FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Instructors arrive in Uganda ahead of CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop

    Instructors arrive in Uganda ahead of CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop

    CAF Club Licensing Workshop

    • 22nd – 26th April 2019

    Venue: Sheraton Kampala Hotel

    The instructors for the highly anticipated Confederation of African Football (CAF) Club Licensing workshop due on the 22nd to 26th April 2019 at Sheraton Kampala Hotel have arrived in Uganda on Saturday.

    Five of the six expected instructors are already in the country.

    Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Middleby Robert David (Australia) all arrived by Saturday. Nigerian Salihu Abubakar will jet in later tonight.

    CAF Club Licensing instructors at Sheraton Kampala Hotel in preparatory meeting

    FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya, Richard Ssemanda(Office of CEO) and FUFA Club Licensing  Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige warmly received the guests at Enetebbe Airport.

    52 participants from 26 countries will attend the workshop that has been segmented into two groups over two periodical sessions.

    Each country will send the Club Licensing Manager and Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee.

    The first workshop will be held on 22nd and 23rd April while the other on 25th and 26th April each with 26 participants.

    Countries taking part (26 Countries, 2 participants from each country):

    22nd-23rd April 2019: Botswana, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Uganda, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Lesotho and Liberia

    25th-26th April 2019: Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

    L-R Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa), Middleby Robert David (Australia) and Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz brainstorm moments before checking in at Sheraton Kampala Hotel

    This will be the third time for FUFA to host a CAF organised event in a space of one and half years.

    In September 2018, FUFA hosted 41 participants who took part in the CAF Young Talent Referees workshop that attracted the youngest international referees on the continent.

    Early 2018, CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer committee held its meeting in Entebbe.

    The objectives of the workshop are;

    • Provide Federations with an update on the club licensing system at the continental level
    • Receive a full update on the status of the club licensing system at National level
    • One on one meetings with Member Associations (MAs) in order to provide special attention and assist them with specific needs
    • Assist the MAs with near future planning, in order to have clubs ready before the deadline for engagement in the next CAF Inter Club competitions
    • Organize interaction group sessions between MAs to share best practices.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Sidat Muhammad, Middleby Robert, Bosilong Kabelo, Dasoberi Emmanuel, Ahmed Harraz.

  • Hard fighting Uganda Cubs narrowly miss out on 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification

    Hard fighting Uganda Cubs narrowly miss out on 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification

    AFCON U-17 (Group A):

    • Uganda 1-1 Nigeria
    • Tanzania 2-4 Angola

    The Uganda National U-17 team (Cubs) will return to back home with their heads up.

    Despite missing out on the semi-final slot at the on-going AFCON U-17 championship, the Cubs won made a debut appearance picked crucial lessons.

    Uganda drew one all with Nigeria in the final group A match played at the Chamazi Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Saturday.

    Super substitute John Kokas Alou headed home the game opener 21 minutes from from time, a few minutes after he had replaced the injured Andrew Kawooya on 68 minutes.

    Action between Uganda Cubs and Nigeria U-17 at the Chamazi Sports Complex
    It took the West Africans only five minutes to bring the game level through Ibraheem Jabaar who beat defenders and the largely impressive goalkeeper Jack Komakech for the equalizer.
    With Angola’s 4-2 win over the hosts Tanzania, Uganda completed the campaign third of group A.
    Nigeria tops with seven points, Angola on six, Uganda with four and Tanzania miserably ends without any point.
    Both Nigeria and Angola progress to the semi-finals and will play at the 2019 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
    Some of the fans who cheered the Ugandan youngsters from start to finish in Dar es salaam
    Uganda Cubs XI Vs Nigeria
    Uganda Cubs XI:
    Jack Komakech (GK), Justine Opiro, Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Najib Yiga, Gavin Kizito (C), Davis Sekajja, Ivan Asaba (53’ Isma Mugulusi), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (68’ John Kokas Alou), Rogers Mugisha (52’ Abdulwahid Iddi)
    Uganda U-17 Technical team with the substitute players during the singing of the national anthem
    Nigeria U17 XI Vs Uganda Cubs
  • TOTAL AFCON U-17: Uganda 3-0 Tanzania; The Cubs destroy hosts in group A

    TOTAL AFCON U-17: Uganda 3-0 Tanzania; The Cubs destroy hosts in group A

    TOTAL AFCON U-17 (Group A):

    • Uganda 3-0 Tanzania
    • Nigeria 1-0 Angola

    Uganda U-17 national team (Cubs) convincingly out-smarted the AFCON 2019 hosts Tanzania 3-0 in a one-sided group A game played at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Wednesday.

    Uganda’s goals were scored by Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Najib Yiga.

    Kawooya opened the scores with a 16th-minute goal off Rogers Mugisha assist.

    Mugisha assisted Asaba for the second after 28 minutes as the first half read in 2-0 in bold in favour of the Ugandans.

    Yiga wrapped up the scoring business on the evening for Uganda with a well-drilled header, 14 minutes from full time.

    Uganda Cubs players celebrate their second goal

    All the three changes were made for Uganda. Abdulwahid Iddi, Isma Mugulusi and John Alou were introduced for Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya and Ivan Asaba respectively.

    Uganda is now third in group A, three points behind leaders Nigeria who overcame Angola 1-0 and Angola on a head to head basis

    Uganda’s Ivan Asaba was named the Total man of the match.

    Ivan Asaba holds his Man of the Match Accolade

    The Cubs will now face Nigeria on Saturday on the same day and time when Angola battle Tanzania.

    Yiga Najib celebrates after scoring thCubse third goal for

    Team Line Ups:

    Uganda U-17 XI:

    Back row L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Ssekimbegga Kevin, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Garvin Mugweri (C)
    Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Kakire Thomas, Asaba Ivan and Mugisha Rogers

    Jack Komakech (G.K), Justine Opiro, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Gavin Kizito, Samson Kasozi, Rogers Mugisha (58′ Abdulwahid Iddi ), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (62′ Isma Mugulusi), Davis Ssekajja, Najib Yiga, Ivan Asaba (84′ John Alou)

    Subs Not Used:

    Delton Oyo (G.K), Patrick Mubiru (G.K), James Jarieko, Edrine Mukisa Opaala, Innocent Opira, Polycarp Mwaka,

    Suspended: Ibrahim Juma

    Head coach: Samuel Kwasi Fabin Paa

    First assistant coach: Jackson Magera

    Second assistant coach: Hamuza Lutalo

    Tanzania XI:

    Serengeti boys XI

    Shabani Hassan (G.K), Omary Omary, Arafat Swakali, , Alphonce Msanga, John Edmund, Kelvin John, Pascal Msindo, Ladaki Chasambi, Amiri Njeru, Esdon Mshirakandi (57’ Salumu Milinge), Morice Abraham (Captain)

    Subs:

    Ben Starkie, Mustapha Nankuku, Misungwi Chananja, William Dominic, Agiri Ngoda, Mwinyi Yahya (G.K), Zuberi Masudi (G.K)

    Head coach: Oscar Rabson Mirambo

    Tanzania XI:

    Shabani Hassan (G.K), Omary Omary, Arafat Swakali, , Alphonce Msanga, John Edmund, Kelvin John, Pascal Msindo, Ladaki Chasambi, Amiri Njeru, Esdon Mshirakandi (57’ Salumu Milinge), Morice Abraham (Captain)

    Subs:

    Ben Starkie, Mustapha Nankuku, Misungwi Chananja, William Dominic, Agiri Ngoda, Mwinyi Yahya (G.K), Zuberi Masudi (G.K)

    Head coach: Oscar Rabson Mirambo

     

     

  • Uganda to host two CAF Club Licensing Regional workshops

    Uganda to host two CAF Club Licensing Regional workshops

    CAF Club Licensing Workshop

    • 1st workshop 22nd – 23rd April 2019
    • 2nd workshop 25th – 26th April 2019

    Venue: Sheraton Kampala Hotel

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has again been handed the opportunity to host two high Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) sanctioned workshops.

    The two workshops fall in the club licensing docket where 52 participants from 26 countries will attend during designated period running from 21st-26th at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

    It will be the third time for FUFA to host a CAF organised event in a space of one and half years.

    FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama confirmed the latest developments  during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.

    FUFA Club Licensing Chairman Rogers Byamukama

    Byamukama was joined by the federation club licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige during the press conference.

    ‘After successfully hosting the CAF Junior Referees programme and the meeting for CAF futsal and beach soccer committee, CAF has once again entrusted FUFA with yet another opportunity to host another CAF workshop. This is the confidence that CAF has in Uganda. We have prepared well to host the the CAF Club Licencing Workshops. Hosting all these delegates across the continent is a strong message to the Government that sports is a key driver of tourism in Uganda. These delegates will be accommodated in Uganda, they will spend and contribute to foreign revenue’ Rogers Byamukama, Chairman FUFA Club licensing committee.

    In September 2018, FUFA hosted 41 participants who took part in the CAF Young Talent Referees workshop that attracted the youngest international referees on the continent.

    Early 2018, CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer committee held its meeting in Entebbe.

    The Club Licensing workshop will be segmented into two groups over two periodical sessions.  Each country will send the Club Licensing Manager and Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee.

    The first workshop will be held on 22nd and 23rd April while the other on 25th and 26th April each with 26 participants.

    ‘CAF is trying to make sure football organisation spreads further to clubs at all levels by holding such educational sessions that improve the beautiful game’ noted Bayige.

    The objectives of the workshop are;

    • Provide Federations with an update on the club licensing system at the continental level
    • Receive a full update on the status of the club licensing system at National level
    • One on one meetings with Member Associations (MAs) in order to provide special attention and assist them with specific needs
    • Assist the MAs with near future planning, in order to have clubs ready before the deadline for engagement in the next CAF Inter Club competitions
    • Organize interaction group sessions between MAs to share best practices.

    Countries taking part (26 Countries, 2 participants from each country):

    22nd-23rd April 2019: Botswana, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Uganda, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Lesotho and Liberia

    25th-26th April 2019: Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

    Instructors: Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa), Middleby Robert David (Australia), Abubakar Salihu (Nigeria).

    What’s club Licensing?

    Club Licensing is a tool for both the development and bench-marking of professional football clubs.  Under the Club Licensing System, clubs need to comply with certain criteria to participate in FUFA/CAF/FIFA competitions.

    The FUFA Club Licensing exercise makes sure that clubs are complying with the criteria before they are issued with licenses to play at the start of every season.

    By implementing the Club Licensing System football clubs benefit by:-

    • Developing strong governance and organisational structures
    • Implementing stable financial management and reporting
    • Improving technical standards of coaches and clubs
    • Increasing reliability, credibility and integrity of the clubs and league
    • Promoting and continuously improving the standard of football
    • Engaging qualified coaches
    • Encouraging youth development
    • Improving infrastructure facilities
    • Improving the clubs’ administration, management and organisation.
    • Raising economic and financial standing of the clubs through effective marketing and commercial exploitation.
  • FUFA Women’s Cup 2019: Quarter final draws held at FUFA House

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2019: Quarter final draws held at FUFA House

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2019:

    Fourth Round (Quarter finals):

    • Match No 25: Echoes High School Vs Tooro Queens – Soroti Sports grounds
    • Match No: 26: Uganda Martyrs High School Vs She Corporates – Lubaga
    • Match No. 27: Makerere University Vs Kawempe Junior – Makerere University
    • Match No. 28: Lady Doves Vs Olila High School – Katushabe Play ground, Masindi

    *Dates will be confirmed

    The draws for the fourth round of the 2019 FUFA Women’s cup were successfully held on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at FUFA House in Kampala.

    Soroti based Echoes High School plays host to Tooro Queens at the Soroti play ground in match 25.

    Uganda Martyrs High School will entertain She Corporates at Lubaga, Makerere University face Kawempe Junior at Makerere University.

    Meanwhile, Masindi’s Lady Doves was confirmed to take on Olila High School at the Katushabe play-ground.

    Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo picked Lady Doves team

    The dates for the quarter finals will be confirmed.

    No club has ever managed to successfully defend the championship after the elimination of the previous two winners; Olila High School (2017) and Uganda Christian University (2018).

    The draws were conducted by two delegates representing the women at the FUFA General Assembly – Margret Kubingi and Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo.

    Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) chairperson Margret Kubingi picked Echoes High School

    ‘I thank all the key stake holders for supporting the teams that engage in women football development. I thank FUFA for providing the perfect environment to operate from , sponsors and the Government‘ remarked the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), Margret Kubingi.

    Fourth Round (Quarter finals) Rules:
    1 – Shall comprise of 8 teams qualified from the third round

    2 – FUFA shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fourth round

    3 – If the teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, extra time of of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time shall be the winner of the match.

    4 – If the teams are not separated by Art 23 (3) above, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

    MAIN PHOTO: The two women football delegates Margret Kubingi  (left) and Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo before the draws

  • AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda vs Tanzania; It is a Decider match- says Kwesi

    AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda vs Tanzania; It is a Decider match- says Kwesi

    CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)

    Angola 1-0 Uganda 

    Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019) 5pm 

    Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)

    Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda

    Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco 

    The Uganda U1-7 National team is relishing to keep fighting till when they get points to remain at the ongoing Total CAF AFCON U-17 tournament in Dar es Salaam.. Despite falling short in their opener to Angola, the Cubs still have confidence ahead of their match with hosts Tanzania on Wednesday.

    As quoted by both by the head coach Fabin Kwesi and team captain Garvin Mugweri Kizito, the youngsters believe they can make a comeback and win their game against CECAFA regional rivals – Tanzania at  National Stadium.

    Cubs forward Yiga Najib perfects his dribbling skills during training

    Before conducting the last training at GymKhana ground, a pre-match press conference was held at the National Stadium

    While in the pre-match press conference head coach Kwesi noted that this game comes in as a decider.

    ‘Definitely if you lose, you are out of the contention so we are approaching it with all the energy it deserves and give it our best shot and wait for the final result. We have done our home work well. We want to get maximum points’ Kwesi noted

    Head Coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin during the pre-match press conference

    The team captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri believes they can comeback.

    ‘We went down in our opening fixture against Angola but we are not out of the competiton. We have another chance to make a comeback. We are playing a team we have ever played but we are not underrating it, all minds are focused onto getting a win out of it’ said Kizito

    Team Captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri while addressing the media at the Pre-match press conference

    Uganda plays against Tanzania (Hosts) in the second fixture before taking on Nigeria in the final group A match

    The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

    Team officials:

    Ariga Rasoul – Leader of Delegation

    Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach

    Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach

    Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach

    Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach

    Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach

    Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor

    Bashir Mutyaba – Team Coordinator

    Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer

    Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager

    MAIN PHOTO:  Youngsters in their last training at GymKhana, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania

     

  • The FUFA Drum: Goalkeepers excel on  Match Day 2

    The FUFA Drum: Goalkeepers excel on  Match Day 2

    The  FUFA Drum 2019

    Match Day 2:

    Saturday 13th April 2019
    Tooro 2-0 Kampala 
    Sebei 1-2 Buganda 
    Lango 3-0 Ankole 
    Bunyoro 1-2 Acholi 
    Sunday, 14th April 2019
    Rwenzori 0-0 Busoga 
    Teso 0-0 Bugisu 
    Kigezi 1-2 Bukedi 
    Karamoja 0-1 West Nile
    The  FUFA Drum action resumed over the weekend with a number of games played as different provinces intensified their intentions  for excellence this season.
    Goalkeepers play a crucial role for the team to win games by making saves whenever the defence line is beaten and this was the case on match day 2 over the weekend.
    Of the eight games played across the country, four goalkeepers were named the best players in the respective games played.
    These included Derrick Ochan(Acholi), Nafian Alionzi (West Nile),  Isaac Kwizera(Rwenzori) and Steven Mukamba(Bugisu).
    Kampala Province Striker Daniel Serunkuma (L) battling with Tooro United captain Muhumuza Paddy. Serunkuma is a prolific striker at Vipers SC but could not find the back of the net against Tooro Province  for his team Kampala.
    Here is a full list of the match day two excelling players.
    Tooro Province 2-0 Kampala Province 
    Scorers:
    Anwar Mustapher Ntege ( 2goals, Ndejje University FC)
    MoM: Anwar Mustapher (Tooro Province -Ndejje University FC)
    Venue: St. Paul’s Seminary Grounds Kinyamashika in Fort Portal
    Tooro Province condemned Kampala to their second successive loss winning the game 2-0.
    Victory elevated them top in group A on four  points same as Rwenzori who held Busoga to a goalless draw in Bundibugyo.
    Tooro Province striker Anwar Mustapher celebrating his goal against Kampala Province
    Sebei Province 1-2 Buganda Province
    Scorers:
    Denis Cherotwo (Sebei-Bukwo Heroes FC)
    Robert Sentongo 2 goals (Buganda-Kyetume FC)
    MoM: Isaac Doka Mweru (Sebei-Admin FC)
    Venue: Kiproitich Stadium Kapchorwa
    For the second successive  game,  Isaac Doka Mweru was named man of the match despite Sebei Province losing to Buganda.
    Buganda Province player Baker Buyala (R) taking on Sebei defender in The FUFA Drum game
    He was also named man of the match as Sebei fell 3-2 to Ankole Province on match day one.
    Lango Province 3-0 Ankole Province
    Scorers:
     Timothy Awany  (KCCA FC), Dennis Omedi (Amuka Bright Stars FC) and Moses Aliro ( Dove All Stars FC)
    MoM: Timothy Awany (Lango-KCCA FC)
    Venue: UTC Lira
    Lango Province players and fans celebrating Awany’s goal against Ankole in The FUFA Drum tournament
    Lango Province recovered from the 1-0 loss to holders Buganda on match day one to run riot past Ankole at home.
    Defender Timothy Awany who plies his trade at KCCA FC emerged man of the match.
    Lango and KCCA FC defender Timothy Awany was named Man of the Match
    Bunyoro Province 1-2 Acholi Province
    Scorers: Jasper Aheebwa (Bunyoro-Mbarara City)
    Tito Okello (Acholi-Vipers SC)
    MoM: Derick Ochan (Acholi-Vipers SC)
    Venue: Kigaya Primary School playground, Hoima
    Acholi got their second successive win of the season as they beat Bunyoro 2-1.
    Acholi Province goalkeeper Derrick Ochan was named Man of the Match
    Vipers SC goalkeeper Derick Ochan was key for Acholi making several saves and eventually named the best player in the game.
    Sunday 14th April 2019
    Rwenzori Province 0-0 Busoga Province
    MoM: Isaac Kwizera (Rwenzori-New Villa FC)
    Venue: Nyahuka playground, Bundibugyo
    Shot stopper Isaac Kwizera who plays for New Villa FC stood tall to help Rwenzori hold Busoga to a goalless draw making several saves on the day.
    Rwenzori goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera was named Man of the Match in the game agaist Busoga Province in Bundibugyo
    Karamoja Province 0-1 West Nile Province
    Scorer:
    Ade Brian (West Nile-UCU)
    MoM: Alionzi Nafian Legason (West Nile-URA FC)
    Venue: St Daniel Comboni Primary School, Kotido
    Another goalkeeper who put up a good display on match day two.
    West Nile recovered from their loss to Bunyoro on match day one to edge past Karamoja.
    West Nile Province goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian receiving Man of the Match Accolade from FUFA Estates Manager Edward Kalungi
    Teso Province 0-0 Bugisu Proviunce
    MoM: Steven Mukamba ( Bugisu- CRO FC)
    Venue: Soroti Sports Ground, Soroti
    Bugisu earned a point in their game against neighbours Teso in the game played at Soroti Sports Ground.
    Steven Mukamba who plays for CRO was brilliant on the day making several saves  to deny Teso.
    Bugisu goalkeeper receiving a Man of the Match accolade from Mbale Women MP Hon. Connie Nakayenze Galiwango in Soroti
    Kigezi Province 1-2 Bukedi Province
    Scores:
    Dickson Niwamanya (Kigezi-Kabale Sharp FC)
    Timothy Owori (Bukedi-BUL FC)
    David Owori (Bukedi-SC Villa)
    MoM: Ronald Musana (Bukedi-URA FC)
    Venue; Kabale Municipal, Kabale
    Kigezi Province striker Mike Birungi (L) and Bukedi forward Timothy Owori (R) in action.
    Bukedi Province just like Tooro, Acholi and Buganda also won their second successive game defeating  Kigezi 2-1.
     Bukedi captain Ronald Musana was named the man of the match.
    Kabale District LC. 5 chairman Patrick Besigye Keihwa handing over Man of the Match accolade to Bukedi province player Ronald Musana
    MAIN PHOTO: Rwenzori GoalkeeperIsaac Kwizera directing his defenders during the match against Busoga Province
  • FUFA officials to attend FIFA Stadium Safety Workshop in Johannesburg

    FUFA officials to attend FIFA Stadium Safety Workshop in Johannesburg

    FIFA Stadium Safety Workshop in:

    6-10th May 2019

    Johannesburg South Africa

    By ensuring that football matches can be enjoyed in safer environments across the World, the World Football governing body (FIFA) has invited three Ugandans to attend the Stadium Safety Workshop set for 6-10th May 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Security committee member Stephen Kacuumu will attend the workshop together with Mandela National Stadium Managing Director Jamil Ssewanyana.

    The three (3) participants will be joined by other individuals from Angola, Botswana, Swaziland, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

     

    As it was agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA, CAF and the African Union regarding matters of safety, education and anti-Corruption, the participants will acquire expertise on Stadium safety through exchanging ideas structured from the presentations and activities done by the FIFA Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) during the recently undertaken Stadium Inspections.

    The main aim of the workshop is to ensure Stadium initiatives from the workshop can be implemented during matches.

    The workshop will be instructed by FIFA Safety and Security members as well as CAF Security Department members.

     

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu will take part in the FIFA Stadium Safety Workshop in South Africa

     

  • Kampala, North East FUFA Referees’ course gets underway in Njeru

    Kampala, North East FUFA Referees’ course gets underway in Njeru

    Kampala, North East FUFA Referees’ Course

    14th-16th April 2019

    FUFA Technical Center, Njeru 

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has organised a refereeing Member Associations course at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru, targeting all National badge holders plus five regional referees who are under the age of 26 years. Kampala and North East regions teamed up to pilot the Course that began on Sunday 14th April 2019.

    FUFA Referees instructor Ali Kalyango talking to participants at FUFA Technical center Njeru

    Chairpersons of the 8 football regions together with their General Secretaries and heads of the Regional Referees Committee are all in attendance.

    The technical brass led by Ronnie Kalema (M) addressing the referees

    Referees instructor Ali Kalyango talking to participants at FUFA Technical center Njeru

    The Purpose of the course 
    FUFA is committed to delivering the refereeing services to all our stakeholders using Integrity, Fitness and Performance (IFP) agenda. This course will, therefore, focus on the education of referees in order to effectively perform refereeing services in FUFA organised competitions both at National and Regional level.
    This course fully sponsored by FUFA will further equip and update on the amendments of the Laws of the Game, game management and improve on referee’s performance.

    Referees warming up during the course at FUFA Technical center in Njeru
    Assistant referees getting to know how to hold the flag

    List of Participants

    Kampala Region:
    Kimayo Stephen, Ssali Mohammed, Kasadha Kennedy, Kato Charles, Nkurunziza George, Luberenga Nicholas, Masembe Joseph, Musisi Henry, Kasalirwe Luch Lazak, Mbabali Samuel, Akoyi Anna, Namazi Mirian, Nassolo Elizabeth, Nakibombo Tina, Nayebare Barbra, KALULE Michael, Mugerwa Richard, Kiweewa Emmanuel, Kasoone George, Mafumu Mustaph, Katende Hamza, Lubwama Hakim Jnr, Kigundu John, Mulindwa Hakim, Ssemere Asadu, Kayinza Amina, Nassozi Jaqueline.

    North East Region:
    Ichila Samuel, Oriada Hakim, Okello Simon Peter, Otim Daniel, Oligo Geoffrey, Onanyang Moses, Asubu Maxwell, Adakun Rasto, Angoon John Charles, Adebo Joan Ruth, Asayo Elizabeth

    Administrators in attendance
    Kampala: Kasalirwe Dirisa (Chairperson), Nkugwa Peter (Chairman Referees Committee), Sengendo Isaac (General Secretary)
    North East: Ewalu Vincent (Vice Chairman North East Region), Onyait Simon (Head Competitions)

    Instructors:
    Technical: Catherine Adipo
    National PhysicalFitness Instructor: Ali Kalyango
    Chairman FUFA Referees Standig Committee: Ronnie Kalema

    Catherine Adipo (white top) with referees in Njeru

    How much do you know about FUFA’s various referees Committees/Panels? 

    FUFA Referees Standing  Committee (FRSC)
    Ronnie Kalema- Chairman

    Rwamuyamba Rosebell-Vice Chairperson

    Ali Tomusange- Member

    Nkono Amin Bbosa- Member

    Haruna Mawanda Jjunju- Member

     

    FUFA REFEREES’ PANELS

    FUFA Referees’ Appointments Panel

    Mawanda Jjunju- Chairperson
    Mubanda Nelson-Member
    Kazibwe Nobert- Member

    FUFA Referees’ Technical Development Panel

    Tomusange Ali- Chairperson
    Katabira David Davies-Member
    Adipo Catherine- Member

    FUFA Referees’ Assessment and Promotions Panel

    Nkono Amin Bbosa- Chairperson
    Waisswa Ali-Member
    Kubingi Margaret- Member

     

    FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel

    Ali Tomusange-Chairman

    Deo Mutabazi-Member

    Jamil Sewanyana-Member

    FUFA Regional Referees’ Monitoring Committee

    Chairperson-Rosebell Rwamuyamba

    Ojwe Denis-Northern

    Ajab Waiswa-Eastern

    Kabwemukya George-Kitara

    Katumba George Wamala-Kampala

    Mwanje Joseph S-Buganda

    Mwebembezi Milton-Western

    Ayub Khamis-West Nile

    Kiiti Yahaya-North East

     

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Referees going through drills during the workshop

     

     

  • Total AFCON U-17 Finals: Hard fighting Uganda Cubs fall short to Angola

    Total AFCON U-17 Finals: Hard fighting Uganda Cubs fall short to Angola

    TOTAL AFCON U-17 FINALS (Group A):

    • Angola 1-0 Uganda

    The Uganda U-17 National team (The Cubs) lost 1-0 to Angola in group A at the on-going Total AFCON U-17 Championship in Tanzania on Sunday.

    The Cubs fell to Osvaldo Pedro Capemba’s 33rd-minute goal and did not recover to lose maximum points at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.

    Rogers Mugisha takes on an opponent from Angola

    Najib Yiga, Ibrahim Juma, Andrew Kawooya, Abdul Wahid Iddi and second-half substitute Ibra Mugulusi all had attempts towards Angola’s goal in vain.

    Uganda Cubs goalkeeper Jack Komakech was alert to limit the damage coming from the opposition at all times.

    Angola defends a set piece during the game against Uganda Cubs at the National Stadium on Sunday evening

    The best moment for Uganda to level the game came 10 minutes from full time but Mugulusi’s strong left-footed shot hit the lower post and Yiga was slower to pounce home the rebound.

    Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Davis Ssekajja were all rested for Thomas Kakaire, Isma Mugulusi and Mukisa Opalla respectively.

    Uganda’s left back Ibrahim Juma was sent off in the 87th minute and will miss the next match coming on Wednesday against the hosts, Tanzania.

    The official opening match was won by Nigeria, 5-4 against hosts Tanzania.

    Uganda Cubs XI against Angola. Back row; L-R Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Idi Abdulwahid, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson, Kizito Gavin Mugweri – Front row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma

    Uganda Cubs XI:

    Jack Komakech (G.K), Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Davis Ssekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Idd Abdulwahid, Ivan Asaba, Yiga Najib, Rogers Mugisha, Justine Opiro

    Subs:

    Patrick Mubiru, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Innocent Opira, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire, Mukisa Opaala, Polycarp Mwaka, John Alou, James Jarieko

    Uganda Cubs technical team
    Uganda Cubs substitutes during the singing of the national anthems
  • The FUFA Drum: West Nile, Bukedi secure away wins

    The FUFA Drum: West Nile, Bukedi secure away wins

    The FUFA Drum:

    Sunday 14th April 2019

    Rwenzori Province 0-0 Busoga Province

    Karamoja Province 0-1 West Nile Province

    Teso Province 0-0 Bugisu Province

    Kigezi Province 1-2 Bukedi Province

    Last season runners-up West Nile Province bounced back while  semifinalists Bukedi Province secured their second successive win in The FUFA Drum tournament on Sunday.

    Uganda Christian University player Brian Ade came off the bench to score a lone strike in the 83rd minute. The match ended 1-0 in Kotido.

    URA FC goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian was named Man of the Match.

    Kigezi Province striker Micheal  Birungi (L) and Bukedi forward Timothy Owori (R) in action.

    In Kabale, Timothy Owori and David Owori were on target for Bukedi to hand the visitors a 2-1 win. Dickson Niwamanya scored the consolation for Kigezi.

    Bukedi Province players celebrating David Owori’s goal against Kigezi

    Bukedi and URA FC player Ronald Musana took the Man of the Match accolade plus the prize money.

    Kabale District LC. 5 chairman Patrick Besigye Keihwa handing over Man of the Match accolade to Bukedi province player Ronald Musana

    In the other games, despite creating several chances, Busoga Vs Rwenzori match ended  goalless at Nyahuka playground in Bundibugyo .

    Rwenzori goalkeeper Onyango Kwizera Isaac went home with the Man of the Match award and prize money.

    Rwenzori Province coach Prichard Stephen getting ready for Busoga in Bundibugyo

    Similarly, the game between Teso and Bugisu produced no goals.

    Bugisu and CRO FC star Steven Mukamba was named Man of the Match.

    Fans enjoying the game between Rwenzori and Busoga in Bundibugyo

     

     

  • AFCON U17 Finals: FUFA President visits Cubs camp, Kwesi names Starting XI to face Angola

    AFCON U17 Finals: FUFA President visits Cubs camp, Kwesi names Starting XI to face Angola

    CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)

    Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019) – KO 7 PM

    Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)

    Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)

    • Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
    • Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco 

    Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin has released his team’s starting XI, for the CAF Total U17 AFCON opening fixture against Angola due tonight at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.

    He maintained the squad that featured in a 4 all draw against Gor Mahia U20 in the second practice match played at Camp Toyoyo Jericho, Nairobi.

    Cubs during their final training at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam

    However, goalkeeper Oyo Delton who was part of the qualifications for the final tournament won’t be featuring after getting injured while conducting the final training on Saturday night.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also made a courtesy visit to the camp and had a team talk with the boys plus the technical staff

    FUFA President while in Camp at Peacock hotel Dar es Salaam

    Starting XI

    Komaketch Jack (Goal Keeper), Opiro Justine, Ibrahim Juma, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Captain), Sekajja Davis, Asaba Ivan, Kawooya Andrew, Idi Abdul Wahid, Mugisha Rogers and Yiga Najib.

    Substitutes: Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC), Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC)

    Main Photo: L-R; Ibrahim Juma, Kawooya Andrew, Mugisha Rogers, Idi Abdulwahid, Opira Justine, and Asaba Ivan celebrate the forth goal against Gor Mahia U(20) at Camp Toyoyo

  • AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda ready for opener against Angola

    AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda ready for opener against Angola

    CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)

    Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019)

    Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)

    Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)

    Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda

    Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco 

    Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) conducted the final training under floodlights ahead of their opening fixture against Angola at the  CAF Total U17 tournament in Dar es Salaam.

    On arrival, the team underwent the mandatory MRI tests and the coach will be spoilt for choice as all 21 players passed the exercise conducted by CAF Medical team.

    Kawooya Andrew aims to shoot the ball while head coach Fabin Kwesi looks on during training at National Stadium on Saturday in Dar es Salaam

    While addressing the media at the official pre-match press conference, Kwesi noted how ready his side is to take on the challenge against Angola.

    ‘We have critically analysed the Angola side. We have identified their strong and weak areas. We know what they are made of’ noted Kwesi

    ‘We don’t have stars but a team. We are going to use the strength of our team’ Kwesi added.

    Head CaachPaa Samuel Kwesi addresses the media during the pre-match press conference

    Kwesi also commended the quality of the league from which the youngsters are selected.

    ‘It is a wonderful thing that is happening in Uganda. We have the U17 league and before you qualify you have to pass the MRI test to play in that league and it has given us an advantage while selecting players’ Kwesi added

    The team captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri who led his side to the regional championship last year to book a place in the final tourney opened up on how prepared they are for the opener.

    ‘We are prepared technically, mentally and physically. We have a mission to accomplish that we embarked on last year here in Dar es Salaam. In tomorow’s game we are coming for maximum points’ Kizito noted

    ‘I feel so proud and want to thank our fans here in Dar es Salaam. We won’t let you down, we shall work hard as a team to get good results’ Kizito added

    Team Captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri while addressing the media

    Uganda plays against Angola in the opening fixture before playing hosts (Tanzania) and Nigeria respectively in group A.

    The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

    Team officials:

    Ariga Rasoul – Leader of Delegation

    Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach

    Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach

    Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach

    Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach

    Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach

    Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor

    Bashir Mutyaba – Team Coordinator

    Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer

    Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager

    MAIN PHOTO:  Players and officials in a prayer session after their last training on Saturday at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania

     

     

  • The FUFA Drum: Acholi maintains perfect start to new season with away win over Bunyoro

    The FUFA Drum: Acholi maintains perfect start to new season with away win over Bunyoro

    The FUFA Drum

    Saturday 13th April 2019

    Tooro Province 2-0 Kampala Province

    Sebei Province 1-2 Buganda Province

    Lango Province 3-0 Ankole Province

    Bunyoro Province 1-2 Acholi Province

    Sunday 14th April 2019

    Rwenzori Vs Busoga

    Venue: Nyahuka playground, Bundibudgo

    Karamoja Vs West Nile

    Venue: St Daniel Comboni Primary School, Kotido

    Teso Vs Bugisu

    Venue: Soroti Sports Ground, Soroti

    Kigezi Vs Bukedi

    Venue: Kabale Municipal, Kabale

    Acholi Province forward Alfred Onek (L) closing up Bunyoro Province defender Dudu Ramathan 

    The FUFA Drum returned with four matches of the 8 fixtures on  Match Day 2 played on Saturday across the country.  Four more matches will be played on Sunday. Eleven (11) goals were scored in the four matches played on Saturday.

    Lango province registered the most vibrant victory with a three goals margin against Ankole in Lira. KCCA FC defender Timothy Awany, Amuka Bright Stars FC duo Omedi Denish and Moses Aliro were on target for Lango.

    Awany was named Man of the Match and received the prize money of 100,000/= plus an accolade from FUFA.

    Lango Province midfielder Allan Okello in Action against Ankole

    In Hoima, the host Bunyoro bowed down to Acholi in a 2-1 loss at Kigaya Primary School playground. Vipers SC forward Tito Okello scored a brace for the visitors while Jasper Aheebwa of Mbarara City had the consolation for Bunyoro.

    Vipers SC and Acholi goalkeeper Derrick Ochan was named Man of the Match.

    Vipers SC and Acholi goalkeeper Derrick Ochan receiving MoM accolade from The FUFA Drum chairman Rogers Byamukama

    Kampala Province lost their second consecutive game in Group A after falling to Tooro Province in a convincing 2-0 loss. Ndejje University FC player Anwar Mustapher scored both goals for Tooro.

    Anwar Mustapher was awarded Man of the Match accolade and cash.

    Tooro Province defender Benjamin Nyakojo (green) trying to defend his side during the match against Kampala Province

    Cup holders Buganda edged Sebei 2-1 away in Kapchorwa. Robert Sentongo registered a brace that started with a penalty in the first half.

    Bukwo Heroes FC player Denis Cherwoto scored for the home side.

    Action between Sebei (orange) and Buganda (blue)

    Sebei and Admin FC player Isaac Doka Mweru managed was Man of the Match for the second time this season.

    Matchday 2 action continues on Sunday with four other fixtures.

    Rwenzori Vs Busoga in Bundibugyo

    Karamoja Vs West Nile in Kotido

    Teso Vs Bugisu in Soroti

    Kigezi Vs Bukedi in Kabale

    Referee Howard Orombi talking to Buganda province captain Dan Birikwaira

    MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Province midfielder Allan Kyambadde (yellow) battling for the ball with Tooro Province defender Benjamin Nyakojo (green)

     

     

     

     

  • Total AFCON 2019 Finals-Egypt: Uganda Cranes in group A

    Total AFCON 2019 Finals-Egypt: Uganda Cranes in group A

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 FINALS

    Groups:

    • A:  Egypt, DR Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
    • B:  Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi
    • C: Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania
    • D: Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia
    • E: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola
    • F: Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau
    The 6 groups of four teams each

    Uganda will play at the TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals, for the 7th title since the tournament inception in 1957.

    The CECAFA giants were grouped in group A along with the hosts Egypt, neighbors DR Congo and Zimbabwe.

    The draw was held in Giza, Egypt on Friday night, attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Third Vice president Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi,  Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and national teams’ officer Patrick Ntege.

    L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Hon. Florence Nakiwala and National teams’ officer Patrick Ntege during the draws
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre in Cairo moments before the draws

    The other groups are;  Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi (group B), Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania (group C), Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia (group D), Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola (group E) and Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau (group F).

    The tournament kicks off on 19th June and wind up a month later, on 19th July 2019.

  • The FUFA Drum: Match-day 2 referees confirmed

    The FUFA Drum: Match-day 2 referees confirmed

    The FUFA Drum:

    Match Day 2 Fixtures:

    • Bunyoro Vs Acholi – Kiyaga Primary School playground, Hoima
    • Tooro Vs Kampala – St Paul’s National Seminary -Kabarole
    • Lango Vs Ankole – UTC -Lira
    • Sebei Vs Buganda – Kiprotich playground, Kapchorwa

    Sunday 14 April 2019

    • Rwenzori Vs Busoga – Nyahuka playground, Bundibudgo
    • Karamoja Vs West Nile – St Daniel Comboni Primary School, Kotido
    • Teso Vs Bugisu – Soroti Sports Ground, Soroti
    • Kigezi Vs Bukedi – Kabale Municipal, Kabale

    Appointments for referees for The FUFA Drum Match Day 2 have been released on Thursday 11th April.

    The list has 48 match officials involving 8 Center referees and 16 assistant referees, 8 fourth officials, 8 referee assessors, and 8 match commissioners.

    The appointed officials will be in charge of the weekend fixtures. 4 games to be played on Saturday 13th April while the other 4 other games on Sunday 14th April.

    Appointments:

    Bunyoro Vs Acholi

    Saturday13th April 2019

    Kigaya Primary School-Hoima

    • Center Referee: Nasser Mohammed
    • Assistant Referee 1: Lusambya Solomon
    • Assistant Referee 2: Semuga James
    • Fourth Official: Bakisula Ali
    • Referee Assessor: Kubingi Margaret
    • Match Commissioner: Kalema Ronnie

     

    Tooro Vs Kampala

    Saturday13th April 2019

    St. Paul’s National Seminary-Kabarole

    • Center Referee: Olemu George
    • Assistant Referee 1: Mukisa Umar
    • Assistant Referee 2: Kakembo Ahmed
    • Fourth Official: Waiswa Muzamiru
    • Referee Assessor: Sewaya Miti
    • Match Commissioner: Lajan Livingstone

    Lango Vs Ankole

    Saturday13th April 2019

    UTC Grounds-Lira

    • Center Referee: Byaruhanga Henry
    • Assistant Referee 1: Friday Noor
    • Assistant Referee 2: Nyange Shakira
    • Fourth Official: Nyangoma Hawa
    • Referee Assessor: Rose Rwamuyamba
    • Match Commissioner: Tumwesigye Anthony

    Sebei Vs Buganda

    Saturday13th April 2019

    Kiproitich Stadium-Kapchorwa

    • Center Referee: Howard M Orombi
    • Assistant Referee 1: Yoacel Nickson
    • Assistant Referee 2: Kyeyune Micheal
    • Fourth Official: Ijaga Muzamiru
    • Referee Assessor: Kityo Ssozi Asuman
    • Match Commissioner: Musindi Brian

    Rwenzori Vs Busoga

    Sunday 14th April 2019

    Nyakuha Ground-Bundibugyo

    • Center Referee: Turyamureba Paul
    • Assistant Referee 1: Noor Hassan
    • Assistant Referee 2: Atuhaire Docus
    • Fourth Official: Kanarutokye Moses
    • Referee Assessor: Nsubuga Fisal
    • Match Commissioner: Owek. Nkalubo Florence

    Karamoja Vs West Nile

    Sunday 14th April 2019

    St. Daniel Comboni-Kotido

    • Center Referee: Mpyangu Siraji
    • Assistant Referee 1: Makwali Robert
    • Assistant Referee 2: Muyaga Khalid
    • Fourth Official: Sajjabi Geofrey
    • Referee Assessor: Buyinza Magidu
    • Match Commissioner: Kalungi Edward

    Teso Vs Bugisu

    Sunday 14th April 2019

    Soroti Sports Ground- Soroti

    • Center Referee: Omara Paul
    • Assistant Referee 1: Obua Tobby
    • Assistant Referee 2: Komakech Robert
    • Fourth Official: Ogwal Boniface
    • Referee Assessor: Kabali Charles Grace
    • Match Commissioner: Kiiza Decolas

    Kigezi Vs Bukedi

    Sunday 14th April 2019

    Kabale Municipal Stadium

    • Center Referee: Bakasambe Rajab
    • Assistant Referee 1: Lulenzi Shafiq
    • Assistant Referee 2: Zziwa Charles
    • Fourth Official: Kimera Rashid
    • Referee Assessor: Kanakulya Khalifan
    • Match Commissioner: Mutabazi Deo

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Match Officials that officiated Match Day 1 game between Ankole and Sebei in Ntungamo

     

  • Total AFCON 2019 Finals: Uganda drawn with hosts Egypt

    Total AFCON 2019 Finals: Uganda drawn with hosts Egypt

    TOTAL AFCON 2019:

    Group A

    Egypt, DR Congo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe

     

    The Draws for the Group stages of 2019 Total African Cup of Nations Finals were conducted on Friday night at the historic Pyramids in Egypt.

    Uganda Cranes was drawn in Group A alongside the hosts Egypt, DR Congo, and Zimbabwe.

    According to the fixtures, Uganda will play the first match on 22nd June against DR Congo.

    The second game will be against Zimbabwe on 26th June while the last group match is scheduled on 30th June with Egypt. All Uganda’s group stage matches will be played at Cairo International Stadium.

    ‘We now know all the teams in our group. We are going to play two strong teams DR Congo and Egypt. I think it’s a good opportunity for us to participate with good teams and we shall give it all for good results’ said Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre

    Uganda was also drawn with Egypt in the previous AFCON finals in Gabon.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo attended the function as he is a CAF Executive Member together with the FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and National Teams Manager Patrick Ntege. Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre was also at the draw.

     

  • Total AFCON 2019 Finals-Egypt: CAF releases draw Procedure, Uganda in Pot 3

    Total AFCON 2019 Finals-Egypt: CAF releases draw Procedure, Uganda in Pot 3

    The CAF Executive Committee at its meeting on Thursday, 11 April 2019, in Cairo, Egypt approved the draw procedure for the final tournament of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019. The procedure was proposed by the Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations at its meeting 24-hours earlier.

    Draw Procedure finalised, Pots revealed

    The pots and seedings of the 24 qualified teams were decided based on the latest FIFA World rankings (released 4th April 2019), which is globally accepted and portrays a true reflection of the state of the qualified teams.

     

    According to the Article 73.1 of the regulations of the competition; – The organizing country (Egypt) shall be the head of group A. – The holder of the trophy (Cameroon) will be the head of one of the five other groups in addition to 4 other head of groups determined in accordance to the ranking.

    Procedures of the draw:

    The following 4 pots will be on stage:

    Pot 4: Containing the 6 teams of level IV

    Pot 3: Containing the 6 teams of level III

    Pot 2: Containing the 6 teams of level II

    Pot 1: Containing the 5 teams of level I (Host country is in position A1)

    Step 1:

    Pot 4: The 6 less seeded teams of level IV will be in pot 4

    The first ball drawn will go directly to group A; in position A4.

    The second ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B4

    The third ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C4

    The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D4

    The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E4

    The sixth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F4

    Step 2:

    Pot 3: The 6 teams of level III will be in pot 3

    The first ball drawn will go directly to group A; in position A3.

    The second ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B3

    The third ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C3

    The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D3

    The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E3

    The sixth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F3

    Step 3:

    Pot 2: The 6 teams of level II will be in pot 2

    The first ball drawn will go directly to group A; in position A2.

    The second ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B2

    The third ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C2

    The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D2

    The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E2

    The sixth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F2

    Step 4:

    Pot 1: The Host team is already in position A1; the holder of the title and the other 4 teams of level I will be in pot 1

    The first ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B1.

    The second ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C1 o

    The third ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D1

    The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E1

    The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F1

    Source: www.cafonline.com 

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that played against Cape Verde in 2019 Group L AFCON Qualifiers at Namboole on 17th November 2018