FUFA Weekly Press Conference: Thursday, 5th November 2015
At FUFA House, Meng0 – Kampala (10 a.m)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) weekly press conference shall be held on Thursday, 5th November 2015 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo shall address the press conference at the same time, the national team head coach, Milutin Sredojevic shall be expected to grace the media as he announces the Uganda Cranes squad set for the two back to back 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Togo away in Lome and in Kampala.
The press conference starts at 10: 00 a.m
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addresses the media alongside, FUFA head of communications, Ahmed Hussein and the national team head coach, Milutin Sredojevic in a previous press conference
The Sports governing body in Uganda-National Council for Sports- has congratulated the Uganda National team composed of home based players upon their triumphant march to the the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) finals.
In a letter signed by theAg. General Secretary Mr. Nicholas Muramagi , he expressed his delight upon the Uganda Cranes victory during the CHAN qualifiers against Sudan.
‘We wish to note that this magnificent achievement was attained as a result of your meticulous planning and team work ‘ noted Muramagi
He still extended many happy returns to the Uganda Cranes team and the entire FUFA for making it to the prestigious continental show piece for the third consecutive time in a row.
‘Indeed the team has made the entire sports fraternity proud and we look forward to a better performance during the finals in Kigali. Bravo to the Uganda Cranes’ and a big thank to FUFA’ added Muramagi.
Uganda Cranes will be among the 16 teams to play in the CHAN finals due in Rwanda in 2016.
MAIN PHOTO: Ag. General Secretary Nicholas Muramagi (R) greeting the FIFA Team that paid him a visit last month.
The President of the Republic of Uganda HE General Yoweri Museveni has fulfilled his pledge that he made when he made a phone call to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following Uganda Cranes victory over Comoros and Sudan.
The President’s support will meet the cost of air tickets for the foreign based players who have been invited for the double header 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Togo on 12th and 15th November, 2015 in Lome and Namboole respectively.
HE will also cater for the costs of the National team’s preparations amounting to USD 44,000 and UGX 70M.
The Uganda Cranes will travel to Lome on a chartered flight whose costs will be met by the Government of Uganda.
The Communication further confirmed that dependent on the results, the team allowances and bonuses of USD 3,000 per player for eliminating Togo will also be met by the Government of Uganda after the two matches have been played.
The latest development is a result of a phone call FUFA President received from HE President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 21st October, 2015.
A call from the highest political office in the country came along with words of inspiration.
Prior to the Uganda Cranes two matches against Comoros in the 2017 AFCON and return leg of the African Nations Championship against Sudan, President Museveni made the phone call to FUFA boss Eng. Moses Magogo to deliver a message of encouragement and appreciation to the players for the two wins.
The FUFA President delivered the message during the official visit of the Uganda Cranes team while camped at the FUFA Technical centre while preparing for return leg of the African Nations championship against Sudan.
Uganda beat Sudan 2-0 in Khartoum to qualify 4-0 on aggregate for the CHAN Finals to be hosted by Rwanda in 2016.
‘I received a call from HE President of the Republic of Uganda congratulating you and the Senior team Uganda Cranes for posting wins against Comoros and Sudan recently. He wished you well in the upcoming game against Sudan and promised more support to the national team and football in general’ revealed a jovial FUFA President Magogo while delivering the message to the players last week.
President Museveni has been a strong supporter of Ugandan sports especially football where he funded the Uganda Cranes in the last campaign to a tune of over One Billion shillings.
‘We are glad for the President’s support because this is a timely intervention. We have been struggling a lot for finances on how to fund these two trips as the National team still has many more matches to play before the end of the year’ said FUFA President Magogo
The Uganda Cranes squad will be named by head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic on Wednesday.
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Match Day 10 Fixtures:
The unavailability of Nakivubo stadium has forced the organizers of the Azam Uganda Premier League to shift the KCCA football club home fixture against Lweza to the Maroons stadium in Luzira.
This is the second time in a row that the KCCA F.C is playing in Luzira after last Friday’s 2-1 victory over the home club, Maroons F.C.
It has been a grueling four months of the 5th edition of the Airtel Rising Stars U-17 boys and girls.
The tournament climaxed on Saturday, 31st October 2015 at Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara, with Buganda (girls) and Kitara (boys) retaining their trophies that also comes along with Ug.shs 5M and gold medals.
www.fufa.co.ug keenly kept a close eye on all the events right from the launch, through to the regional qualifiers to action at the national finals.
Lira District’s Destiny Sports Academy led by coach Patrick Bongo celebrate upon winning the boy’s overall title in the Northern region qualifiersNorthern region action at Pece stadium in Gulu districtWest Nile region qualifiers that took place at Pece stadium alongside the Northern regionKabowa Youth girl races onto the ball at Kitebe primary school play ground during the Kampala regional qualifiers in August 2015Airtel Uganda officials, Noela Byuma and Musa Mayanja inspect teams at Villa park during the Kampala regional qualifiersFormer ARS stars who featured in the first and second seasons – Martin Kizza (left), Kezironi Kizito (center) and Faruku Miya. The trio are now part of the national team set upBuganda girls celebrate at the national finals in Mbarara
Kitara region successfully defended the title in the boys’ catergoryBuganda regional qualifiers between Mukono Bishops and Nakaseke International at Masaka recreational stadiumPallisa United goal keeper attempts to make a save during the North East regional qualifiers at Mbale Municipal stadiumAirtel Rising Stars Northern region qualifiers at Pece Stadium, Gulu districtThe ARS Season 5 launch in July 2015: L-R FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Executive Member Dr Bernard Ogwel, Keziron Kizito, Airtel Marketing Director Prasoon Lal, Kiiza MArtin, Farouk Miya and TD Asuman AsumanArafat Mulindwa of Kampala (left) in action with Richardson Okumu (Kitara region) during the finals at Kakyeeka stadium
Musician, Coco finger thrilled football lovers at Kakyeeka during the national finals
Former FIFA referee, Catherine Adipo supervised the officials at all the games
FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha during one of the regional qualification closing ceremony
5TH FUFA – AIRTEL RISING STARS (U-17) BOYS & GIRLS:
Boys U-17:
Finals: Kitara Region 0 (4) – 0 (3) Kampala Region
Semi-finals:
Kitara Region 0 (6) – 0 (5) Northern region
Kampala Region 1 – 0 Buganda Region
Girls U-17:
Finals: Buganda Region 4 – 1 Eastern Region
Semi-finals:
Eastern Region 0 (4) – 0 (2) Western region
Northern Region 0 – 4 Buganda Region
The FUFA – Airtel Rising Stars U-17 boys and girls football tournament concluded on Saturday, 31st October 2015.
The finals were held by the Western region at Kakyeeka stadium.
Kitara region for the second time running won the national Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) boys’ finals.
Buganda too won the girls’ version, in similar fashion as Kitara as the two sides successfully did in the 2014 finals played in Fort Portal.
In the boy’s finals, Kitara region won 4-3 on penalties after normal time had ended 0-0.
Buganda on the other hand had a softer route, overcoming a resilient Eastern region outfit 4-1.
Resty Nanziri scored a brace before Betty Nagekke and Elizabeth Nakigozi had one goal apiece.
The crowd at Kakyeeka stadium passionately cheered the ARS youngesters
There were sixteen teams overall with each region bringing a boy’s and girl’s side.
They were at first engaged in group stage games to give a chance to either teams to face one another.
The top four regions progressed to the semi final stage and finally the final stage to determine the winner.
Kitara region celebrates with the trophy and cheque of Ug.shs 5M
Awards:
Each of the winning team members was awarded with gold medals, each team bagged Ug.shs 5M, Airtel branded jersey for the two finalists per gender and balls.
Each of the second placed teams earned Ug.shs 3M with silver medals, Airtel branded jersey and balls.
Individual winners:
The excelling individual players (Top Scorer, Goal keeper and Most Valuable players) each earned the latest new on the market Airtel I-Phone, branded shirt and track suit with a cap.
A team of potential players were selected by the national U-17 head coaches, Peter Onen and Hadijah ‘Lady Mourihoh’ Namuyanja.
The selected teams will be trained to represent the country at the up-coming youth championships.
A Match official at ARS Season 5 grand final brain storms with former FIFA referee, Yusuf Awuye
FUFA officials led by Vice Presidents -Justus Mugisha and Darious Mugoye, Technical Director (Asuman Lubowa), Executive committee member and chairman national organizing committee, ARS, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel, woman executive committee member, Agnes Mugenyi, FUFA women football officier Hadijah Namuyanja attended the ceremony.
They were joined by Airtel Uganda officials led by the marketing manager, Praason Lal and the brand, assest and properties manager, Noela Byuma.
This was the fifth year running when Airtel Ugandawere organizing the youth tournament meant to identify and nurture fresh football talents.
L-R: Martin Kizza, Kerzironi Kizito and Faruku Miya
Examples of Successful Rising Stars:
Faruku Miya, Kezironi Kizito (Vipers Sports Club) and Sports Club Villa’s Martin Kizza are vivid examples of the ARS products who shone and have now tasted national team football.
Kirinya Jinja SS 2-2 Synergy FC
Hope Doves 2 -0 Masaka LC
Kasese New Villa 1 -2 Masavu FC
Lira United 2-3 Onduparaka FC
Bukedea TC FC 0-1 Artland K
Water FC didn’t travel to Eastern Uganda for their fixture against CRO. The league organisers will take a decision basing on the referees’ report which is yet to be submitted.
Sunday 1st November, 2015
Sporting United Vs Ndejje University
Busia Fisheries vs Paidha Black Angels
The League organisers of the top flight Uganda Premier League have fixed a new date for the Sc Villa vs Express FC match that wasn’t played last Friday due to the unplayable pitch at Nakivubo Stadium.
The match was called off due a water logged ground after a heavy afternoon pour a few hours before the match.
‘A new date Saturday 7th November, 2015 has been set for the fixture between Sc Villa Jogoo and Express FC. Other fixtures that had been rescheduled have got new dates’ said Uganda Premier League Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani.
He added ‘Some of the matches not yet rescheduled will get new dates soon’
The new dates for some of the matches that had been postponed due to various reasons.
Friday 6th November, 2015: Vipers vs Police -Buikwe 4.30pm
Friday 6th November, 2015: KCCA FC vs Bright stars FC 4.30pm
Saturday 7th November, 2015: Sc Villa vs Express FC 4pm
Meanwhile the Azam Uganda Premier League resumes on Tuesday with the following fixtures on card;
Tuesday 3rd November, 2015
Police vs Maroons in Kavumba, Live on Azam TV at 4pm
Express FC vs Soana 4.30pm
Sadolin vs Sc Villa Jogoo in Bugembe 4.30pm
Simba vs BULFC in Bombo-4.30pm
JMC Hippos vs URA at Kakindu Stadium, 4.30pm
KCCA vs Lweza FC at Nakivubo stadium, 4.30pm
Vipers vs Bright Stars FC in Buikwe, 4.30pm
Caesar Okhuti still leads the scorers’ chart with 5 goals while Miya Faruku of Vipers and Mutyaba Muzamir of KCCA FC are tied on 4 goals each.
The six Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures played on Saturday, 31st October 2015 produced nine goals.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football won 2-1 away to Maroons to reclaim the top spot from Express Football club.
In the same vein, Vipers beat Soana 2-1 at Kavumba recreational stadium to get to the joint top position alongside KCCA F.C
The Jinja derby produced one goal scored by Augustine Nsumba for home side, BUL F.C against visiting Sadolin Paints football club.
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) lost yet another game, falling to the league debutants, The Saints F.C 1-0.
Jimmy Kulaba scored an own goal to give George ‘Best’ Nsimbe his first ever win for The Saints F.C.
In Mwelerwe, Bright Stars football club suffered the first loss of the season, losing to visiting Police F.C by a lone strike.
At the Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku, the home side Lweza football club was on the losing side, falling 1-0 to league debutants, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos football club.
The much awaited Azam Uganda Premier League fixture between arch- rivals SC Villa and Express football club at Nakivubo Stadium F.c did not take place because of a flooded playing surface due to the heavy rains.
A new date for the match will be communicated in the shortest period.
Meanwhile, the league resumes Saturday, October 32 with six matches at different venues all kicking off at 4:00 pm.
The Jinja derby between BUL F.C and Sadolin Paints at Kakindu stadium takes center stage.
Saturday Fixtures:
BUL VS Sadolin Paints – Kakindu Stadium
Bright Stars Vs. Police – Matugga Stadium
URA Vs. The Saints – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) has appointed FIFA Referee Brian Nsubuga to handle Friday’s highly anticipated Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) match at Nakivubo stadium.
The match kicks off at 4pm and will be shown live on Azam TV while 102.1 FUFA fm will do the live commentary .
Nsubuga will be joined by Kayondo Samuel and Balikowa Musa as 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant referees while Byaruhanga Henry is the 4th official. Kityo Asuman is the match Commissioner.
Click here Referees AUPL for the rest of the weekend appointments
Friday, 30th October 2015 – Sports Club Villa Vs Express F.C
At 4:00 p.m – Live on AZAM T.V & 102.1 FUFAf.m
Nakivubo Stadium
The place to be on Friday, 30th October 2015 is none other than Nakivubo stadium as two fierce rivals, Sports Club Villa and Express F.C lock horns in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
In the general fans’ stands and on the field of play, it will be a clash of two parallel colors – Red or Blue.
Whereas both clubs are currently on different wave-lengths in as far as in-house stability and form is concerned, that will count for nothing because time over and again, the battles between SC Villa and Express are often too close to call.
Express F.C won their previous league match in convincing fashion – triumphing 4-0 over BUL F.C at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku meanwhile SC Villa succumbed to the giant killing antics of Soana F.C, falling 2-1 at Kavumba recreational stadium.
The Jogoos approach the game minus the services of their former Spanish head coach, Antonio Flores who was relieved of his duties a few days ago.
In the prodigal ‘old boy’, Ibrahim Kirya, SC Villa is expected to quickly put their house in order and stage a spirited display against an on -colour Express side.
Perhaps, SC Villa has an injury concern for their left footed dribbling winger, Martin Kizza and will most likely miss the services of towering defender, Denis Otim, who is at Kyambogo University finalizing his studies.
The good news is that the rest of the players are readily available and have the potential to trouble Express.
From play maker, Robert Achema, goal keeper Stephen Odong, left back Isaac Muleme, strikers Karim Ndugwa and Umar Kasumba, the Jogoos have a key player in each of the departments.
Enter the on-fire Express F.C – Coaches Alex Gitta and Wasswa Bbosa have formed a potent partnership bonded on earth but mended in Heaven.
The duo have assembled an array of stars that will make any team on the opposition tremble for obvious reasons.
102.1 FUFA f.m will broadcast the match live to millions of soccer mad fans in the country
CHAN Cranes Strikers Tonny Odur and Caesar Okhuti remain the main hope for goals with a steady fast assured supply of balls from the middle of the pack via the burly Sulaiman Mutyaba.
In the backline, another CHAN Cranes player, Ayub Kizza has quickly recovered from a head injury suffered in the CHAN qualification match against Sudan, will provide the protective shield alongside Veteran Issa Lumu from the usually suspect goal keeper, Martin Elungati.
Elungati will be facing his former pay masters in a match that will provide the necessary plat form to test his character and will power.
Last season, the two games between the arch-rivals ended prematurely with aspects of fans’ violence at Mityana and Mutesa II Stadium.
On both fronts, SC Villa walked home scot-free with the six points in the bag after it was discovered rowdy Express fans caused the abandonment in both cases.
This time round, with the club fans educated about the spirit of fair play, a tranquil atmosphere is expected to grant the match a good ending.
Will it be the Jogoosor the Red Army?
Let us all throng Nakivubo stadium in Zillions.
How the two teams are expected to line up:
SC Villa Probable XI:
Steven Odong (GK), Misi Katende, Jonathan Mugabi (C), Henry Katongole, Isaac Muleme, Tadeo Lwanga, Abel Eturude, Robert Achema, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Umar Kasumba and Karim Ndugwa.
Express FC Probable XI:
Martin Elungati (GK), Sula Bagala, Ismail Kazibwe, Ayub Kizza, Isa Lumu, Sam Kintu, Emma Kalyowa, Tony Odur, Mike Mutyaba, Ceaser Okhuti and Vincent Kayizzi
Prior to today’s game,the record was not impressive to the Wakiso United FC fans since signing Faridah Bulega as their head coach. The club’s opening three games had all been lost but on the fourth attempt, Bulega’s side showed little respect to visiting Kasese New Villa.
Final score read: Wakiso United 2-1 Kasese New Villa. ‘I am excited that my players have picked up a win. I believe in this team and we are now focusing on our next game’ said Bulega
Kirabira Deus and Kahinda Mustapha scored for Waksio United to register their first win the FUFA Big League.
Abdallah Luhima and Tony Kasujju netted for Ndejje University as they defeated Bukedea 2-1.
Other results:
Synergy FC 2-3 Kireka United FC
Boma Young 1-1 Lira United
Paidha Black Angels 3-1 Kira Young
Bazza Holdings 0-0 CRO
Artland 4-2 Onduparaka
Masavu 1-0 Proline
Meanwhile the match between Water FC and Sporting United was not played. Water FC never showed up at their home ground. The FUFA Competitions committee will only take a decision after receiving the referee’s report.
Wandegeya FC vs Entebbe FC was not played as well due to a water logged pitch as a result of the heavy rains shortly before the match in Kanyanya.
Kirinya Jinja vs Masaka LC and Sun City vs Citizen Fc were postponed to new dates to be communicated soon.
FUFA Vice President Denis Mbidde has been quoted in today’s media as having made statements aimed at the person of SC Villa Jogoo President Eng. Ben Misaga.
However the FUFA VP categorically distances himself from the reports he believes are aimed at creating collisions and gaps between him, Misaga and Sc Villa Jogoo.
FUFA VP Denis Mbidde
‘I have not talked to any media person about what has been reported in today’s media. Leadership comes with challenges and calls for strong and able bodied people like Misaga’ said Mbidde.
‘SC Villa Jogoo is part of many football fans’ lives in Uganda and the world at large and so some fans get concerned when their club is not getting the best results on and off the pitch’ added Mbidde.
Mbidde’s statement reads;
• In today’s Bukedde Newspaper (Thursday 29th October, 2015), a group of reporters (names not shared on the back page for the story, made incorrect quotes about me blaming SC Villa Jogoo President Eng. Ben Misaga
• I distance myself from the incorrect and unfounded quotes in the story. These were exaggerated quotes by the unnamed writers with ill intentions to create a gap between Misaga, SC Villa Jogoo and I.
• I fully support the leadership of Eng. Ben Misaga and I believe he is the right man to take SC Villa Jogoo to the dreamland.
Mbidde’s communication further reads;
‘I reiterate my support to Sc Villa Jogoo President , SC Villa Jogoo and entire football fraternity in Uganda’.
The FUFA Big League returns with 9 games to be played across the country on Thursday.
Six of the games lie under the Rwenzori group and the other five in the Elgon group.
Western region’s Kasese New Villa has embarked on the long journey to Wakiso district, where they are set to play Wakiso United at the district play ground.
Another Kasese based team, Sun City shall be at home to Citizen F.C at the Nyakasanga play ground.
Masaka based team Synergy plays host to Kireka United at the recreational.
The matches between Kirinya Jinja SS and Masaka, Sun City F.C Vs Citizen F.C have been postponed to dates yet to be communicated.
Shafiki Bisaso’s Masavu is at home to face Proline at the lake side Katabi Gombolola play ground.
Entebbe F.C travels to Kanyanya as they take on Wandegeya football club.
In the heart of Kampala City, at Mengo secondary school play ground, home team, Water F.C shall entertain Lira district’s Sporting United in a match predictably expected to be epic.
In West Nile region, the home team Paidha Black Angels takes on Kira Young at the Bar Okoro play ground in Zombo district.
By the end of regular season, the best teams per group (Elgon and Rwenzori) are promoted directly to the Azam Uganda Premier league for the season 2016/17.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 Fixtures
Rwenzori Group:
Synergy F.C Vs Kireka United – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Wandegeya F.CVs Entebbe F.C – Kanyanya Play ground
Masavu F.C Vs Proline F.C – Katabi Gombolola play ground
Wakiso United Vs Kasese New Villa F.C – Wakiso District play ground
Elgon Group:
Boma Young Vs Lira United – Hoima, Boma play ground
Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Kira Young F.C – Bar Okoro, Zombo
Ndejje University F.C Vs Bukedea Town Council F.C – Ndejje University play ground, Luweero
Water F.C Vs Sporting United F.C – Mengo S.S play ground
Baza Holdings F.C Vs CRO F.C – Kawempe Muslim ground
FUFA held the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 28th October 2015 at the FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
www.fufa.co.ugbrings to you what transpired at the press conference in images.
L-R : FUFA head of Communications, Ahmed Hussein, Decolas Kizza and Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic at the press conferenceFUFA Competitions head of department, Ali Mwebe released the fixtures of the 2nd FUFA Women Elite league due on 8th November 2015Uganda Cranes Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic lauded FUFA for the conducive atmosphere that enabled Uganda prepare well for the CHAN matches home and away against Tanzania and Sudan. He outlined the agenda for the national team as regards AFCON 2017, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, CHAN 2016 finals in Rwanda and CECAFA 2015Winner’s Smile: Fresh from Sudan Micho and National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege (R)The press conference at Mengo, home of FUFA
The press conference was well attended by the print and electronic media reporters
Match 63: 1st Leg: Thursday, 12th November 2015 – Togo Vs Uganda (Lome)
Match 64: 2nd Leg: Sunday, 15th November 2015 Uganda Vs Togo (Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala)
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has communicated the new dates for the upcoming first round qualifier between Togo and Uganda Cranes.
FUFA Communications director, Ahmed Hussein confirmed the new dates to the media during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.
FUFA has received communication from the Head of FIFA World Cup and Olympic qualifiers confirming new dates for the match between Uganda and Togo
The first leg shall take place on Thursday, 12th November 2015 in Lome at the Kegue stadium at 15:30 hours before the return leg on Sunday, 15th November 2015 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole (Kampala) at 16:00 hours.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson commends the FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo for his timely intervention while in Cairo, Egypt to have the home game on Sunday instead of Monday although the regulations give final authority to CAF and FIFA on fixtures.
FUFA calls upon all the stakeholders to rally behind the Uganda Cranes against Togo in a bid to qualify for the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addresses the media
Meanwhile, FUFA has written to the Government for financial help in the due process of preparing for both matches, away and home.
At the same time, FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza used the plat form to inform the media about the entry fees for the home game on 15th November 2015.
Ordinary tickets will cost 20,000/=, VIP tickets go for 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/=.
The tickets will go on the market soon.
Meanwhile, the finance director once again informed the media that the Cranes players’ match bonuses for the CHAN 2016 qualification victory over Sudan are being channeled to the players’ respective bank accounts.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that featured against Comoros away.
