KCCA FC 4-1 Proline FC at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
StarTimes Uganda Premier League reigning champions Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) has won the 2019 FUFA Super Cup trophy after beating 2018/2019 Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Proline FC 4-1 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday. It is the 4th successive FUFA Super Cup win for KCCA FC.
Birthday boy and new signing Erisa Ssekisambu opened the scores for KCCA FC in the 7th minute before Allan Okello doubled the lead after another seven minute interval.
Ssekisambu completed his brace with another effort on target in the 71st minute to add the third goal for KCCA FC. Defender Ramathan Musa netted the fourth goal in the 82nd minute that sealed another silverware for the club. An own goal from KCCA FC defender Peter Magambo gave Proline FC a consolation strike.
It was the first ever FUFA Super Cup apperance for Proline FC while KCCA FC were recovering from Sunday’s loss to Viper SC in yet another pre-season Super8 tournament final.
‘It is a come back for us as we prepare for the StarTimes Premier League. Everyone needs to be a winner but the best always takes it all. It is a motivation to my team and we are fighting to maintain our winning form’ said KCCA FC Coach Mike Mutebi.
KCCA FC will begin the title defense for StarTimes Uganda Premier League at home when they host debutants Wakiso Giants FC on Saturday 31st August 2019.
On the other hand, Proline FC will play the first StarTimes Uganda Premier League match away to Mbarara City on Saturday 31st August 2019.
KCCA FC XI
Charle Lukwago (GK), Peter Magambo, Samuel Kato, Musa Ramathan, Mustafa Kizza, Gift Ali Abubekar, Muzamir Mutyaba, Jackson Nunda, Allan Okello, Erisa Sekisambu, Sadat Anaku
Subs:
Jamila Malyamungu (GK), Nicolas Kasozi, Mike Mutyaba, Herbert Achai, Simon Serunkuma, Steven Sserwadda
Proline FC XI
Hassan Matovu (GK), Mustafa Mujuzi, James Besiga, Richard Ajuna, Yusuf Mukisa, Serunjoji Anold, Sam Kintu,Bright Anukani, Noordin Bunjo, Alfred Leku, Hakim Kiwanuka.
Subs:
Sharif Magola (GK), Hamisi Kizza, Ibrahim Bunyo, Ivan Bogere, Ibrahim Sendi, Rogers Mato
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC players celebrating after winning the FUFA Super Cup
Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) has over the years made deliberate efforts to make sure Women’s football in the country makes strides. Since the inception of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015, there has been a number of positives realised.
However, FUFA believes there is a need to even make better development and on that note, a symposium strictly looking at Women’s football has been held on Wednesday at Kabira Country Club in Kampala.
The symposium was aimed at bringing together different stakeholders in football to brainstorm and forge a way forward to how the game can be improved. These included club administrators, government, sponsors, FUFA and the media among others.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo making his remarks during the symposium
A new Women’s football strategy dubbed ‘TAKE FLIGHT’ has also been launched with the major aim of increasing the number of women involved in the game.
Former Crested Cranes defender Jean Sseninde the brain behind the Sseninde Women Development tournament has been appointed the project manager. This will run for two years from 2019- 2021.
FUFA President Moses Magogo believes this is a good move to take women’s football to another level.
“As FUFA, whenever we have an idea, we always come together to brainstorm and bring ideas. We have formulated a good strategy called ‘TAKE FLIGHT’ that we believe will develop women’s football in Uganda. We want to increase the number of women involved in the game as we aim to fulfill our vision of becoming the number one footballing nation off and on the pitch.”
Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi was impressed with the move by FUFA and is optimistic Women’s football will attain development in a short time.
“As government, we are proud of this step taken by FUFA because we want gender balance. I was impressed when I watched the FIFA Women World Cup and I was amazed by the way girls played football. I’m confident such steps will enable us to reach those levels.”
State Minister for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi making a speech during the symposium
Hesterine De Reus, the UEFA coaching instructor who also attended the symposium commended FUFA for the bold decision and asserted this is a move in the right direction.
Head of Women Football at Confederation of African Football(CAF), Safia Abdeldayem
“It is a very important day for Women football in Uganda. This is a step in making sure development is realized. Uganda has a very young squad and with the World Cup expanded by eight countries, this is a chance for Uganda to focus in qualifying for such tournaments.” She said.
Some of the key FUFA officials that attended the symposium included first FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha, second FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye and Paul Ssali one of the pioneers of women’s football in Uganda.
The key strategic goals in the ‘TAKE FLIGHT’
UEFA coaching instructor Hesterine De Reus, during the Symposium
project;
– To increase women involved in football
– To improve the women’s football league and national teams
– Create revenue-generating streams for women’s football
– Increase the number of girls playing football
Take Flight Project Manager Jean Sseninde making a presentation during the FUFA Women’s Football Symposium
To increase women involved in football
Coaches
– Holding two women coaching courses
– Holding two refresher courses
Women Football stakeholders attending a symposium at Kabira Country Club
Administrators
– Two women representatives on FUFA EXCOM
– Clubs to have at least two women on their Executive committee
– Women Employment in clubs with a ratio of 1:4
– Of the 6 delegates from a region, 1 must be a woman
– 30% secretariat at FUFA to be women
– One capacity building for women
Women Football stakeholders in a group discussion during the symposium
Refereeing
– Holding 1 women’s referees course
– Recruiting 35 more women in specialized refereeing
Scouting Women Players
– Training two women football player scouts
– Sending women football scouts to different competitions
Ambassadors
– Getting five women as ambassadors for the women’s game.
Women Football stakeholders in a group discussion during the symposium
To improve Women football leagues and National teams
– Improving the competition format
– Introducing a standard club licensing system
– Improving the quality of players in the league both on and off the pitch
National Teams
– Crested Cranes
– U20
– U18
– U16
International Competitions
– CECAFA 2019, 2020 and 2021
– World Cup qualifiers 2020 and 2021
– AWCON/ AWCON qualifiers
– Crested Cranes Namutiima for home-based players (8 FUFA regions)
– 4 friendly matches (2020 and 2021)
FUFA Women’s football symposium at Kabira Country Club
National team activities
– Training camps (One each category a year)
– National team management activities (Media training workshops)
– Welfare incentives – Monthly payments for national team players
To create revenue generation for women’s football
Marketing and Communication
– Hiring a marketing specialist
– Formulating a marketing strategy
– Introducing a weekly women’s football show
Sensitization
– Using Ambassadors, musicians and players to sensitize masses during Crested Cranes Namutima competitions
– Community outreaches by players
– Holding a women’s football symposium
Advocacy
– Getting influential figures to advocate for women’s football such as Members of Parliament, Local Council leaders
Multi- media
– Hiring a specialist to record all league games and competitions
– Creating active women’s football social media pages
– All league teams must have active social media pages
Some of the participants attending FUFA Women’s football symposium
Branding
– Acquiring branding materials such as teardrops, merchandise such as T-shirts, bag packs, caps, umbrellas, placing league logo on team jerseys.
Finance
– FIFA Forward Programs
– Government
– FUFA Sources
– Creating partnerships
– Sponsorship
To increase the number of Women/Girls playing football
– Improving schools’ girls football
– Visiting 8 schools in each FUFA region
– Partnering with the ministry of Education and Sports
– Post competition trainings
Mass Football
– Visiting 8 communities from the 8 FUFA regions about football for all such as football for disabled
– Holding a holiday football clinic for women in 2020
Outreach project in communities
– Involving players as role models visiting communities to inspire young girls
– Partnering Uganda Premier League clubs to advocate for more women involvement
MAIN PHOTO: Women Football stakeholders in a group photo after the symposium
FUFA Names Women U17 coach ahead of COSAFA Women’s U17 Championship
COSAFA Women’s U17 Championship
20th – 29th September 2019
Port Louis – Mauritius
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed Kawempe Muslim SS Women Football Team coach Ayub Khalifan as the head coach of the Uganda Women U17 football team that will participate in the COSAFA U17 Championship starting from 20th to 29th September 2019 in Mauritius.
The appointment was announced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the FUFA Women Football Symposium at Kabira Country Club in Kampala on Wednesday afternoon.
Namuyanja Hadijah will serve as the assistant head coach while Olive Mbekeka is the team trainer. Moses Oloya is named as the goalkeeping coach.
Nankumba Stellah who works at Ntinda United is the Medical personnel, Joan Namusisi-Team Coordinator while Alex Kasirye is the Media Officer.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Coach Ayub Khalifan (blue) celebrating with his players after winning 2017/2018 FUFA Elite League trophy.
The tournament is composed of countries that make up the Confederation of South African Football Associations (COSAFA).
Being the guest team, Uganda will compete with other 7 teams Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, Madagascar, Comoros, Botswana and Seychelles that are placed in two different groups.
According to the draws held on Wednesday afternoon in Mauritius, Uganda is in group A with the hosts Mauritius, Zambia, and Comoros.
‘I feel honored to be appointed head coach of the women U17 national team. It’s not a simple task but I am ready to serve the game’ Said Ayub Khalifan
This is the first Uganda U17 women national team to be assembled in the history of Ugandan football.
He has been handling women football since 2000 and won almost every trophy at different levels of women football in Uganda and East Africa.
Similarly, it’s the first national team appointment for the four-time FUFA Women Elite League winner Ayub Khalifah.
The appointment comes on the back of his glorious moment when he recently won the East African Secondary Schools girls’ title (FEASSSA Games) in Arusha as the head coach for Kawempe Muslim SS Girls football team.
Appointments:
Head Coach: Ayub Khalifan
Assistant Head Coach: Nauayanja Hadijah
Trainer: Olive Mbekeka
Goalkeeper Coach: Moses Oloya
Team Doctor: Nankumba Stella
Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan
Media Officer: Alex Kasirye
COSAFA Women U17 Championship:
Group A
Mauritius, Uganda, Zambia, and Comoros
Group B
South Africa, Botswana, Seychelles, and Madagascar.
MAIN PHOTO: Newly appointed Women U17 national team Ayub Khalifan
Cecafa U15 semifinal II (Wednesday, 28th August 2019)
Uganda Vs Burundi
*At Asmara international stadium (4: 00PM)
Uganda U-15 head coach Jackson Magera has confirmed the starting eleven that will take on Burundi in the second semi-final at the on-going CECAFA U-15 championship in Asmara, Eritrea on Wednesday afternoon.
The team has Daniel Mukisa Kirumira in goal. The outfield players include; Vincent Mulema, Peter Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Caros Kaddu, Shugai Kaliisa, Patrick Muliika, Travis Mutyaba, Devis Ogwal, Patrick Ouke and Abasi Kyeyune.
The substitute players are Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya.
Uganda U-15 XI:
Daniel Mukisa Kirumira, Vincent Mulema, Peter Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Kaddu Caros, Kaliisa Shugai, Muliika Patrick, Travis Mutyaba, Ogwal Devis, Ouke Patrick and Abasi Kyeyune
Subs:
Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya
With the game taking its footing in the country, the local soccer governing body FUFA has organised a
one day Women football Symposium on Wednesday 28 th August 2019 at Kabira Country Club.
Many names are credited for the growth of women football in Uganda under different eras but for the
sport to take another direction, gatherings aimed at improving the beautiful game are always needed
for better results on an off the pitch.
The FUFA Women Elite League, FUFA Women’s Cup, other FUFA organised and sanctioned competitions
at Primary schools, Secondary schools and University levels have helped tap youngsters who end up on
the National Women senior team-Crested Cranes.
The Symposium whose Project Manager is National team player Jean Sseninde will attract the cream of
women football in Uganda.
An image promoting the symposium
‘We plan to hold a one day Symposium where ideas will be shared. Our theme will drive us to take the
game to another level in Uganda. We hope to come with resolutions which will be followed as we create
another environment of for women football in the country’ said Sseninde.
Women football stakeholders like coaches, players, former National team players, Government officials,
Corporate world, FUFA Executive and the media have been invited for the Symposium.
‘Football is supported by very many stakeholders. We have carefully invited the people we believe to have
some-thing about women football or they can drive the game’ added Sseninde.
FUFA has also confirmed that CAF Head of Women Football Development Safia Abdeldayem and UEFA Coaching Instructor Hesterine De Reus will grace the Symposium.
‘We shall have two top officials from UEFA and CAF to share with us some of the key areas we need to
improve on during the Symposium. The vast experience they have on women football will guide the
various participants when they get into group discussions’ said FUFA Communications Director Ahmed
Hussein
Hesterine De Reus has been in Uganda for a week now as he helped handle the coaches who enrolled
for the street children coaching course at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Following the visit by the UEFA ASSIST officials early this year, the European soccer governing body
agreed with CAF that Uganda gets help in the area of women football.
Topics to be handled:
1. Involvement of Women in Women football
2. Competitions and National Teams
3. Revenue Streams for women football
4. Mass football for Girls
The 5 day long course at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru was organised and facilitated by FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen on the request of FUFA ahead of the rebranded FUFA Juniors league this season. It was intended to equip the coaches in Uganda with modern trends of the game and how to handle young footballers.
Kim Poulsen with the coaches during the practical sessions in Njeru
A total of 29 coaches with the majority coming from the junior sides of the Uganda Premier League (UPL) teams and a couple of others attended the course. It was also graced by female coaches who icnluded National women football team coach Faridah Bulega, one of her assistants Olive Mbekeka and the FUFA Women Development officer Joan Namusisi who celebrated her birthday on the same day.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and Kim Poulsen join Joan Namusisi to cut the cake on her birthday that concided with the closing day of the FIFA Youth Coaching Course
Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu who officiated the closing ceremony and presented the participants with their certificates applauded the instructor for the efforts and time, the participants for having taken on the course that is key to the development of youth football in the country. He also thanked the FUFA Executive Commitee for approving the course.
‘FUFA is channeling the focus to development teams because we know they will form a firm foundation for our stronger National teams. The youth form the future of football and you are the foot soldiers who are building this dream. FUFA is counting on the coaches and that is why it is very committed to empower and improve on capacity building’ commented Mandu.
FUFA Deputty CEO Humphrey Mandu speaking to the coaches at teh closing ceremony.
‘We have done and exchanged a lot of ideas. I am pleased by your overall performance and certain that after all those practicals you are going to be very important and resourceful to help build dreams in this country. You have been a very strong group of coaches, active during the sessions and very eager to do well in the practicals on the pitch. This course was meant to try to give you a little input and try to help you down the road to success in future with the U17 league and the other teams you work with. This is just a small input, the person to continue this development is yourself. It’s about how you approach coaching, today you have the possibility to access a lot of information using technology’ Kim Poulsen remarked in his speech at the closing ceremony.
FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen making his final remarks on Saturday in Njeru
Poulsen went on to appeal to the coaches to always reach out to him for guidance, more knowledge and clarification as they attempt to put into practice what they acquired in the course.
As it is the norm with all the visitors., Mwebe presented Mr. Poulsen with the beautiful and adorable Uganda Cranes jersey in appreciation of his efforts and contribution to the development of football in the country while the coaches gave their instructor a piece of beautiful textile and craft.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu gives Kim poulsen the Uganda Cranes jerseyFIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen smiling after receiving a present from the coachesYoung footballers from Rays of Grace school helped the coaches during practical sessionsSC Villa’s Philip Sozzi (R) receives his certificateKCCA FC’s Richard Malinga (R) receives his certificateURA FC’s Augustine Nsumba receives his certifiateThe female coaches that took part in the course ina group photo with FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe.
The course was managed by the FUFA football Development Director Mr. Ali Mwebe and the FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building ManagerJackson Nyiima.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants with the FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen and Chief Guest FUFA Deputy CEO Humprehy Mandu in a group photo
A double strike by Fahad Bayo is all that Vipers SC needed to overcome KCCA FC at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku and be crowned winners of the 2019 Pilsner Super 8. The tournament is organised by FUFA for top 6 teams in the previous StarTimes Uganda Premier League season and two newly promoted sides from the FUFA Big League.
Fahad Bayo celebrates after scoring his first goal at Wankulukuku against KCCA FC
Bayo scored the opener in the 12th Minute and later sealed his side’s victory in the 67th minute.
The match witnessed a series of events with several cards shown to different players including a red card to KCCA’s John Revita after a second booking in the 88th Minute.
Erisa Ssekisambu (Yellow) fouls Abraham Ndugwa at Wankulukuku
Double Yellow cards shown to Lwaliwa and Muzeyi all in 26th minute
Both sides made several changes which saw Rahmat Ssenfuka replacing Frank Tumwesigye in the 39th minute after getting injured. A maximum of 6 substitutes is allowed in this tournament.
Dan Sserunkuma(red) challenged by Nicholas Kasozi at Wankulukuku.Allan Kayiwa (Red) challenged by Peter Magambo after he came on for Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma
KCCA FC emulated Vipers with a double substitution seeing Jackson Nunda and Gift Ali on for Nicholas Kasozi and Mike Mutyaba. KCCA made their last change as Achai Herbert replaced Simon Sserunkuma.
During the awards ceremony, a number of individuals were rewarded for their excellent performance and got accolades plus microwaves each.
Fahad Bayo of Vipers SC was named player of the match, he received his accolade and a microwave from Estella Muzito head of beer at Uganda Breweries limited. He will also receive 200,000 shs cash.Fabien Mutombora of Vipers SC was named best goalkeeper of the tournament, he received his accolade from Ibrahim Mugisha a former National team goalkeeper.
Allan Okello of KCCA FC was the top scorer with three goals. He received an accolade and a microwave from Ibrahim Mugisha a former national team goalkeeper
Said Kyeyune of URA FC was named the best midfielder as his award was handed over to his club coach Sam Simbwa of URA FC.
URA FC Head coach Sam Ssimbwa received the accolade and Microwave from Mr. Jasper Otim of UBL on behalf of Saidi Kyeyune who was named best midfielder.
Otti Ronald of Mbarara City FC was named the best defender
All the participating teams in this year’s edition are to receive cash prizes as allocated by the sponsors.
Vipers SC starting XI against KCCA FC at WankulukukuKCCA FC starting XI against Vipers SC at Wankulukuku
The winners of this tournament (Vipers SC) are to receive a cash prize of 20 Million Shillings and the runners up (KCCA FC) with 12 Million shillings.
Uganda U15 head coach Jackson Magera has made three changes for the CECAFA group B game against South Sudan today. Daniel Mukisa Kirumira returns in goal after being rested against Tanzania.
The second change sees attacking midfielder Godfrey Ssekibengo also rested with left-winger Kasanya Leonard.
Kasanya Leonard challenged by an Ethiopia opponent during the game
The changes mean Mutyaba drops to the attacking midfield role while Kyeyune and Ogwal in attack. Samuel Mutebi will operate on the left-wing.
Kyeyune (20 ) joined by teammates to celebrate his goal in the first match against Ethiopia
If Uganda wins this game, they will only need a draw in the last game against Rwanda to top group B. Kenya yesterday cemented their top position in group A after beating hosts Eritrea 2-1. The winner of group A takes on the runners-up in group B and vice-versa in the semifinals set up due on Wednesday next week.
Uganda’s Starting XI against Tanzania
Starting Lineup
Mukisa Daniel Kirumira (GK), Shafiq Waswanga, Carlos Kaddu, Peter Gava, Vincent Mulema, Patrick Muliika, Kalisa Shugai, Travis Mutyaba, Abbas Kyeyune, Devis Ogwal and Samuel Mutebi.
Substitutes
Gubya Rickson Peter, ssonko ssembaya, Kigozi Najib, Magogo Shafiq, Ouke Patrick, Elisa Talemwa, Nsereko Abdul, Godfrey Ssekibengo and Leonard Kasaanya
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
They meet every quarter to come up with key policy matters. On Wednesday 21st August 2019, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 21st FUFA Excom Meeting at FUFA House-Mengo and key decisions were taken;
Change of names by clubs
In a bid to keep promoting football at the grass roots and encourage identity of clubs with the local communities, the FUFA Executive received proposals from the Competitions Committee on change of clubs’ names;
Kabale Sharp FC (Western region FA, Kabale) has been granted permission to change name to Kigezi Home Boys FC
Nkambi Coffee FC (Buganda Region FA, Masaka) has been granted permission to change name to Masaka City Sports Club
Three Clubs Kagadi Eagles FC, Kahunde FC and Digital FC (Kitara Region FA) have been granted permission to play under one name Kagadi United FC.
Mukura Town Council (North East Region FA, Ngora) was granted permission to change name to Basere FC
However a request by Eastland FC (North East Region FA, in Bukedea) to change name to Lifeline FC was rejected by the FUFA Executive.
FUFA grants Provisional Licenses to CAF C Coaches
The FUFA Executive noted that there has been a genuine delay by authorities concerned to release results of the coaches who attended the CAF C coaching course three years ago but have not been able to enroll for the CAF B course for reasons beyond their control.
With this deficiency, FUFA has granted provisional Licenses to coaches who fall in this category as they wait for full release of results by CAF.
However upon release of results, the successful CAF C coaches will be required to apply to undertake immediately a CAF B course to attain the minimum requirements for any coach to sit on the technical bench in the Uganda Premier League this season.
Uganda FIFA Referees Proposed list
The FUFA Executive approved a list of 26 referees to be forwarded to FIFA for consideration of the 2020 FIFA badges. The list has;
Referees (Men): Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Oloya William and Madanda Ronald
Assistant referees (Men);Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Mulindwa Hakim and Okudra Emmanuel
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Tiwuwe Eunice
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Docus Atuhaire
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac and Kamala Benon
Sc Villa update
FUFA applauded the efforts and great strides made in the process of the normalisation of the club. FUFA has written to SC Villa to attend an urgent meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019 to conclude on the matters of; Statutes, structure and schedules of activities.
Sports world over has unimaginable power to redeem and transform society as it has been witnessed over time.
In many places, football has been pursued as a tool for social change and as a result, players began to build relationships off the field, leading to a decrease in violence and an increase in social mobility among the positives
Football is the most popular sport and with almost half of the global population interested in football, the sport is a potential driver for social change.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson had time to play with the street kids in Njeru
Football speaks to many people. It is sort of a universal language. Young people are attracted to it and motivated to participate regularly and long enough to build a trust base and work on behavior change. It is only a tool but very powerful.
In the recent past, FUFA has committed resources and efforts which have been used in the beautiful game to reach out to the underprivileged or minorities in communities.
street kids playing mini-football competition
The now annual clothes and other assortment collection campaign associated with Stanbic Uganda Cup, the pre-2018 Christmas visit at the UWESO children’s home in Wakiso district, the FUFA Cup of Hope- a football competition for Luzira Upper Prison inmates among others are some of the notable examples.
One of the street kids doing football commentary at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on the closing day of the skilling project.
These have continuously received enormous support from different sections of society and most importantly have been noticed by the government.
Consequently, the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has partnered with FUFA and UEFA to embark on a campaign code-named ‘Football in Community Project’ to help get the children off the streets.
The exercise will help in the rehabilitation, transformation and possibly reunite them with their families through football by introducing the kids to various skills.
Street kids at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The project is coordinated by FUFA Excom member Ronnie Kalema and Sumaya Kiwanuka among other secretariat staff.
On Saturday last week after a week-long training of coaches facilitated by UEFA instructors on how to work with kids, a total of 22 local instructors from different regions of Uganda were passed out and will help work with the kids at the different designated centers for the Football in Community Project.
One of the coaches Tumusiime Vicent with the street kids at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
While officiating at the closure of the trainers training course-FUFA CEO Edgar Watson expressed his delight in the work already done with over 92 kids currently under rehabilitation at a FUFA centre in Mutundwe.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson while delivering his speech in Njeru
At the centre the kids are introduced to the different skills and aspects of the game such as playing, officiating, commentating, fair play among others in addition to other aspects of normal social life.
Rays of Grace PS (Uganda) 0-4 Oasis Annex PS (Uganda)
Musumbewe (TZ) 2-0 Mbagala (TZ)
Final – Saturday 25th August 2019: Oasis Annex PS (TZ) – Musumbwe PS (TZ)
Oasis Annex Primary school from Arua made it to the final of the East African games after beating the other Ugandan representative Rays of Grace by 4-0 in the semifinal played at St. Constantine Ground in Arusha Tanzania on Wednesday.
Both teams were finalists in the FUFA Primary Schools Football Championship called Odilo.
Oasis Annex forward Ceasor Morphat (black) in action. he scored 4 goals against Zomba of Malawi in Primary football
Calvary Mungufeni scored a brace for the Odilo runners-up in the second half before the leading top scorer in the competition Ceaser Morphat added the third goal to register his fifth goal. Sherif Twaha netted the fourth goal.
Oasis Annex will play Tanzania’s Musumbwe primary school in the final on Saturday 25th August.
‘We are proud to be in the final. It wasn’t easy to eliminate our fellow Ugandans. We are now focusing on winning the trophy on Saturday’ said Oasis Annex coach Aga Mawa Mas
Pupils of Oasis Annex and Rays of Grace primary schools observe fair play after their game
The clash was a repeat of the Odilo Final played two weeks ago at the FUFA Technical centre won by Rays of Grace but this time round; Oasis got the better of their opponents and avenged the 1-0 defeat suffered in the final in Njeru.
Rays of Grace will feel hard done by the absence of their four key players Leonard Kasanya, Talemwa Erisa, Mukisa Dan and Mulema Vicent who are with the Uganda National U-15 Squad in Eritrea for the CECAFA U15 tournament. The youngsters have won all their opening two games so far.
The two primary schools teams (Rays of Grace and Oasis Annex) in Arusha were funded by FUFA to represent Uganda in the competition of the Primary Schools category.
Rays of Grace starting XI against Oasis Annex
Oasis Annex forward Morphat (5 goals), Calvary Mungufeni (4 goals) and Rays of Grace Monda Zaidi (3 goals) are so far the leading scorers in the competition.
Oasis Annex starting XI against Rays of Grace
Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games are organised for Secondary schools but the organisers incorporated a category for Primary Schools as well.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajesto Bushra of Oasis Annex (black) in action during the semifinals
The FIFA Youth Coaches Course 2019 is underway at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. A total of 29 coaches are getting equipped with the modern trends and skills of the game to use in going forward.
The five-day course that was officially opened by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye on Tuesday is being facilitated by Danish FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen and has an impressive five ladies as part of the class. FUFA women development officer Joan Namusisi, national women football team ‘the Crested Cranes’ head coach Farida Bulega and one of her assistants Olive Mbekeka are some of the ladies in attendance.
Danish FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen (R) with one of the coaches Olive Mbekeka.
Other participants are mainly youth team coaches of the Uganda Premier League sides that are going to be playing in the rebranded FUFA U17 Juniors league
According to Poulsen the purpose of the course is to help the participants become better coaches by appreciating the role they play in the development of players and teams while getting acquainted with modern football trends such as attacking and progression, shapes and organization, tempo and physical fitness, attacking football, mental aspects, flexibility among others.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye (L) being presented with a special gift from FIFA by Kim Poulsen. Mugoye graced the opening ceremony of the coaching course
‘As FUFA we have the vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off of the field and we believe we cannot achieve that if we don’t have the best coaches on the continent. It is, therefore, our hope and belief that this FIFA Youth coaches course will go a long way in improving our coaches who and to the desired standards that will help us achieve that vision’ Mugoye commented
FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen showing participants some tactical sessions off the board
‘You are a very lucky group because as you are well aware we have a dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and we believe some of the players who might be playing on that team are being handled by you right now. It is therefore imperative that you get acquainted with the modern skills and trends of the game’ He added.
The course that will end on Saturday is coordinated by the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and Jackson Nyima-the FUFA Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager.
Planning for football development in Uganda. L-R Kim Poulsen, Jackson Nyiima and Ali Mwebe at the FUFA Technical Centre, NjeruParticipants in a group photo with the FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen addressing the coaches during the practical sessions in Njeru.
Travis Mutyaba scored twice as Uganda U-15 beat Tanzania in a highly contested group B game at the ongoing CECAFA U15 championship at Asmara International Stadium in Eritrea.
The midfield ace went on the score sheet after slotting home from a 25-yard free-kick 27 minutes into the game, after Abbas Kyeyune had been fouled by a Tanzanian opponent.
Shafiq Waswanga (White) challenges a Tanzanian opponent
Mutyaba then netted his brace, when substitute Patrick Ouke played him through to goal in injury time, to settle the matters.
Tanzania had threatened earlier on to equalise, but failed to find the net, with Peter Gubya, who had been selected ahead of Daniel Mukisa in goal, made fine saves with captain Vincent Mulema, Caros Kaddu and Peter Gaya manning the backline.
Devis Ogwal (White) challenged by a Tanzanian opponent
In fact, it was from one of the several attacks on the Ugandan goal by the Tanzanians, that resulted into a fine Uganda counter-attack, orchestrated by Patrick Muliika that found Ouke well in a position to play Mutyaba for the game killer goal.
‘I am happy we have won our second game and majorly against Tanzania. My players played well according to instructions and the result is encouraging’ said Uganda Coach Jackson Magera.
Mutyaba celebrates his first goal forUganda
His Tanzanian counterpart Mwalimu Swalehe conceded defeat and attributed the loss to the mistakes by his players.
Magera made two changes in the lineup that beat Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening game, bringing on Gubya for Mukisa in goal and Kalisa Shungai in the middle of midfield for Leonard Kasanya, forcing a change with Mutyaba now operating on the left flank. His technique worked well.
In the second half, tiring Patrick Muliika gave way to Ouke and Mutyaba left for Abdul Nsereko immediately after scoring the second goal.
Uganda’s Starting XI against Tanzania
Uganda now leads the group with maximum points from two games and will next play against South Sudan on Friday.
Uganda U-15 side started the CECAFA championship on a high by beating Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening group B game played this afternoon at Asmara International stadium, Eritrea.
Winger Devis Ogwal gave Uganda an early lead, after nodding a header home from a Kaddu Caros free Kick.
Ogwal Devis (with ball) scored a brace against Ethiopia
The first half ended 1-0, with the Ethiopians threatening a come back,but finding the Uganda back line commanded by team captain Vincent Muleme and Peter Gya, well organised.
The young lads came back in the second half with a lot of focus, fine movement and game reading of midfielder Travis Mutyaba, found Abasi Kyeyune well positioned in the goal area to make it 2-0.
Three minutes later, the towering Ogwal registered his second goal of the game after sending in an angled shot that gave the Ethiopian custodian Derese Kidus Addis no chance for goal number three.
Kasanya Leonard challenged by an Ethiopian opponent during the match
It was a good start for Uganda, who will only take a two-day break before meeting rivals Tanzania.
‘We had a bright start and the opening 20 minutes were wonderful for us, but i dont know what happened to them in the closing stages of the first half, that gave the Ethiopians a chance to enjoy possession. However, they came back in the second to register this good start’said Uganda Coach Jackson Magera
‘We are going to prepare for the second game because our target is to go all the way’added Magera Jacks.
Coach Magera Jackson during the game in Eritrea
His Ehtiopian counterpart Betiglu Befikadu congratulated Uganda upon a good start.
Uganda U-15 XI that started against Ethiopia
In the opening games yesterday, Burundi beat hosts Eritrea 2-1 in a match that officiated by Uganda’s William Oloya.
Substitutions
Magera then introduced left-footed Samuel Mutebi for Kasanya, a few minutes into the second half and in the closing stages of the game, striker Abdul Nsereko and midfielder Patrick Ouke also had their debuts, replacing Travis Mutyaba and Ogwal respectively.
Group A: Sudan, Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and Eritrea
Group B:Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan.
The tournamnet will now have two groups.
Uganda’s Fixtures
Saturday 17th Aug Uganda U15 vs Ethiopia U15
Monday 19th Aug Tanzania U15 vs Uganda U15
Friday 23rd Aug South Sudan U15 vs Uganda U15
Sunday 25th Aug Uganda U15 vs Rwanda U15
The Uganda National U-15 team arrived safely in the Eritrean capital Asmara on Wednesday Thursday evening ahead of the CECAFA U-15 championship that got underway on Friday afternoon.
The Uganda contingent aboard Ethiopian airlines touched down at the Eritrean international airport around 5pm. They were received by the CECAFA officials before being driven to Savanna International Hotel where they are accommodated.
The Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena with the players in Addis Ababa before connecting to Asmara
The team was able to carry out a light training at the Eritrean FA training ground, just adjacent to the Eritrean main Stadium, Asmara International Stadium.
After today’s training, head coach Jackson Magera Kaddu said the team will be ready for the first game against Ethiopia tomorrow.
‘We arrived safely but these are young boys and it is the first time some of them have travelled, but the response in today’s training was not bad and they shall be in shape before the game tomorrow’ said Magera.
Eritrean FA Official (with cap) receiving the Ugandan Contingent in Asmara.
Fixture changed
The organisers of the tournament have been forced to change the fixtures after Djibouti failed to turn up for the event.
Djibouti had earlier been drawn in group C alongside Tanzania and Sudan, but the changes have now seen Sudan placed in group A with Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and hosts Eritrea while Tanzania was placed in group B with Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The tournamnet will now have two groups.
This means each team will have to play four group matches and the top two sides qualify for the semifinals slated for Wednesday July 28, with the final on Friday 30 August.
Uganda will play their first game on Saturday at 2:00PM against Ethiopia and have a one day rest before facing Tanzania on Monday, but will have a long four days rest in preparation for the third game against South Sudan on Friday next week with the last group tie coming up with Rwanda on Sunday.
The two-week tournament has attracted 10 teams and all games will be played at the Asmara International Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 on arrival at Asmara International Airport in Eritrea
The National U-15 football team held their final training on Wednesday at the FUFA technical centre Njeru before they flew out on Thursday morning ahead of the CECAFA tournament in Asmara, Eritrea. The tournament that has attracted Eleven (11) National junior teams is designed for players under the age of 15 kicks off on Saturday 17th August and ends on 1st September.
The contingent has 20 players.
After Wednesday’s session team head coach Jackson Magera said his team is ready to face the opponents in the tournament.
‘We have had a good period of training with no injuries and we are now ready to face off with the rest of the teams from the region. It is a great tournament for the young players to know the kind of stages to go through when playing football’ said Magera.
While sharing words of wisdom with the youngsters on Tuesday in Njeru, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo urged the players to know the value of being selected to represent the country.
‘You are lucky to be here to represent the Nation. When you put on the National team shirt that means you are representing over 34 million Ugandans. Play your part and do the best. In this region, we are the best team and so, whenever there is a tournament, everyone looks at us and every team comes ready to challenge Uganda. So, let us fight for our young careers, our families, our schools, our coaches, FUFA and above all our country’ said the FUFA President as he advised the National team players.
Uganda is placed in group B alongside Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The opening match for Uganda is against Ethiopia on Saturday.
The Contingent to Eritrea
Mugena Agnes-Leader of Delegation
Magera Jackson Kaddu-Head Coach
Lutalo Hamuza- Assistant coach
Kiberu Mubarak-Goalkeeping coach
Mutyaba Bashir-Team coordinator
Nakabago Emmanuel-Team Doctor
Byamukama Aloysius-Team Media Officer
Kyesimira Arthur-Fitness trainer
Makumbi Sulait- FUFA Delegate
Ndibassa Kyambadde Livingstone- FUFA Delegate
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
Squad: Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba)
Other players: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Kalisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Magogo Shafiq (Kibuli SS), Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football for Good Academy), Kaddu Caros (Kabowa Youth), Mutebi Samuel (Bishops SS Mukono), Peter Gava (Buddo SS), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Nsereko Abdu (Super Heroes), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team)
The Uganda U-15 National football team has shown growing intensity ahead of the CECAFA U-15 championship with yet another scintillating performance in the build-up match ahead of the regional tourney that kicks off in the Eritrean capital Asmara on Saturday.
Just after beating Jinja SS 3-0 in the first build-up at Njeru, the lads recorded a 5-0 win over Rays of Grace Primary school (Odilo Championshs) at the same venue, in the game watched by FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on Tuesday afternoon.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (C) watched the game
Team head coach Magera Jackson, who is yet to name his final squad ahead of the flight to Asmara on Thursday, gave all players including foreign-based Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA) and Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom) who all impressed.
Basil Tuma Tenywa in control of the ball during the build up match
However, it was Abbas Kyeyune who flourished with a brace, while Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi and Leonard Kasanya all adding their names on the score sheet.
‘The two games have been a good test and we are well prepared for the challenge ahead. However, we shall need to work hard on our attack and capitalising on scoring opportunities because the defense is fine’ said Magera.
After the match, the players had a session with FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, who took them through what they need if they want to be professional players.
‘It is at this age that you should start developing your minds towards thinking about becoming professional football players. It is only your mind and discipline that will help you achieve this, not the genes, or the height or the body size’ noted the FUFA President.
Team photo of the Uganda U15 that started against Rays of Grace Primary SchoolRays of Grace team that started against Uganda U15
Uganda is in group B alongside Rwanda, South Sudan and Ethiopia and will play Ethiopia in their first game on Saturday, August 17.
The team of 20 players and a number of officials is set to fly out of the country on Thursday, August 15 heading to Eritrea.
The Uganda U15 team with some simple warm-ups after the match
MAIN PHOTO: UK based Mawanda Gabriel Twaib challenged by an opponent during the buildup match in Njeru
