FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Rivals Uganda, Kenya play to a One all draw in the International build up

    Rivals Uganda, Kenya play to a One all draw in the International build up

    International Build Up: Kenya 1-1 Uganda

    Joy for Goal: Moses Waiswa celebrates his strike at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

    Moses Waiswa scored on his debut as Uganda Cranes played to a one all draw with Kenya Harambee Stars during the international friendly match played at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.

    The Vipers’ player cancelled a first half goal from Michael Olunga as the two traditional rivals shared the spoils.

    Habib Kavuma with a clearance during the game
    The FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (second from left) watched the match in Machakos
    Left back Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi with a customary drive during the game. Walusimbi turns out for Kenyan side Gor Mahia
    The Uganda Cranes team inspection

    The match was watched by a good number of Ugandans including the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and some FUFA delegates.

    Uganda Cranes will return later on Thursday night ahead of a charity match with the France Military team at Namboole stadium.

    This was the 77th meeting between the two sister countries. There are now 23 draws, 22 wins for Kenya and Uganda remains ahead with 32.

    The match officials pose for a photo with the two team captains. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda skippered the Uganda Cranes and so did Brian Mandela for the Kenya Harambee Stars

    Team Line ups:

    Kenya XI: Patrick Matasi, Musa Mohammed (Simon Mbugua 55’), Robinson Kamura, Brian Mandela, Aoud Omar, Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omollo (Osborne Monday 81’), Samuel Onyango (Bernard Mangoli 77’), Noah Wafula (John Makwatta 59’), Michael Olunga (Paul Were 60’), Jesse Were

    Unused Subs: David Okello, Kenneth Muguna

    Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (GK) Nico Wakiro Wadada (Martin Kizza 75’), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kirizestom Ntambi 65’), Murshid Jjuuko, Timothy Awany, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Emmanuel Okwi (Milton Karisa 70’), Muzamiru Mutyaba (Waiswa Moses 79’), Geofrey Serunkuma, Shafik Batambuze (Brian Majwega), Habib Kavuma(Yassar Mugerwa)

    Unused sub: Isma Watenga (GK)

     

  • New dawn for Uganda Cranes ahead of the international build up against Kenya

    New dawn for Uganda Cranes ahead of the international build up against Kenya

    International Friendly Match: Thursday, 23rd March 2017

    Kenya Vs Uganda

    Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

    Time: 3pm

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has described the international friendly match against Kenya as a new dawn for the team.

    Micho told www.fufa.co.ug that the international friendly which will be played in Machakos is indeed a new beginning for the national team ahead of the future engagements.

    This international match against Kenya and the others in March are the only games where we can test, try and experiment players with the intention to widen the pool of players ahead of the June AFCON qualifier against Cape Verde in Praia, the July/August CHAN 2018 qualifiers and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers of August/ September

    Since arriving in Kenya on Tuesday morning, the Uganda Cranes checked in at Gelian Hotel.

    They had two training sessions with one change of Sc Villa Jogoo’s Martin Kizza replacing Joseph Ochaya of KCCA FC.

    The two CECAFA rivals will face off in a friendly match on Thursday at Machakos stadium in Nairobi. Cranes will retrun home to play a charity match against Frane Military team on Saturday at Namboole stadium.

    Squad in Machakos. 

    Goalkeepers:  Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers)

    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadad (Vipers), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA), Habib Kavuma (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijmeh, Lebanon), Kirizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna), Yassar Mugerwa (Saint George, Ethiopia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Martin Kizza (SC Villa),Brian Majwega (KCCA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi Arnold (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers)

    Leader of Delegation: Richard Ochom (FUFA Executive Member)

    Team Coordinator: Faisal Muhammad

  • FUFA launches campaign for new national team jersey, 5M at stake for best design

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.

    Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys

    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

      ‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.

      The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.

      ‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today  will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.

      The entries will be open in three categories including the  Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams including the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17).

      The jersey colours for Uganda Cranes will  be 3 sets;

    Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),

    Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly white for away games.

    The jersey colours for Uganda National women team-Crested Cranes will be 3 sets ;

    Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),

    Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly white (away kit)

    The other categories (below)will have same design  but different shades with red, yellow, black and white colours maintained;  

    Set 1: NAtional Junior teams-Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17) -Men and Women

    Set 2: Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team) -Men and Women

    Set 3: Futsal (Men)

      ‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other  subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.

      The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday. 

     

     

  • Ambassador of France to Uganda hails FUFA, Cranes

    Ambassador of France to Uganda hails FUFA, Cranes

    The Embassy of France in Uganda took a decision to celebrate the long-term friendship that unites both countries by a special week with a series of activities and particular moments.

    The celebrations dubbed the Uganda-France friendship week to mark the Francophone Day started on 18th March and will end on 25th March with a football match.

    The event that will climax the celebrations will be the game between Uganda Cranes and the France Military team on Saturday at Mandela National stadium.

    Her Excellency, Stephanie Rivoal, the Ambassador of France to Uganda believes football is one of the ways that can be used to bolster the bilateral relations between the two countries.

    H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda addressing the media at FUFA House on Wednesday

    ‘It is my first time to visist FUFA houseand I am impressed with what i have seen. Mr. President thank you for the good work and image I am seeing here. Uganda is coming to the face of world football after the participation at AFCON in Gabon and we thought the friendly game will be able to bolster the relations between Uganda and France’ she said in a press briefing held at FUFA house on Wednesday morning.

    ‘The game between Uganda Cranes and the France Military team could be the foundation of very many things that may come in future and therefore I call upon the public to embrace this chance’ she added.

    ‘The France military team is very good and expect a tough game. We know Uganda Cranes is equally a good side fresh from Gabon but the visitors will put up a good show on Saturday’ added the Ambassador.

    The Leader of Delegation-France Military team Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot sent out a diplomatic warning to Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and his players.

    ‘We are not here to relax. We are playing for a charity but expect a competitive match on saturday. I hope the game ends 2-1 and not by a big score’ said Ponsot.

    Leader of Delegation-France Military team Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot at the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday morning

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo thanked the Ambassador for the great initiative and indicated this is a great opportunity for Ugandan football.

    ‘It is an honour for us to have such a great delegation of this magnitude partnering with FUFA. We are aware of the fact that France has been a platform for many African footballers to showcase their talent including our very own, the late Majid Musisi who played at Rennes in the 1990s; stated FUFA President.

    ‘So as FUFA, we are not taking this partnership lightly because we believe it can be important in the years to come’ added added Magogo.

    Fans will pay UGX 5,000 and 20,000 as entrance fee and all the proceeds will be used to buy sports equipment for 5 schools that include Kibuli SS, Lubiri SS, Kisasi Primary school.

    FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson indicated that the French Embassy’s programme of giving back to the community coincides with the Federation’s strategy to engage the public through football.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson highlight’s the federation’s importance of being part of the Uganda-France Friendship week that will climax with Uganda Cranes playing the France Military team in a chairty match at Nambole on Saturday

    ‘As FUFA, we have 6 Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) programmes this year and we have already had one in Luzira Upper Prisons where former Uganda Cranes players visisted the inmates. So we believe this is a good campaign that we decided to support’ said Edgar Watson.

    The Ambassador enjoying the moment in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm.

    The Ambassador was also taken on a guided tour of 102.1 FUFA fm before taking group photos with the secretariat staff.

    The Ambasador Stephanie Rivoal and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with 102.1 FUFA fm staff
    FUFA Secretariat for photo moment with the Ambassador (3rd L) together with FUFA President (4th L) and FUFA CEO (extreme R). L-R Sumayah Kiwanuka, Sarah Birungi, Sharon Nalunga, Esther Musoke and Harriet Nakimbugwe

    The game is sanctioned by CAF and FIFA and will be handled by FIFA referees Ali Sabila(centre referee), Hussein Bugembe (1st Assistant referee), Ronald Katenya(2nd Assistant referee), Brian Miiro Nsubuga(4th official), Abbas Ssendyowa(match commissioner).

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R France Military Team Manager Christophe Horta, FUFA CEO Watson, FUFA President, France Ambassador to UG Stephanie Rivoal, France Militray Leader of delegation Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot

  • Uganda – France Friendship Week match preparations in high gear

    Uganda – France Friendship Week match preparations in high gear

    Uganda – France Friendship Week Celebrations:

    Football match: Saturday, 25th March 2017

    At Nelson Mandela National Stadium

    • A contingent of 20 French players arrived on Monday Night
    • The French team will train at Namboole on Tuesday evening (4pm). 
    • Saturday’s match will be graced by top musicians in the country including Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool
    • Match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the football radio
    An official e-banner promoting the Uganda-France friendship week that will climax with a match on Saturday

    Preparations to have successful Uganda – France week celebrations have yielded fruitful dividends.

    Already, a couple of activities are underway that will climax with a football match between the Uganda Cranes and the French Military team at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

    The French team arrived in the country on Monday night and will conduct the first session on Tuesday at Namboole starting 4pm.

     

  • Kenya Vs Uganda:  Micho names squad for international friendly

    Kenya Vs Uganda:  Micho names squad for international friendly

    International Friendly Match: Thursday, 23rd March 2017

    Kenya Vs Uganda

    Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

    Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the traveling 18 players for the upcoming international friendly match set for Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.

    Players will link up on Monday evening and spend a night together at Sky Hotel, Nalya for bonding at technical purposes before flying out on Tuesday morning at 9 O’clock aboard Kenya Airways.

    The foreign based players will link up in Nairobi from their respective clubs and join the contingent that will have flown from Entebbe International Airport.

    The two CECAFA rivals will face off in a friendly match on Thursday at Machakos stadium in Nairobi.

    Team Squad:

    Goalkeepers:  Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers)

    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadad (Vipers), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA), Habib Kavuma (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijmeh, Lebanon), Kirizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna), Yassar Mugerwa (Saint George, Ethiopia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi Arnold (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers)

     

  • Regional Tours 2017: Uganda Cranes register convincing victory over Eastern region

    Regional Tours 2017: Uganda Cranes register convincing victory over Eastern region

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017:

    • Eastern Region Select 0-3 Uganda Cranes

    Since the AFCON 2017 tournament in Gabon, the Uganda Cranes has resumed action with a domestic tour of Eastern Uganda code named ‘Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017’.

    It was a convincing 3-0 result for the national side past a select side from Eastern Uganda at the Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.

    Nelson Senkatuka (9) is joined by the other Uganda Cranes in celebrations for the first goal

    Proline striker Nelson Senkatuka volleyed home the opener after 11 minutes.

    SC Villa’s winger Martin Kiiza doubled the advantage with a well struck free-kick past goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo before team captain Emmanuel Okwi grabbed the third on the day.

    Emmanuel Okwi in a battle for the ball against Peter Musoke at Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium

    Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic was impressed by the overall performance on the day particularly from the first half.

    Such matches have always helped us to prepare for future engagements and as well, bring the stars to the fans in their own localities.

    The performance on the day is good and promising. We have key important matches next week (against Kenya and the French Military team) that we are building for”

    Micho fielded two different line ups for either halves.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets the head coach Micho and the other officials prior to kick off

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the hundreds who braved the scorching sun to catch the game live.

    Eng. Magogo was flanked by many of the Eastern region delegates and other accompanying FUFA officials.

    Representatives from the tour sponsors, Nile Breweries Limited (under the brand Nile Special and Airtel Uganda Limited) also graced the well attended match.

    Airtel Uganda officials Musa Mayanja and Noella Byuma watched the game in Kamuli

    The regional tours started three years ago with the main intention of taking the Uganda Cranes closely to local communities and fans in particular.

    Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool performed for the hundreds of fans during the half time of the match.

    Uganda Cranes ambassador Bebe Cool performed ‘Tatta’ among other songs during half time
    A section of fans at Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium
    Eastern Region XI

    Team line ups:

    Eastern Region Select XI: Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Faruoq Mudoola, Joshua Nkabi, Peter Musoke, Yusuf Najib, Amos Etoju, Rajab Abdul Rahman, Deo Esejje, David Bagoole, Juubu Malangu, Ibrahim Kazindula

    Subs: Aziz Omonyi (G.K), Sande Olobo, Faisal Najib, Isma Benson, Abbas Michael, Jackson Ziraba Mukama, Ben Musana, Vicent Lukwago, Rajab Waiswa, Fahad Badiro

    Head coach: Abbey Bogere ‘Capello’ Kikomeko

    Uganda Cranes starting team against Eastern region at Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium

     

    Uganda Cranes XI: Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Musana, Savio Kabugo, Allan Anguyo, Abel Eturude, Shafik Kagimu, Emmanuel Okwi (Captain), Nelson Senkatuka, Martin Kiiza

    Uganda Cranes team for the second half: Keni Saidi (G.K), Allan Drajua, Arafat Galiwango, Rashid Toha, Brian Nsubuga, Juma Ibrahim Saddam, Hood Mulikyi, Vitalis Tabu, Living Kabong, Hood Kawesa, Villa Oromchan

    Unused sub: Muhammed Ssekebba (Goalkeeper)

    Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic

    Match Officials:

    Referee: George Oryem

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Mwesigwa

    Assistant Referee 2: Muzamil Wasiwa

    4th Official: Kenneth Kimaliya

    Commissioner: Hajji Siraji Katono

    Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka

    Security Officer: Sam Lwere

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Hard fighting Vipers stopped by Platinum Stars

    CAF Confederation Cup: Hard fighting Vipers stopped by Platinum Stars

    Platinum Stars 3-1 Vipers (Platinum Stars progress 3-2 on aggregate)

    South African side Platinum Stars required two penalties, both converted by goalie Mzimela Mbogeni as the home side overcame Uganda’s Vipers 3-1 at the Royal Bafokeng stadium on Saturday night in the CAF Confederation cup.

    Ndumiso Mabena scored the other goal as striker Milton Karisa got one back for the visitors.

    Karisa had also scored in the first leg played at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende last week.

    Platinum Stars’ Robert N’gambi was red carded for two bookable offences.

    Vipers technical department called for the only change to the starting eleven that had started the game a week ago in Uganda.

    Left back Aggrey Madoi who had missed the first leg replaced Dan Birikwalira in the starting line up for the reigning FUFA Uganda Cup champions.

    The South Africans thus qualify 3-2 on aggregate having lost the first leg in Uganda.

    How Vipers assembled:

    XI: Ismail Watenga, Nico Wadada, Aggrey Madoi, Shafik Bakaki, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Sekisambu, Moses Waiswa, Brian Nkuubi, Mike Sserumaga, Milton Karisa

    Subs:James Alitho, Bashir Asiku, Dan Birikwalira, Siraje Sentamu, Francis Onekalit, Keziron Kizito, Brian Kakaire

  • KCCA bows out of Champions league but continental journey continues

    KCCA bows out of Champions league but continental journey continues

    CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1ST ROUND, SECOND LEG:

    KCCA 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (Aggregate 2-3)

    Kampala Capital City Authority football club held CAF Champions league reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns to 1 all draw at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

    Anthony Laffor’s late strike canceled Geofrey Sserunkuma’s goal after 31 minutes to break many hearts at Lugogo.

    Sundowns qualify to the group stages of the CAF Champions league.

    KCCA will have to wait for the play-offs of the CAF confederation cup.

    Team Line ups
    KCCA XI    : Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Denis Okot Oola (Captain), Joseph Ochaya, Habib Kavuma, Timothy Denis Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Allan Okello, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Brian Majwega

    Changes:

    49′ Allan Okello OUT, Sulaimon Akinyemi Oladimeji IN

    50′ Paul Mucureezi OUT, Paul Musamali IN

    85′ Sulaimon Akinyemi Oladimeji OUT, Robert Sentongo

    Subs Not Used: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Vincent Kayizzi

    Head coach: Mike Hilary Mutebi

    Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Wayne Sandilands (G.K), Kekana Hlompho (Captain), Anele Ngcongca, Langerman Tebogo, Richardo Nascismento, Mabunda Tiyani, Morena Thapelo, Wayne Arendse, Zwane Themba, Zakri Yannick, Tau Percy

    Changes:

    10′ Wayne Arendse OUT, Soumahoro Bangaly IN

    46′ Anele Ngcongca OUT, Anthony Laffor IN

    72′ , Mabunda Tiyani OUT, Mashaba Nzikayise IN

    Subs Not Used: Kennedy Mwene (G.K), Nthethe Thabo, Teko Modise, Castro Leonardo,

    Head coach: Pitso Mosimane

    Match officials:

    Referee: Joshua Bondo (Botswana)

    Assistant Referee 1: Moemedi Monakwane (Botswana)

    Assistant Referee 2: Mogomotsi Morakile (Botswana)

    4th Official: Kutlwano Leso (Botswana)

    Match Commissioner: Muhsin Ali Rajaba (Zanzibar)

    Media Officer: Clive Kyazze (Uganda)

    Security Officer: Philip Lubogo (Uganda)

    Referees’ Coordinator: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Uganda Cranes regional tour: Day one of training conducted at Namboole

    Uganda Cranes tour of Eastern region 2017:

    • Sunday, 19th March 2017: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes at 4pm
    • At Kamuli Town council play ground

    Ahead of the 2017 Uganda Cranes regional tours, the national team has conducted their first session at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Friday evening.

    The two hour session was conducted by head coach, Milutin Sredejovic together with his assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach) as the national teams’ officer Patrick Ntege and Dr. Ronald Kisolo closely followed the proceedings from the sidelines.

    20 players of the summoned 23 turned up for training.

    Micho was impressed by the performance of the players at the session.

    “This is the start of the long preparations for CHAN 2018, AFCON 2019 and a continuation of FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers. I am impressed by day’s training. Continue to give your best at all times” Micho urged the players.

    This follows the official launch at FUFA House on Wednesday.

    Uganda Cranes will play Eastern region select team this Sunday at Kamuli town council main play ground.

    Coach Micho in stretching exercises with the players at Namboole stadium

     

    The KCCA FC and Vipers players were excluded because of the CAF club engagements but shall be involved in the due course.

    The team departs on Saturday morning. Emma Okwi is team captain and he will be deputized by Savio Kabugo.

    The regional tours are meant to take the national team closer to the populous in a way of garnering support for the team.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and partner Nile Breweries Limited under the flagship brand, Nile Special.

    Players in a prayer session before the training at Namboole on Friday

    The players who trained on Friday:

    Goalkeepers: Nicholas Sebwato (Bright Stars FC), Keni Saidi (Proline FC), Muhammed Ssekebba (Mbarara City FC)

    Full backs: Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Allan Drajua (Kirinya-Jinja S.S), Hassan Musana (JMC Hippos)

    Central defenders: Brian Nsubuga (Masavu), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Allan Anguyo (Maroons), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

    Holding Midfielders: Hudu Mulyki (URA), Abel Eturude (SC Villa Jogoo), Ambrose Kirya (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attacking midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Kizza Martin (SC Villa Jogoo), Living Kabon (Onduparaka), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attackers: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Villa Oromochan (BUL)

  • Uganda Cranes regional tours: Eastern region names 18 man team

    Uganda Cranes regional tours: Eastern region names 18 man team

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS:

    • Date: Sunday, 19th March 2017
    • Event: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
    • Venue: Kamuli Town Council Playground, 4:00 p.m

    The Eastern region team to face Uganda Cranes in the national regional tours has been named.

    The team is coached by current Kirinya-Jinja S.S head coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko.

    The national regional tours 2017 were officially launched at FUFA House on Wednesday.

    These tours have been held since 2014, traversing the entire country with the main objective among others taking the national team closer to the masses.

    The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Nile Breweries Limited and Airtel Uganda as coordinated by Kibo Media.

    The team:
    Goal Keepers: Hannington Sebwalunyo ( St Jude F.C) , Aziz Omonyi (Artland- Kamuli Park)
    Defenders: Farooq Mudoola (Busia Fisheries), Joshua Nkabi (Nakigo), Sande Olobo (Tawheed), Yusuf Najib (Agape), Peter Musoke (Artland Kamuli Park), Michael Abbas (Afaninho)
    Midfielders: Jackson Mukama (Bugembe Junior), Daudi Bagole (BUL), Deo Esejje (Busia Fisheries), Amos Etuju (BUL), Saddam Kazindula (Artland – Kamuli Park), Ben Musana (Agape)
    Strikers: Juubu Malangu (Busia Fisheries), Vincent Lukwago (Nile Parch), Rajab Waiswa (Artland – Kamuli Park), Fahad Badra (BUL)
    Reserves: Najib Faisal  (Jinja S.S), Ben  (Galaxy)
    Officials:
    Team Manager: Amin Bossa.
    Head Coach: Bogere Abbey Kikomeko
    Assistant Coach: Ayub Da star
  • CAF Elections: Ahmad is new President of African football

    CAF Elections: Ahmad is new President of African football

    Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar Football Association is the new President of Confederation of African football after polling 34 votes against incumbent Issa Hayatou’s 20.

    The 39th CAF General Assembly was held in Addis Ababa on Thursday 16th March.

    Shortly after winning the polls; Ahmad Ahmad posted on his twitter handle a message;

    ‘Under the emotion. I thank all those who believed in the change. Thanks to you who were always backing me. We did it. This victory is ours’

    FUFA President congratulated Ahmad Ahmad.

    ‘We believe in his football ideas and Africa will benefit alot from him. Africa will give him the support he needs to make sure we reach greater heights globally. There were strides made during the reign of Mr. Issa Hayatou and he definitely played a key role in the development of the game on the continent’ said Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Meanwile Magogo on his maiden attempt at a becoming a CAF Excom member, saw Suleiman Hassan Waberi of Djibouti take the position to represent the Central East Zone at the top. It is the first time for a Ugandan to contest for a position on the CAF Executive Committee.

    Tabulation of CAF Elections 2017 as picked from www.cafonline.com 

    Election of the CAF President for the 2017-2021 cycle

    Outgoing President: Issa Hayatou (Cameroon)

    Candidates:

    Ahmad (Madagascar) – 34

    Issa Hayatou (Cameroon) – 20

    Election of the members of the CAF Executive Committee for the 2017 – 2021 cycle

    North Zone

    Outgoing Member: Mohamed Raouraoua (Algeria)

    Candidates:

    Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco) – 41

    Mohamed Raouraoua (Algeria) – 7

    West A Zone

    Outgoing Member: Amadou Diakité (Mali)

    Candidates:

    Amadou Diakité (Mali) – 22

    Hassan Musa Bility (Liberia) – 26

    West B Zone

    Outgoing Member: Anjorin Moucharafou (Benin)

    Candidates:

    Amavu Melvin Pinnick (Nigeria) – 32

    Anjorin Moucharafou (Benin) – 17

    Central Zone

    Outgoing Member: Adoum Djibrine (Chad)

    Candidate:

    Adoum Djibrine (Chad) – Elected unopposed

    Central-East Zone

    Outgoing Member: Magdi Shams El Din (Sudan)

    Candidates:

    Juneido Basha Tilmo (Ethiopia) – 9

    Magdi Shams El Din (Sudan) – 12

    Moses Magogo (Uganda) – 7

    Suleiman Hassan Waberi (Djibouti) – 20

    *Suleiman Hassan Waberi elected after Magdi Shams El Din withdrew before second round of voting

    Southern Zone

    Outgoing Members: Ahmad (Madagascar), Suketu Patel (Seychelles)

    Candidates:

    Danny Jordaan (South Africa) – 35

    Frans Mbidi (Namibia) – 24

    Rui Eduardo Da Costa (Angola) – 25

    Suketu Patel (Seychelles) – withdrew

    * Danny Jordaan (South Africa) & Rui Eduardo Da Costa (Angola) elected

    Female candidates

    Candidates:

    Isha Johansen (Sierra Leone)  – 35

    Lydia Nsekera (Burundi) – 12

    Election of the African representative for the FIFA Council for the cycle 2017 – 2021

    Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish Category

    Candidates:

    Hani Abo Rida (Egypt)

    Tarek Bouchamoui (Tunisia)

    Tarek Bouchamoui elected after Hani Abo Rida withdrew

    Francophone Category

    Candidates:

    Augustin Sidy Diallo (Cote d’Ivoire) – 19

    Omari Constant Selemani (RD Congo) – 35

    Anglophone Category

    Candidates:

    Kwesi Nyantakyi (Ghana) – 33

    Leodegar Tenga (Tanzania)- 20

    Open Category (3 positions to fill)

    Candidates

    Almamy Kabele Camara (Guinea)

    Lydia Nsekera (Burundi)

    * Almamy Kabele Camara (Guinea) & Lydia Nsekera (Burundi) elected

    MAIN PHOTO: The new CAF President Ahmad Ahmad of Madagscar. 

  • FUFA Women’s Cup: Quarter finals draw conducted

    FUFA Women’s Cup: Quarter finals draw conducted

    The draws for the 2017 quarter finals of the inaugural FUFA Women’s Cup were held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director supervised the draws that witnessed Western United and Olila High school the seeded teams because of geographical location.

    FUFA Competitions manager Ali Mwebe (left) with the communications head, Ahmed Hussein before the draws

    ‘We seeded Western United and Olila High because of geographical location so the two clubs could not face off at the quarter final stage’ Mwebe explained.

    Western United was drawn first to host UCU Lady Cardinals in Mbarare, Gafford Ladies face She Corporate, Mutesa 1 Royal University takes on Kawempe Muslim as Taggy High entertains Olila High in Entebbe at Katabi Gombolola play ground.

    The quarter finals are expected to be played on the weekend of 25th and 26th March 2017.

    The finals of this year’s women cup will take place in Busia.

    Quarter finals:

    Western United Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – Mbarara

    Gafford Ladies Vs She Corporate – Kanyanya play ground

    Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Taggy High School Vs Olila S.S –  Katabi Gombolola play ground, Entebbe

  • FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draw: Holders Vipers handed home fixture, clothes to be collected for charity in West Nile

    FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draw: Holders Vipers handed home fixture, clothes to be collected for charity in West Nile

    The FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draws were held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

    Cup holders Vipers will play at home to Buganda regional side, Kyetume as last year’s losing finalists Onduparaka will also enjoy playing infront of their passionate fans after being handed a tie to play Water FC at the Green Light stadium.

    FUFA also announced that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibity Activity once again attahced to this year’s Uganda cup.

    ‘We have enaged the Chairman of West Nile Region Football Association Brahan Nasur and sahred ideas on the project. We shall agree on the beneficiaries of the collections. We shall again collect clothes from the public and later donate them to the recipients at the end of the Uganda cup final’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    Vincent ‘Titi Camara’ Tumusiime delivering clothes at FUFA during the 2016 CSR activity attached to the Uganda cup.

    Last year FUFA collected clothes and donated them to the Missionaries of the Poor in Kisenyi.

     

    FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draw 

    SC Vipers Vs Kiboga Young FC

    Onduparaka FC Vs Water FC

    Express FC Vs Masavu FC

    URA FC Vs JMC

    Kataka FC Vs KCCA FC

    Fort Portal Boda Boda FC Vs Paidha Black Angels

    Bazar Holdings Vs Sadolin Paints

    Kyetume FC Vs Police FC

    Mathces to start on the weekend of 19th and 26th March, 2017.

  • Uganda Cranes regional tour: Programme, squad released

    Uganda Cranes regional tour: Programme, squad released

    Uganda Cranes tour of Eastern region 2017:

    • Sunday, 19th March 2017: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes at 4pm
    • At Kamuli Town council play ground

    The 2017 Uganda Cranes regional tours have been officially launched at FUFA House on Wednesday.

    Uganda Cranes will play Eastern region select team this Sunday.
    Assistant coach, Moses Basena represented head coach Milutin Sredojevic at the release of the announcement of the squad.

    Basena disclosed to the media a team of 23 players summoned and also revealed the detailed technical programme.

    ‘First of all, I thank the media and fans who supported our team in Gabon. Thank you for every effort’ Basena who also lauded KCCA FC and Vipers’ display in the ongoing CAF Club tournaments noted.

    Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media-regional tour event managers appreciated the national team sponsors (Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Special) for the continued support towards the programme.

    ‘We have revamped the tour – obligation for sponsors of football – Airtel Uganda and Nile Special. It is a pleasure working with FUFA. We pledge to work with the federation to uplift the standard of the game’ noted Kibirige.

    The KCCA FC and Vipers players have been excluded because of the CAF club engagements but shall be involved in the due course.

    The team shall train on Friday evening at Namboole and depart on Saturday morning. Emma Okwi has been named captained and will be deputised by Savio Kabugo.

    The players summoned:

    Goalkeepers: Nicholas Sebwato (Bright Stars FC), Keni Saidi (Proline FC), Muhammed Ssekebba (Mbarara City FC)

    Full backs: Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Allan Drajua (Kirinya-Jinja S.S), Hassan Musana (JMC Hippos), Arafat Ggaliwango (Police)

    Central defenders: Brian Nsubuga (Masavu), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Allan Anguyo (Maroons), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

    Holding Midfielders: Hudu Mulyki (URA), Abel Eturude (SC Villa Jogoo), Saddam Juma (Express), Ambrose Kirya (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attacking midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Kizza Martin (SC Villa Jogoo), Living Kabong (Onduparaka), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attackers: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Prolibe), Villa Oromochan (BUL), Hood Kaweesa (Police)

  • 2017 FUFA Corporate tournament officially launched

    2017 FUFA Corporate tournament officially launched

    FUFA CORPORATE TOURNAMENT 2017

    3rd edition – 29th April – At Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    The third edition of the FUFA Corporate Tournament (FTC) has been launched on Wednesday.

    This was during the weekly press conference at the FUFA House House in Mengo, Kampala.

    FUFA Marketing director Esther Musoke highlighted to the media the essence of this annual football tournament.

    L-R FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Ali Mwebe (FUFA Competitions Director) and Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager) during the press conference

    We shall hold the 3rd edition of the FUFA Corporate Tournament under the theme; ‘Football for health’ with the main aim among others intended to promote close partnerships in the corporate world.

    Registration is Ug.shs 1.5M per team of 17 players and three officials.

    The Corporate companies shall be allowed to conduct their own activations at Lugogo for the period of the tournament.

    15 corporate companies have already confirmed to take part.

    The tournament guidelines will be passed on accordinglyto the teams. Deadine for registartion is 17th April.

    National Water and Sewerage Corporation is the defending champion.

     

  • Competitions: Draw for Uganda Cup, FUFA Women’s Cup to be conducted on Wednesday

    Competitions: Draw for Uganda Cup, FUFA Women’s Cup to be conducted on Wednesday

    FUFA Competitions Department will conduct the draw for the FUFA Uganda Cup and FUFA Women’s Cup on Wednesday (10am) at FUFA House during teh weekly press conference. The draw for men is for teams at the round of 16 while the FUFA Wowmen’s Cup is at the Quarterfinals Stage.

    THe FUFA Women’s Cup is being played for the first time while the FUFA Uganda Cup has Vipers are the holders.

    The final of the FUFA Women’s cup will be hosted in Busia while Arua won the rights for the FUFA Uganda Cup final.

    FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein will guide with the process of the draw.

    FUFA Uganda Cuo teams left in the round of 16 

    1. KCCA FC 1st Div  (AUPL)
    2. Kiboga Young  3rd Div (Buganda Regional League)
    3. Fort Portal Boda Boda 3rd Div (Kitara Regional League)
    4. Kyetume 3rd Div (Buganda Regional League)
    5. Express FC 1st (AUPL)
    6. Sadolin Paints 1st (AUPL)
    7. Onduparaka FC 1st (AUPL)
    8. JMC Hippos 1st (AUPL)
    9. Police 1st (AUPL)
    10. URA FC 1st (AUPL)
    11. Water 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    12. Baza Holdings FC 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    13. Kataka FC 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    14. Masavu FC 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    15. Paidha Black Angels 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    16. Vipers 1st (AUPL)

    Last 8 in FUFA Women’s Cup 1st Edition

    1. She Corporates (FUFA Women Elite League)
    2. Western United (FUFA Women Elite League)
    3. Olila SS WFC (FUFA Women Elite League)
    4. Tagy High School  (Non-League Team)
    5. Muteesa I Royal (FUFA Women Elite League)  
    6. UCU Lady Cardinals (FUFA Women Elite League)
    7. Kawempe Muslim (FUFA Women Elite League)
    8. Gafford Ladies (FUFA Women Elite League)

     

  • AUPL: Sc Villa goes top following victory over The Saints

    AUPL: Sc Villa goes top following victory over The Saints

    2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Tuesday 14th March, 2017 Results:

    • The Saints 0-2 Sc Villa Jogoo
    • BUL 2-0 Bright Stars FC
    • Sadolin Paints 0-0 Lweza
    • Soana 1-1 JMC Hippos
    • Express 4-3 Police

     

    Sports Club Villa Jogoo for the first time this season climbed aloft the log of the Azam Uganda Premier League following the 2-0 victory against The Saints at the Champions stadium in Mwererwe.

    Emmanuel Okwi and John Adriko got the goals for Wasswa Bbosa’s coached side away from home.

    SC Villa Jogoo now has 44 points from 22 games, four matches better of second placed KCCA F.C.

    In Jinja, BUL continued their fight against relegation with a well worked out 2-0 home win past visiting Bright Stars at the Kakindu stadium.

    First half substitute Robert Achema scored a double, the first a penalty and the second a well tapped effort off David Bagoole’s cut back.

    Both of BUL’s goals came in the second stanza of the game.

    A 10 man Sadolin Paints side was held to a goal-less draw by Lweza at the Mandela National Stadium.

    Ronald Lukungu was red carded on the half hour mark as the home side with a man less for almost 60 minutes.

    At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, home club Express registered a 4-3 victory past Police in a 7 goals thriller.

    Mahad Kakooza, Allan Kyambadde (brace) and Simon Sserunkuma were on target for Matia Lule’s charges, also baptized as the ‘Red Eagles’ time immemorial.

    Michale Birungi’s double and a late Hood Kaweesa’s late goal gave the fans something to cheer for the moment and leave crucial talking points heading to match day 23 that comes on 28th March 2017.

    Soana and Jinja Municipal Council Hippos settled for a one all stalemate at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

    Abdulraham Ajab gave the Hippos the lead on 11 minutes but Paddy Muhumuza, a January mid season signing for Soana had other ideas altogether with a quick equalizer three minutes later.

    JMC Hippos remains the only side yet to earn maximum points this entire season.