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  • FUFA Elections 2017: Electoral Committee addresses media

    FUFA Elections 2017: Electoral Committee addresses media

    The FUFA Electoral committee has on Wednesday addressed the media during the Weekly press conference at the Uganda’s home of football in Mengo – Kampala.

    This was the first time that the committee endorsed at the 92nd FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Luwero was engaging the media in an official address.

    FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson who by virtual of his position at the federation is mandated to be part of the committee and independently oversee their activities officially inaugurated the committee led by Sam Bakiiki.

    “At the 92nd FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Luwero, the FUFA Electoral Committee was endorsed. I am part of the committee as mandated by the FUFA Constitution to oversee the activities and also assist in the logistical area. The committee is independent and competent enough to execute all their activities without interference to the best of their abilities. The FUFA elective assembly shall be held on 5th August 2017 in Masindi starting at 9 a.m” Watson told the media.

    Sam Bakiika (third from left) addresses the media. FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson (on his right) and on his left is Yusuf Awuye, the committee vice chairman

    Addressing the media at the first official press conference as the FUFA Electoral Committee chairperson, Sam Bakiika, who was flanked by all the members on the committee vowed to work diligently for a free and fair electoral process.

    “We have already started the road map for a successful electoral process that will lead to the eventual elections in August 2017. This is a process and not a one off event with a series of activities lined up. We have trained the polling assistants and other officials in all the districts of the country. The first task we undertook was to first ascertain the number of districts with active football leagues where we trained all the leaders. This will be a very transparent, free and fair electoral process” Bakiika noted.

    Other FUFA Electoral Committee members

    He also read out the clear road map for all the planned activities code named “Democratic Governance For Football Development”.

    The Clear Road Map:

    Nomination Process

    District (District Football Associations): 10th April – 20th April 2017

    Regional (Regional Football Associations): 3rd May – 12th May 2017

    National (Special Interest Groups): 26th May – 31st May 2017

    FUFA Executive: 10th June – 22nd June 2017

    Declaration of Candidates:

    District (District Football Associations): 26th April  2017

    Regional (Regional Football Associations): 16th May  2017

    National (Special Interest Groups): 2nd June 2017

    FUFA Executive: 23rd June 2017

    Voting Dates:

    District (District Football Associations): 29th April 2017

    Regional (Regional Football Associations): 18th May – 20th May 2017

    National (Special Interest Groups): 5th June 2017

    FUFA Executive: 5th August 2017

    Click here for the road map FUFA Elections 2017 Road Map 

    The FUFA Electoral Committee:

    Sam Bakiika – Chairman

    Yusuf Awuye – Vice Chairman

    Edgar Watson – Secretary (FUFA CEO)

    Members; Aluma Habib, James Okodi, Adupa John Gena, Igole Micheal, Semanda Julius, Kintu Geoffrey and Stanley Kinene

    Click on FUFA Electoral Key Documents:

    Circular No. 1058

    FUFA Statutes 2017

    Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    FUFA Electoral Code

    MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Adupa John Gena, Julius Ssemanda, Edgar Watson, Sam Bakiika, Yusuf Awuye, Micheal Igole, Kinene Stanley, Aluma Habib

     

  • FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17: Semi-final draw held

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17: Semi-final draw held

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17:

    UCU Lady Cardinals Vs Olila S.S – UCU Main Campus, Mukono

    Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Gafford Ladies – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Matches will be played in the first week of May

    The 2016/17 FUFA Women’s cup semi-final draw has been held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

    FUFA Competitions director Ali Mwebe flanked by Chris Kalibala (Chairman FUFA Women’s committee) and communications manager Ahmed Hussein witnessed the draws.

    Mukono based UCU Lady Cardinals is pitted against Olila S.S as Mutesa 1 Royal University will be playing with Gafford Ladies.

    Addressing the media and the team officials in attendance, Mwebe also highlighted about the competition rules at this stage.

    “The FUFA Women’s Cup being a development competition and the first of its kind, we shall not play home and away. There will be extra time played in the event the matches end in a stalement after normal time. In case of a tie, spot kicks will be taken to determine the winner ” Mwebe said.

    Kalibala appreciated all the teams and players that take part in the respective FUFA organized women leagues.

    He also tasked them (the players) to take upon opportunities in refereeing and administration.

    “First of all, i wish to thank all the players who sacrifice their precious time to play football. Please maintain and personally, i would encourage you to take opportunities in refereeing and football management. FUFA is committed to further see women football in leaps and bounds” Kalibala stated.

    The dates for these matches ear marked are within the first week of May 2017.

    The final match of the FUFA Women’s cup shall be played in Busia.

    This is the first time ever that FUFA is organizing the knock out football tournament for the women. Clubs in the Women Elite League and non league teams were allowed to take part.

    MAIN PHOTO: Muteesa 1 Royal University’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe Muslim ‘s Sharon Aponye during the quarter finals. Mutesa eliminated Kawempe Muslim

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Premier League: BUL wins Jinja derby, Kirinya Jinja S.S holds Bright Stars

    Uganda Premier League: BUL wins Jinja derby, Kirinya Jinja S.S holds Bright Stars

    Uganda Premier League:

    • JMC Hippos 1-2 BUL
    • Bright Stars 0-0 Kirinya – Jinja S.S

    BUL Football Club overcame Jinja Municipal Council Hippos 2-1 in the Jinja derby played on Tuesday.

    Yunus Sibira and Derrick Walulya were on target for Peter Onen’s coached side, BUL.

    Moses Batali pulled a goal back for JMC Hippos but it was little too late to cause an impact.

    The JMC Hippos and BUL affair was relied live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    At the Champions stadium in Mwererwe, home side Bright Stars and Kirinya Jinja S.S shared the spoils in a goal-less affair.

    Bright Stars missed a series of goal scoring chances through Joshua Kawadwa.

    The league will now return on Good Friday.

  • FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: KCCA, Express progress

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: KCCA, Express progress

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17:

    • Round of 16: Kataka 2-5 KCCA
    • Quarter final: URA 1 (5) – 1 (6) Express

    KCCA qualified for the quarter finals of the FUFA Uganda Cup after humiliating Big league side Kataka 5-2 at the Nabini play ground.

    Brian Majwega and Derrick Nsibambi each scored a brace before an own goal by a Kataka player crowned the day.

    Junior Amanya and Nasur Nandala got the consolation goals for the Mbale based side who led 2-1 for 69 minutes until Majwega’s penalty made it 2 all.

    KCCA will now face Police in the quarter finals at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

    Express won their quarter final match 6-5 in post match penalties over URA at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.

    The Red Eagles now join Sadolin Paints and Paidha Black Angels who already booked their berths on Sunday.

    The winner of the Uganda Cup will qualify to represent the country in the CAF Confederation cup.

  • Key documents for 2017 FUFA polls

    Key documents for 2017 FUFA polls

    The road map to the 2017 FUFA polls is well stipulated in the FUFA Electoral Committee and other important documents.

    The polls will be held between April-August 2017 that wil lead to the election of FUFA President

    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

     

  • Beach Soccer: Nkumba Select, MUBS, KIU star in National beach soccer league

    Beach Soccer: Nkumba Select, MUBS, KIU star in National beach soccer league

    Nkumba Select, MUBS and KIU were in exceptional form when the national beach soccer league during match day 13 at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

    Nkumba Select, the cup holders were 6-1 winners against Dalumba International with Uganda Sand Cranes striker and reigning beach soccer league MVP Roch Somoka scoring scoring five goals.

    KIU overcame MS Sand Lions 7-3 with team captain Jeff Akabway netting five goals.

    MUBS humiliated International University of East Africa 7-4 as  YMCA and Talented shared the spoils in a six goal thriller.

    FULL Results:

    K.I U                                07-03         M.S SAND LIONS
    Scorers

    Akabway Jeff (5)                                   Joloobo Yusuf (1)
    Kyobe F Sempa (1)                                Okello Rajab(2).
    Joel Male (1)

    TALENTED                     06- 06               Y.M.C.A
    Scorers:-
    Kayiwa Allan (1)                                     Semakula Hamim (2)
    Onyikach Nwachukwa (3)                    Kikonyogo Jonathan (1)
    Sekandi John(2)                                     Naturinda Ambrose(1)
    Katwe Allan (1)

    Bugembe Ashadu(1)

    St. Lawrence univ           03-00           Kabalagala Rangers
    ( Walk over, Kabalagala didn’t show up)

    Dalumba International   01-06         Nkumba Select
    Scorers:

    Opejo Kokas John 01                        Somoka Roch (5)
    Nana Hassan (1)
    MUBS                          07 – 04           I.U.E.A
    Scorers:
    Ben Ocen  (6)                                      Jonah Asiimwe(1)
    Elvis Davis Kasujja(1)                       Odongo Innocent(1)
    Opio Phillip(1)
    Turyamuhebwa Justus(1)
    Mengo Hospital  00 -00         Stormers

    Mutesa 1 Royal Univ      03-05       MUBS
    Scorers:
    Rulinda Julius(1)                                Davis Elvis Kasujja(2)
    Kimera Primo(2)                                Ben Ocen (2)
    Frank Bomboka(1)

  • FUFA Uganda Cup: Sadolin Paints, Paidha Black Angels progress to semi-finals

    FUFA Uganda Cup: Sadolin Paints, Paidha Black Angels progress to semi-finals

    Uganda Cup (Quater-finals):

    Vipers 0-1 Paidha Black Angels

    Sadolin Paints 2-1 Onduparaka

    FUFA Big league club Paidha Black Angels caused one of the major upsets in the on-going Uganda Cup when they eliminated the reigning champions, Vipers following a 1-0 result at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende on Sunday.

    Fred Ameko scored the game winner after 29 minutes to book a semi-final slot.

    At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, host club Sadolin Paints overcame Onduparaka 2-1.

    Fred Kyambadde and Nasser Muzamiru were on target for Sadolin Paints.

    Samson Ceasar Okhuti pulled a goal back for Onduparaka, who were last season’s losing finalists.

    The other two quarter-finals will be played in the coming weeks. Police awaits the winner between Kataka and KCCA as URA will host Express at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.

    The final of the Uganda Cup for this year will be held by the West Nile region.

  • Allan Kyambadde’s strike for Express FC brings down Sc Villa Jogoo

    Allan Kyambadde’s strike for Express FC brings down Sc Villa Jogoo

    Allan Kyambadde scored the only goal of the match between Express FC and Sc Villa played at the Muteesa II stadium, Wankulukuku. The Azam Uganda Premier League was one of the 4 matches played on Friday afternoon.

    Kyambadde’s strike came on 62 minutes of the game.

    FIFA referee Alex Muhabi was the man in charge.

    Away in Jinja at the Kakindu Stadium, Kirinya – Jinja S.S overcame Police 1-0 courtesy of Bashir Mutanda’s penalty 18 minutes from full time.

    The Saints subjected JMC Hippos to yet another loss, winning 2-1 on the day at Champions stadium in Mwererwe.

    Julius Malingumu and Godfrey Wakaza were on target for Moses Basena’s The Saints as Gerald Hamya got the consolation for  the visitors who finished the game with only two men following a red card to Walter Bankene.

    At the Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Soana overcame Proline 3-2. Abdallah Nyanzi, Allan Kayiwa and Francis Ronald Olaki were all on target for Alex Isabirye’s coached side.

    Nelson Senkatuka grabbed a brace for visiting Proline.

    The league will resume on Tuesday, 11th April 2017 with only two matches.

    JMC Hippos host Bul at Kakindu stadium in Jinja while Bright Stars will entertain Kirinya Jinja S.S at the champions stadium in Mwererwe.

    Other results

    The Saints 2-1 JMC

    Soana 3-2 Proline

    Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 Police

  • Uganda improves in latest FIFA Rankings

    Uganda improves in latest FIFA Rankings

    Uganda has climbed two places to 72nd in the latest Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rankings for the month of March.

    The CECAFA reigning champions ascended from 74th in the last month with 462 points and are now 15th in Africa.

    On 23rd March 2017, Uganda Cranes played to a one all draw with Kenya Harambee Stars in an international friendly played at the Kenyatta stadium, Machakos.

    Moses Waiswa celebrates his strike at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

    Moses Waiswa scored on his Uganda Cranes debut with a wonder strike that cancelled Michael Olunga’s opener.

    Uganda also remains the best in the CECAFA region.

    AFRICA TOP 20                                  World Position

    1 Egypt                                                   19

    2 Senegal                                               30

    3 Cameroon                                          33

    4 Burkina Faso                                     35

    5 Nigeria                                                40

    6 Congo DR                                            41

    7 Tunisia                                                 42

    8 Ghana                                                   45

    9 Ivory Coast                                          48

    10 Morocco                                              53

    11 Algeria                                                  54

    12 South Africa                                       64

    13 Mali                                                      69

    14 Guinea                                                  71

    15 Uganda                                                 72

    16 Kenya                                                    78

    17 Cape Verde Islands                            82

    18 Benin                                                     83

    19 Gabon                                                   84

    20 Congo                                                   84

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes XI against Kenya prior to the International friendly match against Kenya on 23rd March 2017

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA Big League: Synergy, Busia Fisheries win key games

    FUFA Big League: Synergy, Busia Fisheries win key games

    FT: FUFA Big League matches played on Thursday 6th April, 2017 

    Sun City 1-3 Synergy

    Kireka United 1-1 Masavu

    Busia Fisheries 2-1 Paidha Black Angels

    Entebbe  2-1 Nyamityobora

    Mbarara City 1-0 Water

    Synergy Football Club won 3-1 away from home against Sun City to get into one of the two play off slots for the FUFA Big league in the Rwenzori group.

    The maximum points for the Masaka side away in Kasese meant that they are now on 37 points, above Nyamityobora who lost 2-1 to Entebbe at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga.

    Nyamityobora thus remains on 35 points as Mbarara City who overcame Water 1-0 at the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara now have 39 points.

    Busia Fisheries also got three valuable points off Paidha Black Angels to close gap on Ndejje University and Kira United for the play off slot in the Elgon group.

    Already promoted Masavu managed a one all draw away to Kireka United at the Namboole outside play ground.

    The FUFA Big league continues on Sunday.

    Click FBL FINAL BEND 2017 SECOND ROUND for Updated fixtures of the FBL second round -Final bend 2016/2017 season

     

  • FUFA Women’s Cup 2017: Muteesa, Olila join Gafford and UCU in the semis

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2017: Muteesa, Olila join Gafford and UCU in the semis

    FUFA Women’s Cup full Quarter finals results

    Muteesa I Royal University 1-0 Kawempe Muslim SS

    Taggy Girls 0-1 Olila SS

    Gafford Ladies 2-0 She Corporates

    Western United  2-3 UCU Lady Cardinals

    Olila SS women FC and Muteesa I Royal University are through to the semifinals of the FUFA Women’s Cup. The duo joined UCU Lady Cardinals and Gafford Ladies who qualified on Sunday and Tuesday respectively.

    Goal scorer Janet Nakibuuka (R) taking on Kawempes Sharon Apon

    At Uganda Martyrs High School play ground an evenly balanced match saw Muteesa overcome Kawempe Muslim SS 1-0 to knock out the defending league champions.

    L-R Kasadha Kenedy, Margaret Birabwa, Semere Asadu, Hasifah Nassuuna and Kayinza Aminah

    It was Mutesa’s first ever win over Kawempe in all FUFA organised competitions but the two sides meet again in the FUFA Women Elite League in a fortnight’s time in Kawempe.

    Muteesa won the match thanks to a first half headed goal by Nakibuka Janet.

    Kawempe tried to pile pressure on the home side with defender Yudaya Nakayenze moving forward as Tracy Akiror dropping to the central defence. However Mutesa’s custodian Daisy Nakaziro thwarted the dangerous attempts.

    At the Katabi Gombolola play ground, Olila S.S overcame Taggy Girls 1-0.

    Sharon Achieng netted the only goal of the day.

    The final of the FUFA Women’s cup will be played in Busia.

    MAIN PHOTO: Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe’s Sharon Apon

     

  • FUFA Elections 2017: Electoral Committee releases road map

    FUFA Elections 2017: Electoral Committee releases road map

    The FUFA Electoral Committee headed by Sam Bakiika has released the road map for the 2017 FUFA elections for over 1000 positions in Ugandan football across the country.

    The elections will cater for the different positions at district, Regional, Executive and FUFA President.

    The road map starts with appointment of the presiding officers and end with the election of FUFA President and his Executive on 5th August 2017.

    Click here for the road map FUFA Elections 2017 Road Map 

    The FUFA Electoral Committee;

    Sam Bakiika-Chairman

    Yusuf Awuye-Vice Chairman

    Secretary-FUFA CEO

    Members; Aluma Habib, James Okodi, Adupa John Gena, Igole Micheal, Semanda Julius, Kintu Geoffrey and Stanley Kinene

     

  • Unfortunate incident at FUFA House

    Unfortunate incident at FUFA House

    Following the invasion of FUFA House on Wednesday morning by Dan Walusimbi and group, an unfortunate incident happened when a police officer got shot.

    We would like to inform the football stakeholders that business is running normally at FUFA House and ready to serve you.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • 17 days left: National teams’ Jersey Campaign; Your design could earn you 5M Shillings

    17 days left: National teams’ Jersey Campaign; Your design could earn you 5M Shillings

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.

    The jerseys to be designed will be  nine (9) in total.

    Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com

    The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys

    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

      ‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.

      The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.

      ‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today  will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.

      The entries will be open in three categories including the  Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal,  National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).

    Designs needed;

     3 Sets for Uganda Cranes

    Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)

    Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)

    3 Sets for Crested Cranes

    Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)

    Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).

     3 sets for Other National teams

    Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)

    Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)

    Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used

      ‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other  subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.

      The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired. 

     

  • We are working on finding solutions to the challenges in the Big League-says FUFA President

    We are working on finding solutions to the challenges in the Big League-says FUFA President

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is confident that the 2nd most tier league in the country-FUFA Big League will start attracting partners in the near future. Since its inception 7 years ago, the league has grown in leaps and bounds.

    ‘We know the value of the FUFA Big League. Without this level, the top flight league would be suffocating. The Big League feeds the Azam Uganda Premier League. Allow me to thank you for your great efforts in running football in the Big League’ said FUFA President while meeting the officials of the FUFA Big League clubs at FUFA House, Mengo on Monday morning.

    FUFA President (L) with Water FC Chairman Peter Odong at FUFA House after the meeting in Mengo.

    All clubs in the FUFA Big League attended except Mbarara City, Moroto FC (with apology), Baza Holdings and Entebbe FC.

    The FUFA President told the club officials that it was a dream for the institution to start the FUFA Big League.

    ‘This was a dream. We can’t let this dream walk away from us. FUFA will continue monitoring the activities of this league to improve on its development’ said Magogo.

    FUFA top brass during the meeting. L-R Ali Mwebe (Competitions Director), President (Eng. Moses Magogo) and 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye

    ‘I know the challenges you are facing in the FUFA Big League. We are trying to create an environment that will take the Big League brand to greater heights and attract sponsors’ added Magogo.

    FUFA Big League club officials who attended the meeting with FUFA President on Monday morning

    The FUFA President advised club officials not to desist from abandoning matches especially when they feel results are not going their way.

    ‘The FIFA 17 Laws of the game must be followed. Let us not be selfish while taking decisions. Football is bigger than individuals. We should all look at the bigger picture of the beautiful game’ added the FUFA President.

    The FUFA BIg League club officials with FUFA Pesident (Blue tie) in the 102.1 FUFA fm studios. L-R Oguda Innocent (Maroons FC), Gilbert Nyaika (Airtel Kitara), Moses Musinguzi (Sun City), Joshua Atugonza (CEO Airtel Kitara) and Komakech Raymond Timothy (Ndejje University next to microphone)

    The FUFA President promised to have a forum for meeting individual clubs in the future. Each club was given 10 balls as per FUFA’s five year strategic plan passed by the Assembly in Luwero, 2016.

    Nyamityobora’s Chairman Michael Arinaitwe (Blue T-shirt) greeting FUFA President
    Simon Obong Opio (Sporting United FC CEO) with FUFA President

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with officials of the FUFA Big League clubs at FUFA House. 

  • UCU Lady Cardinals become first team to make semifinals of the FUFA Women’s Cup

    UCU Lady Cardinals become first team to make semifinals of the FUFA Women’s Cup

    FUFA Women’s Cup          

    Quarter final 1: Western United 2-3 UCU Lady Cardinals

    Tuesday 04-April, 2017:

    Quarter final 2: Gafford Ladies 2-0 She Corporates, Kanyanya

    Wednesday 05-April, 2017:

    Quarter final 3: Muteesa I Royal vs Kawempe Muslim, Wankulukuku

    Quarter final 4: Tagy High Sch vs Olila SS, Katabi Entebbe

    FUFA Women Elite League results:

    Gafford Ladies 1-1 She Mak St

    Rines SS FC 0-2 Kawempe Muslim

     

     

    UCU Lady Cardinals became the first side to book a place in the semifinals of the inaugural FUFA Women’s cup after ejecting Western United in a hard fought quarter final match played over the weekend in Rugando, Mbarara.

    The University side edged their hosts Western United 3-2 in the first quarter final game  and now awaits to learn who their semifinal opponents will be after the remaining three fixtures of the third round are played tomorrow onTuesday and Wednesday.

    Gafford Ladies will be entertaining the She Corporates on Tuesday  at 3pm in Kanyanya whereas on Wednesday Kawempe Muslim take on Muteesa I Royal at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku as Taggy High School battle Olila in Katabi, Entebbe in the final set of games to complete the round.

    FUFA Women Elite League continues

    In the two games played in the top womne’s top flight league, Gafford Ladies and She Mak St played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Kanyanya whereas defending champions Kawempe Muslims Secondary School Women FC beat Rines SS 2-0 away to keep their unbeaten run intact.

    League top scorer Hasifa Nasuuna and Moreen Adroru were on target for Kawempe.

    MAIN PHOTO: Hasifah Nasuuna(with the ball)  in action against Riness SS, netted over the weekend for her club -Kawempe. She has netted 16 goals in the league season.  Kawempe is yet to drop a point this season. 

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Champions KCCA FC held again as Soana and Jinja SS pick up vital wins

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Champions KCCA FC held again as Soana and Jinja SS pick up vital wins

    Azam Uganda Premier League-Friday 31st March, 2017 results

    Police 2-2 KCCA FC

    Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 Vipers SC

    Lweza 0-1 Soana FC

     

    Police FC scored two second half goals on 80 and 84 minutes to deny KCCA FC three points in the league match played on Friday at Mandela National stadium.

    Geoffrey Serunkuma took his tally to 14 this season the game’s opener while stylish Muzamil Mutyaba got his team’s second in the 73rd minute as KCCA FC looked to be in total control of the game.

    However with 10 minutes to go, Ben Ocen pulled one back to cancel the deficit. Hood Kawesa who has been one of Police’s star players in the second half of the season leveled matters with 6 minutes left on the clock. The match edned 2-2 as KCCA dropped points for the 2nd successive league game.

    At Mutessa II stadium, Emma Kalyowa scored the solitary strike with Soana edging Lweza FC 1-0.

    In Jinja, Kirinya Jinja SS were also 1-0 winners over Vipers SC. Anthony Mayanja was the hero for Jinja SS with the goal on 60 minutes.

    League action continues on Saturday afternoon;

    Proline vs Sadolin Paints

    JMC vs Onduparaka

    Sc Villa vs BUL

    URA vs The Saints

     

     

  • FUFA President advises referees to strive for excellence

    FUFA President advises referees to strive for excellence

    The six day Elite course for referess and assessors ended on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The FIFA/FUFA organised course attracted well over 60 participants including the 22 Uganda FIFA referees.

    The FUFA President presided over the closing ceremont in Njeru and was quick to send out a message to the match officials.

    ‘I want to encourage the participants to strive for excellence. We need to see more FIFA referees involved in action in the region and on the continent. We ashall offer you the support needed’ said Eng. Moses Magogo

    FIFA referee Lydia Nantabo receiving her certificate from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    ‘We are trying to move in a different direction. As President of the FUFA, we are striving for excellence. We have a group of young referees in the offing who are handling FUFA U17 Juniors league’ said the FUFA President.

    The FIFA Elite course that started with medicals saw the match officials attend theories and practicals in various course modules on amendment of the FIFA Laws of the game, new approaches of managing the game, analysing videos, physical training and technical aspects on the field of play. The six day course is handled by two FIFA referees’ instructors; Zimbabwean Felix Tangawalima (Technical Instructor) and Malawian Mark Mzengo (Fitness Instructor).

    National Fitness Instructors Kalyango Ali and his assistant Rahman Kizito were in Njeru but supported by Catherine Adipo, Ali Waiswa, Egesa Samuel and Ali Tomusange.

    Zimbabwean Felix Tangawalima (Technical Instructor) with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handing over the certificate to referee William Oloya (L).

    ‘One of the things we set out is to create an operational system which helps in monitoring people who are active. ‘We have to do this together. This benefits you who are in the game now. There are no favors extended to any one to make the short list for a FIFA badge’ stressed Magogo

    ‘The FUFA Referees committee presents a list to the Executive and notify those on the list about the development. We do this in broad day light’ added the FUFA President.
    According to the Chairman FUFA Referees Standing Committee, Chris Kalibala;

    ‘We are thrilled by the effort FUFA and FIFA are putting in to maintain high standards of refereeing in Uganda’ “We thank FUFA and FIFA for having organized this course for us because it helps us to refresh on the amended Laws of the game’

    Practical session for female referees (L-R) Dorcus Atuhairwe, Diana Murungi and Catherine Nagadya

    The participants received certificates.

    List of referees and assessors who attended the Elite course; 

    Referees: Karangwa Ronald, Muhabi Alex, Ochom Joseph, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Ssali Mashood, Mugerwa Shafic, Mulindwa Hakim, Mwesigwa Ronald, Olemu George, Okello Lee, Bakasambe Rajab, Oloya William, Kakooza Emmy, Lusambya Solomon, Turyomuriwe Samuel, Katenya Ronald, Mutonyi Jane, Nagaddya Cynthia Catherine, Akoyi Anna, Aisha Ssemambo, Mulungi Diana, Naigaga Habiba, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Kaddu Ali, Okello Dick, Gilbert Ngyendo, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Nantabo Wanyama, Oula David, Battle Denis, Sekimwanyi Ali, Kintu Ivan Bayige, Bugembe Hussein, Masembe Isa

    Referees waiting for the closing ceremony.

    Assessors: Ronnie Kalema, Kabali Grace, Kisubi Zephas, Kalyango Ali, Basiisa Hussein, Ndaula M.S, Ssendyowa Abbasi, Asua Luke,  Alani Leo, Wagana Jimmy, Edrungi Alfred, Nattabi Harriet, Kimumwe Mansoor, Nelson Nsubuga, David D.Katabira, Kimbugwe Hilary, Hajj Kamulegeya Yusuf, Matovu Suleiman, Kiwanuka Edirisa, Isabirye Michael, Waiswa Ajab, Nkono Amin Bbosa, Ayub Khamisi, Hajj Siraji Katono, Mwanje Joseph, Kizito Rahma, Katumba Wamala George, Masiko John Bosco, Mike Letti, Egesa Samuel, and Wanyama Freddie

    Beach Soccer referees: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammed Ssenteza, Shafic Mugerwa and Sekamenyi Bwengye

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo ( with ball) in a group photo with the participants of the just concluded FIFA Elite referees and Assessors course at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.