Kawempe’s deadliest trio Sandra Nabweteme, Hasifah Nassuuna and Namuddu Viola were all on target as the defending champions defeated rivals Gaddafi Integrated in the FUFA Women Elite match played in Kanyanya on Wednesday afternoon.
The other league match played today saw last season’s runners up Buikwe She Red Stars also picked up a 3-0 win over Riness in Buikwe. Nkimbugwe Annet, Nampijja Hadijah and Babirye Winnie netted the goals for Buikwe.
Photo: Sandra Nabweteme
On disembarking off the flight from Addis to Harare on Monday afternoon, Miya Faruku felt severe dizziness and had to seek medical attention from the Uganda Cranes team doctors on whose recommendation further medical examination was sought in Zimbabwe.
The player was discharged after undergoing a series of tests but was able to train later with the rest of the team on Monday evening in Harare.
On examination of results from the tests carried out, there has been nothing strange found but the concern is what could have caused the sudden severe dizziness that the player experienced. Nothing has been established yet.
However the doctors have recommended that until the cause and probably remedy of the dizziness is established, the player remains rested from strenuous exercises as a preventive measure.
The player is currently in very good shape as further examinations are being carried out to conclude the case.
Until his case is concluded by the doctors the player will remain rested.
We are optimistic that the player will get a green light to be available for selection on Saturday against Botswana but in case he does not, we value life ahead of the interests of the team and there are other players on the team that will ably fill his gap for the accomplishment of our mission.
German based player, Melvyn Lorenzen will not be available for selection on Saturday in the game against Botswana.
Whereas the coaches have found the player a very good addition technically to the team after the training and trial match against Zimbabwe, the player has appreciated the reception and co-operation he has received from his teammates.
However he has asked to be given more time to take the decision to play for the Uganda Cranes and the decision time will well be after the match against Botswana.
‘I am honoured to have been received and accepted by the players, coaches, officials and the love extended by the fans and the opportunity to play for my nation of descent.
I am aware of the team’s objectives but in order to help me take such a big decision, I definitely need more time to reflect and take the big decision. So far I am extremely impressed’ said Melvyn
FUFA fully respects the procedure desired by Melvyn in order to represent Uganda and has granted him his wish optimistic that at a later date he will be available for selection to the Uganda Cranes.
‘We shall definitely miss the extra impetus he would bring to the team as was seen in the friendly match against Zimbabwe but for now we shall concentrate on the able players we have in the team to accomplish our mission’ said Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic.
Whereas the paper requires an authorization of the Germany government to obtain dual citizenship that had not yet been received, it is not the reason why Melvyn will not be available for selection as this was always going to be overcome in time but his desire to take more time for the big decision.
On this note, FUFA wishes to thank the Government of Uganda particularly the entire Immigration personnel but more importantly Hon Mike Mukula and Hon Erasu who facilitated the expedition of the process of getting the dual citizenship and consequently the Ugandan Passport. Everybody acted in the spirit of our Nation
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
A female participant Faith Nahurira from Kanungu has enrolled for her first FUFA coaching badge in Mbarara. FUFA together with the Western Region Football Association have undertaken the initiative to kick start the beginners’ coaching course in this part of the country.
FUFA Instructor Jackson Nyiima is conducting the five day course that started on Monday and ends on Friday at Global High School in Mbarara.
Nahurira hails from a remote area called Kambuga in Kanungu district but has football club called Unique Girls found in Ingime village Kabale.
She has already tested the beauty of being a champion as a ‘coach’. With Unique Girls FC, she let the club to a glorious moment when they won the Professor Nuwagaba Augustus Football tournament just before the National General elections were held early this year.
‘I am happy that FUFA has organised this course for us. Our region has also done a good job to bring this course much closer to people like me’ says Nahurira.
Nahurira is the only female participant in a class of 76.
A centre back during her playing days at Kabale University, the Diploma holder in Records Management has big dreams in football.
‘I want to be a coach or referee but this course will help me take a good decision in the near future’ added Nahurira.
She travels twice a week on Mondays and Saturdays from her village in Kambuga, Kanungu to Kabale. That journey covers aboout a combined figure of 200Kms to and fro on the mentioned days.
Aged 24, Nahurira has high hopes in football but is crying out for support.
‘I lack training equipment for myself and even the girls’ team in Kabale’ voiced Nahurira.
She adds that; ‘My tactics will definitely change at the end of this course. There will be a different approach to our game plan’ boasted Nahurira while talking to www.fifa.co.ug
Nyiima is full of praise about the female coach.
‘She is very eager to learn. This course will help her alot in how she approaches tactical matters on and off the pitch’
He adds that;
‘I am impressed with the turn up. This is wonderful for the development of the game in the Western region’ says Nyiima who is also the FUFA Education officer
The course has attracted participants from the districts of Ibanda, Mbarara, Kanungu, Kisoro, Sheema, Kabale, Bushenyi and Rukungiri.
The course will climax with examinations and whoever passes qualifies for the FUFA Beginners’ Coaching Certificate.
The course was officially opened by Western Region Football Association Executive member Moses Kajubi who hailed FUFA for supporting football in the region.
Beginners’ Course, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B, CAF A and CAF Pro
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will re0rganise his team between now and Saturday’s before taking on Botswana in the 2017 AFCON qualifiers.
Micho’s team fell 2-0 to Zimbabwe in a friendly match played in Harare on Tuesday afternoon.
Both goals were scored by Tennage Hadebe in the first half.
Melvyn Lorenzen was given his debut chance to don the Uganda Cranes shirt and he was very impressive in the game.
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Cranes will continue with their preparation in Zimbabwe before traveling to Botswana on Friday morning.
Tonny Mawejje, Khalid Aucho, Joseph Ochaya, Edris Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu and Davis Kasirye were used in the second half.
Cranes XI vs Zimbabwe:
Robert Odongkara (GK), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Luwagga Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Geoffrey Massa (Capt), Lorenzen Melvyn, Emmanuel Okwi
Subs:
Denis Onyango, Joseph Ochaya, Aucho Khalid, Tony Mawejje, Edris Lubega, Erisa Sekisambu and Davis Kasirye
Botswana vs Uganda
Saturday 4th June, 2016
Time: 4pm in at Francistown stadium, Botswana (5pm EAST)
The match officials are;
Victor Miguel de Freitas Gomes -Referee
Zakhele Thusi Siwela -Assistant Referee I
Mothibidi Stevens Khumalo-Assistant Referee II
Kulasande Qongqo-Reserve referee
Match Commissioner: An Yan Lim Kee Chong- Mauritius
Uganda Cranes will take on Zimbabwe this afternoon in an intertional friendly match in Harare.
Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his starting XI.
Robert Ondongkara (GK), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walsuimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murusgid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Luwagga Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Geoffrey Massa (Capt), Lorenzen Melvyn, Emmanuel Okwi
Subs: Denis Onyango, Joseph Ochaya, Aucho Khalid, Tony Mawejje, Edris Lubega, Erisa Sekisambu and Davis Kasirye
MAIN PHOTO: Skipper Geoffrey Massa with a hood on his head will lead the Cranes attack against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Denis Onyango was on Monday night rewarded for his diligence in the goal posts as the goal keeper of the season in the South African Premier League.
Onyango, who features for Mamelodi Sundowns beat Moeneeb Josephs (Bidvest Wits) and Shu-aib Walters (MP Black Aces) to the accolade that also comes forth with 50,000 Rands as awards money.
His club teammates Thabo Nthethe and Khama Billiat also won big.
Nthethe won the win the Absa Premiership Defender while Billiat took home two awards midfielder of the season and overall best player of the year Awards.
Onyango is expected to join the Uganda Cranes teammates in Zimbabwe on Tuesday by noon with South African Airlines.
Team manager, Chrispus Muyinda told www.fufa.co.ug that Onyango and Mawejje also arrive at the same time and he will be at the Harare International Airport to recieve them.
“Mawejje comes in first at around 10 a.m with Kenya Airlines and Onyango will follow an hour later with South African Airlines. I will be at the Airport to welcome them” Muyinda stressed.
Meanwhile, the Cranes players had an acclimatization training at the astro turf of Rufaro Stadium on Monday late evening.
Uganda plays Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening at Rufaro Stadium in Harare City.
The game starts at 3 p.m (4 p.m in Uganda).
Uganda Cranes landed safely in Harare on Monday afternoon and have been booked in at Cresta Oasis and Apartments. The Contingent whose leader of delegation is FUFA Vice President Denis Mbidde, started their journey from Kampala at Sky Hotel where they had been for two days before going through Entebbe International.
Ethiopian based players Robert Odongkara and Isaac Isinde joined the team in Addis Ababa before they connected to Zimbabwe where they met Orlando Pirates midfielder Yassar Mugerwa.
Denis Onyango and Mawejje will join the team tomorrow.
Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will release details soon for the training programme to his players and technical team ahead of tomorrow’s friendly match against Zimbabwe to be played at 4pm (EAST, 3pm local time). Players named by Micho; Dennis Onyango and Robert Odongkara, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Juuko Murushid, Isaac Isinde, William Luwagga Kizito, Godfrey Walusimbi, Aucho Khalid, Yassar Mugerwa, Tony Mawejje, Emmanuel Okwi, Erisa Ssekisambu, Davis Kasirye, Geofrey Massa, Faruku Miya, Lorenzen Melvyn and Edris Lubega.
Nkumba Select emerged champions of the Pepsi Beach Soccer League over the weekend following their impressive 8-3 win over St Lawrence University at Lido Beach Beach, Entebbe.
Most Valuable Player Roch Somoka together with Faisal Muwawu, Douglas Muganga and Allan Zirintusa netted for the newly crowned champions- Nkumba Select.
Semifinals
Nkumba Select (3) vs (0) Real Galacticos
St Lawrence (10) vs (3) Stomers
Curtain raiser match
UBSA (5) vs (2) FUFA
Award winners of the 2015/2016 Pepsi Beach Soccer League
Golden glove: Kibirige Meddy- Nkumba select
Golden boot: Kayiwa Allan – Talented 33 goals
MVP: Somoka Roch – Nkumba Select
Best Coach: Muwonge Salim – Stomers.
Fairplay Award: Kampala City All stars
Women champions: She Corporates
3rd place playoff winners: Stomers
1st runners up : St Lawrence University
Past Champions of the National beach Soccer League
2016 – Nkumba
2015 – MUBS
2014 – Kira Young
2013 – St Lawrence
2012 – MUBS
2011 – Kabalagala Rangers
2010 – Braza Braza
2009 – Tinka
AFCON 2017 Qualifier
Botswana vs Uganda
Saturday 4th June, 2016
Time: 4pm in Botswana (5pm EAST)
The match officials of the 2017 AFCON Qualifier between Botswana and Uganda due on 4th June, 2016 have been named by Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The referees will come from South Africa and the match that kicks off at 5pm EAST (4pm in Botswana) will be played at the Francistown Sports Complex Stadium.
The match officials are;
Victor Miguel de Freitas Gomes -Referee
Zakhele Thusi Siwela -Assistant Referee I
Mothibidi Stevens Khumalo-Assistant Referee II
Kulasande Qongqo-Reserve referee
Match Commissioner: An Yan Lim Kee Chong-Mauritius
MAIN PHOTO: South African referee Victor Miguel de Freitas Gomes
Falone Nahimana continued with her rich vein in form as she scored two goals on Saturday before completing the weekend with a superb hat-trick against Olira FC.
On Saturday Gafford Ladies conceded three quick fire goals against Ajax Queens but Nahimana helped her club claw back in the game and salvage a point in the 3-3 draw.
Nakyanzi Carol (2) and Rukia Namubiru scored for Ajax Queens.
Gafford Ladies returned to action the following day but with a lot of caution from the previous evening. This time, they won convincingly against Olira whom they beat 4-1 thanks to a treble by Nahimana and Kyoyita Mary getting the other goal. Nahimana now has 14 goals while Kawempe’s Sandra Nabweteme is on 16.
Ikiring Patricia scored Olira’s consolation.
Other results:” Nakasi jackie netted a doubel for UCU who defeated Buikwe She Red Stars 2-0 while MUK drew 1-1 with Olira on Saturday.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a 19 man squad that leaves early hours of Monday morning to Harare and Francistown where they will play Zimbabwe and Botswana on Tuesday and Saturday respectively.
They will be welcomed in Harare by FUFA advance team of Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who left on Saturday morning.
Micho’s squad has German based player Melvyn Lorenzen who has been training with the team since joining from his club Werder Bremen.
‘We are happy with the process of documentation of Melvyn’s papers to secure him a National passport. The Immigration office has been helpful. Hon. Mike Mukula an ardent football fan has been of great help as well in a bid to help FUFA secure the player’s passport. We are optimistic that the only missing paper to be issued by the German Government will be sent in time for the player to feature for Uganda Cranes against Botswana on 4th June, 2016’
Cranes who will fly aboard Ethiopian Airlines, will be joined by two players on Monday in Harare and these are; Denis Onyango and Yassar Mugerwa while Tony Mawejje arrives on Tuesday morning.
Ethiopia based stars goalkeeper Robert Odongkara and defender Isaac Isinde will link up with the team via Addis Ababa before connecting to Zimbabwe.
The Traveling Contingent:
Leader of Delegation: Denis Mbidde Ssebugwawo
Head coach: Sredojevic Milutin
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda
Team players: Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Luwagga Kizito, Okwi Emma, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Juuko Murushid, Sekisambu Erisa, Kasirye Davis, Massa Geoffrey, Miya Faruku, Lorenzen Melvyn, Walusimbi Godfrey, Aucho Khalid, Lubega Idrisa, Isinde Isaac, Tony Mawejje and Yassar Mugerwa.
After four days of non residential training, the Uganda National football team ‘The Cranes’ started their residential training on Saturday ahead of the AFCON Qualifiers encounter against Botswana and a friendly against Zimbabwe.
The team is residing at Sky Hotel, Nalya with fifteen players in camp who reported on Saturday.
The team had a joint training session with SC Villa where later had a trial match which Cranes won 4-0 courtesy of Geoffrey Massa with a brace, Emma Okwi and Melvyn Lorenzen.
The team is to have the last training session on Sunday before setting off for Zimbabwe aboard Ethiopian Airline early Monday morning.
Rwanda based Davis Kasirye expressed his honor of the summon the National football team and pledged to give in whatever possible to break through to the starting team.
“Though there are challenges because it’s my first call up, I play my role as a team member to provide the best to the coach and I leave the rest to him to decide’’ noted Kasirye.
Team Training resumes Sunday morning at Namboole.
Meanwhile, the head of the FUFA advance party, Decolas Kizza arrived in Harare city on Saturday afternoon.
Players in Camp:
Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murshid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya,William Kizito Luwagga, Erisa Ssekisambu, Melvyn Lorenzen, Emma Okwi, Davis Kasirye, Edris Lubega and Geoffrey Massa
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE (Match Day 30 Results):
The Saints 1-1 Vipers
KCCA 1-1 Sadolin
URA 6-1 SCVU
Police 2-3 Express
Lweza 1-2 Bul
Maroons 1-4 Villa
Bright Stars 2- 1 Soana
JMC Hippos 1-2 Simba
The 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier league came to a successful conclusion on Friday, 27th May 2016.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC dethroned Vipers to win their 11th league crown.
The final league game for KCCA against Sadolin Pints which ended one all at Nakivubo stadium on Friday was merely ceremonial as they had already clinched the championship on match day 29.
Fred Ssegujja nearly spoilt the day for the champions who only awaited crowning.
But, Joseph Ochaya made amends with a well taken volley in the second half as the game ended one goal apiece.
At Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, Vipers fought gallantly to equalize after falling behind to Moses Basena coached club, The Saints.
Like the KCCA-Sadolin Paints game, the Vipers’ match ended one all.
SC Villa defeated already relegated Maroons 4-1 at Luzira but it was URA will the biggest victory on the day when they humiliated another relegated side, SC Victoria University 6-1 at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.
The Uganda National Football team ‘The Cranes’ held the fourth day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium ,Nambole on Friday morning.
Three players joined others who started training on Tuesday 24th May 2016 with gym work at Paradise Fitness Center, Kamwokya .
These players included Davis Kasirye of Rayon Spott in Rwanda ,Geoffrey Walusimbi and Khalid Aucho all from Gor Mahia in Kenya and William Kizito Luwaga who plays for Feirense in Portugal.
The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo accompanied by the FIUFA CEO Edgar Watson, the Chairman Technical committee Hamid Juma and National teams’ coordinator Patrick Ntege observed Friday’s training at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole.
Later the FUFA President held a meeting with the players and team officials .While communicating to the players, Eng Magogo assured players that’s situation is still in our hands and if we win the tow remaining games we shall be where we want to be.
“We can have an away win against Botswana and winning starts now ‘added the Eng Magogo.
He urged players that they can redefine themselves when they qualify for AFCON finals to improve their profiles as well.
While concluding Eng Moses Magogo told Uganda Cranes players that the Federation is giving in whatever is possible to aid the team get positive results.
The coach’s emphasis was on effective goal scoring from all angles, long balls and shooting from a distance.
Training resume on Saturday evening after players reporting to camp early on Saturday.
Players who trained Friday morning:
Salim Jamal (Goalkeeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Murshid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa ,Khalid Aucho, William Kizito Luwagga, Geoffrey Massa, Emma Okwi, Faruku Miya and Edrisa Lubega
The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is set to host the East African Beach Soccer Summit ahead of the Pepsi National Beach Soccer League final this weekend. Lido beach in Entebbe will hot the semifinals and final on Saturday.
The summit which will bring together participants from Kenya , Tanzania, Zanzibar and Uganda will be held at Athina Club House in Kololo on Friday 26th May 2016.
Delegates have already jetted into the country looking forward to the summit .
Among these are, Melda Munyazi Chimbejah , Fahad Chengi Saidi and Mwachiya Evans from Kenya Adolf Alhabis from Zanzibar while Kasano Jonathan is coming from Tanzania .
Deo Mutabazi the Chairman UBSA expressed his delight at Uganda hosting and chairing this summit.
‘It is a milestone in the development of Beach Soccer in the East African region’ said Mutabazi.
‘Delegates will share ideas on how to shift the Beach Soccer game in the region to other levels .They will also learn how Uganda run the Pepsi National Beach Soccer League so that they also start Beach Soccer leagues in their own countries’ added Mutabazi
The delegates will also discuss about the Malindi International Open to be held in October this year .
The guests will witness the final day of the Pepsi National Beach Soccer League that will start with semifinals; St Lawrence vs Stormers while Nkumba Select vs Real Galacticos. Matches kick off at midday but there will be a curtain raiser match at 3pm between UBSA officials and FUFA’s beach soccer team.
The Chief Guest at the final Chairman Kenya Beach Soccer Association Raphael Mwalungo arrived this morning and will also be part of the summit.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has today continued to voice his concerns about the need for amendments in the NCS act for the benefit of sports in the country.
Magogo was speaking at a press briefing held by Uganda Table Tennis Association at the Uganda Olympic Committee offices in Lugogo when he noted that the intention of the Act is a totally different agenda. he has therefore called on for dialogue and consultations.
‘These regulations are useless and not solving the challenges of sports in Uganda. NCS is supposed to advise the Government on this. We are inviting instead of solving problems. NCS does not benefit in sports development at all if federations register as trustees’ Eng. Magogo stressed.
He continued, ‘We are a law abiding body and by the nature of our sport we subscribe to 2 different bodies- the Government of Uganda and FIFA. For that matter we fulfilled 99% of the requirements except for one clause. We wrote to FIFA and the feedback was a warning from the world soccer governing body.
We have contacted NCS for audience but they have refused to get back to us’
‘We told NCS from the start of this exercise that there would be a flaw with FIFA Statutes if we registered as a Trustee’
He added ‘We are at a time when the National football team-Uganda Cranes is preparing for an AFCON qualifier against Botswana next weekend and instead of looking
for the over Ush 800m needed for the fixture (mark you NCS is not contributing anything to this) here I am discussing issues that are
meant to destroy sport in this country. Instead, just yesterday I got a letter telling me of a 30th June 2016 deadline.’
FUFA 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde who accompanied the President added his voice. He called for dialogue between NCS and federations to listen to their concerns as
well before taking radical decisions.
UOC President William Blick also expressed concerns over the matter and advised NCS to engage federations before going ahead with
any regrettable actions.
“International laws are very important and help govern sport from an international perspective. I am afraid if NCS stick to their
guns National sports federations are going to have problems and I do not want to see this happen. I therefore urge members to sit down
and talk.”
The Uganda National football team ‘The Cranes’ has entered into day 3 of non- residential training.
Nine players attended Thursday’s training at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole where the coach’s emphasis was on crossing long balls and shooting from a distance.
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug the team coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin said that the local based players haven’t been part of the training because of the commitments with their clubs as the league ends on Friday.
KCCA’s Joseph Ochaya and Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu trained with their respective clubs in preparation for Friday’s league engagements.
‘I expect more players to join and by Saturday we shall be with 15 players while the rest will connect to Harare’ Micho stated.
Yassar Mugerwa, Robert Odongkara, Tonny Mawejje, Isaac Isinde and Denis Onyango will fly to Harare.
Uganda will have a friendly match with Zimbabwe on Tuesday 31st March 2016 before traveling to Francistown in Botswana for the AFCON 2017 qualifier match.
Players who have attended day 3 training:
Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Faruku Miya, Geoffrey Massa, Edris Lubega, Emma Okwi and Melvyn Lorenzen.
The team flies out on Monday (1am) for Harare.
Meanwhile Rayon Sport striker, Davis Kasirye jetted in on Thursday afternoon from his base in Rwanda. He is expected to join the rest of the players in training today at Namboole stadium.
Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16: Match Day 30 Fixtures
The final eight matches of the Azam Uganda Premier for the season 2015/16 will be played on Friday, 27th May 2016 at various venues across the country.
It will be a momentous day for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) who are set to be crowned champions on the day when they play Sadolin Paints.
KCCA are champions in the waiting having clinched their 11th league crown during match day 29 when they drew with Express 1 all at the Mutesa II Stadium on Tuesday.
The draw elevated KCCA to 56 points, four ahead of the second placed club Vipers with a game to go for each club.
After Friday’s game for KCCA against Sadolin Paints at Nakivubo Stadium, the official crowning ceremony will be held.
In the other matches on Friday, Bright Stars host Soana, URA is at their Mehta home to Sports Club Victoria University.
Lweza will entertain BUL and Police up against Express at Kavumba Recreational Stadium.