The local football governing body FUFA has in partnership with the European Football Associations (UEFA), in a bid to equip the children living on the streets in Uganda, with football skills.
The project named Football in Community is supported by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Affairs.
In a bid to get the necessary personnel to impart the skills into this vulnerable group, FUFA and UEFA have organised a trainers’ training course, which started on Tuesday at FUFA Technical centre, Njeru.
The course that attracted 22 coaches from across the country is conducted by UEFA coach instructors Hesterine De Reus assisted by Liebeth Migchelsen both from Netherlands.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducting a course for coaches who will handle street children through the Rehabilitation exercise whose project will be launched on Saturday in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, who is coordinating the project on behalf of FUFA, said the course is aimed at straining those who will handle the children.
‘The UEFA instructors are here to train a group of trainers and these will acquire the skills on how to handle kids from the streets in matters to do with football skills’ said Kalema.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducts a practical session with the coaches taking part in the Rehabilitation of street children thruogh football course at Njeru
Kalema said the Government of Uganda through the ministry of Gender, labour and social affairs, has already availed 100 street kids, who are being well handled in other rehabilitation aspects at a centre in Mutundwe.
The week long course will climax on Saturday with the official launch of the project still in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the female participants
MAIN PHOTO: Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the paricipants in a group photo
The annual FIFA Member Association (MA) assessment and refresher course for Ugandan Elite referees is on at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The exercise is for the 22 Ugandan FIFA badge holders and 18 National referees.
The entire group underwent the technical and physical fitness assessment on Monday morning except the referees who were away on CAF assignments but will still perform the obligatory exercises on Thursday under the watchful eye of FIFA instructors Ali Ahmed (Technical) from Somalia and Mark Mzengo (physical fitness) of Malawi.
Referees instructor Ali Ahmed from Somalia, conducting a practical session during the course in Njeru on Tuesday involving young players for match analysis situations.
The 8 male FIFA referees who were away on CAF assignments officiating in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup are; Mark Ssonko, Okello Dick, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Balikoowa Musa, Nsubuga Brian Miiro, Muhabi Alex, Ssali Mashood and Sabila Ali.
Instructor Ali Tomusange (Blue) instructing one of the participating referees
The five day long course was officially opened today by FUFA Excom member and Uganda Football Referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema.
Ugandan CAF Technical Instructors Catherine Adipo and, Ali Tomusange, National Physical Fitness Instructors Ali Kalyango, Rahma Kizito and Samuel Kayondo together with National Technical instructor Samuel Egesa are also providing support to the FIFA Instructors.
FIFA Instructor Mark Mzengo taking measurements in Njeru before the referees conducted their sessions
Day one of the exercise had 29 referees complete their physical fitness tests to the satisfaction of the instructors.
The assistant referees during the session in NjeruInstructors with the female referees (red) who passed the phyisical fitness tests in Njeru on Monday
However the female pair of FIFA referees Shamirah Nabadda and Marex Nkumbi Nakitto will conduct their physical fitness tests in Morocco just before they start officiating in the All Africa Games due this weekend.
National Phyisical Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango (black attire) with the referees in NjeruFUFA Instructor Samuel Kayondo(White top) taking some of the referees through drills in Njeru
George William Oloya who is going to officiate at the CECAFA U15 championship in Eritrea also missed the exercise but will undergo the physical fitness tests before the tournament kicks off.
The only referees who passed the physical fitness tests on Monday and will continue till the end of the course in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema- Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA)
‘We are proud to have a new crop of referees to serve the game. The FUFA Integrity Fitness and Performance (IFP) agenda has been conceptualised by the participants. We Will be able to deliver all the FUFA sanctioned competitions when the new season begins’
PARTICIPANTS FOR THE ELITE REFEREES COURSE
12 – 16TH AUGUST 2019 AT FUFA TECHNICAL CENTRE, NJERU
SNO.
NAMES
D.O.B
AGE
ROLE
1
NSUBUGA BRIAN MllRO
08.05.1979
40
FIFA REFEREE
2
SSALI MASHOOD
21.12.1986
34
FIFA REFEREE
3
SABILLA ALI CHELANGAT
12.12.1987
32
FIFA REFEREE
4
OLOYA WILLIAM
12.05.1988
31
FIFA REFEREE
5
MUHABI ALEX
31.08.1986
33
FIFA REFEREE
6
AYARO FLORENCE
18.08.1991
28
FIFA WOMEN REFEREE
7
MURUNGI DIANA
29.12.1993
26
FIFA WOMEN REFEREE
8
OKELLO DICK
05.12.1990
29
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
9
OKELLO LEE
28.08.1980
39
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
10
SSONKO MARK
28.11.1978
41
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
11
MASEMBE ISSA
05.12.1985
34
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
12
KATE-NYA RONALD
29.09.1989
30
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
13
BALIKOOWA MUSA NGOBI
31.12.1978
41
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
NANTABO LYDIA WANYAMA
14.04.1988
31
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
15
MUTONYI JANE
27.08.1987
32
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
16
NAGADDYA CATHERINE CYNTHIA
02.10.1981
38
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
FOR ALL AFRICA GAMES TOURNAMENT IN MOROCCO
17
SHAMIRAH NABADDA
26.09.1991
28
FIFA WOMEN REFEREE
18
NKUMBI MAREX NAKITTO
25.05.1986
33
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
19
KIRYA NASSER MUHAMMED
01.07.1995
25
NATIONAL REFEREE
20
BAKASAMBE RAJAB
26.06.1986
34
NATIONAL REFEREE
21
OLEMU GEORGE
26.12.1991
28
NATIONAL REFEREE
22
MADANDA RONALD
03.10.1996
23
NATIONAL REFEREE
23
OPIO DEOGRACIOUS
03.01.1990
30
NATIONAL REFEREE
24
KIWEEWA EMMANUEL
24.12.1990
29
NATIONAL REFEREE
25
SSEMEERE ASADU
25.05.1985
36
NATIONAL REFEREE
26
OMUNYIRA MATHIAS
10.10.1984
35
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
27
MULINDWA HAKIM
03.03.1987
33
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
28
ROBSON JOHN ATUSINGUZA
24.11.1985
34
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
29
ATIKU RAHMAN
20.11.1986
33
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
30
MAFIJMU MUSTAPHAH
02.10.1993
26
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
31
ATUHAIRE DOCUS
10.03.1992
28
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
32
TIWUWE EUNICE
20.02.1995
25
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
33
ACHIRO IMMACULATE
04.04.1994
26
RESERVE REFEREE
34
AKOYI ANNA
16.12.1987
32
RESERVE REFEREE
35
KASALIRWE LUCKY RAZAKE
23.04.1997
23
RESERVE REFEREE
36
WAISWA MUZAMIRU KINENE
16.09.1987
32
RESERVE REFEREE
37
NASSOLO ELIZABETH
22.08.1995
24
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
38
OSIRE JUMA
16.06.1993
27
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
39
OKUDRA EMMANUEL
25.12.1988
31
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
40
KALIBALA JOHN BOSCO
03.01.1994
25
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
MAIN PHOTO: Survival for the fittest- the referees undergoing tests at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Monday
The two Ugandan representatives in the CAF Club competitions, KCCA and Proline were both in action on Saturday during the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation cup respectively.
Proline, making their first ever CAF club debut overcame visiting Masters Security from Malawi 3-0 at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.
Ivan Bogere netted a hat-trick on the rainy evening in a match watched by a fair crowd that included the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the Hononary FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, among others.
Proline had command of the game throughout the 90 minutes and will have a three goal cushion when the two clubs lock horns next week in Blantyre city.
Bright Anukani in action against Masters Security at LugogoFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo embraces the Hon. FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa at Lugogo before kick off for the Proline – Masters Property GameProline players celebrate one of their three goals scored by Ivan Bogere
At the Namibian capital in Windhoek, KCCA squandered squandered a precious lead to fall 3-2 away to African Stars.
KCCA took a 7th minute lead through Ivan Kemberipa’s own goal.
Ambrosius Amseb scored from the penalty mark for the equalizer with five minutes to the end of the first half.
The hosts took the lead for the first time in the game when Youssouf Ibroihim struck in the 71st minute.
Striker Henry Patrick Kaddu brought the game level in the 83rd minute as KCCA got a precious second away goal.
Youssouf regained African Stars’ lead moment.
Defender Samuel Kato had grabbed the third goal for KCCA but the referee canceled the effort for off-side.
The respective return legs will be played on the forthcoming weekend.
Buganda Region schools football giants Rays of Grace are the champions of the 1st edition of Odilo FUFA Primary Schools Competition after beating Oasis Annex from West Nile 1-0 in the final played at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Wednesday.
Kasanya Leonard was the hero for the Buikwe based school with a sole effort in the 85th minute that gave Rays of Grace a historical victory.
Rays of Grace Primary School players lifting the Odilo trophy at FUFA Technical Center- Njeru
The Rays of Grace forward Kasanya who is also the capatin of his team was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the National Finals. He also ended the tournament with four goals.
Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard receiving the MVP Award from FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who is the Chairman of the Committee that organised the Championship.
Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu took third place with a convincing 2-0 win over Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School. The goals were scored by Mwaka Emmy and Ochero Solomon.
Green Valley Primary School from Mbarara inWestern Region finished seventh in the competition after beating North Eastern giants God’s Grace Primary School by 7-0. Atwijukire Viella scored six goals while Sengabi Bruno netted the other goal.
42 goals were scored at the National Finals competition that had 12 matches played since Sunday 4th August.
Green Valley Primary School striker Atwijukire Viella emerged the top scorer with 7 goals. Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard finished second with 4 goals.
Rays of Grace Primary School goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper award.
Western Region’s Green Valley Primary School took the Fairplay award.
Green Valley Primary School striker Aryatwijuka Viera receiving the top scorer Award from FUFA Exco Chris Kalibbala and Chairman of the FUFA Development Committee.
The final match and awards ceremony was honored by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye lpus Exco members Chris Kalibbala and Hajji Badru Sekabira Lukooya.
During the post-match interview, Eng. Magogo confirmed that 16 teams will participate in the final competition during the 2nd edition next year. Each region will be represented by two schools. However, he also asserted that girls football will be included in the 2nd edition.
‘We have witnessed a good competition and Odilo is the future of our football. We are planning to have more matches in the final therefore we shall have at least 16 teams in next year’s competition. We shall also have girls teams in the 2nd Edition’ said Eng. Magogo
Both Rays of Gace and Oasis Annex will represent Uganda in the East African games in Arusha Tanzania from 15th to 25th August 2019.
Rays of Grace Primary school goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper Award
Awards and Classification
1st Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda) – Gold Medals and a Trophy
FUFA has confirmed that the technical team that handled the National U17 side during the AFCON tournament in Tanzania will be in charge of the Uganda U15 Squad on an interim basis as the youngsters prepare for the CECAFA tournament in Eritrea due from 16th August to 1st September 2019.
Interim technical team
Magera Jackson of KCCA FC will be the head coach and assisted by Lutalo Hamuzah. Mubarak Kiberu is Goalkeeping coach, Nakabago Emmanuel will be Team Doctor, Mutyaba Bashir Team Coordinator and Bumpenjje Frank is the Kitsman.
33 players summoned
On the same note a 33 man squad has been released to start training tomorrow in Jinja ahead of the tournament that will be played from 16th August to 1st September 2019 in Asmara. The just concluded FUFA Primary Schools Championship-Odilo in Njeru has produced three players into the U-15 Squad. The players are; Mungufeni Calvary and Fideli Moses (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua) while
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba), Chandia Walter (Maroons FC Junior Team)
Right back: Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football For Good Academy)
Left back: Yiga Steven (St. Mary’s Kitende), Menya Ivan (Jinja SS)
Central back: KAlisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Abdul Issa (Football For Good Academy), Peter Gava ( Buddo SS), Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono)
Defensive Midfield Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom), Makanga Khalid (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende)
Attacking Midfield: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Mungufeni Calvary (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua
Right Wing: Asiki Chrispus (Jinja SS), Bogere Yusuf (St Mary’s Kitende), Akampa Chriswill (Standard High School-Zzana), Ssekisambu Regan (Kawempe Royal College)
Left Wing: Mubiru Hassan (Royal Giant SS-Mityana), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Mutebi Samuel (Crested SS), Jagenda Shaban (St Mary’s Heritage-Nabweru)
Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern region) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda region) Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern Region) 1-5 Oasis Annext PS (Arua/West Nile Region)
FINAL: Wednesday 7th August 2019 FUFA Technical Center – Njeru 4pm
Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile Region) Vs Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda Region)
RESULTS:
Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019
Bright Valley PS (Gulu, Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)
Sunday, August 4th 2019 Results
Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)
Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Oasis Annex PS (West Nile) 3-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)
Oasis Annext Primary School from Arua in West Nile region will play against Rays of Grace Primary School from Buikwe, Buganda region in the inaugural final of FUFA Primary Schools chmapionship code named ‘Odilo’ on Wednesday 7th August 2019 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
For starters, fans from West Nile and Buganda will keenly follow this contest with huge interest. West Nile and Buganda played in the final of the inaugural edition of the FUFA Drum in Arua last year. The home side (West Nile Province) conceded a late goal to hand the trophy to Buganda. Wednesday’s final will provide another platform for West Nile to bury the ghosts against Buganda’s representatives in the Odilo Championship started by FUFA for Primary schools in Uganda.
The final kicks off at 4pm in Njeru.
Players of Oasis Annext Primary School – Arua celebrate one of their goals against Busumbu Primary School
Oasis Annext overpowered Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School with a convincing 5-1 victory. Oasis got the lead from Toure Yahaya before Sharif Twaha hit the net twice. Fideli Moses and Ajesto Bushira were also on target for the West Nile champions. Wabesa Hussein scored for Busumbu Primary School.
Team photo of Oasis Annext Primary school – Arua that started against Busumbu Primary school. Oasis have displayed quality football in Njeru.Team photo of Busumbu Primary school that started against Oasis Annext Primary school
During the second semifinal on Monday evening, Rays of Grace edged Nothern region champions Bright Valley Primary School 2-1. Kasanya Leonard scored a brace for Rays of Grace while Oyella Christopher for Bright Valley.
Rays of Grace players celebrating their winning goal against Bright ValleyTeam Photo of Rays f Grace Primary school-Buikwe that started against Bright Valley Primary schoolTeam Photo of Bright Valley Primary school that started against Rays of Grace Primary school
The two schools (Oasis Annex and Rays of Grace) will represent Uganda in the upcoming FEASSA Games in Arusha, Tanzania from 15th-25th August 2019. FUFA will facilitate both teams.
In the classification matches, Citizen Parents from Kampala region overcame Western region champions Green Valley Primary School by 2-1. Balaba Francis scored a brace while Aryatwijuka Viera pulled off a consolation for Green Valley.
Action between Citizen Parents primary school (Grey) and Green Valley Primary school (Blue)Team Photo of Citizen Parents Primary school -Makindye that started against Green Valley Primary schoolTeam photo of Green Valley that started against Citizen Parents Primary school
Kitara region giants Tooro Boarding Primary School defeated God’s Grace Primary School from North-East by 4-0. Arinaitwe Sharif scored a double. Tumusiime Nicholas and Atugonza David netted the other goals.
Players of Tooro Boarding Primary school celebrate one of their goals against God’s Grace Primary schoolTeam photo of Tooro Boarding Primary school that started against God’s Grace Primary school
Both Citizen Parents and Green Valley will meet in the classification match on Wednesday.
All Matches;
Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019
Bright Valley PS (Gulu, Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)
Sunday, August 4th 2019 Results
Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)
Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Oasis Annex PS (West Nile) 3-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)
Classification Matches Monday 5th August
Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara) 4:0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Green Valley PS (Western) 1-2 Citizen parents PS (Kampala)
MAIN PHOTO: Oasis Annext Primary School players celebrating their goal against Busumbu Primary school in the semifinal
Match 1: Green Valley Primary School 1:4 Bright Valley Primary School
Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School 2:2 Rays of Grace Primary School
Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School 0:3 Busumbu Primary School
Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School 3:1 Tooro Boarding Primary School
The final stage of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘ODILO’ kicked off today in Njeru where the finals will be held until the 7th of August 2019 when the grand finale will be played to determine which school becomes the winners of the tourney in its inaugural edition.
8 teams representing the 8 football regions participated in a game each on matchday 1. A total of 16 goals were netted
In the first game, Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu District and Northern region overcame Green Valley Primary school representing Western in from Mbarara.
Pupils of Bright Valley Primary School Celebrate after scoring their first goal
Both Thomas Juma and Ayella Christopher scored a brace each to give Bright Valley a 4-1 Victory over Green valley. The lone goal for Green valley primary school was scored by Musimenta Martin the dying minutes of the game to console his team.
Green Valley Primary School team XIBright Valley Primary School team XI
In the second game, Rays of Grace Primary School of Buikwe District representing Buganda region came from behind and scored twice against one to claim victory over Citizen Primary School Makindye representing Kampala Region.
An action between Rays of Grace(Blue) and Citizen Primary Schools at FUFA Technical Centre, NjeruTeam photo of Rays of Grace Primary SchoolTeam photo of Citizen Primary School
The match ended 2-1 in favor of Rays of Grace Primary School. Nkoola Arafat, Ronald Kasanya scored for Rays of Grace and Mukaga Mike for Citizen Parents Primary School.
Pupils Rays of Grace Primary School celebrate their lone goal
Busumbu Primary school from Manafwa Eastern region punished their neighbours from Serere District Nort Eastern region 3-0 to secure their place in the last four. Webisa Hussein scored twice with the third goal scored by Wepukhulu Levi.
Webisa Hussein (17) netted twice for his sideGod’s Grace Primary school XIBusumbu Primary school XI
In the last game of the day, Oasis Annex Primary School from Arua – West Nile region beat Tooro Boarding Primary school 3-1.
Pupils of Oasis Annex celebrate their first goal scored by Mungufeni Calvary(10)
Mungufeni Calvary, Fideli Moses, Toure Yahaya scored for Oasis Annex while Arinaitwe Sharif for Tooro Boarding Primary School
Starting XI of Tooro Boarding Primary schoolStarting XI of Oasis Annex Primary school
The action continues on march day 2 (Monday 5th August) with four games on the card.
Rays of Grace vs Bright Valley
Busumbu vs Oasis Annex
Green valley vs Citizen
Tooro Boarding vs Hod’s Grace.
The Odilo National final playoffs will be held on Wednesday 7th August 2019 at the same venue
Main Photo: FUFA President with all teams’ captains before the opening match ant FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Uganda Cranes 4-1 Somalia (Uganda Cranes progress 7-2 on aggregate)
Uganda Cranes easily progressed to the next stage of the TOTAL CHAN 2020 qualifiers after a 4-1 victory in the second round for the TOTAL CHAN 2020 qualifiers before a fully packed Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Striker Henry Patrick Kaddu and Allan Kyambadde scored for a dominant Ugandan side that qualify to the next round 7-2 on aggregate.
The consolation for the visiting team came late in the game through Daud Abdullahi Tubal as Ugand
Kaddu scored the opening goal through a well struck kick from the penalty mark after three minutes.
Kaddu scored from the penalty spot
Kyambadde scored the second in the 36th minute and Kaddu wrapped up the first half with another penalty two minutes to the break.
Three minutes into the second half, Kaddu completed his hat-trick with a great glancing header off Okello’s curling corner-kick.
Daud scored the consolation for Somalia in the closing stages of the game.
Ibrahim Juma passes the ball
Uganda Cranes will now face the winner between South Sudan and Burundi during the final round of qualification for the CHAN 2020 tournament.
South Sudan will host Burundi on Sunday, 4th August 2019 at Lugogo. Burundi won the first leg 2-0 in Bujumbura last weekend.
The final tournament for CHAN 2020 will be hosted by Cameroon.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Paul Willa, Musitafa Kizza, Mustafa Mujuzi, John Revita, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Henry Patrick Kaddu (77’ Dan Sserunkuma), Allan Okello (83’ Shafik Kuchi Kagimu), Allan Kayiwa (46’ Bright Anukani)
Substitutes Not Used: James Alitho (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Patrick Mbowa, Tom Masiko
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets one of the referees during the official team inspectionFans graced the match in big numbersA section of Uganda Cranes fans in the stands
Uganda Cranes Vs Somalia – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4 PM)
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and All official FUFA social media plat forms
The interim Uganda Cranes head coach Abdallah Mubiru has released the starting line up to face Somalia at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Sadam Juma, Mustafa Mujuzi are the two changes to the team that won 3-1 away last weekend in Djibouti during the first leg.
The rest of the 9 players who started away maintain their slots.
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Somalia will face the winner between South Sudan and Burundi during the final round of qualification for the CHAN 2020 tournament.
South Sudan will host Burundi on Sunday, 4th August 2019 at Lugogo. Burundi won the first leg away 2-0 in Bujumbura last weekend.
The final tournament for CHAN 2020 will be hosted by Cameroon.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Paul Willa, Musitafa Kizza, Mustafa Mujuzi, John Revita, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Henry Patrick Kaddu, Allan Okello, Allan Kayiwa
Substitutes:
James Alitho, Ashraf Mandela, Patrick Mbowa, Tom Masiko, Shafik Kagimu, Dan Serunkuuma, Bright Anukani
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter is out. The latest edition covers highlights of two months-June and July 2019.
There are a couple of moments that definitely needed attention like the Uganda Cranes show at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, FUFA President elected on to the CAF Executive, capacity building and the dinner at State House when President Museveni hosted the National team players.
The Uganda Cranes is set to take on Somalia and not just to win but to do so with flair and glamour to the appeasement of their dear fans.
According to interim Uganda Cranes coach Abdallah Mubiru his charges are in the best possible shape ahead of the return leg of the first round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers. The Cranes take on Somalia on Saturday at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo beaming with confidence after a 3-1 win in the first leg fixture played last weekend in Djibouti when Somalia played hosts.
Graphic Promoting the match
‘I like the attitude of my players. We have a two-goal cushion but we are not getting carried away. We are going to play to win and hope to do so in style. We tried the same away though our opponents tried as much to make it difficult for us but now we shall be in front of our fans with the home advantage and crowd behind us. It will be a different story’ stated Mubiru
‘In our training the whole of this week we have mainly focused on efficiency and finishing off our chances because we got many in Djibouti but couldn’t utilize them. The score could have been six or more goals. We will also endeavor to be extra careful at the back because we conceded a late goal in the game that was easily avoidable simply because we were pressing so high and everybody was lost in the moment hence laxity’ noted Mubiru.
Abdallah Mubiru giving instructions during training
Two faces that featured in the first leg will not be part of the team on Saturday as team captain Timothy Awany and Tadeo Lwanga have since been released from camp to allow them finalise personal career matters.
Proline FC solid defender and Stanbic Uganda Cup 2019 MVP Mustafa Mujuzi will step in for Awany to skipper the team against Somalia. He will be deputised by Muzamir Mutyaba.
‘Mujuzi is naturally a leader with such great attributes. He is very co-operative, friendly and listens to everybody and I trust he will steer this team very well’ Mubiru commented on Mujuzi’s appointment.
The winner of this fixture will play either South Sudan or Burundi who face off on the same pitch on Sunday 4th August 2019.
Graphics image promoting South Sudan vs Burundi game
Main Photo: Nicholas Kasozi with the ball challenged by Allan Okello during training at Lugogo
The 20th FUFA Executive Committee which sat on 25th May 2019 at Brovad Hotel in Masaka discussed and deliberated on policy measures to ensure Ugandan Referees get strategic opportunities to be appointed by CAF and FIFA for International matches. Key among the factors considered was the age category of candidates for FIFA nominated referees, the CAF recommendations and general performance of those Ugandan referees already on the FIFA list.
Based on the above objective and parameters, the 20th FUFA Executive Committee passed the following decisions to be reinforced with immediate effect.
1a. Any Ugandan referee currently on the FIFA list who takes two (2) years without being appointed for any International match shall be automatically withdrawn from the list to create an opportunity for the nomination of another person/referee not on the list.
1b. Any Ugandan referee currently on the FIFA list who takes five (5) years without being appointed for a major International tournament is susceptible to be withdrawn from the list to create an opportunity for the nomination of another person/referee not on the list.
The entry age for any new Ugandan person to be nominated on the FIFA list shall be as mentioned below in order to have appropriate referees that CAF and FIFA can develop for higher levels.
25 to 30 years for the Referee being nominated on the FIFA list for the first time.
23 to 30 years for the Assistant Referee being nominated on the FIFA list for the first time.
All stakeholders are duly informed that the measures are to enable FUFA/Uganda to develop Referees to higher levels in International Competitions.
Main Photo: Referees warming up during the course at FUFA Technical center in Njeru
The 20th FUFA Executive Committee that sat on Saturday 25th May 2019 at Brovad Hotel in Masaka received a full report of the FUFA Referees Assessors Course conducted from 17th – 20th March 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in collaboration with CAF. The course was conducted by CAF Instructor – Mr. Celestine Ntagungira (Rwanda) and the report revealed the following:-
A total of 57 Referees Assessors attended the 3 day examinable course and results of all the assessments released as follows;
30 participants passed in Category A (passed all the exams and were recommended fit to assess matches)
16 participants passed in Category B (passed two crucial exams written and report writing only).
11 participants in Category C (did not pass written and report writing).
Decisions of FUFA Executive Committee
The report was adopted by the 20th FUFA Executive Committee and passed the following decisions on Licensing of the Referees Assessors in Uganda:-
All CAF and FIFA accredited Assessors together with those who passed in Category A of the Referees Assessors course, shall be licensed as Grade A Referees Assessors for a period of two (2) seasons and shall be the only ones to be appointed for 1st Division League and all other FUFA Competitions that fall in top classification.
Referees Assessors who passed in Category B in the Referees Assessors course shall be licensed as Grade B Referees Assessors for a period of two (2) seasons to be appointed to assess 2nd Division League and other FUFA Competitions as assigned by FRSC for matches that are classified as appropriate.
Participants who did not pass (Category C) shall not be appointed to any FUFA Competition Matches, unless after undergoing another course and obtain the pass mark.
FUFA may organise a course for promotion from one Grade to another, as shall be deemed appropriate.
The Assessors shall collect the Licenses from FUFA Competitions Department and the License shall apply for two FUFA Football seasons expiring 30th June 2021.
FUFA may organise a course for category C, any new applicants or promotional courses that may enable them to be promoted to another category. The FRSC shall determine the appropriate period and conditions to do so.
National Finals-FUFA Primary Schools Championship (ODILO)
Draws for the National Finals conducted atFUFA House on Wednesday 31st July 2019
National Finals to be played between 4th -7th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Arrival of teams: 3rd August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
National Finals to be played between 4th -7th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Finalists will represent Uganda in FEASSA games in Tanzania
FUFA to facilitate all teams (Transport, Accomdation, meals, Team jerseys and balls)
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Match Day One (Sunday, 4th August 2019)
Match 1: Green Valley Primary School Vs Bright Valley Primary School
Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School Vs Rays of Grace Primary School
Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School Vs Busumbu Primary School
Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School Vs Tooro Boarding Primary School
L-R FUFA top brass 1st VP Justus Mugisha, President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Competitions Director Aisha Nalule during the press conference in Mengo.
The inaugural edition of the FUFA Primary Schools championship (ODILO) has reached the closing stages with the draws for the final held on Wednesday.
With the different regional winners already known, the stage is set as eight teams will compete for the ultimate prize between 4th – 7thAugust 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe District.
Each of the eight FUFA regions will have a representative in the final as seen below;
Name of School District Region
Green Valley Primary School Mbarara Western
Citizen Parents Primary School Makindye Kampala
Bright Valley Primary School Gulu Northern
Oasis Annex Primary School Arua West Nile
Busumbu Primary School Manafwa Eastern
Rays of Grace Primary School Buikwe Buganda
Tooro Boarding Primary School Kabarole Kitara
God’s Grace Primary School Serere North East
FUFA President, Moses Magogo who graced the draw function believes this is a tournament that will help in the growth and development of players at a tender age.
‘It is one thing to dream of an idea but another to fulfill that dream. As FUFA, we are proud of what the Uganda Sports Secondary Schools Associations (USSSA) are doing at that level but we thought it was important to have a competition for the primary schools’ said Magogo.
The President stressed that Odilo will help in the multiplier effect because more people will get involved.
‘It is important to cultivate interest for young people at this level. Besides, there will be more involvement of coaches, players and parents through this tournament. It is a beginning but we are excited about the first edition’
The first edition has only catered for boys’ football but the FUFA President confirmed that girl’s football will be included starting next year.
FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is the chairman of the Odilo championship believes this is a good step to help FUFA realize its mission of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field.
‘As FUFA, we seek to become the best footballing country in Africa and this is an input in realizing that target. This is a tournament that is played countrywide and will help to identify talent at a tender age’ stated Mugisha
FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is also the chairman of the Odilo championship addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House, MengoMedia personality Grace Mbabazi of NBS TV picked Rays of Grace Junior School from the pot
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule confirmed the federation will cater for meals, accommodation, and transport (to and fro) for all the eight teams. In addition, all the teams will be provided with fully branded jerseys and five balls to each team to be used during the championship playoffs.
The coveted title will be taken for keeps by the school/ team that will emerge the champion.
It should be noted that at this stage, a team (school) that represents a given region is allowed to add players from other schools but from the same region.
Some of the jerseys to be used by the teams during the National Finals being displayed by the FUFA top leaders
About the inaugural edition
The championship started with competitions at the district level with 62 of the 95 District Football Associations taking part.
From the district level, the winners at the respective districts qualified for the regional championship. Eastern region had the biggest participation with 14 districts taking part.
A total of 375 schools from 62 districts featured in the inaugural edition with about 12,000 pupils taking part as players in 740 matches.
In addition, the tournament has had 500 referees officiating games from the district to the regional level.
Fixtures
Match Day Two (Monday, 5th August 2019)
Match 5: Loser of Match 1 Vs Loser of Match 2
Match 6: Loser of Match 3 Vs Loser of Match 4
Match 7: Winner of match 1 Vs Winner of Match 2
Match 8: Winner of Match 3 Vs Winner of Match 4
Rest Day (Tuesday, 6th August 2019) – Workshop for all the 8 Teams
Match Day Three (Wednesday, 7th August 2019)
Match 9: Loser of Match 5 Vs Loser of Match 6 (7th and 8th place)
Match 10: Winner of Match 5 Vs Winner of Match 6 (5th and 6th place)
Match 11: Loser of Match 7 Vs Loser of Match 8 (3rd and 4th place)
Match 12: Winner of Match 7 Vs Winner of Match 8 (Final)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA team led by President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd from Left) carrying the balls and jersesy to be used during the tourney. The trophy to be taken by the Odilo Winners is on to the table.
The residents of Kagulu in Irundu, Buyende district warmly welcomed the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Monday back from Cairo, Egypt where he was voted as CAF Executive Committee member during the 41st CAF Ordinary General Assembly.
A mammoth crowd gathered as early as 9am to receive one of their own and celebrate with him for the recent achievements in football administration.
A procession that included various district football officials and political family matched from Kamuli town to Irundu.
How residents of Buyende welcomed FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to celebrate with him his recent position at CAF
FUFA top brass led by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee Members Ronnie Kalema, Chris Kalibbala and Hamid Juma were also in attendance to enjoy the fruits of hard work and a great moment organised by Buyende District Football Association.
The FUFA President passed by his home where he served his football family lunch just after he had addressed another gathering.
L-R Hamid Juma, Darius Mugoye, Bilibasaga Robert, FUFA President ( holding decorated spear for defence given to him locals) and Justus Mugisha.
Locals enjoy a memorable moment with former Uganda Cranes stars
Eng. Magogo and Uganda Cranes brands are very famous countrywide. However the past stars of the Uganda Cranes got the limelight in equal measure when the locals in Buyende got to know that players like Hakim Magumba, Hassan Mubiru, Fred Tamale, Sam Kawalya and Alex Isabirye were part of the entourage that travelled with FUFA President.
FUFA President’s XI that played against Iguru Select in Buyende.
Irundu Select faced off with the FUFA President’s XI in a ceremonial match organised to climax the day’s activities at Irundu Township Primary school.
However the locals ‘denied’ their own son to end the day on a high. Like fate may have it, the home boys’ team- Irundu Select Side defeated President’s XI led by Magogo and other Cranes stars in a football match. Irundu won the match 2-0 thanks to an own goal by Andy Lule and Dickens Adams.
Tossing the coin just before the match.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘I am very excited to meet the people of this place where I was born, raised and did my exams from particularly at Kagulu Primary school from P.1 to P.7. I am one of the products of this place but it’s a moment of congratulations and happiness for the people of Buyende that their own son is leading Uganda particularly in the game of football and has been able to achieve a lot like qualifying the Uganda Cranes twice to AFCON after 39 years of awaiting. I have also been voted as one of the people to lead African football-the first Ugandan to achieve this milestone. I was born and bred from this village where I am standing. So you have every reason to celebrate. For the youths in Buyende expect more sports items because this is what I understand best.
FUFA President was escorted to the function by among others FUFA delegates, Regional and district football administrators.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Super League members held a successful extra ordinary General Assembly at Mandela National Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2019.
The well attended assembly saw 15 out of the 16 members convene. Only newly promoted Kyetume FC missed with an apology.
Of the 15 members in attendance, only 13 were eligible to participate in the voting exercise because the two other newly promoted clubs (Proline FC and Wakiso Giants FC) have not been admitted as full members until passed by the FUFA General Assembly due in September in Adjumani.
Also in attendance was the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, second Vice President Darius Mugoye, third Vice President Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as well as Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Ronnie Kalema.
The main objective of this extra ordinary assembly was to conduct the elections for members of the board, overseen by the FUFA Electoral commission’s team led by Acting Chairman Yusuf Awuye.
Yusuf Awuye (R)-Ag. FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman (right) with Arinaitwe Ruygendo.Mandu (left) scored 13 out of 13 votes to remain on the Board. On the right is Yusuf Awuye -Ag. FUFA Electoral Committee ChairmanSC Villa’s Eng. William Nkemba casts his voteL-R Yusuf Awuye -Ag. FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman , FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA Exco member Ronnie Kalema and Tooro United FC CEO Owek. Micheal Wandera
The five board members; Arinaitwe Rugyendo, Humphrey Mandu Watenga, Ivan Fredrick “Guy” Kawuma, Peter Kibazo Kyasanku and David Sserebe Bunya all returned.
Mandu scored 13 votes out of expected 13. He was closely followed by Kibazo (12), Ruygendo and Serebe each tallied 11 votes, Kawuma had 7, Njuba with 6 and Daniel Kalinaki scored four votes.
Another candidate Dr. Azah Taibu from BUL Football Club pulled out of moments before the tranquil electoral process.
In the voting for the Chairman of the Board, Arinaitwe was returned to the top position and will be deputised by David Serebe.
The board will be steer the league another four years until 2023.
FSLL Board Members (2019-2023)
Chairman: Arinaitwe Rugendo
Vice Chairman: David Sserebe Bunya
Members: Humphrey Mandu Watenga, Fredrick Ivan Kawuma, Peter Kibazo Kyasanku
Members who attended the Assembly:
Ronald Mutebi (Bright Stars FC), Saleh Salmin (BUL FC), Diana Nyago (Busoga United FC), Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Express FC), Aggrey Ashaba (KCCA FC), Moses Kakungulu (Maroons FC), Mwine Mpaka (Mbarara City FC), Pius Bamwange (Onduparaka FC), AIGP Asan Kasingye (Police FC), Michael Wandera (Tooro United FC), William Nkemba (SC Villa FC), James Kizza (URA FC), George Mulindwa (Vipers SC), Sula Kamoga (Wakiso Giants FC), Hussein Kato Kalibala (Proline FC).
Note: New comers Proline FC and Wakiso Giants didn’t have voting rights as they have not been admitted yet as Members of FSLL.
Missed with apology: Kyetume Football Club
MAIN PHOTO: General Assembly Composition after the Elections on Friday
Uganda Cranes take a 3-1 lead ahead of the return leg for the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers next weekend in Kampala.
During the first leg played at the Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium in Djibouti, Uganda Cranes carried the day 3-1.
Striker Patrick Henry Kaddu, left back Mustafa Kizza and holding midfielder Taddeo Lwanga scored the goals for the visiting team.
Farhan Mohamed Ahmed got the consolation for Somalia who travel to Uganda for the return leg next week.
Patrick Henry Kaddu strikes the ball to score from the penalty spotAllan Okello dribbles the ball
Kaddu scored the opener via a well taken kick from the penalty mark on the stroke of half time for a 1-0 lead.
Kizza added the second in the 64th minute and Lwanga capped the icing on the cake with three minutes to play.
Farhan got a late consolation for the home side with about four minutes to play.
The game was relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football radio and across all official social media plat forms.
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia:
Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrick Henry (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC)
Subs:
James Alitho (URA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)
CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Plat forms
Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting eleven for the CHAN 2020 qualifier against Somalia.
KCCA’s first choice goalkeeper Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts ahead of URA’s James Alitho.
The other ten players who start the match are; Paul Willa (right back), Kizza Mustafa (left back), John Revita (center half), Awany Dennis Timothy (center half), Lwanga Tadeo (holding midfielder), Mutyaba Muzamiru (attacking midfielder), Allan Kyambadde (forward), Kaddu Patrick Henry (forward), Allan Okello (left winger attacker) and Allan Kayiwa (right wing attacker).
The match will take place on Saturday 27th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6 PM.
This game will be relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official social media plat forms.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia:
Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrick Henry (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC)
Subs:
James Alitho (URA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)
