The 2016 Airtel FUFA Awards will be officially launched on Monday, 14th November 2016 at Serena Hotel in Kampala.
According to the FUFA communications manager Ahmed Hussein, the awards will be launched at Achwa Hall starting at 10 a.m.
The 2016 Airtel FUFA Awards will be launched on Monday, 14th November 2016 at Achwa Hall – Serena International Hotel in Kampala starting at 10 a.m
The purpose of these awards to recognize the efforts of all those personalities who have worked hard throughout the season.
During last year’s Airtel FUFA Awards, Faruku Miya, then playing at Vipers and Sandra Nabweteeme (then of Kawempe Muslim S.S) were voted the male and female respective best footballers in the country.
2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier Russia (Group E) – Africa Zone
Uganda Cranes 1-0 Congo Brazzaville
Uganda Cranes has overcome Congo Brazzaville 1-0 during the group E of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
Standard Liege midfielder Faruku Miya scored the lone strike of the day in the 19th minute of the game slightly marred by a head injury to central defender Murushid Jjuuko in the 10th minute.
William Luwagga Kizito, who plays at Rio Ave in Portugal replaced the injuried Jjuuko which pushed Hassan Wasswa Mawanda to the central defence department.
In the second half Michael Azira replaced the injured Tonny Mawejje in the 60th minute before Godfrey Walusimbi came in for Moses Oloya with less than 10 minutes to play.
Midfielder Farouk Miya (17) dribbles during the game on SaturdayThe high profile guests singing the national anthems prior to kick off
State minister of sports, Charles Bakabulindi was the chief guest at the match also attended by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Uganda Cranes XI vs Congo Brazzaville on Saturday, 12th November 2016 at Namboole
Team Line-ups:
Uganda Cranes:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Nicholas Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda , Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Faruku Miya
Changes:
10′ Murushid Jjuuko OUT, William Luwagga Kizito On
2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier (Group E) – Africa Zone
Uganda Cranes Vs Congp Brazzaville – Nelson Mandela National Stadium (4 p.m)
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The Starting line up for Uganda Cranes against Congo Brazzaville is out with team skipper Geofrey Massa leading the three man attack of Faruku Miya and Moses Oloya.
Robert Odongkara starts in goal with Nicholas Wakiro Wadada at right back. Joseph Ochaya starts at left back.
Isaac Isinde and Murushid Jjuuko are the two main center defenders.
Starting line-up:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Nicholas Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda , Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya , Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Faruku Miya
Substitutes:
Salim Omar Magoola, Benjamin Ochan, Denis Iguma, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Godfrey Walusimbi, Yassar Mugerwa, Mutyaba Muzamiru , Mohammad Shaban, Shafiq Batambuze, Geofrey Serunkuma, Michael Azira, William Luwaga Kizito
FIFA 2018 WORLD CUP RUSSIA (Group E) – African Zone
Uganda Cranes Vs Congo Brazzaville
Saturday, 12th November 2016
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
The match tickets for the Uganda Cranes versus Congo Brazzaville match hit the market officially on Wednesday at various selling points.
The development was communicated by the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee chairman, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel on Wednesday morning during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Soccer fans have been urged to purchase the match tickets at the official released selling points to avoid buying fake tickets.
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel
Flanked by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Dr Ogwel also released the detailed programme the arrival of Congo Brazzaville team and match officials.
We expect the match officials by Thursday evening and Congo Brazzaville arrives Wednesday
Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes team continues to train on Wednesday afternoon at Namboole.
Swedish based defender Ronald Mukiibi will be part of the training for the first time after arriving into the country on Tuesday night.
The Ticket selling points:
FUFA Shop at FUFA House in Mengo
TOTAL: Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Arua Park, Bweyogerere, Natete, Kibuli, City Centre (Opposite Uganda House), Nakivubo
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP) (Tickets go on market today-same centres as used in the game Uganda vs Comoros will be used)
Venue: Mandela National stadium, Namboole
Algerian referees to handle Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville
Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi
Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak
Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane
Fourth Official: Necib Redouane
Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)
Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)
Defender Ronald Mukiibi who plays for Swedish topflight side Östersunds FK has jetted into the country ahead of Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier at Namboole stadium. Mukiibi will join the rest of the squad at today’s open training session at the same stadium that will hot the match this weekend.
‘Mukiibi has arrived and he will take a rest at the team hotel in Naalya and later have a meeting with the Technical team headed by Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic. he will be provided with the day’s programme as released by the Cranes coach’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘One player Mike Azira who plays for Colorado Rapids in the MAjot Legaue Soccer-US will join the camp tonight. we are looking forward to receiving him in camp’ added Hussein
14 Players reduced from camp
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for Saturday’s tie against Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium.
Micho has now reduced his squad by 14 players and these are; Derrick Nsibambi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Nsubuga, Vitalis Tabu Abdul MAlik, Idris Lubega, Saddam Juma, Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the 2017 AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
Players in camp
Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Salim Jamal, Dennis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, Faruku Miya, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muhammad Shaban, Muzamil Mutyaba and Ronald Mukiibi.
Uganda Cranes fell 1-0 to Zambia Chipolopolo Stars on Tuesday during the international build up match at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Chisamba Lungu scored the lone goal on the day in the first half of the well balanced game handed by FIFA Referee Dennis Batte.
Uganda Cranes created several goal scoring opportunities with great positional awareness at the back line, two signs that spell hope of an improved performance come Saturday.
An aerial contest for the ball during the Uganda Cranes versus Zambia international friendly build up at Namboole on Tuesday
The home side missed taking the lead when the Zambian goalkeeper stretched to parry out a header from Joseph Ochaya after a cross by Nicholas Wadada from the right wing.
Godfrey Walusimbi was also denied by also a similar effort when his shot at goal was pushed out by the goalie for a corner.
Zambia XI
There were debuts to Shafiq Batambuze and Shaban Muhammed, marking a start of a long trek in their otherwise promising careers.
Shaban is a product of all the youth football structures from the City Tyres U-14, U-17 and lately the U-20 national teams.
The match was watched by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, State minister of sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Zambian delegation, FUFA secretariat staff and a few passionate fans.
L-R: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, State Minister of Sports, Hon Charles Bakabulindi chat with the Zambian officials
Focus will immediately now turn to the World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on Saturday in Kampala.
Training resumes on Wednesday evening at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Team Line ups
Uganda Cranes XI:
Robert Odongkara, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Khalid Aucho, Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), William Luwagga Kizito, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Muhammed Shaban – On, William Luwagga Kizito – Out
THE COIN TOSS: FIFA Referee Denis Batte with the two team’s captains during the toss of the coin to determine sides’ selection and who kicks off the game
Zambia Chipolopolo Stars XI:
Jacob Banda, Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu, Stophila Sunzu (Captain), Tembo Ziyo, Mtonga Kondwane, Chaila Misheck, Tembo Fwayo, Chisamba Lungu, Evans Kangwa, Rogers Kola
Changes:
Reinford Kalaba On, Tembo Fwayo Out
Chongo Kabaso – On, Simon Silwimba Out
Rodric Kambwa – On, Lungu Chisamba Out
Collins Mbesuma – On, Rogers Kola – Out
Isaac Chansa – On, Mtonga Kondwane Out
Kennedy Mwene – On, Jacob Banda Out
Subs Not Used:
Allan Chigwe, George Chilufya, Adrian Chamba, Nathan Sinkala, Charles Zulu, Rodric Kambwa, Ronald Kampamba
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for two international fixtures starting with Tuesday’s friendly with Zambia before taking on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium on Saturday.
As Micho welcomes more players in camp, he has had to reduce the numbers in camp to accommodate the 19 foreign based stars he summoned last week.
On Monday afternoon, Micho reduced his squad by 8 players and these are; Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
The rest of the players who have been in camp since Friday will continue with training on Monday evening at 5pm at Namboole stadium.
Micho led Uganda Cranes to AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978. He is on a different mission-the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers
Players expected in training today:
Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Awanyi Timothy, Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik, Murshid Juuko, Muhammad Shaban, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito
Flying this evening; Geoffrey Massa, Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya
Mike Azira will be in the country by Tuesday morning while Ronald Mukiibi arrives tomorrow.
Zambia is already in the country having arrived on Sunday afternoon. They are accommodated at Hotel Africana in Kampala but will train at Namboole this afternoon.
FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17: Match day 1 Results
Friday: Ajax Queens 1-0 Eastern Heroes
Saturday:
Kawempe Muslim Ladies 7-0 London Stallions
Ajax Queens 3-1 Olila
Wakiso Hills 1-1 Gafford Ladies
Sunday:
Kampala Queens 1-2 Mutesa
Rinnes 0-0 Western United
The long awaited FUFA Women Elite league for the 2016/17 season started on Friday.
The new season started on Friday with Ajax Queens’ 1-0 win against Eastern Heroes courtesy of Maureen Afoyo’s lone strike on the day.
Ajax Queens won their second game 24 hours later, triumphing 3-1 against Olila Ladies.
Still on Saturday, the defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football club started the season on a bright note winning 7-0 against London Stallions in Kawempe.
Hasifah Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge and Favour Nambatya each scored a brace apiece for the game.
Viola Namuddu netted the other goal on the day.
Gafford Ladies and Wakiso Hills played to a one all draw.
On Sunday, Kampala Queens lost 1-2 to Mutesa Royal University.
The Rinnes and Western United affair ended goal-less.
This is the third season that the FUFA Women Elite League is being played with a total of 16 clubs taking part.
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Ajax Queens and Eastern Heroes at Bulenga play ground on Saturday
Following their 6-1 victory against Kampala region select team in the national regional tour match, the Uganda Cranes will resume training on Sunday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
All the players who featured in the match against Kampala region will continue to train with the addition of those who were rested (goalie Salim Jamal, Moses Oloya and Yunus Sentamu).
Meanwhile, the professionals are expected on Sunday night and Monday ahead of the Zambia international build up on Tuesday.
Ronald Mukiibi, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara, Yassar Mugerwa, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho, Shafiq Batambuze and team captain Geofrey Massa are all expected by Monday.
Mike Azira will be in the country by Tuesday morning.
Zambia is already in the country having arrived on Sunday afternoon. They are accommodated at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
Kampala Region Football Association has named Wasswa Bbosa as the head coach of the side that will play Uganda Cranes in the regional tour match this Saturday at Mutessa II stadium Wankulukuku. Wasswa will be assisted by Wembley FC Pius Ngabo. The Team started official training sessions on Thursday at the venue that will host the match. t
The Squad
Goalkeepers: LWANYAGA FRED (ST MARY’S FC NABWERU), KIRABIRA JUMA (FUTURE STARS FC)
Defenders: BUKENYA ALLAN (KATWE UNITED), SSALI GODFREY (MUTUNGO), MUWONGE AMOS (KYEBANDO), MUWESI BASHIR (KISUGU), YAKOBO AZIZA (THUNDER), SSENTAMU IVAN (NANSANA), MUTESA JONATHAN (INDUSTRIAL AREA-BWAISE), BUGEMBE ISMA (ST.MARY;S FC NABWERU), AYIKOBA EMMA (WEMBLEY), KIYINGI DERRICK(CITY LADS), SSEGONJJA POSIANO (FUTURE STARS).
Midfielders: KABONGE NICHOLAS (LUNGUJJA GALAXY), MBAZIRA MAHAD (SOANA), OSCAR OGWAL (KYEBANDO), KABUYE MUSA (MBOGO UNITED), SSERUBIRI IVAN (SPARTAN), KASIBANTE WYCLIF (NTINDA), JACKSH WILLIAM (CITY LADS), EGESA DAVID (CITY LADS), KIYINGI DAVID (CITY LADS)
Strikers: OYAM TIMOTHY (NSAMBYA), BABJO SULAIMAN (LIFE ETERNAL), KISULE UMAR (KABALAGALA RANGERS), OWAR GERALD (INDUSTRIAL AREA), MUZARE HAMZA (INDUSTRIAL AREA), SSEKYANZI FAISAL (ST.MARY’S FC NABWERU), NSUBUGA MUBARAK (WEMBLEY), KALUMBE DERRICK (WEMBLEY), SSEMPA CHARLES (FUTURE STARS).
The coach will name his final team after tomorrow’s training at Mutesa II stadium at Wankulukuku.
The regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
FUFA Referees standing Committee (FRSC) has suspended one of the assistant referees Ngobi Balikoowa Musa who handled the Azam Uganda Premier League match no.86 between SC Villa Jogoo Vs Express FC on 29th October 2016 at Mandela National Stadium – Namboole
The suspension takes immediate effect and for the rest of the 2016/17 season.
On 31st October, 2016 the FRSC met and took a decision to suspend Balikoowa who officiated the above mentioned match.
The other officials of the mentioned match will not be affected by this decision.
The decision was taken after reviewing the Referees Assessors report and the video clip indicating that the decision taken by the second assistant referee Balikoowa in the 84th minute led to disallowing a would have been a valid third goal to visiting team (Express FC).
FUFA through the FRSC will continue assessing matches at all competitions levels with a focused intention of developing and monitoring performance of match officials.
Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kampala:Uganda vs Kampala region select on Saturday 5th Nov, 2016 at Wankulukuku
International friendly: Uganda vs Zambia 8th November at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualfier-Africa Zone: Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville on 12th November at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Charges: 25,000/-, 60,000/- and 150,000/-
Algerian match officials for Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville;
Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi
Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak
Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane
Fourth Official: Necib Redouane
Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)
Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)
The Uganda Cranes started official training sessions in preparation for three key matches to be played in the next 10 days starting with the Regional tour of Kampala this saturday at Mutessa II stadium, Wankuluku to be followed with an international friendly with Zambia on 8th Nov and 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th Nov.
Cranes played a practice match against reigning league champions KCCA FC and won 1-0 thanks to Erisa Sekisambu’s goal.
Players who attended training at the Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo;
Goalkeepers: Salim Jamal, Isma Watenga
Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Khalid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, Kezironi Kizito, Moses Oloya, Erisa Sekisambu, Yunus Sentamu, Allan Kayiwa, Godfrey Lwesibawa and Geoffrey Kizito
Training resumes on Thursday at 4pm, Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Kezironi Kizito shows Vincent Kayizi (Blue) the real battle in the midfield in a practice match between Uganda Cranes and KCCA FC at Lugogo on WednesdayErisa Sekisambu (with ball) and Oloya Moses on the attack against 5 KCCA FC players during the practice matchMoses Oloya (Yellow) being checked by KCCA FC’s Ivan Ntege
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd L) with National Teams’ Offcier Patrick Ntege (L) former Uganda Cranes player Edward Kalungi and FUFA secretariat staff Meddie Matovu watched the practice matchUganda Cranes players celebrating a goal
The tensions were high as both teams headed into the Jinja derby between BUL FC and JMC Hippos at Kakindu stadium. Both teams share the same stadium and their results have not been convincing so far to their fans.
When the ball got rolling, both sets of players had one target, to hit the back of the net. BUL had to thank Shaka Sozi, Sibira Yunus and Nkolo Braise for the goals as they got their names on the score sheet while Abdul Rajab netted the consolation for JMC Hippos who remain bottom of the table and are yet to win a game this season.
BUL FC team that played against JMC Hippos on Wednesday at Kakindu stadium. BUL won 3-0.
The league takes a break to allow the National team-Uganda Cranes prepare for the international break that will see them play against Zambia(International friendly) and Congo Brazzaville (2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier).
L-R: Samuel Kayondo, Okot Denis, Batte Denis, Aisa Semambo, Yasin Mugabi and Ronald Katenya for the ceremonial photo before kickoff at Lugogo on Tuesday. KCCA FC beat Sc Villa Jogoo 3-1.
FT: Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Tuesday
KCCA 3-1 Sc villa Jogoo
Kirinya Jinja Ss 1-1 Bright Stars
Onduparaka 1-1 Proline
Express FC 1-1 URA
The Saints 1-1 Lweza
Soana 1-2 Sadolin Paints
The crowds enjoyed the game. The turn up was big. That’s what local football needs-big turn up at local matches.
Reigning Champions and table leaders KCCA FC defeated rivals Sc Villa Jogoo 3-1 in the Azam Uganda Premier League match on Tuesday evening at the Philip Omondi stadium.
Paul Mucureezi got the goal scoring action under way in the first half as both team fought for possession in the midfield. Sc Villa finished the first half on a high having created some chances but failing to convert the, However KCCA FC could have finished off the game in the first half had they also made use of their clear cut chances.
Second half started on a high tempo and Villa were rewarded with a penalty which was converted by Tabu Abdul Malik. KCCA FC who are yet to lose at home this season, netted two more goals from Derrick Nsibambi and Uganda Cranes star player also reigning Azam Uganda premier League player of the year Joseph Ochaya.
KCCA FC are now on 28 points from 12 matches while Sc Villa on 21 points.
Ochaya scored on of the goals for KCCA FC in his club’s 3-1 win over Sc Villa Jogoo.
KCCA FC Vs SC Villa , Phillip Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:00 pm) live on Azam TV
Kirinya Jinja SSS FC Vs Bright Stars FC , Bugembe Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm )
Express FC Vs URA FC, Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30pm)
Onduparaka FC Vs Proline FC,Green Light Stadium-Arua (4:30pm)
Soana FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC,Kavumba R.Grounds(4:30pm)
The Saints FC Vs Lweza FC,Bombo Barracks Grounds(4:30pm)
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
BUL FC Vs JMC HIPPOS FC, Kakindu Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm )
The Azam Uganda Premier League returns to the fold with match day 12 where six games are lined up on Tuesday and one the following day.
There is a lot at stake today and more to play for as two of the country’s leading clubs – Kampala Capital City Authority hosts SC Villa at the Phillip Omondi Stadium on Tuesday evening.
This fixture will be televised live on Azam TV to millions of football fans across the divide.
This will also be one of the six games lined up for the day.
KCCA leads the 16 clubs in the current standings with 25 points from 11 games played as SC Villa has played 10 games and picked 21 points.
Elsewhere, Onduparaka is at home to Proline in Arua, Soana shall host Sadolin Paints at Kavumba Recreational Stadium and The Saints will entertain Lweza at Bombo Barracks grounds.
The Red Eagles, Express host Uganda Revenue Authority at their Mutesa II Wankulukuku fotress whilst Kirinya-Jinja S.S will play Bright Stars at Bugembe stadium.
On Wednesday, fans in the Eastern region will be treated to the Jinja derby when BUL shall host JMC Hippos at Kakindu Stadium
A four day Beach Soccer Coaching Course organised by Uganda Beach soccer Association under the auspices of The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) came to an end at Busoga University over the weekend.
The Course was handled by CAF Futsal Instructor Ali Mwebe who took participants through different course modules both in theory and practical.
The course which brought together 62 participants drawn from Eastern Uganda and Busoga University Beach Soccer Committee and coaches from the region, was intended to promote Beach Soccer in Uganda.
Busoga University Deputy Vice Chancellor Elder Ndiwala (L) receives the replica jersey of Uganda Cranes from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was the Chief Guest delivered his closing keynote speech on the occasion together with the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson
Eng. Magogo said ‘I take this opportunity to thank Busoga University for hosting this course here for the last four days. We are really happy for the support you have accorded towards the development of the game in Uganda’
‘I also appeal to Busoga University to incorporate football into their study curriculum program so as it becomes an employment profession for those who qualifies through the laid system’ Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘FUFA will continue to support development of beach soccer in Eastern Uganda’ added Magogo.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) with FUFA President (red tie) being taken on a guided tour of the sports facilities at Busoga University. Extreme right is Dean Of Students Job Mwegombi.
FUFA President also pledged to give 10 trucks of sand to be used on standardizing the Busoga Beach soccer pitch that was also officially commissioned on Saturday by Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO) and Eng. Moses Magogo the federation head
The Busoga University Deputy Vice Chancellor Elder Ndiwala was present to grace the closing ceremony and presented his speech pointing on three key aspects. Security in the country brought by the current government, Education that has seen Uganda progressing positively and the other being Sports the very reason why Busoga University is shining.
‘I pledge to support sports in this region mostly by empowering people in whichever way possible. Sports should be taken serious not as just a co-curricular activity on the university program’
Beach Soccer Manager Deo Mutabazi was thrilled with the route FUFA has taken when it comes to developing beach soccer in Uganda.
The beach soccer ground at Busoga University in Iganga. FUFA President offered 10 trucks of standard sand to support beach soccer development in the Eastern region.
Mutabazi said I am really happy with FUFA for giving us support’
Busoga University became the first University in Uganda to own a beach soccer pitch.
Iganga Deputy Mayor Enock Ndazula, Musiwa issa Chairman ERFRA, Fred Barenzi (Busoga University Sports Tutor ), Chairman for referees in Eastern Region Ajabu Waiswa, Tumwesigye Tonny (Delegate Uganda Beach soccer Association) were also in attendance.
