The Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) contingent arrived safely in Mwanawasa international Airport, Ndola in Zambia on Monday ahead of COSAFA U-20 Tournament.
The Contingent then checked in at the Nobutula Lodge in Kitwe Zambia 60 km away from the Airport.
Moments after arrival, the players held a light training sessionHead coach Mathias Lule with talks to the players before a light recovery training session at the Chipolopolo training facility
The Hippos who started their journey from Entebbe Airport went through Addis Ababa Ethiopia and Lubumbasha Congo before their final destination in Zambia at the Mwanawasa international Airport Ndola .
‘The players are in good shape and ready to play the hosts Zambia’ noted the Team Captain Muhammed Shaban.
Uganda is one of the invited countries for the COSAFA U-20 tournament. The other is Egypt.
Team manager Sulait Makumbi, head of delegation Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira and captain Muhammed Shaban
The head of delegation Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira expressed delight upon the successful journey right from Entebbe through Ethiopia, Congo to Zambia finally.
“First of all, I would love to thank the Almighty Allah for the successful journey mercies he gave us. The players and the rest of the officials are in sound health. We are ready for the tournament which kicks off on Wednesday.” Hajji Ssekabira said.
Uganda Hippos’ opening match is on Wednesday against hosts and defending champions, the Young Chipolopolo Stars.
Contingent in Zambia Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa, Keni Saidi, Ali Mwerusi
Outfield players: Fred Okot, Andrew Okiringi, Mustapha Kizza, Victor Matovu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Muhammed Kasule, Julius Poloto, David Owori, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello, Muhammed Shaban, Mujahid Baden, Steven Mukwala, Hamis Tibita
The Uganda U-20 delegation traveled on the same flight with Egypt from Addis Ababa to Ndola
Uganda Cranes played to a goal-less stalemate with Burundi during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup group B match played at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega on Monday.
It was a game of missed opportunities from either countries as the respective backlines rose to the occasion to tame and thwart any danger where it mattered.
Head Coach Moses Basena handed KCCA midfielder Allan Kateregga his much awaited debut in national team colours before he was later replaced by Hood Kaweesa after 55 minutes.
Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Most Valuable Player, Muzamiru Mutyaba teased and tested his opponents.
In fact, Mutyaba had one of the best chances at goal with a long range effort easily saved by the Burundi goalkeeper.
Allan Kateregga earned his much awaited debut for Uganda CranesMidfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba shoots at goal. He got close to opening the scoring with a trademark 30 yarder saved by the goalkeeper
The Ugandan backline was also at its best, blocking attempts at goal from the Burundi forwards.
Right from the goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, right back Nico Wakiro Wadada, left back Isaac Muleme to the two central defenders Timothy Awanyi and captain Bernard Muwanga, the defence was alert to tame any danger and risk of conceding.
Wadada at one moment was perfectly positioned to clear off the line a goal bound shot at goal in the dying minutes of the game.
Timothy Awany during one of Uganda Cranes attacks at the Burundian goal. Awany had a header disallowed by the day’s referee
The match was broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.
Uganda Cranes captain Bernard Muwanga with his counterpart from BurundiUganda Cranes Technical team during the singing of the national anthem
Uganda Cranes next match will be played on Friday, 8th December 2017 against South Sudan.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI:
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.
Changes:
55′ Tadeo Lwanga Out, Nelson Senkatuka In
58′ Allan Kateregga Out, Hood Kaweesa In
66′ Milton Karisa Out, Paul Mucureezi In
Un-used Substitutes:
Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Masiko Tom
Head Coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI of Uganda Cranes to play Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Monday at 3pm in Kakamega, Kenya.
The line-up has Benjamin Ochan between the posts while Bernard Muwanga is the Captain. Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Player of the year Muzamiru Mutyaba is also on the starting team.
The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.
Substitutes: Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Mucurezi Paul, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Kaweesa Hood, Senkatuka Nelson, Masiko Tom
Uganda Cranes held their final training session on Sunday evening at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega ahead of the first CECAFA game against Burundi on Monday.
All players are fit and ready for action as the tournament record winners (with 14 titles) look forward to claiming another title.
Head coach Moses Basena supervises the players through the paces during the final training session on Sunday evening
“Everything is moving on as planned. My only worry is for some of the youngsters on the team who may get stage fright. We are ready for the successful CECAFA defence” Basena noted.
Uganda is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The players in ball work session
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
L-R: Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chris Kalibala, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor) and Joseph Kasana (Team manager) during the final training session
The final travelling team for the Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) has been named by head coach Mathias Lule on Sunday after the last training at African Bible University in Lubowa where they had camped.
The team is comprised of 20 players (with three goalkeepers).
KCCA sharp striker Muhammed Shaban is the team captain and he will be assisted by fellow club-mate Julius Poloto.
“We are ready to represent our country with pride. It is a pleasure that FUFA honored the invitation from COSAFA organizers. We have tried well and shall strive for the best” Shaban told www.fufa.co.ug.
The head coach expressed confidence with the final team named.
“I have confidence in the final team named. They are a talented crop and willing to play with diligence” Lule said.
The team departs on Monday morning (at 3 a.m) aboard Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa.
FUFA Delegate Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya is the Leader of Delegation.
Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa, Keni Saidi, Ali Mwerusi
Outfield players: Fred Okot, Andrew Okiringi, Mustapha Kizza, Victor Matovu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Muhammed Kasule, Julius Poloto, David Owori, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello, Muhammed Shaban, Mujahid Baden, Steven Mukwala, Hamis Tibita
Officials: Head of Delegation: Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya
Moments after being crowned as the Most Valuable Player at the prestigious Airtel FUFA Awards 2017, Olila Women Club forward Fazila Ikwaput had some playing time as her club defeated Kampala Queens 2-1 at Villa Park play ground on Saturday.
Olila scored through Sharon Achen and Norah Alupo as Kampala Queens’ consolation came from Hadijah Nampijja.
Ikwaput was introduced in the second stanza of the game.
In the other matches played, Moureen Kinavodori master minded the 7-0 victory of UCU Lady Cardinal against Wakiso Hills at the UCU main campus play ground in Mukono.
Kinavodori scored four times. Hasifa Nassuuna grabbed a brace and Yudaya Nakayenze got the other strike.
Meanwhile, Ajax Queens smiled to a 2-1 home win against Rines S.S.
Carol Nakyanzi and Moureen Afoyo were on target for Ajax Queens and Jackie Nassali’s goal for Rines painted the scoreline a worthy respectable second look.
The Uganda Cranes safely arrived in Kenya (Kakamega) on Saturday evening ahead of the kick off of the 2017 CECAFA Senior challenge cup which officially kicks off on Sunday.
The 30 man Uganda Cranes delegation led by FUFA Executive committee member Chris Kalibbala arrived before 5 pm.
They were checked at the Golf Hotel, same with the Harambe Stars of Kenya as the hosts prepare for their opening fixture against Rwanda on day one of the 2 weeks tournament.
Players stretch during a recovery sessionThe players were engaged in lots of stretching drills
After a brief rest the team headed to the Kakamega Secondary school play ground for a brief training session.
Defending and record CECAFA champions Uganda will begin their title defence on Monday against Group B opponents Burundi in Kakamega in the only fixture of the day.
South Sudan and Ethipia are the other teams in the Group.
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
Coach Moses Basena arrives at the team hotel in KakamegaCoach Wasswa Bbosa (left) and Fred Kajoba (right) upon arrival at the team Hotel
Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 3rd December 2017
Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega
The final team for Uganda Cranes travelling to Kenya for the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup is out.
There 22 players named by head coach Moses Basena, who will be assisted by Wasswa Bbosa.
Bbosa, also assistant to Basena at the U-23 team takes over Mathias Lule’s slot since Lule will be traveling for the COSAFA U-20 championship.
The team leaves by road on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s opening match with Burundi in Kakamega.
Uganda Cranes, the record winners of this championship (with 14 titles), is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
9:08 p.m – First Award was given out by Aggrey Ashaba, the chairperson of KCCA F.C
Dennis Onyango – Fans Favourite player of the year, outside Uganda
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba hands over the award to Dennis Onyango
9:11 p.m – Second award given out by Darius Mugoye, second Vice President of FUFA
Emmanuel Okwi – Fans Favourite player of the year, based in Uganda
Emmmanuel Arnold Okwi with his award
9:15 p.m – Pamela Abonyo, from National Insurance Corporation (NIC) hands over the Beach Soccer Player of the Year Award to Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa 1 Royal University)
Pamela Abonyo hands over a trophy to Nasser Lwamunda, the Beach soccer player of the year
9:22 p.m: Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel hands over the FUFA Young Referee of the Year
Keneddy Kasadha – FUFA Young Referee of the year
Kennedy Kasadha receives the award of the Best Young Referee from Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel
9:30 p.m – Former Uganda Cranes international Andy Lule hands over the fair play award to KCCA Football Club
9:35 p.m – Former FIFA Referee Catherine Adipo hands over the Referee of the Year Award to FIFA Referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga (FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein recieved the award on behalf of Miiro)
9:41 p.m – Hon. Minister Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi hands over the FUFA Coach of the Year to Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)
Mike Mutebi (right) receives the award as best coach of the season
9:50 p.m – Team of the Year is Announced:
Team of the Year: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), John Adriko (SC Villa Jogoo), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa/Vipers), Gadafi Gadihno (Onduparaka), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa Jogoo/ Simba,Tz), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka/KCCA)
Coach: Mike Mutebi (KCCA)
Team of the year posing for the group photo
10 p.m – Entertainment
10:20 p.m – Speeches
Dennis Mbidde, Chairperson of the Awards Organizing committee
Remmie Kisakye, Head of Brand and Communications at Aitrtel Uganda Limited
10:30 p.m – Entertainment by Irene Ntale
Irene Ntale entertains the guests at the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards
10:50 p.m – Announcement of the fan who sent in the most messages – Harunah Swalleh (He earned 500,000/- and wins a trip with the Uganda Cranes)
10:57 p.m – Speech by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
11:00 p.m: FUFA Presidential Award – Muhammod ‘Blatter’ Kalema
Fazila Ikwaput with her female MVP award
11:40 p.m: Airtel FUFA Female Most Valuable Player – Fazilah Ikwaput
11:47 p.m: Airtel FUFA Male Most Valuable Player – Muzamiru Mutyaba
The Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) have continued with preparations for the COSAFA U-20 championships with a double session on Thursday.
Both sessions were held at the outside facility of Mandela National Stadium training ground.
The group that had trained a day earlier were joined by the KCCA duo of Mustapha Kizza and sharp striker Muhammed Shaban who had missed the opening day training since they had traveled with their club for the Azam Uganda Premier league engagement in Mbarara.
Hippos players stretching after the evening training session
Most players responded well to the double session apart from Dickens Kilama, Raymond Onyai and goalkeeper Saidi Keni who picked injuries.
Head coach Mathias Lule was once again overwhelmed by the attitude of the youngsters.
‘The double sessions have been good and the players are adjusting well. By the time we travel next week, every player will be in shape’ Lule said.
Lule is deputized by James Odoch and the goalkeeping coach Samuel Kawalya.
Team training returns on Friday morning.
Players who attended training on Thursday:
Goalkeepers: Keni Saidi (Proline), Eric Kibowa (Vipers/ St Mary’s Kitende), Ali Mwerusi (St Mary’s Kitende S.S)
Defenders: Fred Okot (URA), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Askiu (Vipers / St Mary’s Kitende), Victor Matovu (Aspire Football Academy), Mustapha Kizza (KCCA), Mustapha Mujjuzi (Proline), Clinton Kamugisha (Mbarara City FC)
Midfielders: Azake Luboyera (Ottawa Fury, USL), Kasule Abubaker Muhammad (Express FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Pius Obuya (Maroons), Gadaffi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Muhammed Ochaya Sharif (Express), Nicholas Kagaba (URA)
Strikers: Muhammed Shaban (KCCA), Steven Mukwala (URA), Pius ‘Muzeei’ Wangi (Vipers), Hamis Tibita (BUL), Raymond Onyai (Kataka)
An updated list of banned drugs, substances and methods in sports inclusive of football has been released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to FIFA for its 211 Member Associations (MAs).
In a detailed Circular from FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, she has advised all MAs of FIFA to spread the message to all football stakeholders in their respective countries.
FUFA has also sent out the circular to its stakeholders in regard to the 2018 list of banned drugs, substances and methods in sports.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson thus wrote in the communication dated 29th November, 2017 to the various stakeholders of football in Uganda;
‘Stakeholders are reminded that all FUFA Competitions are subjected to FIFA and WADA regulations. while Anti-Doping officials will continue to test Ugandan Players during in and out of Competitions in Uganda’
‘The List shows what substances and methods are prohibited, in and out of Competitions; and which substances are banned in differed sports including football’ added Watson
The circular comes into force on 1st January 2018.
FIFA has urged players and officials to keep the beautiful game as clean as possible and win fairly.
‘FUFA would like to remind all players that it is their duty to ensure they do not take any forbidden substances. Players should be mindful of the products and substances they take’
MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Chairman National Anti-Doping Organization Dr Robert Zavuga, FUFA Chairman Medical Committee Dr James Ssekajugo and FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson during the launch of the Anti Doping Campaign at FUFA House way back on 22nd June, 2016.
Live on Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all official FUFA Social media plat forms
The long awaited 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards will take place on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.
There is no doubt that for the past two years, the Airtel FUFA awards have had a great impact on the lives of the various winners and also motivated many to work harder.
For the third year running, the finest footballers in Uganda will be rewarded with the awards, cash and the MVP’s will drive home.
Here is a look at the male nominees for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade.
Muzamiru Mutyaba
Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC)
Muzamiru Mutyaba is a true definition of a contemporary attacking midfielder.
Calm on and off the ball, Mutyaba has enviable close ball control, quick thinking and a great passer of the ball.
To supplement the aforementioned attributes, he scores crucial odd goals as well.
The Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) gem helped KCCA to defend the Azam Uganda Premier league crown, scoring 6 and creating 8 goals.
On the national team, Mutyaba is best remembered for the brace against Rwanda at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende during the first leg of the TOTAL CHAN Championship of African Nations (CHAN) final round qualifier as the Uganda Cranes triumphed 3-0 on the day.
He was part of the return leg in Nyamirambo as Uganda booked a final berth to the final tournament, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.
His immense contribution also witnessed KCCA win the FUFA Uganda Cup, thus clinching a club first domestic double in history of the 1963 founded club.
Mutyaba also helped KCCA FC reach the group stages of this year’s CAF Confederation Cup the first Ugandan club to attain the feat since change of format in 2004.
He was nominated in the category of the Uganda Premier League midfielder of the 2016/17 season.
Midfielder Tadeo Lwanga
Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC):
Currently at Vipers Sports Club, Tadeo Lwanga was instrumental at Sports Club Villa where he was skipper.
He scored two goals as the Jogoos came second in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Given his outstanding displays for the club, he earned regular call ups to the Uganda Cranes in preparations for several competitions.
Geofrey Sserunkuma
Geoffrey Sserunkuma (Buildcon, Zambia)
Geofrey Sserunkuma is another player with sublime calm personality traits.
The veteran forward turned back the clock as he scored an amazing total of 33 goals in all competitions last season at KCCA FC before switching allegiance to Zambia Premier League club, Buildcon FC (also home to Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde).
With 21 goals to his personal account in the domestic league, Sserunkuma was top scorer.
Like Mutyaba, he won the league and FUFA Uganda Cup, becoming the Most Valuable Player of the season in the former competition.
In the knock out cup, he netted 6 goals with a graceful finish in the final against Paidha Black Angels.
On continental level, he scored 4 goals in the CAF Champions League and one in CAF Confederation Cup.
Earlier in the season, he scored the winner as KCCA FC edged Vipers SC to win the 2016 Super Cup.
On the national team, he was part of the historical Cranes team that played at the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon after 39 years of waiting.
Sserunkuma scored as Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 away in Praia to begin the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on a bright note.
The 2017 Most Valuable Player will driver away in a brand new car, get a cash prize of one million shillings while the runners up will each earn five hundred thousand shillings plus several other hampers.
Faruku Miya ( now at Standard Liege in Belgium) won the coveted accolade in 2015 while Mohammad Shaban won it last year.
Action of the Futsal Super League at the International Futsal Courts in Mengo, Kampala
Action continues in the 2017/18 Futsal Super League on Thursday, 30th November 2017 with 6 games on match day 5 at the International Futsal Courts along Musajjaalumbwa road in Kampala.
Still, two pitches will be used at the state of art facility as fans will be spoilt for choice.
Kabowa United takes on off colour Parakaeets on pitch A in the opening game at 7 p.m. The other 7 p.m game will see Park host Yeak Kabowa.
Bajim and Riham will then lock horns on Pitch at 8 p.m, concurrently with the Typhoons against Yap Stars game.
The final two matches to crown the flood lit action will see Elephants lock horns with KSPG as Dream takes on Sauna.
Sauna’s Steven Bikamata leads the league top scorers with 7 goals. He is closely followed by Ali Mukiibi (Yap Stars) and Hassan Wasswa (Elephants) who both have 6 goals apiece.
This is the first ever Futsal Super League, organized by the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) in conjunction with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
During the previous year, a mini league was organized at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.
*Live on Azam TV, FUFA Radio 102.1 & All official social media plat forms
The Airtel FUFA Awards 2017 shall be held on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
A grand prize of a brand new car and One Million Shillings awaits the winner in the male and female catergories.
This year round, each of the nominees in either gender will not go home empty handed.
The rest of the nominees in the categories will get 500,000/= each.
We take a look at the three female nominees:
Hasifah Nassuuna also won last year
HASIFAH NASSUUNA:
Hasifah Nasuuna was top scorer in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) with 26 goals where she scored 5 times on two occasions and also scored 4 on three different matches in the league.
She was a champion with Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in the FWEL 2016/17 season.
Kawempe Muslim S.S also reached the quarter finals in the 2017 FUFA Women Cup.
The clinical Nassuuna guided Kawempe Muslim to second place in the FEASSA 2017 Games in Gulu, scoring 3 goals.
Fazilah Ikwaput scored crucial goals for Olila High School
FAZILA IKWAPUT
Fazila Ikwaput guided her club Olila High School to win the 2017 FUFA Women Cup. She was also the tournament top scorer with 5 goals.
In the FUFA Women Elite League, her 6 goals helped Olila High School to reach the play-offs for the first time in their history and finished fourth in the domestic league.
Given her outstanding performance, she was voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the league.
Goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi had an impressive season
VANESSA KARUNGI
Vaness Karungi is a goalkeeper with Olila High School Women Football Club.
Her club finished fourth in the FUFA Women Elite League with 8 clean sheets to her name.
She won the FUFA Women Cup, and was outstanding when she saved two penalty kicks on two occasions both at the semi finals and the final match.
Karungi had three clean sheets in FUFA Women cup.
She was a champion of the National schools women football tournament as Mukono High School clinched their maiden title.
She finished the tournament without conceding any goal in 9 matches, saving penalty kicks on two occasions semis and final in Kabale.
Her school finished third in FEASSA with 3 clean sheets ,saving penalty kicks in the third place playoffs against Tanzania’s Alliance High School.
She also won the 2017 Buganda Cup without conceding any goal in 5 games and also won the 2017 famous Maama Becca Cup.
The Uganda Cranes team started training on Wednesday ahead of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Championship in Kenya.
16 players attended the session conducted by head coach Moses Basena for about two hours.
Basena has lauded the players for the level of fitness and competitive spirit shown.
Team warm up at the start of the training
“We have started well and the response from all the players is overwhelming. We need to keep focused because defending the CECAFA trophy is our main target as we also plan ahead for the CHAN 2018 tournament” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
The KCCA football club players summoned did not attend the training because they traveled from Mbarara to Kampala on Wednesday.
Coach Moses Basena issues instructions at the session
“We expect all the KCCA players on Thursday morning when we resume training” Basena added.
All the players in attendence looked fresh, aggressive and physically well.
Players in a ball work session
On Thursday, the team will conduct a double session in the morning and evening.
The final team will be named on Friday before departure on Saturday.
Players who attended the Training session on Wednesday:
Goalkeepers: Nicholas Ssebwato (Onduparaka), Tom Ikara (Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Other Players:
Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Police), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Albert Mugisa (Police), Juma Balinya (Police), Method Bassey (Mbarara City), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Daniel Isiagi Opolot (Proline) and Seif Batte (Bright Stars)
Uganda U-20 national team, The Hippos has on Wednesday resumed the preparations for the Confederations of South African Football Associations (COSAFA) Under 20 football tournament.
The two hour session was conducted at the outside training ground of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
A total of 23 players attended the training session.
With the exception of the KCCA players who had traveled for the Mbarara game (Muhammed Shaban, Mustapha Kizza and Allan Okello), US based Andrew Isiagi and SC Villa’s Nicholas Kasozi, the rest of the summoned players graced the session.
L-R: Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach), Mathias Lule (Head coach) and James Odoch consult each other after the session
Head coach Mathias Lule was joined by his assistants James Odoch and the goalkeeping coach Samuel Kawalya together with the other support personnel in conducting the two hour session.
Emphasis was centered on ball work sessions, game situations, specialized goalkeeping drills and a lot of stretching drills.
Some of the players in stretching drills after the work out at Namboole stadium on Wednesday morning
Coach Lule is already impressed by the response of all the players in attendance;
I am pretty sure that we shall assemble a very good team for the COSAFA U-20 tournament.
Judging by the players’ body language, fitness, mental preparedness, all has been positive.
For the players who are away, it is communicated and understandable that they had traveled for the league match miles away. We expect them on Thursday morning
L-R: The goalkeepers in training – Saidi Keni, Eric Kibowa and Ali Mwerusi
The team training resumes on Thursday with a double session.
Players who attended training on Wednesday
Goalkeepers: Keni Saidi (Proline), Eric Kibowa (Vipers/ St Mary’s Kitende), Ali Mwerusi (Kibuli S.S / KCCA U-18 Team)
Defenders: Fred Okot (URA), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Askiu (Vipers / St Mary’s Kitende), Victor Matovu (Aspire Football Academy),
Midfielders: Azake Luboyera (Ottawa Fury, USL), AbdulKarim Kasule (Express), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Pius Obuya (Maroons), Gadaffi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Muhammed Ochaya Sharif (Express), Nicholas Kagaba (URA)
Strikers: Steven Mukwala (URA), Pius ‘Muzeei’ Wangi (Vipers), Nathanniel Atamba (Mbarara City U-18 Team), Hamis Tibita (BUL), Raymond Onyai (Kataka), Umar Kyeyune (JMC Hippos), Henry Tenywa (The School, Iganga)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 players stretching at Namboole on Wednesday
The Founder of Soccer2Unite Suzanne Fortune paid a courtesy visit to FUFA Headquarters in Mengo on Monday morning where she held talks with the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Vice President Darius Mugoye on football related matters.
Suzanne is well known for bringing together young players both male and female in Kabale with an aim of giving them a chance to further their education and develop football talent.
FUFA CEO welcomes Soccer2Unite Fiunder Suzanne Fortune and her team to his office at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday morning
On her first ever visit to FUFA House she met the FUFA CEO Mr. Edgar Watson and was impressed with what she saw at the FA Headquarters.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugye greeting Suzanne at FUFA House.
‘I have read about FUFA’s core value and they are in line with ours. We feel so fortunate and appreciate to be a part of the system. We want to be in a long term partnership with FUFA’ says Suzanne who was in company of her son Mark and Soccer2Unite Coordinator in Uganda Andrew Amanya.
Suzanne being shown the signage by Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein with the FUFA Core Values.
Suzanne presented to the CEO and FUFA Vice President plans of continuous organization of the Youth football tournaments in Kabale and starting a Juniors League in the same district for boys and girls.
FUFA CEO’s Personal Assistant Sharon Nalunga greeting Suzanne at FUFA House on Monday.
‘Allowing girls to play soccer has increased their confidence levels, self-esteem, taught them how to persevere and deal with diversity, together teaching them leadership skills which we feel is very important to women in the society. We are very thankful to FUFA for providing a platform to all children and adults to play football in Uganda’ added Suzanne.
A word from Suzanne to the FUFA Youth Developmemt Officer Mutyaba Bashir
Both the FUFA CEO and Vice President Mugoye welcomed the visit by Suzanne and promised to give a helping hand in taking football to another level in the Western region especially in Kabale.
Suzanne was part of the Morning Show Programme Early Kickoff on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Soccer2Unite were partners of the just concluded FUFA Beginner’ Coaching course-the first of its kind in Kabale that attracted well over 30 participants.
She was taken on a guided tour of the 102.1 FUFA fm by the Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Suzanne also carried some kits for Reigning Women League champions Kawempe Muslim SS. She handed them over to Kawempe coach Ayub Khalifah
FUFA’ Core Values are derived from the word Football;
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) after presentig to Suzanne and her team a Uganda Cranes original shirt.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Moses Basena has named a 26 man squad to start training on Wednesday ahead of the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup in Kenya.
The regional tourney kicks off on 3rd and ends on 17th December, 2017. Uganda is the defending champion.
The squad has:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC) Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Kiyemba Ibrahim (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Juuko Murushid Simba-Tanzania), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Savio Kabugo (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Albert Mugisa (Police FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Batte Seif (Bright Stars FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC), Basse Methodious (Mbarara City FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Ugand Cranes victorious side during the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia.
