Police scored a late goal inside the first minute of the four added minutes to earn a point in the 3 all draw against a ten man Express side in the Azam Uganda Premier league match played at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium on Friday.
In the only game of the day that was televised live on Azam T.V, Express took an early lead through Allan Kyambadde in the 5th minute.
Police Football club found the equalizer through Osman Mutumba almost 35 minutes later as the two sides returned to the locker-rooms even at one goal apiece.
Upon re-start, the home side took the lead through Rahmat Senfuka following a rocket shot off the left foot that found the back of the net.
The joy was however short-lived when Simon Sserunkuma finished from an acute angle after clumsy defending from the Police back-line.
Police technical bench called for substitution of their goalkeeper Davis Mutebi for Samuel Kivumbi after they had conceded the second goal.
Kivumbi was treated to a baptism of fire when he was beaten by a flying header from Kyambadde off Sserunkuma’s telling assist from the left.
Police gained numerical advantage when Express’ Musa Mukasa was red carded for elbowing striker Anthony Bongole.
Bongole had moments earlier come on for towering striker Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo.
The galore of goals continued when Police grabbed their third of the day after Hood Kawesa’s low drive beat Mutumba between the Red Eagles’ goal posts.
Other match day 9 fixtures:
Match day nine continues on Saturday with three matches.
Vipers make the short trip to the Phillip Omondi Stadium to play Vipers.
Arua side, Onduparaka will play Uganda Revenue Authority at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.
Jinja Municipal Council Hippos will entertain Soana at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja town.
MAIN PHOTO: Police XI that started against Express at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium on Friday, 14th October 2016 in the Azam Uganda Premier League
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is a happy man. He leads a sport that has the biggest followers in the country thus standing many chances of attracting sponsorship.
In the past three months, three Azam Uganda Premier League clubs Bright Stars FC, Onduparaka FC and Vipers Sc have landed huge deals in terms of shirt sponsorships. Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsor Bright Stars FC, Betway took on new league comes Onduparaka FC while Hima Cement are with Vipers SC.
While today, the Buganda Kingdom welcomed Airtel who are not tghe official sponsors of the fmaous Masaza Cup.
Here is the FUFA President’s message;
‘400m UGX per year over 3 years, Airtel Sponsorship of Masaza Cup.
Congratulations to the Buganda Kingdom for this milestone. We are proud of the role of the Kingdom in the history and development of football in Uganda.
Airtel once again prove to be the football brand’
Airtel are alos official sponsors of the Uganda Cranes and the popular U-17 Airtel Rising stars.
FUFA and Buganda Kingdom have a long standing relationship as the first chairman of the federtion was Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II.
FUFA also held a meeting with the Buagnda Kingdom sports minister Owek. Henry Sekabembe early this year and promised to extend support in form of technical and administration to the Kingdom.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with Owek. Henry Sekabembe at FUFA House early this year.
MAIN PHOTO: Airtel and Buganda Kingdom Officials led by the Katikiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at Bulange Mengo on Thursday.
The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has released communication regarding fixtures of match day 10 of the top light.
With the FUFA Assembly set for 22nd October, 2016 and league fixtures had been lined up on the same day, the UPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani has issued a statement notifying the clubs of the change from the original date to Friday 21st October, 2016.
The communication reads;
‘Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will be holding the 92nd Ordinary General Assembly on the 22nd of October 2016 at Nimrod Hotel-Luweero and the Sixteen (16) AUPL Clubs are members of FUFA who will be represented by the respective Club Chairpersons. Accordingly and in liaison with the competitions department of FUFA, the UPL Secretariat has brought forward all fixtures of Saturday 22nd October 2016 to Friday 21st October 2016 to allow the affected parties attend the said General Assembly without any divided attention’
Hence, Friday 21st Oct 2016 fixtures will be as follows;-
BUL FC Vs SC Villa,Kakindu Stadium-Jinja Live On Azam TV(4:00pm)
Soana FC Vs Lweza FC, KavumbaR.Grounds (4:30pm)
KCCA FC Vs Police FC, P.Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:30pm)
Express FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30pm)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has appreciated the efforts of every stake-holder towards the successful qualification of Uganda Cranes to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 38 years. Uganda Cranes defeated Comoros 1-0 at Nambole to send the whole country into jubilations following the team’s qualification under the leadership of Magogo and his 12 man team of Justus Mugisha(1st VP), Darius Mugoye (2nd VP), Denis Mbidde (3rd VP); Executive Members; Rogers Byamukama, Dr Ogwel Bernard Patrick, Chris Kalibala, Sam Mpiima, Agnes Mgena, Rasoul Aliga, Hamid Juma and Sam Lwere
The FUFA President was addressing the media at the weekly press conference on Wednesday at the FUFA headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
Flanked by Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic and Chris Kalibala, a FUFA Executive Committee member, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo in his usual jovial moods thanked in a special way the FUFA Executive committee, Secretariat (staff) members, Uganda Cranes technical committee, medical team and the players, media, club chairmen and the domestic coaches.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addresses the media at FUFA House on Wednesday
The FUFA President lauded the Government of Uganda and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in particular for the timely moral and financial assistance every-time the federation has required his full support.
I thank everyone who has done a commendable job towards working for the qualification.
It is a special moment worth celebrating for all the Ugandans. Let us be proud of it and celebrate the moment.
The interests of the nation last forever and years but the interest of the individuals fade out. Let us not front selfish interests but rather support the national team.
The FUFA President also hinted on the steady progress of the federation in rhyming with the sponsors and partners.
I am very glad for all the FUFA and Uganda Cranes sponsors. The Airtel Uganda sponsorship for the Uganda Cranes has helped to drive the national team and the sponsors themselves have been so far impressed by the team’s progress.
FUFA President also took time to thank the unsung hero towards Uganda Cranes success everytime they play an international match.
‘Many of you don’t know the people behind the success of Uganda Crane. We have secretariat staff who work day and night to make things happen. I take this opportunity to thank CEO Personal assistant Sharon Nalunga, Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Finance Officer Muhamood ‘Blatter’ Kalema for their tireless efforts towards the success of Uganda Cranes’
Uganda Cranes now switch focus to the preparations for the next 2018 World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th November 2016 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
There is a planned international friendly match scheduled for the 8th November 2016 in Kampala (the opponent will be announced officially after all the modalities are completed).
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho too thanked the players, fans and media for the oneness in achieving the country’s targets.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R – FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach Micho addressed the media
Simba vs Doves All Stars – Mashariki Ground, Entebbe Road
Maroons Vs Bright Light – Prisons, Luzira
Kyambogo Vs Artland-Katale – Kyambogo West End ground
Moroto United Vs Paidha Black Angels – Moroto
Rwenzori Group:
Airtel-Kitara Vs Water – Boma play ground
Masavu Vs Mbarara City – Katabi Gombolola
Hope Doves Vs. Sun City – Wankulukuku
There shall be seven matches to be played in the second division (FUFA Big League) on Thursday, 13th October 2016.
Four Elgon group matches will be played and three in the Rwenzori group.
Simba will host Doves All Stars at Mashariki ground, along Entebbe road, Maroons will entertain Lira’s Bright Light.
Two newly promoted sides Kyambogo and Moroto United will play home against Artland-Katale and Paidha Black Angels respectively.
In the Rwenzori group, Airtel Kitara is at their Boma ground home to Water, Masavu with Mbarara City at Entebbe and Hope Doves up against Sun City at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The FUFA Big league has been since 2010. It is the second highest tier league after the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL).
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the media fraternity at the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 12th October 2016 at the FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
‘The weekly press conference will be graced by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and the Uganda Cranes head coach, Micho’ FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein said.
The press conference will start at 10 a.m.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R – Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President) and Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic
FUFA deeply mourns the demise of Kaberamaido District Football Association Chairman Simon Ediedu who passed on today at Soroti Hospital where he had been admitted after suffering injuries when he hit his head on the wall of a bridge.
He was riding his motorcycle in Kaberamaido when the tyre burst and lost control.
Ediedu was elected Kaberamaido DFA boss in 2012.
‘We have lost a very young football administrator. Ediedu has been serving football whole heartedly. We shall miss him’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘We send our condolences to the people in Kaberamaido and North East Region Football Association and the entire football fraternity following the death of a man who loved football and his country’ added Magogo.
The Chairman of the North East Region Football Association Stephen Onyait said;
‘Ediedu has been a committed person who was always trying to make football shine in the region. He had many dreams to give young players a chance to kick a ball’
Ediedu will be laid to rest on Wednesday 12th October, 2016 in Anyara Sub Country, Kaberamaido District.
About Ediedu:
Born on 15th June 1987
Elected Kaberamaido DFA chairman in 2002
Held a Diploma in Public Administration
Went to the following schools; Kaberpila Primary School, Kaberamaido Comprehensive and Always SS
Played for Abalang FC, Kaberpila FC, Ogwolo Black Mambas, Black Style and Okalen FC
After the international break that witnessed Uganda Cranes play two away matches in Lome (against Togo) and Tamale (after Ghana) in the international build up and Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier respectively, local action returns with the top flight Azam Uganda Premier league.
There are four matches that will be played on Tuesday in Jinja, Kampala (Namboole and Wankulukuku) as well as in Wakiso – Mwererwe.
Table leaders KCCA are away to Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Bugembe Stadium. Lweza hosts Sadolin Paints at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, SC Villa Jogoo will play The Saints at Namboole and Bright Stars shall be home to Jinja club, BUL at the champions stadium, Mwererwe.
102.1 FUFA f.m will give you the live updates from all the matches as they are being played.
The matches are;
SC Villa Vs The Saints FC , Mandela National Stadium-Namboole (4:00 pm) live on Azam TV
Lweza FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC, Wankulukuku Stadium(4:00pm)
Bright Stars FC Vs Bul FC , Champions Stadium-Mwererwe (4:30pm)
Kirinya Jinja SSS FC Vs KCCA FC , Bugembe Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm)
2016 FUFA Women Football Independence Day Championship:
Final (Clubs): Kawempe Muslim FC 1 – 0 Ajax FC coming
Final (Secondary): Kawempe Muslim FC 1 – 0 Town View S.S
Final (Primary): Kakira P/S 0 – 1 Mwanda P/S
Mwanda Primary School and Kawemple Muslim Secondary School excelled at the fourth edition of FUFA Women Independence Day Football Championship held at Namalemba in Iganga District.
The fully funded tournament by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) comprised of teams from FUFA Women Elite League, Secondary and Primary schools from different parts of Uganda.
Three secondary schools namely Kawempe Muslim S.S, Busembatia S.S and Town View Secondary School all competed in this year’s edition while the four primary schools which participated comprised of Kakira , Mwanda, Namalemba and Busembatia Primary School from different FUFA regions.
Only two clubs from the FUFA Elite Women League took part (Kawempe Muslim FC and Ajax FC ).
They were joined by another independent team, Kyambogo University women football club.
For the second successive year running, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women Football team exhibited class in defending this year’s FUFA Women Independence Day Football Championship having outclassed Town View S.S in heated final after sole effort from Stella Musubika separated the both sides.
Kawempe Muslim Football Club player celebrate a goal
In the club’s final, Kawempe Muslim Football Club edged Ajax 1-0 to defend the title for the second successive year running, a feat that delighted the head coach Moses Nkata.
“I am thrilled that we defended this trophy now let’s fight to take it for keeps next when we won it for the 3rd time.” noted Nkata.
Positive trend of development:
The seeds of women football sown over the years have indeed cast women football in Uganda into the limelight.
As attested by the Chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Associations (UWFA) Efrance Nanjego, she is glad with the trend of women football in the country;
First of all, I want to thank FUFA majorly for their unconditional support towards women football in Uganda and without FUFA I know we would be not having such activities like this in the country.
Also, let me thank those teams which came from far as Kampala to participate in this years edition.
Nanjengo’s voice was equally well re-echoed by Haruna Wanume the chairman L.C III of Namalemba Sub County.
Wanume graced the tournament as the chief guest and he lauded FUFA for the initiative as he also appealed to the feminine gender to take upon the beautiful game;
I thank FUFA for having chosen Namalemba to host this women tournament as I couldn’t imagine women playing football like men but am surprised.
Let’s emulate from these established teams to start up ours too. Let’s also have one club in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Kawempe Women Football Team is the most successful team having won it now on two respective occasions.
Some of the trophies, balls and other prizes that were given out to the outstanding players and teams at the 2016 FUFA Women Football tournament
Awards:
Most Valuable Player:
Secondary school category: Brenda Nakayenga (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Fair-play:
Club Category: Kakira
GROUPS:
CLUB GROUP: Ajax Ladies, Kawempe Muslim FC, Kyambogo University
SECONDARY SCHOOL GROUP: Kawempe Muslim S.S, Busembatia S. S, Town View S. S
The Uganda Cranes team successfully returned home early Sunday hours from West Africa where they took part in two international matches.
First, was that international build up match against Togo in Lome on Tuesday (Togo won 1-0) and the second was the opening game of the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier (Group E) with Ghana Black Stars (ended 0-0 in Tamale).
It was an all smiles moment as the Uganda Cranes returned home from Ghana early Sunday morning
The team was received by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein.
Majority of the professionals (apart from the South African crew) connected directly to their respective countries of duty to join their clubs.
L-R: Team physio Ivan Ssewanyana, Head coach Micho, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Goalkeeper Dennis OnyangoThe FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo smiles with midfielder Hassan Wasswa Mawanda upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morningUganda Cranes’ Captain Geofrey Massa upon arrival
Focus now turns to the next Group E match against Congo Brazzaville at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on 12th November 2016.
FUFA remains greatly in-debited to the Government of Uganda and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the timely financial assistance that enabled the team prepare for the two games in West Africa.
The players, members of the technical team, FUFA Executive Committee members and staff, fans and the media also stand out for the respective efforts and good will extended to the Uganda Cranes.
Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars have played to a goal-less draw at the Tamale Stadium in Northern Ghana.
The Cranes played gallantly from the first minute to the last whistle of FIFA referee El Fadil Mohamed Hussein from Sudan.
There was a half chance for Faruku Miya in the first half after being set up by Nico Wakiro Wadada following a lung bursting run down the right.
Ghana’s goalkeeper was forced into a series of saves in the opening stages of the game
Solid team work display and goalie Dennis Onyango’s darling saves kept the Ghanaians silent for the rest of the match.
Aucho Khalid passes the ball ahead of Jordan Ayew during the match at Tamale StadiumMembers of the Uganda Cranes technical bench singing the national anthem with passion prior to kick.
There were only three yellow cards given out. Nico Wakiro Wadada, Murushid Jjuuko and Aucho Khalid all were booked by the Sudanese FIFA Referee.
The team is now set for the home game against Congo Brazzaville in November 2016.
They return Sunday morning.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Khalid Aucho, Denis Iguma, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Kizito Luwagga and Faruku Miya.
Changes:
58’ Geofrey Massa On, Tonny Mawejje Out
61’ Hassan Wasswa Mawanda On, Nico Wakiro Wadada Out
Razak Braimah (G.K), Harrison Afful, Baba Rahman, John Boye, Daniel Amartey, Afriyie Acquah, Mubarak Wakaso, Christian Atsu, Frank Acheampong, Jordan Ayew, Asamoah Gyan (G.K)
Changes:
56’ Acquah Afriyea replaced by Emmanuel Agyemang Badu
78’ Frank Acheampong replaced by Jeffrey Schcupp
81’ Christian Atsu replaced by Majeed Waris
Subs Not Used:
Adam Kwarasey (G.K), Richard Ofori, Edwin Gyimah, Jonathan Mensah, Samuel Tetteh, Enock Adu Kofi, Gilbert Koomson, Majeed Waris, Thomas Partey, David Accam
Match Officials:
Center Referee: El Fadil Mohamed Hussein (Sudan)
1st Assistant Referee: Waleed Ahmed Ali (Sudan)
2nd Assistant Referee: Mohammed Abdallah Ibrahim (Sudan)
The 6th edition of the of the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) University Championship is slated for the 8th -9th Octobers 2016 at Lido and Sports Beach in Entebbe .
Fourteen Universities have confirmed participation in this year’s edition. The teams are; Makere University Business School, St Lawrence University, Bishop Stuart University, Uganda Martyrs University, Mutesa I Royal University, Busoga University, Kampala International University, Mountains of the Moon University, International University of East Africa, Cavendish University, Busitema University, YMCA Comprehensive Institute and defending champions Nkumba University.
‘The tournament has contributed to development of great talent and to the National beach soccer team-The Sand Cranes’ said UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi
The Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) has revealed plans for the FUFA Independence Cup 2016.
This year’s edition will be held in Eastern Region on 8t and 9th October t Namalemba in Iganga district.
Three categories-Open category (clubs and Institutions), U-18 (Secondary schools) and U-15 category for Primary Schools will take part.
Some of the schools and clubs that have confirmed participation are FUFA Women Elite League champions Kawempe Muslim, Uganda Martyrs, Mwanda Foundation, Namalemba and Minani Primary Schools.
Oliver Mbekeka the Vice Chairperson technical at UWFA says that the intention of this tournament is to identify talent and inspire more women into football.
‘Such tournaments help to empower women like administrators, officials and ex- players because they solely take over the organisation from the start to the end’ added Mbekeka.
Mbeka concluded by thanking the FUFA for the sponsorship to the tournament and the efforts geared to the development of women football in the country.
‘Women football has moved steps ahead in this country under the leadership of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. The federation’s efforts of moving women football to greater heights is highly recognized by the society’ further said Mbekeka
Kawempe Muslim is the defending champion for both the Open and the Secondary category while Godwin Primary School holds the Primary category trophy.
