FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • South Sudan in, opts for private stay

    Ritah Kivumbi scored twice in Juba and is expected among the starters on Saturday

    The South Sudanese U20 National Women football team arrived in Kampala this Thursday morning but rejected to be accommodated by FUFA and opted for a private arrangement.

    The move by the South Sudanese guests is perhaps intended to avoid meeting the FIFA/CAF penalties for denying the Ugandan delegation accommodation in Juba during the first leg match. The tournament rules provide that the hosting nation must accommodate, feed and avail internal transport for the visiting team.

    The Ugandan team remained stranded at Juba International Airport for over 4 hours as no information related to their accommodation was available till fresh arrangements had to be done from Kampala.

    The federation has already notified the relevant football authorities for compensation of lost funds. We had also incurred costs in booking for their stay at Grand Global Hotel in Makerere. They are currently residing at SHINE Hotel in Kansanga on a private arrangement.

    The Saturday match will be handled by a set of Rwandese female referees led by M/s Tuyishime Angelique and Mukansange Salma as the standby referee.  M/s Murangwa Sandrine and M/s Ingabire Francine are the first and second assistant referees respectively. These are expected in Kampala on Friday morning aboard Rwanda Air.

    The match Commissioner M/s. Atieno Maqulate arrives two hours earlier than her referees. The Pre-Match meeting will be conducted at FUFA Headquarters here in Mengo on Friday at 6:00pm (Local Time).

    (First Leg results: South Sudan 0 Uganda 9)

  • South Sudan Women team jets in this morning

    The Ugandan women side undergoing training recently

    The South Sudan U20 Women National team arrives at Entebbe International Airport this Thursday morning (10:00am) aboard Air Uganda for their return leg against determined Ugandan side scheduled for Saturday.

    The Ugandan girls walloped South Sudan 9-0 in the first leg played in Juba.  The match will be played at KCCA stadium in Lugogo at 4:00pm and the entry charges have been put at only UGX 5000 per person.

    Meanwhile the Ugandan side goes into residential training this morning at Lugogo. A draw or a win of any kind will help Uganda advance to the next stage of the FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers and take on Egypt in the next engagement.

    In a similar development, the Friday FUFA Super League fixture involving Proline FC and Bright Stars at Lugogo has been pushed forward by an hour to enable the South Sudanese National tear train on the same venue. The League match will therefore kick off at 5:00pm instead of 4:00pm.

     

  • Uganda Cranes to play Iraq ahead of CHAN, CECAFA tourneys

    Henry Kalungi, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Kizito will all miss in action against Iraq as Head Coach Micho opted for new faces a head of CECAFA and CHAN

    As part of the preparations for both CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CHAN 2014 competitions due in Kenya and South Africa respectively, FUFA has organized an international friendly match against Iraq on October 2.

    Cranes head Coach Micho has this Wednesday named the 31 man squad that will soon start training before their expected flight next Monday.

    The highly ranked game will however be played in Amman City, Jordan due to the continued insecurity in Iraq.

    The named squad comprises relatively new faces that Micho says should be granted an opportunity to try their luck as we prepare for the continental championship.

    The squad is as below:

    Goal keepers: 1. Bwette Brian 2.Ochan Benjamin, 3.Watenga Isma, 4.Lukwago Charles, 5.Elongot Martin.

    Full backs: 6.Ntambi Julius (right full back), 7. Wasswa Hassan (right full back) , 8. Namwanje Simon (left full back), 9. Kigozi Fredrick (left full back)

    Central defenders: 10. Kabugo Savio, 11. Kasagga Richard, 12. Twaha Wananda, 13 .Mukisa Yusuf, 14. Mugabi Jonathan, 15.Ayub Kisalita, 16. Timothy Musimbuzi.

    Central Midfielders: 17. Iguma Denis, 18. Stephen Luswata, 19. Juuko Murushid, 20. Hamis Katende.

    Attacking Midfielders: 21. Mpande Joseph 22. Nkumbi Brian 23. Yasin Kalyango 24. Feni Moses Ali 25. Kyeyune Said, 26. Majwega Brian

    Strikers: 27. Olaki Francis, 28. Kalanda Frank, 29. Alex Witaba, 30. Okwi Simon, 31. Dan Oyirwoth.

     

     

  • FUFA hails govt. for funding the Cranes a head of the Senegal game

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wishes to extend our most sincere appreciations to:

    President Yoweri Museveni and former FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa at Namboole stadium last year.
    1. His Excellency the President of Uganda Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for facilitating the fans’ trip to Marrakech City in Morocco to cheer up the Uganda Cranes. We pray that this gesture continues.
    2. The Government of Uganda through the ministry of education and sports for the funds provided to prepare the team a head of the Senegal game.
    3.    The ministry of Education and sports for all the guidance to FUFA and for proper representation of the Federation requests to the Government and the President in particular.
    4. The State minister for sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi and for travelling with team and for all the diplomatic connections accorded to both the players and fans as a result of his efforts.
    5. Hon. Minister of State for Primary Education Hon. Batalingaya for leading the fans’ delegation into Morocco.
    6. The Members of Parliament from the Education and sports committee who travelled with us to Marrakech City in North Africa.
    7. The players for exhibiting a good game against Senegal despite a slim 1-0 loss.
    8.  The technical bench headed by Coach Micho for a mature tactical approach to the game that gives us a big hope in the near future.
    9. The gallant football fans who endured the eight hour long flight to Marrakech and supported the Cranes team throughout the 90 minutes.
    10. The Members of the press for the coverage of all our build-up matches and the Senegal match in particular.
    11.  All the sponsors (MTN, Nile Breweries, NIC) and more so Mr. Aggrey Kagonyera of MTN for being with us in Morocco.

    Our appreciation is further extended to any other individuals who have contributed towards our entire World Cup qualification campaign.

    The Saturday result does not mark the end of the game in Uganda. We are out of the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign but still in the race for making our game better. FUFA will remain committed for the right cause.

    Our focus is now on the forth coming CECAFA Senior challenge Cup tournament scheduled for late November in Nairobi and the CHAN competitions due in South Africa early next year.

     

  • Mulindwa hands over office as Magogo promises changes

    Eng. Magogo officially assumed office this Monday

    New FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo has promised changes within the FUFA Secretariat as a move to improve service delivery in the federation.

    Magogo made the remarks while meeting the federation staff at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday afternoon. The meeting came just two hours after the outgoing FA leader Lawrence Mulindwa had made his official farewell statement to the same audience. Mulindwa also officially handed over the office to Magogo later in the day.

    “I need to see a committed, vibrant and functional secretariat that is well motivated and ready to offer quality services”, the new president stated. He said there was a Human Resource Manual to be implemented and that all changes would be based on this document.

    He further added that his new administration would ensure that every staff at the secretariat signs a working contract with clear terms and conditions of services stated.  This exercise, he said would start in April but gave a grace period of six months for every employee to prove his worth to be accorded an opportunity for a contract in April.

    Lawrence Mulindwa officially handed over office to Magogo today.

    The new FA boss mentioned that three positions at the level of Directors would soon be advertised and urged interested individuals to apply when time comes. These will include Finance, Competitions and Commercial.

    About changes, Magogo said they were inevitable but was quick to comfort the workers that everybody would benefit from this arrangement.

    The meeting was also attended and addressed by the first FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha, second Vice President Darius Mugoye and Executive committee member Hamid Juma. “Changes are part of life. If you can’t manage change then it goes ahead to change you…” Mugisha reminded the employees.

    Both Mugoye and Hamid called for respect amongst each other and work closely with the Executive committee but through the CEO.

  • Mulindwa bids farewell to FUFA employees

    FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa and the CEO Edgar Watson at one of the functions recently. Mulindwa hailed Edgar for being an exemplary administrator.

    Outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has commended the Federation Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson for what he referred to as being a ‘loyal and genuine young administrator’ who never betrayed him at any single time.

    Mulindwa was making a farewell address to the secretariat employees at the federation board room this Monday morning. He rewarded each of the 20 employees with a heavy cash envelop in appreciation of their contributions towards his administration.

    The President said despite the employment gaps that still exist within the federation structure, Edgar had utilized the available staff effectively to narrow down the unfilled spaces.  “Many people doubted your ability at the time of your recruitment but you have disapproved all your critics” Mulindwa said in praise of Edgar.

    He urged the employees to remain united and focused towards serving the federation in a positive manner. “The same love you have had for me should be transferred to Eng. Magogo as the new President. He needs your help” Mulindwa advised the employees.  He further echoed and hailed the FUFA General Assembly for the title of the ‘Honorary President’ bestowed upon him a week ago.

    Every employee was accorded time to speak about Mulindwa and they were all praises for a leader they described as a ‘a reliable administrator with a respect for everybody’.

    “I was totally reluctant working in this position but Mr. President, you have natured me into a great manager”, Edgar remarked.

    Jimmy Kirunda who has served as a Personal Assistant (PA) to the President for four years said the President had done a lot to individuals both known and unknown to others.

    The employees prayed that God rewards Mulindwa for life.

  • Magogo is new Ugandan FA President

    New boss: Eng. Moses Magogo was elected FA president on August 31st 2013

    Former FUFA vice president in charge of administration Eng. Moses Magogo is the new Ugandan FA president.

    FUFA Electoral committee chairperson Patrick Okanya declared Magogo Uganda’s next top football administrator at 01:54pm (local time) during an ordinary General Assembly held at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel on Saturday.

    The Computer Engineer takes over from Lawrence Mulindwa who chose not to seek another term of office after serving two terms of four years each. In an election conducted for purposes of fulfilling a requirement in the statutes that a President must score 50+ 1 votes, Magogo polled 68 out of 72 votes cast. Three delegates rejected him while one vote was counted invalid.

    Magogo later named his new executive with Justus Mugisha as first Vice President, Darius Mugoye is second Vice President and Mujib Kasule is 3rd Vice President representing FUFA Super League clubs. M/s Mariam Kaliga is a woman representative on the new executive.

    bounced back: Lwere
    Byamukama
    Kalibbala

    Others are Dr. Patrick Ogwel (Northern), Samuel Mpiima (Buganda), Sam Lwere (Eastern), Richard Ochom (North Eastern), Rogers Byamukama (Kitara), Hamid Juma (Kampala), Chris Kalibbala (Western) and Rasoul Ariga representing West Nile. The size of the executive was cut from 21 to only 13 in the new statutes.

    The outgoing FUFA Executive committee members jointly hailed Lawrence Mulindwa for being an exemplary leader and presented a glittering award to him.

    Dr. Ogwel
    New: Ariga
    Mpiima

    Mulindwa handed over a copy of the FUFA constitution, a Federation logo and a ball to Magogo which he described as key ‘administrative tools’. Mulindwa is expected to officially hand over the office to the incoming President mid next week.

  • FUFA Assembly bestows Honorary President title upon Mulindwa

    Outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa shaking hands with the Head of State Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The Ordinary General Assembly bestowed the title of Honorary President upon Mulindwa.

    The FUFA Ordinary General Assembly sitting here at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel this Saturday August 31 has bestowed the title of the Honorary FUFA President to the outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa.

    Mulindwa becomes the first former President of FUFA to achieve the title. Northern region delegate and FUFA Executive Committee member Dr. Patrick Benard Ogwel carried the proposal to the floor and was unanimously supported by all de legates.

    “Mr. Mulindwa has sacrificed so much for Ugandan football and he leaves our games far better than he found it. From the 128th position in the World FIFA rankings to 77th. He deserves this honorary title” Ogwel moved.  

    The act was within the provisions of the FUFA statutes Article 18 (i) which states that the General Assembly may bestow the title of honorary President or honorary  member upon any persons for meritorious service to football”.

    In his acceptance speech outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa hailed the house for showing appreciation for his contributions towards football in this country. He emphasized his earlier position of remaining supporting to the game even after his exit. 

  • Mulindwa dedicates his 8 yrs to football fans

    Outgoing FUFA President Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa

    Outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has dedicated his eight years of service at the Federation to the football fans in the country.

    Mulindwa made the remarks this Saturday afternoon while presiding over this year’s Ordinary Annual General Assembly at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel. “The fans have been so friendly to my administration and have almost been sponsors of the game….I treasure them so much and dedicate my eight years of administration at FUFA to them”, Mulindwa said.

    He hailed his outgoing executive committee for always being there for him throughout his tenure and rewarded each of them with a certificate of recognition. “Thank you so much for being there for me. If I had money each of you would have had a financial reward from me but I am poor and please accept this certificate as a sign of appreciation”   

    The Executive committee members recognized included Eng. Moses Magogo (Vice President Administration), Anthony Kimuli (Vice President in charge of Finance), Chris Kalibbala (Vice President in charge of Women football), Mujib Kasule (Vice President incharge of FSL), Livingstone Kyambadde Vice President-Technical), Dr. Patrick Ogwel (Vice President-Youth) and Issa Magoola (Vice President-Competitions).

    Others were Ibrahim Maraka (Chairman zone 1), Sam Lwere (Chairman zone 2), Mike Letti (Chairman Zone 3), Calvin Okello (Chairman Zone 4), Rogers Byamukama (chairman zone 5),  Abbas Ssendyowa (chairman zone 6), Meddie Sserwadda (chairman zone 7), Sam Mpiima (chairman zone 8), Hamid Juma (chairman (Zone 9), Amin Bbosa (chairman zone 10), Michael Wandera (chairman zone 11), Rogers Mulindwa (chairman zone 12) and Joseph Mwanje the chairman zone 13.

    Other rewards went to the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson, the technical Director Asuman Lubowa, Finance Manager Hajat Aisha Nalule, Personal assistant to the President Jimmy Kirunda and the longest serving staff at FUFA Mohamood Kalema poluary referred to as ‘Blatter’.

    Mulindwa said he was happy to be walking out of FUFA with a number of achievements registered despite the country’s failure to qualify for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. “I found Uganda ranked 128th in the international FIFA rankings and I am leaving our country at the 16th and 77th  in Africa and the whole world respectively.

    He urged the incoming new president and his executive committee to avoid bending the articles in the statutes for purposes of selfish interests.

    Mulindwa commended the political leadership in Uganda for the conducive  security environment that has enabled FUFA to conduct all its activities without security concerns. “All the support president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has accorded us is highly appreciated and I thank him for the financial and material support extended to the federation during my tenure” the outgoing President added.

    (more updates from the ordinary General assembly coming to you shortly)

     

  • Bulemeezi hosts Mawokota in Masaza Quarters this Sunday

    Sunday August 17th, 2013

    Bulemeezi Vs Mawokota

    Busiro Vs Buluuli

    Kabula Vs Ssingo

    Gomba vs Kkooki

    Bulemeezi team captain receives a trophy from His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II after edging Buwekula 1-0 in the finals at Nakivubo last year.

    Masaza Cup defending champions Bulemeezi FC will host Mawokota on Sunday at Bukalasa Agricultural College ground in the first leg of the quarter finals of this year’s edition.

    Group ‘D’ table leaders and 2011 champions Buluuli travel to Entebbe to play Busiro in the second quarter finals.

    Gomba that finished second in Group ‘B’ takes on Kkooki at kabulasoke while Kabula host Ssingo. Kabula are playing in the quarter finals for the first time.

    The finals are scheduled for either September 21 or 28th this year. Masaza Cup is an annual tournament organized by Buganda Kingdom through its ministry of education and sports.

    The tournament has produced key Uganda Cranes players like Emmamuel Okwi (Kyadondo), Hamis Kiiza (Bugerere), Robert Odongokara, Mike Mutyaba (Mawokota) and  Godfrey walusimbi (Busiro) among many others.

    His Majesty the King of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi IIpresides over both the opening and the closing ceremony of this annual tournament.

     

  • Uganda Cranes set for Egypt friendly match

    Cranes striker Robert Ssentongo (right) is in Egypt for the International friendly match on Wednesday

    The Cranes National team arrived safely in Egypt ready for the international friendly match this Wednesday.

    The players in camp include: Odongokara Robert (St. George  -ETHIOPIA), Onyango Denis (Bidvest Wits -South Africa), Wadada Nicholas Wakiro (Vipers – Uganda), Iguma Denis (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UGANDA),Walusimbi Godfrey (DON BOSCO- DR CONGO),ISINDE ISAAC(SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), Kabugo Savio (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY- UGANDA), KASSAGA RICHARD(KIIRA YOUNG UGANDA),Hassan Wadsswa Mawanda (KCCA UGANDA), MPANDE JOSEPH (VIPERS- UGANDA), MAJWEGA BRIAN (KCCA UGANDA, KALANDA FRANK (URA UGANDA), EMANUEL OKWI (ETOILE DE SAHEL- TUNISIA), SENTONGO ROBERT (SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), MASSA GEOFREY (YENICAMI -NORTHERN CYPRUS) AND MARTIN KAYONGO MUTUMBA (AIK FC- SWEDEN).

    Captain Andy Mwesigwa was by press time still expected in Egypt.

    Others expected to arrive this Tuesday include team Captain Andy Mwesigwa , Henery Kalungi and Tonny Mawejje. Vietnam pair of Geoffrey Kizito Baba and Moses Oloya has been rule out as their passports are allegedly held up at the Vietnam immigration offices pending renewal of their work permit. Abby Dhaira who had been expected to link up with the team in Addis Ababa has since gone missing and all his phones switched off.

    Head Coach Micho who reportedly looked disappointed over missing players said he was only ready to continue working with committed individuals other than pleading for others to offer duty to their own country. A ticket was sent to him on time.

    The Leader of the Ugandan delegation Sam Lwere said FUFA would consider taking disciplinary actions against all the missing players if finally found guilty.

  • Taban Amin chooses ‘to join FUFA’ after aborted move to become president

    L-R: MTN’s Aggrey Kagonyera, FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa, Vice President Moses Magogo, Taban Amin and Rogers Byamukama at the official opening ceremony of the FUFA-MTN inter regional tournament in Hoima last week

    Former FUFA Presidential aspirant Taban Amin took a wise decision of joining the Federation and working together after failing to meet the basic requirements to contest for Presidency in the elections scheduled for August 31st at Njeru technical Centre.

    Taban, son to former head of state Gen. Idi Amin ‘Dada’ was part of the audience that camped in Hoima to watch the FUFA-MTN inter regional competitions that officially closed last weekend. Buganda beat defending champions Eastern 4-2 on spot kicks after a 1-all draw in the normal time to lift the title.

    Taban Amin shaking hands with FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa as Magogo and Rogers Byamukama look on.

    On arrival for the opening ceremony, Taban walked direct to the front table where the outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa and the incoming President Eng. Moses Magogo were seated and shook hands with them as a sign of unity. To further show respect to the federation leaders, Taban stood upright, took off his military cap and greeted Mulindwa before taking his seat.

    “Football needs all of us and we shall work together…thanks for the good work so far done. We are at a better stage than before” Taban was heard saying in a conversation with Mulindwa.

    When time for the inspection of players came, Taban moved alongside Mulindwa and Magogo and stood next to them as the band played the national anthem.

    Taban was among the six aspirants who picked the nomination forms to contest for the position of the FUFA President but the Electoral committee threw him out after failing to meet some of the basic requirements.

    Taban’s action to get close to FUFA is a welcome idea and others should emulate him instead of resisting the federation from a distance.

  • FUFA Super League Table standings 2012/2013

     

    League champions KCCA in action against SC Victoria University

    Rank

    Team

    MP

    W

    D

    L

    GF

    GA

    +/-

    Pts
    1 KCCA 30 17 12 1 50 16 34 63
    2 URA 30 17 5 8 49 22 27 56
    3 Vipers 30 14 9 7 36 22 14 51
    4 Villa 30 13 8 9 36 31 5 47
    5 SCVU 30 11 13 6 27 20 7 46
    6 Entebbe FC 30 12 10 8 25 19 6 46
    7 BUL FC 30 10 13 7 29 28 1 43
    8 Kiira Young 30 9 14 7 27 24 3 41
    9 Masaka 30 10 11 9 28 28 0 41
    10 Proline 30 9 11 10 32 37 -5 38
    11 Express 30 8 12 10 31 31 0 36
    12 Police 30 8 11 11 27 32 -5 35
    13 Simba 30 9 8 13 19 30 -11 35
    14 Victors 30 5 14 11 17 30 -13 29
    15 Aurum Roses 30 5 6 19 20 49 -29 21
    16 Water 30 2 5 23 16 50 -34 11

     

  • Micho releases a provisional list of 31 players ahead of Egypt friendly

    Joseph Kabagambe in action against APR FC during the Cecafa-Kagame club championship in North Darfur in June.

    Cranes Head Coach Micho has released a provisional list of 31 players who will start preparations for the anticipated international friendly match against Egypt. Joseph Kabagambe who put up an impressive performance during the Cecafa-Kagame Club championship in North Darfur, Sudan is among the new invitees on the list. Others include young star Ibrahim Sekagya featuring for Crystal palace in England and Vincent Kayizzi of Motor  Lublin-Poland.Below is the full list.

    1. Odongokara Robert  (St. George -Ethiopia) 

    2. Onyango Denis (Bidvest Wits- Soiuth Africa)

    3. Dhaira Abel (Simba SC-Tanzania)

    4. Muwonge Hamza (Vipers –Uganda)
    5. Wadada Nicholas (Vipers – Uganda)

    7. Walusimbi Godfrey (Don Bosco-DR. Congo)

    8. Ochaya Joseph (Asante Kotoko-Ghana)

    9. Mwesigwa Andrew (Ordabasy Kazakhstan)

    10. Isinde Isaac (St. George- Ethiopia)

    11. Kalungi Henry (Richmond Kickers-USA)

    12. Kabugo Savio (SC Victoria University-Uganda)

    13.Kasagga Richard (Kira Young-Uganda)

    14. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (KCCA -Uganda)

    15. George Kizito (Saigon- Vietnam)

    16. Mawejje Tonny (IBV Iceland)

    17. Mutumba Martin (AIK –Sweden)

    18. Mpande Joseph (Vipers –Uganda)

    19. Kyeyune Saidi (URA Uganda)

    20. Oloya Moses (Saigon- Vietnam)

    21. Majwega Brian (KCCA-Uganda)

    22. William Kizito Luwagga (Leixoes-Portugal)

    23. Kabagambe Joseph (El-Merreikh, El Fasher-Sudan)

    24. Kalanda Frank (URA-Uganda)

    25. Emmanuel Okwi (Etoile Sahel -Tunisia)

    26. Robert Ssentongo (St. George-Ethiopia)

    27. Hamis Kiiza (Young Africans-Tanzania)

    28.Massa Geoffrey (Yenicami-Cyprus)

    29. Kayizzi Vincent (Motor  Lublin-Poland)

    30. Patrick Ochan (TP Mazembe –DR.Congo)
    31.Ssekagya Ibra (Crystal Palace-England)

     

  • FUFA offsets shs. 60m referees’ unpaid debt

    FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa cleared the outstanding debts for referees on Monday.

    FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has this Monday August 5th 2013 cleared the outstanding debts for the FUFA Super League (FSL) referees to the tune of UGX 60m.

    The referees, assistant referees, Match commissioners and assessors were all at FUFA this morning to receive the money.

    Addressing the referees before delivering the money, Mulindwa commended them for the patience and discipline throughout the period they had not been paid. “In refereeing, patience is paramount and I want to thank you for the commitment and trust you have had in the federation up to today” said the FA President.

    Mulindwa disclosed that arrangements were underway to send selected referees to different clubs in the FUFA Premier League to sensitize them on the rules and regulations of the game.

    FIFA Referee Ronnie Kalema was among the referees whose outstanding debts were cleared on Monday.

    Abbass Ssendyowa the chairman of the Referees’ standing committee hailed the president and added that his team was now set for the new season.

    Meanwhile the fitness tests are scheduled for 16th-17th August this year at Mandela National stadium-Nambole and the registration process of players is ongoing.

     

  • Buganda are 2013 FUFA-MTN inter Regional Champions

    Buganda 1 (4) Eastern 1(2)

    Northern (0) West Nile (4)

    FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa, Vice President Moses Magogo. Cranes Head Coach Micho and the Federation Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa in Hoima during the official opening of the tournament.

    This year’s edition of the FUFA-MTN inter Regional tournament successfully ended in Hoima on Saturday afternoon with Buganda winning their second title since the inauguration of this tournament five years ago.

    Buganda that won their first championship in 2009 in Lira played to a 1-all draw against defending champions Eastern FC in the normal time but lifted the trophy after converting 4 of their spot kicks against 2. Kavuma Edward, Kivumbi Faisal, Banga Farouk and Captain Ali Ssempijja scored for Buganda. Makayi Geoffrey and Mudhola Ivan converted for Eastern.

    In the classification game played earlier in the day, West Nile walloped Northern 4-0 to take the third place and walked back home with UGX. 1,500,000 while Northern got a consolation prize of UGX. 1,000,000.

    The winners walked away with UGX 4,000,000 and the first runners up took home UGX. 2,500,000.

    Meanwhile Masaza defending champions, Bulemeezi FC lost 2-1 to FUFA Super League champions KCCA FC 2-1 in a friendly match played at Bukalasa playground this Saturday. Bulemeezi is preparing for the quarter finals of this year’s edition of Masaza Cup as KCCA continues with a search for new talents ahead of the new season.

  • FUFA-MTN tourney: Its Buganda Vs Eastern final this Saturday

    Results

    Buganda 2 W/Nile 1

    Eastern 2 Northern 1

    Today

    2:00pm -W/Nile Vs Northern

    4:00 pm Buganda Vs Eastern

    Defending Champions Eastern FC edged Northern region 2-1 to storm this year’s finals of the FUFA-MTN inter regional competitions being played here in Hoima.

    Earlier in the day, Buganda had also dumped West Nile on the same margin to qualify for the finals after four years of a relatively poor show in this tournament. Buganda took an early lead through Kivumbi Faisal in the 7th minute and stretched the margin to 2 in the 28th minute through Mwanje Samuel. West Nile’s lone goal was scored by team captain Savia Anzuvuku 5 minutes to break.

    Eastern had their goals coming through Odongo Mathew and Shabena Daniel while Northern had their consolation netted by Captain Tapi Edward. The Easterners will however play today’s finals without their leading striker Shabena Daniel who was sent off pitch yesterday for reiteration.

    FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa is expected to officially preside over the closing ceremony at the Municipal ground. A total of UGX 9,000,000 has been put aside as cash prizes for the winners. The champions will walk away with UGX 4,000,000 and the first runners up takes UGX 2,500,000.

    The 3rd best team has UGX. 1,500,000 and UGX. 1,000,000 for the 4th placed team. FUFA wishes to commend MTN for this continued partnership that has seen our administration reach out to different parts of the country to tap talents.

  • FUFA-MTN tourney: Buganda, Kampala, Eastern storm semis

    Western in action against Buganda (white) on Tuesday

    Results:

    Mid North 1 W/Nile 1

    Buganda 1 Western 0

    Eastern 1 N/East 1

    Kampala 1 Kitara 0

    Buganda region registered a second 1-0 slim win on Wednesday against Western region in the FUFA-MTN inter Regional Competitions going on in Hoima Municipality to book a place in the semifinals scheduled for Friday.

    Buganda that scored through its Captain Ssempijja Ali in the dying minutes of the game puts the qualification chances for the Western region into a doubtful position after losing their second game in a row. Western lost their opening game 2-0 to defending champions Eastern FC.

    Kitara Region (yellow) failed to impress during their second fixture against Kampala on Wednesday. They lost 1-0.

    Buganda now tops group ‘B’ with six maximum points after their first 1-0 win against North East on Tuesday. Kampala region that drew 1-1 against Northern in their opening fixture struggled to beat hosts Kitara 1-0 in their second game. Kampala took an early lead through Jakech Samson in the 10th minute of the first half.  The City boys now have 4 points.

    Defending Champions Eastern FC took a lead against North Eastern in the 46th minute through Odongo Mathew but failed to pick a second win when team Captain Odii Phillip equalized 12 minutes to the end of the game. Action resumes this Thursday with four last group matches on table.