FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • FUFA President Congratulates Cranes, half of the prize money to be shared by Contingent

    • 2019 Cameroon Project still on track

    • Half of the Prize money to be shared by entire 25 man contingent

    • Team return on Sunday at 6.20 pm abaord Ethiopian Airlines

    • FUFA to organise dinner for the Contingent

     

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    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo (R) with HE Vice President of the Republic of Uganda Edward Ssekandi. FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha is on the left during the FUFA Symposium early this year at Imperial Royale.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is  a happy man after Uganda Cranes 1-0 victory over Rwanda in the CECAFA Senior Challenge up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Ceasar Okhuti scored the all important goal in the first half to hand Uganda the 14th trophy of the Regional tournament.

    ‘We believe the players have added miles in their legs. They will now head to the 2016 CHAN Finals with added experienced from the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup’ said FUFA President. Eng.Moses Magogo.

    ‘We shall not deviate from our 2019 Cameroon Project. We are on the right track. Our coach Milutin Sredojevic is doing a good job’ added Magogo

    On the President’s official facebook page ‘ Another mission accomplished with bonus. Uganda are 2015 CECAFA Champions. Congratulations the coach and entire technical staff, the gallant players, Chris Kalibbala (Leader of Delegation), the FUFA staff in Kampala, the FUFA Executive and all our dear fans’.

    We owe it to the Almighty, HE the President’s support, dedication, articulate planning and desire to grow.

    25 man contingent to share half the prize money

    Uganda’s victory handed the Cranes a cash prize of USD 30,000. On top of the players and officials’ allowances which have already already been paid, the 25 man contingent will share half the prize money that was staked by CECAFA.

    ‘We promised the players an officials that half the prize money won at the tournament would be shared among the entire contingent. We are glad that the players have won the tournament’ added FUFA President.

     

    Cranes return home on Sunday, dinner to be organised in Entebbe

    The National team will fly in at 6.20 pm and there after  head to a dinner that will be organised by FUFA in Entebbe.

     

     

     

     

  • Uganda Cranes win a record 14th CECAFA trophy

    Uganda Cranes win a record 14th CECAFA trophy

    2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge  Cup, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

    Final: Rwanda 0-1 Uganda

    For the 14th time, Uganda Cranes has won the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.

    Uganda won 1-0 over Rwanda in a well contested final played at the Addis Ababa national stadium in Ethiopia on Saturday.

    Ceasar Okhuti was the hero of the day with a well timed 15th minute header off Denis Okot’s cross from the right.

    The goal was Okhuti’s third goal of the tournament in six games played.

    Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic then replaced goal hero Okhuti for left back Isaac Muleme in the 53rd minute.

    In 71st minute, Erisa Ssekisambu paved way for Kezironi Kizito.

    Then the final change of the game came in the 93rd minute when Frank Kalanda replaced man of the match Muzamir Mutyaba.

    The jubilant Cranes team returns home on Sunday at 6 p.m

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Ismael Watenga (GK) Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Murushid Jjuuko, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (C) and Ceasar Okhuti

    Subs:

    James Alitho (GK) Nelson Ssenkatuka, Frank Kalanda, Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Nsubuga

    Rwanda XI:  Eric Ndayishimiye (GK), Haruna Niyonzima(C), Celestine Ndayishimiye,  Abdul Rwatubyaye, Faustin Usengimana, Michel Rusheshangoga, Yannick Mukunzi, Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza,  Jean Claude Iranzi,
    Jacques Tuyisenge, Savio Nshuti Dominique,

    Subs: Olivier Kwizera (GK), Fitina Omberanga, Djihad Bizimana, Yusuf Habimana, Ernest Sugira, Fiston Munezero, Hegman Ngomirakiza

    Individual Awards:

    Man of the Match: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Uganda)

    Man of the Tournament: Eliyas Mamo (Ethiopia)

    Best Goal keeper: Ismail Watenga (Uganda)

    Top Scorer: Atahir Babikiir (Sudan) – 5 Goals

    Best Coach: Johnny Mckinstry (Rwanda)

     

  • CECAFA Final: Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Rwanda

    Starting XI for Uganda Cranes vs Rwanda on Saturday 5th December, 2015

    Ismail Watenga (GK), Denis Okot, Joseph Ochyaya, Juuko Murushid, Richard Kassaga, Muwanga Bernard, Ivan Ntege, risa Sekisambu,Mutyaba Muzamir, MIya Faruku and Ceasar Okhuti.

    Subs: James Alitho, Joseph Nsubuga, Keziron Kizito, Bakaki Shafiq, Frank Kalanda, Senkatuka Nelson and Isaac Muleme.

     

  • Airtel FUFA Awards: 8 Days To Go; The Goal scoring machine-Sandra Nabweteme

    Airtel FUFA Awards: 8 Days To Go; The Goal scoring machine-Sandra Nabweteme

    AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS ON 13TH DEC, 2015 AT SPEKE RESORT MUNYONYO

    FUFA Female player of the year 2015

    Nominees for the award: Sandra Nabweteme, Winnie Babirye and Hasfah Nasuna

    The winner takes a brand new car

    Sandra Nabweteme

    DOB: 1st November 1996

    Kawempe Muslim SSS FC, Crested Cranes

    Scored 152 goals

    Voting Criteria: To Vote for Sandra Nabweteme; Fans will send SMS by typing ”FUFA 50” and send to 6669

    Sandra Nabweteme in action for Kawempe in the league.
    Sandra Nabweteme in action for Kawempe in the league.

    The diminutive striker is the Captain of KawempeMUlsim Secondary School FC and enjoys hitting the back of the net with ease.

    She bullies her opponents with her famous dribbles that send them the wrong way.

    She emerged top scorer with 17 goals to lead her team to the title triumph during FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL).
    In the entire season of the FUFA Women Elite of 12 games, she only failed to score in three games.

    Kawempe Muslim's Sandra Nabweteme (right) in action against Kakungulu Memorials' Ruth Akuku in the Kampala District semi finals played on monday 30 May 2015 at Kawempe Muslim playground. Kawempe advanced on penalties 2-0 after coming from behind to equalize and force 1 all draw in normal time.
    Kawempe Muslim’s Sandra Nabweteme (right) in action against Kakungulu Memorials’ Ruth Akuku in the Kampala District semi finals played on monday 30 May 2015 at Kawempe Muslim playground. Kawempe advanced on penalties 2-0 after coming from behind to equalize and force 1 all draw in normal time.

    During the National Secondary Schools Girls football championship in Mbarara, Nabweteme scored 37 goals for her school and was voted the best player as Kawempe Muslim SS lifted the title.

    This season of the FWEL she has already netted 10 goals in three games.

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    Stats:
    • FWEL 2014/2015 season 17 goals
    • FWEL 2015/2016 season 10 goals
    • FUFA Inter Regions at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru (August 2014) -14goals
    • FUFA Women Independence cup in Soroti (2014), in Kampala (2015)-9 goals
    • Women day Mama Becca Cup 2015 in Kampala- 4 goals
    • National Secondary schools Championships -Mbarara -37 goals
    • East Africa Secondary Schools 2014 in Tanzania, 2015 in Rwanda -5 goals
    • Kampala Region Secondary Schools Championship in Luriza -37 goals
    • Buganda region secondary Schools at Lubiri(2014)and Kibuli (2015)-29 goals

    TOTAL: 152 goals

     

  • AUPL: The Saints hold SC Villa Jogoo

    New comers Th Saints jumped off the bottom of the table following a goalless draw with SC Villa Jogoo in the Azam Uganda Premier League match played at Mandela National Stadium on Friday evening.

    The Saints have now moved to 15th on the log with six points while Sc Villa are 6th with 15 points.

    KCCA FC are on top with 24 points from 10 outings while defending champions Vipers are 2nd on the table with 20 points.

    Ceasar Okhuti of Express and Erisa Sekisambu of Vipers are the leading scorers with six goals each.

    Next fixtures: 8th December,2015

    SCVU vs JMC Hippos

    Maroons vs Bright Stars

    URA vs KCCA

    Soan vs sadolin

    Sc Villa Jogoo vs Simba

    BUL vs The Saints

    Express FC vs Vipers

     

     

  • FUFA Big League: Masavu edges Hope Doves

    FUFA Big League: Masavu edges Hope Doves

    Lomolo Peter scored the solitary goal of the game postponed to today afternoon after the water lodged pitch at Mutessa Stadium couldn’t be used for the second half of the FUFA Big League match between Hope Doves and Masavu FC.

    The day’s referee Nsubuga David completed the match today as both teams played 45 minutes of the second half.

    Thursday results

    Boma Young 1-2 Onduparaka FC

    Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 Wandegeya FC

    Masaka LC 1-1 Wakiso United

    Sun City 1-0 Synergy

    Entebbe FC 0-0 Citizen

    Proline 1-0 Kasese New Villa

    Water FC 1-0 Paidha Black Angels

    Bukedea TC FC 1-2 Sporting United

     

  • Education: FUFA Level One Administration and Management Course

    FUFA Level 1 Administration & Management Course

    7th – 9th December 2015 – At FUFA Technical Center

    In line with the prime agenda of uplifting the football standards in administration and management, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with the Eastern region and Tango Sport Uganda limited has organized a level one administration and management course.

    The course shall run from 07th -09th December 2015 at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru.
    Joseph Mutaka, director of Tango Sports Limited further clarifies on the specific requirements one needs to register for the course;
    All interested individuals are urged to pay a non-refundable registration fee of UGX 100,000 per person at Tango Sport Uganda Offices in Jinja at Ghokhale Rd East Opposite Main Street Primary School or Fufa Technical Centre offices in Njeru. 
    The course will end in a certificate-giving ceremony by FUFA officials on the morning of December 09th at the Technical Center.
    Over 40 participants are expected to take part in this course, which will be handled by FIFA instructors Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President) and Justus Mugisha. The other instructors are Jackson Nyiima, Mujib Kasule, Sam Mpiima and Stone Kyambadde.

     

    The participants will be taken through theory and practical sessions through out the course.

     

    FUFA remains committed towards ensuring football administrators and managers attain various management skills and knowledge – all in the name of improving the beautiful game in the country.

    The federation has previous organized a number of related courses and the vivid dividend is the brand of club CEO’s for all the 16 Azam Uganda Premier league clubs.

  • FUFA Big League: Thursday Results; Water FC wins 5th successive game

    FUFA Big League: Thursday Results; Water FC wins 5th successive game

    Boma Young 1-2 Onduparaka FC

    Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 Wandegeya FC

    Hope Doves 0-0 Masavu (stopped at Halftime with score at 0-0 due to unplayable pitch after heavy rains. 2nd half to be played tomorrow at 2pm at Wankulukuku stadium)

    Masaka LC 1-1 Wakiso United

    Sun City 1-0 Synergy

    Entebbe FC 0-0 Citizen

    Proline 1-0 Kasese New Villa

    Water FC 1-0 Paidha Black Angels

    Bukedea TC FC 1-2 Sporting United

     

     

     

     

  • CECAFA 2015: Uganda Cranes set up final with Rwanda

    2015 CECAFA Semi-finals:

    Uganda Cranes 0 (5) – 0 (3) Ethiopia

    Rwanda 1 (4) – 1 (2) Sudan

    Uganda Cranes won their semi final fixture against the host nation Ethiopia on Thursday evening in Addis Ababa.

    After 120 minutes produced no goals, the game headed for kicks from the penalty mark.

    Goal keeper Ismail Watenga saved Panom Gathuoch’s first kick from the penalty mark and the rest of the Ugandan efforts were well converted through Muzamiru Mutyaba, Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya and skipper Faruku Miya.

    The Cranes are seeking a 14th CECAFA title and will face regional rivals Rwanda in the finals on Saturday. Both teams will be taking part in the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda.

    Rwanda beat the 2013 losing finalists Sudan 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes had ended 1-1.

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Ismail Watenga (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Denis Okot, Richard Kasagga, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Frank Kalanda, Erisa Sekisambu, Ceasar Okhuti and Miya Faruku (Capt)

    Changes: Isaac Muleme For Frank Kalanda, Kezironi Kizito For  Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamiru Mutyaba For Ceasar Okhuti

    Subs Not Used: Mathias Kigonya (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Nelson Senkatuuka, Shafiq Bakaki, Hassan Dazol Waswa, James Alitho (GK)

    Ethiopia XI: Abel Mamo, Nejib Sani, Anteneh Tesfaye, Aschalew Tamane, Zekariyas Tuji, Ellyas Mamo,Ramkel Lok, Aschalew Girma, Panom Gathuoch, Beneyam Belay,Mohammed Naser

    Subs: Yidnekachew Kidane (G.K), Belahilu Girma, Yihun Endashaw, Addisu Tesfaye, Yared Bayeh, Bereket Yishak

  • CECAFA UPDATE: Uganda Cranes XI to face Ethiopia in the semifinals named

    Uganda Cranes XI to face Ethiopia: Ismail Watenga (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Denis Okot, Richard Kasagga, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Frank Kalanda, Erisa Sekisambu, Ceasar Okhuti and Miya Faruku (Capt)

    Subs: Mathias Kigonya (GK), Keziron Kizito, Joseph Nsubuga, Nelson Senkatuuka, Shafiq Bakaki, Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba, Hassan Dazol Waswa, James Alitho (GK)

     

  • FIFA Rankings: Uganda climbs 5 positions, matches best ever position

    FIFA Rankings: Uganda climbs 5 positions, matches best ever position

    Uganda has moved up by five positions to attain its  joint best position (63rd)  in the latest FIFA Coca Cola World rankings for the month of December.

    Uganda’s best ever position was 63rd in 2010.

    The improvement is due to the double header superb performance against Togo on October 12th and 15th in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers in Lome and Kampala.

    Uganda beat Togo 1-0 away and 3-0 at Mandela National stadium to advance to the group stages 4-0 on aggregate.

    The latest rankings put Uganda in 13th position on the African continent and the in the CECAFA region followed by Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi.

    Uganda’s FIFA rankings in the last five months
    December (63rd ), November (68th), October (75th), September (71st), August (74th)

    Latest FIFA Rankings (Selected Countries):

    1st – Belgium  (1494 points)

    2nd – Argentina (1455 Points)

    63rd – Uganda (550 Points)

    89th – Burkina Faso (381 points)

    98th –  Kenya (345 points)

    101st – Rwanda (338 points)

    112th – Burundi (307 Points)

    120th – Ethiopia (293 points)

    132nd – Tanzania (264 Points)

    134th – Sudan (259 Points)

    138th – South Sudan (246 points).

    204th -Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Tonga, Anguilla and Bahamas (0 Point)

     

  • Uganda Cup: Buganda region to kick off qualifiers

    Uganda Cup: Buganda region to kick off qualifiers

    The eight (8) FUFA regions are set for the preliminary stages of the 42nd edition of the Uganda Cup.
    The Preliminary stage is for the non-league teams and clubs playing at Regional League level. Twenty two (22) slots are allocated for this category.

    The FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe said ‘Each region is allocated a specific number of teams in the Uganda Cup. The allocation is as follows; Kampala4, Buganda 4, Eastern 3, Western 3 while Kitara, North East, Northern and West Nile have 2 each’

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    Ali Mwebe stressing a point during the press conference. He released updates on the various FUFA Competitions during the press conference

    The Azam Uganda Premier League teams together with the FUFA Big League clubs have a deadline of 5th January 2016 to have registered their teams.

    The draws will be held on 21st January, 2016 while the round of 64 kicks off on 23rd January.

    Buganda region kicks off
    Buganda region has registered 26 teams and draws have been made while the kick-off is slated for Saturday 5th December with the following fixtures;
    Lufuka FC -Buwooya SB
    Ayod FC vs Masaka FC
    Nabugabo FC vs Cream Boda FC
    Kiyumbakimu FC vs Bwala FC
    Kasenge FC vs Seeta Utd
    Free Stars FC vs Kiwanga FC
    Nkambi Coffee vs Kyetume FC
    Kitende FC vs Kira Utd FC
    Kiwoko FC vs Kampala University
    Luwero Utd vs Nangabo Green V
    Ganda Utd vs Azam FC
    Mpigi Utd vs Mulendwe FC
    Kakiri TC vs Naminya FC

    Meanwhile Kampala region has already registered 20 teams and their draws will be held on Tuesday 8th December and the kick off is on December 15th. Among  the 20 registered teams, two are non-League sides-Corporate XI and Vision Group.

    Kitara region has registered 6 teams so far, North East 2 while Eastern, Northern, West Nile and Western regions are yet to submit teams from their regions.

    The Uganda Cup final will be played on 28th May 2016 at a venue yet to be named.

    SC Villa are the Uganda Cup holders and will represent Uganda in the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup.

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    SC Villa players celebrating following their 3-0 win over rivals KCCA FC in the 2014/2015 Uganda cup final

    MAIN PHOTO:  FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe (L) with FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during today’s press conference on Thursday morning. Mwebe released details of the Uganda cup. 

     

     

     

  • FUFA Big League: Proline Soccer Academy at home against Kasese New Villa

    FUFA Big League: Proline Soccer Academy at home against Kasese New Villa

    FUFA Big League: Match Day 11

    Boma Young F.C Vs Onduparaka F.C – Boma stadium, Hoima

    Kirinya Jinja S.S F.C Vs Wandegeya F.C- Jinja S.S play ground

    Masaka L.C Vs Wakiso United F.C – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka

    Sun City F.C Vs Synergy – Nyakasanga stadium, Kasese

    Entebbe F.C Vs Citizens F.C-Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe

    Proline Soccer Academy Vs Kasese New Villa F.C – Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium (2:30 p.m)

    Hope Doves Vs Masavu F.C – Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium (4:30 p.m)

    Water F.C Vs Paidha Black Angels F.C – Mengo S.S play ground, Kampala

    Bukedea Town Council Vs Sporting United – Bukedea Primary School play ground

    The FUFA Big league, Uganda’s second division tier competition returns on Thursday evening  with nine fixtures to be played.

    Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku will host a double header for the Proline versus Kasese New Villa game and Hope Doves entertaining Masavu Football.

    At Mengo S.S play ground, Paidha Black Angels football club takes on Water F.C.

    Away in Bukedea, at the Bukedea primary school ground, the debutant side, Bukedea Town Council football club will entertain Lira’s Sporting United.

    In Hoima, home side, Boma Young plays Onduparaka F.C and in Entebbe, former premier side, Entebbe Football Club takes on visiting Citizens from Mbarara at the Bugonga play ground.

    Three clubs will be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier league at the end of the regular season for 2015/16 FUFA Big league.

  • Airtel FUFA AWards: 10 days To Go; Grand Prizes on display

    Airtel FUFA AWards: 10 days To Go; Grand Prizes on display

    The Airtel FUFA Awards ceremony is drawing closer and preparations are in high gear.

    On Thursday morning the Grand Prizes to be won by the Male and Female player of the year were displayed at FUFA House.

    The Male and Female player of the year will walk away with a brand new Toyota Premio and Spacio respectively.

    ‘We believe it will be a historical moment when male and female players walk away with the brand new cars’ said Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Spokesperson.

    Some of the coaches who attended the press conference at FUFA House, were given chance to view the cars.

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    Some of the coaches led by UFCA chairman Simon Kirumira viewing the grand prizes to be won by the winners.

    Confirmed Nominees of other categories 

    The Local Organising Committee of the Awards ceremony has released the confirmed nominations from associations for different categories.

    The latest nominees are from the Uganda Beach Soccer Associations (UBSA) and Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA).
    This was announced by the FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during FUFA weekly press conference held at FUFA House Mengo on Thursday 2nd December 2015.

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    Johny Revita (L) in beach soccer action at Lido
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    Douglas Muganga kicking the ball during League action at Lido beach Entebbe.He a serious contender for the award.

    The nominees for the beach soccer player of the year are Brian Nkubi (St Lawrence BSC ), Baker Lukoya (St Lawrence BSC) , John Revita ( Real Glacticals BSC ) , Douglas Muganga (Real Galacticals ) and Mathias Kigonya from Stormers BSC /Dalumba International BSC. The five man list will be reduced to three players later today.

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    Mathias Kigonya in white attire at Lido Beach. He is one of the nominees.

    Referees

    The referees nominated are all FIFA badge holders.

    The category will cater for both referees and assistant referees. Brian Nsubuga, Denis Batte and Mark Ssonko are the nominees.

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    Official Logo of the Awards

    Coaches

    Coaches under their umbrella body Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) are to nominate three of their best from which one will emerge the winner.

    Other categories include Upcoming talent who nominees were handled by Uganda Youth Football Association and the coaches of the clubs in the inaugural FUFA Juniors League ( U-17), Fair Play Award to be given to the team with least yellow and red cards .

    The FUFA Presidential Award winner will be selected by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    The Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday on 13th December 2015 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

    All Categories of Airtel FUFA Awards;

    • Male player of the year
    • Female player of the year
    • FUFA Best XI
    • FUFA Presidential Award
    • Fair play award
    • Upcoming Talent
    • Referee of the year
    • Coach of the year
    • Fans Favourite player 2014/15 (Ugandan player)
    • Beach Soccer player of the year
    • Fans’ Favourite player in the European leagues

    Sponsors and Partners

    Airtel Uganda are the Official Sponsors of the 2015 FUFA Awards and here after called “The Airtel FUFA Awards”. Pepsi, UBC, Azam Tv, Nile Special, NIC, Brand Vision and have already come aboard to finance the event.

     

     

  • Airtel FUFA Awards: Moved to 13th December, venue maintained

    Airtel FUFA Awards: Moved to 13th December, venue maintained

    The Local Organising Committee of the 2015 Airtel FUFA Awards has extended the ceremony by two days to Sunday 13th December, 2015 but the venue-Speke Resort Munyonyo has been maintained.

    ‘The earlier date of 11th December 2015 was changed to allow clubs and Uganda Premier League Secretariat have smooth operations of the league engagements allocated for that day’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein who confirmed the development.

    Hussein added ‘We have invited 300 guests for the football night to witness  the crowning of the best in Ugandan football’

    The function will start at 5pm.

    ABOUT AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS

    The FUFA Awards launched on Tuesday 6th October, 2015 at Serena Hotel are aimed at honouring the excellence for Ugandan footballers.

    The theme for the Awards is ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers‘

    World over footballers are idolised as they play a key role in bringing fans to the stadia and entertaining their followers with different skills.

    A big night awaits the most excelling footballers of the year 2015 when the local football fraternity gathers and experiences the epitome and ambiance of Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday 13th December, 2015 to crown Uganda’s best in the Male and Female categories. The 300 guest event will start at 5pm.

    Sponsors and Partners

    Airtel Uganda are the Official Sponsors of the 2015 FUFA Awards and here after called “The Airtel FUFA Awards”. Pepsi, UBC, Azam Tv, Nile Special, NIC, Brand Vision and have already come aboard to finance the event.

    Fans are an integral part of Our Game, to dine with football legends

    As we celebrate excellence, we do not forget our dear fans to be part of the event.

    The 5 fans who send the most number of SMS messages to vote in any of the 4 categories will be rewarded with attending the Special Night and also free access to the Uganda Cranes matches for a year while the one with the most messages sent will also win a fully paid-up trip to travel with the Uganda Cranes on an away trip.

     

    HOW TO VOTE:

    Category 1: Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year

    Keziron Kizito: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 20” and send to 6669 for Keziron Kizito

    Faruku Miya: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 10” and send to 6669 for Farouk Miya

    Yasser Mugerwa: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 30” and send to 6669 for Yasser Mugerwa

     

    Category 2: FUFA Female player of the year:

    Nabweteme Sandra: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 50” and send to 6669 for Nabweteme Sandra

    Nasuuna Hasifah: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 60” and send to 6669 for Nasuuna Hasifah

    Babirye Winnie: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 70” and send to 6669 for Babirye Winnie

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    Category 3: Fans’ Favourite player (Ugandan player)

    Fans will send SMS by typing “FANUG PlayerName” and send to 6669 where player shall be the name of the player

     

    Category 4: 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

    Voting Criteria: Fans will send SMS by typing “FANS ClubName PlayerName” and send to 6669 where player shall be the name of the player

    Categories of Airtel FUFA Awards:

    • Male player of the year
    • Female player of the year
    • FUFA Best XI
    • FUFA Presidential Award
    • Fair play award
    • Upcoming Talent
    • Referee of the year
    • Coach of the year
    • Fans Favourite player 2014/15 (Ugandan player)
    • Beach Soccer player of the year
    • Fans’ Favourite player in the European leagues
  • FUFA Big League: Water, ArtlandK post wins

    FUFA Big League: Water, ArtlandK post wins

    The FUFA Big League resumed on Tuesday afternoon with two games on card.

    Water FC enjoying rich vein in form won their 4th successive league match by beating home side Kira Young 2-0. Former Bright Stars FC academy player Mahad Kalema scored both goals for Water after the break.

    At Masharik stadium, ArtlandK humbled Lira United FC 4-1. Kimera Ibra, Opolot Marin, Naddin Galiwango and Makera Shaki scored or ArtlandK. Lira’s consolation was scored by Joachim Ojera.

     

     

  • Airtel FUFA Awards: 10 Days To Go; The Scoring midfield maestro-Hasifah Nassuna

    Airtel FUFA Awards: 10 Days To Go; The Scoring midfield maestro-Hasifah Nassuna

    AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS ON 11TH DEC, 2015 AT SPEKE RESORT MUNYONYO

    FUFA Female player of the year 2015

    Nominees for the award: Sandra Nabweteme, Winnie Babirye and Hasfah Nasuna

    The winner takes a brand new car

    Who is Hasifah Nassuna?

    Scorer of 91 goals in the last one year in the FUFA sanctioned women competitions

    Voting Criteria: To Vote for Hasifah Nassuna; Fans will send SMS by typing ”FUFA 70” and send to 6669

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    Official Logo of the Airtel FUFA Awards

    Hasifah Nassuna (DOB: 25th October 1997); Kawempe Muslim SSS FC, Crested Cranes

    Nasuuna was voted the MVP of the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) 2015 season. She had a wonderful season as most of the limelight was on her because of the ‘Mother –Daughter’ battle.
    Nassuna made 8 assists and scored 8 goals during the FWEL 2014/2015 season.
    This season of the FWEL she has already netted 8 goals in 3 matches.

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    Stats:
    • FWEL 2014/2015 season 8 goals
    • FWEL 2015/2016 season (In Progress) 8 goals
    • FUFA Women Independence cup in Soroti (2014), in Kampala (2015)-4 goals
    • FUFA Womens Day Mama Becca Cup 2015 in Kampala- 2 goals
    • National Secondary schools Championships-Mbarara -25 goals
    • East Africa Secondary Schools 2014 in Tanzania, 2015 in Rwanda -3 goals
    • Kampala Region Secondary Schools Championship in Luriza -23 goals
    • Buganda region Secondary Schools at Lubiri (2014)and Kibuli (2015)-18 goals
    TOTAL: 91 goals

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    Hasifah Nassuna has immense talent that has seen her score 91 goals in FUFA sanction football tournaments in the last one year

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  • FUFA Big League (2nd Division League 2015/16): Match day 11

    FUFA Big League (2nd Division League 2015/16): Match day 11

    FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Tuesday, 1st December 2015 – Match Day 11

    • Kira Young F.C Vs Water F.C – Kira Town Council play ground
    • Art-land Katale Vs Lira United – Mashariki S.S, Entebbe road

    Match day 11 started on Tuesday, 1st December 2015 with two Elgon group matches and will continue with a number of games on Thursday, 3rd December 2015.

    There are two groups of the FUFA Big league – Elgon and Rwenzori. Only three clubs are promoted to the elite league.

    Promotion to Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Each of the group winners earns a direct slot to the Azam Uganda Premier league for the season 2016/17.

    The third club is determined via a promotional play – off that involves four teams; two from either groups.

    Relegation:

    The worst performing teams (four per group) are relegated to the respective regional leagues.

    Match Referees:

    Artland-Katale Vs Lira United:

    Ronald Kirangwa (center referee), Sadique Wasswa (Assistant Referee 1), Michael Okwir (Assistant Referee 2), Sulaiman Matovu (Match Commissioner)

    Kira Young Vs Water F.C:

    Moses Kamba (Center Referee), Bob Omolo (Assistant Referee1), Ashraf Miiro (Assistant Referee 2), Edirisa Kiwanuka (Match Commissioner)