FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Cranes Start Preparations For Congo Brazzaville

    Uganda Cranes started preparations on Wednesday afternoon at Namboole for the last 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier match against Congo Brazaville.

    19 players all local based reported for the session under the watchful eye of interim coach Moses Basena together with Matia Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.

    Basena said the team has to prepare and get positive results from Congo.

    ‘We can no longer qualify for the World Cup but we have to prepare and put up a good show next week’ said Basena

    He added that the team is also preparing for other upcoming engagements like the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Morocco.

    ‘I have summoned other players who were not on the original list to be part of the training sessions’

    The foreign based players will start arriving in the country on Friday.

    The team resumes training on Thursday 2nd November 2017 at Mandela National Stadium, 10am.

    Players who trained on Wednesday: Tom Ikara (GK),  Bernard Muwanga,  Savio Kabugo,  Timothy Awanyi,  Joseph Nsubuga,  Ibrahim Kiyemba,  Isaac Muleme,  Dumba Sadala, David Owori,  Pius Obuya, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Allan Kyambade,  Albert Mugisa,  Daniel Isiagi,  Paul Mucureezi,  Shafik Kagimu,  Hood Kaweesa,  Derrick Nsibambi & Nelson Senkatuka.

  • CAF Awards 2017: Cranes stars Onyango and Serunkuma nominated

    CAF Awards 2017: Cranes stars Onyango and Serunkuma nominated

    Uganda Cranes stars skipper Denis Onyango and striker Geofrey Serunkuma have been nominated for the CAF Player of the year Award. The nomination is for players who ply their trade on the African Continent.

    The Ugandan duo appears on the 30 man short list released by CAF on Wednesday afternoon.

    Mamelodi Sundowns’ Onyango  won the 2016 award while Serunkuma who featured for Ugandan Champions KCCA FC during continental club football but now is in Zambia with Buildcon FC is making the list for the first time.

    Onyango is also a nominee for the African Player of the Year award that brings together the foreign based and those who play on the African Continent. The list also has 30 names.

    Uganda Cranes was named CAF Team of the year 2016 following its great show in the qualification campaign for the TOTAL 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.

    Geofrey Serunkuma

    The player of the year based in Africa will be voted on by National team coaches, CAF Technical and Development Committee plus selected media.

    Ghana will host the Awards Gala in Accra on Thursday 4th January 2018.

    Nominees for African Player of the Year – Based in Africa:

    1. Achraf Bencharki (Morocco & Wydad Casablanca)
      2. Ahmed Fathi (Egypt & Al Ahly)
      3. Alkhaly Bangoura (Guinea & Etoile du Sahel)
      4. Ali Maaloul (Tunisia & Al Ahly)
      5. Aristide Bance (Burkina Faso & Al Masry)
      6. Ayman Majid (Morocco & FUS Rabat)
      7. Aymen Mathlouthi (Tunisia & Etoile du Sahel)
      8. Ben Malango (DR Congo & TP Mazembe)
      9. Dean Furman (South Africa & Supersport United)
      10. Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
      11. Elsamani Saadeldin (Sudan & El Merreikh)
      12. Fackson Kapumbu (Zambia & Zesco)
      13. Fawzi Chaouchi (Algeria & Alger)
      14. Geofrey Serunkuma (Uganda & KCCA)
      15. Jeremy Brockie (New Zealand & Supersport)
      16. Junior Ajayi (Nigeria & Al Ahly)
      17. Karim Aouadhi (Tunisia & CS Sfaxien)
      18. Mohamed Meftah (Algeria & USM Alger)
      19. Mohamed Ounnajem (Morocco & Wydad Casablanca)
      20. Muaid Ellafi (Libya & Ahly Tripoli)
      21. Nasr Eldin Ahmed (Sudan & Hilal Obeid)
      22. Oussama Darfalou (Algeria & USM Alger)
      23. Percy Tau (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)
      24. Sabelo Ndzinisa (Swaziland & Mbabane Swallows)
      25. Saber Khalifa (Tunisia & Club Africain)
      26. Saladin Said (Ethiopia & St George)
      27. Sylvain Gbohouo (Ivory Coast & TP Mazembe)
      28. Tady Etekiama (DR Congo & AS Vita)
      29. Taha Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia & Esperance)
      30. Tarek Hamed (Egypt & Zamalek)

     

    African Player of the Year Nominees: (Both in Africa and Abroad) 
    1. Ali Maaloul (Tunisia & Al Ahly)
    2. Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso & Lyon)
    3. Cedric Bakambu (DR Congo & Villareal)
    4. Christian Atsu (Ghana & Newcastle)
    5. Christian Bassogog (Cameroon & Henan Jianye)
    6. Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    7. Eric Bailly (Cote d’Ivoire & Manchester United)
    8. Essam El Hadary (Egypt & Al Taawoun)
    9. Fabrice Ondoa (Cameroon & Sevilla)
    10. Fackson Kapumbu (Zambia & Zesco)
    11. Jean Michel Seri (Cote d’Ivoire & Nice)
    12. Junior Kabananga (DR Congo & Astana)
    13. Karim El Ahmadi (Morocco & Feyenoord)
    14. Keita Balde (Senegal & Monaco)
    15. Khalid Boutaib (Morocco & Yeni Malatyaspor)
    16. Mbwana Samata (Tanzania & Genk)
    17. Michael Olunga (Kenya & Girona)
    18. Mohamed Salah (Egypt & Liverpool)
    19. Moussa Marega (Mali & Porto)
    20. Naby Keita (Guinea & RB Leipzig)
    21. Percy Tau (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    22. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon & Borussia Dortmund)
    23. Sadio Mane (Senegal & Liverpool)
    24. Thomas Partey (Ghana & Atletico Madrid)
    25. Victor Moses (Nigeria & Chelsea)
    26. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon & Porto)
    27. William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria & Bursaspor)
    28. Yacine Brahimi (Algeria & Porto)
    29. Youssef Msakni (Tunisia & Al Duhail)
    30. Yves Bissouma (Mali & Lille)

    MAIN PHOTO: Denis Onyango with his trademark smile after he was crowned the best on the Continent for the year 2016. He has been nominated again for the award. 

  • Maroons’ rich vein in form continues with another win over Proline

    Maroons’ rich vein in form continues with another win over Proline

    Azam Uganda Premier League results-Tuesday 31st October, 2017

    Express FC 0-0 Bright Stars FC

    UPDF 0-1 Police 

    Maroons FC 1-0 Proline 

    Maroons FC have picked up yet another routine win over Proline FC in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Chika Sydney scored the all- important goal for Maroons on 38 minutes for the maximum points. Maroon won 1-0.

    In Bombo, Police FC handled by Abdallah Mubiru edged UPDF 1-0. Hood Kaweesa was the hero for the cops side with the strike coming early in the game at the 17th minute.

    At Muteesa II Stadium, Hamza Muwonge made several saves for his team Bright Stars FC as the Kawempe based side drew 0-0 with Express Fc.

    MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars FC star player Nelson Senkatuka in (Blue) takes on Express FC players during the match played on Tuesday at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

  • Job Opportunity: FUFA Research Assistant needed

    Job Opportunity: FUFA Research Assistant needed

    FUFA has opened up yet another opportunity for qualified personnel to apply for the position of Research Assistant.

    Less than 24 hours after the closure of the application process for the post of Head Coach of Uganda Canes, FUFA is recruiting another staff to work at the FA Headquarters in Mengo.

    Here are details:

    JOB OPPORTUNITY

    Job Title: FUFA Research Assistant (1)

    Qualifications: 1st Degree

    Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Usage of MS Word, Excel, Access and Power Point

    Description: Assist the FUFA Executive and Secretariat to;

    • To undertake research and analysis
    • To prepare Reports and Presentations
    • To write speeches, correspondences, briefs and dossiers

    Extensive Knowledge of Ugandan, African and World Football is an added advantage

    Remuneration: 9.6m UGX per annum

    Send Application & Resume to: vacancy@fufauganda.com

    Time for Application: Tuesday 31st October to Thursday 9th November, 2017

    Please download form from www.fufa.co.ug under the Careers category

     

     

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Wins for Champions Kawempe, She MAK, Isra Acaemy, Gafford, She Corporate

    FUFA Women Elite League: Wins for Champions Kawempe, She MAK, Isra Acaemy, Gafford, She Corporate

    Match day three results

    Saturday 
    She Corporate 5-0 Rines WFC
    She MAK 3-0 Eastern Heroes
    Muteesa I Royal University 0-2 Kawempe Muslim
    Sunday
    Wakiso Hills 1-3 Isra Academy
    Western United 0-1 Gafford Ladies
    Kampala Queens vs Eastern Heroes (Not played)
    The competition in the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League continues to get tougher every other match day as teams seek to fulfill their targets for this season.
    Over the weekend, several teams were in action across different grounds in the Country as the league entered match day three.
    New comers Isra Academy continue to be the surprise package this season as they went ahead to defeat Wakiso Hills 3-1 and register their maiden win in the league.Isra remains unbeaten this season with two draws and a win to their account.
    In the game played at Wakisha playground on Sunday, Wakiso Hills took the lead through Amina Kalemba but a resuscitated performance from Isra Academy saw them stage a comeback to eventually win.
    A brace from Fauzia Najjemba and another goal from Sophia Nakiyingi helped Isra to win and move top in Elizabeth group on five points in three games. They had drawn against She MAK and Uganda Martyrs in their first two games.
    Najjemba now leads the scoring chart with five goals in three games.
    In the other game played on Sunday, Gafford Ladies needed a 71st minute goal from Kenyan striker Lilian Veronica Zedi to edge past Western United in Kabwohe.
    The game between Kampala Queens and Eastern Heroes was not played with the latter failing to show up at Villa park.  However Eastern Heroes honoured their match against She MAK on Saturday which they lost 3-0 at Makerere University Sports Ground.
    On Saturday, She Corporate registered the biggest win so far this season outwitting Rines Women’s Football Club 5-0 in Nakawa.
    Jennifer Mirembe struck a brace while Aisha Babirye , Noeline Namubiru and Mary Jean Iyezimana added a goal each to complete the rout.
    This was the first win for She Corporate this season after two goalless draws in their opening two games.
    Elsewhere, Kawempe Muslim showed their intent of reclaiming the championship with a 2-0 win against Muteesa I Royal University at Wankulukuku.
    Lethal striker Juliet Nalukenge converted a penalty and added another goal to register a brace on the day. This took her goal tally to four this season.
    Kawempe Muslim moved top in Victoria group with six points in two games.
    She MAK eased past Eastern Heroes winning the game 3-0 at Makerere playground despite the visitors coming late.
    Captain Anne Mary Kobusingye scored twice while Fabby Kitimbo netted the other goal to help She MAK to their first win this season.
    The top two teams from Elizabeth group and Victoria group at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoff stage to determine the champion.
    MAIN PHOTO: Gafford Ladies FC(that started against Western United)  travelled several miles from Kyebando in Kampala to Kabwohe in Western Uganda and returned with three valuable points. They edged Western United 1-0 on Sunday. 
  • FUFA to take part in the PRAU Run set for Friday

    FUFA to take part in the PRAU Run set for Friday

    • #PRAUFUFARUN is the Hashtag
    • The Chief Runner is FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo 
    • Set for Friday 3rd November, 2017
    • Organised by Public Relations Practitioners under their body PRAU whose President is Cynthia Mpanga 
    • Uganda Cranes, FUFA Excom, Chairmen/Chairpersons of Azam Uganda Premier League clubs, FUFA Staff to take part 
    • Starts at Lugogo 
    • Dress code: Uganda Cranes Jersey 

    FUFA and the Uganda Cranes Football Team are set to join Uganda’s leading PR and communication professionals in the 11th edition of the PRAU Run set to place on Friday 3rd November, 2017.

    This run will provide a great opportunity for people from two different sides of the coin to meet and learn from each other. While footballers are fit and healthy athletes, PR professionals on the other hand know how to manage reputation for various brands.

    “The last time we had the PRAU Run we hosted the Uganda Rugby Cranes. This time around FUFA and the national football team will be joining us. It will be an exciting time to see how far we can go with our talented football team” said Cynthia Mpanga, PRAU President.

    On his part, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein was ecstatic about the opportunity to use the PRAU Run in preparations for the Uganda Cranes Football team prepare for the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Kenya. Uganda is the record holders having won the cup a record 14 times.

    Cynthia Mpanga, PRAU President. She will be expected to put on the same smile at the end of the run on Friday.

    “We shall use this run for the players to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on Sunday 12th November 2017 and the forthcoming CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Nairobi” said Ahmed Hussein.

    This year, through the run, PRAU has been able to run shoulders with Uganda’s leading sportsmen, often leaving them with stardust.  Former World and Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich, who took part in the January edition of the PRAU Run, went ahead to scoop a bronze medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at Kololo in March and then later took silver at the Haspa Hamburg International Marathon in April.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will take off the office attire for the PRAU FUFA run on Friday. He will be the Chief runner.

    In May, following their participation on the PRAU Run, the Uganda Rugby Cranes started the Africa Gold Cup campaign on a high with a highly contested 33-all draw with the Kenya Simba’s and later beat Senegal in front of their home crowd.

    “We already heard of PRAUs good luck charm whenever our national sportsmen run with the PR professionals. I hope it hasn’t run out even as we prepare for the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup. It will also be a good opportunity for the boys to interact with the Ugandan fans” said Hussein.

    Uganda Cranes will be part of the PRAU FUFA Run on Friday.

    The PRAU monthly run will start off at Lugogo Indoor Stadium at 5.30pm. Warm up and stretching drills will be conducted before the official run commences at 6.00pm.

     

  • Technical: 32 coaches graduate after completion of FUFA Beginners’ course in Kabale

    Technical: 32 coaches graduate after completion of FUFA Beginners’ course in Kabale

    A total of 32 coaches successfully completed the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course that climaxed in Kabale on Friday.

    The training that started on Monday at Kabale Municipal Stadium and Victoria Inn, saw 6 female coaches attend, the highest number for a coursing course authorized by the Western region Football Association Western Uganda so far.

    Instructor Bashir Mutyaba conducted the course alongside Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa who took the referees through the FFA Laws of the Game.

    FUFA Executive member Chris Kalibbala, who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the official closing ceremony, thanked the participants for enduring the challenges during the course.

    Kalibbala urged them to use the qualification as a means of helping to develop the young talents in their areas for the benefit of the National football teams.

    ‘A coach is like a teacher and therefore must have a systematic lesson or game plan and learn. You are supposed to program yourself for better results and management of your teams now’ said Kalibbala who was flanked by John Mutabrauka who is a member of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.

    Kalibala further called on the female qualified coaches to start up a women football league for Kigezi region so as to have a team to qualify to play in the FUFA Women Elite league.

    Kabale Municipal Sports officer Moses Tumwijukye who also attended the closing ceremony requested the participants to help FUFA minimize increased cases of organized football tournaments in the area by politicians, without going through the proper channels of football tournament arrangements.

    Female coaches in a group photo after completing the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course.

    The course was supported by FUFA, Western Region Football Association, Kabale District Football Association, Soccer2Unite and Kabale Municipal Council.

    Former Proline FC player Imam Isaac Bumbuli enrolled for the course which he completed on Friday in Kabale.

    The Qualified coaches:

    Here are the names of participants whose certificates will be printed. I will leave on Wednesday afternoon with them to Kabale.
    1. Amanya Andrew
    2. Katerega Muhamud
    3. Kagwa Francis
    4. Asiimwe Cleophas
    5. Kikonyogo William
    6. Akankwatsa Alison
    7. Byamugisha Alex
    8. Ronald Nsengimana
    9. Akatwijuka Gilbert
    10. Katushabe Lynate
    11. Anguyo Denis
    12. Amanya Stuart
    13. Mabuye Safi
    14. Ekyasimire Hilary
    15. Mugisha Elisa
    16. Lubega Abdul Shaban
    17. Imamu Isaac Bumbuli
    18. Asaba Gerald Ssendaula
    19. Biryahwaho Robert
    20. Nkwasibwe George
    21. Mugabi Wycliff
    22.Muhumuza Aston
    23. Namara Antelo
    24. Ochan Isaac
    25. Kankera Monica
    26. Kanyarutokye Moses
    27. Nkamusiima Dianah
    28. Arineitwe Patrick
    29. Natuhwera promise
    30. Muheesi Bazilio
    31. Agaba Edwin

    32.Bizimungu Pascal

    MAIN PHOTO: Coaches in a group photo after completion of the FUFA Beginners’ Coaching Course. 

     

  • FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with their official banking partner Ecobank Uganda have presented the contribution realized from the deposit mobilization campaign for the AFCON 2017 tournament which took place in December 2016 and January 2017.

    The report was released on Thursday at the head offices of Ecobank Uganda found at Ecobank Plaza, along parliamentary avenue in Kampala.

    The campaign dubbed “Tulumbe Gabon Na kajja” fetched Shs.27,861, 952 million from a total of 926 contributors.

    Of these contributors, 7 were corporate companies.

    L-R: BDO Auditor firm Manager Moses Tibamwenda, Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda during the press conference

    FUFA was ably represented by the Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama and Esther Musoke (Marketing Director).

    Addressing journalists during the release of the report, Byamukama, who is also the chairperson of the Federation marketing committee lauded the individuals and corporate world that generously contributed towards this noble cause.

    FUFA is greatly indebted towards the contribution made for the  ‘Tulumbe Gabon Na Kajja’ campaign.

    It was a short notice arrangement that also had the festive season but you still contributed handsomely.

    We thank the media of the members of the media for pushing the campaign.

    I am certain that when we call upon Ugandans again for the next AFCON, they will once again respond positively.

    Byamukama represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the well attended event.

    He also hailed the campaign as successful for the awareness raised for the Uganda Cranes before the team left for Gabon.

    The campaign was beneficial because it enlightened the need to help the Uganda Cranes and FUFA.

    Government and parliament came on board to assist in the campaign as Uganda returned to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years.

    Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda thanked in a special way all the people who participated in this campaign.

    Ecobank is entirely grateful to all the Ugandans who participated in this campaign.

    The exercise was transparent and closely monitored by an independent audit firm, BDO.

    We would like to thank the press who followed the campaign hence giving it the much needed publicity

    FUFA Executive Committee member and chairperson of marketing committee Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda

    The independent audit firm, BDO was represented by Moses Tibamwenda (Audit manager) and Cohen Kabirabiro (Auditor).

    The firm audited the contributions, expenditure and winners in three different reports, also shared with Ecobank.

    Ecobank’s Communications manager Primrose Kobusingye also added to the loud voice of appreciation message.

    ”Eco Bank Uganda is glad the campaign ended with a success, well audited. We thank those people and companies that ran to the cause” Kobusingye conveyed in a brief speech.

    Uganda Cranes played at the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

  • Ugandans named on CAF Committees

    Ugandans named on CAF Committees

    Former FUFA General Secretary Harunah Mawanda Moses has been named on the Organising Committee of African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the period 2017-2021.

    The 26 man Committee is headed by Hassan Bility of Liberia while Rui Eduardo Da Costa (Angola) and Wadie Jary (Tunisia) is the 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President respectively.

    Current FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical and Development Committee whose Chairman is Zambian Kalusha Bwalya.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is a CAF Executive Member is also heading the Development Committee for Futsal and Beach Soccer.

    Open Attachment CAF Standing Committees ENG PDF 25 Oct 20171

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has bene named on the CAF Technical and Development Committee

     

  • FUFA to meet Football Stakeholders in Northern Uganda

    FUFA to meet Football Stakeholders in Northern Uganda

    In a move to bring back glory days of football to Northern region FUFA has embarked on a fact funding mission to establish the challenges faced by the football stakeholders in the Acholi and Lango regions.

    In a communication signed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson to the people of Northern Uganda;

    ‘All Football Stakeholders are hereby informed that FUFA has organised a meeting for the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) where the FUFA Adhoc Committee (FAC) will reach out to find issues concerning the status of Football in the Region.

    The FUFA Adhoc Committee has scheduled to meet the stakeholders on Friday 27th October 2017, at Hotel Free zone in Gulu starting at 9am.

    All important football stakeholders in the region have been invited but the Adhoc Committee reserves the right of making any additions to the list for the meeting.

    Persons invited are; Kalyebala David Mukidi (FUFA Executive Committee Member – Northern Region FA), 4 Members of the Northern Region FA Executive Committee, Chairperson of the DFAs, Gulu District Sports Office and 3 Ex-internationals Oketayot Moses, Chris Kamara and Dan Obote.

    The FUFA Adhoc Committee was named by the FUFA Executive Committee to establish challenges and come up with a way forward about the status of football in Northern Uganda.

    The Adhoc Committee has; Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President), Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Executive Member), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO) Ojok Geoffrey Odur (Chairman FUFA Legal Committee) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Manager).

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha will lead a strong delegation to Northern Uganda this Friday. 

  • Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville named

    Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville named

    The Interim coach of the Uganda Cranes Moses Basena has released a 32 man squad from which he will select the final team to travel to Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

    Uganda Cranes will face Congo Brazzaville on 12th November in the final group match of teh qualificatin Campaign.

    ‘We shall use the match to fine tune players for forthcoming international fixtures for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, CHAN in Morocco and the 2019 Nations Cup Qualifiers. The door is not closed for other players’ said Basena.

    ‘We want to finish on a high in this campaign as postive results create a good attitude from the players and within the camp’ added Basena.

    The squad predominantly has players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and 8 foreign based stars.

    The training programme starts on 1st November, 2017 4pm at Mandela National Stadium.

    The Squad: Goalkeepers; Denis Onyango, Isma Watenga, Ochan Benjamin, Ikara Thomas

    Rest of the Squad:  Wadada Nicholas, Nsubuga Joseph, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Godfrey, Iguma Denis, Isaac Isinde, Jjuko Murushid, Kabugo Savio, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Masiko Tom, Shafiq Kagimu, Gardinho Ghadafi, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucuurezi Paul, Waisswa Moses, Owori David, Kyambadde Allan, Mugisa Albert, Kaweesa Hood, Ddumba Sadala, Okwi Emmanuel, Serunkuma Geofrey, Senkatuka Nelson, Karisa Milton, Nsibambi Derick.

    MAIN PHOTO: Onyango and his troops will be back on duty next month. 

     

     

  • Airtel–FUFA Awards 2017: Organisers release Voting Codes

    Airtel–FUFA Awards 2017: Organisers release Voting Codes

    The respective codes for the voting criteria of the Male and Female players of the year 2017 as well as the fans category have been released by FUFA Awards Committee.

    Four categories will be voted on by the fans. The categories are;

    Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2017

    Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year 2017

    Fans’ Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017

    Fans’ Favorite player in leagues outside Uganda

    In total 11 categories will be considered during the Airtel FUFA Awards Night on 1st December, 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo with the MVP for men and women taking home a grand prize of a car each.

      The key mechanism of voting is to Type FUFA -Space- Code – and send to – 8888.

    Male player of the Year 2017-Nominees:

    Geoffrey Sserunkuma– 10

    Muzamiru Mutyaba – 20

    Tadeo Lwanga – 30

    Female player of the year 2017-Nominees:

    Hasifah Nassuuna -50

    Vanessa Karungi– 60

    Ikwaput Fazilah– 70

    How to Vote Hasifah Nassuuna as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Vanessa Karungi as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Ikwaput Fazilah as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Geoffrey Serunkuma as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    How to Vote Muzamiru Mutyaba as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    How to Vote Tadeo Lwanga as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    For the category of ‘Fans Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017’

    To vote: Type FANUG space Club name space Name of player. E.g. FANUG ​K-Jinja SS Ikara then send to 8888

     

    For the category of Fans’ favorite player in leagues outside Uganda

    To vote: Type FANS space Club name space Name of player and send to 8888. E.g. FANS Standard Liege Miya then send to – 8888

    There are 11 categories for the 2016 FUFA Awards with the best female and male footballers on the night walking away with a Grand prize of a car each.

    Sponsors and Partners:

    Airtel (Title Sponsors), Partners: BIDCO, Roundbob, Nile Special, NIC, SMSOne, Ecobank, Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA fm. Airtel have injected 100 Million shillings in the event. FUFA has also committed funds to this event.

     

    THE 11 CATEGORIES OF THE AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2017 EXPLAINED IN DETAIL

    Category 1; Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year:

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League who cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes were short listed and will be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.

     

    Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2017;

    Geoffrey Sserunkuma KCCA FC-Uganda/Buildcon (Zambia) and Uganda Cranes

    Muzamir Mutyaba KCCA FC and Uganda Cranes

    Tadeo Lwanga Sc Villa, Vipers SC

     

    Category 2: Airtel FUFA Female player of the year:

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite League. The coaches cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes have been short listed to be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.

    Hasifah Nassuuna Kawempe Muslim SSS FC, and Crested Cranes

    Vanessa Karungi Olila High School

    Fazilah Ikwaput Olila High School, Crested Cranes

     

    Category 3: FUFA Best XI:

    This category is voted for by members of the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). All players; retired and active are members of the UFPA. The players will chose the best keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers. The best XI is not restricted to players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League only but takes care of the players in the 2nd (FUFA Big League), 3rd (Regional Leagues) 4th and 5th (District Leagues).

     

    Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award;

    The recipient of this award is selected by the FUFA President.  The Presidential Award may be conferred in honour of one special event or a lifetime achievement by an individual either in the areas of administration, Referee, Coach, Sports Medicine, Media, Fan, support personnel, Employee etc who is deemed by the FUFA President to have contributed to the game of football. The Award may be given posthumous. Paul Ssali and Ali Tomusange were recipients of the inaugural and 2nd edition awards respectively.

    Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award;

    Discipline is key in all sports inclusive of football. This award will go to the team that had the least number of yellow cards and Red cards last season in the AUPL.  Every yellow card will earn 1 point and a red card will earn 3 points and the club with the least points will be the winner. The Uganda Premier League Secretariat will provide all the needed info.

    Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs in the FUFA Juniors League. The coaches will cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point.

    Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year

    The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) will submit a shortlist of 5 Referees that may also include Assistant Referees. Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) will select 20 senior persons in refereeing to vote the best Referee from the list of 5. The one with the most votes will be the winner.

    Referees here means-Centre Referee, Assistant referees of all forms of football

    Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year

    Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) will select the best coach for this award.

    Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year

    This winner of this category shall be determined by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA). The UBSA will be required to set their own criteria to determine the winner.

    Category 10: Fans’ Favourite Ugandan Player of the year

    This award will be determined by the fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football.

    Category 11: Fans Favourite player in Other Leagues- outside Uganda

    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans playing outside of Uganda.

     

  • FUFA opens application process for National team coaching job

    FUFA opens application process for National team coaching job

    Download Application form Uganda Cranes Job Vacancy 2017

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has opened the process of applications for the job of Uganda Cranes Head Coach. The exercise officially starts on Monday 23rd October, 2017.

    The FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the period for commencement of the exercise.

    ‘The exercise will last 7 days only. Interested persons for the job will send in their applications and CVs to the e-mail vacancy@fufauganda.com starting Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th October 2017. It will be the only contact used for submission of documents for the job’ said Hussein.

    ‘Any documents sent in by applicants before the exercise officially opens will not be considered by FUFA. The job is open to Ugandans and foreign coaches’ added Hussein.

    FUFA Executive will take the final decision on who becomes the next Uganda Cranes coach.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • Wins for Champions Kawempe, UCU in the FUFA Women Elite League

    Wins for Champions Kawempe, UCU in the FUFA Women Elite League

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18 Match Day 2 Results played on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October, 2017

    She MAK 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals

    Rines 1-1 Gafford Ladies

    Isra 1-1 Uganda Martyrs

    Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies 4-0 Western United

    Wakiso Hills 1-1 Kampala Queens

    Ajax Queens 0-0 She Corporates

    Yudaya Nakayenze deployed in the midfield for her new team scored the only goal of the match on Sunday as UCU Lady Cardinals edged home side Makerere University women football team-SHE MAK.

    The result helped UCU record their first win of the season after dropping points at the hands of Uganda Martyrs Rubaga on the opening weekend of the FUF Women Elite League 2017/18 season.

    In Wakiso, Gafford Ladies played to yet another draw but this time managed to find the back of the net. Monica Namwesa scored Gafford’s first goal of the season in the 25th minute but were pegged back late in the game by Kayima Maggie who got the equalizer for Rines in the 87th minute. The match ended 1-1.

    Gafford Ladies FC that started against Rines on Sunday.

    At the Valley grounds, new comers Isra Academy continue to surprise many women football lovers after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Uganda Martyrs Rubaga.

    Saturday Action

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC kicked off defence of the FUFA Women Elite League with a convincing 4-0 win over Western United.

    Playing at their famous home ground dubbed the ‘Valley Ground’ where they have not lost a league game; all eyes were on the champions.

    Western United headed into the game with a lot of confidence but little did they know what would hit them at the end of the 90 minutes.

    With goalkeeper Aturo Ruth, Yudaya Nakayenze, Favor Nambatya and Hasifah Nassuuna all regular players at Kawempe last season gone to other clubs this season, Head coach Ayub Khalifan had to scratch his head for new ideas.

    Juliet Nalukenge with the ball and Habiba Namaalwa celebrating Kawempe’s 4th goal of the day.

    He assembled a team that managed to pick up three points with ease in their opening game in Kawempe.

    Kawempe’s goals were scored by Juliet Nalukenge (2), Naddunga Sharon and Habiba Namaalwa.

    Namugerwa Doreen (L) of Western United battling for the ball with Kawempe’s Tracy Jones Akiror.
    Kawempe’s new signing Asia Nakibuka (L) getting the better of the ball against Western United’s Namugerwa Doreen on Saturday

    In the other fixtures of the day Wakiso Hills drew 1-1 with Kampala Queens. Mable Kusasira saved the day for the Queens who had conceded an own goal by Lillian Okello.

    Kampala Queens FC seeking the Almighty’s mercy before kick off against Wakiso Hills.

    Ajax Queens dominated the match but failed to beat She Corporates’ Fatuma Matovu between the posts. The match ended goalless.

    Ajax Queens Starting XI against She Corportes on Saturday at Buddo SS
    She Corporates XI at Buddo SS against Ajax Queens. Goalkeeper Fatumah Matovu, captain Stella Kaliba and defender Tinah Nambirige showed class with their experience.

    Action continues on Sunday in the FUFA Women Elite League

    Sunday 22-Oct-2017 fixtures
    Rines FC vs Gafford ladies@4:00PM Wakisha RC
    Isra Soccer Academy vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga @4:00PM Kawempe
    She Mak vs UCU Lady Cardinals@ 4:00PM Makerere

    MAIN PHOTO: Western United’s Babirye Sawuyah (L) vs Kawempe’s Moureen Adroru. 

     

  • Coaching course in Kabale takes shape as Soccer2Unite extends financial support

    Coaching course in Kabale takes shape as Soccer2Unite extends financial support

    Soccer2Unite has become the first partner of the FUFA Beginners coaching course to be held from Monday 23rd to 27th October, 2017 in Kabale at Victoria Inn for theory sessions and Kabale Municipal stadium for practicals.

    The Kabale based non-profit making soccer organization has made a contribution of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Shillings and also registered 6 coaches to attend the 5 day course.

    Course Coordinator Andrew Amanya confirmed the contribution from Soccer2Unite.

    ‘We are glad that the course is taking shape as the deadline looms. Soccer2Unite will provide other items for the course in terms of logistics to make the first ever coaching course in Kabale a success’ said Amanya.

    ‘We are set for the course. There is a lot of enthusiasm from the football family in Kabale as they look forward to the beginners’ coaching course’ added Amanya.

    FUFA has already assigned coaching Instructor Bashir Mutyaba-a CAF B Licensed coach to handle the technical aspects of the entire course while another instructor will be named to take care of the FIFA Laws of the Game.

    Western Region Football Association (WRFA) cleared the forthcoming FUFA Beginners’ coaching course.

    ‘We are happy that coaching courses are being organized in the area and this will raise the levels of our coaches when handling young and senior players at various football levels. Our target is to have as many qualified coaches as possible in the next four years. We want the region to be strong technically’ said Seka Mutaka- Chairman of the WRFA.

    The course is part of the technical programs to spread football to all the 8 FUFA regions so that the game is improved upon at the lower levels.

    Vincent Tumusiime talks to fellow coaches during a practical session at Njeru in one of the courses organsied by FUFA

    Each participant is required to pay 100,000/- for the course that will cater for their course manuals from the instructors, use of equipment, branded t-shirts, meals and refreshments for the entire period.

    Deadline for Registration is Sunday 22nd October, 2017.

    Western region has already conducted three important coaching courses the Beginners Coaching Course (In Kanungu and Mbarara) and FUFA Level One (Mbarara).

    The potential targets for the course are former players, Games Masters handling school teams, persons in charge of clubs at all levels in Western and Kigezi Regions.

    Contact person for registration is Andrew Amanya (0775787606). 

    Levels of coaching in Uganda that lead to Certification by either FUFA or CAF.

    Beginners’ Course, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B, CAF A and CAF Pro

    Districts making up Western Region Football Associations

    • Bushenyi District Football Association
    • Kabale District Football Association
    • Kanungu District Football Association
    • Kiruhura District Football Association
    • Kisoro District Football Association
    • Mbarara District Football Association
    • Ntungamo District Football Association
    • Ibanda District Football Association
    • Rukungiri District Footbal Association
    • Insingiro, Sheema, Buhweju, Rubirizi and  Mitooma applied for District FA status but waiting for approval by the Western Region FA Assembly

    Coaching statistics in Uganda

    • In 2013, Uganda had 28 CAF C Caches who were handling Uganda Premier League club but the Capacity building courses have helped improve on the figures. This is the current status of coaches in Uganda as below;
    • CAF A- 42 License Holders
    • CAF B- 99 License Holders
    • CAF C- 259 License Holders
    • FUFA Level One- 841 certified coaches
  • By-Elections: Buganda region, Coaches vote

    By-Elections: Buganda region, Coaches vote

     

    Elections have been held for Buganda Region Football Association to replace Hajji Abdul Ssekabira after he became FUFA Executive Member during the Assembly in Masindi.

    At Friday’s By-elections conducted by the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman and returning Officer Yusuf Awuye at FUFA House in Mengo, Ismail Kalanda of Kyankwanzi was voted unopposed after fullfilling all requirements to contest for the slot that fell vacant after Ssekabira was named on the FUFA Executive.

    A Cool, Calm and Collected Ismail Kalanda shortly after the elections at FUFA House on Friday. He replaced FUFA Executive Member Hajji Abdul Ssekabira Lukooya

    Buganda Region FA Delegates to the FUFA Assembly 2017-2021: Joseph Mwanje, Makumbi Sulait, Ismail Kalanda, Sam Mpiima, Semutono Stephen, Hassan Kavuma

    New Delegate Ismail Kalanda (L) to the FUFA Assembly representing Buganda Region FA. He is seen in the photo with Returning officer Yusuf Awuye

     

    Coaches Association names Executive

    The Uganda Football Coaches Association also named their entire Executive today under the supervision of returning officer Yusuf Awuuye at FUFA House.

    The Executive has: Stone Kyambadde (Chairman), 1st Vice Chairman Kirumira Simon, 2nd Vice Chairman Magidah Nantanda, Members: Frank Anyau, Mutabaruka John, Matia Lule, Badru Kaddu and Oluka Cyrus

    The Coaches Executive with FUFA Electoral Committee officials at FUFA House on Friday after elections.

    By-elections will continue on Saturday 21st October in Western Uganda, West Nile Region then on Sunday 22nd October in Kitara Region and on Tuesday 24th October for Eastern Region.

    By-elections in Northern Uganda were put on hold.

     

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe starts title defence against Western United on match day 2

    FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe starts title defence against Western United on match day 2

    FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2017/2018

    Saturday, 21st October 2017

    Kawempe Muslim vs Western United – Valley grounds 4pm

    Ajax Queens  vs She Corporate – Buddo SS 4pm

    Wakiso Hills vs Kampala Queens- Wakisha play ground 4pm

                                  

    Sunday, 22nd October 2017

    Rines vs Gafford Ladies – Wakisha playground 4pm

    Isra Academy vs Uganda Martyrs – Valley ground,Kawempe 4pm

    She MAK vs UCU Lady Cardinals – Makerere playground 4pm

     

    Action in the 2017/18 Fufa Women Elite League (FWEL) resumes this weekend with six games on card across different grounds.

    After successfully getting underway last week, attention in the fourth edition will be on defending champions Kawempe Muslim as they begin their title defence.

    Kawempe Muslim have won all the past three editions and their quest for a fourth league title will begin at home against Western United on Saturday.

    The school side will be starting a new life without some of their star players who moved to other clubs.

    The trio of Hasifa Nassuna (the reigning Airtel FUFA Female player of the year), Yudaya Nakayenze and goalkeeper Ruth Aturo all joined UCU Lady Cardinals while Joan Nakirya and Favour Nambatya moved to Redlands College in USA and Muteesa I Royal University respectively.

    The two sides faced off last season and Kawempe Muslim won the tie home and away ( 9-0 in Kampala and 5-0 in Rugando).

    In the other games to be played on Saturday, Ajax Queens Football Club the only team that won on match day one will be at home to She Corporate at Buddo SS while Kampala Queens under the stewardship of Crested Cranes head coach, Faridah Bulega will make a short trip to Wakiso to take on Wakiso Hills Football Club.

    On Sunday, Rines Women’s football club will host Gafford Ladies who played out a goalless draw with She Corporate last week.

    New comers Isra Academy play against Uganda Martyrs High School in Kawempe while She MAK (Makerere University Women football team) will be at home to UCU Lady Cardinals in the university derby.

    MAIN PHOTO: Sharp striker Juliet Nalukenge was all smiles in the final of the FUFA Women Elite League last season against UCU. All eyes will be on her at Kawempe following the departure of four senior players. 

  • 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards officially launched

    2017 Airtel FUFA Awards officially launched

    2017 Airtel FUFA Awards

    • Friday, 1st December 2017
    • At Speke Resort, Munyonyo – Kampala (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & Azam TV)

    The 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards have been launched at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday.

    For the third year running, telecommunications giants Airtel Uganda Limited will be the main sponsors.

    Just like the previous editions, this year’s awards will be at Speke Resort Munyonyo on 1st December 2017.

    Addressing the members of the media Dennis Mbidde, chairman of the 2017 FUFA Awards organizing committee, hailed the sponsors, partners, players, fans and the entire football fraternity for the necessary due support.

    Dennis Mbidde, chairperson of the Airtel FUFA Awards organizing committee

    Mbidde stressed on the essence of these awards.

    The awards are to reward excellence and efforts of the players for the season gone by.

    These awards are motivational. Winners of these awards for the past editions have climbed a ladder or two in their respective careers. From Faruku Miya, Sandra Nabweteeme, Hasifa Nassuna to Muhammed Shaban, you could see development for the better.

    This year, the story will continue with yet another glamorous event

    I thank the federation for the awards

    The main sponsors Airtel Uganda offered U.shs 100M towards the Awards organization.

    Airtel Uganda brand & communications  manager Remmy Kisakye expressed gratitude and the willingness for the continued support the Airtel FUFA Awards.

    FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama, also the FUFA chairman Marketing committee (left) and Airtel Uganda brand & communications manager Remmy Kisakye

    ‘For three years now, we are glad to be associated with the Airtel FUFA Awards. We vow to continue supporting football right from the grassroots’

    National Insurance Corporation (NIC) offered U.shs 10M towards the organization of the event, announced by the NIC head public communications.

    David Gonahasa, the managing director of Round Bob announced a $5000 sponsorship for the two winners to facilitate their travel expenses to the mid east.

    ‘We are glad to be associated with these awards. We have offered two return air tickets worth $ 5000 for winners to Dubai’ Gonahasa noted.

    FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama, also  the FUFA chairman Marketing committee represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the launch.

    FUFA is glad that the awards are back and better.

    As the federation, we eye rewarding talent and appreciating the best.

    This is a time to celebrate and reward the players as well as coaches than anybody else.

    FUFA appreciates all the sponsors & partners for this year’s awards.

    FUFA long term partners, NIC has offered Ushs 10M towards the organization of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards

    The launch was also attended by the FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Kenneth Bayo (Head of Public Sector at Eco Bank Uganda), Tonny Mutengu (Bussiness development  manager at SMS One) and the events main organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media Limited.

    Catergories of the awards:

    There are 11 categories of the awards to be given out on that black tie awards night.

    Male Airtel FUFA Award, Female Airtel FUFA Award, FUFA Best XI, FUFA Presidential Award, FUFA Fair Play Award, FUFA Up coming Talent, FUFA Referees Award, FUFA Coach of the year, Beach Soccer Player of the year, Fans’ player of the year -Ugandan &  other leagues foreign based.

    MVP Nominees:

    The final list for the Most Valuable Players was determined by the coaches in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Male: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Buildcon and Uganda Cranes), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA and Uganda Cranes ), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa, Vipers and Uganda Cranes)

    Female: Hasfa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Crested Cranes), Vanesa Karungi (Olila High School), Fazila Ikwaput (Olila High School  and Crested Cranes)

    Each of the MVP (male and female) will drive home with a grand prize of a car.

    Sponsors and FUFA officials in a group photo after the launch at Serena Kampala Hotel on Thursday

    Voting Criteria:

    Fans will be involved in the determining the Most Valuable Player through sms voting courtesy of SMS one media.

    Some of the Journalists who graced the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday

    Other partners

    Nile Breweries Limited, also the official beer partner of Uganda Cranes are part of the awards.

    The others are BIDCO Uganda Limited (offered Shs 5M towards as a catergory sponsor), Round Bob, Azam TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    MAIN PHOTO: Officials from FUFA and Airtel Uganda with the dummy cheque of Shs 100M during the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday