FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

Second Division (FUFA Big League): Big League takes final bend
2015/16 SECOND DIVISION (FUFA BIG LEAGUE):

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Results:
- Boma Young 1-0 Bukedea TC FC
- Busia Fisheries 4-1 CRO FC
- Ndejje Univ FC 4-1 Lira United
- Masavu FC 0-0 Kireka United
- Sun City FC 0-1 Hope Doves
The FUFA Big league regular season is weeks away from completion before the play offs set in.

Towards the final bend of the regular season, temperatures in either groups (Rwenzori and Elgon) are nearing boiling point for obvious reasons.

Clubs are playing to get promoted to the elite league (Azam Uganda Premier league) and others safe-guarding to avoid being relegated.

Proline in the Rwenzori group is just a victory away from promotion when they they visit Synergy at Masaka Recreational stadium this Saturday.

In the Elgon group, there is a stiff battle that lies ahead between Sporting United (Lira) and Arua’s Onduparaka.

The two sides are set to face off in a potential title decider in the coming two weeks.

In the five games played on Thursday, 12 goals were scored with routine victories for Ndejje University, Busia Fisheries and Hope Doves.

Ndejje University edged visiting Lira United 4-1, a similar scoreline that was registered in Busia Fisheries home triumph over Mbale side, CRO.

Hope Doves won 1-0 away to Sun City at the Nyakasanga play ground.

Entebbe based club, Masavu was held to a goal-less by Kireka United, the second draw after the 3 all draw away to Citizens in Mbarara.

Three clubs shall be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League with the best two qualifying directly.

The third team is determined via a promotional play off that will be played at the KCCA stadium, Lugogo.

The Big league resumes on Saturday with three games.

Saturday, 30th April 2016 Fixtures:

261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC – Masaka Recreational Stadium

239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC – Nyakasanga-Kasese

270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS – Wakiso District Headquarter play ground
April 29, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Leaders KCCA FC entertain Champions Vipers at Nakivubo
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Friday, 29th April 2016

KCCA Vs Vipers – Nakivubo Stadium (4:00 p.m)

An epic top of the table clash between current Azam Uganda Premier league log leaders, Kampala Capital City Authority football club and Champions Vipers SC awaits many football enthusiasts at Nakivubo stadium this Friday.

The game could be a potential title decider of sorts with the two clubs running neck to neck in the race.

KCCA FC leads the table with 51 points and Vipers (now on 45 points) have the chance to close gap with a victory.

Either side have key match winners with Erisa Ssekisambu, Ismail Watenga (goalkeeper) and Mike Mutyaba expected to set the bar for team Vipers as Benjamin Ochan (goalkeeper), Joseph Ochaya, Herman Wasswa and team skipper Dennis Okot Oola the pillars for KCCA.

When the two sides faced off in the first round at Buikwe, the game ended in a 2 all draw.

Saturday 30^th April 2016.
- The saints FC Vs JMC Hippos FC, Namboole Stadium (4:00pm)
- Express FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Wankulukuku Stadium(4:00pm)
- Bul FC Vs SC Villa , Kakindu Stadium-Jinja (4:00pm)
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA-FC’s Derrick-Nsibambi (right) tries to block Nicholas Wadada’s shot at Lugogo when the two clubs faced off last season.

KCCA won 2-1 on the day.
April 28, 2016
Club football: CAF club licensing seminar kicks off in Kampala

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) club licensing seminar organized in collaboration with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has successfully kicked off at May Apple Hall, Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala.

FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) officially opened the seminar.

Uganda Premier League Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bernard Bainamani shares his ideas at the CAF Club licensing seminar that has been organized in collaboration with FUFA

Participants at the two day seminar are Club Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s), FSL Board members, Ministry of Education and Sports officials (National Council of Sports), Security operatives, Sports, Science and Technology, State House, Uganda Olympic Committee, KCCA, Stadium owners/managers and FUFA Licensing Committee.

CAF Club Licensing instructors, Nicholas Musonye (left), Raymond Hack (center) being greeted by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson shortly before the seminar rolled off at the May Apple Hall – Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala

The seminar is being moderated by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson under the three CAF Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) who arrived on Thursday.

FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye officially opened the CAF Club licensing seminar

“Club Licensing is a key pillar in the football development process. At first it received resistance when first implemented at the start of the 2015/16 season for the Azam Uganda Premier league. We are here to capacity build and build human resource. FUFA will fully embrace the exercise. We thank the leadership at FIFA and CAF for giving Uganda such a training opportunity” Mugoye stated.

FUFA Club Licensing committee chairperson, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel addresses the media at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Thursday morning

FUFA Club Licensing Committee chairperson, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel, licencing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige and committee member Issa Magoola are part of the two day seminar.

Attentive participants at the first ever CAF Club Licensing seminar in Uganda. L-R: Senior Superintendent of Police Muzafarau Zirabamuzale, Awuye, Kabugo and Magoola

The seminar which has been sub divided into three sections as Infrastructure, Sporting Criteria and Administrative will climax on Friday evening.

[L-R]: Nelson Mandela National stadium Managing Director Jamil Ssewanyana Mpagi, Stadium board chairman Daniel Tamwesigire(center) and SC Villa Jogoo CEO Ivan Kakembo brain storming during one of the breaks.

Objectives of Club Licensing

* Safeguard the credibility and integrity of club competitions

* Improve the level of professionalism within the football family

* Promote sporting values in accordance with the principles of fair play, as well as safe and secure match environments

* Promote good governance in clubs

* Promote transparency in the control of clubs

* Prevent ownership or influence over of more than one club

MAIN PHOTO: The participants attending the Club Licensing seminar at May Apple Hall, Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

April 28, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big League): Five fixtures to be played on Thursday

2015/16 SECOND DIVISION (FUFA BIG LEAGUE):

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Fixtures:

268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese

Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese

270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District

The national second division league (FUFA Big League) returns to the frey with five matches lined up on Thursday, 28th April 2016.

Key on the agenda of the matches at stake will be the obvious battle to save self from relegation and many other clubs shall be engaged in action face as they merely play for pride and fair play.

A case in point is Lira United’s match away to Ndejje University in Luweero.

Whereas Ndejje University has virtually secured a play-off slot, Lira is still entangled in the fight against relegation.

CRO plays Bukedea Town Council at Bukedea primary school play ground. Like Lira United, CRO requires all the maximum points to play it safe from relegation mathematics.

In some of the Rwenzori group games, Masavu who are based in Entebbe at Kitubulu play ground entertains Kireka United at the Katabi Gombolola play ground.

Fresh from Monday’s 3 all draw at Citizens in Mbarara, Masavu has already secured a play-off slot alongside Kirinya Jinja S.S and the run away leaders, Proline who just need three points to be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

Kampala side, Hope Doves is away to Sun City at the Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese District.

After Thursday’s games, the FUFA Big league will get a one day break before resuming on Saturday with three games.

Three teams from the FUFA Big league replace those relegated from the Azam Uganda Premier League.

April 28, 2016
FUFA Corporate Tournament: 14 companies confirmed

The 2^nd edition of the 2016 FUFA Corporate tournament 2016 has attracted 14 teams that have confirmed participation on 7^th May at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Defending champions National Water and Sewerage Corporation were among the early pacesetters in confirming participation.

They have since been joined by 13 other Corporate companies including FUFA and National Team sponsors Airtel, Nile Special, NIC and BIDCO.

‘The registration exercise closed and we are now handling the technical part of the tournament. The rules and regulations have been sent to the participating teams to read and understand them’ said FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.

Musoke also confirmed on the high profile dignitaries expected to attend.

FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke taking notes during the weekly press conference on Wednesday. She confirmed that 14 teams have registered for the FUFA Corporate tournament.

The Kyabazinga of Busoga His Highness Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV will grace the tournament as the Chief Guest.

A curtain raiser match will be played between the FUFA Executive and the Busoga kingdom cabinet.

The winner of the One-day Tournament will walk away with a cash prize of One Million Shillings (1,000,000/-)

Teams: Airtel, National Water & Sewerage Corporation, Red Pepper, FUFA XI, Uganda Premier League, Power Horse, Civil Aviation Authority, SS Logistics, Pepsi, BIDCO, NIC, Nile Breweries and Tropical Bank.

April 27, 2016
Uganda Cup: Giants KCCA FC and Vipers face off in the semifinals
The draw of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup semifinals stage has been conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday morning. Big League sides Onduparaka FC and Busia Fisheries who still have a round of 16 fixture to play are in the path of Entebbe FC.

Onduparaka FC and Busia Fisheries will play on 18th May with the winner taking on Soana two days later at the Quarterfinals.

Kampala Region Football Association will host the final this year at a venue yet to be named.

The semifinals will kickoff on 20th May, 2016.

Semi Final rules
- The Semi final round shall be played over two legs on home and away basis
- The team at more goals at the end of the return leg shall be winner of the match.
- If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply
- If the return leg ends in a tie and the FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner
The Semifinals fixtures:

Entebbe FC vs either Onduparaka/Busia Fisheries vs Soana

KCCA FC vs Vipers

Action from the Bright Stars vs KCCA 2015/2016 Uganda cup quarterfinal match. KCCA FC won 1-0 to progress to the Semifinals.

MAIN PHOTO: Daily Monitor Sports Journalist Elvis Senono picks one of the teams during the draw of the Uganda Cup Semifinals
April 27, 2016
CAF Instructors arrive for Club Licensing Seminar set for 28th-29th April

CAF/FUFA Licensing Seminar set for 28th-29th April, 2016

Venue: Imperial Royale

The three CAF Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) have jetted in ahead of Thursday and Friday’s Club Licensing Seminar to be held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

The trio arrived on Tuesday and were all received by FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige at the Entebbe International Airport.

The Instructors will hold a meeting the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday Morning at FUFA House and there after head back to the venue in preparation for the event that rolls off on Friday.

Ivan Kintu Bayige (L) receiving the ever jovial Nicholas Musonye. He is in Uganda for the CAF Club Licensing seminar due on Thursday and Friday at Imperial Royale.

Ivan Kintu Bayige with Hack Raymond at Entebbe Airport.

Details of the seminar:

The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel says that the seminar is aimed at bringing the different stakeholders in football up to speed on the requirements of running the game.

Hack, Kayuni and Musonye will handle the seminar.

The seminar has targeted participants from the Azam Uganda Premier League, Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology, National Council of Sports, State House, Uganda Olympic Committee, KCCA, Stadium owners/managers and FUFA Licensing Committee

Last week at the FUFA weekly Press conference Dr. Ogwel said that ‘At the end of this seminar we shall have poled our efforts to share expertise to make club licensing an important tool in developing football in Uganda’

He added ‘ At the end of the seminar we shall be able to see improvement in very many areas. The club licensing seminar is also expected to change the face of global football’

The Continental football body- CAF will start implementing proper licensing from 2017.

MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Nicholas Musonye, Kintu and Sunday Ka

April 26, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA falters as Vipers, Express close gap

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Match Day 28 -Tuesday, 26th April 2016 Results:

Soana FC 3-2 Maroons FC
Simba FC 1-0 KCCA FC
SC Villa 3-1 Lweza FC
Vipers SC 4-0 SC VU
Sadolin Paints FC 0-1 Police FC
Express FC 1-0 The Saints FC

Sixteen goals have been scored in the six Azam Uganda Premier League games played on Tuesday.

Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers) with a hat-trick, Patrick Kaddu (Maroons), and Soana’s Musa Esenu (brace) had the lion’s share of the goal fiesta.

Vipers won 4-0 over Sports Club Victoria University at Buikwe with Ssekisambu’s three goals and Mike Mutyaba’s other strike.

KCCA lost away 1-0 at the Bombo Military stadium.

At Nakivubo Stadium in the heart of Kampala, Sports Club Villa defeated Lweza 3-1 to keep pace with the leading pack.

Joseph Sentume scored the one goal on the day at the Bugembe stadium when Police F.C edged home side, Sadolin Paints F.C in Jinja.

Soana condemned Maroons 3-2 a result that officially means the Prisons run side will play in the seven division tier (FUFA big league) next season.

Esenu netted his 6th and 7th goals of the campaign since joining Soana in the January window from MUBS with veteran striker Patrick ‘Crespo’ Asiku, formerly a captain at Jinja club BUL getting the other in the five goal thriller played at Kavumba Recreational Stadium.

Maroons’ hard working striker, Patrick Kaddu scored a brace on the day as his side went down fighting.

April 26, 2016
Bayo nets memorable hat-trick for Proline against Entebbe FC

Proline’s journey back to the top flight is getting closer and closer each time they step foot on the pitch for a FUFA Big League match. Top of their Rwenzori group, Proline headed into today’s match at Namboole stadium with all eyes set on collecting maximum points.

They never disappointed their fans who made the trip to the National stadium.

Fahad Bayo netted a memorable hat-trick-hois first ever for Proline while Sendi Ibra got the other goal as Baker Mbowa’s team saw off Entebbe FC easily with a 4-1 win.

Proline is now guaranteed of play off football but can still push for maximum points to rejoin the Azam Uganda Premier League with automatic qualification.

Next Fixtures:

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Fixtures:

268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese

Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese

April 26, 2016
Kitara region Football Association delegates hold meeting with FUFA top brass

Delegates and the Executive of the Kitara Region Football Associations held a cordial meeting with FUFA top brass led by 1st Vice President at FUFA House in a bid to iron out the differences in the region.

FUFA top Executive members 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and Rogers Byamukama (who represents Kitara region on the Executive) attended the meeting.

Details of the entire meeting will be released soon by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer.

The entire delegation also took time to visit the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm where the Chairman of Kitara Region Mwesige Hasheem assured the public that the meeting went on well and was conducted in a manner that brought out the spirit of the beautiful game.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also had an opportunity to meet the delegates.

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Presidential handshake: Ayebale James of Hoima (L) shaking hands with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. In the middle is Mwesige Hasheem- Chairman of Kitara Region Football Association

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FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on the airwaves of 102.1 FUFA fm. Standing are delegates of the Kitara Region Football Association who visited the studios.

Pix 3

The Chairman of Kitara Region Football Association Mwesige Hasheem during the visit of 102.1 FUFA fm after a meeting with the FUFA top brass. In this photo, he was on the airwaves of FUFA fm.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President with delegates and members of the Executive from Kitara region Football Association at FUFA House.

April 26, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big league): Proline host Entebbe at Namboole

SECOND DIVISION (FUFA BIG LEAGUE):

Monday Result: Citizen 3-3 Masavu

Tuesday, 26th April 2016 Fixture:

Proline Vs Entebbe – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Rwenzori group table leaders, Proline host Entebbe at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday afternoon in one of their last three games to climax the regular season.

A victory for Proline will put them in the pole position for the Azam Premier league next season.

Each of the two groups (Elgon and Rwenzori) qualifies one team directly to the elite league with the third club determined via a promotional play off.

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Fixtures:

268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese

Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese

April 26, 2016
Kefa Kisala promises better showing for Hippos against Egypt

CAF U-20 Qualifiers – 1st Round (2nd Leg):

Uganda 2-1 Rwanda (Uganda Progresses to next stage after 3-2 aggregate victory)

Next Fixture: Uganda Vs Egypt – May 2016

After guiding the Uganda national Under 20 side (Uganda Hippos), head coach Kefa Kisala has now set eyes to the next opponent in line – Egypt.

The former Uganda Cranes international, Kisala told www.fufa.co.ug, he has started preparing for the next stage that will see the victor progress to the CAF U-20 finals in Zambia next year.

“We are glad to have eliminated Rwanda. There are still a lot things we need to put together as we focus against Egypt at the next stage” Kisala noted.

Uganda fell to striker Abeddy Biramahire’s well headed attempt in the 17th minute.

In typical fighting style, Zaake Luboyera got the equalizer just three minutes later before the same player converted a second half penalty to give the hosts the victory.

Kisala believes the team requires more time together for the perfect bonding and testing out of various combinations and playing formats.

“We need more time to play and plan as a team as we look towards the Egyptian challenge” he adds.

Kisala is assisted by three coaches; Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeepers’ trainer), Arthur Kyesmira and Richard Wasswa.

Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga is the team manager.

Zambia will host the CAF U-20 finals come next month.

How Uganda’s Team started:

James Ahebwa (G.K), Umar Mukobe, Hussan Musana, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa ,Hassan Musana, Daniel Shabena, Emma Olinga, Frank Tumwesigye, Edrisa Lubega, Pius Wanji, Zaake Luboyera

Changes:

55′ Frank Tumwesigye replaced by Muhammed Shaban, 61′ Pius Wanji Replaced by Martin Kizza and 80′ Zaake Luboyera Replaced By Julius Poloto

Substitutes Not Used:

Eric Kibowa (G.K), Yasin Mugume, Nicolas Kagaba, Shafiq Kajimu

April 25, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Six matches for match day 28

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Match Day 28 -Tuesday, 26th April 2016

Soana FC Vs Maroons FC (Live on Azam Pay TV) – 4pm – Kavumba Recreational Grounds
Simba FC Vs KCCA FC – Bombo Barracks Grounds (4:30pm)
SC Villa Vs Lweza FC – Nakivubo Stadium (4:30pm)
Vipers SC Vs SC VU – Buikwe Stadium (4:30pm)
Sadolin Paints FC Vs Police FC – Bugembe Stadium, Jinja (4:30pm)
Express FC Vs The Saints FC – Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30pm)

The Azam Uganda Premier league 2015/16 season is nearing the final bend with match day 28.

Six matches are lined up for Tuesday, 26th April 2016 at 6 venues.

At the Bombo Army military stadium, It will be the battle of the top placed side, KCCA taking on the the relegation bound Simba.

This match is envisaged as the survival for the fittest affair.

Simba currently lies 14th with 22 points picked from 26 games. Any mathematical chance for survival this term is to keep winning up to the climax of the season, meanwhile the closet challengers (The Saints, Maroons and SC Victoria University falter).

KCCA is 51 points aloft of the table from 25 points. Any slip up means advantage granted to the chasing pack of Vipers and Express.

The table leaders are fresh from the 1-0 triumph at the hands of Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup quarter finals.

Paul Mucureezi, the scorer against Bright Stars will be tasked to replicate the scoring form alongside Derrick Nsibambi, Ceasar Okhuti and Herman Wasswa against Simba’s goalie Robert Kalumba.

SC Villa returns once again to the league after the CAF Confederation cup expedition with a home duel against the hot and cold Lweza.

At the moment, SC Villa is not safe from the relegation politics as they lie 12th with 30 points from 19 games.

The Jogoos are still in shock having been eliminated out of the Uganda Cup by a second division side, Onduparaka that plays in the Elgon group of the FUFA Big league.

Nicholas Ssebwato who did not take physical action against Onduparaka will return to the goal posts relegating Ashadu Bugembe to the bench.

However, winger Mike Ndera who limped out of the game in the first half remains doubtful for the match.

Lweza, like SC Villa is also out of the Uganda Cup, having been ejected by yet another big league outfit, Entebbe F.C 9-8 in penalties after normal time had ended 2 all.

Sadolin Paints host Police at Bugembe stadium, Express plays The Saints at Wankulukuku and Soana entertains Maroons at the Kavumba recreational stadium.

A loss for Maroons will spell doom for the Prisons run side and a condemnation to the second tier league.

Maroons have fetched just 16 points from 26 games with four matches to the climax of the season.

102.1 FUFA f.m will bring you the timely updates from all the matches as they will be played with an assured live commentary from one of the six games.

April 25, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Onduparaka shock holders, Sports Club Villa

Uganda Cup 2015/16 – Round of 32 Stage:

Sports Club Villa Jogoo 0 (3) – 0 (4) Onduparaka

Quarter-final matches:

Bright Stars 0-1 KCCA

Vipers 2-0 Hope Doves

Lweza 2 (8) – 2 (9) Entebbe

The Uganda Cup resumed on Sunday evening with four matches played on the day.

Elgon group FUFA Big league side, Onduparaka F.C defeated the defending champions of the Cup, Sports Club Villa at the round of 32 stage.

Onduparaka won 4-3 after normal time had ended goal-less in normal time at Nakivubo stadium.

In the penalty shoot outs, Martin Kizza. Jonathan Mugabi and Mike Sserumaga scored for SC Villa.

Yesseri Waibi missed his kick after the attempt kissed the post before Umar Kasumba shot wide.

Rashid ‘Mertersacker’ Toha,Gadiho Gaddaffi, Yamandu Twakali and Wahabu Gadaffi scored for the West Nile based side.

Ceasar Olega had missed his kick.

Onduparaka will now play against fellow Elgon group side, Busia Fisheries at the round of 16 in Arua (at Green Light Stadium).

The winner between Onduparaka and Busia Fisheries will play Soana in the quarter finals.

In the three quarter finals played on the same day, KCCA ejected home side Bright Stars 1-0 courtesy of Paul Mucureezi’s strike.

Erisa Ssekisambu struck a brace in Vipers 2-0 home victory over Hope Doves at Kitende.

In the Entebbe road derby match, Entebbe F.C defeated Lweza 9-8 in post match penalties after the 90 minutes had ended 2 all.

Roch Somoka and Abrah Ndugwa scored for Entebbe as a set of penalties from Hassan Kikoyo, formerly at Bright Stars leveled the matters for Lweza in the Wankulukuku affair.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns the rights to represent the country at the CAF Confederation cup.

Team Line Ups:

SC Villa Jogoo:
Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), Misi Katende, Yesseri Waibi, Jonathn Mugabi, Henry Katongole, Abel Eturide, Denis Kamanzi (77′ Abdul Karim Kasule), Mike Sserumaga, Umar Kasumba Godfrey Lwesibawa (74′ Karim Ndugwa), Mike Ndera (30′ Martin Kizza)

Subs Not Used:

Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Ramathan Muwadda, Tadeo Lwanga, Sulaiman Ochero

Head coach: Ibrahim Kirya

Onduparaka F.C XI:

Aliozi Ajaibu (G.K), Alex Adriko Gaspa, Denis Andama, Rashid ‘Mertasacker’ Toha, Sadir Simba, Faizal Ibrahim, Ceasar Olega, Wahabu Gadaffi, Muhammed ‘Jaggarson’ Shaban, Gadafi Gadinho, Rashid Ayubu

Subs:

Nasir Kasim (G.K), Hakkem Keems, Joshua Matua, Yamandu Twakali, Charles Anjuvulu, Toto Ajobe, Agwo Amaku

Coach: Allan Kabonge Kivewala

MAIN PHOTO: Onduparaka players happily celebrate at Nakivubo stadium

April 24, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: SC Villa, KCCA, Vipers in action

2015/16 UGANDA CUP:

Sunday April 24, 2016

Quarter finals

Lweza vs Entebbe – Wankulukuku

Bright Stars Vs KCCA – Matugga

Vipers Vs Hope Doves – Kitende

Round of 32

SC Villa Vs Onduparaka – Nakivubo

Four Uganda Cup matches will be played at the different venues.

Three of these are quarter final fixtures and one round of 32 match for SC Villa against Onduparaka.

At the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe, Bright Stars host KCCA, Vipers play Big league side, Hope Doves at Kitende and Lweza entertains fellow Entebbe road neighbours, Entebbe F.C.

The last time KCCA visited Bright Stars is just three weeks ago with a slim 2-1 victory for Mike Mutebi’s side.

Welcoming back Muzamiru Mutyaba and Hassan Wasswa Dazo, KCCA seeks for maximum

Meanwhile, SC Villa will take on Onduparaka from Arua at Nakivubo stadium.

The Jogoos are fresh from the CAF Confederation cup after registering a historic five wins in six fixtures on the continent.

They look to the goal scoring form of Umar Kasumba who scored against Moroccoan club, Faith Union Sports (FUS) Rabat and in the build up against Bulemeezi Ssaza on Friday.

Onduparaka is an on-form Big league side based in Arua. They are coached by Allan Kabonge whose philosophy as a football coach is ball retention.

Muhammed Shaban and Rashid Agawu are the two main potent weapons of massive destruction for the club.

All the matches start at 4 p.m.

April 23, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos defeat Rwanda to book Egypt date

CAF U-20 Qualifiers (1st Round, Return Leg):

Uganda 2-1 Rwanda (Agg: 3-2)

The Uganda Hippos have qualified to the second and final stage of the CAF U-20 qualifiers following a hard fought 2-1 result on the day against Rwanda Junior Wasps at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

Rwanda took the lead in the 17th minute after striker Abeddy Biramahire had headed home a cross from the right wing coming off Ange Mutsinzi.

Zake Luboyera then equalized three minutes later before slotting home a penalty in the 47th minute.

Uganda Hippos players celebrate the opening goal on the day at Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Uganda’s Umar Mukobe was booked in the added minutes of the game for suspect time wasting.

Uganda now progresses after winning 3-2 on aggregate and they will play Egypt at the next stage.

The successful winner over the two legs will qualify for the 2017 CAF U-20 finals that will be hosted by Zambia.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest at the game.

How Uganda’s Team started:

James Ahebwa (G.K), Umar Mukobe, Hussan Musana, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa ,Hassan Musana, Daniel Shabena, Emma Olinga, Frank Tumwesigye, Edrisa Lubega, Pius Wanji, Zaake Luboyera

Changes:

Frank Tumwesigye replaced by Muhammed Shaban, 61′ Pius Wanji Replaced by Martin Kizza and 80′ Zake Luboyera Replaced By Julius Poloto

Substitutes Not Used:

Eric Kibowa (G.K), Yasin Mugume, Nicolas Kagaba, Shafiq Kajimu

April 23, 2016
CAF U-20 qualifiers: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Rwanda

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

Uganda Hippos starting eleven against Rwanda in the return leg of the CAF U-20 qualifiers has been released.

There are five changes from the team that started away in Kigali during the first leg.

The first leg played at Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo ended in a one all draw.

Proline sharp forward, Edrisa Lubega scored for Uganda in the 34th minute, canceling Blaise Itangishaka’s 17th minute opener.

Kenyan referees are in charge of the game.

Uganda Hippos Starting team:

James Ahebwa (G.K), Umar Mukobe, Hussan Musana, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Daniel Shabena, Emma Olinga, Frank Tumwesigye, Edrisa Lubega, Pius Wanji, Zaake Luboyera

Substitutes:

Eric Kibowa, Julius Poloto, Yasin Mugume, Martin Kizza, Nicolas Kagaba, Shafiq Kajimu, Muhammad Shaban

April 23, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: FUFA President on a courtesy visit to the Hippos camp

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4 p.m (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo accompanied by the FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and the national teams’ coordinator Patrick Ntege visited the Uganda Hippos camp at Namboole Sports Hotel on Friday night ahead of their return leg tie against the Rwanda Junior Wasps on Stadium.

Uganda Hippos players attentively listen to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

While addressing the players, Eng Magogo asked the players to appreciate the privileges and pride that comes along playing play for the national team .

Out of the millions of your age, you are only eighteen players here .It is such a great opportunity to don in the National teams jersey which is every footballers dream

He later cautioned the players to do away with the pride when they are playing against Rwandese side.

Uganda Hippos coaching team

“Though we have beaten Rwanda at all age categories , do not treat this game as a walk over because the Rwandese need it too .You Should work for the win by giving your best first ,work for your selves and then for the privilege ‘’ warned the FUFA President .

He finally asked the players to work hard so that by the age of 20 they feature for big clubs in Uganda, abroad and the senior national team.

‘The national team is not about age where you are playing or coming from .It us about ability’ said Eng Magogo.

The first leg ended one goal apiece three weeks ago at the Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo.

Edrisa Lubega scored the equalizer in the 34th minute for Uganda Hippos after Blaise Itangishaka had given Rwanda an early lead.

The return leg will be handled by referees from Kenya.

April 23, 2016