FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: District News

Grassroots football: Western region welcomes trainers’ course, festival set for Friday at Kakyeka stadium

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Grassroots coaching course organised by FUFA for Western Region Football Association got underway today at Westlands Hotel, Mbarara.

Thee four day course will end on Thursday and climax with a grassroots football festival at Kakyeka stadium on Friday. The entire FUFA technical department is in Mbarara headed by Asumani Lubowa, Education Officer Jackson Nyiima and National Grassroots football Coordinator Willis Muwanguzi. They will be joined by Hadijah Namuyanja

Govinden Thondoo (standing) taking his class through the morning session at Westland Hotel in Mbarara

Twenty nine (29) participants from the districts that make up Western region football association are taking part in the course whose Instructor is FIFA’s Thondoo Govinden from Mauritius.

During the course, participants will under go theory and practical course units.

The new trainers will be taken on involved in handling young football enthusiasts during Friday’s festival still in Mbarara.

Participants in Mbarara

The function was officially opened on Monday morning by Western Region FA delegate to the Assembly Hajji Abbas Sendyowa. The chairman of the Western Region FA Seka Mutaka also attended.

Ssendyowa noted with gratitude that;

FUFA and FIFA have done a wonderful job in bringing this course and festival to Western Uganda. Our people here, love football. I am very confident the festival will attract many young children to Kakyeka stadium on Friday’

Grassroots football has already been launched in the regions of Kampala and Eastern. After Western, the programme will hit another soccer mad West Nile region.

MAIN: Group photo of participants, Chief Guest Hajji Abbas Ssendyowa and FIFA Instructor Thondoo in Mbarara on Monday morning

July 4, 2016
Technical: FIFA M.A Goalkeeping course concludes at Njeru

The five-day Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Member Association (M.A) goalkeeping coaching course accorded to FUFA ended successfully on Friday in Njeru.

A total of 26 participants (consisting of Azam Uganda Premier League and Big league club) took part in the course held at the FUFA Technical center.

This high profile course ran from the 25th June to 1st July 2016.

It was conducted by FIFA Instructor Mr. Bob Broweays from Belgium who took the participants through theory and practical sessions through out the duration of the course.

Representing the FUFA president at the closing ceremony, the Federation Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson appreciated FIFA in a special way for the endeavors of promoting football in Uganda.

Today is an immense day for Ugandan Football, because what we are concluding here is the first course that FIFA holds for us, this is a very clear indication that the world body was always with us in all our endeavours for football progression.

The main objective behind the organization of this course was solely to improve the quality and quantity of our goalkeepers both men and women.

Now we do not have enough goalkeepers and as well as enough goalkeeper coaches, but I am sure that we are on the way to grow from where we are now and that actually will happen.

FIFA instructor Bob Broweays lauded the coaches for their commitment and determination to learn more skills.

FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima, too commended FIFA and FUFA for these marathon of courses.

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson hands over the Uganda Cranes jersey to Bob Broweays at the closure of the FIFA M.A goalkeeping course on 1st July 2016 at Njeru

At the end of the closing ceremony, all the coaches were received their certificates.

FUFA handed over special gifts of appreciation to the instructor that included the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey.

I am glad to have completed the course. It has been enriching and i thank FUFA together with FIFA for the initiative.

Goalkeeping coaches who attended the course:

Bright Dhaira (BUL FC), Kenneth Magada (Sadolin Paints FC), Fred Lumu (JMC Hippos FC), Daniel Kiwanuka (KCCA FC), Nsubanga Umaru (Soana FC), Kiggundu stephen Billy (Vipers Sc), Lukoda John Billy (Kiira Young FC), Ssebaggala Frank (Simba FC), Sadiq Wassa (URA FC), Hamuza Kalanzi (Lweza FC), Kaweesa Eddy (Bright Stars), Kanene Faisal (Police FC), Oloya Moses (The Saints), Abdul Kigenyi (Express FC), Senyonjo Yusuf (Masavu FC), Valley Mugwanya (Sc Villa), Edward Rwothomio (Ndejje University), Moses Ogiling (Kirinya-JSS FC), Swaibu Ssebagala (Proline FC), Andy Kiweewa (Synergy FC), Mukasa Robert (Artland Katale FC), Kato Ramadhan (Edgars Youth Programme), Okeny Bonniface Kongo (Paidah Balk Angels), Kato Alfred (Hope Doves FC), Ogogo James Ortega (Sporting United), Ojok Isaac (Lira Utd Fc)

July 1, 2016
Refereeing: FUFA Referees Assessors’ course confirmed at Njeru

FUFA Referees Assessors’ Course

15^th & 16^th July 2016 – At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations technical director, Edgar Watson has confirmed that the first ever FUFA referees assessors’ course will take place at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru in the coming month.

The course dates have also been confirmed for the 15th and 16th July 2016.

Watson confirmed the course to the media during a press conference held on Tuesday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

‘The Referees’ assessors course is confirmed for the 15th and 16th July 2016 at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru. Only those assessors who have been in practice are legible to attend’ Watson confirmed.

FUFA has been at the fore front of promoting education in the department departments – refereeing, administration and technical (coaches).

June 28, 2016
Uganda Crested Cranes team named ahead of Kenya build up

International Build Up: 3^rd July 2016

Kenya Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes

Moi International Sports Complex, Kisumu (Kenya)

Twenty six Uganda Crested Cranes players have been named by the head coach, Majidah Nantanda ahead of this Sunday’s international friendly against Kenya

Nantanda, a former national team player released the squad at FUFA House in Kampala on Tuesday during a press conference also attended by the FUFA Presiden, Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson.

L-R: FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, President Eng. Moses Magogo, Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein and the Crested Cranes head coach, Majidah Nantanda during the press conference on Tuesday

The team starts non-residential training by 4 p.m on Wednesday at Lugogo.

‘It is a pleasure to announce the Crested Cranes team. We have included one player who is based in Denmark for her experience and exposure. She is in the country. We start training on Wednesday evening’ Nantanda told the fully packed media in the FUFA Press conference room in Mengo.

The team will travel by road on 1st July 2016.

Full Squad Uganda Crested Cranes

Goalkeepers: Fatuma Matovu (She Corporates), Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim SS)

Outfield players: Christine Wanyana (Buikwe She Red Stars), Stella Nassuna Kaliba (She Corporates), Fiona Katiti (Western United), Viola Namuddu (Kawempe SS), Rachael Ndagire (Gafford Ladies), Florence Nakalule (Gafford Ladies), Annet Nakirijja (UCU Lady Cardinals), Naome Nagadya (She Corporates), Tracy Akiror (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yudaya Nakayenze (Kawempe Muslim SS), Catherine Nakiridde (UCU Lady Cardinals), Ritah Nabbosa (Western United), Shakira Hussein Nalwoga (She Corporates), Halima Kembabazi (She Corporates), Zaina Namuleme (Ghadafi Integrated), Joan Nakirya (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tina Nambirigge (She Corporates), Betty Namataka (Mutesa I University), Rukia Namubiru (Ajax Queens Bulenga), Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim SS), Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim SS), Cissy Nalubega 9She Corporates), Asia Nakibuuka (London College, Nansana), Natasha Shirazi (Ballerupskovlude Foothold BSF, Denmark)

Technical staff:

Head coach: Majidah Nantanda

Assistant Coach: Faridah Bulega

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka and James Magala

Other Officials:

Co-ordinator: Henry Barungi

Media Officer: Aloysius Byamukama

Medical Officer: Beatrice Maleni

June 28, 2016
Coaches Education: CAF ‘A’ coaching course concludes at Njeru

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) level ‘A’ course successfully concluded at the FUFA Technical center on Saturday.

FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo officiated at the closing ceremony attended by CAF instructor, Sande Kayuni from Tanzania.

This was a continuation of the early CAF ‘A’ modules that the coaches underwent in January 2016.

CAF Coaching instructor, Sunday Kayuni (right) congratulates a participant after the course.

Kayuni reminded the coaches; ‘You’re role models to other coaches out there so you need to be cautious and careful’

Some of the coaches who attended the CAF ‘A’ course at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru

FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima (right) addressing the coaches during the closing ceremony at Njeru

FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima told www.fufa.co.ug that education for all (coaches, referees, administrators) has always remained FUFA’s priority.

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo encouraged the coaches to keep in active practice.

It is disheartening to see coaches qualify but when they are non-practitioners. Coaches build great players and teams. Therefore, you have a key role in football development in the country.

He also hinted on specialization, condemned the pre-determination of match results among other key issues.

On by-passing the FUFA regulations, the FUFA President noted that the element of having shadow coaches on bench on match days by UPL clubs will highly be punishable.

Starting with next season (2016-17), an assistant coach should be a holder of CAF B License.

He also encouraged all the coaches to register with the Uganda coaches Association.

‘It will advocate for you wherever you have challenges in your coaching career’ he noted.

Uganda now has 38 CAF ‘A’ licensed coaches.

MAIN PHOTO: CAF ‘A’ Coaches who concluded the course on Saturday, 25th June 2016 at FUFA Technical Center

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 26, 2016
FUFA Women Elite League 2016: Kawempe Muslim, She Corporates braced for final

FUFA Women Elite League 2016: Sunday, 26th

Third Place play off: Gafford Ladies Vs UCU Lady Cardinals (2 p.m)

Final: Kawempe Muslim Vs She Corporates (4 p.m)

Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala (Free Entrance)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

Defending champions of the FUFA Women Elite league, Kawempe Muslim Secondary school take on the She Corporates in the final at Nakivubo stadium on Sunday afternoon.

This follows the successful semi finals played on Thursday at the same stadium.

Kawempe Muslim S.S players celebrate during the semi-finals

In the semi finals, Kawempe Muslim overcame UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 whilst the She Corporates were 2-1 winners over Gafford Ladies.

Before the final, there will be a third place play off match between Gafford Ladies and UCU Lady Cardinals.

The final will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

MAIN PHOTO: She Corporates celebrating a goal in one of the league games this season. She Corporates head into the final having conceded just one goal.

June 26, 2016
Eastern region select team holds Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:
- Eastern Regional Team 1-1 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes and the Eastern region select team have played to a one all draw at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Martin Kizza (22) had a lively opening 45 minutes at Mbale Municipal Stadium

Isaac Muleme scored for the Uganda Cranes team direct from a corner kick.

Second half substitute James Otim got a late equalizer for the Eastern region side that was coached by Abbey Bogere Kikomeko.

Isaac Muleme (not in picture) scored the opening goal for Uganda Cranes directly from a corner kick

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic used two different teams for the match played on a slippery ground.

Eastern Uganda region select team

The Uganda Cranes regional tour is sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited.

Kibo Media is responsible for organizing the national regional tours meant to rally support for the national team from the country side.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Eastern Region:

James Alitho (Goalkeeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Isaac Muleme (Captain), Shafiq Bakaki, Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Martin Kizza, Gadafi Wahabu, Muhammed Shaban, Dan Birikwalira

Second Team:

Ismail Watenga (Goalkeeper), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Denis Iguma, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Edrisa Lubega
June 25, 2016
Uganda Cranes team conduct last training in Mbale on Friday
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:
- Saturday, June 25
- Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes
- At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Ahead of Saturday’s regional tour match, the Uganda Cranes had their last training session at the Mbale Municipal stadium on Friday evening.

The training training was cheered by a large crowd of spectators who were very excited upon seeing their favorite stars.

“I am happy to see Uganda Cranes train on a barren ground. I have never seen any of the players live. I thank FUFA for choosing Mbale of all places to bring the team here. This is the reason i will travel to Namboole to watch our game with Comoros on 3rd September 2016” John Mukwaasi, a businessman based in Mbale town told www.fufa.co.ug as the training progressed.

Ismail Watenga in warm up at Mbale Municipal Stadium

All the 22 players who traveled completed the one hour session.

Dan Birikwalira dribbles the ball in training at Mbale Municipal stadium as head coach, Milutin Sredojevic keeps a keen eye

A large crowd braved the afternoon drizzles to watch the Uganda Cranes train at Mbale Municipal stadium on Friday evening

The match will be played at 4 p.m, hosted by Eastern Region (Mbale Municipal Stadium) with players coming from Bugiri, Jinja, Kamuli, Pallisa and Mbale.

The Eastern region coach is Abbey Bogere Kikomeko, who recently guided Kirinya-Jinja S.S to the top flight league.

The regional tour is exclusively sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and the other partners, Nile Breweries Limited.
June 25, 2016
Eastern Region Vs Uganda Cranes: National team arrives in Mbale town

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours:

Saturday, 25th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium, 4:00 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes – Mbale Regional Stadium

The delegation of Uganda Cranes that left Kampala on Friday morning has arrived safely in Mbale.

Using the Uganda Cranes bus, the team departed from Sky Hotel Kampala at 10 a.m and arrived at 2 p.m.

Eastern region delegate Latif Mafuko and Mbale District Football Association chairperson Isaac Musiiwa received the delegation that was led by FUFA Executive Committee member, Samuel Mpiima.

The team then had lunch as they checked in at Mbale Resort Hotel.

Mpiima told www.fufa.co.ug that the team traveled well and expect the best in the match against the Eastern region side.

We traveled well with the Police lead car guiding well.

Football fans in the Eastern region should expect the best football from the Uganda Cranes team.

I therefore urge the fans to come in big numbers on Saturday at Mbale Municipal Stadium

Some of the Uganda Cranes players rest shortly after arrival at Mbale Resort Hotel

They conducted a last training session at the Mbale Municipal stadium later in the evening.

Uganda Cranes has previously conducted regional tours in the Western, North East, Northern, Kitara and West Nile regions.

The regional tours are meant to give the football fans an opportunity to watch their favourite Uganda Cranes stars in action in their respective localities.

Mbale Resort Hotel where the Uganda Cranes team is accomodated in Mbale

Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and the team’s other partner Nile Breweries jointly sponsor the Uganda Cranes’ regional tours.

Uganda Cranes players in Mbale:

Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), James Alitho (Vipers),

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA), Murshid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

Midfielders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars), Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Gadafi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Dan Birikwalira (Vipers)

Forwards: Edrisa Lubega (Proline), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka)

June 24, 2016
Football Infrastructure: FIFA approves the KCCA astro turf

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) stadium has been passed fit for use by the world’s football body, Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).

FIFA certified the stadium for competitive and official matches.

This was revealed by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson at a weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday.

“We received the FIFA Quality Certificate which has been given to Uganda as a country and the stadium. The certificate has been signed by the FIFA President Giovanni Infantino” Watson noted.

The turf file number is AG 6272.1. It is also certified for use till 2020 allowing the use of the it for all official matches.

FUFA Partnered with Kampala City Council Authority in the construction of this turf.

Uganda now boosts of two synthetic football facilities. The FUFA Technical center was the first astro turf football facility in the country.

June 23, 2016
Anti-Doping: FUFA to comply with FIFA anti-doping campaign next season

The use of unacceptable substances and drugs is such an escalating vice amongst sportsmen men world wide.

For that reason, many International sporting bodies including the World Football governing body (FIFA) have come up with policies and campaigns to halt the use of these drugs amongst sports men.

In order to comply with the FIFA Anti-Doping campaign, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in partnership with the National Ant-Doping Organization have launched a campaign to which will include several Anti-Doping activities in Uganda.

This was revealed at the FUFA weekly Press conference in Mengo by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson accompanied by the FUFA Chairman Medical Committee Dr James Ssekajugo and the Chairman National Anti-Doping Organization Dr Robert Zavuga.

While addressing the media, the FUFA CEO stressed the need to step up on the activities towards anti-doping control.

“The anti-doping control methods that FUFA Has been using through the competitions are at the level which need to be stepped up and increase on the activities to be done starting next season” Watson noted.

For this case FUFA will involve the FUFA Medical Committee chaired by Dr James Ssekajugo also a Member of CAF and FIFA medical committees.

Dr James Ssekajugo in reaction to the campaign said that his committee will work according to the rules and regulations of FIFA and CAF in relation to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

L-R: Dr. Robert Zavuga, Dr. James Ssekajugo, FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson and Bobkins Kibirige

He added that several steps need to be taken in the doping programme depending on the capacities available in the country .He went further and said that the easiest and most commonly applied activity is education but the ultimate is dop testing to prove that none of the players is using banned substances .

Dr Ssekajugo also expressed the need to partner with several bodies to so as to ensure the effectiveness of the programme and activities.

“We have partnered with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) together with the Uganda Olympics Committee (UOC) to get the equipment and technically qualified persons to run the campaign “ Said Dr Ssekajugo .

The Chairman National Ant-Doping Organisation Dr Robert Zavuga stressed the need for the anti-doping campaign in the country.

Dr Zavuga applauded the leadership at FUFA and The Uganda Premier league for taking a hard look into the mirror and taking will do things right .

“The reason for anti doping activities is to make football more enjoyable by upholding and preserving the ethics of football by protecting the physical and mental health of players and ensuring equal and fair play “ Expressed Dr Zavuga .

He later stressed a collective responsibility to implement the world anti-doping code.

June 22, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Vipers Vs Onduparaka preview
2015/16 Uganda Cup Final:
- Vipers Vs Onduparaka
- Saturday, June 18 – Nakivubo Stadium (4 p.m)
- Entry Fees: 5000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (Covered Wings) & 20,000/- (VIP)
- Gates open by 10 a.m
Match Officials:

Center Referee: Brian Nsubuga Miiro (FIFA Referee)

1st Assistant Referee: Okello Lee

2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya

4th Official: William Senkumba

Match Commissioner/Assessor: George Wamala Katumba

The 42nd Uganda Cup final will be played on Saturday, 18th June 2016 at Nakivubo Stadium between Vipers and Onduparaka football clubs.

Both clubs are meeting for the first time ever in all competitions. Whereas Vipers shall be playing in the third Uganda Cup final, Onduparaka are marking their first ever appearance in the final.

Onduparaka’s captain, Muhammad Shaban is the current top scorer with seven goals.

He is closely followed by Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu who has six.

The two strikers have a chance to prove themselves when their clubs face each other.

How the two Clubs progressed to the final:

VIPERS SPORTS CLUB:

Round of 64: Bukedea Town Council 1-2 Vipers (Scorers: Kizito Kezironi and William Wadri)

Round of 32: Kasese New Villa 0-2 Vipers (Scorers: Joseph Ssemujju and Erisa Ssekisambu)

Round of 16: Airtel-Kitara 1-4 Vipers (Scorers: Billy Herbert Alinda – [Airtel Kitara], Erisa Ssekisambu X2, Kezironi Kizito and Allan Kyambadde) –

Quarter final: Vipers 2-0 Hope Doves – 25th April 2016 (Scorer: Erisa Ssekisambu X2)

Semi-final:

1st Leg: KCCA 0-2 Vipers (Nakivubo Stadium) – Alfred Leku and Erisa Ssekisambu

2nd Leg: Vipers 0-1 KCCA (Buikwe Stadium)

ONDUPARAKA FOOTBALL CLUB:

Round of 64: Onduparaka 1 (3) -1 (2) Masavu (Scorers: Muhammed Shaban – Onduparaka and Charles Odeke – Masavu)

Round of 32: Sports Club Villa 0 (4) – 0 (5) Onduparaka

Round of 16: Onduparaka 4-1 Busia Fisheries (Scorers: Gerard Lipot – Busia Fisheries, Muhammed Shaban X2, Rashid Agau, Gaddafi Wahabu)

Quarter final: Onduparaka 1-0 Soana – (Scorer: Muhammed Shaban)

Semi-final:

1st Leg – Entebbe 0-1 Onduparaka (Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe) – Muhammed Shaban

2nd Leg: Onduparaka 4-0 Entebbe (Green Light Stadium, Arua) – Muhammed Shaban X2, Gadaffi Gadihno, Rashid Agau

CHARITY:

FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe highlights about the CSR cause attached to this year’s Uganda Cup.

This year’s edition has been associated with the Social Corporate Responsibility cause where individuals are requested to donate generously all items they can afford. The donated items will be given to Missionaries of the Poor, a charity group based in Kisenyi, Kampala.

Kampala region are the host of this year’s final following last year’s edition which was hosted by the Western region.

ABOUT THE UGANDA CUP:

The Uganda Cup is the second most prestigious competition in Uganda football.

It is played on a knock out basis. This annual competition is open for non league sides, registered clubs playing in all the five divisions of member clubs of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

The Uganda Cup was first held in 1971. The current holders are Sports Club Villa Jogoo but were knocked out by Onduparaka FC.

The winner of the competition represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Express FC has won the cup most times (10) while Sc villa is on 9 cups.

KCCA FC on 8 and URA is on 3 trophies.

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 Jogoo

2015/2016-
June 17, 2016
UGANDA CUP 2015/16: All is set for the Vipers Vs Onduparaka final on Saturday

UGANDA CUP FINAL 2015/16:

Saturday, 18th June 2016

Vipers SC Vs Onduparaka FC

Venue: Nakivubo Stadium (Gates open at 10 a.m)

Entry Fees: 5,000/= (Kirussia), 10,000/= (Covered stands) & 20,000/= (VIP)

All is set for the Uganda Cup final that will be played between Vipers and Onduparaka at Nakivubo Stadium this Saturday.

The final preparations to have a decent final are at their climax and high gear.

On Wednesday, during the weekly press conference at Mengo, Onduparaka was represented by their Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Afeti and Vipers by Peter Lwanga, flanked by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

The two club officials promised an entertaining game for the fans.

“We have been yearning for this chance to play Vipers. Thanks God, our prayers have been answered” Afeti noted.

Lwanga hinted on their readiness to win the Uganda Cup.

“We are in a residential camp and all is set to play to our best and win this tournament. We respect Onduparaka, but this is the chance to smile with some silverware” Lwanga said.

This will be followed by a pre-match meeting on Friday at FUFA House in Mengo.

The entry fees for the match are Shs 20,000 (pavilion), 10,000 (covered stands) and Shs 5,000 for general stands and gates will be open at 10 am while kickoff is at 4 pm.

Match Referees:

Match Officials for this day will be FIFA referees Brian Nsubuga Miiro (Center referee), Okello Lee (1st assistant), Ronald Katenya (2nd assistant). William Senkumba will be the 4th official while George Wamala Katumba is the match assessor.

The match day will also be used for collecting items to be donated by FUFA to the Missionaries of the poor as an initiative to reach out to communities through football.

Prizes:

Ug. shs 7 million and a glittering trophy is at stake for the Uganda Cup winner. Both teams are eyeing Cup glory in this competition for the first time

The grand prize was revealed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

The winner of the Uganda Cup will walk away with a trophy, gold medals and a cash prize of Shs 7 million while the runners up will get Shs 2 millions and silver medals

The top scorer will also be rewarded with a golden boot and Shs 200,000.

Muhammad Shaban of Onduparaka is currently leading the scorers tally with 7 goals followed by Erisa Ssekisambu of Vipers who are to face off in the final.

Incase of a tie, the joint top scorers will share the prize.

Airtel Uganda provided some of the prizes as the official partner of the Uganda Cup.

The second presidential award will be given out this day as an appreciation from the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo as an appreciation to personalities who have contributed to the development and growth of football in Uganda.

MAIN PHOTO: Onduparaka CEO, Anthony Afeti (left) sandwiched by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe with the Vipers CEO, Peter Lwanga at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016. They are holding the Uganda cup.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 15, 2016
Vipers, Onduparaka in Uganda cup final

Uganda Cup 2015/16:

Semi-finals (Second Leg):

Onduparaka 4-0 Entebbe (Aggregate Score: Onduparaka wins 5-0)

Vipers 0-1 KCCA (Aggregate Score: Vipers win 2-1)

Final: Vipers SC vs Onduparaka FC on 18th June, 2016 at Nakivubo stadium

Vipers Sports Club and Onduparaka have progressed to the finals of the Uganda Cup that will be played on Saturday, 18th June 2016 at Nakivubo Stadium.

This followed the return legs action of the two semi finals played on Sunday afternoon.

At the Buikwe stadium, Vipers lost 1-0 to Kampala Capital City Authority with Derrick Nsibambi scoring the lone strike.

Vipers progress 2-1 on aggregate having won the first leg 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.

At the Green Light play ground in Arua, home side Onduparaka whipped Entebbe 4-0 to progress 5-0 on aggregate.

Team captain, Muhammed Shaban scored a brace as Gadaffi Gadinho and Rashid Agau completed the rout.

The final will be hosted by Kampala region at Nakivubo Stadium.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation cup next year.

Sports Club Villa Jogoo is the ousted champion. They were ejected by Onduparaka FC.

June 12, 2016
Technical: Coaches receive CAF licenses

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson has urged the football coaches in the country to get more actively engaged in the profession so that they practice and apply the learnt theories on a regular basis.

Edgar was speaking at the ceremony held to hand over CAF certification to over 50 coaches at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Friday.

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson speaking at the ceremony

You are qualified to serve. It is unfair if you do keep the certificates at home. Football requires your services. You need to serve the game with continued practice.

Chairman FUFA Technical Committee, Hamid Juma stated that FUFA has a target of having over 5000 qualified coaches by the year 2019.

We want to have as many qualified coaches as 5000 by the year 2019. FUFA is committed to having many more of these course available to all the individuals willing to learn and serve the beautiful game..

FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, one of the coaching instructors lauded the coaches for the efforts under taken to attain the required certificates.

The ceremony was also attended by two other CAF Instructors, Mujib Kasule and Livingstone Kyambadde.

A couple of CAF A and CAF B certified coaches who attended courses in 2015 and early in 2016.

L-R: Hamid Juma hands over a CAF B Certificate to coach Paul Ssali as the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson looks on

At the current situation, Uganda now has close to 2500 certified coaches across all five levels from the Beginners, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B and CAF A.

Meanwhile, there is another course that is in progress at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru for FUFA Level I coaches.

Simon Kirumira (left), Chairman of the Uganda Coaches coaches association with Frank Anyau

The course was organised by Jinja Veterans with 25 coaches in attendance.

At the same time, coaches aspiring for CAF ‘A’ certification continue with the last phase of the education starting this Monday at FUFA Technical center in Njeru.

Christine Wanyana is one of the three women coaches who received their certificates

CAF A Licenses: Nantanda Majidah, Mike Mutebi, Moses Basena, Timothy Ayiekoh, Asumani Lubowa, George Semwogerere, Nyiima Jackson, Mujib Kasule, Kyambadde Stone, Mayanja Jackson, Lwanga Tom and Frank Anyau.

CAF B licenses; Fred Kajoba, Paul Ssali, Ssebagala Frank, Kintu Paddy, Lonyesi Angelo, Kebba Harunah, Lule Mathias, Mubiru Abdallah, Peter Byaruhanga, Senoga Umar, Edward Kaziba, Namuyanja Hadijah, Onen Peter, Douglas Bamweyana, Joseph Mutyaba, Nsimbe George, Deo Sserwadda, Hussein Mbalangu, Alex Gitta, Magala James, Mbabazi Livingstone, Francis Mugerwa, Mugabi Martin, Wanyana Christine, Wasswa Richard, Lukula Charles Ayiekoh, Alex Isabirye, Antonio Flores, Kefa Kisala, Lukyamuzi Vincent, Steven Bogere, Simon Kirumira, Lutalao George, Makanga Peter, Morley Byekwaso, Mujabi Robert, Ssali Tom, Bisaso Shafic and Mawa Harunah.

June 10, 2016
Refereeing: Country wide promotional exercise for this weekend

The Nation wide referees promotional exercise will take place this weekend (11th and 12th June 2016) across all the eight FUFA regions.

FUFA head of referees’ Assessment and Promotions panel, Ronnie Kalema is the chief invigilator of the entire exercise.

The centers for the different regions where the exercise will be conducted have been named with the respective instructors in charge identified.

Buganda region has two centers at Mpigi (Mpigi Central Secondary School) and Mukono (UCU) under Dennis Ojwee and Samuel Egesa Wesonga respectively.

Northern region will conduct the exercise in Lira at the MDC center with Edrisa Kiwanuka the assigned instructor.

North East region will base at Soroti (Football regional offices at Soroti Sports ground) under George Kabwimukya.

Western region will stage in Ntungamo at the Council Hall and Kyamate play ground under David Davis Katabira.

Kitara region has two centers in Fort Portal (Buhinga Primary School) and Masindi (Educational Hall) under Asumani Kityo and Margaret Kubingi respectively.

Kyambogo University will house Kampala region with Yusuf Awuye and Abbasi Ssendyowa the assigned officials.

Arua town will host the West Nile exercise under Catherine Adipo and Iganga District for the Eastern region with Ali Tomusange in charge.

All the regions have been advised to provide the medical personnel before the physical fitness tests are conducted.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Referees Manager, Samuel Egesa Wesonga is one of the assigned instructors for the referees promotional exercise

June 9, 2016
FUFA President salutes players, technical team & fans for Uganda Cranes away victory against Botswana

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Eng. Moses Magogo has categorically thanked every individual whose efforts to help the national football team, the Cranes secure the crucial away victory against Botswana can not go unnoticed.

Eng. Magogo was addressing the media on Wednesday during the FUFA weekly press conference held at Mengo in Kampala.

Uganda Cranes has done well to pick two away wins in the same qualification campaign, something which has not been unusual.

I thank all the players, technical team, FUFA advance team to Zimbabwe and Botswana headed by the FUFA finance, Decolas Kizza.

Our technical team and players also did a commendable job.

The FUFA Executive and staff, my predecessor, Mr Lawrence Mulindwa

For all the fans who traveled from as far as Swaziland, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Gaborone, i thank them in a special way.

Uganda Cranes defeated Botswana 2-1 at the Francistown sports complex.

William Luwagga Kizito, who plays in Portugal scored the opening goal on the day.

Gor Mahia midfielder, Aucho Khalid scored the other goal.

The FUFA President also hinted on preparations for the next game against Comoros that will be communicated later.

“We have started immediate preparations for the game against Comoros and the details will be released to the public as soon as possible. We are not into the mathematical lessons. We need maximum points in the next game” he added.

Uganda hosts Comoros in the last game of group D at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on 3rd September 2016.

June 8, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Semi-final first leg action underway on Wednesday
UGANDA CUP 2015/2016

Semi finals 1st Leg 8th June, 2016:
- Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka FC – Bugonga, Entebbe
- KCCA FC vs Vipers – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala
Semifinals 2nd leg 12th June, 2016:
- Onduparaka FC vs Entebbe – Green Light Stadium, Arua
- Vipers vs KCCA FC – Buikwe Stadium
Final: 18th June, 2016 – Nakivubo Stadium

The first leg of the Uganda Cup semi finals gets underway on Wednesday, 8th June 2016.

Newly crowned 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club hosts Vipers at Nakivubo Stadium.

Arua side, Onduparaka travels to the Bugong play ground of Entebbe to play Entebbe F.C in the other semi final.

Onduparaka are the tournament dark horses having eliminated Sports Club Villa Jogoo, who won the Uganda Cup last year after defeating KCCA 3-0 in a repeat of the finals at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

They also eliminated Soana 1-0 at the Green light stadium in the quarter finals courtesy of Muhammed Shaban’s goal.

The second leg of the semi finals shall be held on the 12th June 2016.

This year’s final will be hosted by Kampala region at Nakivubo Stadium.

A charity cause has been attached to this year’s Uganda cup with generous people in the communities humbly requested to donate clothes, shoes, sandals, bags and any other item that can be resourceful to the rest of the people.

Collection centers are at FUFA House, Entebbe Bugonga play ground, Buikwe, Green Light Stadium (Arua) and Nakivubo Stadium.

Over the years, the Uganda Cup final has rotated in the Northern, Western, Eastern and Kitara Regions.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

Semi Final rules:
- The Semi final round shall be played over two legs on home and away basis
- The team at more goals at the end of the return leg shall be winner of the match.
- If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply
- If the return leg ends in a tie and the FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner
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
2008 – Victors S.C
2009 – SC Villa
2010 – Victors S.C
2011 – Simba S.C
2012 – URA F.C
2013 – Sports Club Victoria University
2014 – URA F.C
2015 – SC Villa Jogoo

2016-????
June 7, 2016