FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Uganda Sand Cranes Set For Copa Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament

    Uganda Sand Cranes Set For Copa Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament

    The Uganda Beach Soccer team the ‘Sand Cranes safely arrived in Dar es Salaam ahead of the four nations Copa Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament for 25th-26th December 2017.
    The team is currently residing at Chichi Hotel, Kinandori B from where they left for the mid morning acclimatization training  at Coco Beach on Sunday.
    The technical officials interact with the players before the training session on Sunday
    After the training, team coach Salim Jamal Muwonge said that they have come to compete for the trophy and also prepare for the upcoming CECAFA Beach Soccer Tournament  to be hosted by Uganda in 2018.
    ‘We are set to win this tournament as we prepare for the CECAFA Beach Soccer Tournament which will also serve as the AFCON Beach Soccer qualifier’ noted Muwonge.
    Team Captain Roch Somoka also told www.fufa.co.ug that his boys are set to win the trophy because they are better than all the participants.
    A Uganda Sand Cranes player executes an eye catching acrobatic scizzors’s kick
    Team officials watch the training session at Coco beach in Dar es salaam
    Uganda Fixtures 
    Monday 25th December 2017
    • Uganda Vs Zanzibar- 2 p.m

     

    • Malawi Vs Uganda -5 p.m

     

    Tuesday, 26th December 2017:

    • Tanzania Vs Uganda -1 p.m
      Players:
      Nasser Lwamunda (Goalkeeper), Davis Kasujja,Ambrose Sanyu Naturinda,Emmanuel Kalyowa,Meddie Kibirige (Goalkeeper),Ronald Mugwalu, Paul Lule, Rica Byaruhanga,Allan Katwe and Roch Peter Somoka (Captain).
      Officials:
      Head coach: Salim Jamal Muwonge
      Team Manger: Tonny Sebaggala
      Leader of delegation: Deo Mutabazi
      FUFA Delegate: Anthony Tumwesigye
      Technical Director:Bashir Mutyaba
      Physiotherapist: Jonah James Kukiriza
      Competitions manager: Phoebe Kutamba
      Media officer: Hamzah Kawuma Nsereko Afriqana
  • Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes off to Tanzania

    Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes off to Tanzania

    The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson flagged off the Uganda National Beach Soccer team ‘Sand Cranes’ for a trip to Tanzania to take part in the COPA Dar es Salam 4 Nations tournament scheduled for 25th-26th December 2017.
    Teams that will take part are; Uganda, Zanzibar, Malawi and Tanzania
    Before departure team coach  Salim Jamal Muwonge told www.fufa.co.ug that he is confident of his team and believes they will emerge victorious because he has quality in his squad.
    ‘Though my team has taken long without a competitive engagement at International level, I believe they are set for this work out with other National teams because they have been active with their clubs’ said Muwonge.

    The team travelled by road.
    Full Contingent;

    Leader of Delegation-Deo Mutabazi

    Players: Nasser Lwamunda, Davis Kasujja, Ambrose Sanyu Naturinda, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Meddie Kibirige, Ronald Mugwalu, Paul Lule, Rica Byaruhanga,Allan Katwe and Roch Peter Somoka.
    Officials:

    Head coach: Salim Jamal Muwonge
    Team Manager: Tonny Sebaggala
    FUFA Delegate: Anthony Tumwesigye
    Technical Director: Bashir Mutyaba
    Physiotherapist: Jonah James Kukiriza
    Competitions Manager: Phoebe Kutamba
    Media Officer: Hamzah Kawuma Nsereko

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson flagging off the National Beach Soccer Team-Sand Cranes on Friday afternoon. 

  • Uganda Cranes: FUFA releases shortlist for coaching job

    Uganda Cranes: FUFA releases shortlist for coaching job

    FUFA has forwarded a shortlist of 4 coaches to Government from which the next Uganda Cranes coach will be named.

    The names were presented to the FUFA Executive after the 5 man Technical Panel assessed the CVs of the applicants for the job.

    The list has; Desabre Sebastien (French, 41 years), Johnathan McKinstry (Northern Irish, 32 years), Emilio Ferrera (Belgian, 50 years) and Moses Basena, Ugandan, 52 years).

    FUFA and the Government will discuss remuneration of the new coach.

    The final process of this exercise will be the naming of the Head coach by the FUFA Executive before the end of the year.

  • FUFA CEO happy with deliberations at the Professional Football Conference in Cairo

    FUFA CEO happy with deliberations at the Professional Football Conference in Cairo

    The just concluded Professional Football Conference in Cairo, Egypt will bring the best out the full potential African football has in the sector.

    The Conference attracted participants from CAF’s Membership Fas inclusive of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    ‘It has been a wonderful time to learn a lot on improving football at a professional level. We now need to continue pitting this to practice for better results’ said FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.

    FUFA was represented by Watson and Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.

    FIFA organized the Conference in collaboration with Confederation of African Football (CAF) on 19th and 20th December 2017.

    The Conference highlighted the importance of Club Licensing System and its application by CAF Member Associations.

    Speeches from FIFA Club Licensing Director Sebastian Neuf, CAF Interclub Competitions and Club Licensing Committee Tarek Bouchmaoui, and others including Nigeria’s former superstar and Ex FC Barcelona player Emmanuel Amunike praised FIFA and CAF efforts in developing football across the continent by the application of modern methodology, including the Club Licensing System, which will result in huge development to African football.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (R) with Former Nigeria and Barcelona player Emmanuel Amunike in Cairo

    The conference also had some group discussions involving the experience of different clubs and leagues, including Premier League side FC Everton and The Scottish Professional Premier League. It had also remarks from FIFPro Division Africa on the importance of the Club Licensing System application and its effects on the future of football inside and outside the continent. Other articles tackled included among others management of stadiums and formation of National Disputes Resolution Chamber.

    Ivan Kintu Bayige and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with their Rwandan Counterparts at the Cairo Interntional stadium upon arrival in Egypt.

    At the end of the two day event, participants were invited to attend Egyptian Premier League match between Al Ahly and Smouha on Wednesday 20 December 2017 at the Cairo International Stadium.

    Additional information: CAF online

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) with Ivan Kintu Bayige in Cairo. 

  • The FUFA Drum: Tournament draws held successfully

    The FUFA Drum: Tournament draws held successfully

    The long awaited draws for the prestigious FUFA Drum tournament were held on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The tournament was officially launched by the Chief guest Ssabalangira of Busoga Kingdom Samuel Menhya, flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the chairperson of the tournament organizing committee Rogers Byamukama.

    Uganda Cranes captain in the 1978 AFCON tournament captain Jimmy Kirunda and current captain Denis Onyango graced the draws.

    ‘We did the research and prepared well. We expect the best out of this tournament. Our vision is to unearth new talents and we also want to see some of these games live on Television’ Eng. Magogo stated.

    The Chief Guest expressed gratitude towards FUFA for the new initiative. ‘We are grateful as the kingdom of Busoga to meet you. This tournament is a symbol of unity. We shall be working together with FUFA to see the prosperity of our young talented players’

    Uganda Cranes current captain Dennis Onyango was so happy to be part and parcel of the draws.

    Denis Onyango (middle) during the draws

    ‘This means a lot to me to be part. It will inspire the youngsters right down in the villages’ Onyango noted.

    Acting FUFA Competitions director Hajjati Aisha Nalule supervised and closely conducted the draws also witnessed by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kizza.

    Uganda Cranes skipper Denis Onyango displays a draw as Cranes legend Jimmy Kirunda (L) and acting competitions direct Hajati Aisha Nalule looks on
    Nile Beat Artistes perform a dance from Acholi
    Chief Guest Menhya during The FUFA Drum official launch

    Group A:

    • Teso
    • Busoga
    • Sebei
    • Bugishu

    Group B:

    • Lango
    • Buganda
    • Acholi
    • Kigezi

    Group C:

    • Bukedi
    • Bunyoro
    • Kampala
    • Rwenzori

    Group D:

    • Karamoja
    • Ankore
    • West Nile
    • Tooro
  • Azam Uganda Premier League: BUL, Masavu register home victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League: BUL, Masavu register home victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2017/18:

    Match Day 14 Results:

    • BUL 2-0 Soana
    • Masavu 2-1 Onduparaka
    • URA 1-1 Mbarara City
    • Bright Stars 0-0 Police
    • Maroons 1-1 UPDF

     

    Only BUL and Masavu Football Clubs managed to win in the five games of match day 14 during the Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

    Jinja based club BUL smiled to a 2-0 victory against Soana at the Kakindu Stadium.

    The other win was registered in Entebbe as nleague debutants Masavu pipped Onduparakaa 2-1 at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga.

    Abraham Ndugwa and Ddumba Sadala were on the mark for Masavu. Samon Ceaser Okhuti scored a late kick from the penalty mark as consolation.

    Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and new comers Mbarara City played to a one all draw at Mandela National Stadium.

    South Sudanese import Mawekuth Wol scored the opener for the visitors before Dennis Kamanzi found the equalizer.

    Bright Stars and Police shared the spoils in the goal-less stalemate at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe.

    Solomon Walusimbi headed his 4th goal of the season when home side Maroons rallied from a goal down to hold visiting UPDF.

    Match day 14 returns on Wednesday with three games in Masaka, Lugogo and Wankulukuku.

    Express hosts Vipers at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Champions KCCA is home to Kirinya Jinja S.S and table leaders Sports Club Villa Jogoo is home to Proline in Masaka.

    MAIN PHOTO: Masavu Football Club captain Abraham Ndugwa (left) receives the FortBet man of the match award from former Uganda Cranes, KCCA, Police and Entebbe Health player Noordin Jjuuko after the match at Bugonga

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • The FUFA Drum Tournament: Orientation course for Province officials gets underway at Njeru

    The FUFA Drum Tournament: Orientation course for Province officials gets underway at Njeru

    • The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (19th & 20th December 2017)

    • Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    • USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru

    • Draws for the groups to be conducted on Wednesday 20th December

    The orientation session for the newly created football competition- The FUFA Drum tournament has started on Tuesday morning at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The two day’s orientation is being attended by officials from the 16 provinces of the country (each province is being represented by three officials).

    This interractive orientation comes barely 24 hours to the long awaited launch set for Wednesday.

    Officiating at the opening session of the orientation, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is alos an Instructor hinted on the significance of this tournament.

    As FUFA, we came up with this brilliant idea of The FUFA Drum Tournament so that we provide the plat form to unearth and expose more fresh talents.

    Also, this tournament is to help foster unity among the different Ugandans.

    The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams

    Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo presenting at the orientation session of officials for in preparation for The FUFA Drum Tournament.  He presented on FUFA and Its Development Programmes

    The respective team officials started arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening

    This orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The FUFA Drum tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting January 2018.

    The Course Modules are being handled by other Instructors; Ahmed Hussein (Marketing and Communications), Ronnie Kalema (Refereeing), Mutyaba Bashir (Match Day Organisation). The Tournament Rules and Regulations will be presented on Wednesday morning.

    Competition Format

    The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.

    In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.

    The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.

    The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.

    Some of the officials at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    About the FUFA Drum Tournament:

    Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.

    The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.

    FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport,  individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.

    Some of the organizing committee members for The FUFA Drum Tournament and FUFA Disciplinary Committee

    The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match

    The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football

     Seeded teamsPot-1 Pot-2 Pot-3 Pot-4
    Buganda Lango Tooro Karamoja
    Kampala Ankole Bukedi Sebei
    Busoga Bugisu Kigezi Rwenzori
    West Nile Bunyoro Teso Acholi

    THE 16 PROVINCES:

    1. West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    2. Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Omoro, Nwoya and Pader
    3. Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    4. Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    5. Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    6. Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    7. Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    8. Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    9. Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    10. Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    11. Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Kasanda, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
    12. Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    13. Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    14. Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    15. Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    16. Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Rukiga, Rubanda,  Kisoro and Rukungiri
  • FUFA Women Elite League: Western United register first victory as Olila ease past Isra Academy

    FUFA Women Elite League: Western United register first victory as Olila ease past Isra Academy

    FUFA Women Elite League

    Weekend results
    Saturday, 16th December
    Western United 2-1 She Corporate
    Eastern Heroes 0-1 Isra Academy
    Sunday, 17th December
    Olila High School 4-1 Isra Academy
    The first round of the 2017/18 Fufa Women Elite League successfully ended over the weekend with three games played across different grounds.
    Western United registered their first win this season with a hard-fought 2-1 win against She Corporate in the game played at Kabwohe playground.
    After going six games without a point, Western United defied odds to condemn visiting She Corporate to a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.
    A goal apiece from Halima Alishe and Sawuyah “Sanya” Babirye were enough to spur the Mbarara based side to victory despite She Corporate pulling one back through Aisha Nsmubiru.
    Despite the win, Western United remained grounded bottom of Victoria group on three points while She Corporate ended the first round in fourth place on six points.
    In Elizabeth group, Olila High School Women Football Club ensured they extended their perfect run this season picking the 7th win in as many games.
    Airtel FUFA Female player of the year Fazilah Ikwaput struck twice to help Olila defeat Isra Academy 4-1 in the game played in Soroti on Sunday.
    This meant, Ikwaput took her goal tally to nine and currently leads the scoring chart. The other goals for Olila came through Norah Alupo and Ritah Nabbosa while Fauziah Najjemba got Isra’s consolation.
    Olila ended the first round with maximum points ( 21 in seven games), the only team to attain the feat this season.
    On Saturday, Isra Academy had edged Eastern Heroes 1-0 with Najjemba netting the lone strike of the game.
    The second round is expected to resume in February next year and the top two teams in either group qualify for the playoff phase to determine the champion.
  • The FUFA Drum Tournament: Team Officials arrive Monday evening ahead of orientation course

    The FUFA Drum Tournament: Team Officials arrive Monday evening ahead of orientation course

    • ‘The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (On 19th & 20 December 2017)

    • Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    • USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a curtain raiser match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru

    With just hours to the The FUFA Drum tournament launch on Wednesday, the respective team officials are expected to start arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening in preparation for the orientation course.

    The orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    According to the detailed programme released by the tournament organizing committee, the respective team officials (three per team) from the 16 provinces in Uganda are expected to check in at the FUFA Technical center on Monday evening, with the orientation programme kicking off on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m

    This newly created football tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting in January 2018.

    ‘As FUFA, we know the value attached to the FUFA Drum tournament. This is the reason we have given it enough planning before it kicks off. Each of 16 provincial teams will be represented by three officials each. Reporting for the officials is Monday evening ahead of the training programme for Tuesday at 8 a.m. The training shall be for two days with the official launch on Wednesday. There will also be an official curtain raiser match between FUFA XI captained by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA)’ Noted the FUFA Ahmed Hussein Communications Manager.

    Competition Format

    The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.

    In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.

    The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.

    The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.

     Seeded teams

    Pot-1

    		 Pot-2 Pot-3 Pot-4
    Buganda Lango Tooro Karamoja
    Kampala Ankole Bukedi Sebei
    Busoga Bugisu Kigezi Rwenzori
    West Nile Bunyoro Teso Acholi

    THE 16 PROVINCES:

    1. West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    2. Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
    3. Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    4. Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    5. Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    6. Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    7. Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    8. Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    9. Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    10. Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    11. Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
    12. Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    13. Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    14. Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    15. Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    16. Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
    L-R Ahmed Hussein, Chris Kalibbal, FUFA President and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of ‘The FUFA Drum’

    About the FUFA Drum Tournament:

    Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.

    The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.

    FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport,  individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.

    The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match

    The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football

    FUFA President displaying the Official Logo of the new Tournament for the 16 Provinces

    FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on the importance of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament:

    The objective definitely is for searching talent across the country.

    The league alone can’t be the best way of tapping more talent.

    The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams

    Slogan of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament

    ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity’

    There will be an official curtain raiser between the FUFA President XI and USPA on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
  • Uganda Cranes finish third at 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda Cranes finish third at 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    Final: Kenya 2 (3) – 2 (2) Zanzibar

    Third Place play off Match: Zanzibar 1-2 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes settled for third place at the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup championship.

    This was after a hard fighting show when the CECAFA record winners (with 14 titles) recovered from a goal down to win 2-1 against Burundi in the third place play off match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday.

    Pierre Kwizera’s 23 minute opener was neutralized by Ibrahim Sadam Juma’s brace in the second half.

    Sadam’s first goal arrived in the 48th minute with a well timed volley off Nelson Senkatuka’s assist.

    The second goal and the match winner was a perfectly curled free-kick on 75 minutes.

    Uganda finish third for the 7th time since the tournament inception in 1926.

    The other years when Uganda Cranes took bronze were 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991, 2007 and lately 2010.

    Kenya won their 7th title after overcoming Zanzibar 3-2 in post match penalty kicks. Normal time ended 2 goals each.

    The Uganda Cranes delegation will return home on Monday.

  • COSAFA U-20: Uganda Hippos settles for fourth position

    COSAFA U-20: Uganda Hippos settles for fourth position

    MOPANI COPPER U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP:

    Third Place:

    • Uganda U-20 1-3 Egypt

    Final:

    • South Africa 2-1 Lesotho

    Uganda National Under 20 side settled for third place at the 2017 Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Championships in Zambia

    The Hippos lost 3-1 to Egypt in the third place play off match played at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday.

    Shaban Muhammed scored the consolation for Uganda as he also finished as the tournament top scorer.

    Roshdi Ashraf scored a brace in the 19th and 59th minutes before Abdelrahman Amr’s 90th minute winner.

    Muhammed Shaban with the Egyptian captain

    Shaban had scored the equalizer a minute to the mandatory half time break.

    Uganda Hippos head coach Mathias Lule praised the organizers of this tournament for the opportunity of inviting the Ugandan team, FUFA  for granting the chance, the technical team as well as the players for the brave fight throughout the duration of the tourney.

    ‘In a special way, i would love to thank the organizers of COSAFA U-20 championship for inviting us. This tournament is a developmental event and we have learnt a lot. I also thank FUFA, Technical team and my players for the enormous effort’ Lule stated.

    Muhammed Shaban finished as top scorer with 4 goals.

    The tournament was won by South Africa who beat Lesotho 2-1 in the well contested final.

    Last year, Zambia were the champions.

    Uganda’s delegation returns on Monday.

  • CECAFA 2017: Uganda Cranes 1-2 Zanzibar match report

    CECAFA 2017: Uganda Cranes 1-2 Zanzibar match report

    CECAFA SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP 2017:

    • UGANDA CRANES 1-2 ZANZIBAR

    Uganda Cranes bowed out of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup championship in Kenya on Friday evening.

    The CECAFA record winners (with 14 titles) lost in the semi finals to Zanzibar 2-1 at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate the equalizer from Joseph Nsubuga

    Derrick Nsibambi’s 28th minute had cancelled Abdul-Azizi Makame’s opener on 22 minutes before the Islanders restored their lead through Juma Mohammed Issa’s well struck kick from the penalty mark.

    Uganda finished the game with 10 men following a sending off for substitute Joseph Nsubuga who had committed a professional foul.

    Nsubuga had replaced defender Shafik Bakaki in the first half.

    Milton Karisa with a drive to the Zanzibar goal area.

    Uganda Cranes will now switch attention to the third place against Burundi as Kenya takes on Zanzibar in final.

    The final will be held at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday, 17th December 2017.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs. Zanzibar

    Team Line Ups:

    Ismail Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Aggrey Madoi, Shafik Bakaki, Bernard Muwanga,  Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa
    Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan, Tom Ikara, Daniel Isiagi, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko,  Nelson Senkatuka, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Joseph Nsubuga, Allan Kateregga
    Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Were red carded against Ethiopia)
  • Inaugural FUFA Media course successfully climaxes at Njeru

    Inaugural FUFA Media course successfully climaxes at Njeru

    The first ever FUFA Media course has officially concluded on Friday evening at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe.

    The course was closed by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye who urged the journalists to adhere to professionalism in the day to day tasks of their activities.

    ‘As FUFA, we are honoured to organize such a media course, the first of its kind. FUFA is an organized institution guided by a 5 year strategic plan. Capacity building and education remains part of our core targets with internal and external stake holders. Engaging the media is our priority because the media plays an intergal role in advocacy, informing the public among others’ Mugoye said in his remarks.

    A total of 45 journalists (Online reporters, Written Press, photo journalists, radio,  Television and Senior editors) took part in the three day’s seminar.

    The closing ceremony was also attended by the FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, the course coordinator Jackson Nyiima and all the facilitators.

    Course Facilitators:

    The FUFA President, a Certified FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo was part of the historical course where he presented about FUFA and its development programmes, club management as well as football rights and marketing.

    The other Instructors lined up for the course are;  Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA Instructor), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Kiiza Decolas (FUFA Finance Director), Sam Mpiima (CAF Instructor), (FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu, Ronnie Kalema (Chairperson of Uganda Football Referees Association-UFRA and FUFA Executive Member), Geofrey Odur Ojok (Chairperson of the FUFA Legal committee), Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer) and Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Development Officer).

    All the participants received certification and were officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank.

    There were different theory and practical sessions for the participants under FUFA and its Development Programmes, CAF and its Development Programmes, FIFA and its Development Programmes, Administration and Finance, Club Management, FUFA Statutes-Regulations and Decisions, FUFA Competitions, Event Management, General Management, Planning, Refereeing, Rights and Marketing, Communications and Fans’ engagement strategies.

    Participants:

    Sabiiti Muwanga  (USPA President),  David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports), Mubarak Kasule (SMS Empire / CBS Freelancer), Silvano Kibuuka (Bukedde), Ismail Kezaala (Daily Monitor), Grace Mbabazi (NBS TV), Joel Muyita (Chimpreports), Godfrey Kakungulu (Eastern Uganda Sports Press Association President), Kenneth Arereng  (Metro FM), Ceasar Abangirah  (Daily Monitor),  Yusuf Nampala (Radio Simba), Shafik Ssenoga   (The New Vision), Francisco Bwambale (Star Fm), John Batanudde (Red Pepper), Daniel Moi (Northern Region FA), Badru Tok ( West Nile Region FA),  Joseph Mutaka (Eastern region FA), Gabriel Esiku (North East Region FA), Edwin Ram (Western region FA), Godfrey Nsingwire (Kitara Region FA), Bashir Bastu Semuyaba (Buganda region FA), James Musasizi (Kampala Region FA), Andrew Amanya( Hope FM-Kabale), Matia Oporya (Apex FM Jinja), Fred Mwambu (Futaa.com), Postiga Kato ( Ssebo FM-Kamuli), Sharon Sarah Adong (Paidha FM), Zakiah Nambuya  (B24), Aisha Nakato (Baba FM, Jinja), Henry Musabe (Sports256), Ronnie Lusulire (SK13), Aminah Babirye (Kawowo Sports), Bernard Ochieng (East FM Tororo), Julius Mutebi (HTV/Sun FM), Dennis Bossa (Daily Monitor), Brian Katende (Kingdom TV), Hassan Kirunda (102.1 FUFA fm), (Shafik Mutebi –  102.1 FUFA  fm), Bosco Omaria (FUFA Graphic Designer), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Media-National Team), Axam Senkayi (FUFA Media), Zainah Nabatanzi (Edgars Youth Programme), Leila Nankya (Events Planner), George Katongole Kiwanuka (Daily Monitor), Julius Ssenyimba (Kampala Sun), Henry Gama (Liberty FM, Hoima)

    Course Coordinator: Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer)

  • CECAFA 2017 Senior Challenge Cup: Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zanzibar

    CECAFA 2017 Senior Challenge Cup: Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zanzibar

    CECAFA 2017 Senior Challenge Cup:

    Friday, 15th December 2017 (Second Semi Final)

    Uganda Cranes Vs Zanzibar

    At Moi Sports Complex, Kisumu (3 p.m)

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Media Plat forms

    The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Zanzibar in the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup second semi final match at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu has two new faces.
    Left back Aggrey Madoi and Central Shafik Bakaki are drifted in to replace Isaac Muleme and Denis Timothy Awany respectively.
    Muleme and Awany picked red cards against Ethiopia.
    It is a strong line up with Ismail Watenga in goal posts. Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi and Milton Karisa lead the quest for goals.
    Uganda Cranes, also the tournament defending champions eye a 15th title.
    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zanzibar (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):
    Ismail Watenga (19), Nico Wakiro Wadada (14), Aggrey Madoi (13), Shafik Bakaki (5), Bernard Muwanga (6),  Tadeo Lwanga (15), Allan Kyambadde (17), Muzamiru Mutyaba (10), Hood Kaweesa (20), Derrick Nsibambi (11), Milton Karisa (16)
    Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (1), Tom Ikara (18), Daniel Isiagi (22), Paul Mucureezi (12), Tom Masiko (7),  Nelson Senkatuka (9), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (8), Joseph Nsubuga (23), Allan Katerega (3)
    Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Picked marching off orders in last group game against Ethiopia)
  • COSAFA U-20: Uganda Hippos to face Egypt in third place match

    COSAFA U-20: Uganda Hippos to face Egypt in third place match

    MOPANI COPPER COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship 2017:

    Semifinal Results:

    • South Africa 1-0  Egypt
    • Uganda 0 (5) – 0 (6) Lesotho

    Uganda U-20 team bowed out of the Mopanu Copper Cosafa Under 20 Championship at the semi final stage.

    After a goal-less draw in normal time, Lesotho triumphed 6-5 in post match penalties at the Nkana Stadium on Friday.

    Geofrey Wasswa, Shafiq Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Pius Obuya and Allan Okello managed to score their kicks with success.

    Mujahid Ogama missed his chance.

    Uganda Hippos’ midfielder Shafiq Kagimu battles for the ball with Lesotho’s Mokoteli Mohapi. PHOTO BY COSAFA MEDIA

    Meanwhile, South Africa outwitted Egypt 1-0 in the first semi final clash.

    Uganda will now play fellow guest nation Egypt in the third place play off as South Africa will face Lesotho in Saturday’s final.

  • Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes team for Copa Dar es salaam

    Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes team for Copa Dar es salaam

    Copa Dar es salaam Beach Soccer Championship 2017:

    • 24th – 26th December
    • Coco Beach, Oysterbay – Tanzania

    The acting head coach for Uganda Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge has named a 20 man squad to start preparations ahead of the 2017 Copa Dar es Salaam beach soccer Championship.

    Three players are on the reserve list with training scheduled to start on Monday, 18th December 2017 at Lido Beach Resort in Entebbe.

    The tournament will be held at the Coco Beach with Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zanzibar taking part.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Technical Director Bashir Mutyaba will handle the team alongside Salim Jamal Muwonge.

    Players summoned:

    Meddie Kibirge (Isabeti), Nasser Lwamunda (Buganda Royal), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal), Allan Katwe (YMCA), Davis Kasujja (YMCA), Suliaman Ochero (St Lawrence University), Emmanuel Kalyowa (St Lawrence University), Frank Bomboka (MUBS), Ronald Mungwari (Stormers), Ben Ocen (YMCA), Roch Somoka (Isabeti), Abdul Karim Kibalama (Kyadondo Galaticals), Church Hill Kamba (Stormers), Primo Kimera (Buganda Royal), Ambrose Naturinda (YMCA)

    Reserves:

    Rica Byaruhanga (Isabeti), Swaibu Kakwaya (Isabeti), Michael Kalule (MUBS)

    Technical:

    Head coach: Salim Jamal Muwonge

    UBSA Technical Director: Bashir Mutyaba

     

  • COSAFA U-20 Update: Uganda Hippos ready to battle Lesotho

    COSAFA U-20 Update: Uganda Hippos ready to battle Lesotho

    MOPANI COPPER COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship 2017:

    Thursday, 14th December (Semifinals):

    • South Africa vs Egypt – Nkana Stadium (2 p.m)
    • Uganda vs Lesotho – Nkana Stadium (5 p.m)

     

    The stage is set for Uganda U-20 national team (The Hippos) at the semi finals of the 2017 Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Tournament in Zambia.

    Uganda Hippos will take on Lesotho at the Nkana Stadium at 5 p.m. This will be the second semi final show down between South Africa and Egypt.

    Uganda topped group A that also had defending champions and hosts Zambia, Malawi and Swaziland.

    Led by head coach Mathias Lule, Uganda finished with 5 points and a difference of 2 goals, one better of joint leaders Malawi (who also had 5 points).

    Lule has the hope that the youngsters will perform to the expected standards.

    ‘Since we had the last group match on Monday, the players have had enough rest. We are confident that we shall perform well, reach the finals and win the championship’ Lule said.

    Uganda takes on Lesotho who finished top in group C.

    Shaban Muhammed celebrates a goal in the COSAFA U-20 Championship

    Team captain Muhammed Shaban will be back in action after serving his one match suspension following a red card in the match against Swaziland.

    Shaban is also the current top scorer at the tournament with three goals to his name.

    Left back Mustapha Kizza will however miss the match through suspension (two bookings) and right back Fred Okot still faces a late fitness test following an earlier injury during the Swaziland match.

    The other semi final at Nkana stadium on Thursday will be between South Africa and Egypt.

    Uganda and Egypt are the two guest countries at the COSAFA U-20 tournament.

  • TOTAL CAF Champions League 2018: KCCA draws CNaPS from Madagascar

    TOTAL CAF Champions League 2018: KCCA draws CNaPS from Madagascar

    On Wednesday, 13th December 2017, the draws for the two CAF inter-club competitions for the  upcoming year 2018 were held at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

    2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will face Madagascar champions CNaPS in the preliminary round of the 2018 Total CAF Champions league.

    CNaPS will host the first leg between February 9th -11th  2018 as the return leg will happen between February 16-18th 2018.

    Should KCCA progress past CNaps over the two legs, they await the winner between Ethiopia’s St George or South Sudan’s Al Salam Wau.

    A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers United in the 2017 CAF Confederation cup

    A total of 59 clubs were engaged for the Total CAF Champions League 2018 competition draws whilst 54 were entered for the Total CAF Confederation Cup 2018.

    Uganda will not be represented in the Total CAF Confederation cup 2018.

    During the year 2017, KCCA initially played in the Total Champions League before they were dropped to the CAF Confederation Cup.