Victoria group: Kawempe Muslim FC, Western United FC, Gafford Ladies FC, Makerere University, Mutesa I Royal University , Gadafi Integrated , Ajax Ladies and Wakiso Hills FC
Elizabeth group: Buikwe She Red Stars, She Corporates, Bidco Women, UCU Lady Cardinals, London College Nansana, Kakira Women, Devine Stars and Eastern Heroes
Queen of Uganda women soccer; Sandra Nabweteme with the ball. She plays for defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School FC.
The FUFA competitions department has released the programme for the 2nd edition of the FUFA Women’s Elite League.
The league will kick off on 8th November at various play grounds. The fixtures will be released on 24th November.
16 teams have confirmed participation with 11 from the inaugural League while five (5) teams have been promoted London College FC, Nansana, Mutesa I Royal University FC, Ghadafi Integrated Women FC and Devine Stars FC from Soroti.
Runners up of the FWEL 2014/2015season- Buikwe She Red Stars FC
The format will have 8 teams in each group- Victoria and Elizabeth.-the same names used last season.
Four teams will qualify from each group for the knock out stage of the quarter-finals.
Club registration and player licensing is in progress with each club meeting the mandatory registration fee of 250,000/- (Two hundred fifty thousand shillings).
The detailed programme of the FWEL includes filling and returning of registration forms by 20th October, Issuance of fixtures on Saturday 24th October at FUFA House, Clubs half day training on player registration using electronic system and Kick off on the 8th November 2015.
Meanwhile the FUFA spokesperson confirmed that all clubs and individual winners of the FUFA Women Elite 2015 season received their prize monies.
‘All clubs have received their prize monies and we are glad that they will start the season with some monies on their accounts’ said Hussein.
MAIN PHOTO: Official Logo of the FUFA Women Elite League
course will focus on the education of referee technical instructors
Ugandan officials Ali Tomusange, Yusuf Awuye, Ali Mwebe and Ali Kalyango will be part of the Course for Referee Instructors (FUTURO III) in Cairo from 17th-22nd October, 2015.
The FIFA funded course will focus on the education of referee technical instructors, referee fitness and futsal and/or beach soccer referee instructors from Member Associations (MAs).
Former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange is the head of the FUFA Referees Technical Development Panel.
Allocation; Ali Tomusange (Referees Instructor), Yusuf Awuye ( Referees Instructor), Ali Mwebe (Beach Soccer)and Ali Kalyango (Referees Fitness Instructor).
Ali Mwebe (R) in action at a beach soccer game between Zanzibar and Uganda
CHAN: Uganda vs Sudan; Eritreans to officiate the game.
African Nations Championship (CHAN)
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda vs Sudan
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
Time :4pm
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirussia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)
The Chairman of the FUFA International Match Organising Committee DR. Patrick Bernard Ogwel has confirmed that preparations of the Uganda vs Sudan match are in high gear.
The two CECAFA rivals teams face off in the first leg of the third round of the African Nations championship on Saturday.
Chairman of the FUFA International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel during the weekly Press conference today at FUFA House inMengo.
‘This is a high caliber match that needs a lot of organisation and attention to so many details. The Sudanese team arrives today and will be accommodated at Grand Imperial. We have already sent out invitations to our guests; said Ogwel.
The Chief Guest is Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi.
‘Gates will open at midday while tickets will go on market at the stadium as early at 10 O’clock in the morning on match day’ added Ogwel.
CAF has appointed Eritreans to officiate the CHAN qualification game between Uganda Cranes and Sudan on 17th October, 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium.
The Commissioner comes from Tanzania in the name of Alfred Rwiza Kishongole
Meanwhile Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released three players from camp. The players are; Robert Ssentongo, Henry Katongole and Peter Katumba.
However Micho has summoned Express FC Striker Tony Odour to reinforce his squad that enters residential camp today at the Africa Bible University, Lubowa.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA officials-Ali Mwebe,Competitions Manager, Ahmed Hussein-Spokesperson and Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel at today’s weekly press conference.
The second highest tier league in the country, The FUFA Big league will have 15 matches lined up for match day two.
This follows the successful match day one fixtures played last week at the various play grounds.
Games for match day two start on Thursday, 15th October 2015 with ten fixtures on card.
Clubs as Hope Doves, Masavu F.C, Paidha Black Angels, Kirinya/Jinja S.S, Proline Soccer Academy, Entebbe F.C will be targeting for their second victories having won their respective match day one games.
The other clubs shall play catch up with a sole goal of closing up the gap early in the season.
Promotion of Big League Teams to Azam Uganda Premier League:
Only two clubs (one per group) earn a direct slot to the elite league with the third determined via a promotional play-off.
The two runners up from each group are the ones engaged in a promotional play off, first in the semi-finals before a main final is held.
FUFA Big League: Match Day Two Fixtures
Thursday, 15th October 2015
Elgon Group:
Paidha Black Angels Vs Baza Holdings – Bar Okoro ground, Zombo District
Busia Fisheries Vs Lira United – Busia International Primary School play ground
CRO Vs Sporting United – Namanyonyi CRO ground
Ndejje University Vs Boma – Ndejje Uniersity play ground, Luwero
Rwenzori Group:
Hope Doves Vs Kireka United – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Wandegeya Vs Masaka L.C – Kanyanya play ground
Masavu Vs Synergy – Katabi Gombolola ground, Entebbe
Wakiso United Vs Entebbe – Wakiso District play ground
Sun City Vs Proline – Nyakasanga play ground, Kasese
Citizen F.C Vs Kasese New Villa – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Saturday, 17th October 2015:
Baza Holdings Vs Bukeade Town Council – Kawempe Muslim play ground
Busia Fisheries Vs Sporting United – Busia International Primary School Play ground
CRO Vs Lira United – Namanyonyi CRO play ground
Sunday, 18th October 2015:
Water F.C Vs Onduparaka F.C – Mengo S.S Play ground
Tuesday, 20th October 2015:
Kira Young Vs Onduparaka F.C – Kira Town Council Play ground
The Uganda National team coach Sredojevic Militin Micho has summoned Express striker Tony Odur to the add up to the Cranes team preparing for an encounter against Sudan .
Odur has replaced veteran striker Robert Sentongo who is no longer part of the team due to indiscipline reasons .Sentongo missed out several trainining sessions with out genuine reasons .
Micho told www.fufa.co.ug that Odur is the right replacement for Robert Sentongo due to his experience and current performance with his team Express FC.
“We believe that Tony Odur can give competition both at the match and training because of his experience and skills “Said Micho
Tony Odur could not hide his excitement for being part of the Cranes team after missing for some long time from National duties.
“I will give in all what I have not to let myself and the coach down. The coach has entrusted me because of my experience and current form at Express FC, I believe I will deliver ‘Said Odur .
The team is to have another match build up against SC Villa at African Bible University Lubowa from where they will have a residential training camp.
The advance team of the Sudan National team has arrived in the country ahead of Saturday’s match against Uganda Cranes at Nakivubo stadium.
Hisham Gumaa a representative of the delegation jetted in yesterday afternoon while the rest of the team flies in tomorrow at 1pm aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The visitors will be accommodated at Grand Imperial Hotel.
Meanwhile the return leg of the CHAN 3rdround between Sudan and Uganda will be played on Sunday 25th October, 2015.
FUFA will hold the weekly pres conference tomorrow at FUFA House, 10am to reveal full details of the match.
Next Build Up: SC Villa Vs Uganda Cranes – Wednesday, 13th October 2015 – Nakivubo Stadium
CHAN 2016 QUALIFIER (Second Round, 1st Leg): Uganda Cranes Vs Sudan – Saturday, 17th October 2015
Nakivubo Stadium (4:00 p.m)
Uganda Cranes CHAN team fell to Express F.C 2-0 on Monday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Express scored through strikers Tonny Odur and Eric Ssebuguzi.
Action from the build up game at Wankulukuku stadium
This was the first of the two build up games for the team ahead of Saturday’s CHAN second round first leg qualifier against Sudan at Nakivubo stadium.
The Express Football Club side that started the game. Defender, Ayub Kizza (standing second from left) played for Express F.C
The Cranes technical team used all the 24 players available for the match.
Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic appreciated the build up that he believes has highlighted the grey areas on the team that need urgent address;
The Build up will help the technical team plan which areas need urgent fix and how to polish on defence and attack
How Uganda Cranes lined up:
Team One:
Isma Watenga (G.K), Denis Okot, Henry Katongole, Benard Muwanga, Hakim Senkumba, Kezironi Kizito, Timothy Awani, Peter Katumba, John Ssemazzi, Frank Kalanda
James Alitho (G.K), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Shafiq Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Deus Bukenya, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya, Ceaser Okhuti, Erisa Ssekisambu
The 9th FUFA Executive committee appointed Madam Agnes Mugena to provisionally occupy and act in the role of the Woman Member on the FUFA Executive Committee until the next FUFA General Assembly.
Madam Agnes Mugena is a FUFA delegate from North East Region Football Association and is Chairperson and sole financier of FUFA Big League side Bukedea Town Council FC for the last three years
TheExecuitve Committee also passed the following decisions;
1-Appointments and adjustments of the FUFA Standing committees
Mr. Ojok Odur was appointed to replace Mr. Alex Luganda on the FUFA Legal Committee. Mr. Alex Luganda expressed that he could no longer perform his role as Chairman due to other engagements.
Mr. Kalibbala Chris was appointed as the Chairperson for the Women football committee and Agnes Mugena as the Deputy Chair person.
Mr. Okwi Peter was appointed on the Protocol Committee replacing Mr. Kachumu Steven ( who was appointed on the Disciplinary adjudication Chamber)
Mr. Kalungi Edward was appointed on the FUFA Security Committee replacing Mr. Badru Kiggwe ( who was appointed on the Disciplinary Investigation Chamber)
Mr. Kalibbala Chris was appointed as the Chairman of the FUFA Referees Standing Committee replacing Mr. Mpiima Samuel who was appointed as chairman of the Beach soccer and Futsal Committee.
Mr. Hamid Juma was appointed to replace Mr. Kalibbala Chris as the Chairman of the Protocol committee and also retained his role as the chairman of the FUFA Technical committee.
2-Passing the FUFA Ethics Code
At FUFA we strive to safeguard the integrity and reputation of association football in Uganda. It is our key objective to protect the image of football, and especially that of FUFA, from jeopardy or harm as a result of illegal, immoral or unethical methods and practices.
We believe that the public that consumes football should be given the best assurances that the beautiful game is managed by a responsible and accountable body and the people therein.
Therefore, the 9th FUFA Executive Committee passed the FUFA Ethics Code to achieve this objective. The code will be communicated to you at the earliest as its enforcement started with immediate effect.
3-Adoption of FIFA Performance Programme Recommendation
After the conclusion of the Executive Committee Retreat with the FIFA Team and a set of recommendation set by the team, the 9th FUFA Executive Committee adopted the recommendation and thereafter turns into a working document.
The FIFA Panel comprised of Mr. Patrick Onyango, Damil Faye, Gorviden Thondoo and Emy Casaletti Bwalya for the Performance review done and pledged to pursue the action Plan that has been agreed on.
Following the amendments passed by the 91st FUFA General Assembly held in Soroti on 27th September 2015 and in compliance with Article 35 (h) and 68 of the FUFA statutes; the amendments resulted in having three FUFA judicial Bodiest the Appeals, Disciplinary, Ethics and Integrity committees as the judicial bodies.
The Disciplinary committee shall handle the on-pitch matters and is divided into the investigatory and adjudication chambers.
The Ethics and Integrity committee will henceforth handle matters that are off-pitch and is also divided into the Investigatory and Adjudication chambers.
The 9th FUFA Executive Committee henceforth appointed the following persons to perform their duties with immediate effect on the respective bodies but shall be presented to the next FUFA General Assembly for appointment.
a) Disciplinary Committee Investigatory Chamber;
1. Mr. Lutta Darious – Chairman
2. Mr. Kiggwe Badru – Member
3. Mr. Mukatabala Paul – Member
4. Mr. Salmin Saleh – Member
b) Disciplinary Committee Adjudication Chamber;
1. Mr. Hillal Hussein – Chairman
2. Madam Kubingi Margaret – Member
3. Mr. Kacuumu Steven – Member
4. Mr. Barigye Richard – Member
c) Ethics and Integrity Committee Investigatory Chamber;
1. Mr. Arthur Mulangira – Chairman
2. Mr. Kasalirwe Edirisa – Member
3. Mr. Kasinde Hamidu – Member
4. Mr. Senyimba Julius – Member
d) Ethics and Integrity Committee Adjudication Chamber;
1. Mr. Byansi William – Chairman
2. Mr. Odong John – Member
3. Mr. Edude Paul Andrew – Member
4. Mr. Nelson Kibuuka – Member
Kawempe Muslim secondary school won two titles at the 2015 Independence day women tournament.
Kawempe took home the secondary schools and clubs’ titles after beating Gadaffi S.S and She Corporates by 1-0 and 4-0 respectively.
Godwin Primary School overcame Wisdom 1-0 to win the primary schools’ event.
This was the third time the independence day tournament was being played after successful tournaments in Jinja and Soroti in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Semi-Finals:
Clubs:Semi-Finals
Kawempe 1-0 UCU
Kampala University 0-1 She Corporate
Finals: She Corporate 0-4 Kawempe Muslim
Secondary Schools:
Semi-Finals:
Kawempe Muslim 2-1 Kibuli S.S
Gadaffi 0 (4) – 0 (1) Princess Diana
Finals: Kawempe Muslim 1-0 Gadaffi S.S
Primary Schools:
Godwin Primary School 1-0 Wisdom Primary School
Individual Winners:
MVP (Primary Schools) : Hadijah Nandago (Godwin)
Top Scorer (Primary) – Zainabu Namuleme (2 Goals)
MVP Secondary Schools – Sharon Nadunga (Kibuli)
Best Goal Keeper (Secondary): Sharon Abekani (Kawempe Muslim)
As a growing humble young boy, Ibrahim Kiyemba almost kicked everything (living or non-living) that flashed in his midst.
Little did he realize that 18 years down the road, he would captain a top flight league club nor feature for the Uganda national team, The Cranes.
At the moment, he is an established defender with Lweza F.C in the Azam Premier League and the Uganda Cranes CHAN team.
The Uganda Cranes team that beat Nigeria in May 2015. Kiyemba played on the team
Kiyemba boldly shares his experience with www.fufa.co.ug;
He narrates his journey thus far;
It is every footballer’s dream to feature for their national team. Donning the Uganda Cranes jersey means representing 36.5 million people. Little did I believe the authenticity of the call to the National team till I boarded a plane to Nigeria
The National team coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic handed Kiyemba his maiden cap for the Cranes during the international build up match in May when the Cranes shocking overcame Nigeria 1-0.
A vivid admirer of former Uganda Captain Ibrahim Sekagya, Kiyemba wishes to emulate his idol wholesomely – playing style and character.
Now the captain of the Lweza Football Club, based in Kajjansi on Entebbe road, Kiyemba admits he is reaping from personal diligence and the mercy of Allah.
All this is about hard work, patience and prayer. I promise more is yet to come from me. I am looking forward to professional football. I want to maintain my place on the national team and even get better. Also, my parents have been a special pillar of encouragement to play football since I was young
Kiyemba recalls that his parents especially the mother used to buy him football equipment like jerseys and boots which encouraged him to continue with the game.
Ibrahim Kiyemba (left) against Nigeria
Buying sporting equipment for me wasn’t enough but, my parents also used to spend a fortune on football DVDs so that i watch different players in action
He further narrates that the national team coach Micho has given him chance to showcase his potential in different playing positions.
Kiyemba came on a substitute against Nigeria where he was deployed in the midfield and featured at right back position against Malawi at Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre.
At Lweza, Kiyemba performs his core roles comfortably in central defence.
It has been such a fantastic experience at the national team because of the different playing positions the coach has deployed me. It has helped me understand modern football where a player needs to be versatile
Best and Worst Moments as a footballer:
Kiyemba’s best football moment is when he wore the National team’s jersey for the first time against Nigeria in a friendly which the Uganda Cranes won 1-0.
Where there are best moments one can’t rule away worst ones .Of recent , Soana flogged Lweza 4-0 at their 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League opener .
That is the most horrible day of my life since I started playing competitive football
Kiyemba (with the trophy) helped Lweza attain promotion to the Azam Uganda Premier League
Talking about the moment when Lweza was on a verge of being relegated due to failure to fulfill the FUFA Licensing Board requirements, Kiyemba said that him as a player and club captain would be hurt in case it had happened .Though it was that way, club officials had to fulfill the requirements before being licensed .
FUFA has the mandate over all football proceedings in Uganda so if it issues regulations, to me they are for the good of the game and everyone has to abide by them
He hopes that this Azam Uganda Premier league season will be such competitive and his club Lweza will compete for the top positions though they have had such a poor by losing for consecutive games at the start of the season.
We have won three consecutive games of the season and we are now 9th ,me and my teammates are looking forward to finish in the top positions of the Azam Uganda Premier League
Kiyemba in the recent CHAN training for the Cranes at Legends rugby club
When www.fufa.co.ug asked him about the failed transfer to KCCA FC, Kiyemba said that it was upon the clubs to agree but him as a player this would have been a dream transfer because any footballer would like to play for a big club like KCCA.
If my bosses failed to reach terms with KCCA F.C, I had to go by their decision because I still have a contract with Lweza Football Club
His last word was to the growing talent in Uganda who would like to be successful with the game of football.
What others say about Kiyemba:
Milutin Sredojevic – Uganda Cranes Head coach:
Kiyemba is a well behaved, disciplined, committed, dedicated and loyal player, Being the captain of his club Lweza is a clear fact that he is outstanding and this speaks volume of him. He is ready to learn and develop himself. He has good sense of position and acting in defending with good timing in the air and on the ground makes him pure defensive chief in command’
Micho expects the youthful lad to further mature as a human being and player to stage a vital role for the National team and his future clubs.
Moses Ssenyonga alias Jajja Mozy – CEO, Lweza F.C:
Kiyemba is a hardworking, committed, polite and a tough defender when at the pitch.He is such a patient player who has developed with the club from regional, big league up to the top flight of the Azam Uganda Premier League. I am not surprisedto see him at the national team because of his discipline on and off the pitch. Coach says that they have prepared Kiyemba for professional football and assured that he won’t let them down.
Henry Wamala – Team-mate at Lweza F.C:
Kiyemba is a friend who possesses characters of an idol at his early age. He is one of the most exceptional leaders I have ever met. He always considers God first. Discipline, commitment and belief are paramount components to the doors of success.
Ibrahim Kiyemba Tit- Bits:
• Born 12 February 1995 to Haj Mustapha Lule and Hajat Sarah Nakanja of Konge/Bunga a Kampala suburb.
• Went to Kiryasaka and Kibuli Demonstartion School for Primary later joined Gombe SS and Lugazi Mixed for Secondary education
• For a meal prepare him Posho ,Matooke, Meat and Beans
• Features for Lweza FC in the Azam Uganda Premier League
• Supported by his mother to play football
• Admires former Uganda Cranes skipper Ibrahim Sekagya
• He has won the regional and Big league trophies with Lweza FC
• Thankful of Micho who has given him chance to play for National team
• Made his international debut against Nigeria which cranes won 1-0.
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) beginners’ coaching education department concluded the beginner’s level coaching course that took place at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The 5 days course started on Monday 5th October and climaxed on independence day at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Participants receiving their certificates after the course
Twenty nine participants took part in the course where they covered theory and practical work under the stewardship of FUFA coaches local and CAF instructors, Livingstone Kyambadde, Asuman Lubowa, Hadijah Namuyanja, and Jackson Nyiima.
Chief Guest, Asuman Lubowa, also the FUFA Technical Director was excited about the way the course was conducted.
‘We covered all key elements theoretically and practically we also assessed the participant’s practically on game situations and the rest of other things are theirs to put into practice.We gave them some simple presentation practices which we also used as course assessment.We are glad that all 29 participants have maintained the class and what is vital is that they have all been focused’
Coaches in the practical session at the FUFA Technical center artifical turf stadium
Meanwhile, during the practical session, the coaches had to take on BUL Football Club Junior Team in a friendly game that ended in favour of the juniors by winning 3-0 at the artificial Turf.
BUL Junior Team Goals were scored by Jacob Muwanga, Hamis Tibita, and Bashir Bogere.
The course has been organized by Tangosport Uganda under the guidance of Buganda Region football Association and sanctioned by the Football governing body, FUFA.
FUFA recognized the participants by awarding them with coaching certificates
Participants:
Saleh Muwayi, Muhammed Gibugonyi, Tifu Kyaterekera, Shafic Imam, Moses Lubale, Solomon Okiror, Peter Lwanga, Diedone Matumo, Joseph Muwanika, Geofrey Ngalire, Peter Mugabi, Abbey Kakumirizi, Anthony Egessa, Yoko Mukuve, Muzamiru Lukomwa , Hamidu Kakaire, Kaita B. Charles, Kaluuba Robert Kenneth, George Mawa, Joseph Kigobe, Ritah Namutamba, Brian Waafa Paul, Yolamu Kasiiti , Patrick Muhangi, David Bamuwamye, Sadati Tasi, Beatrice Nambozo , Basembera Joseph, Joel Namudele
After four days of non residential training at Legends Rugby play grounds and Nakivubo stadium, the Uganda Cranes team composed of home based players is set to have trial matches against local giants Express FC and SC Villa respectively .
The Cranes is to play against Express on Monday 12th October at Mutesa 11 Memorial Stadium Wankulukuku and then another encounter with SC Villa on Wednesday 14th at Nakivubo Stadium.
This was confirmed by the national team’s coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic after Saturday’s training session at Nakivubo stadium.
The coach said that these trial encounters will help in the general evaluation and scrutiny of the players before the game against Sudan on Saturday 17th .
The team is expected to enter residential camp.
The winner of the two legs qualifies for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) competitions in January 2015 in Rwanda
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) officials who are on a working visit to Uganda paid a courtesy call to the National Council of Sports, Uganda Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
www.fufa.co.ug keenly followed the four officials’ visit to the various offices.
The four officials are in Uganda for the FIFA programme review are;
Patrick Onyango (FIFA Development office in Gaborone), Thondoo Govinden,(FIFA Technical Development Officer), Emy Casaletti (FIFA performance consultant) and Diamil Faye, a FIFA performance consultant.
FIFA officials in the office of the state minister for sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi
The main aim of their visit among others is on the implementation of “PERFORMANCE: The Football Management programme of FIFA”. They are in Uganda to assess the impact of past activities and planning for 2016″.
The FIFA officials in a meeting at the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) with the UOC president William Blick.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Officials with the state minister for sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi.
Kireka United 0-1 Kirinnya Jinja – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Hope Doves 2-1 Wandegeya- Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Masaka Local Council 0-2 Masavu F.C – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Wakiso Utd 0-1 Synergy – Wakiso Play ground
Entebbe F.C 1-0 Sun City –Bugonga Stadium
Proline 2- 0 Citizen – Nakivubo Stadium
Elgon group:
Paidha Black Angels 2-1 Ndejje University – Bar Okoro, Zombo play ground
The 2015/16 FUFA Big league has kicked off with seven matches on Thursday.
There were victories for former premier league clubs – Entebbe F.C, Proline Soccer Academy but another side, Masaka Local Council football club faltered.
Abdul Azizi Kio and Charles Odeke scored for Masavu F.C away to Masaka local council at the Masaka recreational stadium.
Livingstone Mulondo scored the lone goal for visiting Kirinya/Jinja S.S against Kireka football club at the Nelson Mandela outside stadium.
Hope Doves overcame Wandegeya F.C 2-1 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Moses Okadapao and Adnan Sekandi scored for the visitors.
Hakim Kintu scored the consolation for Wandegeya Football club.
At Nakivubo stadium, Edrisa ‘Torres’ Lubega was the two goal hero when home side, Proline Soccer Academy easily overcame visiting Citizens from Mbarara.
L-R: Isma Watenga, Mathias Kigonya and Alitho James under the watchful eye of goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
It is now the third day since the Uganda National team composed of local based players started non-residential training.
All the 25 players summoned by Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic reported for the third training session at the Legends Rugby play-ground, Lugogo .
At the training, the coach’s main focus was on shooting at the goal from different angles ranges and directions of the pitch.
The coach has urged his players to win the first leg at Nakivubo so that it becomes much easier work in the return leg confirmed for Sunday 25th October, 2015.
‘It is important to complete the job at Nakivubo stadium. I believe you have the confidence to do the needful by knocking out Sudan’ said Micho
The players have been given a day off due to public holiday tomorrow-Independence Day but training resumes on Saturday morning at Nakivubo stadium starting 9 O’clock.
The winner over two legs qualifies for the Orange African Nations Championships finals (CHAN) in January 2016 to be hosted by Rwanda.
Time for drills: Uganda Cranes players during training today at the Legends ground in Lugogo.
Players who reported for training: Goalkeepers: Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), James Alitho (Vipers SC) Full-backs: Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (LwezaFC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo) Central defenders: Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Hassan Wasswa Dazo (KCCA FC), Ayub Kizza (Express FC), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Henry Katongole (SC Villa Jogoo) Central Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Deus Bukenya (Vipers SC), Peter Katumba (Sadolin Paints FC), Hakim Senkumba (KCCA FC), Attacking midfielders: Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Keziron Kizito (Vipers SC), Faruku Miya (Vipers SC) Strikers: Robert Ssentongo (URA FC), Caesar Okhuti (Express FC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers SC) and John Ssemazi (Vipers SC)
MAIN PHOTO: Midfield battle; Keziron Kizito (L) closes in for a clean tackle against Ivan Ntege.
Preparations for the 3rd edition of the annual Independence Day women’s / girl’s football tournament have intensified.
The two day tournament is slated for the 9th and 10th of October 2015 at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in Kampala region.
A total of 18 teams confirmed participation in this year’s tournament .These teams are categories into senior women’s Clubs, Secondary and Primary Schools.
Confirmed Clubs include She Corporate ,UCU and Gafford Ladies football teams .Secondary schools so far confirmed are Kawempe Muslim Secondary School the hosts, Kibuli Secondary School, St Noah Zana, St Theresa Entebbe, Taggies School Entebbe and Orila SS from Soroti. Primary Schools confirmed are Gadaffi Primary School, Namalembe PS from Iganga, Makindye PS, Mirembe Maria PS from Mubende and Jolly Primary School.
The format of play for this competition will depend on the number of teams registered to take part.
According to Efrance Najengo the Chairperson Uganda Women’s Football Association.
Teams more than six will be grouped and those less than this figure will play on a round robin format.
Kawempe Muslim Secondary are the defending Champions in the Secondary Schools’ category where as Orila PS from Soroti emerged Primary Schools’ category winners of these competitions which were held in Soroti / North Eastern region in 2014.Clubs did not take part in the last year’s competitions .
Though the tournament has no sponsors, the chairperson UWFA is such appreciative to FUFA for the support towards this tournament and women’s football in general .
‘We have no sponsors but FUFA has not forsaken us ,the Federation gives us the little it has and we have move on. For that case I can’t hide my excitement to the FUFA President and FUFA in general for the wonderful work to the development of Women’s football ‘ Lamented Najengo .
Najengo added that the future of women’s football is such bright in the way FUFA has intensified the development plan for the game .
