Author: Ahmed Marsha

The FUFA Drum: Huge crowds, goals spice up match day two at various venues
The FUFA Drum (Match Day Two Results):
- Sebei 0-4 Busoga
- Kampala 3-1 Bunyoro
- West Nile 2-0 Ankole
- Tooro 2-0 Karamoja
- Bugisu 2-2 Teso
- Kigezi 1-1 Lango
- Rwenzori 1-1 Bukedi
- Acholi 0-0 Buganda
When match day two of the FUFA Drum tournament was successfully held on Sunday, 18th March 2018, there were two key positives realized among others.

First, more people across the various provinces of the country have continued to wholesomely embrace this inter-provinces tournament.

Secondly, goals, just like on match day one were netted with a total of 20 goals scored in the eight matches.

Acholi’s Francis Onekalit takes on Douglas Muganga (right) of Buganda Province

Inspection of the Kigezi Province team

After inspiring KCCA to the group stages of the CAF Champions league, striker Muhammed Shaban (left) traveled to Zombo to play for his West Nile Province

Busoga registered the biggest victory on the day, winning 4-0 away to Sebei Province at the Kiprotich stadium in Kapchorwa district.

BUL Football Club midfielder Daniel Shabena opened the scoring in the 14th minute.

Another Bul player Amis Tibita (45th minute), second half substitute Richard Wandyaka (75th minute) and Joel Madondo (78th) netted the goals.

Busoga’s Jorome Kirya passes the ball as Sebei’s Nelson Mandela (shirt 10) closes gap at the Kiprotich stadium

At the Star Times stadium, Lugogo, home side Kampala overcame Bunyoro 3-1.

Kampala Province’s goals were scored by Soana’s Willy Kavuma as early as the third minute, Vipers’ Tony Odur (45th) and second half substitute Daniel ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma, also of Vipers Sports Club in the 80th minute.

Bunyoro’s consolation came from Onduparaka newly signed striker Malish Jamal in the 48th minute.

Dignitaries at Pece Stadium included the King of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Acana II (third from left), FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (second left), Rogers Byamukama (extreme left), politican Norbet Mao (with red tie) among others

In Gulu at the newly renovated Pece Stadium, thousands of passionate football fans including the King of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Acana II, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, chairperson of the FUFA Drum tournament Rogers Byamukama, among other personalities graced the match between Acholi and Buganda.

Ironically, this match failed to produce any goal scored.

Excited fans dance after the match in West Nile (Zombo) where the home team humbled Ankole 2-0

Kigezi Province’s Abdallah Muhammed (middle) attempts to dribble during the match. He is a teenager licenced with Sports Club Villa Jogoo

The match between Kigezi and Lango failed to produce an out right winner since the two Provinces played to a one all draw at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.

Faruku Osama put Lango ahead in the 61st minute and the home team rallied gallantly to find the equalizer through their captain David Ndihabwe (of Express) with virtually the last kick of the game.

Fans at the Kabale Municipal Stadium blow the vuvuzelas during the match

Tooro Province registered their first win of the campaign, overcoming Karamoja 2-0 at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.

Soana striker Steven Ategeka (7th minute) and URA midfielder Nicholas Kagaba’s goal at the death of the match earn maximum points for Fred Muhumuza’s coached team.

Bugisu and Teso shared the spoils in a 4 goal thriller played at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Kirinya-Jinja S.S striker Musa Esenu and Bright Stars’ John Kokas Opejo scored for Teso Province as KCCA defender Paul Musamali and goalkeeper James Alitho of Vipers Sports Club were on target for the home side.

At the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo, West Nile out-muscled Ankole 2-0 before hundreds of people.

Onduparaka Captain and defender Rashid Toha gave the home side the lead after 36 minutes.

On form Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ Fred Amaku continued with his goal scoring exploits with the second goal on 53 minutes.

Rwenzori and Bukedi drew one all. Godfrey Yoningom put visiting Bukedi ahead in the 10th minute.

Nyamityobora winger (on loan from URA) Robert Mukongotya canceled the advantage seven minutes later with a well drilled equalizer.

A mammoth crowd watched the goal-less draw between Acholi and Buganda in Gulu

Buganda and Acholi cheer leaders entertain the masses at Pece Stadium

A bird’s view of the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo when West Nile Province hosted Ankole
March 18, 2018
FUFA President’s Message for KCCA F.C heroic qualification to the CAF Champions League group stages

MESSAGE FROM FUFA PRESIDENT ENG. MOSES MAGOGO FOLLOWING KCCA FC’S QUALIFICATION TO THE GROUP STAGES OF THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:

I take the moment to congratulate KCCA FC for being the first Ugandan Club to reach the Group Stages of th e CAF Club Champions League.

I am super excited for the following reasons;

1.This has enhanced our case of asking for the 3rd slot for clubs to represent Uganda on the Continent.

The UPL League Champion, the Uganda Cup Holders and the runners up in the league could get the opportunity to represent the country

2. The fans, players, coaches and management are getting continental experience which will rub off in the UPL

3. The money that comes into KCCA FC is football money which will trickle down to Ugandan football beyond KCCA FC

4. Demonstration that there is no shortcut to professionalization in order to achieve sports success.

It was all jubilation as KCCA qualified for the CAF Champions League group stages

Good things are coming to Ugandan football.

I therefore wish to congratulate the Executive Director and entire KCCA who are the owners of the Club, the Chairman and entire management team at the Club, the Head Coach and the entire technical team, the Captain and the gallant Players, the Club Sponsors, Ugandan football fans who supported irrespective of their local club rivalry, the Media and everyone who made a contribution

God Bless You All

March 18, 2018
KCCA 1-0 St George: Ugandan club makes it to CAF Champions League group stages
CAF Champions League (1st Round, Return Leg):
- KCCA (Uganda) 1-0 St George (Ethiopia)
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club overcame St George FC from Ethiopia 1-0 in the return leg of the CAF Champions League at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.

KCCA XI: Standing (L-R) – Charles Lukwago (Goalkeeper), Mustapha Kizza, Habibu Kavuma, Muhammed Shaban, Denis Okot Oola, Timothy Denis Awany (Captain). Front Row (L-R): Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Okello, Paul Mucureezi, Muzamiru Mutyaba

Muhammed Shaban scored the decisive goal for KCCA

Striker Muhammed Shaban headed home the lone strike of the game after 46 minutes from a Mustpaha Kizza cross following a quick short corner by midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba.

Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Robert Odongkara was in goal for St George Football Club.

Allan Okello (dribbles) during the match

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule were some of the dignitaries who turned up for the game.

L-R: Former KCCA Chairperson Julius Kabugo, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre

KCCA becomes the first Ugandan club to qualify for the CAF Champions league group stages.

The Group stage draw is on 21st March 2018 in Cairo city, Egypt.

KCCA Football Club players applaud their fans after the match

Team Line ups:

KCCA XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Dennis Okot Oola, Habibu Kavuma, Timothy Dennis Awany (Captain), Isaac Kirabira, Paul Mucureezi (85′ Solomon Okwalinga), Muzamiru Mutyaba, Allan Okello (66′ Julius Poloto), Mustapha Kizza, Muhammed Shaban (90′ Patrick Kaddu), Derrick Nsibambi

Subs Not Used:

Jamil Maliyamungu (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Lawrence Bukenya, Hassan Musana

St George XI:

Robert Odongkara (G.K), Butako Bune, Mohammed Abdoulkerim, Tamene Aschalew, Salahadin Bargicho, Bahailu Assefa (76′ Gadisa Meberate Baleme), Adane Umema Mentsenot, Captain (82′ Adane Girma), Mesfen Bolado, Abdoul Zoko, Amara Malle, Sani Abdela

Subs Not Used:

Aynekulu Lealm Birhanu (G.K), Degu Debebe, Tadle Mengesha Mergiya, Frezer Kasa

Match Officials:
- Center Referee: Andrew Juma Othieno (Kenya)
- 1^stAssistant Referee: Tony Kidiya (Kenya)
- 2^ndAssistant Referee: Stephen Yiembe (Kenya)
- Fourth Official: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
- Commissioner: Amir Abdi Hassan (Somalia)
March 17, 2018
FUFA Drum Tournament: Eight Exciting games lined up for match day two
The loud terrifying sound of the Drum will once again be heard vibrating across Uganda as the ‘FUFA Drum’ tournament match day comes into force on Sunday, 18th March 2018.

There are eight games lined up on the day in the different corners of the country.

In Gulu, Acholi and Buganda lock horns at the Pece Stadium in Gulu.

Acholi won 2-0 away to Lango in the opening game against rivals Lango in Lira on match day one whilst Buganda fell at home 1-0 to Kigezi in Masaka.

Bugisu hosts Teso at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and Kampala will be home to Bunyoro at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.

Kigezi, who condemned Buganda in the opening match will entertain Lango at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.

Meanwhile, Rwenzori plays host to Bukedi at the Nyakasanga stadium in Kasese, Sebei faces Busoga at the Kiprotich stadium and Tooro will be home to face Karamoja at the Buhinga stadium in Fort portal.

The last game on the menu will see West Nile play Ankole at the Bar Okoro Stadium in Zombo District.

West Nile was held to a one all draw in their opening match away to Karamoja in Moroto.

Ankole won at home 2-1 against visiting Tooro Province at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.

For the record, Busoga hosted the official opening match against Bugisu last month at the Kyabazinga stadium in Jinja where the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga was the chief guest.

The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Busoga Kingdom Premier Minsiter Dr Muvawala, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebestien Desabre, FUFA Executive Committee members, delegates, staff were all part of the hundreds of fans in the terraces.

The tournament is played along the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’.

All the match updates will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA Social media plat forms.

Sunday, 18^th March 2018 Fixtures (Kick-off 4:00 pm):
- Acholi Vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu
- Bugisu Vs Teso – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
- Kampala Vs Bunyoro – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
- Kigezi Vs Lango – Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kabale
- Rwenzori Vs Bukedi – Nyakasanga Stadium, Kasese
- Sebei Vs Busoga – Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
- Tooro Vs Karamoja – Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
- West Nile Vs Ankole – Bar Okoro Stadium, Zombo
*Note: The final of the tournament will take place during the independence week in October 2018 hosted by Kasese.
March 17, 2018
Bayo, Nsibambi, Lwanga called up for Uganda Cranes duty

Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has confirmed that three new faces have been called up to the National team ahead of international fixtures due this later this month.

Derrick Nsibambi who plays for Ugandan champions KCCA FC and Fahad Bayo with Buildcon FC in Zambia have replaced Faruk Miya and Edrisa Lubega in the squad.

Vipers’ Taddeo Lwanga has also been added on to the initial list summoned a week ago bringing the total number of players in the squad to 24.

‘Miya and Lubega will not be available for duty as they need to finalise with documentation of their work permits where they are playing from. However the coach will continue monitoring the progress of these players at their respective clubs’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

Uganda Cranes will enter camp on Monday 19^th March 2018 for two friendlies to be played on 24^th and 27^th March.

MAIN PHOTO: Derrick Nsibambi has been called up by Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien

March 15, 2018
RADO suspends Senkoomi
A male footballer by the name of Samuel Senkoomi has been handed a two year ban by RADO for use of prohibited substances.

Senkoomi who was tested on 24^th October, 2016 when still a player at Express FC had presence of prohibited substances or its metabolites or markers in his urine sample.

A substance known as Furosemide on the WADA’s prohibited lists of drugs was found in the sample.

RADO’s assessment of the player’s degree of fault took a decision to reduce the ban from four years to two years with effect from 15^th November, 2017.

However RADO has taken into account the provisional suspension time served by Senkoomi since 11^th January, 2017. In view of this, Senkoomi will be suspended up to 11^th December, 2018.

Senkoomi is notified by RADO of his right to appeal the decision.

List of banned drugs WADA _list 2018

About RADO:
- The Africa Zone Regional Anti-Doping Organastioan (RADO) is the body charged with implementation of the anti-doping code in countries who are members of zone V.
- RADO has published rules governing anti-doping in conformity with the responsibilities of National Anti-doping organizations under WADA code, which rules have been adopted by signatory member countries including Uganda.
March 14, 2018
The FUFA Drum: West Nile, Lango release squads for match day 2 action

Match Day 2 Fixtures for 18th March 2018 ; (All Kick off at 4pm)

Sebei vs Busoga at Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa

Bugisu vs Teso at Mbale Municipal Stadium

Acholi vs Buganda, Pece Stadium-Gulu

Kigezi vs Lango, Kabale Municipal Stadium

Kampala vs Bunyoro, StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

West Nile vs Ankole Barokoro Stadium, Zombo

Rwenzori vs Bukedi-Nyakasanga Grounds, Kasese

Tooro vs Karamoja, Buhinga Stadium, Fortportal

Lango and West Nile picked up mixed results on the opening day of The FUFA Drum. West Nile were tipped to have an easy game against Karamoja Province in Moroto but were silenced after conceding an 89 minute equaliser to share the spoils.

Lango lost at home 2-0 to Acholi in Lira on the opening weekend of the tournament and the match against Buganda on Sunday is dubbed the mother of all battles in this group.

Rasoul Ariga-a FUFA Executive Member from West Nile is looking forward to the fixture for his team against Ankole.

‘We have no excuses. We have a very strong team. We shall get the results to make our fans happy at home in Zombo. The game against Karamoja is now behind our back as we look forward to collecting three points off Ankole. We are planning for the best organization to welcome our fans and visitors’ said Ariga.

Lango Squad: Ayo Goddy (Amuka Bright Stars), Petit Wanok (Soana FC), Acir Denis Elvis (Young Lads FC), Ogwang Allan Zola (Unattached), Okwir Diara (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Osman Faruku (Soana FC0, Timothy Awany (KCCA FC), Ogwang Saddam Lager (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Oringa Franco (Soana FC), Sapeo Ceasar (K-Jinja SS Fc), Omedi Denis (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Arwata Julius (Saviors FC), Aliro Moses ( Sc Villa Jogoo), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Ivan Okello ( Lira United), Nyangkori Ivan (Lira United), Acire John Paul (Lira United), Obua Emmanuel (Bukedea TC), Musa Ramadhan (KCCA FC), Fahad Bardiro (UPDF), Oree Douglas (Uganda Martyrs University), Okwir Emmanuel (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Omut Denis ( SC Tawi), Acai Herbert (KCCA FC), Kiirya Christopher (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Muhammad Ali (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Oree Ivan (Amuka Bright Stars FC), Okullo Ronnie (Amuka Bright Stars FC).

Officials: Okello Walter (Chairman), Otidi Morrise (Secretary), Atyang Tom Peter (Treasurer), Jimmy Ebil (Team Manager), Alani Leo ( Stadium Manager), Obira Bob (Head Coach), Okello Ronald (Assistant Coach), Moi Daniel (Media Officer), Akello Judith (Team Doctor), Ogwal Eric (Assistant Team Doctor), Opio Innoncent (Head Security).

Lango Starting XI against Acholi on match Day 1 in Lira. Lango will make the trip to Kabale to play Kigezi.

West Nile Province Squad

Goal keepers: Ajaib Nafian(URA), Malyamungu Jamil(KCCA FC), Nisar Kassim(Doves All stars)

Defenders: Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Sabir Nesta(K-Jinja SS), Obenchan Filbert(KCCA FC), Aniku Martin(Doves All-stars), Atendele Kapi(Koboko Rising Stars), Okocha Rashid(Onduparaka), Odagiu Khalid(Paidha Black Angels), Golola Adriko(Doves All Stars), Kizza Mustapha(KCCA FC)

Midfielders: Jangeyambe Joel (Nebbi Central), Ovoyo Solomon (Nkumba University), Abel Eturude(Sc Villa), Feni Alli(Free agent), Tabu Vitalis(Sc Villa), Ronald Orombi(Maroons), Abang Cremio (Paidha Black Angels)

Strikers: Shaban Muhammed (KCCA FC), Amaku Fred(K-Jinja SS), Oromchan Villa (Paidha Black Angels), Okuthi Ceaser(Onduparaka), Leku Alfred (Express), Olega Ceaser (Paidha Black Angels), Agau Rashid(Doves All stars)

MAIN PHOTO: West Nile Province Team that dropped points against Karamoja Province Team. West Nile has reinforced their squad for the game against Ankole.

March 14, 2018
Katikkiro of Buganda in total support of The FUFA Drum

The Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga has alayed any fears that The FUFA Drum would disrupt the programmes for the Masaza Cup football tournament.

The Katikiro’s comments came after the meeting held between him, Buganda football officials and FUFA leadership at Bulange Mengo on Tuesday 13th March, 2018.

The FUFA Delegation had 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The Buganda Sports Kingdom Delegation had its Minister of Sports Youth and Recreation Owek. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu, Chairman Masaza Cup Football Organising Committee Hajji Sulaiman Sejengo and Buganda Football Planning Committee Chairman Sam Mpiima.

The Katikiro said;

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has elaborated to me about the tournament and we are in total support.

We had fears that it would clash with our Masaza programme. The tournament doesn’t clash with the Masaza cup. It will help tap more talent.d

We have discussed about the challenges of the calendar for the two tournaments. I am glad that we are at peace now after this meeting.

The Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga with the ball alongside FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

Smiles of football champions FUFA 1st VP and Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga in Bulange on Tuesday

The fixtures for 18th March 2018 ; (All Kick off at 4pm)

Sebei vs Busoga at Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa

Bugisu vs Teso at Mbale Municipal Stadium

Acholi vs Buganda, Pece Stadium-Gulu

Kigezi vs Lango, Kabale Municipal Stadium

Kampala vs Bunyoro, StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

West Nile vs Ankole Barokoro Stadium, Zombo

Rwenzori vs Bukedi-Nyakasanga Grounds, Kasese

Tooro vs Karamoja, Buhinga Stadium, Fortportal

MAIN PHOTO: L-R; Chairman Buganda Football Planning Committee Sam Mpiima, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Katikiro of Buganda Owek .Charles Peter Mayiga, Chairman Masaza Cup Football Organising Committee Hajji Sulaiman Sejjengo and Buganda Minister of Sports,Youth and Recreation Owek. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu

March 13, 2018
FUFA President, Katikkiro of Buganda discuss development of football

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga met today in Bulange and held discussions all aimed at developing football in the country and the kingdom.

The FUFA Delegation also had 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The Buganda Sports kingdom Delegation had its Minister of Sports, Youth and Recreation Owek. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu, Chairman Masaza Cup Football Organising Committee Hajji Sulaiman Sejengo and Buganda Football Planning Committee Chairman Sam Mpiima.

L-R; FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Katikkiro of Buganda Owek .Charles Peter Mayiga, Buganda Minister of Sports,Youth and Recreation Owek. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu, Chairman Masaza Cup Football Organising Committee Hajji Sulaiman Sejjengo and Chairman Buganda Football Planning Committee Sam Mpiima

Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga receives a CAF ball from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

Katikiro about the meeting

Football is a sport. Football is recreation. Football is a job. If any one wins after hard work, they need to know the finer details of the job. FUFA President and his team run football. Buganda has a committee in charge of the game in our kingdom.

In a bid to achieve success in football as a sport, recreational game and as a job it is important to share ideas, advise each other and to find solutions for any challenges for the sport to grow.

Such meetings help to grow football in Uganda and Buganda.

Our relationship with FUFA is healthy. Sekabaka Daudi Chwa was the first President of FUFA. Sekabaka Edward Mutessa loved and played the beautiful game as well.

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II revived the Bika and Masaza football tournaments. He is an ardent sports lover.

It is very nice that the FUFA Leadership and Buganda Kingdom are on the same page to develop football, regain its lost glory, fame and tap talent.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) recieves a copy of the Buganda football plan from Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga

Katikkiro on The FUFA Drum

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has elaborated to me about the tournament and we are in total support.

We had fears that it would clash with our Masaza programme. The tournament doesn’t clash with the Masaza cup. It will help tap more talent.

We have discussed about the challenges of the calendar for the two tournaments. I am glad that we are at peace now after this meeting.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo after the meeting

Today we are very delighted that we managed to have a one on one talk with Buganda Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga and discussed more about football development.

We have discussed more on how to develop football both in Buganda and Uganda at large. We talked about The FUFA Drum at length, at first the Kingdom of Buganda had fears that the FUFA Drum will interrupt or kill the Masaza tournament. Among other issues we have also discussed was on how to develop the Masaza Cup and we have agreed to work together to make sure that the Masaza tournament gets to the best levels in football.

Special Guest FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Invitation of Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga signing in the Visitors’ book

MAIN PHOTO: Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga recieves a FUFA Pendant from FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo

March 13, 2018
Pictorial: FUFA Summit at Serene Suites, Mutundwe

The first ever Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) summit was held on Monday, 12th March 2018 at Serene Suites in Mutundwe.

The Summit is part of the FUFA 5 year strategic plan that was passed by the Assembly in 2016 in Luweero.

Here is the pictorial from the summit:

Participants in a group session

Rogers Byamukama

Group recommendations

Dr Yahaya Katumba with a presentation of Sports Science and medicine

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson shares a light moment with the participants

Sports Performance Analysis by Marvin Clive Katondwaci

Hamid Juma with some of the Ex-Internationals who attended the FUFA Summit

Uganda Cranes head coach Sebestien Desabre talks to Vipers Sports Club head coach Miguel Da Costa

Dr. Ronald Kisolo (left) talks to KCCA Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presents during the FUFA Football Summit

L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Mandela National stadium manager, Jamil Ssewanyana

Stone Kyambadde

March 12, 2018
FUFA Summit gets underway; All eyes on Football Development
Ugandan football will take bigger strides after today’s FUFA summit at Serene Suites in Mutundwe.

It is the first ever football summit to be held in the country with the main of developing the sport.

The Summit is part of the FUFA 5 year strategic plan that was passed by the Assembly in 2016 in Luweero.

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo presents at the FUFA Summit

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

We are here to plan for the future of the game. The participants are technocrats and experts in their respective fields. Let us embrace this summit for the better of Ugandan football.

We organized this summit to find solutions to the challenges. At the moment we are looking at football in the field. We have invited the technocrats like coaches for youths across the country and plan for the game.

We will form groups to discuss and come up with recommendations to be presented to the Executive and the General Assembly to generate new regulations and strategies.

This will affect our budgets but we are ready to take football to another level.

It is a very modern way and I believe that at the end of this Summit we will have gotten good ideas from the technical people.

I believe that the game of football is changing everywhere but we need to handle matters on the pitch as we also plan for other summits to come.

UgandaCranes head coach Sebastien Desabre addresses the media

Uganda Cranes Head coach –Sebastien Desabre

I am glad to be here and this is such a good day for FUFA and football at large.

It shows the ambitions and motivation of FUFA to develop the game in Uganda.

It is also very important to share the experience from different people because it is a good way to organize for the future of football in Uganda.

This move is good for the federation with targets and objectives because you need to come up with a strategy to develop objectives. Today is a start of a new dawn of football in Uganda.

FUFA Education Officer, Jackson Nyiima

NCS Assistant General Secretary-Technical David Katende Ssemakula

I want to thank FUFA for organizing this summit. Government is committed to inject more funds in sports.

As you are well aware sports is dynamic and FUFA are moving in the right direction.

I am happy that the summit has involved Sports Scientists and the sport we have today can not only rely on natural talent but we need to apply science and particularly Sports Science if we are to progress.

The summit has attracted Coaches of the teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League, Refereeing, Ex-Internationals, personnel from the football youth progammes in Uganda, Government and the Corporate world.

The topics are;
- Player development & Talent identification
- Coaching Development
- Refereeing Development
- Equipment, facilities & technology
- Sports Science and Medicine
- Football Entities (Family, Schools/Academies, Clubs, national team)
The summit has attracted Coaches of the teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League, Refereeing, Ex-Internationals, personnel from the football youth progammes in Uganda, Government and the Corporate world.

Player performance Analysis by Marvin Clive Katondwaci

FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama presented on Facilities

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson
March 12, 2018
2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup: Draws for round of 16 successfully held
44th Stanbic Uganda Cup:

Round of 16 Games – 21st and 22nd March 2018

The Stanbic Cup round of 16 draws were held at the Headquarters of Stanbic Cup on Friday morning.

FUFA Competitions committee chairperson and Executive Committee member, Hamid Juma, FUFA Competitions committee Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule, famous legends of the game William Nkemba, Fred ‘Gaaso’ Mukasa and Tom Lwanga graced the colour draws.

They were joined by Stanbic bank’s head of marketing, Daniel Ogong, club coaches and other FUFA officials.

‘As a federation, we are very happy with the way the round of 32 has been played and was conducted. Most teams played attacking and attractive football which is the reason why so many goals were scored. We expect many surprises since this is knock out football. It is getting tighter and tighter per stage. This kind of football has continued to reignite the passion of football fans back to the stadia’ Hamid Juma noted.

In the games proper, reigning champions Kampala Capital Authroity City (KCCA) will travel to Soana, UPDF hosts Proline, KJT will face BUL, Busula against Synergy, Mbarara City with Kansai Plascon and Kitara up against Seeta United.

Fans have a chance to win tickets courtesy of Stanbic Bank Uganda to watch matches

‘The Stanbic Uganda Cup has lived up to all our expectations and a lot and more, so far we have witnessed many exciting matches and a number of major surprises including the record 10 times champions Express Football Club being knocked out by the FUFA Big league side Kitara 4-3 on penalties. Such a result is testament to the magic of the Uganda Cup which allows even the smallest teams the chance to dream big and believe they can go all the way to the finals. I wish the 16 teams left in the tournament the best of luck and encourage fans to come out in full force to support their teams’ Ogong, head of marketing for Stanbic Bank remarked.

Eng William Nkemba drew Ndejje University to play SC Villa Jogoo

Fred Mukasa during the draws

Tom Lwanga drew his very KCCA to face Soana

The round of 16 games will be played on 21st and 22nd March 2018.

Full Draws for Round of 16 Draws:
- Ndejje University Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Ndejje University Main Campus, Luweero
- Kitara F.C Vs Seeta United – Boma Play-ground, Hoima
- Kira United Vs Vipers Sports Club – Kira Town Council Play ground
- Mbarara City Vs Kansai Plascon – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
- Busula Football Club Vs Synergy Football Club – Luweero
- Soana F.C Vs KCCA – Kavumba Recreational Center
- UPDF Vs Proline – Bombo Military Stadium
- KJT Vs BUL – Villa Park
March 9, 2018
Sebastien names 23 man squad for forthcoming friendly matches

Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named a team composed of 23 players in preparation for the upcoming international friendlies.

The coach revealed the team during the FUFA weekly press conference that took place at the Federation’s headquarters on Wednesday.

The team summoned will feature in the two games that FUFA has confirmed including one against Malawi on 27th March at Mandela National stadium while the other will come earlier on 24th March against an opponent that is yet to be confirmed.

The squad has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and four forwards with four of the 23 being locally based players.

4 local based players The four locally based players include; Nico Wakiro Wadada(Vipers SC), Timothy Awany(KCCA FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC) and Abraham Ndugwa(Masavu FC), 14 players are based in Africa but play outside of Uganda while the rest feature for clubs around the globe.

Desabre explained that he needed to evaluate the foreign based players whom he has not worked with since taking charge late last year and it is the reason why he summoned a few local based players.

‘I have not neglected the local based players because I have watched the league and I’m impressed with the level of competition. I saw many during the CHAN tournament in Morocco so I wanted to use these upcoming friendlies to look at the foreign based players’ noted Sebastien.

In addition, the French tactician stated he has been in touch with most of the foreign based players and thus he believes the two friendly games will help the technical team to assess them.

‘I have been in contact with most of them (players) on phone and we discussed a lot but I believe the two games will help us to make a good evaluation’ stated Sebastien.

The head coach also revealed new faces on his technical bench including Sadiq Wassa as the goalkeeping coach in the absence of Fred Kajjoba who is undergoing a coaching in the USA.

The others include fitness coach D’Antonio Gerome (UEFA A Licensed Fitness coach) who will be available for only up to the end of the two games and another physiotherapist to join Ivan Ssewanyana.

The other nine play elsewhere on the African continent while the rest are either in Europe or Asia.

The players are expected to enter camp on 19th March with training commencing the following day.

The two friendly games are used as precursors for Cranes upcoming engagements that include 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania, Lesotho and Cape Verde.

Uganda currently leads group L with three points after one round ahead of the aforementioned teams.

Full squad

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa, Salim Jamal (El Meriekh, Sudan), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).

Defenders: Dennis Iguma (Al Nabi Shayth-Lebanon), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers SC, Uganda), Isaac Isinde Not attached), Brevis Mugabi Yeovil Town, England) Murushid Jjuko (Simba, Tanzania), Timothy Awany (KCCA FC, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia-Kenya), Alex Kakuba (Feirense-Portugal).

Midfielders: Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia),Farouk Miya Sebai FK, Azerbaijan) , Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt), Khalid Aucho (East Bengal, India), Geoffrey Kizito Baba (Than Quang Ninh-Vietnam), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (CSMA Iasi, Romania), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC, Uganda)

Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania),Yunus Ssentamu (FK Tirana), Edrisa Lubega (Floridsdorfer AC, Austria),Hood Kaweesa (Buildcon FC, Zambia).

March 7, 2018

Stanbic Uganda Cup: Sc Villa defeats Bright Stars to qualify for round of 16

George Senkaba and Godfrey Lwesibawa were on target as Sc Villa Jogoo got the better of Bright Stars FC 2-0 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Tuesday afternoon at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The Jogoos raced into an early lead on 17 minutes by Senkaba before Lwesibawa doubled the score line 7 minutes later.

The result means that SC Villa have got the better of Bright Stars on two occasions this season (winning 1-0 in the League in Masaka and today’s victory).

The other meeting ended in a 1-1 draw last Saturday.

It was a bad day for Bright Stars FC in office as they also saw their star midfielder Moses Okot shown marching orders.

The teams in round of 16:

NAME OF TEAM

VIPERS SC

UPDF

KANSAI PLASCON

KITARA FC

SOANA FC

SEETA UNITED

MBARARA CITY

SYNERGY FC

KIRA UNITED FC

NDEJJE UNIVERSITY FC

PROLINE FC

KJT FC

BUSULA FC

KCCA FC (Holders)

BUL FC

SC VILLA JOGOO

MAIN PHOTO: Methodious Jungu with the ball during the Stanbic Uganda Cup match between Sc Villa Jogoo (Blue) and Bright Stars (yellow). Sc Villa won 2-0.

March 6, 2018

CAF Symposium: Women football will never be the same-Ugandan representatives

Ugandan representatives at the CAF Women football Symposium in Marrakech, Morocco are optimistic the sport will grow in leaps and bounds with immediate effect.

Woman representative on the FUFA Executive Ms. Agnes Mugena and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu together with National team player Jean Sseninde are in Morocco for the two day Symposium that ends today.

Sseninde attended the Symposium at the invitation of Africa soccer governing body CAF. Active and former players, referees, coaches, media and experts in various areas of the game from FIFA and other Confederations were invited to take part.

L-R: Sseninde, Mugena and Mandu in Marrakech

It is the first ever CAF Women’s Football Symposium under the theme ‘Raising Our Game’ is aimed at taking women football on the continent to another level.

‘Such symposiums help understand the way football is governed. Women football has many challenges and we are sure that the resolutions from this symposium will turn the game into the best around the continent’ said Mugena

‘It is a nice symposium that will change the game soon. Women are so passionate about the game and the sport needs such people to support all the time. The discussion have been very good and with interesting contributions from various stakeholders’ said FUFA Deputy CEO Mandu.

The Crested Cranes star player Sseninde was full of praise for the organisers of the Symposium.

‘I have learnt a lot from this women’s symposium. I hope that all we have learnt can be put into practice then women’s football will go even far in our country. I am Very happy to have received a special invite by CAF as African player’ said Sseninde.

The participants were divided into 7 working groups under their specialties to discuss on the topics below;
1. How to expand the practice of Women’s Football
2. Developing the technical formation of the trainers, referees & instructor
3. Means of development of sponsorship for Women’s football
4. Competitions: Realities and Perspective
5. Governance concept in women’s football
6. Role of women’s football in gender promotion and socialization
7. Place of Media & Communication in women’s football

The resolutions of the various working groups will be presented to the CAF Executive Committee for review and implementation.

March 6, 2018
FUFA Press Conference: Uganda Cranes Head coach to address media

Event: FUFA Press Conference- Uganda Cranes Head coach to address media

Date: Wednesday 7th March, 2018

Venue: FUFA House

Time: 10am

FUFA Communications Department has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre will hold a press conference on Wednesday 7th March 2018 at 10am at FUFA House, Mengo.

The Frenchman will release information about the National A Team-Uganda Cranes.

‘Sebastien and his assistant Matia Lule will address the media on matters about the National teams and future international engagements. They have programmes to communicate to the media for dissemination to the public’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

Sebastien has categorically stated that he wants to use the next International break to be of great value to the National team players.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre

March 6, 2018
The FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Uganda

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile dignitaries who received the FIFA World Cup trophy at Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning.

The trophy was later taken State House Entebbe for the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to officially welcome the FIFA Delegation that is accompanying the trophy that is on the world tour covering 51 countries.

It is the second time the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Uganda, with the first opportunity way back in 2009.

The football family was represented by FUFA President, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Uganda Cranes CHAN Sqiuad Captain Bernard muwanga.

Pictorial for Monday’s FIFA World Cup trophy tour in Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Government officials at State House Entebbe with the FIFA World Cup trophy on Monday.

FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo and Sports Minister Hon Charles Bakkabulindi disembarking from the chartered flight that transported the FIFA World Cup trophy.

Uganda Cranes CHAN Squad captain Bernard Muwanga

The team responsible for the security and media related matters of the FIFA World cup trophy tour at Entebbe International Airport.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Sports Minister Hon Charles Bakkabulindi and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

March 5, 2018
Azam Uganda Premier League: Home wins for KCCA, URA, Kirinya Jinja S.S and UPDF
Azam Uganda Premier League (Match Day 19)

Full Results for Saturday, 3rd March 2018:
- URA 2-0 Police
- UPDF 1-0 Mbarara City
- KCCA 1-0 Soana
- Kirinya-Jinja S.S 1-0 Onduparaka
- BUL 1-1 Masavu
- Bright Stars 1-1 SC Villa Jogoo
Results for Friday, 2nd March 2018:
- Express 0-0 Proline
- Maroons 1-1 Vipers
The Azam Uganda Premier League had a successful completion of match day 19.

There were four outright victories and four draws a piece in the eight games played.

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) returned to winning ways, earning a 2-0 victory against Police in the all Namboole affair.

January 2018 signings Moses Sseruyidde and Herman Nteza Wasswa scored two first half goals for Paul Nkata’s coached club in a rain laden match.

Sseruyidde converted home a cracking free-kick after Steven Mugisha had brought him down near the goal area.

Wasswa raced to Godfrey Sembatya’s through ball to finish off an acute angle.

Sulaiman Majaanjalo scored off a kick frpm the penalty mark as UPDF continued with their impressive run in the second round.

UPDF won 1-0 against visiting Mbarara City at the Bombo Army Barracks.

Reigning champions KCCA required a Julius Poloto header off Mustapha Kizza’s teasing ball to win 1-0 against sturrborn Soana whom they had defeated with comfort 4-0 in the first round.

Fred Amaku was the hero at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Jinja when Kirinya-Jinja S.S pipped visiting Onduparaka 1-0.

The other four matches ended in stalemates. BUL was held by a 10 man Masavu to a 1 all draw at the Kakindu Stadium, Jinja.

Richard Wandyaka scored in the 26th minute but Masavu staged a gallant fight, equalizing through second half subsisitute James Kasibante.

Earlier, Masavu had been reduced to 10 men when right back Moses Kiggundu was sent off because of two bookable offences by Referee Ronaldie Kirangwa.

Bright Stars players celebrate their equalizer against SC Villa Jogoo at the Champions stadium in Mwererwe. The two clubs square off on Tuesday, 6th March 2018 at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium in the Stanbic Uganda Cup

Elsewhere, Bright Stars held 16 time record league winners, SC Villa Jogoo to a one all draw.

The two goals in the match came inside the openint ten minutes of play. Martin Kizza gave the Jogoos the lead on 3 minutes before Bright Stars’ captain and talisman Nelson Senkatuka found the equalizer only six minutes later.

There were no further goals at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe before a passionate fair crowd.

On Friday, the first two sets of match day 19 had been played.

Express and Proline played to a non scoring draw in a match watched by Uganda Cranes head coach, Sebastien Desabre among others at the historical Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

Maroons and Vipers played played to a one all draw at the Prisons stadium, Bugonga.

Sharp striker Daniel Muzeyi Sserunkuma, fresh from scooping the best player of the month accolade courtesy of Fortebet once again shone with the opening goal for Vipers after 23 minutes.

Sserunkuma pounched home a rebound from goalkeeper Ashadu Bugembe following an earlier shot on target from right winger, Milton Karisa.

The home side rallied and found the equalizer 19 minutes from full time through midfielder Solomon Walusimbi.

The league with return with match day 20 games on Friday, 9th March 2018 and on the subsquent day.

MAIN PHOTO: Express midfielder Davis Mayanja (middle) fights for possession with Proline’s Ivan Bukenya on Friday, 2nd March 2018 at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium

PHOTO CREDITS: John Batanudde
March 4, 2018