Scorers: 76′ Erisa Ssekisambu, 80′ Saddam Juma – penalty (Vipers), 15′ Umar Kasumba, 69′ Isaac Muleme (SC Villa)
The Azam Uganda Premier League returns to the frey on Saturday, 2nd April 2016 with five games lined up.
Besides the postponement of two games (The Saints Vs Maroons at Namboole and Sadolin Paints Vs URA at Bugembe in Jinja), the rest of the scheduled games shall be on as planned.
In the five games lined up, Soana F.C is at home to Jinja side, BUL F.C in Kavumba, Simba takes on Lweza at Bombo, KCCA hosts Police at Nakivubo stadium, Express plays Victoria at the Mutesa II Stadium and Jinja Municipal Council Hippos hosts Bright Stars at Bugembe in Jinja.
In the only Azam Uganda premier league match to be played on the opening day of April 2016, Sports Club Villa travels to Buikwe to play the reigning champions, Vipers S.C.
The Jogoos have not played so many fixtures of the league in the second round because of their active engagement in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Against Vipers, the match looks as epic on paper as the reality as the two clubs have a rich background and healthy rivalry.
Key actors:
Vipers will look to the solid performances of either James Alitho or Ismail Watenge in goal, Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Wadada, the returning Dan Bilikwarila, Pius Wanji, Mike Mutyaba and Uganda Cranes’ striker, Erisa Ssekisambu for inspiration.
Coach George Nsiimbe will miss two players, defender Halid Lwaliirwa and striker Alfred Leku who left with the Uganda U-17 team on Thursday night.
SC Villa on the other hand will miss only Martin Kizza but they have a wide range of selection from a pool of players available.
Goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato has been on form since returning from a brief stint with Tanzanian club, Coastal Union.
In Isaac Muleme, Misi Katende and skipper Jonathan Mugabi, the Jogoos are assured of an experienced backline ready to thwart Vipers’ usually deadly attacking strategy.
Tadeo Lwanga, Ambrose Kirya and Able Eturide are crucial players in the middle of the pack for SC Villa while goal scoring responsibilities are embedded on the shoulders of Umar Kasumba, Mike Sserumaga (if available) and Karim Ndugwa.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees with Mashood Ssali in the center.
At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)
The Uganda National U-20 team to Rwanda for the first leg of the CAF U-20 qualifiers left Kampala by road for the Rwandan capital, Kigali on Thursday night.
The contingent has 18 players and several officials.
FUFA Executive Committee member, Agnes Mugena is the head of delegation.
They left FUFA House at 9:30 p.m and are expected to reach Kigali by 8 a.m on Friday morning.
Rwanda hosts Uganda in the first leg of the CAF U-20 qualifier on 2nd April 2016 before the return leg on 23rd April 2016.
Friday 1st April, 2016:Body leaves Iceland for Uganda
Sunday 3rd April, 2016:
• Arrival of casket at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
• Casket handed over to A Plus Funeral Management Services
Monday 4th April, 2016:
• 10am; Church service at All Saints Church, Nakasero
• 1pm; Public viewing at Nakivubo stadium
• 4pm; Departure of the casket to Jinja
• 7pm; Arrival of casket at Abel Dhaira’s home in Walukuba
• 10pm; Body taken to the home of Abel Dhaira’s father for Night vigil in Walukuba
Tuesday 5th April, 2016
• 10am; Church service at All Saints Church, Walukuba
• 1pm; Body taken to Tobacco stadium for public viewing
• 4pm; Body taken to the Busoga Kingdom-Lukiiko in Bugembe
• 6pm; Body departs for Mayuge Kigandalo for night vigil
Wednesday 6th April, 2016
• 10am; Burial arrangements begin
• 2pm; Burial
Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos have continued to intensify their preparations ahead of the CAF U-20 first leg qualifier against Rwanda this Saturday.
According to the team head coach, Kefa Kisala, the players have responded well in training with non residential drills conducted at Nakivubo and Lugogo stadia.
‘Training has been good and i am happy for the response in training from all the players’ Kisala who is assisted by Richard Wasswa, Arthur Kyesmiira and Daniel Kiwanuka (Goalkeeping coach) told www.fufa.co.ug.
Uganda national U-20 team player, Emmanuel ‘Song’ Olinga (right) one of the five graduates of the U-17 team (Uganda Cubs) during the team’s friendly match against URA F.C on Wednesday. The Hippos won 3-1 courtesy of goals from Daniel Shabena (penalty), Martin Kizza and Yafeesi Mubiru
The Hippos have so far played three build up games as a preparatory mechanism before traveling to Rwanda.
They have won 2-1 and 3-1 against Express and URA football clubs respectively and lost 4-2 to KCCA F.C.
Against Express, Hassan Musana and Martin Kizza scored for the Hippos while Daniel Shabena (penalty), Kizza and Yafessi Mubiru were on target for the youngsters against URA F.C on Wednesday morning.
In the build up with KCCA F.C, Yafessi Mubiru and Joseph Ssemujju had given the Hippos a 2-0 lead before KCCA rallied back to score 4 goals through Joseph Ochaya, Akimenyi, Nonda and Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Uganda Hippos players in a warm up drill at Lugogo
The final team is expected to be named on Thursday before departure to Rwanda on Thursday night.
The return leg will be played on the 23rd April 2016 in Kampala at a venue yet to be confirmed by FUFA.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Hippos players stretch under the watchful eyes of Richard Wasswa at the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.
Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso played to a goal-less draw at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday night.
This was the second leg of the double header fixture in group D of the AFCON 2017 qualification campaign following the first match played in Ouagadougou on Saturday, 26th March 2016.
Before the match, there was a special moment reserved for the departed former Uganda Cranes’ player, Abel Dhaira.
Dhaira died of abdominal cancer in Iceland where he has been playing with IBV.
A special moment of silence was held in honour of Abel Dhaira
The Cranes created a series of chances in either halves with Tonny Mawejje hitting the cross bar in the first 16 minutes of the game.
Massa, Miya and second half substitute, Moses Oloya also came close to scoring in the latter half.
Burkina Faso captain, Charles Kabore was red carded for a second bookable offence.
Both Uganda and Burkina Faso have now accumulated 7 points in group D.
Uganda Cranes’ team captain, Geofrey Massa with the match referees and Burkina Faso skipper, Charles Kabore
There is no hope lost with two remaining games. Uganda travels to Botswana in June before the final game against Comoros in August 2016.
Uganda Cranes Vs Burkina Faso – Tuesday, 29th March 2016 (7 p.m)
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
[A minute’s silence to be observed for Abel Dhaira before kick-off]
Uganda Cranes take on Burkina Faso in the countries 6th meeting.
The game on Tuesday night will be the return leg of the AFCON Group D qualifier, since the first leg was played three days ago at the Stade De 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.
Uganda lost the first match 1-0 courtesy of Jonathan Pitriopa’s well taken 59th minute penalty.
Burkina Faso arrived first on Sunday morning with a chartered flight before Uganda came later on, Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics has vowed to give their best.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has now played Burkina Faso five times.
There are two draws for either countries. Uganda has won once and Burkina Faso twice.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 and recently 1-0 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Madagascar.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started during the 1-0 away loss to Burkina Faso on 26th March 2016 at the Stade De 4-Aout
Finals (Girls): Masaka S.S 1-0 Kakungulu Memorial School
MVP’s: Joseph Malish (Welden) & Jacky Nassali (Kakungulu Memorial)
Top Scorers: Joseph Jjanjali – 10 goals (Masaka S.S) & Juliet Nalukenge – 4 goals (Kawempe Muslim)
Hosts, Masaka secondary school won two football titles as the 2016 Uganda Muslim Solidarity Association (UMEA) games ended on Easter Sunday at Masaka recreational stadium.
Masaka S.S retained the boys’ title and won the inaugural edition of girls’ football.
In the boy’s final, Masaka defeated Welden School from Mbarara with winger Abdulnoor Lukwata scoring five minutes to the game death.
Action in the Boys’ final between Welden School, Mbarara (red) and Masaka S.S (White with green stripes) at a fully packed Masaka Recreational stadium
For the first time, girls’ football was played at the UMEA games.
Masaka S.S edged Kakungulu Memorial school 1-0 with midfielder, Catherine Nakiridde scoring a wonder goal with the left foot from over 45 yards.
‘It is good that we have started girls’ football. The UMEA games are an avenue of spotting talent from the grassroots’ Chairman of the local organizing committee, Hajji Twahil Kitezeela noted.
Best Performers:
Goalkeeper, Joseph Malish (Welden) & Jacky Nassali (Kakungulu Memorial) were the most valuable players in the male and female genders respectively.
Chief Guest, Vincent Ssempijja hands over a football to tournament top scorer, Joseph Jjanjali of Masaka S.S who finished with 10 goals
Masaka’s Joseph Jjanjali , who was recently summoned to the U-20 team finished with 10 goals to take the top scorers’ accolade.
Girl’s football MVP, Jackline Nassali recieves her prizes from Hon. Vincent Ssempijja, the Minister of State for Agriculture, also M.P for Kalungu East
Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim finished with 10 goals to take the top scorers’ gong.
Kibuli S.S were the overall champions, defending their title won at the 2015 games hosted by Kasawo S.S.
Masaka S.S finished second with two gold medals whilst Kakungulu Memorial was the third best.
The chief Guest was Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, state minister of agriculture who is also the MP Elect for Kalungu West.
Ssempijja was the long serving chairman of Masaka Local Council Football club.
He handed over the prizes to the different winners.
Ssempijja used the plat form to appreciate the organizers of this tournament and assured Government will assist in the development of sports at grassroot levels.
A record 1500 students participated in the four day’s event.
FUFA donated 10 playing footballs, NIC provided the medical insurance cover and Pepsi quenched the thirst of all the participants as well as providing tents and plastic chairs used.
FUFA also provided the match referees for all the boys and girls’ football matched.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has written Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) extending condolence message to the local football fraternity on the loss of former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Abel Dhaira.
The message from CAF was signed by CAF Secretary General Hicham El Amrani.
Part of the message read; ‘First of all please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Issa Hayatou and the CAF Executive Committee for this terrible loss. May God bless his Soul and give patience to his Family’
The communication further read ‘Your request for the moment of silence is of course approved. My colleagues will make sure the Match Commissioner is informed’.
A minute of silence will be observed before kick off of Uganda vs Burkina Faso matchon Tuesday night at Namboole stadium as visuals of Abel Dhaira run on the stadium’s giant screen.
Uganda Cranes players will also wear t-shirts during warm up carrying special message in memory of the departed keeper.
Five man committee formed to handle Dhaira’s burial arrangements
The FUFA Emergency Committee has appointed a 5 man committee to handle the programme for the return of the remains and burial of Abel Dhaira.
The committee has FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Rugyendo Arinaitwe (Chairman FUFA Super League Limited Board), Norah Nassimbwa (State House), Katende Ssemakula (National Council of sports), Mayemba Faisal (Abel Dhaira’s family Member).
State House will meet all the costs of bringing back the body to Uganda while FUFA will take care of the burial and funeral arrangements in Uganda.
The responsibilities for the committee are;
Draw programme and mobilisation of resources required in the arrangement
Bringing back the body from Iceland
Handle arrangements for the funeral service in Uganda
FUFA cautions the public that no individuals or groups are allowed to carry out any fundraising drives for this arrangement.
All arrangements are being handled by the 5 man committee named by the FUFA Emergency committee. Any further communication on this matter will be done through FUFA official channels.
The FUFA Emergency Committee has appointed a 5 man committee to handle the programme for the return of the remains and burial of Abel Dhaira.
The committee has FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Rugyendo Arinaitwe (Chairman FUFA Super League Limited Board), Norah Nassimbwa (State House), Katende Ssemakula (National Council of sports), Mayemba Faisal (Abel Dhaira’s family Member).
State House will meet all the costs of bringing back the body to Uganda while FUFA will take care of the burial and funeral arrangements in Uganda.
The responsibilities for the committee are;
Draw programme and mobilisation of resources required in the arrangement
Bringing back the body from Iceland
Handle arrangements for the funeral service in Uganda
FUFA cautions the public that no any individuals or groups are allowed to carry out any fundraising drives for this arrangement.
All arrangements are being handled by the 5 man committee named by the FUFA Emergency committee. Any further communication on this matter will be done through FUFA official channels.
The Emergency Committee of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has taken charge of preparations for the return of the remains and burial arrangements of former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Abel Dhaira.
The stylish shot stopper succumbed to cancer in Iceland on Sunday afternoon.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo spoke to Abel Dhaira father Bright Dhaira and is in agreement with arrangement.
‘Dhaira’s father is in agreement with the arrangement that will see the federation handle the logistics’ said Magogo.
FUFA cautions the public that no any other individuals or groups are allowed to carry out any fundraising drives.
All arrangements are being handled by FUFA. Any further communication on this matter will be done through FUFA official channels.
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The Uganda Cranes team that traveled to the West Africa nation of Burkina Faso returned home successfully on Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The team reached Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m from where they headed to the Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Left to Right: St George F.C goalkeeper, Robert Odongkara, Colorado Rapids’ midfielder Mike Azira and Uganda Cranes physio, Ivan Ssewanyana at the Entebbe International Airport arrival lounge
They are expected to rest until mid-day and will revisit the postmortem of the Saturday game before resting again until 5 p.m.
The training session will be conducted at 8 p.m at the Nelson Mandela stadium floodlights.
Uganda Cranes Team at Sky Hotel, Naalya :
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), James Alitho (Vipers, Uganda), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars, Uganda)
Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has joined the rest of the local football fraternity with tributes for the fallen goalkeeper Abel Dhaira who succumbed to cancer on Sunday in Iceland.
The news for the death of Abel came in a few days after FUFA and the family of Dhaira had held special prayers and kicked off a fundraising drive in Walukuba in a bid to save his life.
‘Dhaira was a magnificent goalkeeper with so many tricks and always put on a smile irrespective of the results for his team’
‘We are saddened by the death of Dhaira and football will miss a keeper many people loved seeing saving penalties’
FUFA will go ahead with earlier plans for Uganda Cranes players donning t-shirts carrying messages which had been designed in support of Dhaira wishing him a quick recovery.
A minute of silence will also be observed before kick-off of the 2017 AFCN qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso at Mandela National stadium.
Match officials from Madagascar and Tanzanian Commissioner Rwiza Kishogole will be informed during the pre-match meeting about plans of honouring Dhaira.
Burial details will be communicated in due course.
1st Leg Result: Burkina Faso 1-0 Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
A hard fighting Uganda Cranes lost 1-0 to West Africans, Burkina Faso at the Stade De 4-Aout in a group D AFCON 2017 qualifier on Saturday night.
Jonathan Pitriopa converted a 59th minute penalty awarded by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha.
Earlier William Luwagga Kizito had a chance in the 16th minute but slid at a crucial moment for Uganda’s opening corner of the day.
Ochaya then chipped a perfectly weighted ball for team captain, Geofrey Massa but his powerfully headed attempt into the net was denied for an off-side decision.
Midfielder Tonny Mawejje tested goalkeeper Dauda Diakite from distance as the game grew older.
Second half substitute, Emmanuel Okwi was fouled deep in the area as injury time neared a climax but the referee waved play on.
The two countries face off at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday night.
Burkina fly charter to Uganda on Sunday, Uganda Cranes will travel by Ethiopian Airlines and are expected at Entebbe International Airport on Monday by 1 p.m.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burkina Faso:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde,Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Godfrey Walusimbi Off, Emmanuel Okwi On
Khalid Aucho Off, Hamis Kizza On
William Luwagga Kizito Off, Moses Oloya On
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Mike Azira, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Timothy Awani
Match Officials:
Match Referee: (Egypt)
Assistant Referee 1: Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Egypt)
The 2016 Uganda Muslim Schools’ solidarity games successfully kicked off at Masaka secondary school on Good Friday.
The official opening ceremony was held at Masaka Recreational stadium where a record over 2000 participating students gathered to grace the start of the five day tournament whose main aims among others is to foster unity, offer a talent identification ground for raw talent and promote Muslim solidarity among the islamic founded schools in Uganda.
Chief guest at the opening ceremony, Al Hajji Dr. Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, the second Deputy Katikiro of the Buganda Kingdom hailed the organizers of the this tournament with a call to parents to encourage their sons and daughters take upon sports.
‘Sports is key for healthy living, socializing and improvement of welfare. I urge parents to encourage their children play football and other sporting disciplines’ Kawaase called.
Host Head teacher, Hajji Musa Mpungu of Masaka S.S lauded the 88 participating schools for the great response and wished all the participants a fruitful deliberation.
Al Hajji Dr. Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, the second Deputy Katikiro of the Buganda Kingdom greets members of the UMEA 2016 local organizing committee
In the official opening football match played at Masaka Recreational stadium, Masaka S.S won the day 3-1 over Wagwa High School from Lukaya.
Isaac Ogwang tapped home right back Geziga Atendele’s cross inside the opening 30 seconds of the thriller.
Atendele then scored through a penalty when Michael Miiro handled the ball in the forbidden area.
Second half substitute, Badru Kyazze gave Wagwa High a lifeline with a 70th minute goal with a wonder finish off Nicholas Midu’s assist.
Another substitute, Abdulnoor Lukwata buried the game in Masaka’s favour with a solo effort finishing calmly past Wagwa’s goalie Deogratius Nabangi with 13 minutes left on the clock.
Wagwa’s Nicolas Onega (left) tackles Masaka’s midfielder, Kippa Luwalo. Luwalo was voted MVP at the 2015 Copa Coca Cola national schools’ games in Hoima when he was still a student at St Joseph College, Layibi
The other boys’ results had Kibuli Juventus win 3-1 over Mbogo Mixed and Kasawo S.S drawing with Mbarara’s Welden High School.
Women football is a new ‘delicious meal’ on the 2016 UMEA Games menu.
Reigning FUFA Women Elite league champions, Kawempe Muslim stamped early authority with a hard fought 2-1 result at the hands of Kakungulu Memorial.
Hasifa Nassuna and Amina Nababi scored for Kawempe Muslim.
The other girls’ football fixture swung in favour of Masaka S.S. The host school defeated Kibuli 1-0.
Besides boys’ and girls football there a couple of other games (handball, netball and volleyball) being played.
Masaka S.S is the defending champion in football event but Kibuli S.S took the overall title at the games last held at Kasawo S.S in 2015.
Masaka S.S students entertain the guests during the official opening ceremony at Masaka Recreational stadium
The 2016 UMEA Games climax on Easter Monday.
This year’s edition of the UMEA Games has been supported by National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Crown Beverages Limited (under Pepsi Brand) and FUFA, who donated 10 footballs.
Welden High School’s Badru Kyazze dribbles past Masaka S.S’ Kippa Luwalo during the official opening match of the 2016 UMEA Games at Masaka Recreational Stadium on Good Friday
MAIN PHOTO: Wagwa High’s Moses Bwete (with the ball) is attacked by Masaka S.S’ Frank ‘Walcot’ Iga. Iga replaced a limping Ibrahim Magandaazi in the first half. Iga played for Bulo Parents S.S at last year’s UMEA Games hosted by Kasawo before Masaka S.S recruited him.
