FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Crested Cranes new coach unveiled

    Crested Cranes new coach unveiled

    FUFA has on Wednesday unveiled new Crested Cranes Sheryl Botes in a press briefing held at FUFA Complex, Mengo.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim in the company of FUFA CEO Edgar Watson graced the function.


    Botes, a South African national will take charge of the Uganda Senior Women National Team on a three-year deal. She will also monitor works at the U17 and U20 Women National Teams.

    While unveiling the new coach, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim indicated this is another step in the growth and development of Women’s Football in Uganda.

    “FUFA has always been deliberate about Women’s Football and if you follow our progress since 2013, the growth is evident. We believe the current Crested Cranes team has the ability to compete at the highest level and bringing a coach with the experience of Botes is a commitment from us to take a big step forward.” He said.

    The President promised that the Crested Cranes will have several engagements to give the coach time to test the players.

    “We have a challenge in Africa that engagements for Women Football are limited but as FUFA, we have talked to the new coach and given her assurance that the Crested Cranes will take part in any available Championship and also use the international breaks so that she fully gets to understand every player.” He added.

    Botes thanked FUFA for availing the opportunity to her and promised to work to her best to improve the team.

    “I am honoured for the opportunity availed to me to lead the Crested Cranes. I’m here to work and help improve the standards of the Women’s National Team and I believe with my experience in the game, I would be able to excute my responsibility.”

    The coach comes alongside Ashley De Beer (Sports Scientist) and David Ribeiro (Goalkeeping Coach) and Phuphu Mohlaba (Video Analyst).

    The President however confirmed there will be Ugandans who will be part of the technical staff.

  • Luwagga excited to return to Uganda Cranes fold

    Luwagga excited to return to Uganda Cranes fold

    Winger William Kizito Luwagga is delighted to get back to the national team fold after a long time.

    The pacy forward was key as Uganda Cranes qualified to the 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations editions in Gabon and Egypt respectively.

    He could not hide his delight about making a cut to the final squad that will feature in the upcoming 2026 FIFA Wold Cup Qualifiers against Guinea and Somalia.

    “It is always a pleasure to come back to the National Team. I’m always ready and working hard to represent my country. So I’m delighted to be here and try to help my country to do well,” he started.

    With the Uganda Cranes undergoing transition, Luwagga believes he has to play an exemplary role to some of the youngsters on the team.

    “I need to be an example to the young players on the team. I have not played with most of them but this is an opportunity for me to share knowledge with them and also learn from them. We definitely have a good team and as players we only have to step up and do what is required of us.”

    Luwagga called on fans to rally behind the team and support them ahead of the two forthcoming games.

    “ To the fans, I ask you to rally behind us and we promise you to do our best and make you proud.” He said.

    Uganda will face Guinea on 17th November 2023 at Stade du Municipal in Berkane, Morocco before facing Somalia four days later at the same venue.

    The Uganda Cranes are in Group G alongside Somalia, Guinea, Algeria, Botswana and Mozambique.

  • CECAFA U15 Boys: Uganda, Zanzibar Reach Final

    CECAFA U15 Boys: Uganda, Zanzibar Reach Final

    The hosts of the CECAFA U15 Boys Championship 2023 are set to face Zanzibar as the tournament climaxes.

    The Rhinos saw off Tanzania in a match that ended 2-1. Abubakali Walusimbe slotted in the Rhino’s first goal in the twelfth minute, and Samuel Muburu added the second in the forty-fourth minute. Tanzania pulled one back through Feisal Juma in the eighty-third minute.

    Zanzibar and South Sudan played to a one-all draw in a match that was decided by spot kicks, as goals from Abdulhafidh Salmin (ZAN) and Anur Loboro (SSD) were not sufficient.

    Lazarus Peter George Laku and Victor Elizaya missed a penalty each, seeing South Sudan out of contention for a spot in the final. The other goals were scored by Ismail Mansuk and Felix Marial.

    Zanzibar slotted all their spot kicks. Saleh Mbarouk, Abdulhafidh Salmin, Mohamed Shaaban, and Mohamed Nassor were on target.

    Pictorial

    Uganda Rhinos (U15) 2-1 Tanzania U15

    Uganda U15 Starting XI – Edrisa Waibi (GK), Samuel Mubiru, Ratib Gulanyago, Frank Ssekanjako, Abubakali Walusimbi (C), Richard Okello, Pius Oyirwoth, Owen Mukisa, Ibra Ssebagala, Ronald Kigoye, Enock Bagenda.

    Substitutes – Ashraf Lukyamuzi (GK), Moses Kalule, Tom Ssesaazi, Musa Akbar, Simon Wanyama, Arafat Nkoola, Micheal Kyeyune, Thomas Ogema, Abdulshakur Babi

    Tanzania U15 Starting XI – Abrahman Nassoro (GK), Mohammed Omar, Hassan Bandya, Pius John, Feisal Juma, Mohammed Shilla, Hamisi Hamisi, Athuman Salumu, Peter Arbogasti, Dominic Mgeluwa, Kaniki Seleman

    Substitutes – Laurence Agostino, Mshenga Bakari, Jaffari Mwenyemba, Mark Khamsini, Juma Abushiri, Mohammed Hassan, Abel Samson, Juma Mashaka, Jackson Mlokozi

    Zanzibar U15 1-1 South Sudan U15 (4-2 after penalties)

    Zanzibar U15 Starting XI – Mahir Amour (GK), Ashraf Othman, Mwinyi Hassan, Abdulnasir Makarani, Adam Shaaban, Lukman Omar, Saleh Mbarouk, Abdulhafidh Salmin, Mohamed Mohamed (C), Hussein Mbegu, Hassan Iddi

    Substitutes – Nassir Hassan, Mohamed Shaaban, Abdulbasit Abdulrahman, Mohamed Nassor, Abdallah Mohd, Khamis Mbarouk, Fahad Khamis, Fahad Hassan, Fasbir Ramadan

    South Sudan U15 Starting XI – Daniel Lombe, Jordan Majak, Ismail Mansuk, Samuel Eyi, Ajo Lomoro, Lazarus Peter George Laku C), Louis Domiano, Anur Loburo, Victor Elizaya, Emmanuel Seberino, Rewde Ngoan

    Substitutes – Emmauel Eyi, Felix Marial, Daniel Garang, David Amule, Emmanuel Kennedy, Sebit Hoth, Marko Musa, David Biel, Said Kwongo

  • FUFA Drum 2023: West Nile, Teso Storm Semi-final

    FUFA Drum 2023: West Nile, Teso Storm Semi-final

    West Nile Province and Teso Province became the first sides to reach the 2023 FUFA Drum semi-final.

    West Nile put up a resilient performance on Saturday and edged out Buganda Province 1-0 at Kavumba Recreation Ground to progress 3-2 on aggregate following a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Nebbi a week ago.

    Skipper Gaddafi Wahab scored the all-important goal for the defending champions in the 39th minute off a Cromwell Rwothomio assist.

    Buganda Province tried to search for an equaliser but couldn’t unlock the resilient West Nile defense.

    At full time, Buganda skipper Viane Sekajugo was named Man of the Match.

    In the semi-final, West Nile now awaits the winner between Lango Province and Acholi Province, who will meet again in the quarter-final return leg this weekend at Akiibua Stadium in Lira, with Lango leading 2-0 from the first leg.

    In the other quarter-second leg that was played on Monday morning after being postponed due to heavy downpours at Kihihi High School, Kanungu, home side Kigezi Province came from behind to draw 1-1 against Teso Province.

    Teso, who won the first leg 2-1 in Soroti, struck first in the 82nd minute through Nathan Oloro’s penalty after Henry Tumusiime handled the ball in the forbidden area before being sent off.

    Defender Hussein Kato then levelled matters in stoppage time, but this wasn’t enough to guide his side to the semis as they bowed out 3-2 on aggregate.

    Kato went on to be named MOTM at full time.

    In the semi-final, Teso will now face the winner between Tooro Province and Busoga Province, who play again this weekend in Fort Portal, with Busoga leading 3-1 from the first leg.

  • Uganda’s National Football Philosophy and Playing Style

    Uganda’s National Football Philosophy and Playing Style


    FUFA through the Football Development Directorate is making wide consultations from Ugandans and beyond about which football philosophy and playing style should be applied.

    The New Technical Master Plan for 2023- 2030 is set to be a game-changer for Ugandan football, and one of its key components is formulating a national football philosophy and playing style.

    As part of this vital process, football enthusiasts and stakeholders like you are
    invited to participate in selecting the best XI players ever to represent the Uganda National team. This is inline with tracing our glorious past in shaping the future of Uganda national teams.


    How To Take Part


    FUFA has designed a dedicated web system where you can submit your choices for the best 3 players ever in each field position irrespective of playing formation.

    This is an all-engaging
    activity is to recall the past glory of Uganda Cranes and selection of players who have left a lasting legacy.


    Please click this link to access the special web page

    https://development.fufa.co.ug/fufa_TMP/


    Submission period


    Please note that, this web system shall only be open until November 30, 2023 to which any submission received therein shall be tabulated to name the best ever 11 players of the national team.


    FUFA appreciate in advance your valued involvement and submission that will be captured and documented in the process.

  • Violence and Hooliganism: Amended articles and clauses of the FUFA Competition Rules, FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code

    Violence and Hooliganism: Amended articles and clauses of the FUFA Competition Rules, FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code

    FUFA has observed a new trend of acts of hooliganism and whereas the criminal elements if any kind of hooliganism are adequately addressed by the National Sports Act 2023, the current FUFA Rules did not provide for incidents outside precinct of the match venue and game time.

    Pursuant to section 43 of the FUFA Competitions Rules 2023 and circular No.1179 issued on 10th November 2023 by the FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Decolas Kiiza, the FUFA Executive Committee hereby issues the following amendments:

    Section 39 of the FUFA Competitions Rules is here by amended to include:

    39(9)(d) If acts of hooliganism and violence as defined in the FUFA Rules occur outside the precincts of the match venue or outside Game Time but logically linked to a match or a FUFA Competition, the defaulting parties shall be sanctioned in accordance with the Ethics And Disciplinary Code.

    Section 14 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code is here by amended to include:

    If acts of hooliganism and violence as defined in the FUFA Rules occur outside the precincts of the match venue or outside Game Time but logically linked to a match or a FUFA Competition and cause the abandonment of the upcoming match, the defaulting party, if found liable, shall be sanctioned by the FJC as it deems fit including but not limited to deduction of points and goals earlier accumulated.

    If acts of hooliganism and violence as defined in the FUFA Rules occur outside the precincts of the match venue or outside Game Time but logically linked to a just concluded match, the defaulting club if found liable, will lose two (2) Points and two (2) Goals from those already accumulated while for a knock-out format the defaulting club will be fined 3,000 UAs or excluded from that particular competition the following season or both sanctions.

    If the defaulting club is the winner of the match and does not pay the fine of 3,000 UAs before the next knock-out match, it will be eliminated from the competition.

    The FJC may apply further disciplinary sanctions it deems fit to any party found guilty of the same incidents.

    14(8) In event that the individual perpetrator(s) are identified by the defaulting club and it is established that their acts were without the influence of the club, the FJC may at its discretion exonerate the club from the sanctions mentioned herein above.

    14(16) in event that the perpetrator(s) are identified:

    1) they shall be declared persona non grata for FUFA competitions for a specified period and shall bear liabilities in accordance with National Sports Act 2023

    .2) Upon being declared persona non grata, for the specified period, the home club shall have within 48 hours of receipt of notice from FJC the duty to:

    (a) Deny the perpetrators access to the stadium.

    (b) Communicate to the general public and all its stakeholders the perpetrators.

    (c) Display the (minimum of 20cm x 20cm) clear pictures of the perpetrators at The Stadium Display and all the club digital platforms.

    3) Should a club contravene sub-section (2) above, the FJC shall apply disciplinary action of in its discretion.

  • FUFA Women Super League: Asubo peg Uganda Martyrs as UCU, Kampala Queens win

    FUFA Women Super League: Asubo peg Uganda Martyrs as UCU, Kampala Queens win

    FUFA Women Super League
    Matchday Four Results

    Uganda Martyrs Ladies WFC 2-2 Asubo Ladies FC
    UCU Lady Cardinals FC 2-0 Wakiso Hill WFC
    Rines SS WFC 0-2 Kampala Queens FC
    Lady Doves FC 2-2 She Maroons FC

    Asubo Ladies FC earned their first point of the season after holding Uganda Martyrs FC to a two-all draw in Lubaga on Saturday.

    The visitors should have picked all three points after taking a 2-0 lead inside the opening 20 minute but they later threw away the two-goal cushion.

    Auki Kigongo own goal and Zaina Namboozo’s strike fired Asubo Ladies into the lead.

    However, the home side were able to fight back and salvage a point thanks to goals from Moureen Kiiza and Latifah Nakasi.

    In the other game played on Sunday, UCU Lady Cardinals defeated new comers Wakiso Hill WFC 2-0 to secure their first win of the season.

    Catherine Nakiridde and Ritah Adero got the goals for the University side.

    On Sunday, defending Champions Kampala Queens FC earned a 2-0 win over Rines SS WFC to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

    Fazila Ikwaput and Zaina Nandede scored early in the first half to help the Queens of Soccer to their third win in four games.

    In Masindi, Lady Doves and She Maroons FC played out a two-all draw in what was a closely contested game.

    Sumaya Nsisi and Winnie Nabbale scored for the hosts while Anita Babirye scored a brace for She Maroons FC.

    The game between Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and Makerere University WFC was not played because the former had many players on the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team that played Senegal away on Saturday.

    All the games played over the weekend wutnessed observation of a moment of silence in honour of the 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who passed on early this week.


  • Queen Cranes suffer narrow defeat in Senegal

    Queen Cranes suffer narrow defeat in Senegal

    Uganda U20 Women’s National Team (The Queen Cranes) suffered defeat to Senegal as the two teams faced off in the first leg of the third round of the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

    In the game played at Stade Lat-Dor on Saturday, the hosts won 1-0 courtesy of Aissatou Chris Ba’s 42nd mini goal.

    Despite several attempts from Uganda, the West African side held on to claim victory.

    Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi remains optimistic his charges will be able to overturn the defeat in the reverse fixture.

    “I still believe we have the chance to advance to the next stage. The players fought hard and gave their best. We only need to improve where we struggled in today’s game and put to use the several scoring chances we wasted.” He said.

    The return leg is slated for Saturday, 18th November 2023 at FUFA Technical Centre,Njeru.

    The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Senegal will face either Ghana or Eswatini at the final qualifying round.

    Uganda Starting XI

    Sharon Kaidu (GK), Sharifah Nakimera, Harima Kanyago, Desire Katisi Natooro, Patricia Nanyanzi, Krusum Namutebi, Agnes Nabukenya, Kevin Nakacwa, Catherine Nagadya, Hadijah Nandago, Margret Kunihira

    Substitutes

    Lilian Nakilya, Hasifah Namboozo, Immaculate Odalu, Shamusa Najjuma, Kamiyati Naigaga, Rebecca Nandhego, Hairat Babirye

  • Coach Put names final squad for Guinea, Somalia games

    Coach Put names final squad for Guinea, Somalia games

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Put Paul Joseph has confirmed the final squad that will play the two 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Somalia and Guinea.

    The coach has confirmed a list of 27 players with the local based players and officials expected to depart for Morocco on Sunday at 10PM aboard Uganda Airlines.

    Uganda will face Guinea on 17th November 2023 at Stade De Municipal in Berkene before taking on Somalia at the same venue four days later.

    Besides Timothy Awany, Luwagga Kizito and Ibrahim Juma, the rest of the foreign based players will link up with the team in Berkane, Morocco from their respective clubs.

    FUFA Executive Committee Member Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.

    Players

    Officials

    Leader of Delegation- Rasoul Ariga

    Head Coach – Put Paul Joseph

    Assistant Coach- Sam Ssimbwa Bamweyana

    Goalkeeping Coach- Gery Osste

    Performance Manager – Sven De Wilde

    Fitness Coach – Mathieu Denis

    National Teams Officer – Paul Mukatabala

    Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa

    Team Rehabilitation- Arno Parmentier

    Team Physiotherapist- Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago

    Video Analyst – Jelle Sevenhant

    Equipment Manager 1 – Samuel Mulondo

    Equipment Manager 2 – Ayub Balyejjusa

    Media Officer – Alex Kasirye

    Phillip Namayo – FUFA Tv

    Andrew Onwang – FUFA Delegate

    Ismail Kalanda – FUFA Delegate

  • CECAFA U15 Boys: The United Republic of Tanzania Win in Matchday 2

    CECAFA U15 Boys: The United Republic of Tanzania Win in Matchday 2

    A total of seven goals were scored today at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru as Somalia faced Zanzibar while Rwanda faced Tanzania.

    The first match of the day ended 4-0 in favour of Zanzibar against Somalia. Mohamed Nassor scored before the halftime mark while Saleh Mbarouk, Lukman Omar and Hussein Mbegu added more goals before the full-time whistle was blown.

    In the second match of the day, Tanzania saw off Rwanda in a match that ended 2-1.

    Peter Arbogasti scored a brace for Tanzania while Patrick Niyongabo pulled one back for Rwanda before the full-time whistle was blown.

    Pictorial

    Somalia U15 0-4 Zanzibar U15

    Somalia U15 Starting XI – Idris Adow (GK), Anas Abdi, Abdikarim Ali, Abdifitah Abdi, Abdirahman Abdi, Mohamed Abdi, Abdikarim Hussein, Abdiwahab Ahmed, Abdikadir Tahlil, Bakar Gacal, Sadam Hassan

    Substitutes – Abdinasir Yusuf, Mohamed Mohamed, Azil Farah, Mohamud Mohamud, Mohmed Abdulle, Amin Ahmed, Ayub Mohamed, Ilyas Mohamed, Mohamed Hussein

    Head Coach – Abdriahaman Ahmed Abdi

    Zanzibar U15 Starting XI – Mahir Amour, Ashraf Othman, Mwinyi Hassan, Abdulnasir Makarani, Abdulbasit Abdulrahman, Lukman Omar, Mohamed Nassor, Saleh Mbarouk, Mohamed Mohamed (C), Fahad khamis, Hussein Mbegu

    Substitutes – Nassir Hassan, Mohamed Shaaban, Adam Shaaban, Abdallah Mohd, Khamis Mbarouk, Abdulhafidh Salmin, Fahad Hassan, Hassan Iddi, Fasbir Ramadhan

    Head Coach – Mohamed Mrishona Mohamed

    Rwanda U15 1-2 Tanzania U15

    Rwanda U15 Starting XI – Nsengumuremyi Alfa (GK), Akonkwa Cyuzuzo Isiaka, Irumva Nerson, Ishimwe Elie (C), Tuyishimire Gilbert, Niyongabo Patrick, Gisubizo Patrick, Shema Niyongabo Ally, Nshimiyimana Obed, Ishimwe Fred, Irakunda Patrick.

    Substitutes – Niyonkuru Kharidi Nasri, Niyonzima Humudi, Dushime Jeam Claude, Hategekimana Abdouladhim, Ntwari Akbar Lamar, Mugisha Jean De Dieu

    Head Coach – Habimana Sosthene

    Tanzania U15 Starting XI – Abrahman Nassoro (GK), Mohammed Omar, Kassim Juma, Hassan Bandya, Pius John, Feisal Juma, Mohammed Shilla, Athumani Salumu, Peter Arbogasti, Jaffari Mwanyemba, Kaniki Seleman.

    Substitutes – Laurence Agostino, Hamisi Hamisi, Dominick Mgeluwa, Mshenga Bakari, Mark Khamsini, Mohammed Hassan, Abel Samson, Nesto Samuel, Jackson Mlokozi

    Head Coach – Maalim Swalehe Mohamed

  • CECAFA U15 Boys: Ethiopia and Uganda Cruise Past Opponents

    CECAFA U15 Boys: Ethiopia and Uganda Cruise Past Opponents

    Matchday two of the CECAFA U15 Boys Championship 2023 saw Djibouti get a second consecutive loss and hosts ease past stubborn South Sudan.

    During the first match between Djibouti and Ethiopia, goals from Yihun Gebremariam, Muetesimbillah Walelign and Mesfin Basa saw the visiting side go three up against the home side in the first half.

    At full-time, the scoreline read 1-8 in favour of Ethiopia. Oda Kedir, Natnael Lerango, Alex Daro, and Mesfin Basa saw the back of the net for the visiting side.

    The consolation goal for Djibouti was scored by Abdi-Sadik Ali in the 61st minute.

    The second match of the day saw the Uganda Rhinos face South Sudan in a match that ended 3-0 in favour of the hosts.

    The neighbours from the North proved hard to crack in the first half as the scoreline read 0-0.

    Frank Ssekanjako, Enock Bagenda and Abdulshakur Babi scored in the second half to give Uganda U15 a second consecutive win.

    Pictorial

    Djibouti U15 1-8 Ethiopia U15

    Djibouti U15 Starting XI – Mohamed Mousa (GK), Arafat Omar, Hassan Dihod, Mohamed Osman, Ahmed Hassan, Houssein Mohamed, Mahad Osman, Miad Fourreh,Abdi-Sadik Ali, Mohamed Mohamed, Bilal Hassan.

    Substitutes – Houssein Omar, Ali Yonis, Aboubaker Gouleh, Abdo Hassan, Houssein Mahamoud, Sahal Kayad, Gouled Ismael, Abdimaguid Moussa.

    Head Coach – Ashu Syprian Besonfg

    Ethiopia Starting XI – Bereket Mezgebu (GK), Mesfin Basa, Abinet Data, Mikias Bonija, Efirem Tingo, Kidus Tewolde, Muetesimbillah Walelign, Yihun Gebremariam, Yeabsira Mingistu, Amar Abadura, Oda Kedir.

    Substitutes – Nazrawi Ajebo, Fitsum Belachew, Alex Daro, Yeabsira Tesfaye, Kalid Mohammed, Natnael Lerango, Berekit Diko, Remedan Mohamed, Kinfemikael Mulatu, Mihiret Gebreyohanes, Temesgen Tadesse.

    Head Coach – Jalloh Musa Akeem

    South Sudan U15 0-3 Uganda Rhinos (U15)

    South Sudan U15 Starting XI – Daniel Lombe (GK), Jordan Majak, Samuel Eyi, Felix Marial, Ajo Lomoro, Lazaras Peter George Laku (C), Louis Domiano, Sebit Hoth, Anur Loburo, Victor Elizaya, Emmauel Seberino

    Substitutes – Emmauel Eyi, Daniel Garang, David Amule, Emmanuel Kennedy, Marko Musa, Said Kwongo, Rewde Ngoan, Thomas Bol

    Head Coach – Nasir Yousif Hassen Bakit (SSD)

    Uganda U15 Starting XI – Edrisah Waibi (GK), Samuel Mubiru, Ratib Gulanyago, Frank Ssekanjako, Abubakali Walusimbi (C), Simon Wanyama, Arafat Nkoola, Pius Oyiwroth, Ibra Ssebagala, Ronald Kigoye, Enock Bagenda.

    Substitutes – Ashraf Lukyamuzi, Moses Kalule, Tom Ssesaazi, Musa Akbar, Richard Okello, Owen Mukisa, Joseph Langol, Thomas Ogema, Abdulshakur Babi

    Head Coach – Hamuza Lutalo

  • Darius Mugoye: A man who dedicated his life and resources to football

    Darius Mugoye: A man who dedicated his life and resources to football


    The Profile of FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye

    Owner of St. Mary’s FC-playing the Kampala Regional League.

    Served as the Treasurer of Kawempe District Football Association between 2008-2012.

    Secretary Zone 9 (now Kampala Region FA) in 2012 until his appointment on the FUFA Executive in 2013.

    Mugoye was a delegate in the FUFA Assembly representing Kampala Region FA in 2013.

    In 2013, voted FUFA 2nd Vice President during the FUFA Assembly held in Jinja.

    Secretary FUFA Licensing Board 2013.

    Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee 2013 -2017.

    Mugoye served as the Chairperson of FUFA Women Adhoc Football committee for all women football competitions in 2015 that oversaw the start of the FUFA Women Elite League (now FUFA Women Super League).

    Voted to represent Kampala Region League clubs in the FUFA Assembly since 2017.

    He was chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2019 CECAFA U20 Championship held in Gulu and at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    In 2017, Mugoye served as the Vice Chairman of the FUFA Adhoc Committee that was assigned to bring back football glory days in Northern Uganda.

    Has been Chairman of the FUFA SACCO since its inception in 2021.

    Was head of the FUFA Finance function-appointed during restructuring of Internal operations of FUFA Executive by FUFA President in 2022.

    In 2022, he was appointed by FUFA President as Head of the FUFA Stakeholders, Strategic Relations and Innovations Committee in 2022 during restructuring of Internal operations of FUFA Executive.

    In 2023, Member of the FUFA working committee for the East Africa Pamoja AFCON 2027 winning bid.

    He has been a Member Board of Director at FUFA Media Services Limited.

    Mugoye has also been a Member Director of Directors FUFA Sportsware Limited.

    He has also been serving as a Member Director of Directors of the FUFA Hospitality and Travel Agency Limited.

    Rest in Peace Darius

  • CECEFA U15 2023: Zanzibar, Tanzania Pick Up Wins

    CECEFA U15 2023: Zanzibar, Tanzania Pick Up Wins

    Match day 1 of the ongoing CECAFA U15 Boys Championship 2023 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru came to an end today with Zanzibar overcoming Rwanda and Somalia succumbing to Tanzania.

    Zanzibar U15 starting Xi against Rwanda U15
    Rwanda U15 starting XI against Zanzibar U15

    Mwinyi Hassan scored for Zanzibar in the ninth minute to give them the lead against Rwanda in the first half. During the second half, Mohamed Nassor and Lukman Omar sealed the win for Zanzibar.

    Tanzania U15 Starting XI against Somalia U15
    Somalia U15 starting XI against Tanzania U15

    In the late kick-off, Kaniki Seleman scored Tanzania’s lone goal securing the three points against Somalia.

    Match Day 1 Results

    PICTORIAL

    Zanzibar U15 3-0 Rwanda U15

    Zanzibar U15 Starting XI: Omar Faki (GK) 18, Ashraf Othman 2, Mohamed Shaaban 3, Mwinyi Hassan 4, Abdulnasir Makarani 5, Lukman Omar 9, Saleh Mbarouk 11, Abdulhafidh Salmin 14, Mohamed Mohamed 15, Fahad Khamis 16, Fasbir Ramadhan 22

    Substitutes: Abdulbasit Abdulrahman 7, Adam Shaaban 8, Mohamed Nassor 10, Abdallah Mohd 12, Khamis Mbarouk 13, Fahad Hassan 17, Hussein Mbegu 19, Mahir Amour 20, Hassan Iddi 21

    Rwanda U15 Starting XI: Nsengumuremyi Alfa (GK) 1, Akonkwa Cyuzuzo Isiaka 5, Ishimwe Elie 7, Dushime Jean Claude 8, Hategekimana Abdouladim 9, Ntwari Akbar Lamar 10, Niyongabo Patrick 12, Gisubizo Patrick 14, Shema Niyongabo Ally 17, Nshimiyimana Obed 19, Ishimwe Fred 20

    Substitutes: Niyonkuru Khardi Nasri 3, Niyonzima Humudi 4, Irumva Nerson 6, Tuyishimire Gilbert 11, Mugisha Jean De Dieu 18, Iradukunda Patrick 22

    Tanzania U15 1-0 Somalia U15

    Tanzania U15 Starting XI: Abrahman Nassoro (GK) 1, Mohammed Omar 2, Kassim Juma 3, Hassan Bandya 4, Pius John 4, Feisal Juma 6, Mohammed Shilla 7, Laurence Agostino 8, Hamisi Hamisi 9, Athumani Salumu 10, Peter Arbogasti 11

    Subsitutes: Dominick Mgeluwa 12, Mshenga Bakari 13, Jaffari Mwanyemba 14, Mark Khamsini 15, Mohammed Hassan 17, Kaniki Seleman 19, Abel Samson 20, Nesto Samuel 21, Jackson Mlokozi 23

    Somalia U15 Starting XI: Idiris Adow (GK) 1, Anas Abdi 2, Abdikarim Ali 3, Abdifitah Abdi 4, Abdirahman Abdi 5, Mohamed Abdi 7, Abdikarim Hussein 8, Abdiwahab Ahmed 14, Abdikadir Tahlil 18, Bakar Gacal 21, Sadam Hassan 22

    Substitutes: Abdinasir Yusuf 6, Ise Ahmed 9, Mohamed Mohamed 10, Azil Farah 11, Mohmed Abdulle 15, Zakeria Jamule 17, Ayub Mohamed 19, Ilyas Mohamed 20, Mohamed Hussein 23

  • CECAFA U15 Boys: Uganda Shines, Ethiopia and South Sudan Share Points

    CECAFA U15 Boys: Uganda Shines, Ethiopia and South Sudan Share Points

    The CECAFA U15 Boys Championship got underway today at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, as Group A teams faced off.

    South Sudan starting XI against Ethiopia U15

    Ethiopia U15 picked up a draw against South Sudan U15 despite the latter opening the score through Lazarus Peter George Laku in the fifth minute.

    Ethiopia U15 starting XI against South Sudan U15

    Kidus Dawit Tewolde equalised for the home side in the fifteenth minute through a spot kick.

    Uganda Rhinos (U15) played against Djibouti U15 in a fifteen-goal thriller.

    Uganda Rhinos starting XI against Djibouti U15

    Abubakali Walusimbi, Enock Bagenda, Richard Okello and Frank Ssekanjako scored six goals to send the boys flying during the first half. In the second half, Enock Bagenda, Richard Okello, Abubakali Walusimbi, Owen Mukisa, Simon Wanyama and Ronald Kigoye sealed the victory for the hosts.

    Djibouti starting XI against Uganda Rhinos

    The Historical FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim watched the match in the company of Executive Committee members Rogers Mulindwa and Issa Magoola and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

    Pictorial

    Ethiopia U15 1-1 South Sudan U15

    Ethiopia U15 Starting XI: Bereket Markos Mezgebu (GK) 1, Mesfin Mala Basa 2, Abinet Markos Data 3, Mikas Alemayehu Bonija 5, Efirem Areba Tingo 6, Kidus Dawit Tewolde 8, Alex Dube Daro 9, Muetesimbillah Fasil Walelign 10, Yeabsira Asnake Mengistu 13, Amar Ahmed Abadura 16

    Substitutes: Nazrawi Ajebo 4, Fitsum Belachew 7, Yihun Gebremariam 12, Kalid Mohammed 14, Natnael Lerango 15, Oda Kedir 17, Bereket Diko 18, Mihiret Gebreyohanes 22

    South Sudan U15 Starting XI: Daniel Simbe Stephen Lombe (GK) 1, Ismail Remo Sampuli Mansuk 3, Samuel Redento Kuro Eyi 4, Felix Obama Marial 6, Ajo Minari Alex Lomoro 8, Lazaras Peter Louis Domiano 11, Rwothomio Innocent Odong Odong 12, Anur Hassan Loburo 15, Emmanuel Nadir Adil Seberino 20, Rewde Miliah Pitnyang Ngoan 21

    Substitutes: Jordan Majak 2, Emmanuel Eyi 5, Daniel Garang 7, David Amule 9, Sebit Hoth 14, Marko Musa 16, David Biel 17, Victor Elizaya 18, Said Kwongo 19

    Uganda Rhinos 15-0 Djibouti U15

    Uganda Rhinos (U15) Starting XI: Ashraf Lukyamuzi (GK) 1, Samuel Mubiru 5, Ratib Gulanyago 6, Frank Ssekanjako 7, Abubakali Walusimbi 8, Richard Okello 11, Pius Oyirwoth 12, Ibra Ssebagala 15, Ronald Kigoye 16, Enock Bagenda 20, Thomas Ogema 22

    Substitutes: Moses Kalule 2, Tom Ssesaazi 3, Simon Wanyama 9, Arafat Nkoola 10, Owen Mukisa 13, Joseph Langol 14, Micheal Kyeyune 17, Ashiraf Maseruka 19, Abdulshakur Babi 23

    Djibouti U15 Starting XI: Mohamed Moussa (GK) 1, Arafat Omar 2, Hassan Dihod 3, Mohamed Osman 4, Ali Yonis 6, Aboubakar Gouleh 7, Mahad Osman 10, Miad Fourreh 11, Abdi-Sadik Ali 13, Mohamed Mohamed 16, Bilal Hassan 20

    Substitutes: Houssein Omar 5, Ahmed Hassan 8, Houssein Mohamed 9, Arafat Houmed 12, Abdo Hassan 14, Houssein Mahamoud 15, Sahal Kayad 17, Gouled Ismael 18, Abdimaguid Moussa 19

  • FUFA Drum 2023: Lango and Teso Take Quarter-Final First Leg Advantage

    FUFA Drum 2023: Lango and Teso Take Quarter-Final First Leg Advantage

    The 2023 FUFA Drum quarter-final first leg kicked off on Saturday with two games on the schedule.

    At Boma Grounds in Kitgum, in what was dubbed the Northern Derby, Acholi Province welcomed last edition’s finalists, Lango Province, in a highly anticipated encounter.

    Acholi Province starting XI against Lango Province

    The home side dominated most of the proceedings in the first half with numerous attacks but couldn’t find the back of the net.

    Hudu Mulikyi, Dominic Ayella, Abonga Dominic, and Francis Onekalit all came close to scoring but were unsuccessful.

    Lango Province starting XI against Acholi Province

    In the second half, the spirited Lango side came back rejuvenated and displayed a much-improved performance throughout, resulting in two crucial goals on the road, granting them the Northern Region bragging rights.

    Bul FC starlet Emmanuel Obua broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with a powerful shot just outside the box, leaving Acholi custodian Derrick Ochan beaten.

    Seven minutes later, Starboy Denis Omedi doubled the visitors’ lead with a long-range effort to beat Ochan, who was off his line.

    Lango Province’s Denis Omedi celebrates after scoring against Acholi Province

    The result meant that Lango took the first-leg advantage and will be hoping to secure a spot in the semi-finals when the two sides face off again in the return leg at Akii Bua Stadium in Lira on Saturday, 18th November 2023.

    Emmanuel Obua was named Man of the Match at full time after a brilliant display.

    Emmanuel Obua, Man of the Match

    At Soroti Stadium, the home side, Teso Province, also took the first-leg advantage over Kigezi Province, defeating them 2-1.

    The visitors drew first blood in the 34th minute through the usual suspect Dickson Niwamanya to ensure they went into the break in the lead.

    In the second half, the hosts scored two goals through Police FC forward Isaac “Falcao” Ogwang, who is now the tournament’s leading scorer, in the 55th and 79th minutes respectively, to claim the first-leg advantage before they meet again on Sunday, 12th November, at Kihihi Primary Ground in Kanungu.

    Following his match-winning display, Ogwang was named Man of the Match at full time.

    Quarter-final first-leg action continues this evening with two games, as defending champions West Nile host the first edition champions Buganda at Luo Ground, Nebbi, while Busoga will welcome Tooro Province at Kamuli Play Ground.

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  • Uganda Cranes provisional squad for World Cup Qualifier matches against Guinea, Somalia

    Uganda Cranes provisional squad for World Cup Qualifier matches against Guinea, Somalia

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Put Paul Joseph has summoned a provisional squad of 36 players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

    Uganda will face Guinea and Somalia on 17th and 21st November respectively.

    It should be noted that both games will be played in Morocco with Uganda being the visiting team.

    The final team will travel to Berkene, Morocco on 12th November.

    Uganda is in Group G alongside Algeria, Somalia, Guinea, Botswana and Mozambique.

    Provisional Squad

    Goalkeepers
    Nafian Legason Alionzi (Mekelakeya SC, Ethiopia), Salim Omar Magoola (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Isima Bin Rashid Abdul Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda)

    Defenders
    Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Elvis Bwomono Okello (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo CD Leganes, Spain), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Bevis Kristofer Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Najib Fesali (URA FC, Uganda), Denis Timothy Awany (SC Ashdod, Israel), Benjamin Nyakoojo (Kitara FC, Uganda), Rogers Ochaki Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda)

    Midfielders
    Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (AMUS College, Uganda), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (Gor Mahia FC, Kenya), Isma Mugulusi (Unattached), Joseph Kizito Luwagga (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel), Umaru Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Ramsy Kawooya(Express FC, Uganda)

    Forwards
    Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Fred Amaku (Maroons FC, Uganda), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Rogers Mato (Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jaockim Ojera (Rayon Sports FC, Rwanda), Fahad Aziz Bayo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Travis Mutyaba (FC Dynamo Tbilisi, Georgia)

  • CECAFA U15: Uganda Hippos Start Campaign against Djibouti

    CECAFA U15: Uganda Hippos Start Campaign against Djibouti

    The 2023 CECAFA U15 Championship starts tomorrow November 4th and will run for two weeks.

    Speaking to the media this evening, the Head Coach Hamza Lutalo expressed readiness after spending enough time in the camp.

    We are ready because we have taken long in the camp and everyone is okay. We currently don’t have any injury and I believe the boys will give their 100%.

    Hamza Lutalo, Head Coach

    Final squad

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    Uganda is pooled in group A alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan.

    Group A: Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan

    Group B: Tanzania, Zanzibar, Somalia, Rwanda

    Last Training Pictorial

  • Sam Ssimbwa appointed as Uganda Cranes assistant coach

    Sam Ssimbwa appointed as Uganda Cranes assistant coach

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Put Paul Joseph has appointed Sam Ssimbwa Bamweyena as his assistant.

    The decision was made after the Belgian tactician was officially unveiled as the new Uganda Cranes head coach.

    Ssimbwa, a CAF A Certified coach will start his role with immediate effect according to FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein.

    “FUFA has duly accepted the appointment of Sam Ssimbwa by Uganda Cranes Head Coach and he will start serving in his new role with immediate effect,” he confirmed.

    “The other Ugandan officials who will serve as part of the backroom staff shall be announced in due course.”

    Coach Put was unveiled on Thursday at FUFA Complex on a two-year deal.

    The coach comes with other personalities that will constitute his backroom.

    Sven De Wilde- Performance Manager

    Mathieu Denis- Physical Fitness Coach

    Gery Osste- Goalkeeping Coach

    Martin Michiel- Physiotherapist

    Jelle Sevenhant- Video analyst

    The newly appointed technical team will start their tenure with two FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Guinea and Somalia on 17th and 21st November 2023 respectively.