Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will announce his squad for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday 18th May, 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho (R) with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during one of the FUFA weekly press conferences
During the press Conference that starts at 10am, the Serbian coach will also release full details of the team’s preparations for the fixture due on 4th June, 2016.
‘A meeting was held this morning at FUFA House in regard to the technical part of the Uganda Cranes preparations. The Head coach will unveil the necessary details during the press conference for public consumption’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.
Uganda Cranes has two games left against Botswana and Comoros in the current campaign.
Match 294: Kasese New Villa 1-1 Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Match 297: Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo
Match 298: Boma Young 0-1 Baza Holdings – Boma Play ground, Hoima
The regular season of the national second division league (FUFA Big league) officially climaxed on Saturday, 14th May 2016 with a number of determinant fixtures.
Onduparaka from Arua Municipality and Kirinya-Jinja S.S football clubs became the first two clubs to gain promotion to the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league.
Onduparaka have topped the Elgon group with 53 points after winning their last game of the season 3-0 against Sporting United at the Green Light stadium in Arua town.
Rashid Agau, Muhammed Shaban and Wahabu Gaddafi (penalty) were all on the score sheet in a well attended match broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S players and fans celebrate at Kanyanya play ground
Kirinya – Jinja S.S won their game 3-2 away to Wandegeya at Kanyanya play ground.
James Otim scored a brace for the Jinja club before Shafiq Mulangira had an individual brace.
Allan Drajuwa netted the winning goal that witnessed the side win the game played on a soggy play ground.
Proline conceded a late-late equalizer at Kasese New Villa in Buhinga play ground, Fort Portal.
Jinja S.S thus finished with 52 points and Proline 51.
Relegated clubs;
There are eight clubs relegated to the respective regional leagues are Kira Young, Bukedea Town Council, CRO and Lira United (Elgon Group).
The Rwenzori group relegated clubs are Masaka Local Council, Citizen, Kasese New Villa and Wandegeya.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is in receipt of Communication from Confederation of African Football in regard to FERWAFA’s protest on four players who featured in the CAF U-20 match played on 23rd April, 2016 at Namboole stadium.
Having examined all the required documents submitted by FUFA, the CAF U-20 Organising Committee acknowledged that one of the four players was not eligible to feature in the competition.
However the discrepancy in the dates of birth for goalkeeper James Aheebwa on the CAF Competitions Management System (CMS) and National passport is a matter not allowed by CAF regulations during the various age group competitions as per Article 46 of the CAF U-20 Competition rules and regulations.
Part of the communication reads ‘It was also noted that the two dates of birth are within the age limit (players must be born after 1.1.1997)’.
CAF quoting Article 46 (a) which states ‘A player will not be qualified to participate in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations if the date of birth indicated in his CAF license is different from the one on his passport.
‘It is not time to point accusing fingers at any one but it is very disappointing that minimal work was done while submitting players’ documents to CAF for the competition. Let us try to digest the situation and at the right time we shall issue an official and detailed statement on this matter. It is sad that the players can’t continue to show their skills in the competition’ said Ag. FUFA CEO Decolas Kiiza.
CAF based on this clause to exclude Uganda U-20 from taking any further participation in the qualifiers of the 2017 Finals to be held in Zambia.
2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday, 13th May 2016
Vipers Vs Simba – Buikwe Stadium (4:00 p.m)
SC Villa Vs Soana – Nakivubo Stadium (4:30 p.m)
Second placed Vipers Sports Club is at their Buikwe home when they entertain army side, Simba in one of the two Azam Uganda Premier league games on the menu this Friday.
The other match will be held in the city center when Sports Club Villa takes on Soana at Nakivubo stadium.
The two games are of equal significance to the four clubs in contention.
Fast forward, Vipers has 50 points at the moment with leaders KCCA on 55.
Anything short of a victory will definitely grant advantage to the current leaders.
For Simba, they are an operation to win all their remaining games if there is a realistic chance of avoiding the axe.
For SC Villa, they are in a must win situation for all their games if they are to stand a chance of winning the title for the 17th time of counting.
Meanwhile, Soana have a point or two to prove that their first round 2-1 win over SC Villa at Kavumba was by no accident.
Crucial and missing players:
By the nature of the beautiful game, there are key players whose overall output to the game never passes unnoticed.
For team Vipers, the defending champions have goalie Isma Watenga, defender Nicolas Wadada, midfielder Mike Mutyaba and the now half fit Erisa Ssekisambu (after colliding with JMC Hippos goalie in a one against one incident).
Simba has the veteran but efficient Godfrey Wakaza, goalie Robert Kalumba and the much improved full backs, Aggrey Kirya (right) and Brian Ochwo (left) to look forward for.
David Owori and the dreadlocked Allan Kyambadde are potential missing actors for the home team meanwhile the visitors will still be without Dan Nsubuga (on loan from KCCA).
In the SC Villa versus Soana encounter, SC Villa right back Misi Katende will attract all the attention on this earth in that particular fixture because he will be facing his former pay masters.
Mike Sserumaga, Abel Eturude, Mike Ndera, Isaac Muleme and goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato have been consisent top performers for the Jogoos.
Soana looks to accord some playing time to the returning striker, Francis Olaki (after a long injury lay out).
Olaki aside, there have been a host of good performers in Musa Esenu and Simon Okwi (signed in the mid-season window from MUBS and BUL respectively), Dan Wagaluka and the veterans – Godfrey Wakabu (goalkeeper) and Hamis Kitagenda.
Fast dribbling winger Muwadda Mawejje will miss out for Soana and SC Villa will subject Tadeo Lwanga and Umar Kasumba to late fitness tests.
Match 167: Sporting United 4-0 Busia Fisheries (Elgon Group)
Match 282: Hope Doves 1-0 Wakiso United (Rwenzori Group)
Match 292: Synergy 3-0 Sun City (Rwenzori Group)
On Saturday, 14th May 2016 when the regular season of the second division (FUFA Big league) shall be climaxing, four clubs; Sporting United and Onduparaka (Elgon Group) as well as Proline and Kirinya-Jinja S.S (Rwenzori) all have an equal chance of progressing to the Azam Uganda Premier league.
Onduparaka will play host to Sporting United at the Green Light Stadium in Arua town in the decider of the Elgon group.
In the Rwenzori group, the two matches to determine the directly promoted side will be Wandegeya against Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kanyanya as well as Kasese New Villa playing against Proline at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
On Wednesday, Lira’s Sporting United humiliated visiting Busia Fisheries 4-0 at the Lango Sports Ground to go top of the group.
Dickens Okwi netted a hat-trick that elevated him to 18 goals in the season, one short of the overall top scorer, Edrisa Lubega (of Proline).
James Gerrard scored Sporting United’s other goal.
In the Rwenzori group, Hope Doves edged Wakiso United 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium, a fixture that was moved from the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku (because of Kampala regional play-offs).
At the Masaka recreational stadium Synergy whipped Sun City 3-0.
Next Matches:
There is one game on Thursday as Hoima’s Boma Young takes on Mbale’s CRO at the Boma play ground in Hoima Municipality.
On Friday, there will also be one game when Lira United plays host to Busia Fisheries at the Lango sports ground.
Saturday will be the D-Day for all the teams with eight fixtures lined up.
Baza Holdings host Boma Young. Proline (50 points) travels to Fort Portal to play Kasese New Villa, a club desperate to skip relegation.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S (49 points) will be away to Wandegeya on the final day of the season.
After the regular season, there will be the relegation and promotional playoffs at the KCCA Stadium.
Three teams are promoted to the Uganda Premier League (two of these directly and the the third via the play-offs).
Next Fixtures:
Thursday, 12th May 2016:
Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima
Friday, 13th May 2016:
Match 169: Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira
Saturday, 14th May 2016:
Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Match 267: Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero
Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala
Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe
Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo
Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground
In a typical sporting spirit, Sauna football club players were granted a special guard of honour by the second runners up, Typhoons before the final game of the 2016 Futsal mini league.
Reason – Sauna had been already declared champions before very last game of the season.
Unfortunately for the overall winning team (but fortunately for the day’s victors), the crowd enjoyed a massive 13 goals scored in favour of Typhoons in their 10-3 humiliation of Sauna.
Action between Sauna (white) and Typhoons during the final game of the season
This was the first ever Futsal mini league that had all the matches played at the Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night since March 2016.
On the final day, there were three games played on the night with Italex walloping FC Patriots 7-0.
Lovis Lubega (2), Ibra Kateregga (2), Karim Segawa and Hussein Skaiky all scored the for the Patriots.
LFC rallied from three goals down to force a 4-4 draw with Zak Sports.
Emma Toshnet, Ashraf Tamal, Ahmed and Treasure Musiime each had a goal for Zak Sports.
Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC) being rewarded with the youngest player’s award by the FUFA Competition Director, Ali Mwebe
LFC scored through Lebanese Mohammed Badereddine (brace), Francis Abiriga and Frank Akera.
The last game on the night was the most thrilling, action packed that kept fans on their toes.
Sauna, who started the game as champions were whipped 3-10 by a merciless Typhoons side.
League top scorer, Bashir Matovu scored a hat-trick on the night to finish with 19 goals overall.
Also Samuel Kato had three goals before Lukyamuzi Oyrioch, Masudi Kafumbe and Abdallah Mawiya had the other goals for Typhoons.
Lanky and dread-locked Steven Bikamata Steven (2) and Solomon Musisi had the consolation strikes for Sauna.
FUFA Executive committee member, Samuel Mpiima, also the chairperson of Futsal and beach soccer committee attended the closing closing.
He was joined by the FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, Ali Mwebe (Competitions), Ahmed Hussein (Communications), Hamza Jjunju (Futsal Uganda Association CEO), Bashir Mutyaba (Futsal Competitions department)
“This has been the start and the performance is amazing. Soon we shall start the Futsal main stream futsal league” Mpiima stated.
Futsal fans in wild celebrations at the Lugogo Indoor Arena
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hamuza Jjunju predicts great moments of this version of football ahead of future engagements.
“The future of futsal in Uganda is definitely bright with bright and colourful opportunities ahead. We managed to hold a successful mini-league competition. We call for continued support from FUFA and the full backing. I thank all the players and participating companies as well as the media” The FAU chief Executive Officer said.
The Futsal league is expected to kick-off in September 2016.
Individual Awards:
1. MVP- Hassan Kasozi (Sauna)
2. Best goal keeper-Michael Ola (Accumulators United)
3. Top Scorer-Matovu Bashir (19 goals) –Typhoons
4. Fair Play team–FC Patriots
5. Youngest player– Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC)
6. Fustal Mini League revelation– Felix Muhabuzi (LFC)
7. .Fustal Mini Legaue team of the year:
1-Michael Ola
2-Hassan Kasozi
3-Samson Ssendege
4-Ishaq Ssebuliba
5-Matovu Bashir
Two giant clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League, Express and Sports Club Villa Jogoo shared the spoils in a goal-less duel played on a water logged Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday.
In a game of limited scoring opportunities, both clubs have lost ground on the two leading clubs, Vipers and Kampala Capital City Authority.
SC Villa won the corresponding fixture in the first round at Nakivubo stadium, coming from two goals down to win the tie 3-2.
Express improves a point better to 49 points from 28 games (two games to the end of the season).
Sports Club Villa has 37 points from 24 games played.
The league meetings since 2011-12 campaign
2011/12: SC Villa 0-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa
2012/13: Express 0-1 SC Villa, SC Villa 2-2 Express
2013/14: SC Villa 0-1 Express,Express 1-0 SC Villa
2014/15: SC Villa 3-0 Express, Express 0-3 SC Villa (Both games aborted and SC Villa awarded points)
2015/16: SC Villa 3-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa
The 32 Members of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) have voiced their concerns at how the National Council of Sports is handling the registration of FUFA under the Statutory Instrument No.38.
In a meeting held at FUFA House chaired by by the Ag. FUFA Prersident Darius Mugoye saw all the 11 Executive Members and the Chairmen/chairpersons of the 32 Members of FUFA attend before they addressed the sports media in the Boardroom.
‘We are ready to defend the beautiful game of football. We are law abiding citizens. We dully submitted our documents to National Council of Sports but we have failed to get a straight forward answer why we have to be registered under the Trusteeship which contravenes with FIFA Statutes’ said Mugoye.
‘The point of diversion is that whereas FIFA and FUFA respect national laws. The current regulations have been drawn to violate FIFA statutes. They make Government interference legal although inconsistent with the parent NCS Act’ added Mugoye.
Brief Back ground
In 2014, the Minister of Education and Sports Hon Jessica Alupo issued guidelines on registration of all National Sports Associations under Statutory Instrument No.38.
A six month deadline was set for all Sports Federations to register by 31st August, 2014 which the Federation of Uganda Football Associations duly followed after holding an Extra Ordinary Assembly at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to amend the Statutes to abide by the new regulations.
Strong representation from FUFA’s 32 members attended the meeting and later the press conference
All documentation for registration was handed over to the National Council of Sports however one area remains a concern-registration of FUFA under Trusteeship on which FIFA and Solicitor General have different legal opinions.
The point of diversion is that whereas FIFA and FUFA respect national laws. The current regulations have been drawn to violate FIFA statutes. They make Government interference legal although inconsistent with the parent NCS Act.
FUFA Executive attended both the meeting and Press Conference at FUFA House.
Current Status:
FUFA has received reports especially from both the print and electronic media that the NCS is planning to dissolve Federations that have not complied with the regulations including FUFA yet we have noted that Federations that have been cleared by the NCS do not meet most of the requirements of the regulations.
FUFA has met today and called on all its 32 Members to remain focused on football activities and give support to the Uganda Cranes 2017 AFCON qualification campaign with two matches coming up against Botswana, Comoros and AFCON Under 20 against Egypt.
FUFA has written to the Right Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda for indulgence in this matter.
FUFA is still awaiting response from National Council of Sports on our roadmap (long term, medium term and short term) presented to them.
The Ag. FUFA President Darius Mugoye (R) taking notes during the meeting with FUFA’s 32 members on Tuesday.
These include;
Extend the deadline to 31st October 2016 so that we can be able to hold a meeting between NCS, FIFA and the Solicitor General to get a common position.
Call a General Assembly within the statutory provisions to approve the necessary requirements, and audit of the process of application of the regulations so far.
FUFA has contacted FIFA Legal on guidance of the latest opinion on the Trusteeship by the Solicitor General. This was done because without FUFA’s affiliation to FIFA, there won’t be Association football played for Uganda at all levels and competitions.
FUFA has offered to facilitate a meeting either in Zurich or Kampala between the Solicitor General, NCS, FUFA Legal and FIFA Legal to get a common opinion on the matters. A response is yet to be received.
Then press conference after the meeting for FUFA’s 32 members
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
Members who attended the meeting:David Davies Katabira (UFRA), Kubingi Margaret (UWFA), Deo Mutabazi (UBSA), Opio Joseph (Sadolin FC), Francis Ntalazi (Express FC), Peter Emojong (Soana FC), Sejjengo Sulaiman (Buganda Region FA), Salmin Saleh (BUL FC), Kirumira Simon (UFCA), Mukatabala Paul (UFPA), MAsiko John BOsco (UYFA), Vincent Sajjabi (Vipers SC), Kasalirwe (Kampala Region FA), David Mukidi (Chairman, Northern Region FA), Kalungi Edward (UFPA), Mpiima Samuel (FUFA Excom), Lwere Sam (FUFA Excom), Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Excom), Kalibala Chris (FUFA Excom), Mbidde Denis (FUFA 3rd VP), Mwesige Hasheem (Kitara Region FA), Noyait Stephen (North East FA), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Excom), Edoni Brahan Nasur (West Nile FA), Hamid Juma (FUFA Excom), Mugoye Darius (FUFA 2nd VP, Ag. President), Kiiza Decolas (Ag. CEO), Dr Patrcik Bernard Ogwel (FUFA Excom), Ochom Richard (FUFA Excom), Mugena Agnes (FUFA Excom), William Bwambale (Uganda Schools Football Association) , Mutebi Ronald (Bright Stars FC), Musiwa Issa (Eastern Region FA), Kitandwe Tadeus (Vipers SC)
Relegation Play-off: Kabalagala Rangers 8-1 Kampala City All Stars
Semi-finals:
St Lawrence University Vs Stormers
Real Galaticals Vs Nkumba Select
The Pepsi beach soccer league play offs produced the expected thrills and excitement to many spectators at Entebbe Sports Beach.
Quick reaction, flips, dribbles and eye catching goals define this version of football that has steadily garnered steam and taken root in Uganda.
First forward, the national league is now one of the most exciting brands of football in Uganda.
Over the weekend, there were five games played. One was a relegation play off and the other four, quarter finals.
Kampala City All Stars was relegated officially after losing 8-1 to Kabalagala Rangers in the relegation play-off.
Nasser Majaidi (3), Jackson Ocheng (2), Derrick Kabega and Jimmy Mwenyi’s own goal gave Kabalagala Rangers the massive victory.
David Muwanguzi scored the consolation for Kampala City All Stars.
Now, Kampala City All Stars joins Miami Kops and Uhuru Titans as the other earlier relegated clubs with a second division (promotional league coming up).
The crowd at the Pepsi beach soccer league
In the quarter finals, Nkumba Select, St Lawrence University, Real Galaticals and the suprise packages – Stormers won their respective encounter to book semi-final slots.
Nkumba Select beach soccer club won 4-2 against Dalumba International.
Allan Zirimenya (2), team captain Douglas Muganga and Roch Somoka scored for Nkumba Select.
Moses Mukiibi and Jonathan Kikonyogo were on target for Dalumba International.
Stormers ejected the defending champions, MUBS 4-2 in the shock of the evening.
Stormers’ skipper, Swaibu Kakwaya led by example with a brace as MUBS’ defender Isma Kawawulo scored a brace of own goals.
Ben Ocen and Joachim Goloba scored for the Nakawa based institution.
Title favorites St Lawrence University walloped Kampala International University 10-3 triumph.
Baker Lukooya and Sulaiman Ochero each registered a hat-trick.
Emmanuel Kalyowa (2), Joseph Nsubuga and Phillip Lwezawula were the other scorers on the day for a dominant St Lawrence side.
Bashir Babu, Nigerian import Isaac Eshioke and second period substitute scored the three consolational goals for Kampala International University.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, Deo Mutabazi was glad by the way the play-offs were held as regards competition and refereeing.
“We have had very competition play-offs. The level of officiation was also good and as UBSA, this is a great tide ahead of the closure at the end of the Month” Mutabazi stated.
In the semi-finals that will be played on 28th May 2016, Stormers play St Lawrence meanwhile, Nkumba Select will face Real Galaticals.
Express Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku
4 pm Live on Azam TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m
Express and Sports Club Villa Jogoo football clubs still have a slim mathematical chance of winning this year’s league title.
As the two giants square off at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku stadium this Tuesday, there is a lot at stake to fight for.
SC Villa won the corresponding fixture in the first round at Nakivubo, coming from two goals down to win the tie 3-2.
Express has 48 points and still has to play league leaders, KCCA.
Victories in these games plus the remaining games with a slip up for the second placed Vipers could swing the title in their favour.
Key actors:
Express looks forward a solid midfield of Sam Kintu, Vincent Kayizzi and Simon Sserunkuma with the proven and tested striker Tonny Odur having the mantle to look for goals.
On the other hand, SC Villa’s goalie Nicholas Ssebwatto, skipper Jonathan ‘Dante’ Mugabi, midfielders Tadeo Lwanga (facing his former club) and Mike Sserumaga as well as winger cum striker Mike Ndera are key pillars for team SC Villa.
The league meetings since 2011-12 campaign
2011/12: SC Villa 0-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa
2012/13: Express 0-1 SC Villa, SC Villa 2-2 Express
2013/14: SC Villa 0-1 Express,Express 1-0 SC Villa
2014/15: SC Villa 3-0 Express, Express 0-3 SC Villa (Games aborted and Villa awarded points)
2015/16: SC Villa 3-2 Express, Express?-? SC Villa
The 66th FIFA Congress will be held in Mexico City on 12th and 13th May, 2016
FUFA top brass Eng. Magogo, VP Mugisha and CEO Watson hold bilateral meetings with new FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Darius Mugoye is Ag. FUFA President while Decolas Kiiza is the Ag. Chief Executive Officer
FUFA’s strong delegation of President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson will fly out tonight to Mexico for the 66th FIFA Congress on 12th and 13th May, 2016.
The FIFA Congress is the organisation’s supreme body.
During their stay in Mexico, the FUFA top brass will hold bilateral meetings outside the Congress with the new FIFA President Gianni Infantino all aimed at developing Ugandan football.
The FIFA Congress will also discuss developmental issues about football around the globe.
‘Football Development programmes in Uganda will be the agenda in our meeting with FIFA President. We shall make use of every opportunity to discuss about football development while in Mexico’ said FUFA President Eng. Magogo.
In the absence of Eng. Magogo, the 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye is the Ag. FUFA President while Decolas Kiiza is the Ag. Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Mugoye will also represent the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the swearing ceremony of President Elect of the Republic of Uganda HE General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday at Kololo Ceremonial grounds.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Edgar Watson, Justus Mugisha and Eng. Moses Magogo at one of the FUFA weekly Press conferences held at FUFA HOuse. The trip is flying out tonight for the FIFA Congress in Mexico .
Federation of Uganda Football Associations has invited the Chairmen of its 32 Members to appraise them on the status of FUFA’s compliance to the Statutory Instrument No 38 as required by the National Council of Sports.
The meeting will be held at FUFA House on Tuesday 10th May, 2016 starting at 10 am
FUFA’s 32 members;
· The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
· The FUFA Big League
· The 8 Regional Associations; Eastern, Buganda, North East, Western, Kitara, West Nile, Northern and Kampala
Federation of Uganda Football Associations has started implementing the new system adopted by the 64th FIFA Congress which abolished football agents and replaced them with Intermediaries.
FIFA requires all its Member Associations to regulate and register anyone who intends to carry out Intermediary activities as defined in both the FIFA and FUFA regulations on working with Intermediaries with effect from 1st April, 2015.
‘FUFA calls upon all individuals and companies wishing to conduct any
Intermediary activity as defined under FUFA Regulations on working with Intermediaries including entering into a representation contract with a client to register with FUFA by 30th June, 2016 at 5:00 pm East African Standard Time’ said Ali Mwebe-FUFA Competitions Manager.
Finals: SSL Logistics 0-1 National Water & Sewerage Corporation
3rd Place Play -off: Civil Aviation Authority 3-0 Uganda Premier League
Semi-final 1: Uganda Premier League 0 (0) – 0 (3) SSL Logistics
Semi-final 2: Civil Aviation Authority 0-1 National Water & Sewerage Corporation
Quarter-finals:
SSL Logistics 1-0 Crane Bank
FUFA XI 0-1 Uganda Premier League
Civil Aviation Authority 1-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited
Red Pepper 0 (0) – 0 (2) National Water & Sewage Corporation
The second edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate Tournament has successfully climaxed at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru on Saturday evening.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left) welcomes Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Defending champions, National Water and Sewerage Corporation successfully retained the title as they edged debutants SSL Logistics 1-0 to win the the day long tourney.
Ahmed Swalley scored the winning goal that guided his side to the much desired victory in an exciting finale.
At the same occasion, FUFA Executive team led by the FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo played and won 1-0 a curtain raiser match with the Busoga Kingdom team.
The Busoga Kingdom team was led by the prime minister, Right Honorable Dr. Joseph Muvawala who played full time as a goalkeeper and made darling saves throughout the match.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the FUFA team by example with eye catching defence splitting passes
The only goal of the curtain raiser was scored by FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima.
In the third place play-off match, another debutant side, Civil Authority Authority defeated Uganda Premier League team 3-0.
Like last year during the maiden edition, the event was also this time round blessed with mild rains although they could not halt the thrilling action from the enthusiastic participants and spectators.
Delighted Red Pepper fans cheer their team during the group stages at the 2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament
FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke was grateful of the all participating companies with a special promise of a much improved tournament in the next edition.
I thank all those companies that took part in the 2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament.
FUFA is glad to be associated with such partners.
We call upon more companies to join this noble cause as we take a collective responsibility of football development in Uganda
14 teams took part in the tournament played at the astro-turf of the FUFA Technical center.
The best three teams received medals with the winners taking a trophy and a cash prize of Ug.shs 1M.
Awards:
FUFA Fair-play Award: Pramukh Steel
Most Valuable Player: Umar Kasule (National Water & Sewage Corporation)
Top Scorer: Paul Mutakabala (8 Goals) – FUFA XI
Best Goalkeeper: Andrew Kabugalo (NWSC)
Full Group Stage Results:
Group A:
Airtel Uganda Limited 1-4 SSL Logistics
BIDCO Uganda Limited 1-0 Airtel Uganda Limited
Airtel Uganda Limited 0-1 Nile Special
SSL Logistics 2-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited
Nile Special 0-4 SSL Logistics
BIDCO 2-0 Nile Special
Group B:
FUFA XI 1-2 Red Pepper
UMEME 0-3 Pramukh Steel
UMEME 1-4 FUFA XI
Pramukh Steel 1-1 Uganda Premier League
FUFA XI 3-0 Uganda Premier League
Red Pepper 2-0 UMEME
Pramukh Steel 0-2 FUFA XI
Uganda Premier League 1-0 Red Pepper
UMEME 1-3 Uganda Premier League
Group C:
National Water and Sewage Corporation 1-0 Civil Aviation Authority
Cranes Bank 0-0 National Water and Sewage Corporation
Civil Aviation Authority 0-1 National Insurance Corporation
National Insurance Corporation 0-3 Civil Aviation Authority
Relegation Play off: Kabalagala Rangers Vs Kampala City All Stars
Quarter finals:
Kampala International University Vs St Lawrence University
Stormers Vs MUBS
Dalumba International Vs Nkumba Select
Real Galaticals Vs Talented
Semi-finals & Finals: Saturday, 28th May 2016
The Pepsi National Beach Soccer league play-offs kickoff on Sunday, 8th May 2016 at Lido beach in Entebbe.
Before the quarter final matches, Kabalagala Rangers play Kampala City All Stars to determine who remains in the top flight league and who is relegated.
The other two relegated teams are Miami Kops and Uhuru Titans.
In the opening quarter final matches, Kampala International University play St Lawrence.
Stormers take on the defending champions, MUBS in the subsequent matches.
MUBS’ head coach, Charles Ayiekho has promised a spirited display to see his team defend the crown they won last year.
“We are set to play our hearts out to qualify” Ayiekho vowed.
Dalumba International play last year’s losing finalists, Nkumba Select before Real Galaticals entertain Talented.
Last year’s MVP and top scorer, Mathias Kigonya, John Kokas Opejo and captain, Paul Lwere will be the main men to watch out for Dalumba International.
Nkumba Select will look upon Uganda Sand Cranes vice captain, Douglas Muganga, Faizo Muwawo and striker Roch Somoka.
The current league top scorer is Allan Kayiwa of Talented with 33 games.
Pepsi Cheer Ladies will provide entertainment at the National Beach soccer league play-offs.
There is assured entertainment from the Pepsi cheer ladies and video games.
The semi finals and finals shall be held on Saturday, 28th May 2016.
Dalumba Interntional’s Jonathan Kikonyogo (right) in action. Dalumba International will play Nkumba Select
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) runs the national beach soccer league.
