FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

Refereeing: Appointments for AUPL matches in February

The FUFA Referees Manager Egesa Wesonga Samuel has released appointments of referees who will handle the fixtures of the Azam Uganda Premier League during the month of February.

The top flight league resumes on Tuesday 23rd February, 2016 with six games on card.

Click here for list of appointments AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE APPOINTMENTS

Official Logo of the top flight league in Uganda.

Tuesday, 23rd February 2016

KCCA F.C Vs URA FC – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala – 4 pm (Live on AZAM TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m)

Bright Stars F.C Vs Maroons F.C – CS Mwererwe – 4.30pm

Police Vs Lweza – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso – 4.30pm

JMC Hippos Vs SC Victoria University – Kakindu -4.30pm

The Saints F.C Vs Bul. FC – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole – 4.30pm

Sadolin Paints Vs Soana FC – Bugembe Stadium -4.30pm

MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Ugandan FIFA referees Ronald Katenya, Ali Sabila and Okello Lee will be on full duty in the Azam Uganda Premier League this month.

February 23, 2016
UPL clubs receive match day balls ahead of second round kick off

The Sixteen (16) Uganda Premier league clubs have each received their match day balls ahead of the highly anticipated start of the Azam Uganda Premier league second on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016.

Handling over the balls to the clubs’ representatives during the press conference at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole board room on Monday, the UPL CEO, Bernard Bainamani appealed to the clubs to adhere to the match day balls provided;

“Do not use any other balls apart from the match day balls provided. These are the ones that are supposed to be used during the matches”

FSL Board chairperson, Arinaitwe Ruygendo appreciated the effort by clubs, FUFA, media, sponsors, fans and other stake holders to have a successful league.

“With everybody’s efforts, we were able to have a successful round one. This is the product that we are building. The first 120 days in office have progressed smoothly but we are still working for an overall positive trend” he said.

FUFA Vice President (in charge of the Premier league) consults with Azam TV General manager, Simon Arinaitwe during the press conference on Monday, 22nd February 2016 at Nelson Mandela National stadium board room

FUFA Executive committee member, Dennis Mbidde, AZAM TV general Manager, Simon Arinaitwe, FSL board members, club representatives attended the well covered press conference.

On the same day, UPL launched their official website, www.upl.co.ug.

The league second round kicks off on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 with six games lined up on the juicy menu.

MAIN PHOTO: FSL Board chairperson, Arinaitwe Rugyendo hands over the balls to Bright Stars F.C CEO, Mathias Mugwanya on Monday, 22nd February 2016, a day to the kick off of the 2015/16 second round Azam Uganda Premier League

February 22, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA F.C hosts URA as the second round returns

Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 23rd February 2016

Match No. 121: KCCA F.C Vs URA FC – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala – 4 pm (Live on AZAM TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m)

Match No. 122: Bright Stars F.C Vs Maroons F.C – CS Mwererwe – 4.30pm

Match No. 123: Police Vs Lweza – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso – 4.30pm

Match No.124: JMC Hippos Vs SC Victoria University – Kakindu -4.30pm

Match No. 125: The Saints F.C Vs Bul. FC – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole – 4.30pm

Match No.126: Sadolin Paints Vs Soana FC – Bugembe Stadium -4.30pm

After the mid-season break, the Azam Uganda Premier League returns with six second round games lined up on the day.

This follows a one month break that ushered in the new year where the national team, the Uganda Cranes competed at the CHAN 2016 finals held in Rwanda

The mouth of all battles will be witnessed in the heart of Kampala City at Nakivubo stadium when ten time league champions entertain rivals, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) F.C in a match that will be televised live on Azam T.V.

KCCA F.C heads into the fixture top on the 16 team log with a couple of new players on board.

Julius Poloto and Edward Kikonyogo were promoted from their Junior side that plays in the national FUFA Juniors league.

Ceasar Okhuti, Godfrey Sembatya and Farouk Kawooya were acquired from Express and Victoria University respectively.

These will be joined by several players fresh from the 2016 CHAN championship in Rwanda.

Midfielders Muzamiru Mutyaba, Ivan Ntege are expected to make the grade alongside defenders Timothy Awani, Hassan Wasswa Dazzo, Joseph Ochaya and team captain, Dennis Okot Oola.

On the other hand, URA has released midfielder Patrick Ochan and lost defender Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (on semi pro stint in Lebanon) but brought on board three players.

Defenders Joseph Owino and Savio Kabugo were joined by Nicholas Kagaba as the new players at the tax collectors’ side.

There are no fresh injuries reported in either camps.

At the Champions stadium in Mwerwere, home club Bright Stars Football club will play host to Prisons side, Maroons F.C.

This fixture is looked at a rehearsal ahead of the two club’s battle in the Uganda Cup at the round of 16 which will be played at Luzira stadium.

The home side will bank on the experience of three Uganda Cranes CHAN 2016 members; Joseph Nsubuga, team captain Bernard Muwanga and goalkeeper, Mathias Kigonya.

Others expected to light up the day are Anthony Bongole, Lawrence Bajja and the ever fresh winger, Baker Lukooya.

Maroons F.C travel to Matugga with the vivid hope that the club’s talisman, Hood Mulikyi replicates the form expected of him.

Patrick Kaddu is the main intended target for goals as team skipper Slyvester Okello plays it tight at the back for a solid display.

At the Bugembe Stadium in Jinja, Sadolin Paints will entertain Soana F.C.

The first corresponding round match between the two clubs ended goal-less at Kavumba Recreational stadium.

Former BUL F.C striker, Simon Okwi is expected to make his league debut for coach Charles Ayiekho’s side.

At Kakindu stadium in Jinja two, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos will be at home to Sports Club Victoria University.

JMC Hippos will dearly miss the services of their hardworking forward, Walter Bankene but the good news though, Mustapha Mugoya who has missed their previous two mid-season build ups against Kakira United and Iganga Young will be back in action.

At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, a new look The Saints F.C host Alex Isabirye’s BUL F.C.

After a massive exodus of players from and to the Saints’s side, the club’s new tactician, Moses Basena is expected to line up a unique squad against BUL F..C.

At Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso, Sam Timbe’s Police F.C plays Lweza F.C.

All the games apart from that live on TV are expected to kick off at 4:30 p.m.

The Match day balls given to the clubs on Monday, 22nd February 2016 are the ones expected to be used during the entire duration of the game.

The football radio, 102. FUFA f.m will be relying timely updates from the all the matches.

Vipers Sports Club is the league defending champion.

MAIN PHOTO: KCCA F.C forward, Derrick Nsibambi (left) in action during a previous match against BUL F.C.

February 22, 2016
Regional League Football: Western Region Second round kicks off 27th February 2016

The second round of the Western region league will resume on Saturday, 27^th February 2016.

On the day, there will be three fixtures – Badru Ssenkayi’s Bwizibwera Welden will be at home against Bumbaire at Kakyeeka stadium.

Ntungamo based Kyambura Rastors will entertain Bushenyi Ishaka Mun and Kisoro district’s Nyarusiza will host Bushenyi Tigers at Seseme Tehnical School play ground.

The following day, 28^th February 2016, Sharp F.C (Kabale) will entertain Rubare United at the Kabale Municipal stadium.

Kisoro’s Young Simba will take on Kihihi Friends F.C from Kabale at Seseme play ground.

MSA Sentah will be Ryakasinga at Kakyeeka stadium.

Only one team stands to be promoted at the end of the season to the second division league, FUFA Big league.

The other regions; North East, Buganda, West Nile, Kampala, Northern and Eastern are also playing their respective leagues.

Second Round Fixtures:

Saturday, 27^th February 2016:

Bwizibwera Welden F.C Vs Bumbaire F.C – Kakyeeka Stadium

Kyambura Rastors F.C Vs Bushenyi Ishaka Mun – Kyambura

Nyarusiza Vs Bushenyi Tigers – Seseme

Sunday, 28^th February 2016

Sharp F.C Vs Rubare United – Kabale Stadium

Young Simba F.C Vs Kihihi Friends – Seseme

MSA Sentah Vs Ryakasinga – Kakyeeka

Saturday, 5^th March 2016:

Bushenyi Tigers Vs Kyambura – Ruganda Technial School play ground

Bushenyi Ishaka Mun Vs Nyamitybora – Bushenyi Stadium

Rubaare United Vs Ntoda – Rubaare Stadium

Sunday, 6^th March 2016

Kamoma Vs Ryakasinga – Bushenyi Play ground

Bwizibwera Welden Vs MSA Sentah – Kyakeeka Stadium

February 21, 2016
Ugandan Officials appointed for CAF duty

Five Uganda officials have been appointed by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at two CAF Champions league matches to be played between 26th – 28th February 2016.

The four are FIFA Match referees who will be involved in the return leg of the Rwanda’s APR Versus Mbabane Swallows F.C from Swaziland.

They are; Alex Muhabi (center referee), Samuel Kayondo (first assistant), Ronald Katenya (second assistant) and Ali Chelangat Sabilla (Reserve referee).

The APR VS Mbabane Swallows match will be held in Kigali, Rwanda.

Another Ugandan, Abbasi Ssendyowa will be the match commissioner during match 20 of the CAF Champions league preliminary round return leg between Burundi’s Vital’o F.C and Lesotho based club, Lioli F.C.

Vital’O Vs Lioli F.C match shall take place in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Match 30 – APR F.C (Rwanda) Vs Mbabane Swallows F.C (Swaziland):

Center Referee: Alex Muhabi (Uganda)

1st Assistant Referee: Samuel Kayondo (Uganda)

2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya (Uganda)

Reserve Referee: Ali Chelangat Sabilla (Uganda)

Match Commissioner: Mahamat Abdoulaye Lawandji (Chad)

20 – Vital’O F.C (Burundi) Vs Lioli F.C (Lesotho):

Center Referee: Pierre Numbi Kibingo (DR Congo)

1st Assistant Referee: Daddy Diassiwa (DR Congo)

2nd Assistant Referee: Martin Mukala (DR Congo)

Reserve Referee: Yannick Malala Kabanga (DR Congo)

Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

MAIN PHOTO: Samuel Kayondo in action during the Azam Uganda Premier League match at Nakivubo Stadium

February 20, 2016
Phillip Omondi Stadium: Artificial turf installation gets underway

The final installation process of the astro-turf surface at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo has now started.

The exercise follows the release of the project’s report on initial stages by a FIFA Consultant on Natural grass and Artificial turf Stephen Baker who visited the country on Tuesday.

Ramon Kuttschreutter (Right), a Dutch born expert working with Edel Grass Company at Lugogo with a worker

According to the project manager, Camille Akonon from Benin, the whole work is expected to be completed by end of February.

Dutch based Edel Grass Company is responsible for the installation of the turf.

We are now at the process of laying the turf which is expected to be completed in a few days.

Rubber will be added to the turf to achieve a quality playing surface which enhance the bounce of the ball

KCCA F.C and Uganda Cranes striker, Ceasar Okhuti comfortably juggles the ball on the new turf

Ramon Kuttschreutter, a Dutch born expert working with Edel Grass said.

The project spokesman, Ahmed Hussein briefed the media about gradual progress of the project since the ground breaking ceremony in August 2015.

The Phillip Omondi stadium artificial turf project is under the FIFA less privileged projects that FIFA awarded to FUFA.

FUFA stands to be awarded with similar projects owing to the cordial relationship that exists with the world’s football governing body.

February 19, 2016
Philip Omondi stadium: Installation of Artificial Turf starts Friday

The long wait is almost over. Friday, 19th February 2016 will be a historic day at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Kampala.

Edel Grass company limited will commence the installation of the artificial turf at Lugogo on the day.

The project spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein confirms the development to www.fufa.co.ug;

“We expect to receive the media by 10 a.m. The media will be allowed 30minutes only as the contractors have to continue with the installation exercise”

The project kicked off in August 2015

February 18, 2016
CAF Club Competitions: Referees to handle matches involving Ugandan clubs released

The referees to handle CAF club competitions return leg matches involving Ugandan clubs have been released.

Referees for the Preliminary 2nd leg between Enyimba and Vipers SC will come from Senegal while the officials for the Sports Club Villa Jogoo match against Sudanese El Khartoum El Watani F.C are from Somalia.

Match 18: Enyimba F.C Vs Vipers Sports Club

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Dauoda Gueye (Senegal)

1^st Assistant Referee: Ababacar Sene (Senegal)

2^nd Assistant Referee: Serigne Cheikh Toure (Senegal)

Reserve Referee: Falou Galasse Kane (Senegal)

Match Commissioner: Adama K.F Samba (Gambia

CAF Confederation Cup:

Match 32: Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs El Khartoum El Watani (Sudan)

Officials:

Center Referee: Hagi Yabarow Wilsh (Somalia)

1^stAssistant Referee: Ali Mohamed Mahad (Somalia)

2^nd Assistant Referee: Abdulahi Sheikh Aweys (Somalia)

Reserve Referee: Bashir Olad Arab (Somalia)

Match Commissioner: Alfred Rwiza Kishongole (Tanzania)

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the leg leg of the CAF Champions league match between Enyimba F.C and Vipers Sports Club at Nakivubo stadium on Friday, 12th February 2016. Vipers Won 1-0, thanks to Erisa Ssekisambu’s goal.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

February 17, 2016
Elections: FUFA Calls for calmness during Presidential and general elections

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has called upon all the Ugandans to keep law and order during the upcoming Presidential and General Elections on 18^th February 2016.

Delivering the message on behalf of the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, the FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza urged all the registered voters to participate in the electoral process.

FUFA is a non partisan institution. I call upon all Ugandans to be law abiding and maintain peace and order during and after elections

Kiiza was addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17^th at FUFA House , Mengo in Kampala.

All football lovers are needed to come at the pitches after elections. Therefore there is need to be non violent” he added.

Uganda goes to the polls on Thursday, 18th February 2016 starting with the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

In a vivid show of respect for the polls, the FUFA Competitions department has postponed the matches for the Second Division (FUFA Big league) and the FUFA Women Elite league that were supposed to be played on Thursday and over the weekend respectively.

“We encourage active participation in the elections. Therefore, all the FUFA Big league and women elite league matches for this weekend have been postponed till next week” Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director said.

It is Our Game, It is our Country

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressing the media during the FUFA Weekly press conference in Mengo Kampala on Wednesday, 17th February 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

February 17, 2016
Uganda Cup: Round of 16 draws held, Charity cause attached

The Uganda Cup round of 16 draws for the 42^nd edition have been held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.

FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe oversaw the full exercise, also attended by FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, club officials and the media.

Mwebe congratulated the teams that have successfully progressed to the stage as he read the rules and regulations.

“In case the match ends in a draw after normal time, penalties will decide the winner who makes it to the quarter finals” Mwebe clarified.

FUFA Referees manager Samuel Wesonga Egesa picked Entebbe F.C to face CROFC

Maroons F.C will host Bright Stars at the Luzira stadium, 2014/2015 Uganda cup runners up KCCA FC takes on Ndejje University at Nakivubo stadium.

In the battle of two big league sides, Entebbe F.C will play Mbale’s CRO at Bugonga while Soana entertain BUL F.C at Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso.

Lweza F.C will take on Kamuli Park at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Uganda Cup holders, SC Villa Jogoo are yet to play Arua side, Onduparaka F.C in the round of 32 battle.

The winner between SC Villa and Onduparaka will host Busia Fisheries in the round of 16.

Sports Club Villa Jogoo official Valley Mugwanya during the draws at FUFA House on Wednesday morning

Mwebe also added that the case involving the aborted match between Airtel Kitara and Express FC will be resolved at the end of this week when the FUFA Competitions Committee converges.

The matches in the round of 16 will be played starting 5^th March 2016.

CHARITY:

Meanwhile, a charity cause has been attached to this year’s Uganda cup 42nd edition.

FUFA, in fulfillment of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) task, will handsomely pay back to the needy in the community during the final of this year’s edition whose venue will be decided upon after the FUFA Executive committee convenes next week (23rd February 2016).

The public is also encouraged to donate clothes, shoes and any tangible personal items.

The collection centers are at all the FUFA Regional Offices and at the FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

FUFA Competitions Department staff Stellah Gwokyalya during the draws on Wednesday, 17th February 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Full Draws

Match 49 – Maroons F.C Vs Bright Stars – Luzira Stadium

Match 50 – KCCA F.C Vs Ndejje University – Nakivubo Stadium

Match 51 – Winner Match 46 (SC Villa/Onduparaka) Vs Busia Fisheries – Nakivubo Stadium

Match 52 – Lweza F.C Vs Kamuli Park F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Match 53– Entebbe F.C Vs CRO – Bugonga Stadium

Match 54 – Soana F.C Vs BUL F.C – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

Match 55 – Hope Doves Vs Iganga Young F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Match 56 – Winner Match 37 (Airtel-Kitara/Express) Vs Winner Match 35 (Kasese New Villa/Bukedea or Vipers S.C) – Venue to be communicated

MAIN PHOTO: Soana F.C head coach, Charles Ayiekho Lukula held the draw confirming BUL F.C against Soana that will take place at Kavumba Recreational Stadium

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications

February 17, 2016
Philip Omondi stadium: FIFA consultant to release project report to pave way for installation of Artificial Turf

A FIFA consultant on installation of pitches with Natural and Artificial grass-Stephen Baker inspected the ongoing works at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
Baker was assigned by FIFA to assess the progress of the project before the installation of the artificial turf.

The work has already covered five stages and Baker’s report will be crucial before the final phase is given the go ahead.

Busy day at the Philip Omondi stadium

‘He is here to assess the progress of the project from which he will make a report where Edel Grass will base to start installing the artificial turf’ said Ahmed Hussein the project spokesperson.
Hussein added that as soon as the report is finalised, the installation exercise of the artificial turf will immediately get under way.

Stephen Baker checking on a piece of artificial turf to be installed at the Philip Omondi stadium.

‘Works would have been completed by last year but the heavy rains around the country interrupted the progress, However we expect this work to be completed as soon as possible’ added Hussein.
Baker was accompanied by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, KCCA FC CEO David Tamale and FUFA expert on artificial turf Ivan Kintu Bayige .

February 16, 2016
FUFA Women Elite League: Weekend results as Burundian duo Uwimana, Nahimana bring down champions Kawempe

Western United 1-2 Ajax

Gadaffi Integrated 2-0 Olira

Gafford 2-1 Kawempe

London College 5-0 Rinnes

Divine Stars 1-0 Eastern Heroes

Buikwe She Red Stars 3-2UCU Lady Cardinals

Burundians Uwimana Aniella and Falone Nahimana scored a goal each for home Gafford Ladies FC who beat reigning league champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School FC 2-1 at Cleveland College in Kyebando.

Uwimana scored a goal in the first half with a header off a corner kick which keeper Ruth Aturo failed to contain. Nahimana netted off a rebound from an initial failed penalty attempt she had taken. Gafford Ladies now on 16 points in the Victoria group remain unbeaten at home since the inception of the league in May 2015. This is the 2nd edition of the league. Kawempe are on 15 points from 6 games played so far.

Gafford Ladies celebrating their first goal

The match handled by FIFA referees Marex Nkumbi Nakitto, Catherine Nagadya and Irene Namubiru was watched by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and former Cranes player Paul Ssali.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Paul Ssali inspecting teams before kickoff

MAIN PHOTO: Two goal hero Uwimana Aniella with the ball of Gafford beats Kawempe’s Sandra Nabweteme during the FWEL match on Saturday in Kyebando. Gafford edged Kawempe 2-1.

February 13, 2016
Uganda Cup: KCCA, Lweza, Busia Fisheries, Bright stars, Kamuli Park advance to round of 16

Uganda Cup Results: round of32

Sadolin 0-1 KCCA FC (Goal: Derrick Nsimbambi)

Kamuli Park 1-0 Sun City (Goal:Alex Agogo)

Wandegeya 0-2 Soana (Goals: Simon Okwi, EsunuMusa)

Luweero 0-1 Ndejje University (Goal: Ntege Anwar)

Hope Doves 0(4)-0-(1) Sporting United

Amuria Crane City 0(1)-0(4) Maroons

BUL 0(5)-0(4) The Saints

Iganga Young 0(5)-0(4) Kampala University

Entebbe FC 0(5)-0(4) Police FC

CRO -Kira Young (Kira Young never traveled for the match. FUFA Competitions Committee awaits referee’s match report)

Bright Stars 6-1 Kyambura Rastors

Busia Fisheries 1-0 New Vision

Airtel Kitara 0-0 Express FC (match not completed. FUFA Competitions Committee awaits referee’s match report)

Lweza 1-0 Wakiso United

Nelson Dwani scored the only goal of the game between non league side New Vision FC and Busia Fisheries Football club played in Eastern Uganda. New Vision playing in the competition for the first time had enjoyed a fair tale before falling to a 67thminute goal by Drani on Saturday afternoon in the round of 32 in the Uganda Cup.

New Vision was the only non league side still left in the competition played on a knock out basis.

At Wankulukuku stadium, Lweza FC edged FUFA Big League side Wakiso United 1-0. Ndawula Moses was Lweza’s hero with the most important goal on 80minutes.

In Mwererwe at the Champions United Stadium, Bright Stars FC made use of home advantage by beating Bushenyi based side Kyambura Rastors FC 6-1. Baker Lukooya and Joshua Kawadawa netted two goals each to take their tallies to 3 a piece in the competition. Banga Faruku and Jimmy Kakooza got a goal each as well.

In Western Uganda, Kitara region’s representatives Airtel FC vs Express match never ended as the score was still 0-0 late in the game. FUFA Competitions Committee awaits the referee’s report

Bukeda TC FC vs Vipers SC the only remaining fixture of round of 64 has been scheduled for Wednesday Feb 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm.

The draw for round of 16 will be conducted on Wednesday 17th February, 2016 at FUFA House starting at 10am.

February 13, 2016
CAF Confederation Cup: Taddeo Lwanga nets vital goal on Villa’s return to continental football

CAF Confederation Cup

Preliminary round 1st Leg

Khartoum Watan 0-1 Sc Villa Jogoo

Sc Villa Jogoo who traveled with a thin squad of 15 players will play the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup in a fortnight’s time with alot of confidence following a 1-0 win over Sudanese side Khartoum Watan in the first leg Preliminary round.

Soft ware Engineer Taddeo Lwanga scored off a corner kick by new signing Mike Serumagga to hand the Jogoos a first half time lead at 1-0, a result that never changed even in the second half.

The Uganda Cup holders were playing their first continental game in over a decade and will have to thank the former Express FC player Lwanga who joined Villa park at the beginning of this season.

Sc Villa Jogoo starting XI: Nihcolas Sebwato (GK), Misi Katende , Isaac Muleme, Jonathan Mugabi, Henry Katongole, Paul Mbowa, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Taddeo Lwanga, Umar Kasumba (Mike Ndeera), Mike Sserumaga (Ambrose Kiirya), and Robert Achema

Substitutes bench: Ashadu Bugembe (GK), Ambrose Kiirya, Abel Eturude and Mike Ndeera

February 13, 2016
Uganda Cup: Competitions Committee Verdict On URA’s Petition Against Sun City

The FUFA Competition’s Committee (FCC) that met on Friday at FUFA House has stayed the results of the Sun City vs URA FC Uganda cup match round of 64.

FCC chaired by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye took the decision after analysing all grounds provided as proof by URA FC in heir petition seeking to nullify the results.

URA’s petition was found to bear no merits and thereby dismissed by the FUFA Competitions Committee.Sun City Progresses to the next round of the Uganda Cup.

Part of the verdict reads ‘A player is regarded as registered by FUFA after being validated on FUFA e–License Plus System or when the Competitions Director/manager has signed and/or stamped his/her registration forms that must include his/her name and photograph’

‘Therefore, from the records of FUFA Competitions Department, player Bbale Sadat license number 930813004 and born 08/13/1993 was registered by Sun City Sports Club of the 2nd division league/FUFA Big League in the primary registration window of the 2015/16 season’

‘The document presented to FUFA as evidence of registration of the same player with Katungulu FC of the 3rd division league of Kitara Region is total forgery’

‘FUFA Competitions Department hasn’t registered any player in the names of Bbale Sadat for Katungulu FC in either the primary or secondary windows of 2015/16 football season’

However FUFA noted with concern that the forged document constitutes a breach of FUFA Regulations, Disciplinary and Ethics code. The FCC believes that in the process of investigations to establish the culprit, falsifying player licenses in Kitara Region by the relevant authorities, URA FC will be of importance in supporting the cause, mostly with a statement on the source of this forged license.

Sun City FC knocked out URA FC on kicks from the penalty mark 7-6 following a 1-1 draw in normal time.

February 13, 2016
CAF Champions League: Erisa Sekisambu scores historical goal for Vipers

CAF Champions League

Preliminary round 1st Leg

Vipers 1-0 Enyimba

Goal: Erisa Sekisambu (72)

The Ugandan Champions who beat two time African champions Enyimba 1-0at Nakivubo stadium on Friday.

Uganda Cranes player Erisa Sekisambu scored a historical goal for Vipers SC s the domestic champions made bright start on their maiden show on the continent. Vipers beat Enyimba of Nigeria 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium on Friday evening.

Vipers who have won the Uganda League title on two occasions,were making their maiden bow on the continent having missed out in 2011 a few months after winning the League in 2010.

Ssemazi, Mutyaba (10) and Deus Bukenya sandwitch a player from Enyimba team.

Sekisambu who scored Uganda’s first goal at the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda was in the history books again as he hit the back of the net on 72 minutes for Vipers to record their first ever goal on the continent.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a blue tie followed by Vipers Owner Lawrence Mulindwa greet the home side players and officials on the bench

Enyimba will host the Ugandan Champions in a fortnight’s time in Aba.

The fans’ turn up was impressive.

Part of the crow that witnessed Nigerian giants Enyimba fall at Nakivubo stadium. Sekisambu scored the game’s solitary goal.

Uganda’s other representatives on the continent are Sc Villa Jogoo who won the Uganda Cup last season. They will play Sudan’s Khartoum Watan on Saturday

February 12, 2016
AFCON U-20: Uganda to play Rwanda

Uganda has been drawn once again to play Rwanda in an under age championship on the African continent. The two countries clashed in the Africa U-23championship qualifiers which Uganda easily won 4-1on aggregate over two legs before falling to Egypt in the final round of qualification.

The draw for the Africa U-20 championship was conducted on Friday 5thFebruary in Kigali, Rwanda when the CAF Executive Committee met.

Zambia will host the AFCON U-20 Finals in 2017. Three rounds will be played before any team makes it to the finals. The winner of the Uganda vs Rwanda (over two legs) will play Egypt in the second round.

Rwanda will host the first leg in April.

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) entered one team in the Africa age group championships but will be taking part in the CECAFA U-17 and CECAFA Women Championship later this year which Uganda will host.

February 11, 2016
FUFA Big League: Proline, Lira, Water post big wins as 2nd round kicks off

Proline FC played minus their leading striker Edrisa Lubega who was on suspension but still continued to show their intentions of returning to the top flight by kicking off the second round of the UFA Big League in style.

Proline handled by former Uganda Cranes international striker Baker Mbowa defeated Citizen FC 5-1 inMbarara at Kakyeeka stadium.

Goals by Kidega Andrew, Sendi Ibrahim, Bayo Fahad and a brace by Okiror Joshua handed Proline the emphatic win.

Full Time Results

Kirinya Jinja 3-0 Kireka

Wandegeya 1-2 Hope Doves

Synergy 0-0 Wakiso United

Citizen 1-5 Proline

Kira Young 1-4 Lira United

Onduparaka 3-0 Artland KataleFC

Water 4-2 Boma Young

Ndejje 3-0 Bazza Holdings

February 11, 2016