a feeble back pass but Cameroon’s goalkeeper was quick to come off his line.
The best chance for the Hippos fell to Asaba who was found unmarked in the box but his right footed attempt sailed over the crossbar.
Uganda kept pressing with the introduction of Joseph Kizza Bukenya and Ivan Eyamu who replaced Isma Mugulusi and Richard Basangwa respectively.
However, Cameroon defended resiliently to hold onto their early lead.
Uganda will now look to bounce back against hosts Mauritania in the final group game on Saturday. Mauritania beat Mozambique 2-0.
Uganda Starting XI
Jack Komakech, Garvin Kizito Mugweri (C), Aziz Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Kenneth Ssemakula, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Isma Mugulusi, Najib Yiga, Derrick Kakooza, Ivan Bogere, Richard Basangwa
Uganda made a brilliant start to the 2021 Total Africa U20 Cup of Nations, registering a win in the opening game against Mozambique on Monday.
Playing at the final tournament for the first time, the Uganda Hippos didn’t get any stage fright and dominated proceedings as they secured a comfortable 2-0 at the Stade Olympique, Nouakchott City, Mauritania.
Striker Derrick Kakooza and second half substitute Steven Sserwadda scored a goal each to guide Uganda to victory.
Derrick Kakooza celebrates after scoring (Photo by CAF Media).
Right from onset, Uganda was dominant and created several chances even before taking the lead.
Kakooza, Richard Basangwa and Ivan Bogere who led the attack came close to scoring in the first half.
Both Kakooza and Bogere forced the Mozambique goalkeeper to make fine saves while Basangwa had his effort go off target by a few inches.
The Boys returned recharged after the break and Kakooza broke the deadlock in the 56th minute.
The striker who plies his trade with Police FC struck home from the spot after a Mozambique defender had held the ball in the box.
Kakooza then setup Sserwadda after a well delivered cross from the left by Najib Yiga in the 85th minute.
Sserwadda had earlier on replaced Ivan Bogere in the 73rd minute.
Steven Sserwadda (R) celebrates with Musa Ramathan after scoring the second goal.
Yiga’s cross from the left wing was well controlled by Kakooza to set up Sserwadda whose left footed effort rattled the upright before finding the back of the net.
Yiga was stretchered out moments later to pave way for Ivan Eyamu.
Isma Mugulusi who was named player of the match was also rested for Joseph Kizza Bukenya.
Immediately after Mugulusi was handed with his plaque, the team was treated to Ugandan music with B2C and Rema Namakula’s “Gutujja” playing in the background.
Isma Mugulusi poses with the player of the match plaque.
Uganda Hippos will return to action on Wednesday against Cameroon who won 1-0 against hosts Mauritania.
Uganda Hippos XI Vs Mozambique
Jack Komakech (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Kenneth Semakula, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Najib Yiga(Joseph Kizza Bukenya),Isma Mugulusi(Ivan Eyamu), Richard Basangwa, Ivan Bogere(Steven Sserwadda), Derrick Kakooza
Substitutes Denis Ssenyondwa Kaala (SC Villa), Delton Oyo, Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA), James Penz Begisa (UPDF), Simon Baligeya, Ivan Eyamu, Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba, Steven Sserwadda, Davis Ssekajja, Faisal Wabyoona, Joseph Kizza Bukenya, Alpha Thierry Ssali, Samuel Ssenyonjo
What an exciting weekend it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora.
From the CAF Champions where Uganda has representatives as Denis Onyango, Taddeo Lwanga, Saidi Kyeyune, Joseph Ochaya, to the CAF Confederation and the rest of different leagues across the globe.
CAF Champions League:
Custodian Denis Onyango kept a clean as his Mamelodi Sundowns side beat Sudan outfit Al Hilal Omdurman in group B match day one at he Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
Custodian Salim Jamal was an unused substitute for the visitors.
Dennis Onyango kept a clean sheet for Mamelodi Sundowns
In the same group, Joseph Ochaya played full time as his TP Mazembe side drew goalless at home against Algerian side Belouizdad.
Meanwhile, Taddeo Lwanga made his continental debut for his Simba SC side playing full time as they pipped hosts AS Vita 1-0 at the Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa.
He also got booked in the 69th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Tadeo Lwanga in action for Simba against AS Vita
In group C, custodian Robert Odongkara was an unused substitute as his Guinea Conakry side Horoya beat Angolan side Petro Luanda 2-0 at home.
Elsewhere, midfielder Saidi Kyeyune is set to make his debut at Sudan side Al Merreick when they play away against defending champions Al Ahly on Tuesday at Cairo International stadium as he is part of the team that travelled.
In the CAF Confederation cup, Abdu Lumala wasn’t in the match day squad as his Pyramids FC beat Ivory Coast’s RC Abijan 2-0 on the road to near progress to the lucrative group stages.
In the Morocco Botola Pro League, forward Patrick Henry Kaddu put up a great performance for his Youssoufia Berrechid side as they beat his former side RS Berkane 1-0 at home.
He started before he was replaced in the 71st minute for Hawassi.
Another forward Nelson Senkatuka wasn’t in the match day squad due to an ankle injury as his Mogreb Tetouan side drew 1-1 at Hassania Agadir. In the Danish Premier League, Moses Opondo started before he was subbed for Thrandarson in the 77th minute as his Odense FC side drew goalless against Aarhus.
Still in Denmark, midfielder Robert Kakeeto started and was later taken off for Klitten in the 72nd minute as his Aalborg FC side drew goalless at home against Randers FC. He also got booked in the 38th minute.
In the South Africa DSTV Premier League, Moses Waiswa was an unused substitute as his Supersport United side beat Cape Town City 2-1 at home. Custodian Ismail Watenga wasn’t in the match day squad as his Chippa United side drew goalless at Bloemfontein Celtic.
In the South African division 2, Daniel Isiagi wasn’t in the match day squad due to a knock in his thigh as his Jomo Cosmos side lost 2-1 at Bizana Pondo Chiefs.
In Turkey, Farouk Miya started before paving way for Shengelia in the 76th minute as his Konyaspor FC beat Denizlispor 2-0 at home to return to winning ways.
In the English Championship, physical forward Karl Mubiru Ikpeauzi played full time and also got booked in added time as his Wycombe Wanderers side beat Huddersfield 3-2 on the road.
Jordan Obita came off the bench in the 73rd minute for Jacobson. Still in the English Championship, Young starlet Jayden Onen was an unused substitute as his Reading FC side lost 2-1 at home against Millwall.
In the English League 2, Right back Elvis Bwomono played full time as his Southend United side drew goalless at Cambridge.
In the Israel Ligat HA’al, Timothy Awany played full time while Fahad Bayo was taken off in the 40th minute for Brihon as his Ashdod FC drew goalless at home against Sakhnin.
William Luwagga Kizito played full time as the Target man as his Hapoel Kfar Saba lost 1-0 at home against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In the Portuguese Segunda, Alex Kakuba wasn’t in the match day squad as his CD Cova Piedade lost 2-1 at Academica.
In the Scottish Premier League, defender Bevis Mugabi was subbed in the 68th minute for Johnston as his Motherwell FC side lost 4-1 at home against Hamilton.
In the Indian I-League, Richard Kasagga Wasn’t in the match day squad as his Aizawl FC drew 1-1 against Sudeva Delhi.
In Zambia, left back Shafiq Batambuze played full time as his Kabwe Worriors side drew goalless at Indeni.
Meanwhile custodian Yasin Mugabi put up another great display as his Red Arrows side drew 1-1 against Zanaco. custodian James Alitho wasn’t in the match day squad for Zanaco.
In Algeria, Allan Okello featured as his Paradou AC drew goalless at Bel Abbes.
In the Burundi Primus Premier League, midfielder Allan Brian Kizza and defender Steven Mugisha played full time as their Le Messanger Ngozi best Muzinga 2-0 at home.
Defender Joseph Othieno played full time as his Musongati FC side won it late 1-0 At Flambeau du Centre.
In the Egyptian cup, Emmanuel Okwi featured as his Al Ittihad side beat Nagoom 2-1 to sail through the next round.
Allan Kyambadde wasn’t in the match day squad due to a groin injury as his El Gouna side crushed Kima Aswan 6-1 at home to progress to the next round.
In the Germany Bundesliga 2., Herbert Bochorn started before paving way for Ganvoula in the 66th minute as his Bochum FC side beat Braunschweig 2-0 at home.
Compiled by Ronnie Lusulire, a presenter on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Hippos (U20) Team will have their first-ever engagement in the AFCON U20 Final tournament on Monday 15th February 2021 against Mozambique at the Stade Olympique in Nouakchott in Mauritania.
The Group A second match will kickoff at 1:00pm Local time (4:00pm EAT).
During the Pre-Match Press Conference, Uganda Hippos Head Coach Morley Byekwaso stated that the players have adapted to the weather and ready for Mozambique.
L-R Uganda Hippos captain Gavin Kizito and Head Coach Morley Byekwaso during the Press Conference
‘We had some problems with the weather here. The wind was too heavy for my players but they have managed to adapt to it. We have made enough preparations to get the best from the match. We respect Mozambique but we are ready and we want to come out victorious’ said Coach Byekwaso
Uganda Hippos played two buildup matches against Tanzania but won one 1-0 and lost the other 5-3.
This will be the first time Uganda U20 to play a Mozambican team at this U20 level.
The Hippos are the Champions of CECAFA and will play Cameroon in the second game on Wednesday 17th February before the last group game against the hosts Mauritania on 20th February 2021.
Players in Mauritania
Goalkeepers
Komakech Jack (18) (Ascent SA), Oyo Delton (Busoga United FC), Ssenyondwa Denis Kaala (SC Villa).
Defenders
Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa), Semakula Kenneth (Busoga United FC), Musa Ramathan (KCCA FC) Kafumbe Joseph (KCCA FC), Begisa James Penz (UPDF FC), Baligeya Simon (Kibuli SS), Abdul Azizi Kayondo (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Mugulusi Isma (Busoga United FC), Yiga Najib (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC) Sserwadda Steven (KCCA FC), Eyamu Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Kawooya Andrew (KCCA FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Wabyoona Faisal (Big Talent SA).
Fowards
Bogere Ivan (Proline FC), Ssenyonjo Samuel (KCCA FC), Kakooza Derrick (Police FC), Basangwa Richard (Vipers SC), Bukenya Joseph Kizza (KCCA FC), Ssali Alpha Thierry (Proline FC).
Twenty (20) out of the 25 man Uganda U20 Squad in Mauritania are products of the FUFA U17 Juniors League started in 2015. Five players Ssenyondwa Dennis, Bogere Ivan, Baligeya Simon, Begisa James and Basangwa Richard are the only youngsters on the team who have never tested football in the FUFA Juniors league.
However over the last 6 years, FUFA has achieved remarkable success in Youth football after the revamp of the Technical Department now called FUFA Football Development Department. Youth football falls under this Department headed by Ali Mwebe.
The inception of the FUFA U17 Juniors league with a specific staff for Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba assigned to handle its various activities. It is the first time Uganda Hippos (U20) is competing in the AFCON U20 Finals.
We bring you profiles of the 25 players in Nouakchott, Mauritania ready for action from 14th February – 6th March 2021.
Full Names: Bukenya Joseph Kizza
Position: Forward
Shirt Number: 7
Date of Birth: 08/08/2002
Place of Birth: Wakiso
Current Club: Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club
Schools Attended: Standard High School Zzana, Buddo Secondary School
Youth Clubs: Kawempe Youth Soccer Academy, Park FC, Standard High School FC
Tournaments Played: CAF Confederation Cup (2020/21) against AS Kigali January 06 2021, CECAFA AFCON Qualifiers November 2020, Uganda Premier League, FUFA Juniors League, COPA Coca Cola and FEASSA Games.
Football Dream: To play professional football in Europe
Target in AFCON U20: To Win the AFCON U20 Trophy
Full Names: Richard Basangwa
Position: Forward
Shirt Number: 15
Date of Birth: 17th December 2001
Place of Birth: Mulago
Current Club: Vipers SC
Schools Attended: Namilyango Boys, Seeta High, St.Mary’s Kitende SS
Tournaments Played: Copa Coca-Cola 2017-2019, East African Schools 2017-2019 (FEASSA Games), CECAFA U20 2020.
U20 Stats: 6 Games – 1 Goal
Football Dream: To became a professional footballer
Target in AFCON U20: To reach the final
Full Names: Kizito Mugweri Gavin
Position: Defender
Shirt Number: 5
Date of Birth: 14-Jan-2002
Place of Birth: Kampala
Schools Attended: Brilliant College, London College, St Mary’s Kitende SS
Youth Clubs: Santos Soccer Academy, Big Talent Soccer Academy, Kansanga Sports club, URA Junior Team, SC Villa Junior Team, Vipers SC Junior Team
Tournaments Played: COPA Coca Cola, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Premier League, UEFA Assist U17 Tournament Turkey 2019, AFCON U17 Burundi (2018), AFCON U17 Qualifier Rwanda (2018), AFCON Finals Tanzania (2019), CECAFA U20 Uganda (2019), CECAFA AFCON Qualifiers Tanzania (2020)
U20 Stats: 11 Games – 0 Goals
Football Dream: To play professional football in Europe
Target in AFCON U20: To play and help the team qualify for the final stages and use it as a chance to accomplish my dream
Full Names: Ssenyonjo Samuel
Position: Striker
Shirt Number: 21
Date of Birth: 3/09/2001
Place of Birth: Kampala
Current Club: KCCA FC
Schools Attended: Lady Bird Nursery and Primary School, Jolly Primary School, Gadhafi Integrated Academy SS, Royal Giant High School, Masaka SS
Youth Football Clubs: Everton Uganda Football Club, Bright Stars Junior Team, Vipers SC Junior Team
Tournaments Played: FUFA U17 Juniors League, KAYOFA 2007,2010,2012, Watoto Wasoka Slums Derby 2012,2015,2016,
Football Dream: Play professional football in Europe
Target in AFCON U20: Score not less than 7goals
Full Names: Sserwadda Steven
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 8
Date of Birth: 28/Aug/2002
Place of Birth: Kampala
Current Club: KCCA FC
Schools Attended: Kisugu Preparatory Primary School, Old Kampala SSS, St Mary’s Kitende SSS
Previous Club: None
Tournaments Played: FUFA U17 Juniors League, Copa Coca Cola schools, East Africa Schools (FEASSA Games) (2019), CECAFA Club Tournament (2019), CAF Champions League (2019), CAF Confederation (2021), CECAFA U-20 (2019), CECAFA U-20 (2020), StarTimes Uganda League, Stanbic Uganda Cup, Super 8 Cup
U20 Stats: 10 Games: 2 Goals – 3 Assists
Football Dream: To develop my talent through hard work and reach the top.
Target in AFCON U20: To win as a team, promote my talent to the top and make Uganda proud
Full Names: Kakooza Derrick
Position: Striker
Shirt Number: 20
Date of Birth: 23-10-2002
Place of Birth: Kampala
Current Club: Police FC
Schools Attended: Mulusa Academy Wobulenzi, St. Juliana High School Gayaza, Kibuli SS, St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School Kitende
Previous Clubs: Super Eagles Soccer Academy, Bright Stars Football Academy, Kayda soccer academy, Naguru Police Soccer Academy, Police Junior Team
U20 Stats: 2 Games 1 Goal
Tournaments Played: Copa Coca cola, East Africa Games (FEASSA), Buganda Cup, Mulama Cup, Bika Football Tournament, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, Uganda Premier League
Football Dream: To play for the senior National Team The cranes
Target in AFCON U20: To score many goals and help my team lift the trophy
Full Names: Yiga Najib
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 14
Place of Birth: 18/12/2002
Place of Birth: Mubende
Current Club: St Mary’s Kitende
Previous Club: Vipers SC
Tournaments Played: CECAFA U20 (2020 & 2019), CECAFA U17 (2018) AFCON U17 (2019), Uganda Premier League, Copa Coca Cola, FEASSA Games, Masaza Cup (Buwekula), FUFA U17 Juniors League.
U20 Stats: 11 Games: 2 Goals – 4 Assists
Schools Attended: 2018 Kisozi Seed High School, 2019 St. Mary’s Kitende 2018 2019
Football Dream: To be a professional footballer
Target in AFCON U20: To reach the finals
Full Names: Musa Ramathan
Position: Defender
Shirt Number: 4
Date of Birth: 13/11/2001
Place of birth: Lira
Current Club: KCCA FC
School Attended: St. Marys Primary School Lira, VH Public School, Lira Primary School, Kibuli SS, Amus College.
Previous Club: Lira Sports Academy
Tournament Played: Copa coca Cola 2015 to 2018, CECAFA Kagame cup 2019 club and CECAFA Qualifiers U20 Tanzania, FUFA Juniors League, Airtel Rising Stars and City Tyres Tournament.
Football Dream: To play professional football in Europe
Target in AFCON U20: To lift the AFCON Trophy
Full Names: Kafumbe Joseph
Position: Left Back
Shirt Number: 13
Date of Birth: 09/10/2002
Place of Birth: Mpigi
Current Club: KCCA FC
Schools Attended: Mutudwe Blessed Academy, Katiti Primary School Mutudwe, Rechmond High School, Buddo SSS
Previous Clubs: Super Cubs
Tournaments Played: U17 CECAFA in Burundi (2018), U17 Qualifiers in Tanzania (2018), U20 CECAFA in Uganda (2019), U20 Qualifiers in Tanzania (2020) COPA Coca-Cola (2017,2018,2019), FUFA Juniors League (2018-19)
Football Dream: To become professional player
Target in AFCON U20: To qualify for world cup
Full Names: Kawooya Andrew
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 12
Date of Birth: 3/03/2003
Place of Birth: Masuliita
Current Club: KCCA FC
Schools Attended: Bethel Junior School, John T. Miller Junior School, Dynamic SS Namugongo, St. Mary’s Kitende.
Previous Clubs: Kick it Soccer Academy, Streamline Academy, Naguru Kids Academy, Lweza Junior team, Proline Junior Team, Vipers Junior Team
Tournaments played: CECAFA U-17(2018), AFCON U-17(2019), Copa Coca Cola (2019), FUFA Junior League (2016,2017,2018,2019,2020), Airtel Rising Stars(2017) City Tyres (2015)
Target in AFCON U20: To become the best player in the world and play football in Europe
Full Names: Komakech Jack
Position: Goalkeeper
Shirt Number: 18
Date of Birth:31/07/2002
Place of Birth: Gulu
Current Club: Ascent Soccer Academy
Schools attended: Gulu Vision Nursery School, Gulu Public Primary School, Victory Infant school, Bright Valley Schools, Wakadogo Primary School, Everlight college, Buziga Islamic Theological Institute, King’s way High School
Target in AFCON U20: Play Professional football in Europe
Full Names: Begisa James Penz
Position: Right Back
Shirt Number: 2
Date of Birth: 27/09/2002
Place of Birth: Bugiri
Current Club: UPDF
Schools Attended: Bugiri Modern p/s, Blessed Sacrament SS Kimaanya
First club: KCCA FC
Tournaments Played: CECAFA Kagame cup 2019 and Confederation Cup, COPA Coca Cola
Football Dream: To play professional football in Europe.
Target in AFCON U20: To add my effort to the team and win at least 5 games in the Tournament.
Full Names: Mugulusi Isma
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 10
Date of Birth: 10-10-2003
Place of Birth: Jinja
Current Club: Busoga united FC
School Attended: Lugazi Community Primary School, Risah Standard, Canaan High School Lugazi, Jinja SSS
U20 Stats: 8 Games – 4 Goals – 5 Assists
Football Dream: Playing in European countries
Target in AFCON U20: To help the team qualify from group stage
Full Names: Ssekajja Davis
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 16
Date of Birth: 25th Feb 2002
Place of Birth: Mulago Kampala
Current Club: Soltilo Bright Stars FC
Schools attended: King Solomon Junior School Bulenga, Bethel junior, St Peter’s junior, Royal Giant High school, Buddo SS
Previous Clubs: Good News Sports Academy Bulenga, Bethel Junior Team. Bright Stars FC Junior Team.
Tournaments played: KJUFA from 2009 to 2014, league Ndogo in Kenya 2011, Academy East tournament in Rwanda 2011, FUFA Junior league from 2015- 2019, COPA Coca- Cola from 2015 to 2019, Uganda Premier League since 2019
Football Dream: To play in English premier league
Target in AFCON U20: to help Hippos win games
Full Names: Eyamu lvan
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 23
Date of Birth: 18/06/2001
Place of birth: Mbale
Current Club: Mbarara City FC
Schools Attended: Amuria SS, Amus College School
Previous Clubs: Kataka FC, Mbarara City FC.
Tournaments played: Copa Coca Schools (2015), AFCON U20 Qualifier, Uganda Premier League (2018,2019),(2019, 2020), (2020, 2021), Airtel Rising Stars, (2015)
Football Dream: To play football in Europe and to become a professional player
Target in AFCON U20: To win the trophy for my country and get good clubs in Europe.
Full Names: Oyo Delton
Position: Goalkeeper
Shirt Number: 19
Date of birth: 24-11-2003
Place of birth: Walukuba
Current Club: Busoga united
Schools Attended: Spire Road Rrimary School, Jinja Secondary School
Previous Clubs: Andy Mwesigwa Soccer Academy, BUL FC Junior Team and Busoga United
Tournaments Played: FUFA U17 Juniors League, COPA Coca Cola (2019) CECAFA U17(2018), AFCON U17(2019)
FootballDream: To play for top clubs in Europe
Target in AFCON U20: To help the national progress Successfully.
Full Names: Bobosi Byaruhanga
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 17
DOB: 3 /12/ 2001 Current Club: Vipers SC
Birth Place: Kisoro
Previous Club: Kisoro Young Simba Viper’s Junior Team
Schools Attended: Real Quality Kisoro, Seseme Pri School Kisoro, Standard HS Zzana, St. Mary’s Kitende
Tournaments: FUFA U17 Juniors League, Airtel Rising Stars ( 2015,16), Masaza Cup ( 2016 Mawokota), Copa Coca Cola Nationals, FEASSA Games, CECAFA U20 (2020), CHAN 2021, CAF Champions League 2020/21.
U20 Sats: 5 Games 1 Assist (Friendly against Tanzania)
FootballDream: To play in World best leagues
Target in AFCON U20: To help your Team win title.
Full Name: Ssali Alpha Thierry
Position: Foward
Shirt Number: 25
Date of birth: 29/12/2003
Place of Birth: Kampala
Current Football club: Proline FC
School Attended: Kitante Hill School
Tournaments played: CECAFA U20 (2020), FUFA Juniors League
Football Dream: To become one of the best professional football players in the world
Target in AFCON U20: To learn and get international experience
Full Names: Ivan Bogere
Position: Foward
Shirt Number: 9
Date of Birth: 14/ 06/ 2002
Place of Birth: Busunju – Mityana
Current Club: Wakiso Giants FC
Previous Clubs: Proline FC
Tournaments Played: CECAFA U20 (2019, 2020), Uganda Premier League (2018 – Now), 2019 CAF Confederations Cup and 2019 CECAFA Club Championship.
U20 Stats: 10 Games – 8 Goals
Football Dream: To be a top scorer in the world top leagues
Target in AFCON U20: To be the Top scorer of the Tournament
Full Names: Abdul Azizi Kayondo
Position: Left Back
Shirt Number: 3
Date of Birth: 6/ 10/ 2002
Place of Birth: Kalungu
Current Club: Vipers SC
Schools Attended: St. Marys SS Kitende
Tournaments Played: CHAN 2021, CAF Champions League 2020/21, Uganda Premier League, CECAFA U20 2019 and 2020, FEASSA Games, Copa Coca Cola,
U20 Stats: 11 Games 2 Goals – 2 Assists
Football Dream: To play in World Top Leagues
Target in AFCON U20: To help my team to win the trophy
Full Names: Faisal Wabyoona
Date of Birth: 22/ 6/2003
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 24
Current Club: Big Talent
Schools Attended: Railway Children Primary School, Golden Times Primary Sch, Mackay Memorial Primary, Bulo Parents School, Kibuli SS.
Youth Clubs: Bright Stars Junior Team
Tournaments Played: Airtel Rising Stars, Masaza Cup, Copa Coca Cola 2019, FUFA Juniors League, 2020 CECAFA U20.
U20 Stats: 3 Games – 0 Goal
Football Dream: To play in Europe
Target in AFCON U20: To win the Trophy
Full Names: Simon Baligeya
Position: Defender
Shirt Number: 22
Date of Birth: 17/7/2001
Place of Birth: Busia
Current Club: Busia Young Stars FC
Youth Clubs: Busia Young Stars Soccer Academy
Schools Attended: Busia Integrated Primary Sch, Greens Primary Sch, Busia Trust SS, Green Hill Kyamulibwa, St. Juliana SS, Bulo Parents and Kibuli SS.
Tournaments Played: Copa Coca Cola 2017, 2018, 2019, Africa Copa Tournament, Airtel Rising Stars
Football Dream: To play in European Leagues
Target in AFCON U20: To win the Trophy
Full Names: Kenneth Semakula
Position: Defender
Shirt Number: 6
Date of Birth: 4/11/2002
Current Club: BUL FC
Youth Clubs: Busoga FC Junior Team
Former Club: Busoga Utd
Schools Attended: Rock View Primary School Tororo, World Ahead SSS Matugga, St. Johns College Kawuga Mukono, Light College Katikamu and Jinja SS.
Tournament Played: Airtel Rising Stars, City Tire Challenge Cup, FUFA Juniors League, Cpa Coca Cola, FEASSA Games 2019, Uganda Premier League, CECAFA 2019 AND 2020.
U20 Stats: 11 Games: 2 Goals – 1 Assist
Football Dream: To play in World’s Top Five Leagues
Target in AFCON U20: To win the Trophy
Full Names: Ivan Asaba
Position: Foward
Shirt Number: 11
Date of Birth: 8/ 5/ 2003
Place of Birth: Kawempe
Current Club: Vipers SC
Youth Teams: KCC FC Junior Team, Vipers SC Junior Team
Schools Attended: Kibuli Demonstration Primary Schoool, Kibuli SS, St. Mary’s SS Kitende
Uganda Hippos (U20) Leader of Delegation Rogers Mulindwa had a special meeting with players on Friday afternoon at Sunset Hotel where he emphasised that players must maintain discipline, teamwork and remain focused to achieve the best at AFCON.
In his remarks, the LOD who arrived in camp on Friday Morning also advised players to work hard and fight for the image of CAF EXCO Member and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo together with the entire Football family back home.
FUFA EXCO Member Rogers Mulindwa (Yellow) talking to Uganda Hippos Players at Sunset Hotel in Mauritania
‘Discipline on and off the pitch is key to a team’s success. Players must be well-disciplined to achieve the best in football. It should be practiced in whatever situation that a player goes through. Having good discipline helps a player do the right things at the right time.’ Said FUFA EXCO Member Rogers Mulindwa
‘Without Teamwork, victory cannot be achieved in football. Let us all work together and be flexible enough to be successful. To become victorious, we need to work together in whatever situation. When we win, we win together and when we lose, we lose together’ Mulindwa added
‘Players should be able to learn from mistakes and never get demoralised because of making a blander. Let us build from the mistakes. Never run away from your target, dream and vision. You should remain focused. You need to fight for the image of CAF Executive Member, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the entire football family in Uganda. All our hopes are in you, compete and make us proud’ Rogers Mulindwa concluded
Uganda will play the first game in Group A on Monday 15th February 2021 against Mozambique at the Sade Olympique at 1:00pm (4:00pm Ugandan Time).
Uganda U20 National team (Hippos) has flown out of Tanzania to Mauritania on Wednesday morning a board Egypt Air after a ten day training camp in Dar es Salaam in preparation for the 2021 Total AFCON U20 Finals. 25 players and 9 officials are part of the contingent.
The Hippos played two friendlies against Tanzania U20. Uganda won the first match 1-0 but fell 5-3 to their opponents in the second fixture.
Uganda Hippos U20 Players in their last training at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam
The head coach Morley Byekwaso is optimistic that his team will perform well at the AFCON Tournament.
‘We lost to Tanzania 5-3 in one of our buildup games. It was not a good result but we also scored some good goals. We realised the mistakes and managed to work on them before departing for Mauritania. All the boys are in good shape and I believe they will put up a great performance in AFCON‘ said Byekwaso before departing for Mauritania
Head Coach Morley Byekwaso (L) directing Hippos midfielder Najib Yiga during training in Tanzania
This is the first AFCON engagement for the CECAFA U20 Champions and they will play the first match in Group A on 15th February 2021 against Mozambique before facing Cameroon two days later and complete the group stages with a match against hosts Mauritania on 20th February.
The Hippos Team that started against Tanzania in the first game of the Mini Tournament
Full Contingent to Mauritania
Players:
Goalkeepers
Komakech Jack (18) (Ascent SA), Oyo Delton (Busoga United FC), Ssenyondwa Denis Kaala (SC Villa).
Defenders
Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa), Semakula Kenneth (Busoga United FC), Musa Ramathan (KCCA FC) Kafumbe Joseph (KCCA FC), Begisa James Penz (UPDF FC), Baligeya Simon (Kibuli SS), Abdul Azizi Kayondo (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Mugulusi Isma (Busoga United FC), Yiga Najib (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC) Sserwadda Steven (KCCA FC), Eyamu Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Kawooya Andrew (KCCA FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Wabyoona Faisal (Big Talent SA).
Fowards
Bogere Ivan (Proline FC), Ssenyonjo Samuel (KCCA FC), Kakooza Derrick (Police FC), Basangwa Richard (Vipers SC), Bukenya Joseph Kizza (KCCA FC), Ssali Alpha Thierry (Proline FC).
25 -Man Squad
Officials
Rogers Mulindwa – Leader of Delegation
Head Coach – Morley Byekwaso
Assistant Head Coach – Simeon Masaba
Goalkeeping Coach – Steven Billy Kiggundu
Team Doctor – Yahaya Katumba
Team Manager – Jackson Nyiima
Media Officer – Alex Kasirye
Equipment Manager – Frank Bumpenje
James Ayebale – FUFA Delegate
Swalley Kenyi – FUFA Staff
MAIN PHOTO: The bigger group of the Uganda U20 team while still in Kampala before the final squad was named
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Monday 8th February 2021 organised a successful orientation workshop for Members of the FUFA Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.
It was attended by FUFA Executive Committee members led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his three Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye and Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Members of the FUFA Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee. The FUFA Secretariat staff led by the CEO Edgar Watson and his Deputies also attended the induction.
Group photo of FUFA Electoral Committee, Electoral Appeals Committee, FUFA Exco and Secretariat Staff at Jevine Hotel
In his opening remarks, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo called upon the members of the Electoral committee to read, internalise and acquaint themselves with the three key documents; the FUFA Statutes, FUFA Electoral code and FUFA Election Guide lines that are very vital in regard to organizing of the FUFA elections.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Members of the Committee
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘FUFA Elections are organised in accordance with the three documents that you must be conversant with. The first document is the FUFA Statutes; the people you are dealing with have read these Statutes very many times so we do not want you to be exposed after making decisions which are not in line with the Statutes. Out of the Statutes, there is the FUFA Electoral Code that is in line with the standard Electoral code of FIFA.
It is very important that you become conversant with the Electoral Code. This code and Statutes are documents that have been passed by the FUFA General Assembly which is the Supreme Legislative body of FUFA. Nobody has the mandate to change them apart from the General Assembly. Now that the last General Assembly took place, whatever we have is correct until another one takes place’
FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi takes through the Committee about the Electoral Code
In order to ensure that the elections are smooth, the last document is the Electoral Guidelines done by Executive and are more operational to emphasize what is in the Statutes and Electoral Code. These three tools will help you organise free and fair elections for all’ remarked FUFA President.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha contributing during the Orientation session FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi attended as well
L-R FUFA Electoral Committee Richard Mpaka, Dennis Ojwee, Ritah Aliguma, Mathias Bwire (Chairperson), and Joram Katende
The Chairman FUFA Electoral Committee- Mr. Bwire Mathias
‘We have had an induction session on the commencement of the electoral process and orientation of the committee. The orientation has been very successful. We are geared up for the task ahead’
FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Mathias Bwire during the orientation session at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga
A new FUFA President and his Executive will be elected into office by August 2021 as per FUFA Statutes.
Elections will also be conducted for football leaders at the district, regional and Special Interest Groups (SIG) Football Associations.
L-R Hajati Aisha Nalule (Competitions Director, Deputy CEOs Sam Bakiika, Humphrey Mandu, Decolas Kiiza and Legal Manager Denis Lukambi
FUFA Exco Member Hamid Juma at Jevine Hitel during the orientation session
FUFA Exco Member Rogers Mulindwa during the session FUFA Exco Member Ronnie Kalema listens to the deliberations
The FUFA Electoral committee will serve for a period of four years (2021-24).
The FUFA Electoral Committee was approved by the 96th FUFA Aeneral Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi. The roadmap and guidelines for the elections will be issued by the FUFA Electoral Committee in due course.
The FUFA Electoral Committee;
Mathias Bwire (Chairperson), Rita Aliguma (Member), Joram Katende (Member), Dennis Ojwee (Member), Richard Mpaka (Member)
FUFA Electoral Committee on duty after the orientation workshop at Jevine Hotel on Monday
Standby Committee Members:
Moses Odong, Oscar Ngobi, Richard Barigye.
FUFA Appeals Electoral Committee:
Yusuf Sulaiman Awuye (Chairperson), Stanley Kinene (Member), Favour Naima Anguko
FUFA Electoral Appeals Committee Chairperson Yusuf Awuye
