FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Crested Cranes portray typical fighting spirit against Kenya | Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers

    Crested Cranes portray typical fighting spirit against Kenya | Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers

    Preliminary First round 2nd leg

    Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018 

    Uganda 0-0 Kenya (Kenya qualified 1-0 aggregate)

    Crested Cranes players passionately sing the national anthem prior to kick off

    Crested Cranes has painfully bowed out of Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers after a goal-less draw with Kenya during the return leg of the preliminary first round at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

    From the onset, a well charged and determined Crested Cranes team looked set for the mission at hand, defending and attacking in numbers.

    Captain Hasifa Nassuna, her striking partner Juliet Nalukenge troubled the Kenyan back line at all times.

    Action between Crested Cranes and Kenya at Lugogo

    Nassuna’s well taken second half free-kick near the 18 yard box was stopped by the goalkeeper Maureen Shimuli with less than a quarter an hour of action.

    Uganda’s goalkeeper Ruth Aturo was alert throughout the game denying Kenya’s Carloyne Anyango, Neddy Atieno  Okoth and Vivian Aquino Carzone.

    Officials inspect the two teams before kick off

    The Crested Cranes technical team called for all the three changes in the game.

    Spencer Nakacwa replaced Zaina Namuleme at the start of the second half.

    12 minutes later, Asia Nakibuuka paved way for Winnie Babirye and holding midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror’s place was taken over by Phiona Nabbumba as Uganda pushed for numbers upfront.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively, Agnes Mugena, (Executive Committee member) were part of the fair crowd that attended the game.

    Kenya thus qualified 1-0 on aggregate over the two legs and will play against Equatorial Guinea in the first round.

    Uganda Crested Cranes XI:

    Ruth Aturo (GK), Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Shakilah Mutibwa, Asia Nakibuuka (57′ Winnie Babirye), Tracy Jones Akiror (76′ Phiona Nabbumba), Juliet Nalukenge, Hasifa Nasuuna (Captain), Zaina Namuleme (46′ Spencer Nakacwa)

    Subs Not Used:

    Daisy Nakaziro, Gladys Nakito, Joyce Nakakoza, Damali Matama

    Crested Cranes technical bench

    Technical Bench:

    Head coach: Faridah Bulega

    Assistant coach: Edward Kaziba

    Goalkeeping coach: James Magala

    Trainer: Olive Mbekeka

    Team Coordinator: Paul Ssali

  • Crested Cranes Starting XI to face Kenya named

    Crested Cranes Starting XI to face Kenya named

    Preliminary First round 2nd leg

    Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018 

    Uganda vs Kenya (Kenya leads 1-0 aggregate)

    Sunday 8th April, 2018

    Time 4pm

    Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Charges: 5,000/- Ordinary, 10,000/- (Metallic seats-Forest Mall and Shoprite ends), 30,000/- VVIP-Pavilion).

    Head coach Faridah Bulega has made one change in her starting line from the team that played against Kenya on Tuesday as the two teams prepare to face off this afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo in the Preliminary 2nd leg of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifiers Ghana 2018.

    The Crested Cranes Starting XI that played Kenya in Machakos

    Striker Juliet Nalukenge replaces Christine Nambirigge.

    Bulega has maintained her back four of Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu and Grace Aluka.

    Shakilah Mutibwa and Tracy Jones Akiror remain in the middle while youngsters Asia Nakibuuka and Zaina Namuleme on the wings. Captain Hasifa Nassuuna and Nalukenge will hunt for the goals against the Kenya Harambee Starlets.

    Crested Cranes Starting XI

    1-Ruth Aturo (GK) 19

    2-Viola Namuddu 6

    3-Grace Aluka 16

    4-Shadia Nankya 5

    5-Yudaya Nakayenze 7

    6-Shakilah Mutibwa 8

    7-Asia Nakibuuka 20

    8-Tracy Jones Akiror 12

    9-Juliet Nalukenge 9

    10-Hasifa Nasuuna (C) 10

    11-Zaina Namuleme 11

    Subs

    Daisy Nakaziro 18 (GK)

    Gladys Nakito 4

    Winnie Babirye 14

    Joyce Nakakoza 17

    Spencer Nakacwa 3

    Damali Matama 15

    Phiona Nabbumba 13

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes youthful player Zainah Namuleme tries to control the ball during the first leg in Machakos. She will lead the attack with captain Hasifah Nassuuna. 

  • The FUFA Drum-Match Day 3: Best performers recognised with Cash and Accolades

    The FUFA Drum-Match Day 3: Best performers recognised with Cash and Accolades

    The FUFA Drum entered Match Day 3 on Saturday 7th April, 2018 with 8 games on card.

    On a day that saw Buganda and Karamoja Province Teams pick up their maiden wins, for the third successive outing FUFA recognized the best performers from each match.

    Here is the list;

    Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi)

    Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)

    Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango)

    West Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)

    Karamoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja)

    Teso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga)

    Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala)

    Sebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu)

    Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango) receives his cash and accolade from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon Betty Amongi Akena
    Sebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu). Alitho is registered as a goalkeeper at Vipers SC but played as a striker for Bugisu as Watenga stood between the posts
    Karamoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja). He scored his team’s opening goal as Karamoja icked up their first win of the tournament. Match Commssioner Asumani Lubowa handed over the cash and accolade to the player.
    Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)
    Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi). FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chairman Bukedi Province Chairman Jamal Ngobi handed over the cash and the award to Ronald Musana
    West Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)
    Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala). He scored a spectacular goal from 35 yards at Lugogo> He is seen here receiving his award from Katumwa Ali who represented Chief Guest Abraham Luzzi
    Teso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga). He received his cash and award from Match Commissioner Decolas Kiiza (in a tie).

    The FUFA Drum returns on 14th and 15th April, 2018 with the following fixtures

    Sunday 14th April, 2018

    Busoga vs Teso in Kamuli

    Bugisu vs Sebei –Mbale Municipal Stadium

    Buganda vs Lango- Ssaza Ground in Mityana

    Kigezi vs Acholi- Kabale Municipal Stadium

     

    Sunday 15th April, 2018

    Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground

    Rwenzori vs Kampala- Nyahuka Ground, Bundibugyo

    Ankole vs Karamoja-Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara

    Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium, Fortortal

    All matches kickoff at 4pm.

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bukedi vs Bunyoro match that ended 1-1 in Busia. 

  • The FUFA Drum: Karamoja, Buganda register maiden victories of the campaign

    The FUFA Drum: Karamoja, Buganda register maiden victories of the campaign

    The FUFA Drum: Match Day 3 Results

    • Karamoja 2-1 Ankole
    • Lango 0-1 Buganda
    • Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro
    • West Nile 0-0 Tooro
    • Sebei 1-3 Bugisu
    • Teso 0-1 Busoga
    • Acholi 1-0 Kigezi
    • Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori
    Action between Bukedi and Bunyoro at the Madibira play ground in Busia. The game ended one goal apiece

    A total of 17 goals were scored on match day three of the FUFA Drum tournament on Saturday.

    Buganda and Karamoja Provinces registered their first victories of the campaign.

    Allan Kayiwa scored for Buganda away to Lango at the Lira Sports Ground for the first maximum points following opening day blushes at home in the 1-0 loss to Kigezi and the subsequent goal-less draw away to Acholi.

    Karamoja also recorded their first win, triumphing 2-1 at their Boma home in Moroto against visiting Ankole.

    Ivan Korobe shot Karamoja ahead in the second minute. Yusuf Bamutura equalized for Ankole in the 55th minute but Raphael Komakech got the winning goal two minutes from full time as the crowd in Moroto celebrated with vibrancy.

    Ivan Kabore with his man of the match prizes

    At the Star Times stadium in Lugogo, Kampala posted the biggest win of the tournament so far, winning 5-0 against visiting Rwenzori.

    Tonny Odur, Arthur Kiggundu, captain Willy Kavuma as well as second half substitutes Daniel Muzeyi Sserunkuma and Brian Nkuubi were on the mark for Kampala Province coached by Wasswa Bbosa.

    Kampala players Simon Sserunkuma, Willy Kavuma and Tonny Odur celebrate one of their 5 goals on the day against Rwenzori at Lugogo

    Isaac Isinde scored the match winner for Busoga away to Teso.

    This was Busoga’s third successive victory after their 3-0 and 4-0 wins against Busoga and Sebei respectively.

    Sebei lost in their second game at home in a row, falling 3-1 to Bugisu.

    James Alitho, normally a goalkeeper with Azam Uganda Premier League club, Vipers SC scored two goals before Hassan Wandega added the other.

    Jonas Ayiekho got the consolation for Sebei. Alitho was thereafter named the man of the match for his heroics.

    James Alitho was man of the match in Bugisu;s 3-1 win away to Sebei
    Part of the crowd at Pece Stadium

    Acholi pipped Kigezi 1-0 with Derrick Tekwo scoring the match winner at the Pece Stadium in Gulu before a great crowd.

    The game between West Nile and Tooro failed to produce any goal dividend after full time.

    Meanwhile, Bukedi and Bunyoro settled for a one all draw at the Madibira play ground in a match also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    SC Villa Jogoo player Ramadan Dudu scored for Bunyoro and Moses Guloba replied for Bukedi.

    The next round of matches will be played next week with back to back fixtures on 14th and 15th April 2018.

  • Crested Cranes, Kenya conduct final training sessions ahead of regional derby in Continental qualifier at Lugogo

    Crested Cranes, Kenya conduct final training sessions ahead of regional derby in Continental qualifier at Lugogo

    Preliminary First round 2nd leg

    Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018 

    Uganda vs Kenya (Kenya leads 1-0 aggregate)

    Sunday 8th April, 2018

    Time 4pm

    Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Charges: 5,000/- Ordinary, 10,000/- (Metallic seats-Forest Mall and Shoprite ends), 30,000/- VVIP-Pavilion).

    Time to sprint-Tracy Jones Akiror and Yudaya Nakayenze on Saturday evening

    The Uganda National women football team, The Crested Cranes and their counterparts Kenya Harambee Starlets took their players through the final drills for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifier on Sunday.

    The two sides meet in the return leg match to be played at StarTimes Lugogo Stadium, with the Kenyans leading 1-0 from the first leg of the Preliminary First round action played in Machakos.

    Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro (Black top) dribbling the ball during training on Saturday in Njeru.

    The Crested Cranes have been camping at FUFA Technical Center Njeru since arriving from Kenya on Thursday morning while the Kenyans jetted in on Friday morning and are accommodated at Noble Hotel, Ntinda.

    After today’s training session, Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega said her players are fully prepared for the game.

    Time to talk- Head coach Faridah Bulega and her technical staff passing on final touches to the players

    ‘We are set. The players are well prepared for the game. It is a game of their lives and they have promised to die a little for their country. I urge all women football fans to come to Lugogo and support the Crested Cranes’ said Bulega.

    Kenya conducted their final training session at Lugogo.

    Kenya Harambee Starlets tarining at Lugogo on Saturday

    The winner of the two legs will qualify to meet Equatorial Guinea in the final round of the qualifiers for the tournament to be hosted by Ghana from November-December 2018.

    Meanwhile CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players enjoying their final drills ahead of AWCON qualifier against Kenya on Sunday at Lugogo. 

     

     

  • FUFA Drum: Eight epic games lined up for match day three

    FUFA Drum: Eight epic games lined up for match day three

    The FUFA Drum: Match Day 3 

    Fixtures 7th April, 2018 (All Matches Kick off 4pm)

    • Teso vs Busoga-Emokori Grounds-Bukedea
    • Sebei vs Bugisu-Kiprotich Stadium-Kapchorwa
    • Lango vs Buganda-Lira Sports Ground
    • Acholi vs Kigezi- Pece Stadium
    • Karamoja vs Ankole-Boma Grounds-Moroto
    • West Nile vs Tooro-PTC Grounds-Arua
    • Kampala vs Rwenzori-StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
    • Bukedi vs Bunyoro-Madibira Grounds-Busia

     

    The FUFA Drum tournament takes center stage once again with eight matches across the country on Saturday, 7th April 2018.

    This will be match day three of the tournament that is being played on provincial level.

    Sebei is at home to unbeaten Bugisu at the high altitude Kirpotich Stadium in Kapchorwa.

    Hundreds of fans are expected to turn up at the Pece Stadium in Gulu when Acholi plays host to Kigezi.

    West Nile entertains Tooro at the PTC Grounds in Arua and Kampala shall home to Rwenzori in the heart of the capital city, at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo.

    Meanwhile, Bukedi hosts Bunyoro at the Madibira grounds in Busia and Buganda makes the long trip Lira to face Lango at the Sports Grounds.

    David Bagoole of Busoga passes the ball during their 3-0 win against Bugisu on match day one at the Kyabazinga stadium. Busoga is away to Sebei province

    In Bukedea, home side Teso is playing host to Busoga in a derby of sorts match at the Emokori grounds.

    ‘We know the tensions that will come with the weekend games as some teams are planning to put a foot in the quarterfinals. Some teams have picked up good results in the opening two rounds. We shall leave no stone unturned’ said The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama.

    Buganda’s goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige with a save against Lango. The well attended game ended 0-0 at the Pece Stadium in Gulu

    After match day three on Saturday, action will once again return with breathe taking back to back matches on the 14th and 15th April 2018 next weekend.

    The tournament is held under the theme; “Celebrating our ancestry”.

    West Nile’s Shaban Muhammed was tightly man marked by Ankole’s Joseph Akwandanaho in Zombo

    Also Click on The FUFA Drum Match officials Appointments for Day3

  • Faridah Bulega: I’m happy with the mood in Crested Cranes camp ahead of return leg against Kenya

    Faridah Bulega: I’m happy with the mood in Crested Cranes camp ahead of return leg against Kenya

    Preliminary First round 2nd leg

    Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018 

    Uganda vs Kenya (Kenya leads 1-0 aggregate)

    Sunday 8th April, 2018

    Time 4pm

    Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Charges: 5,000/- Ordinary, 10,000/- (Metallic seats-Forest Mall and Shoprite ends), 30,000/- VVIP-Pavilion).

     

    The Uganda National women football team- Crested Cranes, today continued with their residential training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The team that returned from Kenya on Thursday morning is preparing or the Total Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier (AWCON) first round qualifier second leg against the Kenya Harambee Starlets due on Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    The Kenyans lead 1-0 from the first leg won in Machakos on Wednesday after Lillian Adera’s strike gave the home team advantage at Kenyatta Stadium.

    Crested Cranes captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) and Spencer Nakachwa during training at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru

    The players and the coaches had the whole of today morning reviewing their performance in Kenya, where all of them talked about the result in utmost good faith.

    They later embarked on the drills on the artificial turf in the evening getting used to conditions similar to the Lugogo grounds where the game will be played.

    Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) with defedner Yudaya Nakayenze during the tactical review session in the hall at FUFA Technical Centre.

    After today’s sessions Head coach Faridah Bulega expressed her happiness over how the players have come into shape ahead of Sunday’s game.

    Shakirah Mutibwa giving her thoughts during the tactical review session

    ‘The fitness levels are top notch.  Players who picked up knocks on Wednesday have improved. No injuries in camp’ Bulega said.

    Crested Cranes midfeilder Shakilar Mutibwa during training at FUFA Technical center
    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega during training
    Crested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on 4th April 2018

    Kenya arrived on Friday morning and the team is accommodated at Noble Hotel-Ntinda.

    Meanwhile FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that all players and registered officials of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite league for the 2017/18 season will not pay to gain access to watch the match on Sunday.

  • Crested Cranes back home, camping at FUFA Technical Centre

    Crested Cranes back home, camping at FUFA Technical Centre

    Preliminary First round 2nd leg

    Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018 

    Uganda vs Kenya (Kenya leads 1-0 aggregate)

    Sunday 8th April, 2018

    Time 4pm

    Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Charges: 5,000/- Ordinary, 10,000/- (Metallic seats-Forest Mall and Shoprite ends), 30,000/- VVIP-Pavilion).

     

    The Uganda women national football team Crested Cranes returned home on Thursday morning safely from Machakos where they had gone to play the first round first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against the Kenya Harambe Starlets.

    The Crested Cranes lost 1-0 to the hosts in a game played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

    Crested Cranes defender Nakitto Gladsy and Team Doctor Mable Kabatalindwa at the FUFA Technical Centre

    The team of 20 players and 11 officials arrived by Bus and were taken to FUFA technical center Njeru, for residential training ahead of the return leg on Sunday 8th April, at the StarTimes Stadium.

    The team will have light training at the artificial turf later today before embarking on double training sessions on Friday.

    Leader of Delegation Chris Kalibbala, Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association Margaret Kubingi and Referees Delegate to FUFA Assembly Rosebell Rwamuyamba at Njeru. The trio travelled to Kenya for the match as well.

    Saturday training will be held in the morning at the StarTimes Lugogo, where the return leg will be played.

     

    ‘We want the players get used to playing on the turf as our crucial match against Kenya will be at the same surface’ said Bulega.

    The head Coach remains optimistic about her team’s chances despite the loss.

    Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) and Fitness trainer Olive Mbekeka at the FUFA Technical Centre upon return from Kenya

    ‘We had three strategies and one of them worked for us. We shall have to work on our scoring abilities in the return leg to cancel out the first leg result’ added Bulega.

    Players after disembarking the bus at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. The Head coach Faridah Bulega (red) is seen in a deep discussion with star player Shakira Mutibwa.

    The Kenya Harambe Starlets who have had a run of better results against the Crested Cranes, yesterday never looked the usual butter masters over their Ugandan counterparts as midfielders Tracy Jones Akiror, Shakira Mutibwa and captain Hasifa Nasuna worked tirelessly to thwart their attacks.

    The Crested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on Wednesday in Machakos. L-R (Back row) Zainah Namuleme, Viola Namuddu, Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya and Christine Nambirige Front row (L-R) Hasifah Nassuuna (capt), Asia Nakibuka, Tracy Jones Akiror, Aturo Ruth, Aluka Grace and Shakirah Mutibwa

    They were only aided by a lucky strike by defender Lilian Adera, whose intended cross went over custodian Ruth Aturo for the game’s solitary strike.

  • The FUFA Drum: Match Day 3 results to offer a glimpse of quarterfinals life

    The FUFA Drum: Match Day 3 results to offer a glimpse of quarterfinals life

    The FUFA Drum: Match Day 3 

    Fixtures 7th April, 2018 (All Matches Kick off 4pm)

    Teso vs Busoga-Emokori Grounds-Bukedea

    Sebei vs Bugisu-Kiprotich Stadium-Kapchorwa

    Lango vs Buganda-Lira Sports Ground

    Acholi vs Kigezi- Pece Stadium

    Karamoja vs Ankole-Boma Grounds-Moroto

    West Nile vs Tooro-PTC Grounds-Arua

    Kampala vs Rwenzori-StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

    Bukedi vs Bunyoro-Madibira Grounds-Busia

     

    The inaugural FUFA Drum tournament played on a league format enters match day 3 this weekend but teams will be expected to play back to back action on 7th and 14th/15th April.

    The excitement matches that have drawn massive crowds across all venues will see another round played on Saturday.

    Majid Ayop found the equalizer for Karamoja Province against West Nile. He has promised to bring down Ankole Province on Saturday in Moroto.

    ‘We know the tensions that will come with the weekend games as some teams are planning to put a foot in the quarterfinals. Some teams have picked up good results in the opening two rounds. We shall leave no stone unturned’ said The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama.

    Excited Tooro fans at the Kakyeeka stadium when they played Ankole. Tooro fans have produced an electric fan fare everywhere they have gone. They travel to Karamoja this weekend.

    The matches to be played this weekend will be honoured in reverse next weekend.

    ‘It is not easy for teams to face off twice in a space of a week. My working committee will be alert on duty to deliver a good job’ added Byamukama.

    A multitude of fans who turned up for the Acholi vs Buganda match at Pece stadium. Acholi will host Kigezi on Saturday

    Busoga and Kampala Provinces are the only teams with maximum points (6 each) picked from the opening two Match Days. Wins for both team off their opponents will brighten their chances of places in the Quarterfinals.

    Sebei is the only Province yet to pick up a point while Buganda and Karamoja have a point each.

    The FUFA Drum table standings

    Referees appointed

    The FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa has released the list of match officials for the weekend games

    Appointed referees The FUFA Drum Match officials Appointments for Day3

    MAIN PHOTO: Bugisu XI team will visit Sebei Province in Kapchorwa on Saturday.

     

  • Pictorial: AWCON 2018 Qualifier: Spirited Crested Cranes fall to Kenya

    Pictorial: AWCON 2018 Qualifier: Spirited Crested Cranes fall to Kenya

    The Uganda National Women football team-Crested Cranes put up a spirited show but fell to a Lilian Adera strike shortly after resumption which condemned Faridah Bulega’s team to a 1-0 defeat to Kenya Harambee Starlets.

    It was the first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018 journey to Ghana with the return fixture set for 8th of April at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

    In control: Crested Cranes midfield gem Shakirah Mutibwa beats two Kenyan players during the game.
    Zainah Namuleme (R) flies high for the ball.
    Tinah Nambirigge taking notes from Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega during the match in Machakos. Kenya won the first leg 1-0. Return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at Lugogo.
    Shadia Nankya (L) and Tracy Jones Akiror getting the better of a Kenyan opponent
    Captains’ battle. HAsifah Nassuuna (L) in control of the ball.
    Crested Cranes Technical and Substitutes bench
    Kenya Starting XI against Crested Cranes
    Crested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth Aturo
    Group Photo-Team Captains and Match officials in Machakos

    Crested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya

    Ruth Aturo (GK), Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka (Gladsy Nakitto), Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nanka, Tracy Jones Akiror, Aisa Nakibuka, Zainaha Namuleme (Winnie Babirye), Hasifah Nassuuna (Capt), Tinah Nambirige (Spenser Nakachwa) and Mutibwa Shakirah.

  • FUFA supports Kabaka’s Birthday run

    FUFA supports Kabaka’s Birthday run

    FUFA has made a financial contribution of Two (2) Million shillings for the purchase of tickets to participate in the Kabaka’s Birthday run due this Sunday 8th April in Lubiri.

    A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity aimed at fundraising to save thousands of lives of people who are affected with sickle cell has been attached to the run.

    The contribution was handed over to the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga today at Bulange by the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu who was accompanied by FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein and Events Manager Leilah Nankya.

    L-R Esther Musoke, Leilah Nankya, Katikkiro of Buganda, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphey Mandu and Ahmed Hussein

    ‘We have supported the event because FUFA and Buganda Kingdom care a lot about the health of the citizens. Sickle cells is very dangerous and has claimed many lives. We are hopeful our humble contribution will help in the campaign’ said Mandu.

    One million will be spent on purchasing tickets while the other amount for the Sickle Cells Association in Uganda.

    The Katikkiro receives FUFA’s contribution from the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu.

    The Katikkiro was grateful of FUFA’s support;

    ‘Football in Uganda is incomplete without talking about FUFA and Buganda Kingdom. We are glad that football people are supporting this cause. I thank FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, his Executive and staff for this contribution’

    L-R Katikkiro, MAndu and Hussein is a deep discussion about the Airtel Sponsored Kabaka’s Birthday Run

    FUFA has confirmed to send participants for the Airtel Sponsored Kabaka’s Birthday run.

     

  • TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations: Swaziland referees to officiate Kenya Harambe Starlets Vs Crested Cranes

    TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations: Swaziland referees to officiate Kenya Harambe Starlets Vs Crested Cranes

    TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:

    • First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
    • Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
    • Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms

    The opening leg of the Total African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) first round encounter between Uganda and Kenya will be handled by referees from Swaziland.

    Leticia Antonella Viana is the center referee.

    She will be assisted by Siphiwayikhosi Cosma Nxumal and Patricia Buyile Mkhaliphi as 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.

    Khadmallah Elsayed Angato Koko from Sudan is the fourth official.

    Rwandese Liliane Uwimpuhwe is the match Commissioner.

    Meanwhile, the kick off time of the game has been brought down from 4:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

    The venue remains Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

  • PICTORIAL: Uganda Crested Cranes players conduct first training in Machakos

    PICTORIAL: Uganda Crested Cranes players conduct first training in Machakos

    TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:

    • First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
    • Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
    • Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms

    Moments after arrival in Machakos city and checking in at the Garden Hotel, the Uganda Crested Cranes team trained for the first time at the match day venue, Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Monday evening.

    Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega demonstrates to the players during the first training at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos

    The training lasted for one and a half hour with a talk session, warm ups and ball work sessions.

    The team shall conduct their final training on Tuesday at 4 pm in preparation for Wednesday’s D-Day.

    The Uganda Crested Cranes players emerge from the dressing rooms

    The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018  and the return leg is set for Sunday, 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in  Kampala.

    The Uganda Crested Cranes goalkeepers’ coach James Magala demonstrated to Ruth Aturo in training

    The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.

    The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.

    Uganda Crested players at Kenyatta stadium before start of the training session

    Uganda Crested Cranes contingent in Machakos:

    Goal keepers

    Ruth Aturo, Daisy Nakaziro, Cissy Nakiguba

    Defenders

    Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Gladys Nakito, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze.

    Midfielders

    Shakirah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Damali Matama, Tracy Akirol Jones, Spencer Nakacwa, Aisia Nakibuuka, Winnie Babirye, Christine Nambirigge.i

    Strikers

    Hasifa Nasuna (Captain), Shamirah Nalujja, Juliet Nalukenge, Zainah Namuleme

    Some of the team officials in Machakos

    Officials

    • Faridah Bulega-Head Coach
    • Edward Kaziba-Assistant Coach
    • Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Coach
    • James Magala-Goal keeping coach
    • Paul Ssali-Team Coordinator
    • Mable Kabatalindwa-Team Doctor
    • Prossy Naluwada-Equipment Manager
    • Aloysius Byamukama-Media Officer
    • Chris Kalibala-Leader of Delegation
  • Kawempe Muslim, Bulo Parents win big at 2018 UMEA Solidarity games

    Kawempe Muslim, Bulo Parents win big at 2018 UMEA Solidarity games

    UMEA Solidarity Games 2018:

    Finals (Boys’ Football):

    • Kibuli S.S 0 (4)- 0 (5) Bulo Parents

    MVP: Moses Aliro (Kibuli S.S)

    Top Scorer: Valentino Opendi (Kasawo S.S) – 7 Goals

    Finals (Girls’ Football):

    • Kawempe Muslim 1-0 Masaka S.S

    MVP: Mariam Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim S.S)

    Top Scorer: Sharon Nadunga (Kibuli S.S) – 7 Goals

    The 2018 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games successfully climaxed at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Easter Monday.

    Bulo Parents and Kawempe Muslim Secondary Schools successfully won the boys and girls football trophies at the 2018 UMEA games hosted by Nkoma S.S and assisted by Mbale S.S.

    Kawempe Muslim (Green) against Masaka S.S in girls football final at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Monday evening

    Kawempe Muslim, despite missing three of their star players (with the Uganda Crested Cranes team in Machakos) over came Masaka S.S 1-0 in the girl’s final with Stellah Musibika scoring the lone strike on the day, a free-kick from about 25 yards.

    In the boys final, Bulo Parents won 5-4 in post match penalties after the 90 minutes of normal time had failed to produce any goals.

    Bulo Parents captain Faluku Ssemukutu recieves the trophy from the commissioner of secondary schools, Sam Kuloba

    Derrick Menya, Hussein Makanga, Joseph Dhata, Akibaru Ssentongo and Shafiq Kibirige scored their kicks from the penalty mark.

    Adinan Ondoga had earlier missed his kick from the penalty spot.

    Herbert Achayi, Moses Aliro, Sadad Anaku and Joel Jangeyambe for Kibuli as Solomon Okello was denied by goalkeeper Abdallah Kisitu and Ismail Mukalazi hit the cross bar.

    Kibuli, however won the overall title.

    Next year’s games will be co-hosted by Kasawo Islamic and Kasawo S.S.

    MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim S.S students with their medals and girls football trophy

  • TOTAL AFWCON 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda Crested Cranes safely arrive in Machakos

    TOTAL AFWCON 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda Crested Cranes safely arrive in Machakos

    TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:

    • First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
    • Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
    • Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (4 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms

     

    The Uganda Crested Cranes team safely arrived in Machakos ahead of the first leg of the Total Africa Women cup of nations tournament slated for this Wednesday at the Kenyatta stadium.

    The team is accommodated at Garden Hotel in Machakos.

    Uganda Crested Cranes players and officials at the Garden hotel reception zone
    Uganda Crested Cranes goalkeeping coach James Magala during the check in procedure at Garden Hotel in Machakos

    The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018  and the return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in  Kampala.

    The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.

    The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.

    Uganda Crested Cranes contingent in Machakos:

    Goal keepers

    Ruth Aturo, Daisy Nakaziro, Cissy Nakiguba

    Defenders

    Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Gladys Nakito, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze.

    Midfielders

    Shakirah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Damali Matama, Tracy Akirol Jones, Spencer Nakacwa, Aisia Nakibuuka, Winnie Babirye, Christine Nambirigge.i

    Strikers

    Hasifa Nasuna (Captain), Shamirah Nalujja, Juliet Nalukenge, Zainah Namuleme

    Officials

    • Faridah Bulega-Head Coach
    • Edward Kaziba-Assistant Coach
    • Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Coach
    • James Magala-Goal keeping coach
    • Paul Ssali-Team Coordinator
    • Mable Kabatalindwa-Team Doctor
    • Prossy Naluwada-Kits Lady
    • Aloysius Byamukama-Media Officer
    • Chris Kalibala-Leader of Delegation
  • Uganda Crested Cranes team departs for Kenya ahead of Africa Women Championship qualifier

    Uganda Crested Cranes team departs for Kenya ahead of Africa Women Championship qualifier

    2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers:

    • First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
    • Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
    • Machakos Stadium (4 pm)

    The Uganda national women football team, the Crested Cranes on Sunday to Kenya, where they will take on their counterparts the Kenya Haraambe Starlets in the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 first leg match slated for Wednesday in Machakos.

    The team of 20 players and 9 officials left Kampala by road in high spirit after having spent two weeks of training under head coach Faridah Bulega.

    Bulega, who was named head coach replacing long serving Majidah Nantanda in September, said her side is well prepared for the battle.

    She is assisted by Edward Kaziba, Oliver Mbekeka for fitness and James Magala as the goal keeping tactician.

    Bulega said they technical team has helped the players in all the basics that are vital in putting up up a good show in Kenya.

    ‘We have been doing well together with my staff and I hope the players will put to action whatever we have given them. A point wouldn’t be bad away,” Bulega said.

    Uganda Crested Cranes players in training led by Hasifa Nassuna

    A team of 27 players have been undergoing intensive training at IUIU females campus Kabojja in Wakiso, where they also played  and won two build up matches against Kampala select (2-1) and UCU Lady Cardinals (2-0)

    The two wins and the four goals scored were enough to convince Bulega that her players are well shaped to face the fancied Kenyans.

    “We have played two matches and won and scored four goals, we can as well score the same or more in Kenya,” Bulega said.

    Among Bulega’s selection is defender Yudaya Nakayenze, who shook of an injury she sustained against Kamapala select in a friendly, and last inclusion Shamilah Nalujja, while Damali Matama, Shakilah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Daisy Nakaziro and goal machine Juliet Nalukenge make the national team debuts.

    The game in Machakos is the first leg of the encounter before the second leg on Sunday April 8 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo.

    Some of the players in a light mood prior to departure

    Kenya, who played at last year’s edition of the AWCON finals in Cameroon, have beaten Uganda twice, in a friendly in Kisumu and in the 2016 CECAFA group game at Njeru Uganda, with both games ending 4-0.

    However, team captain Hasifa Nasuna believes Kenya’s record is a past memory and that this is a new Crested Cranes team with a different ambition.

    “They have beaten us twice but that is past. Our present ambition is also to challenge them that we are also good and can also beat them,” Nasuna said.

    The 2016 FUFA female player of the year Nasuna, will lead the team, assisted by goal keeper Ruth Aturo and Shakilah Mutibwa, in Bulega’s new player administration strategy.

    The travelling team:

    Goal keepers

    Ruth Aturo, Daisy Nakaziro, Cissy Nakiguba

    Defenders

    Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Gladys Nakito, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze.

    Midfielders

    Shakirah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Damali Matama, Tracy Akirol Jones, Spencer Nakacwa, Aisia Nakibuuka, Winnie Babirye, Christine Nambirigge.i

    Strikers

    Hasifa Nasuna (Captain), Shamirah Nalujja, Juliet Nalukenge, Zainah Namuleme

    Some of the team officials pose in a group photo

    Officials

    • Faridah Bulega-Head Coach
    • Edward Kaziba-Assistant Coach
    • Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Coach
    • James Magala-Goal keeping coach
    • Paul Ssali-Team Coordinator
    • Mable Kabatalindwa-Team Doctor
    • Prossy Naluwada-Kits Lady
    • Aloysius Byamukama-Media Officer
    • Chris Kalibala-Leader of Delegation
  • AFCON U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos 5-1 South Sudan | 1st Leg

    AFCON U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos 5-1 South Sudan | 1st Leg

    TOTAL AFCON U-20 Qualifiers:

    • First Leg: Uganda Hippos 5-1 South Sudan

    The Uganda Hippos humiliated South Sudan 5-1 during the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

    Mustapha Kizza (penalty), Steven Mukwala, Sadam Masereka, Hamis Tibita and a beautiful Allan Okello goal were the strikes for Uganda.

    Uganda Hippos XI

    Kizza scored the opening goal on 25 minutes after a foul on Steven Mukwala. Defender Musitafa Mujjuzi had moments later scored an own goal that at some stage made the game tied one all.

    Second half goals from Mukwala, Masereka, Tibita and Okello wrapped the victory.

    Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the players prior to kick off
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the head coach Mathias Lule

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest during the game.

     

    The head coach for the team is Mathias Lule, assisted by James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach).

    Captain Julius Poloto in action against South Sudan

    The return leg will be played on 22nd April 2018 in Juba.

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda XI:

    Saidi Keni (G.K), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Allan Okello (90’ Faizal Ssekyanzi), Steven Mukwala (85’ Hamis Tibita), Frank Tumwesigye, Joshua Okiror (47’ Sadam Masereka)

    Subs Not Used:

    Denis Otim (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Fred Okot, Solomon Ovoyo

    Head coach: Mathias Lule

    South Sudan XI:

    Ramadan Ding (G.K), Ally Henery, Kuwer Omot, Kuwer Tutu, Rafael Elhag, Dominic Aroma, Samuel Andrea, Jonson Yang, Peter Okech, Dani Thon, Chol Magol

    Subs Not Used: Simon Alberto (G.K), Elia Gale, Juma Yusuf, James Lam, Ebin Rakhisa Awe, Toni Tombe, Daniel Peter

    Head coach: Ait Abdelmalek (Algeria)

    Match Officials:

    • Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
    • Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
    • Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
    • Fourth Official: Mutaz Abdelbasit Khairalla (Sudan)
    • Match Commissioner: Gaspard Kayijuka (Rwanda)
    • Media Officer: Farid Mpagi (Uganda)
  • TOTAL AFCON U-20 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Hippos starting eleven against South Sudan

    TOTAL AFCON U-20 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Hippos starting eleven against South Sudan

    TOTAL AFCON U-20 Qualifiers:

    • First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala – Kick off is 4 pm
    • Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
    • Gates open at Midday

    The Uganda Hippos team to face South Sudan in the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers has a bulk of players who featured at the 2017 COSAFA U-20 championship in Zambia

    Goalkeeper Keni Saidi, Mustapha Kizza, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto (captain), Frank Zaga Tumwesigye, Allan Okello and Steven Mukwala are on the team.

    Only right back Paul Willa and Joshua Okiror are the players on the team and were not part of the COSAFA U-20 squad.

    The first leg will be played at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo on Saturday as the return leg will be played after a fortnight in Juba.

    The head coach is Mathias Lule, assisted by James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach).

    Uganda Hippos XI Vs South Sudan:

    Keni Saidi, Paul Willa, Mustapha Kizza, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye, Joshua Okiror, Steven Dese Mukwala, Allan Okello (KCCA)

    Match Officials:

    • Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
    • Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
    • Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
    • Fourth Official: Mutaz Abdelbasit Abdelbasit Khairalla (Sudan)
    • Commissioner: Gaspard Kayijuka (Rwanda)