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  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza shock defending champions, Vipers

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza shock defending champions, Vipers

    Azam Uganda Premier league:

    Lweza Football Club 2-1 Vipers Sports Club

    Lweza has defeated Vipers in the only game played on the international women’s day at Wankulukuku stadium.

    In the match which was televised live to thousands of people across the continent, the opening 45 minutes produced no goals for either sides.

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    FIFA Referee, Brian Miiro Nsubuga conducts the mandatory pre-match toss as Lweza and Vipers’ captains together with the other officials keep a keen eye

    In the second half, the game opened up when Uganda Cranes’ striker Erisa Ssekisambu scored in the 85th minute to cancel Juma Bagala’s 69th opener.

    CHAN 2016 Uganda Cranes forward, Geofrey Sserunkuma, a late second half substitute for Emmanuel Kalyowa came with the match winner in the very last minute of the four added minutes.

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    Lweza F.C players celebrate Geofrey Sserunkuma’s late winner

    The league returns on Friday with various games to be played.

    Team Line Ups:

    Lweza F.C XI:
    Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fred Okot, Nestroy Kizito, Mike Kabanda, Swaibu Mudde, Julius Mutyaba, Paddy Muhumuza, Fred Kalanzi (63′ Moses Ndawula), Juma Balinya (23′ Hassan Kikoyo), Emmanuel Kalyowa (80′ Geofrey Sserunkuma), Sula Bagala

    Subs Not Used:

    Julius Seguya, Yudah Mugalu, Ayub Kisaliita, Rajab Kakooza

    Vipers SC XI:

    Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nicolas Wadada (C), Aggrey Madoi, Halid Luwalira,Yusuf Mukisa, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito (51’Allan Kyambadde), Mike Mutyaba (61′ Mike Mutyaba), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (71′ Pius Wanji), Brian Nkuubi

    Subs Not Used:

    Musa Malunda, Hassan Kalega, Siraje Sentamu

    MAIN PHOTO: Vipers’ Captain Nicholas Wadada in possession during the game at Wankulukuku on the international women’s day

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Communications: Uganda Cranes head coach to address the media at Mengo

    Communications: Uganda Cranes head coach to address the media at Mengo

    FUFA Weekly Press Conference:

    Wednesday, 9th March 2016

    At FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (Starting 10 a.m)

    Like the custom has been over the years, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will hold the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 9th March 2016 at the Mengo based headquarters in Kampala.

    The press conference will be starting at 10 a.m.

    During the press conference a detailed technical programme of the Uganda Cranes Regional Tour to West Nile Region and AFCON 2017 matches will be released by head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.

    MAIN PHOTO: A previous press conference addressed by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (center), flanked by the FUFA Spokesman, Ahmed Hussein and Coach Milutin Sredojevic at Mengo, the home of football in Uganda

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza F.C, Vipers face off on Tuesday

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Lweza F.C, Vipers face off on Tuesday

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 8th March 2016

    Lweza F.C Vs Vipers S.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    4:00 p.m – Live on Azam T.V

    The Azam Uganda Premier League defending Champions, Vipers Sports Club return to action after their debut CAF Champions league expedition with an away match to fast improving Lweza F.C.

    The match will be played at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on the International Women’s day (8th March 2016).

    Either sides won by an identical 2-0 scoreline in the last matches played on Saturday.

    Vipers defeated Jinja side, Sadolin Paints F.C in Buikwe as the Orange men (Lweza) edged Maroons in Luzira.

    Vipers coach, George ‘Best’ Nsimbe is well aware of such opposition as Lweza

    “We need to be very consistent between now and the end of the season” as he told the club official website.

    Nsiimbe will miss the services of forward William Wadri, defenderShafik Bakaki, tennage striker Alfred Leku and back left Dan Birikwarira but the good news though, defender Halid Lwaliwa returns from injury and replaces Alfred Leku who will not make the trip away.

    Mike Mutyaba returns to the same ground that has been home (since his first round playing time with Express F.C).

    He will need to replicate the goal scoring touch like in the previous match together with Erisa Ssekisambi, Kezironi Kizito and Saddam Ibrahim Juma.

    On the other hand, Lweza F.C looks to the fine form of Moses Ndawula, new signings Paddy Muhumuza and Emmanuel Kalyowa as well as Uganda Cranes CHAN 2016 forward Geofrey Sserunkuma for inspiration.

    MAIN PHOTO: Lweza’s Paddy Muhumuza races onto a ball first as Bright Stars Emmanuel Jurungo keeps a keen eye when the two clubs faced off at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku two weeks ago. Lweza fell 1-0 at home

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

  • Uganda Cup 2015/16: Round of 16 returns to action on Tuesday, 8th March 2016

    Uganda Cup 2015/16: Round of 16 returns to action on Tuesday, 8th March 2016

    Uganda Cup 2015/16:

    Round of 16 Result: Hope Doves F.C 1 (5) – (4) 1  Iganga Young F.C

    8th March 2016 (Round of 16)

    Soana F.C Vs BUL F.C – Kavumba Recreational Stadium (4:00 P.M)

    Maroons F.C Vs Bright Stars F.C – Luzira Stadium (4:00 P.M)

    The Uganda Cup returns to action on Tuesday, 8th March 2016 with two games scheduled on the day.

    Soana football club will be home to BUL F.C at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

    Goalkeeper, Godfrey Wakabu is set to return to the Soana goal posts after Muhammed Didi’s run for sometime now.

    Simon Okwi’s rich vein of form will be put under close scrutiny when he faces his former pay masters who released him in the mid-season to the Kavumba side.

    BUL F.C is still riding high after completing a double over KCCA F.C with David Kizza looked at the primary source of inspiration in the fixture.

    In the second match of the day, Maroons host Bright Stars, for the second time in less than 2 weeks since Bright Stars won 1-0 in the league.

    The fixture arrives in the wake of two different side’s contrasting form.

    Whereas Bright Stars has drawn once and won three out of their four games, Maroons are on the losing streak.

    Being a knock-out game, it remains to be seen which side qualifies to make the quarters.

    Bright Stars will build on the solid defence line marshaled by  Mathias Kigonya in goal,  skipper Bernard Muwanga in the central defence and Jimmy Kibirige Lule’s mean play in the middle of the pack.

    The quest to look for the strikes lies on the exciting Baker Lukooya, Emmanuel Jurungo, Lawrence Bajja.

    Hope Doves is the only side now assured of a last eight berth as the rest of the teams are yet to play.

    SC Villa is the defending champion of the Uganda Cup.

    MAIN PHOTO: Maroons F.C traveled to Lira for their round of 64 tie. They now host Bright Stars

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA Big League: High flying Onduparaka F.C defeats Baza Holding

    FUFA Big League: High flying Onduparaka F.C defeats Baza Holding

    FUFA Big League (Elgon Group):

    Baza Holdings F.C 0-2 Onduparaka F.C

    Muhammed Shaban and Ceasar Olega scored a goal in either half to give Elgon Group leaders, Onduparaka F.C a 2-0 away victory over Baza Holdings at the Kawempe Muslim secondaryschool play ground on Saturday.

    The victory now elevates the Arua based side to 38 points, nine better of second placed Sporting United from Lira.

    Onduparaka F.C has played 17 games, one more than Sporting United.

    The game on Saturday was the only one  on the day with the other fixtures coming up on Thursday, 10th March 2016.

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

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Coaches, captains speak out ahead of weekend engagements

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Coaches, captains speak out ahead of weekend engagements

    Azam Uganda Premier League – Match Day 18 Fixtures:

    Friday, 4th March 2016:

    Match 135: Police F.C Vs SC VU – Kavumba Recreational Grounds (4: 00 p.m) – Live on Azam T.V

     

    Saturday, 4th March 2016 (All Games start at 4 :00 p.m):

    Match 136: Maroons F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Luzira Prisons Grounds

    Match 137: Bright Stars F.C Vs URA F.C – Champions Stadium, Matugga

    Match 138: KCCA F.C Vs BUL F.C – Nakivubo Stadium

    Match 139: JMC Hippos F.C Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

    Match 140: The Saints F.C Vs Soana F.C – Namboole Stadium

    Match 141: Simba F.C Vs Express F.C – Bombo Barracks Stadium

    Match 142: Vipers S.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Buikwe Stadium

    In a joint pre-match Azam Uganda Premier League press conference held on Thursday morning at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole,  a number of club coaches and captains promised to exhibit the best ahead of the weekend fixtures lined up.

    This was the first joint pre-match press conference organized by the FUFA Super league Limited.

    Uganda Premier League (UPL) Chief Executive Officer, Bernard Bainamani urged the clubs to respect the pre and post match press conferences as a way of disseminating information to the public in a timely and orderly manner.

    ‘We shall be conducting similar pre-match press conferences ahead of the matches to be played. I urge the clubs to be cooperative in this cause‘ he urged.

    Coaches freely interacted with the media personnel present hinting on the team news, injury updates and expected game plan ahead of their respective games at hand.

    The coaches in attendance were; Charles Ayiekhoh Lukula (Soana FC.), Angelo Lonyesi (Police F.C), Abdu Samadu Musafiri (Sadolin Paints F.C), Wasswa Bbosa (Express F.C), Simon Kirumira (Maroons F.C), Sadiq Wassa (URA F.C) and Joseph Mutyaba (Lweza F.C).

    They were accompanied by playing staff from the mentioned clubs. Sadolin Paints’ captain Peter Katumba, Lweza’s Ibrahim Kiyemba, Hamis Kitagenda (Soana) and Vincent Kayizzi (Express) were some of the players around.

    The media, players and coaches for the first time shared a common positive – fully embracing the idea.

    “Having pre-match press conferences is a very welcome idea by UPL. Please keep it up as we share a lot together and build the brand of football in Uganda” Police F.C assistant coach, Angelo Lonyesi remarked.

    His comment was nodded in the affirmative by Vincent Kakoooza of the Red Pepper Publications.

    ‘This arrangement (pre-match press conference) will further help us plan for the matches ahead and as well guide players on how to interact with the media. We are all partners that need each other’ Kakooza reasoned.

    There are 8 matches set for the match day 18.

    MAIN PHOTO: UPL CEO, Bernard Bainamani (right) smiles as Lweza F.C head coach, Joseph Mutyaba raises an issue at the Azam Uganda Premier League Match day 18 pre match press conference at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium board room on Thursday, 3rd March 2016

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Entebbe derby to light up Big league action on Thursday

    FUFA Big League (Second Division):

    Tuesday, 2nd March 2016 Result: Ndejje University F.C 0-1 Onduparaka F.C

    All Fixtures – Thursday, 3rd March 2016

    Rwenzori Group:

    Hope Doves F.C Vs Kirinya Jinja S.S F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Wandegeya F.C Vs Synergy F.C – Kanyanya

    Masavu F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Katabi Gombolola Ground

    Wakiso United Vs Proline F.C – Wakiso District Headquarters play ground

    Sun City F.C Vs Kasese New Villa F.C – Nyakasanga play ground, Kasese

    Elgon Group:

    Busia Fisheries F.C Vs Kira Young F.C – Busia Intergrated primary school play ground

    Artland Katale F.C Vs Boma Young F.C – Mashariki high school, Entebbe

    Water F.C Vs Bukedea Town Council F.C – Mengo S.S play ground

    Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Sporting United F.C – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground

    Among the nine FUFA Big league fixtures lined up for Thursday, 3rd March 2016, there quite a number of eye catching games looked forward to.

    The Entebbe derby between Masavu and Entebbe F.C, the Western region derby between Kasese New Villa and Sun City and the Northern region encounter between Paidha Black Angels and Sporting United are epic clashed.

     

  • CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa Jogoo Vs JKU S.C match referees

    CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa Jogoo Vs JKU S.C match referees

    CAF Confederation Cup (1st Round – 1st Leg):

    To be played on 11th March 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match 65: Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs JKU S.C (Zanzibar)

    Confederation of African Football Association (CAF) has released the referees for the first round home and away Confederation Cup fixtures.

    Uganda’s representatives, Sports Club Villa Jogoo will play JKU from Zanzibar first at Namboole.

    The matches referees for the first leg will come from Djibouti whilst those of the second leg away are from Comoros.

    CAF Confederation Cup (1st Round – 1st Leg):

    To be played on Friday, 11th March 2016

    Match 65: Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs JKU S.C (Zanzibar)  – Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Souleiman Ahmed Djamal (Djibouti)

    Assistant Referee 1: Abdillahi Mahamoud Iltireh (Djibouti)

    Assistant Referee 2: Hamze Abdi Salime (Djibouti)

    Reserve Referee: Djamal Aden Aden Abdi (Djibouti)

    Match Commissioner: Awesi Ahmed Jumal (Somalia)

    Return Leg:

    Match 66: JKU S.C (Zanzibar) Vs Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda)

    On 18th March 2016 – At Zanzibar Town, Amaan

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Ali Mohamed Adelaid (Comoros)

    Assistant Referee 1: Soulaimane Amaldine (Comoros)

    Assistant Referee 2: Mmadi Faissoil (Comoros)

    Reserve Referee: Soulaimane Ansudane (Comoros)

    Match Commissioner: Georges Rodolphe Bibi (Seychelles)

  • Burkina Faso Vs. Uganda: FUFA president appeals to Government for Chartered flight

    Burkina Faso Vs. Uganda: FUFA president appeals to Government for Chartered flight

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers (Group D):

    Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou (26th March 2016)

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

    Ahead of the crucial up-coming AFCON 2017 Group D qualifiers for the Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo has once again appealed to the Government for financial support for the chartered flight to Burkina Faso.

    The FUFA President was addressing the media at the weekly press conference on Wednesday held at FUFA House in Mengo.

    We need Government support to charter a flight to Burkina Faso. Our first match on Saturday,26th March 2016 away in Ouagadougou.

    Three days later, we shall be at Namboole for the return leg.

    We need a chartered flight to fully prepare for the two games.

    Our opponents have already booked a chartered flight to Kampala and their advance team in the country by now.

    From Experience, all nations that qualify need the full assistance of their respective Governments.

    It is not only the effort from the players and their federations.

    He also lauded all the FUFA sponsors and partners and the  Government for the previous support over the years.

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    FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016

    FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza read to the media the full budget required to transport the team away to Burkina Faso, clearly outlining preparation expenses home and away.

    We need at least Ug.shs 1.5 Billion for preparations of the matches home and away against Burkina Faso.

    This includes the money meant for the air tickets of players who play professionally, chartered flight costs, players allowances

    At the same press conference, the FUFA President officially launched the campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign.

    This campaign is intended to rally for support towards fully supporting the Uganda Cranes team.

    The press conference was attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, three national team players (Mathias Kigonya, Joseph Ochaya and Ibrahim Watenga), FUFA Executive Committee members present, Dennis Mbidde and Hamid Juma, FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza,  media members and several FUFA sponsors and partners’ representatives.

    Remmy Kisakye and Noela Byuma represented Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Pamela Abonyo on behalf of the National Insurance Corporation.

    Babu Bagiire, head of marketing at BUL Uganda limited was also present.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (second from right) addresses the media at FUFA House on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA COMMUNICATIONS Department

  • FUFA launches ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign for Uganda Cranes

    FUFA launches ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign for Uganda Cranes

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Wednesday officially launched a national Uganda Cranes’ campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ geared towards rallying support from various stakeholders.

    This was during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

    Officiating at the official launch of the campaign, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by his 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde and Executive Committee members, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and Hamid Juma said the campaign slogan is to rally support from all corners of the country for the Uganda Cranes.

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    L-R: Airtel Uganda Media and Marketing Manager, Remmie Kisakye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein

    We call upon the fans from the different parts of the country to rally behind the Uganda Cranes.

    This is the most important part of the campaign.

    We thank all the sponsors and partners who have been with us over the years.

    The away trip requires full Government support and i appeal to the State who have previously supported FUFA and the Uganda Cranes to help meet the financial costs for the planned Chartered flight to Burkina Faso

    At the same press conference Uganda Cranes players Mathias Kigonya, Ismail Watenga and Joseph Ochaya attended.

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    Uganda Cranes and KCCA F.C left back, Joseph Ochaya at the press conference on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016

    Ochaya urged the fans to fully support the Uganda Cranes.

    I am humbled to request fans to come and support the team. We shall not disappoint you.

    We always appreciate your support whenever we are playing home or away. It is only you who will drive us to deliver on the pitch.

    Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic used the platform to further show the willingness and determination towards ensuring qualification.

    ‘We are doing everything possible to ensure that we attain qualification to the AFCON finals for the first time since 1978’ Micho

    Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda was ably represented by Remmie Kisakye (Head of Media and Marketing) and Noel Byuma (Brand, Assets and Properties Manager).

    Kisakye said; ‘The dream of Uganda Cranes qualifying for AFCON concerns all Ugandans. As Airtel Uganda, we are willing to finance the Uganda Cranes and offer all support needed. We appeal to all Ugandans to support the campaign as well’

    Other Uganda Cranes and FUFA partners in attendance were from National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Nile Breweries, BIDCO and UBC T.V.

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    Uganda Cranes autographed Jersey with the Mujje Tulumbe caption

    At the same event, veteran Sports Journalist, Silvano Kibuuka (working with Vision Group for Bukedde Newspaper) was rewarded  with a replica Uganda Cranes’ jersey autographed by FUFA President Moses Magogo, Micho & players – Joseph Ochaya, Mathias Kigonya & Ismail Watenga as well as all the sponsors’ representatives present.

    Uganda Cranes will play Burkina Faso away in the AFCON 2017 qualification on 26th March 2016 before the return leg in Kampala three days later at Mandela National stadium.

    ‘Mujje Tulumbe’

  • Coaching: 42 up coming coaches undertake FUFA beginners’ course

    Coaching: 42 up coming coaches undertake FUFA beginners’ course

    In line with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)’s prime agenda of equipping personnel with knowledge and certification, the department of the technical director and education have embarked on a beginners’ coaching course in the Kitara region.

    A total of 42 participants on Tuesday started a week long beginners’ course at the Masindi resource center.

    FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, also the CAF Instructor is the course facilitator  believes the huge turn up will help boost the Bunyoro Kitara zone;

    I am impressed by the huge turn out of all the students in the class. Their willingness to learn is another plus.

    This i believe will help boost the standards of coaching and the game in the region and Uganda as a whole.

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    Some of the coaches in a practical session in Masindi Municipality

    The participants are from the districts of Masindi, Hoima, Kigumba, Kiryandongo and Buliisa.

    Practical sessions of this beginners’ course are held at Boma play ground in the heart of Masindi Municipality.

    The course is expected to climax on Saturday.

  • Beach Soccer: Champions MUBS pip Kayunga Town Council

    Beach Soccer: Champions MUBS pip Kayunga Town Council

    Defending Champions of the Pepsi National beach soccer league, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) consolidated their grip at the summit of the Hurikken group with a hard fought 5-4 defeat of Kayunga Town Council.

    Joachim Golooba scored a hat-trick in a 9 goal thriller. Other goals came from Jalili Zimula and Elvis Kasujja.

    This was during one of the eight fixtures played over match day three of the second round at Lido Beach in Entebbe where a total of 44 goals were scored on the day.

    Peter Wasswa notched a brace for Kayunga Town Council with their two other goals coming from Ibrahim Lubwama and Baker Buyala.

    In the other Hurriken group games, Buwanika Bulls shocked last season’s runners up Nkumba Select 3-0, Talented defeated Miami Kops 3-0 and St Lawrence University sealed their play off slot with an emphatic 6-2 win over Kampala City All Stars.

    Moonson Group:

    23 goals were scored in four Moonson group fixtures.

    Nigerian born striker, Isaac Esioke’s double master minded KIU to a 2-1 slim victory over fellow University side, Mutesa I University.

    Deo Ssengendo scored Mutesa I University’s consolation.

    Kabalagala Rangers humiliated the Uhuru Titans 6-2 in a one sided encounter.

    Twaha Seda (2), Jacob Kalule, Hassan Kaggwa and Derrick Kabega were on target for Kabalagala Rangers.

    Uhuru Titans’ two consolational strikes came from Noordin Galiwango and Shafiq Mulangira.

    Stormers pipped YMCA 5-3 in a well contested physical game.

    Swaibu Kakwaya and Lawrence Bakiranze each scored a brace for Stormer but Churchhill Kamba wrapped up their victory.

    YMCA’s goals came from Natubu Festo, Ambrose Naturinda and Ibrahim Mpengere’s own goal.

    In the last Moonson thrilling game of the day. Dalumba International shared the spoils with Real Galaticals in a 2 all fierce derby game.

    The Galaticals fell two goals down to Jonathan Kikoyongo and Ali Hassan’s goals.

    However, they later recovered scoring through John Revita and Jojo Mutebi to force penalties.

    Kikonyongo and Rica Byaruhanga faltered in the shoot outs as Musa Muhammed and Hamis Kaferoo converted to give Galaticals the victory.

    Full Results:

    Moonson Group:

    YMCA 3-5 Stormers

    Dalumba International 2 (0) – 2 (2) Real Galacticals

    Kabalagala Rangers 6-2 Uhuru Titans

    Mutesa 1 Royal University 1-2 KIU

    Hurriken Group:
    St Lawrence University 6-2 Kampala City All Stars

    Buwanika Bulls 3-0 Nkumba Select

    Miami Kops 0-3 Talented

    Kayunga Town Council 4-5 MUBS

    Main Photo: Beach Soccer Action at Lido beach in Entebbe

    Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

  • CAF Champions league: Vipers fall to Enyimba F.C in Port Harcourt

    CAF Champions league: Vipers fall to Enyimba F.C in Port Harcourt

    CAF Champions League Preliminary Round (Second Leg):

    Enyimba F.C (Nigeria) 2-0 Vipers S.C (Uganda)

    Enyimba F.C Progresses 2-1 on aggregate

    Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Champions league, Vipers Sports Club lost 2-0 to their Nigerian counterparts, Enyimba F.C at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

    After resisting for the opening 31 minutes of the game, Vipers fell behind to Mfon Udoh’ s penalty as the Nigerians leveled the aggregate scores.

    The same striker (Udoh) returned with the second goal on the evening with a 62nd winner.

    Despite Vipers’ attempts to pull a goal back, the Nigerian champions remained tight at the back line.

    The result means that Vipers bow out of the championship 2-1 on aggregate since they won the first leg in Kampala 1-0.

    Enyimba F.C is now set to play Burundian Champions, Vital’o at the next stage (first round).

    They are set to return on Tuesday.

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): 10 matches on Thursday, 25th February 2016

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): 10 matches on Thursday, 25th February 2016

    FUFA Big league (Second Division): Week 15 Fixtures

    Rwenzori Group:

    Kireka United Vs Hope Doves – Namboole Training ground

    Synergy Vs Masavu – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Entebbe F.C Vs Wakiso United – Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe

    Proline F.C Vs Sun City F.C – Wankulukuku stadium

    Elgon Group:

    Boma Young F.C Vs Ndejje University – Boma ground, Hoima

    Onduparaka F.C Vs Water F.C – Green light play ground, Arua

    Bukedea TC Vs Baza Holdings – Bukedea Primary school

    Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Busia Fisheries – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground

    Lira United Vs CRO – Lango Sports Ground (2 p.m)

    Sporting United Vs Artland Katale – Lango Sports Ground (4 p.m)

    The Second division league (FUFA Big league) returns on Thursday, 25th February 2016 after being pushed ahead last week due to the presidential and parliamentary elections.

    Ten matches shall be played on the day across the different playing facilities.

    Four matches will be played in Rwenzori group and the remaining six in the Elgon group.

    In the Rwenzori group, Kireka United is at their Namboole home (outside play grouns) to Hope Doves.

    Kireka United lost their first game of the second round, 3-0 to Kirinya/Jinja S.S.

    Proline Soccer Academy have a chance to stretch the lead at the summit of the Rwenzori group when they play host to Kasese district’s Sun City at Nakivubo stadium in Kampala.

    Elsewhere, Entebbe based Masavu F.C makes the trip to Masaka to play Synergy F.C and another Entebbe club, Entebbe F.C will entertain Wakiso United at Bugonga play ground.

    In the Elgon group, on form Onduparaka F.C, fresh from walloping Artland Katale 3-0 will host Water F.C at the green light arena.

    Lira United and CRO F.C shall be engaged in a 2 p.m fixture at Lango sports ground before a 4 p.m game between another Lira entity, Sporting United against Artland Katale F.C.

    In the other matches on the day, Boma Young will play footballing students, Ndejje University in Hoima as Bukedea Town council hosts Baza Holdings at Bukedea Primary school play ground.

    Promotion:

    Three clubs shall be promoted at the end of the 2015/16 to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Each of the top clubs (per group – Rwenzori and Elgon) earns a direct slot to the elite league.

    Meanwhile, the third club is determined via a promotional play off after the top two clubs per group play a semi-final before the final to determine the third club.

    Relegation:

    To create space for the clubs being promoted from the regional leagues, eight clubs (four per group) are relegated at the end of the season.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Big league play-offs of the previous edition at the phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA MEDIA

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA F.C hosts URA as the second round returns

    Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA F.C hosts URA as the second round returns

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 

    Match No. 121: KCCA F.C Vs URA FC – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala  – 4 pm (Live on AZAM TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m)

    Match No. 122: Bright Stars F.C Vs Maroons F.C – CS Mwererwe – 4.30pm

    Match No. 123: Police Vs Lweza – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso – 4.30pm

    Match No.124: JMC Hippos Vs SC Victoria University – Kakindu  -4.30pm

    Match No. 125: The Saints F.C Vs Bul. FC – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole – 4.30pm

    Match No.126: Sadolin Paints Vs Soana FC – Bugembe Stadium -4.30pm

    After the mid-season break, the Azam Uganda Premier League returns with six second round games lined up on the day.

    This follows a one month break that ushered in the new year where the national team, the Uganda Cranes competed at the CHAN 2016 finals held in Rwanda

    The mouth of all battles will be witnessed in the heart of Kampala City at Nakivubo stadium when ten time league champions entertain rivals, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) F.C in a match that will be televised live on Azam T.V.

    KCCA F.C heads into the fixture top on the 16 team log with a couple of new players on board.

    Julius Poloto and Edward Kikonyogo were promoted from their Junior side that plays in the national FUFA Juniors league.

    Ceasar Okhuti, Godfrey Sembatya and Farouk Kawooya were acquired from Express and Victoria University respectively.

    These will be joined by several players fresh from the 2016 CHAN championship in Rwanda.

    Midfielders Muzamiru Mutyaba, Ivan Ntege are expected to make the grade alongside defenders Timothy Awani, Hassan Wasswa Dazzo, Joseph Ochaya and team captain, Dennis Okot Oola.

    On the other hand, URA has released midfielder Patrick Ochan and lost defender Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (on semi pro stint in Lebanon) but brought on board three players.

    Defenders Joseph Owino and Savio Kabugo were joined by Nicholas Kagaba as the new players at the tax collectors’ side.

    There are no fresh injuries reported in either camps.

    At the Champions stadium in Mwerwere, home club Bright Stars Football club will play host to Prisons side, Maroons F.C.

    This fixture is looked at a rehearsal ahead of the two club’s battle in the Uganda Cup at the round of 16 which will be played at Luzira stadium.

    The home side will bank on the experience of three Uganda Cranes CHAN 2016  members; Joseph Nsubuga, team captain Bernard Muwanga and goalkeeper, Mathias Kigonya.

    Others expected to light up the day are Anthony Bongole, Lawrence Bajja and the ever fresh winger, Baker Lukooya.

    Maroons F.C travel to Matugga with the vivid hope that the club’s talisman, Hood Mulikyi replicates the form expected of him.

    Patrick Kaddu is the main intended target for goals as team skipper Slyvester Okello plays it tight at the back for a solid display.

    At the Bugembe Stadium in Jinja, Sadolin Paints will entertain Soana F.C.

    The first corresponding round match between the two clubs ended goal-less at Kavumba Recreational stadium.

    Former BUL F.C striker, Simon Okwi is expected to make his league debut for coach Charles Ayiekho’s side.

    At Kakindu stadium in Jinja two, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos will be at home to Sports Club Victoria University.

    JMC Hippos will dearly miss the services of their hardworking forward, Walter Bankene but the good news though, Mustapha Mugoya who has missed their previous two mid-season build ups against Kakira United and Iganga Young will be back in action.

    At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, a new look The Saints F.C host Alex Isabirye’s BUL F.C.

    After a massive exodus of players from and to the Saints’s side, the club’s new tactician, Moses Basena is expected to line up a unique squad against BUL F..C.

    At Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso, Sam Timbe’s Police F.C plays Lweza F.C.

    All the games apart from that live on TV are expected to kick off at 4:30 p.m.

    The Match day balls given to the clubs on Monday, 22nd February 2016 are the ones expected to be used during the entire duration of the game.

    The football radio, 102. FUFA f.m will be relying timely updates from the all the matches.

    Vipers Sports Club is the league defending champion.

    MAIN PHOTO: KCCA F.C forward, Derrick Nsibambi (left) in action during a previous match against BUL F.C.

  • Regional League Football: Western Region Second round kicks off 27th February 2016

    Regional League Football: Western Region Second round kicks off 27th February 2016

    The second round of the Western region league will resume on Saturday, 27th February 2016.

    On the day, there will be three fixtures – Badru Ssenkayi’s Bwizibwera Welden will be at home against Bumbaire at Kakyeeka stadium.

    Ntungamo based Kyambura Rastors will entertain Bushenyi Ishaka Mun and Kisoro district’s Nyarusiza will host Bushenyi Tigers at Seseme Tehnical School play ground.

    The following day, 28th February 2016, Sharp F.C (Kabale) will entertain Rubare United at the Kabale Municipal stadium.

    Kisoro’s Young Simba will take on Kihihi Friends F.C from Kabale at Seseme play ground.

    MSA Sentah will be Ryakasinga at Kakyeeka stadium.

    Only one team stands to be promoted at the end of the season to the second division league, FUFA Big league.

    The other regions; North East, Buganda, West Nile, Kampala, Northern and Eastern are also playing their respective leagues.

    Second Round Fixtures:

    Saturday, 27th February 2016:

    Bwizibwera Welden F.C Vs Bumbaire F.C – Kakyeeka Stadium

    Kyambura Rastors F.C Vs Bushenyi Ishaka Mun – Kyambura

    Nyarusiza Vs Bushenyi Tigers – Seseme

    Sunday, 28th February 2016

    Sharp F.C Vs Rubare United – Kabale Stadium

    Young Simba F.C Vs Kihihi Friends – Seseme

    MSA Sentah Vs Ryakasinga – Kakyeeka

    Saturday, 5th March 2016:

    Bushenyi Tigers Vs Kyambura – Ruganda Technial School play ground

    Bushenyi Ishaka Mun Vs Nyamitybora – Bushenyi Stadium

    Rubaare United Vs Ntoda – Rubaare Stadium

    Sunday, 6th March 2016

    Kamoma Vs Ryakasinga – Bushenyi Play ground

    Bwizibwera Welden Vs MSA Sentah – Kyakeeka Stadium

  • AFCON U-20: Uganda to play Rwanda

    AFCON U-20: Uganda to play Rwanda

    Uganda has been drawn once again to play Rwanda in an under age championship on the African continent. The two countries clashed in the Africa U-23championship qualifiers which Uganda easily won 4-1on aggregate over two legs before falling to Egypt in the final round of qualification.

    The draw for the Africa U-20 championship was conducted on Friday 5thFebruary in Kigali, Rwanda when the CAF Executive Committee met.

    Zambia will host the AFCON U-20 Finals in 2017. Three rounds will be played before any team makes it to the finals. The winner of the Uganda vs Rwanda (over two legs) will play Egypt in the second round.

    Rwanda will host the first leg in April.

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) entered one team in the Africa age group championships but will be taking part in the CECAFA U-17 and CECAFA Women Championship later this year which Uganda will host.

  • Sports Infrastructure: Philip Omondi Stadium works continue

    Sports Infrastructure: Philip Omondi Stadium works continue

    The long awaited Philip Omondi stadium Astro Turf project is in the final stages of completion.

    In the morning of Thursday, 1tth February 2016, a delegation from FUFA and KCCA football club and the city authority officials visited the playing facility under construction.

    FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson was joined by the FUFA astro turf specialist Ivan Kintu Bayige, the club officials CEO David Tamale, Chairman Julius Ray Kabugo and Juliet Namuddu, the Education and Social Services officer at KCCA on a courtesy visit to monitor the progress of the works.

    Next week, a top FIFA official, Steve Baker will visit the facility for assessment before the turf is laid.

    The project started in October 2015 and is expected to be completed in March 2016.

    Main Photo: L-R facing camera: Ivan Kintu Bayige, KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Juliet Namuddu and David Tamale.