Author: Ahmed Marsha

91st FUFA Ordinary General Assembly:

Soroti Hotel, Soroti

The 91^st General Assembly in Soroti due this weekend (26^th-27^th September, 2015) will have a special guest in the county’s number one citizen, H.E, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda.

This was revealed by the FUFA first Vice president, Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday at the FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

FUFA extends appreciation and will continue to involve the central government more into the beautiful game.

Justus Mugisha flanked by the FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein told the well attended press conference;

 We have invited H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda as Chief Guest to forthcoming General Assembly in Soroti. This is because of the support we receive from him with the most one when he funded the entire trip of Uganda Cranes to Comoros

The General Assembly is to run from the 26^th -27^th of September 2015 at Soroti Hotel.

86 football delegates, Member Associations and Interest Groups from all parts of Uganda will attend the General Assembly.

The Assembly will take place on two days, Saturday and Sunday.

MAIN PHOTO: The President of Uganda, H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Hashim Magogo during the Villa @40 celebrations held at Hotel Africana recently

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

All Match Day 6 Results:

Vipers S.C 2-2 KCCA F.C | Scorers – Tom Matisko, Hakim Ssenkumba (KCCA) & Erisa Ssekisambu, Farouk Miya – penalty (Vipers)

Soana F.C 0-1 SC VU | Scorer – Farouk Kawooya

Express F.C 0-0 URA F.C

JMC Hippos F.C 0-0 Police F.C

The Saints F.C 0-1 Bright Stars F.C | Scorer– Robert Allan Male

Simba F.C 0-0 Maroons F.C

S.C Villa 0-0 BUL F.C

Sadolin Paints F.C 0-1 Lweza F.C | Scorer– Geofrey Sserunkuma

Champions Vipers’ unbeaten home record continued as they came from two goals down to pick a point off KCC FC in a 2-2 draw of the Azam Uganda Premier League.

KCCA’s goals were scored by Hakim Senkumba and Tom Masiko (Penalty) while Vipers had Erisa Sekisambu and Faruku Miya’s penalty) on the score sheet.

Vipers used the four players whose licenses had been withdrawn provisionally for turning down a national team call up when Uganda Cranes traveled to Masindi to play a select side from Kitara Region on Saturday during the National team’s regional tours.

Ismail Watenga was an used substitute while Alitho James, Keziron Kizito and Deus Bukenya  started the match.

They were cleared to play after Vipers lodged in a request to be heard by the Disciplinary Committee seeking the interim relief lifting the provisional withdrawal of the players’ licenses.

‘This matter is classified as urgent and the Secretary FUFA Disciplinary Committee  is here by directed to fix this mater for a full hearing and notify all parties involved’ said Denis Sembuya FUFA Disciplinary Committee Vice Chairman.

Elsewhere, Lweza F.C secured their first season victory with a 1-0 away win over Jinja side, Sadolin Paints at the Bugembe Stadium.

Former Uganda Cranes striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma had the goal in a game where the home side finished with ten men when Edgar Luzige was red carded for un-sporting behaviour.

At Nelson Mandela National stadium, Robert Allan Male scored the only goal for visitors, Bright Stars F.C in their 1-0 victory at the hands of The Saints F.C. It was the first win ever for Bright stars FC at Namboole stadium.

A similar result was recorded at Kavumba recreational stadium when visiting team, Sports Club Victoria University overcame Soana football club 1-0.

Farouk Kawooya scored the goal in Kavumba .

The rest of the games ended in goal-less draws.

 

 

2015/16 Pepsi Beach Soccer league:

Full Match Day 3 Results:

Hurriken Group:

Buwanika Bulls 4-8 Nkumba Select

St Lawrence 8-0 Kampala City Stars

MUBS 4-1 Kayunga Town Council

Miami Kops 6-5 Talented

Monsoon Group:

Kabalagala Rangers 5-4 Kampala International University

Stormers 3 (3) – 3 (2) Dalumba International

YMCA 2-1 Real Galaticals

Mutesa 1 Royal University 3-4 Uhuru Titans

Women:

She Corporate 6-1 Entebbe Ladies

Talented 1-4 She Corporate

Mutesa 1 Royal University A 4-1 Entebbe Ladies

Mutesa 1 Royal University B 4-0 Talented

Mutesa 1 Royale University 4-5 She Corporate

The beauty of beach soccer world over is inclined along the flicks on the ball, fancy dummies, dribbles, repeated shooting of the ball and most importantly the eye catching endless goals.

During match day three of the Pepsi national beach soccer league held on Sunday at Lido beach, a total of 91 goals were scored in the thirteen fixtures played.

36 goals of these were scored in Hurriken as 25 came in the Monsoon group of the men’s league.

The other 30 goals were scored in the opening day of the women championship.

Eleven personalities scored hat-tricks combined both in the male and female genders.

St Lawrence University’s 8-0 victory over debutants, Kampala City All Stars the biggest winner on the evening cheered by a massive crowd.

Striker Emma Kalyowa had a hat-trick in the game.

The other goals were by Phillip Rwazawula and Swallah Kiggundu who both scored a brace apiece before Baker Lukooya wrapped up the scoring business for the University side missing the likes of Brian Nkuubi.

Isma Kawawulo too scored a hat-trick in MUBS’ 4-1 over Kayunga Town Council.

Shaban Omara had the other goal for the defending champions as Joel Isabega had Kayunga’s consolation.

Dalumba International were beaten 3-2 in post match penalties after normal time had ended in a three all draw.

In the closely contested encounter, YMCA pipped Real Galacticals 2-1. Ali Bunkeddeko and Hamim Ssemakula scored for YMCA as John Revita had the Galaticals’ only goal scored.

In the women games played, Shamim Nakachwa scored three goals during She Corporate’s 6-1 victory over Entebbe ladies.

Stellah Kaliba, Cissy Nalubega and Daisy Ashmelirwa scored the other three goals.

Meanwhile, Joan Lakoyi scored for Entebbe ladies.

Sharon Namatovu scored four goals single handedly in Mutesa 1 Royal University’s 4-1 win over Entebbe ladies.

Again, Joan Lakoyi scored the only goal for Entebbe ladies.

In a closely contested affair, She Corporate edged Mutesa 1 Royal University 5-4 during the last fixture of the day.

Christine Nambi scored a beautiful hat-trick for She Corporate outfit before the other goals came off the feet of Stellah Kaliba and Shamim Nakachwa.

Janet Nakibuuka replied for Mutesa Royale University A with a three goals and Mariam Nakanwangi scored the fourth goal for the losing side.

Mutesa 1 Royal University B humiliated Talented 4-0.

Mutesa’s goals were scored by Janet Nakibuka (three) and Mariam Nakangwangi.

The next activity on the Uganda Beach Soccer competition menu is the 2015 University challenge between the 4th and 5th October 2015 at Lido beach.

The league will return on 11th October 2015.

MAIN PHOTO: Action in the women football match on the sandy confines of Lido beach between Mutesa 1 Royal University A and She Corporate

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communication Department

Azam Uganda Premier League Match Day 6:

Tuesday, 22nd September 2015 fixtures:

Vipers S.C Vs KCCA F.C – Buikwe Stadium (4:00 p.m) – Live On Azam Television

Soana F.C Vs SC VU – Kavumba Recreational Stadium (4:30 p.m)

Express F.C Vs URA F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)

JMC Hippos F.C Vs Police F.C – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)

The Saints F.C Vs Bright Stars F.C – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)

Simba F.C Vs Maroons F.C – Bombo Military Stadium (4:30 p.m)

S.C Villa Vs BUL F.C – Nakivubo Stadium (4:30 p.m)

Sadolin Paints F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Bugembe Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)

Friday, 25th September 2015:

Lweza F.C Vs SC Victoria University – Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku (4:00 p.m)

There are eight fixtures lined up for match day six on the Azam Uganda premier league menu for Tuesday, 22nd September 2015.

All the 16 league clubs shall be in action with an early 4:00 p.m kick-off for the live game on T.V between Vipers and KCCA F.C at Buikwe Stadium.

The rest of the games are scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Vipers Sports Club has been already informed of the ineligibility to field four of their players, Deus Bukenya, James Alitho, Ismail Watenga and Kezironi Kizito for failure to report for the Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kitara region.

There are games elsewhere across the country.

At Bombo military stadium, two clubs Simba S.C and Maroons F.C are geared towards securing their maiden victory of the season when they face each other.

16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa is at home with a duel against Jinja side, BUL F.C.

Milton Kalisa and Johnson Wakalita are two players expected the lift the visitors’ team at a time when they picked their first season three points in the 4-1 win over Lweza last Friday.

SC Villa’s Fahad Muhammed Hassan is doubtful for the game with a knock.

BUL football club strikers, Ivan Lubaale and Simon Okwi are already ruled out of the game since the two are down with malaria and did not engage in their last training session on Monday.

Lweza F.C travels to Eastern Uganda for the second time in a space of five days with an away tie to Bugembe based Sadolin Paints.

Lweza F.C is the other team yet to win a game.

Football fans in Jinja town shall be spoilt for choice because Kakindu Stadium shall be hosting yet another big fixture between Jinja Municipal Council and Police F.C.

Last Friday, Police overcame another Jinja team, Sadolin Paints 2-1 and shall be banking on the form to build up an early lead.

The Hippos drew goal-less in their last encounter against The Saints last week at Kakindu Stadium.

A continuation of the match day six fixtures will witness only one game on Friday when Lweza F.C plays host to Sports Club Victoria University at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The second edition of the FUFA Juniors U-17 league kicked off on Saturday with eight fixtures on card.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Juniors Team were the biggest winners on the day, triumphing 8-0 over Maroons Juniors team.

Vipers sports club junior team humiliated The Saints youngsters 5-1, a similar score line that Jinja based BUL won over  Sports club  Victoria University Juniors side at Kakindu stadium.

Another Jinja entity, Jinja Municipal Council pipped Express Junior team 1-0 in Bugembe town.

In the battle of Brigades, Lweza Orange Brigade lost1-3 to Police Harmless Brigade.

The only draw result was registered in the four goal thriller when Sadolin Paints Juniors team and their counterparts from Soana played in a four goal thriller.

Format of play:

Each of the four teams in their respective groups (Hat-trick and Treble) of the Elite category plays each other on a home and away basis.

Points Scoring:

A victory by a margin of more than two goals earns a team an extra point.

This was a mechanism introduced to encourage the youngsters score as many goals as possible.

The results for match day one (Elite group):

Group                Home                                                                Away

Hat-trick	URA FC JT	0		2	Bright Stars JT	Wobulenzi Mulsa	3:00PM
Hat-trick	Lweza-Orange Brigade	1		3	Police Armless Brigade	Kajjansi Clays	3:00PM
Hat-trick	JMC Hippos JT	1		0	Express FC SA	Kakindu	3:00PM
Hat-trick	SC VU JT	1		5	BUL FC JT	Old Kampala SS	3:00PM
Treble	KCCA FC SA	8		0	Maroons JT	Luzira	3:00PM
Treble	Vipers JT	5		1	The Saints JT	Kitende	3:00PM
Treble	Sadolin Paints JT	2		2	Soana SA	Bugembe	3:00PM
Treble	Simba JT	0		3	SC Villa Jogoo JT	Bombo	3:00PM

UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2015/16:

Kitara Region 0-6 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes sent a strong statement of intent with a massive 6-0 victory over Kitara region in the famous national team regional tours’ programme code named ‘Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2015/16’

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) football club right back, Julius Ntambi opened the floodlights in the very first minute with a venomous shot from 18 yards to give the national team the lead.

Team skipper, Robert Sentongo led by example with the second goal on six minutes.

S.C Villa’s midfielder, Ambrose Kirya scored the third after goal keeper, Christopher Kusima spilled a hard effort from Ceaser Okhuti to make it three on ten minutes.

The day’s hero, Sentongo then added the fourth at the stroke of half time.

In the second half, head coach, Micho introduced a completely different side from the first one, making eleven changes to the team that started.

The home side returned a better side with great passing although finishing remained their undergoing.

Muzamiru Mutyaba and striker Frank Kalanda scored the other two goals for the national team to register the biggest victory of the regional tours thus far.

The Cranes had previously won their last three games; 1-0 over Western region, 2-0 over the North East and 5-0 against the Northern region.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries officials, together with the other FUFA Executive members, Rogers Byamukama and Dennis Mbidde attended the Kitara regional tour match.

The players and officials were later hosted to a dinner by the sponsors at Masindi Hotel.

Telecommunication giants, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited run the national team’s regional tours whose major intention among many others is to take the national team closer to fans in their respective localities.

Kibo media is the main event organizer of the Uganda Cranes regional tours.

Uganda Cranes teams:

Team 1

Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Julius Ntambi, Isaac Muleme, Martin Mpuuga, Hassan Dazo Wasswa, Henry Katongole, Tadeo Lwanga, Ambrose Kirya, Moses Feni, Robert Sentongo, Ceaser Okhuti

2nd Team:
Stephen Odongo (G.K), Dennis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Shafik Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Hakim Senkumba, Martin Kizza, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Frank Kalanda, John Ssemazzi

Stand-By Player: Farouk Miya

Kitara region Team:

Christopher Kusima (G.K), Sanyu Adipo, Latif Bbira, Edgar Mujuni, Dudu Ramathan, Gerrard Tumusiime, Habibu Hassan, John Adriko, Ronald Kyamanywa, Julius Ruhinda, Jasper Wobusobozi

Subs:

Jamil Kiyemba (G.K), Rodgers Kyomuhendo, Denis Oroma , Innocent Murungi, Faridi Nuhu, Buruhan Kasibante

Uganda Cranes regional tours 2015/16:

Bunyoro-Kitara Regional Tour: Saturday, 19th September 2015

Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – Masindi Stadium (3:30 p.m)

Match live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic has named the starting team to face Kitara region at the Masindi stadium on Saturday, 19th September 2015.

The coach has released two different teams with each supposed to play one half.

Midfielder, Farouk Miya has been named on the stand-by for the two sides.

The match will be aired lived on the fast growing Uganda’s only football, 102.1 FUFA f.m courtesy of expert commentary by the experienced Sirajje Ddumba.

Telecommunication giants, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited run the national team’s regional tours whose major intention among many others is to take the national team closer to fans in their respective localities.

Kibo media is the event organizer.

Uganda Cranes Teams:

1st Team:

Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Julius Ntambi, Isaac Muleme, Martin Mpuuga, Hassan Dazo Wasswa, Henry Katongole, Tadeo Lwanga, Ambrose Kirya, Moses Feni, Robert Sentongo, Ceaser Okhuti

2nd Team:
Stephen Odongo (G.K), Dennis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Shafik Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Hakim Senkumba, Martin Kizza, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Frank Kalanda, John Ssemazzi

Stand-By Player: Farouk Miya

Officials:

Head-Coach: Milutin Sredojevic

Assistant Coach: Moses Basena

Goal keeping coach: Fred Kajoba

Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Media Officer: Ahmed Hussein

Kits Manager: Saidi Lugolobi

102.1 FUFA f.m commentator: Sirajje Ddumba

Bus Driver: Ahmed Lugolobi

Kitara region team:
Chrispus Kusima (Hoima), Samuel Adibo (Hoima), Edgar Mujuni (Masindi), Latif Biira (Masindi), Ramathan Dudu (Hoima), Gerrard Tumusiime (Hoima), Hassan Habib (Kiryandongo), John Adriko (Hoima), Julius Rulinda (Hoima), Jasper Wobusobozi (Masindi), Ronald Kyamanywa (Masindi), Jamil Kihimba (Hoima), Aggrey Tumusiime (Hoima), Rodgers Kyomuhendo (Masindi), Denis Oroma (Masindi), Innocent Murungi (Masindi), Faridi Nuhu (Kirayadongo), Buruhan Kasibante (Masindi)

Team Officials:

Coaches: Yahia Lubega (head coach), Hesborn Mundia (Assistant coach)

Other officials: Juma Kisembo and Collins Atugonza

Uganda Cranes regional tours 2015/16:

Bunyoro-Kitara Regional Tour: Saturday, 19th September 2015

Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – Masindi Stadium (3:30 p.m)

Match live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The Kitara regional list of 18 players to face Uganda Cranes at the Masindi stadium has been released by the head coach, Juma Kisembo.

Kitara regional select team is the  fourth  region to face the Cranes in the countrywide tours of the national team intended to bring the team closer to the local communities.

The Cranes have previously won games in the Western, North-East and Northern regions where the turn up has been massive.

Against a determined Kitara region, the Cranes face a stipend test and coach Kisembo warns against complacency.

“My players have trained well and we shall give a great challenge”

One of Kitara’s coaches, Kisembo tells www.fufa.co.ug.

Meanwhile, the Cranes traveled to Masindi on Friday morning and trained at the match venue in the evening for two hours.

The team is accommodated at Hotel Victory Bijja in Masindi town.

Kitara region team:

Chrispus Kusima (Hoima), Samuel Adibo (Hoima), Edgar Mujuni (Masindi), Latif Biira (Masindi), Ramathan Dudu (Hoima), Gerrard Tumusiime (Hoima), Hassan Habib (Kiryandongo), John Adriko (Hoima), Julius Rulinda (Hoima), Jasper Wobusobozi (Masindi), Ronald Kyamanywa (Masindi), Jamil Kihimba (Hoima), Aggrey Tumusiime (Hoima), Rodgers Kyomuhendo (Masindi), Denis Oroma (Masindi), Innocent Murungi (Masindi), Faridi Nuhu (Kirayadongo), Buruhan Kasibante (Masindi)

Team Officials:
Coaches: Yahia Lubega (head coach), Hesborn Mundia (Assistant coach)

Other officials: Juma Kisembo and Collins Atugonza

Uganda Cranes Team in Masindi:

Goal Keepers: Mathias Kigonya and Stephen Odong

Defenders: Denis Okot, Julius Ntambi, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya, Henry Katongole, Martin Mpuuga, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Richard Kassaga Jjuuko, Shafiq Bakaki

Midfielders: Hakim Ssenkumba, Ivan Ntege, Lwanga Taddeo, Muzamil Mutyaba, Feni Ali, Farouk Miya, Martin Kiiza, Ambrose Kirya

Strikers: Robert Ssentongo, Ceaser Okhuti, John Semazi and Frank Kalanda

Officials:

Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic

Assistant Coach: Moses Basena

Goal Keeping coach:Fred Kajoba
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team training at the Masindi stadium on Friday evening.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The second edition of the FUFA Juniors’ League kicks off on Saturday, 19th September 2015.

There are eight fixtures set to be played across the country with four in each of the two elite groups – hat-trick and treble.

The fixtures for match day one:

Group                Home                                                                Away

Hat-trick	URA FC JT		v		Bright Stars JT	Wobulenzi Mulsa	3:00PM
Hat-trick	Lweza-Orange Brigade		v		Police Armless Brigade	Kajjansi Clays	3:00PM
Hat-trick	JMC Hippos JT		v		Express FC SA	Kakindu	3:00PM
Hat-trick	SC VU JT		v		BUL FC JT	Old Kampala SS	3:00PM
Treble	KCCA FC SA		v		Maroons JT	Luzira	3:00PM
Treble	Vipers JT		v		The Saints JT	Kitende	3:00PM
Treble	Sadolin Paints JT		v		Soana SA	Bugembe	3:00PM
Treble	Simba JT		v		SC Villa Jogoo JT	Bombo	3:00PM

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2015/16 (Bunyoro – Kitara Region):

Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – Saturday, 19th September 2015

The Uganda Cranes team that traveled to Masindi for the Kitara region has trained together at the Masindi stadium on Friday evening.

Under the guidance of the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic and his two assistants – Moses Basena and the goal keeping coach, Fred Kajoba, the players went through the paces for two hours.

All the players have responded well in training and look set for the match on Saturday

The match takes place at Masindi stadium on Saturday.

Kibo Media is the event manager for this national team regional tour jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

The Uganda Cranes players in Masindi:

Goal Keepers:

Mathias Kigonya and Stephen Odong

Defenders:

Denis Okot, Julius Ntambi, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya, Henry Katongole, Martin Mpuuga, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Richard Kassaga Jjuuko, Shafiq Bakaki

Midfielders:

Hakim Ssenkumba, Ivan Ntege, Lwanga Taddeo, Muzamil Mutyaba, Feni Ali, Farouk Miya, Martin Kiiza, Ambrose Kirya

Strikers:

Robert Ssentongo, Ceaser Okhuti, John Semazi and Frank Kalanda

Kitara Regional Tour: Saturday, 19th September 2015

Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – Boma Stadium, Masindi

A contingent of 23 players and 8 officials departed on Friday morning for the Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kitara region in Masindi slated for Saturday at Boma Stadium.

The team has several new faces in URA’s Robert Sentongo, SC Villa trio in goal keeper, Stephen Odong, Henry Katongole and Tadeo Lwanga.

They grouped at Sky Hotel in Naalya on Friday morning before departure for Masindi where they will be accomodated at Hotel Victory Bijja.

The Full Team of Players:

Goal Keepers:

Mathias Kigonya and Stephen Odong

Defenders:

Denis Okot, Julius Ntambi, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya, Henry Katongole, Martin Mpuuga, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Richard Kassaga Jjuuko, Shafiq Bakaki

Midfielders:

Hakim Ssenkumba, Ivan Ntege, Muzamil Mutyaba, Feni Ali, Lwanga Taddeo, Farouk Miya, Martin Kiiza, Ambrose Kirya

Strikers:

Robert Ssentongo, Ceaser Okhuti, John Semazi and Frank Kalanda

Officials:

Head Coach – Milutin Sredojevic

Assistant Coach :Moses Basena

Goal Keeping Coach – Fred Kajoba

Team Doctor – Dr. Ronald Kisolo

Team Physio: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana

Media: Ahmed Hussein

Team Bus Driver: Ahmed Kabali

102.1 FUFA f.m radio commentator : Siraje Ddumba

FUFA Marketing Officials: Esther Musoke and Hassan Takoowa