The 93rd FUFA General Assembly will be hosted by Kitara region at the Kabalega Resort Hotel on the 5th August 2017 starting at 9:30 a.m.
A formal and public notification was passed in the Daily Monitor of 2nd May 2017 (page 35).
According to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson, the FUFA Secretariat will keep notifying all the concerned stake holders and key parties on relevant matters about the 93rd FUFA General Assembly.
Attached are the formal documents – letter to FUFA Members about the notice of the FUFA General Assembly and the news paper notification.
Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defeated Tunisian side Club Africain 2-1 at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Tuesday.
Mokhtar Belkhither scored for the visitors in the 18th minute for the game’s opener.
Derrick Nsibambi found the equalizer in the first added minute of the first half.
Tom Masiko scored the winner in the 63rd minute with a stunning shot from 35 yards.
The maximum points for KCCA put them on three points, same as Club Africain.
The other group A match between Rivers United and FUS Rabat will be played on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
TEAM LINE UPS
KCCA XI:
Benjamin Ochan (Captain), Denis Rukundo, Habib Kavuma, Denis Okot Oola, Timothy Denis Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Tom Masiko, Paul Musamali, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Okello
Subs:
Lawrence Bukenya, Ivan Ntege, Noel Nasasira, Julius Poloto, Douglas Kisembo (G.K), Isaac Muleme
Club Africain XI
Club Africain XI: Farouk Ben Mustapha (G.K), Bilel Ifa, Ahmed Khelil, Nader Ghandri, Ali Abdi, Mokhtar Belkhither, Slimen Kchouk, Ibrahim Chenihi, Ghazi Ayadi, Jaziri Fakherddine, Saber Khalifa (Captain)
Subs:
Hamza Aguerebi, Imed Meniaoui, Mannoubi Hadded, Wissem Ben Yahya, Oussama Darragi, Seif Touka
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Ahmad Imtehaz Heeralall (Mauritius)
Assistant Referee 1: Vivian Vally (Mauritius)
Assistant Referee 2: Jean Daniel Telvar (Mauritius)
4th official: Dharamveer Hurbungs (Mauritius)
Commissioner: Tarig Atta Salih (Sudan)
General Coordinator: Victor Lawrence Lual Lual (South Sudan)
Good things are flowing in at KCCA FC. Having won their 12th League title (Azam Uganda Premier League), FIFA has sent a congratulatory message to Mike Mutebi’s boys.
KCCA FC received the League title on Saturday presented to their winning captain Denis Okot by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Philip Omondi stadium.
Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC receiving the title from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. FIFA President has sent the League champions a congratulatory message.
The news has since reached the headquarters of the world soccer governing body FIFA in Zurich hence the FIFA President’s congratulatory message dated 16th May, 2017 to be delivered to KCCA FC through the FUFA President.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations
President Moses Magogo
FUFA House, Plot No. 879 Kyadondo
Block 8, Mengo
Wakaliga Road P.O. BOX 22518 Kampala Uganda
Zurich, 16 lvlay 2017
Re: Message of congratulations to KCCA FC
Dear President,
Dear President, KCCA FC are the 2016/17 Champions of Uganda. lt gives me great pleasure to send my warmest congratulations to KCCA FC for their 12th championship title overall!
This title is the result of the determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the administration, the entire technical and medical staff as well as the fans for this great achievement.
On behalf of the entire football community, l would Iike to thank KCCA FC and your Association for helping to spread the positive message of football.
The letter was signed off by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The FUFA Competitions committee has made adjustments and pushed forward the date for the final of the 43rd edition of FUFA Uganda Cup
The final which was earlier scheduled to be played on May 27th has now been pushed to June 10th, 2017 after the dates of remaining semifinal fixtures were also adjusted according to a communication released and signed by Ali Mwebe the FUFA Competitions Director.
The two legged semifinal fixtures involving newly crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC and Uganda Cup record winners Express FC have been rescheduled with the first leg now set to be played on Friday May 26 at Philip Omondi Stadium while the return leg to be played four days later on May 30th at Wankulukuku stadium.
The return leg of the first semifinal fixture between Sadolin Paints FC and Paidha Black Angels is set to be played on Saturday May 27th, 2017 at Namboole stadium. The ‘Black Angels’ have their eyes set on to the final that is going to be hosted in the West Nile region in Arua district after their 2-0 win that gives them a slim advantage against their hosts.
KCCA FC’s Derrick Nsibambi leads the scorers’ charts with 6 goal followed by Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu on 5 and Kalanda Frank (Soana FC) who is tied on 4 goals with Masavu’s Lumoro Peter.
Semifinal fixtures:
Friday- 26th May 2017 KCCA FC – Express FC, Phillip Omondi 4:00PM
Saturday, 27th May 2017 Sadolin Paints – Paidha Black Angels Namboole 4:00PM
Tuesday, 30th May 2017 Express FC – KCCA FC, Wankulukuku 4:00PM
Final: Saturday, 10th June 2017 at Green Light Arua 4:00PM
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic has named provisional squad of 44 players to start training on Wednesday 24th May ahead of the forthcoming international fixtures for the local based players to feature in the Nations for African Championship (CHAN).
Training starts 9am on Wednesday at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda has also been included in the team for training purposes as the 2019 Nations Cup qualifier against Cape Verde is around the corner.
South Sudan will host the first leg tie on 14th July, 2017 with the return leg a week later in Kampala.
The aggregate winner will face either Rwanda or Tanzania for a ticket to the 2018 Total CHAN finals in Kenya.
Uganda has played at three different CHAN final tournaments since 2011 only missing out in the 2009 edition. The Cranes played in Sudan (2011), South Africa (2014) and Rwanda (2016).
Kampala Queens Women Football Club posted headline making story following a 3-2 victory over UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono in the FUFA Women Elite League.
UCU headed into the game already assured of a place in the play offs for the second successive season while Kampala Queens were playing for pride to complete the seaosn on a high. Both teams never disappointed their fans on Sunday evening at the Univeristy’s Campus.
A brace from Moureen Kinavudori was not enough though to save the hosts from defeat. Zaina Namuleme, playing against her club replicated Kinavudori’s statistics on the day as she hit the back of the net twice with Damalie Matama getting the other for Kampala Queens who returned to the Capital with maximum points.
In the other fixtures played over the weekend:
Cissy Nakawala scored the game’s solitary goal as Mutesa Royal University edged Rines 1-0.
Gafford Ladies’ poor show in the league continued on Sunday as they lost to Eastern Heroes 1-0.
She Mak who struggled at the beginning of the season but gained momentum at the final bend, secured 3 points off Ajax Queens with a hard fought 1-0 victory. Ana Koubusingye’s lone strike handed Hadijah Namuyanja’s side the much needed win.
Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secodndary School Women Footabll club, yet to lose this season (won all their 11 games so far) tops Elizabeth group with 33 points. UCU Lady Cardinals are in 2nd place with 23 points.
In the Victoria group, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga are at the summit having collected 26 points while Olila Women FC are 4 points behind in 2nd position.
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
Next Fixtures:
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Western United vs London Stallions at Rugando (4pm) .
Saturday Fixtures
She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga –Makerere (4pm)
London Stallions Vs Western United- Kyambogo (4pm)
Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes –Olila Grounds (4pm)
Sunday 28th May 2017
Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United –Kawempe (4pm )
The FUFA Polls 2017 took a big step and got closer to the Elective Assembly due on 5th August in Masindi by conducting elections at the Regional Level (Eastern, Western, West Nile, Northern, Kampala, Buganda, Kitara and north East).
Here is the list of delegates declared winners for different positions after the Reginal elections as released by the FUFA Electoral Committee.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye greets Allan Sewanya (in a suit) whom he beat during the Kampala Region polls. Mugoye got 14 votes while Sewanyana 1 vote.
2017 Copa Coca Cola national schools football championship:
Final: St Mary’s Kitende 1 (3) – 1 (4) Jinja S.S
3rd place play off: Kibuli S.S 1-0 Nakaseke International
Individual award winners:
Top Scorer: Abdallah Ssenyonga (St Julian) – 16 Goals
Most Valuable Player: Ivan Wani (Jinja S.S)
Jinja Secondary School won their first ever Copa national schools football title on Saturday after overcoming 8 time winners, St Mary’s Kitende in a closely contested final played at the Masaka Recreational stadium on Saturday before a capacity crowd.
Joel Madondo scored the opener for Jinja S.S before Kennedy Kasozi found the equalizer two minutes from full time and force the game into post match penalties.
Jinja S.S won 4-3 in the shoot out as they earned their first ever national schools football title.
The tournament record winners Kibuli S.S overcame Nakaseke International 1-0 to take third place and be guaranteed of a slot at this year’s East Africa Secondary school games that will be hosted in Gulu district by St Joseph College, Layibi.
Jinja S.S’ George Kawooya (right) is tracked by St Mary’s Kitende midfielder Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye
State Minister of sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi was chief guest as he handled over the trophy and medals to the best three schools and excelling individuals.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations was ably represented at the tournament by the FUFA Youth Development Officer, Bashir Mutyaba as well as coach Mathias Lule who pitched camp in Masaka for two weeks to help identify excelling exceptional talents who will be followed up to be incorporated in the national under age teams.
St Julian’s Abdallah Ssenyonga finished with 16 goals to take the top scorers’ boot. Ivan Wani of Jinja S.S was the most valuable player (MVP).
Abdallah Ssenyonga (right) receives his top scorers’ award. He finished with 16 goals to his name
A total of 60 schools took part at the nationals having successfully qualified from the respective regions across the country.
KCCA FC have been crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions for the second successive season hence defending their title.
KCCA FC who also won the 2015/16 title amassed a whopping 66 points from 30 games to retain the premier league title. KCCA FC fend-off challenge from seasoned challengers and record champions SC Villa who finished second with eight points shy of the champions on 58 points.
A guard of honour by Sadolin players for KCCA FC before kickoff at Lugogo on the final day of the league
Two first half goals from Geoffrey Serunkuuma and Tom Masiko gave the champions a deserving 2-1 victory against the already releagted Sadolin side in their last fixture played Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
Referees’ Assesor George Katumba in a suit leads the day’s match officials and players on to the turf at Lugogo
FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo officially handed over the trophy to KCCA FC captain Denis Okot who raised it aloft amidst cheers and ululations from the adoring fans who later on joined their players on pitch for extended celebrations. KCCA FC offered free entrance to all fans.
Tom Masiko scored one of the goals in KCCA’s 2-1 win over Sadolin
KCCA FC will represent Uganda in CAF Champions League in 2018.
More action from the KCCA FC vs Sadolin match
After bagging the league trophy, KCCA FC are now in line to win their first double in the club’s history if they can eliminate bitter rivals and Uganda Cup semifinal opponents Express FC to face winner between Paidha Black Angels and Sadolin FC who are facing off in the other semifinal. Paidha Black Angels however holds a 2-0 goal cushion over Sadolin.
KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo wearing the club’s official jersey discussing football matters with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the match. The FUFA President handed over the league title to KCCA FC.
The final day saw Lweza FC join Sadolin and JMC Hippos as the relegated teams.
The fans turned up in big numbers to witness the crowning ceremony as KCCA FC lifted their 12th League title.
Police FC were awarded three goals and three points from their abandoned match with JMC Hipposes last week.
A Special Day. Special Dance. Special Celebrations
Kampala Region FA Delegates to the FUFA Assembly. Elections were held at FUFA House.
4th Division Delegates
Eng. Moses Magogo, Hamid Juma, Sande Moni, Serunjogi Robert, Tamale Haruna were elected unopposed.
3rd Division Delegates
Darius Mugoye 14 votes
Allan Ssewanyana 01
Kampala Region FA Chairman-Dirisa Kasalirwe-elected unopposed
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
SIG-Referees: Ndawula Muhammad 10 votes, Matovu Sulaiman 6 v0tes, Ssenkaba Bogere Richard 4 votes
SIG-Youth: John Bosco Matsiko, Mawa Moses elected unopposed
SIG-3rd Division players: Omar Faizal, Rutsinde Allan elected unopposed
SIG: To the Uganda Football Coaches Association: Paul Ssali, Pius Ngabo
A winner’s handshake- Darius Mugoye (cap) beat Allan Sewanyana 14-1 votes.
Western Region FA
Delegates: Chris Kalibala, Frank Ankunzire, Gasheka Nshekanabo, Steven Kacumu
and Switzen Nuwagaba were elected unopposed to the FUFA Assembly
Regional club delegate: Christian Agaba was voted unopposed
Kitara Region FA
Chairman: Ayebale James 24 votes, Ben Hasheem 17 votes. Ayebale declared winner
Delegates: Rogers Byamukama 19 votes, Edgar Agaba 16 votes, Kabwimukya George 7 votes. Byamuka and Agaba are the delegates to FUFA Assembly
Delegates: Donney Robert 21 votes, Kiiza Shedrack Jimmy 18 votes, Gore Mohammed 17 votes, Enganjani Wandera 6 votes. Doney, Kiiza and Mohammed declared delegates.
Kitara Region Club Delegate to FUFA Assembly: Mbasiima Patrick 12 votes, Nyaika Gilbert 4 votes.
L-R Sande Moni, Hamid Juma, Returning Officer Yusuf Awuye, Haruna Tamale and Serunjogi all from Kamapla region.
Eastern Region FA
Regional Delegates to FUFA Assembly: Nkono Amin Bbosa, Ngobi Jamal, Muyinda Crispus, Mafuko Latifu & Lwere Frederick Sam
3rd division delegate: Magoola Issa Kakaire
ERFA Executive Committee Chairperson: Issa Musiwa
SIG Youth: Nathan Mutenza
SIG Players: Eli Buyinza, Badru Kasila
SIG Referees: Siraji Katono, Sam Mugasa
SIG Coaches: Eddie Kibwika, Sinani Waiswa
North East Region FA elections update
Regional Delegates:
1. Ochom Richard 16 votes
2. Mugena Agnes 16 votes
3. Nyiria Johnson Fairfax 15 votes
4. Esalu Moses Shesmond 12 votes
5. Onyinge Emaju Michael 12 votes
Zone 3: Hajji Lukooya Abdul Ssekabira 16 votes, Sam Mpiima 14 votes, Kalanda Ismail 12 votes, Yusuf Baliruno 10 votes, Sulaiman Bossa (withdrew). Hajji Abdul Ssekabira and Sam Mpiima declared winners.
Zone 4: Semutono Stephen 14 votes, Semwezi Umar 12 votes
The European Union Ambassador to Uganda Kristian Schmidt in company of the EU Press and Information Officer Political Section Emmanuel Gyezaho paid a visit to FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday.
The EU will be celebrating 60 years of Integration and the high prolife Diplomat was at FUFA House to share a few ideas about the journey with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The FUFA President couldn’t hide his excitement for the Ambassador’s visit.
Special meeting in the FUFA President’s office at FUFA House with EU Ambassador.
‘I thank the European Union for having the confidence in us thus the partnership ahead of celebrating 60 years of integration. Being trusted by such a big institution means we have kept track of our performance’ said Magogo.
Magogo who is fresh from being appointed on the CAF Executive Committee and various committees running football on the continent, applauded the EU for the contribution to Uganda’s infrastructural development which has also helped out football activities.
The studios of 102.1 FUFA fm
The FUFA President highlighted the Northern by pass which has eased transport to and from Mandela National Stadium which is the main host stadium of the Uganda Cranes international fixtures.
The EU Ambassador extended gratitude to Eng. Moses Magogo upon his recent appointment as member of the CAF Executive Committee and also congratulated Uganda upon qualifying for AFCON 2017 after 38 years and Uganda emerging as the African National team of the year 2016.
FUFA President and the EU Ambassador after the visit of the 102.1 FUFA fm studios.
‘I congratulate you for the recent appointment as a Member of the CAF Executive Committee and Uganda qualifying for the AFCON in Gabon a long period of time together with emerging as the National team of the year 2016’ nted Schmidt .
He added that EU believes in development of health, youth and accordingly think football is a good avenue to address such matters.
The Union has organized a Sports Gala is one of the activities to celebrate 60 years of the European Union integration.
‘We have decided to partner with FUFA to help us organize the sports gala especially the 5 aside football tournament’ added Schmidt
The sports gala will be held at Kabira Country club on Saturday 20th May 2017.
The Ambassador addressed the media at a press conference also attended by the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu.
During the press conference
He was taken on a guided tour of FUFA House and the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm.
Those declared include candidates for Regional chairpersons, delegates and Special Interest Groups for the elections slated for 18th -20th May 2017
‘Declared candidates are those who have been successful and eligible to contest for positions after picking and returning nomination forms within the set deadline’ said the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika.
Dirisa Kasalirwe (L) receiving a certificate of declaration from Sam Bakiika for the post of Chairman Kampala Region FA. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice ChairmanSam Bakiika and Yusuf Awuye during the FUFA Electoral Committee press conference on Tuesday afternoon at FUFA House.
‘According to our road map, we are supposed to declare successful candidatures of those who picked nomination forms to be elected in different positions at the Regional Football Association’ added Bakiika
Designated dates and venues for elections at Regional level
Region Date Venue Time
Kampala 18/5/2017 FUFA House, Mengo 9am
Eastern 19/5/2017 Nakavule P/S, Iganga 9am
Buganda 18/5/2017 FUFA House, Mengo 2pm
Kitara 18/5/2017 Kiryandongo District Chambers 10am
Northern 20/5/2017 Apostolic Special Center 10am
North East 18/5/2017 Soruda Offices, Soroti 10am
Western 20/5/2017 Big Fun Rec Center 9am
West Nile 18/5/2015 Yumbe District Council 10am
MAIN PHOTO: Issa Musiwa (L) receiving a certificate of declaration from Sam Bakiika for the post of Chairman Eastern Region FA. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman
Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – 28th May in Fort Portal
The Kitara Region Football Association Technical committee has summoned a strong 20 man squad ready to face the national team, Uganda Cranes on 28th May 2017 in Fort Portal.
The players summoned are expected to report in Fort Portal by Wednesday 24th May 2017 (latest 1pm) for training.
Uganda Cranes has this year toured the Eastern region in Kamuli and West Nile (Paidha) where they won 3-1 and lost 1-0 respectively.
The essence of such tours which were started two years ago is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
Also, it is another plat form to show case talent that has not yet been exposed.
Uganda Cranes’ last visit of the Kitara region dates as far back as 19th September 2015 when the national side won convincingly 6-0 at the Boma stadium in Masindi before a record crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, delegates among other dignitaries.
Uganda Cranes XI against Kitara region in Masindi: Standing L-R: Julius Ntambi, Ambrose Kirya, Henry Katongole, Tadeo Lwanga, Martin Mpuuga. Front Row: Ceasar Okhuti, Robert Sentongo, Isaac Muleme, Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Feni Moses Ali and Hassan Dazo Wasswa.
Back then, Julius Ntambi opened the floodlights in the very first minute with a venomous shot from 18 yards to give the national team the lead.
Team skipper, Robert Sentongo led by example with the second goal on six minutes.
S.C Villa’s midfielder, Ambrose Kirya scored the third after goal keeper, Christopher Kusima spilled a hard effort from Ceaser Okhuti to make it three on ten minutes.
The day’s hero, Sentongo got the fourth. Muzamiru Mutyaba and striker Frank Kalanda scored the other two goals for the national team to register the biggest victory since the regional tours’ inception.
R-L: FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Vice Presidnet Dennis Mbidde and Airtel Uganda’s Noela Byuma in the pavilion wing of Boma stadium
Telecommunication giants, Airtel Uganda, also the main Uganda Cranes sponsors and partners Nile Breweries Limited run the national team’s regional tours.
The Kitara region team summoned:
Goalkeepers: Isaac Kwizera (New Villa), Jamil Kiyimba (Booma Young)
Defenders: Anderson Mugalu (Kasokwa), Patrick Kusemererwa (Suncity), Dennis Alioni (New Villa), Timothy Kato (Kitara), Gerald Bailensi (New Villa), Ramathan Karim(New Villa), Maxwell Owarizigui (Booma Young), Emma Amanyirebyoba (New Villa)
Midfielders: Ronald Kyamanywa (Kasokwa), Godfrey Kasingo (Suncity), Hope Balaza (Eagles), Vincent Kasoki (Bumate), Eziekel Agaba (Bumate), Augustine Kacancu (Katwe)
Strikers: Beckham Musoke (Bumate), Ronald Okello (Kasokwa), Job Talemwa (Create Peace Academy), Sylvester Mumbere (New Villa)
MAIN PHOTO: Kirata Region select team that played Uganda Cranes in 2015.
The FIFA Connect workshop that opened on Monday 15th May 2017 at Ivys Hotel climaxed today with the training of clubs and Regional Football Association stakeholders.
‘We are now equipped with all tools inclusive of a formidable test portal which can be used at all times for further training and training of new stakeholders, programmes will be extended with invitations and visits to various Regional Football Associations and clubs affiliated to FUFA’. Said Ali Mwebe
He added by thanking FIFA and FUFA for organizing such a workshop and the commended competitions Management functions in the federation and said that they are facilitated with properly registered players and club officials.
Speaking on behalf of participants, KCCA FC Chief Executive Officer David Tamale expressed his delight for such a wonderful opportunity by FIFA and FIFA which will help them keepo track of thier players world over
“The Clubs are direct beneficiaries from such FIFA and FUFA programmes that we shall at all times have information on our players at fingertips, matters of processing transfers and loans locally shall also be made easy by this system and above all, we shall now gain financially through claim of solidarity and training compensation from our youth players when they turn professional’ said an excited Tamale
FIFA Connect is used for registration;
Football Clubs at all levels i.e. 1st Division, 2nd Division, Regional Leagues, Beach Soccer, Women Football, Youth Leagues, Schools and organized social teams will be able to register their following in the systems
Players (both amateurs and professionals )
Venues/ stadia and grounds
Team Officials (Coaches, Team Doctor, Team Manager, Physiotherapists)
Club Officials (Chairman, General Secretary, Chief Executives, Administrators etc.)
All photos taken onTuesday during training at Ivys Hotel, Wakaliga
JMC Hippos 1-0 Police (Match halted after 65 minutes when Police was awarded penalty)
URA 1-0 Bright Stars
Onduparaka 3-2 The Saints
Lweza 0-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S
The Azam Uganda Premier League continued with 7 games on match day 29 played across the country on Tuesday.
There were tears of sorrow and joy from the different playing venues following contrasting results recorded with the season left with only one match day of action.
At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, Mahad Kakooza’s 5th minute strike for Express condemned Sadolin Paints to a 1-0 loss that means the Painters who recently sacked their coaches Simon Kirumira and Abdul Samandu Musafiri are relegated to the FUFA Big league.
Away in Masaka at the Recreational stadium, Umar Kasumba tapped home off Godfrey Lwesibawa’s delivery to give the Jogoos a slim 1-0 victory against visiting Vipers. Villa registered a league double victory over Vipers this season.
Soana’s captain Francis Olaki scored 14 minutes from full time to ensure his side defeats BUL 1-0 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.
URA won at their Mehta stadium fortress 1-0 over Fred Kajoba’s Bright Stars with the lone goal coming from Congolese born turned Rwandese Labama Bogota Kamana in the 34th minute.
Bright Stars will now need to finish off the job against JMC FC to secure their stay in the top fligt for the 5th year running since joining the Premier League.
Onduparaka FC staged a brave football fight at the Green Light stadium winning 3-2 past The Saints at the Bet Way Green Light Stadium in Arua.
Rashid Toha, Muhammed Shaban and Living Kabon were on target for the Caterpillars.
The visitors scored through Gerald Bagoole and Joseph Othieno.
Lweza and Kirinya Jinja S.S encounter ended goal-less at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The match against JMC Hippos and Police did not end after the game was halted due to crowd trouble.
JMC Hippos were leading 1-0 until Police was awarded a penalty in the 65th minute that the fans bitterly protested.
The league committee will now pronounce themselves onto the matter as soon as possible to find a way forward as the league ends this Saturday.
Match day 29 continues on Wednesday with one game. Champions KCCA FC will entertain neighbors Proline on the astro turf of the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
The final day of the season will come this coming weekend with all 16 teams involved.
A FIFA Connect workshop kicked off on Monday and will climax on Tuesday 16th May 2017.
FIFA Instructor Elizabeth Eastman is the programmes Coordinator for this two day training workshop with participants from FUFA Secretariat, Clubs and Regional Football Associations.
Participants attend a FIFA Connect class session on Monday
In his opening remarks, FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu expressed FUFA’s gratitude towards FIFA about the project.
‘As FUFA we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to FIFA for choosing Uganda as one of the few beneficiaries of the ICT based solution on stakeholders’ registration” commended Mandu
FIFA Instructor Elizabeth Eastman (L) taking through John Kizza and Meddy Sengendo about the basics of the FIFA Connect
He further expressed FUFA’s commitment to ensure proper exploitation of this FIFA system that will benefit clubs in near future in terms of claim for ‘Solidarity Contribution and Training Compensation’ to clubs where players are registered for the case where transfers with payments are involved.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe told www.fufa.co.ug that after this workshop, FUFA will extend the training programme to equip clubs and FUFA Regions with knowledge of how to use the new FIFA system replacing the old E-license plus system for registration.
Ali further confirmed that come July 1st 2017 when registration for new the season 2017/18 opens, FUFA Football Connect (the local version of this international platform) shall be deployed and used.
Paying attention to details during the training session.
MORE ABOUT FIFA CONNECT
FIFA introduced a new stakeholder registration platform called the FIFA Connect for its member associations to adopt and implement in registering their stakeholders. Uganda/FUFA was selected by FIFA among 10 CAF Member Associations in Cluster 1 of all the CAF MAs,
FIFA took a fundamental step towards the implementation of a pioneering global football stakeholder registration programme that will gather data from every corner of the footballing world. FIFA Connect, the first ever initiative aimed at integrating football data from bottom to top.
Connect is aimed at setting up a worldwide football registration programme to help organise stakeholders around the world. The goals of the programme include the systematic registration of players and other stakeholders, the establishment of information systems standards for the exchange of data between member associations, and the promotion of a more fact-based management of football development activities following a global standard.
Connect will help keeping track of stakeholders like players, coaches and referees wherever they are in the world. It provides a unique ID code to everyone who has a role in the Association football and this code acts like a digital football passport. It has information on the history of each stakeholder on their role in football over their life.
The information is very important to help on issues like receiving compensation for international transfer, controlling player’s ages enhancing football governance and protection of minors among others.This platform will further enhance FUFA’s capabilities in organising both professional and amateur competitions.
FIFA programmes cordinator Elizabeth Eastman
WHAT DOES THE PLATFORM OFFER?
Registration
Football Clubs at all levels i.e. 1st Division, 2nd Division, Regional Leagues, Beach Soccer, Women Football, Youth Leagues, Schools and organized social teams will be able to register their following in the systems
Players (both amateur and professionals )
Venues/ stadia and grounds
Team Officials (Coaches, Team Doctor, Team Manager, Physiotherapists)
Club Officials (Chairman, General Secretary, Chief Executives, Administrators etc.)
MAIN PHOTO: Day 1 Participants. Daye 2 will have another group
Top scorer: Edward Bakadde (Buganda Royal Institute) – 6 Goals
Best Goalkeeper: Samson Kirya (Stormers)
Medal of recognition and appreciation: Widow to the late Samson Muwanguzi
Action between Stormers and MUBS in the Muwanguzi memorial final at Lido beach on Sunday
Stormers Beach Soccer club is the champion of the first edition of the Muwanguzi memorial cup.
Stormers overcame MUBS 2-1 in a well contested final played at Lido Beach on Sunday for a tournament in honour of ardent sports lover, the late Samson Muwanguzi (owner of Lido beach).
Ibrahim Mpengere scored twice for Stormers in the final whilst the consolation for MUBS came from Maxwell Okello.
FUFA top brass officials led by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Hamid Juma (Head of Technical) were joined by Uganda Beach Soccer Association chairman Deo Mutabazi and beach soccer delegate Anthony Tumwesigye for the one day event in Entebbe.
Awards:
The Winning team as well as the runners up got golden and silver medals respectively.
The Winners were also given a giant glittering trophy.
Edward Bakadde of Buganda Royal Institute was the top scorer with 6 goals
Stormers’ Samson Kirya was named best goalkeeper of the tourney.
Both Bakadde and Kirya were given beach soccer footballs.
There was a special medal of recognition and appreciation to the widow to the late Samson Muwanguzi who was a strong supporter of the game during its initial stages of development in Uganda till his timeof death in 2016.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association CEO, Sembuya hands over medal of honour to Mrs. Muwanguzi.
According to the UBSA chairman, Mutabazi, the Muwanguzi memorial tournament will be an annual competition that has been now included on the domestic beach soccer calendar.
In appreciation of the great work the late Samson Muwanguzi offered to the growth of beach soccer in Uganda, this tournament has been started.
I am so impressed by the turn up and response of teams and fans alike.
We shall be holding this event every year.
19 teams took part in the day long gala that was played on a knock out basis at Lido Beach.
YMCA vs MUBS action
Full Results from the 1st Muwanguzi memorial cup:
Preliminaries:
Bugana Royal Institute 4-5 Mutora Beach
Sunday Special 0-1 Kampala Refugee
Round of 16:
Sunday Special 0-4 YMCA
IUEA 4-2 MS Sand Lions
St Lawrence University 4-1 Real Galaticos
Stormers 4-0 Kampala Refugee
Nkumba Select 8-2 Mutora Beach
Talented 3-0 Dalumba International
Kabalagala Rangers 3-5 MUBS
Mutesa 1 Royal University 2-3 Kampala International University
