FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Uganda Hippos team granted heroes’ welcome in Gulu, conduct first training session

    Uganda Hippos team granted heroes’ welcome in Gulu, conduct first training session

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    • Saturday 21st September 2019
    • Uganda Vs Eritrea – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu (4 P.M)

    The Uganda National U-20 National Football Team (Hippos) arrived in Gulu town on Thursday afternoon in Gulu, one of the two host towns for the CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup 2019.

    While arriving in Gulu town, the lad received a red-carpet treatment from the residents of the time who had long awaited for them who danced, sang and cheered loudly  as they saw the new Uganda Cranes bus carrying the lads entered Gulu town.

    The team is booked at Global Friendship Hotel, a walk-able distance from Gulu town.

    In the evening at 4 PM, the team conducted a serious training session at the Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute in Gulu where the emphasis was on ball passing, transition and movement.

    After the training team coach, Morley Byekwaso said that all his boys are in the best of the condition physically, mentally psychologically giving them an edge to compete favorably.

    ‘My players are in the best of condition which will help them compete favorably. We had a good team starting from the provisional squad to the current final team we traveled with here. Our are focusing to only winning and it is the mentality I ma trying to inculcate into the boys’ noted Byekwaso.

    The team will have a last training session on Friday evening at Pece War Memorial Stadium in preparation for the first group game on Saturday.

    Uganda U20 Hippos Squad:

    Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Football for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (Bright stars)

    Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),

    Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)

    Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga United), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Sadam Maseruka (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers Junior Team)

  • COSAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s starting IX against Zambia

    COSAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s starting IX against Zambia

    COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

    Friday 20th September 2019

    Uganda Vs Zambia

    St. Francois Xavier Stadium

    Port Luis – Mauritius

    Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa has released the starting list for the COSAFA Girls U17 group A opening match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis Mauritius this afternoon.

    Uganda Martyrs High School Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga secured the number 1 place for the team, Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS) and Bira Nadunga are the defenders Ayub opted for in the backline.

    In the midfield, 14 years old Shakira Nyinagahirwa from Kawempe Muslim SS takes over the creative position alongside Margret Kunihira. Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa also joins the duo in the center of the park.

    Skipper Juliet Nalukenge is upfront together with Mukono High School forward and assistant Captain Fauzia Najjemba.

    Taggy High School Zaitun Namaganga is also among the starters in the creative positions.

    “We are ready for this game. There is nothing that can stop us from winning this game. We want to have a good start. Said Ayub during the pre-match press conference.

    The match kicks off at 12:30 noon Mauritius time.

    Uganda Girls Starting IX:
    Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono HS), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)

    Subs:

    Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS)  Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS)

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team in a group photo during the previous practice match

  • The Final Squad: Uganda U20 Hippos raid Gulu for CECAFA tourney

    The Final Squad: Uganda U20 Hippos raid Gulu for CECAFA tourney

    Head coach Morley Byekwaso has named his final 20 man squad for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be hosted in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
    The team had light drills on Wednesday morning in Njeru in preparation for their trip to Gulu on Thursday morning.

    They are expected to arrive in the Northern town of Uganda at 10am. Uganda is in Group A with Eritrea, Djibouti and Burundi.
    Uganda’s opening match is on Saturday 21st September at Pece Stadium against Eritrea at 4pm.

    The Uganda U20 Hippos Squad to Gulu
    Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Soccer for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (B stars)

    Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),

    Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC(, Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)

    Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga Utd), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Maseruka Sadam (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers JT)

    The team leaves for Gulu on Thursday morning.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U20 Hippos players during training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

  • CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes final Squad to Burundi

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes final Squad to Burundi

    TOTAL CHAN 2020 Qualifiers:

    2nd Round, 1st Leg: Saturday, 21st September 2019

    Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

    In Bujumbura

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

    Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has on Wednesday evening confirmed the traveling 18 players to Burundi for the first leg of the 2020 CHAN second round qualifier away in Bujumbura.

    ‘The team is ready everyone in the team is prepared, determined and committed to giving positive results and performance when we meet Burundi over the weekend that gives me courage as a coach because the best you can get from the players is the situation whereby their ready to give whatever they can for the success of the team’ Abdallah Mubiru, Uganda Cranes interim head coach.

    Abdallah Mubiru smiles during one of the many talk sessions prior to, during and after training

    The final traveling team was named on Wednesday afternoon after the final training session at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    This followed days of intense training that culminated into a friendly match with the Hippos on Tuesday.

    The team will be travel aboard Kenya Airways at 3 AM in the wee hours of Thursday morning.

    The game will be played on Saturday, 21st September 2019. FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa is the head of delegation.

    James Alitho is part of the 18 players to Burundi
    Lethal striker Dan Sserunkuma is on the traveling team

    Traveling Delegation:

    Goalkeepers: Alitho James, Charles Lukwago

    Other players: Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Willa, John Revita, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Nicholas Kasozi, Musitafa Mujuzi, Shafiq Kagimu Kuchi, Allan Okello, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Serunkuma, Mike Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo Aziz, Viane Ssekajjugo

    Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Rogers Mulindwa

    Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

    Advance party head: Paul Mukatabala

    Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

    Delegates: John Odongo and Rosebell Rwamuyamba

    Players in training
  • Uganda Girls U17 off to Mauritius for COSAFA Championship

    Uganda Girls U17 off to Mauritius for COSAFA Championship

    COSAFA Women U17 Championship

    20th-29th September 2019

    Port Luis – Mauritius

    Group A Fixtures

    20th Sept – Uganda – Zambia

    22nd Sept – Uganda – Mauritius

    24th Sept – Comoros – Uganda

    Uganda Girls U17 National Team has departed to Mauritius on Wednesday evening for the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship that gets underway this week on Friday 20th September in Port Luis.
    A contingent of 20 players and 9 officials left Entebbe International Airport at 4: 00 pm aboard the Fly Emirates.
    During the departure, head coach Ayub Khalifa promised to return with a silverware.

    ‘It will be a tough tournament but we have got enough time to prepare the girls. We are going to compete and come back with a victory. Our struggle is to be number one after all.’ Said head coach Ayub

    Uganda is in Group A alongside the hosts Mauritius, Zambia, and Comoros.
    The first match will be against Zambia on Friday 20th September at Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis before playing Mauritius and Comoros on 22nd and 24th September respectively.

    The Uganda U-17 players and officials at Entebbe International Airport departures on Tuesday
    The delegation poses for a group photo before departure

    The Contingent:
    Players:
    Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS), and Gift Nasasira (Gadafi Integrated)
    Defenders: Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwine (Up Hill College), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), and Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings).
    Midfielders: Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy HS), Maureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS).
    Forwards: Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono HS), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS) and Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS).

    Officials:
    Leader of Delegation – Chris Kalibbala
    Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa
    Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja
    Team Trainer – Olive Mbekeka
    Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala
    Team Coordinator – Jackson Nyiima
    Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
    Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
    Media Officer – Alex Kasirye

  • 2019 CECAFA U-20: Three Ugandans on referees’ final list

    2019 CECAFA U-20: Three Ugandans on referees’ final list

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Tournament:

    21st September – 5th October (Venues – Njeru & Gulu)

    Three Ugandan referees have been confirmed for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament.

    These are Alex Muhabi (center referee) and two assistant referees – Ronald Katenya and Musa Balikoowa.

    FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi is among the Ugandans shortlisted.

    By and large, there are 20 referees who will handle this two week’s tournament that shall be played over in two venues – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru and Pece Stadium, Gulu.

    Others are from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar , South Sudan and Somalia.

    Two of these are females – Jonesia Kabakama from Tanzania and Kenya’s Jane Cherono.

    Match officials:

    Center Referees:

    • Eric Manirakiza (Burundi)
    • Dinareh Mohamed (Djibouti)
    • Israel Mpaima (Kenya)
    • Lemma Neguisse (Ethiopia)
    • Yohanned Zakaria (Eritrea)
    • Jonesia Kabakama (ms) – Tanzania
    • Martin Sanya (Tanzania)
    • Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismael (Sudan)
    • Alex Muhabi (Uganda)
    • Ali Mfaume (Zanzibar)

    Assistant Referees:

    • Oliver Odhiambo (Kenya)
    • Ali Mahad (Somalia)
    • Yetayew Belachew (Ethiopia)
    • Mikiele Bereket (Eritrea)
    • Jane Cherono (ms) – Kenya
    • Frank Komba (Tanzania)
    • Nour Abdi (Somalia)
    • Ronald Katenya (Uganda)
    • Robert Duwuki (South Sudan)
    • Musa Balikowa (Uganda)

    Fixtures for Group stages
  • Organizing Committee for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    Organizing Committee for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

    Saturday, 21st September – 5th October

    Venues:

    • Pece Stadium, Gulu (Group A)
    • FUFA Technical Centre (Groups B & C)

    To ensure the smooth running of the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda, a strong team of competent and vastly experienced personnel is in place as part of the organizing team.

    These officials will run the two week’s championship both in Njeru and Gulu, the two venues for this tournament.

    The organizing committee has general match coordinators, referees committee, media committee, Technical committee, protocol as well as the FUFA – CECAFA Liaison officials.

    Decentralization of CECAFA Officials for U-20 Championship in Uganda:

    ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

    JINJA TEAM:

    1.Aimable Habimana –Burundi

    2.Jacob Odundo – Kenya

    3.Negash Teklit – Eritrea

    Ali Mwebe is among the CECAFA U-20 Tournament General Coordinators

    GENERAL COORDINATORS

    4.Ali Mwebe-Uganda

    5.Amir Hassan- Somalia

    6.Makur Majok –South Sudan

    REFEREES COMMITTEE:

    7.Bernard Mfubusa –Burundi

    CECAFA Media Manager Rogers Mulindwa is the overall head of CECAFA U-20 Media department both in Njeru and Gulu

    MEDIA COMMITTEE:

    8.Rogers Mulindwa-(Overall Media Coordinator both Njeru and Gulu) – Uganda

    9.Shaffi Abokar- Somalia

    10.Andrew Oryada- Uganda

    11.Ramadhan Kibuga- Burundi

    Andrew Jackson Oryada is part of the media committee

    TECHNICAL COMMITTEE:

    12.Albert Okech-Kenya

    PROTOCOL:

    13.Veronica Lusichi-Kenya

    Jean Sseninde is the FUFA – CECAFA Liaison Officer

    FUFA-CECAFA LIAISON OFFICER:

    14.Jean Sseninde –Uganda

    GULU TEAM

    ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND GENERAL COORDINATORS

    1. Mossi Yusuf-Burundi

    2. Otham Suleiman- Zanzibar

    3.Isam Shaban-Sudan

    REFEREES COMMITTEE

    4.Ghirmay Johannes-Eritrea

    TECHNICAL

    5.Sunday Kayuni –Tanzania – Will arrive Kampala 19th September

    6.Nicholas Yakhama-Kenya

    PROTOCOL

    7. Carolyne Webuye – Kenya

    8.Jacqueline Kamwamu – Tanzania

    FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein is the FUFA – CECAFA Liaison officer (partially for media)

    FUFA –CECAFA LIAISON OFFICER (PARTIALLY Media)

    9.Hussein Marsha – Uganda

    MEDIA:

    10. Badri Barkheit – Sudan

    11. Nicholas Musonye- Secretary General

    Fixtures for Group stages
  • CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Tournament Regulations released

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Tournament Regulations released

    The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has released the regulations for the forthcoming CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup that will be hosted in Uganda.

    These regulations have been signed by stamped by the CECAFA President Mutasim Gafar and Secretary General Nicholas Musonye.

    These have 20 Articles entailing the different parameters of objectives, right to participate, format of competition, qualifications of players and coaches, trophy and medals, registration of players, team colours & match coordination, tournament organization, Doping, Organizing Committee, CECAFA and host member responsibilities, protests & appeals, cheating & fraud, disciplinary, match reports, broadcast & publicity rights as well as CAF & FIFA Regulations.

    Details on the link to download – CECAFA YOUTH U.20 REGULATIONS (2)

    Fixtures for Group stages

     

  • CECAFA U-20 update: Hippos hold Uganda Cranes Chan team at Njeru

    CECAFA U-20 update: Hippos hold Uganda Cranes Chan team at Njeru

    Practice Match:

    • Uganda Cranes (CHAN Team) 0-0 Uganda Hippos (U-20)

    In preparation for the upcoming assignments lined up for the Uganda Cranes (CHAN) and Uganda Hippos (U-20) the two sides were engaged in a practice match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Buikwe on Tuesday evening.

    The interesting game although failed to produce any goal, it lived up to the expected billing.

    Striker Frank Ssebufu and Abdul Karim Watambala got close to breaking the deadlock for the junior side but goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi was equally ready to tame the opportunities during the opening half.

    Defender Benon Tahomera missed with a header at the start of the second half as the Uganda Cranes pushed for that break through goal that never arrived.

    Either technical wings called for changes in a bid to test out the players at their disposal in varying formations of play.

    Nonetheless, there was no breakthrough for either sides.

    It was an interesting contest between Uganda Hippos (red) and Uganda Cranes (all white) at Njeru

    Uganda Cranes is preparing for the first leg away to Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifier in Bujumbura this coming Saturday.

    The Hippos will be hosting 10 other countries for the CECAFA U-20 Championship that will be staged at the Pece Stadium in Gulu and FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    Uganda is in group A alongside Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan. This group will be based in Gulu.

    Uganda Cranes XI

    Team Line Ups:

    Uganda Cranes (CHAN team) XI:

    Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Paul Willa, Arafat Galiwango, Halid Lwaliwa, John Revita, Saidi Kyeyune, Yusuf Ssozi, Allan Kayiwa, Shafiq Kagimu, Vianney Ssekajjugo, Fahad Bayo

    Subs: Charles Lukwago (GK), James Alitho (GK), Mustafa Mujuzi, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Mbowa, Benson Tahomera, Paul Mucureezi, Ssozi Nicholas, Muzamir Mutyaba, Bright Anukani, Mike Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Owori David, Sserunkuma Daniel, Joel Madondo.

    Uganda Hippos XI

    Uganda Hippos XI:

    Mutwalibi Mugolofa (GK), Justine Opiro, Robert Kitabalwa, Gavin Kizito, Derrick Kigunddu, Joseph Kafumbe, Frank Ssebuufu, Najib Iga, Sadat Anaku, Karim Watambala, Ashraf Zizinga

    Second half team: Denis Otim (GK), Kevin Ssekimbegga, Aziz Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Musa Ramadan, Steven Sserwadda, Joseph Kafumbe, Sadam Masereka, Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi, Davis Ssekajja

    Team captains’ moment with the match officials. Halid Lwaliwa (shirt 20) skippered the Uganda Cranes team and Gavin Kizito Mugweri was Hippos’ captain
  • Sudan arrives for CECAFA U20 tournament

    Sudan arrives for CECAFA U20 tournament

    Opening Ceremony at Pece Stadium, Gulu. 

    Saturday 21st September 2019 

    1.30pm: Sudan vs Djibouti

    4pm: Uganda vs Eritrea 

     

    The Sudan national U20 football team has today afternoon jetted into the country ahead of the kickoff of the CECAFA U20 challenge championship that kicked off this Saturday at the Pece War Memorial stadium in in Gulu.

    The 25 man delegation of 17 players and 8 officials arrived in the country at midday and straight away headed to Gulu district where they will play their group A matches.

    FUFA Executive member Hamid Juma was among the officials who received the Sudan delegation
    Some of the Sudan youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday

    Sudan was pitted in group A against Djibouti whom they face in the opening fixture before hosts Uganda start their own title challenge against Eritrea.

    Sudan becomes the second team arrived in the country after Djibouti that arrived earlier on Saturday last week to acclimatize to the conditions before the commencement of the tournament.

    Burundi and South Sudan teams among others confirmed them arrival for today whereas the Kenyan contingent is expected in the country tomorrow (Thursday).

    Sudan delegation upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday

    The two-week-long tournament will have games in two venues with the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru being the second venue that will be hosting group B and C matches.

    Groups:

    • A: Uganda (Hosts), Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti (Based in Gulu)
    • B: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
    • C: Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
  • Mubiru impressed by players’ response in training ahead of Burundi vs Uganda clash

    Mubiru impressed by players’ response in training ahead of Burundi vs Uganda clash

    The Uganda Cranes of local based players continued with their regime in residential training in Naalya at Sky Hotel.

    The team entered camp on Saturday afternoon and they have been training since then at KCCA stadium in Lugogo.

    Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru is thrilled with the players response to the training ahead of their 2020 African Nations Championship qualifiers match against Burundi in Bujumbura Burundi on Saturday 21st of September. 2019.

    Abdallah Mubiru smiles

    ‘At first place I am happy with the turn up, almost everyone we summoned apart from KCCA FC players who are yet to join us but everyone is in camp. The players are very positive in training and everyone is giving his best to win himself a place in the team and that is very encouraging and everyone is committed towards doing that.’ Mubiru noted.

    Players in stretching drills

    Build Up match with U-20:

    The team will play one practice match against the Uganda National Football Team of Under 20 in Njeru on Tuesday 17th September at FUFA Technical Centre at 4:00 pm

    Thereafter coaches will assess the players basing on the game to come up with the final traveling squad.

    Midfielder GadafI Wahabu dribbles the ball during a training session

     

    Shafiq Kagimu drives the ball away
    L-R: Yasin Mugabi, James Alitho and Joel Mutakubwa

    The Team:

    Players:

    Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), James Alitho (URA)

    Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).

    Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)

    Strikers: Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)

    The technical team:

    Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

    Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

  • FUFA Member Associations hold successful Annual General Assemblies

    FUFA Member Associations hold successful Annual General Assemblies

    Several of FUFA Member Associations have observed a statutory requirement of holding their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) just before the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly set for Adjumani this year on 28th September.

    Most of the 33 Members of FUFA have been very active with activities all organised by the Regional General Secretaries recruited by FUFA at the start of this year.

    On Friday 13th September, the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) held their 4th Annual General Assembly at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.

    The well attended event was presided over by FUFA Excom Member Chris Kalibbala who as the Chief Guest.

    Chied Guest Chirs Kalibbala ina photo moment with UWFA Chairperson Margaret Kubingi (L) and 1st Chairperson Harriet Nattabi

    The Chairperson of UWFA, Kubingi Margret called upon for unity and focus among football stakeholders in order to uplift women football in Uganda at large.

    Kubingi stressed that the women football leaders ought to be role models to display high standards of behavior by having discipline, learning each one’s personality and character, having love and respect for each other, be good consultants and follow procedures in order to achieve greatness in the new FUFA Project ‘Take flight ‘ whose Manager Jean Sseninde also attended.

    Jean Sseninde close to camera during the UWFA Assembly in Njeru

    Kalibbala, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo lauded the organisers of the Assembly, the delegates and the entire organisation of the ongoing FUFA Women Elite league to be calm and welcome the new women FUFA Women Super League.

    ‘FUFA is fully committed to support the women regional leagues,  National competitions, underage and Senior teams’

    The UWFA Executive

    Chairperson: Margaret Kubingi

    1st Vice Chairperson: Nattabi Harriet

    2nd Vice Chairperson Apolot Harriet Margaret

    Treasure: Namagembe Elsie

    Committee Members:

    • Ayub Khalifan
    • Mbekeka Oliver
    • Justine Nambafu
    • Nagudi Safinah
    • Sheba Asiba Zuyo

    PICTORIAL OF OTHER MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS’ ASSEMBLIES  ORGANISED

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Kampala Region FA Assembly at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga. He was voted to the FUFA Assembly by Kampala Delegates.
    Kampala Region FA Chairman Idrisa Kasalirwe (L) consulting General Secretary Isaac Sengendo during the Assembly
    Kampala Region FA Delegates during their Assembly at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga
    FUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma addressing Delegtes of the Eastern Region Association at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka District
    Delegates raising hands to get their turn to make contributions during the Eastern Region FA Annual General Assembly at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka District
    Eastern Region FA Delegates in a group photo after their Annual General Assembly at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka District
    Smartness at its best- Western Region FA Delegates during their Annual General Assembly  at  Pelican Hotel, Mbarara
    FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema addressing delegates of the Western Region FA at Pelican Hotel Mbarara
    Western region FA Delegates in a group photo with delegates after their Annual General Assembly at Pelican Hotel, Mbarara on Saturday 13th September 2019
    Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi stressing a point during the Assembly at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga. On the left is CAF Fustal and Beach Soccer Instructor Ali Mwebe while UBSA CEO Denis Ssembuya (R)
    A well orgainsed UBSA Assembly at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga
    One of the 7 Special Interest Groups-Uganda Beach Soccer Association in a group photo with delegates after their Annual General Assembly at Jevine Hotel on 31st August 2019
    Buganda Region FA Assembly: L-R FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Buganda Region Chairman Andy Kaweesa , General Secretary Brian Sejjemba, Buganda region Excom Member Farouk Kigongo at Luweero Diocese Hotel.
    Time for business during the Buganda Region FA Annual General Assembly in Luweero
    Time to share a moment as FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha talks to Exco Members Hajji Abdul Lukooya and Rogers Mulindwa.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Women Football Association in a group photo after the Assembly in Njeru. 

     

  • Uganda Girls U17 final squad for COSAFA named

    Uganda Girls U17 final squad for COSAFA named

    COSAFA Women U17 Championship

    20th-29th September 2019

    Port Luis – Mauritius

    Group A Fixtures

    20th Sept – Uganda – Zambia

    22nd Sept – Uganda – Mauritius

    24th Sept – Comoros – Uganda

    Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical team has released the final list of 20 players for the forthcoming COSAFA  Championship from 20th to 29th September 2019 in Mauritius.
    Head coach Ayub Khalifa announced the final squad on Sunday evening immediately after the second practice match against FUFA Women Elite League select team at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The match ended 3-1 in favor of the National team. Skipper Nalukenge Juliet scored a brace and Musibika Stella netted the other goal.

    Uganda Girls U17 forward Juliet Nalukenge in action against FWEL select team

    The list has 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 6 forwards.
    Kawempe Muslim SS has the highest number of players with 6, Mukono High School 3 players in the final list while Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga has 2 players that will travel to Mauritius.

    Final squad
    Nyayenga Daphine (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), and Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated).
    Defenders -Akadinda Gilian (Olila HS), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim SS), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS) and Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings).
    Midfielders are Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy HS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nadunga Bira (Olila HS), Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen (Mukono HS), and Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS).

    Forwards Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS) Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono HS), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Kunihira Margret (Kawempe Muslim), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS)

    ‘We have had enough time to test all the players and finally came up with the final list that will represent the country in COSAFA. Teamwork is our strength and the attitude of the players is high. We are ready to compete with the best’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa

    Kawempe Muslim SS forward Nalukenge Juliet was given the responsibility to lead the team as the captain.

    The team will travel to Mauritius on Wednesday 18th September after completing 10 days camped at the FUFA Technical Center.

    Uganda Girls U17 forward Margaret Kunihira passing the ball during the practice match against FWEL select team on Sunday

    On Friday 20th September 2019, Uganda will play the first group A match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis then face the hosts on Sunday 22nd September before finalizing the group matches with Comoros on Tuesday 24th September at the MFA Technical Facility.
    The top two teams in group A and B will qualify for the semifinals.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 IX that started in the practice match against FWEL Select

  • Goals Galore for Hippos against Busoga United In Practice Match as CECAFA U20 Looms

    Goals Galore for Hippos against Busoga United In Practice Match as CECAFA U20 Looms

    Practice Match

    Sunday 15th September 2019

    Uganda U20 7-0 Busoga United

    The Uganda  U17  National team (Hippos) scored goals for fun as they faced Busoga United FC in an entertaining practice match played at the FUFA Technical CentrE in Njeru on Sunday evening.
    Charles Lwanga and Najib Yiga scored for the Hippos in the first half of the game while Sadam Masereka had a hattrick written on his name together with Ivan Asaba and Said Mayanja’s goals made it seven for the Hippos.
    The team assistant coach Hamzah Lutalo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is amazed by his boys’ performance and seeing a steady process ahead of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup.

    Uganda U20 defender heading the ball towards Busoga United goal

    ‘It was a nice exhibition from the boys. I am delighted that the boys are putting into action what we have been practicing. Scoring goals has been one of our challenges and step by step we are overcoming it therefore if we continue this way, we shall go places’ Said Lutalo

    Uganda U20 forward Charles Lwanga challenging Busoga Utd Goalkeeper in the practice match

    Uganda is preparing the team for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be played in Gulu and Njeru.

    Hippos first half XI

    Joseph Kafumbe, Watambala Karim, Ashraf Zizinga, Najib Yiga, Frank Sebuufu and Charle Lwanga.
    Second half team
    Denis Otim, Kevin Ssekimbega, Aziz Kayondo, Garvin Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Sekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Ismail Mugulusi, Ivan Asaba, Thomas Kakaire and Saddam Masereka.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U20 team that started against Busoga United in practice match

  • Djibouti arrives, 11 Countries confirm participation in CECAFA U-20 Tournament

    Djibouti arrives, 11 Countries confirm participation in CECAFA U-20 Tournament

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

    Saturday 21st – October 5th

    Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup is set to kick off on 21st September when hosts Uganda play Eritrea in the second of the doubleheader at 4 PM.

    The first game of the tournament will be an early kick-off when Sudan faces Djibouti at 2 PM.

    There are 11 countries confirmed for this championship and these include hosts Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanziba, Tanzania, Burundi South Sudan and Somalia (Djibouti is already in the country).

    Two venues will be used for the tournament; Gulu (Pece War Memorial Stadium) and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

    Addressing journalists during a media briefing on Saturday morning at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the chairman of the tournament Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Darius Mugoye noted that Gulu was chosen after the passion expressed by a mammoth of fans who turn up for FUFA Drum Matches.

    Mugoye was flanked by the CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Media Manager and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa and FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of football Decolas Kiiza.

    ‘We want to thank CAF and FIFA for pledging to support us especially youth and women. Rwanda will miss this tournament due the several engagements hence the budget can’t enable them to participate in the tournament. FIFA referees are set to officiate in this competition.’ Nicholas Musonye stated.

    Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary General during the press conference at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala
    Darius Mugoye, Chairperson CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

    The opening Match, Semis and Finals are be held from Pece.

    ‘We want to call upon the fans to come support our boys, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host the tournament. Gulu people are very enthusiastic to host this competition.Having been the Champions of the CECAFA U15 and U17, we look forward to wining this tournament as we build a strong national team since our dream is to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022.I want to thank the FUFA President for the efforts put in the development of football in Uganda’ Mugoye noted.

    CECAFA Media Manager Rogers Mulindwa

    ‘We want to thank FUFA and the media in Uganda who are always on top support CECAFA. The media engagement is crucial and important in promoting tournaments in the region. When we this tournament, we are marketing this country, as Government, we have security across all boarders. We want to ensure that all visitors are comfortable while in Uganda. After a tour and inspection, the venues plus accommodation facilities in the two selected areas’ Rogers Mulindwa remarked.

    Group A matches will be hosted in Gulu while group B and C are to have their matches played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Fixtures for Group stages

    The opening match will be held at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

    Two teams from group C and three teams from each of groups A and B qualify to the Quarter Finals

  • CECAFA U20: Musonye, Local Organising Committee happy with preparations in Gulu

    CECAFA U20: Musonye, Local Organising Committee happy with preparations in Gulu

    The FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who is the chairman Local Organising Committee of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 21st September to 5th October 2019 led a strong delegation to Northern Uganda for another round of inspection of facilities in Gulu- one of the host towns for the regional tourney.

    The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza and Nicholas Musonye the Secretary General of CECAFA together with FUFA Cub Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the trip early today.

    Pece Stadium in Gulu was zeroed on by the organisers with the help of the local leaders led by Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi as the host venue.

    Musonye and his team inspected the stadium, hotels and training grounds that are going to be used by the teams in the group that will play its games in the northern Uganda district.

    The officials first went to Gulu district offices where they met and held a brief meeting with the district chairman who later led them to Pece stadium for a guided tour of the facilities as Musonye carefully observed and made recommendations to be worked on before action gets underway next week.

    ‘We have inspected the stadium’s field of play, training grounds and hotels. I am certain we have all that we need for the tournament to be played here. We have also identified areas that need to be worked on and be improved upon which we have told management to handle. They have promised and committed themselves to do that within the deadlines. We are confident they will keep their word. Otherwise Pece stadium and Gulu will host matches’ Musonye emphasized.

    Musonye and team in a moment sharing ideas

    St. Joseph’s College Layibi and Gulu High school play grounds will be used as training grounds for the teams that will be based in Gulu.

    ‘I have been following the FUFA Drum tournament and I am impressed by the crowds that watch this competition. I have seen Gulu is one of those places with amazing crowds and only hope that the fans will come and watch the CECAFA U20 -Uganda 2019. I want to commend FUFA for choosing Gulu as one of the host cities  and I am certain the football loving people of this beautiful place will enjoy the action the way they love the FUFA Drum’

    Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye and CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye in a deep discussion while pointing at an area that needs attention at one of the selected training grounds.

    Action gets underway next week on September 21st as teams start to arrive officially on the September 18th. However Djibouti is already in Kampala for acclimatization of the weather ahead of the tournament.

    One of the hotels to be used during the tournament
    A group photo of the team from CECAFA, FUFA and Gulu top officials
    CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye during the interview session with local media on Friday in Gulu

    Relatedly there will be a press conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala at 10am on Saturday 14th September to be addressed by CECAFA Secretary General and Local Organising Committee Chairman in regard to the preparations of the tournament.

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Gulu District chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi (2nd from R) , leads CECAFA  Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye during the inspection of Pece Stadum in Gulu on Friday. 

     

     

  • Uganda U20 enjoying the drills in Njeru ahead of CECAFA Tournament

    Uganda U20 enjoying the drills in Njeru ahead of CECAFA Tournament

    The Uganda National Football Team of U20 players entered day two of residential camp and training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe.

    The team is preparing for the forthcoming U20 CECAFA Challenge Cup that commences on 21st of September, 2019 and ends on 5th October.

    The team will be stay in camp in Njeru until when they travel to the city allocated to them for the tournament.

    The Uganda U20 players during the drills at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye has confirmed that  CECAFA has been briefed on the possibility of  using three of the eight  FUFA regions during the tournament but the final decision will be announced at the press conference set for Saturday 14th September 2019 at Imperial Royale.

    Assistant coach Hamza Lutalo says they are yet to release any players from the sqaud summoned as some are still with their clubs with engagements.

    Training resumes on Saturday morning at 9am FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

  • Details of full ruling on Proline FC’s failure to honour league match against Sc Villa

    Details of full ruling on Proline FC’s failure to honour league match against Sc Villa

    FUFA released the full findings and ruling by its Competitions Disciplinary Panel on Proline FC’s failure to honour a match in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on 7th September 2019.

    The ruling was based on findings under the following matters which were determined before the final ruling by the FUFA CDP as below;

    1. Whether Proline FC failed to turn up for the match.
    2. Whether Proline was justified in refusing to turn up for the match.
    3. Whether UPL was justified in upholding the fixture.
    4. Whether Proline FC’s actions brought the game of football into disrepute

     

    Click Decision on Proline FC for full details of the rulling by FUFA CDP.

     

    Proline FC has a right of appeal in accordance with the FUFA Regulations.