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  • KCCA bows out of Champions league but continental journey continues

    KCCA bows out of Champions league but continental journey continues

    CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1ST ROUND, SECOND LEG:

    KCCA 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (Aggregate 2-3)

    Kampala Capital City Authority football club held CAF Champions league reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns to 1 all draw at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

    Anthony Laffor’s late strike canceled Geofrey Sserunkuma’s goal after 31 minutes to break many hearts at Lugogo.

    Sundowns qualify to the group stages of the CAF Champions league.

    KCCA will have to wait for the play-offs of the CAF confederation cup.

    Team Line ups
    KCCA XI    : Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Denis Okot Oola (Captain), Joseph Ochaya, Habib Kavuma, Timothy Denis Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Allan Okello, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Brian Majwega

    Changes:

    49′ Allan Okello OUT, Sulaimon Akinyemi Oladimeji IN

    50′ Paul Mucureezi OUT, Paul Musamali IN

    85′ Sulaimon Akinyemi Oladimeji OUT, Robert Sentongo

    Subs Not Used: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Vincent Kayizzi

    Head coach: Mike Hilary Mutebi

    Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Wayne Sandilands (G.K), Kekana Hlompho (Captain), Anele Ngcongca, Langerman Tebogo, Richardo Nascismento, Mabunda Tiyani, Morena Thapelo, Wayne Arendse, Zwane Themba, Zakri Yannick, Tau Percy

    Changes:

    10′ Wayne Arendse OUT, Soumahoro Bangaly IN

    46′ Anele Ngcongca OUT, Anthony Laffor IN

    72′ , Mabunda Tiyani OUT, Mashaba Nzikayise IN

    Subs Not Used: Kennedy Mwene (G.K), Nthethe Thabo, Teko Modise, Castro Leonardo,

    Head coach: Pitso Mosimane

    Match officials:

    Referee: Joshua Bondo (Botswana)

    Assistant Referee 1: Moemedi Monakwane (Botswana)

    Assistant Referee 2: Mogomotsi Morakile (Botswana)

    4th Official: Kutlwano Leso (Botswana)

    Match Commissioner: Muhsin Ali Rajaba (Zanzibar)

    Media Officer: Clive Kyazze (Uganda)

    Security Officer: Philip Lubogo (Uganda)

    Referees’ Coordinator: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Uganda Cranes regional tour: Day one of training conducted at Namboole

    Uganda Cranes tour of Eastern region 2017:

    • Sunday, 19th March 2017: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes at 4pm
    • At Kamuli Town council play ground

    Ahead of the 2017 Uganda Cranes regional tours, the national team has conducted their first session at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Friday evening.

    The two hour session was conducted by head coach, Milutin Sredejovic together with his assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach) as the national teams’ officer Patrick Ntege and Dr. Ronald Kisolo closely followed the proceedings from the sidelines.

    20 players of the summoned 23 turned up for training.

    Micho was impressed by the performance of the players at the session.

    “This is the start of the long preparations for CHAN 2018, AFCON 2019 and a continuation of FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers. I am impressed by day’s training. Continue to give your best at all times” Micho urged the players.

    This follows the official launch at FUFA House on Wednesday.

    Uganda Cranes will play Eastern region select team this Sunday at Kamuli town council main play ground.

    Coach Micho in stretching exercises with the players at Namboole stadium

     

    The KCCA FC and Vipers players were excluded because of the CAF club engagements but shall be involved in the due course.

    The team departs on Saturday morning. Emma Okwi is team captain and he will be deputized by Savio Kabugo.

    The regional tours are meant to take the national team closer to the populous in a way of garnering support for the team.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and partner Nile Breweries Limited under the flagship brand, Nile Special.

    Players in a prayer session before the training at Namboole on Friday

    The players who trained on Friday:

    Goalkeepers: Nicholas Sebwato (Bright Stars FC), Keni Saidi (Proline FC), Muhammed Ssekebba (Mbarara City FC)

    Full backs: Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Allan Drajua (Kirinya-Jinja S.S), Hassan Musana (JMC Hippos)

    Central defenders: Brian Nsubuga (Masavu), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Allan Anguyo (Maroons), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

    Holding Midfielders: Hudu Mulyki (URA), Abel Eturude (SC Villa Jogoo), Ambrose Kirya (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attacking midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Kizza Martin (SC Villa Jogoo), Living Kabon (Onduparaka), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attackers: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Villa Oromochan (BUL)

  • Uganda Cranes regional tours: Eastern region names 18 man team

    Uganda Cranes regional tours: Eastern region names 18 man team

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS:

    • Date: Sunday, 19th March 2017
    • Event: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
    • Venue: Kamuli Town Council Playground, 4:00 p.m

    The Eastern region team to face Uganda Cranes in the national regional tours has been named.

    The team is coached by current Kirinya-Jinja S.S head coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko.

    The national regional tours 2017 were officially launched at FUFA House on Wednesday.

    These tours have been held since 2014, traversing the entire country with the main objective among others taking the national team closer to the masses.

    The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Nile Breweries Limited and Airtel Uganda as coordinated by Kibo Media.

    The team:
    Goal Keepers: Hannington Sebwalunyo ( St Jude F.C) , Aziz Omonyi (Artland- Kamuli Park)
    Defenders: Farooq Mudoola (Busia Fisheries), Joshua Nkabi (Nakigo), Sande Olobo (Tawheed), Yusuf Najib (Agape), Peter Musoke (Artland Kamuli Park), Michael Abbas (Afaninho)
    Midfielders: Jackson Mukama (Bugembe Junior), Daudi Bagole (BUL), Deo Esejje (Busia Fisheries), Amos Etuju (BUL), Saddam Kazindula (Artland – Kamuli Park), Ben Musana (Agape)
    Strikers: Juubu Malangu (Busia Fisheries), Vincent Lukwago (Nile Parch), Rajab Waiswa (Artland – Kamuli Park), Fahad Badra (BUL)
    Reserves: Najib Faisal  (Jinja S.S), Ben  (Galaxy)
    Officials:
    Team Manager: Amin Bossa.
    Head Coach: Bogere Abbey Kikomeko
    Assistant Coach: Ayub Da star
  • CAF Elections: Ahmad is new President of African football

    CAF Elections: Ahmad is new President of African football

    Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar Football Association is the new President of Confederation of African football after polling 34 votes against incumbent Issa Hayatou’s 20.

    The 39th CAF General Assembly was held in Addis Ababa on Thursday 16th March.

    Shortly after winning the polls; Ahmad Ahmad posted on his twitter handle a message;

    ‘Under the emotion. I thank all those who believed in the change. Thanks to you who were always backing me. We did it. This victory is ours’

    FUFA President congratulated Ahmad Ahmad.

    ‘We believe in his football ideas and Africa will benefit alot from him. Africa will give him the support he needs to make sure we reach greater heights globally. There were strides made during the reign of Mr. Issa Hayatou and he definitely played a key role in the development of the game on the continent’ said Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Meanwile Magogo on his maiden attempt at a becoming a CAF Excom member, saw Suleiman Hassan Waberi of Djibouti take the position to represent the Central East Zone at the top. It is the first time for a Ugandan to contest for a position on the CAF Executive Committee.

    Tabulation of CAF Elections 2017 as picked from www.cafonline.com 

    Election of the CAF President for the 2017-2021 cycle

    Outgoing President: Issa Hayatou (Cameroon)

    Candidates:

    Ahmad (Madagascar) – 34

    Issa Hayatou (Cameroon) – 20

    Election of the members of the CAF Executive Committee for the 2017 – 2021 cycle

    North Zone

    Outgoing Member: Mohamed Raouraoua (Algeria)

    Candidates:

    Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco) – 41

    Mohamed Raouraoua (Algeria) – 7

    West A Zone

    Outgoing Member: Amadou Diakité (Mali)

    Candidates:

    Amadou Diakité (Mali) – 22

    Hassan Musa Bility (Liberia) – 26

    West B Zone

    Outgoing Member: Anjorin Moucharafou (Benin)

    Candidates:

    Amavu Melvin Pinnick (Nigeria) – 32

    Anjorin Moucharafou (Benin) – 17

    Central Zone

    Outgoing Member: Adoum Djibrine (Chad)

    Candidate:

    Adoum Djibrine (Chad) – Elected unopposed

    Central-East Zone

    Outgoing Member: Magdi Shams El Din (Sudan)

    Candidates:

    Juneido Basha Tilmo (Ethiopia) – 9

    Magdi Shams El Din (Sudan) – 12

    Moses Magogo (Uganda) – 7

    Suleiman Hassan Waberi (Djibouti) – 20

    *Suleiman Hassan Waberi elected after Magdi Shams El Din withdrew before second round of voting

    Southern Zone

    Outgoing Members: Ahmad (Madagascar), Suketu Patel (Seychelles)

    Candidates:

    Danny Jordaan (South Africa) – 35

    Frans Mbidi (Namibia) – 24

    Rui Eduardo Da Costa (Angola) – 25

    Suketu Patel (Seychelles) – withdrew

    * Danny Jordaan (South Africa) & Rui Eduardo Da Costa (Angola) elected

    Female candidates

    Candidates:

    Isha Johansen (Sierra Leone)  – 35

    Lydia Nsekera (Burundi) – 12

    Election of the African representative for the FIFA Council for the cycle 2017 – 2021

    Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish Category

    Candidates:

    Hani Abo Rida (Egypt)

    Tarek Bouchamoui (Tunisia)

    Tarek Bouchamoui elected after Hani Abo Rida withdrew

    Francophone Category

    Candidates:

    Augustin Sidy Diallo (Cote d’Ivoire) – 19

    Omari Constant Selemani (RD Congo) – 35

    Anglophone Category

    Candidates:

    Kwesi Nyantakyi (Ghana) – 33

    Leodegar Tenga (Tanzania)- 20

    Open Category (3 positions to fill)

    Candidates

    Almamy Kabele Camara (Guinea)

    Lydia Nsekera (Burundi)

    * Almamy Kabele Camara (Guinea) & Lydia Nsekera (Burundi) elected

    MAIN PHOTO: The new CAF President Ahmad Ahmad of Madagscar. 

  • FUFA Women’s Cup: Quarter finals draw conducted

    FUFA Women’s Cup: Quarter finals draw conducted

    The draws for the 2017 quarter finals of the inaugural FUFA Women’s Cup were held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director supervised the draws that witnessed Western United and Olila High school the seeded teams because of geographical location.

    FUFA Competitions manager Ali Mwebe (left) with the communications head, Ahmed Hussein before the draws

    ‘We seeded Western United and Olila High because of geographical location so the two clubs could not face off at the quarter final stage’ Mwebe explained.

    Western United was drawn first to host UCU Lady Cardinals in Mbarare, Gafford Ladies face She Corporate, Mutesa 1 Royal University takes on Kawempe Muslim as Taggy High entertains Olila High in Entebbe at Katabi Gombolola play ground.

    The quarter finals are expected to be played on the weekend of 25th and 26th March 2017.

    The finals of this year’s women cup will take place in Busia.

    Quarter finals:

    Western United Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – Mbarara

    Gafford Ladies Vs She Corporate – Kanyanya play ground

    Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Taggy High School Vs Olila S.S –  Katabi Gombolola play ground, Entebbe

  • FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draw: Holders Vipers handed home fixture, clothes to be collected for charity in West Nile

    FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draw: Holders Vipers handed home fixture, clothes to be collected for charity in West Nile

    The FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draws were held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

    Cup holders Vipers will play at home to Buganda regional side, Kyetume as last year’s losing finalists Onduparaka will also enjoy playing infront of their passionate fans after being handed a tie to play Water FC at the Green Light stadium.

    FUFA also announced that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibity Activity once again attahced to this year’s Uganda cup.

    ‘We have enaged the Chairman of West Nile Region Football Association Brahan Nasur and sahred ideas on the project. We shall agree on the beneficiaries of the collections. We shall again collect clothes from the public and later donate them to the recipients at the end of the Uganda cup final’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    Vincent ‘Titi Camara’ Tumusiime delivering clothes at FUFA during the 2016 CSR activity attached to the Uganda cup.

    Last year FUFA collected clothes and donated them to the Missionaries of the Poor in Kisenyi.

     

    FUFA Uganda Cup round of 16 draw 

    SC Vipers Vs Kiboga Young FC

    Onduparaka FC Vs Water FC

    Express FC Vs Masavu FC

    URA FC Vs JMC

    Kataka FC Vs KCCA FC

    Fort Portal Boda Boda FC Vs Paidha Black Angels

    Bazar Holdings Vs Sadolin Paints

    Kyetume FC Vs Police FC

    Mathces to start on the weekend of 19th and 26th March, 2017.

  • Uganda Cranes regional tour: Programme, squad released

    Uganda Cranes regional tour: Programme, squad released

    Uganda Cranes tour of Eastern region 2017:

    • Sunday, 19th March 2017: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes at 4pm
    • At Kamuli Town council play ground

    The 2017 Uganda Cranes regional tours have been officially launched at FUFA House on Wednesday.

    Uganda Cranes will play Eastern region select team this Sunday.
    Assistant coach, Moses Basena represented head coach Milutin Sredojevic at the release of the announcement of the squad.

    Basena disclosed to the media a team of 23 players summoned and also revealed the detailed technical programme.

    ‘First of all, I thank the media and fans who supported our team in Gabon. Thank you for every effort’ Basena who also lauded KCCA FC and Vipers’ display in the ongoing CAF Club tournaments noted.

    Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media-regional tour event managers appreciated the national team sponsors (Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Special) for the continued support towards the programme.

    ‘We have revamped the tour – obligation for sponsors of football – Airtel Uganda and Nile Special. It is a pleasure working with FUFA. We pledge to work with the federation to uplift the standard of the game’ noted Kibirige.

    The KCCA FC and Vipers players have been excluded because of the CAF club engagements but shall be involved in the due course.

    The team shall train on Friday evening at Namboole and depart on Saturday morning. Emma Okwi has been named captained and will be deputised by Savio Kabugo.

    The players summoned:

    Goalkeepers: Nicholas Sebwato (Bright Stars FC), Keni Saidi (Proline FC), Muhammed Ssekebba (Mbarara City FC)

    Full backs: Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Allan Drajua (Kirinya-Jinja S.S), Hassan Musana (JMC Hippos), Arafat Ggaliwango (Police)

    Central defenders: Brian Nsubuga (Masavu), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Allan Anguyo (Maroons), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

    Holding Midfielders: Hudu Mulyki (URA), Abel Eturude (SC Villa Jogoo), Saddam Juma (Express), Ambrose Kirya (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attacking midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Kizza Martin (SC Villa Jogoo), Living Kabong (Onduparaka), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo)

    Attackers: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Prolibe), Villa Oromochan (BUL), Hood Kaweesa (Police)

  • 2017 FUFA Corporate tournament officially launched

    2017 FUFA Corporate tournament officially launched

    FUFA CORPORATE TOURNAMENT 2017

    3rd edition – 29th April – At Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    The third edition of the FUFA Corporate Tournament (FTC) has been launched on Wednesday.

    This was during the weekly press conference at the FUFA House House in Mengo, Kampala.

    FUFA Marketing director Esther Musoke highlighted to the media the essence of this annual football tournament.

    L-R FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Ali Mwebe (FUFA Competitions Director) and Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager) during the press conference

    We shall hold the 3rd edition of the FUFA Corporate Tournament under the theme; ‘Football for health’ with the main aim among others intended to promote close partnerships in the corporate world.

    Registration is Ug.shs 1.5M per team of 17 players and three officials.

    The Corporate companies shall be allowed to conduct their own activations at Lugogo for the period of the tournament.

    15 corporate companies have already confirmed to take part.

    The tournament guidelines will be passed on accordinglyto the teams. Deadine for registartion is 17th April.

    National Water and Sewerage Corporation is the defending champion.

     

  • Competitions: Draw for Uganda Cup, FUFA Women’s Cup to be conducted on Wednesday

    Competitions: Draw for Uganda Cup, FUFA Women’s Cup to be conducted on Wednesday

    FUFA Competitions Department will conduct the draw for the FUFA Uganda Cup and FUFA Women’s Cup on Wednesday (10am) at FUFA House during teh weekly press conference. The draw for men is for teams at the round of 16 while the FUFA Wowmen’s Cup is at the Quarterfinals Stage.

    THe FUFA Women’s Cup is being played for the first time while the FUFA Uganda Cup has Vipers are the holders.

    The final of the FUFA Women’s cup will be hosted in Busia while Arua won the rights for the FUFA Uganda Cup final.

    FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein will guide with the process of the draw.

    FUFA Uganda Cuo teams left in the round of 16 

    1. KCCA FC 1st Div  (AUPL)
    2. Kiboga Young  3rd Div (Buganda Regional League)
    3. Fort Portal Boda Boda 3rd Div (Kitara Regional League)
    4. Kyetume 3rd Div (Buganda Regional League)
    5. Express FC 1st (AUPL)
    6. Sadolin Paints 1st (AUPL)
    7. Onduparaka FC 1st (AUPL)
    8. JMC Hippos 1st (AUPL)
    9. Police 1st (AUPL)
    10. URA FC 1st (AUPL)
    11. Water 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    12. Baza Holdings FC 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    13. Kataka FC 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    14. Masavu FC 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    15. Paidha Black Angels 2nd (FUFA Big League)
    16. Vipers 1st (AUPL)

    Last 8 in FUFA Women’s Cup 1st Edition

    1. She Corporates (FUFA Women Elite League)
    2. Western United (FUFA Women Elite League)
    3. Olila SS WFC (FUFA Women Elite League)
    4. Tagy High School  (Non-League Team)
    5. Muteesa I Royal (FUFA Women Elite League)  
    6. UCU Lady Cardinals (FUFA Women Elite League)
    7. Kawempe Muslim (FUFA Women Elite League)
    8. Gafford Ladies (FUFA Women Elite League)

     

  • AUPL: Sc Villa goes top following victory over The Saints

    AUPL: Sc Villa goes top following victory over The Saints

    2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Tuesday 14th March, 2017 Results:

    • The Saints 0-2 Sc Villa Jogoo
    • BUL 2-0 Bright Stars FC
    • Sadolin Paints 0-0 Lweza
    • Soana 1-1 JMC Hippos
    • Express 4-3 Police

     

    Sports Club Villa Jogoo for the first time this season climbed aloft the log of the Azam Uganda Premier League following the 2-0 victory against The Saints at the Champions stadium in Mwererwe.

    Emmanuel Okwi and John Adriko got the goals for Wasswa Bbosa’s coached side away from home.

    SC Villa Jogoo now has 44 points from 22 games, four matches better of second placed KCCA F.C.

    In Jinja, BUL continued their fight against relegation with a well worked out 2-0 home win past visiting Bright Stars at the Kakindu stadium.

    First half substitute Robert Achema scored a double, the first a penalty and the second a well tapped effort off David Bagoole’s cut back.

    Both of BUL’s goals came in the second stanza of the game.

    A 10 man Sadolin Paints side was held to a goal-less draw by Lweza at the Mandela National Stadium.

    Ronald Lukungu was red carded on the half hour mark as the home side with a man less for almost 60 minutes.

    At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, home club Express registered a 4-3 victory past Police in a 7 goals thriller.

    Mahad Kakooza, Allan Kyambadde (brace) and Simon Sserunkuma were on target for Matia Lule’s charges, also baptized as the ‘Red Eagles’ time immemorial.

    Michale Birungi’s double and a late Hood Kaweesa’s late goal gave the fans something to cheer for the moment and leave crucial talking points heading to match day 23 that comes on 28th March 2017.

    Soana and Jinja Municipal Council Hippos settled for a one all stalemate at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

    Abdulraham Ajab gave the Hippos the lead on 11 minutes but Paddy Muhumuza, a January mid season signing for Soana had other ideas altogether with a quick equalizer three minutes later.

    JMC Hippos remains the only side yet to earn maximum points this entire season.

  • FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo’s message after the CSR activity in Luzira Upper prison

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo’s message after the CSR activity in Luzira Upper prison

    As part of FUFA Community Social Responsibility, I led a group of FUFA officials, staff and the President’s XI (formed of Ex- international players) visited Luzira Upper Prison on Sunday morning. I arrived from Morocco at 6am and without sleep undertook a prior arranged programme by the FUFA Marketing and Communications team and the Uganda Football Player’s Association.

    It is our strategy to take and preach football to communities as a tool to unite, inspire and give hope and here we found a community of largely the age of 20-35 years from allover Uganda.

    The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates. They are members of Uganda Football Players’ Association. L-R-Back row Andy Lule, Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kitenda, Larwrence Kizito, Simeon Masaba, Ayub Balyejusa Front: Sadiq Wassa, Paul Mukatabala, Ali Kayongo, Edwrad Kalungi and Hakim Magumba

    Not everyone in prison committed the offenses they are charged or convicted for, true some came in conflict with the law and are undergoing rehabilitation before they join the community again. For sure anyone of you reading this could easily be there as this is life.

    I am glad we inspired and gave hope to these Ugandans using football. They are disciplined and a very organised group with a “FUFA” of their own to organise a league of clubs named after European Clubs. Their Select team is called ‘Upper Stars’

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo

    The inmates were extremely excited beyond what we hoped. They even danced for us the kisoga “Tamena Ibuga”

    We played a football match which ended 2-2 with President’s 11 goals scored by Edward Kalungi and Hakim Magumba. I also got an opportunity to play football along the President’s XI.

    We have agreed that the names of the European Clubs be dropped and replaced with Uganda Azam Premier League Club names and we launched the annual “FUFA Cup of Hope” We expect that our clubs will also visit and play with these guys regularly.

    FUFA officials delivered soap from Bidco Uganda Limited to the inmates

    FUFA donated a computer, footballs, referees equipment, and 50 cartons of soap from BIDCO Uganda Limited the Sponsors of Uganda Cranes as a beginning.

    The Uganda Prisons authorities and the inmates thanked me and FUFA for the recent qualification and stellar performance at AFCON 2017 with a gift.

    We will continue to support this community with courses for referees, coaches and administration.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo showcased his football skills but the Upper Stars played to a memorable 2-2 draw with the President’s XI

    Thank you Uganda Prison Services for the opportunity given to us and the good job being done in Luzira. We pray for the inmates to once get out and reunite with thier families and loved ones.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo receiving a gift from the Chairman of Upper Prison Sports Committee Nsamba Andrew for taking the Uganda Cranes back to AFCON after 39 years. 

  • FUFA Mama Becca Memorial tourney: Jinja Main Street, Mukono High & Ajax Queens triumph

    FUFA Mama Becca Memorial tourney: Jinja Main Street, Mukono High & Ajax Queens triumph

    2017 Mama Becca Memorial Tournament:

    U-14 winner: Jinja Main Street Primary School

    U-19 winner: Mukono High School

    Open Catergory winner: Ajax Queens

    Curtain raiser: Uganda Crested Cranes Ex-Internationals 2-0 Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) Ladies

    Mukono High School players recieve their trophy

    The 2017 FUFA Mama Becca Memorial tournament was successfully held over the weekend in Entebbe Municipality.

    Jinja Main Street primary school emerged champions after overcoming Taggy Girls 2-0 in the finals of the event where 30 teams took part.

    Mukono High School were the secondary school winners, after edging Kawempe Muslim S.S 1-0 in a well contested final.

    Ajax Queens won a tense penalty shoot out 4-2 over Kawempe Muslim after normal time had ended goal-less.

    Jinja Main Street Primary school players pose for a group photo after their victory

    A total of over 3000 players took part in the month long tournament played in honour of the late Rebecca Kazibwe, one of the pioneers of women football in Uganda.

    The nation wide tournament started with regional and district qualifiers in 16 districts of Uganda.

     

    Entebbe M.P Rose Mary Tumusiime hands over the trophy to Ajax Queens captain at Kiwafu play ground. Ajax Queens defeated Kawempe Muslim to win the open catergory
    Ajax Queens goalie saves a penalty from Tracy Akiror of Kawempe Muslim. Ajax Queens won 4-2 in post match penalty shoot out after normal time had ended 0-0.

    FUFA Executive Committee member Chris Kalibala appreciated all the participating teams, primary schools and clubs, praised the work of FUFA towards promoting women football and was spot on as he made shout outs to the Government of Uganda for all the efforts of developing football in Uganda.

    “I thank the Government of Uganda for all the support and efforts undertaken to develop football in Uganda. It is a special honour to hold the Mama Becca women tournament, an event that has grown through the leaps and bounds. Keep the focus as we work for more organized future events” Kalibala said in his speech as he represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Entebbe member of parliament, Rose Mary Tumusiime called upon increased participation of the girl child in the activities of women football development in the country.

    Representing the family of the late Mama Becca were the daughters – Mariam Ssempijja and Slyvia Nalumu who sang special praise of the federation for honouring their beloved mother, 9 years since she departed this earth.

    “We are grateful of this gesture. Keep up the good work, FUFA. Our mother loved football with all her heart” Ssempijja noted.

    L-R: Slyvia Nalumu, Mariam Ssempijja (daughters of the Late Mama Becca) with coach Paul Ssali during the closing ceremony at Kiwafu play ground in Entebbe

    Speaker after speaker praised the good deeds of Mamma Becca who was praised for the exceptional love and work.

    Paul Ssali, another pioneer of women football in Uganda praised Mama Becca in a special way for the commitment in starting women football in Uganda.

    In the curtain raiser match played before the main finals at the Kiwafu Play ground, Ex-Crested Cranes internationals defeated Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) Ladies 2-0.

    Hadijah Namuyanja, also the FUFA Women Football Development officer and Jinja based Erina Kalya scored for the Ex-Crested Cranes team.

    This was the 5th time that the Mama Becca Women memorial tournament was being held since 2012.

  • FUFA delivers message of hope to Inmates at Upper Prison, Luzira

    FUFA delivers message of hope to Inmates at Upper Prison, Luzira

    On Sunday, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officials and Ex- Uganda Cranes internationals paid a courtesy visit to the Luzira Upper prisons in Kampala.

    Hours after arrival from Morocco on Sunday morning, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the strong delegation to Luzira.

    He was accompanied by the 2nd FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye,  FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications director Ahmed Hussein, national teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege Kaweesa as they were also joined by a group of Ex-Uganda Cranes internationals under the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) one of the 33 members of FUFA.

    The programme is part of the federation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause.

    FUFA officials hand over the donated White star Magic Soap from Bidco Uganda Limited

    Addressing the inmates, the FUFA President noted that the federation remains committed to the cause of spreading and taking the beautiful game to the communities, inmates inclusive.

    The unique power of football has brought us this close.

    I am humbled to be here for the first time as a visitor.

    FUFA is committed to associating with every kind of communities for the development of the game

    Eng Magogo observed with concern the immense talent (players, referees and administrators) that some of the inmates are endowed with.

    There are quite a number of young and energetic talented players who can serve in different clubs after completing your sentences.

    The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates

    Donated Items:

    FUFA donated an assortment of items to further help in the development of the game at the Luzira Upper Prisons.

    These included a trophy that will be competed for every year by the different prison teams,  footballs, refereeing equipment, 50 cartons of White Star Magic Soap from Bidco Uganda Limited and a computer to harness administrative work.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo

    In return, the inmates also offered some of their beautiful artifacts to the visiting FUFA officials.

    Chairman of the Upper Prisons Sports Association, Andrew Nsamba hands over an artifact to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo as a sign of appreciation for the historic visit. Nsamba requested for a computer to easy their work and it was granted

    FUFA Cup of Hope Tournament:

    In the same vein, there will be annual tournament named the ‘FUFA Cup of Hope’ with a glittering giant trophy to be competed for amongst all the participating teams within the Prisons service.

    In his address, Andrew Nsamba, the Chairperson of the Upper Prison Sports Association (UPSA), he appreciated the historic visit by the FUFA delegation.

    Since 1948 when Luzira was officially opened, we had never received any guest from FUFA. We are also humbled by this visit.

    We plan to switch back to the naming of our own teams to have tags of the domestic clubs currently playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Nsamba remarked that internal competitions among these clubs is a way of entertainment and psycho-social well being of inmates and enhancing staff inmate relationship.

    He intimated some of their challenges ranging from limited resources like balls, jerseys, referees equipment, lapse in continuity of their various programmes to missing computer.

    Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba produced the old magical skills against the Upper Prisons Stars. He wrapped up the great performance with a brilliant solo goal

    There was excitement as the inmates were engaged in a football match against the Uganda Cranes Ex-Internationals.

    The game ended in a 2 all stalemate with Edward Kalungi and the ever exciting Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba scoring for the former Uganda Cranes players.

    Former Uganda Cranes, Lukuli United, Police, Express and SC Villa intelligent forward Hassan ‘Figo’ Mubiru was a joy to watch at Luzira

    Other Ex-Internationals as goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa, Hassan Mubiru, Ayub Balyejusa, Ali Kitonsa, Paul Mutakabala, Simeon ‘Biri Etambuula’ Masaba also featured in well cheered match.

    The FUFA President also graced the field of play in the latter stages of the game after coming on for Kitonsa, much to the applause of the mammoth crowd that lauded his inch-close ball control, ball protection technique and passing finesse throughout the 10 minutes he featured in.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo expertly dribbles past Upper Stars’ team captain Frank Macho during the charity match at Luzira on 12th March 2017

    FUFA has previously conducted CSR projects in Kisenyi with the Missionaries of the Poor NGO and Nakasongola Health Center IV.

    Many similar programmes are planned for the benefit of the local communities.

    MAIN PHOTO: Luzira Upper Prison inmates and the FUFA Delegation pose for a group photograph prior to the start of the friendly match played on Sunday, 12th March 2017

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • AUPL: Okwi becomes second player to score hat-trick this season as Villa beats Onduparaka

    AUPL: Okwi becomes second player to score hat-trick this season as Villa beats Onduparaka

     

    Sunday results in the Azam Uganda Premier League 12th March, 2017 

    Sc Villa Jogoo 4-1 Onduparaka

    Bright Stars 1-1 The Saints 

    Kirinya Jinja SS 0-1 Express FC

    Sc Villa returned to Masaka recreation Ground for the first time after a very long time with a bang following a 4-1 win over Onduparaka FC in Masaka.

    The well attended match saw Emma Okwi net a hat-trick joining teenager Allan Okello of KCCA FC-as the only two players to have achieved the record so far this season.

    Coincidentally the two hat-tricks have all come against the Arua based side.

    Villa have gone level on points with KCCA FC at the top but the Jogoos have played three more games than the Lugogo based ide (18 games).

    The match in Mwerererwe at the Champions Stadium, goalkeeper Nichola Sebwato scored late in the game to salvage a pint for Bright Stars FC in the 1-1 draw with The Saints.

    Express FC defeated Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 in Jinja at the Kakindu stadium.

  • Karisa strikes memorable goal in Vipers’ victory on opening day of St Mary’s stadium

    Karisa strikes memorable goal in Vipers’ victory on opening day of St Mary’s stadium

    Vipers 1-0 Platinum Stars

    Milton Karisa, a midseason signing from BUL FC made his mark in the CAF Confederation Cup when he scored an important and historic goal on the day Vipers SC opened their new stadium-St Mary’s in Kitende on Saturday. Vipers edged South African side Platinum Stars 1-0 and will carry an advantage into the return leg next weekend.

    Halftime ended goalless at a match that saw the capacity crowd very expectant due to the ambiance surrounding the tie.

    Vipers SC will be hoping for lady luck again while playing away having knocked out Moroni of Comoros on away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the preliminary round.

    With the stakes high for the return leg, Vipers will leave no stone unturned to gain access on sporting merit into the net round of the competition.

    Meanwhile KCCA FC will return later today from South Africa where they fell 2-1 to African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League.

    Vipers XI vs Platinum Stars

    Ismail Watenga (GK), Nico Wadada (Capt), Dan Birikwalira, Shafik Bakaki, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Mike Sserumaga, Brian Nkuubi, Erisa Sekisambu and Milton Karisa

    Subs: James Alitho (GK), Bashir Asiku, Siraje Sentamu, Keziron Kizito, Francis Onekalit, Pius Wangi, Tonny Odur

  • Women Football: Day 1 Results of the FUFA Mama Becca Memorial Cup, Kawempe ejected in group stages of schools category

    Women Football: Day 1 Results of the FUFA Mama Becca Memorial Cup, Kawempe ejected in group stages of schools category

    Q/finals-Primary Schools -to be played on Sunday 

    Kings Way vs Main Street

    Jolly vs Ntinda

    Police vs Graper 

    Taggy vs Mwandha

    Secondary schools category

    Semifinals:

    Mukono High vs Gadhafi

    Uganda Martyrs vs Kawempe Muslim Team B

    Club Categroy final: Kawempe Muslim vs Ajax Queens

    Finals to be played at Kiwafu sports Ground

     

    The 2017 FUFA mama Becca women’s day cup has successfully kicked off in Entebbe Municipality on Saturday.

    Close to 700 players from over 30 teams are part of the two day tournament.

    There are four playing grounds being used for the tournament that is has been held for the past 5 years in memory of Rebecca Kazibwe, a pioneer of women’s football in Uganda.

    Lake Victoria Primary school, Katabi Gombolola, Kiwafu and Nkumba University play grounds are the four venues for the tournament.

    There are three categories namely; U-14 (mainly for primary schools, U-19 and clubs).

    According to the FUFA Women football development officer, Hadijah ‘Lady Mourinho’ Namuyanja, the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds as it remains a fertile ground for identifying, grooming and nurturing talent.

    We are glad that the tournament has been played over the years. FUFA continues to bless the project as it is has provided a great plat form to identify raw talent right from the primary schools.

    We also have secondary schools and the clubs.

    In some of the opening games on day one, Police Children defeated Bravo Bell from Nkumba 3-0.

    Justine Viko netted a brace with the other strike coming from Viola Namuleeme.

    Young girls stretching before a match at Lake Victoria Primary school play ground
    L-R:Nalukwago Shakira, Nabadda Shamim, Zainah Nabatanzi, Kayimza Aminah, Eunice Tiwowe

    Taggy Girls drew one all with Good Times from Kawempe.

    Jolly Primary school over came Namalemba 2-0. Ntinda and St Joseph Katabi Primary school drew goal-less.

    Mwandha Foundation Girls from Iganga in Eastern Uganda humiliated Children’s Corner of Makerere zone 4-0.

    The closing ceremony will be held on Sunday at Kiwafu play ground after the final matches in all the ground stages

    The tournament is fully funded by FUFA.

    2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup-Secondary schools 

    Gadhafi 0-0 UMHS

    Kawempe A 0-0 Kawempe B

    Gadhafi 0-0 Mukono High School

    UMHS 0-0 Kawempe B

    Mukono High 1-0 Kawempe A

    UMHS 0-0 Mukono High

    Gadhafi 0-0 Kawempe B

    Kawempe A 0-2 Gahdafi Integrated 

    Kawempe B 0-1 Mukono High

    UMHS 3-0 Kawempe A 

     

    2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup-Clubs category (3 clubs- She Corporates, Kawempe and Ajax)

    Ajax 1-0 Kawempe

    Ajax 1-0 She Corporates

    Kawempe 1-0 She Corporates

     

    2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup – U14 Fixtures:

    Pitch 1 (Central)

    Childrens Cormer 0-4 Mwandha Foundation

    Taggy 1-1 Good Times

    Marine 0-0 Childrens Corner

    Mwandha Foundation 2-0 Good Times

    Marines 0-2 Taggy

    Childrens Corner 0-3 Good Times

    Mwandha Foundation 0-1 Taggy

    Good Times 0-0 Marines

    Taggy 3-0 Childrens

    Mwandha 0-0 Marines

    Pitch 2 (Nakawa):

    Ntinda 0-0  St. Joseph

    Police 3-0 Bravobell

    Ntinda 0-0 Lake Victoria

    St Joseph 2-0 Bravo Bell

    Lake Victoria 0-0 Police

    Ntinda 3-0 Bravo Bell

    St Jude 0-0 Police

    Bravo Bell 0-1 Lake Victoria

    Police 0-0  Ntinda

    St Joseph 0-1 Lake Victoria

     

    Kawempe Group: Pitch 3

    Jolly 2-0 Namalemba

    KCCA Busega 0-7 Jolly

    Namalemba 0-1 Murchison

    Bright Star 0-2 Cherish

    Jolly 0-0 Murchison

    Namalemba 1-0 Cherish

    Murchison 0-0 Bright Star

    Cherish 0-5 Jolly

    Namalemba 2-0 KCCA Busega

     

     

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: URA edge Soana as BUL returns to winning ways

    Azam Uganda Premier League: URA edge Soana as BUL returns to winning ways

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    • URA 2-0 Soana
    • Police 0-1 BUL
    • Lweza 0-0 Proline
    • JMC Hippos 0-1 Sadolin Paints

    Uganda Revenue Authority football club won their second successive match under the new coach, Ibrahim Kirya.

    The tax collectors defeated Soana 2-0 at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi with the goals coming from Nicholas Kagaba and Hamis Kiiza.

    This victory followed the earlier 1-0 away win against Sadolin Paints at Nelson Mandela National Stadium the previous Tuesday.

    Second half substitute, Robert Achema scored the lone strike in BUL’s 1-0 victory away to Police at Namboole as Lweza and Proline played to a goal-less draw at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    In the much awaited Jinja derby, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos had the relegation woes worsened with the slim 1-0 loss to Sadolin Paints.

    Norman Ojik scored the winner for Sadolin Paints.

    The league will resume on Sunday with three games.

    Sports Club Villa Jogoo returns to Masaka against crowd darlings Onduparaka.

    Bright Stars will take on The Saints at the Champions stadium, Mwererwe as Kirinya – Jinja S.S will host Express at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja town.

    The match in Jinja will be shown live on Azam Television.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club starting XI against Lweza at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CAF Champions league: KCCA in slim loss away to Mamelodi Sundowns

    CAF Champions league: KCCA in slim loss away to Mamelodi Sundowns

    CAF Champions League (1st Leg, 1st Round): Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 KCCA

    Uganda’s representatives at the CAF Champions League, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club narrowly lost 2-1 in to the African reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns at the Luca Moripe Stadium on Friday evening.

    Defender Soumahoro Bangaly and Ricardo dos Santos Nascimento (penalty) gave the home side the lead just after six minutes.

    Mike Mutebi’s KCCA returned for the second half the better side, creating and quickly closing down the gaps.

    The battle for an aerial ball between KCCA F.C striker Geofrey Sserunkuma and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Soumahoro Bangaly. Sserunkuma scored that crucial away goal

    Their display was rewarded when Geofrey Sserunkuma tapped home across from second half substitute, Derrick Nsibambi in the 68th minute.

    Nsibambi had come on for central midfielder Isaac Kirabira before tennager Allan Okello was given a chance to play at the biggest stage of African club football when he came on for the away goal hero, Sserunkuma.

    The return leg comes so fast in the next 7 days on the astro turf of the FIFA funded Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    Team Line ups:

    KCCA XI: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Denis Okot (Captain), Timothy Awany, Habib Kavuma, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Kirabira (68′ Derrick Nsibambi), Ivan Ntege, Paul Musamali, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Geoffrey Sserunkuma (88′ Allan Okello) and Brian Majwega

    Subs Not used: Charles Lukwago (GK), Robert Ssentongo, Vincent Kayizzi,Denis Rukundo

    Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Wayne Sandilands (G.K), Andile Ngconca, Tebogo Langerman, Soumahoro Bangaly, Ricardo Nascimento (69′ Teko Modise), Hlompho Kekana (Captain), Tiyane Mabunda (85′ Anthony Laffor), Thapelo Morena, Themba Zwane (72′ Yannick Zakri),  Percy Tau,Themba Zwane

    Subs Not Used: Kennedy Mweene (G.K), Sibusiso Vilakazi, Thabo Nthethe, Mzikayise Mashaba

    MAIN PHOTO: KCCA F.C midfielder Muzamil Mutyaba chest controls a high ball during the first leg of their match against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria on Friday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: KCCA F.C Media department