The Uganda Cranes players on Monday conducted a double training session.
This was day three of training ahead of the Western Region Tour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers.
Players go through the paces under the keen eye of coach Micho
The team had a first training session at 9 am and later at 5 pm at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole with 24 players in attendance.
Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda applauded fellow players especially the local based for morale and commitment displayed during the sessions conducted so far.
Uganda Cranes in training on Monday
“I delighted for the hard work, commitment and morale exhibited by young players playing at home.I believe they will give good results during their CHAN 2018 qualifiers against South Sudan” Said Wasswa
Training resumes on Tuesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Final game: Munta Royal College 4-1 Taggy High School
Other results:
Munta Royal College 5-2 Nakatonya Islamic School
Taggy High School 6-3 Nakatonya Islamic School
Individual awards:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Ivan Mulema (Taggy High School)
Top Scorer: Bernard Higenyi (Munta Royal College)
Best Goalkeeper: Silver Lubangakeni (Munta Royal College)
Fair play award: Nakatonya Islamic School
Munta Royal College defeated Taggy High School and Nakatonya Islamic successfully defended the national schools beach soccer title at Lido beach in Entebbe.
Munta Royal college celebrate players celebrates their success
The Bombo based school won all the matches at their disposal to finish with maximum points in a round robin format.
Munta defeated Nakatonya Islamic 5-1 before overcoming Taggy High Schools 4-1 in the second game.
Daniel Higenyi scored a hat-trick and another Higenyi entity Bernard had a brace against Nakatonya.
Amin Chapa and Ibrahim Haidar were on target for Nakatonya Islamic.
Against Taggy High School from Entebbe, Munta’s goals came from Benon Tagyemwa, Bernard Higenyi (2) and an own goal from January Waninga.
Prince Kanda scored the only goal for Taggy High school.
Paul Ssali hands over a certificate to top scorer Higenyi who finished with 5 goals
1978 Uganda Cranes legendary goalkeeper at the AFCON finals in Ghana, Paul Ssali was the chief guest as he handed over the trophy and certificates to the winning team and excelling individual players.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) officials led by delegate Anthony Tumwesigye, Phoebe Kutamba (league manager) and Sarah Birungi (General Secretary) attended the day long event.
Uganda Women Football Association vice chairperson awards a Taggy High School player, Ivan Mulema who was the MVP
FAIR PLAY: Taggy and Munta players in a group photo shortly after the final game at Lido beach in Entebb
A dark day has struck Ugandan football following the death of former FUFA Chairman John Ssebaana Kizito and Former Treasurer Micheal Okiror who passed away on Monday all at Nakasero Hospital. Ssebaana passed on inthe morning hours while Okiror at night.
Ssebaana who served as FUFA Chairman from May-December 1992 suffered a stroke which led to the deterioration of his health until his death.
Okiror is also a former Kumi Delegate to the FUFA Assembly as he served as Treasurer from 1998-2000.
‘We have received the sad news of the demise of our former FUFA Chairman Mr. John Ssebaana Kizito and Former Treasurer Micheal Okiror. Football has already lost elders this year and we feel sad when another set of our former leaders is taken away by the Creator’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘Our elder Mr. John Ssebaana Kizito played a key role in football development in 1992 when reorganization of the sport was much needed. He stepped in and did wonderful job’
‘Okiror was a strong figure in the areas of finances for the Federation. He helped develop football in his home towm Kumi especially when he was FUFA Delegate to the Assembly’
Our condolences go out to the families of the departed football administrators, Buganda Kingdom, KCCA FC, people of North East Region-in particular Kumi District and the entire football fraternity.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to spread wings and establish fresh networks in the name of developing the beautiful game across the peripheries of the Uganda boarders.
By further cementing the external relations, FUFA through one of the member associations, Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) has on Monday officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the sister body from Rwanda, the Referees Association of Rwanda (RRA).
This was at a ceremony held at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi in Kampala city.
The delegation from Rwanda was led by the chairman Eric Rwihizimana.
Newly elected URFA’s chairman and delegate, Ronnie Kalema represented the Ugandan side.
The Memorandum is a strong indication and reminder of UFRA’s dedication towards improving on the standards of the Uganda football referees with special focus on four areas.
The areas include; Youth development, increase international exposure, raise and enhance referees profiles through extensive cooperatives, partnerships and CSR activities as well as facilitate cultural understanding between the two countries through exchange and attachment programs.
Kalema noted;
We are very excited to sign a memorandum with the Uganda football Referees Association and hope to work closely in tandem with the strongest refereeing desires whose success is built on the tenets of discipline, diligence, intelligence, humility, creativity and enterprise.
The signing of this MOU is in line with our Strategic Plan, to develop and enhance the capacities and capabilities of our referees, among others, basing on the attachments of our programmes and initiatives.
In this regard, we believe we can tap on the expertise of R.R.A to take our association to the next level.”
Rwihizimana was equally upbeat and he concurred in the affirmative;
We hope that the signing of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with UFRA will lead us to foster a holistic partnership, which will enhance bilateral cooperation in various aspects of football refereeing, including the actual matches, management as well as business.
We strongly aspire to facilitate exchange programs between Uganda and Rwanda that will lead to growth of both associations
This year also, FUFA signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Republic of Morocco.
MAIN PHOTO: Eric Rwihizimana, the chairman of the Rwanda Referees Association with the UFRA Chairperson Ronnie Kalema
Uganda Premier League holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club convincingly defeated Morocco’s Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat 3-1 during the CAF Confederation Cup group A match at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Sunday evening.
Striker Geofrey Sserunkuma, also the scorer of the lone goal for Uganda Cranes away to Cape Verde netted the opener after 40 minutes.
Sserunkuma successfully slotted home the home after a kick from the penalty spot following a foul on Julius Poloto by left back Yassir Jarici.
Midfielder Ibrahim Saddam Juma and Isaac Muleme scored the other goals in the 54th and 63rd minutes respectively.
FUS Rabat pulled a goal back through Lamine Diakite in the 85th minute.
The match was attended by a passionate crowd.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest at the game.
KCCA now leads group A with 9 points with the other group match between Nigerian side Rivers United and Tunisia’s Club Africain coming later on Sunday.
Team line ups:
KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Okot Oola (Captain), Paul Musamali, Timothy Dennis Awany, Jackson Nunda (76’ Allan Okello), Julius Poloto (84’ Vincent Kayizzi Walugembe), Ibrahim Saddam Juma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsabambi (81’ Paul Nsibambi), Geofrey Sserunkuma, Isaac Muleme
Subs Not Used: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Isaac Kirabira, Peter Magambo, Dennis Rukundo
Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat XI: Majid Aymane, Nayef Aguerd (Captain), Yusupha Njie (58’ El Mehdi Bettache), Lamine Diakite, Saad Aithorsa, Yassir Jarici (65’ Youssef El Gnaoui), Mohamed Saoud, Zakaria Benlamachi, Karim Benrif, Hamza Semmoumy, Mehdi Khalis
Subs Not Used:
Abderrahman El Houasli, Ayoub Skouma, Ibourahima Sidibe, Ass Mandawsky, Ahmed Jahouh, Hicam El Aroui, Abdessalam Benjellou, Younes Azziadi, Mamadou Niang, Nahiri Mohammed, Rachid Tiberkanine, El Mehdi El Bassil, Brahim El Bahri, Mohammed Fouzaire
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The Uganda Cranes team has kick started preparations for the Western region tour and the CHAN 2018 qualifiers at the outside training ground of Mandela National Stadium on Saturday morning.
Twenty two (22) players of the summoned 25 showed up for training closely supervised by head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, his assistants Moses Basena and the goalkeeping tactician, Fred Kajoba.
Uganda Cranes players stretch after a session at Namboole on Saturday
Micho hailed the competitive spirit of the players who trained, adding the start has been brilliant with the tasks and expectations ahead.
“I am very impressed by the commitment and character of the players in attendence. This is a great start to cement our preparations first when we play on the regional tour, CHAN 2018 qualifiers as a bridge for 2018 World Cup qualifiers” Micho addressed the media after the two hour session.
Uganda Cranes will play the Western region select team on 8th July 2017 at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
Players in action during training: Martin Kiiza (with the ball) attempts to pass the ball during training as Shafiq Kagimu closes the gap
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
The regional tour matches are free of charge.
Meanwhile, day two of non residential training will resume on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
Players who attended day one of training:
Goalkeepers: Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), John Adiriko (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)
Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa),
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Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic has released a team of 25 players for the Western region tour.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
‘Training commences on Saturday 9 am at Mandela National Stadium. KCCA FC players have been left out because of their Confederation Cup engagement with their Club until the 7th July after the game against Club Africain. Some foreign based players have been summoned yo train with the team to prepare them for the World Cup qualifiers against Egypt in August’ Micho disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug
The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.
The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.
A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
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The Western region Football Association named 28 players to start preparations for the Uganda Cranes regional tour.
Six more players were added on the earlier list released last week.
The summoned players shall start training on Monday, 3rd July 2017 under head coach Vialli Bainomugisha.
According to the Western Region FA General Secretary, Olivia Mugisha, the final team will be named on 6th July 2017.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
‘The Western Region Football Association is excited and ready to host the national team, Uganda Cranes. We have already started initial preparations to make the tour a complete success’ Mugisha remarked.
Uganda Cranes’ Martin Kizza (left) takes on Kitara region’s Vicent Kasonki during the last match on the national tours held at Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal
The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.
The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.
A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.
Some of the passionate football fans who attended the last regional tour in Fort Portal
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
The regional tour matches are free of charge.
LIST OF PLAYERS:
Goal Keepers: Sula Kibalama (Sharp), Dennis Otim (Mbarara)
Defenders: Johnson Turinawe (Sharp), Zaid Byekwaso (Nyamityobora), Umar Kato (Rushere), Bruce Rubanja (Creamland), Bashir Babu (Mbarara). Cleophas Fiat (Sharp), Winston Bamwesigye (Ryakasinga)
Midfielders: Mohammed Matovu (Welden), Micheal Muhangi (Mbarara), Tor Kondok (Red Army), Alex Mandela (Sharp), Alex Twinamatsiko (Rukungiri United), Sadam Juma (Creamland), Dennis Agoa (Ntoda), Brian Owomugisha (Ntoda), Anatoli Irumba (Ryakasinga)
Strikers: Solomon Isaya (Kabwohe Town Council), Joseph Akandwanaho (Bushenyi United), Peter Asiimire (Ibanda United), Ismail Luyombya (Rushere), Sadam Nasir (Mbarara), Hassan Kakuru (Amama), Micheal Baseme (Rukungiri United), Dickens Ainebyoona (Sharp), Sadat Nsubuga (Club-less), Brian Kanyesigye (Ryakasinga)
The FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige has revealed that the federation has extended a helping hand to the clubs financially that will send their officials to take part in the much sought after FUFA Club Management Course to run from 10th-14th July, 2017 at FUFA House.
Bayige believes that this course will add a lot value to the newly promoted clubs both to the Azam Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.
‘The course costs 1,000,000/- but FUFA contributed 700,000/- to the newly promoted Clubs to the FUFA Big League while those that have joined the Premier league will see FUFA make a contribution of 500,000-‘ revealed Bayige during the Press Conference at FUFA House.
‘This is a very important exercise which must be met by all clubs through the club licensing system. We shall kick off our exercise of inspecting the teams’ facilities on 30th July, 2017’ added Bayige.
Registration for applicants to attend the course is 7th July, 2017.
The newly promoted clubs to the FUFA Big League are; Sharp FC (Western Region), Agape FC (Eastern region), Lira United (Northern Region), Bukedea Town Council (North East Region), Kyetume FC (Buganda Region), Ntinda United (Kampala region), Bumate FC (Kitara Region) and Vura FC (West Nile region).
The newly promoted teams to the Azam Uganda Premier League are; Maroons FC, Mbarara City and Masavu FC.
MAIN PHOTO: Ivan Kintu Bayige (R) stressing a point during the press conference. On his right is FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi.
Eight Uganda International Referees have been appointed by CAF to take charge of two continental engagements.
Four Ugandans are to take charge of the CAF Confederation Cup where Tunisia’s Club Sportif Sfaxien will play host to Moulonda Club D’Alder of Algeria on the weekend of 7th,8th or 9th July 2017 at Sfax-Taleb Mhiri. The referees are;
Denis Batte –Center Referee
Mark Sonko –Assistant Referee 1
Lee Okello- Assistant Referee 2
Brian Nsubuga Miiro- Fourth Official
Four ladies will officiate at the FIFA U-20 Women World Cup Qualifier when Kenya hosts Botswana on the weekend of 4th, 5th, 6th August 2017.
The referees are;
Anna Akoyi- Center Referee
Dorcus Atuhaire-Assistant Referee 1
Jane Mutonyi-Assistant Referee 2
Habiba Naigaga –Fourth Official
MAIN PHOTO: L-R (3rd and 6th) Anna Akoyi and Docus Atuhaire have bene appointed to officiate Kenya vs Botswana U-20 Women World cup qualifier.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has confirmed that the 93rd FUFA General Assembly will be held on 5th August 2017 at Kabalega Resort Hotel, Masindi in Kitara Region.
Watson who addressed the media during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday morning said that all is set for the Elective Assembly.
‘All the 88 delegates to attend the Assembly are available after the polls at the different football levels. The Electoral Committee has forwarded all the delegates’ names to the FUFA Secretariat’ noted Watson
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) and FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi sharing notes during the press conference
Watson added that all the necessary logistics have been procured including communication to the Inspector General of Police, DPC of the region, security organs and Government officials.
At the same press conference, FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi clarified that only newly elected delegates will be allowed to attend and deliberate matters during the Assembly.
‘The term of office for the former delegates started in May 2013 and ended May 2017. The status as Delegates is automatically dissolved as per the period they are expected to serve as per the FUFA Statutes’ clarified Lukambi.
Legal knowledge being shared by FUFA’s Denis Lukambi with the media during the press conference. He authoritatively clarified some issues that needed legal guidance about the FUFA Polls 2017.
Lukambi further threw more light to the media about the election of the two candidates for the 1st Division to the FUFA Assembly.
‘The two Candidates to the Assembly voted by the clubs for election of the 3rd Vice President to join the FUFA Executive, will still undergo another round of voting by the entire Assembly but one at a time’
‘In case the first choice is rejected by the Assembly, the second choice will be voted on as well until the 3rd Vice President is got’ said the FUFA Legal Officer Lukambi.
Dignitaries from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Olympic Committee, National Council of Sports, Sponsors and Partners have been invited to be part of the Assembly in August.
The General Assembly will have limitations on what to be discussed which is supposed to be submitted on time by the Delegates through their Member Associations.
Non delegates intending to attend the assembly yet aren’t part of the invited guests will have to apply for accreditation.
The full agenda will be released but the Assembly will deliberate on confirming and approving the FUFA Activity report, financial report, 2018 Estimated Budget plus the election of the FUFA Executive Committee.
FUFA and the South Sudan Football Association have both confirmed dates and venues for the CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers between the two Nations.
The first leg of the qualifier will be played on Friday 14th July 2017 at the Juba Stadium in Juba at 4.30 pm (EAST) while the return leg will be played 22nd July 2017 at the Phillip Omomdi Stadium, Lugogo.
The FUFA Chief Officer Edgar Watson said that Phillip Omondi Stadium has been chosen to host the return leg because of the need to utilise all the CAF sanctioned Stadiums in Uganda.
The winner between Uganda and South Sudan will face either Tanzania or Rwanda who have face off in another qualifier.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic will release his Squad for the match tomorrow to start training ahead of the Regional tour of Western in Kabale and the match against South Sudan.
Final (Men): MUBS 8-6 Mutesa I Royal University (After extra time)
Final (Women): Muteesa I Royal B 3-2 Muteesa I A Royal University
Third place play off (Men): Nkumba Select 5-4 YMCA
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) overcame Muteesa I Royal University 8-6 (after extra time) to lift the 2016/17 national beach soccer at Lido Beach resort in Entebbe on Sunday. Normal time of 36 minutes spread over three periods ended 6-6 before MUBS scored two goals in extra time.
MUBS’s goals came from Isma Kawawulo, Elvis Kasujja, Benson Ocen (two goals each).
Mutesa I Royal University captain Primo Kimera scored an own goal for the other MUBS’s strike.
Julius Rulinda (2), Primo Kimera (2) and a goal each from the Paul Lule and Paul Kato were Muteesa’s six goals on the day.
This was MUBS’s third league trophy after winning in 2012 and 2015.
In the women catergory, it was all Muteesa I Royal University affair.
Muteesa B team players and officials celebrate
Mutesa B overcame a fellow Muteesa A entity 3-2 to win the women trophy.
Sharon Namatovu was on target twice for Muteesa A. Muteesa B’s goals were from Precious Najjemba (2) and Dorah Nakimuli.
The National beach soccer league came to the climax on Sunday at Lido beach in Entebbe.
“We worked so hard to win and i am proud of all the players” MUBS’s winning coach Charles Ayiekho said.
Meanwhile in the third place play off, 2015/16 cup winners Nkumba Select defeated YMCA to take bronze.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) has been organizing the league since 2009 as mandated by the football governing body in the country, FUFA.
Individual winners:
Top scorer: Benson Ocen (MUBS) – 33 Goals
Top Scorer (Women): Sharon Namatovu (Muteesa B) – 7 Goals
MVP (Men): Paul Lule (Muteesa I Royal University)
MVP (Women): Habiba Nakayobyo (Muteesa)
Fair play (Men): YMCA
Fair play (Women): Entebbe Ladies
Best Goalkeeper (Men): Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa I Royal University)
Best goal keeper (Women): Daisy Nakaziro (Muteesa B)
Best Coach (Men): Tonny Ssebagala (Muteesa I Royal University)
Best coach (Women): Herbert Luboyera (Muteesa I Royal University)
Best Print Media: Denis Bbosa West (Daily Monitor)
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has closed a two week CAF C license coaches course organized by Kampala region at FUFA House, Mengo.
Thirty nine coaches were registered for the course and all successfully completed the theory and practical part of the course under the guidance of instructors Magida Nantanda, Livingstone Kyambadde, Ali Tomusange, Sadiq Wassa with Jackson Nyima and Asuman Lubowa assessing the participants. FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein took the coaches through the basics on how to handle media related matters.
Part of CAF C coaches
While addressing the trainees, the FUFA President expressed his excitement at the rate at which Uganda is producing coaches and therefore asked them to put into practice learnt in class because their instructors will monitor them at their work places to asses them and this will be a gateway to the next level of the CAF license B.’
‘I am the happiest person because the rate at which we are producing coaches at different levels is invincible in Africa. Therefore you need to put into practice what you have been taught for the reason that it is the gateway to the other level of CAF B License’ noted the FUFA President.
L-R: FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye at the closure of the CAF C coaching course
Eng. Magogo added by urging the coaches to apply for a Ugandan Coaching license from FUFA and also to register with the coaches association so s to protect their profession from masqueraders.
At the same function, the FUFA 2nd Vice President who is also a delegate for the 3rd division clubs from the Kampala region Darius Mugoye said that Kampala has started implementing the President’s pledge and applauded all the participants for completing the course.
L-R: CAF Coaching instructor Majidah Nantanda, Shirah Nakagwa (the only female) and Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education office and instructor)
‘Mr. President, In Kampala region we have started implementing your pledge of capacity building at all football levels with the likes of this CAF C coaching course. I would also like to appreciate all participants for successfully completing this course without any missing’ Mugoye said.
The Chairman Kampala Region Edrisa Kasalirwe said that this is the second CAF C coaching license organized by Kampala and the region has also organized a number of refereeing courses.
The coaches share a light moment with the FUFA President Eng. Moses MagogoTurkish coach Omeri Selli with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo shortly after the closure of the course
Coaches who attended:
Phillip Ssozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Omer Selli (Light Academy), Salim Twaha Blanden (Mbarara Sports Academy), Hamza Katende (Sentah College), Juma Ssekiziyivu (Nyamityobora), Edwin Laston Haumba (Pehsa), Faisal Nsubuga (Kayda), Paul Kasule (Tospa Sports), Charles Sseguya, Ramathan Ddungu (KJT), Fahadie Walugembe (Blessed Sacramen Kimanya), Abubaker Sseguya (KJT), Stanley Kitengeza Mugerwa (Banda Stars), Ronald Ssemanobe (St Noah Girls), Michael Kalyesubula, Haron Kiremye (Kampala University), Eddie Kasozi (Supers Eagles Mukono), Michael Bukenya (Mpigi Mixed), Henry Gama (Hoima Youngster), Michael Kirunda (Agape S.S), Arnold Herbert Ziwa (Excel Academy), Muhammed Kyagambiddwa (Mbarara F.C), Charles Ssemanda (Kyambogo), Ronald Ssali (St Mary’s Kitende), James Mukubya (Simba), Mubarak Kiberu (SC Villa Jogoo), Siraje Bwanika (Kazinga Moonlight), Henry Kasajja (Sports Outreach Ministry), Paul Kimbowa (Sports Outreach Ministry), Daniel Male (Kibuli S.S), Jessy Lukoki (SSL Logistics), Shirah Nakagwa, Boban Fredricks Tusubira (Nsambya Sports Club), Swaibu Kawesi (Nyamityobora), Muhammed Ssensalire (Ntinda/Bukoto United), Yunusu Kisegerwa (KJT), El-Kassim Nsereko (KB Lions), Rogers Nkugwa (Katuuso Alpheonix Sports Club)
Express FC Chairperson Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and Kirinya Jinja SS Diana Nyago have been voted as candidates for the Azam Uganda Premier League clubs to the FUFA Assembly.
In a vote conducted on Saturday at FUFA House and supervised by Returning officer Yusuf Awuye, Nakiwala got 10 votes to take the position of candidate number 1 to the FUFA Assembly while Nyago amassed 6 votes for candidate number 2.
Nakiwala (L) and Nyago (R) sharing a photo moment after the polls on Saturday.Healthy football rivalry on the cards as KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo (L) sharing a moment with Sc Villa’s President Eng. Ben Misagga. The duo tookpart in the polls and drove off together there after.
Both Candidates as per the FUFA election guidelines will be confirmed by a vote at the Assembly in Masindi on 5th August. However the confirmation by vote will be conducted separately for each candidate to get the 3rd Vice President on to the FUFA Executive.
The election exercise started at the District Football Associations through the Regional Associations up to the National Level.
88 Delegates have been confirmed and will vote the new Executive for the period 2017-2021. Incumbent Eng. Moses Magogo is seeking another terms and has been declared a candidate by the FUFA Electoral Committee after fulfilling all requirements.
AUPL clubs: KCCA FC, Sc Villa Jogoo, URA FC, Vipers SC, BUL FC, Express FC, Proline FC, Mbarara City, Masavu FC, Bright Stars, Kirinya Jinja SS, MaroonsFC, Onduparaka FC, The Saints, Police FC and Soana FC.
MAIN PHOTO: The only two Ladies chairing Clubs in the Azam Ugand Premier League Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (L) and Dianah Nyago(L). Both were elected Candidates to the FUFA Assembly from which they vote the 3rd Vice President. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the returning officer of today’s polls.
Ahead of the Uganda Cranes regional tour to Western region, a provisional formidable team of 21 players has been named by the Western Regional Football Association.
According to the Western Region FA General Secretary, Olivia Mugisha, coach Vialli Bainomugisha will handle the team that starts residential training on Monday, 3rd July 2017.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
Seven more players will be added to make a total of 28.
The head coach will name the final team by 6th July ahead of the match slated for 8th August 2017.
‘The Western Region Football Association is excited and ready to host the national team, Uganda Cranes. We have already started initial preparations to make the tour a complete success’ Mugisha remarked.
A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans are associated with the regional tour matches which are always free of charge
The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.
The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.
FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspection at Buhinga stadium.
A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
FUFA’s efforts to improve capacity building in the technical area has seen 76 coaches graduate with CAF B and CAF A certification.
27 coaches were awarded CAF A Licenses while 49 coaches received CAF B licenses at a ceremony graced by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Tuesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo.
The CAF A holders underwent their course in June 2016 while the CAF B graduates held their studies in January 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
CAF A coaches with FUFA President at FUFA House
While addressing the graduates, the FUFA President urged the coaches to implement what was learnt during the courses. The FUFA President applauded improvement in the quality of the game in Uganda.
Wasswa Bbosa of Sc Villa Jogoo is a CAfFB Licensed coach.
‘What we want is not the piece of paper you have received but it is the work that we are interested in. So let us try as much as possible to implement what we have learnt and I must confess that there has been general improvement in the quality of football in Uganda’ said the FUFA President.
Mathias Lule of Express FC received his License from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Eng. Magogo also advised coaches to be concerned with their own conduct because they are football managers and players need to understand that their coaches are disciplinarians, man managers, professional and straight forward.
He also urged coaches to protect their jobs by acquiring practicing licenses from FUFA such that masqueraders are kept out of the coaching profession.
A smile for a winner-Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka
At the same occasion, the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson said that this is in line with the Federation’s vision “To be the number one football national in Africa on and off the field” and the federation is empowering coaches to achieve the mission.
The newly elected chairman of the Uganda Football Coaches Association Stone Kyambadde asked the tacticians to become members of the Association
Current statistics about coaching in Uganda
CAF A- 42 License Holders
CAF B- 61 License Holders
CAF C-62 License Holders
FUFA Level I- 722 certified coaches
Yet to be assessed
FUFA Level One-119 coaches completed the courses but yet to be assessed
CAF C-197 completed the course but yet to be assessed
CAF B- (Course lined up July 10th-23rd, 2017 at FUFA Technical Centre)
The FUFA Electoral Committee is set to continue with the exercise this week as the First Division Clubs (Azam Uganda Premier League clubs) go to polls on Saturday 24th June.
The 16 clubs have already started the process by submitting names of their voters who will elect the 3rd Vice President to the FUFA Executive Committee.
‘All clubs got the communication notifying them of the exercise. We are glad that the list of voters from the clubs were submitted to the FUFA Electoral Committee’ said Sam Bakiika-the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman.
Aspiring Candidates will pick nomination forms today (Tuesday 20th June) and return them on Wednesday (21st June) while declaration of candidates is set for Thursday 22nd June.
‘The election of the 3rd Vice President will be conducted on 24th June, 2017. The Assembly will vote two candidates to be presented to the Assembly for confirmation by another round of voting’ added Bakiika.
The Clubs’ Assembly will vote on the 1st and 2nd Candidates but the General Assembly will also vote on each one of them seperately to determine the new VP representing the 1st Division clubs.
