FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, Bright Stars shine with away victories
Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16:

Friday, 22nd April 2016 Results:
- SC Victoria University 0-3 Bright Stars
- Maroons 1-2 Express
- Police 1-0 Simba
Three Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures were played on Friday, 22nd April 2016.

There were away victories for Bright Stars and Express over Sports Club Victoria University and Maroons respectively.

Anthony Bongole, Bruhan Matovu and Joshua Kawadwa scored at Namboole for the visitors against Victoria University in a 3-0 triumph.

Bright Stars still played without their head coach and Uganda Cranes goalkeeping tactician, Fred Kajoba who is recovering from ill health.

Express condemned Maroons to their 16th loss of the season with a 2-1 victory.

Ibrahim Kayiwa gave the Red Eagles as early lead in the 5th minute.

Moments later, Patrick Kaddu who is enjoying the form of his life replied for the Prisons’ run side.

Kaddu converted a penalty following Richard Kizito’s handball in the forbidden area.

Vincent Walugembe Kayizzi took the matters in his own hands to restore parity for the visitors, two minutes after the game restart.

The victory drives Express to the third place on 43 points, same as Vipers although the former have a one goal advantage.

In the battle of the forces, Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo scored for Police in the 1-0 slim victory against Simba at Kavumba recreational stadium.

KCCA still leads the 16 teams in the league with 51 points.

The next league matches shall be played on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.
April 22, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos conduct final training session

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

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

The Uganda National Under 20 team successfully conducted their last training session ahead of the Preliminary round return leg with Rwanda in CAF U-20 Qualifiers .

The one and half hours session under the watchful eyes of all the four coaches, Kefa Kisala (Head coach) and his assistants, Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeeping coach), Arthur Kyesmira and Richard Wasswa was intended to improve attacking and defensive strategies.

‘We are set for the match. The players have trained to the best of their ability’ Kefa Kisala noted.

The team captain, Halid Lwalirwa who plays for Vipers SC expressed readiness ahead of the match.

‘Tomorrow is the D-day to show that we have been training and preparing well. We are ready to fight for our country’ the Vipers S.C defender told www.fufa.co.ug.

The team is camped at Mandela Sports Hotel.

Players in camp.

James Ahebwa (GK) Eric Kibowa (GK) , Wasswa Geoffrey, Emma Olinga , Shafik Kagimu, Pius Wanji, Muhammad Shaban, Zaake Luboyera, Umar Mukobe , Hassan Musana, Daniel Shabena, Julius Poloto ,Yasin Mugume , Halid Lwaliwa, Frank Tumwesigye, Patrick Mbowa , Martin Kizza and Edrisa Lubega

Officials:

Head Coach :Kefa Kisala

1^st Assistant : Richard Wasswa

2^nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

Team Cordinator : Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga

Team Doctor : Ronald Kisolo

Media Officer : Farid Mpagi

Match officials:

Israel Lemayian Mpaima -Referee

Gilbert Cheruiyot- Assistant Referee 1

Joshua Achila- Assistant Referee 2

Anthony Ogwayo- Reserve Referee

Alfred Rwiza Kishongole- Commissioner

April 22, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos enter residential camp ahead of clash with 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)

In a bid to gear up preparations for the Africa U-20 Qualifiers ,the Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ has camped at Mandela Sports Hotel for the remaining two days .

An eighteen player squad was named by the head coach Kefa Kisala to prepare for the Rwandese U-20 side ‘Junior Wasps’ in the must win return leg encounter at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole on Saturday 23^rd April 2016 .

Hippos managed a one all draw from the Kigali Regional Stadium in Nyamirambo .The winner will face Egypt at the next stage of the qualifiers.

FUFA Technical committee member, Stone Kyambadde with the Uganda U-20 players through a talk session at Namboole sports hotel on Thursday morning

The teams head coach promised good results because all his boys are well prepared for the encounter.

‘The Rwandese side won’t be easy one because their boys have been together for longer period A lso Rwanda would like to revenge on all the loses to the Uganda football teams from the Senior Cranes ,U-23 and the U-17″ noted Kisala.

The team will have its last training on Friday at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole 11 am.

Players in camp.

James Ahebwa (GK) Eric Kibowa (GK) , Wasswa Geoffrey , Emma Olinga , Shafik Kagimu , Pius Wanji , Muhammad Shaban , Zaake Luboyera , Umar Mukobe , Hassan Musana , Daniel Shabena , Julius Poloto ,Yasin Mugume , Halid Lwaliwa, Frank Tumwesigye , Patrick Mbowa , Martin Kizza and Edrisa Lubega

Officials:

Head Coach :Kefa Kisala

1^st Assistant : Richard Wasswa

2^nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

Team Cordinator : Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga

Team Doctor : Ronald Kisolo

Media Officer : Farid Mpagi

April 22, 2016
CAF U-20 Championship: East African affair for Uganda vs Rwanda match on Saturday

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

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

The East African Community affairs but strictly on football will be part of Saturday’s tie between two Junior teams of Uganda and Rwanda in the qualification stages of the Africa U-20 championship.

Most Ugandans do understand the political side of the region at the mention of ‘East African Community’

The Continental football body CAF named match officials from Kenya and Commissioner from Tanzania to handle the Uganda U-20 and Rwanda U-20 on Saturday at Namboole.

It is a coincidence that four countries from the same region and all neighbors to Uganda will be handling the return leg fixture of the Preliminary round.

Edrisa Lubega kissing the FUFA badge after netting against Rwanda in Kigali. The deadly striker has scored 19 goals for his club Proline this season so far and on the verge of joining top flight football.

Meanwhile the Uganda U-20 team will train later today (4pm) at Namboole stadium. Rwanda U-20 team arrives tonight (11.15pm) aboard RwandAir.

The Pre-match meeting will be conducted on Saturday morning (9 O’clock) at Namboole stadium.

Match officials:

Israel Lemayian Mpaima -Referee

Gilbert Cheruiyot- Assistant Referee 1

Joshua Achila- Assistant Referee 2

Anthony Ogwayo- Reserve Referee

Alfred Rwiza Kishongole- Commissioner

April 21, 2016
FIFA Connect Workshop rolls off in Botswana

Uganda’s representatives Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe are part of the participants at the FIFA Connect workshop in Avani Gaborone Hotel and Casino, Botswana that got underway on Thursday morning.

L-R: FIFA Connect Project Manager Christian Michels, President Botswana FA Tebogo Sebego and FIFA Regional Development Manager Zelkifi Ngoufonja

Participating FIFA Member Associations have sent in representatives from; Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The workshop was officially opened by the Botswana FA President Tebogo Sebego.

Programmes Coordinator Elizabeth Eastmans presenting

The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’.

The workshop will further improve in the areas of record keeping and database collection for proper management by FIFA MAs.

Participants on duty-Group work. FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is at the forefront on the left of the photo.

The two day workshop ends on Friday.

April 21, 2016
CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa edge FUS Rabat for third consecutive home win on continent

CAF Confederations Cup (Second Round) – Return Leg:

SC Villa (Uganda) 1 – 0 FUS Rabat (Morocco)

[FUS Rabat qualifies after 7-1 aggregate victory]

Sports Club Villa Jogoo have won a third straight home victory at home on the continent after Wednesday’s slim 1-0 over Morocco club, FUS Rabat at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Striker Umar Kasumba scored a penalty in the 56^th minute following a foul on midfielder Denis Kamanzi had been brought down in the penalty area.

The North African side however qualifies to the next stage after a 7-1 aggregate victory.

During the first leg played in Morocco; FUS Rabat won 7-0 with the goals scored by Mourad Batna, As Mandaw, Abdessalam Benjelloun, Mehdi Ei Bassel, Maroune Saadane, Youssef El Gnaoui and Mohamed Fouzair.

Team Line Ups:

SC Villa XI:

Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Misi Katende, Isaac Muleme, Jonathan Mugabi (C), Ivan Mbowa, Mike Ndera, Abel Eturide, Godfrey Lwesibawa (72’ Mike Sserumaga), Denis Kamanzi, Martin Kizza, Umar Kasumba

Subs Not Used:

Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), AbdulKarim Kasule, Yesseri Waibi, Sulaiman Ochero, John Adriko, Ramathan Muwadda

Coaches: Ibrahim Kirya and Frank Anyau

FUS Rabat XI:

Majid Aymane (G.K), Yasin Eljazisen, As Mandaw, Mehdi Khalisi, Neyf Agrd, Adil Zryouh, Ayoub Skouma, Zakaria Hajoub, Amin Louni, Mustapha Coundi, Yousef Elgnani

Subs:

Younes Azziadi (G.K), Nji Yousefa, Mohammed Fouzir, Adam Ennaffati, Badr Boulehroud

Head Coach: Waled Roragi

Assistant Coach: Mustapha Kaalfi

April 20, 2016
CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Hippos climax non-residential drills, impress in build up

Build Up Match Result:

Uganda U-20 (Hippos) 8-0 Royal Giant SS

The Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ had a friendly assessment match with Royal Giant SS Mityana which they won on 8 -0 at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo.

Six goals came in the first half of the game scored Pius Wanji with a brace, Zaake Luboyera, Muhammad Shaban and Allan Okello while the other three came in the second half by Joseph Janjali, Alfred Leku and Stephen Mukwara.

The trial match was the last non residential training before the team enters residential camp on Thursday at Mandela Sports Hotel, Namboole.

Team coach Kefa Kisala expressed his confidence in the team relating to the superb display from the boys in their trial match.

‘Though we haven’t been with the players most of the time. I am confident that they will give the best because they have been engaged in different competitions with their clubs and Schools’ noted Kisala.

Hippos Starting Lineup for the first half

James Ahebwa (GK) ,Fred Okot, Ronald Nkonge, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustafa Mujjuzi ,Emmanuel Olinga, Shafik Kagimu, Allan Okello, Pius Wanji, Muhammad Shaban and Zaake Luboyera

Second Half team: Michael Nantamu,Umar Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Geoffrey Wasswa ,Musatafa Mujuzi ,Daniel Shabena, Julius Poloto, Nicholas Kagaba, Yasin Mugume, Alfred Leku and Joseph Jjanjali

Subs : Ali Lugolobi , Stephen Mukwara, Halid Lwaliwa and Frank Twesigye

Head Coach: Kefa Kisala

1^st Assistant : Richard Wasswa

2^nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

April 20, 2016
FUFA CEO, Competitions Director in Botswana for FIFA Connect Programme

Two top FUFA secretariat staff-the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe have arrived safely in Gaborone for a two day workshop on FIFA Connect Programme that starts on Thursday. Watson and Mwebe left on Wednesday morning aboard South African Airways.

The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’.

Ali Mwebe

The exercise comes at a time when only License Plus applies to the players only but the new programme will capture all data of members of all FUFA bodies, FUFA registered football layers, Education Instructors, referees, administrators and many others.

The circular number 1037 on the matter was issued on 14th April, 2016.

The exercise will be coordinated by the FUFA Competitions Department while the deadline for the registration is 20th May, 2016.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

April 20, 2016
CAF/FUFA Licensing Seminar set for 28th-29th April

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

Venue: Imperial Royale

The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel has confirmed the dates for the CAF/FUFA Licensing Seminar due on 28th and 29th April at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

The seminar is aimed at bringing the different stakeholders in football up to speed on the requirements of running the the game.

Three FIFA Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) will arrive in Uganda on 26th April, 2016 to 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

Dr. Ogwel was at the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday where he addressed the media.

‘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’ said Ogwel.

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.

April 20, 2016
AFCON 2017: Micho releases plans for Uganda Cranes game against Botswana

Uganda Cranes Technical team has continued with preparations for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana on June 4 by releasing the plans for this fixture.

During the weekly Press Conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic informed the media of his plans on how he will tackle his next opponents.

‘We have no right to be complacent. Whoever is thinking along those lines should not be part of us. We practically control emotions of millions of Ugandans. We must get the best results’ said Micho.

Micho announced that the Uganda Cranes will enter residential camp in Harare starting 20th May before taking on Zimbabwe in a friendly match on 31st May in preparation for the tie against Botswana on 4th June.

‘There is strong belief that the same spirit shown by the players in the four games in this campaign so far will be maintained when we play our final two fixtures against Botswana and Comoros. We expect the same players to come back to the national team ready to fight for Uganda Cranes’ said Micho.

The Serbian coach also hinted on having another friendly match before taking on Botswana.

‘In the pipeline, we are looking at playing a top 5 ranked country in Africa but we shall give you the full details at the right time’ added Micho.

Micho who was in jovial mood told the media that the group is still wide open.

‘The destiny is in our own hands. No calculations. We are preparing hard to get the best results for our fans’ said Mihco.

Uganda Cranes will play Botswana on 4th June, 2016.

Uganda and Burkina Faso are tied on 7 points while Botswana on 6 and Comoros on 3.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach Micho (r) with Ahmed Hussein-The FUFA Spokesperson during the weekly press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

Credit: FUFA Communications

April 20, 2016
Women Football: FUFA President grateful of FIFA support to Ugandan clubs with equipment

The 16 clubs plying their trade in the top flight of the FUFA Women Elite League have landed football equipment from FIFA. This is the second year running for the Ugandan clubs to receive this equipment.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo made a statement on the status of women football in Uganda during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo.

‘This support from FIFA is as a result of our efforts when we decided to start the Women football league to give other women play football. This helped us create a wider pool for National team selection in the future’ said FUFA President.

At the start of his speech, Eng. Magogo said ‘ I am motivated that our Ugandan population has 50% as women and I am glad to be playing a part in the development of the women football in the country’ added Magogo.

FUFA President addressing the media at the weekly Press conference on Wednesday.

He further said’ FIFA is very much aware of the developmental steps taken in women’s football in Uganda. The courses for administration and coaching are as a result of the hard work put in by the owners who inject money at their clubs, various stakeholders, sponsors and the media’

Presidential handshake: Divine Women FC official Mike Erebu greets FUFA President before the handover of the football equipment donated by FIFA.

Magogo confirmed that Uganda will host the 2016 CECAFA Women football tournament in August to give players an opportunity to play international football again.

All the 16 clubs in the FUFA Women Elite League were represented at the brief ceremony that saw FUFA President handover the sports equipment donated by FIFA.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President and some club officials displaying equipment donated by FIFA to Ugandan women clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League.

April 20, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos intensify preparations

CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Saturday, 23rd April 2016

UGANDA HIPPOS Vs RWANDA JUNIOR WASPS

AT NELSON MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM, NAMBOOLE (4:30 P.M)

The Uganda U-20 side the Hippos has intensified their preparations for the return leg against the Rwandese counterparts on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The team had a morning training session at the Phillip Omondi Stadium Lugogo.

Muhammed Shaban fights for the ball with teammates in training on Tuesday at Lugogo

They were joined by Shaban Muhammad of Big League side, Onduparaka FC.

The team training returns Wednesday morning under the four coaches; Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeeping coach), Kefa Kisala (head coach) as well as the team assistant coaches – Richard Wasswa and Arthur Kyesmiira.

U-20 players in a stretching exercise under the watchful eyes of Richard Wasswa

Assistant coach, Arthur Kyesmira in a talk session with the players at Lugogo on Tuesday

Players who attended the training on Tuesday morning:

James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Yasin Mugume, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Okello , Ronald Nkonge, Joseph Janjali and Muhammad Shaban

April 19, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier league: Four fixtures lined up for Tuesday

Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16:

Tuesday, 19th April 2016 (Match Day 27):

BUL F.C Vs URA – Kakindu Stadium (Live on Azam TV)

Bright Stars F.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – C.S Stadium, Matugga

KCCA F.C Vs The Saints F.C – Nakivubo Stadium

Lweza F.C Vs Soana F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

The Azam Uganda Premier league returns with only four games on Tuesday, 19th April 2016.

Table leaders, KCCA are at home to The Saints at Nakivubo stadium. The Saints will miss the services of five players who were loaned to them by KCCA in the January window.

The players barred because of contractual obligations are; Yasin Mugabi (goalkeeper), Yasin Mugume, Owen Kasule, Farouk Matovu and Isaac Sserunkuma.

At the Mutesa II Wankulukuku, Lweza who fell to Express in the Wankulukuku derby face Soana in a clash expected to be exciting.

Soana is still basking in the glory of their 2-1 home victory over URA last Saturday in a match veteran forward, Hamis Kitagenda scored a brace.

All the eyes will once again be glued to Lweza’s veteran striker Geofrey Sserunkuma whose goal poaching instincts an work rate continues to amuse hundreds of people.

Bright Stars hope to use their home fixture against Sadolin Paints as a plat form to cast aside the poor form.

BUL F.C hosts URA in the other game with the return on Alex Isabirye after a sick leave of one month.

BUL defeated Vipers in the last match 1-0 at Buikwe as URA lost to Soana 2-1 at Kavumba in the last game.

League top scorer, Robert Sentongo is expected to inspire the tax collectors’ side.

Friday, 22nd April 2016 Fixtures:

Police Vs Simba – Live of Azam T.V (Kavumba Recreational Stadium)

Maroons Vs Express – Luzira Prisons Stadium

JMC Hippos Vs Vipers – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

URA F.C Vs SC Villa – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi

Tuesday, 26th April 2016 (Match Day 28)

Soana Vs Maroons – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

Simba Vs KCCA – Bombo Army Barracks Grounds

SC Villa Vs Lweza – Nakivubo Stadium

Vipers Vs SC Victoria University – Buikwe Stadium

Sadolin Paints Vs Police – Bugembe Stadium

Friday, 29th April 2016:

KCCA F.C Vs Vipers – Nakivubo Stadium

Saturday, 30th April 2016:

The Saints Vs JMC Hippos – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Express Vs Bright Stars – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankukuluku

BUL Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

April 19, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big League): Kirinya-Jinja S.S holds Proline

Second Division (FUFA Big League):

Monday Result: Proline 2-2 Kirinya/Jinja S.S (Rwenzori Group)

Proline and Kirinya/Jinja S.S played to a 2 all draw at Nakivubo stadium on Monday.

James Otim headed the visitors ahead in the 12th minute with a diving effort after Allan Drajuwa crossed from the right. Edrisa Lubega replied in the same fashion 7 minutes later with Simon Mbaziira providing the assist.

The home side then took the lead with another headed attempt from Fahad Bayo in the 29th minute.

With five minutes to the end, Jinja S.S equalized with a well taken penalty from Drajuwa after Ali Gift had handled in the penalty area.

The game was handled by Fred Byamukama (center referee), Bob Omollo and Ali Mpanga were the first and second assistant referees respectively as Ronnie Kalema was the referees’ assessor and commissioner at the same time.

The Big league returns on Tuesday with Wandegeya visiting Masavu in Entebbe.

Table Standing as per Monday, 18th April 2016

April 18, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Day three of non-residential training conducted on Monday

CAF U-20 Qualifiers:

UGANDA U-20 Vs RWANDA U-20 – Saturday, 23rd April 2016 Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

The Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ has intensified preparations for the Africa U-20 Championship Preliminary return leg must win encounter against theier Rwandese counterparts ‘Junior Wasps’ .

The team had a training session on Monday morning at Nakivubo War II Memorial stadium .

Amidst the heavy down power, the boys under the supervision of head coach Kefa Kisala assisted by Richard Wasswa, Arthur Kyesimira and goal keeping coach Daniel Kiwanuka continued with the session.

The team resumes training on Tuesday morning at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo at 8am.

Players who attended the training on Monday morning:

James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Fred Okot,Umaru Mukobe, Halid Lwaliwa, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Alfred Lekku, Yasin Mugume, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Okello , Nkonge Ronald and Joseph Janjali

April 18, 2016
FWEL: Gafford pick up valuable point off Champions Kawempe to remain at the top
FUFA Women Elite League

Kawempe 2-2 Gafford Ladies

Eastern Heroes 0-3 She Corproates
- High flying Gafford remain top of Victoria group after picking up a valuable point off the champions
- Gafford is the only team that has beaten Kawempe since the inception of the FWEL in 2015
- She Corproates lead Elizabeth group
Sandra Nabweteme looked sharp in-front of goal but could not help champions Kawempe from taking maximum points off Gafford Ladies in the FUFA Women Elite League match played at Kawempe Muslim secondary school’s sports ground. Kawempe drew 2-2 with Gafford Ladies.

The rivalry between the two teams is growing each passing day since the inception of the women’s top flight league in Uganda. Only Gafford has managed to beat Kawempe Muskim Secondary school women FC in the league.

On Sunday it was a matter of revenge on the minds of Kawempe players but they fell to an early goal by Falone Nahimana the tormentor of the same opponents in the first round fixture in Kyebando.

Sandra Nabweteme-the reigning FUFA Women Footballer of the year hit back with two goals-one from the penalty spot and the other from a direct free kick and went through the net. Gafford Ladies players and their technical team protested the goal. However play resumed and Gafford looked composed in the final part of the match and their efforts were rewarded. They got a penalty which they converted beautifully through Annik Sophie for the match to end 2-2.

In Soroti, visiting side She Corporates won 3-0 against Eastern Heroes. Cissy Nalubega netted a brace. The other match between She Corporates and Devine FC wasn’t played as the home team failed to show up. she Corporates was supposed to play two games in Soroti over the weekend.
April 18, 2016
Uganda Hippos conduct second non-residential session | CAF U-20 Qualifiers

CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS:

UGANDA U-20 Vs RWANDA U-20 – Saturday, 23rd April 2016

Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Uganda National Under 20 football team, the Hippos on Sunday conducted their second non -residential training on Sunday morning at Nakivubo stadium.

More players joined the training from on top of those who attended training on the first day at Namboole on Saturday.

The team will resume training on Monday at Nakivubo starting 8 am.

Uganda Hippos requires an outright victory or at worst a draw to progress to the next stage of the qualifiers after earning a hard fought one all draw in the first leg played at Nyamirambo stadium in Kigali.

Edrisa Lubega scored for Uganda after Blaise Itangishaka had put the Rwandan Juniors ahead.

Hippos’ Goalkeeping coach, Daniel Kiwanuka with the two goalies in training on Sunday at Nakivubo stadium

The country that progresses will face Egypt for a two legged qualifier to the CAF U-20 championship that will be held in Zambia later this year.

Players who attended the training on Sunday morning:

James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Fred Okot,Umaru Mukobe, Halid Lwaliwa, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Martin Kizza, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Alfred Lekku, Yasin Mugume, Patrick Mbowa, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju

April 17, 2016
Pepsi Beach Soccer League: Eight grueling fixtures lined up for week 14

Pepsi National Beach Soccer League: Fixtures for Sunday, 17^th April 2016

Moonson Group:

YMCA Vs Uhuru Titans

Dalumba International Vs KIU

Kabalagala Rangers Vs Real Galaticals

Stormers Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University

Hurriken Group:

Nkumba Select Vs Talented

Kayunga Town Council Vs Kampala City All Stars

St Lawrence University Vs Buwanika Bulls

MUBS Vs Miami Kops

Eight games are set to be played when the Pepsi National beach soccer league takes center stage at Lido and Sports beaches on Sunday evening.

The two groups – Moonson and Hurriken will both house four fixtures apiece as the group games near a tense climax before the play offs com by.

Previous action involving MUBS and Nkumba Select. Either teams are in action on Sunday

Reigning champions, MUBS take on the unpredictable Miami Kops.

Former winners, St Lawrence University will play Buwanika Bulls as Kayunga Town Council battling Kampala City All Stars.

In the Moonson group, YMCA takes on Uhuru Titans, Dalumba International is against Kampala International University and Kabalagala Rangers take on Real Galaticals.

Eight teams shall qualify to the play offs and play on a quarter final basis.

Some of the beach fun games that spice up the Pepsi national beach soccer league at the Lido Beach in Entebbe

The league is organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), a sub-ordinate of FUFA with Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi brand the main sponsor.

MAIN PHOTO: KIU’s Geofrey Akabwai in action during the previous round of games. KIU plays Dalumba International in a highly explosive encounter

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

April 17, 2016