A two day training for Players’ Intermediaries has successfully ended at Jevine Hotel on Tuesday evening. Close to 60 participants took part.
On behalf of other participants, Niwagira Ronnie Santos believes that if Uganda is to play in the World Cup, players’ Intermediaries will need such training sessions to become the best for better deals with big clubs in the professional world of football.
‘It’is a pleasure attending this course. We appreciate FUFA and our instructors, the sessions were so nice and we are very much sure that we are going to improve in so many areas. I believe if Uganda is to play in the World Cup or play in Europe’s best clubs, we need to be the best Intermediaries through attending such training‘ said Santos
Niwagira Ronnie Santos attending Intermediary Session
‘We have been making many mistakes especially on minor players but after these lectures I am sure we are going to improve. I encourage other people to come especially when such courses are advertised‘ advised Santos.
Participants attending Intermediary training session at Jevine Hotel
FUFA EXCO Member and FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma graced the closing ceremony.
FUFA EXCO Member Hamid Juma during the closing ceremony
‘In trying to achieveour vision of becoming the Number One football Nation in Africa on and off the field, we need well-trained Intermediaries that can guide and handle players with off the pitch matters professionally. I urge you to put into consideration whatever you have been taught during the two day period. You are going to deal with professional players and you will invest alot. Make sure the player is comfortable.‘ said Hamid Juma
Participants attending the closing ceremony
Participants had a chance to learn about Intermediary regulations, FUFA and its Development Programmes, dispute resolutions, FUFA Communications, ITC concept and DTMS, FUFA regulations on status and transfer of players, and administrative procedure of Intermediaries before they were examined on Tuesday evening.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule during the training
Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO -Football), Hajjat Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Denis Lukambi (FUFA Legal Manager), and Emmanuel Kazoora (IT Manager) were the the Instructors
Emmanuel Kazoora during the IT session for the participants
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has conducted a second training of future Intermediaries at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.
58 participants have attended the two day workshop that will end on Tuesday 15th December 2020.
Participants attendingthe Intermediary Course in class B at Jevine Hotel
By following the Covid19 regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), participants were grouped into two classes.
Intermediary regulations, FUFA and its Development Programmes, dispute resolutions, FUFA Communications, ITC concept and DTMS, FUFA regulations on status and transfer of players and administrative procedure of intermediaries are some of the modules that were presented to the participants.
Some of the participants attending the Intermediary training on Monday
The FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye representing FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the opening ceremony.
Decolas Kizza (FUFA Deputy CEO -Football), Hajjat Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Denis Lukambi (FUFA Legal Manager), and emmnaule Kazoora (IT MAnager) are the Instructors.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza making a presentation on Monday
While making his remarks during the opening ceremony, the FUFA 2nd Vice President Mugoye urged the participants to be fair when handling players’ business.
‘FUFA has a vision of becoming the Number one football Nation in Africa on and off the field. To achieve this, we have to go professional through having more Intermediaries that can handle the business of players outside the pitch. A footballer may not be good at negotiating contracts but we urge you to be fair when handling the business with players and Clubs.’ said Mugoye
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye making his remarks during the course
‘The two day course is supposed to open your eyes. Once the two days are done try to interest yourself in reading and understanding more about the game of football’ Mugoye added
Participants attending the Intermediary course
The training will climax with an examination assessment to help further streamline the roles and duties of intermediaries since they are part of the football industry.
Participants attending Intermediary course
The first intermediary training was held in September 2019 at Jevine hotel, Rubaga.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will on Monday 14th December 2020 conduct the 2nd training of intermediaries at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.
As a way of following Covid19 regulations and SOPs, participants will be grouped into two classes A and B.
Some of the topics to be tackled during the training include; intermediary regulations, FUFA and it’s development programmes, dispute resolutions, FUFA Communications, ITC concept and DTMS, FUFA regulations on status and transfer of players and administrative procedure of intermediaries.
The above mentioned topics will be conducted by FUFA secretariat members.
FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Hajjat Aisha Nalule, Ahmed Hussein, Decolas Kizza, Denis Lukambi, and others will be in charge.
The two days training that will climax on Tuesday 15th with an examination assessment will help further streamline the roles and duties of intermediaries since they are part of the football industry.
The maiden training was held in September 2019 at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.
The tournament will attract 6 countries divided into two groups A and B
Group A: Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia
Group B: Rwanda, Tanzania, Djibouti
Uganda Cubs conducted their first training session in Umuganda Stadium (outside pitch) in Rubavu town on Saturday, 12th December 2020.
Uganda was meant to play against South Sudan on the same day in Rubavu district at Umuganda Stadium by mid day in their tournament’s opening game but South Sudan was disqualified by the organizers on account of age cheating.
Uganda U-17 head coach Hamzah Lutalo briefs the players
Uganda Cubs Head Hamuza Lutalo was quick to express his disappointment and frustration by the fact that their opening game never took place.
Lutalo said; ‘Of course we are sorry to our colleagues of South Sudan for not making it but to our side we are affected hugely. When you’re here all your mind is focused on playing your games and go.’
Uganda U-17 players in ball work session
‘We have decided to train as we wait for our second game on the fixture and that is against Kenya on Kenya on Wednesday next week.’ Lutalo added.
Some of the goalkeepers on the Uganda U-17 team
Group A, where Cubs is pitted is now remaining with three teams namely Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia and the two table toppers will go straight to the semi finals.
Uganda is the reigning champions and will be aiming to defend the title in order to book a place in the U17 Afcon finals that will be held Morocco next year.
Assistant coach Brian Ssenyondo and head coach Hamzah Lutalo
The Uganda Cubs (U17 boys football team) safely landed in Kigali Rwanda on Monday night December 7, 2020.
The team that comprises of 20 players and ten officials left Entebbe International Airport at 9:30pm aboard Rwanda Air.
The contingent is now accommodated at Dove hotel, Kigali where they will temporarily reside before being transported to Huye City where group A matches will be played from.
‘We traveled well from Entebbe to Kigali in Rwanda. As a requirement for visitors in Rwanda, we were subjected to COVID-19 tests upon arrival and in quarantine as we await the results by Wednesday. The players and officials are all safe as we await to travel to Huye’ Issa Kakaire Magoola, Leader of Delegation stated.
Team coordinator Bashir Mutyaba and Leader of Delegation Issa Kakaire Magoola Some of the Uganda Cubs players upon arrival at Kigali International Airport
Uganda being the reigning regional champion, will want to settle for nothing less but a trophy that will guarantee them an automatic place in the U17 AFCON finals.
Uganda is pitted in group A with rivals Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The tournament is set to kick-off on 12 December up to December 22, 2020.
The two finalists will qualify for the U17 AFCON finals that will be staged in Morocco next year where the two finalists still will qualify for U17 FIFA World Cup.
Full Uganda Delegation:
Players:
Mwebe Henry Goalkeeper – (Express Fc Junior Team)
Magada Abdu – Goalkeeper (Busoga United Junior Team)
Oyirwoth Humphrey- Goalkeeper (Express Fc Junior Team)
Mulema Vincent Defender (Kyetume Fc Junior Team)
Ibrahim Juma – Defender (KCCA SA)
Luyima Enock – Defender (Volf SA)
Mukisa Simon – Defender (KCCA SA)
Gava Peter – Defender (Express FC Junior Team)
Madoi Ronald – Defender (Wakiso Giants Junior Team)
Irinimbabazi Ivan – Midfielder (Bright Stars FC, Junior Team)
Kaliisa Shugai – Midfielder (Express FC Junior Team)
The Head coach of Uganda U17 National football team Hamuza Lutalo has today named a 20 man squad for the the U17 AFCON/CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers in Rwanda. The team flies out tonight at 10pm.
Uganda Cubs (U17) Team photo ready for a practice Match at the FUFA Technical Centre.
The tournament is slated to commence on Saturday 12th to 22nd December.
Uganda is the reigning U17 CECAFA champion and will be looking at defending it in order to qualify for the African Cup of Nations U17 Finals that will be staged in Morocco next year.
Team Captain Ibrahim Juma
Contingent traveling Rwanda
Mwebe Henry Goalkeeper – (Express Fc Junior Team)
Magada Abdu – Goalkeeper (Busoga United Junior Team)
Oyirwoth Humphrey- Goalkeeper (Express Fc Junior Team)
Mulema Vincent Defender (Kyetume Fc Junior Team)
Ibrahim Juma – Defender (KCCA SA)
Luyima Enock – Defender (Volf SA)
Mukisa Simon – Defender (KCCA SA)
Gava Peter – Defender (Express FC Junior Team)
Madoi Ronald – Defender (Wakiso Giants Junior Team)
Irinimbabazi Ivan – Midfielder (Bright Stars FC, Junior Team)
Kaliisa Shugai – Midfielder (Express FC Junior Team)
What a weekend it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora.
But do you know how they fared? Find out now.
In the Israel, Onform William Luwagga Kizito again netted as his Hapoel Kfar Saba side drew 1-1 against Hapoel Hadera.
In Algeria, Allan Okello played his first season game as his Paradou AC side drew 2-2 at Constantine.
Allan Okello in action for Paradou
In the CAF Champions League,
Allan Brian Kizza played full time as his Le Messager Ngozi drew 1-1 against Swaziland’s Young Bufaloes to bow out in away goal’s rule. Defender Steven Mugisha wasn’t in the match day squad.
‘We played our hearts out but it wasn’t our day, we got a chance to win it from the spot but we failed and that’s football and as a player am disappointed.’
Kizza told the FUFA Media.
Custodian Salim Jamal was an unused substitute as his Al Hilal Omdurman side beat Vipers SC 1-0 to progress 2-0 on aggregate.
Mathias Kigonya played full time as his Forest Rangers side lost 2-0 at Gabon side Bouenguidi to bow out.
‘Not happy with the results but happy for the team spirit from the boys. Focus now turns to the league.’
He said after the game.
Left-winger Elukanah Nkugwa wasn’t in the matchday squad as his Mogadishu City stars bowed out losing 2-0 at home to Sonidep of Nigeria.
In the CAF Confederation cup,
Sulait Luyima was in goal as his Djibouti side also home to former Arsenal and Barcelona Midfielder Alexander Song was thrashed 9-1 at Arab Contractors of Egypt.
Lawrence Nduga was an unused substitute as his Orapa United side lost 1-0 at As Kigali to bow out on away goal’s rule.
‘It’s very disappointing that we are out and I feel bad we’ve not made it through to face my home side KCCA FC but that’s football though it’s had to take in.‘
Nduga told the FUFA media.
Defender Joseph Othieno featured as his Musongati FC side lost 2-1 at Green Eagles to bow out.
Coach Alex Isabirye was on the touchline as his Somalian side Horseed lost 3-0 to Al Ittihad to bow out as well.
In the Czech Republic second division, Isaac Muleme featured for 90 minutes as his Viktoria Zizkov drew 1-1 against Jihlava.
In the Swedish supprettan, Alexis Bbakka featured for 61 minutes before paving way for Embaye as his Umea FC drew 1-1 against Orgryte.
Alexis Bbaka (R) playing for Umea FC
In the Allsvenskun, Ronald Mukiibi and Isak Ssewankambo player full time as their Ostersunds FC lost 4-0 at Malmo FF. Mukiibi saw yellow in the encounter.
In DRC, Joseph Ochaya was introduced in the 85th minute as his TP Mazembe claimed a 1-0 away win at RCK.
Joseph Ochaya preparing to take a cornerkick
In the English League 1, Jordan Obita featured for 90 minutes and also got booked as his Oxford united drew 1-1 against Hull city.
In the English Championship, Karl Mubiru Ikpeazu wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Wycombe Wanderers drew 0-0 at Preston.
In the Portuguese Segunda, left back Alex Kakuba was an used substitute as his CD Cova Piedade beat Varnim 3-1 on the road.
In the Estonia Meistrilliga, striker Edrisa Lubega was an unused substitute as his Paide Linameskond beat Kalju 7-4 at home.
In the Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League, Boban Zirintusa wasn’t in the match day squad as his Mtibwa Sugars beat Mwadui 1-0 at home.
In the English League2, Elvis Bwomono featured for 90 minutes as his Southend united drew goalless against Stevenage.
In the Kenya Premier League, Peter Lwasa featured for 90 minutes as his Kariobangi sharks drew goalless against Nzoia sugar.
Rogers Aloro and skipper Hashim Sempala player full time as their Tusker FC side drew 0-0 against Bandari FC. William Wadri and Fred Nkata weren’t in the match day squad for Bandari.
Tusker FC’s Rogers Aloro (yellow) keeping a keen eye on an opponent.
Custodian Benjamin Ochan wasn’t in the match day squad as his AFC Leopards beat Bidco United 2-0 on the road.
Defender Yusuf Mukiisa wasn’t in the match day squad as his Nairobi City Stars lost 1-0 at Kenya CB.
In Scotland, Bevis Mugabi featured for 90 minutes as his Motherwell FC side lost 3-0 at home toHibernian.
In South Africa, Denis Onyango featured for 90 minutes as his Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 against Maritzburg United.
In the Danish Premier League, Moses Opondo cane on in 78th minute for Frokjaer as his Odense FC beat Aalborg FC 2-1 at home. Robert Kakeeto wasn’t in Aalborg’s match day squad.
In Turkey, Miya Farouk wasn’t in the match day squad due to a muscle injury as his Konyaspor FC side beat Erzurum BB 2-0 at home.
In Zambia, Paul Musamaali wasn’t in the match day squad as his Buildcon FC side beat Zanaco 1-0 at home.
In the Morocco Botola Pro League, Nelson Ssenkatuka wasn’t in the match day squad as his Mogreb Tetouan side lost 2-0 at home to Chabab Mohammedia.
Elsewhere forward Patrick Henry Kaddu wasn’t in the match day squad as his new side Youssoufia Berrechid lost 2-0 at giants Wydad Casablanca.
Monday 7th December Fixtures.
Israel
Bayo Fahad and Timothy Awanyi will be in action as their Ashdod FC hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In Tanzania, Nicholas Wadada’s Azam FC visits Gwambina FC
The Coronavirus pandemic subjected the sporting fraternity, in particular, the football family to unprecedented times since a national lock-down was communicated by the head of state on 18th March 2020.
Among the affected sections of football was the StarTimes Uganda Premier League where action for the 2019-20 season was abruptly halted with 5 rounds to play, declaring Vipers Sports Club the champions.
After a lengthy period, football returned, albeit without the fans amidst compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) outlined by the Government and the Ministry of Health in the mitigation of the pandemic.
Some of these SOP’s included testing of team players, officials and necessary staff for COVID-19, regular hand-washing, sanitizing, wearing of face-masks and physical social distancing, among others.
Match day one of the top flight league was successfully held with the exception of the Vipers – MYDA game that was put on hold because the reigning champions had a match away from home in the CAF Champions League away to Al Hilal Omdurman in Khartoum.
A total of 16 goals were netted in as many as 8 matches, 5 draws (one of which ended goal-less), 2 red cards and 2 outright victories.
UPDF’s 3-0 convincing victory against visiting Busoga United at the Army Military Stadium in Bombo was the most outstanding win, driving the newly promoted entity to the summit of the league standings, ahead of KCCA who won 2-1, away to Bright Stars at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium in the very first game of the season.
Heated up action between Soltilo Bright Stars and KCCA at Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso (Credit: Soltilo Bright Stars Media)
That said, a couple of players made their debuts at the respective clubs.
Right from the very opening match on Friday between Soltilo Bright Stars and KCCA at Kavumba, debutants had impressive performances.
Striker Brian Aheebwa, Italian midfielder Mazengo Loro, Dennis Iguma, Juma Balinya, Charles Lwanga all had their first official outings at KCCA.
It was Aheebwa with the field day at office, volleying home the opener for the visitors.
Brian Aheebwa celebrates the opening goal for KCCA (Credit: KCCA FC Media)
Soltilo Bright Stars’ Joseph Akandwanaho, like Aheebwa also scored on his debut.
Head coach Baker Mbowa marked his first game ever in the dug out for Soltilo Bright Stars.
He also granted debuts to defender Simon Kato Ssemayange, Allan Katwe, Marvin Youngman and Jamil Kisitu Nvule.
Despite missing a kick from the penalty mark, URA striker Steven Mukwala was on the mark in his first ever match for the tax collector’s funded club.
Another debutant on the other side, Bashir Mutanda missed opening up his goal account when his kick from the penalty spot was thwarted by Mbarara City’s goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara City.
Police FC captain Tonny Mawejje had a few moments of brilliance on the ball before he limped out during the goal-less draw at home against Wakiso Giants at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Mubarak Nsubuga, goalkeeper Tom Ikara, Frank Tumwesigye were other new faces for Police.
Frank Tumwesigye dribbles the game against Wakiso Giants at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo (Credit: Police FC)
Wakiso Giants themselves had a couple of debutants who had a good account of themselves as defender Edward Satulo, Joshua Lubwama and the like.
UPDF’s 3-0 victory over Busoga United in Bombo was spiced up by the goals.
The biggest positive is that two of the goals came from new players on board; the Brian duo of Kayanja and Kalumba before defender Douglas Muganga’s deflected ball for the own goal.
UPDF Football Club players celebrate a goal (Credit: Courtesy)
Former SC Villa and Onduparaka goalkeeper Yusuf Waswa had his first game with the army side.
This also applied to Young Simba graduate Joseph Bright Vuni, Simon Mbaziira, Sam Kintu, Ibrahim Wamannah, Seif Batte, Hussein Zzinda, Dickens Okwir, Robert Eseru, Ivan Kato and the Pilsner man of the match Isa Mubiru.
UPDF Left back Isa Mubiru a.k.a Essein was Pilsner man of the match
Busoga United had Ashraf Batwawula, former Simba midfielder Gerald Bagoole.
At the Green Light Stadium in Arua, 10 man Express earned a point during their contest with Onduparaka.
Express had a couple of new recruits getting game time with defenders Enock Walusimbi and Murushid Juuko, Abel Eturude, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Charles Musiige, Denis Mubuya, Daniel Shabene, Ibrahim Kayiwa and Eric Kambale, Charles Musiige, George Ssenkaaba, Issa Lumu and John Byamukama.
Walusimbi, also the Express captain was sent off for unsporting conduct.
Action between Onduparaka and Express in Arua (Credit: Express FC Media)Onduparaka’s Living Kabon was Pilsner man of the match
In their 1 all draw against Kitara at the FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru, Kyetume’s Charles Livingstone Mbabazi had his debut as coach.
He also accorded a couple of players their first minutes for the Slaughters as Joshua Kigozi, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Nicholas Kasozi, Ezra Kaye and Stephen Kabuye.
Kitara FC’s Brian Muruli Mayanja celebrates his team’s equalizer against Kyetume at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
New-comers Kitara had rookies to the top flight league like goalkeeper Hillington Musoke, Oscar Munihizi, Patrick Mugume, Stuart Mwesigwa, Vincent Kasoki, Dennis Monday, Nathan Ololo, Rogers Lwebuga as coach Anthony Ssekitto also marked his official duties at the Kabalega boys since his last served Bukedea Town Council in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Match day two of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League returns on Tuesday, 8th December 2020 and on the subsequent day.
Match –Day 2 Fixtures:
Tuesday 8th December 2020:
· KCCA FC Vs Onduparaka FC, MTN Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:00 pm) – Live on Sanyuka TV
· MYDA FC Vs Police FC , King George IV Memorial Stadium-Tororo (4:00pm )
· Busoga United FC Vs BUL FC, FUFA Technical Center-Njeru (4:00pm)
· Wakiso Giants FC Vs Kyetume FC , Kabaka Kyabaggu Sports Stadium-Wakiso (4:00pm )
· URA FC Vs Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Arena of Visions-Ndejje University-Bombo (4:00pm)
Wednesday 9th December 2020
· SC Villa Vs Mbarara City FC , Bombo Military Barracks Grounds-Bombo (4:00 pm) – Live on Sanyuka TV
· Kitara FC Vs UPDF FC, Kavumba Recreation Ground-Wakiso (4:00pm)
MAIN PHOTO: Police’s Hassan Mahmood is closed down by Wakiso Giants Joshua Lubwama during match day 1 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday 4th December 2020 (Credit: Police FC Media)
The Uganda U17 national football team (Cubs) fell short 4-1 to Kampala City Council Authority Football Club during the third practice match played at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Peter Senyonjo (brace), Brian Aheebwa and Joshua Kigozi scored for KCCA.
Travis Mutyaba got the consolation goal for Uganda Cubs.
This was yet another practice match for the Uganda cubs since they entered camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on November 6, 2020.
Action between KCCA and the Uganda U-17 team
The Cubs also lost in the first two practice matches against Uganda Hippos (U20) 5-2 and KCCA FC 5-1.
Cubs head coach Hamzah Lutalo believes that the matches have prepared the players physically and emotionally.
‘We had had great preparations and we thank FUFA for the adequate time provided. The players are in the best shape going to the tournament. The three friendly matches played have given us the best test of what we should be expecting in Rwanda where the main target is qualification to the AFCON U-17 finals in 2021‘ Lutalo stated.
Cubs head coach Hamuza Lutalo and fitness trainer Arthur Kyesimira consult each otherKCCA prepares for set piece against the Uganda Cubs team at the MTN Onondi Stadium, Lugogo
Uganda Cubs is in preparation for the forthcoming U17 CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers that will be staged in Rwanda from 13-28 of December.
They have since shifted base to Kampala at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
The two finalists in the qualifiers tourney will get a permit to play in the U17 AFCON finals that will be held in Morocco next year.
Meanwhile, the team departs the country for Rwanda on Monday, 7th December 2020 for Rwanda where they will undergo a 48 hour quarantine of self isolation as per the tournament guidelines and regulations.
KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (Captain), Denis Iguma, Herbert Achai, Peter Magambo, Musana Hassan, Ashraf Mugume, Gift Ali, Kizito Keziron, Brian Aheebwa, Peter Senyonjo, Kigozi
Subs: Fillbert Obenchan, Samuel Kato, Jum Balinya, Charles Lwanga
Uganda Cubs XI: Abdul Magada (GK), Vincent Mulema, Juma Ibrahim (Captain), Ronald Madoi, Simon Mukisa, Shugai Kalisa, Elvis Mwanje, Godfrey Sekibengo, Oscar Mawa, Travis Mutyaba, Hassan Mubiru.
Subs: Henry Mwebe (GK), Fahad Jumbe, Samir Mudiba, Ivan Irinimbabazi, Enock Luyima, Peter Gava, Issa Bugembe, Basil Tuma, Opaala Edrine Mukisa, Shafik Magogo, Christopher Nyongesa, Faisal Kifumba, Norman Rukai (GK)
Fitness coach Arthur Kyesimira goes through the paces with the playersAssistant coach Brian Ssenyondo and the team coordinator Bashir Mutyaba
FUFA has confirmed a package of Four Million Uganda Shillings (UGX 4,000,000) to each member of the victorious Uganda U-20 team that qualified for the 2021 Total AFCON Finals to be hosted by Mauritania.
The announcement made on Friday morning at Jevine Hotel- Rubaga follows Wednesday’s communication by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who had talked to the entire contingent before taking on Tanzania in the final of the CAF/ CECAFA U-20 Zonal Qualifiers in Karuta. He had told them that each person would get USD 700 and USD 300 for qualifying and winning the cup respectively.
In local currency, that would have been around UGX 3.7M but FUFA instead rounded of the figure to make it UGX 4M.
The players and officials will also get camp allowances for the period they were away from home.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo holding the trophy that was won by the Uganda U-20 team.
FUFA President briefed the players today having returned from Tanzania last night.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye at the function
The brief ceremony was attended by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza.
Gavins Kizito handed over the trophy to FUFA President and Exco Members
Eng. Magogo stated that the Federation is going to embark on preparations and Programmes for the Final Tournament in Mauritania. He urged the players to keep focused spiritually, mentally and physically.
‘We thank the Almighty for the gift of talents in the team that have enabled us to qualify for the first time to play in the AFCON U20 Finals. We need to develop you as complete footballers. Players should be spiritually strong and fit’ noted Eng. Magogo
FUFA President says he is happy with the growth of the team
‘I am proud of having watched the game. I liked the hunger and desire to win shown by the players in every game. It was a strong fight and we are proud of the display from the players. FUFA will give UGX 4M to each member of the contingent’ said FUFA President.
‘Five years ago we started the Juniors league and most of these players are products from the project. It is not by coincidence that we are the CECAFA Champions for U15, U17 and U20’ asserted Magogo.
‘The next baton is about preparing the team to win the AFCON U20 Finals and not just qualifying. We want to prepare you as great players by winning at the continent and qualifying for the world cup’ added the FUFA President.
‘FUFA will invest more in AFCON U20 Finals preparations and its programmes. Players should keep away from being victims of COVID-19 because it is another form of injury to players’ concluded Eng. Magogo.
Youth Football falls under the office of Deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza. He also attended the function.
At the same function, Uganda U20 National team (Hippos) Head Coach Morley Byekwaso applauded the Federation for the support and trust in him.
‘I thank the Federation for the support and trust in me. I am privileged to lead the team to success. I trusted and selected the players on merit but those who were not spiritually healthy were left out because they could not achieve anything’ said Byekwaso
Uganda U-20 Head coach Morley Byekwaso addressing the group at Jevine Hotel. On the left is Goalkeeping coach Stephen Kigundu
‘We played practice matches that helped me to analyse the ability of my players. I thank the players for the performance and working together as a family in every game that we played. We request the Federation to have early preparations for the AFCON Finals so that we can maintain what has been achieved’ added Morley Byekwaso.
The Uganda U-20 (Hippos) Captain Gavin Kizito Mugweri commended FUFA for the facilitation and support towards the team.
Team Captain Garvin Kizito Mugweri
‘I thank FUFA for the facilitation given to the team all the way from Njeru up to the final tournament. We are going to work hard to compete in the final tournament and do our best to qualify for the world cup tournament’ said Kizito.
L-R FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA EXCOM Hamid Juma, Leader of Delegation Ariga Rasoul, Hippos Captain Gavin Kizito, Hippos Head Coach Morley Bywkwaso and CECAFA U20 Top scorer Ivan Bogere
Head of Delegation FUFAExecutive Committee Member Ariga Rasoul appreciated the players and the technical team for the great work done that led to the qualification of the team to the AFCON U-20 Finals.
He cautioned players to remain consistent and urged players to concentrate and prepare for the final tournament in Mauritania.
Leader of Delegation Rasoul Ariga at the function
‘It has been a successful tournament for the team. It was a good team but now needs consistency. I urge the players to concentrate and maintain discipline. The performance we put up is justification that we are progressing as a Federation’ said Ariga Rasoul
Uganda Hippos Players celebrating their goal
The Final U20 tournament will be played in Mauritania in late February 2021.
CAF/CECAFA U-20 Zonal Qualifiers:Final: Uganda 4-1 Tanzania
Uganda U-20 National Team (The Hippos) convincingly overcame the hosts 4-1 during the final of the 2020 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup played at the Black Rhino Academy sports center in Karatu, Tanzania on Wednesday, 2nd December 2020.
Both finalists started the match well aware they had already booked their tickets to the 2021 AFCON U20 Finals to be hosted by Mauritania but battles between the two teams are well documented.
Uganda and Tanzania have faced off in the last three years at all football levels right from youth to seniors for men and women.
So the final was a real football clash, but who wanted the trophy most?
Both teams were assured of total support from their Football Federation Presidents- Eng. Moses Magogo (Uganda) and Karia Wallace (Tanzania).
The hosts were further bouyed by the presence of Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, that extra support gave Ngorongoro stars every reason to believe that Uganda Hippos would be their next casuality in the final match of the tournament. The score board was so disappointing for the hosts as it flashed Uganda 4-1 Tanzania.
Uganda’s goals were scored by Najib Yiga, Steven Sserwadda, Ivan Bogere and Kenneth Semakula.
Uganda Hippos Captain Gavin Kizito receives the trophy from Tanzania Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa in company of the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R). Extreme (L) is Tanzania Football Federation President Wallace Karia. while the Prime
Abdul Hamisi Suleiman got the only goal for the hosts whch was an equaliser from the spot kick. It was fast paced match as the two teams played an open and free flowing football. Tanzania were looking to defend the title they won in 2019 after overcoming Kenya 1-0 in the final played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. Uganda had revenge possibly on their mind having lost to the Tanzanians in the same tournament last year 4-2 in Gulu.
Uganda’s captain Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Azizi Kayondo and Ivan Bogere picked cautions in the game that saw the latter miss a penalty when he blasted the shot over the bar just before the half time break.
Each of the players picked their own medals, an initiative in the new normal epoch to minimize contact between the people due to Covid-19.
Ivan Asaba picks his winner’s’ gold medal as Ivan Bogere waits patiently for his turn. Raymond Onyai admires his medalIvan Bogere smiles with his prize as joint top scorer (5 goals), same as Tanzania’s Abdul Hamisi Suleiman. Tanzanian Abdul Hamis Suleiman was joint top scorer with Uganda’s Ivan Bogere
Bogere finished as the tournament top scorer with 5 goals, same as Tanzanian, Abdul Hamisi Suleiman.
South Sudan’s goalkeeper Simon Justine was best shotstopper of the tournament.
South Sudan’s goalkeeper Simon Justine was named best goalkeeper of the tournamentTanzania’s Pascal Msindo was the tournament Most Valuable Player
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, a CAF Executive Committee was among the dignitaries who watched the Final and graced the medals, awards and trophy presentation ceremony.
Captain Gavin Kizito Mugweri hoists the trophy aloft. He made history as he also Captained Uganda when they won the CECAFA U17 in 2018 and featured in the AFCON Finals hosted by Tanzania.
Uganda has further stamped authority of football dominance in the CECAFA region.
Uganda is the reigning CECAFA Champion in U-15 (boys), U-17 (Girls), U-17 (Boys), U-20 (Men), CECAFA Kagame Club Cup (KCCA FC) and the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup (Uganda Cranes).
Uganda U-20 team players sing the national anthem
Uganda U-20 XI Vs Tanzania: Jack Komakech (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Aziz Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Kenneth Semakula, Isma Mugulusi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Richard Basangwa (86′ Ivan Asaba), Najib Yiga (77′ Joseph Kizza Bukenya), Ivan Bogere, Steven Sserwadda (90′ Faisal Wabyoona)
SubsNot Used: Denis Ssenyondwa Kaala (G.K), Richard Bbosa, Ashiraf Mulindi, Joseph Kafumbe, Raymond Onyai, Alpha Thierry Ssali
Final: Uganda Vs Tanzania – Black Rhino Academy, Karatu (3 PM)
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda National U-20 team (The Hippos) head coach Morley Byekwaso confirmed the starting side against Tanzania in the final of the CECAFA U-2020 Challenge Cup.
The game will be played at Black Rhino Academy sports facility in Karatu town, the same venue where Uganda beat Kenya 3-1 in the semi-finals.
Jack Komakech starts in goal. The defenders are; Kenneth Semakula, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (captain), Abdul-Azizi Kayondo and Musa Ramathan.
It is a compact and solid midfield with the likes of Bobosi Byaruhanga, Isma Mugulusi, Najib Yiga, Steven Sserwadda.
The forward line has a lone striker in Ivan Bogere who has so far scored four goals in the tournament.
Denis Ssenyondwa Kaala (goalkeeper),Richard Bbosa, Ashiraf Mulindi, Faisal Wabyona, Joseph Kafumbe, Joseph Kizza Bukenya, Raymond Onyai, Alpha Thierry Ssali and Ivan Asaba are all substitutes.
The game is live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the football radio.
Tanzania is the reigning champion of the tournament last won in Uganda during the 2019 championship that was co-currently hosted at Pece War Memorial Stadium (Gulu) and FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (Buikwe District).
Both Uganda and Tanzania have already secured their berths to the finals of the 2021 AFCON U-20 tournament that will be held in Mauritania.
Final: Tanzania Vs Uganda (Wednesday, 2nd December 2020) – Black Rhino Academy Ground (3:30 PM)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Hosts Tanzania and Uganda will face off in the final of the 2020 CECAFA Challenge Cup U-20 on Wednesday, 2nd November at the Black Rhino Academy, Karatu.
Tanzania are the defending champions and Uganda will be looking for the opportunity to dethrone them.
Uganda’s head coach Morley Byekwaso is optimistic that the final will be interesting since both sides have ball players and the better organized country on the day will win the trophy.
Uganda Hippos players and officials pray after the semi-final victory over Kenya
‘I anticipate a great game of football. Both countries have both players and the better side on the day will win the trophy’ Byekwaso disclosed after the final training session on the match eve.
Uganda humbled Kenya 3-1 in the first semi-final on Monday before Tanzania edged South Sudan 1-0 during the subsequent game.
Both Uganda and Tanzania are already assured of slots in the AFCON U-20 finals come 2021 that will be hosted in Mauritania.
Uganda Hippos’ Richard Basangwa beats two Kenyan players in the semi-finalsUganda Hippos technical team during the pre-match customs that include the singing of the national anthems
Two Ugandan officials Humphrey Mandu Watenga and Jamil Ssewanyana are some of the facilitators at the inaugural CAF regional safety and security workshop.
This workshop will take place between 2nd and 3rd December 2020 – via zoom with the theme ‘Promoting Stadium Safety and Security’.
Ssewanyana who is also the managing director of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole will handle the topic of ‘Ticketing and public access to the stadium’ on the opening day.
Jamil Ssewanyana (Left)Mandu issues instructions to FUFA Security officials at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru during the play-offs
Mandu will facilitate on the topic of ‘Prohibited items – Pyrotechnics’ on the closing day.
Other topics of discussion will include; challenges of safety and security in Africa, stewarding, crowd management, planning for emergencies and contingencies like evacuation; Accreditation, zoning and zone control mechanisms, safety and security considerations under COVID-19, importance of calculating maximum safe capacity, among others.
The workshop will entail the national safety and security officer, premier league safety and security manager, CEO Premier League, CEO Second League as well as the second League Safety and Security Manager.
Abdul Lukooya Sekabira is the national safety and security officer, Gordon Roy Mundeyi is the premier league safety and security manager, Bainamani Bernard Bampaire (CEO Premier League), Aisha Nalule (CEO Second League) and Azed Mansoor Kimumwe is the Second League Safety and Security Manager.
In a bid to deliver Integrity, Fitness and Performance (IFP), Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) held an integrated training for FIFA and FUFA Referees.
The training was hosted at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala, the home of KCCA Football Club on Monday, 1st December 2020.
Retired FIFA Referees Ali Kalyango, Ali Tomusange and Catherine Adipo brief the refereesAssistant Referees on duty during the training
According to the chairperson of the Referees Association who is also a member of the FUFA Executive Ronnie Kalema, the purpose of this training was to assess the fitness levels of the referees ahead of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League kick-off this Wednesday, 3rd November 2020.
‘The exercise of the integrated training for our FIFA and FUFA Referees progressed well. We are ready to deliver in the top tier league’ Kalema stated.
Referees also were tested for COVID-19
A total of 50 attended the exercise and all the referees were tested for COVID-19 which is a requirement by the Government of Uganda.
COMPETITION: U-17 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers
DATE: 13 – 28, December 2020
HOST: Rwanda.
The U-17 qualifiers will attract 9 countries distributed into three groups.
Group A: Rwanda, Eritrea and South Sudan
Group B: Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya
Group C: Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania
Uganda National U-17 team (The Cubs) will travel to Rwanda early next month to play in the zonal qualifiers tournament of CAF U17 from 13-28 of December 2020.
The team has been in camp in Njeru for close to a month now and all the members on the squad right there from the technical department to the playing staff are ready for the task ahead.
Here is what some of the players on the team are saying ahead of the tournament’s commencement.
Simon Mukisa, defender
SIMON MUKISA (DEFENDER):
‘We are doing our best in training as we prepare for the task ahead and always coach gives us confidence in everything we do. He’s teaching us different drills during training like working on accuracy while passing the ball as well as getting behind the ball if we lost it. So it is a matter of self-confidence that can lead us to success.’
Oscar Mawa, forward
OSCAR MAWA (FORWARD):
‘I have played for various sides but I have never got this unity anywhere before like it is in this team. And also what amuses me most is that if we have a problem we sit as a team right from the technical down to the players and we solve it and this has helped us a lot. I thank the coach so much because he has advised us a lot on what to do when it comes to individual discipline and sports technicalities.’
Basil Tenywa Tamu
BASIL TENYWA TAMU (RIGHT WINGER):
‘I think this is a big opportunity for us as a team, we must use it well to sell our identity out there. I know Zonal qualifiers are into our way but our target is beyond this. We have a challenge that was set by our predecessors in the previous campaign and we can never go for less apart from winning it again. So it’s now or never because opportunity has come and it only comes once. I look forward to maintain my personal standards by listening to what coaches say and I feel that is the only way to go if I want to achieve success.’
UK Based Basil Tenywa Tamu during a demonstration in some of the off-field sessions at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
CECAFA U-20 CHALLENGE CUP 2020 (AFCON U-20 Qualifier):
1st Semi-final: Uganda 3-1 Kenya
2nd Semi-final: Tanzania 1-0 South Sudan
Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) has qualified for the AFCON U-20 finals in Mauritania.
The development comes after a convincing 3-1 win over Kenya in the first of the semi-final clashes at the Black Rhino Academy sports stadium in Karatu, Tanzania.
Striker Ivan Bogere scored twice, including a kick from the penalty mark to compliment defender Kenneth Semakula’s opener.
Action between Uganda Hippos and Kenya on Monday. Uganda won 3-1
Half time had ended 2-0 in favour of Morley Byekwaso’s charges.
Enock Wanyama scored a late consolation for Kenya inside the goal area.
Uganda seals the berth to the AFCON finals and awaits the hosts Tanzania.
Tanzania, who are also the tournament defending champions beat South Sudan 1-0 in the second game on the day at the same venue.
Kassim Harunah scored the lone strike in the 56th minute.
The final game of the tournament as well as the third place play off will be played on Wednesday, 2nd December 2020.
Uganda Hippos players in a talk sessionSteven Sserwaada in action
Another weekend full of action it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora.
It saw a number of players take part in the CAF Champions League and confederation cup as as the Kenya Premier League 2020/21 season that officially kicked off.
In the English Premier League2 U23, Jayden Roy Onen played full time and netted in the 75th minute as his Reading U23 side beat Middlesborough 3-2 on the road.
Jayden Onen was on the mark for Reading U23
In the Kenya Premier League match day1, midfielder Hashim Sempala was captain as his Tusker FC side lost 2-1 at AFC Leopards. Custodian Benjamin Ochan didn’t feature for Leopards.
Midfielder Hashim Sempala skippered Tusker FC as they lost 2-1 at AFC Leopards.
Winger Peter Lwasa started as his Kariobangi Sharks side beats Wazito FC 4-0.
Yusuf Mukisa wasn’t in the match day squad as his Nairobi City stars beat Nzoia Sugars 2-0 at home.
William Wadri and Fred Nkata weren’t in the match day squad as their Bandari FC side defeated Sofapaka FC 1-0 at home.
In the Swedish Supprettan, forward Alexis Bbakka returned from Injury as a 75th minute substitute for Raaholt as his Umea FC side drew goalless against Vasteras FC.
In the Czech Republic second division, Isaac Muleme played full time as his Zizkov side lost lost 2-0 at home to Dukla Prague.
Muleme played full time despite Zizkov lost is the Czech Republic second division
In DRC, Joseph Ochaya played full time as his TP Mazembe side beat Sanga Belende 2-0.
In the Estonia Meistrilliga, Edrisa Lubega wasn’t in the match day squad as his Paide Linameskond side was crushed 7-1 at home to Flora.
In the Turkish Premier League, Miya Faruku came on in the 46th minute for Hadziahmetovic as his Konyaspor FC side lost 1-0 at Alanyaspor.
In the Danish Premier League, Robert Kakeeto came on in the 86th minute as his Aalborg FC drew 1-1 at defending champions Midtjylland.
Elsewhere, Moses Opondo was introduced in the 22nd minute as his Odense FC side lost 2-1 at Randers FC.
In the South African PSL, Denis Onyango kept a clean sheet as his Mamelodi Sundowns side beat Stellenbosch 3-0 at home.
Moses Waiswa was an unused substitute as his Supersport United side beat Maritzburg United 2-1 on the road.
In the English Championship, Karl Mubiru Ikepeauzi wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his drew 1-1 at Derby County.
In the English League 2, Elvis Bwomono played full time as his Southend United side lost 3-0 at Bolton.
In Zambia, Paul Musamaali wasn’t in the match day squad as his Buidcon FC side lost 2-1 at home to Lumwana Radiant.
In the Portuguese Segunda, Alex Kakuba was an unused substitute as his CD Cova Piedade drew 0-0 at home to Feirense.
In the Scotish League cup, Bevis Mugabi player full time as his Motherwell FC side lost 2-1 at home to St. Johnstone.
In the Algerian Premier League, Allan Okello didn’t feature as his Paradou AC side drew 1-1 at Relizane.
In Israel, Luwagga Kizito played full time upfront as his Hapoel Kfar Saba lost 3-0 on the road to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile Timothy Awany played full time while Bayo Fahad was substituted in the 71st minute as their Ashdod FC side lost 1-0 at Sakhnin.
CAF Champions League.
Custodian Salim Jamal was an unused substitute as his Al Hilal Omdurman side beat Vipers SC 1-0 on the road in the first leg.
Elkana Nkuggwa didn’t feature as his club Mogadishu City FC lost 2-0 in Nigeria against Sonidep.
Custodian Mathias Kigonya played full time as his Forest Rangers side drew 0-0 at home to Gabon’s Bouenguidi in the first leg.
Allan Brian Kizza played full time as his Le Messager Ngozi drew 0-0 at Swaziland’s Young Bufaloes. Defender Steven Mugisha wasn’t in the match day squad.
CAF Confederation Cup.
Defender Joseph Othieno played full time as his Musongati FC drew 2-2 at home against Zambia’s Green Eagles.
Lawrence Nduga was introduced in the second half as his Orapa United beat Rwanda’s AS Kigali 2-1 at home.
Coach Alex Isabirye was on the touchline as his Somalian side Horseed FC lost 4-1 at Libya’s Al Ittihad.
