FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

Walusimbi joins Uganda Cranes team, more players expected by Monday

International friendly

Uganda vs Zambia

Charges: 10,000/- Ordinary, 20,000/- VIP

8th Nov, 2016 at 4pm

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier

Group E: Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville

At 4pm on 12th November, 2016

Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)

Note: All matches at Nambole stadium

Kenya based International Godfrey Walusimbi joined the rest of players for training at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

He promised to give the best display for upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville.

“We were motivated by qualifying for AFCON 2017 and a draw against Ghana in our first World Cup qualifier game was such a driving factor” said Walusimbi.

Twenty seven players were part of the Sunday evening training which lasted for two hours with the coach emphasizing on ball possession and shooting from various angles.

More foreign based players including Team Captain Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho (Baroka FC, South Africa),Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara ,Yassar Mugerwa (St George,Ethiopia), William Kizto Luwagga (Rio Ave,Portugal) and Murshid Juuko (Simba ,Tanzania) are expected to join and train with the team on Monday .

Training resumes on Monday at 5pm in Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

In Camp already:

Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga , Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot , Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard , Awanyi Timothy , Halid Lwaliwa ,Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Lwesibawa Godffrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik,Geoffrey Serunkuma, Erisa Sekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi and Godfrey Walusimbi

November 7, 2016
FUFA Women Elite League: Wrap up of match day one; 17 goals in 6 games

FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17: Match day 1 Results

Friday: Ajax Queens 1-0 Eastern Heroes

Saturday:

Kawempe Muslim Ladies 7-0 London Stallions

Ajax Queens 3-1 Olila

Wakiso Hills 1-1 Gafford Ladies

Sunday:

Kampala Queens 1-2 Mutesa

Rinnes 0-0 Western United

The long awaited FUFA Women Elite league for the 2016/17 season started on Friday.

The new season started on Friday with Ajax Queens’ 1-0 win against Eastern Heroes courtesy of Maureen Afoyo’s lone strike on the day.

Ajax Queens won their second game 24 hours later, triumphing 3-1 against Olila Ladies.

Still on Saturday, the defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football club started the season on a bright note winning 7-0 against London Stallions in Kawempe.

Hasifah Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge and Favour Nambatya each scored a brace apiece for the game.

Viola Namuddu netted the other goal on the day.

Gafford Ladies and Wakiso Hills played to a one all draw.

On Sunday, Kampala Queens lost 1-2 to Mutesa Royal University.

The Rinnes and Western United affair ended goal-less.

This is the third season that the FUFA Women Elite League is being played with a total of 16 clubs taking part.

MAIN PHOTO: Action between Ajax Queens and Eastern Heroes at Bulenga play ground on Saturday

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

November 6, 2016
Uganda Cranes resume training ahead of Zambia, Congo Brazzaville encounters

Following their 6-1 victory against Kampala region select team in the national regional tour match, the Uganda Cranes will resume training on Sunday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

All the players who featured in the match against Kampala region will continue to train with the addition of those who were rested (goalie Salim Jamal, Moses Oloya and Yunus Sentamu).

Meanwhile, the professionals are expected on Sunday night and Monday ahead of the Zambia international build up on Tuesday.

Ronald Mukiibi, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara, Yassar Mugerwa, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho, Shafiq Batambuze and team captain Geofrey Massa are all expected by Monday.

Mike Azira will be in the country by Tuesday morning.

Zambia is already in the country having arrived on Sunday afternoon. They are accommodated at Hotel Africana in Kampala.

November 6, 2016
FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17: Strong start for defending champions Kawempe Muslim S.S

Kawempe Muslim Ladies 7-0 London Stallions

Ajax Queens 3-1 Olila

Wakiso Hills 1-1 Gafford Ladies

The FUFA Women Elite league 2016/17 defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football club started the season on a bright note winning 7-0 against London Stallions on Saturday.

Hasifah Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge and Favour Nambatya each scored a brace apiece.

Viola Namuddu netted the other goal on the day.

The other match on Saturday ended in a one all stalemate between Wakiso Hills and Gafford Ladies.

Ajax Queens were 3-1 victors against visiting Olila Ladies.

The league continues on Sunday with three games.

Sunday:
Kampala Queens vs Mutesa

Buikwe vs UCU

She Corporates vs Uganda Martyrs

November 5, 2016
Uganda Cranes humiliate Kampala Select in regional tour match

Uganda Cranes Regional tours (2016): Saturday, 5th October 2016

Kampala Regional Select 1-6 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes whipped Kampala region select team 6-1 during a national regional tour match played at the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.

Saddam Ibrahim Juma, Muhammed Shaban and Joseph Ochaya scored the first three goals in the opening 45 minutes of the game watched by a relatively big crowd that included FUFA top brass officials among others.

Kampala Regional select side

In the second half, the Uganda Cranes side continued with the dominance with three more goals coming from Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Tonny Mawejje.

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda in action during the first half

The Kampala regional side had pulled a goal back after an own goal in the first half.

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the first half side whilst Tonny Mawejje was skipper for the second half team.

FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha was the chief guest.

Darius Mugoye (FUFA second Vice President), FUFA Head of Technical affairs Hamid Juma, FUFA secretariat staff, football coaches, administrators and Kampala Regional Football Association officials were some of the personalities who graced the match.

Uganda Cranes ambassador Bebe Cool entertained the enthusiatic crowds after the match.

The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes official sponsors and Nile Breweries Limited.

Team Line ups:

Uganda Cranes XI:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Saddam Ibrahim Juma, Erias Ssekisambu, Muhammed Shaban, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu

Uganda Cranes Team 2:

Ismail Watenga (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Richard Kasagga Juuko, Timothy Denis Awani, Halid Lwaliwa, Tonny Mawejje, Kezironi Kizito, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Derrick Nsibambi, Edrisa Lubega

Officials:

Head coach: Milutin Sredejovic

Assistant coach: Moses Basena

Goal-keeping coach: Fred Kajoba

Team doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Team physio: Ivan Ssewanyana

Kampala Team XI:

Noel Bayiga (G.K), Posiano Ssegonja, Ivan Sserubiri, Oscar Mansur, Derrick Kiyingi, Jonathan Muteesa, Bashir Muki, Mahad Mbaziira, Chalse Sempa, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Brian Walukaga

Subs:
Fred Lwanyaga, Nicholas Kabonge, Mubarak Nsubuga, David Egesa, Bashir Muweesi, Allan Bukenya, Emma Mpingu

Officials:

Team Manager: Robert Sserunjogi

Head coach: Wasswa Bbosa

Assistant Coach: Pius Ngabo

Team Doctor: Hashim Wante

November 5, 2016
Uganda Cranes XI vs. Kampala region, Wasswa to skipper national team

Uganda Cranes Regional tours (2016): Saturday, 5th October 2016

Kampala Regional Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:30 p.m)

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will captain the Uganda Cranes select side set take on Kampala region at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.

The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes official sponsors and Nile Breweries Limited.

Team Line ups:

Uganda Cranes XI:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Saddam Ibrahim Juma, Erias Ssekisambu, Muhammed Shaban, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu

Uganda Cranes Team 2:

Ismail Watenga (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Richard Kasagga Juuko, Timothy Denis Awani, Halid Lwaliwa, Tonny Mawejje, Kezironi Kizito, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Derrick Nsibambi, Edrisa Lubega

Officials:

Head coach: Milutin Sredejovic

Assistant coach: Moses Basena

Goal-keeping coach: Fred Kajoba

Team doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Team physio: Ivan Ssewanyana

Kampala Team XI:

Noel Bayiga (G.K), Posiano Ssegonja, Ivan Sserubiri, Oscar Mansur, Derrick Kiyingi, Jonathan Muteesa, Bashir Muki, Mahad Mbaziira, Chalse Sempa, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Brian Walukaga

Subs:
Fred Lwanyaga, Nicholas Kabonge, Mubarak Nsubuga, David Egesa, Bashir Muweesi, Allan Bukenya, Emma Mpingu

Officials:

Team Manager: Robert Sserunjogi

Head coach: Wasswa Bbosa

Assistant Coach: Pius Ngabo

Team Doctor: Hashim Wante

November 5, 2016
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: All is set against Kampala Select at Wankulukuku

UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2016:

KAMPALA REGION VS UGANDA CRANES – MUTESA II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Saturday, 5th November 2016 (Starting at 4 p.m)

All is set for the last Uganda Cranes regional tour match of the year.

The national team will play a select side from Kampala region on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The Kampala regional team is coached by former Express head coach Wasswa Bbosa and have been training at Wankulukuku for the past two days.

Head coach Micho and his technical team will critically assess the players shape before considering who is fit enough to join the mainstream side ahead of Tuesday’s international build up with Zambia.

The purpose of such tours is to take the national team brand across all the regions of the country so that the fans interact with their favourite stars.

The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited under the flag-ship brand, Nile Special.

The Squads

UGANDA CRANES:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga

Out field players: Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot , Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard, Timothy Dennis Awanyi, Halid Lwaliwa ,Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Shafic Kajimu,Lwesibawa Godffrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik,Geoffrey Serunkuma, Erisa Sekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi

KAMPALA REGION SELECT:
Goalkeepers: LWANYAGA FRED (ST MARY’S FC NABWERU), KIRABIRA JUMA (FUTURE STARS FC)

Defenders: BUKENYA ALLAN (KATWE UNITED), SSALI GODFREY (MUTUNGO), MUWONGE AMOS (KYEBANDO), MUWESI BASHIR (KISUGU), YAKOBO AZIZA (THUNDER), SSENTAMU IVAN (NANSANA), MUTESA JONATHAN (INDUSTRIAL AREA-BWAISE), BUGEMBE ISMA (ST.MARY;S FC NABWERU), AYIKOBA EMMA (WEMBLEY), KIYINGI DERRICK(CITY LADS), SSEGONJJA POSIANO (FUTURE STARS).

Midfielders: KABONGE NICHOLAS (LUNGUJJA GALAXY), MBAZIRA MAHAD (SOANA), OSCAR OGWAL (KYEBANDO), KABUYE MUSA (MBOGO UNITED), SSERUBIRI IVAN (SPARTAN), KASIBANTE WYCLIF (NTINDA), JACKSH WILLIAM (CITY LADS), EGESA DAVID (CITY LADS), KIYINGI DAVID (CITY LADS)

Strikers: OYAM TIMOTHY (NSAMBYA), BABJO SULAIMAN (LIFE ETERNAL), KISULE UMAR (KABALAGALA RANGERS), OWAR GERALD (INDUSTRIAL AREA), MUZARE HAMZA (INDUSTRIAL AREA), SSEKYANZI FAISAL (ST.MARY’S FC NABWERU), NSUBUGA MUBARAK (WEMBLEY), KALUMBE DERRICK (WEMBLEY), SSEMPA CHARLES (FUTURE STARS).

November 5, 2016
FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17: Ajax Queens defeat Eastern Heroes in opener

Match Day 1:

Ajax Queens 1-0 Eastern Heroes

The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League has followed kicked off on Friday with one fixture played at Bulenga.

Ajax Queens defeated Eastern Heroes 1-0 with the goal coming from Maureen Afoyo.

The other game that had been scheduled to take place on the day (She Makerere and Olila) was postponed due to the closure of the University.

This particular game will be re-scheduled and communicated in the due course.

Matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will go on as planned on the fixtures released.

Saturday:

Ajax Queens vs Olila

Wakiso vs Gafford

Kawempe vs London Stallions

Riness vs Western

Sunday:
Kampala Queens vs Mutesa

Buikwe vs UCU

She Corporates vs Uganda Martyrs

November 4, 2016
Uganda Cranes Conducts Day Two of Non residential Training at Namboole in preparation for matches against Zambia, Congo Brazzaville

The Uganda Cranes conducted day two of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole outer pitch.

Twenty five players consisting of 5 foreign based and 20 local based players reported for training amidst the heavy evening down pour.

Cranes head coach Micho preparing his players

Next training is on Friday 4^th November 2016 at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku at 4pm ahead of the Cranes Kampala regional tour on Saturday 5^th November 2016.

After Friday’s training the local based players will camp at Sky Hotel in Naalya.

Yunus Sentamu striking during training

Players who attended Thursday training at Namboole:

Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa, Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard, Awanyi Timothy, Halid Lwaliwa, Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Shafic Kagimu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Erisa Sekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi

November 4, 2016
Nabweteme dedicates her 2 awards won in the U.S to FUFA President

Two time FUFA Women Elite League top scorer Sandra Nabweteme continued with her rich goal scoring form, guiding her South Western Oklahoma State University to US Conference 2016 Championship.

The Uganda Crested Cranes sharp shooter was rewarded with two awards -Freshman player of the year and First Team All Conference forward at the Great American Conference Awards in USA. She was also second best top scorer (19 goals, 8 assists) in the Great American Conference League.

She dedicated the two awards to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, her mother Nabukera, coaches, media houses and Ahmed Marsha the FUFA Head of Communications, among others.

I am grateful of my football journey in the U.S.A. Life is good but i can not forget all who have encouraged me like the FUFA President, my mother, FUFA Communications Manager, people in the media and my fans across the world.

Nabweteme won the car at the 2015 FUFA Awards after guiding Kawempe Muslim SS Women FC to two consecutive championships in 2015 and 2016.

Nabweteme smiles with her car at FUFA House in Kampala. She won the award as the best female player in 2015.

Nabweteme is among the excelling female footballers for the country who feature in the foreign leagues.

November 4, 2016
Kampala region names squad to play Uganda Cranes

Kampala Region Football Association has named Wasswa Bbosa as the head coach of the side that will play Uganda Cranes in the regional tour match this Saturday at Mutessa II stadium Wankulukuku. Wasswa will be assisted by Wembley FC Pius Ngabo. The Team started official training sessions on Thursday at the venue that will host the match. t

The Squad
Goalkeepers: LWANYAGA FRED (ST MARY’S FC NABWERU), KIRABIRA JUMA (FUTURE STARS FC)

Defenders: BUKENYA ALLAN (KATWE UNITED), SSALI GODFREY (MUTUNGO), MUWONGE AMOS (KYEBANDO), MUWESI BASHIR (KISUGU), YAKOBO AZIZA (THUNDER), SSENTAMU IVAN (NANSANA), MUTESA JONATHAN (INDUSTRIAL AREA-BWAISE), BUGEMBE ISMA (ST.MARY;S FC NABWERU), AYIKOBA EMMA (WEMBLEY), KIYINGI DERRICK(CITY LADS), SSEGONJJA POSIANO (FUTURE STARS).

Midfielders: KABONGE NICHOLAS (LUNGUJJA GALAXY), MBAZIRA MAHAD (SOANA), OSCAR OGWAL (KYEBANDO), KABUYE MUSA (MBOGO UNITED), SSERUBIRI IVAN (SPARTAN), KASIBANTE WYCLIF (NTINDA), JACKSH WILLIAM (CITY LADS), EGESA DAVID (CITY LADS), KIYINGI DAVID (CITY LADS)

Strikers: OYAM TIMOTHY (NSAMBYA), BABJO SULAIMAN (LIFE ETERNAL), KISULE UMAR (KABALAGALA RANGERS), OWAR GERALD (INDUSTRIAL AREA), MUZARE HAMZA (INDUSTRIAL AREA), SSEKYANZI FAISAL (ST.MARY’S FC NABWERU), NSUBUGA MUBARAK (WEMBLEY), KALUMBE DERRICK (WEMBLEY), SSEMPA CHARLES (FUTURE STARS).
The coach will name his final team after tomorrow’s training at Mutesa II stadium at Wankulukuku.

The regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.

November 3, 2016
Bajope nets winner for Nyamityobora against Water FC in the FUFA Big League

Abdallah Bajope converted a second half penalty for home side Nyamityobora who edged water Fc 1-0 in Western Uganda on Thursday. The result keeps Charles Ayiekoh’s Nyamityobora FC on top with 14 points from 8 games played so far this season.

Full time results of the FUFA Big League matches played on Thursday

Nyamityobora 1-0 Water FC
Masavu 2-1 Hope Doves
Ebbe 2-0 Airtel Kitara
Sun City 1-0 Boma
Bright Light 1-0 Sporting United FC
Simba 2-1 Artland Katale
Kataka FC 0-2 Bazza Holdings

Friday: Mbarara City vs Kireka United

November 3, 2016
FUFA suspends referee Balikoowa

FUFA Referees standing Committee (FRSC) has suspended one of the assistant referees Ngobi Balikoowa Musa who handled the Azam Uganda Premier League match no.86 between SC Villa Jogoo Vs Express FC on 29th October 2016 at Mandela National Stadium – Namboole

The suspension takes immediate effect and for the rest of the 2016/17 season.

On 31st October, 2016 the FRSC met and took a decision to suspend Balikoowa who officiated the above mentioned match.

The other officials of the mentioned match will not be affected by this decision.

The decision was taken after reviewing the Referees Assessors report  and the video clip indicating that the decision taken by the second  assistant referee Balikoowa in the 84th minute led to  disallowing a would have been a valid third goal to visiting team (Express FC).

FUFA through the FRSC will continue assessing matches at all competitions levels with a focused intention of developing and monitoring performance of match officials.

November 3, 2016
PICTORIAL: Uganda Cranes start preparations for matches against Zambia, Congo Brazzavile

Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kampala: Uganda vs Kampala region select on Saturday 5th Nov, 2016 at Wankulukuku

International friendly: Uganda vs Zambia 8th November at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualfier-Africa Zone: Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville on 12th November at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Charges: 25,000/-, 60,000/- and 150,000/-

Algerian match officials for Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville;

Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi

Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak

Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane

Fourth Official: Necib Redouane

Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)

Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)

The Uganda Cranes started official training sessions in preparation for three key matches to be played in the next 10 days starting with the Regional tour of Kampala this saturday at Mutessa II stadium, Wankuluku to be followed with an international friendly with Zambia on 8th Nov and 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th Nov.

Cranes played a practice match against reigning league champions KCCA FC and won 1-0 thanks to Erisa Sekisambu’s goal.

Players who attended training at the Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo;

Goalkeepers: Salim Jamal, Isma Watenga

Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Khalid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, Kezironi Kizito, Moses Oloya, Erisa Sekisambu, Yunus Sentamu, Allan Kayiwa, Godfrey Lwesibawa and Geoffrey Kizito

Training resumes on Thursday at 4pm, Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

Kezironi Kizito shows Vincent Kayizi (Blue) the real battle in the midfield in a practice match between Uganda Cranes and KCCA FC at Lugogo on Wednesday

Erisa Sekisambu (with ball) and Oloya Moses on the attack against 5 KCCA FC players during the practice match

Moses Oloya (Yellow) being checked by KCCA FC’s Ivan Ntege

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd L) with National Teams’ Offcier Patrick Ntege (L) former Uganda Cranes player Edward Kalungi and FUFA secretariat staff Meddie Matovu watched the practice match

Uganda Cranes players celebrating a goal

November 2, 2016
AUPL: BUL FC takes top honours in the Jinja derby played at Kakindu stadium

The tensions were high as both teams headed into the Jinja derby between BUL FC and JMC Hippos at Kakindu stadium. Both teams share the same stadium and their results have not been convincing so far to their fans.

When the ball got rolling, both sets of players had one target, to hit the back of the net. BUL had to thank Shaka Sozi, Sibira Yunus and Nkolo Braise for the goals as they got their names on the score sheet while Abdul Rajab netted the consolation for JMC Hippos who remain bottom of the table and are yet to win a game this season.

BUL FC team that played against JMC Hippos on Wednesday at Kakindu stadium. BUL won 3-0.

The league takes a break to allow the National team-Uganda Cranes prepare for the international break that will see them play against Zambia(International friendly) and Congo Brazzaville (2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier).

November 2, 2016
FUFA sad to lose Ex-Cranes star player Bukenya

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received sad news following the death of former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper George Bukenya.

Bukenya who played for Uganda Cranes in the 60s, 70s died on Wednesday at Nsambya Hospital due to lung failure.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was left sad by the news;

We have received news of the untimely death of George Bukenya. We are saddened by this sad news losing an Ex-International player.

Bukenya was a great player at Coffee FC and with Uganda Cranes. The football family will miss him.

Burial arrangements will be communicated later by the family.

November 2, 2016
Micho names team to face Zambia & Congo Brazzaville as Cranes regional tour of Kampala set for Saturday

Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kampala: Uganda vs Kampala region select on Saturday 5th Nov, 2016 at Wankulukuku

International friendly: Uganda vs Zambia 8th November at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualfier-Africa Zone: Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville on 12th November at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Algerian match officials for Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville;

Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi

Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak

Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane

Fourth Official: Necib Redouane

Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)

Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)

The Uganda National team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin has named the squad to face Zambia in a friendly on 8th November and for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th November 2016 at Mandela Nationa Stadium, Namboole.

Nineteen foreign based players who will later be joined by eleven local based players (From the regional tour squad) to make a total of a 30 man squad to prepare for the two encounters.

While speaking at the FUFA weekly press conference in Mengo, Micho said that the eleven local based players will be selected from the t22 who will feature for the Uganda Cranes in the Kampala region tour on Saturday 5th November at the Mutesa II Memorial Stadium in Wankulukuku.

Micho, who was flanked by the assistant coach Moses Basena(L), FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein and the sponsors (Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited) representative Bobkins Kibirige

Micho, who was flanked by the assistant coach Moses Basena , FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein and the sponsors (Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited) representative Bobkins Kibirige stated;

We have summoned 19 professionals and 22 locally based players all of whom have equal chances to fight for the places on the final team against Congo Brazzaville.

First we have a match against the Kampala regional team at Wankulukuku on Saturday, then the Zambian friendly match.

Those who prove themselves will be selected for the Congo Brazzaville match on 12th November 2016 at Namboole

Meanwhile, the team starts immediate training on Wednesday with a test match.

List of the foreign based players

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Salim Jamal Magola

Defenders:Denis Iguma, Walusimbi Godffrey, Isaac Isinde, Murshid Juuko, Ronald Mukiibi, Mike Azira

Midfielders: Shafic Batambuze,Godffrey Baba Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Yassar Mugerwa, Moses Oloya ,Khalid Aucho

Strikers: Faruku Miya, Yunus Sentamu, William Kizito Luwagga and Geoffrey Massa

The 22 Local Based players

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot , Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa, Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard , Awanyi Timoth , Halid Lwaliwa

Midfileders:Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Shafic Kajimu,Lwesibawa Godffrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik,

Strikers: Muhammad Shaban, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Sekisambu, Derrick Nsibambi

November 2, 2016
KCCA FC sees off Sc Villa with convincing victory at Lugogo

L-R: Samuel Kayondo, Okot Denis, Batte Denis, Aisa Semambo, Yasin Mugabi and Ronald Katenya for the ceremonial photo before kickoff at Lugogo on Tuesday. KCCA FC beat Sc Villa Jogoo 3-1.

FT: Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Tuesday

KCCA 3-1 Sc villa Jogoo

Kirinya Jinja Ss 1-1 Bright Stars

Onduparaka 1-1 Proline

Express FC 1-1 URA

The Saints 1-1 Lweza

Soana 1-2 Sadolin Paints

The crowds enjoyed the game. The turn up was big. That’s what local football needs-big turn up at local matches.

Reigning Champions and table leaders KCCA FC defeated rivals Sc Villa Jogoo 3-1 in the Azam Uganda Premier League match on Tuesday evening at the Philip Omondi stadium.

Paul Mucureezi got the goal scoring action under way in the first half as both team fought for possession in the midfield. Sc Villa finished the first half on a high having created some chances but failing to convert the, However KCCA FC could have finished off the game in the first half had they also made use of their clear cut chances.

Second half started on a high tempo and Villa were rewarded with a penalty which was converted by Tabu Abdul Malik. KCCA FC who are yet to lose at home this season, netted two more goals from Derrick Nsibambi and Uganda Cranes star player also reigning Azam Uganda premier League player of the year Joseph Ochaya.

KCCA FC are now on 28 points from 12 matches while Sc Villa on 21 points.

Ochaya scored on of the goals for KCCA FC in his club’s 3-1 win over Sc Villa Jogoo.

November 1, 2016