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  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, Bright Stars shine with away victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, Bright Stars shine with away victories

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16:

    Friday, 22nd April 2016 Results:

    • SC Victoria University 0-3 Bright Stars
    • Maroons 1-2 Express
    • Police 1-0 Simba

    Three Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures were played on Friday, 22nd April 2016.

    There were away victories for Bright Stars and Express over Sports Club Victoria University and Maroons respectively.

    Anthony Bongole, Bruhan Matovu and Joshua Kawadwa scored at Namboole for the visitors against Victoria University in a 3-0 triumph.

    Bright Stars still played without their head coach and Uganda Cranes goalkeeping tactician, Fred Kajoba who is recovering from ill health.

    Express condemned Maroons to their 16th loss of the season with a 2-1 victory.

    Ibrahim Kayiwa gave the Red Eagles as early lead in the 5th minute.

    Moments later, Patrick Kaddu who is enjoying the form of his life replied for the Prisons’ run side.

    Kaddu converted a penalty following Richard Kizito’s handball in the forbidden area.

    Vincent Walugembe Kayizzi took the matters in his own hands to restore parity for the visitors, two minutes after the game restart.

    The victory drives Express to the third place on 43 points, same as Vipers although the former have a one goal advantage.

    In the battle of the forces, Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo scored for Police in the 1-0 slim victory against Simba at Kavumba recreational stadium.

    KCCA still leads the 16 teams in the league with 51 points.

    The next league matches shall be played on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.

  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos conduct final training session

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos conduct final training session

    CAF U-20 Championship

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Saturday 23rd April, 2016

    Time: 4pm (EAST)

    Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

    The Uganda National Under 20 team successfully conducted their last training session ahead of the Preliminary round return leg with Rwanda in CAF U-20 Qualifiers .

    The one and half hours session under the watchful eyes of all the four coaches, Kefa Kisala (Head coach) and his assistants, Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeeping coach), Arthur Kyesmira and Richard Wasswa was intended to improve attacking and defensive strategies.

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    ‘We are set for the match. The players have trained to the best of their ability’ Kefa Kisala noted.

    The team captain, Halid Lwalirwa who plays for Vipers SC expressed readiness ahead of the match.

    ‘Tomorrow is the D-day to show that we have been training and preparing well. We are ready to fight for our country’ the Vipers S.C defender told www.fufa.co.ug.

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    The team is camped at Mandela Sports Hotel.

    Players in camp.

    James Ahebwa (GK) Eric Kibowa (GK) , Wasswa Geoffrey, Emma Olinga , Shafik Kagimu, Pius Wanji, Muhammad Shaban, Zaake Luboyera, Umar Mukobe , Hassan Musana, Daniel Shabena, Julius Poloto ,Yasin Mugume , Halid Lwaliwa, Frank Tumwesigye, Patrick Mbowa , Martin Kizza and Edrisa Lubega

    Officials:

    Head Coach :Kefa Kisala

    1st  Assistant : Richard Wasswa

    2nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

    Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

    Team Cordinator : Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga

    Team Doctor : Ronald Kisolo

    Media Officer : Farid Mpagi

    Match officials:

    Israel Lemayian Mpaima -Referee

    Gilbert Cheruiyot- Assistant Referee 1

    Joshua Achila- Assistant Referee 2

    Anthony Ogwayo- Reserve Referee

    Alfred Rwiza Kishongole- Commissioner

  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos enter residential camp ahead of clash with Rwanda

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos enter residential camp ahead of clash with Rwanda

    CAF U-20 Championship

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Saturday 23rd April, 2016

    Time: 4pm (EAST)

    Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

    In a bid to gear up preparations for the Africa U-20 Qualifiers ,the Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ has camped at Mandela Sports Hotel for the remaining two days .

    An eighteen player squad was named  by the head coach Kefa Kisala to prepare for the Rwandese U-20 side ‘Junior Wasps’ in the must win return leg  encounter at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole on Saturday 23rd April 2016 .

    Hippos managed a one all draw from the Kigali Regional Stadium in Nyamirambo .The winner will face Egypt at the next stage of the qualifiers.

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    FUFA Technical committee member, Stone Kyambadde with the Uganda U-20 players through a talk session at Namboole sports hotel on Thursday morning

    The teams head coach promised good results  because all his boys are well prepared for the encounter.

    ‘The Rwandese side won’t be easy one because their boys have been together for longer period A lso Rwanda would like to revenge on all the loses to the Uganda football teams from the Senior Cranes ,U-23 and the U-17″  noted Kisala.

    The team will have its last training on Friday at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole 11 am.

    Players in camp.

    James Ahebwa (GK) Eric Kibowa (GK) , Wasswa Geoffrey , Emma Olinga , Shafik Kagimu , Pius Wanji , Muhammad Shaban , Zaake Luboyera , Umar Mukobe , Hassan Musana , Daniel Shabena , Julius Poloto ,Yasin Mugume , Halid Lwaliwa, Frank Tumwesigye , Patrick Mbowa , Martin Kizza and Edrisa Lubega

    Officials:

    Head Coach :Kefa Kisala

    1st  Assistant : Richard Wasswa

    2nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

    Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

    Team Cordinator : Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga

    Team Doctor : Ronald Kisolo

    Media Officer : Farid Mpagi

  • CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa edge FUS Rabat for third consecutive home win on continent

    CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa edge FUS Rabat for third consecutive home win on continent

    CAF Confederations Cup (Second Round) – Return Leg:

    SC Villa (Uganda) 1 – 0 FUS Rabat (Morocco)

    [FUS Rabat qualifies after 7-1 aggregate victory]

    Sports Club Villa Jogoo have won a third straight home victory at home on the continent after Wednesday’s slim 1-0 over Morocco club, FUS Rabat at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Striker Umar Kasumba scored a penalty in the 56th minute following a foul on midfielder Denis Kamanzi had been brought down in the penalty area.

    The North African side however qualifies to the next stage after a 7-1 aggregate victory.

    During the first leg played in Morocco; FUS Rabat won 7-0 with the goals scored by Mourad Batna, As Mandaw, Abdessalam Benjelloun, Mehdi Ei Bassel, Maroune Saadane, Youssef El Gnaoui and Mohamed Fouzair.

    Team Line Ups:

    SC Villa XI:

    Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Misi Katende, Isaac Muleme, Jonathan Mugabi (C), Ivan Mbowa, Mike Ndera, Abel Eturide, Godfrey Lwesibawa (72’ Mike Sserumaga), Denis Kamanzi, Martin Kizza, Umar Kasumba

    Subs Not Used:

    Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), AbdulKarim Kasule, Yesseri Waibi, Sulaiman Ochero, John Adriko, Ramathan Muwadda

    Coaches: Ibrahim Kirya and Frank Anyau

    FUS Rabat XI:

    Majid Aymane (G.K), Yasin Eljazisen, As Mandaw, Mehdi Khalisi, Neyf Agrd, Adil Zryouh, Ayoub Skouma, Zakaria Hajoub, Amin Louni, Mustapha Coundi, Yousef Elgnani

    Subs:

    Younes Azziadi (G.K), Nji Yousefa, Mohammed Fouzir, Adam Ennaffati, Badr Boulehroud

    Head Coach: Waled Roragi

    Assistant Coach: Mustapha Kaalfi

  • CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Hippos climax non-residential drills, impress in build up

    CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Hippos climax non-residential drills, impress in build up

    Build Up Match Result:

    Uganda U-20 (Hippos)  8-0 Royal Giant SS

    The Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ had a friendly assessment match with Royal Giant SS Mityana which they won on 8 -0 at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo.

    Six goals came in the first half of the game scored  Pius Wanji with a brace, Zaake Luboyera, Muhammad Shaban and Allan Okello while the other three came in the second half by Joseph Janjali, Alfred Leku  and Stephen Mukwara.

    The trial match was the last non residential training before the team enters residential camp on Thursday at Mandela Sports Hotel, Namboole.

    Team coach Kefa Kisala expressed his confidence in the team relating to the superb display from the boys in their trial match.

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    ‘Though we haven’t been with the players most of the time. I am confident that they will give the best because they have been engaged in different competitions with  their clubs and Schools’ noted Kisala.

    Hippos Starting Lineup for the first half

    James Ahebwa (GK) ,Fred Okot, Ronald Nkonge, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustafa Mujjuzi ,Emmanuel Olinga, Shafik Kagimu, Allan Okello, Pius Wanji, Muhammad Shaban and Zaake Luboyera

    Second Half team: Michael Nantamu,Umar Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Geoffrey Wasswa ,Musatafa Mujuzi ,Daniel Shabena, Julius Poloto, Nicholas Kagaba, Yasin Mugume, Alfred Leku and Joseph Jjanjali

    Subs : Ali Lugolobi , Stephen Mukwara, Halid Lwaliwa and Frank Twesigye

    Head Coach: Kefa Kisala

    1st  Assistant : Richard Wasswa

    2nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

    Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos intensify preparations

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos intensify preparations

    CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Saturday, 23rd April 2016

    UGANDA HIPPOS Vs  RWANDA JUNIOR WASPS

    AT NELSON MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM, NAMBOOLE (4:30 P.M)

    The Uganda U-20 side the Hippos has intensified their preparations for the return leg against the Rwandese counterparts on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    The team had a morning training session at the Phillip Omondi Stadium Lugogo.

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    Muhammed Shaban fights for the ball with teammates in training on Tuesday at Lugogo

    They were joined by Shaban Muhammad of Big League side, Onduparaka  FC.

    The team training returns Wednesday morning under the four coaches; Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeeping coach), Kefa Kisala (head coach) as well as the team assistant coaches – Richard Wasswa and Arthur Kyesmiira.

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    U-20 players in a stretching exercise under the watchful eyes of Richard Wasswa
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    Assistant coach, Arthur Kyesmira in a talk session with the players at Lugogo on Tuesday

    Players who attended the training on Tuesday morning:

    James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Yasin Mugume, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Okello , Ronald Nkonge, Joseph Janjali and Muhammad Shaban

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): Kirinya-Jinja S.S holds Proline

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): Kirinya-Jinja S.S holds Proline

    Second Division (FUFA Big League):

    Monday Result: Proline 2-2 Kirinya/Jinja S.S (Rwenzori Group)

    Proline and Kirinya/Jinja S.S played to a 2 all draw at Nakivubo stadium on Monday.

    James Otim headed the visitors ahead in the 12th minute with a diving effort after Allan Drajuwa crossed from the right. Edrisa Lubega replied in the same fashion 7 minutes later with Simon Mbaziira providing the assist.

    The home side then took the lead with another headed attempt from Fahad Bayo in the 29th minute.

    With five minutes to the end, Jinja S.S equalized with a well taken penalty from Drajuwa after Ali Gift had handled in the penalty area.

    The game was handled by Fred Byamukama (center referee), Bob Omollo and Ali Mpanga were the first and second assistant referees respectively as Ronnie Kalema was the referees’ assessor and commissioner at the same time.

    The Big league returns on Tuesday with Wandegeya visiting Masavu in Entebbe.

    Table Standing as per Monday, 18th April 2016

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  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Day three of non-residential training conducted on Monday

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Day three of non-residential training conducted on Monday

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers:

    UGANDA U-20 Vs RWANDA U-20 – Saturday, 23rd April 2016 Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    The Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ has intensified preparations for the Africa U-20 Championship Preliminary return leg must win encounter against theier Rwandese counterparts ‘Junior Wasps’ .

    The team had a training session on Monday morning at Nakivubo War II Memorial stadium .

    Amidst the heavy down power, the boys under the supervision of head coach Kefa Kisala assisted by Richard Wasswa, Arthur Kyesimira and goal keeping coach Daniel Kiwanuka continued with the session.

    The team resumes training on Tuesday morning at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo at 8am.

    Players who attended the training on Monday morning:

    James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Fred Okot,Umaru Mukobe, Halid Lwaliwa, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Alfred Lekku, Yasin Mugume, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Okello , Nkonge Ronald and Joseph Janjali

  • Uganda Hippos conduct second non-residential session | CAF U-20 Qualifiers

    Uganda Hippos conduct second non-residential session | CAF U-20 Qualifiers

    CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS:

    UGANDA U-20 Vs RWANDA U-20 – Saturday, 23rd April 2016

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Uganda National Under 20 football team, the Hippos on Sunday conducted their second non -residential training on Sunday morning at Nakivubo stadium.

    More players joined the training from on top of those who attended training on the first day at Namboole on Saturday.

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    The team will resume training on Monday at Nakivubo starting 8 am.
    Uganda Hippos requires an outright victory or at worst a draw to progress to the next stage of the qualifiers after earning a hard fought one all draw in the first leg played at Nyamirambo stadium in Kigali.
    Edrisa Lubega scored for Uganda after Blaise Itangishaka had put the Rwandan Juniors ahead.
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    Hippos’ Goalkeeping coach, Daniel Kiwanuka with the two goalies in training on Sunday at Nakivubo stadium
    The country that progresses will face Egypt for a two legged qualifier to the CAF U-20 championship that will be held in Zambia later this year.
    Players who attended the training on Sunday morning:
    James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Fred Okot,Umaru Mukobe, Halid Lwaliwa, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Martin Kizza, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Alfred Lekku, Yasin Mugume, Patrick Mbowa,  Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju
  • Pepsi Beach Soccer League: Eight grueling fixtures lined up for week 14

    Pepsi Beach Soccer League: Eight grueling fixtures lined up for week 14

    Pepsi National Beach Soccer League: Fixtures for Sunday, 17th April 2016

    Moonson Group:

    YMCA Vs Uhuru Titans

    Dalumba International Vs KIU

    Kabalagala Rangers Vs Real Galaticals

    Stormers Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University

    Hurriken Group:

    Nkumba Select Vs Talented

    Kayunga Town Council Vs Kampala City All Stars

    St Lawrence University Vs  Buwanika Bulls

    MUBS Vs Miami Kops

    Eight games are set to be played when the Pepsi National beach soccer league takes center stage at Lido and Sports beaches on Sunday evening.

    The two groups – Moonson and Hurriken will both house four fixtures apiece as the group games near a tense climax before the play offs com by.

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    Previous action involving MUBS and Nkumba Select. Either teams are in action on Sunday

    Reigning champions, MUBS take on the unpredictable Miami Kops.

    Former winners, St Lawrence University will play Buwanika Bulls as Kayunga Town Council battling Kampala City All Stars.

    In the Moonson group, YMCA takes on Uhuru Titans, Dalumba International is against Kampala International University and Kabalagala Rangers take on Real Galaticals.

    Eight teams shall qualify to the play offs and play on a quarter final basis.

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    Some of the beach fun games that spice up the Pepsi national beach soccer league at the Lido Beach in Entebbe

    The league is organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), a sub-ordinate of FUFA with Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi brand the main sponsor.

    MAIN PHOTO: KIU’s Geofrey Akabwai in action during the previous round of games. KIU plays Dalumba International in a highly explosive encounter

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

     

  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos resume training

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos resume training

    The Uganda U-20 national side the Hippos resumed training on Saturday 16th April at Mandela National Stadium ahead of their return leg against the Junior Wasps of Rwanda in the Africa U-20 qualifiers.

    Twelve players reported for training amidst the heavy morning down power on Saturday morning under the guidance of Coach Kefa Kisala and Arthur Kyesimira in a two hours training

    The main emphasis in the training session was ball protection, control and distribution.

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    The team Displaying IMG_1111.JPGresumes training on Sunday morning at 8am in  Nakivubo War II Memorial Stadium .

    The Hippos managed to get a 1-1 draw at the Kigali Stadium , Nyamirambo  in the first leg of the encounter  and must win or go for a goalless if they are to qualify for the next round for the match to be played on 23rd April 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Players who attended the training on Saturday :

    Emmanuel Olinga, Umar Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Edrisa Lubega, Loboyera Zake ,Kizza Martin,Mujuzi Mustafa ,Dogoto Ali ,Ocitia Abubakar, Gabriel Bony, Oscar Agu Mansur and Patrick Mbowa

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Contrasting results for most clubs, action returns Saturday

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Contrasting results for most clubs, action returns Saturday

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Friday Results:

    Simba FC 2-0 Bright Stars FC
    SC Villa 4-0 SC VU
    Vipers SC 0 -1 Bul FC
    The Saints FC 1 -1 Police FC

    Sports Club Villa returned to winning ways domestically after a long lull out of action in the Azam Uganda Premier league.

    SC Villa beat SC Victoria University 4-0 at Nakivubo Stadium.

    Umar Kasumba scored two goals with the others coming from Martin Kizza and an own goal from Victoria University.

    At the Buikwe Stadium, Vipers fell to a late goal at home to visiting BUL F.C.

    Yunus Sibira scored in the added minutes to give BUL the victory.

    Simba defeated Bright Stars 2-0 at the Bombo military stadium.

    The Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Saturday with four fixtures.

    Saturday Games:

    JMC Hippos Vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    Express Vs Lweza   – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Soana Vs URA – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    Sadolin Paints Vs Maroons – Bugembe Stadium

     

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): Action resumes Thursday

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): Action resumes Thursday

    The national second division league, the FUFA Big league had one game played on Wednesday with Masavu defeating Wakiso United in the continuation of the aborted match.

    The game was played at Wakiso district headquarters play ground for only 19 minutes.

    After the 19 minutes, no side had seen the back of the net but before the replay, the match was 2-1 in favour of Masavu F.C.

    The league resumes on Thursday with four games. Synergy, a Mas

    Thursday, 14th April 2016 Fixtures:

    Synergy Vs Entebbe – Masaka Recreational stadium

    Baza Holdings Vs Lira United – Kawempe Muslim play ground

    Bukedea Town Council Vs Onduparaka – Bukedea Town Council

    Artland – Katale Vs Water – Mashariki High School

  • FUFA-UEFA relations paying off as Edgar, Tumusiime head to Slovenia for Grassroots football programme

    FUFA-UEFA relations paying off as Edgar, Tumusiime head to Slovenia for Grassroots football programme

    The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and seasoned coach at University level Vincent Tumusiime popularly known as ‘Titi Box to Box’ are in Slovenia for a five day programme in relation to grassroots football all organised by Europe’s soccer governing body UEFA.

    With Uganda FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo forging perfect relations with various football bodies around the globe, the sky will be the limit.

    Watson a member of the CAF Technical Study group during the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda landed the opportunity directly from the continental soccer governing who wanted him to extend his vast experience at the grassroots level.

    The other slot that saw a Ugandan take it up, was through efforts and good working relations developed between FUFA and UEFA where the current FIFA President Gianni Infantino was General Secretary.

    Only three African countries Sao Tome and Principe, Uganda and Senegal were invited plus a special slot to CAF which opportunity was given to Watson.

    ‘Our relationship with UEFA is bearing fruits now. We have a lot lined up for Ugandan football as the sport will benefit in various ways through technical and development at various levels’ said FUFA Presidnet Eng. Moses Magogo.

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    Edgar Watson (L) with UEFA grassroots football coach Frank Ludoplh (M) while Vincent ‘Titi Box to Box’ Tumusiime is in the middle.

    Tumusiime is head coach at Kampala University Football team.

    ‘It is a great opportunity for me to be in Slovenia and learn more about youth football. I will impart the skills picked from here to the people back in my country’ said Tumusiime while linking up with www.fufa.co.ug

    The programme started on Monday and ends this Friday.

    MAIN PHOTO: L -R kejdi Tomorri (Albania), Rupert Webster (England),  Steen Jorgensen (Denmark) group leader; Edgar Watson (Uganda), Matan Turkenitz (Israel)and Paul John Toohey of Oceania Football Confederation)

     

     

  • Cancer Awareness Drive: Uganda Football Players’ Association partners with Uganda Cancer Institute

    Cancer Awareness Drive: Uganda Football Players’ Association partners with Uganda Cancer Institute

    Cancer Awareness Day: 16th April 2016

    At Nakivubo Stadium (8 a.m – 2 p.m)

    In the bid to raise awareness about the deadly cancer scourge in the country, the Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA) has partnered with the Uganda Cancer Institute.

    In a joint press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House, Paul Mutakabala, the CEO of the Association told the media, the initiative was thought about after the untimely death of Uganda Cranes’ goalkeeper, Abel Dhaira.

    Dhaira succumbed to abdominal cancer on 27th March 2016 in Iceland where he had been playing professional football with IBV.

    “We have entered an arrangement with the Uganda Cancer Institute. There is a one day tournament arranged on the 16th April 2016 at Nakivubo stadium” Mutakabala said.

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    Christine Namulindwa addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House

    Christine Namulindwa, the Public Relations Officer of the Uganda Cancer Institute represented the institution.

    “We shall have cancer screening and cancer awareness. We shall conduct a cancer awareness workshop. We expect all active football and retired footballers to turn up. The Screening will be for the players and supporters” she noted.

    There will be a main match between the Ex-footballers and the Uganda Cancer Institute.

    Before the main match, several teams including the media will curtain raise meanwhile the screening and cancer education take place.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes EX-International, Paul Mutakabala, the CEO of the Uganda Football Players’ Association addressing the media about the Cancer Awareness day at Nakivubo Stadium due this Saturday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Cup quarter finals draws: KCCA visit Bright Stars, Lweza in Entebbe road derby

    Uganda Cup quarter finals draws: KCCA visit Bright Stars, Lweza in Entebbe road derby

    Uganda Cup 2015/16 Quarter Finals Draw:

    Match 57: Lweza F.C Vs Entebbe F.C

    Match 58: Bright Stars Vs KCCA F.C

    Match 59: SC Villa Jogoo/Onduparaka/ Busia Vs Soana

    Match 60: Kitara Airtel Or Vipers Vs Hope Doves

    The Uganda Cup 2015/16 Quarter finals draws were held at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday.

    The draws were conducted during the weekly press conference supervised by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

    The date ear marked for the first matches of the quarter finals is 22nd and 24th April 2016.

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    Christine Namulindwa, Public Relations Officer of the Uganda Cancer Institute attended the press conference and participated in the Uganda Cup quarter final draws. Looking on (L) is FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    Kampala Capital City Authority football club returns to Mwererwe to play Bright Stars less than two weeks after their hard fought 2-1 victory in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Lweza F.C will take on Entebbe road nemesis, Entebbe F.C at Wankulukuku.

    Mwebe also communicated the date for Airtel Kitara versus Vipers SC round of 16 match as the 19th April 2016 at Boma play ground in Hoima.

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    Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director addressing the media before the draws of the 2015/16 Uganda Cup quarter finals held at FUFA House on Wednesday, 13th April 2016

    SC Villa – Onduparaka round of 32 will be played after the Jogoos’ continental engagements.

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    Vipers Sc CEO Peter Lwanga picked the Entebbe road derby to be played between Lweza FC and Entebbe FC.

    The winner from SC Villa – Onduparaka will host Busia Fisheries at the round of 16 stage with the subsequent victor booking a berth against Soana at the quarter finals.

    SC Villa Jogoo is the defending champion of the tournament.

    MAIN PHOTO: Hussein Bukenya of New Vision FC drawing the lot for KCCA FC who will face Bright Stars FC in the quarterfinals. Bukenya was part of the New Vision FC that got eliminated in the early rounds of the competition this year.

  • CAF Confederation Cup: FUS Rabat arrives Saturday for return leg with SC Villa

    CAF Confederation Cup: FUS Rabat arrives Saturday for return leg with SC Villa

    CAF CONFEDERATION CUP 2016:

    First Leg: FUS RABAT F.C (Morocco) 7-0 SC Villa Jogoo (Uganda)

    Second Leg: SC Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs FUS RABAT (Morocco) – Wednesday, 20th April 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Morocco Premier league side, FUS Rabat has confirmed their date of arrival in Uganda for the return leg of the CAF Confederation cup as Saturday, 16th April 2016.

    FUS Rabat’s date of arrival was confirmed by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference on Wednesday at Mengo in Kampala.

    “FUS Rabat arrive on Saturday, 16th April 2016 with a 32 man contingent. Our representatives, SC Villa Jogoo need all our support” said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein

    SC Villa lost 7-0 in the first leg to  FUS Rabat last Friday.

    This was the second round first leg match whose winner on aggregate will advance to the group stages.

    The return leg shall be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Wednesday, 20th April 2016.

    FUS Rabat Scorers in the 7-0 win over Sc Villa Jogoo:

    26′ Mourad Batna
    34′ As Mandaw
    40′ Abdessalam Benjelloun
    48′ Mehdi Ei Bassel
    70′ Maroune Saadane
    81′ Youssef El Gnaoui
    90′ Mohamed Fouzair

  • 2nd FUFA Corporate Tournament preparations gear up

    2nd FUFA Corporate Tournament preparations gear up

    2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament:

    7th May 2016 – At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    The second edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate tournament has been confirmed for 7th May 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    The tournament has been launched on Wednesday, 13th April 2016 during the FUFA Weekly press conference in Mengo, Kampala.

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    Esther Musoke addressing the media during the press conference on Wednesday, 13th April 2016 at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala

    While addressing the journalists at the press briefing, Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Director stressed the significance of the tournament in line with the FUFA external relations.

    “Key of the main objectives is to give FUFA an avenue of interaction with prospective sponsors and partners, have fun and provide the platform to network and socialize” Musoke noted.

    Musoke also added the FUFA Corporate tournament will further help to strengthen the FUFA brand.

    The tournament will take place on 7th May 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

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    Sixteen companies are being targeted for this year’s event. So far, 10 teams have registered.

    These include; Airtel Uganda Limited (Uganda Cranes official sponsors), Nile Breweries Limited (another FUFA partner), Uganda Cranes’ official insurer, National Insurance Corporation (NIC), National Water and Sewerage Corporation (winners of the inaugural edition), FUFA Executive XI, FUFA XI, SSL logistics Limited among others.

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    L-R: FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke, Ali Mwebe (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications) and Christine Namulindwa of the Uganda Cancer Institute (PRO) at the press conference

    Musoke urged more companies to register ahead of the tournament kick off with Ug.shs 1.5M registration fee.