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  • 2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Draws conducted on Wednesday

    2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Draws conducted on Wednesday

    3rd FUFA Corporate Tournament: Saturday, 6th May 2017

    At Kampala International School of Uganda (KISU), Bukoto

    Tournament Groups:

    Group A: NTV, Gals Sports Betting, Airtel Uganda Limited, 102.1 FUFA F.M, Red Pepper Publications

    Group B: SSL Logistics, Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), Uganda Batteries Limited, Umeme, AAR

    Group C: Uganda Premier League (UPL), National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings, Civial Aviation Authority (CAA), National Water and Sewage Corporation (NWSC), Labanese Community in Uganda

    Group D: Hema Water, Diamond Trust Bank, BIDCO Uganda Limited, Fero Mobile, Lato Milk

    Airtel Uganda’s Brand Strategy Manager, Noella Byuma at the 2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament draws held on Wednesday. Airtel Uganda Limited is in group A alongside NTV, Gals Sports Betting, 102.1 FUFA F.M and Red Pepper Publications

    The 2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament draws were held on Wednesday at the home of football in Uganda, Mengo – Kampala.

    FUFA Competititions director, Ali Mwebe conducted the well attended draws also attended by the representatives of 20 companies that have duly confirmed to take part as witnessed by the media.

    Mwebe who was flanked by the FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke and the communications director Ahmed Hussein clarified on the formart of play and the tournament rules.

    Each team will play 4 matches as per the four groups set.

    That means, we shall have a total of 40 group stage matches.

    The top two teams per group will qualify to the quarter-finals followed by the semi-finals and finals.

    From the group stages to the semi-finals, it will be based on 7 a side format with the finals 11 aside.

    Kampala International School of Uganda (KISU) play ground will host the day long tournament.

    NTV’s Miles Rwamiti during the draws at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke believes the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds with the key objectives being attained.

    FUFA started this tournament to further create a plat form of reaching out to the partners and key stake holders in a way of socializing and networking. Also, the corporate tournament is another way of keeping fit for better health living.

    The day’s theme is ‘Football For Health’.

    National Water and Sewage Corporation’s Fred Nsubuga smiles besides the trophy they target for the third year running

    National Water and Sewage Corporation (NWSC) is the defending champion who have also won the tournament for the past editions.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Corporate tournament team representatives joined by the Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic pose for a group photopgraph with the main trophy after the draws on Wednesday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA Big League 2016/17: Stage is set for the play-offs at Wankulukuku Stadium

    FUFA Big League 2016/17: Stage is set for the play-offs at Wankulukuku Stadium

    FUFA Big League play offs: Thursday, 4th May 2017

    • Ndejje University Vs Mbarara City – 2 p.m
    • Synergy Vs Kira United – 4 p.m

    Sunday, 7th May 2017: 

    • Third team decider: Ndejje University/ Mbarara City Vs Synergy / Kira United – 2 p.m
    • Big league Grand Finale: Maroons Vs Masavu – 4 p.m

    All the Matches at Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium

    Entry Fees: 3000 (Ordinary) & 5000 (VIP)

    The play offs for this year’s FUFA Big League will be played on Thursday, 4th May 2017 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    FUFA Competitions director, Ali Mwebe confirmed the matches during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning held at Mengo in Kampala.

    The first set of play-offs will be played thus Thursday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium starting at 2 p.m.

    Ndejje University will take on Mbarara City at 2 p.m before Synergy from Masaka will play Kira United at 4 p.m.

    L-R: FUFA Competitions Director Ahmed Hussein, Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director) and Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Development Officer) during the press conference on Wednesday

    On Sunday, the winner between Ndejje University or Mbarara City will then play Synergy or Kira United to determine who joins Maroons and Masavu in the Azam Uganda Premier League for the up-coming season 2017/18.

    The grand finale to determine  the 2016/17 FUFA Big League champion will be played on Sunday, 7th May 2017.

  • Uganda Football Players’ Association extends helping hand to Ex-International Mathew Lucha

    Uganda Football Players’ Association extends helping hand to Ex-International Mathew Lucha

    The Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA) paid a courtesy visit to former Uganda Cranes player Mathew Lukya in Jinja on Tuesday.

    Lucha who is down with illness was found at Kakindu stadium getting to catch up with the JMC Hippos vs KCCA FC Azam Uganda Premier League match.

    FUFA extended financial help of 2,800,000/- (Two Millions Eight Hundred Thousand Shillings only) for treatment.

    The UFPA led by their Chairman Patrick Ntege, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Mukatabala, Lawrence Kizito and Delegate to the FUFA Assembly Edward Kalungi handed over the financial package.

    ‘I extend my sincere thanks to FUFA for the initiative. I am really delighted. No words or actions can express my joy at heart. Thank you FUFA, the players and whoever made this a success, May God bless you and your families’ said Lucha.

    ‘Football is a sport where we are opponents on the pitch and torrid friends off it. This is part of FUFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility activity aimed at extending a helping hand to communities through its Member Associations’ said Ntege.

    ‘I also take the opportunity to call upon all corporate companies and individuals who would wish to help out Lukya to join the cause. Get well soon Lukya’ added Ntege.

    The player’s association had recently helped another former player, Ali Ssekawata with a Ug.shs 5M offer towards the medical bill of his injured leg.

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA, Lweza, Proline on winning course

    Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA, Lweza, Proline on winning course

    Azam Uganda Premier League (Tuesday results):

    • Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos 0-1 KCCA F.C

     

    • Lweza 4-2 Express

     

    • Proline 2-1 BUL

     

    • Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers

     

    • URA 1-1 Kirinya-Jinja S.S

     

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club registered their 16th victory of the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League season with a hard fought 1-0 victory away to Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

    KCCA XI VS JMC Hippos in Jinja (Photo Credits: FUFA Media)

    Derrick Nsibambi got the winning goal on 68 minutes as KCCA now have 54 points with four games to end the season.

    JMC Hippos XI

    At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Lweza recovered from a goal down to out muscle Express 4-2 in the derby encounter. Saddam Juma scored both Express’ goals.

    Juma Balinya and Owen Kasule were also brace scorers for Lweza.

    Proline overcame Jinja side BUL 2-1 at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Kampala. Nelson Senkatuka and Daniel Opolot Isiagi were on mark for Proline as Yunus Sibira had scored BUL’s goal that had made the game tied 1-1 at some stage before Isiagi’s winner.

    URA and Kirinya-Jinja S.S shared the spoils in a one all draw at the Mehta stadium.

    Similarly, Bright Stars and Vipers each got a point in the goal-less stalemate at the Champions stadium in Mwererwe.

    The league will return on Friday, 5th May 2017 with only two games lined up.

    Sadolin Paints plays host to the The Saints at the Nelson Mandela National stadium. Onduparaka will entertain Express at the Betway Green Light Stadium in Arua on the same day.

  • FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: KCCA stop Police, to face Express in semi-finals

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: KCCA stop Police, to face Express in semi-finals

    FUFA Uganda Cup (Quarter final):

    Police 0-1 KCCA

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club outwitted Police 1-0 in the last quarter final of 43rd edition in the FUFA Uganda Cup held at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Sunday.

    Forward Derrick Nsibambi scored the winner in the first ten minutes of extra time added by referee Rajab Bakasembe when normal time had ended goal-less.

    Police however missed the golden chance to equalize when Rahmat Senfuka’s penalty was stopped by goalkeeper Douglas Kisembo in the 115th minute.

    KCCA forward Derrick Nsibambi in action amidst Police players at Namboole (Photo: KCCA F.C Media)

    KCCA will now play the record FUFA Uganda cup winners Express in the semi-finals that will be played on home and away basis.

    Sadolin Paints and the only Big league side, Paidha Black Angels will square off in the other semi-final.

    This year’s final shall be played at the Green Light Stadium in Arua as hosted by the West Nile FUFA region.

    Vipers are the reigning cup holders after overcoming Onduparaka 3-1 in the 2016 final hosted by Kampala region, played at Nakivubo stadium.

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976- Gangama F.C

    1977- Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa F.C

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa F.C

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports ClubVictoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/2015 – SC Villa Jogoo

    2015/16 – Vipers

  • FUFA POLLS 2017: List of District FA Delegates to Regional Assemblies

    FUFA POLLS 2017: List of District FA Delegates to Regional Assemblies

    The FUFA Electoral Committee has on Saturday released the list of  District Football Associations (DFAs) delegates to the 8 Regional Assemblies (Buganda, Kitara, Eastern, Western, West Nile, North East, Kampala and Northern).

    Click F-District Delegates to RFA Assemblies

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers, Soana register home victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers, Soana register home victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17:

    • Vipers 1-0 URA
    • Soana 2-1 Onduparaka

    Vipers and Soana won their respective home games against URA and Onduparaka respectively.

    Vipers won 1-0 over URA at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende as Soana defeated visiting Onduparaka 2-1 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso.

    Tonny Odur was the hero at Kitende with the lone strike after 59 minutes of the game.

    Soana scored through Siraje Turyamureba and Emmanuel Kalyowa in the 24th and 29th minutes respectively.

    Muhammed Shaban got Onduparaka’s consolation 7 minutes from full time for his 12th goal of the season.

    The league will resume on Tuesday with five games.

    Next Games (Tuesday, 2nd May 2017):

    Lweza Vs Express – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankukukuku (Live on Azam T.V) – 4:00 p.m

    JMC Hippos Vs KCCA  – Kakindu stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)

    Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Champions stadium, Mwererwe (4:30 p.m)

    URA Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi (4:30 p.m)

    Proline Vs BUL – Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo (4:30 p.m)

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA edge Express, Police holds SC Villa in Masaka

    Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA edge Express, Police holds SC Villa in Masaka

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17: (Match day 26 results played on Friday evening)

    Express 0-1 KCCA

    SC Villa 2-2 Police

    In the two Azam Uganda Premier league matches played on Friday, KCCA maintained their summit status quo after a hard fought 1-0 victory against Express at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

    Paul Mucureezi scored the lone strike with 5 minutes left on the clock.

    KCCA now has 51 points, two better of second placed SC Villa Jogoo who squandered a 2 goal cushion in the match against Police at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

    Police rallied from two goals down to work for a point after a 2 all draw with SC Villa Jogoo.

    The Jogoos had taken the lead through Emmanuel Okwi in the 17th minute and his striking partner in crime Umar Kasumba after 53 minutes.

    Rahamat Senfuka scored a stunning long range goal on 67 minutes before Anthony Bongole equalized with a solo effort barely 18 minutes to full time.

    The league returns on Saturday with two games on the card.

    Soana shall host Onduparaka at Kavumba Recreational stadium in the live game on Azam Television as Vipers will lock horns with URA at the St Mary’s stadium in Kitende.

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Returning Officer declares unopposed candidates at District level

    FUFA Polls 2017: Returning Officer declares unopposed candidates at District level

    FUFA Polls 2017 update

    • FUFA Electoral Committee held press conference at FUFA House on Friday morning.
    • Returning officer decalres unopposed candidates for various positions at DFAs
    • Powers to declare winners are entrusted in the FUFA Electoral Committee by the FUFA Electoral Code 
    • Elections for DFAs to continue on Saturday 29th April 
    • DFAs whose elections were postponed will take place on or before the 5th May 2017 after completion of verification 

    The FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika on Friday morning declared candidates who have sailed through unopposed for various positions at the District Football Associations (DFAs) in the ongoing FUFA Polls 2017.

    Bakiika released the list of unopposed candidates during the press conference organised by his Committee. He was flanked by his Vice Chairman/FEC Spokesperson Yusuf Awuye and Committee member Julius Ssemanda.

    Click FUFA Polls 2017 Unopposed Candidates for DFAs declared 

    Here is the communication from the Chairman;

    Declaration of unopposed Candidates for District Football Associations Elections 2017

    To All Stakeholders,

    At the closure of Nominations for the District Football Association Executive, Delegates and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to the Regional Football Associations in accordance with the FUFA Electoral Code and Guidelines, in the following districts;

    • Only two candidates picked and returned Nomination Forms for the positions of DFA Delegates and SIGs to the Regional FA
    • And only one candidate picked and returned nomination form for the position of chairperson for the DFA Executive

    By the powers entrusted in the FUFA Electoral Committee by the FUFA Electoral Code, the Committee hereby announces the following candidates as duly elected for the respective positions having gone through unopposed.

    The Committee shall however finalize the DFA election process on the 29th April 2017 as per the Election Road map.

    In addition, the FUFA Electoral Committee informs all stakeholders that the DFAs whose elections have been postponed will take place on or before the 5th May 2017 after completion of verification.

    Media getting a closer moment with FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika on Friday morning

    Key Documents for FUFA Polls 2017

    FUFA Statutes 2017

    Circular No. 1058

    Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    FUFA Electoral Code

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika (M), Juius Ssemanda (l) and Yusuf Awuye Suleiman (R) during the press conference on Friday morning at FUFA House. 

     

  • FUFA Competitions: Wrap up of results in the Big League, Vipers edges Sadolin in the Juniors League

    Thursday 27th April, 2017

    FUFA Big League 2016/2017 season 

    Baza Holdings 2-0 Kataka

    Masavu 1-1 Water

    Synergy 2-1 Mbarara City

    Nyamityobora FC 4-2 Sun City

    Hope Doves 2-0 Airtel Kitara

     

    FUFA U-17 Juniors League 2016/2017 season 

    Vipers SC Junior Team 1-0 Sadolin Paints FC Junior Team

    Goal: Kakaire Thomas

     

  • FUFA Electoral Committee Press conference on Friday 28th April, 2017

    FUFA Electoral Committee Press conference on Friday 28th April, 2017

    The FUFA Electoral Committee (FEC) invites members of the sports media to attend and cover the press conference slated for Friday 28th April, 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo.

    The press conference will start at 10 am.

    The FEC Chairman Sam Bakiika will address the media on matters related to the FUFA polls 2017.

    ‘Democratic Governance for Football Development’

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

     

  • Court dismisses Walusimbi’s case over claims of FUFA Trusteeship

    Court dismisses Walusimbi’s case over claims of FUFA Trusteeship

    Her Lordship Basaza Wasswa on Thursday afternoon dismissed a case of Dan Walusimbi and Group who had purportedly claimed to be the registered Trustees of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    His group was also challenging the cancellation of a certificate of Trustees issued by Ministry of Lands.

    Court at Tweed Plaza ruled that since the certificate had been cancelled, the Trusteeship ceased to be existent under the Ugandan laws.

    The case was dismissed with costs.

    The ruling means that the Trusteeship of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) headed by Eng. Moses Magogo remains the only recognized National Association mandated to run and manage football in the country.

    MAIN PHOTO: The authentic certificate handed over to FUFA by National Council of Sports early this year recognsing the Mengo based institution as the only National Association mandated to manage football in the country. 

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Candidates for District FA positions declared, Magogo sails through unopposed in Rubaga

    FUFA Polls 2017: Candidates for District FA positions declared, Magogo sails through unopposed in Rubaga

    The FUFA Electoral Committee has successfully held its second press conference at FUFA House, which they used to communicate to the media on the latest developments of their activities included this Saturday’s elections for District Football Associations.

    Click  Nominations list for DFA 2017list

    The well attended press conference on Wednesday afternoon was held in Mengo, Kampala graced by the chairperson of the Committee, Sam Bakiika. It was broadcast live on the football radio 102.1 FUFA fm

    Bakiika briefed the media on the smooth progress of the entire electoral process where the nominations exercise at district level was a smooth exercise.

    ‘I sincerely appreciate the role of media in this entire campaign where they have tried to sensitize the public about the process’ Bakiika noted.

    He also handed over some of the certificates named Declaration of Candidature for the respective successful candidates from the district football associations.

    Dirisa Kasalirwe one of the three delegates from Rubaga district received FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo’s certificate since the incumbent FUFA Presidential candidate is away on official duties in Egypt.

    Dirisa Kasalirwe (M) one of the three delegates from Rubaga received Eng. Moses Magogo’s certificate. Others in the photo L-R Julius Semanda, Yusuf Awuye, Sam Bakiika and Stanley Kinene.

    Bakiika also mentioned the districts with irregularities where the elections have been put on hold until further verification is completed. Among these include Nebbi, Bududa, Iganga, Bugiri, Mbale, Hoima, Kisoro, Gulu and Kapchorwa.

    The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for women at District level is also a matter to be handled by the FUFA Electoral Committee.

    Here are key documents for guidance during the FUFA polls 2017.

    Nominations list for DFA 2017

    Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    FUFA Statutes 2017

    FUFA Electoral Code

    Circular No. 1058

     

  • 2017 FUFA Polls: Electoral committee set for second press conference on Wednesday

    2017 FUFA Polls: Electoral committee set for second press conference on Wednesday

    The FUFA Electoral Committee will address the media on Wednesday, 26th April 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala at 3 p.m.

    This will be the second press conference for the Electoral Committee in less than two weeks.

    Here are key documents for guidance during the FUFA polls 2017.

    Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    FUFA Statutes 2017

    FUFA Electoral Code

    Circular No. 1058

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers halt KCCA’s unbeaten run at Lugogo

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers halt KCCA’s unbeaten run at Lugogo

    KCCA 1-2 Vipers

    Vipers Sports Club brought to an end KCCA’s unbeaten run on the Phillip Omondi Astro turf at Lugogo with a 2-1 well worked out victory on Tuesday.

    KCCA took the lead through Geofrey Sserunkuma who scored a penalty after Nico Wakiro Wadada had handled the ball in the forbidden area.

    It was Sserunkuma’s 18th  goal of the season in as many games of the top league this term.

    Vipers made amends scoring through Tonny Odur and Moses Waiswa to win the game.

    Despite the slip up, KCCA FC remains top of the 16 team log standings with 48 points same as second placed SC Villa but with two games in hand.

    The top tier league will resume on Friday.

  • FUFA Big League: Maroons defeat Kyambogo in Luzira to lead Elgon group

    FUFA Big League: Maroons defeat Kyambogo in Luzira to lead Elgon group

    Maroons 3-1 Kyambogo

    Maroons F.C overcame a hard fighting Kyambogo 3-1 in an Elgon group FUFA Big league game played at the Luzira stadium on Tuesday.

    The goals for the winning team came from Patrick Kaddu (penalty), Pius Obuya and an own goal from Cedric Otti.

    Ibra Kaddu got the consolation for Kyambogo football club.

    Maroons now have 45 points off 21 games with an away game coming against Busia Fisheries this Friday. This means, second placed Ndejje University can not finish ahead of Maroons.

    Maroons earns the direct slot to join the Azam Uganda Premier League after Masavu who leads the Rwenzori group.

    The third club shall be promoted via a promotional play off. Play offs start on 4th May 2017 at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

    Meanwhile, the FUFA Big league continues on Thursday and Friday this week.

    The last fixtures in FBL regular season:

    Thursday 27/04/2017 Nyamityobora FC    v   Sun City SC Nyamityobora 4:00PM
    Thursday 27/04/2017 Synergy FC    v   Mbarara City FC MasakaRcGrd 4:00PM
    Thursday 27/04/2017 Masavu FC    v   Water FC KatabiGrd-Entebbe 4:00PM
    Thursday 27/04/2017 Hope Doves FC    v   Airtel Kitara FC Wankululu 4:00PM
    Thursday 27/04/2017 Baza Holdings FC    v   Kataka FC Kawempe Moslem 4:00PM
    Friday 28/04/2017 Ndejje University FC    v   Moroto United Ndejje–Luweero 4:00PM
    Friday 28/04/2017 Busia Fisheries    v    Maroons FC Madibira-Busia 4:00PM
    Friday 28/04/2017 Kyambogo FC       Kira Utd Kyambogo West End 4:00PM
    Friday 28/04/2017 Doves All Stars    v   Sporting United Barifa-Arua 4:00PM
    Friday 28/04/2017 ArtlandKatale    v   Simba FC Kamuli 4:00PM
    Friday 28/04/2017 Paidha Black Angels    v   Bright Light FC Barokoro-Zombo 4:00PM
  • FUFA Polls 2017: First set of elections conducted, District Delegates to be declared, Polling assistants for Regional elections trained

    FUFA Polls 2017: First set of elections conducted, District Delegates to be declared, Polling assistants for Regional elections trained

    • First set of elections conducted at FUFA House on Monday morning

    • Candidates at district level to be declared on Wednesday

    • FUFA Electoral Committee to meet on Tuesday

    • Polling assistants for regional level elections trained

    The first set of FUFA polls 2017 has been conducted successfully at FUFA House with 10 referees’ assessors elected to the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Assembly.

    FUFA’s 48 certified referees’ assessors had the mandate to vote their 10 representatives. 27 attended but 4 of them were not allowed to participate because they have already been nominated in their respective districts to represent referees.

    FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye was the returning officer.

    How they were voted: Ronnie Kalema (23), Ali Waiswa (21), Wanyama Fred (20), Kimbugwe Hillary (20), Rosebell Rwamuyamba (20), Katumba George Wamala (19), Kubingi 18, David Davies Katabira (19), Ali Kalyango (17), Adipo Catherine (16)

    The 10 representatives will be joined by 22 FIFA Referees (2017 list) and 2 delegates each representing FUFA’s 8 regions (Kampala, Buganda, Northern, North East, Western, Eastern, West Nile and Kitara).

    They will form an Assembly for UFRA with 48 delegates, who will vote three (3) delegates to the FUFA Assembly on 2nd June, 2017.

    FUFA statutes as amended during the AGM in Luwero, 2016 state that one of the 3 delegates representing referees to the FUFA Assembly must be a female.

     

    FUFA Electoral Committee (FEC) to meet on Tuesday

    FEC will convene on Tuesday at FUFA House to carry out verification of nominations and complaints at district level. On Wednesday, the FUFA Electoral Committee will declare the candidates for the various positions at District level ahead of the polls on Saturday 29th April, 2017.

    FUFA Electoral Committee to meet on Tuesday to verify nominations submitted for district level elections

     

    Regional level polls preparations underway 

    The FUFA Electoral committee trained poling assistants for the elections at FUFA Regional level that will start on 3rd May, 2017.

    The poling assistants will join the FUFA Electoral Committee members already representing each of the 8 FUFA regions.

    Yusuf Awuye training thepolling assistants at FUFA House on Monday

    MAIN PHOTO: FEC Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye (in a suit) with freshly trained Polling assistants for regional level polls. 

     

  • Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Micho names starting team to face West Nile

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Micho names starting team to face West Nile

    West Nile Select vs. Uganda Cranes: Starting teams released

    Uganda Cranes Regional tours 2017:

    West Nile Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Barokoro stadium – Paidha, Zombo

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the team that will face the West Nile select team at the Barokoro stadium in Paidha sub country ,Zombo district

    Express captain Ibrahim Saddam Juma is the team captain.

    The regional tours are co-sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited with the main aim among others of taking the team closer to the local fans.

    The FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is part of the record crowd at the stadium watching the game alongside the area MP and Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Eng. Simon Du’janga.

    West Nile XI:

    Saidi Data (G.K), Erick Oyirwoth, Abdul Rahman Andima, Khalid Odagiu, Sabir Nesta, Joel Jagyembe, Creamio Abang, Oso Aniku, Fred Amaku, Solomon Ovoyo, Rashid Ococha

    Subs:

    Saidi Siraji (G.K), Jerry Jakisa, Saviour Anzuvuku, Mahad Swaibu, Akbar Khamis, Ibrahim Dada, Brian Olega

    Head coach: Swaibu Waku

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Tom Ikara (G.K), Allan Drajua, Yayo Kato Lutimba, Rashid Toha, Julius Mutyaba, Victor Aweko, Rahmat Senfuka, Shafik Kagimu, Muhammed Shaban, Ibrahim Saddam Juma (Captain), Steven Mukwala

    Subs:

    Muhammad Ssekeba (G.K), Fred Okot, Hassan Musana, Ibrahim Kibumba, Brian Nsubuga, Nicholas Kasozi, Hudu Mulikyi, Joseph Ssemujju, Anwar Ntege,  Brian Aheebwa, Patrick Kaddu, Brian Lubega, Pius Obuya

    Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic

    Officials:

    Center Referee: William Oloya

    1st Assistant Referee: Ben Adroel

    2nd Assistant Referee: Musa Howard

    4th official: Rahman Atiku

    Match Commissioner: Mike Letti