FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

Sebastien Desabre: Uganda Cranes need to finish the AFCON 2019 qualification on a strong note

Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre looks at the last AFCON 2019 qualification match as a do or die affair.

Desabre addressed the media during the official press conference at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on the third day of the team’s non residential training.

Flanked by the FUFA communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Desabre assured the media upon the essence and significance of the match against Tanzania.

The players engaged in a match situation during training at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

‘We need to finish the AFCON 2019 qualification on a strong note and finish very well in Tanzania. We are going for maximum points. It is a good opportunity to play in Tanzania. Tanzania will be under pressure, stadium will be full.We have two targets at the same time. AFCON last group qualifier and the CHAN 2020 Preparation. We have so far trained for three days. On Saturday, we have a trial match against Kampala Select. After Saturday, the team will travel to Ismaily in Egypt for training camp. I thank the Federation led by Eng. Moses Magogo for the training camp opportunity where the players will gel together as I continue to monitor them. This is also early preparations for the Uganda Cranes team well ahead of AFCON 2019 tournament. This will also be a moment for me to assess new players on the team with Christzom Ntambi, Shaban Muhammed, Robert Odongkara and others. We plan a friendly match against a league one club next Wednesday in Egypt’ Sebastien Desabre noted.

Ahmed Hussein (left) with the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre at Lugogo

They were joined the Vipers players Moses Waiswa, Tadeo Lwanga, Halid Lwaliwa and Dan Sserunkuma as well as Express’ Michael Birungi as well as Bright Anukani of Proline.

Mbarara City’s Ivan Eyam did not train with the rest of the players because he traveled for the club’s home Star Times Uganda Premier League engagement against newly promoted Ndejje University at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.

Defender Timothy Awany and midfielder Ibrahim Sadam Juma vie for the ball during training

Uganda Cranes players in a team bonding session

After the Uganda Cranes play a test match against Kampala regional select, a pool of 9 players will be selected to join the 15 foreign based legion in Egypt for the training camp.

Brian Majwega takes on KCCA’s Fillbert Obenchan during the session

L-R: Charles Lukwago, James Alitho, Nicholas Ssebwato and Saidi Keni in training

Assistant coach Mathias Lule (left) joined the head coach Desabre in the one and a half session on Thursday

On Wednesday, the national team marked the third day of non-residential training at Lugogo.

The team training resumes on Thursday morning starting by 9 AM at Lugogo.

MAIN PHOTO: Sebastien Desabre gestures as he addresses the media at Lugogo on Wednesday.

March 13, 2019
The FUFA Drum 2019: Draws held as playing format is changed
The draws for the second edition of The FUFA Drum tournament have been held on Tuesday 12th March 2019 at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga in Kampala.

The federation was represented with the top brass officials led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Exco Members Hamid Juma, Chis Kalibbala, Ronnie Kalema, David Mukidi Kalyebala, Rogers Byamukama, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the FUFA Drum Committee members.

The respective Provinces were also well represented by team leaders and officials. The playing format has been changed in a way that after the first group stages, the teams will be grouped to play at one venue for the quarter finals till the finals. The venue is yet to be named.

Moments before the draws, the team leaders and the local organizing committee conducted a review session on how the previous tournament progressed and plan for the 2nd edition.

In his address, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo lauded all the parties for their roles in ensuring a successful tournament during the first edition.

Local organizing committee members of the FUFA Drum with the FUFA President moments after the draws

With due admission, the challenges encountered during the inaugural tournament can only be made better;

‘I am very glad that we have the second edition of the FUFA Drum tournament. I thank the stakeholders who enabled the successful running of the first edition. I must admit we had challenges in the first edition, but we shall only get better. We have a new format in place. This is meant to give sponsors mileage. This tournament causes a lot of emotions and this is good for the event. Let us enjoy the tournament and encourage our fans to take part through mobilisation. Three provinces Acholi, Tooro and West Nile stood out in terms of mobilisation. I also thank the cultural leaders who took part in the first edition. Congratulations Buganda for winning the first edition‘ Eng. Moses Magogo

Rogers Byamukama, the chairperson for The FUFA Drum Local organising committee

Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Drum Local organising committee chairperson

‘The first edition of the FUFA Drum was a successful tournament. I thank all the teams that took part in the tournament and for the beautiful football displayed. We got support from Government, cultural and political leaders. Let us build a good brand. Build it together. This edition we return bigger and better with player insurance well catered for by the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). For the short comings, I beg we review together and ensure a successful tourney for the successful tournament in year two’

FUFA CEO-Edgar Watson

Over two million fans followed their Province teams to venues where matches were played. This was a strong message that indicated people’s love for football and their ancestry. Let’s participate with love and joy that football brings.

The 19^th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that sat on 14^th February 2019 renewed the mandate of The FUFA Drum Organising Committee for another term of one year. I would like to thank Mr. Rogers Byamukama and his Committee members for the job well done in the first edition.

FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha

‘The tournament has impacted well on football at all levels right from the grassroot. I thank the secretariat for the work well done during the first edition. This is the best innovation we have made as FUFA in very many years. I thank the Executive, delegates and those who were consulted. Initial edition we promised much more than delievered. I urge the team leaders to further organize their teams. We expect more crowds and more revenues. We have got inquiries from other countries on how the FUFA Drum tournament is being organised’

Groups:
- A: Busoga, Kampala, Tooro, Rwenzori
- B: Buganda, Ankole, Lango, Sebei
- C: West Nile, Acholi, Bunyoro, Karamoja
- D: Bukedi, Bugishu, Teso, Kigezi
Match Day one Fixtures (30th – 31st March 2019)
- Busoga Vs Tooro
- Kampala Vs Rwenzori
- Buganda Vs Lango
- Ankole Vs Sebei
- West Nile Vs Bunyoro
- Acholi Vs Karamoja
- Bukedi Vs Teso
- Bugisu Vs Kigezi
MAIN PHOTO: Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Bernard Tungwaho conducts the draw for the 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament. He was assited by Mike Letti (West Nile), Mariam Mpaata(Kigezi) and Peter Nkugwa (Kampala)
March 12, 2019
The FUFA Drum: Draws for the 2nd edition set for Tuesday at Jevine Hotel

The FUFA Drum Draws

Venue: Jevine Hotel Rubaga

Date: Tuesday 12^th March 2019

Time: 1pm

FUFA will conduct the draws for the forthcoming ‘The FUFA Drum’ 2^nd edition on Tuesday afternoon at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga.

16 provinces will take part in the draws for the tournament that was won by Buganda Province during the 1^st edition in Arua.

Busoga, Bugisu, Buganda, Bunyoro, West Nile, Bukedi, Sebei, Tooro, Kigezi, Ankole, Lango, Karamoja, Teso, Acholi, Kampala and Rwenzori are the provinces that will take part in the draws.

The day’s event will begin with a review meeting for last season’s tournament.

‘FUFA will host the draws for the 2nd edition of the FUFA Drum at Jevin Hotel in Rubaga at 2:30pm. The event will begin with a review of last season tournament’ said Rogers Byamukama The FUFA Drum Chairman

The FUFA Drum Local organizing Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama

MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Province celebrating after winning the 1st Edition of The FUFA Drum

March 11, 2019
Uganda Cranes kick start preparations for final AFCON 2019 qualifier against Tanzania

A group of 24 players have kick started non residential training drills for the TOTAL AFCON 2019 qualifier away to Tanzania due on Sunday 24th March 2019.

The players, many of whom locally based from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs trained for two hours at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

With the exception of Vipers SC, Proline FC and Express FC players, the rest of the summoned players turned up with the inclusion of Solomon Walusimbi of Maroons Football Club

Addressing the media after the session, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre expressed gratitude about the response from the players who turned up.

David Owori (L) and Paul Willa (R) fight for the ball possession

‘It is good to see the players turn up with a good attitude and willingness to compete’ Desabre noted after the training in an interface with the media.

‘I am delighted to be part of the team. I will give my best because this is a dream for us players to play for the National team’ Police FC’s Juma Balinya told the media.

Ibrahim Sadam Juma (L) with Ivan Eyam (R)

Training resumes on Tuesday morning starting 9 am at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

The 24 players who trained on Monday morning:

Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka Fc), Saidi Keni (Sc Villa), James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Obenchan Filbert (KCCA FC), Willa Paul (Police FC), Samson Mutyaba (Maroons FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Majwega Brian (Maroons FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Unattached), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul Baker (URA FC), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Unattached), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Owori David (Sc Villa), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Poloto Julius (KCCA C), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Kaddu Henry (KCCA FC), Madondo Joel (K-Jinja SS), Bashir Mutanda (Sc Villa), Solomon Walusimbi (Maroons)

Training programme

11^th -15^th March 2019 training at Lugogo (Local based players)

13^th March- FUFA Press Conference at 12.30pm- Uganda Cranes coach addresses media at Lugogo

16^th March 2019- Regional Tour match: Uganda Cranes vs Kampala Regional Select team, 9 players will be selected from this local camp to join the 15 foreign based players inCairo.

17^th March 2019-Uganda Cranes Squad flies to Cairo for residential camp

18^th-22^nd March 2019- (24 man Uganda Cranes Squad camp in Cairo, Egypt)

23^rd March 2019- (24 man Uganda Cranes Squad flies to Tanzania)

24^th March 2019 Tanzania vs Uganda (AFCON Qualifier in Dar es Salaam)

March 11, 2019
Kampala Region names squad to face Crested Cranes

Regional Tour

Free Entrance

Saturday 16^th March 2019

2:00pm-Crested Cranes Vs Kampala Region Select

4:30pm-Uganda Cranes Vs Kampala Region Select

StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

Kampala Region Select Women Team- Head coach Ayub Khalifah has named 25 players to face the Uganda National Women-Crested Cranes in the Regional Tour Match at the StarTimes Stadium on Saturday 16^th March 2019 at 2pm. The match will be played before the men’s senior team “The Uganda Cranes who face off with Kampala Region Select Men’s Team at 4:30pm. The organisers will not charge any fees for the entrance.

Kawempe Muslim Junior Team players dominate the list with 9 players, Maroons with 5, Uganda Martyrs with 4, Trinity College Nabingo with 3. Katuuso and Highland are represented with 2 players each.

On the technical side, Nankya Immaculate will assist Ayub Khalifah.

Kampala Region Women Select quad:

Nakwanga Elizabeth (GK) (Katuuso) and Namuli Justine (GK) (Katuuso)

Others;

Akujo Esther (Maroons), Naiga Mayi (Maroons), Abba Immaculate (Maroons), Nakiyingi Sofi (Maroons), Nalubwama Shanita (Maroons).Nantege Regina (Highland), Nassozi Allen (Highland), Nalule Joseph (Martyrs), Kanyago Halima (Martyrs), Basemera Uditar (Martyrs), Nakasi Latifah (Martyrs), Nyinagahira Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nakato Rebecca (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nandago Hadija (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nakamya Sandra (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nassali Olivia (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Mushimire Ritah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Kasana Brenda (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Kyomuhendo Sumayiyah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nalubega Monica (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nvanugi Lilian (Trinity College Nabbingo), Babirye Agatha (Trinity College Nabbingo), and Nakazibwe Jovia (Trinity College Nabbingo).

MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Team to face Kampala Region Select

March 11, 2019
FUFA Women Elite League: Champions Kawempe Seal Playoff Slot as UCU, Olila remain on course

FUFA Women Elite League

Match Day 10

Elizabeth Group

UCU Lady Cardinals 4-2 Isra Soccer Academy

Olila High School 1-0 Kampala Queens

Makerere University 1-0 Lango Queens

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 6-0 Bugiri Town View SS

Victoria Group

Ajax Queens 0-2 Kawempe Muslim Ladies

Muteesa I Royal University 1-1 Asubo Gafford Ladies

She Corporate 1-1 Rines SS

Lady Doves 4-1 Dynamic SS Jjeza

Kawempe Muslim Ladies became the first team to earn a slot to the playoffs of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League after registering a 2-0 win away to Ajax Queens over the weekend.

The four-time winners and defending champions ensured they sealed their berth with four games to play after third-placed She Corporate were held at home by Rines SS.

Juliet Nalukenge and Asia Nakibuuka scored for the Warriors to move to 28 points in ten games, 14 ahead of She Corporate hence confirming their qualification from Victoria group. In the same group, second-placed Lady Doves also cemented their position and edged closer to the playoffs with a convincing 4-1 win against bottom-placed Dynamic SS Jjeza.

She Corporates Aisha Namubiru (R) shielding the ball away from Rines’ Naluyima Kauthara

Lydia Nyandera scored a brace while Lilian Zeddy Veronica and Nuru Nakyanzi added a goal each to help the Masindi based side to 22 points. Scovia Kibiri got the consolation for Dynamic SS Jjeza who are bottom of the table with only one point.

Muteesa I Royal University and Asubo Gafford Ladies played out a one-all draw on Saturday. Elizabeth Nakigozi gave the University side the lead but Gafford Ladies rallied back through Sheebah Zalwango to salvage a point.

She Corporate needed to come from a goal down to earn a point against a resilient Rines SS side. Jackie Nassali had given Rines the lead but Favour Nambatya leveled matters in the second half.

In Elizabeth group, UCU Lady Cardinals brightened their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs with a 4-2 win over Isra Soccer Academy.

Hasifa Nassuna was in fine form grabbing a hat trick before Captain Maureen Kinavudori added the other goal. Fauziah Najjemba scored the two goals for Isra.

The victory propelled UCU Lady Cardinals top of the table on 21 points same as Olila High School who edged Kampala Queens in Soroti thanks to Patricia Apio’s solitary strike.

Uganda Martyrs High School were the biggest winners on matchday ten with a clean out against debutants Bugiri Town View.

Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya continued with her scoring spree netting a hat trick to move to eight league goals this season. She already leads the scoring charts in the FUFA Women Cup with seven goals.

The other goals for Uganda Martyrs were scored by Rashida Nankya(brace) and an own goal by Esther Namudira. The Lubaga based team is now level on points with Isra both on 16 points.

Makerere University won 1-0 against Lango Queens with Rebecca Nakasaato scoring the lone goal. The race for the top scorer’s boot is still on with Hasifa Nassuna leading with 12 goals while Fauziah Najjemba and Juliet Nalukenge are both tied on ten goals apiece.

Meanwhile, in the FUFA Women’s Cup, Kawempe Muslim Junior team earned a walkover against Mwanda Foundation who failed to travel to Kampala. This, therefore, means the former qualify to the quarterfinal stage.

MAIN PHOTO: Rines’ Naluyima Kauthara (c) sandwiched by She Corporates pair of Penina Akuku (L) and Tina Nambirige

March 11, 2019
Stanbic Uganda Cup: Bright Stars, Kyetume progress to semi-finals
Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018/19 (Quarter finals):
- Bright Stars 1-0 Nebbi Central
- Kyetume 0 (4) – 1 (1) Wakiso Giants
Bright Stars and Kyetume Football Clubs secured their first ever slots in the competition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

Top tier Bright Stars eliminated FUFA Big League out fit Nebbi Central 1-0 at the Luo play ground in West Nile on Saturday.

During the second match played on Sunday at the Nakisunga Ssaza play ground, Kyetume ejected fellow FUFA Big League side Wakiso Giants 4-1 in post match penalties after 120 minutes of action.

Kyetume scored their kicks from the penalty mark through Denis Lubowa, M. Sande, Ibrahim Kazindula and Vincent Kayizzi.

Ivan Kiweewa was on the mark for Wakiso Giants as Clinton Kamugisha and James Kasibante missed their respective kicks.

The Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final action continues on Monday, 11th March 2019 when Express hosts BUL at the Betway Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

On Tuesday, last year’s losing finalists Vipers visit Proline at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
March 11, 2019
FUFA to Conduct Inspection and Monitoring of Registered Coaches

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will start inspecting and monitoring all FUFA certified coaches.

Over the past four years, FUFA has intensified technical education programs to ensure that coaches are empowered with modern methodologies in their area of operation.

However, the FUFA Football Development Department observed that some of the coaches are not implementing the right coaching principles hence resulting in slow signs of gradual development of football on the field of play.

The 19th FUFA Executive committee which sat on the 14th February 2019 passed the proposal from the FUFA Football Development Committee to conduct a coach inspection and monitoring exercise of all FUFA registered coaches during competition seasons.

FUFA Football Development Diretor Ali Mwebe. Proposals to carry out inspection of coaches at their workstation were approved by the FUFA Executive

FUFA Coaches’ inspectors will reach out to clubs during training sessions and match days to implement this policy either on notice or without prior notice.

The FUFA Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima is hapy with the development.

‘We shall coordinate with the coaches at the 16 Clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League to get their specific days of training sessions so that we make the visits. We are hopeful this will make a change in our football’ said Nyiima.

Livingstone Kyambadde

The FUFA coaches’ inspectors are issued with FUFA identifications and will provide reports to the FUFA Football Development Department about coaches’ performance about the training sessions and matches played.

The four coaches’ instructors are; Mujib Kasule, Asuman Lubowa, Jackson Nyiima and Livingstone Kyambadde all the Level of CAF.

Uganda currently has 3509 coaches certified by FUFA from beginners to CAF A License.

Coaches Certfied by FUFA/CAF

CAF A – 40 Coaches

CAF B – 64

CAF C- 46

FUFA Level One- 859

FUFA Beginners- 2500

MAIN PHOTO: Jackson Nyiima

March 7, 2019
Bulega Names Crested Cranes Squad for maiden Regional Tour

Kampala Regional Tour

Charges: Free Entrance

Saturday, 16^th March 2019

StarTimes stadium, Lugogo

Crested Cranes vs Kampala Region Select – 2 PM

Uganda Cranes vs Kampala Region Select– 4.30 PM

Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has released a squad comprising of 23 players ahead of the Kampala regional tour on Saturday, 16^th March 2019.

This will be the first time that the women’s national team will play a regional tour game. They will play against Kampala Select regional side.

The team comprises of four goalkeepers, six defenders, eight midfielders and five strikers with the core of the team that played at the 2018 CECAFA Women’s Championship maintained.

Skipper Tracy Jones Akiror, reigning FUFA Female footballer Ruth Aturo and FUFA Women Elite leading top scorer Hasifa Nassuna are all part of the squad.

The team will have two days of non-residential training on 14^th and 15^th March 2019 at Maroons stadium, Luzira.

Coaches Mbekeka and Bulega work out a plan for the training session of Crested Cranes in 2018 at Kabojja grounds

According to FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein, the motive of the tour is to move the team nearer to the fans but also help the team play more games.

‘Like it is the case with the senior men’s team, FUFA wants to take the Crested Cranes to the people but at the same time helps the team to remain active.’ He said.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo(UCU Lady Cardinals), Vanessa Edith Karungi (She Corporate), Juliet Adeke(Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Daizy Nakaziro(Lady Doves)

Defenders: Shadia Nankya(Uganda Martys High School Lubaga), Aisha Namukisa(Kampala Queens), Wilmer Nantumbwe(She Corporate), Margaret Birabwa( Muteesa I Royal University), Phoebe Banura ( UCU Lady Cardinals), Viola Namuddu( Makerere University)

Midfileders: Damalie Matama(Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabbumba ( Ajax Queens,Bulenga), Fauziah Najjemba( Isra Soccer Academy), Tracy Jones Akiror( Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Lilian Mutuuzo( Kampala Queens), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Shamira Nalujja( Isra Soccer Academy)

Forwards: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Monica Namwase (Kampala Queens), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Hasifa Nassuna(UCU Lady Cardinals)

Crested Cranes Defender Nankya Shadia aims to clear the ball during Crested Cranes training in 2018.

MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes captain Tracy Akiror (L) in charge of the ball in the match against Zimbabwe during the 2018 COSAFA Women Championship in South Africa.

March 7, 2019
The learning curve continues as Thomas Kakaire nets for Uganda Cubs in loss to Morocco

Results-UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament-Turkey

Uganda 1-4 Morocco

Tanzania 3-2 Australia

Cameroon 4-1 Uganda

Morocco 1-0 Belarus

Tanzania 0-1 Guinea

Turkey 4-1 Australia

Seneagl 2-0 Nigeria

Montenegro 2-1 Angola

Group 1: Tanzania, Guinea, Australia, Turkey

Group 2: Cameroon, Uganda, Morocco and Belarus

Group 3: Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Montenegro

Thomas Kakaire netted late in the game (83rd minute) to pull back a consolation goal for the Uganda U17 against Morocco. Kakaire plays for Bright Stars FC Junior team in the FUFA Juniors League.

Uganda’s captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri (5) and Morocco captain Ouacharaf Bilal (19) pose for a photo with match officials before kickoff

Having fallen to Cameroon 4-1 on Tuesday, the Cubs were looking forward to impress against Morocco. However, the story didn’t change much as they again lost by the same score line. Boujemaoui Faissal, Loune Ali and Ait e Asri Oussama netted for Morocco.

Rogers Mugisha of Uganda encounters Morocco’s defender Ramzi Achraf (14).

It is the second loss of the Uganda Cubs as they will return to action on Friday against Belarus in a tournament organised by CAF and UEFA to help the 8 qualified teams to the AFCON U17 Finals prepare for the tournament in Tanzania due next month.

Uganda Cubs Starting XI against Morocco

Morocco U17 that faced Uganda U17 in Turkey on Wednesday

Uganda U17 Starting XI against Morocco

Oyo Delton (1 GK), Sekimbegga Kevin (4), Ibrahim Juma (9), Ekellot Ibrahim (12), Kizito Gavin| (5), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (17), Sekajja Davis (11), Kakaire Thomas (14), Asaba Ivan (16), Kakande Shafic (23), Mugisha Rogers (21).

Mwaka Polycarp (15), Mugulusi Isma (2) came in for Opaala Edrine and Kakande Shafic respectively

Unused Substitutes

Komakech Jack (18 GK), Wasswanga Shafiki (3), , Alou John Kokas (13), Kasozi Samson (7), Kiddawalime Soul (8), Jarieko James (20), Ziraba Ronnie (22).

Main Photo: Asaba Ivan takes on Morocco defenders

March 6, 2019
UEFA Assist U17: Uganda Cubs beat Belarus in The Last game

Results-UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament-Turkey

Uganda 1:0 Belarus

Cameroon 1:2 Morocco

Guinea 2:2 Australia

Turkey 5:0 Tanzania

Uganda 1-4 Morocco

Tanzania 3-2 Australia

Cameroon 4-1 Uganda

Morocco 1-0 Belarus

Tanzania 0-1 Guinea

Turkey 4-1 Australia

Senegal 2-0 Nigeria

Montenegro 2-1 Angola

Group 1: Tanzania, Guinea, Australia, Turkey

Group 2: Cameroon, Uganda, Morocco, and Belarus

Group 3: Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Montenegro

In the third game of the UEFA Assist U17 International tournament, Uganda beat Belarus to register their first and only victory after playing three games in Antalya, Turkey.

Mugulusi Isma celebrates after scoring for Uganda Cubs against Belarus

Mugulusi Isma of Kirinya Jinja SSS FC Junior team scored in the 33rd minute.

Uganda missed converting from the penalty spot to double the lead through Mugisha Rogers a few minutes after the first goal. He kick was saved.

Asaba Ivan takes on Moroccan opponents

In the first two games, Uganda lost to both Cameroon and Morocco 4-1 scoring once in each of the games. Rogers Mugisha scored for Uganda in the encounter against Cameroon while Thomas Kakaire netted in the second half of the game against Morocco.

Uganda Cubs XI

Morocco U17 XI

Uganda’s Contingent departs from Antalya, for Istanbul on Sunday 10th March and arrive in Uganda on Monday night.

Uganda U17 Starting XI against Belarus

Komakech Jack (18 GK), Sekimbegga Kevin (4), Ibrahim Juma (9), Ekellot Ibrahim (12), Kizito Gavin| (5), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (17), Sekajja Davis (11), Kakaire Thomas (14), Mugulusi Isma (2), Asaba Ivan (16), Mugisha Rogers (21).

Mwaka Polycarp (15) came in for Asaba Ivan, Alou John Kokas came in for Opaala Edrine and Owane Yasin respectively

Unused Substitutes

Oyo Delton (1 GK), Wasswanga Shafiki (3), Alou John Kokas (13), Kasozi Samson (7), Kiddawalime Soul (8), Jarieko James (20), Owane Yasin(10) Kakande Shafic (23).

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cubs celebrate their only and winning goal against Belarus

March 6, 2019
UEFA Assist U17 Tournament-Turkey: Uganda Cubs starting XI against Morocco

Wednesday 6^th March 2019

Uganda Cubs Vs Morocco

TIME: 4:30 PM

Results

Uganda Cubs 1-4 Cameroon

Morocco 1-0 Belarus

Tanzania 0-1 Guinea

Group 1: Tanzania, Guinea, Australia, Turkey

Group 2: Cameroon, Uganda, Morocco, Belarus

Group 3: Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Montenegro

Uganda Cubs tactician Jackson Magera has made one change in the starting list against Morocco in the UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament in Antalya Turkey.

K-Jinja SS Juniors team midfielder Opaala Edrine Mukisa has been drafted in the start list but will switch roles with Ekellot Ibrahim.

According to the format, Ekellot is pulled back to the central defense role to fill the gap left behind by suspended John Rogers. Ekellot will play with captain Garvin Kizito at the heart of defense.

The Start List:

Oyo Delton (1 GK), Sekimbegga Kevin (4), Ibrahim Juma (9), Ekellot Ibrahim (12), Kizito Gavin| (5), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (17), Sekajja Davis (11), Kakaire Thomas (14), Asaba Ivan (16), Kakande Shafic (23), Mugisha Rogers (21)

Substitutes

Komakech Jack (18 GK), Wasswanga Shafiki (3), Mwaka Polycarp (15), Alou John Kokas (13), Mugulusi Isma (2), Kasozi Samson (7), Kiddawalime Soul (8), Jarieko James (20), Ziraba Ronnie (22)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cubs XI that started against Cameroon on Tuesday.

March 6, 2019
Job Opportunity: FUFA recruiting new staff
FUFA has opened up yet another opportunity of recruiting new staff to work with the football governing body of Uganda. The qualified personnel will apply for two positions at the Secretariat as below.
- Procurement Officer
- Developer (IBM Domino Designer)
Extensive Knowledge of Ugandan, African and World Football is an added advantage

Send Application & Resume to: vacancy@fufauganda.com

Time for Application: Tuesday 5^th -12^th March 2019

Please download form FUFA-JOB APPLICATION FORM 2019 from www.fufa.co.ug
March 6, 2019
UEFA Assist U17 Tournament-Turkey: Uganda Cubs fall to Cameroon

UEFA Assist U17 Tournament-Turkey

Tuesday 5^th March 2019

Group 2

Cameroon 4-1 Uganda

Morocco 1-0 Belarus

Tanzania 0-1 Guinea

Turkey 4-1 Australia

Seneagl 2-0 Nigeria

Montenegro 2-1 Angola

Group 1: Tanzania, Guinea, Australia, Turkey

Group 2: Cameroon, Uganda, Morocco and Belarus

Group 3: Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Montenegro

Uganda U17 team lost to West African giants Cameroon by 4-1 in the first match of Group 2 in the ongoing UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday afternoon. The match was postponed to today afterbad weather couldn’t allow the initial fixture to go ahead yesterday.

Mbarara City Junior Team forward Mugisha Rogers scored for the Cubs while Mvoue Steve and a hat-trick from Wamba Leonel sealed the victory for Cameroon.

The Cubs dominated the first half with several chances created. Mugisha managed to get the lead with a shot on target in the 18^th minute before Wamba equalised for Cameroon in the 39^th minute to go into the break all level.

In the second half, things turned urgy for Cubs. Cameroonians capitalised on their chances to take the lead 14 minutes after the break.

Uganda Cubs players celebrating Mugisha’s goal against Cameroon

Cubs Coach Jackson Magera tried his tactical skills introducing two offensive players Polycap Mwaka and John Kokas Alou for Thomas Kakaire and Kakande Shafic respectively. Goalkeeper Delto Oyo was also substituted for Jack Komakech in the 85^th minute.

Onduparaka Junior Team FC defender John Rogers, who started in central defence with captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri, was shown a red card in the 90^th minute for reckless play.

‘Our boys are good but Cameroonians are a bit experienced than Cubs. They are strong and physical. We lacked some technical character on the field. My boys got chances but failed to utilise them. We are going to work on the problem before we play Morocco tomorrow’ said Magera

L-R (Front) Sekimbegga Kevin (4), Mugisha Rogers (21), Kakaire Thomas (14), Mugulusi Isma (2), Ibrahim Juma (9), (Back) Sekajja Davis (11), Oyo Delton (1), Kakande Shafic (23), John Rogers (6), Ekellot Ibrahim (12), Kizito Gavin (5)

Uganda Cubs XI

Oyo Delton, Sekimbegga Kevin, Ibrahim Juma, John Rogers, Kizito Gavin, Ekellot Ibrahim, Sekajja Davis, Kakaire Thomas, Mugulusi Isma, Kakande Shafic, Mugisha Rogers

Substitutes

Komakech Jack,Wasswanga Shafiki, Mwaka Polycarp, Opaala Edrine Mukisa, Alou John Kokas, Asaba Ivan, Kasozi Samson, Kiddawalime Soul, Jarieko James

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cubs forward Rogers Mugisha taking on a Cameroon player in a Group 2 match of UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament in Turkey on Tuesday

March 5, 2019
Desabre names Uganda Cranes Squad for final AFCON Qualifier against Tanzania

The Preparations for the final qualifier of the 2019 AFCON against Tanzania later this month have hit top gear with Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre naming a list of 15 foreign based players.

The coach has also released a list of 31 other stars playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League from which nine players will be selected after a Regional tour match in Kampala for a camp in Cairo together with foreign based professionals.

Two experienced players Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Godfrey Walusimbi unattached to any club have also been included for training with the local based players.

Desabre (L) instructs as as Denis Iguma and Hassan Wasswa follow closely. Both players have been summoned to the Uganda Cranes Squad

‘We are setting the ball rolling as we want to finish on a high in the group with good results against Tanzania I have summoned a new player on the team playing in Germany while some have been recalled to the squad. We are hopeful they will do a good job’ said Desabre.

‘I have been impressed with the quality of players in the domestic league. During the local camp I will choose nine players to complete the group for match against Taifa Stars’ added Desabre.

‘The local camp will also be an opportunity for me to have early preparations of players for 2020 CHAN Qualifiers against South Sudan in July and August’ noted the Frenchman who guided Uganda Cranes back to AFCON for the 2^nd successive time.

The 15 foreign based players and 9 other stars from the local camp will join camp in Cairo, Egypt from 18^th-22^nd March 2019.

The 15 foreign based players Summoned for camp in Cairo,Egypt: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (Al Hilah Omdruman, Sudan), Robert Odongkara ( Adama City FC, Ethiopia), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Denis Iguma ( Kazma, Kuwait), Nicolas Wadada Azam FC, Tanzania), Herbert Bockhorn Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Moses Opondo (VendsysselFF, Denmark), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia), Edris Lubega (SV Reid, Austria), Emma Okwi (Simba-Tanzania), Karisa Milton (MC Oujda, Morocco), Muhammad Shaban (Raja Casablanca, Morocco)

Captain Denis Onyango will lead the Uganda Cranes as he looks to keep a clean sheet against Tanzania

The 31 local based players: Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka Fc), Saidi Keni (Sc Villa), James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Obenchan Filbert (KCCA FC), Willa Paul (Police FC), Samson Mutyaba (Maroons FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Majwega Brian (Maroons FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Unattached), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul Baker (URA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Rashid Toha ( Onduparaka FC), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Unattached), Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Waisswa Moses (Vipers SC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Owori David (Sc Villa), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Micheal Birungi (Express FC), Poloto Julius (KCCA C), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Serunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Kaddu Henry (KCCA FC), Madondo Joel (K-Jinja SS), Bashir Mutanda (Sc Villa).

SC Villa striker Bashir Mutanda in action during the Stanbic Uganda Cup against Lugazi Municipal FC. He has beee summoned to the Uganda Cranes squad

Training programme

11^th -15^th March 2019 training at Lugogo (Local based players)

13^th March- FUFA Press Conference at 12.30pm- Uganda Cranes coach addresses media at Lugogo

16^th March 2019- Regional Tour match: Uganda Cranes vs Kampala Regional Select team, 9 players will be selected from this local camp to join the 15 foreign based players inCairo.

17^th March 2019-Uganda Cranes Squad flies to Cairo for residential camp

18^th-22^nd March 2019- (24 man Uganda Cranes Squad camp in Cairo, Egypt)

23^rd March 2019- (24 man Uganda Cranes Squad flies to Tanzania)

24^th March 2019 Tanzania vs Uganda (AFCON Qualifier in Dar es Salaam)

MAIN PHOTO: Desabre shares tactics with defender Murushid Jjuuko in one of the Uganda Cranes training sessions in 2018

March 4, 2019
FUFA Women’s Cup 2019: She Corporate, Uganda Martyrs and Makerere Through to the Quarterfinals

FUFA Women’s Cup: She Corporate, Uganda Martyrs Through make last eight stage

FUFA Women’s Cup 2019

Round of 16

She Corporate 1-0 Muteesa I Royal University

Makerere University (She MAK) 3-0 Asubo Gafford Ladies

Uganda Martyrs High School 1-0 Divine Girls

Other Fixtures

10th March 2019 Kawempe Junior Team vs Mwanda Foundation

17th March 2019 Bunyaruguru Girls vs Tooro Queens FC

17th March 2019 Kampala Queens vs Lady Doves

17th March 2019 Sagich Royal vs Echos High School

17th March 2019 Olila High School vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, She Corporate and Makerere University (She MAK) all confirmed their slots in the quarterfinals of this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup winning their games over the weekend.

Peninah Akuku (L) of She Corporate and Janat Tungu (R) in action at MUBS on Sunday in the FUFA Women’s Cup.

Makerere University put up a remarkable performance to stun Asubo Gafford Ladies winning the game 3-0.

Despite struggling in the league, the University side got better of the 2016 finalists Gafford Ladies to secure a berth in the last eight.

Catherine Nagadya scored a brace while Prossy Nabukeera added the other as Makerere University marched on.

In the previous round(round of 32), Makerere University got a walkover after Bugiri Town View SS failed to turn up.

At MUBS Arena in Nakawa, last season’s runners up She Corporate edged past Muteesa I Royal University winning the game 1-0 courtesy of Millicent Mwanzi.

Defender Christine Nambirige of She Corporate (Blue) beats Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo

The Kenyan forward scored the lone goal of the game early in the game and this eventually guided the Sharks to the quarterfinals. She also scored at the round of 32 when She Corporate eliminated Ajax Queens.

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga fought hard to see off Buganda region league outfit Divine Girls winning the game 1-0.

Prossy Nalwoga scored the all important goal thus guiding the team to the quarterfinals.

MAIN PHOTO: Muteesa’s Carol Anyango (white) vies for the ball with Jackie Ogol of She Corporate

March 4, 2019
UEFA Assist U17: Uganda vs Cameroon Game Postponed Due to Unfavorable Weather Conditions in Antalya

UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament Turkey

Uganda vs Cameroon Game Postponed Due to Unfavorable Weather Conditions

Uganda U17 national team will have to wait until Tuesday (tomorrow) to get into action after the game against Cameroon has been called.

The organisers of the UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament confirmed that the game will not take place on Monday as earlier scheduled due to unfavorable weather conditions.

The Cubs were supposed to take on Cameroon at 4PM today but the game has been postponed to midday on Tuesday.

‘The heavy rains on Monday left all the grounds flooded and the organizers pushed ahead our match to Tuesday. The Players remain focused for the match’ Darius Mugoye, Leader of Delegation.

Head coach Jackson Magera had already released the team that was going to face Cameroon.

Oyo Delton (1), Sekimbegga Kevin (4), Ibrahim Juma (9), John Rogers (6), Kizito Gavin (5), Ekellot Ibrahim (12), Sekajja Davis (11), Kakaire Thomas (14), Mugulusi Isma (2), Kakande Shafic (23), Mugisha Rogers (21)

Substitutes

Komakech Jack (18),Wasswanga Shafiki (3), Mwaka Polycarp (15), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (17), Alou John Kokas (13), Asaba Ivan (16), Kasozi Samson (7), Kiddawalime Soul (8), Jarieko James (20)

The tournament is used as precursor ahead of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Tanzania next month.

Uganda will be playing at the tournament for the first time after sealing qualification last year when they won the CAF/CECAFA regional championship in Tanzania.

L-R; Asaba Ivan, Kakaire Thomas, Kizito Gavin Mugweri and Mugisha Rogers during training in Antalya

Coach Magera Jackson gives instruction to the youngsters in Turkey

Team captain Garvin Kizito Mugweri on Cameroon

‘We are playing our first game against Cameroon- a team we believe to be more physical but we are determined to win. The level of fitness in the camp is commendable and our coaches have also prepared us in the best way possible to encounter any opponent’

Team Captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri in control of the ball on Sunday evening in Antalya, Turkey

Goalie Oyo Delton during training

MAIN PHOTO: Cubs Warm-up on day two of their training in Turkey

March 4, 2019
Uganda Cubs Conduct First Training in Turkey.

Group 1: Tanzania, Guinea, Australia, Turkey

Group 2: Cameroon, Uganda, Morocco and Belarus

Group 3: Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Montenegro

Fixtures (Uganda Cubs)

Monday 4.3.2019- Cameroon Vs Uganda 4pm (EAST)

Wednesday 6.3.2019-Uganda Vs Morocco

Friday 8.3.2019-Uganda Vs Belarus

The Uganda National football team (U17) conducted their first training in Turkey in preparation for the first game against Cameroon U17 on Monday in the UEFA Assist U17 International tournament Antalya, Turkey 2019.

Right back Wasswanga Shafic in control of the ball during the training

A total of 23 players and 10 officials led by the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye arrived safely in Antalya Turkey. On arrival, the Leader of Delegation Darius Mugoye noted that the participation of the youngsters in this international tournament will help prepare the teamfor the upcoming U17 Total AFCON Finals 2019 in April in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

‘This UEFA Assist project couldn’t have come at a better time than this especially when FUFA is looking at being the number football nation in Africa on and off the pitch. As we set our targets on the FIFA World cup 2026, our eyes right now are on the good performance in Tanzania which will come with qualification for the U-17 World cup. It will be a a big achievement for Uganda football and taking us forward’ noted Mugoye

Leader os Delegation – FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye

After holding the first training session at Emirhan Sports Complex in Antalya, 1st assistant coach for the youngsters Magera Jackson Kaddu described the weather conditions at the team’s new location to be favorable.

The weather has been good for us despite our anticipation for harsh conditions. It is a good experience and the boys have fully responded to their first training. If it all remains as per, we will be able to achieve our mission here in Antalya’ said Magera.

Magera Jackson Kaddu speaks to the media after the first training session at Emirhan sports complex, Antalya – Turkey

Uganda will encounter Cameroon in the first fixture on Monday, face Morocco on Wednesday before taking on Belarus on Friday as the last fixture.

The team is accommodated at The Xanthe Resort and Spa Antalya, Turkey

The 23 players in Turkey

Goalkeepers:

Jack Komakech (Ndejje University FC), Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC)

Rest of the Squad:

Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Ekellot Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), John Rogers (Onduparaka FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Kakande Shafic (Bright Stars FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Kiddawalime Soul (Super Cubs), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC)

Team officials:

Mugoye Darius (Leader of Delegation)

Magera Jackson (1^st Assistant coach)

Hamuza Lutalo (2^nd Assistant coach)

Mubarak Kiberu (Goalkeeper coach)

Emmanuel Nakabago (Team Doctor)

Bashir Mutyaba (Team Manager)

Nalunga Sharon (FUFA Secretariat)

Omaria Bosco (Team Media Officer)

Mulekeezi Reagan (102.1 FUFA fm)

Bumpenje Frank (Kits officer)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-17 teamplayers warm up at Emirhan Sports Complex

March 3, 2019