FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

UGANDA CUP 2014/15 QUARTER FINAL DRAWS: Who Faces Who?

Uganda Cup Draws for Quarter Finals

1st April 2015 – Mengo, FUFA House (10:00 a.m)

The Uganda Cup draws for the last eight (8) teams will be held on Wednesday 1st April 2015 at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala.

Teams in the Quarter Finals:
Kyambogo University, KCC, SC Villa, Lweza, SC Victoria University, Bright Stars, Police and Jinja side, BUL F.C remain the last 8 teams still in contention.
Quarter Final Dates:
The quarter finals shall be held between 12th -19th April 2015.
In case of a draw, the teams will play the extra-time and if the result still persists, then FIFA post match penalties will decide the fixture outcome.

Article 23 Fourth Round [Quarter Finals]:
1) This shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the third round.

2) The FCC shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fourth round.

3) If the teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, extra time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.

4) If the teams are not separated by Art 23(3) above, FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

Article 24 Fifth Round [Semi Finals]
1) This shall comprise 4 teams qualified from the fourth round.

2) This round shall be played over two legs played on home and away.

3) The FCC shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fifth round.

4) The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the match.

5) If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.

6) If teams are still tying under Art 24(5), FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

Article 25 Sixth Round [Finals]

1) This shall comprise 2 teams qualified from the fifth round.

2) The team with more goals at the end of the match shall be the winner of the match.

3) If teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

4) The overall winner of the Competition shall be declared by the FUFA Executive Committee

March 31, 2015
BUGANDA REGION LEAGUE: Final Bend as Play offs Approach

With less than three final games for teams in the Buganda region, the competition for slots has intensified.

In the Sezibwa group, leaders Kampala United (34 points), Luwero United (29) and Kira United (28) have a realistic chance of making the two of the required teams for the play offs.

Over the weekend, Kira United and Kampala United played to a one all draw and Luwero United were held at home by Free Stars.

The two relegated teams (Bombo United and Mukono United) are already known.

The Katonga group is equally as competitive.

Bwala Soccer Academy from Masaka (36), Entebbe based Masavu Kigogwa (31) and Nangabo Green Valley (29) are in the running for the two slots.

Survival for the Fittest:

The Katonga group relegation script speaks in bold. Lwengo Football Club has been relegated and each of the three bottom placed clubs; Uganda Red Cross (8), Young Simba (9) and Masaka’s Ayod F.C (11) all have a chance of going down.

The play offs to be played starting Sunday, 19th April 2015 on a home and away basis:

Play Offs:

No.1 from Sezibwa shall play No.2 from Katonga and No1.from Katonga shall play No.2 from Sezibwa on a two leg basis.

The two leg winners in 3(c) shall play at a neutral ground and the winner shall be the Buganda Regional League Champion 2014/2015.

The neutral ground shall be determined by Buganda Region Competitions Committee.

Ssezibwa Group:

Match Day 17 Results:

Misindye F.C 0-3 Azam F.C

Luwero United 0-0 Free Stars F.C

Kira United 1-1 Kampala University

Seeta United 3-0 21 Stars F.C-Bombo

Katonga Group:

Lufuka 3-0 Ayod Masaka

Young Simba 1-0 Gganda United

Nangabo Green Valley – Masavu Kigogwa (PostPoned)

Bwala Soccer Academy 4-1 Uganda Red Cross

Next Fixtures:

Saturday, 4th April 2015:

Katonga Group:

Uganda Red Cross Vs Kakiri T.C – Entebbe Police Ground

Masavu Kigogwa Vs Lufuka – Katabi Gomobola Grounds

Gganda Vs Bwala – Nakku Primary School

Ssezibwa Group:

Free Stars F.C Vs Kira United – UCU Mukono

21 Stars F.C Vs Bombo Vs Misindye – Bombo 21 Miles

Azam F.C Vs Luwero United – Bweyoegere Police Ground

March 30, 2015
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Five Encounters Lined Up For Tuesday

AZAM Premier League 2014/15:

Tuesday, 31st March 2015 (All Matches Kick off 4:30 p.m Apart from the Live Game at Namboole which will start at 4:00 p.m)

SCVU Vs URA- Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole (Live on Azam T.V)

Simba Vs Soana- Bombo Military Stadium

Sadolin Paints F.C Vs Police- Bugembe Stadium

SC Villa Vs Bul F.C –Nakivubo Stadium

Bright Stars Vs Vipers- Matugga Play Ground (Mwererwe)

The Azam Premier league will resume on Tuesday, 31st March 2015.

There are five (5) matches lined up for the day.

SCVU Vs URA – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole

Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) plays host to the tax collectors’ team, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the ultra Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

This match will be televised live on Azam Television and will kick off at 4 :00 p.m.

Back then in the first round, Robert Sentongo won the day for URA as they beat a 10 man URA side after Jimmy Kulaba had been red carded.

This will be the URA’s warm up game prior to the CAF Confederations cup return leg slated for this Saturday at Namboole.

SCVU won their last game 3-1 at Namboole last week, overcoming Jinja based FUFA Big league side, Kirinya Jinja S.S in the Uganda Cup.
Perhaps, on form striker, Fahad Tokko will sit out the game after his red card in SCVU’s 1-2 away win at Kakindu Stadium.

In Tokko’s absence, Morley Byekwaso will look to the blistering pace of Daniel Ssekabembe and Muzamiru Mutyaba’s creativity in the midfield.

URA’s hunt for goals will rely on sharp striker, Robert Sentongo.
Peter Lwasa (ankle) and Frank Kalanda (malaria) will miss the game and coach Alex Isabirye will look to the creative force of midfield icons, Yasser Mugerwa, Ali Feni Muhammed and left winger, Elukana Nkugwa.

Simba Vs Soana – Bombo Military Stadium

The other game will witness Simba now sitting in 13th place as they play Soana F. C (14th with 21 points).

The first round corresponding fixture at Kavumba saw Simba win the encounter 1-2.

Rashid Bukenya scored for Soana whilst Mata Kagimu and Robert Nakyenalire in the November 2014 first round fixture.

SC Villa Vs BUL-Nakivubo Stadium:

At Nakivubo stadium, 16 time record champions, SC Villa host BUL F.C.

BUL players, Hood Mayanja, Umar Mukobe and Hashim Sempala who started on bench in the victory against Masavu in Uganda cup are all expected to feature in interim coach Joseph Mutayba’s starting lineup.

SC Villa kick starts life without head coach, Sam Ssimbwa as the interim coaching bench of Ibrahim Kirya and technical director, Phillip Obwiny takes over their maiden game for the Jogoos.

The first game ended goal-less at Kakindu stadium in Jinja.

Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Matugga

On form Bright Stars Football Club play Vipers Sports Club, the only unbeaten side in the league.
The Kawempe side whose last game was a 0-2 away victory over Paidah Black Angels in the Uganda Cup will miss the magic of on form midfielder Jimmy Lule Kibirige, who picked a red card in the 2-1loss to Police F.C at Kavumba last week.

Bright Stars sit 7th with 29 points and will build on the points picked during the goal-less first round draw away in Buikwe.

Julius Malingumu, Joseph Mpande, Farouk Miya and Kezironi Kizito will be the key elements for Vipers to seek for another routine positive victory in a bid to preserve their unbeaten run thus far.

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March 30, 2015
FUTSAL: MUBS, Wazei Clinch Inaugural Invitational Tourney

1st Futsal Tournament:

2015 Futsal Winners:

Institutions: Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Guest Teams: Wazei F.C

It was a historic moment as Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Wazei F.C were victorious in their respective categories during the first futsal football tournament held at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

FUFA XI lines up before the sem-final match where they beat NBS T.V 3-1

MUBS won the institutions’ event with Wazei led by Kampala central Member of Parliament taking the guest teams’ category.

After playing a part in KCC F.C’s 0-3 away Uganda Cup victory over Ndejje University, winger Baker Lukooya rushed to inspire MUBS in the finals with a great goal during their 3-1 victory over Kyambogo University.

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) with the institutions’ trophy

Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammed Nsereko was the architect for a star studded Wazei outfit, scoring two goals in two matches.

FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa handed over the trophy to the winning side

The Wazei F.C team also had the likes of Martin Mpuuga (SCVU), Fred Agandu (KJT Rwenshama) and Kamada ‘Ndiefi’ Ssebagala (The Saints F.C).

Wazei beat Galaxy F.M 3-1 before overcoming FUFA select 1-0 to take the best guest team’s award.

Nsereko was voted most valuable player at the event watched by a lively cheering crowd.

FUFA XI, one of the teams at the event convincingly defeated NBS T.V to book a final berth with Wazei in the finals.

FUFA XI’s goals were scored by Ivan Bayige (brace) and David Isabirye.

Sports presenter, Allan Ssewanyana netted NBS T.V’s lone strike that was treated with the wildest cheers from the crowd.

M.P Muhammed Nsereko leads his Wazei team to greet the Galaxy players led by Afande Kelekele

Galaxy FM beat NBS TV 2-1 in the classification duel.

Afande Kelekele notched one of Galaxy F.M’s Zzina goals.

Kamada Ssebagala (left) of Wazei fights for the ball with FUFA XI’s Ivan Bayige

Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the event, FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa appreciated all the participating teams and urged more players to take on the game.

Futsal is a great brand of football that the federation is trying to develop. For all of you who are participating, keep up the spirit and I would encourage more players to take on the game.

FUFA, Red Bull, NBS T.V, Galaxy F.M Zzina were the main partners of the event in conjunction with Futsal Association of Uganda.

The thrills and mesmerizing skills at the futsal event kept fans excited and off their seats throughout the games at Lugogo

Futsal officially becomes the fourth brand of football to be embraced in Uganda.

There is grass football, women’s football and Beach soccer that already dug their roots deep.

Futsal Uganda Association head, Hamza Jjunju appealed for more corporates to take on the game that he tagged enjoyed, simple and easy to learn.

Futsal is a great game of football. I call upon more corporate companies to embrace futsal. It is easy to learn, enjoyable and one sport that will help many workers stay fitness.

March 29, 2015
UGANDA CUP 2014/15: KCC, Lweza Complete Quarter Final List

UGANDA CUP 2014/15:

QUARTER-FINAL DRAWS FOR WEDNESDAY, 1ST APRIL 2015 AT FUFA HOUSE

Round of 16 Results (Saturday, 28th March 2014):

Ndejje University 0-3 KCC

Lweza 2-0 CRO

Kampala City Council overcame Rwenzori group FUFA Big league club, Ndejje University 0-3 away at the water logged ground in Luwero during a round of 16 Uganda Cup match played on Saturday.

Midfielder Owen Kasule scored a brace before William Wadri ensured that the reigning league champions book a berth to the last 8 teams of the tournament that has been played since 1971.

At Kajjansi along Entebbe road, hosts Lweza returned to their Uganda Clays ground where they secured a slot to the elite league by defeating another Rwenzori group Big league club, CRO.

Left back, Farouk Musisi and Rajab Kakooza scored for Lweza in a fixture that was delayed after the match officials had to ensure there was enough security.

KCC and Lweza join the other six teams, SC Villa, Police FC, Kyambogo, BUL, Bright Stars and SCVU that have already booked their places in the last eight.

The Draw for the quarter finals will be held on the Wednesday of 1st April 2015 at FUFA House in Mengo during the weekly press conference.

The winner of the Uganda Cup represents the country at the CAF Confederations Cup.

Full Round of 16 Results:

Baza Holdings 1-6 Police F.C

SC Villa 4-0 Proline

Kyambogo 0 (4) – 0 (2) Sadolin Paints

Paidha Black Angels 0-2 Bright Stars

SCVU 3-1 Kirinya Jina S.S

BUL 1-0 Masavu F.C

Ndejje University 0-3 KCC

Lweza 2-0 CRO

March 29, 2015
UGANDA CUP: LIST OF ALL WINNERS SINCE 1971

The Uganda Cup Trophy at Stake alongside a slot to represent the country at the 2016 CAF Confederations Cup

Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

1971 –Coffee F.C

1972-1975-Not Held

1976– Gangama F.C

1977– Simba F.C

1978 – Nsambya F.C

1979 – KCC F.C

1980 – KCC F.C

1981 – Coffee F.C

1982 – KCC F.C

1983 – SC Villa F.C

1984 – KCC F.C

1985 – Express F.C

1986 – SC Villa F.C

1987 – KCC F.C

1988 – SC Villa

1989 – SC Villa

1990 – KCC F.C

1991 – Express F.C

1992 – Express F.C

1993 – KCC F.C

1994 – Express F.C

1995 – Express F.C

1996 – UEB S.C

1997 – Express F.C

1998 – SC Villa

1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

2000 – SC Villa

2001 – Express F.C

2002 – SC Villa

2003 – Express F.C

2004 – KCC F.C

2005 – URA F.C

2006 – Express F.C

2007 – Express F.C

2007/8 – Victors S.C

2008/9 – SC Villa

2009/10 – Victors S.C

2010/11 – Simba S.C

2011/12 – URA F.C

2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

2013/2014 – URA F.C

2014/2015 – Sc Villa Jogoo

2015/2016-Vipers SC

2016/2017-KCCA FC

2017/2018-

MAIN PHOTO: URA Players celebrate in Mbale after winning the 2014 edition of the Uganda Cup.

March 28, 2015
FIFA M.A ELITE REFEREE/ASSESSORS COURSE ENDS SUCCESSFULLY

Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Member Association Elite Referees’ and Assessors course ended successfully on Friday, 27th March 2015 at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru – Jinja.

The course that progressed for duration of five days was closed by the Fedration Head Eng. Moses Magogo, and the three FIFA senior tutors, Carlos Henriques from South Africa, Wellington Joseph Lamptey from Ghana and Mark Mzengo from Malawi.

[L-R]:FIFA senior tutors, Wellington Joseph Lamptey from Ghana, Mark Mzengo from Malawi and Carlos Henriques from South Africa,

Other officials who graced the occasion were the head of referees standing Committee, Mr. Sam Mpima, Referees’ manager (Samuel Egesa) and 3rd Vice president Denis Mbidde.

The referees and officials in the opening prayer shortly before the official closing ceremony

Addressing the Referees Eng. Moses Magogo remarked about the relationship FUFA has built with FIFA.

Through you the FIFA instructors here, allow me convey our sincere thanks to FIFA for the wonderful work you have done for us as FUFA.

According to the instructor Carlos Henriques, he is happy with the improvement of refereeing level in the country.

There is steady improvement in refereeing year after year in Uganda. And I am confident Uganda has a bright future in the next few years to come.
I am convinced with the level of refereeing in the country.

FIFA Instructor Carlos Henriques stressed

FIFA Instructor, Henriques receives a gift from FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

The course was attended by 31 referees and assessors whom were awarded attendance FIFA certificates by the FUFA president.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the referees

The course ran for five days from 23rd- 27th March 2015.
Below is the list of referees who attended the course:
Denis Batte, Sali Mashood, Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Bakasambe Rajab Kalyankolo, Sabila Chelengat Ali, Hussein Bugembe, Ronald Kutenya, Okello Lee, Mark Sonko, Samuel Kayondo, Musa Ngobi Balikowa, Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Anna Akoyi, Catherine Nagadya Cynthia, Nkumbi Nakito Marex, Jane Mutonyi, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Isa Masembe, Emmy Kakoza, Doneey Robert, Samuel kakembo, David Odoi, Solomon Lusambya, Waswa Sadiq Zziwa, Muhabi Alex, Ronald Mwesigwa, Joseph Ochwom, Ali Bakisula, Samuel Turyomuriwe, Moses Kamba, Habiba Naigaga

March 28, 2015
BUGANDA REGION: Misindye Host Azam F.C

Buganda Region Fixtures:

Saturday, 28th March 2015

Misindye Vs Azam

Luwero Vs Free Stars

Kira United Vs Kampala University

Lufuka Vs Ayod Masaka S.S

Young Simba Vs Gganda

29Th March 2015:

Seeta Vs 21 Stars

Bwala Vs Uganda Red Cross

March 28, 2015
UGANDA CUP 2014/15: Lweza Battles CRO, KCC Away to Ndejje University

Saturday March 28, 2015

Ndejje Vs KCC FC – Luwero, 4.00pm

Lweza Vs URA – Kajjansi, 4.00pm

The 2014/15 Uganda Cup returns Saturday with two last Round of 16 fixtures.

The reigning league champions KCC FC, smarting from that 1-2 away triumph over the cup’s defending champions, URA at the round of 32 visit university side Ndejje in Luwero.

Ndejje University plays in the Rwenzori group of the FUFA Big league.

The Uganda Cup Trophy

Another Big league team, CRO from Mbale will be taking on Lweza at the Uganda Clays play ground in Kajjansi.

KCC will still be without Savio Kabugo, Ronnie Kisekka, Francis Olaki and Isaac Ntege due to injuries but the good news though is that team captain Sakka Mpiima is fit to play after missing five games.

New signing Baker Lukooya (signed in the January window from Kira Young F.C) is expected to start his first game since joining the club.

Lukooya, a national team player on the Uganda Sand Cranes team missed the game against URA due to fatigue as he had just returned from Ghana where represented the country in the Sand Cranes team.

The Sand Cranes lost 12-2 in Accra and bowed out of the CAF Beach soccer qualifiers 21-8 on aggregate.

SC Villa, Police FC, Kyambogo, Bright Stars and SCVU have already booked their places in the last eight.

The winner of the Uganda Cup represents the country at the CAF Confederations Cup.

Round of 32 Results:

Baza Holdings 1-6 Police F.C

SC Villa 4-0 Proline

Kyambogo 0 (4) – 0 (2) Sadolin Paints

Paidha Black Angels 0-2 Bright Stars

SCVU 3-1 Kirinya Jina S.S

BUL 1-0 Masavu F.C

March 28, 2015
FUFA Big League: The Saints, Maroons win crucial Fixtures

The Saints’ striker Fred Kyambadde scored a vital goal for the Rwenzori group table leaders on 69 minutes against Water F.C, at Mengo S.S play ground.

The 1-0 victory put the Namboole based club six points clear of the second placed Jinja Municipal Council, who visit Ngora Freda Carr next Thursday.

There were two home victories in the Rwenzori group for Kumi United (3-0 over Hope Doves) and Ndejje University’s 1-0 win over Namasagali.

Soroti Garage won away from home, overcoming Ngora Freda Carr with a lone strike scored by Ibrahim Orit.

In the Elgon group, leaders Maroons FC maintained their status quo at the table with a 3-0 home win over Kireka United at the Uganda Prisons stadium in Luzira.

Hood Muliiki, Maxwell Okello and Brian Akena were all target for the Uganda Prisons funded outfit.

Busia United fought gallantly to bag three points from their 1-2 away victory over former premier club, Proline Soccer Academy at Nakivubo stadium.

Promotion:

Three teams will qualify for the Azam Uganda Premier league in the 2015/16 season, with the top side per group (Rwenzori and Elgon earning a direct slot before the play offs to determine the third team).

Relegation:

A total of 10 clubs (5 from each group) will be relegated to their respective lower leagues.

FUFA BIG LEAGUE RESULTS (26th March 2015):

Rwenzori Group:

Water F.C 0-1 The Saints F.C

Ngora Fredda Carr 0-1 Soroti Garage

Kumi United 3-0 Hope Doves

Ndejje University 1-0 Namasagali F.C

Elgon Group:

Maroons 3-0 Kireka United

Proline 1-2 Busia United

Next Fixtures:

Saturday, 28th March 2015

Elgon Group:

Kirinya Jinja S.S Vs Creamland – Jinja S.S Play Grounds

Masaka L.C Vs Synergy – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Kasese New Villa Vs Artland – Fort Portal

Thursday, 2nd April 2015:

Rwenzori Group:

Paidha Black Angels Vs CRO – Bar Okoro Play Ground

Hope Doves Vs Ndejje University – Namboole Stadium

Namasagali Vs Water – Namasagali College Play Ground

Ngora Freda Carr Vs Jinja Municipal Council – Ngora High School Play Grounds

Sporting United Vs Soroti Garage – Lango Sports Grounds, Lira

Baza Holdings Vs Kumi United – Kawanda Play Grounds

Elgon Group:

Kasese New Villa Vs Synergy – Fort Portal

VCC Vs Masaka L.C – Masindi Stadium

Proline Vs Kirinya/Jinja S.S – Nakivubo Stadium

Saturday, 4th April 2015:

Artland Katale Vs Maroons – Taibah High School Play Ground

Busia United Vs Kireka United – Busia Play Ground

Creamland Vs Wandegeya F.C – Kabale Municipal Stadium

MAIN PHOTO: Action between Water F.C (sky blue) and The Saints F.C at Mengo S.S Play Grounds on Thursday.

PHOTO CREDITS: The Saints Media

March 27, 2015
Triumphant Uganda Cranes Back Home

The home based contingent of the Uganda Cranes team that had traveled to Nigeria to play in the international friendly game on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 finally returned to the country in the wee hours of Friday morning.

The triumphant team, that registered a 0-1 away victory over the Nigerian Eagles touched down at Entebbe International Airport 51 minutes after mid-night aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 332 from Addis Ababa.

L-R: Striker, Robert Sentongo, Head of Delegation, Darius Mugoye and Assistant coach, Kefa Kisala at the airport. All the domestic based players who traveled returned as the professionals connected to their respective clubs.

Kezironi Kizito (left) and Farouk Miya walking to the team bus at Entebbe International Airport

Goal hero, Farouk Miya, goal keeper, Ismail Watenga, Kezironi Kizito, Joseph Nsubuga, Shafiki Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Derrick Tekkwo and Robert Sentongo were the locally based players who returned alongside all the team officials who had traveled with the team.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Micho (right) with FUFA FM 102.1 sports presenter Siraje Ddumba. The Nigeria Vs Uganda match was braodcast live on 102.1 FUFA F.M

The delegation was led by FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye who acknowledged Uganda’s exceptional performance at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo state.

Winning away from home is a great experience especially when it comes against a fancied opposition as Nigeria, who are ranked 30 places better than Uganda on the FIFA rankings. Let us maintain that spirit as we continue rebuilding the team

A jovial Mugoye told www.fufa.co.ug.

Focus now shifts to the domestic Uganda Cup and Azam Premier league action as well as the other lower leagues.

March 27, 2015
FUTSAL: FUFA Select to Take Part in Indoor Soccer Tourney at Lugogo

1st Inter-University Futsal Gala:

Lugogo Indoor Arena

Saturday, 28th March 2015 – 2 p.m – 10 p.m

The first inter-Universities Futsal (In door football) Gala will kick off this Saturday at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.

Four Universities; MUBS, Makerere University, Kyambogo and Kampala International University (KIU) have already confirmed participation in the event. We also expect guest teams from FUFA Select, NBS T.V, Members of Parliament and Galaxy Radio.

Hamza Jjunju, the chairman on the local organizing committee confirms to www.fufa.co.ug.

Some of the remarkable players on the FUFA Select team will include the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, CEO, Edgar Watson, Finance Director, Decolas Kizza, Competition’s Ali Mwebe, Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Spokesperson) and a host of other FUFA Staff.

Futsal is a growing brand of football in Uganda that affiliates to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) under beach soccer and Futsal.

Jjunju envisages the future of the sport in Uganda as bright with an upcoming league after the inter-University championships.

FIFA’s prime agenda at the moment is to spread at lightening pace the level of competitions in several futsal and beach soccer championships.

Basic Rules of Futsal:

TEAMS:

1- Each team starts with 5 players on the playing area including the goal keeper and up to 7 substitutes are allowed.

TIME:
2- A full game has a duration of 40 minutes with each half taking 20 minutes and a 10 minute break. The clock is stopped every time the ball goes out of play.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
3- Teams are allowed unlimited substitutions during the course of the game. The substitutions can only take place at the designate substitution zones. The referee does not have to be notified of the substitutions; however, the substitute can only join the play when his teammate has fully left the pitch through the substitution zone.

The Dimensions of a standard futsal ground

GOAL POSTS AND KEEPER’S AREA:
4- The Goal posts are three by 2 (3×2) metres in size. The goal keeper’s area is formed by a 6 metre semi circle arc around.

BALL OUT OF PLAY:
5- When the ball goes out over the sidelines, it is kicked back in (ball must be positioned on the line) with the opponents 5 metres away from it. Players have 4 seconds to do this or the kick will go to the opposition. When the ball goes out wide over the end lines, the goal keeper throws the ball back into play. Normal Corner kick rules apply.

FOULS:
6- No sliding tackles are allowed – except the goal keeper in his arc area. No shoulder charges are allowed. All freekicks are indirect except when awarded for above type fouls. Opponents must always keep 5 metres away from the ball.

ACCUMULATED FOULS:
7- If a team commits more than 5 fouls during the course of the game, every subsequent freekick awarded will be from a 10 metre mark and opponents are not allowed to block it or form a wall (in effect, a penalty from 10 metres).

RED CARDS:
8- If a player from a team is sent off, the team may send on a sub after two (2) minutes have elapsed from the sending off or after the opposing team has scored a goal if its within 2 minutes period in question.

March 27, 2015
REFEREEING: M.A Refeeres/ Assessors’ Course at Njeru Climaxes

At least 31 referees will on Friday complete the five day Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Member Association Elite Refereeing course at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru-Jinja.

The course started on Monday 23rd and will climax on Friday, 27th March at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru with Fufa President Eng. Moses Magogo expected to preside over at the closing ceremony.

The five day residential course kick-started on Monday with referees Assessors attending class before being released one day later.

Thereafter, the referees joined on Tuesday to resume their schedule.

FUFA refereeing department says they’re thrilled with the effort FUFA and FIFA are putting in to maintain high standard of refereeing in Uganda.

We thank FUFA and FIFA for having organized this course for us because it helps us to refresh on the updated Laws of the game

Course coordinator Samuel .W. Egesa said

From here we want to go and put this acquired knowledge in use

He added

The course has been conducted by FIFA instructors namely Carlos Henriques [Botswana], Joseph Wellington Lamptey [Ghana] and Mark Ephraim Mzengo [Malawi] and a number of different course units like physical fitness, Interpretation of Laws of the game have been handled.

The list of referees who are attending the course at Fufa Technical Centre
Denis Batte, Sali Mashood, Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Bakasambe Rajab Kalyankolo, Sabila Chelengat Ali, Hussein Bugembe, Ronald Kutenya, Okello Lee, Mark Sonko, Samuel Kayondo, Musa Ngobi Balikowa, Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Anna Akoyi, Catherine Nagadya Cynthia, Nkumbi Nakito Marex, Jane Mutonyi, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Isa Masembe, Emmy Kakoza, Doneey Robert, Samuel kakembo, David Odoi, Solomon Lusambya, Waswa Sadiq Zziwa, Muhabi Alex, Ronald Mwesigwa, Joseph Ochwom, Ali Bakisula, Samuel Turyomuriwe, Moses Kamba, Habiba Naigaga

March 26, 2015
Nigeria 0-1 Uganda in Pictures

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Nigeria – [L-R Standing]: Derrick Tekkwo, Richard Kasagga, Denis Onyango (captain), Khalid Aucho, Geofrey Massa, Shafiki Bakaki.

Squatting:Joseph Nsubuga, Farouk Miya, Alex Kakuba, William Luwagga Kizito and Godfrey Walusimbi

On Wednesday, 25th March 2015, Uganda Cranes registered a memorable 0-1 away victory over the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in the Uyo state of the oil rich West African nation.

Uganda Cranes players passionately sing the national anthem at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo state

www.fufa.co.ug brings to you some of the pictures from the match that will go down in history.

Striker Geofrey Massa (second left) chest controls a high ball as Faruku Miya and Godfrey Walusimbi keep a close eye

Gor Mahia based midfielder, Aucho Khalid (middle) had a great evening at office

William Luwagga Kizito (left) takes on Leon Balogun on Wednesday. Balogun plays for Darmstadt 98 in Germany as Luwagga plies his professional trade in Portugal

Uganda Cranes scored through Faruku Miya in the 81st minute of the game after a well laid ball from William Luwagga Kizito.

Faruku Miya (shirt 17) broke the hearts of the Nigerians with the lone goal 9 minutes from time

Mamelodi Sun Downs goal keeper, Denis Onyango was the Uganda Cranes team skipper.

History Maker: Nigerian goal keeper, Vincent Enyeama (left) was marking his 100th cap in Nigerian colours. He plays professional football with Lille in France

Defender Richard Kasagga dribbling the ball during the Nigeria Vs Uganda clash

Nigeria Starting Team against Uganda Cranes

March 26, 2015
NIGERIA VS UGANDA: CLARIFICATION ON KEEPER’S JERSEY

The Uganda Cranes defeated Nigeria 1-0 at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo on Wednesday in an international match. However during the game the Uganda Cranes first choice keeper Denis Onyango donned a white jersey with an unfamiliar writing of a figure on the back of his shirt.

Prior to the game it had rained heavily for close to two hours, even when the team traveled to the stadium and carried out their warm up, there were still heavy drizzles.

However the two keepers Ismail Watenga and Denis Onyango requested for change of the famous padded yellow and black stripped jerseys after the warm up for fear that they would easily soak up water if they landed down during the game. The drizzles were still heavy at kickoff time.

‘It wasn’t easy to change the shirts and numbers as they had already been entered on the team sheet and handed over to the day’s referee’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

‘We approached the match officials before kick off requesting for change of jersey. Initially they had refused but later granted us permission on condition that the colour of the keeper’s kit changes but the numbers remain the same’ added Hussein.

The white jerseys carried as an alternative official kit for Cranes never had number 18. The only option available was the usage of any markings to add on to the existing number 8 on the white jersey to come up with number 18 which had already been entered on the team sheet.

FUFA believes this explanation will put to rest any questions raised about the jersey worn by Onyango during the match.

March 26, 2015
Uganda Cranes Defeat Nigeria at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo

Nigeria 0-1 Uganda

On an historic night for Ugandan football, The Cranes beat The Nigerian Super Eagles 0-1 away at the Akwa Ibom Stadium located in Uyo state.

Farouk Miya scored on 81 minutes after a well laid out ball from Portuguese William Kizito Luwagga.

In a historic match for Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, who was celebrating his 100th cap, the Cranes recorded a bold statement of intent from the opening minute to the finish.

Uganda Cranes coach, Micho employed debutants;Joseph Nsubuga (on the right), Shafik Bikiki (center half) and Tekkwo Derrick (midfield).

The trio expressed themselves well on a momentous evening that will go down in history.

Gor Mahia club, Godfrey Walusimbi was played in the left wing attack before he paved way for Kizito Kezironi.

Cranes Starting XI:

Denis Onyango, Joseph Nsubuga, Alex Kakuba, Shafik Bakaki, Richard Kasaga, Derrick Tekwwo, Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya and Geoffrey Massa.

Subs: Ismail Watenga, Keziron Kizito, Chrizestom Ntambi and Robert Ssentongo, Ibrahim Kiyemba.

March 25, 2015
Uganda Defeats Nigeria 1-0 in Build Up Match

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY GAME:

Nigeria 0-1 Uganda

Uganda Cranes beat the Nigeria Super Eagles 0-1 on Wednesday during an international friendly match played at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo Stadium.

Faruku Miya scored the an important strike on the 81st minute of the game following a well laid ball from William Luwagga Kizito.

South African based goal keeper, Denis Onyango skippered the Uganda Cranes to a historic away victory, where he saved the side on several one against one situations.

Uganda’s head coach, Micho later made several changes as the game progressed.

Derrick Tewko was replaced by Kezironi Kizito as Robert Sentongo came in for Godfrey Walusimbi before a late tactical change when defender Ibrahim Kiyemba came in for goal creator, William Luwagga Kizito.

Uganda Cranes’ Head Coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic told www.fufa.co.ug after the game that the victory was merely a stepping stone to future campaigns.

A victory against Nigeria is as important but at the moment, we are looking forward towards the AFCON qualifiers. We are grateful for the chances created and the goal scored.

Shafiki Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba and Joseph Nsubuga earned their maiden caps under the senior national team.

Team Uganda Line Up:
Denis Onyango (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Alex Kakuba, Shafik Bakaki, Richard Kasaga, Derrick Tekwwo, Khalid Aucho, , Godfrey Walusimbi ,Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya and Geoffrey Massa.

Subs: Ismail Watenga, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Keziron Kizito, Chrizestom Ntambi and Robert Ssentongo.

March 25, 2015
Nigeria vs Uganda: Cranes starting XI out

Nigeria vs Uganda
Wednesday 25th March, 2015
KO: 6pm local time, 8pm in Uganda
Venue: Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo

Onyango will captain team tonight. Both Massa and Onyango are team captains but the armband will be worn by Onyango as proposed by Massa.

18-Denis Onyango (GK), 2- Joseph Nsubuga, 12-Alex Kakuba, 14-Shafik Bakaki, 3-Richard Kasaga, 7-Derrick Tekkwo, 8-Khalid Aucho, 15-Godfrey Walusimbi, 10- Luwagga Kizito, 17- Farouk Miya and 13-Geoffrey Massa.

Subs:1- Ismail Watenga, 16-Ibrahim Kiyemba, 6-Kizito Keziron, 5-Chrizestom Ntambi and9- Robert Ssentongo.

Micho on the game ‘we want to play to the best of our ability against an African giant. I believe this team will deliver’

March 25, 2015