FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Champions, KCC face Lweza as Express travels to Lugazi for URA duel

    UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Champions, KCC face Lweza as Express travels to Lugazi for URA duel

    Match day 14 UPL fixtures (Friday December, 2014)

    BUL vs Vipers – Kakindu Stadium

    URA vs Express – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi

    Soana vs Police – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

    Lweza vs KCC –Wankulukuku Stadium

    Entebbe vs Rwenshama – Nakivubo Stadium

    Simba vs Kira Young – Bombo Military Stadium

    SCVU vs Sadolin – Namboole Stadium

    SC Villa vs Bright Stars – Mityana Ssaza Stadium

    The busy week 14 Uganda Premier League fixture continues with 8 games to be played as all the 16 teams are in action.

    Giants, Express F.C and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club meet at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi in an explosive fixture.

    The league’s defending champions, KCC F.C returns to the Mutesa II Stadium in a period of 3 weeks to face off a struggling Lweza F.C.

    KCC earlier faced Express F.C at Wankulukuku in a match which ended goal-less under very wet and soggy conditions.

    Against Lweza F.C, who had a great start to the season, but have since faded, KCC anticipates to build on the recent form that witnessed them brush aside Soana F.C 4-0 on Tuesday.

    Table leaders, Vipers F.C travels to Eastern Uganda at Kakindu Stadium in a grudge engagement against Bul F.C.

    Bul F.C shocked Express F.C on Tuesday at Wankulukuku and are expected to build confidence on that result to surprise the unbeaten Vipers.

    Other matches to be played include that bottom of the table fixture between Entebbe F.C and Rwenshama F.C in the City center at Nakivubo stadium.

    Army side, Simba F.C entertains Kira Young at the Bombo Military stadium.

    16 time record winners, SC Villa hosts the season’s revelation thus far, Bright Stars F.C at the Mityana Ssaza grounds before the Kavumba derbry of Soana and Police F.C.

    The first round of the league for many teams climaxes on Tuesday, 23rd December 2014 before the highly anticipated festive season.

    Next Fixtures:

    Match day 15

    Tuesday 23rd December, 2014

    Express Vs Soana – Wankulukuku Stadium

    KCC vs Entebbe – Lugogo Stadium

    Kira Young vs SCVU – Namboole Stadium

    BUL vs URA – Kakindu Stadium

    Rwenshama vs Simba – Mityana Ssaza Grounds

    Sadolin vs SC Villa – Bugembe Stadium

    Police Vs Lweza – Kavumba Stadium

    Vipers vs Bright Stars – Buikwe Stadium

  • BEACH SOCCER COACHING: FIFA Course progresses with success

    BEACH SOCCER COACHING: FIFA Course progresses with success

    3rd FIFA BEACH SOCCER COACHING COURSE:

    15th – 20th December 2014

    At Fisheries Training Institute, Entebbe

    The FIFA Beach Soccer ongoing Coaching course which started on Monday at the Fisheries Training Institute in Entebbe has so far moved on well with participants responding positively.

    FIFA beach soccer coaching instructor and National team of Oman Beach Soccer national Head coach, Mr. Talib Hilal is the main instructor of the course.

    The one week long course will officially close on Saturday at Fisheries Training Institute Entebbe at 11am. On Friday the National Beach Soccer team, Sand Cranes will have a training session for the second time to be conducted by Talib. On Thursday, the beach Soccer referees had a session with the FIFA Instructor on new amendments of the game in theory and practical.

     

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    Mr. Talib Hilal at the course with the participants in Entebbe

    During the course, the participants have been undergoing several theory and practical sessions throughout the course.

    This is the third FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching course Uganda is hosting after two earlier course in 2011 and 2012.

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    Uganda National Sand Cranes coach, Harunah Kebba is one of the participants.

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    Full list of participants:

    Anthony Tumwesigye, Charles Ayiekoh, Moses Twaha, Hamza Junju, Harunah Kebba, Swallah Kenyi, Margret Nakitto, Faridah Bulega, Richard Bulega, Edrisa Walugembe, Arthur Kyesimwa, Steven Mugumya, Joseph Nyenje, Kenneth Kiguli, Adam Kato, Asuman Lubowa, Deo Mutabazi,Christine Wanyana, Samuel Sekajubi, Peter Emorut, Moses Lukyamuzi, Isa Asiimwe

    MAIN PHOTO: Participants at the on-going FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching Course during a practical session at Lido beach, Entebbe

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE RESULTS

    Thursday Results
    ELGON:

    Busia United 0-0 Kirinya Jinja SS

    Kireka United 0-2 Artland K

    Masaka LC 3-1 Kasese New Villa

     

    RWENZORI:

    Wandegeya 2-1 Synergy

    Namasagali FC 0-0 Hope Doves

    JMC FC 0-0 Water FC

  • FIFA RANKINGS: Uganda Moves Up 2 Places To 76TH

    FIFA RANKINGS: Uganda Moves Up 2 Places To 76TH

    Latest FIFA Rankings:

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    Uganda has improved by two places to 76th in the latest Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rankings released in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday, December 18th 2014.

    Uganda, which was rated 79th last month is now 76th in the entire world with 438 points.

    Rwanda at 68th  becomes the highest ranked nation in the entire CECAFA region, taking over from Uganda.

    This is after moving 22 places from 90th  to 68th and It is also good news to fellow CECAFA neighbors, Tanzania who have moved 7 places to 107.

    Sudan also climbed five places up from 115 to 110 while Kenya has fallen two places to 116th, dropping 2 places down the drain.

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    The Uganda Cranes players celebrate a goal at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Kampala

    Algeria remains Africa’s most ranked nation in the world in 18th followed by Cote D’Voire (28); Senegal (35), Ghana (37) and Guinea (39) in that order.

    There was no change in the top five with Germany still on top followed by Argentina, Colombia, Belgium and Netherlands.

    Worldwide, the worst mover is Cuba moving from 79th to 113th.  Bhutan is the worst ranked nation at 209 points with no point at all.

    The next FIFA Rankings will be released on 18th January 2015.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players passionately sing the national antheme prior to the Uganda Versus Ghana game at Nelson Mandela Stadium.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Thursday, 18th December 2014 Fixtures

    FUFA BIG LEAGUE:
    Thursday 18/12/2014:
    ELGON:

    Busia United VS Kirinya Jinja SS- Busia Ground

    Kireka United VS Artland K – Kiira Ground

    Masaka LC VS Kasese New Villa – Masaka Recreational Ground

    RWENZORI:

    Wandegeya VS Synergy – Kiteezi Ground

    Namasagali FC VS Hope Doves – Namasagali College

    JMC FC VS Water FC – Kakindu

    Saturday, 20/12/2014 :
    Creamland VS Maroons – Kabale Stadium
    2014 Synergy Kasese New Villa Masaka Rc Grd
    RWENZORI:
    The Saints FC VS Kumi Utd – Namboole
    Sporting Utd VS CRO FC Lango Sports Ground

  • UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Tuesday results-Vipers remain unbeaten following draw with Sc Villa

    Uganda Premier League (UPL) Week 13 Results:

    Sadolin 0-0 Simba

    Rwenshama 2-1 Lweza

    KCC 4-0 Soana

    Express 1-2 BUL

    Vipers 1-1 Sc Villa

    Police 1-2 URA

    Despite Vipers’ 1 all home draw to SC Villa, the former are still the only unbeaten side in the Uganda Premier League.

    Erias Ssekisambu gave SC Villa the lead 13 minutes after the start of the second half.

    Musa Doka seemed to have had the last touch on the ball played in by Farouk Miya but the official match report submitted by referee, Robert Donney credited Vipers’ equalizer to the latter.

    Vipers now accumulate 31 points, 4 better of the chasing pack of KCC F.C and SC Villa.

    KCC F.C were 4 – 0 winners over Soana F.C at the KCCA Stadium in the heart of Kampala City.

    Michael Birungi notched a brace before other goals from Herman Wasswa and tennager, Derrick Nsibambi.

    Uganda Revenue Authority F.C picked an away victory, winning 1-2 at Kavumba Recreational stadium over Police F.C.

    URA took the lead through Patrick Ochan before winger, Osman Mutumba equalized for Police F.C.

    Uganda Cranes striker, Robert Ssentongo saved the tax collectors’ team from dropping two valuable points with the winning goal barely 5 minutes left in the clock.

    Ssentongo has now scored 9 goals in the 12 fixtures featured in.

    At the Mityana Ssaza stadium, Rwenshama F.C continued with their impressive home run.

    After surprising URA a fort night ago, Rwenshama F.C picked their second victory in as many games,winning 2-1 over Lweza.

    On colour striker, Julius Malingumu was the hero once again with the winner after Yunus Kasozi’s opener in the 7th minute.

    Malingumu, on loan from SC Villa picked the ‘bad boy‘ tag thereafter seeing red  for a second bookable offence.

    Mahad Kakooza scored Lweza F.C’s consolation.

    Jinja side, Bul F.C, coached by Uganda Cranes Assistant Coach, Kefa Kisala shocked Express F.C 1-2 in a game marred by mild violence of the infamous red army.

    Milton Kalisa, recruited by Bul F.C from FUFA Big league side, Jinja Municipal Council F.C, was the day’s hero, scoring twice in the 58th and 70 minutes before  fans (yet to identified) attacked second assistant referee, Lydia Nantabbo Wanyama with stones.

    Express defender, Shafiki Bakaki scored consolation late with a minute to full time and it was too little too late.

    At the Bugembe Stadium in Jinja, Sadolin F.C and army side, Simba F.C played to a non scoring draw.

    The Kira Young – Entebbe F.C fixture was not played (Namboole Stadium venue was engaged with NRM Delegates’ conference).

    Vipers leads the 16 teams on 31 points from 13 games played so far.

    NEXT UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES – Fri, 19th December 2014

    Week 13 19-12-2014 16:30 Soana – : – Police FC
    19-12-2014 16:30 SC Victoria University – : – Sadolin Paints
    19-12-2014 16:30 SC Villa – : – Bright Stars
    19-12-2014 16:30 Lweza – : – KCC FC
    19-12-2014 16:30 BUL FC – : – Vipers FC
    19-12-2014 16:30 Entebbe FC – : – Rwenshama
    19-12-2014 16:30 URA FC – : – Express FC
    19-12-2014 16:30 Simba FC – : – Kira Young FC

     

     

  • FOOTBALL STAKEHOLDERS’ FORUM: Preparations Underway

    FOOTBALL STAKEHOLDERS’ FORUM: Preparations Underway

    The Committee that was named almost a month ago to organize the first ever football stakeholders’ meeting due next year has started its preparations.

    The dates for the forum are 24th and 25th January, 2015 in Kampala.

    FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha will chair the committee that has personalities like Kennedy Mutenyo (Coca Cola), Patrick Mugumya (The Saints FC), Mark Namanya (Media), Norah Nassimbwa (State House) and Sam Mpiima with Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel (FUFA Executive Members).

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo launched the forum’s preparations and guided the committee on what is expected of them.
    ‘Let’s welcome people with divergent ideas from FUFA’s during this forum. They can still contribute to the development of the game’ said FUFA President Magogo at Imperial Royale Hotel.

    The Committee’s chairman Mugisha called for team work during the preparations of the forum.

    ‘I believe in this team as you all love football. High levels of voluntarism will be needed as we prepare for this forum’ said Mugisha.

    Various sub committees will be named and confirmed by the Chairman to handle areas of Protocol, sponsorship, publicity, logistics and invitations.

    The Committee will meet again on Monday 22nd December, 2014 at FUFA House.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Mugumya, Nassimbwa, Mpiima, Mugisha, Kakaire, Sumayah Kiwanuka and Ogwel at the launch of preparations of the Forum today at Imperial Royale Hotel. 

    Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

  • FUFA president Magogo named on CECAFA Adhoc Committee

    FUFA president Magogo named on CECAFA Adhoc Committee

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has been named on a three man committee to study the challenges and come up with ideas on how to enhance the brand of CECAFA Senior Challenge cup.

    Magogo who was appointed by CECAFA President Leodegar Tenga over the weekend during the meeting in Nairobi of FA Presidents of the region, will work with his fellow FA leaders of Somalia- Arab Abdiqani Said and Tanzania- Jamal Malinzi.

    CECAFA secretariat will provide General Secretary Nicholas Musonye to work with the team.

    ‘We shall internalize the current format of the CECAFA Challenge cup and come up with ideas aimed at building the brand that will attract more fans and sponsors in the region’ said FUFA boss Magogo who also played the lead role in coming up with the current format of the FUFA Big League.

    The trio has until 10th January, 2014 to carry out their research and come up with the ideas which will be presented to CECAFA.

    Main Photo: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

  • COACHING: FIFA Beach Soccer coaching course underway

    COACHING: FIFA Beach Soccer coaching course underway

    3rd FIFA BEACH  SOCCER COACHING COURSE:

    15th – 20th December 2014

    At Fisheries Training Institute, Entebbe

    The FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching course started on Monday at the Fisheries Training Institute in Entebbe and is expected to last for week.

    FIFA beach soccer coaching instructor and National team of Oman  Beach Soccer national Head coach, Mr. Talib Hilal is the main instructor of the course.

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    Mr. Talib Hilal at the course in Entebbe

    FUFA was represented by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, Federation Financial Director, Decolas Kiiza and Ahmed Juma, the head of technical (FUFA).

     

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    Mr. Talib Hilal during one of the theory classes at the FIFA Beach soccer course

    The participants will undergo several theory and practical sessions throughout the course.

    This is the third FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching course Uganda is hosting after two earlier course in 2011 and 2012.

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    Uganda National Sand Cranes coach, Harunah Kebba is one of the participants.

    Full list of participants:

    Anthony Tumwesigye, Charles Ayiekoh, Moses Twaha, Hamza Junju, Harunah Kebba, Swallah Kenyi, Margret Nakitto, Faridah Bulega, Richard Bulega, Edrisa Walugembe, Arthur Kyesimwa, Steven Mugumya, Joseph Nyenje, Kenneth Kiguli, Adam Kato, Asuman Lubowa, Deo Mutabazi,Christine Wanyana, Samuel Sekajubi, Peter Emorut, Moses Lukyamuzi, Isa Asiimwe

    MAIN PHOTO: Participants at the on-going FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching Course at Fisheries Training Institute in Entebbe.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • REFEREEING: FUFA receives list of international referees for 2015 season

    REFEREEING: FUFA receives list of international referees for 2015 season

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    Ready for 2015: From L-R: FRSC Vice Chairman Yusuf Kamulegeya, Kanakulya, Sam Kayondo, Brian Nsubuga and Bakasambe. The latter trio has been retained on the International referees list. In the photo, they were at Mable Municipal Stadium, Mbale when URA beat KCC in the Uganda Cup final this year.

    FIFA has returned the list of International referees for 2015 following FUFA’s submission of names as seen below.
    There is also good news for the beach soccer in Uganda, as for the first time the sport has international referees.
    Referee

    1 BATTE Denis Accepted

    2 SSALI Mashood Accepted

    3 MIIRO Brian Nsubuga Accepted

    4 DONNEY Robert Not Accepted

    5 KALEMA Ronnie Not Accepted

    6 BAKASAMBE Rajab Kalyonkolo Accepted

    7 SABILLA Chelangat Ali Accepted

     

    Assistant Referee
    1 NGOBI Balikoowa Musa Accepted

    2 OKELLO Lee Accepted

    3 SSONKO Mark Accepted

    4 KAYONDO Samuel Accepted

    5 KATENYA Ronald Accepted

    6 BUGEMBE Hussein Accepted

    7 MASEMBE Isa Not Accepted

    8 KAKEMBO Samuel Not Accepted

    9 KAKOOZA Emmy Not Accepted

     

    Beach Soccer Referee
    Rank Last Name First Name Accepted

    1 KINTU Ivan Bayige Accepted
    2 MUGERWA Shafic Accepted

    3 SSENTEZA Muhammad Accepted

     

    Women Referee
    1 SSEMMAMBO Aisah Nabikko Accepted

    2 NAMUBIRU Irene Accepted

    3 AKOYI Anna Accepted

     

    Women Assistant Referee
    1 NAGADDYA Catherine Cynthia Accepted

    2 NKUMBI Nakitto Accepted

    3 NANTABO Lydia Wanyama Accepted

    4 MUTONYI Jane Accepted

    5 MUKASA Diana Junia Accepted

    MAIN PHOTO:  Debutant Ivan Kintu Bayige officiating a game at a beach soccer game at Lido. Bayige is one of the three Uganda Beach soccer referees FIFA has released for 2015 season.

     Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

  • UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Busy week await all the teams this week

    Week 13:
    Monday, 15th December 2014

    Bright Stars 1-1 SC Victoria University – Lugogo

    Scorers: Farouk Kawooya (23rd Minute) – Sports Club Victoria University

    Benard Muwanga (46th Minute – penalty) – Bright Stars F.C

    Week 13

    Tuesday, 16th December 2014

    Sadolin Paints – : – Simba FC – Jinja, Bugembe Stadium
    Police FC – : – URA FC – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    Kira Young FC – : – Entebbe FC – Nakivubo

    Express FC – : – BUL FC – Wankulukuku

    Vipers FC – : – SC Villa – Buikwe Stadium

    Rwenshama – : – Lweza – Mityana Ssaza Grounds

    KCC FC – : – Soana – Lugogo
    Week 13:

    Friday 19-12-2014:

    SC Victoria University – : – Sadolin Paints – Namboole Stadium

    SC Villa – : – Bright Stars – Mityana Ssaza Grounds

    Soana – : – Police FC – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    Lweza – : – KCC FC – Wankulukuku

    BUL FC – : – Vipers FC – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
    Entebbe FC – : – Rwenshama – Wankulukuku Stadium

    URA FC – : – Express FC – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
    Simba FC – : – Kira Young FC – Bombo Military Stadium

  • COACHING: 3rd FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching Course

    COACHING: 3rd FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching Course

    FIFA BEACH SOCCER COACHING COURSE:

    15th-20th December 2014

    At Fisheries Training Institute, Entebbe

    For the third time in 4 years, Uganda has landed yet another Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) beach Soccer coaching course.

    The course is set to commence on Monday, 15th to Saturday, 16th December 2014 at Fisheries Training Institute in Entebbe.

    We are so privileged to be hosting yet another FIFA Coaching course. Atleast 35 participants are expected to be part of this week long educative course and we are so glad for FIFA and FUFA for helping Beach Soccer grow to further heights in Uganda

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

    FIFA Beach Soccer Instructor, Tarib Hilal from Oman is already in the country to oversee the programme.

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    Uganda Sand Cranes head coach, Harunah Kebba in one of the team’s training sessions

    This is the second FIFA programme to be hosted in Uganda after the recently concluded FIFA Live Your Goals women football workshop and festival were conducted from 1st- 4th December 2014.

    The FIFA Live Your Goals seminar took place at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala with the festival, the first of its kind in Africa launched at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    About the FIFA Beach Soccer Coaching Course:

    The course is expected to have theory and practical sessions about Beach Soccer.

    By the close of the course, participants will cover the basic rules and regulations of beach soccer, professional code and ethics of players, administrators and coaching staff as well as being equipped with the skills of coaching and managing a beach soccer team.

    The first FIFA Coaching and Refereeing course was held in 2011 with the subsequent one held at the close of 2012.

    A combined number of over 100 beach soccer coaches and referees have been trained since.

  • BEACH SOCCER: Excitement as Vision Group retains CorporateTitle

    BEACH SOCCER: Excitement as Vision Group retains CorporateTitle

    Vision Group Company successfully retained the Corporate Beach football competition played at Lido Beach resort in Entebbe.

    During the third edition of this annual corporate event, Vision Group overcame 5 other teams to emerge champions and successfully defend the crown they have won for now three years in a row.

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    The triumphant Vision Group Team with their trophy at Lido Beach

    Vision Group’s head coach, Kenyi Swalleh hailed his troops for the spirited display, attributing teamwork, commitment and the zeal exhibited by his players enroute the victory.

    My experience as a beach soccer coach, beach soccer reporter and the team work from the players guided us to the victory.

    Vision Group beat CAA – B 2-1 in a thrilling final to take the trophy for keeps.

    For their victory, they earned $100 cash as prize money.

    The day long tourney dubbed the ‘Beach Soccer Corporate X-mas Challenge’ was organized by PFT Events Company.

    All Results:
    Teachers for Life (01) Vs CAA- A (05)

    Ziwa Tonny (03)
    Nyombi Hannington (01)
    Mugwanya Moses (01)

    Clear Media (00) Vs CAA – B (07)
    Nagolo Phillip (02)
    Wasswa Joseph
    Serubiri Joseph
    Serubiri Stephen

    NWSC (01) Vs CAA – A (04)
    Buziba Martin Moses Mugwanya (03) – CAA – A
    Kadde Fred (01) – NWSC

    CAA- B (02) Vs Vision Group (01)
    Wasswa Joseph (01), Hood Mukalazi – CAA – B
    Stephen Serubiri  (01) – Vision Group

    NWSC (02) Vs Teachers For Life (01)
    Ronald Owori  (02)- NWSC

    Macdonald Adra (01) – Teachers for Life

    New Vision (06) Vs Clear Media (00)
    Ivan Owora (01)
    Arthur Mayoga (02)
    Hood Mukalazi (03)

    Semi-Finals:

    CAA- A (01) Vs New Vision (03)

    Moses Mugwanya  (01) | Joshua Wasike (01)
    Isma Mulindwa (01)
    Arthur Mayoga (01)

    NWSC (04) VS CAA –B (07)

    Mutebi Muhammed (04)
    Wasswa Joseph (01)
    Nagoli Joseph (01)
    Serubiri Stephen (01)

    Finals:
    Vision Group (02) Vs CAA –B (01)
    Mayoga Arthur (01), Serubiri Stephen (01) – Vision Group
    Mulindwa Ismailah (01) – CAA

    Top scorer:

    Moses Mugwanya – (05) CAA

    Most Valuable Player:
    Isma Mulindwa (Vision Group)

    Golden Glove (Best Goalie):

    Ssentongo Ivan -CAA

    Best Networking Company:
    NTV
    Fair Play:
    Clear Media
    Best Branded Company:
    CAA

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Saturday, 13th December 2014 Results

    FUFA BIG LEAGUE RESULTS:

    Rwenzori group:

    Ndejje University 2-2 Jinja Municipal Council

    CRO 2-1 Ngora Freda Carr

    Elgon group:

    VCC 1-0 Proline

    Kasese New Villa 1-1 Kireka United

    Next Fixture (Monday, 15th December 2014):

    Hope Doves Vs The Saints – UPK Kyambogo

  • FUFA STATEMENT: No football competition has been sanctioned

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has not received communication and therefore not sanctioned any football competition involving FUFA registered clubs except for those tournaments already underway for the 2014/2015 season.

    The Federation advises all its members to follow the procedures required for organising a football competition that involves the FUFA registered  clubs and any foreign teams as stipulated in the FUFA statutes and CAF/FIFA regulations on international matches.

    Failure to do so, the federation will take action as per the FUFA statutes.

  • BEACH SOCCER: 3rd Corporate Beach Football Fete

    BEACH SOCCER: 3rd Corporate Beach Football Fete

    3RD BEACH SOCCER TOURNAMENT:

    Saturday, 13th December 2014

    At Lido Beach, Entebbe [Noon Till Late]

    The third edition of the Corporate beach soccer is set to take place on Saturday, 13th December 2014 at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

    At least 15 different companies have already confirmed participation at the day long event which will take place at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

    Deo Mutabazi, President Uganda Beach Soccer Association confirms to www.fufa.co.ug.

    Defending champions, Vision Group, Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda, Crown Beverages Limited, FUFA, Corporate XI, Galaxy F.M are some of the teams set for the fete.

    Expect lots of thrills and fan at the beach with a surprise artist expected to perform

    Mutabazi adds.

    The event, organized by PFT Events company  on behalf of Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA)  is being held for the third year running with Vision Group having won the previous two editions.

  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Saturday, 13th December 2014 Fixtures

    FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Saturday, 13th December 2014 Fixtures

    FUFA Big League
    Saturday 13/12/2014

    Synergy VS Busia United -Masaka Recreational Stadium

    VCC VS Proline – Masindi Stadium

    Kasese New Villa VS Kireka United – Fort portal

    CRO FC VS Ngora Freda Carr – Mbale Municipal

    Ndejje University VS Jinja Municipal Council– Luweero

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    Next Fixtures:

    Monday, 15th December 2014:

    Hope Doves Vs The Saints – Namboole Stadium

    Thursday, 18th December 2014:

    Busia United VS Kirinya Jinja SS – Busia Ground

    Kireka United VS Artland K – Kiira Ground

    Masaka LC Vs Kasese New Villa – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Wandegeya VS Synergy- Kiteezi Play Grounds

    Namasagali FC VS Hope Doves Namasagali College

    Jinja Municipal F.C Vs Water FC – Kakindu Stadium

  • UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: SC Villa, Police Win away

    UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: SC Villa, Police Win away

    Friday, 12th December 2014 Results:

    SC Victoria University 0-2 SC Villa

    Bul F.C 1-2 Police F.C

    Soana F.C 4-1Rwenshama F.C

    Lweza F.C 0-0 Kira Young

    Despite playing with 10 men for almost an hour, 16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa overcame last season’s league runners up 2 -0 at Lugogo in Kampala on Friday.

    A first half penalty from stocky midfielder, Steven Bengo and Erisa Ssekisambu’s goal 5 minutes after the start of the second half gave SC Villa the victory.

    SC Villa’s Fahad Kawooya was red carded in the 30th minute for a professional foul on David Ndihabwe.

    Silky midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba missed the resultant penalty after goal keeper, Nicholas Ssebwato had a slight touch on the ball before it hit the goal post for a fruit-less corner minutes later.

    The match was shifted to Lugogo because of the on going NRM national delegates’ conference at Namboole Stadium.

    SC Villa now rises to second place with 26 points , 4 short of the run away unbeaten leaders, Vipers Sports Club.

    In the other games played, Police F.C surprised home team, BUL F.C 1-2 at the intimidating Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

    Veteran lanky striker, Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo snatched the match winner following tennager Rogers Kalyango’s earlier penalty.

    BUL F.C’s goal was scored by former URA striker, Davis Kasirye through yet another penalty.

    Soana F.C registered their second victory of the 2014/15 season, beating bottom placed Rwenshama F.C 4 – 1 at Kavumba recreational stadium.

    At Wankulukuku stadium, 10 man Kira Young and Lweza played to a score-less draw.

    Uganda Sand Cranes skipper, Derrick Tekkwo, who features for Kira Young in the Uganda Premier League was red carded for dangerous play.

    The league resumes on Monday with Bright Stars F.C hosting Sports Club Victoria University at Lugogo before 7 games on Tuesday.

    NEXT UPL GAMES:

    Week 13 15-12-2014 16:30 Bright Stars – : – SC Victoria University
    Week 13 16-12-2014 16:30 Police FC – : – URA FC
    16-12-2014 16:30 Sadolin Paints – : – Simba FC
    16-12-2014 16:30 Kira Young FC – : – Entebbe FC
    16-12-2014 16:30 Express FC – : – BUL FC
    16-12-2014 16:30 Vipers FC – : – SC Villa
    16-12-2014 16:30 KCC FC – : – Soana
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