Following a meeting with the Buganda Kingdom officials over plans on how to improve football through Masaza Cup, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has also extended a parental hand of help to the Busoga Kingdom.
A fortnight ago, the Minister of Sports in the Buganda Kingdom Owek. Sekabembe Henry held talks with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and discussed issues on how to take football in Buganda kingdom to another level.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R Batambuze, Wamono and Bossa.
On Tuesday afternoon, a strong delegation from Busoga Kingdom led by the Sports Minister Amin Bossa, Minister of Finance Wamono Robert Solomons and Henry Batambuze-Chairman Football Committee and visited the home of football (FUFA House) in Mengo. Batambuze is also a Delegate in the FUFA Assembly representing Eastern region.
The trio discussed issues including the inaugural Busoga Kingdom Masaza Cup due to he launched soon.
FUFA reaffirmed its support towards football development in Uganda, Kingdoms and regions countrywide.
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) with the Busoga Kingdom officials
Discussions also hinged on development of the game in line with the FUFA Technical plan.
‘Our role is to support football development in all the 8 FUFA regions. Kingdoms through various sports events play a key role in helping give unknown talent an opportunity to showcase their skills’ said FUFA President Magogo.
Busoga Kingdom Officials in the studios of 102.1 FUFA Fm-the Football Radio.
FUFA will also sign a memorandum of cooperation with the Busoga Kingdom after another meeting is held next week.
the Busoga Kingdom officials were also taken on a guided tour of 1012.1 FUFA fm-The Football Radio by FUFa Communications Manager and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R HENRY Batambuze, Wamono Solomns and Amin Bossa.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will announce his squad for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday 18th May, 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho (R) with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during one of the FUFA weekly press conferences
During the press Conference that starts at 10am, the Serbian coach will also release full details of the team’s preparations for the fixture due on 4th June, 2016.
‘A meeting was held this morning at FUFA House in regard to the technical part of the Uganda Cranes preparations. The Head coach will unveil the necessary details during the press conference for public consumption’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.
Uganda Cranes has two games left against Botswana and Comoros in the current campaign.
Match 294: Kasese New Villa 1-1 Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Match 297: Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo
Match 298: Boma Young 0-1 Baza Holdings – Boma Play ground, Hoima
The regular season of the national second division league (FUFA Big league) officially climaxed on Saturday, 14th May 2016 with a number of determinant fixtures.
Onduparaka from Arua Municipality and Kirinya-Jinja S.S football clubs became the first two clubs to gain promotion to the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league.
Onduparaka have topped the Elgon group with 53 points after winning their last game of the season 3-0 against Sporting United at the Green Light stadium in Arua town.
Rashid Agau, Muhammed Shaban and Wahabu Gaddafi (penalty) were all on the score sheet in a well attended match broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S players and fans celebrate at Kanyanya play ground
Kirinya – Jinja S.S won their game 3-2 away to Wandegeya at Kanyanya play ground.
James Otim scored a brace for the Jinja club before Shafiq Mulangira had an individual brace.
Allan Drajuwa netted the winning goal that witnessed the side win the game played on a soggy play ground.
Proline conceded a late-late equalizer at Kasese New Villa in Buhinga play ground, Fort Portal.
Jinja S.S thus finished with 52 points and Proline 51.
Relegated clubs;
There are eight clubs relegated to the respective regional leagues are Kira Young, Bukedea Town Council, CRO and Lira United (Elgon Group).
The Rwenzori group relegated clubs are Masaka Local Council, Citizen, Kasese New Villa and Wandegeya.
Match 167: Sporting United 4-0 Busia Fisheries (Elgon Group)
Match 282: Hope Doves 1-0 Wakiso United (Rwenzori Group)
Match 292: Synergy 3-0 Sun City (Rwenzori Group)
On Saturday, 14th May 2016 when the regular season of the second division (FUFA Big league) shall be climaxing, four clubs; Sporting United and Onduparaka (Elgon Group) as well as Proline and Kirinya-Jinja S.S (Rwenzori) all have an equal chance of progressing to the Azam Uganda Premier league.
Onduparaka will play host to Sporting United at the Green Light Stadium in Arua town in the decider of the Elgon group.
In the Rwenzori group, the two matches to determine the directly promoted side will be Wandegeya against Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kanyanya as well as Kasese New Villa playing against Proline at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
On Wednesday, Lira’s Sporting United humiliated visiting Busia Fisheries 4-0 at the Lango Sports Ground to go top of the group.
Dickens Okwi netted a hat-trick that elevated him to 18 goals in the season, one short of the overall top scorer, Edrisa Lubega (of Proline).
James Gerrard scored Sporting United’s other goal.
In the Rwenzori group, Hope Doves edged Wakiso United 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium, a fixture that was moved from the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku (because of Kampala regional play-offs).
At the Masaka recreational stadium Synergy whipped Sun City 3-0.
Next Matches:
There is one game on Thursday as Hoima’s Boma Young takes on Mbale’s CRO at the Boma play ground in Hoima Municipality.
On Friday, there will also be one game when Lira United plays host to Busia Fisheries at the Lango sports ground.
Saturday will be the D-Day for all the teams with eight fixtures lined up.
Baza Holdings host Boma Young. Proline (50 points) travels to Fort Portal to play Kasese New Villa, a club desperate to skip relegation.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S (49 points) will be away to Wandegeya on the final day of the season.
After the regular season, there will be the relegation and promotional playoffs at the KCCA Stadium.
Three teams are promoted to the Uganda Premier League (two of these directly and the the third via the play-offs).
Next Fixtures:
Thursday, 12th May 2016:
Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima
Friday, 13th May 2016:
Match 169: Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira
Saturday, 14th May 2016:
Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Match 267: Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero
Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala
Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe
Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo
Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground
Relegation Play-off: Kabalagala Rangers 8-1 Kampala City All Stars
Semi-finals:
St Lawrence University Vs Stormers
Real Galaticals Vs Nkumba Select
The Pepsi beach soccer league play offs produced the expected thrills and excitement to many spectators at Entebbe Sports Beach.
Quick reaction, flips, dribbles and eye catching goals define this version of football that has steadily garnered steam and taken root in Uganda.
First forward, the national league is now one of the most exciting brands of football in Uganda.
Over the weekend, there were five games played. One was a relegation play off and the other four, quarter finals.
Kampala City All Stars was relegated officially after losing 8-1 to Kabalagala Rangers in the relegation play-off.
Nasser Majaidi (3), Jackson Ocheng (2), Derrick Kabega and Jimmy Mwenyi’s own goal gave Kabalagala Rangers the massive victory.
David Muwanguzi scored the consolation for Kampala City All Stars.
Now, Kampala City All Stars joins Miami Kops and Uhuru Titans as the other earlier relegated clubs with a second division (promotional league coming up).
The crowd at the Pepsi beach soccer league
In the quarter finals, Nkumba Select, St Lawrence University, Real Galaticals and the suprise packages – Stormers won their respective encounter to book semi-final slots.
Nkumba Select beach soccer club won 4-2 against Dalumba International.
Allan Zirimenya (2), team captain Douglas Muganga and Roch Somoka scored for Nkumba Select.
Moses Mukiibi and Jonathan Kikonyogo were on target for Dalumba International.
Stormers ejected the defending champions, MUBS 4-2 in the shock of the evening.
Stormers’ skipper, Swaibu Kakwaya led by example with a brace as MUBS’ defender Isma Kawawulo scored a brace of own goals.
Ben Ocen and Joachim Goloba scored for the Nakawa based institution.
Title favorites St Lawrence University walloped Kampala International University 10-3 triumph.
Baker Lukooya and Sulaiman Ochero each registered a hat-trick.
Emmanuel Kalyowa (2), Joseph Nsubuga and Phillip Lwezawula were the other scorers on the day for a dominant St Lawrence side.
Bashir Babu, Nigerian import Isaac Eshioke and second period substitute scored the three consolational goals for Kampala International University.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, Deo Mutabazi was glad by the way the play-offs were held as regards competition and refereeing.
“We have had very competition play-offs. The level of officiation was also good and as UBSA, this is a great tide ahead of the closure at the end of the Month” Mutabazi stated.
In the semi-finals that will be played on 28th May 2016, Stormers play St Lawrence meanwhile, Nkumba Select will face Real Galaticals.
Express Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku
4 pm Live on Azam TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m
Express and Sports Club Villa Jogoo football clubs still have a slim mathematical chance of winning this year’s league title.
As the two giants square off at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku stadium this Tuesday, there is a lot at stake to fight for.
SC Villa won the corresponding fixture in the first round at Nakivubo, coming from two goals down to win the tie 3-2.
Express has 48 points and still has to play league leaders, KCCA.
Victories in these games plus the remaining games with a slip up for the second placed Vipers could swing the title in their favour.
Key actors:
Express looks forward a solid midfield of Sam Kintu, Vincent Kayizzi and Simon Sserunkuma with the proven and tested striker Tonny Odur having the mantle to look for goals.
On the other hand, SC Villa’s goalie Nicholas Ssebwatto, skipper Jonathan ‘Dante’ Mugabi, midfielders Tadeo Lwanga (facing his former club) and Mike Sserumaga as well as winger cum striker Mike Ndera are key pillars for team SC Villa.
The league meetings since 2011-12 campaign
2011/12: SC Villa 0-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa
2012/13: Express 0-1 SC Villa, SC Villa 2-2 Express
2013/14: SC Villa 0-1 Express,Express 1-0 SC Villa
2014/15: SC Villa 3-0 Express, Express 0-3 SC Villa (Games aborted and Villa awarded points)
2015/16: SC Villa 3-2 Express, Express?-? SC Villa
Federation of Uganda Football Associations has invited the Chairmen of its 32 Members to appraise them on the status of FUFA’s compliance to the Statutory Instrument No 38 as required by the National Council of Sports.
The meeting will be held at FUFA House on Tuesday 10th May, 2016 starting at 10 am
FUFA’s 32 members;
· The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
· The FUFA Big League
· The 8 Regional Associations; Eastern, Buganda, North East, Western, Kitara, West Nile, Northern and Kampala
Federation of Uganda Football Associations has started implementing the new system adopted by the 64th FIFA Congress which abolished football agents and replaced them with Intermediaries.
FIFA requires all its Member Associations to regulate and register anyone who intends to carry out Intermediary activities as defined in both the FIFA and FUFA regulations on working with Intermediaries with effect from 1st April, 2015.
‘FUFA calls upon all individuals and companies wishing to conduct any
Intermediary activity as defined under FUFA Regulations on working with Intermediaries including entering into a representation contract with a client to register with FUFA by 30th June, 2016 at 5:00 pm East African Standard Time’ said Ali Mwebe-FUFA Competitions Manager.
Finals: SSL Logistics 0-1 National Water & Sewerage Corporation
3rd Place Play -off: Civil Aviation Authority 3-0 Uganda Premier League
Semi-final 1: Uganda Premier League 0 (0) – 0 (3) SSL Logistics
Semi-final 2: Civil Aviation Authority 0-1 National Water & Sewerage Corporation
Quarter-finals:
SSL Logistics 1-0 Crane Bank
FUFA XI 0-1 Uganda Premier League
Civil Aviation Authority 1-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited
Red Pepper 0 (0) – 0 (2) National Water & Sewage Corporation
The second edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate Tournament has successfully climaxed at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru on Saturday evening.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left) welcomes Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Defending champions, National Water and Sewerage Corporation successfully retained the title as they edged debutants SSL Logistics 1-0 to win the the day long tourney.
Ahmed Swalley scored the winning goal that guided his side to the much desired victory in an exciting finale.
At the same occasion, FUFA Executive team led by the FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo played and won 1-0 a curtain raiser match with the Busoga Kingdom team.
The Busoga Kingdom team was led by the prime minister, Right Honorable Dr. Joseph Muvawala who played full time as a goalkeeper and made darling saves throughout the match.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the FUFA team by example with eye catching defence splitting passes
The only goal of the curtain raiser was scored by FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima.
In the third place play-off match, another debutant side, Civil Authority Authority defeated Uganda Premier League team 3-0.
Like last year during the maiden edition, the event was also this time round blessed with mild rains although they could not halt the thrilling action from the enthusiastic participants and spectators.
Delighted Red Pepper fans cheer their team during the group stages at the 2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament
FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke was grateful of the all participating companies with a special promise of a much improved tournament in the next edition.
I thank all those companies that took part in the 2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament.
FUFA is glad to be associated with such partners.
We call upon more companies to join this noble cause as we take a collective responsibility of football development in Uganda
14 teams took part in the tournament played at the astro-turf of the FUFA Technical center.
The best three teams received medals with the winners taking a trophy and a cash prize of Ug.shs 1M.
Awards:
FUFA Fair-play Award: Pramukh Steel
Most Valuable Player: Umar Kasule (National Water & Sewage Corporation)
Top Scorer: Paul Mutakabala (8 Goals) – FUFA XI
Best Goalkeeper: Andrew Kabugalo (NWSC)
Full Group Stage Results:
Group A:
Airtel Uganda Limited 1-4 SSL Logistics
BIDCO Uganda Limited 1-0 Airtel Uganda Limited
Airtel Uganda Limited 0-1 Nile Special
SSL Logistics 2-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited
Nile Special 0-4 SSL Logistics
BIDCO 2-0 Nile Special
Group B:
FUFA XI 1-2 Red Pepper
UMEME 0-3 Pramukh Steel
UMEME 1-4 FUFA XI
Pramukh Steel 1-1 Uganda Premier League
FUFA XI 3-0 Uganda Premier League
Red Pepper 2-0 UMEME
Pramukh Steel 0-2 FUFA XI
Uganda Premier League 1-0 Red Pepper
UMEME 1-3 Uganda Premier League
Group C:
National Water and Sewage Corporation 1-0 Civil Aviation Authority
Cranes Bank 0-0 National Water and Sewage Corporation
Civil Aviation Authority 0-1 National Insurance Corporation
National Insurance Corporation 0-3 Civil Aviation Authority
Relegation Play off: Kabalagala Rangers Vs Kampala City All Stars
Quarter finals:
Kampala International University Vs St Lawrence University
Stormers Vs MUBS
Dalumba International Vs Nkumba Select
Real Galaticals Vs Talented
Semi-finals & Finals: Saturday, 28th May 2016
The Pepsi National Beach Soccer league play-offs kickoff on Sunday, 8th May 2016 at Lido beach in Entebbe.
Before the quarter final matches, Kabalagala Rangers play Kampala City All Stars to determine who remains in the top flight league and who is relegated.
The other two relegated teams are Miami Kops and Uhuru Titans.
In the opening quarter final matches, Kampala International University play St Lawrence.
Stormers take on the defending champions, MUBS in the subsequent matches.
MUBS’ head coach, Charles Ayiekho has promised a spirited display to see his team defend the crown they won last year.
“We are set to play our hearts out to qualify” Ayiekho vowed.
Dalumba International play last year’s losing finalists, Nkumba Select before Real Galaticals entertain Talented.
Last year’s MVP and top scorer, Mathias Kigonya, John Kokas Opejo and captain, Paul Lwere will be the main men to watch out for Dalumba International.
Nkumba Select will look upon Uganda Sand Cranes vice captain, Douglas Muganga, Faizo Muwawo and striker Roch Somoka.
The current league top scorer is Allan Kayiwa of Talented with 33 games.
Pepsi Cheer Ladies will provide entertainment at the National Beach soccer league play-offs.
There is assured entertainment from the Pepsi cheer ladies and video games.
The semi finals and finals shall be held on Saturday, 28th May 2016.
Dalumba Interntional’s Jonathan Kikonyogo (right) in action. Dalumba International will play Nkumba Select
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) runs the national beach soccer league.
The thrilling, lively, educative and ever interesting Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Live Your Goals girls football programme has been officially launched in the Eastern region at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Friday.
The launch follows the earlier launch in Kampala region that took place in the year, 2015.
FUFA National Grass-roots coordinator, Willis Muwanguzi led the stretching exercises
Speaking at the launch, the FUFA national grass-root football, Willis Muwanguzi emphasized the significance of the FIFA Live your goals programme.
FIFA Live your goals girls football programme is intended to introduce the game of football to young girls so that they live to cherish this beautiful game as they grow up.
Chest ball -control was one of the skills taught to the eager-to-learn young girls many of whom played football for the first time
Close to 100 children from primary and secondary schools around Mbale Municipality took part in the three and a half hour session whose main target rotated around ball control, positioning, passing, dribbling, heading as well as shooting with the intention to score.
Ball control and passing were some of the skills the young girls were taught at the FIFA LIve Your Goals girls football festival in Mbale on Friday, 6th May 2016
FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima, FUFA Women Development officer Hadijah ‘Lady Mourioh’ Namuyanja, FUFA Schools delegate Maliki Wasukira and Efrance Nanjego were the main brains behind the Eastern region launch.
Lady coaches at the FIFA Live Your Goals girls football programme
The coaches, who came from Jinja and Mbale included; Suzan Mukyala, Caroline Birungi, Jesica Agune, Erinah Taalye, Ritah Namutamba and Slyvia Namunno.
The chief guest at the function, Abraham Kawuka (Mbale Municipal Sports Officer) encouraged the young girls to take upon the football sport, showering special praise to FIFA and FUFA for choosing Mbale after Kampala to host this event.
According to Muwanguzi, the FIFA Live Your Goals programme will circulate to all corners of Uganda in a bid to help scout and develop talent countrywide.
Uganda stayed in position 75 according to the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday 5th May 2016.
Uganda has 491 points and lie 16th in Africa.
All teams in the Top 50 maintained their positions this month because there was none of any A-international matches played in April 2016.
Opponents in AFCON Group D Qualifiers:
Uganda’s opponents in the 2017 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers Burkina Faso, Botswana and Comoros also stayed in 75th, 91st and 159th positions respectively.
In the region, Uganda maintains the highest ranking followed by Rwanda (87), Kenya who dropped a slot to 116th, Burundi (122), Sudan (128) and Tanzania (129).
The Philippines may have failed to qualify for the next round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the AFC region, but the Azkals get to celebrate a milestone in the May Ranking. Thomas Dooley’s men moved up one rank this month to reach their best ever position on the FIFA/Cola-Cola World Ranking (115).
For May, UEFA has 30 teams in the Top 50, CONMEBOL 8, CAF 7, CONCACAF 3, AFC 2 and OFC 0.
The next rankings will be released on 2nd June 2016.
With less than 48 hours left to the kickoff of the 2016 FUFA Corporate tournament, some teams have engaged different gears and gone ahead to release their squads, team captains, colours of their jerseys and stars players. However some teams have decided to keep the identity of their coaches remain anonymous as this has created a lot of excitement.
Twelve (12) teams have confirmed participation for the tournament that has got partnerships from Pepsi, Tango Sport and Power Horse.
The groups:
Group 1: Airtel Uganda, BIDCO, SSL Logistics, Nile Special
Group 2: FUFA XI, Pramukh Steel, Uganda Premier League, Red Pepper
Group 3: National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Crane Bank, NIC, Power Horse
Finals: Vipers Juniors Team 0 (4) – 0 (1) KCCA Soccer Academy
Third Place: Bright Stars 1 (4) – 1 (3) BUL Junior team
Semi-final 1: Bright Stars Junior Team 0 (3) – 0 (4) KCCA Soccer Academy
Semi-final 2: Bul Junior Team 0-3 Vipers Junior
Vipers Juniors team are the champions of the 2015/16 FUFA Juniors Elite league.
This is after the team’s 4-1 post match penalty victory that followed a goal-less draw of normal time in the final played at Kawempe Muslim S.S play ground on Wednesday evening.
Vipers Junior goalie, Derrick Ochan was the hero saving two penalties to give his team the advantage as his teammates successfully converted.
FUFA second Vice president, Darius Mugoye was the chief guest at the well attended closing play-off matches.
Players and officials of the top three clubs received medals of recognition with the excelling players given trophies and special medals as well.
All the 16 premier league sides had junior teams playing the FUFA Juniors Elite league as a requirement that was put in place by FUFA in the club licensing procedure in the road to professionalization of league football in the country.
Clubs that will be relegated from the top tier league will automatically have their U-17 sides relegated to the second U-17 league group.
Individual awards:
Fair Play Award: Maroons Juniors Team
MVP: Allan Okello (KCCA Soccer Academy)
Top Scorer: Hamis Tibita (Bul Junior Team) – 9 Goals
Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Ochan (Vipers Juniors Team)
Best Media: Enock Nuwagira (102.1 FUFA f.m) and Joseph Zziwa (Bukedde Newspaper)
MAIN PHOTO: Vipers Juniors team players celebrate after recieving their trophy from FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye
