Author: Ahmed Marsha

The Pepsi sponsored Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) National league resumed on Sunday with its much expected thrills, goals and excitement.

Over the 7 physically played matches, there were 60 goals recorded.

15 of these were hat-tricks, 16 braces and the rest (29) individual strikes.

John Kokas Opejo and Muzafaru Ssenyonjo (Dalumba-Richmonds), Hamimu Ssemakula (Kayunga Town Council), Dougals Muganga (Nkumba Select) and Ambrose Naturinda (YMCA) each notched a hat-trick.

Dalumba Richmond club humiliated  Mutesa 1 Royal University 8-3, a similar scoreline YMCA recorded over league debutant side, Talented.

The biggest shock on the day was when runner away Hurriken group leaders, Kayunga Town Council edged Nkumba Select 4-3 in a closely contested encounter that saw Nkumba goal keeper, Kassim Ssenteza ‘sent for an early shower’ following unsporting conduct.

St Lawrence University were luck to bag 3 points and 3 goals without sweat after International University of East Africa (IUEA) failed to show up.

The competition for the play off slots is definitely taking shape as the league group games near completion.

It will be interesting to witness how teams fight for the available 8 slots of the quarter-finals.

Deo Mutabaazi, Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) reveals to www.fufa.co.ug

UBSA runs the national league after being accorded the full mandate by FUFA .

Lido Beach resort in Entebbe and Crown Beverage under the Pepsi Soda brand are the other UBSA partners.

MATCH DAY 10 RESULTS
MONSOON GROUP
Sand Pirates 3 -5 MUBS

Scorers:
Sand Pirates:Kiwanuka Julius (01),Matia Olum (01), Salim Muwonge (01)
MUBS: Lukooya Baker (02), Brian Nkuubi (02), Isma Kawawlo (01)
YMCA 8-3 Talented

Scorers:
YMCA – Naturinda Ambrose (03), Asiimwe Hassan (01), Ali Bunkedeko (01), Kenneth Saazi Kenneth (01), Victor Okocha (02)

Talented – Ronnie Kiggundu Ronnie (01), Allan Kayiwa (01) and Bob Ntambi (01)
Stormers 4-3 Zaba Super Market

Scorers:
Stomers: Kakwaya Swaibu (02), Misi Katende Misi (01), Ibrahim Pengere (01)
Zaba Super market: Henry Wassajja (01), Kenneto Bagenda (02)
Buwanika Bulls 3-4 Real Galaticals

Scorers:
Buwanika Bulls: Byaruhanga Rica (01) and Tabula Dudu (02)
Real Galaticals: John Roveta (01), Denis Sselukwaya (01), Hamim Kafero (01) and Dihno Musa Ssali (01)

HURRIKEN GROUP:
Kayunga Town Council 4-3 Nkumba Select

Scorers:
Kayunga Town Council: Kato Paul (01) and Hamim Semakula (03)
Nkumba Select: Douglas Muganga (3)
Mutesa 1 Royal 3-8 Dalumba Richmonds

Scorers:
Mutesa 1 Royal: Kirwana Joram (01), Hassan Luboyera (01) and Kimera Orimo (01)
Dalumba Richmonds: Muzafalu Senyonjo (03), Jonathan Kikonyogo (01), John Kokas Opejo John (03), Paul Lwere
Braza Braza 0-5 KIU

Scorers:
KIU: Steven Canon (02), Isma Kajingo (02), Isaac Ishoke (01)
St. Lawrence University 3-0 International University of East Africa (Walk Over)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes deputy Captain, Douglas Muganga (right) tightly marks Hamimu Ssemakula. Both  scored a hat-trick set apiece although Muganga’s was not enough to save his Nkumba Select Side from being defeated by Kayunga Town Council. There were 5 hat-tricks scored over 7 matches.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA’s continued commitment towards ensuring a fully professionalized club football running system has once again taken another big stride.

After the successful completion of the CAF ‘A’ and ‘B’ coaching licenses, the Administration and Management Course at Mapeera Secondary School in Kisubi, FUFA has this time round introduced the FUFA Club management course.

In a special communication released by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson, the course’s main objective is to ensure a fully professional set up of club management in the entire country;

The Course agenda is to professionalize the elite club football with the intention that qualified personnel are prepared for the management of football at club level. There will be special examinations to be done by the course participants towards the end.

Requirements:

The minimum academic requirement is the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) for those with 5 years’ experience in football administration or a bachelor’s degree.

First and Second Division Clubs are therefore informed about the course to nominate individuals whose names will be submitted and will be able to operate as Club CEO’s for the up coming 2015/16 season.

The FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson adds.

The deadline for submitting the names has been set on Saturday, 28th February 2015 at 1700 hours.
The entire course costs will be met by FUFA.

FUFA will also organize a second similar course for the general public but will be required to pay for the course.

The intention to give the public this opportunity is to avail clubs with a pool of qualified human resource to recruit from.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson  with FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (center) and FUFA Spokesman, Hussein Ahmed at a recent FUFA weekly press conference at the FUFA House in Mengo.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS:
Mozambique vs Uganda First Leg to be played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015

The Uganda National Under 23 side, The Kobs has continued with the preparations at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Sunday morning.

All the players have responded well to training which progressed well with the UPL players on Saturday and the FUFA Big league players on Sunday

Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

U23’s Keziron Kizito (right) in action against KCCA FC in friendly game played at Namboole. The U23 side won the game 1-0 courtesy of a Brian Nkubi goal in the first half

On Saturday, the team of mainly Uganda Premier League players played two friendly games.

The Kobs and URA played to a goal -less draw before winning 1-0 in the subsequent match against KCC F.C.

Brian Nkuubi scored the day’s lone strike from over 35 yards.

On Sunday, The team composed of FUFA Big league players played to a one all draw with Kira Young F.C.

Patrick Kaddu gave Kira Young an early lead with a header off Bright Haguma’s cross from the left but the Kobs’ fought like gallant soldiers on the war front and made amends – thanks to Richard Onekalit’s late effort.

These training sessions have been useful.We shall name the final list of players to start training ahead of the final preparations

The head coach, Milutin added.

Other coaches, George Ssemwogerere, Frank Anyau, Sadik Wassa and FUFA Technical head, Hamid Juma have been all present at Namboole.

U 23 Team 1 Vs Kira Young F.C:
Kalyango, Denis Rukundo (The Saints), Tonny Kasujju (Ndejje University), Livingstone Mulondo (Kirinya Jinja S.S), Hakim Keita (Artland), Erisa Lutaya, Shafik Kagimu, Gift Ali (Proline), Hood Muliki (Maroons), Richard Wandyaka (Jinja Municipal), Asib Kinene (Wandegeya)
U -23 Team 2 Vs Kira Young F.C:
Mathias Kigonya (Guest), Denis Rukundo (The Saints), Hamis Kitagenda, Paul Mbowa, Ali Mbogo (Proline), Yunus Kibira (Kirinya/Jinja S.S), Richard Onekalit (Hope Doves), Ambrose Kirya, Fred Kyambadde (The Saints F.C), Abel Michael Eturude (Maroons), Viane Ssekajugo (The Saints)
Kira Young F.C:
Ashadu Bugembe (Sam Kivumbi), Julius Ntambi (Denis Makoba), Fred Nkata (Hakim Mugerwa), Isa Lumu (Zubair Musunku), Marlon Tangauzi, Derrick Teko (Eddy Kapampa), Patrick Kaddu, Brian Nkuubi (Dickson Galabuzi), Godfrey Sembatya, Lucky Hero (Emma Obitre),Bright Haguma (Yudah Mugalu)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda National U-23 Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic issues instructions to the players during a break. This was in the trial match held on Sunday morning against Kira Young at the Nelson Mandela Outside grounds. The trial match ended 1 all.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The Confederation of African Football Associations (CAF) ‘A’ Coaching course has ended successfully on Saturday, 7th February 2015.

The closure was witnessed by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, CAF Senior instructor, Sunday Kayuni, FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima and  Livingstone Kyambadde.

FUFA President addressing the coaches at Njeru Technical center

Eng. Magogo remarked:

I’m proud of you the coaches. My dream is to have a capable human resource. The coaching and technical plan is rolling according to the federation’s plan.

According to the instructor Sunday Kayuni, the president he was happy to hear from him about the confidence he has about the coaches after this training.

‘We have very few coaches at this level. I would like to see you get involved in coaching and pass on the technical expertise to the players’ said Magogo

Eng Magogo added;

Football is dynamic right now and as coaches you need to show the desire to learn each passing day. Football is getting more managerial than what even happens on the pitch.FUFA through the office of the technical director and Uganda football coaches association, we can help with various forums where we meet and discuss about football.
Let’s share knowledge. We can deliver our country to success.

All coaches will start getting practicing licenses but the minimum qualification is for every coach to be a member of the Uganda football coaches association.

Former Uganda Cranes midfielder and Assistant coach, Jackson ‘Mia Mia’ Mayanja receives his certificate of participation

The FUFA president thanked CAF president Issa Hayatou for supporting the course.

List of Coaches who have undertaken the  CAF A Course:
Paul Ssali (FUFA Technical Committee Member), Frank Anyau (FUFA Technical Committee Member), Sam Ssimbwa (SC Villa), Mike Mutebi , George Ssemwogerere (Somalia Head Coach), Paddy Kintu (Local Instructor), Moses Basena (Has been with Kira Young Sports Club), Edward Golola (SC Vipers), Timothy Ayiekoh (Sports Officer Kakira), Majidah Nantanda (Crested Cranes Head Coach), Jackson Mayanja (Kagera Sugar-Tanzania)

The world’s soccer governing body, FIFA has given SC Villa up to 25th February 2015 to provide any documentary evidence regarding the transfer of Emmanuel Arnold Okwi in 2013.

In a communication dated 4th February 2015 and signed by Jamie Cambreleng Contreras (Deputy Secretary to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee) to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), FIFA notes that in its investigations SC Villa did not comply with its obligations under the transfer regulations in accordance with Article 9.2 Paragraph.
Part of the letter reads;

We have taken note that on 13th December 2013, the club SC Villa introduced in the Transfer Matching System (hereinafter, TMS) a transfer instruction (TMS instruction 81299), regarding the transfer of the player Emmanuel Arnold Okwi to your affiliated club SC Villa, under the category “Engage out of contract free of payment”, thus initially asserting that no amount was paid in connection with such transfer. Nevertheless, according to the transfer agreement dated 12th December 2013 that was uploaded into TMS and to the preliminary investigation carried out by TMS, it appears that the amount of USD 20,000 was to be effectively paid by the club SC Villa to SC Villa.’

Should SC Villa fail to submit the statement by the specified deadline, the FIFA Disciplinary committee, will decide on the case using the evidence on this matter.

MAIN PHOTO: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (left) in action for Tanzanian club, Simba Sports Club

PHOTO CREDIT: Francisdandeblogspot.com

ALL FRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS:
Mozambique vs Uganda to be played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015

– Training schedule this weekend Saturday 7th February 2015
Selected team of Uganda U-23 of 25 players from Uganda Premier league reports to Mandela National stadium, Namboole at Midday
Lunch will be served for the team at Mandela National stadium at 12.30pm
Briefing for players at 2 pm by Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.
3 P.M: Uganda U-23 vs URA FC – Mandela National stadium

5 P.M – Uganda U-23 Vs KCC F.C – Mandela National Stadium

Sunday 8th February 2015
Selected team of 25 players from Big league teams will report at 9am at Mandela National stadium, Namboole
10.30am: Selected team of Big league U-23 will play friendly match vs Kira young FC at Mandela National

THE NAMES OF PLAYERS:

UGANDA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
SELECTION UNDER 23
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE
ALL AFRICAN GAMES QUALIFIERS

GOALKEEPERS:
1/ISMAILWATENGA (VIPERS )
2/MATHIAS KIGONYA (BRIGHT STARS)
3/ASHADU BUGEMBE (KIRA YOUNG)
4/MUHAMMED DIDI (SADOLIN)

DEFENDERS:
5/ JOSEPH NSUBUGA (BRIGHT STARS)
6/ ANDREW KAGWA (SC VILLA)
7/FAROUK MUSISI (LWEZA)
8/NSUBUGA M. (BRIGHT STARS)
9/ISA LUMU (KIRA YOUNG)
10/ SHAFIKI BAKAKI (EXPRESS)
11/IBRAHIM KIYEMBA (LWEZA)
12/KYAMBADDE S.(POLICE)
13/MISI KATENDE (SOANA )

MIDFILDERS:
14/HASHIM SEMPALA (BUL)
15/DANIEL OTTO (VICTORIA)
16/GADAFFI KIWANUKA (RWENSHAMA )
17/KEZIRONI KIZITO (VIPERS )
18/FAROUK MIYA (VIPERS )
19/ALLAN KYAMBADDE (VIPERS)
20/BRIAN NKUMBI (KIRA YOUNG)
21/SADAT SENFUKA (POLICE)
22/ROBERT ACHEMA (BUL)

ATTACKERS:
23/MILTON KALISA (BUL)
24/ANDREW BASOMA (SADOLIN)
25/HASSAN KIKOYO (BRIGHT STARS)
26/KASULE (SC VILLA)
27/UMAR KASUMBA(POLICE)
28/BATALI (VIPERS )
29/JULIUS MALINGUMU (VIPERS)
30/ VILLA OROMCHAN (PAIDHA)

DATE: 8TH FEBRUARY 2015
DAY: SUNDAY
TIME: 10.30AM
VENUE: NAMBOOLE OUTSIDE
OPPONENTS:
BIG LEAGUE U23 vs KIRA YOUNG

BIG LEAGUE U23:

GOALKEEPERS:(2)
1/BUGEMBE(GUEST- KIRA YOUNG)
2/DIDI (GUEST- SADOLIN)

DEFENDERS:(8)
3/DENIS RUKUNDO (SAINTS)
4/OKOT (KIREKA UNITED)
5/KASUJJU (NDEJJE)
6/KITAGENDA (MAROONS)
7/MBOWA (WATER)
8/ALI MBOGO (PROLINE)
9/LIVINGSTONE MULONDO(KIRINYA SS)
10/KEITA (ARTLAND)

MIDFILDERS:(8)

11/YUNUS KIBIRA (KIRINYA SS )
12/LUTAYA (NDEJJE)
13/ABEL ETURUDE (MAROONS)
14/KIRYA (JMC)
15/MANDELA (PROLINE)
16/KINENE (WANDEGEYA)
17/GIFT ALI (PROLINE)
18/KAGIMU (WATER)

ATTACKERS:(10)
19/ONEKALIT (HOPE DOVES)
20/ KAVUMA (ARTLAND)
21/VIANE SEKAJUGO (SAINTS)
22/MUTIMBA (BAZA)
23/BAYO (KIREKA UNITED)
24/MUTEBI (BAZA)
25/HOOD MULIKI (MAROONS)
26/FRED KYAMBADDE (SAINTS)
27/RICHARD WANDYAKA (JMC)
28/MULANGIRA (WANDEGEYA)

The  Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released it first edition of the monthly Newsletter.

Click here for the January Edition the_fufa_monthly_FINAL

FUFA Big League Second Round Programme:

Second Round Kick off: Thurs, 19th February 2015

End of Regular Matches: Thurs, 7th May 2015

Start of Relegation Play Offs: Thurs, 9th May 2015 – Lugogo

Start of Promotional Play Offs: 14th May 2015 – Lugogo

Grand Finals and Crowning Ceremony: Sat, 16th May 2015 – Lugogo

The FUFA Competitions Department has on Friday released the fixtures and entire programme for all the 16 teams in Uganda’s second highest tier league – The FUFA Big league.

The much awaited second round will kick off on Thursday, 19th February 2015 with all the 20 teams in action.
The FUFA Competitions Manager, Ali Mwebe released the fixtures;

The matches will be played between 19th February and 7th May 2015.

The league relegation play-offs will be played on 9th May 2015 whilst the promotional play –offs will be played on 14th May before the grand finals on 16th May 2015.
Current Rwenzori group table leaders, The Saints F.C open up the second round with a date against Kumi United at the Boma grounds.
Rwenzori group runners up, Water F.C to Baza Holdings’ new play grounds in Kawanda.
Lira’s Sporting United hosts Paidha Black Angels Football Club at the Lango play grounds in the Norther Uganda derby.

Other games will witness Soroti Garage host CRO in the Eastern Uganda derby whilst,Jinja Muncipal Council hosts Ndejje University at Kakindu Stadium.

In the Elgon group, Masaka recreational stadium will be the venue as home side Masaka Local Coucil hosts Kireka United.
Wandegeya plays Maroons at Kiteezi, Kirinya Jinja S.S shall host Kasese New Villa at the Jinja S.S Play grounds before Proline makes the longest of all journeys to play Kabale’s Creamland at the Municipal Stadium.
The 3 best teams earn promotion to the Azam Premier League with the top 2 per group earning direct promotion.

The third team is determined through a promotional play –off.
Opening Games: Thursday 19/2/2015

Rwenzori Group:

Baza Holdings VS Water FC – Kawanda Play Ground

Soroti Garage VS CRO FC – Soroti municipal Stadium

Sporting Utd VS Paidha Black Angels Lango sports Ground

Kumi Utd Vs The Saints FC – Boma Ground, Kumi

JMC FC Vs Ndejje University – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

ELGON GROUP:

Thursday 19/2/2015:

Masaka LC Vs Kireka United – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Wandegeya Vs Maroons – Kitezi Ground

Kirinya Jinja SS Vs Kasese New Villa – Kirinya ss Ground

Creamland Vs Proline – Kabale Stadium
Busia United Vs VCC Busia Ground

ALL FRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS: Weekend programme for U-23 team

Mozambique vs Uganda to be played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015

• Training schedule this weekend Saturday 7th February 2015
• Selected team of Uganda U-23 of 25 players from Uganda Premier league reports to Mandela National stadium, Namboole at Midday
• Lunch will be served for the team at Mandela National stadium at 12.30pm
• Briefing for players at 3pm by Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
• 4pm: Uganda U-23 vs KCC FC at Mandela National stadium

 

• Sunday 8th February 2015
• Selected team of 25 players from Big league teams will report at 9am at Mandela National stadium, Namboole
• 10.30am: Selected team of Big league U-23 will play friendly match vs Kira young FC at Mandela National
• Selected team of U-23 players from Uganda premier league will report at Namboole at midday
• 4pm Friendly match: URA vs Uganda U-23

 

 

The opponents of the Uganda National Beach Soccer Team-Sand Cranes in the Africa Beach Soccer Championship have withdrawn.

The Sand Cranes were due to play Cameroon on the weekend of 13th-15th February, 2015 but CAF has communicated to FUFA on the matter.

Here is part of the communication from CAF signed by Shereen Arafa- Director of Competitions

‘FECAFOOT has just informed CAF of its withdrawal from the African Beach Soccer Championship, Seychelles 2015.
Consequently the above mentioned matches are cancelled and Uganda is qualified automatically to the next round of the qualifiers.
We draw your kind attention that the missions of the referees and the commissioners of the above mentioned matches are cancelled’

Uganda will now play Ghana in the next round in March with the first leg set between 13th-15th March, 2015.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes that defeated Kenya 7-6 in Mombasa in an international friendly. Uganda will now play Ghana in the next round following the withdrawal of Cameroon.

PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The inaugural FUFA Women’s Elite League has been launched today at FUFA House in Mengo.
The brief ceremony held during the weekly FUFA Press conference was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

 

The league will have eight (8) teams and kicks off on 21st February, 2015.
In his speech, the FUFA President said that h was happy to see this project take off.

‘A lot of planning and efforts have been put together to start the Women’s Elite league. I would like to applaud Madam Mariam Kaliga, Mr. Chris Kalibala, Ayub Khalifah and many other people who have contributed immensely towards women’s football’ said Magogo.

Magogo who told the media that FUFA took an unpopular decision in 2013 to withdraw the National women U-20 team from an African championship but were very much aware of what they were doing.

‘This project has helped us show the public and people attached to football that we were planning behind the scenes to make women’s football a success’ added Magogo.

The FUFA Women Elite League comes shortly after the both the FIFA Com-Unity and Live Your Goals programmes were launched in Uganda last year. Both programs are aimed at taking women’s football to another level by the world soccer governing body FIFA.

Magogo appealed for support from all different stake holders.
‘My administration is about innovations. It is upon us to support our sisters and mothers in this project’ added Magogo.

In her speech while addressing the media, FUFA Women committee chairperson and Executive Committee member Madam Mariam Kaliga said that;

‘I would like to thank the stakeholders for taking up this programme that will help developing the game of women football in the country. It is through this league that better national women teams will be selected at all levels’ said Kaliga.

 

The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson also attended the press conference and announced a committee set up to run the league.

The committee has; Darius Mugoye –Chairman, Madam Mariam Kaliga-Vice Chairperson
Members: Ayub Khalifah, Enfrance Nanjego, Harriet Nattabi and Annet Nakamya. Mwebe Ali will be secretary of the Committee.
Teams registered: Western United Women FC, Kakira Women FC, Ajax Women FC, Kawempe Muslim Team, Buikwe She Red Stars FC, She Corporate FC, Eastern Heroes Women FC, Alleluyah 2008 Women FC.