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  • #MujjeTulumbe: Lucky fan Yazid Mugagga to accompany Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso

    #MujjeTulumbe: Lucky fan Yazid Mugagga to accompany Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    When the Uganda Cranes fly out of the country to Burkina Faso in the early hours of Thursday morning, one lucky Uganda Cranes fan, Yazid Mugagga will accompany the team.

    Mugagga, 40, was the lucky winner of the slot as pledged by FUFA when fans were tasked to send sms’ in the run to the Airtel – FUFA Awards gala last year.

    Mugagga who predicted Farouk Miya as the winner told the media during the weekly press conference at Mengo, he is excited by the offer.

    I feel happy for having won the trip.  

    I sent about 135 sms messages. I did not know i would win but it is the glory of ALLAH.

    It is not my first time to fly out of the country but it presents the opportunity

    Mugagga will travel with the Uganda Cranes on Thursday morning aboard Ethiopian Airlines on all expenses paid for trip.

    ‘I will support Uganda Cranes and i wish we beat Burkina Faso by three goals home and away’ Mugagga asserted amidst excitement from the members of the media.

    Uganda Cranes will have a stop over in Addis Ababa before they finally depart for Burkina Faso where they reach Ouagadougou on Thursday morning at 11 a.m.

    MAIN PHOTO: Yazid Mugagga at the FUFA Weekly press conference on Wednesday, 23rd March 2016

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Football legend Kanu will watch Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Football legend Kanu will watch Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    Football Arsenal and Nigerian striker, Nwankwo Kanu, now UNICEF and Star Times brand ambassador will watch Uganda Cranes host Burkina Faso on Tuesday, 29th March 2016.

    This was confirmed by the Star Times Vice President Marketing Aldrine Nsubuga during a press conference at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Wednesday morning.

    Nsubuga told the media;

    It was planned Nwanko Kanu was due to visit Uganda.

    When he learnt that Uganda Cranes play Burkina Faso on Tuesday, 29th March 2016, he requested that the visit is brought forward so that he could watch the game and support the Uganda Cranes.

    Kanu, a FIFA U-17 World Cup champion, two time African footballer of the year winner will also grace KCCA F.C take on Sports Club Villa in the Star Times cup on Wednesday 30th March 2016.

    He is expected to visit the Mulago Heart Institute on Thursday, play football with slum children in Mulago and also have special bi-lateral talks with the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Kanu arrives on 29th March 2016 at 1:30 p.m and a special press conference will be held at the Entebbe International Airport before he travels to Nelson Mandela National stadium for the night game.

    This will be the second time that Kanu comes to Uganda having traveled to Kampala with the Nigerian team that lost to Uganda in the 2008 AFCON qualifiers.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Spokesman, Ahmed Hussein (left) and Star Times Vice President, Uganda smiles during the Wednesday press conference at FUFA House in Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: Match day tickets go on market

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: Match day tickets go on market

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • 50,000/-ticket category;Buy 8 and get 2 extra tickets of this category at 400,000/-
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    The discounted match tickets of Ug.shs 15,000/= for students. They are on the market effective Wednesday, 23rd March 2016 to 27th March 2016.

    The match day tickets for Uganda versus Burkina Faso are already on the market at various selling destinations.

    The ticket selling points have been released by the FUFA Marketing department.

    ‘Fans are advised to buy genuine match tickets early enough to avoid the last minute rash, at only the named official selling points’ Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Manager cautions.

    Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.

    SHELL:

    • Shell Kabalagala
    • Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
    • Shell Bugolobi
    • Shell Kirekatickets2
    • Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
    • Shell Lugogo By -pass
    • Shell Kalerwe
    • Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)

    TOTAL:

    • Nateete
    • Arua Park
    • City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
    • Kireka
    • Bweyogerere
    • Kajjansi
    • Nakivubo
    • Bwaise

    AIRTEL SHOPS:

    •  Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
    • Bweyogerere
    • Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)

    KOBIL:

    •  Kobil Kawempe
    •  Kobil Kasubi
    •  Kobil Jinja Town
    • Kansanga

    GAPCO:

    •  Ben Kiwanuka Street

    CITY OIL:

    • Namirembe Road
    • Martin Road
    • Bombo Road
    • Kamwokya
    •  Nakawa
    •  City Tyres 6th Street

    OTHER OUTLETS:

    • Hard Ware World Ntinda
    • In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
    • Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
    • FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
    • Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
    • FUFA Sports Shop at FUFA House
    • NIC Head Office, Kampala
    • Eco Petrol Bweyogerere

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  • Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: Five more players boost Cranes’ camp

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    Uganda Cranes camp has been boosted by five more players on Tuesday evening.

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    Portuguese based William Luwagga Kizito at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday evening. 

    Farouk Miya, Isaac Isinde, Emmanuel Okwi, William Luwagga Kizito and goalkeeper Robert Odongkara reported to the team’s training on Tuesday evening.

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    Deadly Trio: Left to Right – Emmanuel Okwi, Mike Sserumaga and team captain, Geofrey Massa enter the field of play

    Now only two players of the full summoned squad are yet to report to the team camp – goalkeeper Dennis Onyango and Mike Azira.

    The two players are expected by Tuesday night.

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    Uganda Cranes players pray before the start of the Tuesday session

    The team training resumes on Wednesday at Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.

    Uganda Cranes Players in Camp:

    James Alitho (G.K), Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Robert Odongkara (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Denis Okot, Edrisa Lubega, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Yassar Mugerwa, Geofrey Massa, Murshid Juuko, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza, Emmanuel Okwi, Mike Serumaga, Isaac Muleme, Ceasar Okhuti and Timothy Awanyi

  • Beach Soccer: Goals, excitement continue to rock Lido | Pepsi National League

    Beach Soccer: Goals, excitement continue to rock Lido | Pepsi National League

    The ever exciting and thrilling Pepsi National beach soccer league continues to dominate the news waves across the digital, print and electronic world.

    Fans across the divide merry make, enjoy the fancy dribbles on the sand, the breathe-taking shots at goal and those acrobatic overhead kicks that truely define the game in its true meaning.

    Beach Soccer on the Sandy confines of Lido beach in Entebbe provides the full menu for all.

    When  Real Galacticos overcame the Stormers 6-4 to take full authority of the Monsoon group, there was much that meets the eye.

    Goals from Eddie Kityo, the ever fresh John Revita, Matia Olum, Mutebi Jojo and Saidi Latif ‘s brace helped the Galaticals to a great victory.

    Interestingly, all Stormers’ four goals came off the feet of a one Swaibu Kakwaya.

    Galacticos now top the Monsoon group table with 20 points while Muteesa I Royal University who earlier in the day beat Real Galacticals 1-0 and Uhuru Titans 5-4 in other fixtures are second on the log with identical points.

    ‘We are good for the title. We want to finish the regular season on a sound note as we eagerly await the play-offs’ Galacticals’ Abdul Karim Kibalama Alvaro told www.fufa.co.ug.

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    Pepsi Cheer ladies entice the national beach soccer league

    Dalumba International humiliated Kabalagala rangers 5-0 in a completely one sided encounter.

    Mathias Kigonya’s brace was supplemented by four individual goals from John Opejo Kokas, Ssenyonjo Muzafar and Geofrey Ojandu.

    Meanwhile, St. Lawrence University comfortably top the Hurriken group.

    The star sturdded side defeated Kayunga Town Council 10-4.

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    Striker Emmanuel Kalyowa scored five goals, with the other goals coming from Sulaiman Achero (hat trick), Swalley Kiggundu and the all time beach soccer proven goal scorer, Phillip Rwezawula.

    Yusuf Mabingo celebrated a rare strike for Kayunga Town Council with Ibrahim Yusuf scoring a hat-trick for Kayunga.

    Kayunga Town Council had won their opening game 4-2 over Talented.

    In a rare show of typical fighting spirit, Kampala City All Stars ensured they win their first ever victory since being promoted in the league with a 5-2 victory against Miami Kops 5-2.

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    The Pepsi National beach soccer league resumes on 10th April 2016.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is mandated by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to win beach soccer in the country.

    Away from the usually hectic work schedules over the week, Beach soccer at Lido in Entebbe should be one of the perfect escape routes for some one to relax come 10th April 2016.

    MAIN PHOTO: John Revita of Real Galaticals (left) and Stormers’ Swaibu Kakwaya fight for the ball at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers & Police win away from home

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers & Police win away from home

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Tuesday Results:

    Maroons F.C 0-1 Vipers Sports Club

    BUL F.C 2-3 Police F.C

    The only two games in the Azam Uganda Premier League played on Tuesday produced six goals.

    There were away wins for the league reigning champions, Vipers over bottom placed Maroons in Luzira; and Police F.C over Bul at Kakindu stadium, Jinja.

    Vipers won the day 1-0 courtesy of a well taken striker by Uganda Cranes player, Erisa Ssekisambu in the 39th minute of the match relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    Ssekisambu’s goal was a tapped in effort that followed a well delivered free-kick from teenager, Pius ‘Muzei’ Wanji.

    Wanji is one of the 36 players recently summoned for the Uganda U-20 team (Hippos) preparing for the CAF U-20 qualifiers against Rwanda early next month.

    Vipers now accumulate 34 points to narrow the gap adrift of the table leaders, KCCA to four points.

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    BUL F.C XI previous line up

    Police twice took the lead and were victorious 3-2 at Kakindu over BUL F.C.

     

     

  • Communications: Weekly press conference at FUFA House confirmed

    Communications: Weekly press conference at FUFA House confirmed

    FUFA Weekly Press Conference:

    Wednesday, 23rd March 2016 – At FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala

    Starting 10:00 a.m

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) communications department has confirmed the weekly press conference will go on this Wednesday (23rd March 2016) as scheduled.

    Key communications will be conveyed as regards the Uganda Cranes, FUFA activities and all the updates from other competitions going on at the moment.

    Media personnel are advised to keep time.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda national teams manager, Patrick Ntege (left) consults with FUFA spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during a previous press conference at the FUFA Head-quarters, Mengo in Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Pictorial: Uganda Cranes Monday training in pictures

    Pictorial: Uganda Cranes Monday training in pictures

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

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    Uganda Cranes players pray before the start of the Monday session at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Uganda Cranes trained on Monday evening at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, the same facility that will host the Cranes’ return leg against Burkina Faso on the 29th March 2016.

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    Jovial players in a warm up drill
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    L-R: FSLL Board member Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Technical Committee Chairman Hamid Juma, FUFA President, FUFA IMOC boss Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and FUFAProtocol committee member Boniface Oryem watch the training at Namboole

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo accompanied by some of the FUFA Executive committee members and several other FUFA officials watched the session that lasted for at least two and a half hours.

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    Uganda Cranes captain, Geofrey Massa controls the ball as Mike Sserumaga (red bib on the left) and Denis Okot Oola closely watch

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    Left back, Joseph Ochaya executes a delivery during a small sided game situation

    This was the fourth training session since last Friday.

    A total of 22 players attended Monday’s training session and these include:James Alitho (GK), Salim Jamal Magoola (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Denis Okot, Edrisa Lubega, Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa, Geofrey Massa, Murshid Juuko, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza, Mike Serumaga, Isaac Muleme, Ceasar Okhuti and Timothy Awanyi

    Training resumes on Tuesday 4pm at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole

  • Azam Uganda Premier league: Two matches confirmed for Tuesday, 22nd March 2016

    Azam Uganda Premier league: Two matches confirmed for Tuesday, 22nd March 2016

    2015/16 AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE:

    Tuesday, 22nd March 2016:

    • Match 146:  Bul FC Vs Police FC – Kakindu Stadium (4:00pm) Live on Azam TV.

     

    • Match 164: Maroons FC Vs Vipers SC -Luzira Prisons Grounds (4:30pm)

    When the Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Tuesday, 22nd March 2016, the enticing menu ready to be served to millions of football fans will have two fixtures.

    The live game on Azam TV shall be at the Kakindu Stadium when BUL F.C takes on Police F.C in the 4:00 p.m fixture.

    Maroons will entertain the reigning champions, Vipers at Luzira prisons grounds in the other match.

    Maroons attained their second victory of the campaign last week when they edged SCVU and will be out to keep the toll as they continue with the quest against the dangerous relegation monster.

    Vipers on the other hand is out for a routine win as they play catch up to the log winners, KCCA F.C.

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start residential training on Monday, more players join team

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start residential training on Monday, more players join team

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

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    Uganda Cranes players combined with some of the U-20 players in training at Nakivubo stadium

    The Uganda National Football team the ‘Uganda Cranes’ underwent day three of non residential training at Nakivubo World War II Memorial Stadium on Sunday evening.

    Fifteen players  made it for training  with 8 foreign based and 7  local based players.

    More players are expected to join the rest on Monday as the team will go camping at Sky Hotel, Naalya.

    After the training, team coach Milutin ‘Micho’  appreciated the players from the commitment and response exhibited towards the training.

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    He tasked the players to sacrifice and adhere to the suffering if they want to achieve in this struggle .

    Player who reported for Sunday evening training included: James Alitho (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Denis Okot, Edrisa Lubega, Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa and Geofrey Massa .

     

  • Club football: Momentous FUFA/FSLL/UPL symposium successfully climaxes

    Club football: Momentous FUFA/FSLL/UPL symposium successfully climaxes

    The first ever club football symposium for the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with the FUFA Super League Limited  (FSLL) and Uganda Premier League (UPL) successfully ended at the FUFA Technical center on Sunday.

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    The two day historic symposium that was attended by the club Chief Executive Officers (CEO), coaches and some of the club chairman was intended to bring together divergent views on how best to develop club football to the brim.

    The main target among others for all the 16 elite premier league clubs inclined on the road to formulate a 10 year club football development plan.

    For starters, this grand plan initially started with the first ever Ugandan football symposium held in January 2015 at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

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    Chief facilitator, Moses Magogo thanked all the participants in a special way for dedicating their precious time resource to convene and discuss football for the betterment of general growth of the beautiful game.

    Key on the agenda were the means of how to improve the football quality (product), its packaging, promotion and pricing to prospective sponsors and fans.

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    Some of the participants deliberate on issues during one of the group sessions

    ‘Club football is key of the main pillars upon which football development is built world wide. We are in Njeru to formulate a 10 year development plan for Uganda’s club football’ Magogo clarified.

    Club coaches, chairmen, CEO’s and a selected section of the media brain stormed various ideas at hand intended to help the development of club football.

    UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani addresses the participants at the Symposium
    UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani addresses the participants at the Symposium
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    Police Football Club Head coach, Sam Timbe addresses the participants during the symposium at Njeru

    Special areas discussed at the club football symposium were in line with the 11 FIFA Club pro agenda; club structures, finance (expenditure and generation), Competitions, rules and regulations, Player development and management, Human Resource, facilities and equipment, marketing, fans’ development, Communications and event management.

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    Majidah Nantandah, the Crested Cranes head coach at the symposium
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    KCCA F.C CEO, David Tamale

    A club football bible of guidelines was generated and will be compiled to help and act as directional tool for the development of club football in the next 10 years.

    MAIN PHOTO: Participants pose for a group photo at the FUFA Technical center.

    They later had a rehearsal football match

  • #MujjeTulumbe: Uganda Cranes national prayers concluded

    #MujjeTulumbe: Uganda Cranes national prayers concluded

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS:

    Saturday, 26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – Kampala (7 p.m)

    Charges for Home Game: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP) and 120,000/ (VVIP)

    The prayers for the Uganda Cranes across the different religious denominations in the country concluded on Palm Sunday.

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    FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza (far left) in Church on Sunday

    On Friday, 18th March 2016, the national team prayers were conducted by the Muslim community at the different mosques in the country.

    The main prayers on Friday were at the Gaddafi national mosque, Old Kampala where the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo attended.

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    Uganda Cranes prayers at the Gadaffi Mosque

    On Sunday, prayers concurrently fell on the special Palm Sunday, were conducted at Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Church of Uganda and at Victory Church in Ndeeba.

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    FUFA Executive Committee member, Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel hands a Uganda Cranes jersey to Bishop Herbert Salongo Buyondo of Victory Church in Ndeeba

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) dedicated the special prayers to the national team as Uganda prepares for that crucial double header against Burkina Faso away and home.

    At Rubaga Cathedral, the Vicar General of Kampala Archdiocese Msg Charles Kasibante led the mass which started at 10.30 am and ended at 12.30 pm while at St Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe. the Dean of the Cathedral Rev Canon Benon Kityo piloted the prayers .

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    While addressing the congregation, Canon Kityo couldn’t hide his excitement when he said that football in Uganda has traced and gone back to its origin.

    ‘Back in the days of the Anglican missionaries who started the game of football in Uganda, the Anglicans and football in Uganda are Inseparable to date’ Canon Kityo noted.

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    Some of the Uganda Cranes’ players and FUFA Executive committee member, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel at Victory Church in Ndeeba, Kampala

    At Namirembe, Sam Mpiima represented the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo in the company of The National team Coordinator Patrick Ntege, Erisa Sekisambu represented the players together with FUFA FM Senior journalist Hassan Kakaire Kirunda.

    Meanwhile, at Rubaga, the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Competitions Assistant Ivan Kintu and National team Media Officer Hamzah Nsereko Kawuma ably represented the Federation and the National team.

    The last prayers of the day were held at Victory Christian Center in Ndeeba where Bishop Herbert Salongo Buyondo was the day’s chief priest.

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    Part of the congregation at St Paul’s Namirembe Catherdal Church

    Bishop Buyondo thanked the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo for such an initiative of turning to God .

    ‘Acknowledging God’s intervention is enough to trigger off success, this initiative is creating a difference which hasn’t existed for the last 38 years in Ugandan football’ Bishop Buyondo remarked during his sermon.

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    Dr Patrick Bernard Ogwal represented the FUFA President while Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege together with the U-20 assistant coach Arthur Kyesimire and  a player Kaweke Sofas were present.

    They were accompanied by fellow sports men; Robert Semitala the Bombers captain and Charles Sekyaya, a weight lifter.

    Uganda Cranes travel first for the away match that will be played on Saturday, 26th March 2016 before the return leg on Tuesday, 29th March 2016 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Seven professional players boost Uganda Cranes training

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Seven professional players boost Uganda Cranes training

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    March 26th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou

    March 29th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    The Uganda National team, Uganda Cranes continued with its preparations ahead of the do or die encounters against Burkina Faso on 26th in Ouagadougou and 29th March at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    A total of 12 players reported for training including 7 foreign based players.

    The team had a training session with the national 20 side, the Hippos.

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    Team captain, Geofrey Massa in training at the African Bible University

    After the training, the team Captain Geoffrey Massa expressed his excitement of being part of the team and showed his readiness to lead the team to the desired dream .

    ‘ Am very happy to join the team for training. All the boys who have trained today are in good shape and I promise Ugandans that this time we are breaking the 38 year old jinx ‘ Vowed Massa.

    Massa called upon all Ugandans to rally behind the team because their support is so vital to the team’s morale.

    Players who trained included; James Alitho (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Erisa Sekisambu, Edrisa Lubega, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa  and Geoffrey Massa .

    Training resumes on Sunday at Nakivubo Stadium, 4 pm after Prayers for the Cranes at Namirembe Cathedaral ,Rubaga Catholic Church and Victory Church, Ndeeba .

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start preparations

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start preparations

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    March 26th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou

    March 29th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    The Uganda National football team “The Cranes’ started the preparations ahead of the double encounter against Burkina Faso on the 26th and 29th March in Ouagadougou and Kampala respectively on Friday morning.

    The first training session was held at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Friday 19th 2016 .

    Three players (Erisa Sekisambu, James Alitho and Edrisa Lubega ) showed up for training and held a joint training session with the Uganda U-20 team ‘Hippos’.

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    Some of the Uganda Hippos (U-20) players in training at Nelson Mandela National stadium training facility

    These were joined by the Ozima Oketcho Peter, Juma Kasozi, Paul Mbaziira, Kaweke Sofas, Zaake Luboyera, Fred Senkubuge and Ronald Kikonyogo of the Uganda Hippos.

    “Many players haven’t reported for training because of their clubs commitments in the Azam Uganda Premier League and Uganda Cup on Friday and Saturday “Said Coach Micho

    The coach added that Ivan Ntege is injured leaving the number of local based players to 11 making a total of 30 to be considered for the games against Burkina Faso.

    Training resumes on Saturday at the African Bible University, Lubowa starting at 4 p.m.

  • CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa Jogoo eliminate JKU, progresses to round two

    CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa Jogoo eliminate JKU, progresses to round two

    2016 CAF Confederation Cup:

    JKU (Zanzibar) 0-1 SC Villa (Uganda)

    [SC Villa advance 5-0 on aggregate]

    Uganda’s representatives at the CAF Confederation Cup, Sports Club Villa have progressed to the second round after a 5-0 aggregate win over JKU from Zanzibar.

    On Friday, the Jogoos won the return leg 1-0 to colour their first leg 4-0 victory at Namboole a week ago.

    Ambrose Kirya scored for the visitors at the Amman Stadium on Friday.

    SC Villa will now face either Morocco’s FUS Rabat or Cameroon’s US Loum who play on Saturday.

    During the first leg played in Yaounde, the two  clubs played to a 1-all draw in Yaoundé last weekend.

    MAIN PHOTO: SC Villa players celebrate during the preliminary round at Nakivubo Stadium

  • FIFA M.A Referees’ & Assessors’ Course at Njeru Climaxes

    At least 30 referees and Assessors have on Friday completed the six day long Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Member Association Elite Refereeing course at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru-Jinja.

    The course started on Sunday 13th and has climaxed on Friday, 18th March at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru with FUFA Executive committee member, Sam Lwere, the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony.

    The residential course started on Sunday with medical assessment before embarking on Physical fitness test one day later at Jinja Senior Secondary School and thereafter, the referees resumed their class schedules for theory.

    According to Chairman FUFA Referees Standing Committee, Chris Kalibala said as FUFA refereeing department, we’re thrilled with the effort FUFA and FIFA are putting in to maintain high standards of refereeing in Uganda.

    “We thank FUFA and FIFA for having organized this course for us because it helps us to refresh on the upgraded Laws of the game.From here we want us to go and put this acquired knowledge in to use” He as well cautioned participants.

    The chief Guest Sam Lwere was happy with the route FUFA and FIFA are taking.

    “On behalf of the FUFA president, I thank FIFA for giving us multiple courses wherever approached mostly in refereeing.We want to see the number of FIFA referee’s increasing year after year. And the only logic is to see you performing well wherever given an assignment.” He also cautioned referees.

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    FIFA Instructor, Carlos Henriques addressing the referees and assessors

    The course has been conducted by FIFA instructors namely; Carlos Henriques (Regional Development Officer from Gaborone Mozambique), Felix Tangawarina (Technical Instructor from Harare, Zimbabwe) and Mark Mzengo (Fitness instructor from Malawi) and a number of different course units like physical fitness, Interpretation of Laws of the game were handled.

    Local instructors Ali Tomusange, Yusuf Awuye, Ali Waiswa, Catherine Adipo, Margret Kubingi, Egesa Samuel Wesonga (Referees Maanager and Course Cordinator), Ronnie Kalema (Referees Committee/ Head Assessors), Mawanda Junju (Referes Committee / Monitoring), Chris Kalibala (Chairman Referees’ Committee) also lectured during the course

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    The list of referees’ who attended the course at Fufa Technical Centre:
    Denis Batte, Sali Mashood, Alex Muhabi, Sabila Chelengat Ali, Mark Sonko, Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Bakasambe Rajab Kalyankolo, Hussein Bugembe, Ronald Katenya, Okello Lee, Musa Ngobi Balikowa, Anna Akoyi, Catherine Nagadya Cynthia, Nkumbi Nakito Marex, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Isa Masembe, Samuel kakembo, Solomon Lusambya, Ronald Mwesigwa, Joseph Ochwom, Ali Bakisula, Irene Namubiru, Dorcus Atuhairwe, William Oloyo, Samuel Toryomuriwe, Hakim Mulindwa, Dick Okello, Habiba Naigaga, Kirangwa Ronaldie

  • FUFA Big League: Artland-Katale, Proline post heavy victories

    FUFA Big League: Artland-Katale, Proline post heavy victories

    FUFA Big League results :

    Elgon Group :

    Ndejje University F.C 3 -2 Paidha Black Angels F.C

    Artland – Katale F.C 6-0 Bukedea Town Council F.C

    Sporting United F.C 2 – 0 Water F.C

    Rwenzori Group:

    Sun City F.C 2 – 1 Entebbe F.C

    Wandegeya F.C 1 -4 Proline F.C

    Wakiso United F.C 2 -1 Citizens F.C

    Synergy F.C 0-1 Kirinya – Jinja S.S

    Saturday, 19th March 2016:

    Lira United F.C Vs Water F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

    Citizens F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara

  • FUFA Big League (Second Division): Eight fixtures to grace Thursday, 17th March 2016

    FUFA Big League (Second Division): Eight fixtures to grace Thursday, 17th March 2016

    The FUFA Big League returns to action on Thursday, 17th March 2016 with eight fixtures on Card.

    Four shall be played in the Elgon group and the other set in Rwenzori.

    Zombo based Paidha Black Angels who overcame Kira Young 4-1 at the Kira Town Council play ground stayed within Kampala and travel to Luwero on Thursday to play Ndejje University football club.

    Kira Young themselves embark on the journey to Hoima district where they take on Boma Young at the Boma play ground.

    Artland Katale hosts Bukedea Town Council at the Mashariki High School, off Entebbe road.

    The other Elgon group game is at the Lango sports ground when Sporting United hosts Water F.C.

    In a key Rwenzori group game, Wandegeya is at home to table leaders Proline F.C at Kanyanya play ground.

    Entebbe F.C is away to Nyakasanga where they will play Sun City meanwhile, Kirinya – Jinja S.S has traveled to Masaka where they will play the home side, Synergy at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

    Three clubs shall be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    The best clubs per group at the end of the season will qualify directly to the top league with the third club determined via a promotional play off.

    Tuesday Result: Kira Young F.C 1-4 Paidha Black Angels F.C

    Week 18 Fixtures:

    Thursday, 17th March 2016:

    Elgon Group:

    Ndejje University F.C Vs Paidha Black Angels F.C – Ndejje, Luwero

    Boma Youngs F.C Vs Kira Young F.C – Boma Play Ground, Hoima

    Artland – Katale F.C Vs Bukedea Town Council F.C – Mashariki High School, Entebbe Road

    Sporting United F.C Vs Water F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

    Rwenzori Group:

    Sun City F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Nyakasanga, Kasese

    Wandegeya F.C Vs Proline F.C – Kanyanya Play Ground

    Wakiso United F.C Vs Citizens F.C – Wakiso District Play Ground

    Synergy F.CVs Kirinya – Jinja S.S – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Saturday, 19th March 2016:

    Lira United F.C Vs Water F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

    Citizens F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara

    Sunday, 20th March 2016:

    Masavu F.C Vs Kasese New Villa – Katabi Gombolola Ground, Entebbe