The vacant position of the Uganda U-20 women’s national team has been filled with the appointment of Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi by the FUFA Executive Committee.
Four other positions have been announced as well; Goalkeeper trainer for all National women teams is Mubarak Kiberu, fitness coach is Ayobo Felix, Team doctor Mable Kabatalindwa and Kits woman Nalwadda Prossy.
However, evaluation of applicants is ongoing for the Head Coach Women’s Senior Team (Crested Cranes), assistant head coach Women’s Senior team and Assistant coach U-17 Women’s team (Teen Cranes).
The applicants for the age group categories for the men’s teams are also undergoing evaluation.
The inaugural FUFA Tv Cup finally kicked off on Saturday 10th June 2023 with two fixtures on card.
The first encounter from group A witnessed Makerere College School take on Mengo Senior School at Makerere Main ground in the morning which ended 4-1 in favour of the visitors.
In a match graced by the FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, FUFA Executive Committee Member and chairman organising committee of the tournament Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe, former Uganda Cranes midfielders Hassan Wasswa and Tony Mawejje, national team’s manager Patrick Ntege, amongst others, the Pelicans took the lead in the 8th minute through Brian Mukulu to send the home fans and students into while celebrations.
Ambrose Adea then levelled matters for the visitors capitalising on a lapse in the home team defence.
The home side backline continued being exposed as they conceded two more goals before the end of the first half through Ukasha Ssentamu (34) and John Senfuma (40) to ended Mengo Senior School goes into recess in a 3-1 lead.
In the second half, Makerere College School came back a changed side as they tried creating more chances but couldn’t go past the resilient and determined Mengo defence.
With one minute to the half hour mark, Senfuma completed his brace to go ahead of the leading scorer’s chart.
Victory for Mengo means they are now on top of group A.
Else where from group B, home side Kiira College Butiki also came from a goal down to defeat Namilyango College 2-1.
Mathias Erima broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 17th minute and this was the only goal in the first half.
Ten minutes into the second half, Ernest Olukor levelled matters to send the passionate and excited home students and teachers in crazy celebrations.
The the game seemed to be destined for a draw, Ernest Olukor won it in stoppage for the home side to ensure they start on a winning note and also go top of group B.
More action continues tomorrow (Sunday 11th June 2023) as St Mary’s College Kisubi and King’s College Budo lock horns in what will is dubbed the ‘FUFA Tv Blockbuster schools derby’ in Kisubi at 4pm.
The Busoga region schools clash will see Busoga College Mwiri hosting Jinja College in Mwiri at 10am with both games televised live on FUFA TV.
The return leg matches will be played between 14th -17th June.
The Semifinals also to be played on a home and away basis will be held on 21st June 2023 (1st leg) and 25th June 2023 (return leg).
The final to be played over match will be held on 1st July 2023.
Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Women Football Club are the winners of the 2022/23 FUFA Women’s Cup. The Kiddawalime Girls defeated She Maroons in the final on Saturday at Bishop Maraka College Playground in Kumi district.
The Lubaga based side etched their names in the books of history by clinching the fourth edition.
FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye was the Chief guest at the final. He was in the company of FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and FUFA Executive Committee members Rogers Mulindwa and Agnes Mugena.
In a closely contested game, captain Catherine Nagadya scored the only goal of the game that led Uganda Martyrs to glory.
This is the first ever title for Uganda Martyrs Lubaga who have been in existence since 2006.
The final was indeed befitting given the performance from either side. However, it was Uganda Martyrs that got the better chances.
Shamusa Najjuma and Nagadya should have given Uganda Martyrs the lead in the opening twenty minutes but they both missed on different intervals.
At one time, the Lubaga based outfit was the woodwork thrice in quick succession.
The second half saw the heavens open up and it was Uganda Martyrs that lasted the distance.
The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Nagadya found the breakthrough and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
Uganda Martyrs become the fourth team to win the FUFA Women’s Cup following Olila High School (2017), UCU Lady Cardinals (2018) and Makerere University WFC (2019).
It should be noted that the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions were not held due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Individual Accolades
Top Scorer – Anita Babirye (She Maroons) – 3 Goals
Most Valuable Player – Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Best Goalkeeper – Sharon Norah Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
The wait is finally over as the inaugural FUFA Tv Cup kicks off today with a match in Kampala and another in Jinja.
The first tie will witness Makerere College School host Mengo Senior School this morning at Makerere University main ground before another explosive tie between Kiira College Butiki and Namilyango College in the afternoon.
The FUFA Tv Cup commences today.
Makerere College School 🆚 Mengo Senior School 10:00 AM — #MACOSMengo
Since the launch of the tournament, all schools have been intensively training and gearing up for the newborn tournament.
The teams were pooled into two groups.
Group A: Makerere College School, King’s College Budo, St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Mengo Senior School
Group B: Namilyango College, Jinja College, Busoga College Mwiri, Kiira College Butiki.
On Sunday 11th June 2023, St Mary’s College Kisubi and King’s College Budo will lock horns in what will be dubbed the ‘FUFA Tv Blockbuster schools derby’ in Kisubi at 4pm while Busoga College Mwiri hosts Jinja College in Mwiri at 10am.
The return leg matches will be played between 14th -17th June.
The Semifinals also to be played on a home and away basis will be held on 21st June 2023 (1st leg) and 25th June 2023 (return leg).
The final to be played over match will be held on 1st July 2023.
About the Tournament
The Theme of the Tournament is ‘Excellence in Academics and Sports’
FUFA gave two sets of jerseys to each school
FUFA gave 10 balls to each school
It is sponsored by FUFA Tv
Tournament will be broadcast live on FUFA Tv
Kicks off on 10th June 2023
8 traditional Schools will take part in the tournament
The school have been pooled in two groups
Matches will be played on knock out format of home and way basis.
Semifinals will be played on 21st June 2023
The Final will be played on 1st July 2023
Benefits of FUFA Tv Cup
Live on FUFA Tv thereby showcasing the talents of the participating players to a worldwide audience and to football agents as well.
Each school to nominate 4 young enthusiastic students to be trained by FUFA as young Coaches, Match Referees and Digital Media Officers. Hence benefits to schools in other football/sports programs also individually opening youngsters to mainstream services.
FUFA Tv will provide all the uniforms for each participating school, as well as facilitate all the match officials for the games.
Cash prizes will be available in various categories.
International Friendly: Uganda vs DR Congo, 14th June 2023
2023 AFCON Qualifier: Uganda vs Algeria, 18th June 2023, 4 PM
The National Senior football team, the Uganda Cranes is now safe and sound in Cameroon ahead of their crunch 2023 AFCON Qualifier with Algeria on 18th June 2023 at Japoma Stadium in Douala.
A contingent of 16 players that left Entebbe International Airport on Friday morning (2.45am) went through Addis Ababa before finally completing their journey at Douala International Airport at 11.45am local time (Uganda is two hours ahead).
At Douala, the team was received by National Teams’ Officer Paul Mukataba and has been in Cameroon since the start of this week to make early preparations for the team.
Mukatabala confirmed that foreign based players who did not travel to Uganda for the initial training camp, will connect from their respective clubs. Foreign based players Gavin Kizito, Joseph Ochaya and Richard Basangwa will arrive tomorrow (Saturday morning), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Saturday night) while Khalid Aucho and Ismail Mugulusi and Charles Lukwago will join later.
Uganda is hosting its home matches on foreign soil due to the unavailability of a certified stadium by CAF. Uganda’s known home venue Mandela National stadium is undergoing renovation.
Uganda Cranes team is accommodated at Best Western Hotel that is just ten minutes away from the International airport.
The team will train later today at Japoma Annex.
Uganda is in third place of Group F that is led by Algeria.
The FUFA Competition Department had a meeting with Chief Executive Officers clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Thursday 8th June 2023 at the FUFA Complex in Mengo.
The main aim of the workshop was to train users for the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) and accelerate the implementation and use of the CLOP by the clubs starting with 1st division league clubs.
While addressing the attendees of the event, Darius Mugoye the FUFA 2nd Vice President informed them that CAF has launched the Club Licensing Online Platform, a system that allows CAF and the federations to manage the process of club licensing and stadium inspections fully online and electronically.
“This is a great step forward in the club licensing system in Africa, which allows us to achieve more quickly the professionalization of our competitions and clubs at all levels,” he said.
Clubs that attended the meeting included Wakiso Giants FC, KCCA FC, Arua Hill SC, SC Villa, Mbarara City FC, UPDF FC, BUL FC, Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Gaddafi FC, Maroons FC, Busoga United FC, URA FC and Vipers SC. Police FC was also invited to attend.
The Uganda Premier League secretariat was represented by the CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampire and the League Manager Paul Kabaikaramu.
Last month CAF invited the Club Licensing Managers, Chairpersons of the First Instant Bodies (FIB) and the Chairpersons of the Appeals Bodies (AB) of all Member Associations for group regional workshops on the use of the platform as all processes going forward shall go fully online this month.
The Federation of Uganda Football Association was ably represented by;
Uganda’s junior women national teams have on Thursday learnt the teams they will be facing in the qualifiers for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
Both the Queen Cranes (Uganda U20 Women’s National Team) and the Teen Queens (Uganda U17 Women’s National Team) were part of the draws conducted at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Teen Cranes (U17)
The Teen Cranes will face Cameroon at the second round on a home and away basis. Both teams got a bye at the first round.
Uganda will host the first leg between 2nd -4th of February next year with the return leg coming a week later.
The winner on aggregate will face either Zambia or Tanzania in the third round.
It should be noted that there are four qualifying rounds with three teams getting the chance to represent Africa.
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Format:
First Round: Composed of two (2) teams. (The 2 teams are determined according to their participation in the last U17 Women’s World Cup editions).
Second Round: The qualified teams from the first round in addition to the twenty-three (23) exempted teams will play in the second round. 12 teams will qualify for the 3rd round.
Third Round: The 12 qualified teams will play the third round qualifying 6 teams for the 4th round.
Fourth Round: The 6 qualified teams will play the fourth round qualifying three (3) teams for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Queen Cranes (U20)
At the same draw event, the Uganda U20 was pitted against Mozambique in the second qualifying phase after earning a bye at the first round.
The games will be played in October this year with Uganda hosting the first leg between 6th -8th with the return leg coming a week later.
The winner on aggregate will face either Senegal or Benin in the third round in November.
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup™ Qualifier Format:
First round: Composed of 6 teams. (The 6 teams are determined according to their participation in the last U20 Women’s World Cup editions).
Second round: The 3 qualified teams from the first round in addition to the 29 exempted teams will play the 2nd round. 16 teams will qualify for the 3rd round.
Third round: The 16 qualified teams will play the 3rd round qualifying 8 teams for the 4th round.
Fourth round: The 8 qualified teams will play the 4th round qualifying 4 teams to the 5th round.
Fifth Round: The 4 qualified teams will play the last round qualifying 2 teams to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2023 Group F Matchday 5 Sunday, 18th June Uganda vs Algeria Japoma Stadium, Douala
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the squad that will face Algeria in the penultimate game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
After ten days of residential training in Kampala, the coach trimmed the team to 23 players that will travel to Cameroon on Friday morning (2:45am).
It should be noted that Uganda Cranes will host Algeria on 18th June 2023 at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon.
The squad named has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and seven forwards.
In Cameroon, the team will play a friendly game against Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, 14th June. This will serve as a precursor for the game against Algeria.
Uganda is third in Group F on four points same as Tanzania while Algeria leads the Group on 12 points. Niger is bottom on 2 points.
FUFA Executive Committee member Issa Kakaire Magoola is the Leader of Delegation.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers Salim Omar Magoola (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (St. George FC, Ethiopia), Nafian Alionzi (URA FC, Uganda)
Defenders Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Gavin Kizito (Al Ittihad SC, Egypt), Abdu Azizi Kayondo (CD Leganes, Spain), Joseph Ochaya (Al Makwloon Al Arab, Egypt), Halid Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Gift Fred (SC Villa, Uganda), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Issa Kakaire Magoola – Leader of Delegation Milutin Sredojevic – Head Coach Moses Basena – Assistant Coach Fred Kajoba Kisitu – Goalkeeping Coach Arthur Kyesimira – Fitness Coach El Hadj Moussa Behlil – Video Analyst Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor Ivan Ssewanyana – Team Physiotherapist Samuel Mulondo – Kit Manager Ahmed Hussein – FUFA Communications Director Paul Mukatabala Nantulya – National Teams Officer Goefrey Massa – Team Manager Ivan Otim – FUFA Tv Producer Hakimu Matovu – FUFA Tv Producer Leilah Nankya – FUFA Events Manager
We are a few days away from the start of the inaugural FUFA Tv tournament and the traditional schools are eagerly waiting to show their capabilities when it comes to the beautiful game of football.
The participating schools have had their players train intensively as they gear up for the newborn tournament.
In this article, we bring you all the nicknames of the eight participating schools in the FUFA Tv tournament.
King’s College Budo — Red Lions/Budonians
Mengo Senior School — Akwanas/Mengonians
Makerere College School — Pelicans/MACOS
Namilyango College — Anchors
Busoga College Mwiri — Mwirians
Jinja College — JICO/Jiconians
Kiira College Butiki — Butikian/The Butiki Boys
St. Mary’s College Kisubi — SMACK
The teams were pooled into two groups.
Group A: Makerere College School, King’s College Budo, St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Mengo Senior School
Group B: Namilyango College, Jinja College, Busoga College Mwiri, Kiira College Butiki
The tournament will kick off on 10th June 2023 with two explosive fixtures that will see Makerere College School hosting Mengo Senior school at the Makerere University Main Ground at 10am while Kiira College Butiki will be up against Namilyango College at 4pm.
The following day 11th June 2023 will have St Mary’s College Kisubi and King’s College Budo lock horns in what will be dubbed the ‘FUFA Tv Blockbuster schools derby’ in Kisubi at 4pm.
The Busoga region schools clash has Busoga College Mwiri hosts Jinja College in Mwiri at 10am.
The return leg matches will be played between 14th -17th June.
The Semifinals also to be played on a home and away basis will be held on 21st June 2023 (1st leg) and 25th June 2023 (return leg).
The Theme of the Tournament is ‘Excellence in Academics and Sports’
FUFA to give two sets of jerseys to each school
FUFA will give 10 balls to each school
It is sponsored by FUFA Tv
Tournament will be broadcast live on FUFA Tv
Kicks off on 10th June 2023
8 traditional Schools will take part in the tournament
The school have been pooled in two groups
Matches will be played on knock out format of home and way basis
Semifinals will be played on 21 st June 2023
The Final will be played on 1 st July 2023
Benefits of FUFA Tv Cup
Live on FUFA Tv thereby showcasing the talents of the participating players to a worldwide audience and to football agents as well.
Each school to nominate 4 young enthusiastic students to be trained by FUFA as young Coaches, Match Referees and Digital Media Officers. Hence benefits to schools in other football/sports programs also individually opening youngsters to mainstream services.
FUFA Tv will provide all the uniforms for each participating school, as well as facilitate all the match officials for the games.
Cash prizes will be available in various categories.
A delegation from MTN-Uganda, the official sponsors of Uganda Cranes had an engagement with the team during their training on Wednesday evening at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The MTN Uganda delegation was led by Chief Marketing Officer Sen Somdev who revealed a 30M pledge to Uganda Cranes for a win against Algeria in the forthcoming AFCON Qualifier game slated for 18th June 2023 in Douala, Cameroon.
He stated that MTN is committed towards making Ugandans happy through the national team.
‘We know that football is the biggest sport in the world and equally in Uganda, football is loved. It is the reason why MTN returned to sponsor the Uganda Cranes and together, we shall make this country proud.’ He said.
‘Ahead of the game against Algeria, we promise a package of 30M for a win. This is to help give motivation to our players and make sure they bring joy to us.’ Somdvev added.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama who also heads the FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee were also present.
Byamukama thanked MTN and believes their return will revive the love and vibe towards the Uganda Cranes.
‘We all know what MTN is capable of doing because they were here before and we saw how they pushed the brand of the national team. They have returned even bigger and better and we have the confidence this partnership will yield fruits.’
It should be noted that MTN-Uganda promised 2M for the man of the match in the game against Tanzania and Rogers Mato was the recipient.
The fourth edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will come to a climax on Saturday. 10th June 2023 with the final between FUFA Women’s Elite League Champions elect She Maroons and Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC at Bishop Maraka SS Playground in Kumi district.
Knockout competitions often present surprises and the FUFA Women’s Cup has not been exceptional with the aforementioned two teams defying odds to reach the final.
The tournament returned this year after a three-year lull due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and since the start of this year’s edition in February, action across various grounds has offered thrills and spills.
In this article, we look how both She Maroons FC and Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC have reached the final.
ROUND OF 32
Jinja SS WFC 1(2) -1(4) She Maroons
She Maroons needed a penalty shootout to edge past Jinja SS at the round of 32. Normal time ended 1-1 with Lillian Kasuubo scoring for the Prison Sentries.
Mbarara Royals FC vs Uganda Martys Lubaga WFC
Uganda Martyrs earned a walkover over Mbarara Royals at this stage with the latter withdrawing from the competition at the 11th hour.
ROUND OF 16
Rines SS WFC 2(4) – 2(5) She Maroons FC
The Prison Sentries were subjected to yet another tense penalty shootout, this time against FUFA Women Super League side Rines SS WFC.
The game played at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw but once again, they emerged winners, coming out perfect in the shootout with a 5-4 score-line.
She Geme FC 0-2 Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC
The Kiddawalime Girls earned a 2-0 win over non-league entity She Geme in Fort Portal City thanks to goals from Latifah Nakasi and Rebecca Nandhengo.
QUARTERFINALS
She Maroons FC 2-1 Olila High School
There was another FUFA Women Super League team for She Maroons to face, this time Olila High School at the quarterfinal stage.
The Luzira based side put up a remarkable performance to eject Olila with a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Anita Babirye and Winnie Kyomugisha.
Makerere University 1-2 Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC
Uganda Martyrs eliminated holders Makerere University with a 2-1 win. This was revenge for the loss in the league that had happened just a week before the quarterfinal contest.
Captain Catherine Nagadya and Latifah Nakasi were on target for the Kiddawalime Girls while Daphine Nalubowa got the consolation goal for the University side.
SEMIFINALS
Asubo Gafford Ladies 2-3 She Maroons FC (Aggregate Score)
She Maroons FC won the first leg 2-0 at home thanks to goals from Anita Babirye and Kenyan striker Millicent Namwembe.
Despite losing the return leg 2-1 at Kampala Quality Primary School, Plaground, She Maroons advanced to the final with an aggregate score of 3-2. Kamiyati Naigaga and Zaitun Namaganda scored for Gafford Ladies while the vital away goal for the Prison Sentries came from Lillian Kasubo.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 0-1 Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC (Aggregate Score)
Viola Namuddu’s solitary goal in the first leg at St. Gerald’s stadium was enough to guide Uganda Martyrs to the final because the second leg played at the Valley Ground in Kawempe ended in a barren stalemate.
On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, teams from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and Stanbic Bank were in Lira for the Stanbic Uganda Cup Final between Police FC and Vipers SC and as it has been in the past editions, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign is always carried out in the host district.
The teams were received by Dan Obote, a representative from the North on the FUFA Executive Committe and Sister Francis, the caretaker of Lira Babies Home.
While addressing the people at the handover, Leila Nankya the Events Manager at FUFA said that they were advised to provide support to the two communities so that they have one less problem to deal with.
“We were advised to come here, and support and these items were collected from well-wishers in the community. FUFA has brought clothes while other basic human items have been brought by Stanbic Bank,” She said.
Stanbic Bank was represented by Sunny Mucwampaka the Lira Branch Manager, Diana Kahunde the Marketing Manager and Bernard Ogwal the Northern Region Manager.
“At Stanbic, we looked at the most basic things to support the babies home. Specific items delivered include millet. This act represents what Stanbic Bank is, we are touching the community.” – Sunny Mucwampaka, Lira Branch Manager
“I want to thank FUFA for what they are doing in the community using football. At the bank, community is very important. I am happy to note that is a beginning. Home is critical. We cannot drive banking when homes are not taken care of.” – Diana Kahunde, Marketing Manager at Stanbic bank.
“The bank cares, what you are seeing is not the first and not the last.” – Bernard Ogwal, Stanbic Bank Northern Region Manager
Sister Francis, care taker of Lira Balies Home welcoming the visitors
Fred Frank Kumakech, the Commercial Director at FUFA highlighted the organisation’s commitment to helping the community as he made his address.
“Grateful for giving children a second chance to life and love; it’s our commitment as FUFA in carrying out our work to be empathetic and give love and hope in the community where we operate, and Lira Babies Home is just one of the beneficiaries of such many CSR activities that we run.” he said.
FUFA Executive Committee Member representing Northern Uganda thanked Sister Francis, the caretaker of the babies’ home and highlighted that the federation will see how best to keep supporting the facility.
“As FUFA we don’t only play football, the things we have delivered here is one of the ways we provide service. I also want to thank Sister for the work she is doing here. We shall engage with you on another day to see how else to provide support.” he said.
The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim was represented at the handover event by Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe, an Executive Committee Member representing Kampala Region.
In his address, he commended the federation for having a policy that supports Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
“I thank FUFA for having this policy, and Stanbic Bank for accepting to be our partners. We have done this since 2016.” he said.
“As FUFA, everywhere we host the Stanbic Uganda Cup Final, we reach out to the less privileged in the district.” he added.
“We do this because the organisation is run by human beings with a heart. Human nature forgets that when we have problems, it is humans to come and help.” he concluded.
With five days to the highly anticipated FUFA Tv Cup tournament, the mood is great right from the eight participating schools’ former students to the administrators, players and coaches. All can’t wait for the newly born FUFA baby to be played under the Theme “Excellence in Academics and Sports”.
Administrators from the the invited schools are grateful to FUFA for the initiative and have expressed their excitement ahead of kick off this weekend on Saturday 10th June 2023.
John Fred Kazibwe – Headmaster King’s College Budo
“FUFA Tv Cup is a new innovation which is going to help motivate us to participate in soccer because it has started on a right note. It is involving schools with good solid character that we are sure students are going to be playing and competing amongst themselves. It will motivate them to develop their talent and also stand a chance of being identified by clubs in the country and the National team.”
Alice Alwenyi – Games mistress Mengo Senior School
“We are extremely prepared for the competition and our expectation is nothing other than taking the trophy.”
Okwanga Pius – Namilyango College
“The Jerseys we received from FUFA are good and with nice material. FUFA chose our traditional colours as our home jersey and it is really nice.”
▶️ Okwanga Pius – Namilyango College
"The Jerseys we recieved from FUFA are good and with good material. FUFA chose our traditional colour as our home jersey and it's really Super."#FUFATvCuppic.twitter.com/lwDNYpaDiE
“We were glad and happy when we got the opportunity from FUFA to participate in this 8 team tournament of traditional schools. We are very happy for the equipment and we shall use them well. We can’t wait to kick off”
The eight traditional schools invited for the inaugural tournament received sports equipment during a function held at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo last week.
Each participating team received two sets of jerseys (home and away), 10 footballs each and two captain arm bands per school.
The teams were pooled into two groups.
Group A: Makerere College School, King’s College Budo, St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Mengo Senior School
Group B: Namilyango College, Jinja College, Busoga College Mwiri, Kiira College Butiki
The tournament will kick off on 10th June 2023 with two explosive fixtures that will see Makerere College School hosting Mengo Senior school at the Makerere University Main Ground at 10am while Kiira College Butiki up against Namilyango College at 4pm.
The following day 11th June 2023 will have St Mary’s College Kisubi and King’s College Budo lock horns in what will be dubbed the ‘FUFA Tv Blockbuster schools derby’ in Kisubi at 4pm.
The Busoga region schools clash has Busoga College Mwiri hosting Jinja College in Mwiri at 10am.
The return leg matches will be played between 14th -17th June.
The Semifinals also to be played on a home and away basis will be held on 21st June 2023 (1st leg) and 25th June 2023 (return leg).
The final to be played over match will be held on 1st July 2023.
About the Tournament
The Theme of the Tournament is ‘Excellence in Academics and Sports’
FUFA to give two sets of jerseys to each school
FUFA will give 10 balls to each school
It is sponsored by FUFA Tv
Tournament will be broadcast live on FUFA Tv
Kicks off on 10th June 2023
8 traditional Schools will take part in the tournament
The school have been pooled in two groups
Matches will be played on knock out format of home and way basis.
Semifinals will be played on 21st June 2023
The Final will be played on 1st July 2023
Benefits of FUFA Tv Cup
Live on FUFA Tv thereby showcasing the talents of the participating players to a worldwide audience and to football agents as well.
Each school to nominate 4 young enthusiastic students to be trained by FUFA as young Coaches, Match Referees and Digital Media Officers. Hence benefits to schools in other football/sports programs also individually opening youngsters to mainstream services.
FUFA Tv will provide all the uniforms for each participating school, as well as facilitate all the match officials for the games.
Cash prizes will be available in various categories.
Football in the modern word calls for efforts to embrace change that occurs almost on a daily. To keep within touch of the dynamic world, football stakeholders ought to equip themselves with knowledge to suit the new trends.
It is upon this basis that FUFA introduced the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) Level II which is in line with the Federation’s vision of ” becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field.”
On Monday, a total of 30 participants who were initially subjected to a pre- assessment test convened at Jevine Hotel, Kampala to commence the course that will run for 400 hours in intervals.
The course was officially opened by FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha who emphasized the need of professionals in the football industry.
‘As FUFA, we are intentional with this programme because we believe the football industry needs skilled workforce that has been taught about the principles of the game.’ He said.
Ronnie Kalema, the FUFA Executive Committee Member who is also the Chairperson of the Football Development Committee indicated the course is timely and will improve in the capacity building area.
‘This is the first edition of FAMACO II after a spell of ten years of running FAMACO I. The purpose is to bridge the gap between football administration and management and also prepare participants in getting FUFA, CAF and FIFA Diplomas. Additionally, is to prepare participants who can get back into the football industry and work with our member associations including clubs, regions and special interest groups.’ indicated Kalema.
The course is committed to providing educational services on highly relevant matters related to football administration.
It is also prime-industry oriented, practical and solution-based offered to professionals from various fields of academic studies who are in football and need to use the knowledge to draw strategic and operational organization in running the game.
Additionally, the course seeks to equip participants with current practical know-how and insights studied in class and the field that is needed to transform the associations and clubs into professional entities.
The FAMACO Level II will be the gateway for any Ugandan football administrators who seek to attain further courses certified both by CAF and FIFA.
FAMACO Level II Participants
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Prosper Soccer Academy are the winners of the 2022/23 FUFA Juniors League (U17) of Kampala Region.
This comes after finishing the season as table leaders with 75 points.
On Sunday June 4th, 2023, Prosper Soccer Academy defeated NEC FC Junior side 3-2 at Kawempe Muslim playground to seal their maiden championship as the league came to an end.
Fred Muwanguzi, Patrick Ouke and Frankline Tamale scored the vital goals that led them to victory.
Head coach Ronald Ssali expressed his happiness and thanked the Federation for putting up the League.
“We thank the Almighty for this achievement, we are a new side, and this is so important to us. I thank the Federation for organising this league. I hope and believe many will be important players to the country in the near future,” he said.
Prosper finished seven points ahead KCCA FC Soccer Academy and will now wait for the National Championship comprising of the five champions from different regions towards the end of this month at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru, to determine the National Champion.
Niwamanya Junior of SC Villa JT finished as leading scorer with 21 goals, one ahead of Madut Deng Ngong of KCCA FC Soccer Academy.
This season, the FUFA Juniors League was played in regions for the very first time since it started in 2015.
A number of players from the FUFA Juniors League have since 2015 become strong pillars to different clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League as well as the national team for example Mustafa Kizza, Allan Okello, Steven Sserwada, Bobosi Byaruhanga, amongst others.
FC Tooro Queens kept their hopes of returning to the FUFA Women Super League following their win over Luweero Giant Queens on Saturday.
In the game played at Kalule Playground, the Queens from Fort Portal City earned a 2-0 win.
Mary Kabaculezi and Sharon Kanyiginya scored a goal each to help the Rogers Ayesiga coached side move to second place on 33 points thus displacing Wakiso Hills who have 31 points.
Tooro Queens now have one more game to play to wrap up the season. Wakiso Hill on the other hand have two more games and a chance to return to second place and thus secure promotion.
They will however have a mountain to climb in their penultimate game as they visit Champions elect She Maroons FC who already confirmed their promotion.
The Prison sentries have 45 points and lost just one game the entire season.
They also won their game on Saturday against Bunyaruguru United. Stella Akullo, Lillian Kasubo and Winnie Kyomugisha scored a goal apiece.
In the other game played, Isra Soccer Academy edged past Goldstar High School in Gangu thanks to goals from Lydia Namaseruka and Josephine Nalule.
It should be noted that the top two sides qualify to the FUFA Women Super League while the bottom two drop to their respective regional leagues.
