FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • BEACH SOCCER: Uganda Sand Cranes beef up preparations for Ghana Clash

    BEACH SOCCER: Uganda Sand Cranes beef up preparations for Ghana Clash

    CAF BEACH SOCCER QUALIFIER: Saturday, 15th March 2015

    First Leg: Uganda Sand Cranes Vs Ghana – At Entebbe Sports Beach, 4 p.m

    Friendly Match: Saturday, 28th February 2015

    Uganda Sand Cranes Vs Select Side – At Entebbe Sports Beach, 4 p.m

    Uganda Sand Cranes team has intensified preparations for the upcoming CAF Beach soccer championship qualifier slated for this Saturday, 28th February 2015 at Sports Beach in Entebbe.

    We want to test out different player combinations on the exact match venue (Entebbe Sports Beach). We have been training for the previous weeks and the players are ready to face Ghana

    The head coach, Harunah Kebba told www.fufa.co.ug.

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    Uganda Sand Cranes head coach, Harunah Kebbah talks to the players after a training session in Entebbe.

    On Monday, the Sports beach playing area was inspected by a team from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) led by the FUFA competitions secretary, Ali Mwebe.

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    FUFA and Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) officials inspecting the Sports Beach facility where the match will be played.

    Mwebe is also the chairperson of the local organizing committee preparing for the international match on 15th March 2015.

    The Sports Beach arena measures to the expected international standards approved by CAF and FIFA.

    Ali Mwebe assures.

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    The spacious Sports Beach facility in Entebbe will host Uganda Sand Cranes Vs Ghana first leg CAF 2015 Beach Soccer Championship qualifier.

    A 24 man squad in currently undergoing non-residential training on specific days ahead of the crucial qualifier.

    The winner of the game over the two legs will make it to the continental championships that will be hosted by Seychelles in April 2015.

    The Full Uganda Sand Cranes Team:

    GOAL KEEPERS: Michael Kalule and Ashadu Bugembe

    OUTFIELD PLAYERS: Derrick Teko (Captain), Douglas Muganga (Assistant Captain), David Kasujja, Peter Roch Somoka, Nicholas Kamya, Hamim Semakula, John Revita, Dennis Sserukwaya, Ambrose Naturinda, Abraham Lubowa, Swaibu Kakwaya, Baker Lukooya, Isma Kagingo, Geofrey Akabwai, Brian Nkuubi, Yasser Mugerwa, Ali Bunkedeko, Emmanuel Kalyoowa and Nasser Lwemunda.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Sand Cranes players in training session at the beach last week.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • UGANDA U-23 TEAM RE-GROUPS SATURDAY

    ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER:

    Uganda Vs Mozambique (second leg) – [Agg score: 0-0]

    7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium (4 p.m)

    Charges 5,000/-(General), 20,000/- (VIP)

    Live on FUFA FM 102.1 

    The Uganda National Under 23 team, (Uganda Kobs) will roll off their non-residential training at Philip Omondi stadium in Lugogo on Saturday 28th of February 2015 at 9am and Sunday 1st of March 2015 at 9am.

    After the weekend training sessions in Lugogo, from a squad of 30 players, 6 will be reduced to accommodate KCC FC players (6) that will join from Cameroon after playing CAF Champions league match versus Cosmos De Bafia.

    ‘We shall also have non residential training at Namboole on Monday 2nd of March 2015 at 9am morning and 5pm evening from where the final list of 25 players (3 goalkeepers and 22 field players) will be decided and enter residential training at Fufa technical centre in Njeru’  said Kobs coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic

    Uganda vs Mozambique will be played on Saturday 7th of March 2015 at 4pm at Nakivubo War memorial stadium in Kampala.

    THE TEAM:

    GOALKEEPERS: 4

    1. WATENGA ISMA (VIPERS )
    2. KIGONYA MATHIAS (BRIGHT STARS )
    3. BUGEMBE ASHADU ( KIRA YOUNG )
    4. ALITHO JAMES (VIPERS )

    DEFENDERS: 10

    1. TEKO DERRICK ( KIRA YOUNG )
    2. NTEGE ISAAC (KCC)
    3. NAMWANJA SIMON ( KCC)
    4. OCHWO BRIAN (VICTORIA)
    5. NKATA FRED ( KIRA YOUNG )
    6. NSUBUGA JOSEPH ( BRIGHT STARS )
    7. KIYEMBA IBRAHIM (LWEZA)
    8. KYAMBADDE SADAT ( POLICE )
    9. MBOWA PATRICK (WATER)
    10. SIBIRA YUNUS ( KIRINYA SS )

    MIDFIELDERS: 14

    1. MIYA FAROUK ( VIPERS )CAPT
    2. KIZITO KEZIRON ( VIPERS )
    3. KIWANUKA GADAFFI ( RWENSHAMA )
    4. SEMPALA HASHIM ( BUL )
    5. SEMBATYA GODFREY ( KIRA YOUNG )
    6. SENFUKA RAHMAT (POLICE )
    7. ETURUDE ABEL (MAROONS )
    8. ACHEMA ROBERT (BUL )
    9. OPOLOT MARTIN (URA)
    10. KIIZA MARTIN (KCC)
    11. LUKOOYA BAKER (KCC)
    12. KIRYA AMBROSE ( JMC )
    13. KASULE ABDUL KAREEM ( VILLA )
    14. MATSIKO TOM ( KCC)

    ATTACKERS: 8

    1. KASUMBA UMARU (POLICE )
    2. KAWADWA JOSHUA (BRIGHT STARS)
    3. NKUMBI BRIAN (KIRA YOUNG )
    4. WADRI WILIAM (KCC )
    5. MUCUREZI PAUL ( KCC)
    6. NSIBAMBI DERRICK ( KCC )
    7. OROMCHAN VILA ( PAIDHA )
    8. MALINGUMU JULIUS (VIPERS)
  • WOMEN FOOTBALL: Match Day 3 of the FUFA Women Elite League

    WOMEN FOOTBALL: Match Day 3 of the FUFA Women Elite League

    The FUFA Women Elite League resumes with match day 3 fixtures.

    In a rare Friday fixture, Uganda Christian University Cardinals host Wakiso ladies team at the UCU main campus stadium in Mukono.

    This will be the only fixture to be played today.

    The other fixtures will be played on Saturday and one in Mbarara at the Rugando play ground on Sunday.

    FUFA Sponsors the Women Elite league.

    Match Day 3 Fixtures

    FRI 27.02.2015

    UCU VS WAKISO – MUKONO MAIN CAMPUS

    VICTORIA GROUP:

    SATURDAY, 28.02.2015

    KAKIRA VS BUIKWE- KAKIRA STADIUM

    EASTERN VS GAFFORD – SOROTI STADIUM

    ALLELUYA VS KAWEMPE FR – HILDRS P/S SOROTI PLAY GROUND

    SUN 01.03.2015:

    SHE MAK ST. F.C VS AJAX –MAKERERE PLAY GROUND

    WESTERN UNITED VS SHE CORPORATES – RUGANDO-MBARARA

    Top Scorers’ Table:

    Name Team Goals
    Nabweteme Sandra Kawempe Muslim 4
    Nakabuye Mariam Gafford Ladies 2
    Nabwobwe Carol She-Corporates 2
    Nakalembe Elsie Western United 2
    Agnes Namakula She Red Stars 1
    Diana Nkasiima She Red Stars 1
    Mutibwa Shakirah Gafford Ladies 1
    Rebecca Nakasato Makerere University(She Mak ST) 1
    Afoyo Maureen Ajax Women FC 1

  • FUFA OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Uganda Premier League

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and its members (the Clubs) met on Thursday evening and agreed to continue with the fixtures of the Azam Uganda Premier league as scheduled.

    In the same meeting it was agreed that more discussions will be held between FUFA and clubs on Monday 2nd March, 2015 at FUFA House.

    Clubs also confirmed that they will join FUFA to challenge the court process that has affected the start of the live TV broadcast of Azam Uganda Premier League.

    FUFA and the clubs encourage the various stakeholders to go and support their favorite clubs with the league fixtures set to be honored today.

    It’s Our Game, It’s our Country.

     

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Kirinya/Jinja S.S, Sporting United post big wins, Maroons still top

    FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Kirinya/Jinja S.S, Sporting United post big wins, Maroons still top

    Joel Wakalaita scored a first half brace as Kirinya/Jinja S.S registered a 4-0 home victory over visiting VCC at the Jinja S.S play ground in one of the 8 FUFA Big league games played.

    James Otim and Musa Magumba got the other goals for the Jinja based side.

    Kirinya/Jinja S.S’ victory draws them closer to the leading side (Maroons F.C) in the Elgon Group.

    At the Uganda Prisons stadium in Luzira, Abel Eturude scored the all important goal for Maroons over Kabale’s Creamland.

    Maroons now lead Elgon group with 26 points, four points ahead of second placed Kirinya/Jinja S.S.

    In the Rwenzori group, Water F.C and Jinja Municipal Council, who started the game tied on 27 both missed the chance to close down on the 5 points, only managing a goal-less draw at Mengo Secondary school play ground.

    Henry Mukwaya and Innocent Kinyera scored for Baza Holdings against Namasagali F.C in Kamuli at the Namasagali College play ground.

    There was another away victory for CRO, 1-2 over Ngora Freda Carr at the Ngora High School play grounds as Sporting United jumped to 3rd on 28 points (joint as Water and JMC) but with a better goal difference over Water F.C

    Sporting United won 4-0 over Kumi United at the Lango Sports Ground before Ndejje University picked the three points at home with a slim 1-0 victory past a hard battling Soroti Garage outfit.

    The Big league resumes on Saturday, 28th February 2015 with 3 games.

    The Saints host Hope Doves at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole.

    Proline will face Artland at Nakivubo whilst Baza Holdings entertains Soroti Garage at their new fotress in Kawanda.

    MAIN PHOTO:  Jinja MC FC’s Edwin Bageya (centre) in action against Water FC’s Joseph Senyondo (right) and Robert Mugisha (left) in the Big League at Mengo SS on Thursday. The game ended goalless

    Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

    FULL FUFA BIG LEAGUE RESULTS (26th February 2015):

    Ngora Freda Carr 1 2 CRO FC
    Namasagali 0 2 Baza Holdings
    Water FC 0 0 JMC FC
    Ndejje Univ 1 0 Soroti Garage
    Sporting Utd 4 0 Kumi Utd
    Maroons 1 0 Creamland
    Wandegeya 1 1 Masaka LC
    Kirinya Jinja SS 4 0 VCC
  • MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S CUP: Qualifiers start in Kawempe, Rubaga and Makindye

    MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S CUP: Qualifiers start in Kawempe, Rubaga and Makindye

    MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S CUP

    7th,8th February, 2015 at Wankulukuku stadium

     

    Qualifiers continue
    The football divisions of Makindye and Kawempe held their qualifiers in the U-14 Category (Primary Schools) for the Mama Becca Women’s Cup.

    Makindye registered 16 primary school girls’ teams while Kawempe had 14. All participating teams/divisions got footballs courtesy of FUFA.

    A charity campaign will run during the build-up of the tournament in support of the Wakisa Centre in Mengo which looks after close to 30 young pregnant girls.

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    FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa flanked by technical committee member Paul Ssali and FUFA women officer Hadijah Namuyanja handing over the balls to the teams Kitebi Primary School in Rubaga division. Ssali (In suit) has played a key role in the growth of women soccer in Uganda since the 90s.

     

    The campaign will hinge on collection of clothes, food, drinks and also painting the whole center.

    Three partners have already confirmed their support towards the tournament and the campaign. Pepsi, Rwenzori Mineral Water and Sadolin Paints are the companies that have come on board so far.

    Final qualifiers:
    Makindye Division: (Matches were played at Police Children School-Nsambya)
    Military Police Primary School
    Kibuli Demonstration School
    Kisugu Church of Uganda Primary School
    Great Valley Primary School

    Kawempe Division (Matches were played at Mulago Paramedics ground)
    Jolly Primary school, Kalerwe Primary School, Godwins Primay School and St. Martins Primary School

     

    Rubaga Division (held at Kitebi Primary School) where 12 primary schools registered
    Mutundwe Church of Uganda Primary School, Natete Muslim Primary School and Kitebi Primary school

    The organisers have set 4th March 2015 as the date for remaining qualifiers in Nakawa (at Murchison Bay Primary School-Luzira) while Central at Shimoni Demonstration School.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Technical Director Asumani Lubowa, technical committee member Paul Ssali and FUFA Women officer Hadijah Namuyanja in a group photo moment with the U-14 players after receiving their footballs. 

     

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Exciting Fixtures to be played on Thursday

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    The FUFA Big League, Uganda second tier league resumes on Thursday evening with 8 fixtures on card.

    Five of these will be in Rwenzori group as joint second placed teams Water F.C and Jinja Municipal Council (both on 27 points) play catch up to run away leaders, The Saints F.C (on 33 points).

    The match will be played at Mengo Secondary School play grounds.

    Three fixtures will be honored in the Elgon group. Synergy hosts Kireka United at the Recreational Stadium in Masaka, Maroons play Kabale’s Creamland at the Uganda Prisons Stadium, Luzira and Wandegeya entertains Masaka Local Council at Kitezi play ground.

    The top three teams from the FUFA Big league are promoted to the Uganda Premier League.

    The full matches are as follows.

    Thursday, 26th February 2015:

    Rwenzori Group:

    Water F.C Vs Jinja Municipal Council – Mengo S.S Play Ground

    Ndejje University Vs Soroti Garage – Ndejje University Main Campus

    Sporting United Vs Kumi United –Lango Sports Grounds

    Namasagali Vs Baza Holdings – Namasagali College Play Grounds

    Ngora Freda Carr Vs CRO – Ngora High School Play Grounds

    Elgon Group:

    Synergy Vs Kireka United – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Maroons Vs Creamland – Uganda Prisons Stadium, Luzira

    Wandegeya Vs Masaka LC – Kitezi Play Ground

  • YOUTH FOOTBALL: Ugandan teenager to join Aspire Academy in Qatar

    YOUTH FOOTBALL: Ugandan teenager to join Aspire Academy in Qatar

    A fourteen (14) year old Ssebyala Shafic selected from Kyambogo center during the Aspire National scouting programme in Uganda last year will be heading to Qatar.

    Ssebyala was selected after the East African finals held at Mandela National stadium, Namboole in June, 2014 with Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi sending 50 youngsters for the do.

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    Cranes coach Micho shakes hands with Ssebyala who flies out tomorrow morning to Qatar

     

    Ssebyala who completed his primary 7 education at Progressive Junior School in Namasuba, will leave the country on Friday 27th February, 2015 at 5am.
    He joins a list of six Ugandans (Luboyera Azake, Kaweke Sophas, Matovu Victor, Kagiri Bashir, Ssenyonjo Hassan and Matovu Musa) who have enjoyed life at the Aspire Football Academy in Qatar.

    Ssebyala, his mother Ms Namukasa Aida and coach Gerald Kavuma from Pro Way Sports Academy in Kyambogo, were at FUFA House on Wednesday where he attended the weekly press conference that had Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.

    This year’s Aspire Football scouting in Uganda will be held in April.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Cranes Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, the player’s coach Kavuma Gerald, Ssebyala Shafic, his mother Namukasa Aida and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday

     

  • Calmness is needed while implementing court orders

    Court orders are meant to be followed. In most cases, court orders don’t target a particular group/individual but always affecting many of those associated to that project or person that it was served to.

    In the current situation where the top flight league-in this case the Azam Uganda Premier League can’t be broadcast live on Azam TV- it is obvious that the clubs, players, officials, fans and FUFA get hurt.

    One doesn’t need to be a lawyer to understand the football rules and regulations but our learned friends know that the sport has unique laws.

    Ultimatums don’t develop the game of football but it is important to know that football has various structures in form of administration to be followed hence the authority.

    The injunction on the termination of the contract between FUFA and USLL has led to the current impasse which can be manageable at all levels involving the clubs.

    FUFA’s diplomatic directive and guidance to the clubs and officials on how to go about the current status on the broadcast of the UPL games, is the best way to bring the situation under control.

    We all know that contempt of court has so many implications as some football leaders might easily find themselves behind the bars.

    If the clubs go ahead and insist on broadcasting the UPL games, the big fish to land in trouble is FUFA and in particular its President Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson.

    It is true the injunction was served to FUFA but the clubs need to know as well that if the federation finds itself in trouble, clubs can’t go ahead with the project that led to the injunction.

    FUFA is in control of the game of football in the country. However with the storm looking to be strong because of the halt on the start of broadcasting the UPL matches live on Azam TV, all parties involved need to understand the repercussions for contempt of court.

    Would we want to see football administrators thrown behind bars for deliberate refusal to follow court orders? Let’s not get to those levels because football needs every one.

    Calmness is key and should be preached among all members of the football fraternity.

     

  • FUFA, Uganda Premier League clubs to meet

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has written to the 16 Uganda Premier League clubs for a meeting on Monday 2nd March, 2015 at FUFA House.

    The communication notifying and inviting clubs for the meeting was signed by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

    Top on agenda will be discussions on the Azam Uganda Premier League status.

    In the communication, clubs and stakeholders were reminded that the League fixtures and schedules are still on and the meeting does not in any way alter the match schedules.

     

     

  • Artificial turf ready for installation at the Philip Omondi stadium

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that work for the installation of the artificial turf on the Philip Omondi stadium in Lugogo is set to start on 1st April till 31st June 2015.

    The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson announced the programme for the project that will be handled by Edel Grass Company of Holland.

    The company was appointed by FIFA to lay the artificial turf.

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    L-R: KCC FC officials Secretary David Tamale, Allan Sewanyana, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FIFA Development Officer Ashford Mamemlodi and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at a press conference in 2014 when they announced he plans for installing an artificial turf on the Philip Omondi stadium.

     

    Watson informed the media that a representative from Edel Grass will arrive in the country in the first week of March to take the parties involved in the project through an orientation exercise.

    ‘FUFA would like to congratulate KCCA for the achievement as this will be the second football artificial turf installed by FIFA in Uganda’ said Watson.
    He also revealed that an additional funding by FIFA on the project will help on the drainage system around the turf.
    The project is received Under-privileged Programme for FIFA member associations.

    During this period, both KCC will find an alternative venue to be used for the club’s domestic games during the installation progress.

     

  • MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S DAY CUP: FUFA gives balls to teams

    The 3rd Edition of the Mama Becca Women’s Day cup has been launched today during the weekly FUFA Press conference in Mengo. The FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa revealed the details to the media in which over 30 teams are expected to take part.

    The tournament to be funded by FUFA will attract teams from Primary schools to club levels and will be played on the 6th and 8th March, 2015 at Wankulukuku stadium.

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    It will be organized FUFA, Ex-Women Footballers club and Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) In its a bid to encourage more teams take part, FUFA has offered footballs to each participating team in this tournament.

    The balls were given out today in two Divisions-Kawempe at Paramedical school sports ground, Mulago and Police Children’s school, Nsambya (Makindye Division).

    All the five Divisions in Kampala will have to undergo qualifiers which started today in Kawempe and Makindye. The other divisions are Nakawa, Rubaga and Kampala.

    A charity campaign will run during the build-up of the tournament in support of the Wakisa Centre in Mengo which looks after close to 30 young pregnant girls.

    The campaign will hinge on collection of clothes, food, drinks and also painting the whole center.

    Three partners have already confirmed their support towards the tournament and the campaign. Pepsi, Rwenzori Mineral Water and Sadolin Paints are the companies that have come on board so far.

    Format of Play:

    The U-14 qualification matches in the 5 divisions of Kampala will start earlier with the best 3 girls’ teams from each division in Kampala qualifying to play at the Nationals, that is during the Mama Becca Women’s Day Football Tournament.

    The dates for the division qualifiers in Kampala for U14(primary schools) are as follows;

    – Makindye division- Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Police Children p/s-Nsambya
    – Kawempe division – Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Mulago Paramedicals
    -Nakawa division – Wednesday, 4th March 2015 starting 9am at Murchison Bay primary school
    -Lubaga division – Friday, 27 Feb 2015 starting 9am at Kitebi p/s
    Central division – Saturday, 28th Feb 2015

    Other teams in the U14(primary schools) category will be Jinja Army P/S, Namalemba P/S and Naigombwa P/S from Jinja.

    The Open category will have the following teams;
    1. Kawempe Muslim SS
    2. Airforce SS
    3. Janan SS
    4. Mackay Memorial
    5. Kakungulu Memorial
    6. Entebbe Creamland
    7. Busembatya SS
    8. Gadhafi SS
    9. Wakiso Hill College
    10. St. Joseph’s SS- Nsambya
    11.UCU-Mukono
    12. Gafford Ladies
    13. Makerere University
    14. Muteesa University
    15. Ajax Women FC
    16. Buikwe SHE Red stars
    17. Kakira Women FC
    18. Lubiri SS

    • FUFA is the main sponsor of this event.
    • The winning team(s) in each category will walk away with a trophy and any other award(s) available.
    • Former Women Footballers will play a friendly match to curtain raise for the finals in which breath taking skills will be show cased.
    • Former women footballers will BE role models to the young girl players during the tournament.

     

     

  • Uganda Kobs to play at Nakivubo stadium, team ready to regroup

    ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER

    Return leg, first round

    Uganda vs Mozambique

    Time: 4pm

    Date: Saturday 7th March, 2015

    Venue: Nakivubo stadium

    Fees: 5,000/- (General stands) and 20,000/- (VIP)
    FUFA has confirmed that Nakivubo stadium will host the return leg first round match of the All Africa Games Qualifier between Uganda Kobs and Mozambique on Saturday 7th March, 2015.

    The first leg ended 0-0 in Maputo on 21st Feb, 2015.

    The charges have also been fixed as 5,000/- for General stands while 20,000/= will be charged for the Pavilion.
    CAF has already appointed referees from the Democratic Republic of Congo for the return leg.

    The referees are; Jean Claude Kinamvuidi Fuengi, Nabina Blaise Sebutu (Assistant referee 1), Martin Mukala (Assistant Referee 2), Numbi Pierre Kibingo (Reserve Referee) and Tesfaye Gebreyesus (Match Commissioner-Eritrea).
    Kobs team to regroup
    During the weekly FUFA press conference in Mengo today, Kobs head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic revealed that the players who never travelled with the team to Mozambique will regroup this Saturday at the Philip Omondi stadium to start preparations for the return leg fixture.

    ‘The boys put up a great show and I am happy with their work as they never conceded in Maputo. We created six chances against two but we should have utilized them to get goals’ said Micho in reference to the goalless draw.
    The Serbian added ‘we shall create a variety of attacks to get goals for the team’

    Micho believes that this team is good enough to join the ranks at the senior level-Uganda Cranes.

    ‘The National bank data is key for all players summoned to the U-23 as we shall keep all information about them. There are matches that will be played on FIFA and Non-FIFA dates to give the players enough preparation’ further said Micho.

    The tactician added that his technical team did enough scouting about their opponents and he ishapy with the build up to this game.

    He took time to thank team doctor Yahaya Katumba who played an important role when Kobs player Shafik Bakaki got a serious injury after an opponent’s boot caught his mouth and face.

    The coach concluded by calling upon all football fans to turn up at Nakivubo stadium an support the team.

  • UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Sc Villa beats Rwenshama 2-1to go top of the table

    Tuesday Results-Uganda Premier League

    Sc. Villa 2-1Rwenshama

    Bright Stars vs KiraYoung- Not played

    Soana vs URA-Not played

    Sports Club Villa defeated Rwenshama 2-1 in the Uganda Premier League match played at Nakivubo stadium.

    Erisa Sekisambu and Augustine Nsumba were the scorers for Villa on a dramatic day that saw both URA FC and Kira Young FC travel to Kavumba and Mwererwe,  Matugga respectively only to fail to honour their fixtures.

    Villa’s win takes them to 39 points at the summit.

    URA were away to Soana while Kira Young who arrived at the stadium but left before inspection had been set to Bright Stars FC on their new home ground.

    The referees of both matches will submit their reports before the rules and regulations are applied to comeup with a decision.

  • WOMEN FOOTBALL: All is Set for 3rd Mama Becca Cup

    WOMEN FOOTBALL: All is Set for 3rd Mama Becca Cup

    3RD EDITION OF MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S DAY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR GIRLS & WOMEN-2015

    7th-8th March 2015 – Kampala

    The preparations for 3rd Edition of Mama Becca Kazibwe Memorial Women’s Football Tournament for girls and women have garnered momentum.

    FUFA, Former Women Footballers Club and Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) are all jointly organizing the 2 day National event (7th and on 8th March International Women’s Day- finals) in Kampala

    The participating teams have been categorized in two U14 (primary schools) and the Open (Secondary schools, clubs, and institutions of higher learning).

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    Format of Play:

    The U-14 qualification matches in the 5 divisions of Kampala will start earlier with the best 3 girls’ teams from each division in Kampala qualifying to play at the Nationals, that is during the Mama Becca Women’s Day Football Tournament.

    The dates for the division qualifiers in Kampala for U14(primary schools) are as follows;

    – Makindye division- Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Police Children p/s-Nsambya
    – Kawempe division – Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Mulago Paramedicals
    -Nakawa division – Wednesday, 4th March 2015 starting 9am at Murchison Bay primary school
    -Lubaga division – Friday, 27 Feb 2015 starting 9am at Kitebi p/s
    Central division – Saturday, 28th Feb 2015

    Other teams in the U14(primary schools) category will be Jinja Army P/S, Namalemba P/S and Naigombwa P/S from Jinja.

    The Open category will have the following teams;
    1. Kawempe Muslim SS
    2. Airforce SS
    3. Janan SS
    4. Mackay Memorial
    5. Kakungulu Memorial
    6. Entebbe Creamland
    7. Busembatya SS
    8. Gadhafi SS
    9. Wakiso Hill College
    10. St. Joseph’s SS- Nsambya
    11.UCU-Mukono
    12. Gafford Ladies
    13. Makerere University
    14. Muteesa University
    15. Ajax Women FC
    16. Buikwe SHE Red stars
    17. Kakira Women FC
    18. Lubiri SS

    • FUFA is the main sponsor of this event.
    • The winning team(s) in each category will walk away with a trophy and any other award(s) available.
    • Former Women Footballers will play a friendly match to curtain raise for the finals in which breath taking skills will be show cased.
    • Former women footballers will BE role models to the young girl players during the tournament

    It will be a platform to witness famous women Coaches; Nantanda Majidah, Hadija Namuyanja ‘Lady Mourinho’, Harriet Nattabi, Irene Nanyonjo, Oliver Mbekeka, Christine Nakibuuka, Efrance Nanjego and many others in action.

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from the second edition of the Mamma Becca Kazibwe Cup held at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole last year

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FSL Board chairman summoned to FUFA Disciplinary Committee

    The FSL Board chairman Hajji Abbas Kaawaase Mukasa has been suspended provisionally from undertaking any role in Association Football and also summoned him to the FUFA Disciplinary Committee.

    The decision to suspend Kaawaase comes after he acted outside his mandate when he wrote a letter to the top tier clubs last week suspending the Uganda Premier League which action contravenes FUFA statutes, FUFA Regulations, Circulars, the FSL LTD statutes and FSL LTD Articles of Association.

    The FUFA Emergency committee has resolved that;

    1. The Uganda Premier League Secretariat headed by the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bainamani Bernard will continue running the League. The UPL secretariat shall report directly to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer.

    2. Under the circumstances, FSL roles as provided for in the Uganda Premier League Regulations 2014/2015 are hereby recalled.

    3. FUFA shall ensure fulfillment of the contractual obligations of FUFA and FSL Ltd to Azam Pay TV subject to the laws of the Republic of Uganda.

    4. That the Azam Uganda Premier League shall continue as per the fixture.

    5. Uganda Premier League clubs to disregard the letter written by the hitherto Chairman FSL board on 20th February 2015 purportedly “suspending’ the League by honouring the fixture schedule as the league continues and rules still in force.

    Full Communication to the Clubs on status of the Uganda Premier League; Click here Status on UPL0001

  • UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Match Day 18 Preview for Tuesday Fixtures

    UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Match Day 18 Preview for Tuesday Fixtures

    After last week’s Friday and Saturday fixtures that smoothly progressed, the Uganda Premier League (UPL) returns on Tuesday with four of the match day 18 fixtures.

    The other four games will be played on Friday (27th February 2015) at various venues.

    After winning 0-1 away at Bugembe Stadium to Sadolin Paints last Saturday, Bright Stars Football club plays their first ever home game at the new Matugga stadium when Kira Young F.C (yet to play any second round game) travels for the away tie.

    Goal keeper, Mathias Kigonya and right back, Joseph Nsubuga (from U-23 Uganda Kobs duty) are most likely to be unavailable due to fatigue.

    Ironically, Kira Young will play Derrick Tekko (captain) and striker, Brian Nkuubi who were part of the Kobs’ away trip in Mozambique.

    Left back Fred Nkata is expected to feature in his first game for Kira Young since transferring from SC Villa in the January window.

    Lead goal keeper, Ashadu Bugembe will provide Kira Young the necessary back cover with striker Patrick Kaddu, new signing Yudah Mugalu and Nigerian import Lucky Bemidele leading the line.

    With no injury concerns for Alex Isabirye’s side, URA is expected to line up a formidable line up, just after securing a last gasp equalizer against BUL F.C in the opener of the second round last Friday.

    Yassar Mugerwa, Robert Sentongo, Patrick Ochan, wingers Peter Lwasa and either James Kasibante or Elukana Nkugwa will be URA’s talismanic symbols.

    MATCH DAY 18 FIXTURES:

    Tuesday, 24th Feb 2015:

    Bright Stars F.C Vs Kira Young – Matugga Stadium

    Soana Vs URA – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    SC Villa Vs Rwenshama – Nakivubo Stadium

    Friday, 27th February 2015:

    Entebbe Vs Express – Bugonga Play Ground, Entebbe

    Lweza Vs BUL – Wankulukuku Stadium

    Sadolin Paints F.C Vs Vipers – Bugembe Stadium

    Simba Vs Police F.C – Bombo Military Stadium

    MAIN PHOTO: Kira Young F.C ‘s goal keeper, Ashadu Bugembe will be expected to start in Kira Young goal posts in the trip to Matugga on Tuesday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy

  • ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS: Uganda Kobs Safely back home, ready for return leg

    ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS: Uganda Kobs Safely back home, ready for return leg

    2015 ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER:

    First Leg First round result (0-0)

    Uganda Vs Mozambique (Agg:0-0)

    Return Leg: 6th- 8th March 2015

    The Uganda National Under 23 team (The Kobs) has safely arrived back home from Mozambique where they played to a goal-less draw with the hosts in the 2015 All Africa Games qualifiers.

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    Defender, Ibrahim Kiyemba shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport

    The team reached Entebbe International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines Boeing ET 332 at 1:10 a.m.

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    The team captain, Farouq Miya leads his troops out of the Entebbe Airport Arrival wing

    The team players returned with the officials led by FUFA Executive committee member Richard Ochom (below extreme left) seen here talking to the Uganda Cranes bus driver Ahmed Kabali. Ochom was leader of  delegation.

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    We created some scoring opportunities but failed to convert them. We shall be working on that aspect in the remaining days and get ready for the return leg.The team training is expected to start this week after a technical meeting. Communication will be made at the weekly FUFA press conference on Wednesday.

    Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic told www.fufa.co.ug

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    The team assistant coach, Frank ‘Video’ Anyau receives a welcome hug from Kits manager Saidi Lugolobi

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    Head coach, Micho (right) at the Entebbe International Airport

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    Goal Keeping coach, Saqid Wassa (left) and defender, Shafiq Bakaki

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    Team coordinator Patrick Ntege (left) and assistant coach Anyau

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    Players sorting out the equipment with the Kits manager Lugolobi and team coordinator Ntege before boarding for Kampala

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    Hashim Sempala wheels the luggage

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    The players shall be expected to report to their respective clubs for the Tuesday Uganda Premier league matches before regrouping mid-week in preparation for the home fixture slated for between 6th – 8th March 2015.

    UGANDA KOBS CONTINGENT THAT TRAVELED TO MOZAMBIQUE:

    PLAYERS:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga , Mathias Kigonya

    Defenders: Joseph Nsubuga , Brian Ochwo , Shafiq Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Sadat Kyambadde

    Midfielders: Derrick Tekko, Farouk Miya, Keziron Kizito, Ghadafi Kiwanuka, Martin Kizza, Abdul-Karim Kasule, Robert Achema, Hashim Sempala

    Strikers: Villa Oromchan, Umar Kasumba, Brian Nkuubi

    Team Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Richard Ochom

    Head Coach– Sredjovich ‘Micho’ Milutin

    Assistant Coach– Frank Anyau

    Goalkeeper Coach– Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator-Patrick Ntege

    Team Doctor: Yahaya Katumba

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT