The FUFA newsletter ‘FUFA MONTHLY’ that captures highlights of the federation’s football activities at the end of each month is out.
In the February edition, former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya who retired from active football speaks to FUFA Monthly as he names his best XI of Ugandan players he played with.
In the same issue, there is coverage of the FUFA Women Elite League including a feature on Efrance Nanjego-the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association who has helped develop women’s football in Eastern Uganda.
Finally, there is a chance for a reader to win an original Uganda Cranes shirt by answering a simple question in this issue.
U-23 All Africa Games Qualifier: 2nd Leg, first round
Uganda Kobs Vs Mozambique
First leg ended 0-0 in Maputo
Saturday 7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium
Charges: 5,000/- and 20,000/-
Live on FUFA FM 102.1
By Joseph Mutaka in Jinja
Martin Kizza was the hero of the day as Uganda Kobs beat Azam Uganda Premier League side Sadolin Paints 1-0 in a build-up match played at the Dam waters in Jinja today.
Kizza who took a low placed penalty on 20minutes at the far right to score the game’s only goal was thrilled by the goal he scored.
‘When you score it gives you confidence to work even harder. Hope I will score more goals for the team if given chance’ said Kizza.
One of the Uganda Kobs teams that played against Sadolin Paints. Kobs won 1-0.
The team will continue with training tomorrow in the afternoon at Fufa Technical centre Njeru and return to Kampala on Friday ahead of Saturday’s All Africa Games qualifier against Mozambique at Nakivubo stadium.
Sadloin Paints team that faced Uganda U-23 team-Kobs today in Jinja.
Uganda Kobs Starting XI- Team I
Ashadu Bugembe-GK, Isaac Ntege, Simon Namwanja, Patrick Mbowa, Timothy Awanyi, Derrick Tekkwo, William wadri, Brian Nkubbi, Julius Malingumu, Derrick Nsibambi, Martin Kizza
Uganda Kobs Starting XI- Team II
Mathias Kigonya-GK, Hashim Sempala, Martin Kizza, Joseph Nsubuga, Shafiq Bakaki, Robert Achema, Martin Opolot, Abdul-Karim Kasule, Umaru Kasumba, Paul Mucurezi, Baker Lukoya
Another Kobs XI that Head coach Micho used in today’s friendly
Uganda Kobs Starting XI- Team III
Ismail Watenga –GK, Joseph Nsubuga, Fred Nkata, Isma Kigonya, Sadat Kyambande, Keziron Kizito, Tom Masiko, Villa Oramchan, Yunus Sentamu, Farouk Miya, Ghadafi Kiwanuka
Sadolin Paints Starting XI
Didi Muhamad [(GK) (Mathias Muwanga (GK)], Joseph Semogere, Moses Kibirige, Junior Mukisa [Isaac Mayanja], Duff Kisige [Desmond Kyobe], Dan Ekuyu, Ronald Lukungu, Henry Senkubuge [Deo Mwase], Fred Segujja [Martin Mugabi], Allan Olyeki, Blaize Nkolo [Yunus Kasozi].
Subs: Mathias Muwanga (GK), Isaac Mayanja, Desmond Kyobe, Deo Mwase, Martin Mugabi, Yunus Kasozi
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Kobs players after their friendly with Sadolin.Kobs won 1-0.
U-23 All Africa Games Qualifier: 2nd Leg, first round
Uganda Kobs Vs Mozambique
First leg ended 0-0 in Maputo
Saturday 7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium
Charges: 5,000/- and 20,000/-
Live on FUFA FM 102.1
By Joseph Mutaka in Jinja
A group of 31 players is camping in Njeru a head of the return leg first round tie against Mozambique this Saturday in the All Africa Games qualifier at Nakivubo stadium.
In today’s session Coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin centered his preparations on team talk than anything else during the morning session. He later communicated to the players about the afternoon friendly with Azam Uganda Premier League side Sadoline Paint at the Dam Waters rugby playground.
Defenders: Patrick Paul Mbowa (Water FC), Shafik Bakaki (Express FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (Lweza FC), Fred Nkata (Kira Young), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars), Simon Namwanja (KCCA), Timothy Awany (KCCA), Isaac Ntege (KCCA), Sadat Kyambadde (Police)
Midfielders: Hashim Sempala (BUL FC), Keziron Kizito( Vipers), Gadhafi Kiwanuka (Rwenshama), Abdul-Karim Kasule (Sc Villa), William Wadri (KCCA), Robert Achema (BUL FC), Farouk Miya (Sc Vipers), Brian Nkubi (Kira Young), Martin Opolot (URA FC), Baker Lukoya (KCCA), Tom Masiko (KCCA), Derick Tekwo (Kira Young), Martin Kizza (KCCA),
Strikers: Julius Malingumu (Vipers), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA), Yunus Ssentamu (), Umar Kasumba (Police), Villa Oramchan (Paidha Black Angels), Paul Mucurezi (KCCA)
Abdel Naby Bakhit Khaled, referee 2 El Eraky Hany Farouk, referee 3 El Sabagh Wael Mostafa,
Time-keeper-Shorbage Sameh El Shorbage
Match Commissioner: Roch Henreitte (Seychelles)
Charges: 10,000/-
The Uganda Beach Soccer Association(UBSA) is hopeful that the National team-Sand Cranes will pick up a good result in the first leg of the second round qualifier against Ghana on 15th March, 2015 when the two teams clash in the Africa Beach soccer championship at Sports Beach, Entebbe.
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) announced the charges of the Uganda vs Ghana Beach soccer match due on 15th March, 2015.Each fan will be required to pay 10,000/-
While addressing the media today during the weekly FUFA Press Conference, UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi confirmed that the team will enter residential camp on Monday-next week.
‘We have had two weeks of non residential training with 24 players who were alter reduced to 15. Our coach Harunah Kebba is a doing a good job’ said Mutabazi.
Extreme Right is UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi who released the full programme for the Uganda vs Ghana Beach soccer match
He also clarified on the change of venue from the traditional home of beach soccer Lido Beach in Uganda to Sports Beach.
‘We had to look for a facility that meets the CAF and FIFA beach soccer standards. Our Pepsi Beach soccer League games will continue to be payed at Lido Beach Entebbe. We are using the new venue or international matches’ clarified Mutabazi.
Pepsi supports women’s football One of the partners for the Mama Becca Women’s Day cup Pepsi has handed over its package to FUFA ahead of the weekend action.
The ceremony was held during the weekly FUFA Press conference in Mengo.
Pepsi Public relations manager Tracy Kakuru said the soft during manufacturers were happy to be part of the project towards development of women’s football in Uganda.
Pepsi’s Tracy Kakuru (R) hands over the package to FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye to be used during the Mama Becca Women’s Day cup due this weekend. On the left is Ayub Khalihaf Women delegate in the FUFA Assembly.
‘We are proud to be part of football development and this initiative. It I a relationship we want to build for the future. We have been in football as we also supported the just concluded AFCON finals’ said Kakuru.
L-R: FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein, Ayub Kahilfah, VP Darius Mugoye, Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, Pepsi’s Tracy Kakuru and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.
The package has branded balls, t-shirts, jerseys, bags and 150 cartons of Pepsi all valued at UGX 2.5 million. Pepsi will also provide tents and chairs.
Rwenzori Water are the other partners who have contributed 200 cartons of water.
Four venues named, FUFA boss to preside over as Chief Guest
The Organising committee of the FUFA Mama Becca Women’s Day Cup has announced four venues to be used during the two day tournament that will be held on 7th and 8th March, 2015.
The venues are Kitebi Primary school, Rubaga Girls, Old Kampala Senior secondary School and Lubiri senior secondary school.
The tournament organizing committee chairman FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye confirmed to the media during the weekly press conference that efforts to get the Philip Omondi stadium and Wankulukuku stadium were futile as both venues have activities lined up on the same weekend.
17 Primary school teams in the Under-14 and 20 sides in the Senior women categories are expected to take part in a tournament held in memory of Mama Becca and celebrating the International Women’s Day.
Part of the weekend programme will have former women players form a team to play a yet to be opponents as a curtain raiser for the final match on Sunday.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will preside over as Chief Guest on the final day at Old Kampala.
Charity cause
The UFA staff will be involved in a charity cause towards supporting the Wakisa Centre in Mengo that looks after under -age pregnant girls. The visit of the centre will be at 10am as the staff will carry some donations for the young girls.
Qualifiers in Kampala end today.
Nakawa and Central are the only districts in the Kampala region yet to send in their team lists for the Mama Becca Women’s Day Cup. Kawempe, Makindye and Rubaga finished their qualifiers last week.
The two football districts will complete their qualifiers today. Nakawa is holding their qualifiers at Murchison primary school while Central are at East Kololo.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa releasing the prgramme of the Mama Becca women’s cup at FUFA House in Mengo today. On his left is Pepsi’s Tracy Kakuru.
After a false start to the second round, Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) has eventually resurrected overcoming Police Football Club 1-3 away at Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso.
Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace before Daniel Nsubuga got the other goal.
Mutyaba scored a 3rd minute well taken freekick before Nsubuga doubled the scores 6 minutes later with a penalty.
Mutyaba added the third on the hour mark but dread-locked forward Ronald Nyanzi had a late consolation for the hosts
At Nakivubo stadium in the city center, Bright Stars and Rweshama played to a one all draw.
In the other matches, Robert Kimuli scored a late goal to cancel Jimmy Lule’s opener.
Away in Jinja, Tito Okello and Edgar Luzige scored for the hosts, Bul F.C as they overcame the visiting Entebbe F.C at the Kakindu stadium.
Match day 19 continues on Friday with several games lined up.
U-23 All Africa Games Qualifier: 2nd Leg, first round
Uganda Kobs Vs Mozambique
First leg ended 0-0 in Maputo
Saturday 7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium
Charges: 5,000/- and 20,000/-
Live on FUFA FM 102.1
Uganda Kobs strikers, Yunus Sentamu and Julius Malingumu have scored in the team’s 2-0 victory over FUFA Big league side, Maroons F.C at the Uganda Prisons play ground on Monday.
All the players 30 players currently on the team took part in the warm up game that is meant to fine tune the boys ahead of Mozambique return leg clash.
The Kobs train at Lugogo tomorow morning before heading to the FUFA Njeru technical center for residential training.
FUFA and its member clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League met today in Mengo to discuss matters related to improving club football in Uganda.
The meeting was chaired by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and attended by 12 of the 16 clubs. Express FC, Soana, KCC FC and Lweza FC missed the meeting.
During the meeting, FUFA who were also represented by the CEO Edgar Watson and Vice President Dennis Mbidde reminded clubs about the statutes and strategic planning on short and long term basis.
The meeting also discussed about the current status of club football in the country as one of the key points in the build up to the 2019 Cameroon Project.
Rwenshama’s Lawrence Kato, URA’s Henry Mayeku and the Third FUFA Vice President, Denis Mbidde in a healthy discussion.
It was agreed that more consultative meetings be held to get a bigger picture as clubs have been guided to write down their most pressing needs and hand them over to FUFA.
Vipers’ Tadius Kitandwe (left) and FUFA Lawyer, Denis Lukandi in a discussion
The appropriate bodies of FUFA will be tasked to internalize the club’s issues and get back to them.
FUFA and the clubs are confident that the meeting held today at FUFA House will help to take football to another level.
MAIN PHOTO: The meeting of Uganda Premier league clubs and the FUFA officials during the meeting at the Federation headquarters in Mengo on Monday
The FUFA Disciplinary committee that convened on 1st March 2015 to has lifted the provisional suspension of FUFA Super League Chairman Hajji Abbas Kaawaase Mukasa.
The Committee chaired by Mr. Geoffrey Odur Ojok met yesterday and discussed on a number of issues raised by Hajji Kaawaase in his communication last week that he had purportedly suspended the Azam Uganda Premier League.
The Suspension of Hajji Abas Kaawaase is lifted pending the final decision of the committee
An official statement signed by the FUFA Disciplinary committee boss Ojok.
Kaawaase had been suspended upon a statement he issued purportedly suspending the league until further notice.
In the same statement, the disciplinary committee further says that;
The league fixtures should not be tampered with in any way. The matches should be played without any interruptions
U-23 All Africa Games Qualifier: 2nd Leg, first round
Uganda Kobs Vs Mozambique
First leg ended 0-0 in Maputo
Saturday 7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium
Charges: 5,000/- and 20,000/-
Live on FUFA FM 102.1
Ahead of Saturday’s All Africa Games return leg qualifier between Uganda and Mozambique Under 23 sides, the Kobs’ team has been boosted by the timely arrival of CS Safien striker, Yunus Sentamu.
Sentamu trained with the team on Monday morning and he looked ready for the task at hand – scoring the goals to help Uganda qualify
Team coordinator, Patrick Ntege told www.fufa.co.ug
The Under 23 side resumed training over the weekend with two sessions at Lugogo on Saturday and Sunday.
The team is expected to play a friendly game against FUFA Big league side, Maroons on Monday afternoon at the Uganda Prisons stadium.
KCC and URA football clubs’ players will join the rest of the teammates on Tuesday before the team departs for the FUFA Njeru Technical center.
U-23 All Africa Games Qualifier: 2nd Leg, first round
Uganda Kobs Vs Mozambique
First leg ended 0-0 in Maputo
Saturday 7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium
Charges: 5,000/- and 20,000/-
Live on FUFA FM 102.1
After two successful training sessions on Saturday and Sunday, the Uganda National Under 23 side (The Kobs) resume training on Monday.
The morning session on Monday will be held at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole with a friendly match in the afternoon at the Uganda Prisons stadium, Luzira against FUFA Big league side, Maroons.
The team is expected to train at Nakivubo on Tuesday morning and then head for residential at the FUFA Njeru Technical Center, Jinja.
There are 29 players still in the camp with KCC and URA Players expected to join the team latest Tuesday ahead of the residential training.
[L-R]: Kobs players, Hashim Sempala, Baker Lukooya and Joseph Nsubuga quench off their thirst after a session
Uganda Kobs need a clear cut victory to progress to the next stage of qualifiers of the All Africa Qualifiers, against Ghana.
The team is coached by Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic as head coach, assisted by Frank Anyau as the first assistant.
Sadiq Wassa is the goal keeping coach/trainer with Patrick Ntege the team manager/coordinator.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Kobs players stretching after Sunday’s training at Lugogo.
Uganda representatives in the CAF Champions’ league, Kampala City Council (KCC) Football Club have been eliminated from this year’s championship after losing to Cameroon opposition, Cosmos De Bafia 3-0 on Sunday.
This was during the return leg clash played in the Cameroonian town of Doula in the return match of preliminary round.
Francis Tombi Alemi scored a double before Cyrille Ekamba sealed Cosmos De Bafia’s victory and qualify 3-1 on aggregate to the first round.
KCC traveled to Doula with a one goal lead after striker Herman Wasswa had scored at Namboole two weeks ago.
Last year, KCC managed to skip the preliminary round after ejecting Sudanese giants, El Merriekh F.C before they were eliminated at the first round stage by Zambia’s Nkana FC.
URA is Uganda’s only remaining representatives on the continent as they edged Madagascar’s ASSM Elgeco Plus 4-2 on aggregate.
How KCC Started the game:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Saaka Mpiima, Simon Namwanja, Ayub Kizza, Ronnie Kisekka, Hakim Senkumba, Owen Kasule (Paul Mucureezi), Michael Birungi (Derrick Nsibambi), William Wadri, Tom Masiko and Herman Wasswa.
Robert Sentongo was on the mark again for URA and he scored yet another crucial goal away in Madagascar as the taxpayers’ team edged ASSM Elgeco 1-0 to progress 4-2 on aggregate.
The Uganda Cranes striker who was later shown marching orders netted the all important goal in the 4th minute of the first half. URA who won the Uganda cup last season will now take on South African side Orlando Pirates in the next round.
Meanwhile KCC FC will be inaction on Sunday against Cameroonian side Cosmos De Bafia in the CAF Champions League. The Ugandan champions won the first leg 1-0.
Photo: The URA starting XI that beat Elgeco 1-0in Madagascar today
The Uganda National U-23 team-Kobs today regrouped and started training at Philip Omondi stadium in Lugogo ahead of their All Africa Games return leg fixture against Mozambique.
Goal keeping coach Sadiq Wassa takes the Kobs custodians through the training session.
Last weekend the Kobs managed a goalless away in Maputo and now need to win in Kampala to progress to the next round where they will face Ghana.
A group of 29 players including four goalkeepers and the rest being up field players took part in the morning training session conducted by head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic with the help of assistants Frank Anyau and Sadiq Wassa.
Micho demonstrates to Kobs players during training today at the Philip Omondi Stadium
After watching six chances created and blown up by his players against Mozambique’s two in Maputo, Micho concentrated a lot on today’s training on creating chances and converting them into goals.
Training resumes tomorrow on Sunday 1st March 2015 at 9pm still in Lugogo.
Sadiq Wassa closely watches Mathias Kigonya diving in training
WESTERN UNITED 1-1 SHE CORPORATES – RUGANDO-MBARARA
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals moved joint table leaders in the Elizabeth Group group of the FUFA Women Elite league on Friday after securing a 1-0 win in the day’s only fixture against Wakiso Hill School FC.
Vicky Nakibuuka scored the only goal of the game.
In Soroti, Sandra Nabweteme scored again four goals as Kawempe beat Alleluyah FC 7-0. Nabweteme now has 8 goals in two outings to take the top scorers chart.
UCU Lady Cardinals’ goal scorer Vicky Nakibuuka (2nd right) attempts to score against Wakiso Hill School’s Peninah Adwono (right) in the FUFA Women Elite league game played at UCU in Mukono
Both sides UCU and Wakiso Hill went into this game in need of a win after losing their opening fixtures in the maiden FUFA Women Elite League to the She Corporates and She Mak St respectively last weekend.
On the other hand Wakiso Hill School FC coached by former Crested Cranes captain Olive Mbekeka hit rock bottom with no point in two games played so far for her team.
Ajax women are fifth having lost their only fixture so far against Western United.
The FUFA Women Elite league resumes on Saturday with three fixtures before Sunday’s two games.
Weekend fixtures
UCU 1-0 WAKISO
KAKIRA 0-7 BUIKWE- KAKIRA STADIUM
EASTERN 0-2 GAFFORD – SOROTI STADIUM
ALLELUYA 0-7 KAWEMPE MUSLIM – HILDRS P/S SOROTI PLAY GROUND
SHE MAK ST. F.C 0-2 AJAX –MAKERERE PLAY GROUND
WESTERN UNITED 1-1 SHE CORPORATES – RUGANDO-MBARARA
Sports Club Victoria University 0-1 Kiira Young F.C
Simba F.C 0-1 Police F.C
Nine goals were scored on Friday during the five match day 18 Uganda Premier League fixtures played across the country.
The one common feature from today’s action was that all the teams away won their games by one goal margins.
In Jinja at Bugembe stadium, Vipers picked a crucial away victory over home side, Sadolin Paints Football club – thanks to Vincent Kayizi’s goal.
At Bugonga stadium in Entebbe, Express football club condemned Entebbe F.C to their second consecutive home loss with a 0-1 triumph.
Godfrey Lwesibawa scored the goal in the first half of the game after 20 minutes played.
At Wankulukuku stadium, Jinja side Bul F.C had to grit their teeth to overcome league debutants Lweza F.C 2-3 in a thrilling fixture.
The battle of the forces at Bombo Military stadium between home team, Simba and Police F.C ended 0-1 in favour of the latter.
At the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole, Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) suffered their second straight loss since Mohammed Nsereko’s reign as the new club chairman.
SCVU fell to Kira Young 0-1 in a match dubbed the Namboole derby since both sides use stadium as their home venue.
Patrick Kaddu’s header deep in the second half gave Kira Young the maximum points.
Next Fixtures: Match Day 19
Tue, 3-Mar-15:
Rwenshama FC VS Bright Stars FC – Nakivubo Stadium
BUL FC VS Entebbe FC – Kakindu, Jinja
Police FC Vs SC VU – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
Vipers FC Vs Soana FC – Buikwe Stadium
Friday, 3rd March 2015:
URA Vs Lweza – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
Express F.C Vs Simba S.C – Wankulukuku Stadium
KCC F.C Vs SC Villa – Lugogo Stadium
Kira Young F.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole.
