Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • CECAFA Women Press conference confirmed for Saturday

    CECAFA Women Press conference confirmed for Saturday

    The Council of East and Central African (CECAFA) in conjunction with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) have confirmed a joint press conference to take place on Saturday, 17th September 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    FUFA Spokesman and CECAFA 2016 Women Local Organizing Committee (LOC) member, Ahmed Hussein confirmed the development.

    Saturday’s press conference will be intended to release the developments arising after the successful group stage matches.

    The press conference starts at 10 a.m and it will be addressed by CECAFA General Secretary, Nicholas Musonye alongside the CECAFA Women championship members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC).

    The semi finals will be held on Sunday with a rest day for Monday before Tuesday’s final.

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    Members of the media during the previous press conference held at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru

    This will be the third joint press conference held between FUFA and CECAFA.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R – Agnes Mugena (FUFA Executive Committee member and 2016 CECAFA Women Football Tournament LOC member), FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, Chairperson 2016 CECAFA Women Football Tournament LOC, Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Executive Committee member and also 2016 CECAFA Women Football Tournament LOC member

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CECAFA Women Championship: The fans are enjoying the moment-says LOC Chairman Byamukama

    CECAFA Women Championship: The fans are enjoying the moment-says LOC Chairman Byamukama

    The Chairman of the CECAFA Women Championship Local Organising Committee Rogers Byamukama is a happy following unbelievable turn of fans since the start of the championship at the FUFA Technical, Centre in Njeru.

    The tournament kicked off on 11th September but the numbers have kept growing each passing day.

    Byamukama informed the media during the launch of the tournament at FUFA House that the organising committee decided to take the game to the people of Eastern Uganda, especially in Jinja so that they could enjoy women football.

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    Rogers Byamukama (left) all smiles with the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    ‘We are taking the game outside Kampala to the people of Jinja. We know that there will be huge interest of young girls playing the game after the tournament’ said Byamukama during the launch.

    After eight games of action punctuated with talent and skill, Byamukama says that the crowds will keep swelling.

    ‘I have been amazed by the fans’ turn up. Some fans come as early as 11am and wait for the games that kick off at 2pm till the second game is played’ said Byamukama.

    ‘I would like to thank CECAFA and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the success so far. We need to close up on areas that need our attention to give the fans and teams the best moments as we come to the latter stages of the championship’ added Byamukama.

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    Full attendance of fans at all matches

    ‘The fans are enjoying the moment and Women football. With Uganda Crested Cranes in the semifinals we expect massive numbers during the semifinal action’ noted Byamukama.

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    Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (extreme left) next to the Rwanda F.A President Vincent Nzamwita with the CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and other officials at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru

    Byamukama is working with six other people on the LOC whose Vice Chairman is Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel (Transport and Liaison). Committee Members are; Sam Mpiima (Finance), Chris Kalibala (Technical), Agnes Mugena (Protocol), Efrance Nanjego (Medical) and Ahmed Hussein (Secretariat).

    CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye has been in Njeru for the entire tournament so far.

     

  • CECAFA Women Championship: Uganda Crested Cranes overcome Burundi to complete semi final line up

    CECAFA Women Championship: Uganda Crested Cranes overcome Burundi to complete semi final line up

    CECAFA CHAMPIONSHIP 2016

    Group A Results on Match day 5 (Thursday, 15th September 2016):

    First Match: Kenya 11-0 Zanzibar

    Second Match: Uganda 1-0 Burundi

    Uganda Crested Cranes overcame Burundi 1-0 on Thursday in the final match of group A at the on-going 2016 CECAFA women championship.

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    Uganda Crested Cranes striker Hasifa Nassuna shoots during the game against Burundi at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Fazila Ikwaput scored the match winner in the added minute of the first half extra time.

    Naume Nagaddya, Hasifa Nassuna and Gladys Nakito were cautioned by the day’s referee, Rukyaa Jonesha from Tanzania.

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    Part of the crowd that turned up at the FUFA Technical center to watch Uganda Crested Cranes play Burundi

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    The match was well attended by fans and the entire FUFA Executive Committee executive led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CECAFA officials, Ex-internationals, football delegates and other FUFA Staff.

    Uganda finishes second behind Kenya who won all their group games to finish top with the maximum nine points (Kenya humiliated Zanzibar 11-0 in the tournament best score).

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    Uganda Crested Cranes Starting Eleven smartly clad in white tops and shorts with red sockings

    Action continues on Friday with the match day six menu that has only one game – Tanzania against Ethiopia.

    The winner of the Tanzania and Ethiopia match will face Uganda in the semi-finals on Sunday.

    Team Line ups:
    Uganda Crested Cranes XI:

    Ruth Aturo (G.K), Christine Wanyana (Captain), Joan Nakirya, Gladys Nakito, Yudaya Nakayenze, Jean Seninde, Christine Nambirige, Naume Nagadya, Hasifa Nassuna, Laki Otandeka, Fazila Ikwaput

    Subs:

    Fatumah Matovu (G.K), Zaina Namuleme, Tracy Akiror, Shakira Nalwooga, Ritah Nabossa, Sandra Nantumbwe, Viola Namuddu

    Head coach: Majidah Nantanda

    Burundi XI:

    Belinda Ndoreraho (G.K), Aziza Nzigiyimana, Joe’lle Bukuru, Diane Iradukunda, Nasra Nahimana, Ginette Kanyamuneza, Neilla Uwimana, Saidi Sakina, Djazilla Uwineza, Asha Jafari, Neema Nshimirimana

    Subs:

    Saidatte Nkuruziza (G.K), Nancy Kamugisha, Divine Nihorimbere, Oriane Irakoze, Saidatte Notia, Maggy Mumezero

    Head coach: Daniella Niyibimenya

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Rukyaa Jonesha (Tanzania)

    1st Assistant: Abera Woisnet (Ethiopia)

    2nd Assistant: Mary Njoroge (Kenya)

    4th Official: Carolyne Wanjala (Kenya)

    Match Commissioner: Felicite Rwemarika (Rwanda)

    Referee Assessor: Atieno Immaqulate (Kenya)

    Media Officer: Shafi’I Abokar (Somalia)

    MAIN PHOTO: Fazila Ikwaput (5) of Uganda shoots during the Crested Cranes 1-0 victory against Burundi on September 15th 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CECAFA Women 2016: Ethiopia beats Rwanda to join Tanzania, Kenya in semis

    CECAFA Women 2016: Ethiopia beats Rwanda to join Tanzania, Kenya in semis

    MATCH DAY 4: Rwanda 2-3 Ethiopia

    Ethiopia defeated Rwanda 3-2 on match day four of the CECAFA Women championship.

    Losa Abera scored a brace for the Ethiopians with the winning goal coming from Kanko Meskerem.

    Dorothee Mukeshimana and Gloria Sifa Nibagwire got the consolation goals for Rwanda.

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    Ethiopia’s Emebet Addidu (left) shoots as Florence Imanizabayo (8) closes by on Wednesday

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    Rwandan F.A President Vincent Nzamwita was the chief guest at the match also watched by the Ethiopian Consular in Uganda, Degefe Bula Wakijera.

    FUFA first vice president Justus Mugisha, FUFA Technical committee chairman Hamid Juma and the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee chairman Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel also watched the match.

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    Next Matches:

    The matches continue on Thursday with two fixtures. First, Kenya will take on Zanzibar before Uganda Crested Cranes host Burundi in the final group A match on Thursday.

    Uganda needs an outright victory to progress along with Kenya from group A who already booked their berth.

    On Friday, Rwanda will play Tanzania on Friday in a fixture that will determine who qualifies as the group B winner.

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    Rwanda XI:

    Helene Uwizeyimana (G.K), Gloria Sifa Nibagwire (Captain), Marieclaire Uwamahoro, Dudja Umwariwase, Clementine Mukamana, Alice Kalimba, Florence Imanizabayo, Anne Marie Ibangarye, Jeanne Nyirahafashimana, Dorothee Mukeshimana, Joseline Mukantaganira

    Subs:

    Judith Nyirabashyitsi (G.K), Djamila Abimana, Edith Umulisa, Callaixte Iradukunda, Albertine Mukashema, Liberate Nibagwire, Alodie Kayitesi

    Head coach: Marie Grace Nyinawumuntu

    Ethiopia XI:

    Liya Shibru (G.K), Gebrekirstos Birtukan (Captain), Mengesha Tirunchi, Tsion Estifanos, Kanko Meskerem, Bizuneh Etsegenet,  Addisu Emebet, Girma Berktawit, Sisaya Shetaye, Losa Abera, Medina Awol

    Subs:
    Martha Bekele, Hiwot Dengiso, Erehima Zekega, Ashenafi Atekelete, Birhanu Fikirte, Guta Serkadis, Hasabe Muso

    Head coach: Manni Mezeret

    Match Officials:
    Center Referee
    : Carolyne Wanjala (Kenya)

    1st Assistant: Mary Njoroge (Kenya)

    2nd Assistant: Docus Atuhaire (Uganda)

    4th Official: Suavis Iratunga (Burundi)

    Match Commissioner: Lina Kessy (Tanzania)

    Referee Assessor: Catherine Adipo (Uganda)

    Media Officer: Shafi’I Abokar (Somalia)

  • FUFA Big League 2016/17 (Second Division): Kick off confirmed for Thursday, 15th September 2016

    FUFA Big League 2016/17 (Second Division): Kick off confirmed for Thursday, 15th September 2016

    M# Grp Day Date HOME SC Vs SC AWAY Venue Time
    1 E Thursday 15/09/2016 Paidha Black Angels    v   Maroons FC Barokoro-Zombo 4:00PM
    2 E Thursday 15/09/2016 Busia Fisheries    v   Simba FC Madibira-Busia 4:00PM
    3 E Thursday 15/092016 Sporting United    v   Moroto United Lango sports Grd 4:00PM
    4 E Thursday 15/09/2016 Doves All Stars    v   Kyambogo FC Barifa-Arua 4:00PM
    5 R Thursday 15/09/2016 Kireka United FC    v   Boma Young FC Namboole-Out 4:00PM
    6 R Thursday 15/09/2016 Mbarara City FC    v   Entebbe FC Kakyeka-Mbarara 4:00PM
    7 R Thursday 15/09/2016 Baza Holdings FC    v   Airtel Kitara FC Kawempe moslem 4:00PM
    8 R Thursday 15/09/2016 Kataka FC    v   Nyamityobora FC Mbale Municipal 4:00PM
    9 R Thursday 15/09/2016 Masavu FC    v   Synergy FC Katabi Grd-Entebbe 4:00PM
    10 E Thursday 15/09/2016 Artland Katale    v   Ndejje University FC Kamuli 4:00PM
    11 E Saturday 17/09/2016 Bright Light FC    v   Moroto United Uganda Tech College-Lira 4:00PM
    12 R Saturday 17/09/2016 Hope Doves FC    v   Water FC Wankulukuku 4:00PM
    13 E Saturday 17/09/2016 Doves All Stars    v   Maroons FC Barifa-Arua 4:00PM
    14 E Saturday 17/09/2016 Paidha Black Angels    v   Kyambogo FC Barokoro-Zombo 4:00PM
    15 E Sunday 18/09/2016 Ndejje University FC    v   Kira United Ndejje -Luweero 4:00PM
  • CECAFA Women Championship: Red hot Uganda Crested Cranes whip Zanzibar

    CECAFA Women Championship: Red hot Uganda Crested Cranes whip Zanzibar

    CECAFA 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP:

    Match Day 3: Group A

    1st Match: Kenya 4-0 Burundi

    2nd Match: Uganda 9-0 Zanzibar

    Uganda Crested Cranes perfectly recovered from the opening day blushes against Kenya with a resounding 9-0 victory against Zanzibar in a group A of the CECAFA Women championship.

    This was during the second match day three fixture played at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru.

    Uganda’s goals were scored by Hasifa Nassuna (four goals), Christine Nambirigge, and two goals apiece from U.S based Laki Otandeka and Fazilah Ikwaput.

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    Hasifa Nassuna scored four goals in Uganda Crested Cranes’ 9-0 humiliation of Zanzibar on Tuesday
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    Uganda Crested Cranes XI against Zanzibar Queens at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Tuesday

    Half time had ended 3-0 with the first goal, a penalty by Nassuna coming after 40 minutes of play.

    Kenya leads group A with six points after two wins out of two games (both with 4-0 scorelines against Uganda and Burundi).

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    Hundreds of football fans from Jinja and the surrounding areas are enjoying the CECAFA Women games free of charge, an offer given by CECAFA and FUFA
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    Zanzibar Queens starting eleven against Uganda Crested Cranes

    The Uganda Crested Cranes now has three points, same as Burundi. Kenya leads group A with six points and has qualified for the semi finals.

    Next Fixture:

    The tournament continues on Wednesday  with one match between Ethiopia against Rwanda in a group B fixture at 4 p.m.

    Uganda Crested Cranes’ next fixture will come on Thursday against Burundi.

    Team Line Ups:

    Uganda XI:

    Ruth Aturo (G.K), Christine Wanyana, Viola Namuddu, Gladys Nakitto, Yudaya Nakayenze, Jean Sseninde, Christine Nambirige, Naume Nagadya, Hasifa Nassuna, Laki Otandeka, Fazilah Ikwaput

    Subs:

    Fatumah Matovu (G.K), Zaina Namuleme, Tracy Akiror, Shakira Nalwooga, Ritah Nabossa, Sandra Nantumbwe, Winnie Babirye

    Head coach: Majidah Nantanda

    Zanzibar XI:

    Saleha Ali Khadija (G.K), Abdallah Abdullahi Mwajuma (Captain), Riziki Abdalla Mohamed, Ali Khatib Mtumwa, Khalid Abdulla Warda, Fatuma Khatibu Salum, Hassam Ali Siajab, Nassirin Mohammed Ahmed, Khamis Rashid Zena, Sabahi Hashim Yussuf, Aziza Ali Mtumwa

    Subs:

    Zulekha Omari Kombo, Paulina Michael Zacharia, Neema Machano Othman, Suzana Francis Agostino, Nuru Nassib Makame, Msimu Suluhu Hassan

    Head coach: Mustfa Hassan Suleiman

    Match officials:

    Center Referee: Suaris Iratunga (Burundi)

    1st Assistant Referee: Speciose Nyinawabiri (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Woisnet Abera (Ethiopia)

    4th Official: Salma Mukansanga (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Lina Kessy (Tanzania)

    Referee Assessor: Maqulate Onyango (Kenya)

    Media Officer: Shafi’I Abokar (Somalia)

  • 2018 FIFA World CUp Russia: FUFA secures training camp for Uganda Cranes

    2018 FIFA World CUp Russia: FUFA secures training camp for Uganda Cranes

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes will hold a high profile training camp in Lome, Togo in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia match against Ghana on 7th October, 2016.

    The training camp will culminate into an International Friendly to be played on 4th October in Lome against The Togolese National Football team.

    Uganda Cranes will fly out to Ghana the following day ahead of the crunch tie to be played on Friday 7th October in Tamale.

    ‘All Uganda Cranes players summoned to the team will fly direct to Lome for the important training camp’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will announce the squad on 21st September, 2016 at FUFA House during the weekly press conference.

    ‘FUFA has continued to show its commitment  in organizing camps for the Uganda Cranes ahead of every international fixture which help players tune up for any game’ said Micho

    Uganda is in the same group with Egypt, Ghana and Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting eleven that faced Comoros on the 4th September 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Uganda won 1-0 courtesy of Farouk Miya’s goal to book a berth at the AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon, the first time in 38 years.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

     

  • CECAFA Women 2016: Uganda returns to action on match day three at Njeru

    CECAFA Women 2016: Uganda returns to action on match day three at Njeru

    CECAFA Women 2016 Championship:

    Match Day 1:

    Zanzibar 1-10 Burundi

    Uganda 0-4 Kenya

    Match Day 2: Rwanda 2-3 Tanzania

    Match Day 3: Tuesday, 13th September 2016

    Kenya Vs Burundi – 2 p.m

    Uganda Vs Zanzibar – 4 p.m

    All matches at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Free entrance)

    The CECAFA Women championship enters the third day of action on Tuesday with a double header in group A.

    Kenya, who overcame the Uganda Crested Cranes play Burundi in a 2 p.m fixture.

    Uganda will then take on Zanzibar in the later fixture at 4 p.m.

    Uganda Crested Cranes head coach, Majidah Nantandah believes it is time to correct what went amess on Sunday during the opening match.

    “We realized our mistakes against Kenya, which we have worked upon. There is an improvement expected in the match against Zanzibar on Tuesday” Nantandah, a former Crested Cranes international who is deputized by Faridah Bulega told www.fufa.co.ug.

    Team Uganda will miss Winnie Babirye with a leg injury suffered against Kenya.

    All the matches at the FUFA Technical center, free of charge to all the fans.

    The two top countries per group qualify for the semi finals from which the two finalists shall the determined.

    The finals will be played on the 20th September 2016.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Crested Cranes striker Laki Otandeka shields the ball away from a Kenyan opponent on match day one at Njeru.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CECAFA Women Championship 2016: Opening day victories for Burundi & Kenya

    CECAFA Women Championship 2016: Opening day victories for Burundi & Kenya

    CECAFA WOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2016:

    Opening Day Results: Group A

    Match one: Zanzibar 1-10 Burundi

    Match two: Uganda 0-4 Kenya

    Burundi and Kenya have opened with convincing results on match day one of the CECAFA women championship 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    Burundi humiliated Zanzibar 10-1 in the first match of the day as Kenya overcame the hosts Uganda 4-0.

    The goals from Burundi came through Djazilla Uwimeza (hat-trick), second half substitute  Sakina Saidi  (two goals), Aziza Misigiyimana, Bukuru Joe’lle, Neilla Uwimana and  further brace from Maggy Mumezero.

    The consolation for Zanzibar came through a well converted penalty by the team captain, Abdallah Abdullahi Mwajuma.

    The islanders finished the game with 10 men after a red card to goalkeeper Amina Mohamed Kitambi.

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    Uganda Crested Cranes captain Christine Wanyana with her Kenyan counter part Mary Kinuthia Wanjiku prior to kick off at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru on Sunday

    In the second game, Kenya underlined their title credentials with an easy 4-0 victory against the hosts, Uganda Crested Cranes.

    Kenya took a half time lead through the team captain, Mary Kinuthia Wanjiku. Esse Mbeyu Akida scored a brace and Vivian Corazon who was a second half substitute.

    The guest of honour was Hon. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde, State minister for Primary Education and women member of parliament for Wakiso district.

    CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by the Honorary FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa watched the game alongside several FUFA Executive Committee members, FUFA Staff and delegates.

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    Team Uganda inspection before kick off against Kenya

    Hundreds of football fans watched the game live after FUFA and CECAFA declared free entrance for all.

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    Section of fans in the stands at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru
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    Uganda Crested Cranes striker Laki Otandeka shields the ball in the second game on Sunday

    Next Fixtures:

    The tournament resumes on Monday with one group B game between Tanzania and Rwanda at 4 p.m.

    On Tuesday, there will be two games.

    Burundi will play Kenya in the opener at 2 p.m before the two wounded lions will battle each other as Uganda Crested Cranes hosts Zanzibar by 4 pm.

  • Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17: First victories for URA, Police

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17: First victories for URA, Police

    Azam Uganda Premier League – Saturday results (10th September 2016):

    • Proline 2-2 Bright Stars
    • The Saints 1-2 Express
    • Vipers 1-0 BUL
    • JMC Hippos 1-3 URA
    • Sadolin Paints 0-1 Police
    • Lweza 0-0 SC Villa
    • Soana 1-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S

     

    Uganda Revenue Authority football club earned their first victory of the current Azam Uganda Premier League premier league with a 3-1 away win against Jinja Municipal Council at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

    After falling to Walter Bankene’s goal in the 7th minute, the tax collectors’ side regrouped for the better in the second half.

    Goals from Ronald Kigongo, new boy Robert Mukongottya and Samuel Ssekitto’s stunning free-kick give Kefa Kisala and James Odoch some smiles after three opening draws to the season.

    Police also won away from home 1-0 at Sadolin Paints – thanks to Anthony Bongole’s goal in the second half.

    The goal came moments after the home side had missed a penalty through team captain Ronald Lukungu.

    Elsewhere, Erisa Ssekisambu scored at Nakivubo stadium in Vipers’ 1-0 triumph against visiting BUL from Jinja.

    Express won 2-1 over The Saints at Bombo Army Military stadium. Herman Nteza Wasswa and John Ssemazzi scored for Express as Ivan Kiweewa got The Saints’ consolation.

    16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa Jogoo were held to a goal-less draw against the fast improving Lweza at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    The league takes a 10 day’s break as Uganda plays host to the CECAFA Women championship that kicks off this Sunday at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

  • All set for the 2016 CECAFA Women kick off

    All set for the 2016 CECAFA Women kick off

    The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) women football championship will kick off on Sunday 11th September at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    While addressing the sports scribes, Chairman Local organizing Committee Rogers Byamukama  confirmed that all  the teams had arrived in the country including Rwanda and Ethiopia who jetted in on Saturday morning.

    ‘Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar, Tanzania are already here in Jinja but Ethiopia and Rwanda flew in this morning and will join us in Jinja’ said Byamukama

    “We are confident we shall have a successful tournament’ added Byamukama.

    He also assured teams and the community of the tight but flexible security during the 10 day tournament. “Security is guaranteed by Uganda Police before during and after the tournament stretching up to team hotels.”

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    Some of the media personnel who attended the Saturday press conference at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    He also called upon fans to go in big numbers to watch their respective teams.

    ‘All football fans willing to watch the CECAFA Women championship at the FUFA Technical Center will enter free of charge for all the games’ Chairman Local Organizing Committee.

    Secretary General CECAFA speaks

    ‘I would like to thank FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo for host the tournament. There are challenges but we shall succeed at the end of this event’ said CECAFA Secretary General Musonye.

    Musonye also promised fans the best football from the seven teams.

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    L-R: CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonyi, Rogers Byamukama (2016 CECAFA women local organization Committee chairman) and Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (FUFA International Match Organization Committee chairman and FUFA Executive Member)

    Arrival of Countries

    Zanzibar and Kenya were the first countries to arrive in the country on Thursday and Friday respectively.

    Burundi, Tanzania, arrived on Friday while Rwanda and Ethiopia are expected by 5pm to be in Jinja

    The 11 days’ tournament gets underway on Sunday, 11th September 2016 with a double header between Burundi and Zanzibar (2 p.m) before the mouth-watering Uganda versus Kenya clash at 4 p.m.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R – Agnes Mugena, a member on the FUFA Executive committee, Asuman Lubowa (FUFA Technical Director), CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonyi, Rogers Byamukama (2016 CECAFA women local organization Committee chairman) and Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (FUFA International Match Organization Committee chairman and FUFA Executive Member) during the press conference held at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday morning

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • UPDATE: Press Conference; 2016 CECAFA women championship

    The CECAFA Women Championship due to kick off on Sunday 11th till 20th September, is taking shape with the final stage preparations.
    On behalf of the Local Organising Committee Chairman Mr. Rogers Byamukama, Kindly note this important communication;

    • CECAFA Women Championship Press conference will be held on Saturday 10th September 10 am at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to give full details about the tournament. It will be addressed by the CECAFA Secretary General  Mr. Musonye Nicholas, LOC Organising Committee Chairman Byamukama and CECAFA Media Officer Mr. Mulindwa Rogers.
    • The female referees to officiate at the CECAFA Women Championship will undergo a fitness test on Saturday 10th September, 2016 starting 7am at Mandela National stadium, Namboole. After the exercise, they will head to Jinja.
    • Zanzibar, Kenya and Uganda are already in Jinja. The rest of the teams will arrive tomorrow.
    • It will be FREE entrance to all fans for the entire tournament
  • Lethal striker Shaban brings down champions KCCA FC in Arua

    Uganda Cranes and Onduparaka FC striker, a graduate of the U-17 National team Muhammad Shaban had different ideas on Friday evening when he planned for the downfall of Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC in Arua.

    Shaban who is a lethal striker, netted twice for Onduparaka FC to hand KCC FC their first loss of the season. Fans in Arua were in jubilation as Onduparaka also recorded their first win of the season.

    Sulaimon Akimenyi scored for KCCA FC.

    Onduparaka left the Green light stadium 2-1 winners over Mike Mutebi’s side.

     

    The Azam Uganda Premier League resumes on Saturday with seven games on card

    KO: 4pm unless stated

    Proline FC Vs Bright Stars FC – P. Omondi Stadium, Lugogo

    The Saints FC Vs Express FC – Bombo Barracks Grounds

    JMC Hippos FC Vs URA FC – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    Lweza FC Vs SC Villa – Wankulukuku Stadium
    Vipers SC Vs BUL FC – Nakivubo Stadium
    Sadolin Paints FC Vs Police FC – Bugembe Stadium, Jinja

    Soana FC Vs Kirinya Jinja SSS FC – Kavumba R. Grounds

     

     

  • Communications: FUFA & CECAFA to hold joint press conference on Saturday

    Communications: FUFA & CECAFA to hold joint press conference on Saturday

    2016 CECAFA Women Championship:

    11th – 20th September (All Matches at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru)

    GROUP A: Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar

    GROUP B: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda

    Press conference: Saturday, 10th September 2016 – At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Starting 10 a.m)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) will hold a joint press conference about the 2016 CECAFA women football championship at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday.

    CECAFA Secretary General, Nicholas Musonye will address the media joined by the tournament Local Organizing Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama.

    All the updates and fresh developments about the tournament will be communicated at the press conference that starts by 10 a.m.

    This will be the second press conference after the tournament was launched on 29th August 2016 at the football headquarters found at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    The 10 day tournament starts on Sunday, 11th September 2016 at Njeru.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee on 29th August 2016 in Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • 2016 CECAFA Women Championship: Free entrance to all football fans at Njeru

    2016 CECAFA Women Championship: Free entrance to all football fans at Njeru

    2016 CECAFA Women Championship: 11th – 20th September (All Matches at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru)

    GROUP A: Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar

    GROUP B: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda

    The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) women football championship will kick off at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    FUFA has confirmed there is free entrance for all the football fans willing to watch the games that return after a 30 year absence.

    “All football fans willing to watch the CECAFA Women championship at the FUFA Technical Center will enter free of charge for all the games” FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein notes.

    Arrival of Countries:

    Zanzibar and Kenya were the first countries to arrive in the country on Thursday and Friday respectively.

    They will be followed by Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia in that order.

    The 11 days’ tournament gets underway on Sunday, 11th September 2016 with a double header between Burundi and Zanzibar (2 p.m) before the mouth-watering Uganda versus Kenya clash at 4 p.m.

    The tournament was launched at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala over two weeks ago by the CECAFA Seceretary General, Nicholas Musonye flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, the tournament Local Organizing Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama and other members of the LOC.

    A seven man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is chaired by Rogers Byamukama. Others members are Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, Agnes Mugena, Chris Kalibala,Samuel Mpiima, Efrance Nanjego and Ahmed Hussein.

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    2016 CECAFA Women Football Championship, Rogers Byamukama addresses the media during the tournament launch in Kampala on Monday, 29th August 2016. He assured good preparations in terms of preparations (main playing ground, training grounds, secretariat and hotel facilities)

    The tournament gets underway on the 11th September 2016 with Burundi taking on Zanzibar at 2 p.m.

    Hosts Uganda will play Kenya in the next fixture on match day one.

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    I thank Uganda for taking the initiative and being bold enough to bring CECAFA women’s tournament here in Kampala. This is the golden opportunity to revamp women’s football in the CECAFA region.

    All the matches will be played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru with two games running per day.

    The last CECAFA women football championship was held in Zanzibar and won by the hosts in 1986.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Crested Cranes team that played against Kenya in the International build up in Kisumu

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • NCS says FUFA is on the right track following Uganda Cranes qualification to 2017 AFCON Finals

    NCS says FUFA is on the right track following Uganda Cranes qualification to 2017 AFCON Finals

    The National Council of sports has assured FUFA for support following Uganda Cranes victory over Comoros that led to the qualification to the 2017 Nations Cup finals in Gabon.

    The message was delivered through a letter signed by NCS General Secretary Nicholas Muramagi in which he was congratulating the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the entire Uganda Cranes.

    Part of the congratulatory message reds;

    ‘I wish to note that this heroic and memorable performance has come after a good strategic and protracted qualifier campaign, where Team Uganda won two critical away matches against Botswana and Comoros’

    The message further reads;

    ‘This consistency in being victorious by our team is a clear testimony of the talent that abounds in the country and also demonstrates the fact that your Federation is on the right track to push Uganda to be among the top echelons of soccer on the continent and globally’

    Muramagi also noted in the congratulatory letter that;

    ‘I wish to reassure you all that the Government of Uganda shall continue to support FUFA to ensure effective implementation of its programmes. Accordingly, i also wish to pledge our commitment to work with your Federation to ensure that we prepare the team adequately ahead of the Finals in Gabon’

    Uganda Cranes defeated Comoros 1-0 to make the finals of the 2017 AFCON.

     

     

  • CECAFA Women Championship: Uganda Crested Cranes continue with training, teams due

    CECAFA Women Championship: Uganda Crested Cranes continue with training, teams due

    2016 CECAFA Women Championship:

    • 11th – 21st September 2016
    • At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    The Uganda National women football team, Crested Cranes continue with their residential training at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The team of 29 players departed Kampala for Njeru on Tuesday and have since intensified their preparations for the tournament.

    Under the coaches Majidah Nantandah (head) and Faridah Bulega (assistant coach), the players have since responded well to training.

    “The players have all been doing well and it is good we had this training camp” Nantandah stated.

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    Uganda Crested Cranes players in a cross and head session at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
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    Jean Seninde who turns out for English Women side, QPR smiles with the rest of the Crested Cranes players after training at Njeru

    Meanwhile, team start to arrive in the country. Zanzibar arrived on Thursday night before they were joined by Kenya on Friday morning.

    The Crested Cranes will face Kenya on September 11th in their opening fixture in group A that also has Burundi and Zanzibar.

    Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania are in group B.

     

  • FUFA STATEMENT ON UGANDA CRANES HEAD COACH

    FUFA STATEMENT ON UGANDA CRANES HEAD COACH

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to respond to reports about the Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic’s unpaid dues by stating the following:

     

    • FUFA greatly appreciates and recognises the immense contribution and extra efforts of our national team coach in helping Uganda qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 38 years.
    •  FUFA indeed owes Milutin Sredojevic unpaid salaries and shares his frustrations over the delay.
    • During the costly AFCON 2017 qualification campaign, FUFA prioritised all the meagre resources at its disposal to facilitate requirements for the success of the team and campaign.
    • In preparation for the final group D but key match against Comoros, over the last 2 months alone, coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has been paid three times and received all his bonus and allowances entitlements  for the AFCON 2017 campaign just like the rest of the team members.
    • FUFA is committed to ensuring all his salary arrears are cleared and we are confident this will be handled.
    • Coach Micho’s unpaid dues are currently FUFA’s number one priority and the federation is doing everything in its means to raise the funds needed to clear the outstanding amount.
    • FUFA and Micho have held meetings in regard to this matter.
    • Finally, details of the ongoing contract between FUFA and Cranes coach remain confidential.

    It is our Game, It is Our Country.