FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • Uganda Cranes majestically win the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala

    Uganda Cranes majestically win the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala

    2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    Final: Uganda Cranes 3-0 Eritrea

    Third place play off: Tanzania 1-2 Kenya

    Individual Accolades:

    Most Valuable Player (MVP): Robel Teklemichael (Eritrea)

    Best Goalkeeper: Charles Lukwago (Uganda)

    Top Scorer: Oscar Wamalwa (Kenya) – Three goals

    Fair Play Award: Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes easily out-muscled Eritrea 3-0 during the final of the 2019 CECAFA men senior challenge cup at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Thursday.

    Proline Football Club forward Bright Anukani, KCCA’s Mustafa Kizza and Busoga United striker Joel Madondo scored the goals for Uganda Cranes to further stamp authority in the region.

    This had been the second time that Uganda Cranes overcame Eritrea in the same tournament, after an easy 2-0 win during a group A clash.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate the opening goal scored by Bright Anukani in the 15th minute
    Uganda Cranes players celebrate their third goal, scored by substitute Joel Madondo in the 88th minute

    Outstanding Players:

    Eritrea’s Robel Teklemichael was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.

    Charles Lukwago of Uganda took home the golden glove award as best goalkeeper and Kenyan, Oscar Wamalwa was top scorer with three goals.

    Uganda’s goalkeeper Charles Lukwago shows off his trophy as the best tournament goalkeeper

    Uganda’s Victories Since 1928  (As Gossage and CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup):

    1928, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973,1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Eritrea in the final

    Members of the Uganda Cranes Winning Team for the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)

    Other Players:  Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), John Revita (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Allan Okello (KCCA), Joachim Ojera (URA), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline), Paul Mbowa (URA), Karim Watambala (Vipers ), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Steven Mukwala (Maroons), Joel Madondo (Busoga United) Ben Ocen (Police)

    Uganda Cranes players lift head coach Johnathan McKinstry

    Officials: Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (First Assistant), Charles Livingstone Mbabazi (Second Assistant),Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Goalkeepers’ coach), Alexander McCarthy (Trainer), Emmanuel Nakabago (Team Doctor), Geofrey Massa (Team manager), Alex Kasirye (Media Officer), Ayub Balyejusa (Equipment Manager), Samuel Mulondo (Assistant Equipment Manager)

    A section of fans who watched the final between Uganda and Eritrea
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  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Eritrea | Final

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Eritrea | Final

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 Final

    Uganda Cranes Vs Eritrea – 3:45 PM

    Third Place: Kenya 2-0 Tanzania (Second Half)

    StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

    Entrance –Ordinary 10000/=, VIP 30,000/=

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has made only one change in the team that will start against Eritrea in the Final of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Thursday afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    Viane Sekajugo makes it to the starting line-up to become the change made by McKinstry in the Final.

    Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago returns to the number one position, Vipers SC full-back Paul Willa on the right, Mustafa Kizza occupies the left.

    Skipper Halid Lwaliwa and John Revita retain their central defense positions while Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello and Bright Anukani will team-up in the midfield.

    Semifinal goal scorer Fahad Bayo will lead the striking force alongside Joachim Ojera and Viane Sekajugo on right and left flanks respectively.

    Uganda played against Eritrea in Group A match that third place classification Match between Kenya and Tanzania.

    Uganda Cranes XI

    Charles Lukwago (GK, KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants)

    Subs:

    Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC, Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United) Ben Ocen (Police FC)

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes XI that started against Tanzania in the semifinal

  • Governance: Acceptance Speech from Mr Karia Wallace, the new CECAFA President (Verbatim)

    Governance: Acceptance Speech from Mr Karia Wallace, the new CECAFA President (Verbatim)

    Date 18th December 2019

    Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi-Uganda

    ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

    New CECAFA President Mr. Karia Wallace

    My Dear Friends, fellow Federation Presidents, General Secretaries, Delegates and stakeholders of the beautiful game of football.

    Ladies and Gentlemen,

    I take this opportunity to thank our hosts the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the CECAFA Secretariat led by Mr. Nicholas Musonye for organizing the General Assembly today.

    I take this opportunity to humble myself before you and thank all of you for entrusting me with the top leadership of CECAFA as President for the next four years.

    It is an honor that I have taken with humility, knowing very well that you have singled me out from many of other able leaders to be your servant with obedience.

    My dear colleagues I would like to thank you for giving me the mandate to serve you without going through the challenges of electioneering. You have done this through your own consciousness and the trust you have in me. I salute you all.

    You have shown your trust in me and I will reciprocate that trust by serving you diligently, honestly, transparently and observing the tenets of our constitution and with respect to all of you and to those contributing immensely to the game of football in the CECAFA region.

    Ladies and gentlemen, may you also allow me to thank our out-going CECAFA President Dr. Mutasim Gafar for holding our organisation together and serving us with devotion and dedication for the past four years.

    We shall always appreciate your contribution and efforts towards CECAFA all aimed at development of football in the region.

    We shall still need your words of wisdom and we shall not hesitate to consult and tap into your experience to guide us in running the administration of CECAFA.

    I promise to ensure that you remain one of the pillars of CECAFA that we shall count on as we start our new journey today.

    As we move forward in the next journey of transformation in the CECAFA region, I would like to ask all of you to be aware that servant leadership is a calling that entails sacrifice and commitment.

    I want to assure you that the new team will commit itself to ensuring that the leadership of CECAFA is an all-inclusive organization that welcomes different ideologies to be shared with the football fraternity to move forward as one family.

    I would like to accept my new calling with a promise that I will commit myself to serve all of you without bias. We shall draw on the talent we have in the region, use our experts and ensure that we run our organization for the good of the future generations.

    As we move into another era, we shall have to re-look into our programs and be very strategic in which competitions we are going to put emphasis in order to develop our region.

    In this regard, I want to thank FIFA for the FIFA Forward Program and CAF for enabling us utilize the FIFA resources to organize youth and women competitions in our zone.

    We shall continue to engage with CAF and FIFA to ensure that we utilize this program well to the benefit of our zone.

    My dear colleagues, May I also take this opportunity to thank and congratulate our MA’s for hosting and participating in our various competitions. This year alone, we have organized six competitions in five months. This is not a small achievement. In this regard, I wish to thank our Secretary General and his backroom staff for the hard work and commitment they have exhibited under difficult conditions.

    Ladies and gentlemen, you are all aware that CECAFA, like any other organization faces a cocktail of challenges. For us to overcome these challenges, we must have a sense of collective responsibility which calls for honoring our obligations, commitments, respecting our Statutes and valuing the ideals of CECAFA.

    One of the major challenges facing CECAFA today is lack of commitment from some Member Associations (MAs). We have to change this attitude and commit to work in unison and build a culture of inclusivity and cohesiveness.

    Another challenge facing CECAFA today is lack of resources to run our football events and activities. We need to put a plan in place so that we attract more sponsors and partners to enable us run our activities without constraints. Football in this region is capable of attracting corporate sponsorship.

    In conclusion, I once more wish to reiterate that the new team that you have given the mandate today will endeavor to work with devotion and make CECAFA stronger and united.

    We count on your support to achieve this.

    I wish to conclude by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020. May God bless you all.

    Wallace Karia –CECAFA PRESIDENT –ELECT

    18.12.2020.

    New Executive Committee of CECAFA:

    President: Karia Wallace (Tanzania)

    1st Vice President: Francis Amin (South Sudan)

    2nd Vice President: Esayas Jiro (Ethiopia)

     

  • FUFA Hails Uganda Girls U-17 Team For Winning CECAFA Title

    FUFA Hails Uganda Girls U-17 Team For Winning CECAFA Title

    The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo has hailed the Uganda national U-17 girls team for emerging champions of the inaugural U-17 championship, which climaxed at FUFA Technical center Njeru on Tuesday evening.

    Team Captain, head coach and leader of delegation handig over the trophy to the FUFA President

    Uganda beat Kenya 2-0 in the final game of the tournament that attracted six nations, to top the table with 13 points in a round-robin format with close rivals Tanzania coming second on 11 points.

    On return from Njeru, the team was on Wednesday hosted to a luncheon with the President, accompanied by his two deputies Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye, deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza and Excom member also leader of Uganda delegation at CECAFA Chris Kalibala.

    During his speech, the President hailed the players for the achievement and noted that the Federation is now committed to entering the national women football team categories in any International engagements.

    “In 2013, we were forced to withdraw the national team from further participation in the world cup qualifiers after beating South Sudan 22-0, simply because we realized it would be a waste of money to spend on the national team that had no proper foundation. This is from where we planned on starting the National league and also the regional leagues, which is now enabling many female players with chance to play,” Eng. Magogo noted.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the girls at Silver Springs Hotel

    He also cautioned players against any forms of indiscipline, that would hinder their careers.

    “For anyone to excel, they must have talent, love what they are doing, work ha rd and also be disciplined. There are many people out there who are ready to confuse you so please be warned and only keep focused and work hard. Always give your best and the results will follow you,” Magogo added.

    The President went further to congratulate newly crowned Airtel FUFA  female player of the year and team captain Juliet Nalukenge for the achievement, CECAFA best goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga  and CECAFA  U17 MVP), FUFA President and Daphine Nyayenga (CECAFA U17 Best keeper)

    He also clarified the fact that the federation decided to help the winning players with a 200 dollar assistance each, to cater for their personal needs at the club level.

  • Uganda Cranes out-muscle Tanzania to qualify for 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup finals

    Uganda Cranes out-muscle Tanzania to qualify for 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup finals

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 

    Semi-final 1: Kenya 1-4 Eritrea

    Semi-final 2: Uganda 1-0 Tanzania

    Uganda Cranes will face Eritrea in the final of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the Lugogo Stadium in Kampala on Thursday.

    This was confirmed after the two semi-final matches played on Tuesday, 17th December 2019.

    Eritrea knocked out defending champions Kenya 4-1 in the early kick off.

    Oscar Wamalwa (own goal), Abel Solomon Okbay, Michael Habte Gebremesqel and Robel Kidane found the goals for Eritrea.

    Wamalwa scored the consolation for Kenya.

    Uganda Cranes’ forward Ben Ocen in action against Tanzania during the semi-finals
    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Tanzania

    Hosts Uganda progressed to the finals after overcoming Tanzania 1-0 with the winning goal coming from striker Fahad Bayo in the 86th minute.

    That said, Kenya and Tanzania, the two losing semi-finalists will now battle for third place.

    Fahad Bayo in celebrations after scoring the winning goal

    Both Kenya and Tanzania faced off in the group stages with Kenya winning 1-0 during a physical group B contest.

    Thursday’s final between Uganda and Eritrea will also be a repeat of the group A contest where Uganda won 2-0.

    Addressing the media in the official post match press conference, Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry saluted the fighting spirit of his charges as keenly eyes the final as a golden opportunity to win the silverware.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry (middle) during the post match press conference at Lugogo

    ‘I salute the players for the strong mentality shown and great fighting spirit in all the matches played. We need to work together as we look forward the final against Eritrea. We need to win it’ McKinstry stated.

    Coming to the 2019 final, Uganda Cranes will be eyeing their 15th title since 1926, the founding year of the tournament, arguably the oldest championship on the entire African continent.

    Allan Okello in action against Tanzania

    Team Line Ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa, Shafiq Kagimu, Bright Anukani, Allan Okello, Joachim Ojera (70′ Abdul Karim Watambala), Fahad Bayo, Ben Ocen (55′ Viane Ssekajugo)

    Subs Not Used: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Musitafa Mujuzi, Paul Mbowa, Nicolas Kasozi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Steven Mukwala, Joel Madondo

    Head coach: Johnathan McKinstry (Northern Ireland)

    Tanzania XI: Aishi Salum Manula (G.K, 31′ Boniface Mnata Metacha), Hassan Salehe Dilunga, Nickson Clement Kibabage, Juma Abdul Jafari Mnyamani, Gadiel Michael Kamagi, Ditram Nchimbi Adgan, Eleuter Herman Mpepo, Bakari Mwamyeto Nondo, Patrick Kelvin Yondani, Yassin Said Mzamiru, Jonas Gerald Mkunde

    Subs Not Used: Robert Mapigano David (G.K), Gamba Baraka Majogoro, Lucas Almeida Kikoti, Paul John Nonga, Cleophace Mkandla, Salehe Gereza Mwaita, Mohammed Hussein Mohammed

    Head Coach: Juma Mgunda (Tanzania)

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Diraneh Gueidi (Djibouti)
    Assistant Referee 1: Suleiman Bashir (Somalia)
    Assistant Referee 2: Liban Abdurazak (Djibouti)
    Fourth official: Omar Abdoulkadir (Somalia)
    Assessor: Jean Claude Birimushau (Burundi)
    Commissioner: Othman Suleiman (Zanzibar)
    General Coordinator: Amir Hassan (Somalia)
    Media Officer: Shaffi Abokar (Somalia)
    Technical Study Group: Daniel Yohannes (Eritrea)

    Johnathan McKinstry and the rest of the technical team members
  • CECAFA Girls U17 Championship: Two changes as Uganda takes on Kenya in title decider

    CECAFA Girls U17 Championship: Two changes as Uganda takes on Kenya in title decider

    CECAFA GIRLS U-17 CHAMPIONSHIP 2019

    Burundi 4-1 Eritrea 

    Tanzania 10-0 Djibouti 

    Uganda Vs Kenya – 3:00 am

    The National Girls U-17 football team will take on rivals Kenya in the final and title deciding game as curtains close at the CECAFA U-17 girls championship today at FUFA technical center Njeru.

    Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa, has made two changes for the first time in the tournament, that has seen the Ugandan tactician use a similar first 11 in the first three won games of the event.

    While Khalifa has maintained Uganda Martyrs goal keeper Daphine Nyayenga in the posts, Sumaya Komuntale (King of Kings) on the left full back position and Kawempe Moslem’s Stella Musubika and Olira Girls Bira Nadunga in central defense, Gillian Akadinda replaces Samalie Nakacwa on the right full back.

    Another change will see Uganda Martyrs winger Catherine Nagadya raplaced by Kawempe Moslem striker Hadijah Nandago with Margret Kunihira now switching to the right wing and Fauzia Najjemba going on the far left while team captain and reigning FUFA Airtel female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge heading the front line alongside Nandago.

    Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa and Kawempe Moslme’s Shakira Nyinagahirwa retain their positions in the holding and attaching midfield respectively.

    Uganda leads the six team table with 10 points from four games and today’s game decides who wins the tournament because second placed Tanzania (8 points) takes on goalless and 37 goal deficit Djibouti and if Uganda slips up against Kenya and Tanzania beats Djibouti, then the Tanzanians will be declared champions.

    Uganda’s Line up against Kenya.

    Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Gillian Akadinda, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Subs-Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Moureen Nangozi, Catherine Nagadya, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda.

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes starting XI against Tanzania in semifinals

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes starting XI against Tanzania in semifinals

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 Semifinal

    Kenya Vs Eritrea – 1:00pm

    Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania – 3:45pm

    StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

    Entrance –Ordinary 10000/=, VIP 20,000/=

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has confirmed his eleven players that will start against Tanzania in the semifinals of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Tuesday afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    KCCA FC goalkeeper Charles Lukwago returns between the goalposts after missing two previous games against Eritrea and Djibouti. His Teammate at the Club left-back Mustafa Kizza also makes a come back to the starting line up together with skipper Halid Lwaliwa who was also rested in the last Group A match.

    John Revita retains his central defense position while URA FC midfielder Shafiq Kagimu bounce back in the holding midfield alongside Bright Anukani and Allan Okello in the offensive positions of the midfield.

    Vipers striker Fahad Bayo will start his third game in the tournament as the lead striker while Joachim Ojera and Police FC forward Ben Ocen occupies the right and left flanks respectively.

    Uganda Cranes XI

    Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC).

    Subs:

    Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC, Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants).

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started against Somalia 

     

     

  • CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Tanzania delays Uganda Party

    CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Tanzania delays Uganda Party

    2019 CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship:

    Match Day 4 Results (Sunday):

    • Kenya 3-2 Burundi
    • Eritrea 4-0 Djibouti 
    • Uganda 1-1 Tanzania

     

    Tanzania Girls U-17 team delayed the title celebrations for Uganda at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship at FUFA Technical Center Njeru, after holding the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the third game of match day four on Sunday Evening.

    The two high riding sides faced off in what was seemingly a final for table leaders Uganda before a fair crowd, a game that would seal the title for the hosts if they picked maximum points.

    Juliet Nalukenge takes on a Tanzanian opponent during match day four of the CECAFA U17 Girls Championship at Njeru

    However, it was the Tanzanians that took the lead through reliable striker Aisha Khamis Masaka, who took advantage of a laxity between Kevin Nakacwa and Stella Musibika, to slot in through Daphine Nyayenga legs on 18 minutes.

    The Ugandans and their cheering fans thought they had won a penalty, when center referee Caroline Wanjara pointed to the spot after spotting Tanzanian midfielder Thabea Aidano Munga for having handled in the area but reversed her decision.

    But it took a few minutes before Uganda equalized, this time, Wanjara awarding a penalty for handball by the same Munga, following a corner kick by Uganda that dropped in the area that forced the Tanzanians to struggle clearing it leading into the handball.

    FUFA Airtel awards female player of the year runner up Fauzia Najjemba made no mistake, easily beating Tanzanian custodian Asha Mrisho Ismail for the first half to end 1-1.

    Uganda returned in the second half with an intent for the winner, but was only denied twice by the woodwork, first with reigning FUFA female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge shot coming off the crossbar and Shakila Nyinagahirwa also seeing her effort bouncing off the 90, with the Tanzanian keeper already beaten.

    Uganda was missing right full-back Samalie Nakacwa due to sickness, and head Coach Ayub Khalifa blamed the draw on this

    “We were missing our first choice defender and that destabilized our defense, but we prayed to our best not to lose today. We have a final and crucial game on Tuesday and we shall get back and plan on how we can win this game because it’s only the win that will give us the title,” Ayub said.

    Uganda U17 Team
    Tanzania U-17 Team

    However, it was not on the good side with the Tanzanian coach Bakari Shime, who blamed the draw on poor officiating.

    “We are not satisfied with the officiating today, because the referee was biased and gave away a penalty, but we are not out, and we shall play till the end of the event,” Shime said.

    A reasonable number of fans watched the Uganda – Tanzania U-17 girls match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The draw left Uganda top on 10 points with Tanzania second on 8 points, and with Tanzania playing goalless and 37 goal deficit Djibouti, Uganda in a must win contest against Kenya on Tuesday if the home team is to win the title as the championship climaxes on Tuesday.

    Uganda U-17 Girls Technical Team
    Tanzania U-17 Girls Technical team members and some of the substitute players
  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 Semi-finals slated for Tuesday

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 Semi-finals slated for Tuesday

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019:

    Semi-finals (Tuesday, 17th December)

    1st Semi-final: Kenya Vs Eritrea – 1 PM

    2nd Semi-final: Uganda Vs Tanzania – 3:45 PM

    *Both Matches at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala

    Entry Fees: 10,000 (Ordinary), 30,000 (VVIP)

    The two semi-final matches of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup Tournament will be played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday, 17th December.

    The earlier kick off will witness Kenya against Eritrea at 1 PM. Hosts Uganda will then take on Tanzania.

    The finals shall be played on Thursday, 19th December 2019 (venue will be confirmed).

    Kenya is the reigning champion of the annual tournament.

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes rout Djibouti to complete group stages unbeaten

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes rout Djibouti to complete group stages unbeaten

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 – Final Group A Games

    • Eritrea 0-0 Somalia
    • Uganda 4-1 Djibouti

     

    Uganda Cranes completed the CECAFA 2019 Senior Challenge Cup group stages unbeaten following a comprehensive 4-1 victory against Djibouti on Sunday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    KCCA midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba opened the scoring with a well taken kick from the penalty spot in the 14th minute.

    Three second half goals from winger Joackim Ojera as well as two second half substitutes Ben Ocen and Bright Anukani crowned the day for the tournament hosts.

    Haroun Mohamed scored the consolation for Djibouti.

    Mutyaba’s penalty arrived after a handball in the forbidden area by the Djibouti defender after Paul Mbowa’s cross from the left on 13 minutes.

    Ojera doubled the lead after 65 minutes when he finished Abdul Watambala’s through ball.

    Abdul Karim Watambala passes the ball. He assisted the second goal for Uganda with a great pass to Ojera.

    Haroun gave Djibouti some hope with a goal pulled back in the 69 minutes.

    Ocen, who had replaced Ojera converted substitute Allan Okello’s assist in the 75th minute.

    Another substitute, Anukani put the game beyond Djibouti’s reach with the fourth goal via his first touch on the ball moments after replacing Nicholas Kasozi.

    Newly crowned Airtel – FUFA Footballer of the year Allan Okello takes on the opposition
    Bright Anukani joined by teammates to celebrate Uganda Cranes goal
    Right back Paul Willa in action against Djibouti. He had a decent evening at office

    Uganda Cranes registered their fourth successive victory at the annual championship following three earlier wins against Burundi (3-1), Somalia (2-0) and Eritrea (2-0).

    This implies that Uganda Cranes top group A with 12 points and will face the group B second placed team (Tanzania).

    The earlier result on  Sunday witnessed a goal-less draw between Somalia and Eritrea. Eritrea finished second in group A and will battle group B leaders, Kenya during Tuesday’s semi-final.

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Djibouti

    Uganda Cranes XI: Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Paul Willa, Musitafa Mujuzi, John Revita, Paul Mbowa, Nicolas Kasozi (79′ Bright Aukani), Muzamiru Mutyaba, Karim Watambala, Joachim Ojera (66′ Ben Ocen), Joel Madondo, Viane Sekajugo (75′ Allan Okello)

    Subs Not Used: Charles Lukwago (GK), Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Shafiq Kagimu, Bright Anukani, Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala

    Johnathan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes head coach
    • Head Coach: Johnathan McKinstry (Northern Ireland)
    • Assistant Coach 1: Abdalah Mubiru
    • Assistant Coach 2: Livingstone Mbabazi
    • Goalkeepers’ Coach: Fred Kajoba
    • Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
    Djibouti XI

    Djibouti XI: Innocent Mbonihaukoye (G.K), Haroun Mohamed, Hassan Moussa, Fouad Moussa, Abdoulkader Djama, Mohamed Bourhan (Captain), Ali Youssouf, Mahdi Houssein, Hamza Abdi, Siad Yabe, Hassan Warsama

    Subs: Mohamed Fouad, Kassim Abdourahman, Abdi Nasradin (G.K), Ahmed Youssouf, Ali Adeleh (G.K), Fahmo Moussa, Mohamed Salem, Saleh Bourhan

    • Head coach: Efrem Haile Alemseghed (Eritrea)
    • Assistant coach: Elias Ali Abubeker
    • Goalkeepers’ coach: Zewengel Embaye Haile
    • Team physio: Teklu Tsegai Bahlibi
    • Official: Mussa Salih
    L-R: Shaffi Abokar, Johnthan McKinstry (middle) and Efrem Haile Alemseghedm during the post match press conference

    Match Officials:

    • Center Referee: Sabri Mohamed (Sudan)
    • Assistant Referee 1: Nage Elfateh (Sudan)
    • Assistant Referee 2: Michael Eyobel (Eritrea)
    • Fourth official: Thierry Nkurunziza (Burundi)
    • Referees Assessor: Claude Birimusahau (Burundi)
    • Commissioner: Hassan Amir (Somalia)
    • General Coordinator: Suleiman Othman (Zanzibar)
    • Media officer: Shaffi Abokar (Somalia)
    • Technical Study Group: Daniel Yohannes (Eritrea)
    Uganda Cranes players embrace after a goal
  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes starting XI against Djibouti

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes starting XI against Djibouti

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019

    Somalia Vs Eritrea – 1:30pm

    Uganda Cranes Vs Djibouti – 4:00pm

    StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

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    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has released his starting XI that will play the last Group A match against Djibouti in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo this Sunday at 4:00pm.

    Defenders John Revita and Paul Willa returned to the starting list after being rested in the previous game against Eritrea. Paul Mbowa is placed in the left-back to replace Mustafa Kizza who is rested for this match while Musitafa Mujuzi joins the central defense to partner with Revita.

    Youngster Karim Watambala makes a come back in the first eleven together with Nicolas Kasozi and Muzamiru Mutyaba.

    Busoga United forward Joel Madondo will lead the striking line alongside Viane Sekaajugo and Joachim Ojera on the left and right flanks respectively.

    Midfielders Allan Okello, Bright Anukani, Shafiq Kagimu and striker Fahad Bayo who started in the first two games are rested plus KCCA FC goalkeeper Charles Lukwago.

    The game will start at exactly 4:00pm EAT at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI

    Joel Mutakubwa (GK, Kyetume FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants),

    Subs;

    Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC)

  • CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Uganda stroll past Eritrea in style

    CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Uganda stroll past Eritrea in style

    2019 CECAFA U-17 MATCH DAY THREE RESULTS

    Burundi 8-0 Djibouti 

    Tanzania 3-1 Kenya 

    Uganda 10-0 Eritrea

    Uganda Girls U-17 girls football team produced arguably one of their best football displays so far at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 girls tournament, with a 10-0 demolition of stubborn Eritrea side in the third game of the match day three on Friday evening.

    Eritrea, who had resisted favorites Tanzania serge only to lose 5-0 in their opening game and stepped their game against Kenya whom they held 1-1, had come into the Uganda game with high spirits to keep their passing and pressing game.

    However, smart Uganda went all out on the first whistle with lively runs and attacks from wingers Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya, which left the Eritrean full back on a very busy work to contain them in vein.

    Uganda U17 girls celebrate one of their 10 goals

    And it took only five minutes for Fauzia Najjemba to put Uganda ahead with a well taken chipped ball off a Nagadya cross that gave the Eritrean goalie Rim Redje no chance.

    That was the beginning of the route to the wallop, that by half time, the Eritreans were nothing but down by 5-0, with a Juliet Nalukenge double, Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya all on the score sheet.

    The Ugandan side got good balance in the midfield, commanded by Kevin Nakacwa and attacking midfielder Shakira Nyinagahirwa, with Sumaya Komuntale and Samalie Nakacwa, who was later stretchered off, manning well the left and right flanks, while Stella Musibika and Bira Nadunga were un breakable in the heart of  defence.

    Its no wonder the fine passing and movement enabled Kevin Nakacwa to register herself on the scoring sheet with Musibika and Komuntale also scoring, before Nalukenge completed her hat trick with a penalty after she was fouled in the area.

    “Our main target in this championship is to win the title, that’s why we come prepared in every game. We watched Eritrea give hard time to favourites Kenya and we planned to play better than them and that’s what we did,” Said Uganda Coach Ayub Khalifa.

    His Eritrean counterpart Mekonnen Zewde accepted defeat though he said they have not given up on doing better in the remaining games.

    “Uganda was better physically, mentally and technically than us, we couldn’t match them, this was too much for us. But we are going to prepare for the next games,” Zewde said.

    Uganda stands out as the highest scoring team in the six team championship, having scored 25 goals and yet to concede in three outings.

    Team Uganda remained top of the table with maximum points from three games, followed by Tanzania, who today moved to 7 points after a 3-1 win over Kenya, while Kenya remains in third on 4 points, but with a better goal difference over Burundi, who also moved to 4 points following their 8-0 win over Djibouti.

    Uganda will get closer to smelling the title, if they beat Tanzania in the second last match on Sunday, where Kenya will take on Eritrea and Burundi faces Djibouti.

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Eritrea, Somalia register wins in group A

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Eritrea, Somalia register wins in group A

    2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup (Group A):

    Friday Results:

    • Djibouti 0-3 Eritrea
    • Burundi 0-1 Somalia

    Eritrea and Somalia both won their respective games in group A to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda.

    Eritrea easily out-muscled Djobuti 3-0 in the first game that kicked off at 1:30 PM at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.

    Ali Suleman Ibrahim netted two goals for Eritrea before Isayas Abreham Goytom found the other.

    Omar Abdulahi scored the only goal in Somalia’s 1-0 win against Burundi in the subsequent game at the same venue.

    Now, Eritrea has six points, three short of the hosts Uganda. Somalia registered their first win, that takes them to four points.

    Burundi suffered their fourth defeat of the campaign.

    Either of Eritrea or Somalia can qualify for the semi-final to join already qualified Uganda Cranes.

    On Sunday, Eritrea will face off against Somalia with the day’s winner joining Uganda to the semi-finals.

    Uganda seeks to top group A with a only a draw or an outright victory against already eliminated Djibouti.

  • CECAFA U17 Girls: Uganda’s XI Vs. Eritrea

    CECAFA U17 Girls: Uganda’s XI Vs. Eritrea

    CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Friday, 13th December 2019

    Uganda U-17 Vs Eritrea

    At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (4 PM)

    Uganda national Girls U-17 football team head coach Ayub Khalifa has made no changes in his side’s starting lineup against Eritrea in the team’s third CECAFA U-17 game at FUFA TC Njeru on Friday evening.

    Khalifa has instead maintained the starting 11 players that saw off Djibouti 11-0 in second game of the ongoing event on Wednesday.

    Uganda Martyrs goal keeper Daphine Nyayenga retains her position with Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim) and Sumaya Komuntale (King of Kings) also remaining on the right and left full back positions respectively while Kawempe Moslem’s Stella Musibika and Olira Girls Bira Nadunga also start in the center of defense.

    Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa and Kawempe Moslme’s Shakira Nyinagahirwa retain their positions in the holding and attaching midfield respectively, while another pair of Uganda Martyrs Catherin Nagadya and Kawempe’s Margret Kunihira are on the right and left wings respectively.

    Captain Juliet Nalukenge and her assistant and Hat Trick heroine against Djibouti, Fauzia Najjemba  will pair upfront.

    Today’s fixture has Djibouti and Burundi having faced off in the first game, with Kenya and Tanzania battling each other in the second game while the Uganda Vs Eritrea game is on at 4 pm.

    Uganda leads the six team table with maximum points from two games, followed by Kenya who have a better goal difference over third placed Tanzania but both have 4 points, while Burundi and Eritrea are fourth and fifth with 1 point each with Djibouti, who have lost both their opening matches and conceded 25 goals, coming last with no points.

    Uganda starting line up against Djibouti. Uganda won 11-0 in the game. It is the same line up that will face Eritrea.

     

    Uganda’s Line up against Eritrea: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Subs:Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda.

  • CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Uganda goes top after a convincing win against Djibouti

    CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Uganda goes top after a convincing win against Djibouti

    CECAFA U-17 Day two match results

    Kenya 1-1 Eritrea 

    Burundi 3-3 Tanzania 

    Uganda 11-0 Djibouti 

    Uganda national U-17 girls football team went top of the CECAFA U17 Girls table after beating Djibouti 11-0 in the third game of matchday 2 at FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Wednesday evening.

    Uganda Girls U17 forward Margret Kunihira races past Djibouti opponents

    Fausia Najjemba won herself the match ball, after scoring a hat-trick 2nd, 29th, and 31st minutes. Skipper Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace in the 9th and 45th minutes, defender Stella Musibika also pulled off a double in the 4th and 85th minutes.

    Uganda Girls U17 player Zainah Nandede in action against Djibouti

    Second-half substitute Hadijah Nandago register a third brace of the day in the 55th and 69th minutes while Margret Kunihira and Samalie Nakacwa scored one each.

    “We had a mission of scoring goals, but we could not accomplish it because of the technical approach of our opponents. The other title hopefuls Tanzania and Kenya have dropped points, but that does not mean we should relax in the next games,” Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa said after the match.

    Djibouti head coach Moussa Fatouma, said her team has improved since they are here for learning not winning.

    “We conceded 14 goals in the first game, we have conceded 11 in the second, this shows we have improved and we can improve the more in the next games. Our major purpose here is to learn not to win the title,” Moussa said.

    Uganda takes on Eritrea in the matchday 3 on Friday, while Kenya and Tanzania face off in a mouthwatering encounter, with Djibouti and Eritrea each wanting to register their first win each in the tournament when they face off.

    Uganda’s Line up against Djibouti

    Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Subs-Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda

    Djibouti line up

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba controlling the ball during the match against Djibouti

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes through to semis after successful three consecutive wins

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda Cranes through to semis after successful three consecutive wins

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019

    Burundi 1-2 Djibouti

    Eritrea 0-2 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes qualified for the semifinals of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after successfully winning a third Group A match against Eritrea at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Wednesday evening.

    Midfielder Nicolas Kasozi got the lead for Uganda Cranes in the 58th minute with a long shot that beaten Eritrea goalkeeper Kibrom Solomun from 30 yards.

    Cranes midfielder Nicolas Kasozi and Muzamiru Mutyaba challenging Eritrea player Robel Teklemicheal

    Mustafa Kizza doubled the lead 10 minutes to time from the spot-kick after Micheal Habte intercepted Kizza’s freekick with his arm inside the area.

    Second-half substitute Joachim Ojera who came in for Viane Sekajugo increased the momentum of the game through the right side. He created several chances at goal but final efforts from Joel Madondo failed to hit the target.

    Uganda Cranes defender Musitafa Mujuzi driving the ball into Eritrea’s half

    In the 86th minute, Kizza was released by youngster Karim Watambala with a beautiful through pass. The former made an accurate minus that found Ojera unmarked on the far right but the touch from the pacey winger went over the bar.

    ‘Our opponents had a smooth passing of the ball. But Football is about winning games. We did better in the second half but we seriously need to be better than today. When we made changes like we did today we expected tactically some things not to be perfect. One of our objectives was to rest a few players who did and got the results.’ Said Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry during the post-match press conference.

    The Cranes will return to action with the last Group A match on Sunday 15th December against Djibouti

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI

    Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), ), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), and Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants)

    Subs;

    Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes striker Steven Mukwala aiming to shoot at Eritrea goal

     

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup: McKinstry makes seven changes in the starting XI against Eritrea

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup: McKinstry makes seven changes in the starting XI against Eritrea

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019

    Burundi Vs Djibouti – 1:30pm

    Eritrea Vs Uganda Cranes – 4:00pm

    StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala

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    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has announced the eleven players that will start the third Group A match against Eritrea in the ongoing CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo this Wednesday at 4:00pm.

    McKinstry has made a decision to introduced seven new faces in the starting list that will play against Eritrea.

    URA FC defender Paul Mbowa makes it to the lineup and will pattern skipper Halid Lwaliwa in the central defense.

    The other new players are, Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba who makes his first start in the Team together with Nicolas Kasozi, Karim Watambala, Steven Mukwala, Mustafa Mujuzi, and goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa.

    Meanwhile, the Irish born tactician rested goalkeeper Charles Lukwago, defender John Revita, Paul Willa, Shafiq Kagimu, Bright Anukani, Allan Okello and Fahad Bayo who have been part of the first eleven since the tournament kicked off.

    KCCA FC duo of Nicolas Kasozi and Muzamiru Mutyaba will linkup in the center of the park together with youngster Karim Watambala.

    Steven Mukwala will play as a lead forward with Ben Ocen and Viane Sekajugo on the left and right flanks respectively.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI

    Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), ), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), and Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants)

    Subs;

    Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)

     

    MIAN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started against Somalia

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge League 2019: Kenya through to semis as Kilimanjaro Stars register first win of the tournament

    CECAFA Senior Challenge League 2019: Kenya through to semis as Kilimanjaro Stars register first win of the tournament

    CECAFA Senior Challenge League 2019

    Sudan 1-2 Kenya

    Tanzania 1-0 Zanzibar

    Defending Champions Kenya marched to the semifinals of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after a successful 2-1 win over Sudan in the second match of group B at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Tuesday.

    Kenya’s playmaker Kenneth Muguna in action against Sudan

    Muhamed Abbas got the lead for Sudan in the 30th minute But Kenyan midfielder Hassan Abdallah who came from the bench pulled back an equalizer in the 65th minute.

    Oscar Wamalwa doubled the lead for the Harambe Stars a few minutes later to hand them a place in the semis.

    Sudanese goal scorer Muhamed Abbas Namir challenged by Kenya skipper Joash Onyango

    In the last match of the day, Tanzania received the first maximum points in Group B after edging rivals Zanzibar in a closer match that had several opportunities on both sides.

    Ditram Nchimbi Adgan scored the only goal of the game from a tap in that ended Kilimanjaro Stars’ winless drought in the 38th minute.

    Tanzania’s goal scorer Ditram Nchimbi Adgan challenged by Zanzibar skipper Abbas Mudathiri

    Both teams returned in the second half with abundant hopes of having the ball in the back of the net however, the last 45 minutes ended in a barren score.

    Kenya now leads Group A with 6 points followed by Tanzania with 4 points. Sudan has 1 point while Zanzibar Comes last with 1 point and negative one goal difference.

    Tanzania’s midfielder Bakari Mwamnyeto (blue) winning a ball from a Zanzibar player.

    Action resumes today (Wednesday) with Burundi playing against Djibouti.

    Eritrea battles against the hosts Uganda