Tuesday, 2nd March 2016 Result: Ndejje University F.C0-1 Onduparaka F.C
All Fixtures – Thursday, 3rd March 2016
Rwenzori Group:
Hope Doves F.C Vs Kirinya Jinja S.S F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Wandegeya F.C Vs Synergy F.C – Kanyanya
Masavu F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Katabi Gombolola Ground
Wakiso United Vs Proline F.C – Wakiso District Headquarters play ground
Sun City F.C Vs Kasese New Villa F.C – Nyakasanga play ground, Kasese
Elgon Group:
Busia Fisheries F.C Vs Kira Young F.C – Busia Intergrated primary school play ground
Artland Katale F.C Vs Boma Young F.C – Mashariki high school, Entebbe
Water F.C Vs Bukedea Town Council F.C – Mengo S.S play ground
Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Sporting United F.C – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground
Among the nine FUFA Big league fixtures lined up for Thursday, 3rd March 2016, there quite a number of eye catching games looked forward to.
The Entebbe derby between Masavu and Entebbe F.C, the Western region derby between Kasese New Villa and Sun City and the Northern region encounter between Paidha Black Angels and Sporting United are epic clashed.
On Wednesday, 2nd March 2016, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) launched a fresh Uganda Cranes campaign that will steer the national team to the AFCON finals.
www.fufa.co.ugcaptured the press conference moments in pictures.
FUFA officials led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Partners and sponsors’ representatives, Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin Sredojevic and some of the players happily rehearse the Mujje Tulumbe chant
The Campaign is code named, ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ will run for the rest of the year, 2016.
It was officially launched at FUFA main headquarters at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Vipers and Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Ismail Watenga
Uganda Cranes travel to Burkina Faso for a group D qualification match on 26th March 2016 before the return leg three days later on 29th March 2016 in Kampala.
Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou (26th March 2016)
Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (29th March 2016)
Ahead of the crucial up-coming AFCON 2017 Group D qualifiers for the Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo has once again appealed to the Government for financial support for the chartered flight to Burkina Faso.
The FUFA President was addressing the media at the weekly press conference on Wednesday held at FUFA House in Mengo.
We need Government support to charter a flight to Burkina Faso. Our first match on Saturday,26th March 2016 away in Ouagadougou.
Three days later, we shall be at Namboole for the return leg.
We need a chartered flight to fully prepare for the two games.
Our opponents have already booked a chartered flight to Kampala and their advance team in the country by now.
From Experience, all nations that qualify need the full assistance of their respective Governments.
It is not only the effort from the players and their federations.
He also lauded all the FUFA sponsors and partners and the Government for the previous support over the years.
FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016
FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza read to the media the full budget required to transport the team away to Burkina Faso, clearly outlining preparation expenses home and away.
We need at least Ug.shs 1.5 Billion for preparations of the matches home and away against Burkina Faso.
This includes the money meant for the air tickets of players who play professionally, chartered flight costs, players allowances
At the same press conference, the FUFA President officially launched the campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign.
This campaign is intended to rally for support towards fully supporting the Uganda Cranes team.
The press conference was attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, three national team players (Mathias Kigonya, Joseph Ochaya and Ibrahim Watenga), FUFA Executive Committee members present, Dennis Mbidde and Hamid Juma, FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza, media members and several FUFA sponsors and partners’ representatives.
Remmy Kisakye and Noela Byuma represented Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Pamela Abonyo on behalf of the National Insurance Corporation.
Babu Bagiire, head of marketing at BUL Uganda limited was also present.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (second from right) addresses the media at FUFA House on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Wednesday officially launched a national Uganda Cranes’ campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ geared towards rallying support from various stakeholders.
This was during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Officiating at the official launch of the campaign, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by his 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde and Executive Committee members, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and Hamid Juma said the campaign slogan is to rally support from all corners of the country for the Uganda Cranes.
L-R: Airtel Uganda Media and Marketing Manager, Remmie Kisakye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein
We call upon the fans from the different parts of the country to rally behind the Uganda Cranes.
This is the most important part of the campaign.
We thank all the sponsors and partners who have been with us over the years.
The away trip requires full Government support and i appeal to the State who have previously supported FUFA and the Uganda Cranes to help meet the financial costs for the planned Chartered flight to Burkina Faso
At the same press conference Uganda Cranes players Mathias Kigonya, Ismail Watenga and Joseph Ochaya attended.
Uganda Cranes and KCCA F.C left back, Joseph Ochaya at the press conference on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016
Ochaya urged the fans to fully support the Uganda Cranes.
I am humbled to request fans to come and support the team. We shall not disappoint you.
We always appreciate your support whenever we are playing home or away. It is only you who will drive us to deliver on the pitch.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic used the platform to further show the willingness and determination towards ensuring qualification.
‘We are doing everything possible to ensure that we attain qualification to the AFCON finals for the first time since 1978’ Micho
Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda was ably represented by Remmie Kisakye (Head of Media and Marketing) and Noel Byuma (Brand, Assets and Properties Manager).
Kisakye said; ‘The dream of Uganda Cranes qualifying for AFCON concerns all Ugandans. As Airtel Uganda, we are willing to finance the Uganda Cranes and offer all support needed. We appeal to all Ugandans to support the campaign as well’
Other Uganda Cranes and FUFA partners in attendance were from National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Nile Breweries, BIDCO and UBC T.V.
Uganda Cranes autographed Jersey with the Mujje Tulumbe caption
At the same event, veteran Sports Journalist, Silvano Kibuuka (working with Vision Group for Bukedde Newspaper) was rewarded with a replica Uganda Cranes’ jersey autographed by FUFA President Moses Magogo, Micho & players – Joseph Ochaya, Mathias Kigonya & Ismail Watenga as well as all the sponsors’ representatives present.
Uganda Cranes will play Burkina Faso away in the AFCON 2017 qualification on 26th March 2016 before the return leg in Kampala three days later at Mandela National stadium.
In line with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)’s prime agenda of equipping personnel with knowledge and certification, the department of the technical director and education have embarked on a beginners’ coaching course in the Kitara region.
A total of 42 participants on Tuesday started a week long beginners’ course at the Masindi resource center.
FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, also the CAF Instructor is the course facilitator believes the huge turn up will help boost the Bunyoro Kitara zone;
I am impressed by the huge turn out of all the students in the class. Their willingness to learn is another plus.
This i believe will help boost the standards of coaching and the game in the region and Uganda as a whole.
Some of the coaches in a practical session in Masindi Municipality
The participants are from the districts of Masindi, Hoima, Kigumba, Kiryandongo and Buliisa.
Practical sessions of this beginners’ course are held at Boma play ground in the heart of Masindi Municipality.
Sports Club Villa have drawn with Simba in the only game of the Azam Uganda Premier League played at the Bombo Barracks stadium on Tuesday.
After the promising 2-0 aggregate victory in the CAF Confederation Cup over Sudanese opponents, Al Khartoum Al Watani, SC Villa struggled to make an impact away from home in the league.
Either sides were goal-shy after 90 minutes of action.
SC Villa’s Karim Ndguwa was cautioned and so were Simba’s Alex Witaba and the hardworking right back, Aggrey Kirya.
This was SC Villa’s first game since the second round started.
NEXT FIXTURES: (Match Day 18) Friday, 04-03-16
Police FC Vs SC VU (Live on Azam Pay TV – 4 p.m in Kavumba R. Grounds)
Saturday, 05th March 2016 – 4:00pm
Maroons FC Vs Lweza FC – Luzira Prisons Grounds
Bright Stars FC Vs URA FC – Champions Stadium, Matugga
KCCA FC Vs BUL FC – Nakivubo Stadium
JMC Hippos FC Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Defending Champions of the Pepsi National beach soccer league, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) consolidated their grip at the summit of the Hurikken group with a hard fought 5-4 defeat of Kayunga Town Council.
Joachim Golooba scored a hat-trick in a 9 goal thriller. Other goals came from Jalili Zimula and Elvis Kasujja.
This was during one of the eight fixtures played over match day three of the second round at Lido Beach in Entebbe where a total of 44 goals were scored on the day.
Peter Wasswa notched a brace for Kayunga Town Council with their two other goals coming from Ibrahim Lubwama and Baker Buyala.
In the other Hurriken group games, Buwanika Bulls shocked last season’s runners up Nkumba Select 3-0, Talented defeated Miami Kops 3-0 and St Lawrence University sealed their play off slot with an emphatic 6-2 win over Kampala City All Stars.
Moonson Group:
23 goals were scored in four Moonson group fixtures.
Nigerian born striker, Isaac Esioke’s double master minded KIU to a 2-1 slim victory over fellow University side, Mutesa I University.
Deo Ssengendo scored Mutesa I University’s consolation.
Kabalagala Rangers humiliated the Uhuru Titans 6-2 in a one sided encounter.
Twaha Seda (2), Jacob Kalule, Hassan Kaggwa and Derrick Kabega were on target for Kabalagala Rangers.
Uhuru Titans’ two consolational strikes came from Noordin Galiwango and Shafiq Mulangira.
Stormers pipped YMCA 5-3 in a well contested physical game.
Swaibu Kakwaya and Lawrence Bakiranze each scored a brace for Stormer but Churchhill Kamba wrapped up their victory.
YMCA’s goals came from Natubu Festo, Ambrose Naturinda and Ibrahim Mpengere’s own goal.
In the last Moonson thrilling game of the day. Dalumba International shared the spoils with Real Galaticals in a 2 all fierce derby game.
The Galaticals fell two goals down to Jonathan Kikoyongo and Ali Hassan’s goals.
However, they later recovered scoring through John Revita and Jojo Mutebi to force penalties.
Kikonyongo and Rica Byaruhanga faltered in the shoot outs as Musa Muhammed and Hamis Kaferoo converted to give Galaticals the victory.
Full Results:
Moonson Group:
YMCA 3-5 Stormers
Dalumba International 2 (0) – 2 (2) Real Galacticals
Kabalagala Rangers 6-2 Uhuru Titans
Mutesa 1 Royal University 1-2 KIU
Hurriken Group:
St Lawrence University 6-2 Kampala City All Stars
Buwanika Bulls 3-0Nkumba Select
Miami Kops 0-3 Talented
Kayunga Town Council 4-5 MUBS
Main Photo: Beach Soccer Action at Lido beach in Entebbe
Tuesday, 1st March 2016 Fixture: Simba S.C Vs S.C Villa Jogoo
At Bombo Military Barracks Stadium (4 p.m, Live on Azam T.V)
Bright Stars Football club climbed fourth on the Azam Uganda Premier league table standings with a well worked out 1-0 victory over Lweza F.C at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Sunday afternoon.
Jimmy Lule, whose dead -ball expertise is growing day by day was the hero with a perfectly curled corner in the 65th minute.
Bright Stars has now accumulated 27 points from 17 games, the same as URA F.C (the two teams face on Saturday at Champions stadium in Mwererwe).
Faruku Banga (L) of Bright Stars taking on Lweza’s Paddy Muhuma on Sunday. Bright Stars won 1-0.
Only Vipers Sports have played fewer games (15) because of their busy schedule in the CAF Champions league.
Meanwhile, S.C Villa Jogoo, 2-0 winners on aggregate over Sudanese club, Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C in the CAF Confederation cup return to domestic action on Tuesday.
Having missed the opening two match days of the second round due to continental duty, the Jogoos will on Tuesday, 1st March 2016 visit Bombo army military stadium to play Simba Sports Club.
SC Villa Jogoo is currently 8th with 24 points on the 16 team log whilst Simba lies second from bottom with just 13 points earned in 16 games.
MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars XI that played against Lweza FC on Sunday.
CAF Champions League Preliminary Round (Second Leg):
Enyimba F.C (Nigeria) 2-0 Vipers S.C (Uganda)
Enyimba F.C Progresses 2-1 on aggregate
Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Champions league, Vipers Sports Club lost 2-0 to their Nigerian counterparts, Enyimba F.C at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
After resisting for the opening 31 minutes of the game, Vipers fell behind to Mfon Udoh’ s penalty as the Nigerians leveled the aggregate scores.
The same striker (Udoh) returned with the second goal on the evening with a 62nd winner.
Despite Vipers’ attempts to pull a goal back, the Nigerian champions remained tight at the back line.
The result means that Vipers bow out of the championship 2-1 on aggregate since they won the first leg in Kampala 1-0.
Enyimba F.C is now set to play Burundian Champions, Vital’o at the next stage (first round).
CAF Confederations Cup (Preliminary Round – Return Leg)
SC Villa Jogoo (Uganda)1-0 Al Khartoum Al Watani (Sudan)
SC Villa progresses 2-0 on aggregate
Uganda’s CAF Confederation Cup representatives, Sports Club Villa have successfully gone past the first hurdle of the preliminary stage with an emphatic 2-0 aggregate result over Sudanese club, Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C.
After the first round ended 1-0 in Sudan two weeks ago, the return leg at Nakivubo stadium had a similar score-line with Godfrey Lwesibwa scoring the only goal of the day.
SC Villa Jogoo’s Robert Achema dribbles during the match at Nakivubo. He was replaced by Martin Kizza with 15 minutes to the end of the game
Uganda Cranes CHAN player, Isaac Muleme crossed the ball that led to Lwesibawa’s header shortly after the game re-start following a 15 minute halt due to heavy rains.
Sports Club Villa goalkeeper, Nicholas Sebwato saved a 10th minute Abdalgabar Nagim penalty awarded when the shot stopper tripped down Abubakri Razak.
Goal scorer, Lwesibawa suffered a strained leg and did not return as the second half started.
His slot was taken up by Mike Ndera who had an average second half.
Al Khartoum Al Watani Starting XI at Nakivubo stadium
SC Villa will now face JKU from Zanzibar in round one.
Cautions:
10th Minute: Nicholas Sebwato (SC Villa Jogoo)
55th Minute: Ali Amjed (Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C)
Team Line Ups:
SC Villa XI:
Nicholas Sebwato (G.K), Misi Katende, Isaac Muleme, Henry Katongole, Jonathan Mugabi (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Godfrey Lwesibawa (45’ Mike Ndera), Paul Mbowa, Umaru Kasumba (78’ Ambrose Kirya), Mike Sserumaga, Robert Achema (76’ Martin Kizza)
Subs Not Used:
Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), Abel Eturude, Sulaiman Ochero, Abdulkarim Kasule
Al Khartoum Al Watani XI:
El Thhir Adil (G.K), Abdalgabar Nagim (Captain), Nagim Nimer Mahmood, Ali Amjed, Atif Khalid Eltyeb, Aboi Domonic, Abdalla Badr, Gismalla Maaz, Abubakri Razak (47’Awad Abdalla Wagdi), Michael Birungi (76’ Elmani Amin), Gadalla Nazar (57’ Merghani Nour Samawal)
Photo moment for the two captains, SC Villa’s Jonathan Mugabi (second left) and Abdalgabar Nagim of Al Khartoum (second right) with the match officials before the start of the match.
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Hagi Yabarow Wilsh (Somalia)
1st Assistant Referee: Ali Mohamed Mahad (Somalia)
First round
HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein: 27 votes Shk. Salman Bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa: 85 votes Jérôme Champagne: 7 votes Gianni Infantino: 88 votes
Second round
HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein: 4 votes Shk. Salman Bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa: 88 votes Jérôme Champagne: 0 votes Gianni Infantino: 115 votes
Gianni Infantino is the new FIFA President. The Swiss will serve for the rest of the current term that ends in 2019.
He won the four man race in the second round of polling after the first session had failed to produce an outright winner in Zurich, Switzerland on Friday evening.
The race included Prince Ali of Jordan, Asian Football Confederation boss Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa of Bahrain and Frenchman Jerome Champagne, a former FIFA deputy secretary General.
Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa withdrew from the race moments to the election time.
A winner’s smile.-Infantino is the new FIFA President.
FUFA was represented by a strong three man delegation of President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and the CEO, Edgar Watson.
The FUFA officials will hold important meetings with various Football Associations with the aim of seeking support to develop football at grass root levels in the country.
Earlier in the day the Extraordinary FIFA Congress approved a set of reforms to FIFA’s governance structure, including improvements to the governance of global football, a clear separation of commercial and political decision-making, greater scrutiny of senior officials, and commitments to women in football and human rights.
Nineteen (19) goals have lit up the Azam Uganda Premier League when match day 17 returned with five fixtures on Friday evening.
In the live televised game at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja town, BUL F.C and Jinja Municipal Council have both ended all square.
Mustapha Mugoya gave JMC Hippos a 9th minute lead before Yunus Sibira scored his second goal inside four days with the equalizer, 16 minutes to full time.
This was Sibira’s second goal in two consecutive matches after his consolation at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Bul’s 2-1 loss to Moses Basena’s The Saints F.C on Tuesday.
KCCA F.C ensured they stretch their lead to seven points with an emphatic 4-1 away victory at Namboole against SCVU.
Team captain, Denis Okot Oola led by example with the first goal on 11 minutes.
Derrick Nsibambi doubled the advantage with the second as the first half ended with the 10 time league winners smiling with a two goal lead.
Jackson Nunda and Muzamiru Mutyaba capped the icing on the cake with two second half goals.
Robert Sentongo and Shafik Kagimu were on target for URA F.C over visiting Police F.C at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.
The result was a big relief for URA F.C who had lost 3-1 to KCCA F.C on Tuesday when the second round kicked off.
In a six goal thriller at Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Soana F.C and army Simba played to a 3 all draw.
Next Game:
Match day 17 continues on Sunday evening when Lweza F.C fresh from that 2-1 victory over Police takes on Bright Stars at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
URA F.C Vs Police F.C – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi (4:30 p.m)
Among the five Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures lined up for Friday, 26th February 2016 is the highly awaited clash of two clubs (BUL F.C and Jinja Municipal Council Hippos) that share the same training and match day venue, Kakindu stadium in Jinja.
BUL F.C will be the assumed home side since JMC hosted and won the first leg last December.
The goal, coming off Patrick Onyango’s header won the day.
BUL F.C therefore seeks for revenge and it awaits to be seen whether the revenge mission will come to pass.
Ivan Lubaale, who was formerly at BUL is now at JMC and for one reason, or the other he will surely be the center of attraction.
The derby game will be televised live on Azam Television.
Elsewhere, table leaders, KCCA F.C, fresh from the 3-1 victory over URA F.C last Tuesday is away to SCVU at Namboole.
The current league leaders will dearly miss the services of lead forward, Ceasar Okhuti due to injury but in Derrick Nsibambi, Herman Wasswa and Paul Mucureezi, they have a variety of options upfront with well assurance midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba will supply his customary defence splitters.
Sadolin Paints F.C, losers at home to Soana on Tuesday are at Wankulukuku ready to play Express.
Ronald Lukungu who skippered Sadolin Paints against Soana is expected to hand over the captaincy to returning Peter Katumba.
Katumba has been nursing a troublesome ankle.
Express F.C will once again test the latest combo between Noah Ssemakula, Paddy Tebusweeke and Tonny Odur against the defence of Moses Kibirige, Lukungu, Nasser Nsubuga and the dread-locked Desmond Kyobe.
Soana F.C entertains army side, Simba at the Kavumba recreational stadium with the hope Simon Okwi and Musa Esenu replicate the goal scoring form in the Uganda Cup and league against Morely Byekwaso’s coached Simba.
The tax collectors’ side, URA F.C is at their Mehta stadium fortress against visiting Police F.C who lost to Lweza at Kavumba 2-1 on Tuesday.
All the eyes will once again but placed unto the league’s top scorer, Robert Sentongo as he toils to cement authority on the net bursters’ rooster.
Match day 17 will be completed on Sunday when Lweza F.C hosts Bright Stars at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
FUFA Big league matches played on Thursday 25th February, 2016
Rwenzori Group:
Kireka United Vs Hope Doves – Namboole Training ground (PP to Saturday 27th February, 2016)
Synergy 0-1Masavu – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Entebbe F.C 2-1Wakiso United – Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe
Proline F.C 4-1Sun City F.C – Wankulukuku stadium
Elgon Group:
Boma Young F.C 0-0Ndejje University – Boma ground, Hoima
Onduparaka F.C 3-2 Water F.C – Green Light play ground, Arua
Bukedea TC 1-1Baza Holdings – Bukedea Primary school
Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Busia Fisheries – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground (PP)
Lira United 0-0 CRO – Lango Sports Ground
Sporting United 3-1 Artland Katale – Lango Sports Ground
The Second division league (FUFA Big league) round two action continued with eight fixtures on the menu of the games played on Thursday, 25th February 2016.
A total of 20 goals were recorded on the day.
High-flying Proline Soccer Academy maintained the status – quo with a resounding 4-1 home victory over visiting Kasese’s Sun City Football Club at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Prolific forward, Edirisa Lubega was on target with a well taken brace.
Godfrey Bayo and Simon Mbaziira scored the other goals on the day.
At the Masaka recreational stadium, Masavu F.C scored a late winner against Synergy FC courtesy of Peter Lumolo. Masavu won 1-0.
Entebbe F.C won at their Bugonga home, 2-1 against Wakiso United.
Abraham Ndugwa and an own goal ensured Entebbe earns the maximum points.
At the Green light stadium in Arua, home side, Onduparaka F.C defeated Water F.C 3-2.
Artland Katale F.C were condemned to a second successive loss 3-1 against Sporting United after losing to Onduparaka 3-0 in the opener of the second round.
FUFA top brass; President, 1st Vice President and CEO in Zurich for the Extraordinary FIFA Congress
Five candidates for the top FIFA job to replace Sepp Blatter
FUFA to vote candidate with good programmes for African football
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flew out on Wednesday night with 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson for the Extraordinary FIFA Congress due tomorrow in Zurich. The congress will vote a new FIFA President to replace Mr. Sepp Blatter who stepped down last year.
The candidates are; UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, Prince Ali of Jordan, Asian Football Confederation boss Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa of Bahrain, Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa and Frenchman Jerome Champagne, a former FIFA deputy secretary General.
Candidates (from top left): Prince Ali, Infantino, Sheikh Salman, Tokyo Sexwale and Jerome Champagne. Photo credit:Daily Mail
While in Zurich FUFA officials will hold important meetings with various Football Associations with the aim of seeking support to develop football at grass root levels.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA top brass led by President Eng. Moses Magogo (M), 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (L) and CEO Edgar Watson at the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich held in 2015. The trio is already in Zurich for the polls due on Friday.
FUFA Big league (Second Division): Week 15 Fixtures
Rwenzori Group:
Kireka United Vs Hope Doves – Namboole Training ground
Synergy Vs Masavu – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Entebbe F.C Vs Wakiso United – Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe
Proline F.C Vs Sun City F.C – Wankulukuku stadium
Elgon Group:
Boma Young F.C Vs Ndejje University – Boma ground, Hoima
Onduparaka F.C Vs Water F.C – Green light play ground, Arua
Bukedea TC Vs Baza Holdings – Bukedea Primary school
Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Busia Fisheries – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground
Lira United Vs CRO – Lango Sports Ground (2 p.m)
Sporting United Vs Artland Katale – Lango Sports Ground (4 p.m)
The Second division league (FUFA Big league) returns on Thursday, 25th February 2016 after being pushed ahead last week due to the presidential and parliamentary elections.
Ten matches shall be played on the day across the different playing facilities.
Four matches will be played in Rwenzori group and the remaining six in the Elgon group.
In the Rwenzori group, Kireka United is at their Namboole home (outside play grouns) to Hope Doves.
Kireka United lost their first game of the second round, 3-0 to Kirinya/Jinja S.S.
Proline Soccer Academy have a chance to stretch the lead at the summit of the Rwenzori group when they play host to Kasese district’s Sun City at Nakivubo stadium in Kampala.
Elsewhere, Entebbe based Masavu F.C makes the trip to Masaka to play Synergy F.C and another Entebbe club, Entebbe F.C will entertain Wakiso United at Bugonga play ground.
In the Elgon group, on form Onduparaka F.C, fresh from walloping Artland Katale 3-0 will host Water F.C at the green light arena.
Lira United and CRO F.C shall be engaged in a 2 p.m fixture at Lango sports ground before a 4 p.m game between another Lira entity, Sporting United against Artland Katale F.C.
In the other matches on the day, Boma Young will play footballing students, Ndejje University in Hoima as Bukedea Town council hosts Baza Holdings at Bukedea Primary school play ground.
Promotion:
Three clubs shall be promoted at the end of the 2015/16 to the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Each of the top clubs (per group – Rwenzori and Elgon) earns a direct slot to the elite league.
Meanwhile, the third club is determined via a promotional play off after the top two clubs per group play a semi-final before the final to determine the third club.
Relegation:
To create space for the clubs being promoted from the regional leagues, eight clubs (four per group) are relegated at the end of the season.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Big league play-offs of the previous edition at the phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo
The second round of the Azam Uganda Premier League commenced on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 with six games.
In the heart of Kampala City at Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club stretched their lead to five points with a well worked out 3-1 victory over Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) F.C.
KCCA F.C, now with 32 points off 16 games had their goals come from Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya and Muzamiru Mutyaba while Paul Mucureezi got the other.
KCCA FC Captain, Dennis Okot Oola (with the ball) dribbles as URA’s Peter Lwasa(11) and Allan Munaaba (15) keep a keen eye on him at Nakivubo stadium, Kampala on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016
Robert Sentongo scored a penalty for URA F.C’s consolation to take his tally to 10 goals.
The Saints F.C started the second round of the league on a rather promising tone, winning at their Nelson Mandela National stadium fortress 3-1 over visiting BUL F.C.
Owen Kasule, on loan from KCCA F.C was the day’s hero with two goals to his account.
Fred Agandu, recruited from BUL F.C in the mid-season gave the home side the lead before Yunus Sibira got the equalizer.
Kasule then converted a penalty for his first on the day in the 86th minute and shortly wrapped up the game with a late stoppage time winner to give head coach Moses Basena a perfect start to his job in the league.
At the Champions stadium in Mwererewe, home club Bright Stars F.C welcomed back prodigal son, Lawrence Ndugga in style when he scored the day’s only goal in the 24th minute against Maroons F.C, off Baker Lukooya’s cross from the right.
Soana needed two quick first half goals inside the opening five minutes of the game to get the better of Sadolin Paints at Bugembe stadium in Jinja.
Soana’s mid-season recruits, Simon Okwi and Musa Esenu netted the goals for a bright start.
Sadolin Paints who lost goalkeeper Umar Mayanja to injury at the apex of the first half pulled one goal back through an own goal from Nana Kakeeto.
At the Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso, Lweza FC fought gallantly to register a 2-1 away victory at the hands of Police F.C.
After falling to Osman Mutumba’s goal in the 37th minute, Lweza’s new mid season signings, Sula Bagala and Juma Balinya replied in familiar fashion with beautifully executed goals in the 48th and 56th minutes respectively.
The Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Sports Club Victoria University game at Kakindu stadium ended goalless.
The league resumes Friday, 27th February 2016 with five fixtures.
Match Day 17 Fixtures:
Friday, 27th February 2016
BUL F.C Vs JMC Hippos – Kakindu Stadium
Express Vs Sadolin Paints – Wankulukuku Stadium
Soana F.C Vs Simba F.C – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso
URA F.C Vs Police F.C – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
SC VU Vs KCCA F.C – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
