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  • 2020 FUFA Women’s Cup:  Repeat of last year’s final as holders Makerere University draw Lady Doves

    2020 FUFA Women’s Cup:  Repeat of last year’s final as holders Makerere University draw Lady Doves

    2020 FUFA Women’s Cup

    Round of 16 Draw

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Town View SS – Valley Ground, Kawempe

    Asubo Gafford Ladies FC vs Olila High School – Kitezi Playground

    Kawempe Junior team vs Isra Soccer Academy – Valley Ground, Kawempe

    Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC vs She Corporate FC – Muduuma

    Tooro Queens vs UCU Lady Cardinals – Fort Portal

    WIFO Club vs Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga – Luzira SS Playground

    Kampala Queens vs Jeram WFC – IUIU Kabojja

    Makerere University vs Lady Doves

     

    FUFA Women’s Cup reigning holders Makerere University have been pitted against Lady Doves in the round of 16 draws held on Wednesday at FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala.

    The fixture between Makerere University and Lady Doves means there will be a repeat of last year’s final.

    The University team edged Masindi based side Lady, winning the final 2-0 at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.

    Uganda Martyrs HS CEO John Baptist Ssemujju displays the card after drawing Makerere University
    John Baptist Ssemujju drew Lady Doves against holders Makerere University

    In the other round of 16 draws conducted, inaugural winners Olila High School will make a trip to Kitezi to face Asubo Gafford Ladies.

    This is also a repeat of the 2017 final that was played at Madibira playground in Busia district.

    FUFA Women Super League side, Uganda Martyrs High School will make a short trip to Luzira to face Women In Football Organisation (WIFO) at Luzira SS.

    FUFA Competitions officers Phoebe Kutamba drew WIFO against Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga

    2018 winners UCU Lady Cardinals have been drawn against FUFA Women Elite League outfit Tooro Queens from Fort Portal.

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies will face Town View SS from Bugiri district at home while 2018 losing finalists She Corporate who eliminated Bunyaruguru have been pitted against Dynamic SS Jjeza.

    According to FUFA Club Licensing Manager, Ivan Kintu Bayige, the round of 16 fixtures will be played between 25th March – 2nd April 2020.

    FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige conducting the round of 16 draws

    He also confirmed that there will not be extra time at this stage in case games end in stalemates in normal time.

    In case of a draw, kicks from the penalty mark shall determine the team that progresses to the next stage, meaning there is no extra time.

    FUFA Deputy CEO- Football, Decolas Kiiza revealed to the members of the media that the venue to host this year’s final will be confirmed by the end of this week.

    In another development, Mr. Kiiza cautioned the general public to remain vigilant, follow guidelines and medical checkups that will be conducted at the different national teams engagements, starting with Saturday’s game between Uganda and Tanzania in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

    We are aware of the escalating health concerns with the wide spread of Coronavirus and ahead of the forthcoming national teams matches, we shall have measures to make sure the fans that will come to the stadium will stay safe. We shall have disinfection points at all entrances and places of convenience.

     

     

     

     

  • FUFA announces free entrance for Uganda U17 Girls’ national team game against Tanzania

    FUFA announces free entrance for Uganda U17 Girls’ national team game against Tanzania

    2020 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

    Second round, Return Leg

    Saturday, 14th March 2020   4PM

    Uganda vs Tanzania

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that fans will access StarTimes Lugogo on Saturday at no cost as Uganda takes on Tanzania in the 2020 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

    Uganda will host Tanzania in the return leg of the second round qualifying phase, seeking to overturn the 2-1 loss they suffered in Dar es Salaam at the start of this month.

    FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein Marsha confirmed that fans will access the ordinary stands free of charge in a bid to have fans rally behind the team.

     

    “FUFA believes the girls have done a great job so far and they will definitely need the support from the fans on Saturday to advance to the next stage. Therefore, entrance to the ordinary section will be at no cost.” He confirmed.

    For the fans that will want to watch the game from the pavilion, the VVIP tickets will be sold at UGX 50,000.

    “We therefore call upon football fans and the general public to come and support the girls on Saturday.” Added Hussein.

    It should be noted that on Monday evening, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda U17 Girls’ camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru and encouraged the players ahead of Saturday’s game.

    FUFA President Moses Magogo shakes hands with Uganda U17 captain Juliet Nalukenge

    The visit by the FUFA President came with a big promise to the team of two hundred dollars ($200) per player if they eliminate Tanzania and advance to the next round final qualifying round.

    ‘I have watched you play and I must say I am very much impressed. You are one of the best teams in this category on the continent and that is why we have registered you in as many competitions because we believe in your abilities.  We really have a lot of hope in this team and losing out will be an opportunity lost. What you could be missing is just mental toughness and you will need just that on Saturday. They (Tanzania) may be a good side but I believe you are better’ said FUFA President.

    The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Tanzania will face either Cameroon or Sao Tome and Principe in the final qualifying phase.

    The 2020 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will be played in November in India.

  • FUFA President promises $200 to each player on Uganda U17 team to eliminate Tanzania

    FUFA President promises $200 to each player on Uganda U17 team to eliminate Tanzania

    FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo has challenged the national U17 women football team players to believe in themselves and be mentally tougher when they play Tanzania this weekend.

    Uganda will attempt a comeback at home against Tanzania in the return leg of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup on Saturday at the Star Times stadium Lugogo.

    The FUFA President paid a courtesy visit to the team presently in camp at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru on Monday evening and spent a moment sharing with the joyous group of young ladies motivating and inspiring them ahead of the match on Saturday.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and National Teams’ Manager Patrick Ntege greeting the Uganda U17 Women Technical team

     

    $200 bonus to each player to eliminate Tanzania

    The visit by the FUFA President came with a big promise to the team. Two Hundred Dollars (S200) per player is at stake if they eliminate Tanzania and advance to the next round final qualifying round.

    ‘I have watched you play and I must say I am very much impressed. You are one of the best teams in this category on the continent and that is why we have registered you in as many competitions because we believe in your abilities.  We really have a lot of hope in this team and losing out will be an opportunity lost. What you could be missing is just mental toughness and you will need just that on Saturday. They (Tanzania) may be a good side but I believe you are better’ said FUFA President.

    Shamirah Nalujja greeting the FUFA President in Njeru on Monday

    Recovering from a 2-1 defeat from the first leg in Dar es Salaam was always going to be a formidable task but not an impossible one and according to the FUFA President, the National  U17 women football team is one of the best sides on the continent. All they will need is mental toughness and some extra hard work to defeat and eliminate Tanzania on Saturday March 14th when the two sides meet in the second leg of the tie.

     

    Uganda U17 players celebrating Fauzia Najjemba’s goal against Tanzania. Such celebrations wil come with a hefty bonus from FUFA President if they eject their opponents on saturday.

    ‘We won’t let you down- Juliet Nalukenge –Team Captain

    Speaking on behalf of her teammates team captain Juliet Nalukenge promised the FUFA President that they will give their very best to eliminate Tanzania.

    ‘I want to thank you individually in your capacity as the FUFA President plus the entire FUFA for the love and support you have given us all through. We are very grateful and I want to promise you that on Saturday we won’t betray that love. We shall give our whole. We will be tough and work hard to beat Tanzania’

    All smiles in camp after the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo visited the Uganda U17 Womne football team in Njeru.

    After the captain’s remarks the team made a request to the FUFA President to buy them some ice cream and chocolates. The FUFA President responded by giving them UGX 1M (One Million). The technical team was also given a cool 0.5 million for their own version of ice cream.

     

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greeting the National team Captain U17 Women Juliet Nalukenge in Njeru on Monday. 

  • CAF Officials in Uganda to Inspect Stadia for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification matches

    CAF Officials in Uganda to Inspect Stadia for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification matches

    CAF Stadium Inspectors Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi and Owofen Daniel Amokachi are in Uganda for a 2-day inspection of Mandela National Stadium Namboole and St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende as submitted by FUFA to host 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group Stage Matches.

    The two officials arrived on Monday morning and managed to visit Mandela National Stadium where they carried out a thorough inspection of the standards for the stadium.

    CAF Stadium Inspector Daniel Amokachi (M) during the inspection at Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Monday

    The turf, size of the pitch, dressing rooms, floodlights, technical bench, pavilion, media center, parking are among the areas the CAF officials inspected.

    FIFA set the standard that a given stadium should meet to host international matches for its competitions.

    On Tuesday 10th the two officials are to inspect St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende before they make a final report to FIFA to approve or not to approve the Stadiums for the host of 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage matches.

    ‘FUFA submitted two stadiums, Mandela National Stadium Namboole and St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende for inspection to host 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group Stage Matches. The process is going on well and will run for two days. We shall wait for the report to be submitted to FIFA to find out if our Stadium is capable of hosting group stage qualifier matches.‘ Said FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.

    CAF Stadium Inspectors in a brief meeting with Mandela National Stadium Management

    If the two stadiums fail to meet FIFA required standards Uganda Cranes will host the FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group Stage Matches on foreign land.

    Daniel Amokachi is also a CAF Football Legend and a former Nigerian international who last visited Uganda in 1993 during an AFCON qualifier match against Uganda Cranes.

    A group Photo of CAF Stadium Inspectors and Mandela National Stadium Management

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige (M) with CAF Stadium Inspectors Daniel Amokachi (L) and Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi at the Mandela National Stadium

  • Mustafa Kizza joins Uganda Cranes CHAN Squad, Mutyaba misses tournament

    Mustafa Kizza joins Uganda Cranes CHAN Squad, Mutyaba misses tournament

    Dependable left back Mustafa Kizza joined the Uganda Cranes camp on Monday preparing for the 2020 CHAN Finals due in Cameroon.  Kizza trained today at Gems International school in Butabika for the first time after returning from trials in Switzerland.

    There was also good news as goalkeeper Charles Lukwago got  involved in the full training while Halid Lwaliwa and Karim Watambala continued with specialised sessions today morning.

     

    Mustafa Kizza (R) with Paul Willa (l) and Musitafa Mujuzi during training today at Gems International School.

    McKinstry to miss Mutyaba

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has 34 players in camp but he is likely to miss experienced  Mike Mutyaba during tournament.

    Mutyaba missed training on Monday morning to undergo medical tests  after feeling unwell with his health on Sunday.

    The player will be under supervision by both  his club  KCCA FC and Uganda Cranes medical team until final results of the tests are provided.

    Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan Mckinstry.

    ‘Mike Mutyaba reported to us on Saturday that he wasn’t feeling well. The doctor in camp took initial tests but it was decided that the player goes for further tests in hospital. With the insurance that players have, it has given us the chance to conduct other tests which have been completed but there is one more test to be done in conjunction with KCCA FC. At the moment it is unfortunate that we are ruling Mutyaba out of the CHAN tournament on the advice of the medical team.

    KCCA FC and FUFA will continue to monitor the situation as we focus on the player’s full recovery’  said Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan Mckinstry.

    Mike Mutyaba (L)
    Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry during training on Monday

    FUFA wishes Mutyaba a quick recovery.

     

     

     

  • FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: My Players’ Attitude is right, Ayub upbeat

    FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: My Players’ Attitude is right, Ayub upbeat

    FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

    14th March 2020

    Uganda Vs Tanzania (2nd Leg)

    StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    The attitude by the national U17 women football team players is nothing less than perfect and signals to great things according to head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi.
    The team is currently camping at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru but Ayub sees no or little reason to worry about following his side’s 2-1 loss to Tanzania in the first leg of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup Qualifier.
    A double from Aisha Masaka canceled out Fauzia Najjemba’s early strike to hand the East African neighbors the slim advantage in the first leg.
    Uganda U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba in action during Friday morning training session at FUFA Technical Centre
    Najjemba’s away goal is the advantage that Uganda intends to build on March 14th, 2020 at the StarTimes stadium as they try to overturn the deficit and advance into the final qualifying round.
    Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi indicates that re-finding their rhythm will be the most important thing for his side ahead of next weekend’s showdown.
    “We lost a match 2-1, It is normal to lose a game but not in such a manner.  We prepared very well and were indeed a stronger team and deserved a better result.  We had some moments when our strikers came short in the game but that is how it is.” Ayub stated.
    “It is very important for my players to be confident. We lost one game out of 13 matches played or even more than that, so two draws, one loss. It is very important to rebuild that confidence and such that the attitude is right ahead of the return leg.’
    ‘The spirit is right and the mood-building, they want to change the result of the first game and want to win next week to go to the next step.  As we prepare for the decisive return leg I am impressed by the spirit of my players and attitude in training. The girls are responding very well, we have tried to correct the mistakes from that match as well as concretising our attack because we will need the goals.’ Ayub stated.
    Uganda U17 National Team defender Grace Aluka (left) Challenged by midfielder Moureen Nangozi during training

    WE ARE WORKING ON A PERFECT PLAN 

    ‘Tanzania is a team that can defend very tightly. They’re good on the counter-attack but we are working on how to handle all that.’Added Ayub
    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 players Samali Nakacwa (left) and Gillian Akadinda in training at the FUFA Technical Centre
  • AFCON 2021: The road to Cameroon is clear

    AFCON 2021: The road to Cameroon is clear

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has revealed the official slogan for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

    The slogan/theme is dubbed “The road to Cameroon is clear” and this was officially revealed on Thursday.

    Uganda Cranes coach Jonathan McKinstry with Airtel’s head- Brand and Communications, Remmy Kisakye

    Uganda is on course to qualifying for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations having garnered four out of the possible six points from the open two games.

    The Uganda Cranes drew goalless away against Burkina Faso and won 2-0 at home against Malawi.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Jonathan McKinstry poses for a photo with some of the FUFA staff members

    With such a brilliant start, the road to Cameroon is definitely and Uganda will start preparations ahead of the double header against South Sudan this month.

    Uganda will host the first leg on 28th March 2020 at Mandela National Stadium while the return leg will come three days later at El- Hilal Stadium in Sudan.

    Group B

    1. Uganda – 4 points
    2. Burkina Faso – 4 points
    3. Malawi – 3 points
    4. South Sudan – 0 points

     

     

     

     

  • FUFA Women Super League: She Corporate defeat Lady Doves on return to Nakawa

    FUFA Women Super League: She Corporate defeat Lady Doves on return to Nakawa

    FUFA Women Super League

    She Corporate 1-0 Lady Doves

     

    She Corporate Women Football Club marked their return to Makerere University Business School (MUBS) with victory after overcoming Lady Doves in the only FUFA Women Super League game played on Wednesday.

    Since the start of the season, She Corporate had not used the MUBS Arena in Nakawa after initially failing to meet the minimum FUFA Licensing standards.

    It should be noted that they hosted their league games in the first round at Luzira Prisons Grounds and Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga.

    However, the MUBS Arena was given green light ahead of the second round and She Corporate seized the opportunity to register their second win of the season.

    In a closely contested game, winger Susan Atim got the lone goal of the game midway through the second stanza to guide the Sharks to victory.

    The win elevated She Corporate to 4th place on 7 points while Lady Doves remained 3rd on the log with 10 points.

    The loss to She Corporate was the third successive defeat for Lady Doves in the league. They lost 2-0 to Uganda Martyrs High School and were humiliated by Kawempe Muslim, losing 4-1.

    In the FUFA Women’s Cup round of 32 match played on Wednesday at the Mighty Arena in Jinja, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC defeated Jinja SS, winning 2-0 with goals coming from Margaret Kunihira and Anita Namata.

    MAIN PHOTO: She Corporate defender Wilmer Nantumbwe (in blue jersey) takes on a Lady Doves player

  • Day two of Uganda Cranes Total CHAN 2020 Team training; defender Katongole called up

    Day two of Uganda Cranes Total CHAN 2020 Team training; defender Katongole called up

    Police FC defender Henry Katongole has been added to the Uganda Cranes provisional squad preparing for CHAN Cameroon 2020.

    The  lanky central defender joined the rest of the players on Monday evening at the Cranes Paradise Hotel  in Kisasi and was part of the Tuesday morning session at GEMS Cambridge International School in Butabika.

    According to the Coach Johnathan McKinstry, Katongole has been on the list of players who they monitored during the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Games.

    Group Photo for all the players in training on Tuesday

     ‘Despite our communication prior to the camp to all the clubs, the information we got on certain players wasn’t clear as we would have liked it. We are still assessing some players like John Revita who has a problem with his knee and for precaution measures we bring in a Center back and who was one of the players in our discussion when we were selecting the initial training squad and deserved to come in. We have not ruled out Revita because we are still monitoring his progress. We are confident that Henry will compete that he will compete for a place in CHAN’ Said McKinstry.

    Henry Katongole
    The players go through the paces

    KCCA FC, Proline FC and Kyetume FC players were released to join their teams because their teams had Uganda Premier League engagements and were not part of the day two training session.

    According to the coach Johnathan McKinstry there was an agreement between the Uganda Cranes Technical team and the Uganda Premier League Secretariat to release players whenever their clubs were engaged.

    McKinstry gives defender Geofrey Wasswa instructions
    The ball work session

    The Cranes will be engaged in a Pre CHAN three nations tournament in Kampala from 17th – 21st March where nations like Zambia and Mali will take part.

  • NIC hands over 30KVA Generator to FUFA

    NIC hands over 30KVA Generator to FUFA

    National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings Limited has officially handed over a brand new generator to FUFA on Tuesday.

    NIC , one of the partners of  Uganda Cranes extended their strong relationship with the federation that has lasted for over 12  years by officially handing over a new 30 KVA three-phase generator.

    This is an upgrade of the first generator NIC Holdings Limited donated to FUFA in 2008.

    While handing over the generator, NIC Managing Director, Mr. Folayan Bayo indicated this will help FUFA to carry out its activities more efficiently.

    NIC Holdings Limited Managing Director, Mr. Folayan Bayo addressing the media during the handover of the new generator at FUFA House.

    ‘I commend FUFA for its continued growth most especially the construction of the new offices. The generator is meant to improve the services that FUFA offers to Ugandans and enable them to tackle the key issues involving football especially in regards to reaching the grassroots population’

    Mr. Bayo added that as a company, NIC Holdings Limited is committed to helping footballers in Uganda to realize their dreams.

    ‘Our vision in supporting football in Uganda is to create an enabling environment for our footballers so that they too can compete on a global platform and rank among the best’

    FUFA President Moses Magogo, who also graced the function lauded NIC Holdings Limited for the new generator and indicated this will help in making work easier at the FUFA Complex that has three buildings.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media during the official handover of the new generator

    ‘We are in a modern era where most of the work requires the use of power and you definitely need back up like this generator. We thank NIC Holdings Limited for the brand new generator given to the federation because this will help us in fulfilling our tasks. Most importantly, we appreciate the fact that such companies have kept trust in FUFA and continue to work with us. We have partnered with NIC Holdings for a long time and they still believe in our marriage. For 12 years we appreciate your contribution to the development of the game. We have been able to receive three generators from NIC since our partnership began. We approached NIC to have a new Generator and fortunately they accepted’

    From L-R: FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke, NIC Holdings Assistant Manager Corporate Communications, Anjella Ajiku, Manager Financial Institutions and Business Development, Dorath Muzeire, NIC Holdings Limited Managing Director Folayan Bayo, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and NIC Holdings Head Corporate and Communication Pamela Abonyo

    This is the third generator that FUFA is receiving from NIC Holdings Limited since 2008. One is at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru, the other will be used at the Cranes Paradise Hotel while the new one will work at the FUFA Complex.

    Last year, NIC Holdings renewed their partnership towards Uganda Cranes with 660M that covers 33 players and technical staff in case of injuries and deaths that may occur while the beneficiaries are either on or off the pitch. NIC also insures players in the FUFA Drum and FUFA Juniors League.

     

  • Uganda U17 Women Starting team against Tanzania named

    Uganda U17 Women Starting team against Tanzania named

    The Uganda U17 team will continue with  their journey to the FIFA U17 Women world cup-India when they return to action today at the National stadium, in Dar eS Salaam for a match against regional rivals Tanzania.

    The match kicks off at 3pm EAST and  will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    The Uganda Starting XI Vs Tanzania for the #U17WWCQ
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    1. Daphine Nyayenga (1) GK
    2. Samalie Nakachwa (9)
    3. Sumaya Komuntale (5)
    4. Bira Nadunga (17)
    5. Grace Aluka (11)
    6. Catherine Nagadya (7)
    7. Kunihira Margret (6)
    8. Shakira Nyinagahirwa (8)
    9. Juliet Nalukenge (10) Capt
    10. Nandago Hadijja (12)
    11. Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes;
    12. Namusisi Joan GK
    13. Moureen Nangonzi
    14. Gillian Akandinda
    15. Namugerwa Gloria
    16. Akiror Patricia
    17. Namaganda Zaituni
    18. Zaina Nandede

  • Uganda U17 girls team head coach Ayub pleased with preparations, confident of a positive result away in Tanzania

    Uganda U17 girls team head coach Ayub pleased with preparations, confident of a positive result away in Tanzania

    Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, the national U17 women football team head coach remains positive ahead of a crucial away fixture against East African neighbours Tanzania slated for this coming weekend in Dar es salaam.
    Ayub is relishing his charges chances of picking a good result away from home despite the absence of some key members of the squad.
    Uganda takes on Tanzania in the first leg of the second round of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday and will be without defender Stella Musubika and midfielder Kevin Nakacwa who are sidelined by knee and thigh injuries respectively.
    Previously when the 2 sides met in the CECAFA U17 women championship late last year in Njeru-Uganda, they laboured to a 1-1 draw.
    Uganda U17 Women Team captain Juliet Nalukenge (left) celebrating a goal with Fauzia Najjemba during a trial match
    Ayub feels having the 2 in the squad would have been a big boost but maintains that other members of the team will be able to do the job.
    ‘We have had very good preparations for the past two weeks equipping the girls with the tactics and knowledge we believe will help us do the job. We will definitely miss the 2 players but again have trust in  players available and we have prepared to fill the gaps left by the 2 injured players. We have played a couple of practice matches to fine tune the different departments and can confidently say our striking and midfield departments are more than ready for the task at hand. In the defence we still have a few things to iron out and these also by Sunday we hope to have mastered them.’ Ayub stated.
    The U17 team played to a goalless draw in their 4th and final practice match played against a Kampala Select side at Star Times stadium.
    The team is set to fly out of the country on Friday afternoon to continue with final preparations ahead of the Sunday duel.
  • TOTAL Chan 2020 Preparations: McKinstry names provisional squad of 34 players

    TOTAL Chan 2020 Preparations: McKinstry names provisional squad of 34 players

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a provisional team of 34 players to start preparations for the Total 2020 Championship of African Nations (Chan) Tournament.

    Flanked by the FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein, McKinstry also released the detailed training programme that will involve a three nation tournament (Mali and Zambia have already confirmed).

    This tournament will take place 17th -21st March 2020 in Kampala.

    Johnathan McKinstry and Ahmed Hussein during the press conference

    Virtually three thirds of the team that won the 2020 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala has been maintained.

    “There is a balance in the team. We have defensive resilience and options in attack. We can do better than at the previous Chan tournament. We have enough fire power in the squad. We want to do better. The target is first to move beyond group stages then, who knows we shall progress beyond. We have planned a three nation trial tournament in late March 2020 where already Mali and Zambia have confirmed” McKinstry stated.

    The team training sessions will be conducted at GEMS Cambridge School in Butabika.

    The team will assemble on 1st March 2020.

    34 Man Uganda Cranes Provisional Team:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Saidi Keni (SC Villa), Edwin Kiwanuka Bbule (Bright Stars)

    Defenders: Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Derrick Ndahiiro (SC Villa), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA), John Revita (KCCA), Samuel Kato (KCCA), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)

    Midfielders: Shafik Kagimu (URA), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Paul Mucureezi (Vipers), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA), Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), David Owori (SC Villa), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City), Julius Poloto (KCCA)

    Forwards: Samson Kigozi (Police), Viani Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Joackim Ojera (URA), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Steven Mukwala (Maroons), Crowmwell Rwothomio (URA), Brian Aheebwa (Mbarara City)

  • FUFA launches Corporate Social Responsibility drive for 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    FUFA launches Corporate Social Responsibility drive for 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has revealed that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign attached to the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup edition.

     Like it has been the case in the last four years, the 2020 edition of the coveted annual knockout tournament will not be different.

    FUFA Events Manager, Leila Nankya officially announced that the CSR drive for this year will be aimed at supporting the needy.

    “Football is a game that unites us all regardless of our backgrounds, beliefs or status and as FUFA, we believe we can make a positive change in the society where we live. I, therefore, take this opportunity to announce that we shall have a CSR activity attached to this year’s edition.” said Nankya during the round of 16 draws held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo.

    FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya addressing the media on Wednesday

    “We call upon footballers to embrace this campaign like they have done in the last years. We have started collecting clothes and any other items that we shall give out to a school and hospital prior to the final. FUFA House and Stanbic Bank branches are the collection centres.”

    It should be noted that the recipients of the items collected must be from the region that hosts the Stanbic Uganda Cup final.  FUFA is yet to announce the region that will host this year’s final.

    CSR Activities in the last 4 years

    • 2016 – Missionaries of the poor, Mengo – Kampala Region
    • 2017 – Arua Children’s Remand Home – West Nile Region
    • 2018- St. Paul’s Church Kumi – North Eastern Region
    • 2019- Nkoba Zambogo Youth Group, Mpugwe – Buganda Region
  • 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup: Round of 16 complete Fixtures

    46th Stanbic Uganda Cup: Round of 16 complete Fixtures

    46th Stanbic Uganda Cup:

    Round of 16 Stage – Matches to be played between 10th – 15th March 2020

    • Kyetume Vs Maroons – Mighty Arena, Jinja
    • Kiboga Young Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium
    • Kataka Vs Free Stars – Mbale Municipal Stadium
    • Dove Vs KCCA – Katushabe Playground, Masindi
    • Tooro United Vs Kitara – St Paul’s Seminary Play-ground, Fort Portal
    • URA Vs Wakiso Giants – Arena of Visions, Ndejje University
    • SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Light SS Vs UPDF – Soroti

    The round of 16 draw for the 46th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup was successfully held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

    FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule was joined by the Stanbic Bank Head of Agency Banking Ronald Muganzi, former Uganda Cranes winger Obadiah Ssemakula and FUFA Events manager Leila Nankya.

    Nalule further hinted on the competition rules at this stage.

    “The yellow cards at this only serve in the Stanbic Uganda Cup competition. All clubs are encouraged to use green pitches at this level. The visiting team is entitled to 30 percent, FUFA has 20 percent and home team takes the lion’s share (50 percent)” Hajjati Aisha stated.

    FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule

    Ronald Muganzi, the Stanbic Bank Head of Agency Banking further expressed the bank’s commitment towards supporting the tournament.

    Muganzi also reechoed the development of the Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament to the country’s football pool.

    “I am very happy to here on behalf of Stanbic Bank. We have keenly followed the Stanbic Uganda especially in the press through the Television, new media and newspapers. The tournament has generated a lot of interest. The minnows have done surprises. As a bank, we are proud to be part of the tournament which has enabled talent exposure and development of the economy.” Muganzi noted.

    Ronald Muganz drew the cup holders Proline

    Retired Uganda Cranes player Obadiah Ssemakula, 62, was present to conduct the draw.

    Ssemakula, winner of the tournament in 1971 hinted on the significance of the tournament that is played concurrently with the main Star Times Uganda Premier League.

    “The Stanbic Uganda Cup is a very great tournament. It has given chance to the players to get playing time that they would not get in the main league since our days. Players of today should also utilize this opportunity” Ssemakula remarked.

    Obadiah Ssemakula picked URA Football Club

    Meanwhile, FUFA officially launched the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive that is attached to this tournament.

    Corporate Social Responsibility launch

    Speaking to the media at the launch, Leila Nankya, the FUFA Events manager called upon the general public to donate generously towards the drive.

    “Since 2016, FUFA has attached a CSR cause to the Stanbic Uganda Cup where several items should be donated generously for the vulnerable group of people, Please respond to help us impact on the society through football.” Nankya stated.

    In the draws proper Kyetume hosts Maroons at the Mighty Arena, Jinja. Kiboga Young will play Proline in Mbale Municipal Stadium.

    L-R: Ronald Muganzi, Obadiah Ssemakula and Hajjati Aisha Nalule

    Kataka will host Mukono based Free Stars at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Dove hosts KCCA – Katushabe Playground, Masindi and Tooro United will take on Kitara at St Paul’s Seminary Play-ground, Fort Portal.

    Meanwhile, URA will entertain Wakiso Giants at  the Arena of Visions, Ndejje University as SC Villa will  play host to Mbarara City at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    In Soroti, it will be the battle of two StarTimes FUFA Big League when Light SS faces UPDF.

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Round of 16 Draws confirmed for Wednesday at FUFA House

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Round of 16 Draws confirmed for Wednesday at FUFA House

    46th Uganda Cup Round of 16 Draw: Wednesday, 26th February 2020

    • Venue: FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (10 AM)
    • Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and All official social media plat forms (FUFA TV, Facebook and Twitter)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will hold the round of 16 draw for the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup on Wednesday, 26th February 2020 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala, starting at 10 AM.

    There are 9 clubs that play in the Star Times Uganda Premier League, 6 in the Star Times FUFA Big League and only 1 in the Regional League.

    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein urges the media partners to attend the event and keep time.

    ‘The round of 16 Stanbic Uganda Cup draw will be held on Wednesday, 26th February 2020 at FUFA House. The media is hereby humbly invited and requested to keep time’ Hussein noted.

    Proline is the reigning cup holders.

    Successful clubs to round of 32:

    • Express
    • KCCA
    • SC Villa
    • URA
    • Proline
    • Wakiso Giants
    • Mbarara City
    • Tooro United
    • Kyetume
    • UPDF
    • Dove
    • Free Stars
    • Kitara
    • Light SS
    • Kiboga Young
    • Kataka
  • CHAN 2020 Cameroon: Uganda Cranes preliminary Squad to be announced

    CHAN 2020 Cameroon: Uganda Cranes preliminary Squad to be announced

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry will announce the provisional squad on Thursday 27th February 2020 to start preparations for the final tournament of CHAN that will be held in Cameroon from 4th – 25th April 2020.

    The announcement will be made during the press conference at 10am on Thursday, FUFA House, Mengo.

    ‘On the same day,  the coach will release further details of the entire preparation for the Cranes’ said FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein.

    ‘On Thursday 27th February Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry will announce his provisional squad for the Final tournament of CHAN. FUFA will give details for the whole Cranes preparations’

    The event will be streamed live on FUFA TV (YouTube Channel), FUFA Facebook Page, FUFA Twitter and Live broadcast on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry

     

     

     

  • FUFA confirms Mutesa II Stadium ready to host League Games

    FUFA confirms Mutesa II Stadium ready to host League Games

    FUFA through the Club Licensing Committee has approved Mutesa II Stadium ready to host league games after a thorough inspection on Saturday 22nd February.

    FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the statement immediately after inspection together with his committee that was also accompanied by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson together with the UEFA Pitch and Maintenance expert Philip Fifield.

    UEFA expert and FUFA Club Licensing Committee testing the soil and grass of Mutesa II Stadium

    The inspection took practical testing of the grass, the soil at the pitch together with the drainage system, fortunately, the former were fully worked upon during the time of the ban.

    ‘We have made an inspection on the Stadium and a lot has been worked upon. There is a great improvement and we have found out that the ground is ready to host league games.  The pitch is all green. Clubs are now free to host their games in the Stadium.’ Said Kintu Bayige.

    Apparently, the stadium is the home ground for Express FC and the club has been using Kavumba recreation Ground as the alternative for hosting league matches.

    Mutesa II Stadium Manager Kyomuhendo Flavia admitted that a lot has been done to reach on the level the ground is right now and promised that extra work will be done to maintain the pitch. She was also part of the concluded Groundsmen workshop at Mandela National Stadium.

    ‘We have done our best to reach this level and we are proud to be approved for hosting league games again. We shall work hard to maintain pitch standards.’ Said Kyomuhendo.

    Kyabazinga Stadium of Jinja, Kakindu Stadium, Kakyeka Stadium, and Green Light Stadium all had the same challenge of poor pitches especially during wet seasons however Kakindu stadium is in process of fulfilling the requirements for hosting League matches with fully green grass on the pitch.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA, Express officials at Mutesa II Stadium together with UEFA expert Philip Fifield