FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • FUFA Super League: Can Soana complete a double over KCCA FC?

    FUFA Super League: Can Soana complete a double over KCCA FC?

    FUFA Super League

    Tuesday fixtures

     

    Soana vs KCCA, Kavumba

     

    SCVU v Entebbe, Namboole

     

    If there is anything KCCA FC head coach George Nsimbe will diligently avoid at the moment, it is losing a game. It doesn’t what competition his team will be playing in now. The Kasasiro Boys fell out of the CAF Champions League at the hands of Zambian side Nkana Red Devils over the weekend.
    They will need to switch their focus on domestic football as they have three  games in 7 days-one of them against Sports club Victoria University (SCVU) on 18th March at Namboole stadium.
    Today’s encounter-many KCCA FC would not want to be reminded what happened to heir side in the first round.
    Truth be told, Soana have been a huge revelation since joining the top flight at the beginning of his season.
    When the two teams met in the first round, Soana emerged 2-1 winners at Lugogo. Nsimbe was put under pressure by the club fans.
    However his team responded in style in he following game hammering another New comer Bright stars FC 4-1 on the same ground. 

     

    Both Nsimbe and club chairman Michael Okua expect maximum concentration (from the players) in the league to brighen their chances of returning to the continental scene next year.

    Nsimbe is praying that his first choice goalkeeper Salim Jamal Magoola is fully recovered after he twisted his ankle in the champions league match on Saturday.

    “I hope he (Jamal) will be fully fit otherwise he twisted his ankle and I wanted to substitute him but he insisted and played to the end,” said Nsimbe on Monday.

     

     

    In fact, Soana FC has managed to beat traditional Super League sides KCCA FC and Express (2-1) and only lost to SC Villa (2-0) in the first round of the league. Last week, they also beat SCVU 1-0 at Namboole.

     

    They are currently third on the Super League table with 36points in 20matches and a win today will see them relegate now leaders Vipers (37points) to the second place otherwise KCCA (30points) lying eighth will move to the sixth place.

     

    On the other hand, SCVU is chasing their ninth win that should narrow their gap with the top three on the table when they face second from botom on the table Entebbe at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in the other game of the day.

     

    Entebbe is the only team yet to pick up maxim points in the league this season. However after holding Vipers to a 1-1 draw last Friday,  Entebbe will be hoping to ride on the 1-1 draw with SCVU last September to try to turn their fortuunes. 
    Link for table standings
    https://fufauganda.com/table-standings-fsl/
    Photo: Tom Masiko (R) will be back in the KCC starting XI after missing the champions league game through suspension.

     

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  • Uganda Cup: Round of 32- two fixtures rescheduled

    The FUFA Competitions Committee has confirmed changes for two fixtures in the Uganda round of 32. After receiving the revised fixtures of the FUFA Super League and having been notified of the non-availability of the playing fields in other cases, the new dates for the Uganda cup are as below

    Tuesday: 11/3/2014 Hope Soana vs Express Fc -in Mutungo

    Tuesday: 11/3/2014 Kireka United vs Vipers Fc -Bweyogerere Police ground

    Tuesday 11/3/2014 BUL vs Mutundwe Lions in Kakindu, Jinja

    Tuesday 11/3/2014 Sc Villa vs Seeta United, Nakivubo  Stadium

    Tuesday 11/3/2014 URA vs Hope Doves -Lugazi

    Thursday 13/3/2014 Artland K vs Baza Holdings-Buziga

    Friday 14/3/2014 Ndejje vs SCVU-Ndejje University

    Friday 14/3/2014 KCC FC vs Friends Of Soccer, Lugogo

    Saturday 15/3/2014 Kampala University vs VCC, Luweero

    Sunday 16/3/2014 Ntoda vs Simba in Ntungamo

    Sunday 16/3/2014 The Saints vs Tigers, Namboole

    Tuesday  18/3/2014 Masaka vs Proline, Masaka recreation Ground

     

    Teams already through to round of 16: Lweza FC, Jinja Municipal Council, Wandegeya FC and Police FC

     

     

  • Sponsorship Negotiations: FUFA briefs top flight clubs

    Sponsorship Negotiations: FUFA briefs top flight clubs

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) met the clubs plying their trade in the top flight under the FUFA Super League and presented to them the current status of the ongoing negotiations with government and Uganda Super League with the intention of bringing back and attracting more sponsors to football.

    All the 16 clubs were represented in the meeting held at FUFA headquarters in Mengo.

    The president of FUFA Engineer Moses Magogo chaired the meeting.  

    Here are highlights from the meeting:

    1- The president revealed that there are ongoing negotiations at initial stages which could lead to sponsorship for the top flight in the country. USL, FUFA and Government are playing a key role in the negotiations.  

    2-Clubs welcomed the idea and blessed the federation to go ahead with negotiations as long as the football regulations are adhered to and assurance that the funds will get down to the clubs in a transparent manner

    3- Two officials Mr. Mike Okua-(KCC FC Chairman) and Simo Dubajic (SCVU Chairman) were selected to join the negotiation team.

    4-Despite being a detailed discussion, the clubs advised that the details of the negotiations will only be revealed to the public after conclusive decisions have been reached.  

    5- FUFA and the clubs are positive that the negotiations will yield good results

    6-Negotiations will continue this week.

    Photo: Some of the members who attended the meeting at FUFA House today.

  • FUFA mourns Hope Soana’s Peter Kirigwa

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received shocking news about the death of Hope Soana defender Peter Kirigwa.

    Kirigwa passed away at Mulago Hospital on Saturday after being admitted following a serious accident on Entebbe Road on Friday night.

    ‘It is sad to lose a player who had a future for himself and his family through football. These are trying times for all those close to Kirigwa. The federation extends its sympathies to his family, friends, football fraternity and Hope Soana FC ‘ said the  FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson

    Kirigwa has been featuring for Kampala regional league side Hope Soana FC.

     

     

     

     

  • Uganda’s journey in continenatl football comes to an end as KCC FC bows out

    CAF Champions League, First round return leg
    KCCA 1Nkana Red Devils 2
    Nkana advances 4-3 on aggregate
    Machael Birungi dribbles past Nkana FC players at Namboole. KCCA lost 2-1
    Ugandan league champions KCC FC went into today’s match with Zambian side Nkana Red Devils with history against them. Indeed, history books were written again as Nkana ejected KCC Fc from the competition winning 2-1 at Mandela National Stadium to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Prior to the match, no Ugandan club has ever beaten Nkana at home in the previous three attempts.
    KCCA FC went into the game still buoyed by the incredible 2-2 first left leg draw in Kitwe a week ago. It was a different story though as KCC FC could not contain their visitors especially in second round of the game at Namboole.
    Tonny Odur who had scored in KCC’s previosu three fixtures in the competition and Michael Mirungi, missed clear cut chances early in the game. Birungi dribbled all the way from the centre line but failed to beat advancing goalkeeper Charles Mweemba for what could have been the game’s opener.
    KCCA paid for that lapse with Nkana’s first goal of the match courtesy of Claude Bwalya 29minutes from kick off.
    Team captain Fahad Kawooya had dropped the ball for Bwalya to run away with the ball.
    KCCA equalized four minutes after restart when Brian Majwega curved in a free-kick past Mweemba after Odur was brought down at the edge of the box.
    Christopher Munthali then tapped in KCCA goalkeeper Salim Jamal’s rebound to give the visitors another lead in the 58thminute of play.
    “After the first leg in Kitwe we knew exactly what to do and we have got it. The fact that we are facing Zamalek will even be a better challenge for us,” Nkan’s coach  Masautso Mwale said after the victory.
    Nkana play Zamalek of Egypt in the second of the Champions League.
    Photo: Michael Birungi (Yellow)dribbles past Nkana FC players at Namboole. KCCA lost 2-1
    Photo Credit: Edward Echwalu

  • FOOTBALL NEGOTIATIONS: FUFA, USL and Government in talks

     

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirms that there have been positive negotiations with government and Uganda Super League with efforts geared towards development of the sport in the country and particular reference to the top flight.

    No conclusive decisions have been agreed on yet but consultations are still ongoing with FUFA set to meet all the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Super League on Monday 10th March, 2014 10am at FUFA house in Mengo.

    The football fraternity and entire public will be informed of the outcome from the negotiations as soon as they are concluded.

  • FSL: Low Scores Dominate Friday action as Vipers reclaim top spot

    Results:

    Entebbe 1-1 Vipers

    BUL 1-0 Simba

    Soana 1-0 Kira Young

    Bright Stars 0-0 CRO

     

    Vipers FC dropped points for the second successive time-this time against bogey side Entebbe FC but still managed to move back to the top spot they lad lost to URA FC on Tuesday. Vipers who have now failed to beat Entebbe FC in the top flight for two consecutive seasons, managed a 1-1 at Wankulukuku against a team fighting for survival. Pengele Ibra scored for Entebbe Fc while Faruk Miya got his name on the score sheet for Vipers who moved to spot on 37 points-one better than URA. Entebbe remains the only team yet to win a league game this season.

    Soana completed a double over Kira Young and jumped to third on the table with 36 points. Dan Wagaluka netted the game’s soliatry strike at Kavumba Stadium.

    In Jinja, BUL Fc were 1-0 winners over Simba thanks to a Joshua Masene goal that takes the Jinja based side to 4th on the table with 34 points.

    At Nakivubo stadium, Bright Stars FC are becoming some sort of masters in picking up draws. They drew 0-0 with bottom placed CRO who have been on a steady rise with their performance as they also held BUL and police to stalemates. In their opening five fixtures off the second round, Bright remain unbeaten but have drawn four times.

     

     

  • KCC vs Nkana: History favors the visitors but Nsimbe’s boys are ready

    CAF Champions League Return leg, First round

    8th March, 2014 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Center referee: Rainhold Shikongo

    Assistant referee I: Benedictus Hamicoto Nashenda

    Assistant Referee II: Isaskar Boois

    Fourth official: Andreas Helmut

    When KCC FC march onto the Mandela national stadium turf, Namboole tomorrow to face Nkana FC in a CAF champions league return leg first round engagement, all odds will be against them due to a rich history Nkana enjoys here in Uganda.

    Having secured a memorable 2-2 draw away in Kitwe, KCC will start with an edge over Nkana FC however caution must be in KCC FC;s plans for the match as Nkana FC has never lost a CAF engagement in Uganda.

    Nkana’s last three Continental games here in Kampala, all ended in their favour. KCC FC technical bench led by George Nsimbe must be aware of this record. Nsimbe will not entertain complacency in the camp.

    Nkana’s first CAF engagement in Uganda was in 1993 against the mighty SC Villa with the likes of Kirunda Jimmy, John Jumba, Late Shaban Mwinda and Kasirye Jamil all at their peaks. Villa were nplayable on the local season as they had won the League title unbeaten in the 1982 season.  

    On match day against Nkana, the Ugandan side lost 2-1 to the Red devils at Nakivubo. Nkana completed the job in Kitwe with a 4-0 mauling to qualify 6-1 on aggregate.

    Nkana’s next visit was against Express FC in 1990 in the Cup Winners cup return leg tie after Express had put up a formidable resistance away in Zambia before finally losing 3-1 with Umar Senoga’s consolation goal giving the red army fans some hope.  Express needed a 2-0 score line to qualify to the next round but Nkana had different ideas in the return leg at Nakivubo stadium as they won 1-0 to advance 4-1 on aggregate.

    Nkana’s last visit here was in 1992 when they played KCC FC in a CAF club championship now CAF champions league first round first leg encounter at Nakivubo stadium.

    KCC went into this match with Tom Lwanga as interim coach after Bernarbas Mwesiga’s resignation following a 5-0 drubbing by SC Villa in a league match at Masaka recreation ground just four days to Nkana’s arrival.

    KCC fielded one of their strongest line ups where Sadiq Wassa (after overcoming a bout of malaria) stood between the posts,  Senkubuge Moses at right back, Masiko Charles father to Masiko Tom who was sent off in Kitwe played at the left back with the partnership of Muyanja Derrick and Kavule David in central defence completing the backline. The midfield had current KCC FC coach George Nsimbe, Sam Simbwa, Kinyera Charles and Kisekka Julius who were assigned to supply ammunition to the front runners Jalendo Charles & Mayanja Jackson in a 4-4-2 formation.

    KCC had a decent first 45 minutes missing a couple of chances before finally succumbing to Nkana’s might in the second half when Beston Chambeshi’s brace plus a goal apiece by Kenneth Malitoli and Ziziwe helped Nkana to a 4-0 rout.

    Nkana’s would be fourth visit in Uganda was cut short in 2001 when their opponents in the CAF Cup Winners cup first round second leg tie Military Police pulled out citing lack of funds interestingly after travelling for the first leg in Kitwe where they had lost 3-0 with Sam Simbwa as head coach. Current KCC FC assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru was in the Military side.

    Statistically, Nkana FC have all reasons to believe in themselves but KCC FC are mentally, psychologically and physically ready for the tie.

    Furthermore, KCC once achieved such an identical result away in Cairo in 1983 against Arab Contractors of Egypt in the Cup Winners Cup engagement after goals by Kyazze Frank and Mugambe Sam secured a rare 2-2 away draw in North Africa.  Expectations were thus raised like it is now however history shows that after taking a two goal advantage with strikes from Omondi Phillip and Ssentamu Moses, KCC blew it in the last 3 minutes of normal time.

    With minutes ticking away, Arab Contractors pulled a goal back from a header resulting from a free kick which many took to be a consolation goal however, laxity of Yusuf Ssonko allowed Abdul Razak to intercept a feeble back pass to Umbwa Kali Wandyete Peter who handled in the forbidden area resulting into a penalty in the last seconds of the debacle, under such circumstances, Arabs take no chances and the penalty was coolly converted for the score to lead 2-2.

    In the spot kicks, KCC missed the first 3 through Nsereko Moses, Ssonko Yusuf & Latigo John before Ssentamu Moses converted the fourth which was a little too late to salvage KCC’s chances of progressing, Arab Contractors therefore won the tie 3-1 via a penalty shoot-out after a 4-4 aggregate score in both legs.

    With such a background, KCC FC need not to be reminded that it’s not over until it’s over.  

  • FSL: Vipers going for top spot but face winless and unpredictable Entebbe FC

    Friday Fixtures: FUFA Super League

    Soana v Kira Young         

    Entebbe v Vipers             

    Bright Stars v CRO                

    BUL    v Simba        

    History favors Entebbe FC ahead of their fixture with Vipers FC in the FUFA super League at Wankulukuku stadium. But whisper this to your friend-Entebbe FC is the only team yet to win a game in the FUFA Super League this season. Two wins for Entebbe FC and a draw is what the statistics read. But Vipers who are neck to neck with URA FC in the title race this season, they don’t want to drop any more points. Last week, Vipers dropped two crucial points against newcomers Bright stars FC in Kitende. But with history against them, they will need to be careful when seeking their first win over Entebbe who are trying to fight for their dear lives in the top flight.

    Like it has been in the past three meetings, Vipers started the game as favorites but the results read differently.

    Vipers has been undergoing rigorous training sessions and they need to reclaim top position they lost to URA FC after their hard earned 1-1 draw with Express FC.

    Vipers are haunted by the jinx of having not beaten Entebbe ever since the latter joined the top flight ranks.

    With the team news, Entebbe Fc will miss only one player Siraje Ssentamu who is suspension following his double caution against Masaka LC. Head coach Matia Lule should be buoyed by a healthy squad free from injuries.  

    The Vipers squad has Watenga Ismail who is set to maintain his slot in the goal posts while Malunda Musa shifts to the right back position in the absence of Wadada Nicholas who arrives tonight from Zambia after playing for Uganda Cranes in an international friendly. Seku Ronald will partner Ssali Edward in central defence after suspension & injury lay off respectively.

    Vipers will also welcome back Ssentamu Yunus who has been sidelined by malaria together with Simon Serunkuuma who missed the match against Bright Stars match due a knock he picked up during training prior to Viper’s last match.

    Kimuli Robert, Baliinya Juma, Muhammed Abdallah, Mpande Joseph together with Okhuti Ceasar and Miya Farouq are also available for selection.

    Man to watch: Kinene Yusuf – He has scored for Entebbe in each of the previous three meetings against Vipers scoring 4 goals in the process. Vipers’ defenders must be on alert.

    Past meetings:

    2012/13 First round      – Vipers    1-2 Entebbe

    2012/13 Second round – Entebbe 2-0 Vipers

    2013/14 First round      – Vipers    1-1 Entebbe

  • IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Fixture Changes

    The FUFA Competitions Committee has made a number of fixture readjustments due to different reasons.

    1. The FUFA Super League champions KCC FC are due to host Nkana FC of Zambia in the CAF

    Champions League first round second leg on Saturday 8th March 2014 at Mandela National

    Stadium, Namboole.

    2. Saturday 8th March 2014 is International Women’s day and there will be celebrations across the country and playing fields are possible venues of any such festivities.

    3. Mutundwe Lions’ home ground at Lubiri SS will not be available during week days.

    In the circumstances, therefore;

    1. All matches earlier scheduled for Saturday 8th March 2014 will be played on Sunday 9th March

    2014 at the same time and venues earlier communicated.

    2. Matches involving Mutundwe Lions FC earlier scheduled on Thursdays have been adjusted to

    Saturdays and a number of changes made to other fixtures in the Rwenzori Group.

  • FINAL SCORE: Zambia 2-1 Uganda: Kiza’s efforts denied by Kangwa’s brilliance

    By Fred Katende in Ndola

    Zambia 2-1 Uganda

    Goals: Evans Kangwa for Zambia, Hamis Kiza-Uganda

    Uganda Cranes created a few chances that could have won them the game against Zambia but the 2-1 win in favor of the hosts means that the Cranes are still searching for their first win over Chipolopolo at the Levi Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola. With both teams fielding strong squads for the FIFA sanctioned international friendly competitiveness was expected to be the order of the day.  However the first half ended goalless with a few highlights that saw striker Emmanuel Okwi and Zambia keeper Kennedy Mweene clash as they both come out for a cross.

    Mweene came out of the challenge with an injury and play was stopped.  He was later stretchered off and replaced by Joshua Titima.

    The last five minutes of the first half were evenly contested with Uganda defending in numbers and playing a pressing game whenever they lost the ball.

    The opening 45 minutes also saw Cranes Captain Andy Mwesigwa pick up a yellow card. Earlier in the first half to be exact on seven minutes, Okwi created space on the left flank and shot wide from close range.

    But deadly striker Christopher Katongo weaved through Uganda defence but his effort was blocked.

    The second half produced three goals. Cranes Yanga African striker Hamis Kiza who came on as second half substitute gave Uganda the lead on 52 minutes.

    Midfield general Rainford Kalaba shot wide across the face of goal narrowly missing the target after being set up by Chris Katongo. But the evening belonged to two goal hero Evans Kangwa who was a thorn in the Ugandan defence as he netted on 65 and 76 minutes against Robert Odongkara who replaced Denis Onyango two minutes into the second half.  

     The team returns on Friday morning.

    Uganda Cranes starting XI:

    18. Denis Onyango, 14. Andrew Mwesigwa , 17. Nicolas Wadada 20. Isaac Muleme , 5. Isaac Isinde, 6 Khalid Aucho, 13. Moses Oloya , 9 Dan Serenkuma, 12 Denis Iguma,  7.Emmanuel Okwi , 3. Geoffrey Kizito

    Substitutes:
    1. Robert Odongkara for Onyango, 15. Sula Matovu for Serunkuma, 8. Francis Olaki for Oloya, 10. Boban Zirintusa for Kizito, 4. Richard Kasaga for Wadada, 2. Hamis Kiiza for Okwi

    Photo: Cranes players in a photo moment.

  • Zambia vs Uganda Cranes: Micho goes for Mzee, Okwi attack

    Zambia vs Uganda Cranes

    5.30pm ( East African Time)

    Venue: Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Ndola

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich has named his starting XI for the international friendly against Zambia this afternoon in Ndola.  In his starting line up, three local based players Isaac Muleme, Nicholas Wadada and Denis Guma have been named.

    Starting XI: Onyango Denis , Nicholas Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Isaac Isinde, Andy Mwesigwa, Denis Iguma, Khalid Aucho, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey Kizito, Daniel Serunkuma and Emma Okwi

    Subs: Odongkara Robert, Francis Olaki, Richard Kasaga, Hamis Kiiza, Boban Zirintusa, Sula Matovu

     

  • Namibian referees arrive for KCC FC vs Nkana fixture

    CAF Champions League return leg, first round

    KCC FC vs Nkana Red Devils

    Venue: Mandela National stadium, Namboole

    Date: 8th March, 2014

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed communication from Confederation of African Football (CAF) that Namibian referees have been assigned to handle the return leg first round match of the CAF Champions League between KCC FC and Nkana Red Devils.  They will arrive at 7.10pm later today.

    KCC FC has already seen referees from Eritrea, Burundi and Djibouti handle their CAF Champions league games this season.  

    The referees for the return leg due this Saturday are:

    Center referee: Rainhold Shikongo

    Assistant referee I: Benedictus Hamicoto Nashenda

    Assistant Referee II: Isaskar Boois

    Fourth official: Andreas Helmut

     

  • WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Teams gearing up for action in Wakiso

    WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Teams gearing up for action in Wakiso

    Women’s Day Football Tournament

    Venue: st John’s Secondary School, Wakiso

    Dates: 7th-9th March, 2014

    The International Women’s day celebrations in Uganda will have the Federation of Uganda football Associations (FUFA) give one of its member Associations full support towards their activities lined up this weekend in Wakiso District. The Uganda women Football Association is one of the 31 member Associations of FUFA and have finalized plans to organize the three day women’s football tournament at St John’s Secondary School.

    Entebbe Creamland team (right) prepares to take on London College Nansana in the Waksio women football league in Kajjansi over the weekend. Moureen Afwoyo's goal was enough to secure a win for the Nansana team

    Entebbe Creamland team (R) vs London College Nansana line up for inspection before their match in the Waksio Women’s league.

    Speaking to sports scribes this morning during the FUFA press Conference in Mengo, Mariam Kaliga urged all teams to exhibit during the tournament.

    ‘Our main objective is to set up a national league and in this way we shall achieve as stakeholders but above all we ask teams to show discipline on and off the pitch during their stay in Wakiso’ said Kaliga who is also a FUFA Executive committee Member.

    The organisers are yet to confirm the number of teams expected to turn up. Primary schools, Secondary Schools, Universities and Clubs will all compete for top honors.  Teams will start arriving on Friday with the action proper kicking off on Saturday. 

    The national league will be running between 4th October and December 2014.

     

    Defending champions:

    U-14 Jolly Primary School

    U-19 Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School

    Open Category Kampala United Football Club

    Photo: FUFA Executive Committee member Mariam Kaliga (Green top)  inspecting teams during the kick off of the Wakiso district Women’s league in Kajansi last weekend

  • REFEREEING: Njeru to host Elite Course

    REFEREEING: Njeru to host Elite Course

    Referees Physical fitness test

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium and Njeru technical center

    Dates: 24th-28th March 2014

     

    The FUFA Referees standing Committee has released a list of referees who will take part in the Elite Course at Njeru technical center from 24th -28th March. The list includes Uganda’s 13 FIFA referees.

    The course will kick off with a physical fitness at Mandela National stadium on 24th March, with the rest of the exercise switching to Jinja for the referees who will have passed the test.

    The FIFA course is a three-in-one as it will involve referees, referees assessors and referees physical fitness instructors for the five days of training.  

    The course will be conducted by Zimbabwean Felix Ntagawarima and Malawi’s Mark Ephraim Mzengo.

    List released:  

    The 13 FIFA Referees 2014

    Batte Denis, Nsulumbi Alex Muhabi and Ssali Mashood

    Assistant Referees: Bugembe Hussein, Kayondo Samuel, Ngobi Balikoowa Musa, Okello Lee and Mark Ssonko

    FIFA Women Referees: Namubiru Irene and Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko

    FIFA Women Assistant Referees: Mukasa Diana Junia, Nagaddya Catherine Cynthia and Nkumbi Nakitto Marex

    Other referees selected: Bakasambe Rajab, Kakooza Emmy, Kakembo Samuel, Katenya Ronald, Jjingo Frank, Donney Robert, Kaddu Ali, Ssenkumba William, Kalyango Ali, Kalema Ronnie, Oula David, Masembe Isa, Oloya William, Kirangwa Ronald, Nantabo Lydia, Mwesigwa Ronald, Miiro Brian Nsubuga,  Sabila Ali, Mpyangu Siraje, Haruna Segawa, Wasswa Athuman, Lusambya Solomon, Mugerwa Richard and Kanakulya Khalifan

    Photo: Ronnie Kalema will be one of the referees to undergo the Elite course at Njeru technical Center in Jinja

  • Uganda Cup: Lweza sends Bright Stars Packing, Torach nets hattrick in Amuria

    Uganda Cup: Lweza sends Bright Stars Packing, Torach nets hattrick in Amuria

    Uganda Cup

    Round of 32

    Lweza 1-0 Bright Stars FC

    Entebbe 0 (4)-0 (5) Police

    Round of 64

    Amuria Crane City 0-5 SCVU

    Kumi  vs VCC ( VCC never showed up in Kumi)

    The biggest shock on the opening day of the round of 32 in the Uganda cup happened just a few miles away from the Ugandan capital-Kampala. Usually on average , the distance from Kampala to Kajansi-the venue that hosted the Uganda cup game between Lweza Fc and FUFA Super League side takes about 20 minutes. However John Wisley netted the only goal of the game for the home side to eject Bright Stars FC from the tournament played on a knock out basis. Wisley’s goal came exactly three minutes to full time to send the home fans in jubilation as they progressed to the round of 16.

    In Bugonga, Entebbe FC failed to impress their home fans just like their league record remains wanting. Taking the game nearer to their fans today, they were hoping for a change in fortune for better results. They instead bowed out 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw.

    The day also saw teh completion of two games in the round of 64. In Amuria,  defending champions Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) showed class as Torach Brian grabbed the first hat trick of this season’s tournament while Martin Mpuga and Nsubuga Daniel got the other goals. SCVU who beat Amuria Crane 5-0 have now progressed to the round of 32 and will play Ndejje University in Luweero.

    The other game that had been lined up for the day was between Kumi University against Village Club California (VCC). The visitors VCC failed to show up in Kumi. The FUFA competitions Committee will pronounce itself on this game after receiving teh referees report.

    Photo: Lweza FC fans religiously follow their club wherever they go. Here they are seen supporting their team against Mutundwe Lions in the FUFA Big League. The huge support in Kajansi today helped them beat Bright stars FC 1-0 in the Uganda cup.

     

  • FUFA Super League: URA draws with Express to go joint top

    Tuesday Full Time results

    Express FC 1-1 URA FC

    Proline 0-1 Sc Villa

    URA Football club have gone joint top of the table with Vipers on a better goal difference following a 1-1 draw with Express FC at wankulukuku stadium today in the FUFA Super League. Sam Seknoomi netted the game’s opening goal after the break but Allan Kyambadde who was part of the Uganda Cranes squad in the CHAN finals in South Africa cancelled out the taxpayers lead. URA missed the chance to break away from Vipers with two points. The result leaves both URA and Vipers on 36 points each. URA’s goal difference of 19 is better than that of Vipers (14). Express moved just one place to 12th as they dislodged Proline to drop a place down to 13th but both are tied on 16 points with the red eagles having a better goal difference though still in negative.

    At KCCA stadium, Proline’s search for their first win of the second round still goes on.  This evening they were beaten 1-0 by SC Villa thanks to Karim Ndugwa’s 90 minute winner. Nduggwa might soon become the master of scoring last minute goals as he did the same  last week when he scored in his team’s 2-1 over Kira Young.

    SC Villa have now moved to 5th position on 33 points.

    Friday Fixtures:

    Soana vs Kira Young

    Entebbe vs Vipers

    BUL vs Simba

    Bright Stars vs CRO

     

  • Zambia vs Uganda: It’s a Crucial Game-says Micho

    Zambia vs Uganda: It’s a Crucial Game-says Micho

     

    By Fred Katende in Ndola

    (Uganda Cranes Media Officer)

      Zambia vs Uganda (5.30pm East African Time)                            

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich has emphasised to his players that they don’t have to take the international friendly with Zambia in Ndola tomorrow lightly. The Serbian tactician has described the game as crucial to his technical team and players.

    ‘This game will give me a close picture of my squad before the preliminary round of the Afcon 2015 starts in May’ said Sredojevich.

    Micho told his players that the Zambians have a lot of respect for Uganda as shown by the strong squad selected for the fixture.

    ‘If selected to start the game,  give everything on the pitch to earn a positive result’ added Micho.

    The Cranes will have a feel of the Levy Mwanawasa stadium in the last training session later today at 5.30 PM (East African Time).

    Meanwhile, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has changed the kickoff time to 5:30 PM East African Time.Both Uganda and Zambia have agreed to use seven substitutes in the game.

    In their own words

    Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa:

    “It is our chance to try and win away from home if we are to do it again in the forthcoming qualifiers. Zambia is a good team, getting good results here will give us confidence’

    Kennedy Mweene (Zambian goal keeper): ‘I have played Uganda 3 times winning and drawing once, but Uganda is a very difficult team. I believe the fans will enjoy the game. I have a few friends of mine in that team so it will be a great game’

    Dan Serunkuma: ‘I hope to bring the club form to the national team. I will play with all my heart.  I am thinking about the Zambia game not Esperance’

    Stoppila Sunzu: (Zambia defender): “I am happy to be back in the national team and playimng infront of the home fans ‘It is a big game for us because Uganda gave us hard time here and Kampala. I believe the technical committee was spot on to invite Uganda. For this day we can’t ask much so, fans will enjoy a very competitive game tomorrow’

    Photo: Dan Serunkuma (red) is in Ndola for Cranes vs Chipolopolo.