FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Final day of the play-offs set for Saturday at Lugogo

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Final day of the play-offs set for Saturday at Lugogo

    FUFA Women Elite League (Play-Off Finals):

    Final Match: Kawempe Muslim Women FC – vs Olila Women FC –  4pm

    Third place play off: Kampala Queens FC – Gafford Ladies FC – 1.30pm

    At the Star Times Stadium Lugogo

    The 4th FUFA Women Elite League final between defending champions Kawempe Muslim and emerging powerhouse Olila Women FC will definitely not only be a tall order to predict, but also as eye catching and epic like any other grand finale.

    Kawempe Muslim will take on the Soroti side who are the reigning FUFA Women’s cup holders aiming to extend their title winning record to 4 straight league titles as well as cement their position as the greatest side since the inceptions of the national league.

    Olila High School against Gafford Ladies during the semi-finals.

    For Kawempe, they are chasing for a record, to win four successive league titles whilst Olila seeks to majestically break the dominance.

    Star Times stadium, Lugogo will be the venue for the mouth watering fixture between two great sides that swept aside all opposition as they toppled their respective groups enroute to the semi final playoffs.

    In the Semi finals, Kawempe needed luck to eliminate a resilient Kampala Queens on 5-4 penalties after a one-all draw.

    Olila High School once again inflicted Gafford Ladies the same side they beat in the finals to win the inaugural FUFA Women’s cup last year.

    Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out
    Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out

    Lethal striker Norah Alupo’s lone strike in the first half was enough to help Olila advance to the final and set a date against perennial winners Kawempe.

    Earlier in the day Kampala Queens will take on Gafford Ladies in the battle for the 3rd place.

  • Vipers SC crowned 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League champions, Express FC survives relegation

    Vipers SC crowned 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League champions, Express FC survives relegation

    Final Match Day Full time scores

    • Vipers SC 4:1 UPDF FC
    • Police FC   2:2 KCCA FC
    • Masavu 0:1 Express FC
    • SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC
    • Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC
    • Proline FC 1:2 URA FC
    • Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC
    • Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC

    With high anticipation of who to be crowned Azam Uganda Premier League Champion and to be relegated to the second tier league (Big League), match day 30 of 2017/18 season attracted the most attention in the history of the top flight football in the country.

    At the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende, Vipers SC came from a goal down to beat a ten man UPDF FC 4:1 to claim the 2017/18 season AUPL Championship.

    The army side took a surprise lead through Joseph Janjali capitalizing on goalie Ismael Watenga’s howler in the 24th minute.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hand over a dame cheque to SC Vipers Captain Nicholas Wadada
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a 60M UGX dame cheque to Vipers SC Captain Nicholas Wadada as AUPL CEO Bernard Bainamani (L), Vipers SC Patron Lawrence Mulindwa (M) and Buganda Sports Minister Henry Ssekabembe (3rd R) look on

    With three minutes to half time, the visitors were reduced to 10 men after Midfielder Kisambira Julius was shown matching orders for a second booking before Viper’s left back Yayo Lutimba leveled matters in 45th from Sekisambu’s setup.

    After the break, Erisa Sekisambu converted from a penalty to give the Venoms a 2:1 lead sending the home fans wild in the 65th minute. Dan Muzeeyi Serunkuma added the third goal in 82nd minute to take his tally to seventeen (17) goals finishing as league top scorer with substitute Pius Wanji icing the cake with the fourth strike in added minutes.

    Vipers SC Captain Wadada received the Championship trophy from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim

    The Venom’s victory marked the end of UPDF’s life in the top tier league come season 2018/19.

    At Bugonga Fisheries Grounds, Alfred Leku’s lone strike in the 59th minute was all that Express FC needed to edge the hard fighting Masavu FC in the battle for relegation survival in the UPL and return to the Big League.

    Express FC Fans celebrate relegation at Bugonga
    Express FC Fans celebrate relegation survival at Bugonga

    The result confirmed the Red Eagles’ stay in the league after Proline FC lost to URA FC 2-1 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, thanks to Ronald Kigongo’s 64th minute and Shafiq Kagimu’s 86th minute strikes that cancelled out Daniel Isiagi’s 38th minute lead.

    At the Mandela National Stadium, title contenders and defending champions KCCA FC shared spoils with Police FC in a two all draw.

    Teenage sensational Allan Okello gave KCCA FC the lead in the 26th minute before Norman Ojik equalised for the home side.

    Samuel Kayongo made it two for Police FC in the 45th minute and later Patrick Kaddu drew the tie level with a tap in for the visitors in the 83rd minute.

    KCCA FC finished runners-up and received a 20M UGX prize money

    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha hands over a 20M dame cheque to KCCA FC official as as FUFA DCEO(R) looks on
    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha(C) hands over a 20M dummy cheque to KCCA FC officials as as FUFA DCEO Humphrey Mandu (R) looks on

    Other match day 30 results, Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC (Goals by Ceaser Okhuti 37′  and Erick Bida 65′) and later Okhuti was sent off,  Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC (Soana FC missed a penalty) Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC (Goals by Kirya Joram 15′  and Musa Esenu 67′), SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC.

    Table standings after match day 30

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    Relegated teams;

    • Masavu FC,
    • Proline FC 
    • UPDF

    Leading Scorers:

    • Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma 17 goals Vipers SC
    • Nelson Senkatuka 15 goals Bright Stars Fc
    • Shaban Muhammad 13 goals KCCA FC
    • Milton Karisa 12 goals Vipers SC
    • Martin Kizza 10 goals Sc Villa Jogoo
    • Daniel Opolot Isiagi 10 goals Proline FC
    • Derrick Nsibambi 9 goals KCCA FC
    • Musa Esenu 9 Goals Kirinya Jinja SSS FC
    • Fred Amaku 8 goals Kirinya Jinja SS
    • Viane Sekajugo 8 goals Onduparaka FC

    Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):

    • 1 – Shs 60M
      2 – Shs 20M
      3 – Shs 9.6M
      4 – Shs 7M
      5 – Shs 5M
      6 – Shs 4.5M
      7 – Shs 4M
      8 – Shs 3.5M
      9 – Shs 2.8M
      10 – Shs 2.5M
      11 – Shs 2.4M
      12 – Shs 2.3M
      13 – 2.2M
      14 – Shs 1M
      15 – Shs 0.7M
      16 – Shs 0.5M

    Main Photo:

    Vipers SC Celebrate their championship victory at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende

  • Azam Uganda Premier League 2017/18: Tense climax anticipated as champion, relegated clubs know their feat

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2017/18: Tense climax anticipated as champion, relegated clubs know their feat

    2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Closing Round (Match Day 30) :

    Friday, 25th May 2018 – All games kick off at 4:00 PM  – Follow Live action on 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all Official FUFA social media plat forms.

    • Vipers Vs UPDF – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    • Police Vs KCCA – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
    • Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs BUL – Masaka Recreational Stadium
    • Onduparaka Vs Bright Stars – Bet way stadium, Arua
    • Masavu Vs Express – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga
    • Soana Vs Maroons – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
    • Proline Vs URA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
    • Mbarara City Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara

    It is the final day of the 2017/18 Uganda Premier League and expectations from each of the 16 clubs in contention are definitely high.

    At this material moment in time, one can not easily predict who will win the title and which of the three clubs will be relegated to the FUFA Big league.

    Also, the race to finish with respectable places on the final table standings is also on apart from third placed Sports Club Villa Jogoo and fourth on the table, Onduparaka whose final positions will not be affected by the outcomes from match day 30.

    Either the reigning champions KCCA FC or Vipers SC will be crowned champions by the close of business on Friday.

    Vipers currently lead the table standings with 62 points and only requires a home win against relegation fighting UPDF to be declared champions, their would be third title since the 2010 and 2015 heroics.

    KCCA (with 60 points) on the other hand play Police at Mandela National Stadium and will pray that they win and Vipers falters.

    The race is equally close and tense at the bottom.

    Any of Masavu, Express, UPDF, Proline and Soana could go down.

    Soana is best suited of all since they have 31 points and only need a draw with visiting Maroons to avoid being cut off.

    Express (28 points) is away to Masavu (26 points). UPDF, on 29 points visits Vipers as Proline, who also have 28 points are at home to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club.

    Sports Club Villa Jogoo (55 points) entertains BUL at the Masaka Recreational Stadium and another Jinja entity is away to Mbarara City at the Kakyeka stadium.

    Such is the situation that every game on the final day counts.

    Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):
    1 – Shs 60M
    2 – Shs 20M
    3 – Shs 9.6M
    4 – Shs 7M
    5 – Shs 5M
    6 – Shs 4.5M
    7 – Shs 4M
    8 – Shs 3.5M
    9 – Shs 2.8M
    10 – Shs 2.5M
    11 – Shs 2.4M
    12 – Shs 2.3M
    13 – 2.2M
    14 – Shs 1M
    15 – Shs 0.7M
    16 – Shs 0.5M

     

  • Women football: Defending Champions Kawempe , Olila Storm League final

    Women football: Defending Champions Kawempe , Olila Storm League final

    FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2017/18

    Date:  26/5/2018

    3rd place play offs

    Kampala Queens vs Gafford Ladies KO 1:30 PM

    FINAL

    Kawempe Muslim vs Olila Women KO 4:00PM

    Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have edged Villa Park based side Kampala Queens via kicks from the penalty mark to advance to the final for the 4th year running of the FUFA Women Elite League. Kawempe are also chasing their 4th straight League title as they have won all since the inception of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015 all under head coach Ayub Khalifan. He is still in charge of the team.

     

    Juliet Nalukenge in action against Kampala Quuens
    Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim (yellow) and Aisha Namukisa (5) of Kampala Quuens in action during their playoff

     

    After a one all draw in the 90 minutes of normal time, Kawempe emerged winners by 5:4 kicks from the penalty mark at StarTimes stadium Lugogo Kampala on Thursday afternoon.

    In the normal time,  Akello Lillian scored in the 69th to give  Kampala Queens the lead which was leveled after three minutes by  National team player Tracy Jones Akiror in the 72nd minute.

    During the kicks from the penalty mark, Winnie Babirye of Kampala Queens missed the opener while her teammates Aisha Namukisa, Damali Matama, Gladys Nakitto and Zaina Namuleme converted.

    Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out
    Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out

    Akiror enjoying who is having a fine season , Nantongo Aisha, Juliet Nalukenge, Aluka Grace and Brenda Nakayenga scored their kicks  to book Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC a place in the final at Lugogo.

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC celebrate after the penalty kicks victory at StarTime Stadium Lugogo against Kampala Queens
    Excitement as Grace Aluka (L) leads Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC players in celebrations

    Meanwhile, in the second match of the playoffs, Olila Women’s Alupo Norah scored the only goal in the 41st minute that sealed their victory against Gafford Ladies FC to confirm a place in the final against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.

    Alupo Norah celebrates her goal against Gafford Ladies FC
    Alupo Norah celebrates her goal against Gafford Ladies FC

    Olila Women FC are searching for their first league trophy in the history of FUFA Women Elite League.

    The final between the two teams will be played at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 4:00PM while Kampala Queens FC will tussle it out with Gafford Ladies FC in the third place playoff at 1:30PM at the same venue.

    Olila women FC celebrating their goal against Gafford Ladies FC in the FWEL playoffs StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
    Olila women FC celebrating their goal against Gafford Ladies FC in the FWEL playoffs at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

     

    MAIN PHOTO:

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Celebrate their victory against Kampala Queens FC

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018: Club coaches speak out ahead of the semi final clashes

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018: Club coaches speak out ahead of the semi final clashes

    Stanbic Uganda Cup Semi Finals (First Legs):

    Sunday, 27th May 2018

    • SC Villa Vs Vipers SC- Mutesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:00 PM)

    Monday, 28th May 2018

    • Synergy FC Vs KCCA FC –Masaka Recreational Grounds, Masaka (4:00 PM)

    Ahead of the semi-final clashes of the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup, coaches of the teams at this stage have spoken out their minds in regards to the upcoming encounters and how they are set to progress to the much anticipated final slated for June in Kumi.

    Vipers Sports Club head coach Miguel Da Costa

    Miguel Da Costa – Vipers Sports Club:

    We have beaten Villa twice in the League this season but this cup is different from the Championship. The advantage we have is that the games are played on a home and away basis therefore we shall utilize that advantage to eliminate Villa.  The game won’t be easy since we have limited time to recover after the last game of Uganda Premier League we are to play against UPDF FC on Friday 25th May to decide whether we emerge league champions but we shall give in our best.

     

    Wasswa Bbosa, head coach at Sports Club Villa Jogoo

    Wasswa Bbossa- Sports Club Villa Jogoo:

    We are very set for the game since Stanbic Uganda Cup is our only hope this season. All preparations have been made and the players are ready for this encounter, SC Villa will progress to the next stage.

    Brian Senyondo head coach Synergy FC during the press conference
    Brian Senyondo head coach Synergy FC during the press conference

    Brian Senyondo- Synergy FC

    We are not at this stage by mistake, we have beaten all teams that have come our way and KCCA FC is next in line. Playing against KCCA is not punching above weight but you’ll realize our real weight when we are playing the final

    MAIN PHOTO:

    Vipers SC Head Coach Miguel Da Costa shakes hands with SC Villa Head Coach Wasswa Bbossa after the pre-match press conference held at Kati Kati restaurant  – Lugogo Kampala

  • Kawempe, Kampala Queens, Olila and Gafford Ladies battle for Championship

    Kawempe, Kampala Queens, Olila and Gafford Ladies battle for Championship

    FUFA Women Elite League

    Thursday,24th May 2018
    Startimes Stadium Lugogo
    Kawempe Muslim Vs Kampala Queens -1:30pm

    Olila High School Vs Gafford Ladies- 4:00pm

    The final bend to determine the champion of the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League season begins on Thursday with two playoff games at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    Three time winners and defending champions Kawempe Muslim will take on Kampala Queens while Gafford Ladies will face Olila High School.

    Kampala Queens Celebrate a goal scored Isra Soccer Academy in a previous league match
    Kampala Queens Celebrate a goal scored against Isra Soccer Academy in a previous league match

    After a successful completion of the regular season about three weeks ago, the four teams made it to the playoff stage and it is from the aforementioned that the champion will be got.

    Kawempe Muslim and Gafford Ladies qualified from Victoria group with 29 and 20 points respectively while Olila High School and Kampala Queens emerged the top two teams in Elizabeth group.

    Gafford Ladies Captain Shakira Mutiibwa in action

    Olila into the playoffs for the second successive time will seek to make an advancement on their placement last season when they finished fourth.

    Equally, Gafford Ladies on the other hand who are returning to the playoffs for the second time will hope their performance in the second round of the regular season where they did not lose any game.

    Olila Women celebrate a goal in a league game

    Kawempe Muslim under coach Ayub Khalifa are seeking to win the fourth title but will have to go past Kampala Queens a team that needed to win their final two games in the regular season against UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs to earn their maiden appearance at this stage.

    The team is under the stewardship of Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega.

    The winners on Thursday will face off in the final on Sunday at the same grounds to determine the league champion.

    This is the fourth successive year that FUFA is organizing the Women’s national league and this has greatly changed the game both in terms of quality and the number of players taking part.

    Main Photo:

    Kawempe Muslim forward Juliet Nalukenge controlling the ball

  • Uganda Cranes resume non residential training prior to Niger camp

    Uganda Cranes resume non residential training prior to Niger camp

    The Uganda Cranes team on Wednesday morning resumed non-residential training in preparation for the Niger camp which is coming up on 27th May to 3rd June 2018.

    Eight players turned up at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo under the close supervision of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the goalkeeping care taker Sadiq Wassa, who is standing in for Fred Kajoba for the time being.

    Two more players (KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago and William Luwagga Kizito) joined the team from Tuesday’s initial six.

    Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago in Uganda Cranes training on Tuesday at Lugogo

    The basis of this one hour session was on fitness, ball work and lots of shooting.

    Head coach Desabre is impressed by the response of the players in training ahead of the camp that he believes will help prepare Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.

    At the moment, I am monitoring the fitness levels of the players after they have just completed their respective seasons with clubs. We shall continue with the workouts as more players join the team before flying out.

    Training resumes on Thursday 24th May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, starting at 11 am.

    Players who attended the Tuesday session:

    Salim Jamal Magoola, Charles Lukwago, William Luwagga Kizito Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.

  • Kateregga delighted with senior team call up as Uganda Cranes start preparations For the Niger Camp

    Kateregga delighted with senior team call up as Uganda Cranes start preparations For the Niger Camp

    The Uganda Cranes have started preparations ahead of the Niger Camp slated for 27th May to the 3rd June 2018.

    The first session was held on Tuesday morning at the Startimes Stadium, Lugogo with six players in attendance.

    The one hour session consisted of fitness drills and shooting from a distance, which was closely supervised by the team head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule.

    The stretching drills during Tuesday morning session

    After the training, silky forward Allan Kateregga told www.fufa.co.ug that he is delighted for such opportunity at the senior team and looking forward to utilize it so that he is often considered by the coach .

    “It is such a blessing to be summoned for the senior national team to me as a player and my career. I pray that God gives the strength and grace so that I can execute very well so as to continue being part of the coach’s plans as long as I can” Said Kateregga.

    Allan Kateregga (left) with defender Murushid Jjuuko during the work outs at Lugogo on Tuesday

    The South African based “Dancing Rasta” made his Uganda Cranes debut on Monday 4th December 2017 against Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup which was hosted by Kenya.

    Training resumes on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    Players who attended the Tuesday session:

    Salim Jamal Magoola , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.

  • Capacity Building: Six Ugandans appointed for CAF duties

    Capacity Building: Six Ugandans appointed for CAF duties

    Six Ugandans will be engaged in several Confederation of African Football (CAF) courses in the Egyptian capital of Cairo that started on Monday 22nd May 2018.

    FUFA staff Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Development Director), Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Delegates Mike Letti, Abbassi Sendyowa and Margaret Kubingi will also be in the North African country this week.

    Kubingi is also the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).

    Mwebe will train among the ne General Coordinators.

    FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule is among the Ugandans set for CAF Courses in Cairo, Egypt

    Nalule, Letti, Kubingi and Sendyowa are all among the CAF Match Commissioners and Hussein is on the 30 man list of the CAF Media Officers.

    Mwebe is already in Cairo having travelled on Sunday night.

    The rest of the group travels on Tuesday while others on Wednesday.

    The Media officers , General Coordinators and Match Commissioners will be appointed for CAF Interclub matches and CAF tournaments.

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    The six add to the already serving group of Ugandans at CAF.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is on the CAF Executive Committee and also heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee and he is also on the women football committee, FUFA Chief Executive Director (CEO), Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical Committee and Harunah Mawanda is on the CHAN Organizing Committee.

  • Kiboga Young Lifts Buganda Region League Trophy after Thrashing Luweero United 3-1

    Kiboga Young Lifts Buganda Region League Trophy after Thrashing Luweero United 3-1

    Buganda Region League final Playoff:

    Kiboga Young 3:1 Luweero UTD;

    Fans join players to celebrate wining the Buganda Region trophy

    Kiboga Young have emerged the new Buganda Region League champions after defeating  Luweero United 3-1 at Uganda Martyrs’ Ssonde on Sunday 20th May 2018.

    As Kiboga Young was crowned Buganda Region champion, Synergy, Greater Masaka and Simba were relegated from Big league and will join Buganda region league next season. The club’s emphatic 3-1 win over Luweero at Ssonde left Kiboga with only one opponent, Katwe United of Kampala region to determine who joins Big League next season.

    Kiboga’s Isaac Otto scored a brace and another goal from Jude Ssemugabi before Luweero’s Bright Kone Kisampamuugu pulled one back. Katwe will travel to Kiboga on Wednesday and the return leg slated for Sunday in Kampala. Earlier, Dyanamic SS, Jeza were crowned champions of Buganda Women League.

  • Buikwe Red Stars Emerge Buganda Zone 1 Champions

    Buikwe Red Stars Emerge Buganda Zone 1 Champions

    Buikwe Red Stars have emerged this year’s Buganda Zone 1 mini league champions after beating Kabembe FC in a penalty shoot out after a goalless draw at Bishop Brown ground in Kayunga.

    Red Stars were crowned champions by Buganda Region’s Boss, Andrew Kaweesa after a one week tournament with 16 teams from Mukono, Buikwe and Kayunga participating.  Buikwe won through kicks from the spot 0-0(5-3).

    Andrew Kaweesa (Right) presenting the trophy to Red Stars' captain
    Andrew Kaweesa (Right) presenting the trophy to Red Stars’ captain

    “This time it’s not automatic that the champions are promoted to Buganda Region League because of the ‘many’ clubs namely, Young Simba, Synergy and Greater Masaka were demoted,” said Andrew Kaweesa.  He added that it will also depend on who goes to Big League between Buganda’s Champion (Kiboga Young) and Kampala’s Katwe United.

    Jackson Ssemugabi of Katosi Watford emerged top scorer with five goals and Buikwe’s goalkeeper Nathan Lule voted most Valuable player (MVP).  This tournament was sponsered by Fred Ssebuufu’s City Sports House.

     

    MVP, Buikwe Red Star’s goalkeeper Nathan Lule receiving a pair of boots from ‘Muzeeyi’ Mpiima of Buikwe DFA
  • She Corporate, UCU and Olila join Muteesa in the semis of FUFA Women Cup 2017-2018

    She Corporate, UCU and Olila join Muteesa in the semis of FUFA Women Cup 2017-2018

    FUFA Women cup Quarter finals:

    Sunday 20th, May, 2018

    Olila HS 4:0 Bugiri Town View

    Kawempe MS (3)0:0(4) She Corporate

    UCU Lady Cardinals 4:0 Western UTD

    Saturday 19th May 2018:

    Muteesa 1 Univ. 1:0 Uganda Martyrs HS

    Kawempe’s Juliet Nalukenge in action during the match against She Corporates in the Elite League.

    She Corporate Women Football Club displayed the moment of the day in the quarter finals of FUFA Women Cup by overcoming giants Kawempe Muslim 4:3 in kicks from the penalty mark after a goalless draw in regular time on Sunday 20th May.

    Sarah Namulindwa, Fatuma Namatovu, Noelin Namiiro, Naome Nagadya and Jaclyne Akuku converted all their penalties for She Corporate while Asia Nakibuka and Sharon Naddunga missed their spot kicks for Kawempe Muslim.

    For the second consecutive year Kawempe Muslim women Football Club has failed to qualify for the Semi-finals stage of the FUFA women Cup.

    Meanwhile, in the other matches, UCU Lady Cardinals thumped Western United 4:0 to book  a place in the Semis.

    UCU’s Hasifah Nassuuna scored a brace while her teammates Jack Nakasi and Jauharah Nalubega netted one goal each.

    Cup holders Olila High School defeated Bugiri Town View by 4:0 Norah Alupo scored twice before Cissy Nantongo and Siporossa Amoding netted the other two goals respectively.

    However, in the first Semi-final on Saturday, Elizabeth Nakigozi guided Muteesa 1 University to the Semis with a sole strike that eliminated Uganda Martyrs High School from this season FUFA Women Cup.

    Semi-final draws are yet to be confirmed.

     

     

  • Isabet, Muteesa 1 crowned 2017/18 National Beach Soccer Champions

    Isabet, Muteesa 1 crowned 2017/18 National Beach Soccer Champions

    Sunday, 20th, May, 2018:

    Mutoola Beach Mukono:

    USBA MEN’S LEAGUE FINAL PLAY OFF:

    ISABET 8:3 KIU

    Uganda Women Beach Soccer Champoons Muteesa 1 University cerebreting after wining 2017-2018 League Championship at Mutoola Beach in Mukono on Sunday 20th May 2018.

    Entebbe based beach Soccer Club Isabet walloped Kampala International University by 8:3 to claim the 2017-2018 Men’s Uganda beach soccer League trophy and bagged Sh.1.5M as prize money at Mutoola beach in Mukono on Sunday.

    Isabet’s Allan Kayiwa scored a hat-trick in the final at Mutoola Beach to help his Club obtain the first ever National Beach League championship in history.

    Isabet’s Swaib Kakwaya and Hamim Semakula scored twice each while team captain and League top scorer Somoka Roch had one goal.

    KIU’s Isaac Eshioke replied with a brace but his efforts failed to make impact against the committed Isabet side at Mutoola beach.

    However, Muteesa 1 Royal University clinched the National Women Beach soccer League trophy after toping the league table despite of losing 2:0 to Katosi Community Beach Soccer Club in the ceremonial match at Mutoola Beach.

    KIU’s Eshioke Isaac beeing awarded the Uganda Men’s Beach Soccer League MVP Award at Mutoola beach in Entebbe.
    Isabet’s Somoka Roch (L) recieving his Golden Boot Award at the Uganda Beach Soccer Award ceremony at Mutoola Beach in Mukono.

    KIU and Nigerian born Isaac Eshioke took the MVP award of the season while Isabet’s Somoka Roch moved away with the Golden Boot with 24 goals.

    Stomers Beach Soccer Club’s Samson Kirya was awarded the Best Goalkeeper of the Season “Golden Glove” as well his teammate Lwesibawa Godfrey took the best goal of the Year Award.

    Meanwhile, in the Women’s category, Muteesa 1 University’s Sharon Namatovu grabbed both the MVP Award and the Golden Boot with 35 goals.

    Katuuso’s young goalkeeper Ponny Hellen and her Coach Nkuggwa Rogers received the Golden Glove and Best Women Coach Awards respectively.

    Uganda Women Beach Soccer League MVP and top Scorer Namatovu Sharon recieving her Awards at Mutoola Beach on Sunday, 20th May 2018.

    AWARDS

    UBSA MEN’S CATERGORY

    Most Valuable Player: Isaac Eshioke (KIU)

    Golden Boot: Somoka Roch (Isabet)

    Golden Glove: Samson Kirya (Stomers)

    Goal of the Season: Godfrey Lwesibawa (Stomers)

    Best Coach: Asiimwe Isa (Isabet)

    UBSA WOMEN’S CATEGORY

    Most Valuable Player: Namatovu Sharon (Muteesa 1)

    Golden Boot: Namatovu Sharon (Muteesa 1)

    Golden Glove: Ponny Hellen (Katuuso Comunity)

    Best Coach: Nkuggwa Rogers (Katuuso and Al Phonix)

    OTHER AWARDS

    Best Referee: Kawagga Kennedy

    Journalist of the Year: Denis Bossa (Monitor Publications)

    MAIN PHOTO (Uganda Men Beach Soccer League Champions Isabet cerebrating after wining the Trophy at Mutoola Beach in Mukono on Sunday, 20th May 2018.)

     

  • Paidha Black Angels F.C seals final UPL slot as Ndejje University lifts the 2017/18 FUFA Big League trophy

    Paidha Black Angels F.C seals final UPL slot as Ndejje University lifts the 2017/18 FUFA Big League trophy

    FUFA Big League 2017/18

    Championship Final: Ndejje University 1-0 Nyamityobora

    Promotional Final (FUFA Big League): Paidha Black Angels 0 (4) – 0 (2) Kitara F.C

    Paidha Black Angels Football Club

    West Nile Region based club, Paidha Black Angels F.C has joined the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit.

    Paidha Black Angels confirmed their status quo on Sunday after overcoming Kitara FC 4-2 on post match penalties after a goal-less 90 minutes in the promotional final played at the Star Time Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    They join Ndejje University and Nyamityobora who had earlier secured their slots as direct winners of the Elgon and Rwenzori groups respectively.

    Hundreds of fans watched the two final matches of the FUFA Big League
    Nyamityombora’s David Kizza gets to the ball ahead of Ndejje University’s Simon Ngore

    Meanwhile, Ndejje University Football Club overcame Mbarara club Nyamityobora 1-0 during the championship final.

    Noel Nasasira, on loan from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) scored for Ndejje University.

    Nasasira was also named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the FUFA Big league. Amuka Bright Stars’ Dickens Okwi finished as top scorer with 14 goals.

    Noel Nasasira recieves the MVP accolade from URA head coach Sam Ssimbwa
    Kitara’s center forward Serial Komakech dribbles past Paidha Black Angels’ Yusuf Ssozi during the promotional final match at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

    FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is away for  official duties.

    Other high profile officials in attendance were the third Vice President and Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Bernard Ogwel, FUFA Competitions director Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and other FUFA secretariat staff as well as club coaches in the Uganda Premier League and other tiers.

    Proline head coach Mujib Kasule hands over the top scorer, Dickens Okwi with his top scorers’ boot

     

    The FUFA Big League was started in the 2009/10 season.

    2017/18 Awards:

    Fair play Team: Agape S.S (Shs 1M)

    Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Emukule (Ndejje University F.C) – Shs 1 M

    Top scorer: Dickens Okwi (14 Goals) – Shs 1M

    MVP: Noel Nasasira (Ndejje University FC) – Shs 1 M

    Champions: Ndejje University (Shs 10M)

    1st Runners up: Nyamityobora (Shs 5M)

    2nd Runners up: Paidha Black Angels (Shs 3M)

    Previous Clubs Promoted since FUFA Big league inception:

    2009/10: Gulu United, UTODA, Maroons

    2010/11: Maji Maji, Hoima Busia, BUL

    2011/12: Entebbe Young, Kira Young, Sports Club Victoria University

    2012/13: Bright Stars, CRO, Soana

    2013/14: Lweza, Sadolin Paints, KJT

    2014/15: Maroons, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos, The Saints

    2015/16: Onduparaka, Proline Kirinya-Jinja S.S

    2016/17: Masavu, Maroons, Mbarara City

    2017/18: Ndejje University, Nyamityobora, Paidha Black Angels

  • TOTAL CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Hard fighting Uganda Hippos fall to Cameroon in Yaounde

    TOTAL CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Hard fighting Uganda Hippos fall to Cameroon in Yaounde

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers (2nd Round, Return Leg):

    • Cameroon 1-0 Uganda Hippos (Aggregate Score 1-1)

    *Cameroon qualifies after winning 5-4 on post-match penalties

    Uganda Hippos’ journey in the Total CAF U-20 qualifiers has been stopped by Cameroon on Friday.

    The Hippos bowed out in heart breaking style after losing 5-4 in post match penalties at the Omnisport stadium in Yaounde city.

    Having carried a slim 1-0 lead from the first leg, Uganda lost the advantage after conceding in the second half to Nkeng Tadeus’ kick from the penalty mark on 68 minutes.

    Midfielder Allan Okello in control of possession during the game

    The aggregate score was one goal apiece after the 90 minutes before penalties were called in.

    During normal time, defender Musitafa Mujjuzi and midfielder Frank Tumwesigye got cautioned for unsporting conduct.

    Tumwesigye paved way for left back Robert Kitabalwa after 65 minutes in one of the two changes made.

    Goalkeeper Keni Saidi limped out for Deni Otim at the stroke of full time.

    Cameroon scored all the five and Uganda managed to put in four through Mustafa Kizza, Julius Poloto, Geofrey Wasswa and Allan Okello.

    Right back Paul Willa’s effort was saved as the final score in the post match penalties read 5-4.

    The team will return home by Saturday evening.

    The Uganda Hippos sing the national anthem with passion prior to kick off
    The two team captains with the match referees prior to kick off

    Uganda Hippos Starting Line Up Vs Cameroon:

    Saidi Keni (90’ Denis Otim), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye (65’ Robert Kitabalwa), Allan Okello

    Subs Not Used: Fred Okot, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita, Abubaker Kasule

  • TOTAL U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos XI vs Cameroon in Yaounde

    TOTAL U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos XI vs Cameroon in Yaounde

    TOTAL U-20 Qualifiers:

    Second Round, Return Leg: Friday, 18th May 2018

    Cameroon Vs Uganda (Uganda Hippos lead 1-0 on aggregate)

    At Stade De Omnisport In Yaounde (Kick off: 5:30 pm in Uganda)

    Uganda Under 20 head coach Mathias Lule has named the starting team that will face Cameroon in the return leg of the second round Total U-20 qualifier slated for Friday at the Stade De Omnisport in Yaounde.

    From the team that started a week ago in Kampala, there are two significant changes.

    In comes Mustafa Kizza and Bashir Asiku for Robert Kitabalwa and Abubaker Kasule respectively.

    The match will be handled by FIFA Referees from Senegal.

    Uganda Hippos Starting Line Up Vs Cameroon:

    Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

    Subs: Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita, Abubaker Kasule, Robert Kitabalwa

  • FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels, Kitara face off for available top flight slot

    FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels, Kitara face off for available top flight slot

    2017/18 FUFA Big League playoffs:

     

    • Early Kick off: Paidha Black Angels 3-0 Kabale Sharp

     

    • Second Match: Kitara  1 (3) – 1 (1) Kyetume

     

    Promotional Final (Sunday, 20th May 2018):

     

    •  Paidha Black Angels Vs Kitara – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – 1:30 pm

     

    Championship Final:

     

    • Nyamityobora Vs Ndejje University – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 pm)

     

    West Nile region based club Paidha Black Angels will face off with Kitara region Kitara Football Club in Sunday’s promotional final at the Star Times in the fight for the remaining slot to the top flight football division, Uganda Premier League.

    Kitara Football Club XI vs. Kyetume
    Paidha Black Angels FC XI Vs. Sharp prior to kick off in the opening match

    With Ndejje University (Elgon group winners) and Rwenzori group champions Nyamityobora F.C having directly sealed their slots to the UPL, the struggle for the remaining slot continues.

    On Thursday, during the first part of the play-offs, Paidha Black Angels eliminated Kabale Sharp 3-0 in the early kick off match.

    Yudah Mugalu, Cromwell Rwothomio and Yusuf Ssozi scored for Paidha Black Angels.

    Action between Kabale Sharp (white) and Paidha Black Angels during the opening match of the 2017/18 FUFA Big League play offs
    Kitara’s Denis Monday (shirt 6) takes on Kyetume’s veteran defender Azizi Mubiru during the match at Star Times Stadium Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday

    In the second match, Kitara from the oil laden Hoima Municipality recovered swiftly from a goal down to overcome Mukono club, Kyetume 3-1 in post match penalties as normal time had ended one goal apiece.

    A powerful header from Kitara’s Derrick Tekkwo neutralized Sharif Ssaka’s first half well tapped in goal to send the match into tense kicks from the penalty mark.

    Samuel Adibo, Denis Monday and Roger Lukwiya were on target for Kitara but Tekkwo missed from close range.

    Meanwhile, Charles Musoke scored for Kyetume as Richard Matovu and second half subsistute both hit the wood work and Sharif Ssaaka fired  over the bar to send Kitara through.

    Both Kitara and Paidha Black Angels will face off in the early kick off by 1:30 pm at the Star Times Stadium on Sunday as confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

    The championship match to decide the overall winner of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league between Nyamityobora and Ndejje University will face thereafter at 4 pm.

    Kitara Football Club painted Lugogo red

    The two matches were well attended by enthusiastic fans across the divide.

    FUFA Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama were also part of the crowd.

    Officials inspect the Kabale Sharp

    Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister Dan Byakutaaga also watched the Kitara FC against Kyetume encounter.

    MAIN PHOTO: Kitara players celebrate their 3-1 post match victory against at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Sponsorship and Marketing: FUFA signs pact with BetLion Uganda

    Sponsorship and Marketing: FUFA signs pact with BetLion Uganda

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to spread wings with a vibrant marketing strategy to fuel the respective programmes and activities.

    On Thursday, 17th May 2018, another milestone has been attained with a multi billion sponsorship deal from online betting platform, BetLion Uganda specifically for the Uganda Cranes.

    The five year partnership was revealed during a ceremony held at Protea Hotel in Kampala.

    A strong delegation from FUFA Led by the first Vice President Justus Mugisha (represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo), Executive Committee member, also head of marketing and sponsorship committee Rogers Byamukama, Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, marketing director Esther Musoke, FUFA staff represented the federation.

    Bet Lion has announced the Cranes Jackpot that has Ug.shs 150M prize that someone just needs Ug.shs 3000 to enter.

    The Cranes Jackpot will run weekly and is a 13 selection jack pot.

    Press conference announcing the arrival of Bet Lion Uganda at Protea Hotel, Kampala

    What they said:

    Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President, represented by Justus Mugisha):

    We are excited to welcome BetLione to our family of sponsors. It is further proof of our stewardship of football in this country based on our concrete pillars of governance, accountability, transparency and excellence as envisaged in our vision – To be the number one football country in Africa on and off the field

    Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO:

    This is yet another landmark feat for Uganda’s Football. As a federation, we are honoured to have Bet Lion Uganda on board among the many of our sponsors.

    Oliver Bates group CEO of Bet Lions Uganda:

    Bet Lion Uganda is an online betting platform. Consideration for feature phone (non smartphone) owners like USSD and SMS have also been factored in Our ambition is to support sports in Uganda. This long term partnership with the Uganda Cranes is to support local sport with the aim of reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We have partnered with a well run organization and look forward to supporting their vision

    Lionel Kabenge, Managing Director, BetLion Uganda

    BetLion is about sport and we want to help the Uganda Cranes continue to score. We are proud to announce our long-term partnership with the Uganda Cranes. This is a multi-billion shilling partnership with an innovative and unprecedented revenue share revenue agreement with the aim of supporting the Cranes in reaching the 2022 World Cup

    Michael Carlton, Director BetLion:

    The combination of the Uganda Cranes and BetLion will prove to be a winning combination for the national team, BetLion and all our supporters. In this World Cup year, BetLion will be offering amazing bets and jackpots to make the tournament and forthcoming sports seasons more exciting. By playing the Cranes jackpot with BetLion, our customers will be showing their support for the Cranes and directly contributing towards the development of Ugandan football.

    CEO Bet Lion Uganda, Oliver Bates during his presentation at Protea Hotel in Kampala