Bukedi Province Vs Buganda Province (Buganda leads 0-1 agg)
King George Stadium, Tororo
Busoga Province Vs West Nile Province (0-0 agg)
Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe, Jinja
Buganda and Bukedi Provinces have named their squads ahead of the FUFA Drum semifinal return leg match at King George Stadium in Tororo on Sunday 19th August 2018.
The Buganda squad named by Head coach Alex Isabirye Musongola on Tuesday morning includes Uganda Cranes foreign-based playmaker Yasser Mugerwa who featured in the 1st leg at Bishops Grounds in Mukono. Buganda won 1-0.
Bukedi Province Players in a group Photo during the 1st leg of the FUFA Drum semifinal at Bishops Grounds Mukono.
On form Onduparaka FC striker Vianne Sekajugo, and 1st leg goal scorer Allan Kayiwa are among the players summoned.
Experienced skippers Robert Sentongo, Hamis Diego Kiiza and Brian Majwega are also part of the team.
‘We have only 90 minutes to maintain our lead. There are no changes in my squad. I have kept the same players i used in the 1st leg and i believe they will get over Bukedi. We shall make it to the final. The experience in the squad is the key factor in this game’ said Buganda Ccach Isabirye.
However, Bukedi Province Head Coach Namakola ‘Kalailai’ Charles also summoned 19 players and currently in camp training at King George Stadium.
Namakola also maintained most of his key players who have been regular in the FUFA Drum competition.
Towering Myda FC Defender Tohomera Benon and team captain Joseph Owino retained their places in the squad while KCCA FC starlet Julius Poloto, Vipers SC Owori David, Ronald Musana and Odong Mathew of URA are all in the squad.
Meanwhile Busoga Province will host West Nile Province at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja on the same day. The 1st leg ended all square (0-0).
West Nile Province Team that started against Busoga Province in the 1st leg of FUFA Drum in Arua. The 1st leg ended 0-0. Busoga Province XI during the match against Busoga Province in the 1st leg of the FUFA Drum in Arua.
Buganda Province squad
Nicolas Sebwato (GK) (Onduparaka), Hanington Sebwalunyo (GK) (BUL).
Ronald Kigongo (URA), Brian Majwega (Vipers), Dan Birkwalira (Vipers SC), Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka), Yasser Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema-Ethiopia), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Shafik Kagimu (URA), Enock Walusimbi (Bright Stars FC), Robert Sentongo, Rajab Jooga (Kansai Plascon), Baker Buyala (Soana FC), Allan Mugalu (URA), Hassan Muhamood (Onduparaka), Musa Mugalu (Kyetume FC), Allan Kayiwa (Soana FC), Nyanzi Abdullah (URA), Hamis Diego Kizza.
Bukedi Province squad
Wafula Patrick (GK)-(Busia Fisheries), Othieno Stephen (Mbarara City)
A landmark sponsorship deal has been announced by StarTimes after taking over both the naming and broadcast rights of the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League.
The latest development brings to an end of the short-lived FUFA-Sports Broadcasting Limited partnership signed early this year.
The new deal revealed on Thursday morning at Hotel Africana Kagera Hall will cover 10 years thus the top flight league becoming StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the second tier league is now StarTimes Big League.
The brief ceremony was attended by the StarTimes top officials CEO Andy Wang, Vice President, Branding and Marketing Head Aldrine Nsubuga and PR Manager Christine Kikomeko
FUFA’s top brass had President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Uganda Premier League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke
Other UPL board members Peter Kibazo, David Serebe, CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire and Head of Marketing Roy Mundeyi
StarTimes CEO Andy Wang
StarTimes CEO Andy Wang during the Press conference
‘The rights secured include distribution of all audio and visual transmissions while the media and commercial rights include public viewing, distributing all content for media and commercial rights. We took the decision to give back to the people of Uganda through football because of the passion they have towards the game. Football touches a lot of people from the grassroots It is our way of thanking the public for supporting our business and making us the leading pay television with 70% market share after only eight (8) years. This is arguably the biggest sponsorship deal in Ugandan sport. Today could be the turning point in the direction of Ugandan football.’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Press conference addressing the media
“Football is developed by many stakeholders. StarTimes are part of the key external stakeholders who have contributed to the growth of the game in Uganda. We are so grateful that today we enter into a huge partnership with StarTimes. ‘We are aware that we still have a lot to do in order to achieve that but we are confident we are on the right path. The deal with Startimes is in line with our Vision of becoming the number one football National in Africa both on and off the pitch. Sponsors are strategic shareholders in football and it’s incumbent upon the football fraternity, leaders, players and everyone to support StarTimes who have selflessly demonstrated their goodwill to see Ugandan football progress with this historic sponsorship. The enabling environment that FUFA has created by improving the image of the local football and setting in place visible systems and structures to improve the game is now paying off’
Aldrine Nsubuga- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing
Aldrine Nsubuga (Extreme Right)- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing during the press conference. FUFA President (L) and Andy Wang (M) listen attentively.
‘Today is a very historic day in Ugandan football. We don’t just want to entertain football fans with foreign football. We want to be relevant to local football fans. We want them to appreciate their local football and support it with a greater passion which is why we want to bring the local league in every household through our broadcast platforms’
Arinaitwe Rugyendo-Uganda Premier League Board Chairman
UPL Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo (R) as FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama keenly follows the speech.
‘The UPL board is glad to get another sponsor for the top flight league. We know the value of sponsorship in club football. This will help in creating more competition among clubs. Sanity leads to good things like sponsorships we are witnessing in football’
Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes
Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes during the announcement of the deal today‘Our appeal to Ugandans is to demonstrate the same goodwill to us in supporting our business and embrace our brand. We all call the 16 UPL clubs and FUFA Big League clubs to support StarTimes by mobilizing their fans and local communities where they are based to join the StarTimes family. This is how the football marriage will work for the benefit of all parties’
FUFA Deputy CEO and UPL Board Member Humphrey Mandu, UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and another Board Member David SerebeL-R Gordon Roy Mundeyi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Byamukama, Bernard Bainamani and Esther Musoke
FUFA has issued guidelines on the allocation of financial support for its 33 Members for the year 2018.
Following a FUFA Emergency Committee sitting at FUFA house on Monday 6th August 2018, a resolution was passed under which FUFA will extend funding to Member Associations and Clubs.
The source of funding is the FIFA Forward Programme under a project code named FUFA Members’ Enhancement Project. In a circular issued by the FUFA Chief Executive on Tuesday 7th August 2018, guidelines were included in the communication;
Regional Football Associations (RFAs)
Each Regional Football Association (RFA) shall receive financial support of Shs. 25,000,000/= for the year 2018.
RFAs that register a women Regional football League (at least 5 teams) shall receive extra funding of Shs. 5,000,000/= allocated for women football expenditure.
Eligible District Football Associations (DFAs) that are active Members of the Regions shall receive a total of Shs. 500,000/= for the year 2018.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
The Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA), Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA), Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA), Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA), Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) and Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA) shall be eligible to funding of 10,000,000/= to each association.
FUFA Member Clubs (1st Division Clubs-Uganda Premier League)
FUFA Member Clubs shall be eligible to Shs. 5,000,000/=.
Only clubs that have received a club License to play in the 2018-2019 season shall be eligible for the financial support.
Uganda Cranes Regional Tour (Eastern region in Bugiri)
Eastern Region select 0-1 Uganda Cranes (Only 49 minutes played)
Total AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L):
Saturday, 8th September 2018
Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars
Ticket Prices:
Ordinary – Shs 15,000
VIP – Shs 40,000
VVIP – Shs 150,000
Uganda Cranes fans in Bugiri were left in despair as they watched a heavy down pour disrupt their long awaited moment of catching up with their favourite national team stars live in action on Saturday afternoon in Bugiri.
The National team was one goal up in an exciting game played at Bugiri Medical ground when the referee Robert Makwala prematurely ended the game due to the heavy afternoon rains that made the condition unplayable. The demactions of the pitch were also not visible.
Moses Waiswa scored the goal in the first half but only 4 minutes were played in the second half.
L-R Martin Kizza, Waiswa Moses, Patrick Kaddu and Taddeo Lwanga celebrate the game’s only goal
The fans who had at first braved the heavy drizzle had also abandoned the pitch side taking shelter in the nearby structures.
After almost a 30 minute halt the fans gathered around the Cranes bus to catch a glimpse of their stars after the referee had re-inspected the pitch and later called off the match.
Amongst the thousands of fans were pupils of Naluwerere Church of Uganda primary school and community school in Bugiri that has a sizeable number of children with disabilities on their hearing and sight.
On the eve of the game, the Cranes paid a visit to the school to interact and inspire the youngsters. They donated footballs to the school team.
The joy fo meeting a Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with a present to kids.
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre was however left a contented man for his team’s first half display however reserving that his strikers could have scored more from the chances created.
Taddeo Lwanga tacks his opponent during the game in BugiriLethal with the head but Patick kaddu (L) is seen here trying to take control of the ballUganda Cranes contingent with kids in Bugiri
Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Eastern ergion. Khalid Aucho was the skipper of the day.Eastern Region XI
The Uganda Cranes Regional Tour is a campaign sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special to mobilise nation wide support for the team by taking the stars to their adoring fans.
Uganda Cranes have a match coming up in September against Tanzania-2019 Total AFCON Qualifier at Namboole staidum.
MAIN PHOTO: Moses Waiswa celebrating his goal against Eastern Region in Bugiri.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to strengthen key chains with the various stake holders of the game in the country.
On Friday 3rd August 2018, the federation successfully organized the first ever interactive forum at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala with the members of the fourth estate under their umbrella body of the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) at Imperial Royale Hotel.
This comes a week after FUFA organised the Football Elders’ forum at the same hotel.
In the forum, the media freely and openly posed questions to the top brass FUFA team led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo giving his welcome remarks
The FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (Third Vice President), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson, Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule, Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, FUFA Legal Manager Dennis Lukambi, Executive committee members (Ronnie Kalema- Chairman Uganda Football Refeers Association and Rogers Byamukama-Marketing and Communtions Commitee), Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu, Referees Manager Samuel Egesa, delegates and other FUFA staff attended the one day event intended to give media an opportunity to ask questions that were answered based on FUFA’s 8 key strategic areas of development.
L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Abdul Lukoya, Darius Mugoye, Eng.Moses Magogo, Sabiiti Muwanga, Edgar Watson and Humphrey Mandu
All the posed questions were categorized in the dockets of pillars of football development; Governance, Finance & Administration, Competitions, Infrastructure Facilities & Equipment, National Teams, Marketing and Communications and Membership.
Addressing the gathering during the opening of the forum, the FUFA President appreciated the organisation at the helm of USPA for steering such a forum. He also hinted on the steady progress and consistency of such arrangements in future.
“I thank USPA making such a forum a success. As FUFA, we are glad to fully facilitate it and we intend to make it annual. At FUFA, we have a vision of ensuring that we are the number one footballing country in Africa on and off the pitch. Our primary duties are to protect, develop and promote the game hence our Mission. All questions asked will be answered. Learning is a continuous process. We are open to criticism as an institution” Magogo stated in his welcome speech.
USPA President, Sabiiti Muwanga (L) with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson
The USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga thanked FUFA for accepting to support this interactive forum, which is a bridge between the media and the football governing body.
“I wish to thank FUFA for accepting to work with us in organising this forum. There is no limit to knowledge and we are grateful” Muwanga noted.
Below are some of the questions posed:
Governance:
What is the game plan of FUFA to develop Uganda Football to the next level?
Executing our plan in line with governance, finance and administration, competitions, infrastructure, marketing and communications, national teams improvement as well as ensuring that our members improve in the way they conduct business.
How far has FUFA gone to comply with the 1964 NCS Act and any prospects to create a new law?
Dennis Lukambi, FUFA Legal Manager: We complied and have taken the initiative to be in line with the law passed in 2014.
FUFA Legal Manager Dennis Lukambi
How compliant is FUFA with its own Statutes and Regulations and what about the members of FUFA and the Clubs?
Dennis Lukambi, FUFA Legal Director: FUFA is very compliant with our own statures. We follow our regulations to the dot. This is the reason that as FUFA we have not lost any court case, and it is on record.
Decolas Kiiza, The FUFA Finance Director makes a submission concerning the federation’s finances
Finance & Administration:
FUFA receives lots of monies. Can we understand the sources and how much and what is it used for?
Yes. It is indeed true we get a lot of money which must be a credit. We get money from FIFA, sponsorships (Airtel Uganda, Nile Breweries, Eco Bank, Uganda Breweries, National Insurance Corporation, Azam, Bet Lion), TV rights, CAF, fines, Government. FIFA funds are released under certain conditions which we must fulfil to the dot. The money FUFA gets is used to operate projects, run the national teams, meet federation operational costs, used in capacity building programmes and competitions
We are set to undertake stadium construction at Lugazi, Kadiba, beach soccer facility at Namboole among others.
2nd FUFA Vice President: Darius Mugoye:
We are extending financial assistance to each of the 8 regions. We engaged the regions in capacity building programmes, have also furnished their offices and distributed 300 balls to each region.
FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye
FUFA’s accountability has always been questioned, can we get the explanation of how this is done and when and where and to who?
The first stage of accountability is to acknowledge that we receive the money. Our total revenue is 18 Billion with a net worth of Shs 8 Billion. We account at the Annual AGM and openly display the records at FUFA House.
How many staff does FUFA have and how are they recruited and why are former footballers not recruited in FUFA Positions?
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson: We have 35 staff at FUFA. We head hunt and advertise as well. FUFA has lots of many former footballers who have been assimilated into the federation system
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (holding the microphone)
Competitions
What is being done to improve the Elite Club football in Uganda to be able to compete favourably in the Continental Competitions?
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director: The Federation is developing the clubs pro agenda. So far, we have completed the system with URA, Bright Stars and Ndejje University already.
Football is business. It can generate its own money. This is the evangelism that is being preached through the FUFA Clubs pro agenda.
What is the objective of the FUFA Drum and why not off season? Is it not right to consider non Premier League Players?
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director: The major objectives of the FUFA Drum tournament is to take back the game to the country side in the entire country.This tournament has given players more playing time.
Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions Director (Middle)
What strategies does FUFA have to develop football from the grassroots:
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director: Through the Airtel Rising Stars, registered in many under age continental competitions, mandate by FUFA to ensure clubs in the top flight have U-18 teams.
Employment of youth development officers in the regions. Financial support extended to regions to have youth teams.
There are 115 registered academies in the country at the moment.
Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions DirectorAli Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director displays the Five year strategic plan documentIvan Kintu Bayige, the FUFA Club Licencing Manager
Marketing and Communications:
FUFA seems to have done well in bringing on board Sponsors. What is the magic and wont the bubble burst? And How come other properties are not sold but only the Uganda Cranes
We have proven. Our approach is in models. We are fronting the Uganda Cranes brand since it has been built over decades. The magic has been with the massive re-branding exercise FUFA undertook a few years ago.
Who are the Sponsors of the Uganda Premier League in the coming Season as we don’t seem to see SB TV anywhere?
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo: There will be a sponsor unveiled soon. That is one assurance I am giving you. There are lots of confidential talks going on.
What is FUFA doing to address the matters of Stadium Access Confusion for big games including the way accreditations for the media are done?
FUFA President: We are discussing with Namboole management to forge out the best solution on how to manage the crowds.
Ahmed Hussein: Accreditation is not a punishment, we must respect it. It is conducted world-wide.
FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein
Membership:
FUFA has abandoned its grassroots structure’s like the Regions and Districts as not even a single ball is given. Is this not retrogression compared to the past?
Football Development:
What is FUFA doing to address the fact that the national coach can only be foreign?
Developing Ugandans is work in progress. We are still developing our coaches technically.
CAF has started a CAF Pro course. FUFA will soon start manager’s course that will last 300 hours (10 months) – match analysis, professional communication, Football business development, Finance management.
Ali Mwebe, Football Development Directoe: We have a year strategic plan (Capacity building, elite and massive coaching development) among others.
Is there any plan to ensure that women and youth football is being played in every village like the boys and Men football?
Yes, FUFA has a strategic plan to increase on the number of young people playing football. FUFA extends financial support to regions. We revamping grassroots programme (Under six catergory). We are in the process of reviving the primary schools competitions, energizing the schools of excellence and the national women team will also start the regional tours like the Uganda Cranes
What is the football development strategy of FUFA?
This stems from the five year plan stated above under key pillars of Capacity building, Youth football, Women football development, beach soccer development, Futsal development, sports medicine.
Fredrick Ssekitto, the founder of USPA in 1970. He also attended.Former USPA President Mark Namanya and former treasurer Sam Mpooza raise their hands to make submissionsFrancisco Bwambale (standing with microphone) makes a submission
FUFA Third Vice President, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (standing) with the closing remarks at the USPA – FUFA Interactive ForumParticipants at the USPA-FUFA Interactive forumFUFA President Moses Magogo hands over a framed Uganda Cranes jersey to the USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga
The day ended on a high at Kabira Country club with a football match between the FUFA President’s XI amd USPA which the former won 3-2. Hakim Magumba netted twice while Fred Tamale got the other for the Presidnet’s XI led by FUFA President.
Ismail Mulangwa and David Isabirye got USPA’s consolation goals.
MAIN PHOTO: The group photo of all participants and FUFA officials after the first ever USPA – FUFA Interactive Forum
On-line betting company Bet Lion Uganda has on Wednesday, 01 August 2018 rewarded two lucky customers with Shs 10M (Shs 5M cash each) as part of the on-going Uganda Cranes jack pot promotion.
Solomon Ssali and Steven Wasio are the two lucky winners who each won Shs 5M courtesy of Bet Lion.
The duo was handed over the money at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) head offices in Mengo, Kampala.
Handing over the ceremonial dummy cheques, Bet Lion Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lionel Kabenge congratulated the two lucky customers upon winning.
Steven Wasio (left) with Bet Lion Uganda’s Managing Director Lionel Kabenge
“I congratulate our winners Solomon Ssali and Steven Wasio upon winning the jack pot. As Bet Lion, we remain committed towards the continued support to FUFA and Uganda Cranes in particular. I also thank the media personalities whom have supported promoted the Uganda Cranes and Bet Lion noble cause” Kabenge remarked.
One of the winners Wasio, a resident of Serere district expressed gratitude unto Bet Lion upon his winning feat.
“I am happy to have won the jack pot. This will boost my personal welfare and help me buy land back in my home area. I am so happy for Bet Lion and I will continue betting with Bet Lion Uganda” Wasio said.
Haruna Kalungi was the first winner of the Jack pot and recieved his money in company of the FUFA Marketing committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has expressed utmost excitement about the National team’s regional tour campaign. championed by team sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile special as an opportunity for him to access and identify new players.
The core aim of the campaign is to avail millions of the Uganda Cranes fans across Uganda who never make it to Namboole to catch their idols in action but hear, read or watch them on radios, papers and television respectively.
Uganda Cranes players training at Nyakasanga grounds in Kasese
Speaking to local media after the team’s acclimatization training at Nyakasanga grounds in Kasese, the venue for Saturday’s fixture against Kitara region select side, the French tactician expressed his joy.
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre is in Kasese for the first time. He is hopeful of spotting more talent through the regional tours.
‘I continue to learn a lot about Ugandan football. It is my first Uganda Carnes regional tour game. It is another development programme like the FUFA Drum that gives me chance to identify and check out many more other players across the country. It a National team match so all players have equal opportunity to prove themselves’
Uganda Cranes Contingent in Kasese:
Technical team;
Sebastien Desabre – Head Coach
Matia Lule – Assistant Coach
Fred Kajoba – Goalkeeping coach
Ronald Kisolo – Team Doctor
Joseph Kasana – Team Coordinator
Lawrence Kizito – Kits Officer
Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director)
Stephen Mayamba, Brian Katende and Shafiq Mutebi (FUFA Media team)
Uganda Cranes Squad:
Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Nicholas Kasozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Ivan Eyam (Kataka FC), Yayo Kato Lutimba (Vipers SC), Moses Waiswa Ndhondi (Vipers SC), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC) and Dan Sserunkuma Muzeyi (Vipers SC)
Kitara Squad summoned:
Ochom Bruno (Bumatte United), Jamil Kiyimba (Kitara FC) (Goalkeepers), Mudaki John (Sun City FC), Rwebuga Rogrs (New Villa), Ramathan Karim (New Villa), Karim Ibrahim (Sun City), Eliano Samson (Dove FC), Tuhumule Karungi (Kalibwoya FC), Kasingo Godfrey (Sun City), Ronald Kyamanywa (Dove FC), Ahumuza Rogers (Kitara FC), Sunday Godfrey (New Villa), Huud Salim (Sun City Fc), Musa Santo (Sun City), Dassy Musimenta (Create Peace), Ibrahim Kiringabakwe (SC Bronken), Byamukama John (Bumatte FC), Baluku Robert (Sun City FC), Elkate Ephraim (Sun City FC).
A group of 50 vibrant football referees and 20 Referees Assessors have attended a workshop for capacity building at Masengere, Bulange in Mengo on Friday afternoon.
The workshop sponsored by FUFA and Buganda Kingdom was intended to shape match officials towards the officiation of the 2018 Masaza tournament.
During the workshop the facilitator and Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema urged the officials to perform to their best and work for integrity while handling the Masaza competition.
‘The purpose of this workshop was to offer capacity building to the referees and assessors to make sure that they deliver to their best levels in the Kingdom’s Competition’
‘It is FUFA’s tendency to make sure that officiation is given to all Competitions in a fair manner and as Referees’ Department we have come out vigorously to promote integrity in whatever we are doing. We want our referees to be fit and also to perform well while handling these Competitions’ said Kalema.
Football referees and match assessors during the workshop at Bulange Mengo on Friday 29th June 2018
The referees also acquired guidelines on psychology, analysis and tutoring from former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange, Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa from referees Instructor Haruna Kebba.
However, the referees during the workshops promised to abide by the rules of the game at FUFA for the success of the competition.
Sports Minister of Buganda Owek. Henry Sekabembe welcomed the idea of this course.
‘This will take us far in developing the game of football through refereeing who play a key part in this competition. We are glad that FUFA has extended this capacity building to the Buganda Kingdom’ said Sekabembe.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘FUFA will continue supporting institutions with such great ideas that help the game grow among the masses. Such tournaments are in line with our strategic plan and our Vision of becoming the Number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch’ said Mugisha
All Provincial Teams will be eager to name full squads with more quality players when The FUFA Drum returns with match day 5 this weekend on 2nd and 3rd June across the country.
Local based stars like Paul Mucureezi and those playing abroad like Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa, Salim Jamal have not been able to play for their Province Team but have been following proceedings of the tournament.
With all players in recess following the end of the domestic Leagues both in Uganda and away where they play, the Head coaches of the 16 teams will be hopeful of making use of the services of these star players.
‘I know how much I miss playing for my Province. There is enough time for me to play for them during the offside. We need to collect good points from the remaining two games for our team’ said Mucureezi.
It is not clear what kind of involvement and support players like Onyango, Salim Jamal, Yunus Sentamu, Tony Mawejje, Murushidi Juuko will have towards their teams.
However putting in mind how much they treasure their cultures and traditions, it is highly likely that they will play a key role either on the pitch on offer any moral support.
Statistics after Match Day 4 of The FUFA Drum. Kampala is the only team that has won all its 4 games so far while Sebei are searching for their maiden point.
Tooro plays friendly match ahed of clash with Ankole.
Kyarusozi Select 2-2 Tooro Province. As Tooro prepares to face Ankole Province Team, a friendly match was played on Sunday in Kyarusozi.
Kwezi Harrison scored a brace fro Kyarusozi while Ronald Nyanya also got a brace for the visitors.
West Nile names Squad
West Nile has released their Squad for the forthcoming fixture against Karamoja on 3rd June 2018 in Zombo. West Nile province has also lined up a friendly match with Acholi Province on Wednesday 30th May 2018 at Barokoro in Paidha.
Goalkeepers: 1-Ajaib Nafian (URA), 2-Anyama Richard (Onduparaka),
Midfielders: Gift Ali (Proline), Feni Alli (Unattached), Orombi Ronald (Maroons), Chika Sydney (Maroons), Wani Ivan (Maroons), Ovoyo Solomon (Nkumba University), Joel Jangeyambe (Nebbi Central), Gadaffi Wahad Adjumani (Onduparaka), Tabu Vitalis (SC VIlla), Abel Eturude (SC Villa), Adriko Joel (Mvara Manya Boys), Faizol Anini (Onduparaka)
Strikers: Shaban Muhammad (KCCA), Brian Umony (Indian Premier League), Oromchan Villa (Paidha Black Angels), Abang Cromwell (Paidha Black Angels), Bida Ezra (Onduparaka), Amaku Fred (Kirinya Jinja ss), Leku Alfred (Express), Okuthi Ceaser (Onduparaka)
Bugisu have the leading scorer of the competition JAmes Alitho who in this picture is the keeper. That is the only game he has featured as a shot stopper. He has since moved upfront to revive his team’s chances.
Fixtures
Saturday 2nd June, 2018
Bugisu vs Busoga at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
Sebei vs Teso-Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
Kigezi vs Buganda-Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kabale
Acholi vs Lango-Pece Stadium, Gulu
Sunday 3rd June, 2018
Rwenzori vs Bunyoro- Nyahuka Christ Bundibugyo
Kampala vs Bukedi-StarTimes- Lugogo
West Nile vs Karamoja- Barokoro Ground-Zombo
Tooro vs Ankole- Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
MAIN PHOTO: Bunyoro’s Kabon Living of Onduparaka FC chest controls the ball from Rwenzori player at Boma grounds in Hoima
Six Ugandans will be engaged in several Confederation of African Football (CAF) courses in the Egyptian capital of Cairo that started on Monday 22nd May 2018.
FUFA staff Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Development Director), Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Delegates Mike Letti, Abbassi Sendyowa and Margaret Kubingi will also be in the North African country this week.
Kubingi is also the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
Mwebe will train among the ne General Coordinators.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule is among the Ugandans set for CAF Courses in Cairo, Egypt
Nalule, Letti, Kubingi and Sendyowa are all among the CAF Match Commissioners and Hussein is on the 30 man list of the CAF Media Officers.
Mwebe is already in Cairo having travelled on Sunday night.
The rest of the group travels on Tuesday while others on Wednesday.
The Media officers , General Coordinators and Match Commissioners will be appointed for CAF Interclub matches and CAF tournaments.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The six add to the already serving group of Ugandans at CAF.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is on the CAF Executive Committee and also heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee and he is also on the women football committee, FUFA Chief Executive Director (CEO), Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical Committee and Harunah Mawanda is on the CHAN Organizing Committee.
Championship Final: Ndejje University 1-0 Nyamityobora
Promotional Final (FUFA Big League): Paidha Black Angels 0 (4) – 0 (2) Kitara F.C
Paidha Black Angels Football Club
West Nile Region based club, Paidha Black Angels F.C has joined the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit.
Paidha Black Angels confirmed their status quo on Sunday after overcoming Kitara FC 4-2 on post match penalties after a goal-less 90 minutes in the promotional final played at the Star Time Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
They join Ndejje University and Nyamityobora who had earlier secured their slots as direct winners of the Elgon and Rwenzori groups respectively.
Hundreds of fans watched the two final matches of the FUFA Big LeagueNyamityombora’s David Kizza gets to the ball ahead of Ndejje University’s Simon Ngore
Meanwhile, Ndejje University Football Club overcame Mbarara club Nyamityobora 1-0 during the championship final.
Noel Nasasira, on loan from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) scored for Ndejje University.
Nasasira was also named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the FUFA Big league. Amuka Bright Stars’ Dickens Okwi finished as top scorer with 14 goals.
Noel Nasasira recieves the MVP accolade from URA head coach Sam SsimbwaKitara’s center forward Serial Komakech dribbles past Paidha Black Angels’ Yusuf Ssozi during the promotional final match at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is away for official duties.
Other high profile officials in attendance were the third Vice President and Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Bernard Ogwel, FUFA Competitions director Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and other FUFA secretariat staff as well as club coaches in the Uganda Premier League and other tiers.
Proline head coach Mujib Kasule hands over the top scorer, Dickens Okwi with his top scorers’ boot
The FUFA Big League was started in the 2009/10 season.
2017/18 Awards:
Fair play Team: Agape S.S (Shs 1M)
Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Emukule (Ndejje University F.C) – Shs 1 M
Top scorer: Dickens Okwi (14 Goals) – Shs 1M
MVP: Noel Nasasira (Ndejje University FC) – Shs 1 M
Champions: Ndejje University (Shs 10M)
1st Runners up: Nyamityobora (Shs 5M)
2nd Runners up: Paidha Black Angels (Shs 3M)
Previous Clubs Promoted since FUFA Big league inception:
2009/10: Gulu United, UTODA, Maroons
2010/11: Maji Maji, Hoima Busia, BUL
2011/12: Entebbe Young, Kira Young, Sports Club Victoria University
2012/13: Bright Stars, CRO, Soana
2013/14: Lweza, Sadolin Paints, KJT
2014/15: Maroons, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos, The Saints
2015/16: Onduparaka, Proline Kirinya-Jinja S.S
2016/17: Masavu, Maroons, Mbarara City
2017/18: Ndejje University, Nyamityobora, Paidha Black Angels
Early Kick off: Paidha Black Angels 3-0 Kabale Sharp
Second Match: Kitara 1 (3) – 1 (1) Kyetume
Promotional Final (Sunday, 20th May 2018):
Paidha Black Angels Vs Kitara – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – 1:30 pm
Championship Final:
Nyamityobora Vs Ndejje University – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 pm)
West Nile region based club Paidha Black Angels will face off with Kitara region Kitara Football Club in Sunday’s promotional final at the Star Times in the fight for the remaining slot to the top flight football division, Uganda Premier League.
Kitara Football Club XI vs. KyetumePaidha Black Angels FC XI Vs. Sharp prior to kick off in the opening match
With Ndejje University (Elgon group winners) and Rwenzori group champions Nyamityobora F.C having directly sealed their slots to the UPL, the struggle for the remaining slot continues.
On Thursday, during the first part of the play-offs, Paidha Black Angels eliminated Kabale Sharp 3-0 in the early kick off match.
Yudah Mugalu, Cromwell Rwothomio and Yusuf Ssozi scored for Paidha Black Angels.
Action between Kabale Sharp (white) and Paidha Black Angels during the opening match of the 2017/18 FUFA Big League play offsKitara’s Denis Monday (shirt 6) takes on Kyetume’s veteran defender Azizi Mubiru during the match at Star Times Stadium Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday
In the second match, Kitara from the oil laden Hoima Municipality recovered swiftly from a goal down to overcome Mukono club, Kyetume 3-1 in post match penalties as normal time had ended one goal apiece.
A powerful header from Kitara’s Derrick Tekkwo neutralized Sharif Ssaka’s first half well tapped in goal to send the match into tense kicks from the penalty mark.
Samuel Adibo, Denis Monday and Roger Lukwiya were on target for Kitara but Tekkwo missed from close range.
Meanwhile, Charles Musoke scored for Kyetume as Richard Matovu and second half subsistute both hit the wood work and Sharif Ssaaka fired over the bar to send Kitara through.
Both Kitara and Paidha Black Angels will face off in the early kick off by 1:30 pm at the Star Times Stadium on Sunday as confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule.
The championship match to decide the overall winner of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league between Nyamityobora and Ndejje University will face thereafter at 4 pm.
Kitara Football Club painted Lugogo red
The two matches were well attended by enthusiastic fans across the divide.
FUFA Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama were also part of the crowd.
Officials inspect the Kabale Sharp
Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister Dan Byakutaaga also watched the Kitara FC against Kyetume encounter.
MAIN PHOTO:Kitara players celebrate their 3-1 post match victory against at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday
2017/18 FUFA Big League playoffs – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (Entry Fees: 5000/= for both games)
Thursday, 17th May 2018 (At StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo)
Kabale Sharp Vs Paidha Black Angels – 1:30 p.m
Kyetume Vs Kitara – 4:00 pm
Saturday, 19th May 2018: (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole)
Promotional Finals
Paidha Black Angels or Kabale Sharp Vs Kyetume or Kitara– 1:30 pm
Grand Finals:
Nyamityobora (Rwenzori Group winners) Vs Ndejje University (Elgon Group winners) – 4:00 p.m
Following the successful completion of the regular season for the 2017/18 FUFA Big league, the play offs will be played at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday, 17th May 2018 while the finals at Mandela National stadium Namboole on Saturday 19th May 2018.
The FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed the dates for the Big League players 2017/18 season.
With Nyamityobora FC and Ndejje University already qualified to the Uganda premier League for next season, one more team will make it through the play offs.
‘We are ready for this crucial stage to determine the 3rd team for the top flight next season. We want to organize a flawless event’ said FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule.
The play off fixtures on Thursday 17th May 2018;
1.30pm Paidha Black Angels FC vs Kabale Sharp FC
4pm Kitara FC vs Kyetume FC
Final will be played at Namboole
1.30pm Playoff fine: Winner Paidha Black Angels FC/Kabale Sharp vs Winner Kitara FC/Kyetume FC
4pm: Championship match: Nyamityobora FC vs Ndejje University FC
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club registered a 2-0 home win against Egyptian side Al Ahly Sporting Club at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday.
This was during the second group A of the CAF Champions League for the two respective clubs.
Midfielder Ibrahim Sadam Juma scored the opening goal after 73 minutes, with a stunning long range shot from about 25 yards after being assisted by Uganda Hippos’ player Allan Okello.
KCCA players celebrate one of their two goals at Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday
KCCA captain Timothy Denis Awany scored a late kick from the penalty spot to seal the victory.
The home team goalkeeper Charles Lukwago was on the top of his game with pin point one against one saves and a penalty save from forward Walid Said Ebeib after 24 minutes.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA Executive Director Jenifer Musisi were some of the high profile guests at the match watched by a fair crowd.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left), KCCA Executive Director Jenifer Musisi celebrate the KCCA FC victory against Al Ahly Sporting Club
KCCA, who started with a dismissal 1-0 loss away to Township Rollers is now second in group A.
Tunisian club, Esperance overcame Township Rollers 4-1 in Tunis during the other group A match as they now lead the four team table standings with 4 points from two games.
Three of the KCCA players who played full time (Julius Poloto, Allan Okello and Mustafa Kizza) straight away joined the Uganda national U-20 team (The Hippos) camp at the African Bible University in preparation for the CAF U-20 second round return leg away to Cameroon.
KCCA FC is second with three points, same as Township Rollers who have conceded many goals.
Al Ahly Sporting Club is fourth in the group with just a single point earned from the goal-less home draw against Esperance on match day one.
The next round of games (match day three) will come in July 2018.
Team Line Ups:
KCCA XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Mustafa Kizza, Habib Kavuma, Timothy Denis Awany (Captain), Isaac Kirabira (70’ Derrick Paul Nsibambi), Allan Okello, Ibrahim Saddam Juma, Jackson Nunda (47’ Lawrence Bukenya), Muhammed Shaban (85’ Paul Mucureezi), Julius Poloto
Subs Not Used:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Paul Mucureezi, Paul Musamali, Fillbert Obenchan, Solomon Okwalinga
Al Ahly Sporting Club XI:
Mohamed El Shenawy (G.K), Mohamed Eldmerdash, Abdelmontelb, Samir Saad Ali, Naguib El Gharel Mohammed, Elsoulia, Hussein, Walid Said Ebeid (66’ Ahmed Hussein Ahmed Hafez), Tharwat, Mahlambi, Hossam Alhour (Captain, 75’ Islam Mohareb)
Subs:
Sherif Ekramy Ahmed (G.K), Ahmed Fathi Abd El Monem , Basem Abdelnabi, Salah Mohsen, Mohamed Shalabi
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Victor Miguel De Freitas Gomes (South Africa)
1st Assistant Referee: Zakhele Thusi Siwela (South Africa)
2nd Assistant Referee: Johannes Sello Moshidi (South Africa)
Fourth Official: Victor Tinyiko Hlungwani (South Africa)
Commissioner: Kidane Melles Terfe (Eritrea)
General Coordinator: Alexander Sakyi Asante (Ghana)
Ndejje University Football Club has booked a berth to play in the Uganda Premier League starting with the 2018/19 season on sporting merit.
This was after drawing with Kamuli Park in a goal-less Elgon group duel played at the Kamuli Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.
The draw took the Luweero based club to 40 points, one ahead of second placed Paidha Black Angels who ended the regular season on a dull note losing 1-0 away to Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.
Ndejje University now joins Rwenzori group winners, Nyamityobora who were declared weeks ago.
Nyamityobora ended the regular season with maximum points at home in Mbarara after a 2-0 win against visiting Water with team captain Douglas Muganga and Brian Muluri on the mark for Nyamityobora, a club coached by Uganda U-20 assistant coach James Odoch.
The promoted clubs will have to undergo the necessary club licensing procedure before they are fully admitted as full members among the 16 Uganda Premier League clubs.
The third club will be promoted via the play offs which will be held soon on the dates confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department headed by Hajjati Aisha Nalule.
The clubs that have qualified for the play offs include Kitara FC, Kabale Sharp (Rwenzori) as well as Paidha Black Angels and Kyetume (Elgon).
2017/18 FUFA Big League Final Regular season matches
Elgon Group:
Kamuli Park 0-1 Ndejje University
Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos 1-0 Paidha Black Angels
Amuka Bright Stars 1-2 Kyetume
Rwenzori Group:
Kansai Plascon 2-1 Bumate
Synergy 2-3 Kitara
Kabale Sharp Vs Simba (Simba failed to travel to Kabale for the match)
Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos overcame Cameroon in the opening leg of the first leg of the Total CAF U-20 qualifier played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.
Vipers Sports Club forward Steven Mukwala scored the decisive goal of the day.
Mukwala scored in the 44th minute of the game after an assist by left back Robert Kitabalwa.
The goal margin would have widened had Mukwala, Allan Okello and defender Geofrey Wasswa converted their respective chances created.
Ibrahim Abba closes down Allan Okello during the gameCameroon goalkeeper Christopher Atangana Assimba reacts faster to foil a Uganda Hippos attack
Uganda’s Abubaker Kasule and Kitabalwa were cautioned by Kenyan referee Peter Waweru.
The match was also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, members of the Executive Committee, delegates, FUFA staff and a size number of fans.
The return leg will be played this coming weekend in Yaoundé.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Hippos XI:
Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank Tumwesigye, Allan Okello
Subs:
Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Bashir Asiku, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Raymond Onyai, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita
Cameroon XI:
Christopher Atangana Assimba (G.K), Ignatius Kpene Ganago, Karl Ndendi Kegne, Sob Franck Fomeyem, Felix Kamdem Arnold, Ibrahim Abba, Noise Sakava Sangaola, Sali Boubakary, Martin Ako Assomo
Subs:
Nathan Yontsi Iyenngue (G.K), Grace Abel Makani, Hassana Abbo Mamoudou, Enow Takane Boris, Steve Bonny Elame, Landry Abessolo, Taddeus Nkeng
At the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Emergency Executive Committee sitting on Friday 11th May 2018, it was resolved that a special Commission of Inquiry into match officiation be set up with immediate effect.
This arises from the information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.
The Press conference was addressed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.
The Committee will convene at Ivy’s Hotel Rubaga in Kampala and is expected to conclude its work within one month.
FUFA President added;
‘During this time the Commission will be receiving information/materials from the public that will help in the inquiry. Anybody with Information/materials that shall be found credible and used to the logical conclusion shall receive a Cash reward of UGX 1,000,000= (One million shillings)’
L-R: Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma during the special press conference on Friday at FUFA House
L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Isa Magoola and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu attended the Press conference
The Commission may invite/summon any person/s who it deems to be important to the inquiry findings. And whoever is invited/ summoned MUST comply without fail. Failure to comply might invoke sanction if he/she is a football stakeholder.
The findings from this inquiry shall be submitted to the FUFA Judicial bodies for appropriate action.
The Federation appeals to the football stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with the Commission as we work towards improving our game.
The Commission of inquiry shall comprise of 5 people:
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member
Some of the members of the media who attended the special urgent press conference on Friday
South Sudan vs Uganda (CAF U-20 Return leg Qualifier) – Preliminary Round
LIVE ON 102.1 FUFA fm
(Uganda leads 5-1 from the first leg)
Date: 21st April, 2018
Time: 4pm
Venue: Juba Stadium in Juba
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Mathias Lule, the Uganda Hippos head coach has released the starting line up for against South Sudan for the return leg of the preliminary round of the CAF U-20 qualifiers.
There are only two changes on the team with Robert Kitabalwa starting at left back and Ivan Eyamu among the three center forwards.
Uganda has the advantage having won 5-1 in the first leg.
The team is captained by Julius Poloto.
The Uganda Hippos XI:
Saidi Keni Said (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mujuzi Musitafa, Geofrey Wasswa, Kasule Abubakar Muhammad, Ivan Eyamu, Julius Poloto (Captain), Allan Okello, Frank Tumwesigye, Steven Dese Mukwala
Subs:
Denis Otim (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Sadam Masereka, Fred Okot, Faisal Sekyanzi, Herbert Achai
