The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has issued a Notice to all stakeholders for the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly to be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 in Mbale.
The notice was confirmed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘Notice is hereby given to all FUFA Members, Delegates and stakeholders that the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 at Wash And Wills Hotel in Mbale City- Eastern Region starting 9am’ Confirmed the FUFA CEO Watson.
Notice of the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly due on 21st August 2021
The notice also highlights that the agenda of the Assembly includes election of FUFA President and the Executive Committee Members for the next term of four years’
The Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis with each of the eight regions of FUFA given an opportunity but decided by the FUFA Executive Committee.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assemblies since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East)
2016- Luweero (Buganda)
2017- Masindi (Kitara)
2018- Kabale (Western)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile)
2020 – Nakawa DFA-(Kampala Region FA)
2021- Mbale DFA (Eastern Region FA)
The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:
The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
The FUFA Big League
The FUFA Women National Leagues
The 8 Regional Associations
The Uganda Football Players Association
The Uganda Women Football Association
The Uganda Football Coaches Association
The Uganda Football Referees Association
The Uganda Beach-Soccer Association
The Uganda Schools Football Association
The Uganda Youth Football Association
The Futsal Association of Uganda
About the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly
The Ordinary FUFA General Assembly is the supreme and legislative body of football in Uganda and is comprised of 34 members (Associations) that are represented by 88 delegates.
The Assembly takes place annually where delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
This allows resolutions and reports from Members Associations to be agreed on before they are presented in the FUFA General Assembly for discussion.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021(Match Day 8) – Results for Monday, 17th May 2021
Rwenzori Group: Terrazo and Tiles 3-1 Luwero United
Elgon Group: Kataka 1-0 Calvary
Match day 8 of the StarTimes FUFA Big League concluded officially concluded on Monday, 17th May 2021 with two games which produced home wins for the respective clubs.
In the Rwenzori group, Terrazo and Tiles overcame Luwero United 3-1 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city, Western region.
Emmanuel Balyejusa (penalty), captain Patrick Waliggo and Khamis Rwothomio scored the goals for Terrazo and Tiles who had head coach Robert Ssekweywama taking charge of his first ever game at the club.
Henry Musisi found the consolation for the visiting Luwero United.
This was the first win for Terrazo and Tiles since they were promoted from the Western regional league.
Both Terrazo and Tiles and Luwero are making their debut in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Away in Mbale, Kataka smiled 1-0 over newly promoted Calvary from Yumbe. Tiff Kahande scored the all important goal for Kataka at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Kataka ascended to third position with 15 points, only one adrift from Arua Hill and Gaddafi.
The FUFA Big League action returns with match day 9, starting on Wednesday, 19th May 2021 through to the next day.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League by close of business of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
The two clubs earn direct sporting promotion whilst the third one is determined via a promotional play-off.
The second round of the 2021 Star Times FUFA Big League has kicked off on Sunday, 16th May with a number of games at the different venues across the country.
Both groups (Elgon and Rwenzori) were involved in action. Tooro United, current leaders of the Rwenzori group played to a non-scoring draw with Water at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium.
Nyamityobora and Ndejje University played to a 2-2 draw at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city.
Proline and Kigezi Home Boyz shared the spoils after 1-all stalemate at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Rogers Tabule scored for Kigezi Home Boyz in the 69 minute with Brian Umony replying for Proline in the 81st minute off a well struck penalty.
Proline in action against Kigezi Home Boyz
Arua Hill’s midfielder Paddy Muhumuza in action against Blacks Power at the Emokori play ground
Kigezi Home Boyz played to a 1-all draw with Proline at the Kabale Municipal Stadium
In Elgon group, Gaddafi overcame the home team Mbale Heroes 2-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Paidha Black Angels recorded their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 against Maroons at the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo.
Blacks Power and Arua Hill played to a 1-all draw at the Emokori Play ground in Bukedea.
Alfred Leku headed home Baden Mujahid’s cross before Michael Siwu equalized for Blacks Power.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the Star Times Uganda Premier League at the end of the season.
Monday 17/05/2021
Terrazzo& Tiles FC Vs Luweero United FC- Kakyeka Stadium – 4.00 pm
Kataka FC Vs Calvary FC – Mbale Municipal Ground – 4.00 pm
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Blacks Power and Arua Hill at the Emokori play ground. The match ended 1-1 (Courtesy photo)
Education has no limit and thus very valuable anytime it is achieved. FUFA considers improvement of Human Resource Development as a key area under its Strategic Plan set way back in 2016.
Based on the above, the FUFA Football Development Department organised an online course on Tuesday 11th May 20201 for the Media Officers of the 16 teams in the StarTimes FUFA Big League. The course was coordinated by the FUFA Communications Department.
The education session was aimed at tuning the Media Officers ahead of the kickoff of the 2nd round of the 2020/21 Big League season this weekend.
The main facilitator was Communications Director Ahmed Hussein assisted by Marketing Director Esther Musoke and Football Development Director Ali Mwebe
Ahmed Hussein– FUFA Communications Director
‘The session was designed with the primary target of improving the capacity building of the club Media officers in a bid to enhance their media related operations with their respective teams. There are many demands in the areas of Communication. The public wants quality work and our main clients (Media-both at the venue and in offices) want to get the latest and quality work from Media Officers. You either adapt or die’ noted Hussein who is also a CAF trained Media Officer.
A screenshot of some of the participants during the FUFA Big League Online Media training
The session covered the following key areas;
• Message from FUFA President-Delivered by Football Development Director Ali MWebe
• Video: FUFA and Its Development Programmes (16 minutes)
• Importance and Objectives of Communication in football
• Internal and External Communication in football
• Planning Communication in football
• Organising press conferences in football
• Public relations planning in football
• Managing media relations in football
• Press releases for football related activities
• Importance of Social Media in football
• Match Day Media Operations; handling media, honoring deadlines with Print, broadcast media and Online publications.
The two hour training will be followed in future with practical sessions at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Part of the participants
Participants: Otelul Veggas Lamatia, Oliver Asea (Arua Hill FC), Walusimbi David (Luweero United FC), Binoti Ewo Bonaventure (Ndejje University FC), Godfrey Drabe (Mvara Boys FC), Sam Opio (Blacks Power FC), Timothy Tuhumwiire (Kigezi HomeBoyz FC), Jusper Barigye (Terrazo and Tiles FC) Opingopi Andbati Yusuf(Unattached), Joseph Mukhooli (Mbale Heroes FC), Ronnie Lusulire (FUFA Communications), Bashir Ibrahim (FUFA Communications), Brian Inke (Paidha Black Angels FC), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Communications), Amanya Julius Kabogoza (Nyamityobora FC), Fred Akena, Asaba Racmac (Maroons FC) Aisha Nakato (Gaddafi FC), Paul Chandia(Calvary FC), Denis Namale Bwaha (Proline FC), Erika Nyakato (Proline FC), Bakshi Asuman (Proline FC) Faizol Abujere (Calvary FC) and Eric Bingiwere some of the trainees present.
Ali Mwebe-FUFA Football Development Director
“Very soon FUFA will make this training mandatory so that clubs can be able to do better when it comes to media work and communication. The Club Licensing exercise will be spreading to this are as it is deemed very important in football’
Esther Musoke-FUFA Marketing Director
‘Media and marketing go hand in hand. The training is very good to push the marketing aspect of the game because without proper media messages we cannot do well in marketing’’
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who represented FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘On behalf of the CEO, i thank all participants who have spared time to attend this media training. As FUFA it is part of our plan to ensure we empower different stakeholders with knowledge related to the beautiful game in their different capacities. We know the value of media and how much they contribute to the development of the game’
Reactions from the Participants
Arua Hill FC Media Officer-Adams Otelul Lematia
‘I was a pioneer, one of the first to be trained by FUFA in Njeru in 2018. I did this again to remind myself on several things so that I can help to build a clean brand within Ugandan football. It has been a good session’
Arua Hill FC Oliver Asea
‘It was interesting. I have observed many gaps and we shall address them at the club to improve in service delivery to all football stakeholders. I was able to learn new things that I had no idea about and there were certain things we did and had no clue of how unprofessional they were until today. I learnt when, how, why and what to put out there, which has made the training worth attending’.
Maroons FC Head of Media and PRO Fred Akena
‘Maroons FC is privileged to be a beneficiary of the FUFA Media training organised under the institution’s communications Department. We shall implement what we learnt today’
A practical session will be organized soon at the FUFA technical center, Njeru.
Article compiled by Adams Otelul Lematia and Fred Akena
Match No. 51 Proline Vs Kigezi Home Boyz FC or BUL FC
Match No.52 Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC
Final: Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region
The fixtures for the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup are out after the draws conducted on Tuesday 11th May 2021 at FUAF House, Mengo. The matches will be played between 25th May-2nd June 2021 over two legs.
Ready for the Quarterfinals draw of the Stanibc Uganda cup 2020/21 season
Legends Charles Ogwang and midfielders Sharif Samanya were invited by FUFA to grace the ceremony. Both players featured in the 1996 Uganda Cup final won by UEB FC captained by Ogwang who went on to score the game’s solitary goal. Samanya played for Nile FC captained by Peter Nsaba in a match won by UEB FC 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige took the media and guests through the draw procedure and details of the Quarterfinals.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
Teams that qualified for the Quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/21 season
Local rivals Express FC and KCCA FC will face off with the Red eagles hosting the first leg at Mutessa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Reigning League champions Vipers SC- chasing a double will play against nine time winners Sports Club Villa.
L-R Former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
2019 Winners Proline FC have a fixture against the winner of the match between Kigezi Homeboyz FC and BUL FC. The 1st leg leg ended 2-1 in favour of BUL FC. The date for the 2nd leg is yet to be communicated.
Police FC and Wakiso Giants have to scores to settle in another competition-this time in the knock out format.
The media enjoying their job during the draws of the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup at FUFA House on Tuesday morning
Charles Ogwang
It was a great moment to win the Uganda cup. I scored 8 goals and won the top accolade as leading scorer. Captaining the team to victory was so sweet as the usual captain was injured. I thank the sponsors Stanbic and Plascon for injecting money in the tournament.
Sharif Samanya
It is a dream for every player to play in a Cup final. I felt bad losing but we had many injuries heading into this game. It always a nice feeling ejecting teams from such tournaments. I’m happy that FUFA invited me to be part of this draw.
Charles Ogwang (L) and Sharif Samanya
Details of Quarterfinals
Article 19 (Stanbic Uganda Cup Rules 2020/2021-4th Edition)
Third Round (Quarter-Finals)
The 3rd round shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the second round.
FUFA shall draw lots to generate ties for the third round.
All ties in this round shall be two legs played on home and away basis.
The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the tie.
If teams are tied by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.
If teams are still tied under Art 19 (5), spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner. There shall be no extra time.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
The Uganda National Beach Soccer team (Sand Cranes) got down to business ahead of the the Beach Soccer AFCON, Senegal 2021.
A team of eighteen players and five officials entered camp on Sunday 9th May at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team conducted one evening training session on Sunday with the Head Coach Salim Muwonge and his Technical team emphasizing player fitness and endurance on day one of residential training.
Salim said that the emphasis on the first session was about player fitness and endurance because most players haven’t been active since the league ended.
‘Our emphasis on the first session was player fitness and endurance since many players haven’t been active since the league ended. Therefore we have to bring back their bodies to the required fitness levels before we set off for Senegal.’ noted Muwonge.
Sand Cranes players celebrate a goalDay one training of the Sand Cranes ahead of the AFCON finals in Senegal
He added that he was amazed by the response from the players during the first session and comfortable this if they continue with the same attitude, they will be very ready for the tournament .
Training continues until 18th May 2021 when the team leaves for Senegal.
The shooting practice on the sand
Full squad in camp:
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC), Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC), Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC), Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC),Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC), Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC), Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC),Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC),Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC),Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Special Interest Groups (SIG’s) delegates have been elected at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala on Saturday, 8th May 2021.
Delegates from the 8 Special Interest Groups; Uganda Football Referees Association (URFA), Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA), Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), Futsal Association Uganda (FAU), Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA), Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA), Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA), Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
On the same day, delegates for the FUFA Women National Leagues were elected. This is not part of the Special Interest groups.
Ronnie Kalema returned as chairman of the Uganda Football Referees Association unopposed.
The other two UFRA delegates are Brian Miiro Nsubuga and Rosebell Rwamuyamba.
Livingstone Kyambadde is the chairman of Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) with Frank Anyau as the other delegate.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman and delegate is Deo Mutabazi who returned unopposed; Anthony Tumwesigye also returned unopposed.
Deo Mutabazi and Anthony Tumwesigye
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) chairman is Hamzah Jjunju (unopposed) with Patrick Lugemwa the other delegate (also unopposed).
Hamza Jjunju is the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chairman
Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) chairman and chairman is Paul Ssali (unopposed) and Fred Tamale the other delegate (unopposed).
Justus Mugisha tallied 23 votes to win the chairmanship of Uganda Schools Football Association. Miriam Makeba is the second delegate after scoring 22 votes.
Justus Mugisha casts his vote
The new Uganda Youth Football Association chairman is Robert Kiwanuka who tallied 18 votes.
Mansoor Kabugo is the second delegate after returning 17 votes. Farouk Kigongo got two votes.
Robert Kiwanuka (Left) and Mansoor KabugoYouth Football Delegates pose for a group photo at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
Margaret Kubingi tallied 18 votes to win the chairpersonship of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
Owek. Florence Nkalubo Bagunywa is the second delegate after scoring 14 votes. Harriet Nattabi got 9 votes.
Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) delegates are Paul Ssali and Fred Tamale.
Fred Tamale (left) and Paul Ssali will represent the football players in the FUFA Assembly
The elections completed include; District Football Associations, Regional Football Associations, Special Interest Groups and FUFA Women Football Leagues (Super League and Elite League).
Those yet to be conducted are in the FUFA Big League (5 Delegates), Third Vice President, the FUFA President and his Executive Committee.
The 97th FUFA Assembly will be hosted by Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA) in Mbale city on 21st August 2021 as decided by the 24th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that was convened at FUFA Executive Complex on 30th April 2021.
FUFA Women Elite League: Justine Nambafu – Unopposed
Elections Completed: · District Football Associations · Regional Football Associations · Special Interest Groups · FUFA Women Football Leagues (Super League and Elite League)
Yet to be conducted: · FUFA Big League (5 Delegates) · 3rd Vice President · FUFA President and Executive
FUFA Electoral Committee members during the SIG’s elections at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Football Referees Association delegates Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Rosebell Rwamuyamba and Ronnie Kalema (chairman) at FUFA House, Mengo
The CAF Emergency Committee, in consultation with FIFA, has decided to postpone the CAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ that were due to be played in June 2021 after taking into consideration the current challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to ensure the optimal playing conditions for all participating teams.
The qualifiers will now take place in the existing windows of September, October and November 2021, and March 2022.
CAF is reassessing its protocols and processes to enhance the implementation of COVID-related protocols, including specifically focusing on pre-match testing which had been the source of some challenges in previous windows.
Uganda Cranes is in Group E alongside Mali, two neighbors Rwanda and Kenya.
Delegates from the Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA) have unanimously resolved to endorse the incumbent president for Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Eng. Moses Magogo.
All the six delegates; Jackline Musiime, Michael Ssekabira, Samuel Mpiima, Andy Kaweesa, Hassan Kavuma and Rogers Mulindwa concurred and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to throw their full weight towards the incumbent.
The regional delegation met the Federation President on Wednesday evenng at his office and presented a copy of the MoU to him.
Team leader and Excom member Rogers Mulindwa read out the document to the President.
The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo (third from left) with some of the delegates
The Buganda delegates based their decision on several recognizable achievements registered under the tenure of Hon. Moses Magogo as president of FUFA.
‘There is need to consolidate the gains and secure the future of our Game. Now, wherefore, we the persons whose names and signatures are appended to the Memorandum, being delegates-Elect representing Buganda Region Football Association to the FUFA Assembly hereby commit ourselves under the whip of Mr Rogers Mulindwa to support and vote Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo for another term as the FUFA President during the forthcoming elections scheduled for August this year’
Rogers Mulindwa hands over MOU to Eng. Moses Magogo
They cited Uganda Cranes’ back to back qualification to the AFCON finals since 1978, the Hippos (U-20) playing in the AFCON finals and qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup abate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sand Cranes qualification to AFCON finals for the first time ever, improvement of Uganda’s visibility at both CAF and FIFA levels, FUFA’s ability to secure more sponsorships, women football at its peak, more investment of grassroot football, federation secretariat being more recognized, infrastructural development with several new buildings and the Kadiba stadium under construction, Hon. Magogo being the first Ugandan at the CAF Executive committee and the good leadership traits among others.
L-R: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Mulindwa and Hassan Kavuma
L-R: Rogers Mulindwa, Andy Kaweesa and Hassan Kavuma
Buganda thereby becomes the first region to officially sign an MOU to express their full backing for Eng. Magogo.
The roadmap for the 2021 FUFA elections was released by the FUFA Electoral Commission with a smooth progress of district and regional elections already executed.
The 97th FUFA elective assembly will be hosted by the Eastern Region Football Association on 21st August 2021 in Mbale city.
FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa addresses the media at FUFA House
MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Region Football Association Delegates hand over MOU to Eng. Moses Magogo
The Head Coach of the Uganda National Beach Soccer Team-Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge has named a provisional squad of 16 players to start preparations on Friday 7th May ahead of the 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal.
The squad will camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The final squad will have 12 players who will fly out of the country with the rest of the contingent on 18th May 2021 to Senegal.
The tournament will to take place from 23 to 29 May 2021,in the city of Saly.
Sand Cranes players praying before the start of training at the FUFA Technical Centre.
The Squad summoned
Goalkeepers:
Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC)
Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC)
Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC)
Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC)
Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC)
Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC)
Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC)
Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC)
Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards:
Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC)
Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC)
Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC)
Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC)
Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
Sand Cranes head coach Salim Jamal Muwonge (R)
Officials:
Head coach – Salim Jamal Muwonge Assistant Coach- Bashir Mutyaba Team Doctor – Ivan Kulika Team Manager – Tonny Ssebagala Media Officer – Julius Bazzeketta
Uganda Sand Cranes goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige
About the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations:
The 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will be the fourth edition of the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations (BSAFCON), the premier beach soccer championship in Africa contested by men’s national teams who are members of the Confederation of African football (CAF). Originally organised by Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) under the title FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup CAF qualifier (informally known as CAF Beach Soccer Championship), in 2015, CAF became organisers and began using the BSAFCON title to which the competition was officially renamed the next year.
Overall, this will be the 10th edition of the event.
The tournament was due to take place in Uganda between 23 and 29 November 2020. However, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and rising water levels on the shores of Lake Victoria affecting the host beach, Uganda withdrew from hosting.Senegal were subsequently chosen as the new hosts,with the tournament rescheduled to take place from 23 to 29 May 2021,in the city of Saly.
The event also acts as the qualification route for African teams to the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia; the winners and runners-up qualify.
Stanbic Uganda Cup (2021) – Round of 16 – Return Legs:
URA 0-0 Express (*Express advance 2-1 on aggregate)
Tooro United 2-2 Wakiso Giants (*Wakiso Giants advance 7-3 on aggregate)
SC Villa 0-0 Onduparaka (SC Villa advance 1-0 on aggregate)
Express Football Club, Sports Club Villa and Wakiso Giants joined Vipers to the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final stage.
This followed the successful completion for their round of 16 return legs played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 at the respective venues.
Express held Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to a goal-less draw on a slippery surface of the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University.
The result meant that Express who are popularly known as “Mukwano Gw’abangi” advanced to the round of 8 teams with a 2-1 aggregate score from the first leg.
Tooro United bowed out after a 2-all draw with visiting Wakiso Giants at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
Godfrey Akol and lethal striker Marvin Oshaba scored for Tooro United, an entity coached by Edward Golola.
Midfielder Joshua “Tallest Muganda” Lubwama and left footed winger Viane Ssekajugo replied for Douglas Bamweyana and Alex Gitta’s led Wakiso Gants.
Wakiso Giants had comfortably won the first leg 5-1 at their Kabake Kyabaggu fortress and that implies that the Purple Sharks qualified 7-3 on aggregate.
Sports Club Villa played it safe with a non-scoring draw against Onduparaka at the Military Barracks stadium in Bombo.
The result guaranteed the Jogoos of a slot in the quarter finals with a 1-0 win over the two legs. SC Villa needed a late-late 1-0 victory at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua during the first leg on 1st May 2021.
The trio join Vipers who made easy work of UPDF 4-2 on aggregate at the quarter final stage.
Meanwhile, Police visits Kavumba Recreational stadium on Wednesday, 5th May 2021 with a 4-1 comprehensive lead over Soltilo Bright Stars.
KCCA is at home (MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo) against Maroons having won 2-0 in the first leg at the Prisons stadium in Luzira.
Proline, winners of the cup in 2019 are away against Mbale Heroes at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Noordin Bunjo and Savio Kabugo’s goals in the first leg give Proline the first leg slim win.
Rasta-man, Jamalldin Buchochera, who is also captain at Mbale Heroes scored a late consolation diving header that gives Mbale Heroes a beam of hope coming to the return leg.
In a related development, the first leg of the round of 16 contest between BUL and Kigezi Home Boyz will be played at the Kyabazinga stadium in Jinja city.
This will be Alex Isabirye’s first game as head coach of BUL upon his second return since taking over from the released Arthur Kyesimira.
To reach the round of 16, BUL eliminated Blacks Power 5-2 on aggregate whilst Kigezi Home Boyz qualified on the famous away goal’s rule after a 5-all draw over the two legs.
Kigezi Home Boyz won 4-2 away at Kavumba in the first leg before losing 3-1 at their Kabale Municipal Stadium fortress in the return leg.
The FUFA Executive Committee meeting of 30th April 2021 has already indicated that Kitara Region Football Association will host the final of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup at the refurbished Masindi Municipal Stadium on a date yet to be determined.
FUFA Competitions Department runs the Stanbic Uganda Cup that is proudly bankrolled by Stanbic Bank Uganda and paints specialists Kansai Plascon.
This historic tournament has been played since 1971.
MAIN PHOTO: Express FC’s players and officials celebrate their qualification to the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinals after eliminating URA at the Arena of Visions play ground, Ndejje University (Credit: Express FC Media Department)
Key decisions from the 24th FUFA Exco Meeting held on 30th April, 2021
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
On Friday 30th April 2021, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 24th FUFA Executive Meeting in the board room of the Executive House-FUFA Complex in Mengo and key decisions were taken; Here is summary account of what was discussed.
1-COMPETITIONS
FUFA Women Super League
The Champions of the 2021 FUFA Women Super League will represent Uganda in the inaugural CAF Women Club Champions League. The Zonal qualifiers will run from July 17th to 1st August hosted by Kenya to determine the CECAFA representative to the inaugural CAF Women Club League Finals due in November this year.
Promotion and relegation in the Women football Competitions
Promotion: Two teams will be promoted from the FUFA Women Elite League 2020/21 season to the FUFA Women Super League.
Relegation: The bottom team in each group of the FUFA Women Super League 2020/21 season will be relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League.
Stanbic Uganda Cup
The Executive Committee confirmed Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region as the venue for the Uganda Cup Finals 47th Edition of Stanbic Uganda cup Final of the 2020/21 season.
The FUFA Drum 3rd Edition
The FUFA Drum 3rd edition (2021) shall be played at the FUFA Technical Centre (FTC). Dates will be communicated.
2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship
FUFA confirmed that it will host the CECAFA U-20 Women Championship that will be hosted at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The tentative date for kick off is 22nd August 2021.
The Executive also appointed FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee 2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship.
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
The FUFA Executive approved Uganda will take part in the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. This year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup will be for players falling in the U-23 Category. Uganda will field predominantly the U-20 team that reached the Final of the Total Africa Cup U-20 Tournament in Mauritania. The decision to have the U-23 players for this tournament was reached on during the CECAFA Exco meeting held on 11th March 2021 at Sofitel Hotel, Morocco.
3rd Division (Regional) Leagues
FUFA Executive approved that the 3rd Division Leagues to be played across all the 8 FUFA Regions (West Nile, Northern, North East, Eastern, Buganda, Western, Kitara and Kampala). The Competitions Department has been tasked to come up with the appropriate format of play.
The 2020/21 Women regional League season has been nullified.
District Leagues
The 4th and 5th Division Leagues will not be organised this season.
FUFA Juniors League
The FUFA U-17 Juniors League 2020/21 season has been nullified.
The ODILO 3rd Edition
The ODILO (FUFA Primary Schools Football Competition) 3rd edition (2021) is annulled.
2nd Division League (FUFA Big League) 2020/2021
The group leaders in each of the groups and the best team after play offs involving the Runners up and 1st Runners up in each group, be promoted to the 1st Division League 2021/2022 season.
The last 2 clubs in each group shall be relegated to the third division while the winners of the 3rd division play offs shall be promoted from the 3rd Division.
Play off pairings:
Kampala/Buganda
Western/Kitara
Northern/West Nile
Eastern/North East
2-NATIONAL TEAMS’ TECHNICAL SET UP
National A Men’s Team (Uganda Cranes)
The Executive will continue to review the process and criteria for selecting the technical set up of the National Senior team -Uganda Cranes before any decision is made.
Uganda U-23 (Kobs)
Morley Byekwaso will be the Head coach of the Uganda U-23 team during the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. Simeon Masaba (Assistant Coach), Stephen Kigundu (Goalkeepers’ Coach) and Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist) are also part of the technical team.
3 AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2021
The FUFA Exco approved the Airtel FUFA Awards to be organised in December this year since there have been a good number of competitions played in the season.
4-PRIZE MONEY
FUFA Executive approved to extend prize monies to Futsal Super League starting with the FUFA Financial Year 2022.
5- GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2021
FUFA Executive approved the Eastern Region Football Association to host the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on 21st August 2021 in Mbale City. The same Assembly will elect the new FUFA President and Executive into office for a four year term.
6-REGULATIONS
Club Licensing
The FUFA Executive approved a handbook of sanctions that will be reference for disciplinary measures for clubs that breach the Club Licensing regulations when the season is in-progress. The handbook also incorporates the CAF Requirements for the representative teams in CAF Competitions. The handbook will be released by the FUFA Competitions Department through Club Licensing Office.
Capacity Building
The FUFA Executive approved a new set of regulations to be followed by various stakeholders who are planning to organise capacity building courses during the ‘New Normal’ era of the Covid-19. Regulations will be released by the FUFA Football Development Department through Human Resource-Capacity Building office.
7-CHANGE OF CLUB NAMES
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were approved:
Busitema University FC to Ateker FC (Soroti, North East Region)
Bumadu United FC to Bundibugyo United FC (Bundibugyo, Kitara Region)
Volcop Lion’s FC to Fort City FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
Kiryandongo TC FC to Kiryandongo United FC (Kiryandongo, Kitara Region)
Pepsi FC to Uganda Pentecostal University FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were rejected:
Asingya FC to Rufura Proline Bwara FC (Kasese, Kitara Region)
Lugazi Municipal FC to Lugazi Sports Club (Buikwe, Buganda Region)
Kampala University FC to Lugazi FC (Buikwe, Buganda)
8- NATIONAL TEAMS’ REGIONAL TOURS 2021
The National Teams Regional Tours 2021 shall involve the U20 Boys and U20 Girls National Teams.
Match day one of 2021 Futsal Super League was held at the virgin confine of the Old Kampala Sports Arena on Saturday, 1st May.
With four matches played in both the Albert Nile and Victoria Nile groups where a total of 43 goals were scored.
The Big Talent versus Kampala Junior Team (KJT) encounter produced the most goals scored, 18, for both side with Big Talent winning 11-7 to go top of the Albert Nile group.
Shafic Ssali (5) and a hat-trick apiece from Farouk Tumwesigye and Faizal Wabyoona leading the way for the debutants.
There are two groups; Victoria Nile and Albert Nile for the 2021 Futsal Super League
KJT had their goals from Yunusu Kezimbira (3) and a goal apiece from Francis Jurua, Billy Nkata, Geofrey Nvule and former Uganda Cranes international, Dan Wagaluka.
Mengo condemned Aidenal SOSA 8-2 and are now second on the log.
Henry Stuart Kafuluma (hat-trick), Najibu Muwonge, Geofrey Athuairwe, Huzaifah Kawesi and George Vasco Okechi found the goals for Mengo.
Aidenal SOSA’s only two goals were netted by Morris Makanga and Dennis Kalanzi.
Masuudi Kafumbe in action
Victoria Nile Group:
Newcomers Synergy out-witted Kabowa Yeak 4-3 in a closely contested duel.
Musa Kazibwe, Sulaiman Kimbugwe, Frank Yuga and Sabir Yasin scored for Synergy.
Buddu Ssaza team play-maker Jovan Mawejje, Bruno Ssegirinya and Abdul Swaburu Mugenyi scored the three goals for Kabowa Yeak.
Synergy is now top of the Victoria Nile Group since the other group game between Park and Kisenyi ended in a stalemate, following a 4-all clash.
Sam Kalyango (brace), Kevin Obua and Junior Abbas netted for Park.
Shafiq Avemah (fresh from the Somalia Premier League), AliIbrahim Abdukadir and Hussein Abdala Sadam (two goals) replied for Kisenyi.
The Old Kampala Sports Arena hosted match day 1, and so will be the venue for the rest of the season, unless otherwise
Big Talent’s Shafic Ssali leads the top scorer’s charts with 5 goals.
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) chairman Hamza Jjunju is excited that the super league kicked off as he anticipates a great season ahead.
“We are excited that the Futsal Super League finally kicked off amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic. Last season, we cancelled the league and most of our competitions like the super cup and Uganda Cup. We are hopefully that this year round we progress smoothly.” Jjunju stated.
Match day two will be played on Saturday, 8th May 2021 at the same venue, kicking off by 10 AM.
Top Scorers:
Shafic Ssali (Big Talent) – 5
Farouk Tumwesigye (Big Talent) – 3
Yunusu Kezimbira (KJT) – 3
Stuart Henry Kafuluma (Mengo) – 3
Sam Kalyango (Park) – 2
Morris Makanga (Aidenal SOSA) – 2
Sadam Abdala Hussein (Kisenyi) – 2
Faizal Wabyoona, a Uganda Hippos player captained Big Talent Futsal Club
Round of 32 (Return Leg): Kigezi Home Boyz 1-3 Kitara (Aggregate: 5-5; Kigezi Home Boyz progress on away goals’ rule)
Wakiso Giants has so far scored the biggest margin in the on-going round of 16 for the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The Purple Sharks as the team is baptized, overcame visiting Tooro United 5-1 at the Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium, Wakiso.
Uganda U-20 striker Ivan led the assault with a brace. Rahmat Ssenfuka, Frank Ssebuufu and Viane Ssekajugo scored the other goals for Wakiso Giants.
Wakiso Giants 5-1 Tooro United at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium (Credit: Wakiso Giants FC Media)
On fire striker Marvin Oshaba, the top scorer in the FUFA Big League with 7 goals got the consolation for Kitara, a club coached by Edward Golola.
Tooro United George Kigonya was red-carded for unsporting conduct.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.
At the MTN Omondi Stadium – Lugogo, fans were treated to a double header.
During the early kick off at 1 PM, Proline, the current holders of the cup (won in 2019) beat visiting Mbale Heroes 2-1 through goals by Noordin Bunjo (penalty) and Savio Kabugo.
Mbale Heroes’ consolation was a diving header by their captain Jamaldin Buchochera.
In the second game, Police humbled Soltilo Bright Stars 4-1. Police’s goals came from Ben Ocen’s brace, Yusuf Ssozi and another by Uganda U-20 striker Derrick Kakooza.
The consolation for Soltilo Bright Stars was scored by Joseph Janjali.
Joseph Janjali celebrates Soltilo Bright Stars’ equalizer that later turned into a consolation
KCCA defeated Maroons 2-0 at the Prisons Stadium in Luzira.
Defenders Herbert Achai and Hassan Jurua (penalty) inspired Morley Byekwaso’s side.
The return leg will be played at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday, 5th May 2021.
KCCA’s Peter Magambo is closed down by Orombi of Maroons at Luzira (Credit: KCCA FC Media)
Meanwhile, Vipers rallied from behind to score three second half goals through UPDF defender Joseph Bright Vuni (own goal), Ibrahim Orit and Congolese striker Cesar Manzoki.
Brian Kayanja had headed home the opener for UPDF.
Kigezi Home Boyz will face BUL in the round of 16.
Edison Kasaija struck a brace for Kitara and midfielder Pius Mbidde scored the other.
Dickson Kihanga Niwamanya extended his tournament tally to four goals.
Kigezi Home Boyz will now face BUL in the first leg at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe in Jinja city.
The return leg for Vipers and UPDF will be played on Monday, 3rd May 2021 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende at 3:30 PM, live on UBC Television.
Return Legs:
Monday 3rd May: Vipers vs UPDF, St Mary’s Katende stadium (TV)
Tuesday 4th May:
SC Villa Vs Onduparaka, Bombo Military stadium (TV)
Tooro United Vs Wakiso Giants, Buhinga stadium
URA Vs Express, Arena of vision
Wednesday 5th May
KCCA Vs Maroons, MTN Omondi stadium (TV)
Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Police, Kavumba Recreation Ground
Thursday 6th May: Mbale Heroes Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium
Another fabulous weekend it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora that saw four find the back of the net.
102.1 FUFA fm’s Ronnie Lusulire kept a close follow up on the stars to find out who was in and out of action.
England
Forward Uche Mubiru Ikpeauzi scored in the 4th minute off a McCarthy assist to gift Wycombe Wanderers with 1-0 win at home against Bournemouth FC in the English Championship.
Uche Mubiru (L)
Left back Jordan Obita came on in the 79th minute for Thompson.
In the Premier League U23, Jayden Onen scored in the 1st minute and also got booked in the 56th minute as his Reading U23 side crushed Wolves U23 5-0 at home.
Right back Elvis Bwomono played full time as his South end beat Barrow 2-1 on the road in League2.
Sweden
Defender Ronald Mukiibi was yet again on the score sheet in the 9th minute off Sonko Sundberg assist but his side Ostersunds FK lost 2-1 at home to Varbergs in the Allsvenskun.
Isaac Ssewankambo also started but was cautioned in the 33rd minute before paving way in stoppage time.
Isaac Ssewankambo
Alexis Bbakka was an unused substitute as his Umea FC drew 2-2 at Gefle in the Div.1 Norra group.
Ugandan female star started yet againin Sweden
Forward Ritah Kivumbi started before coming off in the 68th minute for Micheale as her Mallbackens Women side drew goalless at home to Alingas FC in the Ellitettan League.
Viola Nambi wasn’t in the match day squad as her Vaxjo DFF W lost 1-0 at home to Kristianstads Women in the Damallsvenskan.
Egypt
Emmanuel Okwi scored his third season goal as Al Ittihad drew 2-2 at Smouha in the Premier League. His goal came in the 47th minute, got booked in the 53rd minute before coming off in the 74th minute. On the other side, Derrick Nsibambi started and came off in the 67th minute for El- Sayed.
Khalid Aucho came on at the start of second half for Al Wensh as his Misr Le Makasa side lost 2-0 at ENPPI.
Abdu Lumala wasn’t in the match day squad as his Pyramids FC side drew 1-1 at Zamalek.
Vietnam
Baba Kizito netted in the 70th minute as his Than Quang Nihn drew 1-1 at Binh Dinh.
Baba Kizito
Joseph Mpande played full time as his Haiphong lost 3-0 at Ho Chi Minh.
Moses Oloya came on in the 62nd minute for Dau Van Toan as his Hanoi beat Saigon 3-1 at home.
South Africa
Custodian Ismael Watenga (below) kept his third straight clean sheet as his Chippa United edged Stellenbosch 1-0 at home to boost their survival chances.
Denis Onyango also kept a clean sheet as his Sundowns side beat Orlando Pirates 3-0 on the road.
Moses Waiswa was an unused substitute as his Supersport United drew 1-1 at home with Baroka.
Daniel Isiagi featured as his Jomos Cosmos side beat Bizanga Pondo 1-0 in the second tier league.
Major League Soccer League (MLS)- USA
Mustafa Kizza started before coming off in the 80th minute for Johnsen as his CD Foot De Montreal drew goalless at home to Columbus Crew.
Forward Edward Kizza was an unused substitute as his New England Revolution side beat Atlanta United 2-1.
Turkey
Miya Farouk was an unused substitute as his Konyaspor FC side hammered Karagumruk 5-1 at home.
Czech Republic
Edrisa Lubega played full time as his Pribram FC lost 1-0 at home against Ceske Budejovice in the Premier League.
Edrisa Lubega (in Green)
Isaac Muleme wa son for the entire 90 minutes as his club Zizkov side beat Varnsdorf 1-0 at home in the second tier league.
DR Congo
Left fullback Joseph Ochaya featured as his TP Mazembe beat Sanga Balende 1-0 at home.
Guinea
Goalkeeper Robert Odongkara was out as his Horoya beat Kaloum Star 1-0 at home.
Morocco
Patrick Kaddu wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Youssoufia Berrechid lost 1-0 at home to Diffa El Jadida.
Nelson Ssenkatuka wasn’t in the match day squad as his Mogreb Tetouan drew 1-1 against Rapide Qued Zem.
Denmark
Moses Opondo started and came off in the 69th minute for Frokjaer as his Odense FC lost 2-0 at Sonderjyske in the relegation round.
Robert Kakeeto wasn’t in the match day squad as his Aalborg beat Lyngby 4-0 at home In the relegation round.
Israel
Bayo Fahad and Timothy Awany were out injured as Ashdod FC drew 1-1 at Kiryat Shmona in the Championship round.
Still in Israel, already relegated William Kizito Luwagga will have his Hapoel Kfar Saba visit Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday 3rd May 2021.
Scotland.
Bevis Mugabi came on in the 72nd minute for Lawless as his Motherwell Fac beat Kilmanork 2-0 at home in the relegation round.
Portugal
ALEX Kakuba was an unused substitute as CD Cova Piedade lost 5-1 on the road to FC Porto B in the Segunda.
Zambia
Custodian Yasin Mugabi wasn’t in the match day squad as his Red Arrows side beat Lusaka Dynamos 3-1 at home.
Left back Shafiq Batambuze sat out with an injury as his Kabwe Worriors beat Lumwana Radiants 2-0 at home.
Algeria
Allan Okello didn’t feature as his Paradou AC lost 5-4 in on penalties at Biskra following a barren stalemate in normal time in the Coupe De La Ligue.
Tanzania
Taddeo Lwanga started as his Simba SC side beat Kagera Sugar 2-1 at home. Jackson Kibirige also featured for Kagera.
Taddeo Lwanga of Simba SC (L) with Jackson Kibirige of Kagera Sugar after their encounter in the Vodacom Premier League in Tanzania
Burundi
Defender Joseph Othieno featured as his Musogati drew 2-2 at home to Les Elephants.
Allan Brian Kizza featured while Steve Mugisha was on the bench as their Le Messanger Ngozi drew 2-2 at home to Rukinzo.
Round of 32 (Return Leg): Sunday, 2nd May 2021 – Kigezi Home Boyz Vs Kitara (Kabale Municipal Stadium)
Sports Club Villa, Express and Vipers all picked up victories during the first legs of their respective round of 16 engagements in the Stanbic Uganda Cup on the International Labour Day.
The Jogoos and Vipers won away from home, beating Onduparaka and UPDF 1-0 and 3-1 respectively.
Substitute Faizo Kazibwe was the hero for SC Villa with a late goal at the Aba Bet Green Light Stadium in Arua city.
SC Villa players celebrate their victory in Arua city over Onduparaka
Vipers required a gallant second half performance to out-muscle UPDF at the Military Stadium in Bombo, thanks to goals from Joseph Bright Vuni (own goal), Ibrahim Orit and Ceaser Manzoki.
Earlier, Brian Kayanja had scored in the 11th minute to give UPDF an early lead in the opening half.
UPDF in action against Vipers at Bombo (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
Elsewhere, Express recovered from a goal down to beat visiting URA 2-1 at the Betway Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.
URA’s Ibrahim Juma Dada got the opener inside the opening two minutes.
However, Express recovered to equalize through Martin Kizza in the 17th minute as the opening 45 minutes ended one goal apiece.
Later in the second half, on-form forward Eric Kenzo Kambale got the winner for the Red Eagles in the 65th minute.
On Sunday, 2nd May 2021, there are four matches on the menu, all in the first leg as the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 duels continue.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is the headline sponsor of this annual tournament played since 1971.
Paints company Kansai Plascon are the other partners.
Another weekend full of action for Ugandan players in the diaspora but do you know how they fared?
102.1 FUFA Fm’s Ronnie Lusulire who also hosts Tugukyangira Bunayira (Programme dedicated for news about Uganda’s foreign based players) on the football radio every Tuesday from 10pm-Midnight kept a keen eye on the stars.
Sweden.
Defender Ronald Mukiibi leveled matters for his Ostersunds FK side in the 81st minute as they drew 1-1 at Malmo FF in the Allsvenskun. Isak Ssewankambo and Mukiibi all played full time.
Forward Alexis Bbakka was an unused substitute as his club Umea beat Haninge 1-0 at home in the Division 1 Norra group.
Female player forward Viola Nambi was not in the match day squad as her Vaxjo DFF W lost 2-0 at Hacken W in the Allsvenskun Women.
Ritah Kivumbi scored in the 51st minute for her club Mallbackens Women against Bollstanas SK Women in the Elittetan Women. Kivumbi’s team won 3-1.
Czech Republic
Striker Edrisa Lubega scored the only goal of the game in the 12th minute off Zorvan assist as his Pribram FC beat Karvina 1-0 on the road in the Premier League. The goal was his second of the season.
Left fullback Isaac Muleme played full time but saw yellow in the 79th minute though his side Zizkov drew 1-1 at Lisen in the division 2.
South Africa
Custodian Ismael Watenga put up a brilliant performance as his Chippa United side drew goalless at home to Golden Arrows.
Recently retired national team keeper Denis Onyango was between the sticks as his Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2-1 at home to Kaizer Chiefs.
Midfielder Moses Waiswa started before being substituted in the 56th minute for Manziba as Supersport United drew 1-1 at Black Leopards.
Daniel Isiagi came on in the last 20 minutes as his Jomo Cosmos side lost 1-0 at home to Steenberg United in the division 2.
Tanzania
Custodian Mathias Kigonya kept a clean sheet as his Azam FC beat Young African 1-0 on the road thanks to Prince Dube strike. Right back Nicholas Wadada also played full time for Azam.
Mathias Kigonya kept a clean sheet for Azam FC
Defender Wadada (L) jumping highest to win the aerial battle
Midfielder Taddeo Lwanga wasn’t in the match day squad as he was away on a compassionate leave to attend the burial of his sister but Simba SC beat Gwambina 1-0 on the road.
Turkey
Farouk Miya was an unused substitute as his Konyaspor FC drew goalless at home to Hatayspor.
Egypt
Uganda Cranes assistant Captain Emmanuel Okwi came on in the 67th minute for Saleh as his Al Ittihad side lost 2-0 at home to Pyramids FC in the Premier League. Abdu Lumala wasn’t in the visitors’ match day squad.
Stylish midfielder Allan Kyambadde featured as his El Gouna side lost 1-0 at Aswan in the Egyptian cup.
Scotland
Defender Bevis Mugabi was an unused substitute as his Motherwell FC side lost 3-2 on penalties at Hibernian following a 2 all stalemate in normal time of the Scottish Cup.
Israel
Striker Bayo Fahad and Defender Timothy Awany weren’t In the match day squad due to injuries as their Ashdod FC side drew 0-0 at home to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the championship round.
William Luwagga Kizito played full time as his Hapoel Kfar Saba lost 1-0 at home to Netanya in the relegation play off stage. This defeat condemned his club to relegation.
England
Forward Ikpeauzi Uche Mubiru played full time as his Wycombe Wanderers lost 2-1 at Cardiff in the Championship.
Right back Elvis Bwomono played full time as his Southend United beat Leyton Orient 2-1 at home.
Zambia
Left back Shafiq Batambuze played for 19 minutes before he was stretchered off injured but his club Kabwe Worriors beat Forest Rangers 1-0 on the road.
Ethiopia
Isaac Isinde was in as his Hadiya Hossana drew 1-1 at Fasil Ketema.
Major League Soccer (USA)
Mustafa Kizza started before paving way for Sejdic in the 84th minute as his Club De Foot Montreal surrendered a two goal lead at draw 2-2 at Nashville.
Forward Edward Kizza was an unused substitute as his New England Revolution beat DC United 1-0 at home.
Denmark
Robert Kakeeto was not in the match day squad as his Aalborg FC lost 1-0 at Horsens in the relegation round.
Attacking midfielder Moses Opondo came on in the 88th minute for Larsen as his Odense FC side beat Lyngby 2-0 at home in the relegation round.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Joseph Ochaya played full time as his TP Mazembe side drew 2-2 at home to JSK.
Burundi
Allan Brian Kizza featured while Mugisha Steven was on the bench as their Le Messanger Ngozi progressed to the Burundi Cup quarter finals following a 1all away draw at Inter Star. They progressed on a 2-1 aggregate.
Defender Joseph Othieno’s Musongati also progressed to the quarter finals.
Portugal
Alex Kakuba wasn’t in the match day squad as his 10-man CD Cova Piedade drew 0-0 at home to Oliveirense in the Segunda.
Morocco
Patrick Kaddu wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Youssoufia Berrechid side won 1-0 at Chabab Mohammedia in the Botola Pro League.
Nelson Ssenkatuka wasn’t in the match day squad as his Mogreb Tetouan beat Moulodia Oujda 2-1 on the road.
Djibouti
Custodian Sulait Luyima guided his Arta Solar side to the Djibouti Premier League Championship.
Monday 26th April 2021 Fixtures
England
Jayden Onen and his Reading U23 visit Sunderland U23.
Ethiopia
Chrizestom Ntambi and Sebeta FC visit Bahir dar Kenema.
Isaac Isinde and Hadiya Hossana host Dire Dawa.
Germany Bundesliga2
Herbert Bochorn and Bochum visit Darrmstadt.
Tanzania
Boban Zirintusa and Mtibwa Sugars host Polisi TZ.
Custodian Cleo Setuba, Joseph Zziwa and their Biashara Mara United visit Jackson Kibirige’s Kagera Sugar.
Incumbent Federation of Uganda Football Association president Moses Hashim Magogo’s bid to continue as the head of Uganda’s football governing body received a huge boost on Saturday after delegates of one of Uganda’s biggest footballing region, West-Nile unanimously agreed to support him in the August polls.
Sitting at Yumbe District Headquarters for the Regional Football Association Elective Assembly, the delegates boldly declared their support for Eng. Magogo.
‘The current FUFA president has done a lot for our football and it would be betrayal of the highest order not to support him. Under his stewardship, we have registered tremendous progress in youth football development, women football development and general football development. Governance has also greatly improved that’s why you see women like us are today sitting here to make football decisions for the whole of West-Nile and the country at large.’ disclosed Ms Joan Giramia, one of the delegates elected to represent the region in the national assembly.
Joan Giramia was voted to represent West Nile region FA to the national assemblyBuganda Regional Delegates
Mansoor Kabugo Kampala region youth delegate voting
Musiime Jackline (Maama Kyotera) signing on the declaration forms after winning as Buganda Region women Delegate to the FUFA Assembly
Kampala regional youth delegates
Mike Letti, a CAF commissioner and also one of the region’s delegates to the national assembly says FUFA has moved in leaps and bounds under the able leadership of Eng. Magogo.
He thanked fellow delegates for rising above the current football political situation characterized by lies being peddled by those he described as “enemies of football progress” to endorse Eng. Magogo.
Six delegates and representatives of special interest groups will represent West-Nile Region Football Association to the elective national assembly set for this August are Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim; Andrew Onwang, Giramia Joan, Charles Mawadri, Ade Frederick Isaac (Regional Chairperson) and Mike Letti.
Western Region FUFA delegates from L, Nshekanabo Gasheka, Switizen Nuwamanya, Frank Ankunzire, Pauline Owomugisha and Stephen KacumuSseka Mutaka, Western Regional chairman and delegate
All Regions:
West Nile Region F.A: Ade Fredrick Isaac (Chairman), Mike Letti, Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim, Andrew Onwang, Charles Mawadri, Girama Joan
Kitara Region F.A: James Ayabale (Chairman), Rogers Byamukama, Diana Kaboha, Jimmy Kiiza Shedrack, Fred Muhumuza, Derrick Bunduka
Northern Region F.A: Moses Opio (Chairman), Dan Obote, Walter Okello, Innocent Oryem (3rd Division clubs), Tabu Santos Bono, Gladys Alela
Eastern Region F.A: Isa Musiwa (Chairman), Isa Magola (3rd Division), Amin Bosa, Latif Mafuko, Haji Jamali Ngobi, Mutesi Zaituna
Western Region F.A: Seka Mutaka (Chairman), Stephen Kacumu, Switzen Nuwagaba, Pauline Owomugisha, Nshekanabo Gasheka, Frank Ankunzire (3rd Division clubs)
Buganda Region F.A: Andrew Kaweesa (Chairman), Rogers Mulindwa,Samuel Mpiima, Michael Ssekabira, Hassan Kavuma (3rd Division clubs), Jackline Musiime
North Eastern Region F.A: John Odong (Chairman), Johnson Nyiria Fairfax, Richard Ochom, Agnes Mugena, Julius Opolot (3rd Division clubs)
Rogers Mulidwa Buganda region delegate elect congulgulating Musiime Jackline (Maama Kyotera) after winning as Buganda Women Delegate .Rogers Mulindwa’s appreciative message
MAIN PHOTO: The Kampala Region F.A Delegates pose for a group photo after their elections.
