Sports Club Victoria University 1-4 The Saints F.C
Maroons 1-0 Police F.C
Soana F.C 1-1 Express F.C
BUL F.C 1-0 Simba S.C
Bright Stars F.C 0-1 Vipers S.C
There were 14 goals scored on Tuesday in the seven Azam Uganda Premier league matches played.
Table leaders, Kampala Capital City Authority football club and Lweza played to a one all draw a result that favoured the reigning league champions, Vipers who won it late 1-0 at Bright Stars.
Lweza F.C skipper, Ibrahim Kiyemba dribbles past KCCA F.C’s Paul Mucureezi at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on 13th April 2016
Lweza F.C fought gallantly to equalize through Geofrey Sserunkuma’s goal, ten minutes from full time to cancel Derrick Nsibambi’s opener.
Lweza had earlier on missed a penalty when forward player, Emmanuel Kalyowa watched in disbelief as his weak attempt was saved by the goalkeeper, Benjamin Ochan.
Ochan had a few days ago survived a nasty accident on Entebbe road when a private car rammed into a taxi he was traveling in to claim three people.
Vipers beat Bright Stars in Mwelerwe as they scored a late goal through Deus Bukenya to keep momentum on KCCA and alight their chances of a successful title defence.
At the Mehta stadium in Lugazi, Uganda Revenue Authority F.C were 2-0 winners over Jinja Municipal Council Hippos to jump to third on the table standings.
Feni Ali and second half substitute, Ronald Kigongo scored the goals for the ‘tax collectors’ side.
Shaka Ssozi scored his first ever goal in a BUL F.C jersey for the match winner that puts Simba in a serious mathematical equation bearing in mind The Saints won 4-1 over Sports Club Victoria University in all Namboole affair.
Patrick Kaddu scored a penalty for Maroons in their 1-0 home result against Police F.C.
Up to 25 participants from different parts of Uganda are attending a five day non-residential FUFA beginners’ coaching course that commenced on Monday morning at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The course is being conducted by two CAF instructors’ Jackson Nyima, the FUFA Education officer and Asumani Lubowa, the FUFA Technical Director.
According to Nyima who is also coordinating the course, says that the course was organised to introduce participants to a new career in coaching.
‘We appreciate FUFA and Tangosport Uganda Ltd for granting these participants such important courses for our coaches to allow them get introduced to coaching as a career’ said Nyima.
The course was also officially opened by Simon Echaku the Executive Director Tangosport Uganda Ltd and was the Guest of Honour
He thanked the local football governing body, FUFA for granting Tangosport Uganda an opportunity to organize such courses.
On behalf of Tangosport Uganda I want to thank FUFA for giving us this opportunity to organize such important courses here.
‘Besides granting us permission, FUFA has also supported us in all aspects to see this course happen. We shall be committed to execute to the desired standards’ noted Echaku.
He also used the same platform to thank the participants for responding to Tangosport call wherever approached for these courses.
‘I want to thank you all for the positive support you show us towards our efforts to professionalise the game’ added Echaku
Simon Echaku (standing) the Executive Director Tangosport Uganda Ltd and was the Guest of Honour
The course is attended by beginners in coaching industry in Uganda and will climax this Friday.
They will study course modules such as teaching a football player, the game as the best teacher, small sided games, the qualities of a youth coach, Player development, age Characteristics, How to teach soccer players, components of coaching a soccer player among others
Since the completion of fourth goal project in May last year, FUFA has made Technical Center a one stop study point where marathon of courses are being held there to make use of the facilities.
Under the auspices of Federation of Uganda Football Association, Tangosport Uganda has successfully organized three different courses in a space of 10 months
The Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Tuesday, 12th April 2016 with seven games lined up on the day.
Leaders, Kampala Capital City Authority, KCCA F.C who scored a late goal through Paul Mucuurezi on Saturday evening will play Lweza F.C at Wankulukuku stadium.
Lweza lost their last fixture 1-0 away to Jinja Municipal Council courtesy of Constantine Nalumoso on Friday.
Vipers make the trip to Bright Stars in Mwelerwe. The home side will dearly miss the services of goalkeeper, Mathias Kigonya who was banned by the league committee for one match following his suspect conduct in the team’s 2-1 loss to KCCA F.C.
Soana F.C is at home when they host Express at Kavumba Recreational stadium.
For this fixture, all the focus will turn to Willy Kavuma and Ayub Kizza, two players who had diligently served at Express before switching allegiance to Express.
Ugand Revenue Authority (URA) football clubs, fresh from that one all draw with Tne Saints at Namboole will host JMC Hippos at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.
Meanwhile, the ‘Eastern Giants’, BUL F.C entertains red hot Simba who walloped SCVU 5-0 over the weekend.
The Namboole derby between Sports Club Victoria University and The Saints will be yet another fixture to light up the day.
102.1 FUFA f.m will give the detailed previews (build up), analysis as well as live updates from all the matches.
Open Catergory: She Corporate 1-0 Gadhafi Intergrated School (Scorer: Tina Nambirigge)
Primary Catergory: Mwanda Foundation, Iganga 2-0 Jolly Primary School
The 2016 Mama Becca Women football tournament successfully concluded on Sunday at Old Kampala S.S play ground.
Joy of a goal: Tina Namirigge of She Corporate celebrates the match winning strike in the final
Mwanda Foundation school in Iganga defeated Jolly Primary school 2-0 in the final to take the junior’s category.
Olivia Nabirye scored a brace in the final.
It was all smiles with shoulder high celebrations at the 2016 Mama Becca women football tournament
In the open event, Tina Namirigge scored for She Corporate in their 1-0 win against Gadhafi Intergrated School during the final match.
FUFA second Vice President, Darius Mugoye handed over the trophies and different prizes to the winners.
The closing day festivities were also attended by FUFA Executive committee members, Chris Kalibala and Agnes Mugena, FUFA women football development officer, Hadijah Namuyanja, Ayub Khalifa (women football delegate), Ali Mwebe (FUFA Competitions Manager), State House official, Norah Nassimbwa among others.
FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye inspects the She Corporates team at Old Kampala S.S play ground before the start of the final
“We thank all the participating teams for respecting the good work of Mama Becca who was a good advocate of women football in Uganda. Let us continue with the committed play as we continue to develop women’s football” Mugoye urged.
The tournament, which has been held since 2009 in memory of Becca Kazibwe, a departed heroine in women football development in the country was played over Saturday and Sunday.
Unlike the previous editions, this year’s event had district qualifiers for the primary schools.
L-R: FUFA Women football development officer, Hadjah Namuyanja, FUFA Execuctive Committee member, Chris Kalibala and Agnes Mugena with the Women football delegate, Ayub Khalifa during the closing ceremony speeches.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) exclusively sponsored the tourney with support of Crown Beverages Limited who provided the refreshments throughout the tournament and several tents for shade from sun shine and rains on the closing day.
Focus in women football now drifts back to the FUFA women Elite league.
Ronald Lukungi scored the lone strike for Sadolin Paints football club to triumph in the Jinja derby over nemesis side, BUL F.C at the Bugembe stadium.
Table leaders KCCA F.C won it late over Maroons 1-0 courtesy of Paul Mucureezi’s headed attempt.
Vipers keep up the pace off the leaders with a 2-0 home victory against visiting Soana F.C at the Buikwe stadium.
Uganda Cranes striker Erisa Ssekisambu and David Owori had the goals for the reigning champions.
At the Bombo Army Barracks stadium, Simba Sports Club won 5-0 against Sports Club Victoria University.
Police F.C and Bright Stars shared the spoils in a one all stalement at the Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso district.
Celebrating the good deeds of someone who has done something valuable in society is one of the most treasured aspect of humanity.
Such was the mood at Old Kampala secondary school play ground when the 2016 edition of the Mama Becca women football tournament kicked off on Saturday morning.
A lot of young talents in women football continue to be unearthed as the existing ones thrive amidst all conditions.
Like the previous editions, the Mama Becca women football tournament is played under two categories – open and primary.
FUFA Women Football Development officer, Hadijah Namuyanja is already impressed by the general turn up and quality of the game being exhibited.
Women football action during the 2016 Mama Becca football tournament on Saturday at Old Kampala play grounds
“There is a lot of potential. Women football has come of age. This year’s quality has improved especially in the primary catergory because we had district qualifiers first. So, the teams that made it at the main tournament have been of class” Namuyanja, who is christened ‘Lady Mouriouh’ notes.
The opening day on Saturday was also attended by FUFA Executive committee members, Agnes Mugena and Chris Kaliabala, FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Women football delegate, FUFA Women football development officer, Hadijah Namuyanja, Ayub Khalifa, Vice Chairperson FUFA Referees’ Sub Committee, Catherine Adipo, Annet Nakamanya from State House, Paul Ssali, among others.
The tournament will climax on Sunday with a colourful prizing giving ceremony.
Some of the Saturday Results:
Open Category:
Ajax Queens 0-3 Mukono High School
Kawempe Muslim A 2-0 Princess Diana (Scorers: Juliet Nalukenge, Hasifa Nassuna)
Kawempe Muslim A 2-1 Ajax Queens
Kawempe Muslim B 0-4 Gadhafi Intergrated
London College 0-1 Gadhafi Intergrated
She Makerere Saints 1-1 Kakungulu Memorial
Gafford Ladies 1-0 London College
She Corporate 0-0 Kakungulu Memorial High School
Primary Category:
Main Street P/S 0-0 Godwins P/S
Namalemba P/S 0-0 Ntinda P/S
Jinja Army Primary School 2-0 Busega P/S (Scorers: Anna Kiyaye and Jovia Nakagolo)
Mwanda 0-0 Jolly P/S
Kisugu P/S 1-0 Devine P/S
Kitebi 1-1 St Joseph (Scorers: Faith Nakyanzi – Kitebi, Bridget Kacuba – St Joseph)
Friday 8th April 2016
JMC hippos FC Vs Lweza FC, Kakindu Stadium (16:00 ) – Live on Azam TV
The saints FC Vs URA FC, Namboole Stadium (16:30)
Saturday, 9th April 2016
Police FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Kavumba R Grounds (16:00)
KCCA FC Vs Maroons FC, Nakivubo Staduim(16:00)
Simba FC Vs SC VU , Bombo Barrack Grounds(16:00 )
Sadolin Paints FC Vs Bul FC , Bugembe Stadium-Jinja (16:00)
Vipers SC Vs Soana FC, Buikwe Stadium (16:00)
The Azam Uganda Premier league returns on Friday with two fixtures.
Jinja Municipal Council Hippos is at home (Kakindu stadium in Jinja) against crowd darling Lweza in the game live on Azam T.V.
The Hippos will look to the magic of Walter Bankene and skipper Richard Wandyaka upfront against a rather solid backline well marshaled by returning captain, Ibrahim Kiyemba after an injury lay off.
Lweza’s potent weapon is the midfield of Paddy Muhumuza who has been a loyal servant since the January transfer window as he feeds off veteran striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Moses Ndawula.
The other fixture on the day will witness The Saints entertaining URA at Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole – a fixture that will see Moses Basena, now at The Saints facing a team he once coached.
“There is no pressure whatsoever to face a side you once coached. I predict a good game though” Basena, who is also Uganda Cranes assistant coach told www.fufa.co.ug.
The Saints is one desperate club ready to fight the relegation monster and were on the losing side in the last fixture against Lweza at Wankulukuku on Tuesday.
URA F.C on the other side won narrowly 3-2 in the last league engagement.
For one obvious reason, The Saints backline has to be prepared how what mechanism to lay and tame the league sharp shooter, Robert Sentongo (with 15 goals to his name).
Sentongo aside, URA also has Uganda Cranes forward Frank Kalanda whose goal poaching instincts and positional sense is enviable.
Sentongo and Kalanda are well assured of a steady supply of balls from midfielders Elukanah Nkugwa, Saidi Kyeyune and the ever lively Feni Moses Ali.
The Saints have Owen Kasule’s experience to start with on top of Yasin Mugume’s creativity that will give lead forward Alex ‘Benzema’ Kitata the impetus to seek that much needed goal.
Tangosport Uganda Limited in conjunction with Federation of Uganda Football Association ( FUFA ) has yet again organized a beginners coaching course at FUFA Technical Center – Njeru.
The five day long non residential course is slated for 11th up to 15th April, 2016.
Willing participants will pay 100,000 / = per person at Tangosport Uganda Offices in Jinja Town Ghokale Rd or at the FUFA Technical Center – Njeru to Mr. Nyima Jackson, the FUFA Education officer.
The course will be facilitated by FUFA and CAF instructors -Asuman Lubowa (Fufa Technical Director), Jackson Nyima (Fufa Education officer) and Livingstone Kyambadde (Caf instructor).
Wakiso United 1-2 Masavu (not completed but Masavu was leading 2-1 in the 68th Minute)
Elgon Group:
Ndejje University 3-1 Busia Fisheries
Baza Holdings 1-3 Sporting United
Paidha Black Angels 3-0 Lira United
17 goals were scored on Thursday as the FUFA Big league resumed.
Seven of these came in the Rwenzori group and the other ten in Elgon.
Action from the Hope Doves Versus Proline game at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Proline F.C maintained the rich vein of form winning 2-1 away from home at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku in the game broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Ibrahim Ssendi gave Proline a 13th minute visit as Ramex Tumwesigye made amends in the 33rd minute.
Fahad Bayo then buried the game in the visitors’ way with a 63rd minute goal.
At the Jinja S.S play ground, Issa Magumba scored in the 33rd minute of the game for the day’s lone strike in Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ victory over Kasese New Villa.
Paidha Black Angels won 3-0 at home against visiting Lira United at the Bar Okoro play ground in Zombo.
A Hope Doves’ player dribbles during the match at Wankulukuku against Proline FC on Thursday.
The latest FIFA/Coca Cola rankings were released on Thursday, 7th April 2016 at the home of global football, Zurich in Switzerland.
Uganda Cranes is now ranked 72nd (with 491 points) from the previous ranking of 68th.
Group D 2017 AFCON Countries:
Burkina Faso (469 points) is below Uganda in the 75th, Botswana (91st) and Comoros at 159th.
CECAFA Region:
Uganda maintains the top status quo in the region. Rwanda is 87th, Kenya (112th), Burundi (122nd), Ethiopia ( 123rd) Tanzania (130th) and South Sudan (155th).
Algeria is Africa’s best in the 33rd position as Cote D’Voire is 34th with 738 points.
There is a wave of change at the summit with Argentina now on 1531 points overtaking Belgium at the top.
La Albiceleste’s recent performances in World Cup qualifying have helped them end Belgium’s five-month-long reign at the summit of football’s world ranking which began when the Red Devils snatched pole position from Argentina back in November 2015.
Close behind, Chile move into third (up two places), Colombia fourth (up four) and Uruguay jump to ninth (up two) to strengthen the South American grip on the top ten.
Celebration of firsts A few teams are celebrating having registered their best-ever positions on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
Congratulations go to Chile (3rd, up two), Hungary (18th, up one), Northern Ireland (26th, up two), St Kitts and Nevis (92nd, up 29), Chad (97th, up 30), Kyrgyzstan (100th, up five), Guinea-Bissau (102nd, up 45), Belize (114th, up five), Philippines (116th, up 19) and Comoros (159th, up 14).
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 5th May 2016.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players walk to the field of play in a previous match
The body of late Abel Dhaira has been laid to rest at Buyaga Village in Kigandalo subcounty Mayuge District.
Abel Dhaira who passed on in Iceland on Sunday 27th March after losing the battle of cancer and died in Iceland Hospital where he has been hospitalized since December last year.
Iceland National football team Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson attended the burial ceremony where he extended his sincere sorrowfulness of the loss of such great talented goalkeeper in Abel Dhaira.
“I met Abel in 2008 in CECAFA in Kenya. And I took him to Iceland and like I am the only Whiteman alone amongst hundreds of mourners here, this is what happened to Dhaira when he I took him to Iceland to play professional for the first time. But because he was so humble, he had different character from all African players I have ever met, Abel exceled by the virtue of his talent and above all he has been a God fearing man.”
Iceland National football team Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaking to late Abel Dhaira’s father Bright Dhaira in Mayuge shortly before burial on Wednesday
National Council for Sports was well represented by David Katende who said Sports in general had lost one of the great talents who will never be replaced.”
Olivia who spoke on behalf of the family was thankful for the support rendered to late Abel Dhaira and his family at large.
Hundred of thousands of mourners at Dhaira’s last ceremony on earth
“I have been with Abel since he got back to Iceland for treatment when he was sick.”
“The family of the late Abel Dhaira wishes to sincerely acknowledge the support received from the whole medical team, Government of Uganda, H.E the President if the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), IBV FC, Ambassodor of Uganda to Iceland, Twegaite International, URA FC, walukuba and jinja Community Dhaira Family plus all other football stakeholders who made it possible for AbeL Dhaira’s body to return home. We are greatly appreciative. May Abel Dhaira’s Soul Rest in Eternal peace.” Olivia who has been nursing Dhaira in Iceland said.
Olive Mbakira speaking on behalf of the family
On behalf of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was Mr. Justus Mugisha, the FUFA 1st President who thanked the 5 man funeral emergency committee that he commended for the good work of seeing the burial of late Abel Dhaira ending successfully.
“I want to commend the 5 man committee that I have headed as chairperson fo seeing this ceremony ending successfully. This comprised of Norah Nasimbwa (from State House), Katende Semakula (from National Council of Sports), Arinaitwe Rugyendo, and Faisal Mayemba (Family representative). I thank you so much for the commitment.”
Uganda Cranes midfielder, Tonny Mawejje, former teammate to Dhaira at IBV and the national team attended the burial. Other players were David Obua, Godfrey Wakabu (Dhaira’s former teammate at Express F.C, now at Soana F.C), Simeon Massa among others.Uganda Cranes headcoach, Milutin Sredojevic, FUFA 3rd Vice President, Denis Mbidde, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Executive Committee member, Sam Lwere and Uganda Cranes team manager, Chrispus Muyinda pay their last respect to Abel Dhaira
“I also want to bring you condolences from the FIFA, CAF and FUFA presidents who not around but with us in sorrow.”
“FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo was unable to attend the burial because of other official engagements but he is with us in spirit.”
State House was notably represented by Norah Nasimbwa (second left). FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha (second from right) represented the FUFA President
The chief mourner, Mrs Lukia Isanga Nakadama also the Minister for Culture, Gender, Labour and Social Development presented her condolence speech on behalf of The President Of the republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The chief mourner, Mrs Lukia Isanga Nakadama, the Minister for Culture, Gender, Labour and Social Development presented a condolence speech on behalf of The President Of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
Part of the condolence message from the President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
“The family of late Abel Dhaira, condolence message, I received with great sadness the news of the untimely death of Abel Dhaira. Please accept on behalf of my family and entire nation my most sincere and heartfelt condolence, the late Abel Dhaira has been an inspiration to the young people. He has succumbed to cancer while the nation still had hopes in him. He is gone too soon, he has been an achiever, in sports and he has been progressive in fostering his talent abroad and represented Uganda well. The late abel dhaira will be remembered for his patriotic spirit and interpersonal fearing skills amongst the sports fraternity.”
Lt. Col Saad Katemba who represented Gen. Katumba Wamala addessing the mourners. On his left is Sam Lwere, FUFA Executive Committee member
Among other notable guests Lt. Col Saad Katemba who represented Gen. Katumba Wamala, Katende David from National Council of Sports, Omara Apita the Commissioner physical Education, Science, Technology and Sports, Norah Nassimbwa from State House all attended the burial ceremony.
Biography
Name: Abel Dhaira
Born: 9th September 1987
Died: 27th March, 2016
Burial: 6th April 2016 at Buyaga Village, Kigandalo Subcounty Mayuge district.
Parents: Mr. Bright Dhaira and Mrs Nakijoba Harriet Dhaira
The final tournament for Mama Becca women cup shall run on the 9th and 10th April 2016 at Old Kampala S.S play ground.
According to the FUFA Women football development officer, Hadijah ‘Lady Mourinho’ Namuyanja, the tournament will have the open and schools’ catergories. Under the schools, there will be primary and secondary schools.
The district qualifiers for the primary schools’ catergory were completed last month.
Mama Becca (Becca Kazibwe) was a strong advocate of women football in Uganda. She was also a staunch fan of Express Football Club.
Confirmed Schools:
Open category:London college (def. champ), Gadhafi, Kawempe muslim, Muteesa, Wakiso hill, Gafford, She-corporate, Ucu, Ajax,Busembatya, Makerere University, St.joseph’s-Nsambya, Kankungulu Memorial School ,Princess Diana, Dynammic, Mukono High
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE [Tuesday, 5th April 2016 Results]
Bright Stars FC 1-2 KCCA FC
BUL FC 2-0 Express FC
Lweza FC 2-0 The Saints FC
Maroons FC 1-1 JMC Hippos FC
SC VU 0-3 Sadolin Paints FC
URA FC 3-2 Simba FC
Police FC 0-0Vipers SC
Seventeen goals were scored in the seven Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) fixtures played on Tuesday, 5th April 2016 at the various play grounds.
Kampala Capital City Authority stretched their lead at the summit of the sixteen team log with a hard fought 2-1 result over Bright Stars in a game televised live on Azam T.V.
Joseph Ochaya netted a brace for KCCA F.C with a penalty and a well headed effort while Joshua Kawadwa had pulled a goal back for the home side.
With the result, KCCA F.C now leads with 8 points ahead of second placed Vipers who were held to a goal-less draw at Kavumba stadium by Police F.C.
Vipers’ closest opportunity to score came in the 47th minute when midfielder, Allan Kyambadde headed onto the cross bar.
At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, home side Lweza got the better of The Saints 2-0.
Lweza’s goals were scored by Juma Balinya and Geofrey Sserunkuma inside the opening 40 minutes of the game.
At the Mehta stadium, Lugazi, URA won 3-2 over army side Simba.
Robert Sentongo scored a brace to increase his personal tally to 15 goals in the season.
Dickson Kigongo had the other goal for the tax collectors. Meanwhile, defender Musa Docca and promising right back, Aggrey Kirya struck the consolation goals for Simba.
In Jinja, BUL F.C broke the win-less streak in as many games with the 2-0 result over giants, Express.
Team skipper, Augustine Nsumba led by example with a fourth minute goal before Milton Karisa scored the other midway in the second stanza of the game.
At the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, there was a red card given to either sides as Sadolin Paints defeated home side, Sports Club Victoria University 3-0.
Norman Ogiki scored a brace in the 8th and 14th minutes before Nazir Sserwadda’s 29th minute goal gave the visitors a 3-0 lead by the half hour mark.
As early as the 6th minute, Sadolin Paints’ defender , Joseph Ssemwogerere was red carded and he was followed by Victoria University’s midfielder Ceasar Sapewo in the 29th minute.
It was a one all stalement between Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Maroons F.C at the Luzira Prisons stadium.
Maroons lead striker Patrick Kaddu, formerly at Kira Young scored the day’s opener as the visitors rallied to square off the game defender Issa Magumba’s late-late penalty in the second minute of added time.
The next matches will be played on Friday and Saturday.
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE [Tuesday, 5th April 2016 Fixtures]
Bright Stars FC Vs KCCA FC- CS.Matugga (4pm) on Azam TV
BUL FC Vs Express FC – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja(4:30pm)
Lweza FC Vs The Saints FC – Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30pm)
Maroons FC Vs JMC Hippos FC – Luzira Prisons Grounds (4:30pm)
SC VU Vs Sadolin Paints FC – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30pm)
URA FC Vs Simba FC – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi (4:30pm)
Police FC Vs Vipers SC – Kavumba Recreational Center (4:30pm)
The Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) returns to the frey on Tuesday, 5th April 2016 with seven fixtures to be played across the different play grounds.
The match on live on Azam Television will be at the Champions stadium in Matugga between Bright Stars and table leaders, Kampala Capital City (KCCA) football club.
Bright Stars will still be without their head coach, Fred Kajoba who is recovering from ill health following admission since his return from Ouagadougou with the Uganda Cranes.
Against an on-form KCCA F.C sharp striking line that has Derrick Nsibambi, Ceasar Okhuti, the Bright Stars backline led by skipper Benard Muwanga will be expected to be sharper than ever.
KCCA prays that creative midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba passes a late fitness test.
BUL football club is at home to second placed Express at the Kakindu stadium in Jinja.
After losing 5-2 to Soana in their last game, BUL F.C will be seeking to make quick amends with the home fixture.
Milton Karisa is highly tipped to trouble Express’ backline with marksman, Tonny Odur the expected source of inspiration for the Red Eagles.
Lweza takes on The Saints at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku as Maroons takes on Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at the Luzira play ground.
Reigning champions Vipers away to Police F.C at the Kavumba recreational stadium in Wakiso.
Vipers welcomes back three players who were with the national U-20 side in Rwanda during the one all draw.
Defender Halid Lwaliwa, goalie James Ahebwa and striker Alfred Leku are all available for selection.
Other expected match winners for team Vipers are midfielders Deus Bukenya, Mike Mutyaba and sharp striker Erisa Ssekisambu.
Midfielder Kezironi Kizito remains injured and is a big doubt for the match.
At the Mehta stadium in Lugazi, Uganda Revenue Authority football club will be at home against relegation bound army Simba.
URA F.C will look to the sharp shooting boots of the league top scorer, Robert Sentongo, the creative impetus of Saidi Kyeyune and the returning Nicolas Kagaba for magic.
Simba as usual will dwell upon the ever fresh legs of veteran forward Godfrey Wakaza meanwhile the robustness of Aggrey Kirya at the right flank injects urgency.
There was a special requiem mass for former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Abel Dhaira on Monday morning at All Saints Church, Nakasero in Kampala.
The mass was led by Rev. John Musana Lakor who preached about love, exemplary and pure living in society.
The day’s Master of Ceremony, FUFA Super League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo, also one of the five members of the Abel Dhaira burial committee named by the FUFA Emergency committee guided the gathering in an orderly manner throughout the service.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo informed the mourners that FIFA President, Giovanni Infantino and CAF had sent in written condolence messages expressing sorrowfulness about Dhaira’s death.
‘We learnt of Abel Dhaira’s death on the way from Burkina Faso after the AFCON 2017 qualifier. It was a very trying moment for all of us. We have missed a very talented and sincere footballer. The FIFA President, Giovanni Infantino has sent in a special condolence message to us and the family of Dhaira’ Eng. Magogo.
Eng. Magogo also hinted of dedicating the ongoing AFCON 2017 qualification to Abel Dhaira.
The mass was also attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, Uganda Cranes player Tonny Mawejje, FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson and other FUFA staff and Executive members-VP Justus Mugisha, Sam Mpiima and Sam Lwere.
Hon, Charles Bakabulindi, Minister of State for Sports and M.P of Workers addressing the mourners at All Saints Church, Nakasero in Kampala
Minister of state for Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi represented the Government and appreciated the generosity of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni towards all the assistance to transport the body of Dhaira from Iceland where he died back to Uganda for a decent burial.
“Abel Dhaira lived a strong legacy worthy to be emulated. We also thank President Museveni for the assistance rendered” Bakabulindi said.
Bright Dhaira (father to Abel Dhaira), the mother and other family members during the mass at All Saints Cathedral on Monday
Others at the mass were Kampala City Lord Mayor, Elias Lukwago, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Internal affairs, Pamela Ankunda, family members, football friends.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Chris Dhaira, a family member thanked FUFA, the Government, all the clubs where Dhaira played from and the football fraternity in general for the good time spent with the gallant soldier who loved and perfected his work with passion.
FUFA CEO, also Uganda Cranes former Captain, Edgar Watson hands over FUFA’s financial contribution to Bright Dhaira, father to Abel Dhaira
FUFA has also contributed a sum of Ug.shs 5M and National Council of Sports (Ug.shs 1M) to further assist in the burial arrangements.
Uganda Cranes midfielder, Tonny Mawejje (second left) at the All Saints Churchl, Nakasero in Kampala
From Church, the body was taken at Nakivubo Stadium where the public got the chance to view it before being driven to Walukuba in Jinja for the overnight vigil at the family house.
Soana Football Club players in Church. Eric Dhaira (young brother to Abel Dhaira) plays at Soana F.C in the Azam Uganda Premier League
Abel Dhaira, who died from cancer last month in Iceland, aged 28 will be laid to rest on Wednesday in Mayuge, Eastern pat of Uganda.
UPDATED: Programme for the burial arrangements of Abel Dhaira
Friday 1st April, 2016: Casket carrying the remains of Abel Dhaira leaves Iceland for Uganda
Sunday 3rd April, 2016:
3.55 am: Arrival of the casket at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
5 am: Casket handed over to Kampala Funeral Directors, taken to Mulago Hospital
Monday 4th April, 2016:
10am; Church service at All Saints Church, Nakasero
1pm; Public viewing at Nakivubo stadium
4pm; Departure of the casket to Jinja
7pm; Arrival of casket at Abel Dhaira’s home in Walukuba
10pm; Body taken to the home of Abel Dhaira’s father for Night vigil in Walukuba
Tuesday 5th April, 2016
9am; Church service at All Saints Church, Walukuba
Midday: Body taken to BAT Sports grounds Walukuba for public viewing
2pm; Body taken to the Busoga Lukiiko in Bugembe
4pm; Body driven to Buyaga, Kigandalo in Mayuge district for night vigil
Wednesday 6th April, 2016
10am; Burial ceremony commences
2pm; Burial
Note: Kampala Funeral Directors are managing the funeral event
Despite finishing with ten men, Uganda Hippos fought gallantly to earn a point and the away goal in the 1 all draw with Rwanda during the first leg of the CAF U-20 qualifier on Saturday.
Striker Blaise Itangaishaka gave the visitors the lead in the 18th minute off a well executed header from skipper Savio Nshuti’s cross on the left flank.
Goal poacher, Edrisa Lubega made amends in the 33rd minute with a calm finish after Umaru Mukobe’s long diagonal ball from the right.
Uganda was reduced to 10 men in the 67th minute when goalkeeper Keni Saidi was red carded for handling a ball way out of the goal area.
Uganda Hippos technical bench and the substitutes during the singing of the national anthems prior to the start of the game at the Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
Yasin Mugume was taken off to pave way for another goalkeeper, James Ahebwa as a consquence as the Hippos endured by fighting to the end.
The return leg will take place in Kampala on the 23rd April 2016.
A section at the Kigali Stadium where passionate fans from Uganda cheered aloud every move
Line Ups:
Uganda Hippos XI:
Keni Saidi (67’ Red Carded), Umaru Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Geofrey Waswa, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Daniel Shabena , Nicolas Kagaba (56’ Joseph Ssemujju), Julius Poloto (88’ Alfred Leku), Edrisa Lubega, Emma Olinga, Yasin Mugume (68’ James Ahebwa – Goalkeeper)
Subs Not Used:
Shafiq Kagimu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Azake Luboyera, Martin Kizza
Bonheur Hategekimana (G.K), Ilias Rucogoza, Janvier Bonane, Fred Ngabo Mucyco, Claude Ishimwe
MAIN PHOTO: Edrisa Lubega (right) and teammates celebrate Uganda’s equalizer at the Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo on Saturday, 2nd April 2016 during the first leg of the CAF U-20 qualifier.
Scorers: 76′ Erisa Ssekisambu, 80′ Saddam Juma – penalty (Vipers), 15′ Umar Kasumba, 69′ Isaac Muleme (SC Villa)
The Azam Uganda Premier League returns to the frey on Saturday, 2nd April 2016 with five games lined up.
Besides the postponement of two games (The Saints Vs Maroons at Namboole and Sadolin Paints Vs URA at Bugembe in Jinja), the rest of the scheduled games shall be on as planned.
In the five games lined up, Soana F.C is at home to Jinja side, BUL F.C in Kavumba, Simba takes on Lweza at Bombo, KCCA hosts Police at Nakivubo stadium, Express plays Victoria at the Mutesa II Stadium and Jinja Municipal Council Hippos hosts Bright Stars at Bugembe in Jinja.
BUL Vs Simba
URA Vs JMC Hippos
Lweza Vs KCCA
Maroons Vs Police
SC VU Vs The Saints
Bright Stars Vs Vipers SC
Soana Vs Express
