FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Refereeing: M.A Elite Referees & Assessors’ course confirmed for FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Refereeing: M.A Elite Referees & Assessors’ course confirmed for FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Member Associations (M.A) Referees & Assessors’ Course:

    • 12th – 18th March 2016
    • At the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is set to hold the Member Associations (M.A) Elite Referees and Assessors’ course between 12th to 18th March 2016 at the the FUFA Technical center in Njeru.

    According to the FUFA Referees’ manager, Samuel Wesonga Egesa who addressed members of the media during the FUFA Weekly press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala, about 36 FIFA and national referees are expected to be part of the course.

    We shall expect all the referees to report at Njeru on the 12th March 2016.

    On 13th March 2016, we shall conduct the medical examinations before classes  commence on the next day.

    Physical fitness tests for all the three FIFA and the other national beach soccer referees shall be held on the 16th March 2016 at Lido beach in Entebbe.

    Referees and Assessors will have different classes that will comprise of theory and practical sessions

    Three FIFA referees instructors; Carlos Henriques (Regional Development Officer from Gaborone), Felix Tangawarina (Technical Instructor from Zimbabwe) and Mark Mzengo (Fitness instructor from Malawi) shall be in charge of the course in close assistance with the local instructors.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Referees’ manager addressing the media during a press conference held at FUFA House on Wednesday, 9th March 2016

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • 92nd FUFA General Assembly: Buganda Region to host on 22nd October 2016

    92nd FUFA General Assembly: Buganda Region to host on 22nd October 2016

    92ND FUFA GENERAL ASSEMBLY:

    To be hosted by Buganda Region (Luwero)

    On 22nd October 2016

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host their 92nd General Assembly in Buganda Region.

    This was one of the resolutions passed by the 9th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting that convened on 23rd February 2016 at FUFA House.

    The 92nd FUFA General Assembly will be hosted by Buganda in Luwero district at a venue yet to be confirmed on 22nd October 2016.

     

  • Planning: Clubs Chairmen & CEO’s set for Re-treat at Njeru

    Planning: Clubs Chairmen & CEO’s set for Re-treat at Njeru

    Azam Uganda Premier League chairmen and Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) will embark on laying a 10 year strategic plan with a two day symposium at the FUFA Tcehnical Center, Njeru.

    The residential symposium is slated to place between 18th and 20th March 2016.

    Resolutions from the meet will formulate the ‘Njeru Code’, upon which Uganda’s club football will be managed in line with archiving the set targets in the 10 year timeline.

    This symposium follows a number of FUFA administrative and management courses to equip the football administrators with the knowledge and skills of football management.

    MAIN PHOTO: A previous consultative meeting of Club CEO’s and Chairmen at FUFA House in Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Cup 2015/16: Kampala region to host the finals on 18th June 2016

    Uganda Cup 2015/16: Kampala region to host the finals on 18th June 2016

    UGANDA CUP 2015/16 Final:

    18th June 2016 – To be hosted by Kampala region (Stadium to be communicated)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed Kampala region as the host of the 2016 Uganda Cup final.

    This was communicated by the FUFA Spokesperson at the weekly press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

    Kampala Region will host the final of the 2015/16 Uganda Cup on the . The exact stadium will be communicated in the due course.

    So far, there are three teams that have already qualified for the quarters of the current edition.

    Hopes Doves, Bright Stars and Soana are the three clubs confirmed so far at the last eight stage.

    Sports Club Villa Jogoo is the tournament defending champion.

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C
    1972-1975-Not Held
    1976- Gangama F.C
    1977- Simba F.C
    1978 – Nsambya F.C
    1979 – KCC F.C
    1980 – KCC F.C
    1981 – Coffee F.C
    1982 – KCC F.C
    1983 – SC Villa F.C
    1984 – KCC F.C
    1985 – Express F.C
    1986 – SC Villa F.C
    1987 – KCC F.C
    1988 – SC Villa
    1989 – SC Villa
    1990 – KCC F.C
    1991 – Express F.C
    1992 – Express F.C
    1993 – KCC F.C
    1994 – Express F.C
    1995 – Express F.C
    1996 – UEB S.C
    1997 – Express F.C
    1998 – SC Villa
    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C
    2000 – SC Villa
    2001 – Express F.C
    2002 – SC Villa
    2003 – Express F.C
    2004 – KCC F.C
    2005 – URA F.C
    2006 – Express F.C
    2007 – Express F.C
    2007/8 – Victors S.C
    2008/9 – SC Villa
    2009/10 – Victors S.C
    2010/11 – Simba S.C
    2011/12 – URA F.C
    2013/2013 – Sports ClubVictoria University
    2013/2014 – URA F.C
    2014/2015 – SC Villa Jogoo

    2015/2016-????

  • West Nile Vs Uganda Cranes: 23 players named for regional tour

    West Nile Vs Uganda Cranes: 23 players named for regional tour

    MUJJE TULUMBE:

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016: Saturday, 12th March 2016

    West Nile Vs Uganda Cranes  – Arua

    Full Programme:

    • Team Departs Kampala –  Friday, 11th March 2016 (Morning)
    • Arrival in Arua, Friday 11th March 2016 (Evening)
    • Match day, Saturday, 12th March 2016 (4 p.m)
    • Return Journey to Kampala: Sunday, 13th March 2016

    A team of 23 players has been named by the Uganda Cranes’ Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic for the regional tour of West Nile this weekend.

    Micho released the names during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

    The tactician who was flanked by the National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege Kawesa also released the detailed programme to the media;

    The team departs Kampala for Arua on Friday morning and shall be expected to train in the evening on the same day before the match is played on Saturday

    At the same press conference, Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda  were represented by Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye and Brand Strategy Manager Noela Byuma.

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    Airtel Uganda’s Brand Strategy Manager, Noela Byuma (left) and the Head -Brand & Communication Remmie Kisakye share a light moment during the Wednesday press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    Kisakye further highlighted on the significance of the  tour;

    ‘As the main sponsors of the national team, we are rallying for the team’s support in all the regions. Also, football fans in Arua will stand a chance of winning in the on-going Yoola Amajja promotion‘ she noted.

    Kibo Media Limited’s Bobkins Kibirige, also the main event managers  represented Nile Breweries Limited, the other partner of the Uganda Cranes regional tours.

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    Kibo Media’s Bobkins Kibirige (right), representing Nile Breweries Limited flanked by coach Micho at the FUFA Weekly press Conference held at FUFA House, Kampala on Wednesday, 9th March 2016

    The tour is also intended to help the technical team assess the players who can make the grade at the senior team that will be named on Wednesday, 16th March 2016 ahead of the crucial double header against Burkina Faso in the AFCON 2017 qualifiers.

    Full Team of Uganda Cranes players for West Nile Tour:

    Goal Keepers: James Alitho (Vipers S.C) and Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars F.C)

    Defenders: Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars F.C), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA FC.), Allan Munaaba (URA F.C), Hassan Musana (The Saints F.C),  Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars), Sadat Kyambadde (Police F.C), Timothy Awani (KCCA F.C), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq)

    Midfielders: Kizito Kezironi (Vipers S.C), Ivan Ntege (KCCA F.C), Rahamat Senfuka (Police F.C), Allan Kayiwa (Express F.C), Emmanuel Kalyowa (Lweza F.C), Yunus Sibira (BUL F.C), Sam Kintu (Express F.C), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers S.C), Milton Karisa (BUL F.C), Yasin Mugume (The Saints F.C)

    Striker: Edrisa Lubega (Proline F.C), Geofrey Sserunkuma (Lweza F.C), Tonny Odur (F.C)

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addresses the media during the press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday, 9th March 2016 in Mengo, Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications department

     

  • 2015/16 Uganda Cup: Soana & Bright Stars book quarter final berths

    2015/16 Uganda Cup: Soana & Bright Stars book quarter final berths

    2015/16 UGANDA CUP:

    Round of 16 Results

    Maroons F.C 1 (7) -1 (8)  Bright Stars F.C

    Soana F.C 1 (5) – 1 (4) BUL F.C

    Bright Stars and Soana football clubs have joined Hope Doves as the first three clubs to progress to the quarter finals of the Uganda Cup.

    Bright Stars F.C eliminated Maroons 8-7 in post match penalties after normal time had ended one all at the Luzira play ground.

    Patrick Kaddu had scored for Maroons and Anthony Bongole got the visitors’ goal.

    At Kavumba Recreational stadium, mid-season signing for Soana F.C Musa Esenu scored his third goal of the campaign when he canceled out Milton Karisa’s opening strike.

    Normal time at Kavumba ended all square before penalties separately the two clubs.

    Soana won the day 5-4 to join Hope Doves in the last eight.

    MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars XI in the previous match

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza shock defending champions, Vipers

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza shock defending champions, Vipers

    Azam Uganda Premier league:

    Lweza Football Club 2-1 Vipers Sports Club

    Lweza has defeated Vipers in the only game played on the international women’s day at Wankulukuku stadium.

    In the match which was televised live to thousands of people across the continent, the opening 45 minutes produced no goals for either sides.

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    FIFA Referee, Brian Miiro Nsubuga conducts the mandatory pre-match toss as Lweza and Vipers’ captains together with the other officials keep a keen eye

    In the second half, the game opened up when Uganda Cranes’ striker Erisa Ssekisambu scored in the 85th minute to cancel Juma Bagala’s 69th opener.

    CHAN 2016 Uganda Cranes forward, Geofrey Sserunkuma, a late second half substitute for Emmanuel Kalyowa came with the match winner in the very last minute of the four added minutes.

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    Lweza F.C players celebrate Geofrey Sserunkuma’s late winner

    The league returns on Friday with various games to be played.

    Team Line Ups:

    Lweza F.C XI:
    Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fred Okot, Nestroy Kizito, Mike Kabanda, Swaibu Mudde, Julius Mutyaba, Paddy Muhumuza, Fred Kalanzi (63′ Moses Ndawula), Juma Balinya (23′ Hassan Kikoyo), Emmanuel Kalyowa (80′ Geofrey Sserunkuma), Sula Bagala

    Subs Not Used:

    Julius Seguya, Yudah Mugalu, Ayub Kisaliita, Rajab Kakooza

    Vipers SC XI:

    Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nicolas Wadada (C), Aggrey Madoi, Halid Luwalira,Yusuf Mukisa, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito (51’Allan Kyambadde), Mike Mutyaba (61′ Mike Mutyaba), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (71′ Pius Wanji), Brian Nkuubi

    Subs Not Used:

    Musa Malunda, Hassan Kalega, Siraje Sentamu

    MAIN PHOTO: Vipers’ Captain Nicholas Wadada in possession during the game at Wankulukuku on the international women’s day

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Communications: Uganda Cranes head coach to address the media at Mengo

    Communications: Uganda Cranes head coach to address the media at Mengo

    FUFA Weekly Press Conference:

    Wednesday, 9th March 2016

    At FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (Starting 10 a.m)

    Like the custom has been over the years, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will hold the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 9th March 2016 at the Mengo based headquarters in Kampala.

    The press conference will be starting at 10 a.m.

    During the press conference a detailed technical programme of the Uganda Cranes Regional Tour to West Nile Region and AFCON 2017 matches will be released by head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.

    MAIN PHOTO: A previous press conference addressed by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (center), flanked by the FUFA Spokesman, Ahmed Hussein and Coach Milutin Sredojevic at Mengo, the home of football in Uganda

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza F.C, Vipers face off on Tuesday

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza F.C, Vipers face off on Tuesday

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 8th March 2016

    Lweza F.C Vs Vipers S.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    4:00 p.m – Live on Azam T.V

    The Azam Uganda Premier League defending Champions, Vipers Sports Club return to action after their debut CAF Champions league expedition with an away match to fast improving Lweza F.C.

    The match will be played at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on the International Women’s day (8th March 2016).

    Either sides won by an identical 2-0 scoreline in the last matches played on Saturday.

    Vipers defeated Jinja side, Sadolin Paints F.C in Buikwe as the Orange men (Lweza) edged Maroons in Luzira.

    Vipers coach, George ‘Best’ Nsimbe is well aware of such opposition as Lweza

    “We need to be very consistent between now and the end of the season” as he told the club official website.

    Nsiimbe will miss the services of forward William Wadri, defenderShafik Bakaki, tennage striker Alfred Leku and back left Dan Birikwarira but the good news though, defender Halid Lwaliwa returns from injury and replaces Alfred Leku who will not make the trip away.

    Mike Mutyaba returns to the same ground that has been home (since his first round playing time with Express F.C).

    He will need to replicate the goal scoring touch like in the previous match together with Erisa Ssekisambi, Kezironi Kizito and Saddam Ibrahim Juma.

    On the other hand, Lweza F.C looks to the fine form of Moses Ndawula, new signings Paddy Muhumuza and Emmanuel Kalyowa as well as Uganda Cranes CHAN 2016 forward Geofrey Sserunkuma for inspiration.

    MAIN PHOTO: Lweza’s Paddy Muhumuza races onto a ball first as Bright Stars Emmanuel Jurungo keeps a keen eye when the two clubs faced off at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku two weeks ago. Lweza fell 1-0 at home

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

  • Uganda Cup 2015/16: Round of 16 returns to action on Tuesday, 8th March 2016

    Uganda Cup 2015/16: Round of 16 returns to action on Tuesday, 8th March 2016

    Uganda Cup 2015/16:

    Round of 16 Result: Hope Doves F.C 1 (5) – (4) 1  Iganga Young F.C

    8th March 2016 (Round of 16)

    Soana F.C Vs BUL F.C – Kavumba Recreational Stadium (4:00 P.M)

    Maroons F.C Vs Bright Stars F.C – Luzira Stadium (4:00 P.M)

    The Uganda Cup returns to action on Tuesday, 8th March 2016 with two games scheduled on the day.

    Soana football club will be home to BUL F.C at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

    Goalkeeper, Godfrey Wakabu is set to return to the Soana goal posts after Muhammed Didi’s run for sometime now.

    Simon Okwi’s rich vein of form will be put under close scrutiny when he faces his former pay masters who released him in the mid-season to the Kavumba side.

    BUL F.C is still riding high after completing a double over KCCA F.C with David Kizza looked at the primary source of inspiration in the fixture.

    In the second match of the day, Maroons host Bright Stars, for the second time in less than 2 weeks since Bright Stars won 1-0 in the league.

    The fixture arrives in the wake of two different side’s contrasting form.

    Whereas Bright Stars has drawn once and won three out of their four games, Maroons are on the losing streak.

    Being a knock-out game, it remains to be seen which side qualifies to make the quarters.

    Bright Stars will build on the solid defence line marshaled by  Mathias Kigonya in goal,  skipper Bernard Muwanga in the central defence and Jimmy Kibirige Lule’s mean play in the middle of the pack.

    The quest to look for the strikes lies on the exciting Baker Lukooya, Emmanuel Jurungo, Lawrence Bajja.

    Hope Doves is the only side now assured of a last eight berth as the rest of the teams are yet to play.

    SC Villa is the defending champion of the Uganda Cup.

    MAIN PHOTO: Maroons F.C traveled to Lira for their round of 64 tie. They now host Bright Stars

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda vs Burkina Faso: Coaches say private transport will be key to the team’s performance

    Uganda vs Burkina Faso: Coaches say private transport will be key to the team’s performance

    Mujje Tulumbe

    2017 AFCON QUALIFIERS

    Monday 26th March, 2016: Burkina Faso vs Uganda

    Tuesday 29th Uganda vs Burkina Faso at Mandela National stadium

     

    A meeting of National team coaches and the FUFA Technical Committee held at FUFA House on Monday morning has unanimously voiced its concerns that it will be impractical for the players to give 100% technically if the transport issue to Burkina Faso and back is not solved.

    Uganda and Burkina Faso will face over two games on 26th and 29th March in when the 2017 AFCON qualifiers resume.

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    The meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chairman of the FUFA Technical Committee Hamid Juma, Uganda U-20 National team head coach Kefa Kisala and Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic. The coaches whose clubs provide the bulk of the players to the National team also attended. Stephen Kigundu Billy of Vipers, National Teams Officer Patrick Ntege and former National team U-17 coach Matia Lule were in attendance.

    ‘Our planning is in top gear but we need to be mindful of the players’ physical fitness levels over these two qualifiers’ said Micho.

    Several technical personnel voiced their concerns about the demands of getting good results from both games.

     

    ‘Preparing the players is a different matter. Transporting them away to West Africa and back to Kampala for crucial fixtures is very demanding’ said Cranes goalkeeper’s coach Fred Kajoba.

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    Moses Basena who was also part of the meeting indicated his readiness to die a little for his country was quick to highlight the requirements.

    ‘The players and officials know what is at stake. However the working environment must be right for them to deliver both on and off the pitch’ said Basena.
    Mujib Kasule who is a coach at Proline FC was in Mengo as well for the meeting.

    ‘This is a good forum for us to discuss technical issues. We have spotted areas that need to be attended to but the players’ welfare and physical fitness must be considered first ahead of any-thing’ said Kasule.

    The Uganda Cranes Technical team will release the squad this Wednesday.

  • FUFA Big League: High flying Onduparaka F.C defeats Baza Holding

    FUFA Big League: High flying Onduparaka F.C defeats Baza Holding

    FUFA Big League (Elgon Group):

    Baza Holdings F.C 0-2 Onduparaka F.C

    Muhammed Shaban and Ceasar Olega scored a goal in either half to give Elgon Group leaders, Onduparaka F.C a 2-0 away victory over Baza Holdings at the Kawempe Muslim secondaryschool play ground on Saturday.

    The victory now elevates the Arua based side to 38 points, nine better of second placed Sporting United from Lira.

    Onduparaka F.C has played 17 games, one more than Sporting United.

    The game on Saturday was the only one  on the day with the other fixtures coming up on Thursday, 10th March 2016.

    Three clubs will be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

  • AUPL: BUL FC complete double over table leaders KCCA as The Saints post another big victory

    AUPL: BUL FC complete double over table leaders KCCA as The Saints post another big victory

    Azam Uganda Premier League (Saturday, 5th March 2016):
    Results:

    The Saints F.C 4-0 Soana F.C

    Vipers 2-0 Sadolin Paints

    Bright Stars 0-0 URA

    JMC Hippos 0-0 SC Villa Jogoo

    Simba 0-1 Express FC

    KCCA FC 0-1 BUL FC

    Maroons 0-2 Lweza

    The Azam Uganda Premier League continued with seven matches played on Saturday at various venues.

    A total of ten (10) goals were scored with The Saints F.C having the lion’s share of the goals galore in the 4 -0 home win over Soana at the Nelson Mandela National stadium.

    Patrick Senfuka, Isaac Kirabira, Yasin Mugume and left full back Hassan Musana were all on target for the Moses Basena coached side.

    Defending champions, Vipers S.C played their first game of the second round posting a 2-0 home victory at the hands of Sadolin Paints at Buikwe stadium.

    Ibrahim Saddam Juma and Mike Mutyaba scored for Vipers who returned to domestic league action since the CAF Champions league preliminary round home and away matches to Nigeria’s Enyimba F.C.

    The victory takes Vipers to 31 points with just four points behind Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club.

    Current league leaders, KCCA F.C suffered a set back when they fell 1-0 to BUL F.C at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    David Kizza was the hero of the day with a well taken 34th minute goal.

    There were two goal-less stalemates played in the seven matches on card.

    Lweza F.C returned to winning ways, triumphing 2-0 at the hands of Maroons F.C in Luzira.

    A goal in each half from Michael Kabanda and Fred Kalanzi inspired Lweza to the much needed three points in the pouch.

    Lweza is now 11th with 22 points earned.

    Bright Stars and URA at Mwererwe failed to produce any goal and so was the Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Sports Club Villa Jogoo tie at Kakindu stadium in Jinja.

  • AUPL: Ocen nets winner for Police against Victoria University

    AUPL: Ocen nets winner for Police against Victoria University

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Police 1-0 SCVU

     

    Ben Ocen scored the only goal of the match for Police against Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) in the Azam Uganda Premier League match played on Friday evening at Kavumba Recreational grounds.

    The win propelled Police FC to 2nd place on the table with 29  points, six behind leaders KCCA FC.

    Saturday, 4th March 2016 (All Games start at 4 :00 p.m):

    Match 136: Maroons F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Luzira Prisons Grounds

    Match 137: Bright Stars F.C Vs URA F.C – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe

    Match 138: KCCA F.C Vs BUL F.C – Wankulukuku stadium

    Match 139: JMC Hippos F.C Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

    Match 140: The Saints F.C Vs Soana F.C – Namboole Stadium

    Match 141: Simba F.C Vs Express F.C – Bombo Barracks Stadium

    Match 142: Vipers S.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Buikwe Stadium

     

  • FUFA Big League: Lubega brace inspires Proline, Masavu pips Entebbe

    FUFA Big League: Lubega brace inspires Proline, Masavu pips Entebbe

    Big League results

    Nineteen (19) goals were scored in the 10 FUFA Big league matches played on week 16 across the country.

    Rwenzori Group leaders, Proline F.C maintains the leadership grip at the summit.

    This is after yet another 2-1 victory over Wakiso United courtesy of the goal scoring machine, Edris Lubega at the Wakiso District Headquarters play ground in Wakiso.

    Lubega, who was part of the CHAN 2016 Uganda Cranes team in Rwanda scored his 16th goal of the campaign.

    In the well attended Entebbe derby, former Uganda U-17 CECAFA winning striker, Kenneth Tumusiime scored on his debut for Masavu F.C over arch rivals, Entebbe F.C at the Katabi Gombolola play grounds.

    At the Kanyanya ground, home side Wandegeya F.C won 2-0 at the expense of Masaka’s Synergy.

    Artland-Katale F.C continued with the dismal performance since the second round kicked off, failing to win on the 5th outing when they were held one all by Hoima based side, Boma Young at the Mashariki High School off Entebbe road.

    In the Western region affair, Sun City lost at their Nyakasanga barren play ground 2-1 to visiting Kasese New Villa.

    At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Hope Doves fell at home to Kirinya-Jinja S.S.

    At the Bar Okoro Play ground in Zombo district, Paidha Black Angels humiliated visiting Sporting United from Lira 3-0 in a one sided encounter.

    Next Match:

    Onduparaka F.C will play Baza Holdings at Kawempe Muslim secondary school play ground on Saturday.

    MAIN PHOTO:  Action from the Entebbe derby match between Masavu F.C (yellow) and former elite side, Entebbe F.C at the Katabi Gombolola play ground on Thursday, 3rd March 2016. Masavu won 1-0.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA engages fans to translate the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign in their local languages

    FUFA engages fans to translate the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign in their local languages

    The Uganda Cranes will be in action on 26th and 29th of March, 2016 against Burkina Faso during the 2017 AFCON qualifiers. Usually when the The Uganda Cranes play, maximum support is always guaranteed from different corners.

    Now with the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign launched on Wednesday morning at FUFA and aimed at rallying fans to flock Namboole stadium when the Cranes play at home,  the local soccer governing body has taken a step to engage the public who will later win tickets for the game on 29th March, 2016 at Mandela National stadium.

    All the fans need to do is to accurately translate the two words ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ in any of the following languages;  Acholi, Adhola, Alur, Amba, Aringa, Bari, Chiga, English, Fumbira, Ganda, Gungu, Gwere, Ik, Kakwa, Kenye, Konzo, Kumam, Kupsapiiny, Lango, Lugbara, Ma’di, Ma’di-Southern, Masaaba, Ndo, Ndrulo, Ng’akarimojong, Nyang’i, Nyankore, Nyole, Nyoro, Pökoot, Ruuli, Saamia, Soga, Soo, Teso, Tooro.

     

     

  • FIFA Rankings: Uganda moves up by three places to 67th, Cape Verde is Africa’s best

    FIFA Rankings: Uganda moves up by three places to 67th, Cape Verde is Africa’s best

    ‘Mujje Tulumbe’

    2017 AFCON Qualifiers

    Burkina Faso vs Uganda 26th March,2016

    Uganda vs Burkina Faso 29th March,2016

    Uganda has improved by three places in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday. Uganda was 70th in February but the new rankings the CECAFA champions at number 67.
    Uganda’s bets ever ranking is 62 attained in December, 2015. Uganda is ranked 13th in Africa.

    Belgium remains at the top of the FIFA rankings while Cape Verde Islands is Africa’s best at number 31.
    The Uganda Cranes are preparing for the two crucial 2017 Nations cup qualifiers against Burkina Faso to be played on 26th and 29th March, 2016.

    Uganda’s opponents in the 2017 AFCON qualifiers; Burkina Faso are 86th, Botswana 92nd and Comoros 173rd.

    FIFA Rankings for CECAFA Countries

    Uganda 67th, Rwanda 85th, Kenya 103rd, Ethiopia 120th, Tanzania 125th, Burundi 129th, Sudan 135th, South Sudan 140th, Djibouti (204th), Eritrea (204th), Somalia (204th)

    Photo: Launch of the Mujje Tulumbe campaign at FUFA House on Wednesday. The campaign is aimed at rallying fans to turn up in big numbers when Uganda Cranes play Burkina Faso at Namboole on 29th March. Such campaigns drive players to deliver on the pitch hence improvement in the FIFA Rankings. 

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Coaches, captains speak out ahead of weekend engagements

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Coaches, captains speak out ahead of weekend engagements

    Azam Uganda Premier League – Match Day 18 Fixtures:

    Friday, 4th March 2016:

    Match 135: Police F.C Vs SC VU – Kavumba Recreational Grounds (4: 00 p.m) – Live on Azam T.V

     

    Saturday, 4th March 2016 (All Games start at 4 :00 p.m):

    Match 136: Maroons F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Luzira Prisons Grounds

    Match 137: Bright Stars F.C Vs URA F.C – Champions Stadium, Matugga

    Match 138: KCCA F.C Vs BUL F.C – Nakivubo Stadium

    Match 139: JMC Hippos F.C Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

    Match 140: The Saints F.C Vs Soana F.C – Namboole Stadium

    Match 141: Simba F.C Vs Express F.C – Bombo Barracks Stadium

    Match 142: Vipers S.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Buikwe Stadium

    In a joint pre-match Azam Uganda Premier League press conference held on Thursday morning at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole,  a number of club coaches and captains promised to exhibit the best ahead of the weekend fixtures lined up.

    This was the first joint pre-match press conference organized by the FUFA Super league Limited.

    Uganda Premier League (UPL) Chief Executive Officer, Bernard Bainamani urged the clubs to respect the pre and post match press conferences as a way of disseminating information to the public in a timely and orderly manner.

    ‘We shall be conducting similar pre-match press conferences ahead of the matches to be played. I urge the clubs to be cooperative in this cause‘ he urged.

    Coaches freely interacted with the media personnel present hinting on the team news, injury updates and expected game plan ahead of their respective games at hand.

    The coaches in attendance were; Charles Ayiekhoh Lukula (Soana FC.), Angelo Lonyesi (Police F.C), Abdu Samadu Musafiri (Sadolin Paints F.C), Wasswa Bbosa (Express F.C), Simon Kirumira (Maroons F.C), Sadiq Wassa (URA F.C) and Joseph Mutyaba (Lweza F.C).

    They were accompanied by playing staff from the mentioned clubs. Sadolin Paints’ captain Peter Katumba, Lweza’s Ibrahim Kiyemba, Hamis Kitagenda (Soana) and Vincent Kayizzi (Express) were some of the players around.

    The media, players and coaches for the first time shared a common positive – fully embracing the idea.

    “Having pre-match press conferences is a very welcome idea by UPL. Please keep it up as we share a lot together and build the brand of football in Uganda” Police F.C assistant coach, Angelo Lonyesi remarked.

    His comment was nodded in the affirmative by Vincent Kakoooza of the Red Pepper Publications.

    ‘This arrangement (pre-match press conference) will further help us plan for the matches ahead and as well guide players on how to interact with the media. We are all partners that need each other’ Kakooza reasoned.

    There are 8 matches set for the match day 18.

    MAIN PHOTO: UPL CEO, Bernard Bainamani (right) smiles as Lweza F.C head coach, Joseph Mutyaba raises an issue at the Azam Uganda Premier League Match day 18 pre match press conference at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium board room on Thursday, 3rd March 2016

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department