Gaddafi FC kept their dreams of earning promotion to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League alive after overcoming Nyamityobora FC in the playoffs at the FUFA Tenchical Centre, Njeru on Sunday.
A dominant display from the Soldier Boys saw them outclass their counterparts, earning a comfortable 4-0 win. Striker Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano led the way for Gaddafi FC scoring a brace while Mark Bamukyaye and James Otim added a goal apiece.
Right from onset, the Jinja based side looked better of the two and were in charge of proceedings. Otim and Joel Madondo posed threat at Nyamityobora FC backline especially in the opening minutes, coming of either flank.
It was Nsumbiano who opened the scores in the 19th minute, heading home from Umaru Kyeyune well delivered cross. The striker dashed to the near post and was quick to brush the ball into the back of the net.
Six minutes later, Nsumbiano was fouled inside the area and referee Ronald Madanda did not hesitate to point to the spot.
Bamukyaye made no mistake to convert the resultant penalty, sending goalkeeper Tonny Musinguzi the wrong way. Nsumbiano got his second and the third for Gadaffi FC in the 36th minute with yet another header and the team comfortably led 3-0 at the break.
Otim put the icing on the cake with the four goal, six minutes from time to ensure the Soldier Boys advanced to the final qualifying round.
Gaddafi FC now awaits the winner between Proline FC and Blacks Power FC who face off in the other playoff game. The winners today will face off on Tuesday to determine the third team that will get promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Arua Hill SC and Tooro United FC who already earned promotion after topping Elgon and Rwenzori Groups respectively.
FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru Sunday, 15th August 2019
Gaddafi FC vs Nyamityobora FC – 12PM
Proline vs Blacks Power FC – 3PM
Four teams are in contention for the final playoff slot to confirm the third team that will earn promotion to the 2021/22 StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Gaddafi FC, Nyamityobora FC, Proline FC and Blacks Power FC are the teams that are already convened at the FUFA Technical Centre all with the ultimate target of qualification.
Nyamityobra FC and Proline FC have the experience of playing ion the top tier league while Gadaffi FC and Blacks Power are seeking to earn to get promoted for the first time.
In the first game on Sunday, Nyamityobora FC who came third in Rwenzori Group in the regular season will face Gaddafi FC that finished second in Elgon Group.
Nyamityobora FC players celebrating a goal at Kakyeka Stadium.
Hassan Zungu, the head coach at Gaddafi FC is optimistic that his charges will execute the task at hand despite having glitches in their preparations.
Gaddafi FC coach Hassan Zungu
“Our preparations were affected by the lockdown because all our training sessions were put to a halt but I’m still convinced that for the few days we have been with the team, the players are in good shape and ready to play. We hope to win our first game and also attain the ultimate target of getting promoted.” He said.
His Counterpart, Richard Makumbi who has the experience of guiding teams to promotion (10) is also confident that the players will do the job regardless of the challenges at the club.
“We have not had the best preparations but I have a lot of belief in my players. They are committed and hopefully, they will be in the perfect conditions against Gadaffi.” He indicated.
Richard Makumbi
In the other playoff game that will also be played on Sunday, Proline FC will take on Blacks Power FC (Formerly Bukedia Town Council FC) who are at his stage for the first time.
The winners of the aforementioned games will face off on Tuesday to determine the team that will get promoted. Arua Hill SC and Tooro United FC already secured their places in next season’s StarTimes Uganda Premier League after topping Elgon and Rwenzori Group respectively.
Blacks Power
The two will face off on Tuesday to determine the Champion of the 2020/21 StarTimes FUFA Big League season.
With the Covid-19 situation raging in the country during the final bend of the 2019/2020 season, FUFA mooted a plan to have its Competitions on Television (TV) to give fans a chance to watch the matches since they were not allowed back in the stadia.
It was also one of the ways of taking the game to the public via TV.
The broadcast started with the promotional playoffs of the Regional Leagues and the Star Times FUFA Big League.
These were produced by FUFA and broadcast on FUFA TV (Facebook Live).
Later on, the FUFA Women Competitions and Uganda Cup were also televised via UBC, the National Broadcaster.
Action between Ajax Queens and Amuria High School at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Commercial and Broadcast Rights:
In the past, FUFA was not able to sell the commercial rights of the FUFA Women Competitions and Regional Promotions but had sold the commercial rights of the Uganda Cup at 300m UGX (85,000 USD) to Stanbic Bank and 132m UGX (37,000 USD) to Kansai Plascon.
FUFA has not been able to sell the Broadcast (Media) rights of the FUFA Women Competitions, Regional Promotions and the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
In order to create more value for the commercial rights holders of the Uganda Cup thus Stanbic Bank and Plascon, FUFA undertook to pay the cost of production and also agree with a broadcaster to air the matches.
Vipers’ Jamil Kalisa with the ball against UPDF at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende during the Stanbic Uganda Cup match in one of the televised duelsShafik Bbosa captures the match proceedings on the main camera
Production of Matches
Production is the process of capturing the matches using Video Cameras and converting the captured video content into electric or electromagnetic or optic signal depending on the expected means of transmission.
The Signal is later transmitted normally via a telecom or satellite provider to the Broadcaster Network.
Production of a football match to be transmitted and aired live is a huge cost ranging from 30,000 USD for international feed standards to a local market price of about 5,000 USD for the current Ugandan Standards.
FUFA received a proposal by Satellite Plus Systems, a company that has been in trade with FUFA over the same business for the last about 10 years to produce 94 matches at a cost of about 1,100 USD per match.
FUFA was saving more than 75% from the local market rates for the same job.
FUFA accepted the offer and contracted Satellite Plus Systems to undertake the job.
FUFA Social media team on duty. Behind is the Satellite Media Plus Outdoor Broadcasting Van
UBC Television – FUFA Partnership:
In order to broadcast the signal produced by Satellite Plus Systems, FUFA agreed terms with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Television to broadcast the FUFA Women Competitions Matches (56 matches) and Uganda Cup (25 matches).
National Broadcaster UBC TV has offered free airtime for the Stanbic Uganda Cup and FUFA Women football competitions with the hope of making future revenue.
There was no exchange of money from either party but a share of the revenues when eventually broadcast sponsors are found.
Inside the new HD UBC Television StudiosFUFA President Eng Moses Magogo (with microphone) addressing the media during a press conference as Stanbic Bank announced their sponsorship
Revenues:
So far, only Stanbic Bank has agreed to pay 80m UGX (22,800 USD) as a contribution to the cost of production which is about 362m UGX (103,000 USD).
There are currently over 10 prospective brands in negotiations with FUFA to be part of the Live Broadcast Sponsors of FUFA Competitions for next season.
The objective is to generate more revenues from the sale of Broadcast to cover the full costs of production, transmission, and TV airtime.
Whereas these are inelastic cost centres, the rest of the monies shall be for rights for the benefit of FUFA, Clubs, Referees, Coaches, and Players amongst others.
Hakim Matovu on Goal Angle camera 3Joyful Ugandans cheer the national team, Uganda Cranes. Fans are pertinent of a football matchFred “Maanso” Ssewankambo in charge of goal angle camera 1
Other Values of Football on Television:
Whereas raising value and hence more revenues is the main objective, FUFA wishes to achieve other objectives such as:
1-Extend viewership of the FUFA Competitions to Homesteads, Offices, Bars, Schools and all other places where masses of people collect;
2-Build the brands of FUFA, Competitions, Clubs, Coaches, Players and Referees;
3-Use the media content for;
a) Performance Analysis of the players and referees;
b) Archiving;
c) Second opinion on matters missed by the match officials;
d) Disciplinary Actions.
Action between Lango Queens and Wakiso Hills at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru during the FUFA Women Elite League
The capturing moment of live images during a football match
FUFA Procurement Processes:
The FUFA Executive Committee, as mandated, enacted the FUFA Procurement and Disposal Manual and FUFA has also hired a fulltime procurement officer in the names of Isaac Natukunda.
In the process of procuring Satellite Plus Systems for the production of the 94 matches, all FUFA procurement processes were followed.
Also, to note, from the documents at the disposal of FUFA received as part of due diligence, Hon. Eng. Magogo Moses Hassim (the FUFA President) is not one of the owners of the Company neither was he involved in the process of its procurement.
Tooro United FC and Arua Hill SC have gained promotion to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the 2021/2022 season.
Tooro United topped the Rwenzori group with 31 points from 14 matches while Arua Hill finished at the summit of the Elgon group with 30 points.
The confirmation for the promotion of the two teams came after the final round for the regular season which climaxed on Sunday successfully with several matches on card around the country.
Head coach Edward Golola led Tooro United FC back to the Uganda Premier League
Tooro United beat a hard fighting Kigezi HomeBoyz FC 1-0 at the Mutesa II Wankulukukuku stadium without fans because of mitigation for the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marvin Oshaba scored the all important goal, a well struck penalty in the 27th minute that also condemned Kigezi HomeBoyz FC to relegation.
Action from Tooro United FC vs Kigezi HomeBoyz FC match at Mutesa II stadiumTooro United players and officials celebrate after their promotion to the Star Times Uganda Premier League
Kigezi HomeBoyz FC line that played against Tooro United FC on Sunday
On the other hand, Arua Hill condemned Paidha Black Angels 4-0 at the Barifa play ground in Arua City to seal the direct berth in style.
Rashid Kawawa struck a brace with Gadafi Gadihno and Ceaser Okhuti each adding a goal for Arua Hill.
Arua Hill players celebrate one of their four goals against Paidha Black Angels at Barifa play ground on Sunday (Credit: Arua Hill SC Media)
There will be play-offs at a date yet to be named by FUFA Competitions Department to determine the third side that will make the Uganda Premier League grade.
Head coach Hussein Mbalangu of Arua Hill SC
In the play-offs; Gaddafi FC will take on Nyamityobora FC while Proline FC faces Blacks Power FC to determine the two finalists who will lock horns for the third club to join Tooro United FC and Arua Hill SC.
Tooro United FC will play in the Uganda Premier League next season.
The final game will be between the Rwenzori and Elgon group winners; Tooro United against Arua Hill to decide who the champion of the 2020/2021 StarTimes FUFA Big League season.
Demotion:
Four clubs were relegated after the completion of the regular season. Kigezi Home Boyz as well as Terrazo and Tiles were both in the Rwenzori group.
Mbale Heroes and Paidha Black Angels FC dropped the levels to Regional League from the Elgon group.
Match Day 14 Full Results:
Rwenzori Group:
Tooro United 1-0 Kigezi Home Boyz
Luweero United 0-0 Ndejje University
Nyamityobora 2-0 Terrazo and Tiles
Proline 3-1 Water
Elgon Group:
Calvary 3-2 Gaddafi
Arua Hill 4-0 Paidha Black Angels
Maroons 2-1 Blacks Power
Mbale Heroes 0-0 Kataka
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021 (Play-offs)
Match 113: Gaddafi Vs Nyamityobora – 2 PM
Match 114: Proline Vs Blacks Power – 4 PM
Third place play off (Match 115): Winner 113 Vs Winner 114 – 2PM
Final (Match 116): Arua Hill Vs Tooro United – 4 PM
FUFA has issued Circular number 1136 directing all clubs not to admit fans to the stadiums until further notice.
The communication signed off by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza was issued on Thursday 3rd June 2021.
The circular is addressed to FUFA Members, Special Interest Groups of FUFA and Stakeholders reads;
As you are all aware according to statistics from the Ministry of Health there is an upsurge in the number of COVID-19 cases as well as deaths in Uganda.
FUFA had earlier allowed up to 200 fans to watch FUFA organised and FUFA authorized competitions with strong adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is no longer tenable in the current situation.
Therefore, in order to ensure the Health and Safety of players, Technical staff and all stakeholders, all matches shall be played without spectators or fans until further notice.
As we wind up the 1st Division, 2nd Division and the Uganda Cup there shall be no fans in the stadiums. Teams are further strongly encouraged to limit all other authorized personnel to the bear minimum. SOPs must be strictly observed and COVID-19 vaccination enhanced by football officials and players throughout the country.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021(Match Day 8) – Results for Monday, 17th May 2021
Rwenzori Group: Terrazo and Tiles 3-1 Luwero United
Elgon Group: Kataka 1-0 Calvary
Match day 8 of the StarTimes FUFA Big League concluded officially concluded on Monday, 17th May 2021 with two games which produced home wins for the respective clubs.
In the Rwenzori group, Terrazo and Tiles overcame Luwero United 3-1 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city, Western region.
Emmanuel Balyejusa (penalty), captain Patrick Waliggo and Khamis Rwothomio scored the goals for Terrazo and Tiles who had head coach Robert Ssekweywama taking charge of his first ever game at the club.
Henry Musisi found the consolation for the visiting Luwero United.
This was the first win for Terrazo and Tiles since they were promoted from the Western regional league.
Both Terrazo and Tiles and Luwero are making their debut in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Away in Mbale, Kataka smiled 1-0 over newly promoted Calvary from Yumbe. Tiff Kahande scored the all important goal for Kataka at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Kataka ascended to third position with 15 points, only one adrift from Arua Hill and Gaddafi.
The FUFA Big League action returns with match day 9, starting on Wednesday, 19th May 2021 through to the next day.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League by close of business of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
The two clubs earn direct sporting promotion whilst the third one is determined via a promotional play-off.
The second round of the 2021 Star Times FUFA Big League has kicked off on Sunday, 16th May with a number of games at the different venues across the country.
Both groups (Elgon and Rwenzori) were involved in action. Tooro United, current leaders of the Rwenzori group played to a non-scoring draw with Water at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium.
Nyamityobora and Ndejje University played to a 2-2 draw at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city.
Proline and Kigezi Home Boyz shared the spoils after 1-all stalemate at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Rogers Tabule scored for Kigezi Home Boyz in the 69 minute with Brian Umony replying for Proline in the 81st minute off a well struck penalty.
Proline in action against Kigezi Home Boyz
Arua Hill’s midfielder Paddy Muhumuza in action against Blacks Power at the Emokori play ground
Kigezi Home Boyz played to a 1-all draw with Proline at the Kabale Municipal Stadium
In Elgon group, Gaddafi overcame the home team Mbale Heroes 2-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Paidha Black Angels recorded their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 against Maroons at the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo.
Blacks Power and Arua Hill played to a 1-all draw at the Emokori Play ground in Bukedea.
Alfred Leku headed home Baden Mujahid’s cross before Michael Siwu equalized for Blacks Power.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the Star Times Uganda Premier League at the end of the season.
Monday 17/05/2021
Terrazzo& Tiles FC Vs Luweero United FC- Kakyeka Stadium – 4.00 pm
Kataka FC Vs Calvary FC – Mbale Municipal Ground – 4.00 pm
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Blacks Power and Arua Hill at the Emokori play ground. The match ended 1-1 (Courtesy photo)
Education has no limit and thus very valuable anytime it is achieved. FUFA considers improvement of Human Resource Development as a key area under its Strategic Plan set way back in 2016.
Based on the above, the FUFA Football Development Department organised an online course on Tuesday 11th May 20201 for the Media Officers of the 16 teams in the StarTimes FUFA Big League. The course was coordinated by the FUFA Communications Department.
The education session was aimed at tuning the Media Officers ahead of the kickoff of the 2nd round of the 2020/21 Big League season this weekend.
The main facilitator was Communications Director Ahmed Hussein assisted by Marketing Director Esther Musoke and Football Development Director Ali Mwebe
Ahmed Hussein– FUFA Communications Director
‘The session was designed with the primary target of improving the capacity building of the club Media officers in a bid to enhance their media related operations with their respective teams. There are many demands in the areas of Communication. The public wants quality work and our main clients (Media-both at the venue and in offices) want to get the latest and quality work from Media Officers. You either adapt or die’ noted Hussein who is also a CAF trained Media Officer.
A screenshot of some of the participants during the FUFA Big League Online Media training
The session covered the following key areas;
• Message from FUFA President-Delivered by Football Development Director Ali MWebe
• Video: FUFA and Its Development Programmes (16 minutes)
• Importance and Objectives of Communication in football
• Internal and External Communication in football
• Planning Communication in football
• Organising press conferences in football
• Public relations planning in football
• Managing media relations in football
• Press releases for football related activities
• Importance of Social Media in football
• Match Day Media Operations; handling media, honoring deadlines with Print, broadcast media and Online publications.
The two hour training will be followed in future with practical sessions at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Part of the participants
Participants: Otelul Veggas Lamatia, Oliver Asea (Arua Hill FC), Walusimbi David (Luweero United FC), Binoti Ewo Bonaventure (Ndejje University FC), Godfrey Drabe (Mvara Boys FC), Sam Opio (Blacks Power FC), Timothy Tuhumwiire (Kigezi HomeBoyz FC), Jusper Barigye (Terrazo and Tiles FC) Opingopi Andbati Yusuf(Unattached), Joseph Mukhooli (Mbale Heroes FC), Ronnie Lusulire (FUFA Communications), Bashir Ibrahim (FUFA Communications), Brian Inke (Paidha Black Angels FC), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Communications), Amanya Julius Kabogoza (Nyamityobora FC), Fred Akena, Asaba Racmac (Maroons FC) Aisha Nakato (Gaddafi FC), Paul Chandia(Calvary FC), Denis Namale Bwaha (Proline FC), Erika Nyakato (Proline FC), Bakshi Asuman (Proline FC) Faizol Abujere (Calvary FC) and Eric Bingiwere some of the trainees present.
Ali Mwebe-FUFA Football Development Director
“Very soon FUFA will make this training mandatory so that clubs can be able to do better when it comes to media work and communication. The Club Licensing exercise will be spreading to this are as it is deemed very important in football’
Esther Musoke-FUFA Marketing Director
‘Media and marketing go hand in hand. The training is very good to push the marketing aspect of the game because without proper media messages we cannot do well in marketing’’
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who represented FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘On behalf of the CEO, i thank all participants who have spared time to attend this media training. As FUFA it is part of our plan to ensure we empower different stakeholders with knowledge related to the beautiful game in their different capacities. We know the value of media and how much they contribute to the development of the game’
Reactions from the Participants
Arua Hill FC Media Officer-Adams Otelul Lematia
‘I was a pioneer, one of the first to be trained by FUFA in Njeru in 2018. I did this again to remind myself on several things so that I can help to build a clean brand within Ugandan football. It has been a good session’
Arua Hill FC Oliver Asea
‘It was interesting. I have observed many gaps and we shall address them at the club to improve in service delivery to all football stakeholders. I was able to learn new things that I had no idea about and there were certain things we did and had no clue of how unprofessional they were until today. I learnt when, how, why and what to put out there, which has made the training worth attending’.
Maroons FC Head of Media and PRO Fred Akena
‘Maroons FC is privileged to be a beneficiary of the FUFA Media training organised under the institution’s communications Department. We shall implement what we learnt today’
A practical session will be organized soon at the FUFA technical center, Njeru.
Article compiled by Adams Otelul Lematia and Fred Akena
Match No. 51 Proline Vs Kigezi Home Boyz FC or BUL FC
Match No.52 Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC
Final: Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region
The fixtures for the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup are out after the draws conducted on Tuesday 11th May 2021 at FUAF House, Mengo. The matches will be played between 25th May-2nd June 2021 over two legs.
Ready for the Quarterfinals draw of the Stanibc Uganda cup 2020/21 season
Legends Charles Ogwang and midfielders Sharif Samanya were invited by FUFA to grace the ceremony. Both players featured in the 1996 Uganda Cup final won by UEB FC captained by Ogwang who went on to score the game’s solitary goal. Samanya played for Nile FC captained by Peter Nsaba in a match won by UEB FC 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige took the media and guests through the draw procedure and details of the Quarterfinals.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
Teams that qualified for the Quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/21 season
Local rivals Express FC and KCCA FC will face off with the Red eagles hosting the first leg at Mutessa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Reigning League champions Vipers SC- chasing a double will play against nine time winners Sports Club Villa.
L-R Former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
2019 Winners Proline FC have a fixture against the winner of the match between Kigezi Homeboyz FC and BUL FC. The 1st leg leg ended 2-1 in favour of BUL FC. The date for the 2nd leg is yet to be communicated.
Police FC and Wakiso Giants have to scores to settle in another competition-this time in the knock out format.
The media enjoying their job during the draws of the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup at FUFA House on Tuesday morning
Charles Ogwang
It was a great moment to win the Uganda cup. I scored 8 goals and won the top accolade as leading scorer. Captaining the team to victory was so sweet as the usual captain was injured. I thank the sponsors Stanbic and Plascon for injecting money in the tournament.
Sharif Samanya
It is a dream for every player to play in a Cup final. I felt bad losing but we had many injuries heading into this game. It always a nice feeling ejecting teams from such tournaments. I’m happy that FUFA invited me to be part of this draw.
Charles Ogwang (L) and Sharif Samanya
Details of Quarterfinals
Article 19 (Stanbic Uganda Cup Rules 2020/2021-4th Edition)
Third Round (Quarter-Finals)
The 3rd round shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the second round.
FUFA shall draw lots to generate ties for the third round.
All ties in this round shall be two legs played on home and away basis.
The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the tie.
If teams are tied by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.
If teams are still tied under Art 19 (5), spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner. There shall be no extra time.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
Water FC, Nyamityobora FC and Kataka FC were the biggest winners on matchday three of the StarTimes FUFA Big League, posting their first wins this season.
Kataka FC in Elgon group secured a hard-fought win against Jinja-based Gadafi FC thanks to Emmanuel Mukisa’s early strike.
Mukisa opened the scores as early as the fourth minute and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
Kataka FC has suffered successive losses to Calvary FC and Paidha Black Angels in their opening two games.
In the same group, the top of the table clash between Maroons FC and Arua Hill SC ended in a barren stalemate.
Blacks Power FC (Formerly Bukedea TC) secured their second win of the season by defeating Paidha Black Angels FC 2-0 thanks to goals from Gilbert Iboot and Michael Siwu.
In Rwenzori group, Proline FC returned to winning ways, dispatching new comers Terrazo and Tiles at Kakyeka Stadium.
Ivan Ocholit, Noordin Bunjo and Hamis Kizza scored a goal apiece for Proline while Emmanuel Balyejusa scored the consolation for Terrazo and Tiles.
Kigezi Homeboyz and Ndejje University FC played to a one-all draw with Robert Baluku opening the scores before Nicholas Luzige equalised for the University side.
Action in the StarTimes FUFA Big League resumes on Sunday with mathday fixtures.
Arua Hill SC, Maroons FC and Tooro United FC continued with their brilliant start to the 2020/21 StarTimes FUFA Big League season after picking maximum points on matchday two.
Arua based Arua Hill FC, Maroons FC and Tooro United registered their second wins in row after overcoming Kataka FC, Gaddafi FC and Proline FC respectively.
The second win keeps Arua Hill top of the Elgon group with six points, same as Maroons but the former have a superior goal difference while Tooro United also moved top of Rwenzori Group with six points.
Results from Matchday Two.
Action resumes on Wednesday 31st March 2021 in both Rwenzori and Elgon Groups.
Key points as per current status and requirements for FBL Clubs ahead of new season
Tentative kickoff date for StarTimes Big League is 18th March 2021.
Mandatory Covid Tests for players and technical team.
Hosting of fans shall be granted upon written request but subject to approval by FUFA
Two rounds (home and away format) will be played
All FBL players must be contracted
32 man Squad per team
12 of the 16 clubs have undergone Clubs Pro Agenda programme
Clubs Pro Agenda to be oraginsed for Gadafi FC, Calvary FC, Luwero United, Teraazo and Tiles
Two clubs Tooro FC, Terrazo and Tiles have not submitted any requirements in line with Club Licensing. The two teams have until 3rd March to beat the new grace period.
Head Coaches and their Assistants must hold CAF C Licenses
Teams will be groups under Brand names Rwenzori and Elgon
The greens lights are on. Teams are ready. Players and fans are itching to see FUFA Big League action back.
Following a decsion by the FUFA Executive Committee on the resumption of five more competitions including the 2nd Tier League (Big League), preparatory meetings are now in top gear for kick off of various leagues.
FUFA held a consultative meeting with StarTimes FUFA Big League clubs on Friday morning at Jevine Hotel, Kampala in preparation for the forthcoming season.
FBL Club officials listen attentively during the meeting today
At the meeting, the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye called upon all the football stakeholders especially the Big League officials to embrace the FUFA Vision of; To Become the Number One Football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye addressing the FBL Club Officials
‘We cannot do that alone without your contribution. After the return of StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Executive has made strides to ensure that other competitions resume’ said Mugoye who represented FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the function.
The Chairman FUFA Competitions committee Hamid Juma cautioned Club officials to pay attention to avoid being caught on the wrong of the regulations during this Covid-19 era.
FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma
Several subjects were highlighted including the Covid-19 guidelines by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza, Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule who briefed the officials on the player transfer and registration while the FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige emphasized on the Club licensing.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who is a CAF Security Officer cautioned clubs to have proper security plans as he also highlighted the importance of the Regional General Secretaries.
Sserubiri Edrisa of Luwero Unted FC contributing during the meeting proline FC Delegation Hussein Kato and Asuman Bakshi at Jvenine Hotel for the meeting FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige presenting durig the session
Gadafi FC CEO Paul Mukembo Nandala Nasur of Kataka FC Adebo David of Calvary FC
The tentative kickoff date the StarTimes FUFA Big League is 18th March 2021.
FUFA Big League Groups 2020/21 season
RWENZORI GROUP
1. Luwero United
2. Tooro United
3. Nyamityobora
4. Kigezi homeboyz
5. Proline FC
6. Water FC
7. Ndejje University
8. Tiles & Terrazzo FC
ELGON GROUP
1. Arua Hill FC
2. Calvary FC
3. Paidah black angels
4. Maroons FC
5. Kiboga Young FC
6. Kataka FC
7. Blacks Power FC (Fromerly Bukedea Town Council)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced an on-line Competitions Management System (CMS).
This is a system that will enable referees and assistants to report about the match out-come instantly.
Training for the referees and assistants started on Thursday, 26th November 2020 at FUFA House.
According to the FUFA Deputy CEO – Football, Decolas Kiiza Hantali, the system will enhance the referees’ reporting formats and improve the integrity of the competitions held.
‘Training for Competitions management system training for referees and assistant referees who will officiate the first and second divisions in the season 2020-21 has commenced. The system will enhance referees’ reporting formats and improve on the integrity of our competitions. This is an online system as it is done in the international competitions and this will apply in our domestic competitions. Referees are appointed through the system and reports through the same system. We will require two major reports; the flash system (major highlights of the match) with 12 hours and the comprehensive report with 24 hours. We thank the FUFA IT department management that has designed this system and pray that it bears the fruits we anticipate especially of improving the integrity of our competitions.’ Decolas Kiiza Hantali, Deputy FUFA CEO – Football.
The system was designed by the FUFA Information Technology (IT) Department.
Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern), Terrazo and Tiles (Western) as well as Calvary (West Nile) qualified to the StarTimes FUFA Big League for the season 2020-21.
These four clubs were confirmed after the gruelling FUFA Regional play-off action held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Luwero United players celebrateClinton Asiimwe jumps to head the ball as Patrick Waliggo closes by
Luwero United of Buganda region overcame CATDA (Kampala region) 1-0 in the final.
Joseph Justus Nkabirwa scored the lone strike on the day for Luwero United who finished the game with 10 men after a sending off for winger Sadat Mukembo.
In the earlier match, Luwero United had ejected fellow Buganda region Buwambo United 7-6 in post-match penalties after a goal-less stalemate.
On the other hand, CATDA out-witted Edgars 2-0 courtesy of Ivan Mayanja’s brace.
Gaddafi players in a mock military march after qualifying for the StarTimes FUFA Big League
Gaddafi Football Club, an Eastern region side based in Jinja city secured the second slot, winning 3-0 over Pallisa’s Sansiro.
Retiring Patrick Asiku, Mark Bamukyaaye (penalty) and super substitute Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano scored Gaddafi’s goals.
Gaddafi had moments earlier easily won 4-0 over Admin. Admin ejected Team Church from Katawi 5-4 in post-match penalties after a goal-less stalemate.
Terrazo and Tiles players celebrate their qualification to the StarTimes FUFA Big League
Western region’s Terrazo and Tiles got the third slot after winning 4-3 in post-match penalties over Kitara region side Booma.
Normal time had ended goal-less before post-match penalties were called in to decide the winner.
Terrazo and Tiles had progressed to the finals after humbling Kigezi 4-3 with normal time having ended goal-less.
Booma overcame Kasese’s Asingya 3-1 courtesy of a brace from striker Aldrine Kambale and Clinton Asiimwe.
Shamo Muhammed scored the consolation for Asingya in the closing stages of the match.
Calvary players and officials celebrate at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The final play-off slot for the Star Times FUFA Big League was claimed by Yumbe based Calvary of the West Nile region.
Calvary overcame Northern Gateway 2-0 courtesy of goals by teenager Kassim Talib and Jamil Asega.
‘We prepared well and the players knew exactly what was at stake. We looked for the early goal like planned and got it. I am happy for the work ethic of the players’ Ahmed Olima Borine, head coach at Calvary.
Each of the teams at the play-offs submitted a 20 man squad (both players and officials).
Match officials who handled Luwero United and CATDA matchThe medical team head Mable Kabatalindwa attends to an injured Kataka player
FUFA provided the security, accommodation, feeding, referees as well as medical care to all the clubs and officials.
All the matches were also live stream on FUFA TV with a feed shared on the official FUFA Facebook page.
Before kick off for every match, there was a moment of silence in honour of the victims for COVID-19.
A moment of silence before the Ndejje University and Kiboga Young duel
Luwero United
Winning Teams’ Squads:
Luweero United:
Farouk Yawe (Goalkeeper – Captain), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba, Henry Bugingo, Rashid Kanoonya, Joshua Kigozi, Ivan Nambafu Pepera, Joel Kalumwa, David Toko, Bashamu Mugwa, Enock Kabugo, Sadat Mukembo, Amir Nalugoda (Goalkeeper), Kone B. Kisapamungu, Joseph Nkabirwa, Joel Kamoga, Zakalia Sentongo
Team officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)
Gaddafi Team
Gaddafi:
Paul Mujampwani (Goalkeeper), Ibrahim Massa, Thomas Ochung, Bakari Magumda (Captain), William Otong, Pascal Ngobi, Umaru Kyeyune, Mark Bamukyaaye, Ronald Obele, Patrick Asiku, Sharif Ssengendo, Julius Seguya, Ivan Waako, Naziru Sserwada, Brian Muzuni, Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano, Asuman Bajampola
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Terrazo and Tiles Team
Terrazo & Tiles:
Peter Otine (Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda, Martin Ndugga, Francis Mabbikke, Patrick Waliggo (Captain), Abraham Atuhaire, Kemis Rwothomio, Andrew Bbale, Nasir Sadam Kakooza, Bryan Epaku, Charles Bbale, Bashir Matovu, Emmanuel Balyejjusa, Kenneth Ndyatunga, Xavier Masereka, Tadeo Nahebwa, Aaron Otim
Head Coach: Ali Kimera
Calvary Team
Calvary:
Swadik Akasa Andama (Goalkeeper), Ahmed Ramandan (Captain), Rahuman Feni, Jamil Asega, Junior Andama, Christopher Agotre, Bashir Alinda, Abel Ayiko, Kassim Talib, Erick Uyirwoth, Abdulrahman Andima, Muhamad Nadhir (Goalkeeper), Brian Okumu, Milton Afema, Emmanuel Adriko, Saviour Anzuvuku, Jamal Tabuga
StarTimes FUFA Big League (Promotional Play-off Final):
Wednesday, 21 October 2020: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young
At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media Play forms
The promotional play off final to determine the third club that will play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League shall be played on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 between Kitara and Kiboga Young at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 pm).
The winner will earn a berth to the top tier division of the country to join UPDF and MYDA who secured direct slots after the StarTimes FUFA Big League season was abruptly brought to an end because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Here are the official team start lists released by the respective teams.
Kitara XI: Jamil Kiyemba (Goalkeeper – 01), Yasin Mubiru (06), Patrick Mugume (23), Musa Docca (22), Maxwel Owachgiu (02), Daniel Patrick Ekoyu (13), Jamil Kisitu Nvule (04), Benon Mike Baguku (10), Pius Mbidde (19), Brian Mululi Mayanja (08), George Senkaba (09)
Subs: Ivan Akera (29), Phillip Ssempira (15), Denis Monday (17), , Peter Lumoro (21), Samuel Adibo (03), Vicent Kasoki (07)
Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)
At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media platforms)
On Wednesday, 21st October 2020, Kitara and Kiboga Young Football Club shall square off during the final of the StarTimes FUFA Big League promotional play-off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
To make it to the final, Hoima based Kitara overcame Mbale’s Kataka 7-6 in post match penalties after a goal-less draw in normal time during the first encounter.
The second game witnessed Kiboga Young out-muscle Ndejje University 3-1 with strikes coming from captain Jamaldine Buchochera, Brian Olega and Sula Wambede.
Ndejje University had got the opening goal via a Sulaiman Tumusiime’s kick from the penalty spot.
Kitara FC team that overcame Kataka 7-6 in spot-kicks on Monday
Prior to the final game, the two coaches of the respective sides are positive and ready to deliver their best.
‘We are not leaving anything to chance. Football is maracado. It is termed the beautiful game of hard work. We have worked hard and ready to qualify for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League’ Richard Makumbi, head coach at Kiboga Young remarked.
Richard Makumbi, Kiboga Young head coach during training on Tuesday, 20th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
His counterpart at Kitara FC Mark Twinamatisko also expressed the readiness to register success.
‘Kitara Football Club is ready to make face Kiboga Young in the final. We are physically ready with no injuries and mentally strong’ Twinamatisko revealed.
Key players to watch:
The StarTimes FUFA Big League top scorer from the regular season, Brian Muluuli Mayanja of Kitara is one of the players to key watch of all.
Others are captain Maxwell Owachgui, goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba, creative midfielder Jamil Nvule Kisitu, the ‘age-less’ defender Musa Docca and striker George Senkaaba.
The Kiboga Young star players are goalkeeper Steven Mukomba, captain Jamadlin Buchochera, their top scorer Luka Okori, Pascal Irasa, Brian Olega and Gody Otika among others.
Kitara FC players stretch during the last training on Tuesday at Njeru
Meanwhile, FUFA has confirmed the match officials who will officiate this eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.
The game will kick off by 12 pm and will be streamlined live on FUFA TV and across all the FUFA official social media platforms.
Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)
At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on all official FUFA Social Media platforms)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match officials who will officiate the eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.
All the officials are FIFA badge holders.
Match Officials:
Referee: Alex Muhabi
1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello
2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe
Fourth officials: William Oloya
Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko
Alex Muhabi, FIFA Center Referee
Dick Okello is first assistant referee
Isa Masembe will be the second assistant refereeWilliam Oloya will be the fourth official
