The FUFA Women Elite League second round kicked off on Saturday, 10th February 2018 with two matches.
Reigning cup league champions Kawempe Muslim S.S started in style with a 2-0 victory at home against Muteesa I Royal University.
Asia Nakibuuka scored a brace in the game.
The other game between Rines S.S and Ajax Queens ended in a one all stalemate.
Annet Namwenge was on target for Ajax Queens while Halima Nanteza replied for Rines S.S
The women Elite League continues on Sunday, 11th February 2018 with 5 matches.
She Corporate is at home against Western United at MUBS, She Mak entertains Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere and Eastern Heroes shall host Olila Women in Soroti.
Meanwhile, UCU Lady Cardinals will play host to Wakiso Hills at the UCU Main Campus in Mukono.
Kampala Queens is at home to Isra Soccer Academy at Villa Park.
All the games kick off at 4 p.m
Sunday, 11th February 2018 Fixtures (4 p.m):
She Corporate Vs Western United – MUBS
She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere
Eastern Heroes Vs Olila Women – Soroti.
UCU Lady Cardinals Vs Wakiso Hills – UCU Main Campus, Mukono
Kampala Queens Vs Isra Soccer Academy – Villa Park
Azam Uganda Premier League (Match Day 16 Results):
BUL 1-0 URA
Masavu 1-1 UPDF
Onduparaka 0-0 Express
Police 0-0 Mbarara City
Proline 0-1 Kirinya-Jinja S.S
Sports Club Villa Jogoo 0-0 Maroons
Soana 0-1 Vipers
Only Vipers Sports Club, Kirinya-Jinja S.S and BUL managed wins on match day 16 of the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Vipers edged Soana 1-0 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium with a late goal from January 2018 signing Daniel Sserunkuma.
Fred Amaku scored the lone strike for Kirinya-Jinja S.S against Proline at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo while BUL snatched a late penalty by second half substitute Douglas Owori.
Masavu and UPDF shared the spoils during their one all draw at the Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga in Entebbe.
James Kasibante shot Masavu ahead as early as the second minute before the visitors found the equalizer 10 minutes to the half time break through Fadh Bardiro.
Table leaders Sports Club Villa Jogoo were held at home by visiting Maroons at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
There were two other goal-less draws as Police hosted Mbarara City at the Mandela National Stadium and Onduparaka up against Express at the Betway Green Light Stadium in Arua.
Games for match day 17 will be played on Tuesday, 13th February 2018 with one epic clash on Wednesday when KCCA hosts Sports Club Villa Jogoo.
MAIN PHOTO:BUL Football Club defender William Otongo (right) receives the Fortbet man of the match award.
FUFA has procured premises for the extension of its Headquarters sitting on 0.15 ha of land adjacent to FUFA House in Mengo.
There are two buildings on this land that will need renovation.
The funding of this project is part of the FIFA Forward Programme (FFP) and is one of the 15 programmes to be funded by FIFA.
Another building procured in the same land by FUFA in Mengo
The head of the Project 1st FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha confirmed the latest development.
‘We procured space near FUFA House. It will help us create more space for the Secretariat staff. FIFA has played a key role in financing some of the Projects of its Member Associations. We shall make use of this project to serve the football family with improved service delivery’ said Mugisha.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in long sleeved Blue shirt with his Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye, CEO Edgar Watson, Executive Members Hamid Juma, Rogers Byamukama and Ronnie Kalema. Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein all inspected the new land.
FUFA is eligible to FIFA funding of USD 2.25M for the 2014-2018 cycle.
Sharing notes: L-R Communications Manager Hussein, FUFA President, Legal Officer Denis Lukambi and CEO Edgar Watson after the visit of the land adjacent to FUFA House.
MAIN PHOTO: One of the two buildings FUFA will renovate to create more space for its staff.
FUFA has noted with great concern about social media reports under the headline ‘FUFA warns club Chairmen’ in regard to the new sponsorship deal signed recently with Sports Broadcasting Limited for the Uganda Premier League starting next season.
FUFA distances itself from the reports as the relationship between the institution, the 16 clubs and their officials remains healthy.
The Federation is now at a stage of operationalizing the contract which will involve parties and clubs concerned on the allocation of finances.
FUFA urges the football fraternity to remain focused towards the development of the game as we set up other avenues of bringing on board more sponsors and partners to the game.
In review of the first round of the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) 2017/18 season, coaches of the top flight teams have highlighted that club football and style of play are some of the key factors that will always have direct adverse impact on performance of players with the National team.
In a meeting held at Tavern woods in Rubaga on Sunday, Uganda football clubs’ coaches under their umbrella body ‘Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA)’ deliberated on some of the issues affecting the country’s most popular sport.
Issues discussed on ranged from statistical analysis of round one of the AUPL, conduct of coaches, players attitude and professionalism.
‘Football is about style of play, entertainment, goals, fitness and professionalism. What happens at club level reflects on the National team’ said UFCA Chairman Stone Kyambadde.
Stone Kyambadde-Chairman Uganda Football Coaches Association during the meeting on Sunday
There were presentations on Communications-the relationship between Media and team officials presented by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Chairman of FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Deo Mutabazi while Ronnie Kalema (Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association) made a moving presentation to the coaches about refereeing.
‘A coach doesn’t need to call the media to provide them the line-up for match day. He needs to make use of the Club’s media officer to disseminate the information. Concentrate on the team and not to provide the line-up. You need to be confident while addressing the public through the media’ said Hussein guided the coaches.
Ahmed Hussein-FUFA Communications Manager presented on the relationship between coaches and Media. He advised coaches to always have self confidence while talking to the media and also read the FUFA Communications Code.
‘You need to be mindful of your actions and what you say out in public as the whole world expects you (coaches) to be role models hence creating a positive image and public interest about football’ added Hussein.
Hussein further requested the coaches to create time to find how to communicate both internally and externally with their players, club officials and fans to avoid distorted information being shared by different stakeholders.
The relationship between coaches and referees during while on the field of play was also discussed on.
‘You can’t be a coach and at the same time act as referee. Referees have designated people who asses their performance at the end of every match. Such reports give us a hint of what to do with the appointments. Tensions on the touch lines between coaches and referees during matches are not good for the image of football’ said Kalema.
Concerns on how their disciplinary sanctions are handled was picked on by Mutabazi who took them through Article 30 of the FUFA Competitions (Misconduct and Sanctions) and 31(Judicature) which highlight on hooliganism, brawls, Misconduct against Match officials, Misconduct by team technical officials, competitions disciplinary panel among others.
Chairman FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Deo Mutabazi stressing a point during his presentation to the Uganda Football Coaches Association meeting on Sunday.
Other concerns included player physical fitness, tactical abilities, and nutrition plus talent identification right from the grass roots.
The coaches resolved to put into practice a uniform style of play that gives players an opportunity to express themselves on the pitch especially after crossing the half way line.
With the fixtures of the AUPL second round released, coaches were urged to concentrate on being more tactical if the current statistics are to be enhanced.
Coaches who attended;
1. Kyambadde Stone – Chairman UFCA
2. Kirumira Simon – Vice Chairman
3. Kaddu Badru – Secretary UFCA/KCCA FC
4. Majidah Nantandah – VP Technical UFCA
5. Ssali Paul Mukisa – FUFA Delegate
6. Anyau Frank – Member
7. Mutabaruka John – Member
8. Kiwanuka Daniel – KCCA FC
9. Bamweyana Douglas – Member
10. Bisaso Shafiq – Express FC
11. Lule Mathias – Uganda Cranes Assistant coach
12. Mubiru Abdallah – Police FC
13. Kiwanuka Paul – Bright Stars FC
14. Lwanga Stephen – Bright Stars FC
MAIN IMAGE: A group photo of coaches and Instructors at Tavern Woods on Sunday in Rubaga.
Masavu Vs JMC Hippos (Away team failed to show up)
Lira United Vs Kataka (Away team failed to show up)
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S (Away team failed to show up)
Synergy Vs Bukedea (Away team failed to show up)
Proline Vs Nkambi Coffee (Away team failed to show up)
Doves All Stars Vs Agape S.S (Away team failed to show up)
The round of 64 FUFA Uganda Cup matches were completed on Sunday with two matches.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo gritted their teeth to out muscle Hope Doves 2-0 at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
George Ssenkaaba and Ambrose Kirya scored the goals.
On Saturday, Vipers defeated Kasese’s Bronken 3-1 with the goals coming from Bashir Asiku, Frank Tumwesigye and Steven Mukwala.
The consolation for the home side came from Xavier Masereka.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club, the reigning champions in this tournament started their title defence in style with a 4-0 away victory to Mbarara in Kakyeeka stadium.
Striker Patrick Kaddu scored twice for KCCA and he also missed a penalty.
Allan Okello and Paul Mucureezi were also on target for KCCA.
There were some matches that were not played after the expected visiting teams did not honour their respective games.
The FUFA Competitions Department will communicate the fate of these matches.
Meanwhile, the date for the draws of the round of 32 will be confirmed in the near future.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has conducted a physical fitness test for 141 Referees at St Henry’s College, Kitovu in Masaka.
Of these, 21 are FIFA referees and 121 are FUFA badge holders.
The exercise acts as a criterion to qualify them for all FUFA sanctioned leagues and tournaments as the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League,FUFA Uganda Cup, FUFA drum, regional leagues, district leagues, among others.
Western Region referees pose for a group photo
Ronnie Kalema an Exexutive member and Chairman Referees Committee commissioned the exercise.
Hinting on the essence of the exercise, Kalema noted that fitness tests are imperative for qualitative representation of refereeing in the country.
FUFA is here to deliver refereeing as we professionalise the game
Ali Kalyango, an Instructor described the exercise as an annual event aimed at preparing referees for national league games. According to him 98% of the invited referees passes the exercise.
Referees’ Instructors
This coming Wednesday, FUFA will announce the successful 16 centre referees to officiate in top flight league whose kick off will be confirmed in the coming days.
They will be assisted by 32 Assistants making the number 48.
The remaining number will officiate other leagues (FUFA Big League, Regional Leagues and District Leagues).
Airtel FUFA Female Player of the Year Fazilah Ikwaput will see her side Olila take on Eastern Heroes on 11th February in Soroti.She Corporates will play Western United on the opening weekend of the 2nd round FWEL.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajax Queens FC will play Rines on the opening weekend of the FWEL 2nd round on 10th February, 2018.
Results for Round of 64 Games played on Saturday and Sunday
Express 6-0 Kachumbala Rock Stars
Kansai Plascon 6-1 Butyaba Red Stars
Pallisa Young 0-5 Nyamityobora
Ntoda 0-3 Soana
City Lads 0-3 Kira United
Amuka Bright Light 3-1 Saviours FC
Rushere 2-0 Kamuli
Bugwere 0-2 Ndejje University
Ntinda United 2-0 Young Elephants
Kabale Sharp 1-2 Busula
URA 0-1 KJT
Water 1-0 Maroons
Vura Stars 0-1 Bright Stars
Sun City 0-1 BUL
URA 0-1 KJT
Busia fisheries 0-1 UPDF
Kireka United 1 (3)- 1 (4) Arua Tigers
Kyetume 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United
Nabitende United 0 (4)- 0(3) Bumate United
Kitara FC 1(7)-1(6)Koboko Rising stars
Masavu Vs JMC Hippos (Away team failed to show up)
Lira United Vs Kataka (Away team failed to show up)
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S (Away team failed to show up)
Synergy Vs Bukedea (Away team failed to show up)
The opening matches of the round of 64 stage for the 44th Edition of the FUFA Uganda Cup were held on on Saturday and Sunday at the various venues across the country.
Express Football Club, Kansai Plascon and Nyamityobora registered the biggest scorelines in their respective matches played.
The Red Eagles humbled visiting Kachumbala Rock Stars 6-0 at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium with Micheal Birungi on the score sheet three times.
Kansai Plascon were 6-1 winners at home to visitors Butyaba Red Stars in another one sided game.
Nyamityobora also registered a 5-0 away win to Pallisa Young. Striker David Kizza grabbed a hat-trick for the Mbarara based club now coached by former Uganda Cranes international, James Odoch.
The biggest shock came on Sunday as Kampala regional club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT) ejected Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) 1-0 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Midfielder Nicholas Kabonge was on target for Mansoor Kabugo’s KJT.
Steven Ategeka, Baker Buyala and Abdallah Nyanzi scored for Alex Isabirye’s coached Soana in their 3-0 victory away to Ntoda.
Elsewhere, Sula Ssebunza was the day’s hero for Bright Stars away to FUFA Big league club, Vura in Moyo at the Chelechele grounds.
At the Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese, Uganda U-20 striker Hamis Tibita was the lone scorer with the only goal on 74 minutes as BUL beat home side Sun City.
The FUFA Competitions department will convene and pass a ruling on the clubs that failed to travel for their away engagements.
Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos did not make the trip to Masavu in Entebbe, Kataka failed to honour the away tie to Lira United and Light S.S was a no show in Arua against Onduparaka.
The other matches for the round of 64 will be played next weekend.
The FUFA Emergency Committee that sat on Friday morning 26th January, 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo to discuss adjustments on FUFA budgets has passed key financial decisions with effect from 1st January.
Decisions on key areas will be implemented with immediate effect but here are highlights in the areas of club football and refereeing for 2017/2018 season where prize monies have either been introduced or improved;
The prize monies for FUFA Competitions have increased from UGX 20M to UGX 426M.
Prize Monies announced for FUFA’s 10 Competitions
Champions, Cup Winners and rankings of other teams in the FUFA Competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes at the end of each football season. The figures as broken down apply to the 2017/2018 season;
FUFA has set aside prize monies worth UGX 426 M for 10 Competitions in the 2017/2018 season.
Breakdown-Cash Prizes in the Uganda Premier League
The breakdown of the Cash prize Money in the Uganda Premier League. The champion team will get UGX 60M. FUFA has announced a cash prize package of 128M for the 16 clubs in the top flight for the 2017/2018 seasonUGX 7.5M has been put aside as cash prize money for the FUFA U18 Juniors League starting this season 2017/2018
Payment for Referees’ fees in Regional Leagues
FUFA has also taken a giant step and will now pay the close to 200 referees’ match fees who officiate in the 8 Regional leagues (Northern, West Nile, North East, Western, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara and Eastern).
It should be noted that FUFA has been meeting the referees’ match day costs in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup.
Picture of refererees who officiated the FUFA Big League final in 2017 between Maroons FC and Masavu FC at Lugogo. FUFA will now meet the costs of referees handling the 8 Regional Leagues.Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the FUFA Women’s Cup final held at Madibira Primary school play ground in Busia last year. There is Prize money for both the FUFA Women Elite League and Cup Competition.
The Emergency Committee meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Justus Mugisha (1st FUFA Vice President), Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Rasoul Ariga (Chairman FUFA Finance Committee), Chris Kalibala (Executive Member), Rogers Byamukama (Executive Member), Hamid Juma (Executive Member), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO) and George Bakiwanya (FUFA Finance Assistant).
Ahead of the long awaited kick off for the second round of the FUFA Women Elite League, the key stake holders (Club head coaches, Chief Executive Officers and Goalkeepers’ coaches) convened at a largely successful interactive meeting held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
The meeting was presided over by the FUFA Executive Committee Member and the Chairman of the Uganda Football Development Committee Chris Kalibala.
Mr Kalibala was flanked by the Federation Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, the Acting FUFA Competition Secretary Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer), Hadijah ‘Lady Mourihoh’ Namuyanja (FUFA Women Officer), Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Officer), Faridah Bulega (Uganda Crested Cranes head coach), as well as other members of the FUFA Competitions development.
L-R: Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Faridah Bulega, Chris Kalibala, Asuman Lubowa, Jackson Nyiima, Hadijah ‘Lady Mourinoh’ Namuyanja and Bashir Mutyaba
The meeting rotated around the review of the first round for the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League first round in projection of how to make it better in the subsequent round.
Also, several crucial aspects of the game in the areas of Technical, Competition were discussed as well.
‘The meeting yielded fruitful deliberations because it was very interactive and education as well. Key important ideas were shared and discussed in a healthy way’ Namuyanja affirmed to www.fufa.co.ug.
Club CEO’s were further reminded of their respective roles and tasks at hand, all intended on how best to ensure tranquility, organization, marketing gimmicks at club level as the Women Elite League grows to greater heights.
Also, regulations concerning affluent governance structures, transfer of players, respect of fixtures as well as education of coaches were also a key hint during the meeting.
The officials who attended the evaluation meeting were very cooperative and interactive
“Coaches for instance were further reminded on how to make the players understanding the game especially with football basics as we continue with the development process of players and the league as a whole. This development league has clearly set objectives, which we are working towards to’ Namuyanja added.
All the clubs that feature in the Women Elite League, apart from Gafford Ladies were represented at the meeting.
Meanwhile, the fixtures for the second round and the FUFA Women Cup will be released by the federation competitions department as soon as possible.
Relatedly, the various clubs continue to prepare for the second round kick off with training sessions and build up matches here and there.
The latest build up at Villa Park played between Kampala Queens and Kawempe Muslim ended one all.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has partnered with Sports Broadcasting as they announced the acquisition of the major commercial and media rights for the Uganda Premier League (UPL), FUFA Big League and the FUFA Uganda Cup.
The four year deal starts from 1st June 2018 ending 31st July 2022 valued at US $ 3 million.
The announcement was made on Thursday, 25th January 2018 at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the momentous occasion alongside the chief guest Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities).
Eng. Magogo was also flanked by the Director of the Sports Broadcasting Brutus Kagingo, Dr Naamara Warren (Chairman, Sports Broadcasting), Dennis Mbidde (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting), Chairman FUFA Super League (Arinaitwe Rugyendo), Zubair Ggaliwango (National Council of Sports), UPL board members, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Staff.
This is an important milestone in the history of Ugandan football that will see Ugandans enjoying both live games of the 1st and 2nd Division Leagues not forgetting the Ugandan Cup.
Ugandans can look forward to watching all the 240 games of the Uganda Premier league from the comfort of their homes, work places and hangouts.
It is anticipated that in the years to come, this innovation will change the way Ugandans view and consume not just football but Ugandan Sport in general.
Sports Broadcasting is enthusiastic about reaching this agreement with FUFA and UPL because it aligns with the company strategy to develop and share local sports content, build football awareness and support for Ugandan sport in medium term, and East African sports in the long term.
Further details about the broadcasting medium and how to access Ugandan football games in the UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup will be announced in the near future.
What they said at the launch:
Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President
Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President):
Using the lessons from the previous failed attempt to professionalize club football. FUFA has constructed solid governance for club football and enforced the club licensing.
Combined with the education of the technical and administrative Human Resource, professionalism is being entrenched at all levels.
This has given birth to commercialization which will yield more resources for the betterment of our game. What we are witnessing today is a new dawn and the beginning of an avalanche of sponsors to football.
Bienvenue Sports Broadcasting.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo
Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Chairman, FUFA Super League):
This sponsorship is probably the biggest in recent times.
It goes to show that Ugandan football is on a growth trajectory, I attribute this to harmony, stability and integrity in the local game. I hank Sports Broadcasting Limited for being part of a steady progress currently shaking Ugandan Football.
Brutus Kagingo, the Chairman of the Sports Broadcasting Limited
This is one of the most transformational and successful partnerships in the history of sports in Uganda. With these rights, Sports Broadcasting Limited will deliver world class local content to passionate sports fans in Uganda.
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting Limited):
In the last decade, FUFA management has done a commendable job with professionalizing football in Uganda.
We are now moving onto the next phase of commercializing football and television is a great place to start.
I applaud FUFA for taking the bold step in offering these rights to a Ugandan Broadcaster and look forward to a fruitful partnership that will unpack a world of benefits for both the sports and fans.
Hon Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi
Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities):
We thank the FUFA President and the people who have been instrumental in bringing sanity in sports.
I congratulate sports broadcasting for this milestone.
Zubair Ggaliwango
Hajji Zubair Ggaliwango:
Government is in full support of all sports activities.
There is a full supplementary budget of Shs.17 Billion that has been passed by the Government for sports activities with football inclusive.
Part of this money will carter for the Common Wealth games preparations and Uganda Cranes’ preparations AFCON 2019 qualification.
Concerning the Sports Broadcasting, this is a great development and initiative.
Some of the Journalists who attended the unveiling of Sports Broadcasting Limited at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala on Thursday, 25th January 2018
About Sports Broadcasting Ltd.
Sports Broadcasting is a Ugandan sports production and marketing company that is committed to the strategic development of sports content, disseminated through various media channels including television, radio and online. Sports Broadcasting focus is on the commercialization of sports in both Uganda and the greater East African region.
For the very 1st time in history of refereeing in Uganda, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has awarded badges to 10 Beach soccer referees at a ceremony held at the new Special Interest Group offices in Lungujja.
The handing over ceremony was presided over by former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange who encouraged the referees to execute their work with positive attitude in order to maintain these badges.
Some of the Beach Soccer Referees with the administrators
‘I call upon all those who have received the badges to defend them because FUFA reserves the right of giving them and calling them back’ noted Tomusange warned them.
Uganda has three international referees with FIFA badges.
The referees who received the badges included:
Ali Sekimwanyi, Brunno Kiyimba, Justine Nambafu,Wamalwa Samantha, Kennedy Kawagga, Patrick Sebuliba, Jackson Busingye, Suleiman Mutebi, Joram Madoba and Dhamuzungu Aly Magumba .
The Uganda Cranes delegation at the TOTAL CHAN 2018 tournament in Morocco safely and successfully returned home on Wednesday afternoon aboard Qatar Airways on flight QR 1387 via Doha to Entebbe International Airport.
The players and officials were warmly welcomed by the FUFA national teams’ officer Patrick Ntege and Muhammod Blatter Kalema at around 2:30 p.m.
Bernard Muwanga, the team captain upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday
The delegation also had on board the FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee Member Eng. Moses Magogo and Hamid Juma, a FUFA Executive Committee member.
Milton Karisa at the Entebbe International Airport Arrival lounge
‘We learnt a lot of things while in Morocco. This CHAN tournament was good for the exposure of players as well as a platform to prepare for the future tournaments. There is an official press conference planned after the CHAN tournament that will be addressed by the FUFA President and the head coach Sebastien Desabre. The date and venue will be notified to the members of the media’ Ahmed Hussein, the FUFA Communications manager told the media at the Airport.
Ahmed Hussein addressing the media after the Uganda Cranes team arrival from Morocco
After checking out, the players and officials were then received by their friends and family members.
The Uganda Cranes bus drove the team to Kampala at the FUFA headquarters.
Meanwhile, head coach Sebastien Desabre is in Europe where he will continue with the official duties as he interacts with many of the European based players.
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship (Group B final matches):
Uganda 0-0 Cote D’Ivoire
Zambia 1-1 Namibia
Uganda Cranes and Cote D’Ivoire played to a goal-less draw during the final group B match played at Marrakech stadium on Monday night.
The starting team named by head coach Sebastien Desabre had two key changes from the previous line up.
Aggrey Madoi and Musitafa Mujjuzi were the new players introduced.
Derrick Nsibambi races away from the Ivorian players during the gameIbrahim Sadam Juma had a decent game against Cote D’Ivoire
Uganda Cranes created a couple of chances which fell to Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Milton Karisa, Allan Kyambadde and second half substitute Muzamiru Mutyaba.
There were only two substitutions made in the game. Mutyaba replaced Kyambadde with 30 minutes left and Nelson Senkatuka came on for Derrick Nsibambi, the scorer of the only goal Uganda left with in the tournament.
Action from the Uganda – Cote D’Ivoire match on Monday night
The Uganda Cranes head coach told a post match press conference that he is pretty sure the team will improve a great deal given the exposure at CHAN 2018. He also hinted on how he will continue to monitor all the players including the others playing outside Uganda and test them out in the March international friendly designated days.
We came into this game with positivity to finish above Ivory Coast. We created chances but never utilized them.
My boys are learning the style of play we need to display.Such competitions are good for the players. CAF organised a good tournament. We shall not be the same after this tournament. FIFA dates in March will help me to continue evaluating the players including the foreign based.
Players from the 2016 CHAN helped the new kids on the block for this tournament.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre during the press conference
Meanwhile, Zambia played to a one all draw with Namibia to finish top and second respectively.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Cote D’Ivoire
Relatedly, the team travel lite-nary back home will be communicated in the due course and the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo alongside the head coach Desabre will address the media on a confirmed date and venue.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda XI: Isima Bin Abdul Rashid Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Aggrey Madoi, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Bernard Muwanga (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Milton Karisa, Juma Sadam Ibrahim, Allan Kyambadde (60’ Muzamiru Mutyaba), Derrick Nsibambi, (75’ Nelson Senkatuka), Isaac Muleme
Subs Not Used:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Abubakar Kasule, Joseph Nsubuga, Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Paul Mucureezi, Seif Batte
Injured: Muhammad Shaban, Keni Saidi (G.K)
Suspended: Timothy Dennis Awany
Head coach: Desabre Serge Louis Sebestien (France)
Bunyoro province is among the teams that will take part in the inter province tournament ( THE FUFA DRUM) that was introduced last year by the federation of uganda football associations.
In preparation for this tournament the province had a launch on 20th January 2018 at Hoima booma ground.
Baker Buyala scored for Buganda as Julius Rulinda replied for the home team in the one all stalemate.
The province unveiled its players to the public and the the newly appointed prime minister of Bunyoro kitara kingdom was the chief guest who represented his highness the Omukama of Bunyoro kingdom.
In his speech, he appealed for transparency and accountability, which are key pillars to promoting the beautiful game.
“We need to work together with the kingdom and the kingdom is ready to give support to football activities” said the prime minister, Owek Andrew Byakutaaga.
Buganda Province XI
Match referees prior to kick off
There was a trial match between Bunyoro province and Buganda province which ended in a one all draw.
At the same function, the Bunyoro Province Drum Chairman Edgar Agaba who is also the CEO for Rotaries and gaming in Uganda asked the Kingdom to avail land to the sports fraternity in a bid to have a modern stadium constructed in Bunyoro which he said would help in accommodating professional matches like Uganda Premier League.
The momentous event was also graced by the Drum’s National chairman Rogers Byamukama who is also the communication and marketing boss at FUFA,who called upon all the Banyoro to rally behind this team by rendering it the necessary support.
Bunyoro Province Organizing team members being introduced
There was lots of fun, entertainment and networking as we celebrate our ancestry since its the theme for this tournament
Monday, 22nd January: Uganda Cranes Vs Cote D’Ivoire
Marrakech (10 p.m, East African Standard Time)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all Official FUFA Social Media plat forms
Uganda Cranes will play in their final group B match at the TOTAL CHAN 2018 championship in Morocco against Cote D’Ivoire this coming Monday, 22nd January 2017 in Marrakech.
This will be the final group game for the two countries at the biannual championship that only accommodates locally based players.
The Uganda Cranes team had previously lost by 3-1 and 1-0 to Zambia and Namibia respectively in the earlier matches.
Striker Nelson Senkatuka attempts to dribble past head coach Sebastien Desabre in training on Saturday
After the Saturday training session, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre remained optimistic the team will perform to the e
The game against Cote D’Ivoire is not a friendly match. We need every player to give in 100 percent commitment to make sure Uganda finishes third in the group. The evaluation of players continues and with the football exhibited in the first two matches, this will be a good stepping stone to continue with the team.
Positive energy:
Desabre has also demanded positive energy like it was in earlier two matches.
We are demanding the same positive energy from the players like in the earlier two games at CHAN 2018 as we finish up the group games on Monday.
Shaban Boost:
Striker Muhammed Shaban trained with the rest of the teammates on Saturday morning.
The KCCA forward had missed the previous match against Namibia due to an ankle sprain.
Shaban’s timely recovery will boost the attacking options with Derrick Nsibambi and Nelson Senkatuka all available for the match.
Goalie Keni Saidi sickness:
On a worrying note however, goalkeeper Keni Saidi missed the Saturday training due to a bout of malaria.
The rest of the players are ready for the match on Monday. Only defender Timothy Awanyi is expected to miss the game due to suspension.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Saturday morningUganda Cranes players
The Uganda Cranes will conduct the final training session on Sunday with the pre match press conference ahead of Monday’s final group game.
