FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • Capacity building: Latest CAF C coaches urged on professionalism

    Capacity building: Latest CAF C coaches urged on professionalism

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has closed a two week CAF C license coaches course organized by Kampala region at FUFA House, Mengo.

    Thirty nine coaches were registered for the course and all successfully completed the theory and practical part of the course under the guidance of instructors Magida Nantanda, Livingstone Kyambadde, Ali Tomusange, Sadiq Wassa with Jackson Nyima and Asuman Lubowa assessing the participants. FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein took the coaches through the basics on how to handle media related matters.

    Part of CAF C coaches

    While addressing the trainees, the FUFA President expressed his excitement at the rate at which Uganda is producing coaches and therefore asked them to put into practice learnt in class because their instructors will monitor them at their work places to asses them and this will be a gateway to the next level of the CAF license B.’

    ‘I am the happiest person because the rate at which we are producing coaches at different levels is invincible in Africa. Therefore you need to put into practice what you have been taught for the reason that it is the gateway to the other level of CAF B License’ noted the FUFA President.

    L-R: FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye at the closure of the CAF C coaching course

    Eng. Magogo added by urging the coaches to apply for a Ugandan Coaching license from FUFA and also to register with the coaches association so s to protect their profession from masqueraders.

    At the same function, the FUFA 2nd Vice President who is also a delegate for the 3rd division clubs from the Kampala region Darius Mugoye said that Kampala has started implementing the President’s pledge and applauded all the participants for completing the course.

    L-R: CAF Coaching instructor Majidah Nantanda, Shirah Nakagwa (the only female) and Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education office and instructor)

    ‘Mr. President, In Kampala region we have started implementing your pledge of capacity building at all football levels with the likes of this CAF C coaching course. I would also like to appreciate all participants for successfully completing this course without any missing’ Mugoye said.

    The Chairman Kampala Region Edrisa Kasalirwe said that this is the second CAF C coaching license organized by Kampala and the region has also organized a number of refereeing courses.

    The coaches share a light moment with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
    Turkish coach Omeri Selli with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo shortly after the closure of the course

    Coaches who attended:

    Phillip Ssozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Omer Selli (Light Academy), Salim Twaha Blanden (Mbarara Sports Academy), Hamza Katende (Sentah College), Juma Ssekiziyivu (Nyamityobora), Edwin Laston Haumba (Pehsa), Faisal Nsubuga (Kayda), Paul Kasule (Tospa Sports), Charles Sseguya, Ramathan Ddungu (KJT), Fahadie Walugembe (Blessed Sacramen Kimanya), Abubaker Sseguya (KJT), Stanley Kitengeza Mugerwa (Banda Stars), Ronald Ssemanobe (St Noah Girls), Michael Kalyesubula, Haron Kiremye (Kampala University), Eddie Kasozi (Supers Eagles Mukono), Michael Bukenya (Mpigi Mixed), Henry Gama (Hoima Youngster), Michael Kirunda (Agape S.S), Arnold Herbert Ziwa (Excel Academy), Muhammed Kyagambiddwa (Mbarara F.C), Charles Ssemanda (Kyambogo), Ronald Ssali (St Mary’s Kitende), James Mukubya (Simba), Mubarak Kiberu (SC Villa Jogoo), Siraje Bwanika (Kazinga Moonlight), Henry Kasajja (Sports Outreach Ministry), Paul Kimbowa (Sports Outreach Ministry), Daniel Male (Kibuli S.S), Jessy Lukoki (SSL Logistics), Shirah Nakagwa, Boban Fredricks Tusubira (Nsambya Sports Club), Swaibu Kawesi (Nyamityobora), Muhammed Ssensalire (Ntinda/Bukoto United), Yunusu Kisegerwa (KJT), El-Kassim Nsereko (KB Lions), Rogers Nkugwa (Katuuso Alpheonix Sports Club)

  • Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Western Region release provisional squad

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Western Region release provisional squad

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Ahead of the Uganda Cranes regional tour to Western region, a provisional formidable team of 21 players has been named by the Western Regional Football Association.

    According to the Western Region FA General Secretary, Olivia Mugisha, coach Vialli Bainomugisha will handle the team that starts residential training on Monday, 3rd July 2017.

    Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

    Seven more players will be added to make a total of 28.

    The head coach will name the final team by 6th July ahead of the match slated for 8th August 2017.

    ‘The Western Region Football Association is excited and ready to host the national team, Uganda Cranes. We have already started initial preparations to make the tour a complete success’ Mugisha remarked.

    A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans are associated with the regional tour matches which are always free of charge

    The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.

    The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.

    The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.

    FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspection at Buhinga stadium.

    A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.

    These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.

    LIST OF PLAYERS:

    GOAL KEEPERS

    1. KIBALAMA SULA   – SHARP FC
    2. OTIM DENNIS  –      MBARARA FC

    DEFENDERS

    1. TURINAWE JOHNSON – SHARP FC
    2. BYEKWASO ZAID –  NYAMITYOBORA FC
    3. KATO UMAR – RUSHERE FC
    4. RUBANJA BRUCE  – CREAMLAND FC
    5. BABU BASHIR   – MBARARA FC
    6. FIAT CLEOPHAS  –   SHARP FC

    MIDFIELDERS

    1. MOHAMMED MATOVU – WELDEN FC
    2. MUHANGI MICHEAL   – MBARARA FC
    3. KONDOK TOR     –  RED ARMY FC
    4. MANDELA ALEX   – SHARP FC
    5. TWINAMATSIKO ALEX   – RUKUNGIRI UNITED FC
    6. SADAM JUMMA   – CREAMLAND FC
    7. BARACK ABRAHAM     – NTODA FC
    8. OWOMUGISHA BRIAN     -NTODA FC

    STRIKERS

    1. LUYOMBYA ISMAIL – RUSHERE FC
    2. SADAM NASIR – MBARARA FC
    3. KAKURU HASSAN -AMAMA FC
    4. BASEME MICHEAL-  RUKUNGIRI UTD FC
    5. AINEBYOONA DICKENS – SHARP FC
  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners

    2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2017 in Busia at Madibira Grounds
    • Final: Gafford Ladies 1 (1)-1 (3) Olila HS
    It will remain in rich history of the 1924 founded Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) institution, that Olila High School Women Football club are the inaugural champions of the Women knock out cup.
    The Soroti based club rallied from a goal down to draw 1 all in normal time and  force the game into post match penalty shoot out against Kyebando club Gafford Ladies in a well attended and thrilling finale played at the Madibira Primary school playground in Busia district on Sunday.
    Olila High School won the tense shoot out 3-1.
    Gafford Ladies players  with their silver medals
    Evelyn Kakayi gave Gafford Ladies a 1-0 first half lead after a well converted header.
    Nine minutes into the second half, Gafford Ladies’ goalkeeper Elsie Najjemba brought down the reigning FUFA Women Elite League most valuable player Fazilah Ikwaput inside the forbidden area.
    Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the final held at Madibira primary school play ground in Busia
    FIFA referee Anna Akoyi did not hesitate but to point to the penalty spot.
    Midfielder Cissy Nantongo successfully scored the resultant kick from the penalty mark to make the game tied one all.
    Post match penalties were then called after normal time to determine the leader.
    Olila’s goalkeeper Karungi Vanessa saved one of the penalties Olila as they won 3-1 having scored through Cissy Nantumbwe, Norah Alupo and Siporosa.
    Lydia Namutebi  was the only player that scored for Gafford Ladies.
    Sandra Nantumbwe, Annick Sophia and Shakira Mutibwa missed their respective kicks from the penalty spot.
    It was all jubilation as the excited Soroti club players lifted the trophy handed over by the chief guest, Darius Mugoye (FUFA 2nd Vice President) as they were decorated with gold medals and a cash prize of UGX 3M.
    The runners up Gafford Ladies received UGX 2M.
    There were also a couple of individual awards given to the outstanding players in the competition.
    This was the first time ever that FUFA is organizing the Uganda Cup for the women.
    Football fans in Busia
    A section of fans who watched the final at Madibira play ground in Busia
    The tournament is among the competitions organized by the FUFA competitions department.
    The others are FUFA Uganda Cup (Men – since 1971), FUFA Big League (since 2010) and FUFA Women Elite League (played since 2015).
    Team Line ups:
    Gafford Ladies XI: Elsie Najjemba, Josephine Nakyewa,  Lydia Namutebi, Florence Nakalule, Hajara Nassuna, Gertrude Karungi, Sandra Nantumbwe,Lilian Veronica, Shakira Mutibwa, Monica Namwase
    Olila High XI: Vanessa Edith Karungi, Gillian Akandida, Marion Amangat,Ariong Eunice,Wilmer Nantumbwe,Illamai Magdalene, Sharon Achieng, Cissy Nantongo, Fazirah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa
    Individual Awards
    • Most Valuable player– Nabossa Ritah (Olila)
    • Top scorer– Fazilah Ikwaput (Olila – 5 goals)
    • Best Goalkeeper– Vanessa Karungi (Olila)
    • Best Coach – Saddam Cifu Mpande (Olila)
    • Fair Play Award-Taggy High School
    Best Journalists:
    • Radio– Solomon Ssaka (Innerman FM)
    • Print -Makhtum Muziransa (Daily Monitor)
    • Online– Fred Mwambu(Futaa.com)
  • FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA

    FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA

    Experienced Margaret Kubingi,Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Fraidah Bulega have been elected unopposed to represent women football interests in the FUFA Assembly.

    Kubingi was also voted as the Chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).

    Today’s elections concluded the line-up of the 88 delegates to the FUFA Assembly.

    L-R Christine Wanyana, Oliver Mbekeka, Faridah Bulega  FWEL Delegate, National team Crested Cranes coach Majidah Nantanda, Rosemary Nabyonga, Hadijah Namuyanja

    The UWFA will have Kubingi and Owek. Nkalubo as the two delegates to represent the Association inthe FUFA Assembly for the period 2017-2021.

    The UWFA Assembly after the polls

    Bulega Faridah of Kampala Queens is the delegate for the 15 FUFA Women Elite League clubs.

    The exercise to vote the three candidates was conducted at FUFA House in Mengo but at separate time slots.

    The UWFA also elected the rest of the Executive Committee members in an exercise supervised by the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye.

    The UWFA Executive

    Chairperson: Margaret Kubingi

    1st Vice Chairperson: Nattabi Harriet

    2nd Vice Chairperson Apolot Harriet Margaret

    Treasure: Namagembe Elsie

    Committee Members:

    • Ayub Khalifan
    • Mbekeka Oliver
    • Justine Nambafu
    • Nagudi Safinah
    • Sheba Asiba Zuyo

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Woemn Delegates to FUFA Assembly L-R Faridah Bulega, Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Margaret Kubingi at FUFA House after the elections on Thursday afternoon 

  • Charity: FUFA, football family donate items to Arua Regional remand home

    Charity: FUFA, football family donate items to Arua Regional remand home

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) joined by the football family has on Thursday morning officially handed over an assortment of donated items to management of the Arua regional remand home in Giligili village, Pajulu sub-county.

    The donated items included footballs (5), clothes, shoes, bags and food (2 bags of sugar, 2 bags of rice, 1 carton of wheat flour and 40 litres of cooking oil) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause that is attached to the Uganda Cup competition, arguably the longest knock out tournament in the country played since 1971.

    Moses Okurut, the officer in charge of probation and welfare at the center received the items collected from the football fans, administrators, media and the fans.

    Hand over for one of the 2 bags of sugar to authorities at Arua Regional Remand Home

    FUFA was ably represented by a strong delegation led by West Nile delegate Rasoul Aliga, also an executive committee member together with Ali Mwebe, the head of competitions at the Federation.

    Other West Nile delegates in attendance included; Rev. Father Robert Ayiko, David Batali, Isaac Fredrick Ade, Andrew Onedagwa, John Rwothomio and Alfred Odaga.

    They were escorted by Deo Mutabazi (Beach soccer delegate), Joseph Mwanje (Buganda region delegate), James Ssebaale (FUFA Support staff) and 102.1 FUFA f.m radio personnel.

    The Lord Mayor joined by FUFA and KCCA officials greet some of the juveniles at Arua Regional Remand home on Thursday morning. An assortment of items were later handed over

    The two clubs set to play in the finals of the 43rd Uganda Cup, KCCA and Paidha Black Angels have been also represented at the items hand over.

    KCCA patron, the Lord Mayor of Kampala city Salongo Erias Lukwago led KCCA football club delegation.

    Club chairman Julius Kabugo, Ali Nganda Mulyanyama (club director) and CEO David Tamale accompanied the Lord Mayor.

    Aliga appreciated the initiative started by the federation towards the social corporate responsibility cause.

    “As the FUFA Executive committee passed, we (West Nile) were tasked to come up with a community project that would benefit all. We came up with that of the Arua Regional Remand home. There is hope for the rehabilitated children at the home. I thank FUFA for starting up this initiative” Aliga said.

    Arua Regional Remand home probation and welfare officer Okurut lauded FUFA, KCCA F.C, Paidha Black Angels and the general public for the donated items.

    “We thank FUFA, the two clubs KCCA F.C and Paidha Black Angels as well as the fans who have donated generously. May God bless you all” Okurut said in a brief speech.

    KCCA youngsters Allan Okello and Julius Poloto handed over the footballs to the young prisoners at Arua Regional Remand Home

    All the Paidha Black Angels players attended the handover event with two of the teenage KCCA players Allan Okello and Julius Poloto also part.

    Last year, FUFA and the football donated  to the Missionaries of the poor charity group found in Mengo, Kisenyi – Kampala.

    According to Ali Mwebe, the CSR activity shall be an annual event.

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Incumbent Eng. Magogo, Kasule pick nomination forms ahead of Executive Committee Elections

    FUFA Polls 2017: Incumbent Eng. Magogo, Kasule pick nomination forms ahead of Executive Committee Elections

    Ahead of the nomination exercise in preparation for the FUFA Executive Committee Elections slated for 5th August 2017, two aspiring candidates have picked forms on Wednesday at FUFA House in Kampala.

    Incumbent FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Proline head coach/Director Mujib Kasule have picked nomination forms after fulfilling the payment process.

    Magogo and Kasule still have a process to complete before they are declared candidates to run for the top most position in Ugandan football.

    Mujib Kasule nomination

    Both Eng. Magogo and Kasule returned the paid bank slips to the office of the Electoral Commission as they were handed with the nomination forms.

    Chairperson of the FUFA Electoral Committee Sam Bakiika officially handed over the nomination forms.

    Bakiika noted that this is part of the nomination process with the forms expected by Friday.

    ‘We have two candidates who have returned the paid slips (Eng. Moses Magogo and Mujib Kasule). The other third person (Ben Misagga had not returned the slips so we did not issue the nomination forms. We expect both of them by Friday. Mr Kasule has booked at 2:30 p.m and Eng Magogo at 4 p.m.’ Bakiika clarified.

    Eng. Moses Magogo shakes hands with Mujib Kasule

    CAF Executive Committee member who also chairs the CAF Beach soccer and Futsal committee Eng. Moses Magogo seeks another term in office after successfully administering a 4 year term since 2013.

  • Pictorial: Triumphant Uganda Cranes contingent returns home safely

    Pictorial: Triumphant Uganda Cranes contingent returns home safely

    The triumphant Uganda Cranes delegation successfully returned from Cape Verde Islands early Tuesday morning (3am).

    The group was received by a host of FUFA officials led by the 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson, Humphrey Mandu (Deputy CEO), Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive committee member and Chairman Technical Committee), Decolas Kiiza (Director of Finance), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Hassan Kirunda Kakaire (FUFA Big league Delegate), Patrick Ntege (National teams’ Officer), FUFA Staff, fans, media, friends and relatives.

    L-R: Coach Micho, Humphrey Mandu and Edgar Watson chat shortly after the team’s arrival at Entebbe International Airport

    The group touched down at Entebbe International aboard Ethiopian Airlines on flight ET 336 from Addis Ababa.

    Thereafter, there was a special press conference held at the Airport where head of delegation Dennis Mbidde lauded the players, technical staff and the federation as a whole for the job well done.

    Some of the players upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport L-R Shaban Muhammad, Wadada nicolas, Murushid Juuko and Isaac Mulene
    Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba arrives at Entebbe International Airport. FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha is on the right.

    ‘We traveled with a committed and diligent team. I salute the players in a special way. This a a perfect start for the Project Cameroon 2019. I thank the technical team and FUFA as a whole’ Mbidde stated in a brief speech.

    Team captain Denis Onyango was equally ecstatic about the victory registered away from home.

    Dennis Onyango (R) joined by the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha during the press conference at Entebbe International Airport

    ‘We responded positively despite the challenges encountered before the game. I thank the gallant players and technical team as well for the job well done. Let us stay focused for the job ahead of us’ Onyango, who officially started his role as team captain noted.

    Team head coach Milutin Sredejovic appreciated  the spirit exhibited in the particular game.

    ‘Since 2014, we have only lost one away match where we considered a penalty. The entire group was focused and i also hail the senior players on the team. We pushed to the limit and delivered. We are now eyeing the CHAN 2018 and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. I thank the players and FUFA for the preparations’ Micho said.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo hailed the sponsors – Airtel Uganda, Nile Special, Bidco, Ecobank, NIC, the players, fans, FUFA Executive Committee and the secretariat staff for the efforts during the trip to Cape Verde.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (R)

    He called upon the Government of Uganda to fully support the national team, like it is done elsewhere in Africa.

    ‘It is exactly 12 days since we left the country for Cape Verde. We played three matches against Ethiopia, Senegal and Cape Verde. I salute the performance of the players for the discipline and hard-work. It is not easy to keep away for that long in such conditions and you still deliver positive results. I thank the FUFA Executive and secretariat for the necessary support. I continue to call upon the Government for financial support towards the Uganda Cranes. We need to be included on the national budget like it is done elsewhere in Africa. Our winning away to Cape Verde should only make us prepare better ahead of future engagements.’ The FUFA President said in his speech.

    Benard Muwanga, Denis Onyango and Ahmed Hussein at the Entebbe Airport

    The players were then served to a cocktail before the entire group departed for their respective homes.

    Focus immediately turns to the CHAN 2018 preparations as well as 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.

    Uganda Cranes will play South Sudan in a two legged CHAN 2018 first round qualifier next month.

    In August, the national team will then host Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kampala.

  • Agape, Kyetume make the grade for 2017/18 FUFA Big League

    Agape, Kyetume make the grade for 2017/18 FUFA Big League

    FUFA Regional League Finals:

    • Eastern: CRO 0 (4) – 0 (5) Agape
    • Buganda: Kyetume 4-1 Nsaagu

    Agape and Kyetume became the latest clubs to be promoted to the 2017/18 FUFA Big league on Wednesday.

    Kyetume won the Buganda region final 4-1 over Nsaagu at Uganda Martyrs’ play ground, Ssonde.

    Denis Lubowa (brace),Yusuf Ssaaka and captain Rajab Jooga were on target for Kyetume, coached by former Uganda Cranes, URA and BUL midfielder Augustine Nsumba.

    Isaac Kalema got the equalizer for Nsaagu.

    AGAPE XI
    CRO XI

    In the Eastern region final, Agape defeated CRO 5-4 on post match penalties at the Busembatia play ground.

    This was after normal time had ended goalless before the kicks from the penalty were called.

    The two clubs (Agape and Kyetume) join Western region’s Sharp and Kampala’s Ntinda United as the already promoted clubs.

    MAIN PHOTO: Agape players with their trophy at Busembatia play ground on Wednesday afternoon

  • Robert Kakeeto Thrilled by maiden Uganda Cranes assignment

    Robert Kakeeto Thrilled by maiden Uganda Cranes assignment

    It is every footballer’s dream including Robert Kakeeko to pull on a National team jersey for his country. National team duty calls for delivery on focus, commitment and skills with an aim of not disappointing those who have put a lot of trust in a player during his career.

    Kakeeto a Ugandan International who trades his trade in Aalborg  FC in the Danish Super Liga landed a call up to the Uganda Cranes three days to the day the National team played Kitara Region Select on the Uganda Cranes Regional tours. The match was played on 28th May, 2017 in FortPortal.

    The 22 year says he will never forget in his life the day he donned the Uganda Cranes jersey.

    Kakeeto (4th from L) on National team duty in Forportal during the Uganda Cranes Regional Tour. He is in Senegal where Cranes is camped ahead of Saturday’s clash with Cape Verde.

    ‘It is like a dream come true for the reason that any footballer would crave for to feature in his National team. I cannot forget the day I first wore the National Team Jersey yet it was another opportunity for adventure in my motherland’ said an excited Kakeeto

    Kakeeto says that he grew up looking up to Ugandan midfield gem Tony Mawejje though he also admires KCCA FC midfielder Saddam Juma amidst being in the same age range.

    Kakeeto (3rd from L in red top ) at Entebbe International Airport with Uganda Cranes players getting set to fly out of the country last week.

    The Aalborg FC player adds that he has to fight tooth and nail not to disappoint those who have confidence in him in particular the National Team tactician Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin for the opportunity he gave him to don the Cranes jersey.

    With hopes of being part of the Uganda Cranes team which will qualify for AFCON Cameroon 2019 and FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, Kakeeto can’t stop working hard to keep in shape for his club and the national team.

    ‘I have to work hard and deliver. It is an obligation for me because I don’t have to let down all those who have commended me especially the Head coach’

    Little did he know that he would ever play competitive football until when he received a lot of praises from people in his home village Kyetume in Mukono.

    Kakeeto in traning for the National team duty

    ‘I used to play football with my village mates with no hope at all of turning professional. I always heard fans from the sidelines commenting about my skills and how I passed the ball’ added Kakeeto

    During his teenage days he was invited to feature for his Village team and later joined Forever Living Soccer Academy in Kampala under Coach Matia Lule.

    Heavens opened for Kakeeto who later flew to Denmark for trials at Aalborg FC where he has enjoyed great football development stages till when he was promoted to the club’s Senior team.

    The enterprising midfield gem hopes to play in better European leagues like Premier League, Spanish Laliga , Budesliga, French League 1 and Italian Serie A .

    For now, Kakeeto will keep his fingers crossed as Head coach Micho looks forward to picking a positive result against Cape Verde when the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019 Qualifiers get underway on Saturday 10th June, 2017.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Robert Kakeeto, Muhammad Shaban and Milton Karisa on National team duty 

     

  • FUFA Statement following allegations by Katwe United FC Chairman

    FUFA Statement following allegations by Katwe United FC Chairman

    It has come to the attention of FUFA that Hon. Allan Sewanyana together with Mr. Allan Mulindwa who is the Lawyer of the Dan Walusimbi Group has held a Press Conference on Wednesday 7th June, 2017 at Grand Imperial where statements were made implicating the person of the FUFA President in matters of unauthorized selling of tickets for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and that the matter has been submitted to FIFA Ethics and Integrity Committee.

    The details of the petition, its merits and demerits have been submitted to Kabega Bogezi & Bukenya Advocates (the Lawyers of the Person of the FUFA President) awaiting any legal steps from whatsoever authorities and any related questions and answers shall be a reserve of the legal team.

    It is however the obligation of FUFA to state some facts for the benefit of the public.

    1) To date FIFA has neither contacted the FUFA President nor the Institution, however when it does an appropriate response shall be provided as required.

    2) Since way back, FIFA Member Associations apply for World Cup Tickets if they receive orders from their Nationals with priority given to those involved in sports. In the recent times, this was the case even in the previous regimes when the FIFA World cup was held in 2006 & 2010 where the same mechanism was applied for 2014.

    3) For the case of 2014, many Ugandans applied for the World Cup Tickets and they paid their ticket face price fees to the FUFA Bank Account. The funds were later remitted to FIFA and Tickets were issued to the persons who paid. At an appropriate time, FUFA will release the corresponding bank trails and the list of Ugandan beneficiaries that applied, paid and received their 2014 World Cup Tickets through FUFA.

    4) All Ugandans that applied and paid for the tickets received them without any complaints whatsoever.

    5) It is therefore incorrect to allege that FIFA gives FUFA tickets for free distribution to Ugandans and there is no single Ugandan that was disenfranchised of the right to buy a ticket for the 2014 World Cup.

    6) FUFA is aware that this is election-related machinations but reiterates that the leadership of FUFA will be determined democratically and by the Members of FUFA and in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.

    The football fraternity including Government, 33 Members of FUFA, Sponsors, Partners, Fans, Public and Service Providers are urged to remain calm during this period as many of such statements are likely to come up in a bid to tarnish the image of the institution, its leaders and also divert the attention of football development in the country.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim wins third straight title unbeaten

    FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim wins third straight title unbeaten

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League:

    • Final: UCU Lady Cardinals 0-4 Kawempe Muslim Women Club
    • Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga 1 (3) -1 (2) Olila High School

    For the third time in a row, Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club has been declared champion of the FUFA Women Elite League. They completed the entire season unbeaten, winning all 12 games in the regular season played over two rounds before registering victories in the Semifinal play offs and finals. In total, they won all the 14 games played in the league this season.

    The latest achievement was reached at on Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium after a one sided 4-0 victory over UCU Lady Cardinals.

    Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace in the 33rd and 57th minutes before Sharon Naddunga’s 78th minute goal and a late strike from second half substitute Favour Nambatya crowned the day for the champions.

    Juliet Nalukenge celebrates scoring one of her goals on the day
    Kawempe Muslim players led by skipper Hasifah Nassuuna celebrate their victory at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday

    During the earlier third place play off match, Uganda Martyrs’ High School Lubaga recovered from a goal down to defeat Soroti based Olila High School 3-2 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended one goal apiece.

    Kawempe Muslim’s captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) in action during the final

    FUFA women Executive member Agnes Mugena, executive committee member Chris Kalibala, FUFA Technical director Asuman Lubowa, women football officer Hadijah Namuyanja and Efrance Najjengo (chairperson of Uganda Women Football Association) graced the official medal, prizes and trophy presentation ceremony afterwards.

    Officials led by the Chief Guest Chris Kalibala greet the match officials before kick off for the final

    It is the third time that the FUFA Women Elite league has been organised since 2015.

    Individual Awards:

    Most Valuable Player (MVP): Fazila Ikwaput (Olila High School)

    Fair Play award: Rines Women Football Club

    Best Referee: Aisa Ssemambo

    Best Goalkeeper: Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim)

    Top Scorer: Hasifa Nassuuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 26 goals (24 in regular season)

    Best Journalist (Print): Stephen Mayamba (Bukedde)

    Best Journalist (Social media): Majojo Hambali

    Best Journalist (On-line): Joel Muyita (Chimp Reports)

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Nsibambi shines with a brace for KCCA over Rivers United

    CAF Confederation Cup: Nsibambi shines with a brace for KCCA over Rivers United

    CAF Confederation Cup (Group A):

    • KCCA (Uganda) 2-1 Rivers United (Nigeria)
    • FUS Rabat (Morocco) 2-1 Club Africain (Tunisia)

     

    Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club have recorded their second victory of the group stages on Saturday.

    KCCA XI
    Rivers United XI

    A 2-0 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United give the Ugandans 6 points out of the possible 9.

    Derrick Nsibambi scored a well taken double, with a goal coming in each half.

    KCCA’s goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan jumps high to collect a high ball during the game

    Nsibambi got his first 13 minutes into the game with the assist coming from Vincent Kayizzi.

    Bolaji Sakin scored the equalizer three minutes after the half hour mark as the two sides returned for the mandatory half time rest at one goal apiece.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the home team players

    Nsibambi was the hero with yet another strike, 20 minutes from full time to give the Ugandan side their second victory at home after overcoming Tunisia’s Club Africain last month.

    A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers United
    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo celebrates KCCA’s victory

    KCCA is now second in group A as they have 6 points, the same as Morocco’s FUS Rabat who are better on goal difference.

    The next assignment for KCCA on the continent is their away tie to Rivers United on 20th June 2017 in Port Harcourt City.

  • Uganda Cranes final traveling team to Ethiopia for international build up match

    Uganda Cranes final traveling team to Ethiopia for international build up match

    UGANDA CRANES UP-COMING FIXTURES:

    • 3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium

     

    • 6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar

     

    • 10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City

    The final Uganda Cranes team traveling to Ethiopia for the international friendly match this Saturday was released on Wednesday night.

    There are 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 5 strikers.

    The team was named after the closed door test match with KCCA on Wednesday evening at Namboole.

    The contingent will depart on Thursday for Addis Ababa.

    Traveling players to Ethiopia:

    Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Said Keni (Proline)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Savio Kabugo (Proline)

    Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)

    Tentative Programme:

    Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)

    Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium

    Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)

    Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal

    Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City

    Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: UCU Lady Cardinals, Kawempe Muslim advance to finals

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: UCU Lady Cardinals, Kawempe Muslim advance to finals

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League Play offs:

    RESULTS: Wednesday, 31st May 2017:

    • No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 1-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
    • No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Olila

    FINALS: Sunday, 4th June 2017 – Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium

    • Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs Olila – 1:30 p.m
    • Finals:  UCU Lady Cardinals vs Kawempe Muslim – 4:00 p.m

     

    Defending champions of the FUFA Women Elite League, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals of the 2016/17 edition.

    This was after the first set of the play-offs held on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    Moureen Kinavudori in action against Uganda Martyrs’ players in the first match on Tuesday

    UCU Lady Cardinals defeated Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1 in the first game of the day.

    Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.

    Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.

    Hasifa Nassuna dribbles during Kawempe Muslim’s match against Olila

    During the second game,  defending champions Kawempe Muslim progressed to the final for the third successive year after Hasifa Nassuna scored a double past Olila.

    The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.

    Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal

    Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season 

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 26 goals (24 in regular season)
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 14 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
    The FIFA Referees who handled the Kawempe Muslim and Olila game

    PLAY OFF  REFEREES:

    Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs UCU Lady Cardinals:

    Center Referee: Anna Akoyi

    First Assistant Referee: Marex Nakitto

    Second Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    4th Official: Hajjat Aisha Ssemmambo

    Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi

    Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila:

    Center Referee: Aisha Ssemmambo

    First Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    Second Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire

    4th Official: Anna Akoyi

    Match Assessor / Match Commissioner:  Margaret Kubingi

  • 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA to face Paidha Black Angels in final

    2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA to face Paidha Black Angels in final

    2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup:

    Second Semi-final: Express 0-0 KCCA (KCCA advance to final on 3-2 aggregate score)

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club has progressed to play in the final of this year’s FUFA Uganda Cup after a goal-less draw with Express at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Tuesday.

    KCCA thus advanced with a 3-2 aggregate score line.

    The game on Tuesday was well balanced with either sides getting closer.

    KCCA will now play Paidha Black Angels who eliminated Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate.

    This year’s final will be played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua, the home of Onduparaka Football club as hosted by West Nile region.

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa F.C

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa F.C

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/2015 – SC Villa

    2015/16 – Vipers

    2016/17 – ???

  • Uganda Cranes humble Kitara region select team at a fully packed Buhinga arena

    Uganda Cranes humble Kitara region select team at a fully packed Buhinga arena

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017

    Kitara Region Select 1-3 Uganda Cranes

    The Uganda Cranes has successfully concluded the Kitara Region tour with a re-sounding performance and 3-1 victory at a fully packed Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal on Sunday.

    Emmanuel Okwi scored a brace in the game with the other strike coming from Nelson Senkatuka.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate the first goal by Emmanuel Okwi

    The national team led 3-0 by the half time mark with Okwi scoring the first in the 24th minute.

    Senkatuka powerfully nodded home the second off Shafiq Kagimu’s cross and Okwi popped home the third in the first added minute of the first half when he followed up a Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dipping header that had already beaten goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera and looked destined to cross the goal-line.

    Second half substitute Beckam Musoki pulled one for the home team after he connected a re-bound when his first attempt from a penalty kick had kissed the cross bar.

    FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspecion at Buhinga stadium.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic fielded two different teams for the game with defender Halid Lwaliwa replaced early in the first half after a leg injury.

    His place was taken by Savio Kabugo in the 17th minute.

    A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans graced the match

    Micho appreciated the players’ effort, the opponents, fans and the sponsors for making the match a reality.

    “We had a great match with good opponents. I thank everyone including the fans, players and sponsors who made the game happen” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

    Uganda Cranes team officials and players sing the national anthem prior to kick off

    The game was attended by a capacity crowd that cheered every move of the game. The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo was accompanied by the 2nd VP Darius Mugoye, delegates and other FUFA officials.

    The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Martin Kiiza (left) takes on Vincent Kasonki in the game

    These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the Kitara region players before kick off
    Uganda Cranes XI
    Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
    Team 2: Saidi Keni (replaced by Tom Ikara mid second half), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
    Kitara region team that started against Uganda Cranes
    Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
     
    Subs:
    Jamil Kiyimba, Ramadhan Karim, Emmanuel Amanyirebyona, Job Talemwa, Beckam Musoki, Ezekel Agaba, Harrison Kwezi
  • FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: Paidha Black Angels progress to the final

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: Paidha Black Angels progress to the final

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17:

    2nd Leg semi-finals

    Sadolin Paints 2-1 Paidha Black Angels (Paidha Black Angels progress on 3-2 aggregate)

    West Nile based football club, Paidha Black Angels has progressed to the finals of the 2016/17 Uganda Cup after eliminating Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate.

    This followed a 2-1 victory for Sadolin Paints during the return leg played at the Mandela National stadium on Saturday.

    Karim Ndugwa scored a brace for the Painters inside the opening 20 minutes of the game.

    Fred Amaku had the consolation for the visitors in the 60th minute.

    Paidha Black Angels who had won the opening leg 2-0 in Zombo thus become the second FUFA Big league club to play the final in two successive seasons following Onduparaka’s heroics last year.

    The return leg of the second semi-final between KCCA and Express shall be played on Tuesday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

    KCCA has a slim advantage having won the first leg 3-2 at their Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    This year’s final shall be held at the Bet way Green Light stadium in Arua, hosted by West Nile Region.

  • FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA edge Express in first leg of semi-finals at Lugogo

    FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA edge Express in first leg of semi-finals at Lugogo

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17:

    1st Leg Semi-final

    KCCA 3-2 Express

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club carries a 3-2 lead over Express heading to the second leg of the semi-finals for the FUFA Uganda Cup.

    Geofrey Sserunkuma scored a brace in the game with Tom Masiko the other scorer for KCCA FC at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo during the first leg semifinal played on Friday afternoon.

    KCCA FC Starting XI against Express FC on Friday

    Express’ goals were scored by Simon Sserunkuma and Allan Kyambadde.

    The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 30th May 2017 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    Express FC that started against KCCA FC. The red eagles were beaten 3-2 at Lugogo.

    Meanwhile, the second leg of the other semi-final between Sadolin Paints and Paidha Black Angels shall be played at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Paidha Black Angels have a 2-0 advantage following the first leg win at Bar Okoro Zombo stadium.

    The final shall be played on 10th June 2017 at the Betway Green Light Stadium in Arua.