Mawokota Ssaza team emerged champions of the 2013 Masaza Cup after edging Ssingo 1-0 in the finals played at Nakivubo War Memorial stadium last weekend.
The colourful function was graced by presence of His Majesty the King of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Ssingo who were looking to winning their first title looked a better side throughout the game but failed to convert the numerous chances they got into goals.
Mawokota lifted their third title after winning the 2005 and 2007 championships.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is among the football family members who have sent congratulatory messages to new Ugandan FA leader Eng. Moses Magogo.
“Since my election, I have been overwhelmed with the congratulatory messages from individuals and organizations. I thank everybody who has shared a moment of happiness with me during this time”, remarked Magogo.
Among the messages received included one from the President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Mr. Sepp Blatter who sounded optimistic that Magogo will consolidate the achievements so far registered and scale up new heights.
“I am certain that your knowledge and personal qualities will have an important impact on the stable development of our beautiful game in your country” reads the official message from Zurich.
There were also messages received from the CAF President Dr. Issa Hayatou, CECAFA President Eng. Leodgar Tenga, the FA leaders of Jordan, Zambia, Senegal, Japan and England among others.
Magogo was elected unopposed to the country’s most top football seat in August after all the other contenders were found illegible to contest. He polled 68 votes out of the 72 delegates who turned up for the election exercise.
The League action will continue despite the Idd day celebrations
FUFA has issued a message wishing the Muslim communities in Uganda and beyond a happy Idd day celebrations.
“As a football body, we wish all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters in sports circles, the people of Uganda and beyond the peaceful celebrations as we mark this great Iddi day”, reads part of the message officially signed by the FA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Magogo called upon celebrants to observe discipline as they mark their day and urged the football fans, players and administrators to take advantage of this holly day to bury their hatches and get united for a common cause.
“May this day bring us more together and leave us more united than ever before. Let’s observe discipline because this is what Prophet Mohammed preaches. To the players, fans and administrators of football regardless of their religions, may the kind hand of Allah touch all of you and bless your efforts towards football development”, writes the FA leader.
Meanwhile the FUFA Super League matches will continue today despite being a public holiday. Kiira Young takes on CRO at Namboole, Proline plays Vipers at Lugogo KCCA ground and Soana host SC Villa in Kavumba, Wakiso.
New FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has received several messages congratulating him upon his election to this office.
“Since my election, I have been overwhelmed with the congratulatory messages from individuals and organisations. I thank everybody who has shared a moment of happiness with me during this time”, remarked Magogo.
Among the messages received included one from the President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Mr. Sepp Blatter who sounded optimistic that Magogo will consolidate the achievements so far registered and scale up new heights.
“I am certain that your knowledge and personal qualities will have an important impact on the stable development of our beautiful game in your country” reads the official message from Zurich.
There were also messages received from the CAF President Dr. Issa Hayatou, CECAFA President Eng. Leodgar Tenga, the FA leaders of Jordan, Zambia, Senegal, Japan and England among others.
Magogo was elected unopposed to the country’s most top football seat in August after all the other contenders were found illegible to contest. He polled 68 votes out of the 72 delegates who turned up for the election exercise.
The Uganda Cranes has embarked on early preparations ahead of this year’s CECAFA senior Challenge Cup slated for late November in Kenya.
Federation Vice President in charge of the FUFA Super League who also doubles as the chairman of the Technical Committee, Mujib Kasule says the team will be taken through intensified trainings twice every week on Saturdays and Sundays.
“The new arrangement is intended to leave the National League non-disrupted and that’s why we are picking on weekends”, Kasule explained. League matches are played within the week days.
Uganda Cranes are the defending champions of CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and will be looking to winning their 14th title since 1973. Their closest rivals Kenya have only won this championship 5 times within the same period.
The players summoned by Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredovich to under this weekly program include Ochan Benjamin, Bwette Brian and Watenga Isma (Goal Keepers).
The full backs are Wadada Nicholas, Ntambi Julius, Walusimbi Godfrey and Muyimba Yasin. The list of the Central defenders are Kassaga Richard, Kabugo Savio, Kiiza Ayub and Kisalita Ayub. Iguma Denis, Matsiko Tom, Ntege Ivan, Agaba Oscar and Nteko Derrick are the selected central midfielders.
The attacking midfielders and strikers are Kyeyune Said, Mpande Joseph, Okwi Simon, Oaki Francis, Wasswa Herman, Ssentamu Yunus, Witaba Alex, Oyirwoth Dan and Ngobi Umar.
CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye said the tournament will kick off on November 27th and end on December 12th.
CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye has named November 27th as the kick off date for this year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The championship that winds up on December 12th will also mark Kenya’s 50th Independence anniversary. Uganda Cranes are defending Champions. CECAFA has given member associations up to October 20th to confirm participation. There are 4 proposed venues for this year’s tournament in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mumias.
(2) FUFA in talks with USL
FUFA President: Moses Magogo
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha has confirmed that the current Executive committee is in talks with USLL over League related matters. Addressing a weekly press conference this Wednesday, Mugisha revealed that the decision to open up talks was taken during the executive committee meeting. He further added that the Excom had been tasked him to chair the instituted sub- committee that will work towards harmonizing positions between the FUFA Super League (FSL) and the rivalry faction. Mugisha however declined to give details on grounds that the talks were still premature.
(3) Masaza finals this Saturday
His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda will officially preside over the closing ceremony of this year’s Masaza Cup tournament at Nakivubo stadium. Ssingo, who are making their first appearance in the finals, will be taking on Mawokota. The organising committee chairman Godffrey Mbalire Ssalongo said gates will open at 10:00am and that the entry charges have been put at Shs. 5000 and Shs.10.000 for the open stands and pavilion respectively.
(4) 3 referees for CAF Elite course
The Continental Football body has named three Ugandan FIFA referees to attend an Elite ‘B’ referees’ and assistant referees’ course in Cairo, Egypt. The one week course runs from November 1 to 8th. The selected referees are Denis Batte, Mark Sonko and Ssemambo Nabikko. FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson has urged the trio to start preparing themselves and ensure that they arrive in Cairo in their best physical conditions.
(5) FUFA President in South Africa
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is in South Africa to attend a series of events organized by CAF in partnership with the Local Organising Committee in preparation for next year’s Africa Nations Championship. The Team Workshop will take place this Friday at the Southern Sun Hotel. The workshop, forms part of a standard component in the preparations of organising a tournament of this magnitude and will provide the participating nations with all the essential guidelines and information to assist them in their preparations for the tournament.
Results: Uganda 13 South Sudan 0/ First leg: South Sudan 0 Uganda 9
Uganda is building a strong women team
Uganda U20 National Women team registered their first ever biggest international win when they walloped visiting South Sudan 13-0 in the second leg of the 2014 FIFA U20 Women World Cup qualifier match played in Kampala this Saturday.
South Sudan therefore got ejected from the competition on a 22-0 aggregate following a first leg 9-0 loss in Juba.
The trio of Rita Kivumbi, Hasfer Nassuna and Sandra Nabweteme scored a hat trick each in a one sided game watched by a relatively small audience of spectators. Other scorers were Dorothy Nakato, Sylivia Nakazibwe, Jeninga Awadifo and Naome Nagaddya.
Kivumbi launched the fight with an early goal in the 3rd minute and wound up the assignment in the 85th minute with a brilliant finishing that left the visitors speechless.
Uganda will now face Egypt on October 26. The best two countries will represent Africa at the final tournament to be held from 5th – 24th August next year in Canada.
FUFA Executive Committee Member and chairperson of the Women Football Committee Marian Nakulima Kaliga hailed her young girls attributing the win to team work from both players and the officials.
Ritah Kivumbi scored twice in Juba and is expected among the starters on Saturday
The South Sudanese U20 National Women football team arrived in Kampala this Thursday morning but rejected to be accommodated by FUFA and opted for a private arrangement.
The move by the South Sudanese guests is perhaps intended to avoid meeting the FIFA/CAF penalties for denying the Ugandan delegation accommodation in Juba during the first leg match. The tournament rules provide that the hosting nation must accommodate, feed and avail internal transport for the visiting team.
The Ugandan team remained stranded at Juba International Airport for over 4 hours as no information related to their accommodation was available till fresh arrangements had to be done from Kampala.
The federation has already notified the relevant football authorities for compensation of lost funds. We had also incurred costs in booking for their stay at Grand Global Hotel in Makerere. They are currently residing at SHINE Hotel in Kansanga on a private arrangement.
The Saturday match will be handled by a set of Rwandese female referees led by M/s Tuyishime Angelique and Mukansange Salma as the standby referee. M/s Murangwa Sandrine and M/s Ingabire Francine are the first and second assistant referees respectively. These are expected in Kampala on Friday morning aboard Rwanda Air.
The match Commissioner M/s. Atieno Maqulate arrives two hours earlier than her referees. The Pre-Match meeting will be conducted at FUFA Headquarters here in Mengo on Friday at 6:00pm (Local Time).
The Ugandan women side undergoing training recently
The South Sudan U20 Women National team arrives at Entebbe International Airport this Thursday morning (10:00am) aboard Air Uganda for their return leg against determined Ugandan side scheduled for Saturday.
The Ugandan girls walloped South Sudan 9-0 in the first leg played in Juba. The match will be played at KCCA stadium in Lugogo at 4:00pm and the entry charges have been put at only UGX 5000 per person.
Meanwhile the Ugandan side goes into residential training this morning at Lugogo. A draw or a win of any kind will help Uganda advance to the next stage of the FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers and take on Egypt in the next engagement.
In a similar development, the Friday FUFA Super League fixture involving Proline FC and Bright Stars at Lugogo has been pushed forward by an hour to enable the South Sudanese National tear train on the same venue. The League match will therefore kick off at 5:00pm instead of 4:00pm.
New FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo has promised changes within the FUFA Secretariat as a move to improve service delivery in the federation.
Magogo made the remarks while meeting the federation staff at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday afternoon. The meeting came just two hours after the outgoing FA leader Lawrence Mulindwa had made his official farewell statement to the same audience. Mulindwa also officially handed over the office to Magogo later in the day.
“I need to see a committed, vibrant and functional secretariat that is well motivated and ready to offer quality services”, the new president stated. He said there was a Human Resource Manual to be implemented and that all changes would be based on this document.
He further added that his new administration would ensure that every staff at the secretariat signs a working contract with clear terms and conditions of services stated. This exercise, he said would start in April but gave a grace period of six months for every employee to prove his worth to be accorded an opportunity for a contract in April.
Lawrence Mulindwa officially handed over office to Magogo today.
The new FA boss mentioned that three positions at the level of Directors would soon be advertised and urged interested individuals to apply when time comes. These will include Finance, Competitions and Commercial.
About changes, Magogo said they were inevitable but was quick to comfort the workers that everybody would benefit from this arrangement.
The meeting was also attended and addressed by the first FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha, second Vice President Darius Mugoye and Executive committee member Hamid Juma. “Changes are part of life. If you can’t manage change then it goes ahead to change you…” Mugisha reminded the employees.
Both Mugoye and Hamid called for respect amongst each other and work closely with the Executive committee but through the CEO.
New boss: Eng. Moses Magogo was elected FA president on August 31st 2013
Former FUFA vice president in charge of administration Eng. Moses Magogo is the new Ugandan FA president.
FUFA Electoral committee chairperson Patrick Okanya declared Magogo Uganda’s next top football administrator at 01:54pm (local time) during an ordinary General Assembly held at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel on Saturday.
The Computer Engineer takes over from Lawrence Mulindwa who chose not to seek another term of office after serving two terms of four years each. In an election conducted for purposes of fulfilling a requirement in the statutes that a President must score 50+ 1 votes, Magogo polled 68 out of 72 votes cast. Three delegates rejected him while one vote was counted invalid.
Magogo later named his new executive with Justus Mugisha as first Vice President, Darius Mugoye is second Vice President and Mujib Kasule is 3rd Vice President representing FUFA Super League clubs. M/s Mariam Kaliga is a woman representative on the new executive.
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Others are Dr. Patrick Ogwel (Northern), Samuel Mpiima (Buganda), Sam Lwere (Eastern), Richard Ochom (North Eastern), Rogers Byamukama (Kitara), Hamid Juma (Kampala), Chris Kalibbala (Western) and Rasoul Ariga representing West Nile. The size of the executive was cut from 21 to only 13 in the new statutes.
The outgoing FUFA Executive committee members jointly hailed Lawrence Mulindwa for being an exemplary leader and presented a glittering award to him.
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Mulindwa handed over a copy of the FUFA constitution, a Federation logo and a ball to Magogo which he described as key ‘administrative tools’. Mulindwa is expected to officially hand over the office to the incoming President mid next week.
Outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has dedicated his eight years of service at the Federation to the football fans in the country.
Mulindwa made the remarks this Saturday afternoon while presiding over this year’s Ordinary Annual General Assembly at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel. “The fans have been so friendly to my administration and have almost been sponsors of the game….I treasure them so much and dedicate my eight years of administration at FUFA to them”, Mulindwa said.
He hailed his outgoing executive committee for always being there for him throughout his tenure and rewarded each of them with a certificate of recognition. “Thank you so much for being there for me. If I had money each of you would have had a financial reward from me but I am poor and please accept this certificate as a sign of appreciation”
The Executive committee members recognized included Eng. Moses Magogo (Vice President Administration), Anthony Kimuli (Vice President in charge of Finance), Chris Kalibbala (Vice President in charge of Women football), Mujib Kasule (Vice President incharge of FSL), Livingstone Kyambadde Vice President-Technical), Dr. Patrick Ogwel (Vice President-Youth) and Issa Magoola (Vice President-Competitions).
Others were Ibrahim Maraka (Chairman zone 1), Sam Lwere (Chairman zone 2), Mike Letti (Chairman Zone 3), Calvin Okello (Chairman Zone 4), Rogers Byamukama (chairman zone 5), Abbas Ssendyowa (chairman zone 6), Meddie Sserwadda (chairman zone 7), Sam Mpiima (chairman zone 8), Hamid Juma (chairman (Zone 9), Amin Bbosa (chairman zone 10), Michael Wandera (chairman zone 11), Rogers Mulindwa (chairman zone 12) and Joseph Mwanje the chairman zone 13.
Other rewards went to the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson, the technical Director Asuman Lubowa, Finance Manager Hajat Aisha Nalule, Personal assistant to the President Jimmy Kirunda and the longest serving staff at FUFA Mohamood Kalema poluary referred to as ‘Blatter’.
Mulindwa said he was happy to be walking out of FUFA with a number of achievements registered despite the country’s failure to qualify for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. “I found Uganda ranked 128th in the international FIFA rankings and I am leaving our country at the 16th and 77th in Africa and the whole world respectively.
He urged the incoming new president and his executive committee to avoid bending the articles in the statutes for purposes of selfish interests.
Mulindwa commended the political leadership in Uganda for the conducive security environment that has enabled FUFA to conduct all its activities without security concerns. “All the support president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has accorded us is highly appreciated and I thank him for the financial and material support extended to the federation during my tenure” the outgoing President added.
(more updates from the ordinary General assembly coming to you shortly)
Bulemeezi team captain receives a trophy from His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II after edging Buwekula 1-0 in the finals at Nakivubo last year.
Masaza Cup defending champions Bulemeezi FC will host Mawokota on Sunday at Bukalasa Agricultural College ground in the first leg of the quarter finals of this year’s edition.
Group ‘D’ table leaders and 2011 champions Buluuli travel to Entebbe to play Busiro in the second quarter finals.
Gomba that finished second in Group ‘B’ takes on Kkooki at kabulasoke while Kabula host Ssingo. Kabula are playing in the quarter finals for the first time.
The finals are scheduled for either September 21 or 28th this year. Masaza Cup is an annual tournament organized by Buganda Kingdom through its ministry of education and sports.
The tournament has produced key Uganda Cranes players like Emmamuel Okwi (Kyadondo), Hamis Kiiza (Bugerere), Robert Odongokara, Mike Mutyaba (Mawokota) and Godfrey walusimbi (Busiro) among many others.
His Majesty the King of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi IIpresides over both the opening and the closing ceremony of this annual tournament.
Cranes striker Robert Ssentongo (right) is in Egypt for the International friendly match on Wednesday
The Cranes National team arrived safely in Egypt ready for the international friendly match this Wednesday.
The players in camp include: Odongokara Robert (St. George -ETHIOPIA), Onyango Denis (Bidvest Wits -South Africa), Wadada Nicholas Wakiro (Vipers – Uganda), Iguma Denis (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UGANDA),Walusimbi Godfrey (DON BOSCO- DR CONGO),ISINDE ISAAC(SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), Kabugo Savio (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY- UGANDA), KASSAGA RICHARD(KIIRA YOUNG UGANDA),Hassan Wadsswa Mawanda (KCCA UGANDA), MPANDE JOSEPH (VIPERS- UGANDA), MAJWEGA BRIAN (KCCA UGANDA, KALANDA FRANK (URA UGANDA), EMANUEL OKWI (ETOILE DE SAHEL- TUNISIA), SENTONGO ROBERT (SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), MASSA GEOFREY (YENICAMI -NORTHERN CYPRUS) AND MARTIN KAYONGO MUTUMBA (AIK FC- SWEDEN).
Captain Andy Mwesigwa was by press time still expected in Egypt.
Others expected to arrive this Tuesday include team Captain Andy Mwesigwa , Henery Kalungi and Tonny Mawejje. Vietnam pair of Geoffrey Kizito Baba and Moses Oloya has been rule out as their passports are allegedly held up at the Vietnam immigration offices pending renewal of their work permit. Abby Dhaira who had been expected to link up with the team in Addis Ababa has since gone missing and all his phones switched off.
Head Coach Micho who reportedly looked disappointed over missing players said he was only ready to continue working with committed individuals other than pleading for others to offer duty to their own country. A ticket was sent to him on time.
The Leader of the Ugandan delegation Sam Lwere said FUFA would consider taking disciplinary actions against all the missing players if finally found guilty.
FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa, Vice President Moses Magogo. Cranes Head Coach Micho and the Federation Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa in Hoima during the official opening of the tournament.
This year’s edition of the FUFA-MTN inter Regional tournament successfully ended in Hoima on Saturday afternoon with Buganda winning their second title since the inauguration of this tournament five years ago.
Buganda that won their first championship in 2009 in Lira played to a 1-all draw against defending champions Eastern FC in the normal time but lifted the trophy after converting 4 of their spot kicks against 2. Kavuma Edward, Kivumbi Faisal, Banga Farouk and Captain Ali Ssempijja scored for Buganda. Makayi Geoffrey and Mudhola Ivan converted for Eastern.
In the classification game played earlier in the day, West Nile walloped Northern 4-0 to take the third place and walked back home with UGX. 1,500,000 while Northern got a consolation prize of UGX. 1,000,000.
The winners walked away with UGX 4,000,000 and the first runners up took home UGX. 2,500,000.
Meanwhile Masaza defending champions, Bulemeezi FC lost 2-1 to FUFA Super League champions KCCA FC 2-1 in a friendly match played at Bukalasa playground this Saturday. Bulemeezi is preparing for the quarter finals of this year’s edition of Masaza Cup as KCCA continues with a search for new talents ahead of the new season.
Defending Champions Eastern FC edged Northern region 2-1 to storm this year’s finals of the FUFA-MTN inter regional competitions being played here in Hoima.
Earlier in the day, Buganda had also dumped West Nile on the same margin to qualify for the finals after four years of a relatively poor show in this tournament. Buganda took an early lead through Kivumbi Faisal in the 7th minute and stretched the margin to 2 in the 28th minute through Mwanje Samuel. West Nile’s lone goal was scored by team captain Savia Anzuvuku 5 minutes to break.
Eastern had their goals coming through Odongo Mathew and Shabena Daniel while Northern had their consolation netted by Captain Tapi Edward. The Easterners will however play today’s finals without their leading striker Shabena Daniel who was sent off pitch yesterday for reiteration.
FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa is expected to officially preside over the closing ceremony at the Municipal ground. A total of UGX 9,000,000 has been put aside as cash prizes for the winners. The champions will walk away with UGX 4,000,000 and the first runners up takes UGX 2,500,000.
The 3rd best team has UGX. 1,500,000 and UGX. 1,000,000 for the 4th placed team. FUFA wishes to commend MTN for this continued partnership that has seen our administration reach out to different parts of the country to tap talents.
Western in action against Buganda (white) on Tuesday
Results:
Mid North 1 W/Nile 1
Buganda 1 Western 0
Eastern 1 N/East 1
Kampala 1 Kitara 0
Buganda region registered a second 1-0 slim win on Wednesday against Western region in the FUFA-MTN inter Regional Competitions going on in Hoima Municipality to book a place in the semifinals scheduled for Friday.
Buganda that scored through its Captain Ssempijja Ali in the dying minutes of the game puts the qualification chances for the Western region into a doubtful position after losing their second game in a row. Western lost their opening game 2-0 to defending champions Eastern FC.
Kitara Region (yellow) failed to impress during their second fixture against Kampala on Wednesday. They lost 1-0.
Buganda now tops group ‘B’ with six maximum points after their first 1-0 win against North East on Tuesday. Kampala region that drew 1-1 against Northern in their opening fixture struggled to beat hosts Kitara 1-0 in their second game. Kampala took an early lead through Jakech Samson in the 10th minute of the first half. The City boys now have 4 points.
Defending Champions Eastern FC took a lead against North Eastern in the 46th minute through Odongo Mathew but failed to pick a second win when team Captain Odii Phillip equalized 12 minutes to the end of the game. Action resumes this Thursday with four last group matches on table.
The colourful function was graced by presence of His Majesty the King of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Ssingo who were looking to winning their first title looked a better side throughout the game but failed to convert the numerous chances they got into goals.
