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Micho releases final Uganda Cranes team for the Kitara regional tour

UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017:

Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

Sunday, 28th May 2017

Time: 4pm

At Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named the final team set to travel for the Kitara regional tour this weekend at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.

This was after the Friday session which followed three days of non residential training at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole. Micho has named a very strong squad for the job.

The Uganda Cranes players in the morning session on Friday at Namboole

Micho lauded the efforts of the players who turned up for the training in the earlier days as the team heads to Fort Portal.

‘This has been amazing work during the training sessions. This is the start for the preparations of AFCON 2019 qualifiers and the CHAN team. I am impressed by the endurance and overall performance of the players’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.

The team departs for Fort Portal on Saturday morning.

Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session prior to the Friday training

Traveling Players:

Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja

Rest of the Squad: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers, Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja Ss, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-SC Villa, Lwaliwa Halid-Vipers, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa, Kabugo Savio- Proline, Wasswa Hassan-Njimeh (Lebanon), Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy, Gift Ali-Proline, Kakeeto Robert-Aalborg (Denmark)

Attackers: Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers, Karisa Milton-Vipers, Olaki Francis-Soana, Kagimu Shafiq- URA, Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa, Sekantuka Nelson-Proline, Isaac Layne-Grays Athletic (Scotland).

May 26, 2017
Defender Savio Kabugo hails Uganda Cranes Regional Tours project

UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017:

Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – Fort Portal

Sunday, 28th June (4 p.m)

On Thursday, the Uganda Cranes conducted day two of non residential training ahead of the upcoming regional tour to Kitara Region in Fort Portal slated for this coming Sunday.

Thirty one players reported for the Thursday morning training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

After the training, defender Savio Kabugo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is thrilled for the regional tour arrangement because it opens up for the young players and those rejuvenating an opportunity to the National Team .

“I am happy for the regional tour arrangement because its where I’ve been granted an opportunity to resurface at the National Team. So I have to use this opportunity to impress the coach that he reconsiders me for the senior side as I as a key player before the deadly injury” Said the excited Kabugo

He added that after returning from injury he had to work hard that he regains his form and it can be realized from his team Proline which he saved from relegation.

Players take a mandatory rest before resuming the paces at Namboole on Thursday

The gigantic defender featured for the Cranes at CHAN 2014 and he is remembered for that building header at Namboole against Ghana during the AFCON 2015 qualifiers.

The team resumes training on Friday 26th May 2017 at Mandela National Stadium 9 am where the coach will read his final 22 players who will travel to Kitara region to face the regional select on Sunday.

The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.

Uganda Cranes Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba engages the goalkeepers in a talk session before the start of training on Thursday

The team training resumes on Friday morning.

Players who attended Thursday’s session

Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja, Sebwato Nicholas-Bright Stars

Defenders: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers: Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja Ss, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-SC Villa, Musana Hasan-JMC Hippos, Lwaliwa Khalid-Vipers, Waswa Hassan Mawanda-Nijmeh, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa, Kabugo Savio- Proline

Midfielders: Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kalyowa Emanuel Soana, Bagoole David- BUL, Sibira Yunus- BUL, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy

Attackers: Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers, Karisa Milton-Vipers, Olaki Francis-Soana, Kagimu Shafiq- URA, Gadafi Gadinho- Onduparaka,Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa, Gift Ali-Proline, Sekantuka Nelson-Proline, Okwalinga Solomon-Synergy, Malingumu Julius-Saints and Kasumba Umaru-Sc Villa

May 25, 2017
2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: Play-offs set for Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo
2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League Play offs:

Wednesday, 31st May 2017:
- No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – 1:30 p.m
- No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila – 4:00 p.m
Sunday, 4th June 2017
- Third Place play off: Loser match No.113 vs Loser match No.114 – 1:30 p.m
- Finals: Winner Match no.113 vs Winner match No. 114 – 4:0o p.m
The dates and venue for the 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs have been confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe.

The Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala will host the final four games of the league.

The two semi-final play offs will take place on Wednesday, 31st May 2017.

Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga will host UCU Lady Cardinals in the early game at 1:30 p.m before the defending champions Kawempe Muslim enter the frey against Olila at 4 p.m.

Meanwhile, regular season action in the Women Elite League continues on Saturday with three games. Hadijah ‘Lady Mouriho’ Namuyanja’s She Mak hosts Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere, London Stallions plays the reverse fixture against Western United at Kyambogo and Olila Women take on Eastern Heroes.

Sunday will see the reigning champions Kawempe Muslim play Western United at their Kawempe fortress. KAwempe has not lost a league match at their home since inception of the FFA Women Elite League for the third seaosn running.

Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
- Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
- Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
- Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
- Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
Next Fixtures:

Saturday 27th May, 2017
- She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere (4pm)
- London Stallions Vs Western United – Kyambogo (4pm)
- Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes – Olila Grounds (4pm)
Sunday 28th May 2017
- Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United – Kawempe (4pm)
May 25, 2017
Sharp FC qualifies to represent Western Region in the FUFA Big League

Western region Play off final

Rushere 1-2 Sharp FC

Sharp FC from Kabale district, has qualified to represent Western Region in next season’s FUFA Big League-the 2^nd tier League from which teams storm the top flight-Azam Uganda Premier League.

The youthful side from South Western Uganda district registered a 2-1 win over regional league debutants Rushere FC from Kiruhura district in a tense final played on Wednesday at Kyamate grounds in Ntungamo Municipality.

Rushere FC XI that played against Sharp FC in the Western Region Final

A 47^th minute strike by Cleophus Fiat put Sharp ahead before Ismail Luyombya leveled the scores on 67 minutes from a penalty.

However, Jonhson Tumuramye restored Sharp’s lead six minutes from time, after heading home from a corner kick.

Wild cerebrations were all-over the travelling Kabale supporters end as their Kiruhura counterparts remained wondering what had happened at the final whistle.

Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureka hands over the trophy to Sharp FC after winning the Western region league play off final at Ntungamo grounds on Wednesday

Rushere coach Noah Mugerwa, who had to take some minutes consoling his crestfallen players, said they had realized the mistakes at the end of the game that they will have to come back strongly next season.

Sharp FC players and officials cerebrate with their trophy

Rushere FC which was playing in their maiden Regional league after gaining promotion from the Division I last year had established themselves as favourites to gain promotion, especially when they played and finished top of the Ankole group.

Sharp FC jubilating their team’s victory over Rushere FC hence qualification to the FUFA Big League

They went up against Rukungiri United in the semifinal playoffs whom they defeated 3-1 before facing Sharp FC, who had eliminated fancied Mbarara FC 1-0 in the other semifinal.

Sharp FC will be the second side from Kabale to play at the second most prestigious local league tier, after Creamland that qualified in the 2012/2013 season but never completed. .

Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureka, who presided over the final, cautioned the players against love for money that will make them forget about their talents.

MAIN PHOTO: New kids on the block Sharp FC in the FUFA Big League 2017/2018 season. This was the starting XI of Sharp FC against Rushere FC in teh Western region final played on Wednesday afternoon. Sharp FC won 2-1.

May 25, 2017
The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: Micho impressed by players’ attitude ahead of trip to Fort Portal

Uganda Cranes kicked off preparations on Wedensday morning at Mandela National stadium, Namboole for their upcoming tight schedules at both local and international level.
Head coach Milutin Sredejovic and his technical team of assistant Moses Basena and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba took players through the drills at the National stadium.
The team coach expressed his delight about the players response ahead of the Uganda Cranes Regional tour of Kitara on Sunday in Fort Portal.
‘I’m excited about the players response but unfortunately I cant consider them all for the match. On Friday I will name the final 22 players for the match’ said Micho.

After the training the coach named 12 players on the standby list in case of any eventualities but will be reconsidered for training when preparations for the 2018 CHAN qualifiers resume.

The 12 players are; Ibrahim Kibumba, Ssenfuka Rahmat, Oromchan Villa, Banga Fraouk, Mubitu Yisa, Kapampa Eddy, Kagwa Pius, Wafula
Solomon, Balinya Juma, Yiga Muhammad, Sebudde Timothy and Okello Maxwell.

Training resumes on Thursday morning at Mandela National Stadium starting 9 O’clock.

The Uganda Cranes Regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
Below is the list of players who attended training on Wednesday.

Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja, Sebwato, Nicholas-Bright Stars

Defenders: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers: Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja SS, Kibumba Ibrahim-Police, Kampamba Edie-Maroons, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-Sc Villa, Mubiru Isa- The Saints, Musana Hasan-JMC Hippos, Lwaliwa Khalid-Vipers, Waswa Hassan Mawanda-Nijmeh, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa,
Kabugo Savio- Proline, Yiga Mohamed-Synergy, Wafula Solomon Masavu, Okello Maxwell-Maroons, Sebude Timothy-Water FC

Midfielders: Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kalyowa Emanuel-Soana, Bagoole David- BUL, Sibira Yunus- BUL, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy, Senfuka Rahmat-Police FC, Banga Farouk-Bright Stars.

Attackers: Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers, Karisa Milton-Vipers, Olaki Francis-Soana, Kagimu Shafiq- URA, Balinya Juma- Lweza, Kagwa
Pius-Synergy, Bassey Method-Mbarara Gadafi Gadinho- Onduparaka,Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa, Gift Ali-Proline, Sekantuka Nelson-Proline, Okwalinga Solomon-Synergy, Malingumu Julius-The Saints Kasumba Umaru-Sc Villa and Oromchan Villa-BUL

May 24, 2017
93rd FUFA General Assembly: Delegates get Communication, Kitara region to host

The 93rd FUFA General Assembly will be hosted by Kitara region at the Kabalega Resort Hotel on the 5th August 2017 starting at 9:30 a.m.

A formal and public notification was passed in the Daily Monitor of 2nd May 2017 (page 35).

According to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson, the FUFA Secretariat will keep notifying all the concerned stake holders and key parties on relevant matters about the 93rd FUFA General Assembly.

Attached are the formal documents – letter to FUFA Members about the notice of the FUFA General Assembly and the news paper notification.

Letter _Member of FUFA

May 24, 2017
CAF Confederation cup: KCCA overcomes Tunisia’s Club Africain
CAF Confederation Cup (Group A):
- KCCA 2-1 Club Africain
Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defeated Tunisian side Club Africain 2-1 at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Tuesday.

Mokhtar Belkhither scored for the visitors in the 18th minute for the game’s opener.

Derrick Nsibambi found the equalizer in the first added minute of the first half.

Tom Masiko scored the winner in the 63rd minute with a stunning shot from 35 yards.

The maximum points for KCCA put them on three points, same as Club Africain.

The other group A match between Rivers United and FUS Rabat will be played on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.

TEAM LINE UPS

KCCA XI:

Benjamin Ochan (Captain), Denis Rukundo, Habib Kavuma, Denis Okot Oola, Timothy Denis Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Tom Masiko, Paul Musamali, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Okello

Subs:

Lawrence Bukenya, Ivan Ntege, Noel Nasasira, Julius Poloto, Douglas Kisembo (G.K), Isaac Muleme

Club Africain XI

Club Africain XI: Farouk Ben Mustapha (G.K), Bilel Ifa, Ahmed Khelil, Nader Ghandri, Ali Abdi, Mokhtar Belkhither, Slimen Kchouk, Ibrahim Chenihi, Ghazi Ayadi, Jaziri Fakherddine, Saber Khalifa (Captain)

Subs:

Hamza Aguerebi, Imed Meniaoui, Mannoubi Hadded, Wissem Ben Yahya, Oussama Darragi, Seif Touka

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Ahmad Imtehaz Heeralall (Mauritius)

Assistant Referee 1: Vivian Vally (Mauritius)

Assistant Referee 2: Jean Daniel Telvar (Mauritius)

4^th official: Dharamveer Hurbungs (Mauritius)

Commissioner: Tarig Atta Salih (Sudan)

General Coordinator: Victor Lawrence Lual Lual (South Sudan)
May 23, 2017
Uganda cup 2016/17 Update: Semifinal dates set, final now to be played in June

The FUFA Competitions committee has made adjustments and pushed forward the date for the final of the 43^rd edition of FUFA Uganda Cup

The final which was earlier scheduled to be played on May 27^th has now been pushed to June 10^th, 2017 after the dates of remaining semifinal fixtures were also adjusted according to a communication released and signed by Ali Mwebe the FUFA Competitions Director.

The two legged semifinal fixtures involving newly crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC and Uganda Cup record winners Express FC have been rescheduled with the first leg now set to be played on Friday May 26 at Philip Omondi Stadium while the return leg to be played four days later on May 30^th at Wankulukuku stadium.

The return leg of the first semifinal fixture between Sadolin Paints FC and Paidha Black Angels is set to be played on Saturday May 27^th, 2017 at Namboole stadium. The ‘Black Angels’ have their eyes set on to the final that is going to be hosted in the West Nile region in Arua district after their 2-0 win that gives them a slim advantage against their hosts.

KCCA FC’s Derrick Nsibambi leads the scorers’ charts with 6 goal followed by Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu on 5 and Kalanda Frank (Soana FC) who is tied on 4 goals with Masavu’s Lumoro Peter.

Semifinal fixtures:

Friday- 26^th May 2017 KCCA FC – Express FC, Phillip Omondi 4:00PM

Saturday, 27^th May 2017 Sadolin Paints – Paidha Black Angels Namboole 4:00PM

Tuesday, 30^th May 2017 Express FC – KCCA FC, Wankulukuku 4:00PM

Final: Saturday, 10^th June 2017 at Green Light Arua 4:00PM

Leading scorers

Nsibambi Derrick KCCA FC 6 goals

Ssekisambu Erisa Vipers 5 goals

Kalanda Frank Soana FC 4 goals

Lumoro Peter Masavu FC 4 goals

Kaweesa Hood Police FC 4 goals

May 23, 2017
Youth Football: Jinja S.S triumphs at 2017 Copa Coca cola championship
2017 Copa Coca Cola national schools football championship:
- Final: St Mary’s Kitende 1 (3) – 1 (4) Jinja S.S
- 3rd place play off: Kibuli S.S 1-0 Nakaseke International
Individual award winners:

Top Scorer: Abdallah Ssenyonga (St Julian) – 16 Goals

Most Valuable Player: Ivan Wani (Jinja S.S)

Jinja Secondary School won their first ever Copa national schools football title on Saturday after overcoming 8 time winners, St Mary’s Kitende in a closely contested final played at the Masaka Recreational stadium on Saturday before a capacity crowd.

Joel Madondo scored the opener for Jinja S.S before Kennedy Kasozi found the equalizer two minutes from full time and force the game into post match penalties.

Jinja S.S won 4-3 in the shoot out as they earned their first ever national schools football title.

The tournament record winners Kibuli S.S overcame Nakaseke International 1-0 to take third place and be guaranteed of a slot at this year’s East Africa Secondary school games that will be hosted in Gulu district by St Joseph College, Layibi.

Jinja S.S’ George Kawooya (right) is tracked by St Mary’s Kitende midfielder Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye

State Minister of sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi was chief guest as he handled over the trophy and medals to the best three schools and excelling individuals.

Federation of Uganda Football Associations was ably represented at the tournament by the FUFA Youth Development Officer, Bashir Mutyaba as well as coach Mathias Lule who pitched camp in Masaka for two weeks to help identify excelling exceptional talents who will be followed up to be incorporated in the national under age teams.

St Julian’s Abdallah Ssenyonga finished with 16 goals to take the top scorers’ boot. Ivan Wani of Jinja S.S was the most valuable player (MVP).

Abdallah Ssenyonga (right) receives his top scorers’ award. He finished with 16 goals to his name

A total of 60 schools took part at the nationals having successfully qualified from the respective regions across the country.
May 21, 2017
FUFA polls 2017: Road map for Elections and Candidates at Regional level released

FUFA Electoral Committee has declared candidates and released designated dates for elections of all the 8 FUFA regions.

The successful candidates who were declared will contest for various positions in their respective regions.

Click Candidates for RFA FUFA polls 2017

Those declared include candidates for Regional chairpersons, delegates and Special Interest Groups for the elections slated for 18^th -20^th May 2017

‘Declared candidates are those who have been successful and eligible to contest for positions after picking and returning nomination forms within the set deadline’ said the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika.

Dirisa Kasalirwe (L) receiving a certificate of declaration from Sam Bakiika for the post of Chairman Kampala Region FA. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman

Sam Bakiika and Yusuf Awuye during the FUFA Electoral Committee press conference on Tuesday afternoon at FUFA House.

‘According to our road map, we are supposed to declare successful candidatures of those who picked nomination forms to be elected in different positions at the Regional Football Association’ added Bakiika

Designated dates and venues for elections at Regional level

Region                 Date                            Venue                                          Time

Kampala              18/5/2017           FUFA House, Mengo                       9am

Eastern                19/5/2017           Nakavule P/S, Iganga                     9am

Buganda              18/5/2017           FUFA House, Mengo                       2pm

Kitara                   18/5/2017           Kiryandongo District Chambers    10am

Northern             20/5/2017           Apostolic Special Center                10am

North East           18/5/2017           Soruda Offices, Soroti                    10am

Western               20/5/2017           Big Fun Rec Center                          9am

West Nile            18/5/2015           Yumbe District Council                   10am

MAIN PHOTO: Issa Musiwa (L) receiving a certificate of declaration from Sam Bakiika for the post of Chairman Eastern Region FA. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman

May 17, 2017
Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Kitara Region releases 20 man team
Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:
- Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – 28^th May in Fort Portal
The Kitara Region Football Association Technical committee has summoned a strong 20 man squad ready to face the national team, Uganda Cranes on 28^th May 2017 in Fort Portal.

The players summoned are expected to report in Fort Portal by Wednesday 24th May 2017 (latest 1pm) for training.

Uganda Cranes has this year toured the Eastern region in Kamuli and West Nile (Paidha) where they won 3-1 and lost 1-0 respectively.

The essence of such tours which were started two years ago is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.

Also, it is another plat form to show case talent that has not yet been exposed.

Uganda Cranes’ last visit of the Kitara region dates as far back as 19^th September 2015 when the national side won convincingly 6-0 at the Boma stadium in Masindi before a record crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, delegates among other dignitaries.

Uganda Cranes XI against Kitara region in Masindi: Standing L-R: Julius Ntambi, Ambrose Kirya, Henry Katongole, Tadeo Lwanga, Martin Mpuuga. Front Row: Ceasar Okhuti, Robert Sentongo, Isaac Muleme, Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Feni Moses Ali and Hassan Dazo Wasswa.

Back then, Julius Ntambi opened the floodlights in the very first minute with a venomous shot from 18 yards to give the national team the lead.

Team skipper, Robert Sentongo led by example with the second goal on six minutes.

S.C Villa’s midfielder, Ambrose Kirya scored the third after goal keeper, Christopher Kusima spilled a hard effort from Ceaser Okhuti to make it three on ten minutes.

The day’s hero, Sentongo got the fourth. Muzamiru Mutyaba and striker Frank Kalanda scored the other two goals for the national team to register the biggest victory since the regional tours’ inception.

R-L: FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Vice Presidnet Dennis Mbidde and Airtel Uganda’s Noela Byuma in the pavilion wing of Boma stadium

Telecommunication giants, Airtel Uganda, also the main Uganda Cranes sponsors and partners Nile Breweries Limited run the national team’s regional tours.

The Kitara region team summoned:

Goalkeepers: Isaac Kwizera (New Villa), Jamil Kiyimba (Booma Young)

Defenders: Anderson Mugalu (Kasokwa), Patrick Kusemererwa (Suncity), Dennis Alioni (New Villa), Timothy Kato (Kitara), Gerald Bailensi (New Villa), Ramathan Karim(New Villa), Maxwell Owarizigui (Booma Young), Emma Amanyirebyoba (New Villa)

Midfielders: Ronald Kyamanywa (Kasokwa), Godfrey Kasingo (Suncity), Hope Balaza (Eagles), Vincent Kasoki (Bumate), Eziekel Agaba (Bumate), Augustine Kacancu (Katwe)

Strikers: Beckham Musoke (Bumate), Ronald Okello (Kasokwa), Job Talemwa (Create Peace Academy), Sylvester Mumbere (New Villa)

MAIN PHOTO: Kirata Region select team that played Uganda Cranes in 2015.
May 17, 2017
Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, SC Villa, URA, Onduparaka, Soana all win
Azam Uganda Premier League:

Match day 29 results:
- SC Villa Jogoo 1-0 Vipers
- Soana 1-0 BUL
- Sadolin Paints 0-1 Express
- JMC Hippos 1-0 Police (Match halted after 65 minutes when Police was awarded penalty)
- URA 1-0 Bright Stars
- Onduparaka 3-2 The Saints
- Lweza 0-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S
The Azam Uganda Premier League continued with 7 games on match day 29 played across the country on Tuesday.

There were tears of sorrow and joy from the different playing venues following contrasting results recorded with the season left with only one match day of action.

At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, Mahad Kakooza’s 5th minute strike for Express condemned Sadolin Paints to a 1-0 loss that means the Painters who recently sacked their coaches Simon Kirumira and Abdul Samandu Musafiri are relegated to the FUFA Big league.

Away in Masaka at the Recreational stadium, Umar Kasumba tapped home off Godfrey Lwesibawa’s delivery to give the Jogoos a slim 1-0 victory against visiting Vipers. Villa registered a league double victory over Vipers this season.

Soana’s captain Francis Olaki scored 14 minutes from full time to ensure his side defeats BUL 1-0 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

URA won at their Mehta stadium fortress 1-0 over Fred Kajoba’s Bright Stars with the lone goal coming from Congolese born turned Rwandese Labama Bogota Kamana in the 34th minute.

Bright Stars will now need to finish off the job against JMC FC to secure their stay in the top fligt for the 5th year running since joining the Premier League.

Onduparaka FC staged a brave football fight at the Green Light stadium winning 3-2 past The Saints at the Bet Way Green Light Stadium in Arua.

Rashid Toha, Muhammed Shaban and Living Kabon were on target for the Caterpillars.

The visitors scored through Gerald Bagoole and Joseph Othieno.

Lweza and Kirinya Jinja S.S encounter ended goal-less at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The match against JMC Hippos and Police did not end after the game was halted due to crowd trouble.

JMC Hippos were leading 1-0 until Police was awarded a penalty in the 65th minute that the fans bitterly protested.

The league committee will now pronounce themselves onto the matter as soon as possible to find a way forward as the league ends this Saturday.

Match day 29 continues on Wednesday with one game. Champions KCCA FC will entertain neighbors Proline on the astro turf of the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

The final day of the season will come this coming weekend with all 16 teams involved.
May 16, 2017
Ntinda United promoted to the 2017/18 FUFA Big League
Kampala Region Play –offs:

4^th Division Final:
- Luzira soccer Academy 0(3) – 0 (5) AK-47
Regional final:
- Ntinda United 1-0 Mutungo
Ntinda United became the first club to be promoted to the 2017/18 FUFA Big League.

This followed a slim 1-0 victory against Mutungo during the Kampala region play off final played at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

George Otim scored the lone strike of the game in the 49th minute.

Ntinda United had topped the Scorpion Group as Mutungo were Cobra Group winners with 45 and 43 points respectively.

In the fourth division final, Luzira Soccer Academy lost on penalties to AK 47 in the early kickoff duel.

AK 47 shall now play in the Kampala Regional League for the season, 2017/18.
May 15, 2017
FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17 1st Leg Semi-final: Advantage Paidha Black Angels over Sadolin Paints

Uganda Cup 2016/17:

1st leg Semi-final: Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Sadolin Paints in Paidha, Zombo District

FUFA Big League side Paidha Black Angels has a 2 goal cushion heading into the return leg of the semi-finals with Sadolin Paints.

On Saturday, Paidha Black Angels overcame Sadolin Paints 2-0 at the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo District.

Emma Rubangakene (penalty) and Brian Okumu scored the goals that gave Paidha Black Angels the early advantage.

The second leg will be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on 18th May 2017.

The winner on aggregate will take on either KCCA FC or Express FC in the final to be played on 27th May at the Green Light Stadium in Arua found in West Nile Region.

The dates for the KCCA-Express tie will be set by the FUFA Competitions Department.

Paidha Black Angels eliminated the defending champions Vipers at the quarter final stage.

May 14, 2017
Kampala Region Football Association: Play-offs at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Kampala Region Play –offs: Saturday, 13^th May 2017

4^th Division Final:
- Luzira soccer Academy vs AK-47 – 1:30 p.m
Regional final:
- Ntinda United Vs Mutungo – 4 p.m
*Both Matches at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo – Kampala

The 2016/17 Kampala regional and 4th division leagues climax on Saturday, 13th May 2017 at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

First in the action will be the 4th division final between Luzira Soccer Academy and AK-47 at 1.30 p.m. The winner shall qualify to the Kampala regional league.

Ntinda United topped Scorpion group as Mutungo were Cobra group winners with 45 and 43 points respectively.

The second game shall kick off at 4 p.m between Mutungo and Ntinda United to determine who qualifies fromthe Kampala Regional league to the FUFA Big league next season.

Match Officials for Ntinda United Vs. Mutungo:
- Center Referee: Ronald Kirangwa
- 1^st Assistant Referee: Hakim Mulindwa
- 2^nd Assistant Referee: Mustapha Mafumu
- 4th official: Michael Kalule
- Match Commissioner: Ali Tomusange
May 13, 2017
Western Region play-offs: Four clubs confirmed
Western Region Play-offs:
- Semi-finals: 20th May 2017
- Finals: 22th May 2017
At Kyamate Stadium, Ntungamo

The FUFA Western Regional FA League play offs will be played at Kyamate stadium in Ntungamo District on Saturday 20 May 2017.

Mbarara Football Club will take on Sharp in the early fixture before Runkugiri United battle Rushere FC.

The final will be held on Tuesday, 22 May 2017 at the same play ground.

According to Geoffrey Nuwagaba, the official in charge of the competitions department, a tie after the end of normal time, kicks from the penalty mark will be applied to determine the winner.

The successful team shall represent Western region in the FUFA Big League for the season 2017/18.

Each of the eight FUFA Regions will have a club qualify for next season in the FUFA Big League to replace the relegated sides.

Semi-finals

226 Sat, May-20-2017 Mbarara FC Sharp FC Kyamate-Ntungamo 12:00PM

227 Sat, May-20-2017 Rukungiri utd Rushere FC Kyamate-Ntungamo 2:00PM

Final:

228 Tue, May-22-2017 Winner 226 Winner 227 Kyamate -Ntungamo 2:00PM
May 12, 2017
National Beach Soccer league: Competitive play-offs anticipated
2016/17 National beach soccer league (Play-offs)

*To be played on a date confirmed in June 2017

YMCA vs Kabalagala Rangers

MUBS vs Stormers

Kampala International University vs Nkumba select

St Lawrence University vs Muteesa 1 Royal University

Competitive play-offs are expected as the national beach soccer league enters the closing stages.

According to the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) secretariat, the complete quarter final line up was confirmed after the regular season league climax.

The top four clubs from the two groups (Hurriken and Moonson) qualified for the quarter finals.

Reigning champions of the national beach soccer league, Nkumba Select will lock horns with Kampala International University (KIU) during one of the line up games for the playoffs.

Former champions, MUBS take on Stormers, YMCA plays Kabalagala Rangers and in the university derby St Lawrence University will play Muteesa 1 Royal University.

UBSA Chairman, Deo Mutabazi believes the play-offs will come along with a lot of competition given the growth of the game.

“More players have understood the game. If the regular season was such competitive and exciting, then the play-offs will be much better” Mutabazi told www.fufa.co.ug on Friday.

Beach Soccer action between Real Galaticals (white) and Buwanika Bulls (Black) at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

The 2016/17 national league has been running since September 2016.

In Uganda, beach soccer was first played in the year 2008. The game has grown through leaps and bounds with the first ever national league on the African continent played in Uganda.

The Uganda Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team) was formulated after a competitive league gave birth to exhilarating talents.

Uganda Cranes has since played in the Africa Cup of nations beach soccer qualifiers once.

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, an ardent supporter of Beach soccer was this week appointed as the head of the CAF Beach soccer and futsal organizing committee, an achievement that UBSA has not taken lightly.

“Eng. Moses Magogo’s appointment is not by accident. He has been at the fore front of promoting beach soccer in Uganda and the CECAFA region. We are so glad of his appointment which we believe will help the country and our region further to new scales and heights” Mutabazi notes.

Uganda Sand Cranes

On top the aforementioned appointment, Eng. Magogo is also a co-opted CAF Executive Committee member and the Vice Chairman on the women football organizing committee.

Successful clubs after the regular season:

Hurriken Group:
1. YMCA
2. MUBS
3. Nkumba Select.(Holders)
4. Mutesa 1 Royal University.
Monsoon Group:
1. St. Lawrence University
2. Kampala International University.
3. Stormers
4. Kabalagala Rangers
May 12, 2017
Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA pip Lweza to be declared champions

Match Day 29:

KCCA 2-0 Lweza

Vipers 4-1 Onduparaka

Kirinya Jinja S.S 4-0 JMC Hippos

Police 1-3 URA

The Saints 2-0 Soana

BUL 4-2 Sadolin Paints

* Express 0-2 Proline (Aborted after 47 minutes)

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football club have successfully defended their Azam Uganda Premier League title with two matches to play.

Tom Masiko and Geofrey Sserunkuma’s penalties in the 60th and 79th minutes respectively gave KCCA a 2-0 victory over Lweza at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo in one of the six Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

The win pushed KCCA to 60 points, 8 ahead of second placed SC Villa Jogoo. Meaning that the Jogoos can not reach KCCA even if they win the rest of the games with KCCA faltering.

KCCA’s famous fan decorated in the treasured yellow colour of the club

Mike Mutebi’s KCCA thus earn their 12th league title in as many years, only four short of rivals, SC Villa Jogoo.

In some of the other matches, Vipers whipped Onduparaka 4-1 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Erisa Ssekisambu grabbed a brace in the match.

The other scorers were Brian Nkuubi and Tonny Odur. Meanwhile, the consolation goal from the visitors came from second half substitute Dickens Okwir.

Striker Erisa Ssekisambu celebrates his brace at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende

Kirinya-Jinja S.S humbled nemesis side Jinja Municipal Council Hippos 4-0 at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

George Ssenkaba, John Ssemazzi, Anthony Mayanja and James Otim were all on target for Abbey Bogere Kikomeko’s side who visit Lweza in their next away game.

At the FUFA Technical center in Njeru, it was a six goal thriller when BUL hosted Sadolin Paints.

BUL won 4-2 on the day with David Bagoole scoring the game opener inside the first two minutes for BUL.

Villa Oromochan grabbed a brace before Fred Agandu got the other. Norman Ojik and Jamal Sijjali got the consolation goals for Sadolin Paints who also finished the game with a man less – after Dan Ekoyu’s red card.

At the Bombo Military stadium, The Saints who are coached by Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena won 2-0 against visiting Soana.

Veteran striker Godfrey Wakaza and Sulaiman Kibirige got the goals for the home side in the 15th and 27th minutes respectively.

Ibrahim Kirya’s coached Uganda Revenue Authority won 3-1 away to Police at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

Midfielder Shafiq Kagimu gave URA the lead on 43 minutes. Yasin Mugume then replied in the 58th minute.

Kagimu got his second in the 87th minute before a late winner at the death from Peter Lwasa ensured the tax collectors smile home with the three points.

The Express – Proline tie was aborted in the 47th minute after incidents of insecurity at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

By the time of the match abandonment, Proline led 2-0 courtesy of Fahad Bayo’s brace.

The league committee will pronounce themselves on the matter as soon as possible.

Action resumes next Tuesday, 16th May 2017 with 8 games.

May 9, 2017

226	Sat, May-20-2017	Mbarara FC		Sharp FC	Kyamate-Ntungamo	12:00PM
227	Sat, May-20-2017	Rukungiri utd		Rushere FC	Kyamate-Ntungamo	2:00PM

Category: District News

Western region Play off final

Rushere 1-2 Sharp FC