FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Uganda Cranes: Applications for Coaching Job Open

    Uganda Cranes: Applications for Coaching Job Open

    FUFA has opened up applications for the job of Uganda Cranes Coach. The announcement was made by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo. Eligible persons are requested to send in their applications through vacancy@fufauganda.com starting 23rd to 29th October 2017.
    ‘Applications are now open for the Uganda Cranes job and qualified applicants from Uganda and abroad can apply’ said Watson.

    He emphasized that only applications received through the channel will be considered. A panel of 5 members headed by African football legend Kalushya Bwalya has been appointed to handle the first vetting process of those interested in the job. Other members on the committee include Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO and member of the CAF Technical Committee), Asuman Lubowa (FUFA Technical Director), Livingstone Kyambadde (Chairman Uganda Football Coaches’ Association) and a representative from the National Council of Sports.
    ‘We have considered Kalusha Bwalya because of his legacy in African football as a player, an administrator and a member of the CAF Technical Committee’ added Watson.

    The shortlist will be presented to the FUFA Executive for the final decision on who becomes the next Uganda Cranes coach. A new coach will be announced by 15th November, 2017.
    Moses Basena has been in charge of the Uganda Cranes since the resignation of Serbian Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic in August this year.
    Uganda Cranes Coaches since 1969
    Burkhard  Pape  – 1969-1972
    David Otti  – 1973-1974
    Westerhoff  Otto – 1974-1975
    Peter Okee – 1976-1981, 1983
    Bidandi  Ssali- 1982
    George Mukasa – 1984-1985
    Barnabas Mwesigwa – 1986-1988
    Robert  Kiberu – 1988-1989
    Polly Ouma  – 1989-1995
    Timorthy  Ayieko – 1995-1996
    Asuman Lubowa – 1996-1999
    Paul  Hasule – 1999
    Harrison  Okagbue 1999-2001
    Paul Hasule- 2001-2003
    Pedro  Pasculi – 2003
    Leo  Adraa – 2003-2004
    Mike Mutebi – 2004
    Mohammood  Abbas – 2004-2006
    Laszlo Csaba- 2006-2008
    Bobby William- 2008-2013
    Milutin Sredojevic – 2013-2017
    Moses Basena –August 2017

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the weekly press conference when he announced the details 

  • New Football tournament ‘The FUFA Drum’ launched for 16 Provinces in Uganda

    New Football tournament ‘The FUFA Drum’ launched for 16 Provinces in Uganda

    FUFA has introduced another football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on Provinces in Uganda.

    The FUFA Inter Provinces Competition to be named the ‘The Drum’ was launched today at FUFA House by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following a resolution of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition.

    The Competition will be played between 16 provinces of Uganda and will be called ‘The Drum’. 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.

    FUFA President displaying the logo of the new Tournament called ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    FUFA President said; 

    ‘We have already conducted the seeding of the teams and the tournament will kick-off in January 2018. We expect to hold draws in Kasese where the final of the tournament will be played’

    FUFA President added;

    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’

    FUFA President on the importance of the 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’

    FUFA President on technical personnel to handle the Provincial teams

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

    Slogan of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament’

    ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity.

    How many Provinces will take part in the ‘FUFA The Drum’ Football tournament?

    16 Provinces will take part.

    Which Districts will make the Provincial teams?

    Political districts shall mean those that existed as at 1st July 2017. Districts created after will belong to where their original (Parent) Districts belong or where not applicable FUFA will give a new guidance.

    L-R: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Executive Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament after it was luanched today in Mengo.

    Eligible Players;

     Players eligible to play for a province are;

    1. Those whose biological mother or father is of descent or ancestry from such a province.
    2. Those whose biological mother or father has lived in that province for a period of not less than 10 years.
    3. Only Ugandan players shall be legible to play.
    4. Once a player represents a province, he will not represent any other province again unless in special circumstances as may be decided by the FUFA Executive Committee

     

    1. Players representing their respective province teams for the first time will be required to fill form F501 that will include the endorsement of the LC-1 of the area of ancestry or residence.
    • The Drum is a competition open to all male players who satisfy the above conditions who may also;
    1. not be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    2. be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    3. be registered by FUFA and playing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Division League.

    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

    MAIN PHOTO: The Logo of the new tournament ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda. 

  • By-Elections in Northern Region to be delayed following decision taken by the FUFA Executive

    By-Elections in Northern Region to be delayed following decision taken by the FUFA Executive

    FUFA has communicated to the Northern Region Football Association that no by-elections will be conducted in the region until further notice.

    In a communication from the Chief Executive Officer of FUFA Edgar Watson, part of the letter contains the following details;

    • Following the issuance of the FUFA Electoral Committee roadmap for by-elections for the Northern Region by the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman in a letter dated 16th October 2017
    • I wish to inform all stakeholders that the 15th FUFA Executive Committee identified the Northern Region as a special case that needs to be handled.
    • An Adhoc Committee was selected to assess the situation on ground and report back to the Executive, before key processes are done within the region.
    • Based on the above therefore, all stakeholders are informed that the By-election guidelines/roadmap for Northern Region has been haulted until the Adhoc Committee does its due diligence and clearance is obtained.
    • The Northern Region Football stakeholders are therefore informed that the Representatives of the Adhoc Committee for Northern Region will visit the region from 25th October to 27th October 2017 for fact finding mission.
    • The CEO Northern Region is duly informed and requested to ensure compliance and onward information to all football stakeholders in Northern Region.
    • A detailed program on the visit will be presented in due Course.

    Adhoc Committee: Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Executive Committee Member), Counsel Geoffrey Ojok (Chairman FUFA Legal Committee), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO)

     It is Our Game, It is Our Country

  • FUFA President mourns Educationist and Sports Icon Godfrey Nuwagaba

    FUFA President mourns Educationist and Sports Icon Godfrey Nuwagaba

    Condolence message from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following the death of  Uganda Olympic Committee Treasurer Godfrey Nuwagaba

    The sports fraternity loses a big icon. Godfrey Nuwagaba has been a pillar in Athletics in this country helping many athletes and a key figure at the Uganda Olympic Committee where he was Treasurer.

    Nuwagaba passed on in Addis Ababa after developing complications mid air on his way to Dubai but the flight made a forced landing in Addis  to save his life. Good effort by the Airline but that was the destiny of God. Inalilah wa inalilah Rajihun.

    My association with Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President) his long time friend and business partner made me understand the administrator he was and i admired his work.

    We learn from this that good public works is what gets left of you when you go and anyone, anytime may go.

    God judge his earthly failures with mercy and Rest in Peace Godfrey.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Departed Godfrey Nuwagaba

     

     

  • FUFA Polls 2017: By-Elections held in Kampala, North East Regions

    FUFA Polls 2017: By-Elections held in Kampala, North East Regions

    The FUFA Electoral Committee has started conducting By-elections to replace the vacant positions of delegates who were voted to the FUFA Executive Committee.
    Five positions have been filled so far in Kampala and North Eastern regions.
    In the North East Region FA, elections were conducted over the weekend by the member of the FUFA Electoral Committee Okodi James at the Regional offices in Soroti.

    Longoli Simon Peter and Odongo John were voted to replace Ms. Agnes Mugena and Richard Ochom respectively. Both Mugena and Ochom are on the FUFA Executive.

    FUFA Electoral Committee Member Okodi James (In Glasses) who was the Returning Officer in a photo moment with North East Region FA Officails

    The Kampala region elections conducted on Monday at FUFA House by the Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye saw FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo replaced  by Muwanguzi Willis in Rubaga while and Angelo Lonyesi replaced Hamid Juma from Nakawa with Peter Nkugwa coming in for Darius Mugoye as the a delegate representing 3rd Division clubs (Regional Clubs) in Kampala Region.
    The by elections will continue based the road map to be communicated to the other Regional Football Associations.

  • FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Seven goals on match day one

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Seven goals on match day one

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Match Day 1 Results

    • Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 Ajax Queens
    • She Corporate 0-0 Gafford Ladies
    • Uganda Martyrs 1-1 UCU Lady Cardinals
    • Isra Academy 2-2 She MAK
    • Olila vs Eastern Heroes  – *Eastern Heroes failed to travel

    The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite league kicked off successfully over the weekend with 4 matches physically played.

    A total of seven goals were scored on match day one.

    The official opening game witnessed Muteesa I Royal University outwit Ajax Queens by one goal on Saturday.

    Bridget Nabisalu scored the lone goal on 40 minutes.

    On Sunday, three matches were played.

    She Corporate and Gafford ladies played to a goal less draw.

    Uganda Martyrs held UCU Lady Cardinals to a one all draw.

    Nanziri Resty was the scorer for Uganda Martyrs as Hasifa Nassuna replied for UCU.

    New comers Isra Soccer Academy and She Mak also shared the spoils in a 4 goal stalmate.

    Najjemba Fauzia and Sophia Nakinyingi were on target for Isra  while Samalie Nakamatte and Ann

    Kobusingye scored for She Mak.

    The Eastern heroes against Olila Women match was not played.

    The league shall return next weekend.

  • FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Ajax Queens pip Muteesa 1 Royal University in opener

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Ajax Queens pip Muteesa 1 Royal University in opener

    2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League:
    Official Opening Match:
    • Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 Ajax Queens

    The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League officially kicked off on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    Visitors Ajax Queens overcame Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 courtesy of Bridget Nabisalu’s goal on 40 minutes.

    Nabisalu scored direct from a corner kick beating Muteesa 1 Royal University’s goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro at the near post during the exciting match.

    Muteesa 1 University’s Margaret Namirimu (shirt 19) shoots at goal as two Ajax Queens players close her down

    It was an interesting game that witnessed either sides create a couple of goal scoring opportunities.

    Ajax’s Carol Nakyanzi as well as the Mutesa duo of Betty Namataka and Habibah Nakayobyo were culprits on the sunny evening.

    A relatively fair crowd watched the game, the only match played on Saturday.

    Ajax Queens; forward Carol Nakyanzi (shirt 10) was a thorn in the flesh of the Mutesa 1 Royal University backline throughout the match
    Teams’ inspections prior to kick off

    FUFA third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi was chief guest during the match.

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu,  Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Margaret Kubingi (Uganda Women Football Association chairperson), Paul Ssali (Coaches delegate), Hadijah Namuyanja (FUFA Women football development officer), national team head coach Farida Bulega and Crested Cranes Ex-internationals attended.

    The league returns on Sunday with four matches.

    Team Line Ups:

    Mutesa  1 Royal University XI: Daisy Nakaziro (G.K), Immaculate Nanswa, Carol Anyango, Margaret Namirimu, Stellah Namisango, Precious Najjemba, Margaret Birabwa, Habibah Nakayobyo, Betty Namataka, Favour Nambatya, Sharon Namatovu

    Subs: Josephine Omalla, Joan Nabirye, Janet Thungu, Angellah Nakato, Irene Nakiroywa, Cicy Nakalawa, Sharifa Naiga

    Manager: Fahad Sebyala

    Head coach: Walusimbi

    Muteesa I Royal University XI

    Ajax Queens XI: Pamela  Nakayondo, Rachael Nalunga, Joan Nassali, Phiona Nabuuba, Annet Namwenge, Carol Nakyanzi, Bridget Nabisalu, Dorothy Nalukwago, Mary Piira, Rukia Namubiru, Phiona Wanyana

    Subs: Grace Nakawa, Margaret Nalubega, Moreen Nangonzi, Gloria Namakula

    Manager: Michael Natima

    Match officials:

    • Center Referee: Habiba Naigaga
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Amina Kayinza
    • Match Assessor: Rose Rwamuyamba

    Sunday 15th October, 2017

    • Olila vs Eastern Heroes – Soroti
    • She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies -MUBS
    • Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals -UMHS Lubaga
    • Isra Academy vs She MAK – Kawempe
  • Proline in convincing home win against Mbarara City at Lugogo

    Proline in convincing home win against Mbarara City at Lugogo

    2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    • Match Day 5 (Saturday):

     

    • Proline 3-0 Mbarara City

     

    Proline won 3-0 against Mbarara City in the only Azam Uganda Premier League match played at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo on Friday.

    Fahad Bayo, Sula ‘Malouda’ Matovu and Joseph Mandela scored for the home club.

    Action between Mbarara City and Proline at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo on Friday, 13th October 2017

    This was during match day five, a continuation of the matches played from Tuesday.

    The league resumes on Saturday with four matches at the different venues.

    Team Line ups:

    Proline XI: Saidi Keni (G.K), Musa Kundi, Odili Iyasela, Mustafa Mujuzi, Savio Kabugo, Sam Kabugo, Arnold Sserunjogi, Joseph Mandela, Fahad Bayo, David Owori, Sula Matovu

    Mbarara City XI: Ali Kimera (G.K), Zaidi Byekwaso, Yesseri Waibi, Asuman Harishe, Asuman Buyinza, Pitis  Barenge, Solomon Okwalinga, Bebto Ssegujja, Eleazer Okorie, Brian Aheebwa, Ibrahim Orit

    Saturday, 14th October 2017 Fixtures:

    • BUL VS KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
    • Onduparaka Vs Soana – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua
    • Police Vs Vipers – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – Kampala
    • SC Villa Jogoo Vs UPDF – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka

     

  • Kampala Region Football Association unveils action packed 2017/18 road map

    Kampala Region Football Association unveils action packed 2017/18 road map

    KAMPALA REGIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION:

    *Sunday,  15th October 2017 – 1st Kampala Super Cup:

    Mutungo Vs Lungujja Galaxy (4 p.m)

    Curtain-Raiser-(U-15):

    Sparta 09 Vs Jiddah African Child (2 p.m)

    At Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:00 p.m)

    Entry Fees: 2000/= (Ordinary), 5000/= (VIP)

    Gates shall open at 10 a.m

    *21st October 2017 – Kick off of Kampala Regional League (Men)

    *14th November 2017: Kick off of Kampala Region Women League

    *15th November 2017: Kick off of the preliminary round of the 2017/18 FUFA Uganda Cup

    Kampala Regional Football Association has officially released the road map for the 2017/18 season.

    In a press conference organized at FUFA House on Friday, the region vice chairman Peter Nkugwa who was joined by the CEO Isaac Ssengendo and media committee member Meddie Ssengendo underlined the bold intention of the association to organize all the football activities of the region to perfection.

    Chairman Competitions Committee Kampala Region FA-Peter Nkugwa

    ‘We are glad to officially release our road map to the public. Kampala Region is privileged to announce the first ever super cup that will be like a curtain raiser to the season’ Nkugwa noted.

    Mutungo (losing finalists in the regional promotional final to Ntinda United) will play Lungujja Galaxy in the first ever edition of the Kampala region super cup at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium this Sunday.

    On the same day, the winning team of the U-15 league (Sparta 09) and the outstanding players will be rewarded.

    Sparta 09 will engage Jiddah African Child team in the earlier curtain raiser at 2 p.m.

    For the record, Kampala Region started the first ever U-15 football league in the country, a feat that Nkugwa attributed to good planning.

    L-R: Isaac Ssengendo, Peter Nkugwa and Meddie Ssengendo

    ‘As Kampala Region, we have always set the trend. There is good planning. We organized the U-15, now we have the Super Cup and there are lots other things planned in the pipeline’ he added.

    He also hinted of the other activities that are run by the region as the women football league (Isra Academy were champions in 2017) and the Uganda Cup.

    Registration for the Uganda Cup with the non league teams expected to pay Shs 300,000. The 4th division and regional clubs (3rd division) will pay Shs 200,000 and Shs. 100,000 respectively.

    Kampala Region Football Association CEO Isaac Ssengendo (left) consults with the second VP Peter Nkugwa shortly after the press conference on Friday

    The CEO, Isaac Ssengendo lauded the club owners, fans and the media for the incredible work undertaken to develop the beautiful game in Kampala region.

    Kampala Regional League 2017/18 Clubs:

    Groups:

    Scorpion: Kyengera, Bweyogerere, Kyambogo, Soana Young, Spartan, St Marys, AK 47, Baza Holdings, Kansanga, Kisugu, Kyebando, Lungujja Galaxy

    Cobra: Edgars Football Club, Katwe United, Wembley Boys, Mutungo, Thunder, SC Lamancia, Industrial Area, Kazo United, City Lads, Nansana United, Kabalagala Rangers

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Isaac Ssengendo (Kampala Region CEO), Peter Nkugwa (Vice Chairman) and Meddie Ssengendo (Media committee member) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday

    PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communications Department

  • The FUFA Women Elite league 2017/18 season kicks off on Saturday

    The FUFA Women Elite league 2017/18 season kicks off on Saturday

    2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League:
     Official Opening Match:
    • Saturday, 14th October 2017
    • Muteesa I Royal University vs Ajax Queens – Wankulukuku
     Ref: AIGAGA HABIBA
    AR1: NANTABO LYDIA
    AR2:NAGADDYA CATHERINE
    Match Assessor: ROSE RWAMUYAMBA 
    *At Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official social media plat forms
     Referees for  FWEL MATCHDAY 1
     Sunday, 15th October 2017:
    • Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals- Rubaga
    • Olila Women vs Eastern Heroes- Olila
    • She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies – UICIT, Nakawa
    • Isra Academy vs She Makerere- Kawempe Muslim
    The official banner promoting the Opening match of the FWEL 2017/18 season.
    The stage is set, the individual players are mentally and physical ready, the different clubs have prepared to the brim as the fourth season of the FUFA Women Elite league officially kicks off on Saturday.
     It is evident and recognizable that the growth and development of women football in Uganda has tremendously ascended since the introduction of the Elite League in 2015 under the administration of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
     From the increased number of  passionate players taking part to media attention, women’s football continues to take great strides and precedence.
    Now that the league returns on Saturday after a 3 month’s break, the anticipation from teams, fans, media and other associated stakeholders is high.
     Muteesa I Royal University entertains Ajax Queens at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium at 4 p.m.
     Either club entered the players’ transfer market, signed new players in a bid to bolster their squads.
    Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe’s Sharon Aponye last season.
      Muteesa signed lanky forward Favor Nambatya from defending champions Kawempe Muslim and Carol Anyango from She MAK.
      On the other hand, Ajax Queens unveiled eight new signings last week including midfielder Phiona Nabumba from Rines Women Football Club.
    Ajax Queens new coach Michael Natima will be facing his former employers Muteesa for the first time since leaving at the end of the 2015/16 season.
    Ajax Queens Women Football Team squad
     Action will continue on Sunday with four games on card across the country.
     In Soroti, Olila Women Football Club who had a great campaign last season reaching the playoff stage will host rivals Eastern Heroes in the Soroti derby.
     Olila won the inaugural Fufa Women’s Cup and have kept the core of their team with players like Fazilah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa and goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi staying at the club.
    UCU Lady Cardinals who are expected to make a shift in the balance of power will be away to Uganda Martyrs High School, Rubaga on Sunday.
    The Mukono based side signed reigning Fufa Female player of the year, Hasifa Nassuna, Yudaya Nakayenze and goalkeeper Aturo Ruth all coming from Kawempe Muslim.
    Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga during the play-offs at Lugogo last season
    On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs despite losing goalkeeper Pamela Kayondo to Ajax Queens also signed crafty midfielder Harriet Nakuba and still have talented winger in Lilian Mutuuzo and Anita Namata.
    In the other games, She Corporate will host Gafford Ladies at the Uganda Institute of  Communication, Information and Technology (UICT) in Nakawa while newly promoted Isra Academy will be at home in Kawempe to She Makerere.
    Kawempe Muslim S.S has lifted the FUFA Elite League for a record three successive times. In this picture, Coach Ayub Khalifan’s Kawempe celebrating their 2nd League title at Nakivubo. stadium.
     Since 2015, the league has been won by Kawempe Muslim Secondary School.
  • FUFA Big League 2017/18: 21 goals scored on match day 2

    FUFA Big League 2017/18: 21 goals scored on match day 2

    2017/18 FUFA Big League (Match Day Two)

     Full Time Results:

    Rwenzori Group:

    • Ntinda United 1-0 Greater Masaka United
    • Nyamityobora 4-0 Sun City
    • Kira United 0-0 Kitara
    • Kansai Plascon 1-1 Simba
    • Kireka United 1-0 Bumate United
    • Synergy 1-1 Water

    Elgon Group:

    • Kyetume 1-0 Bukedea Town Council
    • Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos 1-0 Kataka
    • Amuka Bright Stars 1-0 Ndejje University
    • Busia Fisheries 2-1 Vura
    • Agape SS 2-1 Lira United
    • Kamuli Park 2-0 Paidah Black Angels

     

    A total of 21 goals were scored on match day two of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league in 12 matches played across the country on Thursday.

    Of these, 10 came in the Rwenzori group and the other 11 in the Elgon group.

    Nyamityobora Football Club scored the most goals on the day, during their 4-0 home win against SunCity in Mbarara.

    David Kizza scored twice for Nyamityobora. Joseph Akandwanaho and Musa Docca got the other goals for Nyamityobora.

    George Otim got newly promoted Ntinda United’ lone goal on the day against visiting Greater Masaka United at the Kamwokya play ground.

    Lira’s Amuka Bright Stars out-muscled visiting Ndejje University 1-0 with Dickens ‘Diarra’ Okwi on target.

    Another Lira club, Lira United lost their second game in a row, falling 2-1 at Agape S.S in Namutumba.

    Twaha Sendi and Faizal Babalanda found the back of the net for Agape as Solomon Wafula scored for Lira United.

    Meanwhile, Kamuli Park registered a morale boosting 2-0 win against Paidha Black Angels in Kamuli.

    Aramanzani Tamale and Franco Mugomba scored for Kamuli Park.

    The league takes a one day break before resuming on the weekend.

    MAIN PHOTO:  Action between Kansai Plascon and Simba at Naro Ntawo play ground 

    PHOTO CREDITS: Simba Wats up group

  • FUFA Women Elite 2017/18 season Fixtures released, London Stallions given until Thursday to submit requirements

    FUFA Women Elite 2017/18 season Fixtures released, London Stallions given until Thursday to submit requirements

     FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2017/2018 SEASON

    Saturday 14th October, 2017

    Muteesa Royal vs Ajax Queens 4pm at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Sunday 15th October, 2017

    Olila vs Eastern Heroes 4pm

    She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies 4pm at MUBS

    Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals 4pm at UMHS Lubaga

    Isra Academy vs She MAK 4pm in Kawempe

    The FUFA Competitions Directorate has released the fixtures of the FUFA Women Elite League 2017/2018 season.

    Click for fixtures FWEL FIXTURES- 201718 SEASON

    The league kicks off on 14th October, 2017.

    The FUFA Acting Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule confirmed that 15 teams have been drawn ns in the two separate groups but London Stallions are yet to submit the minimum requirements for club licensing and have been given until Thursday 12th October, 2017 to complete the exercise.

    Only one match between Muteesa Royal and Ajax Queens will be played on the opening day of the league that is entering its 4th season during the administration of Eng. Moses Magogo.

    ‘We are glad the league will finally kickoff and we are hopeful to witness beautiful football from the teams. The teams have been planning for the new season. May the best team win’ said Hajati Nalule.

    Kawempe Muslim SS are the defending champions but will not be in action on the opening weekend of the league.

    Catch them if you can-Ajax Queens Squad for the 2017/2018 season. Most teams have been preparing for the new season signing players and organising build up games. The FWEL Season kicks off on Saturday 14th October, 2017. Photo: Ajax Queens Media
    Kawempe Muslim’s captain Hasifa Nassuna with the ball during the final this year against UCU. She was part of the successfull Kawempe side that won three league titles in a row. The story has now changed as she will don a different jersey this season at a new club-UCU Lady Cardinals.

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, Kirinya-Jinja S.S and Maroons clinch victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, Kirinya-Jinja S.S and Maroons clinch victories

    2017/18 AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE (MATCH DAY 5):

    Tuesday Results:

    • Masavu 0-1 Kirinya-Jinja S.S
    • Express 1-0 URA
    • Bright Stars 0-1 Maroons

    Kirinya-Jinja S.S, Express and Maroons won their respective games on Tuesday during the different encounters on match day five of the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Express needed Daniel Sserunkuma’s 44th minute goal on 1-0 against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium, Wankulukuku.

    This was the second victory for Express FC that lifts them to 4th on the league standings with 7 points.

    Kirinya-Jinja S.S won away from home 1-0. Faizal Muwawu scored the lone strike in the 4th minute of the game.

    Maroons secured their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 at Bright Stars.

    Felix Okot got the goal for the Prisons’ funded side on 70 minutes.

    The league takes a two day’s break before resuming on Friday when Proline entertains Mbarara City at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo.

     

    Next Fixtures:

    Friday, 13th October 2017:

    • Proline Vs Mbarara City – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Live on Azam T.V (4:00 p.m)

    Saturday, 14th October 2017 (At 4:00 p.m)

    • BUL vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja – Live on Azam TV
    • Police Vs Vipers – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Onduparaka Vs Soana – Green Light Stadium, Arua

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bright Stars vs Maroons Match in Mwererwe on Tuesday. Maroons edged Bright Stars 1-0 to record their first win and goal of the season.

  • Kabale to host Beginners’ Coaching Course

    Kabale to host Beginners’ Coaching Course

    Western Region Football Association (WRFA) has cleared the forthcoming FUFA Beginners’ coaching course to be held in Kabale. The course to be catered for by participants will be conducted from 23rd-27th October, 2017.

    In a communication to the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, from WRFA, the 5 day course is targeting participants who don’t have coaching badges.

    ‘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 wnat 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.

    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.

    Registration for the course starts on Monday 9th 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

    MAIN PHOTO: CAF Instructor Jackson Nyiima during a practical session with participnats of the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course held in Mbarara June 2016. 

  • Uganda Cranes, Ghana Black Stars play to goal-less draw in Kampala | FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier (Group E)

    Uganda Cranes, Ghana Black Stars play to goal-less draw in Kampala | FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier (Group E)

    FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier (Group E):

    • Uganda Cranes 0-0 Ghana Black Stars

    Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars played to a goal-less draw during their FIFA 2018 World Cup group E qualifier played at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

    This was the second non-scoring draw in the current World Cup qualification campaign after the goal-less stalemate in Kumasi on match day one.

    Uganda Cranes XI against Ghana Black Stars at Namboole Stadium
    Ghana Black Stars XI vs Uganda Cranes in Kampala

    It was a game of missed opportunities for the two countries played under sunny conditions before a partisan crowd.

    Derrick Nsibambi, Faruku Miya and Emmanuel Okwi got close for the home side.

    Ghana on the other hand, missed scoring chances by Richmond Yiadom, Daniel Amartey and second half substitute  Raphael Dinamena.

    Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango with the counter part from Ghana Daniel Amartey and the match referees

    Ghana Black Stars earned their 6th point of the campaign and Uganda Cranes accumulate 8 points.

    Meanwhile, Egypt will take on Congo Brazzaville in Alexandria on Sunday.

    William Luwagga Kizito (right) and Ghana Black Stars’ Kingsley Sarfo race to the ball during the match
    Guests during the singing of the two national anthems prior to the match
    L-R: State Sports Minister Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi shortly after inspecting the teams

    Uganda Cranes’ next and final game of the campaign will be away to Congo Brazzaville on 6th November 2017.

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI: Dennis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Isaac Isinde, Denis Iguma, William Luwagga Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Faruk Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Okwi

    Changes:

    60’ Muzamiru Mutyaba On, Faruku Miya Off

    65’ Geofrey Sserunkuma On, Derrick Nsibambi Off

    71’ Joseph Ochaya On, William Luwagga Kizito Off

    Subs Not Used: Isma Watenga (G.K), Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Isaac Muleme, Milton Karisa, Edrisa Lubega

    Ghana Black Stars XI:

    Richard Ofori (G.K), Daniel Opare, Lumor Agbenyenu, Daniel Amartey, Nicholas Opoku, Alfred Duncan, Kingsley Safro, Ebenezer Ofori, Richmond Yiadom, Thomas Partey, Frank Acheampong

    Changes:

    50’ Patrick Twumasi On, Safro Kingsley

    61’ Alfred Duncan On, Raphael Dinamena Off

    84’ Joseph Attomah On, Frank Acheampong Off

    Subs Not Used:

    Lawrence At Zigi (G.K), Joseph Addo (G.K), Vincent Atinga, Abbas Muhammad, Kasim Nuhu, Isaac Twum, John Antwi

  • Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Ghana Black Stars | FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Ghana Black Stars | FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier

    FIFA  2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all FUFA official social media plat forms)

    Uganda Cranes starting line up to face Ghana Black Stars in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium has two changes from the team that played away in Egypt.

    Midfielders Dennis  Iguma and Tonny Mawejje are drifted back to the starting line up.

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda starts at the backline to replace suspended Murushid Juuko.

    Mawanda starts alongside Isaac Isinde at the back. Dennis Onyango commands the team as skipper from the goal posts.

    Nico Wakiro Wadada and Godfrey Walusimbi are the team’s right and left back players.

    Faruku Miya, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito complete the compacted midfield.

    Derrick Nsibambi and Emmanuel Okwi are the two team forwards.

    Uganda Cranes XI: Dennis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Isaac Isinde, Denis Iguma, William Luwagga Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Faruk Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Okwi

    Subs: Isma Watenga (G.K), Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Sserunkuma

  • FUFA President Promises $ 3000 winning bonus to Uganda Cranes’ players

    FUFA President Promises $ 3000 winning bonus to Uganda Cranes’ players

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has assured the Uganda Cranes players of a winning bonus worth $3000 for a win against Ghana in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier on Saturday 7th October at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
    The President made the promise as he was addressing the players on the eve of the eve at Sky Hotel in Naalya.
    Accompanied by his 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Eng. Magogo made the pledge during his routine visit to the Uganda Cranes Camp ahead of any international encounter.
    ‘This is a very important match which should be treated as a Cup final for that matter,  we have increased the winning bonus from $2500 to $3000’ noted the FUFA President.
    L-R: Uganda Cranes team manager Chrispus Muyinda, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha

    Along with him, he also delivered the message from the President of Uganda H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who wishes the team the best of luck to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

    ‘The President of Uganda asked me to deliver his message that he wants you to qualify to the World Cup’ added Eng.  Magogo.
    Eng. Magogo appreciated everyone on the team for the enormous input especially the technical team comprised of Moses Basena,  Mathias Lule,  Fred Kajoba and Ibrahim Ssekajja (who couldn’t make it for the Ghana match), players and all support staff.
    The Historic FUFA President also reminded the players that over 36M people are following them and they need to make them happy.
    He also tasked them not to forget themselves because the better they perform the more chances of getting better opportunities.
    Though you need to make people happy,  don’t forget yourself and you should know that football  your business
    He further the players not to undermine Ghana but play with commitment and thus utilizing the available chance because they may not be retrieved.
    The FUFA President also delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s special message to the Uganda Cranes players
    Eng. Magogo said that Uganda still has bigger chances of qualifying to the World Cup if the they wins the two remaining matches starting with that against Ghana.
    The Uganda Cranes Current Squad:
    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
    Outfield players: Nico Wadada,  Denis Iguma,  Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga,  Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Tom Masiko,  Derrick Nsibambi,  Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde,  Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa,  Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga,  Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    1. Total Nakivubo
    2. Shell Capital
    3. Total City Centre
    4. Total Arua Park
    5. Total Kireka
    6. Total Bweyogerere
    7. Shell Kireka
    8. Mukono City Shoppers
    9. Tango Sport
    10. FUFA Shop
    11. Della Attractions
    12. City Oil

    13-Hardware World-Ntinda

    14- AIRTEL OUTLETS -Ben Kiwanuka, Kampala Road, Kyaggwe Road, Lugogo-Game, Jinja Road

    15-Soccanet-Mabirizi Plaza-Kampala road

    16-Jude Colour Solutions at Prime Complex

    17-Katumwa sports Centre

    18-HAM Shopping Grounds, Owino

  • Uganda Cranes concludes final training ahead of Ghana clash, set for spirited home display

    Uganda Cranes concludes final training ahead of Ghana clash, set for spirited home display

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m

    Uganda Cranes team successfully concluded their final training session on Friday ahead of the FIFA 2018 World Cup group E clash with Ghana Black Stars.

    The one and half hour session was conducted at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole starting at 2:30 p.m.

    Some of the Uganda Cranes players in a ball work session

    All the players responded well in the session under the coaches Moses Basena, Mathias Lule and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach).

    The brief session majorly centered on efficient use of the ball, solid defending (with or without the ball), creating goal scoring opportunities and finishing.

    Head coach Moses Basena issues instructions to the players during the final training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    The head coach Basena promised a good show in the match.

    Moses Basena addresses the media on Friday at Namboole

    ‘We have prepared well for the match and the morale is high ahead of the match. There are no injuries and the players are all set for action’ Basena told the media in a press conference at Namboole stadium.

    Defender Savio Kabugo sounded equally braced for the task at hand.

    ‘We are mentally and physically ready. This is the opportunity we have to prove that we are good enough to make the World Cup grade’ Kabugo who scored against Ghana in 2014 at Namboole noted.

    Savio Kabugo addresses the media

    Ghana Black Stars also trained for close to hour at Namboole after the Uganda Cranes session

    The three goalkeepers Benjamin Ochan, Denis Onyango and Ismael Watenga in training with the goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
    Defender Denis Iguma maintains possession during training

    The match will take place at 4:00 p.m.

    Players who trained with the team on Friday:
    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
    Outfield players: Nico Wadada,  Denis Iguma,  Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga,  Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Tom Masiko,  Derrick Nsibambi,  Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde,  Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa,  Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga,  Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    1. Total Nakivubo
    2. Shell Capital
    3. Total City Centre
    4. Total Arua Park
    5. Total Kireka
    6. Total Bweyogerere
    7. Shell Kireka
    8. Mukono City Shoppers
    9. Tango Sport
    10. FUFA Shop
    11. Della Attractions
    12. City Oil

    13-Hardware World-Ntinda

    14- AIRTEL OUTLETS -Ben Kiwanuka, Kampala Road, Kyaggwe Road, Lugogo-Game, Jinja Road

    15-Soccanet-Mabirizi Plaza-Kampala road

    16-Jude Colour Solutions at Prime Complex

    17-Katumwa sports Centre

    18-HAM Shopping Grounds, Owino