1st Malindi International Beach Soccer Tournament:
Day 1 Results
Kenya 5- 4 Uganda Sand Cranes
Zanzibar 8-1 Kilifi select
The first edition of Malindi International beach soccer tournament started on Friday evening in Malindi, off the Indian Ocean.
Uganda Sand Cranes lost the opening game to host nation, Kenya 5-4.
Fahad Nasir had two goals on the day, Moh’d Said, Mahdi Haksaw scored the other two goals before Matia Olum’s own goal saw Uganda falling to Kenya in a very physical battle.
Uganda scored through Roch Somoka’s brace, Denis Sserukwaya and Abdul Karim Kibalama.
Uganda Sand Cranes were captained by John Revita.
In the other match, Zanzibar beat Kilifi Select 8-1.
Talib Ame Soud was the man of the match with 5 individual goals.
Hussein Ramadhan Saleh and Yakoub Mohd Nassor scored the other goals for Zanzibar.
Abaud Omar had the consolation for Kilifi Select.
The matches were officiated by FIFA beach soccer referees from Uganda.
The group matches continue on Saturday afternoon with a match against Zanzibar.
Meanwhile, Kenya takes on the Kilifi Select team in the other game on the day.
This is the first time that the tournament is being held on the East African land.
This edition was organized in Malindi and sponsored by Kilifi County Government-Kenya.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned the event.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that Gabon and Cameroon have agreed to play two friendly matches before the trio head to Rwanda for the 2016 CHAN Finals.
The two countries Cameroon and Gabon will arrive in Uganda on 7th and 8th January respectively to hold training camps en-route to Rwanda.
‘We confirm the latest development which will be beneficial to the Uganda Cranes as we prepare for the CHAN Finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
‘The training camp for Uganda Cranes will be held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The international friendlies are in line with FUFA’s strategic and technical plans for the Cameroon Project 2019’ added Hussein.
The friendlies will be played on;
Sunday 10th January, 2016; Uganda vs Gabon
Wednesday 13th January, 2016 ; Uganda vs Cameroon.
All matches will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic said ‘It is a great opportunity for me and the Uganda Cranes to play against good teams ahead of the CHAN Finals. They will give us a good test’
Uganda Cranes will play Zimbabwe again during the 2016 African Championship finals in Rwanda after being drawn in pool D with two other opponents-Zambia and Mali. Uganda and Zimbabwe met in the 2014 CHAN Finals in south Africa and played to a goalless draw.
The same group had Morocco and Burkina Fasso.
Zimbabwe will be making their fourth appearance while Uganda is playing at the finals for the third successive time.
In a goal laden Kampala derby, Sports Club Villa has defeated Express F.C 3-2 in the Azam Uganda Premier league match played at Nakivubo stadium in Kampala on Friday.
Express F.C took a two goal lead after the opening the minutes of the game through Tonny Odur and Ceasar Okhuti.
Towards the end of the first half, SC Villa pulled a goal back through Karim Ndugwa.
In the second half, Ambrose Kirya scored a quick brace in the 63rd and 65th minutes.
The victory helps SC Villa climb two places from 6th to 4th on the latest table standings.
The Jogoos displace Soana in the 4th place on 21 points.
Express, suffering their third consecutive loss of the season, remains 7th on the table with 17 points.
Team line ups:
SC Villa XI:
Ashadu Bugembe, Isaac Muleme, Henry Katongole, Jonathan Mugabi, Ocheru, Kamanzi, Tadeo Lwanga, Lwesibawa, Martin Kiiza, Karim Ndugwa, Ambrose Kirya
Express XI:
Martin Elungat, Ismail Kazibwe, Sekubomba, Ayub Kiiza, Okello, Allan Kayiwa, Kintu, Tonny Odur, Emma Kalyowa, Kizito, Ceasar Okhuti.
Referees:
Mashood Ssali, Mark Ssonko (AR1), Samuel Kayondo (AR2), Odoi David (RR) and Waisswa Ajab (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)
FIFA referees Mashood Ssali, Samuel Kayondo and Mark Sonko have been appointed for the Azam Uganda Premier League match between local rivals SC Villa Jogo and Express FC to be played at Nakivubo stadium on Friday.
The trio has vast experience having travelled around the African continent handling international fixtures assigned to them by CAF and FIFA.
Ssonko who was voted best referee of the year 2015 on Sunday will handling his first match since returning from Senegal at the Africa U-23 championship.
FIFA Assistant referee Mark ssonko.
Friday 18th December, 2015 SC Villa vs Express: Referee; Mashood Ssali, Mark Ssonko (AR1), Samuel Kayondo (AR2), Odoi David (RR) and Waisswa Ajab (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)
SCVU vs Police: Referee; Bakiisual Ali, Mpiima Fred (AR1), Mulindwa Hakim (AR2), Muhabi Alex (RR) and Kabwimukya George (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)
Saturday 19th December, 2015 Lweza vs Maroons; Referee; Namubiru Irene, Bugembe Hussein (AR1), Mugerwa Richard (AR2), MusokePeter (RR) and Mawanda Haruna (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)
URA FC vs Bright Stars FC: Referee; Batte Denis, Kakembo Samuel (AR1), Friday Noah (AR2), Nsubuga Faizal (RR) and Mwanje Joseph (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)
The 2015/16 Uganda Cup kicked off with ten preliminaries in the Kampala region.
There were tears for five teams that bowed out since the tourney is played on a knock out basis.
New Vision eliminated Ntinda 2-1 with strikes for the media team coming from Achilles Kayemba and George William Kyomukama’s penalty.
Kyomukama scored the penalty past Williams Kafeero after midfielder, William George Lubwama had handled in the forbidden area.
Nasser Hamis scored the consolation for Ntinda.
St Marys won their game 3-2 against Kayoza in a closely contested fixture.
Kyada overcame All Stars 3-1 and Katwe were 3-0 victors against All Winners F.C.
The four teams from Kampala region will represent at the round of 64.
Sports Club Villa is the defending ceremony of the Uganda Cup after they humiliated KCCA F.C in the final played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.
SECOND ROUND
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Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic was in a jolly mood during the weekly FUFA Press Conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House as he delivered his review on the Technical and competitive year 2015 and plans for 2016.
A rare moment did happen at the end of his address when he distributed delicious chocolates to the people who were inside the fully packed FUFA Press Conference room in Mengo.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho (R) during the FUFA Weekly press conference. FUFA VP Justus Mugisha (L) and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein (M).
‘This is a sign of unity. I love Uganda. I love my job. This has been a tough year but results went our way. Let us celebrate with these beautiful and sweet chocolates’ said Micho who was in a jovial mood.
While addressing the media the Serbian-a self-confessed fan of his country mate tennis star Novak Djokovic, said that he is a fighter on all fronts.
‘When you see Dojkovic, you are seeing the real me’ said Micho.
Thank you to all Stakeholders
Micho thanked all those who contributed to the Uganda National team’s 23 games played this year.
Uganda played 23 matches winning 14, drawing 5 and losing four to Malawi (Friendly), Kenya in CECAFA and twice at the hands of Egypt in the Africa U-23 championships. In the 14 wins, Uganda recorded six on the road.
‘You have full rights to claim all the credit for the support you have rendered to the National teams, thank you very much ‘appreciated Micho
I would also like to thank the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his entire Executive for the support rendered to me and my technical team.
‘The FUFA President believes in our projects and that is why he has been supporting all our ideas. He listens and guides’ added Micho.
Unsung Heroes
Micho heaped praise on the local coaches who handle the players day in day out before they are summoned to the various national teams.
‘I am with the players for a short period. Most of the work is done by the local coaches who play a key role in supporting the National teams’
Can’t fight the three biggest powers of football in Uganda
In his speech, Micho said that saboteurs would find it difficult to fight what he termed as the biggest powers of Ugandan football. The powers he referred to are; • Players Patriotism which gives them motivation and chance to change their ways of living • The huge population of Uganda which supports and spiritually owns football • The fanaticism of a few enthusiastic Ugandans who are always looking at the positive side of football.
In the year 2015 Uganda Cranes managed to qualify for the 2016 CHAN finals in Rwanda, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group stages and won their 14th CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.
The 2016 Strategy 2016 CHAN FINALS
Micho said that players are the biggest powers combined with support from FUFA and all stake holders.
TheSquad will be announced on 30th December 2015 and training will kick off on 4th January 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru .
The team is expected to have two build up matches against teams yet to be revealed before traveling to Rwanda.
The coach added that the team’s aim is to get to the quarter finals stage of CHAN 2016.
2017 AFCON qualifiers
The Uganda National team is leading group D with six points from two outings but the coach said that they will not be carried away because the team still has a tougher hurdle to skip before qualifying for 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon.
‘We are not under any pressure because we are leading the group with 6 points 3 ahead of our next opponents Burkina Faso whom we play in March. Pressure is on them because they think they are bigger than Uganda ‘lamented Micho.
Micho added that the team will go for a formula that combines both sleepless nights and hard work formula to overcome Burkina Faso on March 26th in Ouagadougou and three days later at Mandela National stadium, Nambole.
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers
Uganda qualified for the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and waits for the group draws in June 2016.
Micho said that Uganda is ready for any team drawn against it.
‘Some of our colleagues in the region will be watching Uganda Cranes on TV when the qualifiers resume next year’ boasted Micho.
The coach concluded by asking Ugandans not to give up on their support as shown in what he described as the golden 2015 to make 2016 a diamond year for Ugandan football.
The FUFA Transfer Matching system Manager Ali Mwebe has confirmed that the various stakeholders have welcomed the new rules and regulations about the Intermediaries that will replace the previous Player’s Agents Regulations.
Mwebe says that Mr. Sebulime Musa is the only registered football Intermediary under the new rules.
Each intermediary pays 1000 dollars for two a two year period.
The FIFA Executive Committee approved the new regulations on March 2014 and came into force on April 1, 2015.
The intention, with the entry into force of this new regulation, is to break with the present model of the players’ agents activity and changing it completely.
This is illustrated in particular by the fact that the name itself has changed to “intermediary”.
This new Regulation, which came into force on April 1, 2015, is the result of widespread discussions and a very lengthy and extensive consultation procedure with all the relevant members of the international football community, and its main objective is to propose a new system that is more transparent and simpler to administer and implement, resulting, in turn, in better enforcement at national level, through each member association.
The Uganda National Beach Soccer team ‘Sand Cranes’ is set to take part in the Malindi International tournament.
A contingent of 17 people; 4 Officials, 3 International referees and 10 players left this afternoon (3pm) by road to Malindi, Kenya.
The tournament is slated to start on Friday 18th and ends on Sunday 20th December 2015.
Five teams are expected to take part Uganda, Kenya , Zanzibar ,Tanzania a and Ghana as a guest team.
‘This tournament is as a result of the meetings we held when Uganda Beach Soccer Association traveled to Zanzibar and Kenya last year’ said Beach Soccer Delegate Anthony Tumwesigye.
‘We want to see beach soccer at a different level and such opportunities help the sport to grow’ added Tumwesigye who traveled as Leader of Delegation.
Head coach Harunah Kebba and his assistant Peter Seguya could not make the trip because they are committed to the University Games that start on Thursday at Busoga University. Both coaches have University teams they are handling.
Stand-in coach Salim Muwonge promised a great show in Malindi.
‘We have not had enough training sessions but I believe this team can comeback with a trophy’ said Muwonge.
Traveling list: Officials: Tumwesigye Anthony (Leader Of Delegation), Deo Mutabazi Coordinator), Mwebe Ali (Technical-Organising Committee of the Tournament) and Head coach is Salim Muwonge.
Referees: Ivan Bayige Kintu, Muhammed Senteza and Shafiq Mugerwa
Players : Kansiime Simon (St Lawrence University), Muzafaru Tamale (Real Galacticals), Abdul Karim Kibalama (Real Galacticals), Jojo Mutebi (Buwanika Bulls), Rica Byaruhanga (Buwanika Bulls), John Revita –Captain (Real Galacticals, Dennis Serukwaya (Real Galacticals), Hamis Kafeero (Real Glacticals ), Roch Somoka (Nkumba Select) and Herbert Luboyera (Mutesa I Royal University).
Frank Tumwesigye of Vipers SC emerged the best Upcoming talent of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2015.
To win this award he beat his fellow youngsters Faisal Sekyanzi (St Mary’s/Express FC) who was the 1st runners up and Alex Komakech (Kampala Junior Team/Vipers SC) the 2nd runners up.
The stylish midfielder Frank Tumwesigye helped his former Club Kampala Junior Team (KJT) win the inaugural FUFA Juniors (U-17) League title.
The winner walked away with an award and a ball while the other nominees got medals and a ball each.
Tumwesigye missed the ceremony as he was travelling from far but his award was picked by Komakech. He later showed up after the function and had a photo moment at FUFA House.
The winner was announced by Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredjovic who handed over the award to Komakech.
The awards ceremony for this category was delayed because one of the partners of the Awards night has strict rules on the association of their product-Nile Special with persons under 18 years.
The FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha who is chairman Youth Committee also attended the press conference in which the function was performed.
During the ceremony, the FUFA Vice President asked the referees to keep consistent so that they can be appointed for bigger tournaments like AFCON and World Cup.
‘I congratulate you for this achievement and ask you to keep consistent so that you are appointed for bigger tournaments like AFCON and World Cup’ said Mugisha.
The list of 22 has; 8 center referees, 11 assistant referees and 3 beach soccer referees.
Beach Soccer FIFA referees
FIFA Assistant referee, Mark Ssonko receives his tools of work from FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha as Executive Committee member, Chris Kalibala looks on at FUFA House on Wednesday, 16th December 2015
Samuel Kayondo is the oldest on the list at 45 years while Docus Atuhaire is the youngest aged 23.
The Full list:
Center referees: Denis Batte, Brian Miiro Nsubuga , Alex Muhabi ,Ali Sabilla Chelangat , Mashood Ssali, Anna Akoyi, Irene Namubiru and Aisha Nabiko Ssemambo
Assistant referees: Musa Ngobi Balikoowa ,Hussein Bugembe ,Ronald Katenya, Samuel Kayondo , OkelloLee, Mark Ssonko, Docus Atuhaire ,Jane Mutonyi ,Catherine Cynthia Nagadya, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi , Lydia Wanyama Nantabo
Beach Soccer referees: Ivan Kintu Bayige ,Shafic Mugerwa and Muhammad Senteza
The Preliminary round of Uganda Cup 2015/2016 season has reached its quarter final stage in the Buganda region.
Draws were held at the Buganda region Football Associations offices located at Makidda house, Mengo and kick off is for the 23rd December 2015.
It is a knock out basis where the best four teams will represent the region at the round of 64 .The draws are as follows;
Buganda Region: 23rd December, 2015 Uganda Cup Fixtures
Mulendwa vs Free Stars Luwero vs Seeta Lufuka /Kira vs Kampala University Nangabo vs Ex International /Lweza Olds /Kiyinda
The 4 teams will await the other 18 clubs from the 7 regions to add up to a total of 22 which will make it to the round of 64 teams.
Each region is allocated a specific number of teams in the Uganda Cup as follows; Kampala region 4, Buganda region 4, Eastern 3, Western 3 while Kitara, North East, Northern and West Nile have 2 each’
The Azam Uganda Premier League teams together with the FUFA Big League clubs are to be registered by 5th January 2015 and draws held on 21st January.
The Uganda cup round of 64kicks off on 23rd January, 2016.
Sc Villa Jogoo are the reigning Cup winners of the Uganda Cup 2014/2015 season and will represent Uganda in the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup.
FUFA Press Conference on Wednesday 17th December,2015
Start:10am
The Weekly FUFA Press Conference held every Wednesday is on. With the year coming to a close, FUFA is making use of every opportunity to brief the media on the local football activities.
‘We have a couple of items to communicate to the masses. Our Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will address the media on the Technical Overview of the competitive year 2015 and plans for 2016 CHAN Finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
The 22 FIFA Referees will also receive their 2016 Badges while the winner of the FUFA Upcoming Talent U-17 winner will receive his award.
The nominees are Frank Tumwesigye (KJT/Vipers SC), Faisal Ssekyanzi (St Mary’s/Express FC U-17) and Alex Komakech (KJT/Vipers SC).
Mark Ssonko was named Uganda’s best referee during the Airtel FUFA Awards 2015. He is on the 22 man list that will receive FIFA badges on Wednesday.
The winner was not announced during Sunday’s Awards night due to the strict rules for one of the partners Nile Special of the awards that don’t allow any association of underage people with their product.
During the Press Conference,Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) will name the National team squad for the trip to Malindi.
The FUFA Competitions and IT Manager Ali Mwebe will also name the first person who has fully complied to the new rules of the FUFA Intermediaries licenses.
Patrick Gonahasa netted the day’s only hat-trick as his goals sent Express FC packing at Mutesa II Stadium on a day that saw SC Villa Jogoo and BUL FC also win.
Simba won 3-1. The League’s leading scorer with 7 goals Caesar Okhuti scored for Express FC
However reigning Azam Uganda Premier League Champions Vipers SC dropped points following a goalless draw with Sadolin at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja.
KCCA FC remained on top of the log despite losing 1-0 to BUL FC at Kakindu stadium. Milton Karisa scored the game’s solitary goal.
At Kavumba Recreation ground in Wakiso, Soana drew FC 0-0 The Saints FC.
At Nakivubo stadium fresh from winning the CECAFA Cuup with Uganda Cranes, Icaac Muleme was the hero with the most important strike for SC Villa Jogoo who beat Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos.
Azam Uganda Premier League: Match Day 13 – Tuesday, 15th December 2015
Match No. 101: Soana Vs The Saints – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Live on Azam T.V
Match officials:
Ali Kaddu (Center Referee), Bob Omolo (1st Assistant), Ashraf Miiro (2nd Assistant), Anna Akoyi (4th Official) and G.W Katumba (Match Commissioner)
Match No. 97: BUL vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
William Oloya (Center Referee), Issa Masembe (1st Assistant), Umaru Mukisa (2nd Assistant), Ronald Kirangwa (4th Official), Ali Tomusange (Match Commissioner)
Match No. 102: SC Villa Vs JMC – Nakivubo Stadium
Match Officials: Ali Sabilla (Center Referee), Ronald Katenya (1st Assistant), Gilbert Ngyendo (2nd Assistant), David Nsubuga (4th Official), Harunah Mawanda (Match Commissioner)
Match No.103: Express Vs Simba – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Match Officials: Brian Miiro Nsubuga (Center Referee), Lee Okello (1st Assistant), Sadique Wasswa (2nd Assistant), William Ssenkumba (4th Official), Catherine Adipo (Match Commissioner)
Match No. 104: Sadolin Paints Vs Vipers – Bugembe Stadium
Match Officials:
Joseph Ochom (Center Referee), Musa Balikowa (1st Assistant), Robert Makwali (2nd Assistant). Aisha Ssemambo (4th Official), Samuel Egesa (Match Commissioner)
For all the toil and hard work all season long, Airtel Uganda and Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) coupled with the other partners, handsomely rewarded the best performers at a colorful function held Speke Resort in Munyonyo on Sunday, 13th December 2015.
The night belonged to two diligent footballers – Faruku Miya (male) and Sandra Nabweteme (female) who won the biggest awards of the day.
The duo won the best footballers of the year accolades in 0either genders, a reward that came forth with brand new cars for either players and a full set of Azam Television decoders.
Faruku Miya (right) recieves the car keys from Airtel Uganda’s Praason Lal
At the well organized dinner where guests and nominees dressed to kill, the footballing stars were being recognised for all their endless efforts all year round.
Guests were kept well attended to by the beautiful ushers on duty as the night’s M.C’s; Ahmed Hussein and Ben Mwine conveyed the programme in a systematic, hilarious and eloquent mode.
Sandra Nabweteme receives the car keysFUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo arrives at Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo expressed appreciation towards the efforts of the FUFA Executive and staff, players, fans, sponsors and other partners towards developing the game of football in the country with a call to increased committement and dedication.
This has been a golden year of football for Uganda where we won six international matches away from home.
This was possible because of the strategic planning (we had a symposium at the beginning of the year where ideas were discussed) and stability of the local league.
I wish the winners the best and they should work hard to be on the podium next year.
On behalf of Airtel Uganda, Praason Lal recommitted the company’s urge to support football.
We are committed at Airtel Uganda towards supporting football in Uganda
The different partners of FUFA – Pepsi, National Insurance Corporation, Nile Breweries Limited were all represented.
Musician Sheebah Karungi (center) dances with some of the invited guests
Entertainment was provided by Music Diva Sheeba Karungi and Uganda Cranes Ambassador, Bebe Cool.
The entire event was screened live to millions of viewers across the world on UBC T.V, Azam Television and the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m relied the proceedings live from Munyonyo.
Full Awards:
Airtel Male footballer of the year: Faruku Miya (Vipers Sports Club)
Pepsi Female footballer of the year: Sandra Nabweteeme (Kawempe Muslim Secondary School)
Coach of the year: Faridah Bulega (Wakiso United)
Fans Favourite player of the year (International): Andre Ayew
Fans Favourite player of the year (Local): Tonny Mawejje
FUFA presidential Award: Paul Ssali
Beach Soccer player of the year: Douglas Muganga
Referee of the year: Mark Sonko
Fair play award: Sports Club Villa Jogoo
Team of the year: Sebwato Nicholas, Derrick walulya, Dan birikwalila, Hassan Waswa, Musa Malunda, Keziron kizito, Yasser mugerwa, Muzamir Mutyaba, Umar Kasum ba, Erisa keith Sekisambu, Faruku MIya (captain )
FUFA has confirmed that Rt. Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda will be the Guest of Honour during the Airtel FUFA Awards due on Sunday 13th December, 2015 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The Premier is an ardent fan of sports especially football where he has been a Chief Guest for Uganda Cranes Games at Namboole stadium this year.
‘We confirm that the Rt. Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda will be the Guest of Honour. The programme starts at 5pm’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein
Official Logo of the Airtel FUFA Awards
The awards under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers’ will see the FUFA Male and Female player of the year walk away with a car each.
Eleven Categories were shortlisted from which winners will be selected under different criteria with the help and guidance of technical people.
The Airtel FUFA Awards will be broadcast live on UBC TV.
Nominee: Keziron Kizito plays for Vipers and Uganda Cranes
Sponsors and Partners:
Airtel Uganda are the Official Sponsors of the 2015 FUFA Awards and here after called “The Airtel FUFA Awards”. Pepsi, UBC, 102.1 FUFA fm, Nile Special and NIC are partners of the event. Kibo Media are the event managers.
Categories:
Category 1; Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year: Keziron Kizito (Vipers, Uganda Cranes), Faruku Miya (Vipers SC, Uganda Cranes, Yasser Mugerwa (URA FC/Orlando Pirates)
Nominee; Yassar Mugerwa plays or Orlando Pirates but formerly with URA FC. He is a National team player
Category 2: Pepsi-FUFA Female player of the year:Sandra Nabweteme ( Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC, Crested Crane), Hasifah Nassuna (Nabweteme ( Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC, Crested Crane) and Winnie Babirye (Buikwe She Red Stars, Crested Crane)
Nominee: Hasifah Nassuuna plays for Kawempe Muslim and Crested CraneWinnie Babirye of Buikwe She Red Stars has the best left foot in Ugandan women footballSandra Nabweteme will face stiff competition from her club mate Nassuuna and Babirye.
Category 3: FUFA Best XI: This category is voted for by members of the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). All players; retired and active are members of the UFPA. The players will chose the best keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers in a 4-3-3 format.
Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award; The recipient of this award is selected by the FUFA President. The Presidential Award may be conferred in honour of one special event or a lifetime achievement by an individual either in the areas of administration, Referee, Coach, Sports Medicine, Media, Fan, support personnel, Employee etc who is deemed by the FUFA President to have contributed to the game of football.
Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award; Discipline is key in all sports inclusive of football. This award will go to the team that had the least number of yellow cards and Red cards last season in the AUPL.
Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent: Frank Tumwesigye (KJT/Vipers U-17 team), Alex Komakech (KJT/Vipers U-17) and Faisal Ssekyanzi (St May’s Heritage / Express FC U-17)
Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year; Denis Batte (FIFA Referee), Mark Ssonko (FIFA Assistant Referee), Brian Nsubuga (FIFA Referee)
Brian Miiro NsubugaDennis BatteMark Ssonko
Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year:Faridah Lubega (Gafford Ladies/Wakiso United), Ayub Khalifan (Kawempe Muslim secondary School women FC/Kireka United) and Mark Twinamatsiko (The saints/ Jinja Kirinya SS)
Faridah Bulega of Wakiso United FCAyub Khalifan, Kawempe Mulsim Secondary School Women FCMark Twina Matsiko
Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year: Douglas Muganga (Nkumba Select), Brian Nkuubi (MUBS/St Lawrence University) and Baker Lukooya (MUBS/ St Lawrence University)
Muganga (In Blue)
Category 10: Fans’ Favourite player: This award will also be determined by the fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football.
Category 11: Fans’ Favourite player in European Leagues
This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans meaning any player in any club in Europe may be voted
2nd leg: Sc Villa Jogoo vs Khartoum Watani 26th, 27th and 28th February, 2016
The draw for the preliminary round of the 2016 CAF Champions League and the 13th Edition of the CAF Confederation Cup was conducted on Friday, 11 December 2015 in Dakar, Senegal.
Uganda’s representatives Champions Vipers Sports Club for the CAF Champions League and Sports Club Villa Jogoo for the CAF Confederation cup go to know about their opponents today.
Vipers who won the Azam Uganda Premier League title will play host to Nigerian Side Enyimba on the weekend of 12th, 13th and 14th February,2016 2nd while the 2nd leg is on 25th, 26th or 27thFebruary, 2016.
12, 13th and 14th February,2016 at home while the return fixture between 25thand 27th the same month.
A win for Vipers at this stage will hand them a ticket to play against either Lioli (Lesotho) or Vital’O of Burundi at the next round.
SC Villa Jogoo winners of the Uganda Cup have been a handed a tie against Khartoum Watani of Sudan. SC Villa will host the return leg in the Confederation Cup.
The first leg matches to be played between 12th, 13th and 14th February,2016 while the 2nd leg 26th, 27th and 28th February, 2016
The winner of this round takes on either JKU (Zanzibar or Gaborone (Botswana).
