FUFA Communications department has confirmed that FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojevic will address members of the media during the weekly press conference on Wednesday 8th June, 2016.
‘Both the FUFA President and Uganda Cranes coach fresh from Botswana with the National team have important communication to deliver on Wednesday’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The press conference starts at 10 O’clock in the morning and will be held in the FUFA press conference room.
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo
Baba Fm in Jinja
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo-KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
FUFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity aimed at making communities happy through football has gained support from a top minister in the Busoga Kingdom.
Hon Joan Machora who is the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom made a personal donation of 500 pieces of cloths to FUFA through 87.7 Baba FM in Bugembe who are partners of this noble cause attached to this year’s Uganda Cup.
The beneficiaries Missionaries of the Poor will be handed the items a week after the Uganda cup final together with the players of the winning team.
‘I know very many people are having clothes in their houses but we need to learn the culture of giving and helping the needy. I call upon all people from Busoga to respond well to this cause. Let’s learn to give and through this practice God will even reward you more. Very many people need our helping hand to make their lives better so let us do it if we can’ said Hon. Machora.
She also thanked FUFA and Baba fm 87.7 for coming up with such a brilliant idea.
Baba FM’s Nicholas Kalanzi received the donation from Busoga Kingdom Foreign Affairs Minister Joan Machora
Nicholas Kalanzi a senior sports presenter on Baba FM received the items on behalf of the radio which will be handed over to FUFA.
During the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda cup FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein said;
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe also delivered his donations. Secretariat staff are also being encouraged to support communities.
On Baba FM’s kind support and involvement, Hussein said; ‘Sports needs generous people to move forward. We know how sports can make people happy and even change their lives. We thank Baba FM for being part of this cause’
FUFA partnered with Baba fm to help in the cause and also act as a collection centre in Eastern Uganda.
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE (Match Day 30 Results):
The Saints 1-1 Vipers
KCCA 1-1 Sadolin
URA 6-1 SCVU
Police 2-3 Express
Lweza 1-2 Bul
Maroons 1-4 Villa
Bright Stars 2- 1 Soana
JMC Hippos 1-2 Simba
The 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier league came to a successful conclusion on Friday, 27th May 2016.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC dethroned Vipers to win their 11th league crown.
The final league game for KCCA against Sadolin Pints which ended one all at Nakivubo stadium on Friday was merely ceremonial as they had already clinched the championship on match day 29.
Fred Ssegujja nearly spoilt the day for the champions who only awaited crowning.
But, Joseph Ochaya made amends with a well taken volley in the second half as the game ended one goal apiece.
At Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, Vipers fought gallantly to equalize after falling behind to Moses Basena coached club, The Saints.
Like the KCCA-Sadolin Paints game, the Vipers’ match ended one all.
SC Villa defeated already relegated Maroons 4-1 at Luzira but it was URA will the biggest victory on the day when they humiliated another relegated side, SC Victoria University 6-1 at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.
Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16: Match Day 30 Fixtures
KCCA FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC , Nakivubo Stadium ( live on Azam TV)
Bright Stars FC Vs Soana FC, CS-Matugga
JMC Hippos FC Vs Simba FC, Kakindu Stadium-Jinja
Lweza FC Vs Bul FC, Wankulukuku Stadium
Maroons Vs SC Villa , Luzira Prison Grounds
Police FC Vs Express FC, Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso
The Saints FC Vs Vipers SC,Namboole Stadium
URA FC Vs SC Victoria University, Mehta Stadium-Lugazi
The final eight matches of the Azam Uganda Premier for the season 2015/16 will be played on Friday, 27th May 2016 at various venues across the country.
It will be a momentous day for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) who are set to be crowned champions on the day when they play Sadolin Paints.
KCCA are champions in the waiting having clinched their 11th league crown during match day 29 when they drew with Express 1 all at the Mutesa II Stadium on Tuesday.
The draw elevated KCCA to 56 points, four ahead of the second placed club Vipers with a game to go for each club.
After Friday’s game for KCCA against Sadolin Paints at Nakivubo Stadium, the official crowning ceremony will be held.
In the other matches on Friday, Bright Stars host Soana, URA is at their Mehta home to Sports Club Victoria University.
Lweza will entertain BUL and Police up against Express at Kavumba Recreational Stadium.
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba Fm in Jinja (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo-KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
Members of the public and football lovers have started delivering clothes and other items towards FUFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity. Attached to the 2015/2016 Uganda cup as communicated at its launch last year, FUFA will be giving back to the communities through football to put smiles on their faces.
‘We have identified a charity organization called Missionaries of the Poor based in Mutundwe that will be the beneficiaries of this year’s project’ said Ahmed Hussein
On Wednesday FUFA continued to receive the items and later placed in the big container reserved for this project.
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup.
‘We shall also receive donations from individuals who might not be able to make it to these selected centres. FUFA has plans of picking these donations from them’ added Ahmed
The items will be handed over a week after the Cup final. A team that wins the Uganda Cup will accompany FUFA officials to deliver the items.
102.1 FUFA fm presenter Becky Yananura delivering her donation. Football can make communities smile.
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba FM (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo- KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
MAIN PHOTO: Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime making his donations count. Tumusiime is Executive Director of Confederation of Youth Soccer Programme and Football Manager Kampala University Original-Ggaba Campus
Proline Soccer Club became the third club to join the Azam Uganda Premier league after winning the promotional play-off 4-1 against Lira’s Sporting United at Nakivubo Stadium on Sunday, 22nd May 2016.
Baker Mbowa’s coached side joined Onduparaka (from Arua) and Kirinya-Jinja S.S as the three sides promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier league starting with the season of 2016/17.
Gift Ali put Proline in the lead as early as the 23rd minute. The goal was canceled in the 38th minute through Dickens Okwi’s penalty.
Proline skipper Simon Monie Mbaziira scored a second half penalty to restore the lead before their lead striker, Edris Lubega added two more goals to cap a memorable evening that marked their return to the premier league.
Mbazira was later red-carded with 10 minutes to go for unsporting conduct.
Onduparaka FC head coach Allan Kabonge who was selected best coach of the 2015/16 FUFA Big league
In the main final, Kirinya-Jinja S.S overcame Onduparaka 2-0 courtesy of strikes from Musa Mugumba and Joel Madondo in either halves to win the FUFA Big league title.
The play-offs were watched by a mammoth crowd that included FUFA 3rd Vice president, Dennis Ssebuggwawo Mbidde, Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, Arua Municipality MP Bernard Atiku, Kachumbari MP, Patrick Isiagi Opoloti, FUFA officials among others.
Kirinya – Jinja is now overall champion of the 2015/16 FUFA Big league.
Congratulations.
Awards:
Fair-play Award: Bukedea Town Council
Best Coach: Allan Kabonge Kivewala (Onduparaka)
Most Valuable Player: Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka FC)
Top Scorer: Edris Lubega (Proline) – 19 Goals (Regular Season)
Since Federation of Uganda Football Associations implementing the new system adopted by the 64th FIFA Congress that abolished football agents and replaced them with Intermediaries, FUFA continues to encourage all those willing to follow the right procedure
FUFA Transfer Matching system Manager, also the competitions director, Ali Mwebe confirmed that the various stakeholders have welcomed the new rules and regulations about the Intermediaries that will replace the previous Player’s Agents Regulations.
Mwebe noted;
FIFA requires all its Member Associations to regulate and register anyone who intends to carry out Intermediary activities as defined in both the FIFA and FUFA regulations on working with Intermediaries with effect from 1st April, 2015.
We therefore call upon all individuals and companies wishing to conduct any Intermediary activity as defined under FUFA Regulations on working with Intermediaries including entering into a representation contract with a client to register with FUFA by 30th June, 2016 at 5:00 pm East African Standard Time.
At present situation, only Musa Sebulime is the only registered football Intermediary under the new rules.
The application form is only complete if the test of good character is attached.
The filled form will be submitted to FUFA together with proof of payment of application fees of $ 100 (one hundred US Dollars) or its equivalent.
Applicants will be required to attend a one day seminar at FUFA house, Mengo on the 20th May 2016 from 8:00 am.
FUFA will review and verify the applications and contact only the successful applicants.
The successful applicants will be issued with an Intermediary License upon proof of payment of $ 2000 (two thousand US Dollars) or its equivalent
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes star player, Faruku Miya transferred to Standard Liege from Vipers Sports Club under the new rules governing the Intermediary system that replaced the FIFA players’ agents.
Entry Fees: 3000 (Open Stands) and 5000 (Pavilion)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions Director, Ali Mwebe confirmed the venue and date of the eagerly awaited 2015/16 Big League playoffs.
FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe addressing the media at FUFA House flanked by the communications director, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo, Kampala
The playoffs will be held at Nakivubo stadium on Thursday, 19th May 2016 and Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.
Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.
Following a meeting with the Buganda Kingdom officials over plans on how to improve football through Masaza Cup, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has also extended a parental hand of help to the Busoga Kingdom.
A fortnight ago, the Minister of Sports in the Buganda Kingdom Owek. Sekabembe Henry held talks with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and discussed issues on how to take football in Buganda kingdom to another level.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R Batambuze, Wamono and Bossa.
On Tuesday afternoon, a strong delegation from Busoga Kingdom led by the Sports Minister Amin Bossa, Minister of Finance Wamono Robert Solomons and Henry Batambuze-Chairman Football Committee and visited the home of football (FUFA House) in Mengo. Batambuze is also a Delegate in the FUFA Assembly representing Eastern region.
The trio discussed issues including the inaugural Busoga Kingdom Masaza Cup due to he launched soon.
FUFA reaffirmed its support towards football development in Uganda, Kingdoms and regions countrywide.
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) with the Busoga Kingdom officials
Discussions also hinged on development of the game in line with the FUFA Technical plan.
‘Our role is to support football development in all the 8 FUFA regions. Kingdoms through various sports events play a key role in helping give unknown talent an opportunity to showcase their skills’ said FUFA President Magogo.
Busoga Kingdom Officials in the studios of 102.1 FUFA Fm-the Football Radio.
FUFA will also sign a memorandum of cooperation with the Busoga Kingdom after another meeting is held next week.
the Busoga Kingdom officials were also taken on a guided tour of 1012.1 FUFA fm-The Football Radio by FUFa Communications Manager and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R HENRY Batambuze, Wamono Solomns and Amin Bossa.
Match 294: Kasese New Villa 1-1 Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Match 297: Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo
Match 298: Boma Young 0-1 Baza Holdings – Boma Play ground, Hoima
The regular season of the national second division league (FUFA Big league) officially climaxed on Saturday, 14th May 2016 with a number of determinant fixtures.
Onduparaka from Arua Municipality and Kirinya-Jinja S.S football clubs became the first two clubs to gain promotion to the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league.
Onduparaka have topped the Elgon group with 53 points after winning their last game of the season 3-0 against Sporting United at the Green Light stadium in Arua town.
Rashid Agau, Muhammed Shaban and Wahabu Gaddafi (penalty) were all on the score sheet in a well attended match broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S players and fans celebrate at Kanyanya play ground
Kirinya – Jinja S.S won their game 3-2 away to Wandegeya at Kanyanya play ground.
James Otim scored a brace for the Jinja club before Shafiq Mulangira had an individual brace.
Allan Drajuwa netted the winning goal that witnessed the side win the game played on a soggy play ground.
Proline conceded a late-late equalizer at Kasese New Villa in Buhinga play ground, Fort Portal.
Jinja S.S thus finished with 52 points and Proline 51.
Relegated clubs;
There are eight clubs relegated to the respective regional leagues are Kira Young, Bukedea Town Council, CRO and Lira United (Elgon Group).
The Rwenzori group relegated clubs are Masaka Local Council, Citizen, Kasese New Villa and Wandegeya.
Match 167: Sporting United 4-0 Busia Fisheries (Elgon Group)
Match 282: Hope Doves 1-0 Wakiso United (Rwenzori Group)
Match 292: Synergy 3-0 Sun City (Rwenzori Group)
On Saturday, 14th May 2016 when the regular season of the second division (FUFA Big league) shall be climaxing, four clubs; Sporting United and Onduparaka (Elgon Group) as well as Proline and Kirinya-Jinja S.S (Rwenzori) all have an equal chance of progressing to the Azam Uganda Premier league.
Onduparaka will play host to Sporting United at the Green Light Stadium in Arua town in the decider of the Elgon group.
In the Rwenzori group, the two matches to determine the directly promoted side will be Wandegeya against Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kanyanya as well as Kasese New Villa playing against Proline at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
On Wednesday, Lira’s Sporting United humiliated visiting Busia Fisheries 4-0 at the Lango Sports Ground to go top of the group.
Dickens Okwi netted a hat-trick that elevated him to 18 goals in the season, one short of the overall top scorer, Edrisa Lubega (of Proline).
James Gerrard scored Sporting United’s other goal.
In the Rwenzori group, Hope Doves edged Wakiso United 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium, a fixture that was moved from the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku (because of Kampala regional play-offs).
At the Masaka recreational stadium Synergy whipped Sun City 3-0.
Next Matches:
There is one game on Thursday as Hoima’s Boma Young takes on Mbale’s CRO at the Boma play ground in Hoima Municipality.
On Friday, there will also be one game when Lira United plays host to Busia Fisheries at the Lango sports ground.
Saturday will be the D-Day for all the teams with eight fixtures lined up.
Baza Holdings host Boma Young. Proline (50 points) travels to Fort Portal to play Kasese New Villa, a club desperate to skip relegation.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S (49 points) will be away to Wandegeya on the final day of the season.
After the regular season, there will be the relegation and promotional playoffs at the KCCA Stadium.
Three teams are promoted to the Uganda Premier League (two of these directly and the the third via the play-offs).
Next Fixtures:
Thursday, 12th May 2016:
Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima
Friday, 13th May 2016:
Match 169: Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira
Saturday, 14th May 2016:
Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Match 267: Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero
Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala
Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe
Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo
Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground
In a typical sporting spirit, Sauna football club players were granted a special guard of honour by the second runners up, Typhoons before the final game of the 2016 Futsal mini league.
Reason – Sauna had been already declared champions before very last game of the season.
Unfortunately for the overall winning team (but fortunately for the day’s victors), the crowd enjoyed a massive 13 goals scored in favour of Typhoons in their 10-3 humiliation of Sauna.
Action between Sauna (white) and Typhoons during the final game of the season
This was the first ever Futsal mini league that had all the matches played at the Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night since March 2016.
On the final day, there were three games played on the night with Italex walloping FC Patriots 7-0.
Lovis Lubega (2), Ibra Kateregga (2), Karim Segawa and Hussein Skaiky all scored the for the Patriots.
LFC rallied from three goals down to force a 4-4 draw with Zak Sports.
Emma Toshnet, Ashraf Tamal, Ahmed and Treasure Musiime each had a goal for Zak Sports.
Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC) being rewarded with the youngest player’s award by the FUFA Competition Director, Ali Mwebe
LFC scored through Lebanese Mohammed Badereddine (brace), Francis Abiriga and Frank Akera.
The last game on the night was the most thrilling, action packed that kept fans on their toes.
Sauna, who started the game as champions were whipped 3-10 by a merciless Typhoons side.
League top scorer, Bashir Matovu scored a hat-trick on the night to finish with 19 goals overall.
Also Samuel Kato had three goals before Lukyamuzi Oyrioch, Masudi Kafumbe and Abdallah Mawiya had the other goals for Typhoons.
Lanky and dread-locked Steven Bikamata Steven (2) and Solomon Musisi had the consolation strikes for Sauna.
FUFA Executive committee member, Samuel Mpiima, also the chairperson of Futsal and beach soccer committee attended the closing closing.
He was joined by the FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, Ali Mwebe (Competitions), Ahmed Hussein (Communications), Hamza Jjunju (Futsal Uganda Association CEO), Bashir Mutyaba (Futsal Competitions department)
“This has been the start and the performance is amazing. Soon we shall start the Futsal main stream futsal league” Mpiima stated.
Futsal fans in wild celebrations at the Lugogo Indoor Arena
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hamuza Jjunju predicts great moments of this version of football ahead of future engagements.
“The future of futsal in Uganda is definitely bright with bright and colourful opportunities ahead. We managed to hold a successful mini-league competition. We call for continued support from FUFA and the full backing. I thank all the players and participating companies as well as the media” The FAU chief Executive Officer said.
The Futsal league is expected to kick-off in September 2016.
Individual Awards:
1. MVP- Hassan Kasozi (Sauna)
2. Best goal keeper-Michael Ola (Accumulators United)
3. Top Scorer-Matovu Bashir (19 goals) –Typhoons
4. Fair Play team–FC Patriots
5. Youngest player– Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC)
6. Fustal Mini League revelation– Felix Muhabuzi (LFC)
7. .Fustal Mini Legaue team of the year:
1-Michael Ola
2-Hassan Kasozi
3-Samson Ssendege
4-Ishaq Ssebuliba
5-Matovu Bashir
Finals: SSL Logistics 0-1 National Water & Sewerage Corporation
3rd Place Play -off: Civil Aviation Authority 3-0 Uganda Premier League
Semi-final 1: Uganda Premier League 0 (0) – 0 (3) SSL Logistics
Semi-final 2: Civil Aviation Authority 0-1 National Water & Sewerage Corporation
Quarter-finals:
SSL Logistics 1-0 Crane Bank
FUFA XI 0-1 Uganda Premier League
Civil Aviation Authority 1-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited
Red Pepper 0 (0) – 0 (2) National Water & Sewage Corporation
The second edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate Tournament has successfully climaxed at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru on Saturday evening.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left) welcomes Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Defending champions, National Water and Sewerage Corporation successfully retained the title as they edged debutants SSL Logistics 1-0 to win the the day long tourney.
Ahmed Swalley scored the winning goal that guided his side to the much desired victory in an exciting finale.
At the same occasion, FUFA Executive team led by the FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo played and won 1-0 a curtain raiser match with the Busoga Kingdom team.
The Busoga Kingdom team was led by the prime minister, Right Honorable Dr. Joseph Muvawala who played full time as a goalkeeper and made darling saves throughout the match.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the FUFA team by example with eye catching defence splitting passes
The only goal of the curtain raiser was scored by FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima.
In the third place play-off match, another debutant side, Civil Authority Authority defeated Uganda Premier League team 3-0.
Like last year during the maiden edition, the event was also this time round blessed with mild rains although they could not halt the thrilling action from the enthusiastic participants and spectators.
Delighted Red Pepper fans cheer their team during the group stages at the 2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament
FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke was grateful of the all participating companies with a special promise of a much improved tournament in the next edition.
I thank all those companies that took part in the 2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament.
FUFA is glad to be associated with such partners.
We call upon more companies to join this noble cause as we take a collective responsibility of football development in Uganda
14 teams took part in the tournament played at the astro-turf of the FUFA Technical center.
The best three teams received medals with the winners taking a trophy and a cash prize of Ug.shs 1M.
Awards:
FUFA Fair-play Award: Pramukh Steel
Most Valuable Player: Umar Kasule (National Water & Sewage Corporation)
Top Scorer: Paul Mutakabala (8 Goals) – FUFA XI
Best Goalkeeper: Andrew Kabugalo (NWSC)
Full Group Stage Results:
Group A:
Airtel Uganda Limited 1-4 SSL Logistics
BIDCO Uganda Limited 1-0 Airtel Uganda Limited
Airtel Uganda Limited 0-1 Nile Special
SSL Logistics 2-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited
Nile Special 0-4 SSL Logistics
BIDCO 2-0 Nile Special
Group B:
FUFA XI 1-2 Red Pepper
UMEME 0-3 Pramukh Steel
UMEME 1-4 FUFA XI
Pramukh Steel 1-1 Uganda Premier League
FUFA XI 3-0 Uganda Premier League
Red Pepper 2-0 UMEME
Pramukh Steel 0-2 FUFA XI
Uganda Premier League 1-0 Red Pepper
UMEME 1-3 Uganda Premier League
Group C:
National Water and Sewage Corporation 1-0 Civil Aviation Authority
Cranes Bank 0-0 National Water and Sewage Corporation
Civil Aviation Authority 0-1 National Insurance Corporation
National Insurance Corporation 0-3 Civil Aviation Authority
The thrilling, lively, educative and ever interesting Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Live Your Goals girls football programme has been officially launched in the Eastern region at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Friday.
The launch follows the earlier launch in Kampala region that took place in the year, 2015.
FUFA National Grass-roots coordinator, Willis Muwanguzi led the stretching exercises
Speaking at the launch, the FUFA national grass-root football, Willis Muwanguzi emphasized the significance of the FIFA Live your goals programme.
FIFA Live your goals girls football programme is intended to introduce the game of football to young girls so that they live to cherish this beautiful game as they grow up.
Chest ball -control was one of the skills taught to the eager-to-learn young girls many of whom played football for the first time
Close to 100 children from primary and secondary schools around Mbale Municipality took part in the three and a half hour session whose main target rotated around ball control, positioning, passing, dribbling, heading as well as shooting with the intention to score.
Ball control and passing were some of the skills the young girls were taught at the FIFA LIve Your Goals girls football festival in Mbale on Friday, 6th May 2016
FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima, FUFA Women Development officer Hadijah ‘Lady Mourioh’ Namuyanja, FUFA Schools delegate Maliki Wasukira and Efrance Nanjego were the main brains behind the Eastern region launch.
Lady coaches at the FIFA Live Your Goals girls football programme
The coaches, who came from Jinja and Mbale included; Suzan Mukyala, Caroline Birungi, Jesica Agune, Erinah Taalye, Ritah Namutamba and Slyvia Namunno.
The chief guest at the function, Abraham Kawuka (Mbale Municipal Sports Officer) encouraged the young girls to take upon the football sport, showering special praise to FIFA and FUFA for choosing Mbale after Kampala to host this event.
According to Muwanguzi, the FIFA Live Your Goals programme will circulate to all corners of Uganda in a bid to help scout and develop talent countrywide.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has supported the 2016 Masaza football tournament that kickoff this Saturday.
The sponsorship is in form 100 footballs which were handed over by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to Buganda Sports ,Youth and Recreation Minister Owek. Henry Sekabembe at a the weekly FUFA press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo .
While handing over the balls, Eng. Magogo highlighted the historical relation of football in Uganda with Buganda Kingdom.
‘Ugandan football has a long history with the Buganda Kingdom not forgetting that the first FUFA President in 1924 was Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II’ noted Eng. Moses Magogo.
Owek. Sekabembe autographing a ball during the FUFA weekly press conference
Eng Magogo added that the historical participation of Buganda Kingdom in football needs to be mentioned in terms of playing, coaching and administration.
“People like Sekabaka Daudi Chwa, The late Pollycap Kakooza, Balamze Lwanga, Jaberi Bidandi Ssali , Lawrence Mulindwa are some the names I can mention from the endless list of Baganda who have contributed to the development of football in Uganda ‘ he added.
In reaction to the contribution, the Buganda Sports, Youth and Recreation Minister Owek. Sekabembe couldn’t hide his excitement for the visit at FUFA House in Mengo
“I am the first Buganda Minister to pay a visit at FUFA House’ said the Excited Henry Sekabembe.
He thanked FUFA for the contribution to the 2016 Masaza Cup and football in general.
Sekabembe further expressed the need to work together by all stakeholders to see the game of football moving to the top heights.
“Every one should accept and play his/her role if we want the game of football to be taken to another level ‘’ Said Owek. Sekabembe
In his conclusion he promised to work together with the Federation so as to keep that long time relationship and develop football in Uganda.
The Minister later paid a courtesy visit to 102.1 FUFA fm .
In relation to the above, FUFA is set to sign a memorandum of understating with the Buganda Kingdom which will contribute to the technical and administrative development of football in Kingdom and Uganda.
The Buganda Minister was accompanied by Adam Sematiko the Sports coordinator and Faridah Bongoley the Masaza Cup Media Co-ordinator.
One of the two balls autographed by FUFA President. One of the balls was given to Owek. Sekabembe while the other was placed at the Federation’s mini museum at the FUFA secretariat.
Match No. 39: F.C Patriots Vs Emporio Milano (10 p.m)
Indoor football (Futsal) in Uganda continues to garner steam at a very steady rate.
This is attributed of the end-less endeavors put in place by the Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) as fully mandated by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to run and develop this virgin version of football.
The first ever Futsal mini league has been going on for the past month with action at the Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night.
“It is an after work arrangement which suits my working and playing plans. I love futsal. Thanks to FAU and FUFA for this game” Muhammed Beldarine, one of the admirers of the game confesses.
On Tuesday, 3rd May 2016, it will be match day 10 with four matches lined up.
With the current table leaders out of action, this will be a golden chance for the two chasing clubs, Accumulators United and Riham to play catch up to the top team.
Typhoons plays Italex in the opening game at 7 p.m. Second placed Riham will take on Zak Sports in the second game.
Excited fans turn up at Lugogo Indoor arena for futsal every Tuesday night
Accumlators versus LFC will be the third game before FC Patriots against Emporio Milano to crown the night.
One of the officials attached to FAU, Bashir Mutyaba tells www.fufa.co.ug that the fixtures are spiced up with a reward to the man of the match award to create competition;
A pizza is given to the man of the match so that we create that healthy competition
Futsal is a quick and exciting version of Indoor football. Only played by five players per side with unlimited substitutions.
The futsal mini league is the first of its kind in the entire CECAFA region with plans for the main league in advanced stages by the stage of the next season.
Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) is entirely responsible for the entire match day preparations, officiatation with a running active secretariat.
268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese
Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese
270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District
The national second division league (FUFA Big League) returns to the frey with five matches lined up on Thursday, 28th April 2016.
Key on the agenda of the matches at stake will be the obvious battle to save self from relegation and many other clubs shall be engaged in action face as they merely play for pride and fair play.
A case in point is Lira United’s match away to Ndejje University in Luweero.
Whereas Ndejje University has virtually secured a play-off slot, Lira is still entangled in the fight against relegation.
CRO plays Bukedea Town Council at Bukedea primary school play ground. Like Lira United, CRO requires all the maximum points to play it safe from relegation mathematics.
In some of the Rwenzori group games, Masavu who are based in Entebbe at Kitubulu play ground entertains Kireka United at the Katabi Gombolola play ground.
Fresh from Monday’s 3 all draw at Citizens in Mbarara, Masavu has already secured a play-off slot alongside Kirinya Jinja S.S and the run away leaders, Proline who just need three points to be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Kampala side, Hope Doves is away to Sun City at the Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese District.
After Thursday’s games, the FUFA Big league will get a one day break before resuming on Saturday with three games.
Three teams from the FUFA Big league replace those relegated from the Azam Uganda Premier League.
The national second division league, the FUFA Big league had one game played on Wednesday with Masavu defeating Wakiso United in the continuation of the aborted match.
The game was played at Wakiso district headquarters play ground for only 19 minutes.
After the 19 minutes, no side had seen the back of the net but before the replay, the match was 2-1 in favour of Masavu F.C.
The league resumes on Thursday with four games. Synergy, a Mas
Thursday, 14th April 2016 Fixtures:
Synergy Vs Entebbe – Masaka Recreational stadium
Baza Holdings Vs Lira United – Kawempe Muslim play ground
Bukedea Town Council Vs Onduparaka – Bukedea Town Council
