FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • CECAFA 2015: Uganda defeats Malawi, progress to semi finals

    CECAFA 2015 1st Quarter final:

    Uganda 2-0 Malawi

    Uganda Cranes has majestically marched to the semi finals of the CECAFA 2015 Senior challenge cup after overcoming guest nation, Malawi 2-0 at the national stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Uganda’s team captain, Farouk Miya and Ceaser Okhuti each scored a goal in either half to seal victory.

    Miya scored in the 6th minute of the game and Okhuti’s goal came in the 48th minute.

    This is Uganda’s third victory in the tournament following the 4-0 victory over Zanzibar and 1-0 win against Burundi.

    Kenya had earlier beaten Uganda 2-0 in the group B opener.

    In the other quarter final played on Monday, hosts Ethiopia beat Tanzania 5-4 on penalties after a 1 all draw in normal.

    The two games of the quarter-finals will come on Tuesday.

    South Sudan will play Sudan in the ‘Sudan affair’ and Bobby Williamson’s Kenya Harambee Stars takes on Johnny Mckinstry’s coached Rwanda Amavubi stars.

    Semi-finals:

    Uganda will play Ethiopia in the semi finals on Thursday, 3rd December 2015.

    Uganda has won the CECAFA Senior challenge cup aa record 13 times, the best number of titles any country has taken tournament, which has been played since 1924 as athe Gossage cup.

    Uganda Cranes XI against Malawi Flames:

    Ismail Watenga (G.K), Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Jjuuko, Richard Kasagga, Ivan Ntege, Benard Muwanga, Kezironi Kizito, Faruku Miya (Captain), Ceaser Okhuti, Isaac Muleme

    Changes:

    68th Minute: Ceaser Okhuti For Erisa Ssekisambu

    74th Minute: Isaac Muleme For Frank Kalanda

    85th Minute: Kezironi Kizito For Muzamiru Mutyaba

    Subs Not Used:

    James Alitho (G.K), Shafiq Bakaki, Nelson Senkatuka, Joseph Nsubuga

    MALAWI XI:

    Simplex Nthala (G.K), Stanley Sanudi, Fodya Yamikani, John Langesi, Miracle Gabeya, Chimango Kayira, Gerald Phiri, Saylles Dahtso,  John Banda, Chiukepo Msowaya,  Schumacher Kuwali

    Changes: Isaac Kaliati For Gerald Phiri,  Chawanangwa Kaonga For Saylles Dahtso, Nelson Kangunje For Miracle Gabeya

    Subs Not Used: Richard Chipuwa (G.K), Samkani Mkandawire,  Pitrani Zonda, Chester Yamikani

  • FUFA registers Vipers, SC Villa for 2016 CAF Inter Club Competitions

    FUFA registers Vipers, SC Villa for 2016 CAF Inter Club Competitions

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations is receipt of communication from Confederation of African Football (CAF) about Uganda’s two entrants Vipers Sc and Sc Villa Jogoo for the 2016 Inter Club football.

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    The deadline for entering teams is Monday 30th November, 2015 while the draw will be conducted on 11th December.

    Part of the communication from CAF reads ‘Your application of engagement will be submitted to the competent Committee for approval in accordance to the regulations of the competition’

    Azam Uganda Premier League Champions Vipers SC will participate in the CAF Champions League while Uganda Cup Winners Sc Villa Jogoo have been entered in the CAF Confederation Cup.

     

     

     

     

  • FUFA receives list of International referees for 2016

    Uganda’s list of international referees has been received from FIFA by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

     

    The list had 25 proposed names by the FUFA Referees standing Committee (FRSC) and was forwarded to FIFA by FUFA;
    Twenty two (22) referees were approved while the other three were not considered for the 2016 FIFA badges.

     

    The Male referees; Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Batte Denis and Sabilla Chelangat Ali

     

    Assistant referees; Ssonko Mark, Balikoowa Musa Ngobi, Okello Lee, Kayondo Samuel, Katenya Ronald and Bugembe Hussein

     

    Beach Soccer: Mugerwa Shafic, Kintu Ivan Bayige and Ssenteza Muhammad

     

    Women referees: Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Namubiru Irene and Akoyi Anna

     

    Women Assistant referees; Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Nagadya Catherine Cynthia, Mutonyi Jane, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama and Atuhaire Docus.
  • CECAFA 2015: Quarter-finals start Monday, Uganda to play Malawi

    CECAFA 2015: Quarter-finals start Monday, Uganda to play Malawi

    CECAFA 2015 Quarter-finals:

    Monday, 30th November 2015
    Uganda vs. Malawi
    Tanzania vs.Ethiopia

    Tuesday, 1st December 2015
    South Sudan vs. Sudan
    Rwanda vs. Kenya

    Uganda Cranes will play the 2015 CECAFA senior challenge cup guest team, Malawi Flames in the quarter finals on Monday, December 30, 2015.

    Uganda progressed top of group B after overcoming Burundi in the last group fixture played at the Awassa stadium and will meet Malawi at the last eight stage.

    Uganda Cranes open the quarter final menu on Monday before hosts Ethiopia entertain Ethiopia again.

    On Tuesday, it will be a battle for the two Sudan brothers, South Sudan taking on Sudan in the first match.

    The last quarter final match will see the defending champions, Kenya entertain Rwanda.

    Uganda has won the tournament a record 13 times.

  • Airtel FUFA Awards 11 days to go; Winnie Babirye with the best left foot, scorer of 40 goals

    Airtel FUFA Awards 11 days to go; Winnie Babirye with the best left foot, scorer of 40 goals

    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 Winnie Babirye?

    (DOB: 23rd October 1997);

    Buikwe She Red Stars FC, and Crested Cranes

    Scorer of 59 goals in the last one year in the FUFA sanctioned women competitions

    Voting Criteria: To Vote for Winnie Babirye; Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 70 Send to 6669”

    She is the reason why her club Buikwe She Red Stars made the final of the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) 2015 season. Babirye is a joy to watch with her sweet left foot.

    During qualification in the Buganda Region Women League to the FWEL, Babirye scored 27 goals in 18 games to lead Buikwe She Red Stars to the title glory.

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    The banner showing how to vote Winnie Babirye for the FUFA Female Footballer of the year 2015

    In the final of the FWEL, She scored a poacher’s goal but Buikwe fell to Kawempe Muslim 3-2.

    She finished the FWEL season with 13 goals to her name.

    In her club’s opening game of the 2015/2016 FWEL, she scored a brace as Buikwe She Red Stars beat Wakiso Hills 3-0 in Buikwe.

    Female footballer of the Year Nominees Winnie Babirye (L) facing offwith Kawempe's Spencer Nakachwa in FWEL finals at Nakivubo in June
    Winnie Babirye (Red) in action against Kawempe in the FWEL final at Nakivubo this year.

    Voting Criteria: To Vote for Winnie Babirye; Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 70 Send to 6669”

     

  • FUFA Juniors league: Bul Junior side defeat Jinja Municipal Juniors to win Eastern derby

    FUFA Juniors league: Bul Junior side defeat Jinja Municipal Juniors to win Eastern derby

    The FUFA Juniors league (national U-17) had several games played on Sunday, 29th November 2015.

    In the explosive Jinja derby, BUL F.C Junior side triumphed 3-2 over their neighbours, Jinja Municipal Council Junior team.

    Hamis Tibiaata scored a brace before Gabriel Oketch capped the icing on the cake for coach Daniel Kabaale’s side.

    The fixture was played at St Jude sports ground.

    At the Maroons play ground in Luzira, KCCA F.C Juniors and Vipers Junior team shared the spoils in the one all draw.

    Peter Magambo scored for KCCA Juniors before Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye replied in the same currency for Vipers Juniors.

    In Wobulenzi, Luweero, the Uganda Revenue Authority Junior team and their Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) counterparts tie failed to produce any goal.

    URA Juniors missed a penalty in the fixture as striker Tony Lutaaya, who was a second half substitute missed his kick from the penalty mark when goal keeper saved the effort.

    This is the second edition of the U-17 league with all Azam Uganda Premier league clubs required to have an U-17 team.

    There are two groups – Hat-trick and Treble that constitute the premier league team under age teams.

    FUFA Juniors League:

    BUL F.C Junior Team 3-2 Jinja Municipal Junior Team

    KCCA F.C Soccer Academy 1-1 Vipers Junior Team

    URA Juniors 0-0 Sports Club Victoria University Junior Team

    Bright Stars 2-1 Police Armless Brigade

    Simba 1-2 The Saints

    Sadolin Paints 1-0 Maroons

    Express Fc 1-1 Lweza

    Soana vs Sc Villa (Postponed)

     

     

  • FUFA Big League: Masavu loses first game, Proline wins away

    FUFA Big League: Masavu loses first game, Proline wins away

    FUFA Big League Match Day 10:

    Rwenzori Group:

    Hope Doves F.C 2-1 Citizens F.C

    Wakiso United F.C 1-0 Kireka United F.C

    Wandegeya F.C 3-2 Masavu F.C

    Proline 3-1 Synergy

    Sun City 1-0 Kirinya Jinja S.S

    Kasese New Villa 3-0 Masaka Local Council

    Elgon Group:

    Water F.C 2-0 Lira United F.C

    CRO F.C 0-2 Busia F.C

    Paidha Black Angels F.C 1-1 Bukedea Town Council F.C

    Sporting United F.C 3-2 Baza Holdings F.C

    The second highest football league in the country resumed on Sunday with several games played in the Rwenzori and Elgon groups.

    As expected, there were a few shocking results registered, a case in point when league new comers Wakiso United overcame visiting Kireka United at the Wakison district headquarter play ground.

    Mustapha Luyinda was the tormentor with the only goal of the day.

    Masavu F.C lost 3-2 to Wandegeya to lose the unbeaten run since being promoted at the onset of the season from the regional league.

    Proline Soccer Academy picked a crucial 3-1 away victory in Masaka against Synergy football club.

    CRO lost 2-0 to Busia Fisheries in Mbale. In Zombo district, at the Bar Okoro play ground, Paidha Black Angels and Bukedea Town Council shared the spoils in the one all draw.

    The league returns on Tuesday, 1st December 2015 with two fixtures.

    Tuesday, 1st December 2015 Fixtures:

    Artland- K Vs Lira United  – Mashariki S.S play ground, Entebbe road

    Kira Young Vs Water F.C – Kira Town Council play ground

  • Pepsi beach soccer League: Match Day 7 fixtures on Sunday

    Pepsi beach soccer League: Match Day 7 fixtures on Sunday

    The 2015/16 Pepsi national beach soccer league returns to action on Sunday, 29th November 2015 at the sandy confines of Lido beach in Entebbe.

    Four of the games will come in the Hurriken group with the other set in the moonson group.

    Defending champions, MUBS, the only side that remains unbeaten plays Talented F.C.

    St.Lawrence University will entertain Miami Kops and Kayunga Town Council will take on Buwanika Bulls.

    In the other fixtures lined up, Nkumba Select locks horns with Kampala City All Stars.

    Uhuru Titans battles YMCA and Geofrey Akabwai’s Kampala International University takes on the off-colour  Dalumba International.

    The league is sponsored by Crown Beverages Limited under the flagship brand, Pepsi.

    There will be musical interludes from Bebe Cool, Mun G and Maro during various breaks.

    It is the 6th season running that the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) under the mandate of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized the national beach soccer league, alongside other competitions.

    Full Match Day Seven Fixtures:

    HURRIKEN GROUP:

    Kayunga Town Council Vs Buwanika Bulls

    Talented Vs MUBS

    St. Lawrence University Vs Miami Kops

    Nkumba Select Vs Kampala City All Stars

    MOONSON GROUP:

    Uhuru Titans Vs YMCA

    Stormers Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University

    Real Galacticals Vs Kabalagala Rangers

    KIU Vs Dalumba International

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Gafford Ladies overcome She Mak

    FUFA Women Elite League: Gafford Ladies overcome She Mak

    2015/16 FUFA Women Elite League:

    Gafford Ladies 3-0 She Makerere Ladies

    Buikwe She Red Stars 0-0 Rhiness

    Gafford Ladies football club has continued with their great start to the new season, winning She Makerere ladies by 3-0 at Cleverland play ground in Kyebando along Northern By-pass.

    Sophie Annick scored a brace with the third goal coming from Fallone Nahimana.

    Away in Buikwe, home side, Buikwe She Red Stars played to a goal-less draw with Rhiness.

    This is the second season running that the national women elite league is being played in Uganda.

  • CECAFA 2015: Uganda 1- 0 Burundi; Cranes qualify for Quarter finals

    CECAFA 2015: Uganda 1- 0 Burundi; Cranes qualify for Quarter finals

    CECAFA 2015: Group B

    Uganda 1-0 Burundi

    Second half substitute, Frank Kalanda scored Uganda Cranes’ only goal as the record CECAFA winners overcame a hard fighting Burundi at the Awassa International stadium in Ethiopia on Saturday.

    This was during the final group B match of the tournament that witnessed Uganda qualify to the last 8 stage as group B winners on six points.

    Kalanda’s beautiful strike was set up by team skipper, Faruku Miya.

    Later in the game, Kalanda missed doubling Uganda’s advantage when he failed to capitalize on fellow second half substitute, Isaac Muleme’s well laid cross from the left.

    Changes for Uganda:

    Isaac Muleme replaced Erisa Ssekisambu at the start of the second half, goal hero Frank Kalanda came in for Muzamiru Mutyaba and right back, Denis Okot was called upon to take the place of striker  Ceaser Okhuti within the last five minutes of the game.

    Uganda tops group B on six points and progresses to the quarter finals with a quest for the 14th CECAFA title well in sight.

    Uganda Cranes Team line up:

    Mathias Kigonya (Goal Keeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Benard Muwanga, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Ceaser Okhuti

    Changes:

    Erisa Ssekisambu Out for Isaac Muleme, Muzamiru Mutyaba Out for Frank Kalanda and Denis Okot in for Ceaser Okhuti.

    Subs Not Used:

    Ismail Watenga (Goal Keeper), Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito and Nelson Senkatuka,

  • CECAFA 2015: Uganda Vs Burundi – Cranes XI named

    CECAFA 2015: Uganda Vs Burundi – Cranes XI named

    CECAFA 2015: Group B

    Saturday, 28th November 2015 (1:35 p.m)

    Uganda Vs Burundi – Awassa Stadium, Ethiopia

    Uganda Cranes team to face Burundi in the final group B fixture of the CECAFA 2015 Senior challenge cup has been named by the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.

    Joseph Nsubuga and Mathias Kigonya (goal keeper) are the only two players introduced who did not play in the 4-0 win against Zanzibar earlier in the week.

    Farouk Miya is the team captain.

    Uganda needs a victory to top the group ahead of the quarter finals.

    Uganda Cranes Team line up:

    Mathias Kigonya (Goal Keeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Benard Muwanga, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Ceaser Okhuti

    Subs:

    Ismail Watenga (Goal Keeper), Shafiq Bakaki, Isaac Muleme, Kezironi Kizito, Frank Kalanda, Nelson Senkatuka, Denis Okot

  • Count Down: 14 days to go; Airtel FUFA awards General info, 300 guests to be invited

    Count Down: 14 days to go; Airtel FUFA awards General info, 300 guests to be invited

    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 Friday 11th 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 Send to 6669” for Keziron Kizito

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

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

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    Nominees for the Male player of the year

    Category 2: FUFA Female player of the year:

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

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

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

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    Voting criteria for the nominees: Female Player of the year

    Category 3: Fans’ Favourite player (Ugandan player)

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

    The www.fufa.co.ug will profile all the nominees till the Awards day on 11th December 2015.

     

     

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Senior player Yusuf Kinene guides Water F.C to victory over Artland F.C

    FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Senior player Yusuf Kinene guides Water F.C to victory over Artland F.C

    2015/16 FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Match Day Nine

    Elgon Group Results (Thursday, 26th November 2015):

    Water F.C 1-0 Artland-K F.C

    Baza Holdings F.C 2-0 Kira Young F.C

    Onduparaka F.C 4-0 Bukedea Town Council F.C

    The second highest tier league in the country, FUFA Big league resumed on Thursday with three fixtures on match day nine (9).

    In the heart of Kampala City at Mengo Secondary School play ground, the home side Water F.C won the game 1-0 courtesy of a well curled free-kick from senior player, Yusuf Kinene.

    Kinene scored in the second half of the game after Nicolas Ntege had missed a penalty for the visitors.

    At Kawempe Muslim Secondary school play ground, the home side,  Baza Holdings football club won 2-0 over visiting Kira Young football club.

    Meddie Nyanzi and Edward Muyingo scored for Baza Holdings.

    At the Green light stadium in Arua, Onduparaka Football club whipped Bukedea Town Council 4-0.

    The league resumes on Saturday with one match before the rest of the games continue on Saturday and Sunday.

    Saturday: Paidha vs Bukedea

     

    Sunday fixtures on29th November,2015

    Kasese New Villa Vs Masaka Local Council – Buhinga

    Proline F.C Vs Synergy – Nakivubo

    Wandegeya F.C Vs Masavu – Kanyanya play ground

    Wakiso United Vs Kireka United – Kavumba Recreation Ground

    Sun City F.C Vs Kirinya/Jinja S.S – Nyakasanga- in Kasese

    Citizen F.C Vs Hope Doves – Kakyeeka stadium

    Elgon Group:

    Water F.C Vs Lira United – Mengo S.S play ground

    CRO F.C Vs Busia Fisheries – Namanyonyi CRO ground

    Sporting United Vs Baza Holdings – Lango Sports Ground

  • CECAFA 2015: Uganda Cranes humiliate Zanzibar for opening victory

    CECAFA Group B:

    Zanzibar 0-4 Uganda 

    Uganda Cranes have humiliated the Zanzibar Heroes 4-0 to register their first victory in the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia on Tuesday.

    Team skipper FarukU Miya scored two first half goals before Erisa Ssekisambu and Ceaser Okhuti netted the other goals in the second half for a memorable victory.

    The match was played at the Hawassa Stadium, 250 KM away from the capital city, Addis Ababa.

    Zanzibar finished the game with two players less following red cards to goal keeper Al Mwadini and Yahaya Mudathir for dangerous tackles on Erisa Ssekisambu.

    Uganda’s last game of the group is against Burundi.

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutn ‘Micho’ Sredojevic told www.fufa.co.ug that ‘We want to play our best football against Burundi on Saturday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the CECAFA cup’

    Micho added ‘We shall use the next three days to have our players recover from injuries picked up in the game against Zanzibar’

    Cranes XI: James Alitho (GK), Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kassaga, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Bernard Muwanga, Muzamil Mutyaba, Erisa Ssekisambu, Ceasar Okhuti, Faruku Miya (Capt)

    Subs: Mathias Kigonya(GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Keziron Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Shafiq Bakaki, Frank Kalanda, Nelson Senkatuka.

     

     

  • CECAFA UPDATE: Uganda XI to face Zanzibar

    2015 CECAFA SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP IN ETHIOPIA

    KICK-OFF: 2PM

    Group B:

    Cranes XI: James Alitho (GK), Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kassaga, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Bernard Muwanga, Muzamil Mutyaba, Erisa Ssekisambu, Ceasar Okhuti, Faruku Miya (Capt)

    Subs: Mathias Kigonya(GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Keziron Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Shafiq Bakaki, Frank Kalanda, Nelson Senkatuka.

     

  • FUFA Big League: Weekend results

    Kira Young 0-0 CRO FC

    Sun City 1-2 Citizen FC

    Proline 2-0 Wandegeya

    Kireka United FC 1-0 Entebbe FC

     

     

  • Nominees for FUFA female player of the year award score a combined 11 goals in the Elite League

    The three nominees for the FUFA Female player of the year awards Sandra Nabweteme, Hasfa Nassuna and Winnie Babirye scored a combined 11 goals during the weekend action in the FUFA Women Elite League.

    The trio were in demolition form while playing for their teams.

    Female footballer of the Year Nominees Winnie Babirye
    Winnie Babirye

    Nabweteme’s rich vein in form continued as she bagged nine goals in two games. She struck a late winner on 82 minutes for defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary school over home side Mutesa Royal University Women FC on  Saturday at Wankulukuku stadium. Joan Nakirya scored the opening goal for Kawempe while Namatovu Sharon netted for Mutesa.

    Nabweteme was on the score sheet 24 hours later (on Sunday) against Olira FC. Kawempe won 10-1 with Nabweteme netting 5 goals. She already leads the scorers’ chart with 10 goals this season. She scored 4 goals against Ajax when Kawempe won 13-0 and one goal when her team edged Mutesa Royal University FC.

    Female footballer of the Year Nominee Hasifa Nassuuna01
    Hasafa Nassuna

    Nasuna another serious contender for the female player of the year award netted a hat-trick in KAempe 10-1 win over Olira. She has taken her goals’ tally to 8 having scored 5 against Ajax in the opening match of the season.

    In Buikwe, all eyes were on Babirye-a player with a sweet left foot. She plays with a lot o confidence and never worried to show off her skills while with the ball.

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

    Buikwe She Red Stars-finalists in the league last season, defeated Waksio Hills 3-0. Babirye scored two of the three goals. Annet Nakimbugwe-mother of Hasfa Nassuna was also on target for Buikwe.

    Full weekend results in the FUFA Women elite League

    Sat, Nov-21-2015 E Western United  3 –  0 Gadaffi Integrated. Mabarara
    Sat, Nov-21-2015 E Mutesa University  1 –  2 Kawempe Muslim Rubaga
    Sat, Nov-21-2015 V Ajax Queens  1 –  1 Olira WFC Buloba
    Sat, Nov-21-2015 V London Coll. Nansana  1 –  3 UCU Lady Cardinals London College-Nansana
    Sun, Nov-21-2015 V Buikwe She Red Stars  3 –  0 Wakiso Hills Buikwe
    Sun,Nov-22-2015 V Kawempe Muslim  10 –  1 Olira WFC Kawempe

     

  • CECAFA 2015: Uganda loses to Kenya in group B fixture

    CECAFA 2015: Uganda loses to Kenya in group B fixture

    The Uganda Cranes has had a sad start to the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, losing 2-0 to rivals Kenya on Sunday afternoon in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Kenya’s goals were scored by Jacob Kheli and second half substitute, Michael Olunga in the 29th and 50th minutes respectively.

    Uganda Cranes team skipper, Farouk Miya hit the goal bar in the first half for arguably the best chance for the team.

    In the other chances, Okhuti reacted slower to Okot’s shot cum cross in the first half and Miya missed a one against one encounter with Kenyan goalie to beat.

    Uganda returns to action on Tuesday against Zanzibar.

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    Uganda Cranes (White) in action against Kenya in the Group B opening match of the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup. Kenya beat Uganda 2-0 on Sunday.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Alitho James(GK), Miya Faruku(capt), Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Bakaki Shafiq, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Murushid Jjuko, Mutyaba Muzamil, Okhuti Ceasar, Hassan Wasswa Dazo.

    Subs:

    Mathias Kigonya (GK), Frank Kalanda, Kizito Keziron, Richard Kasagga, Nelson Senkatuka, Joseph Nsubuga, Ivan Ntege

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes XI that started against Kenya on Sunday