National U17 women football team head Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi believes his girls have what it takes to advance past the second round and CECAFA rivals Tanzania.
Uganda takes on Tanzania in the second round of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup 2020 Qualifiers with the winner advancing to the 3rd and final qualifying round.
The team that has been in camp for a week now intensively preparing for the first match of the 2 legged fixture played a practice match today afternoon comfortably winning 11-0 against Watoto Girls in a game played in Watoto village, Bbira along Mityana Road.
Uganda U17 Women Team forward Fauzia Najjemba (Red) getting passed Watoto players in Practice Match
Team captain Juliet Nalukenge and Margaret Kunihira each got a hattrick, Zaituni Namaganda a brace whereas Fauzia Najjemba, Brenda Munyana, and Moureen Nangonzi each scored a goal in the afternoon fixture.
The first leg in Dar es Salaam will be played on March 1st, 2020 and the return leg a fortnight later in Kampala.
Uganda U17 Women Team captain Juliet Nalukenge (left) celebrating her goal with Fauzia Najjemba
‘ I am pleased with the outcomes of this friendly game for a number of reasons. It has helped boost the girls’ confidence as well as helping us (the technical team) try out different playing partnerships among other things we were looking out for. We achieved our set objectives from this game.’ Ayub remarked.
‘We are facing a tougher opponent in Tanzania but I am confident we have what it takes to go past them. This practice match helped us try out different aspects of our game that we intend to employ.’ He added.
The team will have another practice match on Tuesday before flying out a few days later to Dar later.
Uganda U17 Women Team player Zaina Nandede (red) in action during the practice match
The team will have a single training session on Sunday morning at 9am at Kawempe Muslim SS playgrounds
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 Women Team skipper Juliet Nalukenge beating Watoto goalkeeper during the practice match
FUFA Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop for Groundsmen successfully ends at Mandela National Stadium – Namboole has officially ended at Mandela National Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Concentrating on the pitch activities by FUFA is another step taken within the area of capacity building to acquire qualified pitch Groundsmen for Stadiums in order to overcome the challenges in Club Licensing.
Participants attending the closing ceremony at Mandela National Stadium on Saturday
The closing ceremony for the workshop was honored by Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee and Exco Member Hamid Juma who also attended the workshop from the start.
In attendance was the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and his deputy (in charge of football), Decolas Kiiza.
35 Participants took part in the 3-day workshop that was conducted by UEFA expert Philip Fifield.
Participants attending the closing ceremony at Mandela National Stadium on Saturday
The 9 days program is under the UEFA Assist Project and was aimed at educating stadium Groundsmen on how to maintain and manage pitches to overcome the challenge of poor pitch grass.
The chief Guest Hamid Juma appreciated participants for the commitment they exposed during the workshop and emphasized them to implement what they have learnt.
‘I’m pleased with the commitment of the participants during the course. I urge you to implement what you have learn from the expert. If we have good pitches, we must have good games which are key to achieving our vision of becoming number one on the continent on and off the pitch.‘ Said Juma
On the other hand, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson commended UEFA for supporting the program and confirmed that FUFA will pick 2 participants to travel abroad to share and acquire more knowledge on Pitch management and Maintenance.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Talking to participants
‘As FUFA we are very much honored to have the first-ever training for Groundsmen and we appreciate UEFA for supporting the program through the UEFA Asssist project. It’s a step to overcome the challenge of poor pitches. We shall get quarterly reports from participants annually to follow-up on what they have worked on. I advise participants not to sit back but at least do volunteer work to practice what they have learnt however FUFA has a plan to send at least two Groundsmen abroad to gain more knowledge on pitch management and maintenance.’ Said Edgar Watson.
During the course, Groundsmen were taught how to test and treat soils for pitches, how to maintain good and green grass, how and when to use the equipment for maintaining pitches, when and how to irrigate the pitch, among others.
UEFA Expert Philip Fifield taking participants through a practical session at Namboole
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige was also confident that the training for Groundsmen will unleash the challenges in the process of Club Licensing mainly on pitch requirements.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
‘Our program for Pitch Management and Maintenance has ended successfully. The program has run for 9 days and we are confident that the knowledge acquired by the Groundsmen will overturn the challenge of poor pitches. The process of club licensing will be much easier if whatever is taught will be put in place by the Groundsmen.’ Said FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu
On behalf of the participants, Vivian Ttendo who is the Sports and Recreation Officer at Mandela National Stadium Namboole confirmed that with the training from the workshop a lot is going to be put in place at the National Stadium and before the international game on March 28rth whatever they have learnt will implement to have a better playing pitch.
Vivian Ttendo (Mandela National Stadium Sports and Recreation Officer was part of the workshop
‘We have learnt a lot from the training and I’m very sure whatever we have received in the workshop will be put in place before the international match on 28th March. It will be a better pitch with such knowledge we have acquired.’ Said Ttendo.
All participants received certificates and are qualified Groundsmen for football pitches.
The Program started on Saturday 15th February with testing and examining soils and grass for 17 stadiums pitches in Arua, Jinja, Kampala, Masaka, and Mbarara.
Participants attending a practical session at Namboole
Participants
Tabu Godfrey (Mbarara City FC), Tumuhamye Ronald (Rwampara), Niwagaba Aggrey (Kabale), Edson Shaban SABABA (Arua), Lumala Adrian (StarTimes Stadium Lugogo), Ssemanda Juma (StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo), Kabega Ronald (Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso), Ndawula Fred (Makerere Univ), Kabugo Ibrahim (Point Plus Association), Mulindwa Edward (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende) Andama Kennedy (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende), Semanda Richard (Futsal), Ssonko Charles (Nakivubo), Kawadwa Dauda (Pont Plus Association), Bagenayobo Innocent (FUFA Technical Centre), Katende David (NCS), Zirimenya Nicolas (NCS), Bainamani Bernard (UPL), Kirunda Mubarak (Jinja Municipal), Gordon Mundeyi (UPL), Ssewanyana Jamil (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Vivian Ttendo (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Wanume Abdul (Jinja Municipal), Ankunzine Frank (Western Region FA), Barugahara Abdu (Dove FC, Masindi), Mumbere John (Kavumba Recreation Ground), Bananura Benon, Brian Kasibante (Turfland Limited), Balenzi Fred (Grounds expert), Semujju Eugen (SEFOROZA), Osama John (Grounds expert), Kyomuhendo Flavia (Wankulukuku Stadium), Mutege Wycliff (Luzira Prison) Mpiima Samuel, Masiko John Bosco (UYFA)
UEFA Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop officially got underway at Mandela National Stadium on Thursday.
The official opening was graced by FUFA Executive Member Rogers Mulindwa together with the Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee and Exco Member Hamid Juma.
The 3-day workshop is aimed at facilitating Stadium Groundsmen on the areas of pitch management and maintenance.
UEFA Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop at Namboole
UEFA expert Philip Fifield is in Charge of the workshop that is attended by 35 participants from different parts of the country.
FUFA came up with such initiative with the support of UEFA through the UEFA Assist Project formally to educate Groundsmen on how to manage and maintain pitches in order to overcome the challenges of maintaining green and good grass on pitches as required by the FUFA club licensing committee.
Participants attending the workshop at Namboole
In his remarks, Rogers Mulindwa commended UEFA for supporting the program and stated that the workshop will overcome the pitch problems we face currently.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mulindwa making his remarks during the workshop
‘As we work to become number one in Africa, we must have good pitches for our players to play and enjoy their game. The problem of poor pitches is currently affecting our game however we thank UEFA for the support and hopefully the workshop will change the appearance of our pitches.’ Said Mulindwa
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige confirmed the beginning of the workshop with much confidence that the Groundsmen will receive the basic knowledge for maintaining and managing pitches.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
‘We have officially begun our 3-day Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop for Stadium Groundsmen. We have been challenged with inconsistencies in having good pitches that can pass required Club Licensing guidelines. We are very sure that solutions to the pitch maintenance challenges will be met at the end of the workshop.’ Said Bayige
The Program started on Saturday 15th February with testing and examining soils and grass for 17 stadiums pitches in Arua, Jinja, Kampala, Masaka, and Mbarara.
Participants
Tabu Godfrey (Mbarara City FC), Tumuhamye Ronald (Rwampara), Niwagaba Aggrey (Kabale), Edson Shaban SABABA (Arua), Lumala Adrian (StarTimes Stadium Lugogo), Ssemanda Juma (StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo), Kabega Ronald (Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso), Ndawula Fred (Makerere Univ), Kabugo Ibrahim (Point Plus Association), Mulindwa Edward (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende) Andama Kennedy (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende), Semanda Richard (Futsal), Ssonko Charles (Nakivubo), Kawadwa Dauda (Pont Plus Association), Bagenayobo Innocent (FUFA Technical Centre), Katende David (NCS), Zirimenya Nicolas (NCS), Bainamani Bernard (UPL), Kirunda Mubarak (Jinja Municipal), Gordon Mundeyi (UPL), Ssewanyana Jamil (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Vivian Ttendo (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Wanume Abdul (Jinja Municipal), Ankunzine Frank (Western Region FA), Barugahara Abdu (Dove FC, Masindi), Mumbere John (Kavumba Recreation Ground), Bananura Benon, Brian Kasibante (Turfland Limited), Balenzi Fred (Grounds expert), Semujju Eugen (SEFOROZA), Osama John (Grounds expert), Kyomuhendo Flavia (Wankulukuku Stadium), Mutege Wycliff (Luzira Prison) Mpiima Samuel, Masiko John Bosco (UYFA)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has terminated the case filed by Proline Football Club against FUFA.
The CAS Appeals Arbitration Division terminated the case after Proline FC failed to provide any proof of payments as advance costs to hear the case.
The decision has been communicated to both parties.
Proline FC appealed to CAS after the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel applied the FUFA Competitions Rules on the Premier League team for failure to honor their home league match against Sc Villa on Saturday 7th September 2019 at StartTimes Stadium-Lugogo.
UEFA Pitch Management and Maintenance expert Philip Fifield has completed the process of grass testing and examining soils of 17 selected football Stadiums across the country on Tuesday evening.
The process is under the UEFA Assist Project and officially began on Saturday 15th February 2020 with two stadiums inspected in the West Nile district of Arua at Green Light Stadium and Arua Hills.
UEFA Expert Philip Fifield examining Kakyeka Stadium Pitch
On Sunday 16th February, the process crossed over to the Eastern Uganda town of Jinja. Groundsmen for Four (4) Stadiums (Kyabazinga, Kakindu, The Mighty Arena and FUFA Technical Centre) were available to receive the expertise from Fifield as he was examining the pitches.
UEFA Expert Philp Fifield testing Kyabazinga Stadium pitch soil.
Switching focus to the central business district of Kampala, the process resumed with visits of Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Monday Morning. The technical work took Fifield an hour to examine the hardness and softness of the ground, the moisture of the soil, the effectiveness of the drainage system, among others.
UEFA Expert examining FUFA Technical Centre turf in Njeru.
On the same day, Fifield visited Luzira Maroons stadium, StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, and St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende where he examined and tested the artificial turf for Lugogo and Kitende pitches together with the Groundsmen for the respective stadiums.
During the final day of inspection, the UEFA expert traveled to the Western Uganda City of Mbarara on Tuesday where he had a successful testing and examining process for Kakyeka Stadium before winding the program with a thorough process on the soil and natural grass of Masaka recreation ground in Masaka Town.
UEFA Expert checking the tools used to maintain the artificial turf at St. Mary’s
While making his observation after the testing and examining of the 16 stadiums, UEFA expert Fifield admitted the challenge of most pitches struggling to have good grass cover throughout the pitch.
‘We have noticed a lot of work that should be done on the pitches to ensure that they have good grass coverage throughout the pitch and to guarantee that the playing surface is as safe as possible. It is a big challenge during the dry spells. Only the pitches that have the application of black soils prior to the pitch have managed to retain the moisture for the grasses to survive together with those that have a good drainage system like the National Stadium’ said UEFA expert Fifield.
UEFA Expert Philip Fifield examining Mandela National Stadium Namboole
On the other hand, FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige believes that the process has unleashed most of the encounters that lead to the failure to have good grass cover for pitches in the country.
‘This program was intended to identify what is exactly on our grounds in terms of soils and grass in order to find solutions to the problems of our pitches. Among the 17 Grounds, we noticed there is a challenge of proper drainage system, the mixture of different grass types at the pitch and maintenance of the soils however a lot has been identified by the UEFA expert and the grounds will use it as solutions to the challenges of managing and maintaining pitches’ said Ivan Kintu
UEFA Expert talking to the pitch management team of the StarTimes Stadium
The UEFA Pitch Management and Maintenance projecr continues this Thursday 18th February with a 3-day workshop for Groundsmen at the Mandela National Stadium Namboole.
UEFA Expert Philip Fifield testing Mandela National Stadium ground
MAIN PHOTO: UEFA Expert examining St. Mary’s Kitende artificial turf
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry is confident Uganda will perform better than the previous Total CHAN tournaments participated in.
In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug moments after the draw held in Cameroon, McKinstry hinted on the exceptional pool of talent in Uganda, the work ethics and belief of the players.
Uganda Cranes was drawn in group C alongside defending champions Morocco, neighbors Rwanda and debutants Togo.
Here is the detailed interview:
FUFA Media: What is your general assessment of group C at Total Chan 2020?
Johnathan McKinstry: Overall, it is an interesting group to be drawn in. There is a lot of different types of football that we to play. It is a proper Pan- African group that has a West African opponent, North African opponent and an East African opponent. The styles of football for all the opponents are obviously different. We know on our preparations that we have to be ready for those different types of football on every given match day. Overall, we feel that we have all it takes to progress. Togo will be making their debut, it will be something new to them as they are slightly inexperienced but equally they have an experienced coach in Claude Le Roy. The players might be inexperienced but a coach who has spent more than 20 years on the African continent, he can build up the team. I know Rwanda very well and a lot of the players I gave the debut are still part of the team. We look forward to that. For Morocco, it will be a different test all together.
FUFA Media: What is your general assessment of all the groups at the Total Chan Tournament?
Johnathan McKinstry: The good thing about the Chan tournament is that it changes in every competition. The nature of Chan is that if a team is successful, like Morocco a number of players are seek greener pastures in foreign leagues and therefore had to predict. Well, you might add a few pieces to the puzzle. It is all about preparation and planning.We believe that we can qualify. All teams start the tournament believing that they will reach the knock out stage.
FUFA Media: How do you rate the chances of Morocco as defending champions?
Johnathan McKinstry: Morocco is good with a strong domestic league. We have a few Ugandan players playing in that league. They are a very competitive team and we know what Moroccoan players bring to the field. Nonetheless, We are ready for them. We all know Uganda versus North Africa in recent years. Morocco is the final group game, we need to first win the first two games for a good positive start against Rwanda and Togo before facing Morocco in the final game.
FUFA Media: How far do you think Uganda will go in the tournament?
Johnathan McKinstry: We go to the tournament very confident. We believe we can qualify for the quarter finals and make it beyond.
FUFA Media: The team lost some important players like Joel Madondo and Allan Okello who left for professional football. How are you copying with that?
Johnathan McKinstry: Both Allan and Joel are talented players and that is why they have ultimately been given an opportunity to move on. In line with the purpose of CHAN, the players were to be given expose to play professional football. We have a lot of talent in Uganda, I have said that before. Look at how we rotated the team at the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup. Yes, there is no another Allan Okello or Joel Madondo in the league but equally there are other players ready to step up and take the chance.
Johnathan McKinstry during the interview with the FUFA Website
FUFA Media: Uganda has a derby with Rwanda. How prepared are you for this contest?
Johnathan McKinstry:There is no team in Africa that I know better than Rwanda. Many players (in senior team or CHAN team) not not played for me but I gave them their senior debuts. There is some old friendship, but for 90 minutes, there will be rivalry. I believe we have enough quality and all it takes to take maximum points not only against Rwanda but also against Morocco.
FUFA Media: Who is the biggest threat in the group?
Johnathan McKinstry: Surely, I think our biggest threat to us is ourselves. We have got to make sure that we perform. There is more than enough talent in Uganda, the team ethic and work rate and we have shown that already is that that level that we can progress. We need to go out and put a 10 out of 10 performance not only in matches but during training sessions.
FUFA Media: How are you preparing the team for the Total CHAN 2020 Championship?
Johnathan McKinstry: When you look at Uganda’s performance at Chan over the years, this has been one of the disappointments for Uganda’s football because the StarTimes Uganda Premier League is very competitive league. Every year, there are close to 7 to 9 players get the opportunity to move outside Uganda. This alone shows you that the clubs in the UPL are doing something right to produce and develop the good talented players. But, this has not been reflected in the Chan performances. One of the reasons might be that in previous years, the players who qualified the team for Chan leave before the main finals. This time, we have prepared well. One of the reasons we played CECAFA was to prepare the Chan team. When we played CECAFA in December 2018, we have lost Joel and Allan but the rest of the team remains intact. One of our concerns in the transfer window was that what happens when we lose 5 to 6 players. We have lost two. We have the talent deep as we go to the tournament, we just need to perform when we get into the matches. We are into a good position to advance to the quarter finals.
Uganda Cranes players in a warm down session at Lugogo on the eve of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tournament
FUFA Media: What is that special synergy between the Chan players and the fans?
Johnathan McKinstry:Chan is a great tournament but sometimes when it comes to AFCON when players are playing in Europe or America, the supporters may don’t not get to see them so often. But with the Chan players, the fans get to see them so often every week whether you are a fan of SC Villa, URA, Vipers, URA. These are the guys you see when you turn up at Namboole, Lugogo or Kitende when they play for your home town team. When they put on the colours of the Uganda Cranes, it really is your player, your brother, your neighbor, your cousin playing for Uganda.
We gonna be playing a couple of friendly matches here in Kampala (full programme will be released) late in March. Come out and support the team. Send them to Cameroon with that positive energy. Come and support the team. Show them that they are not playing for themselves, but for the country at large, their friends and families.
Uganda Cranes players lift head coach Johnathan McKinstry after lifting the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in 2019
FUFA Media: When is the team being summoned and any hint about the preparations?
Johnathan Mckinstry: A group of 45 players are under close supervision. All of them are aware of that and given personal training for stamina, power and endurance on top of their club training regime. In the final week of February 2020, we shall be announcing the provisional group of 32 players. We shall start the camp on March 2nd 2020.
Uganda Cranes will play Morocco, Rwanda and Togo in the group stages of the 2020 TOTAL Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament in Cameroon.
This was determined in the draws held on Monday, 17th February 2020 in Cameroon where Uganda was well represented by the FUFA Second Deputy CEO in charge of football, Decolas Kiiza.
Other groups:
Hosts Cameroon will face Mali, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe in group A. Libya, DR Congo, Congo and Niger are in Group B.
Zambia, Guinea, Namibia and Tanzania are in group D.
The Total CHAN Championship will be played between 4th and 24th April 2020.
Nine StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs progressed to the round of 16 stage for the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Holders Proline, KCCA, Wakiso Giants, Tooro United, URA, Maroons, Mbarara City, SC Villa and Kyetume all made the grade.
Mbarara City were the biggest winners at this stage, humiliating Moyo based FHL 9-0 at the Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara with Raymond Derrick Onyai on target with a hat-trick.
This was followed by URA’s 8-3 home victory against visiting Nyamityobora at the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University.
In this very game, striker Daniel Isiagi Opolot netted a hat-trick.
Contenders KCCA ensured a routine 2-0 win over FUFA Big League side Bukedea Town Council with defenders Peter Magambo and Fillbert Obenchan both on target.
Ronald Magwali scored to ensure SC Villa edge determined Kajjansi United and Maroons ejected 10 time Uganda Cup winners, Express.
Holders Proline needed a tense 5-4 post match penalty win to knock out determined side Admin, the current leaders in the Eastern region league (Bukedi group).
Normal time had ended one all goal apiece as Hamis “Diego” Kizza found the opener for Proline and Walter Alele headed home the equalizer two minutes to full time.
Six Star Times FUFA Big League sides as UPDF, Kiboga Young, Kataka, Dove, Kitara and Light SS all progressed to the next stage.
There is only one regional side still standing coming to the round of 16; Free Stars (conquerors of last years’ runners up, Bright Stars).
The date for the draws (round of 16) will be conducted in the nearby future with the date and venue confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department.
With FUFA’s Vision to become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field, local soccer governing body has worked in partnership with UEFA to promote pitch management and maintenance in the country under the UEFA Assist project from 14th – 23rd February 2020.
It is the first time this project has been initiated in Uganda.
UEFA expert Philip Fifield is in charge of the project that will run for ten days.
He arrived in the country on Friday before he headed to Arua for grass testing of Green Light and Arua Hills Stadiums.
According to the program, Fifield will visit 17 Stadiums across the Country to make grass testing for both Natural and artificial grounds.
Inspection at the FUFA Techncial Centre in Njeru
In the Eastern region, Fifield will visit Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe, The Mighty Arena at Jinja SS, Kakindu Stadium, FUFA Technical Centre Njeru and the site of the proposed FUFA Stadium (Lugazi) on Sunday 16th February 2020.
Inspection of the Kakindu stadium in Jinja
Around Kampala, the expert will inspect the site of FUFA Kadiba training Complex, Futsal Courts Kisenyi, StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, Prisons Stadium Luzira, St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende, Kyabaggu Stadium Wakiso and the Mandela National Stadium Namboole.
UEFA Expert and FUFA team in Bugembe at Kyabazinga stadium
In the same vein, Masaka recreation Ground and Kakyeka Stadium of Mbarara will also be visited by the expert.
Wrapping up his program, the expert will conduct a 3-day course on pitch management and maintenance in theory and practical at Namboole stadium.
‘We are glad to receive an expert on pitch management and maintenance from UEFA under the UEFA Assist project. We had a big challenge in ground maintenance for our stadiums. Above all the workshop for grounds men will advance the grade of grass maintenance at the playing pitches. This program will run for ten days inclusive of stadium inspection and workshop.’ said FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu.
It has been a major challenge for most of the clubs to have experts that can technically maintain and manage grass at the pitch however the project is expected to have a strong impact on the improvement of playing surface and ground maintenance.
The relationship between UEFA and FUFA has seen quite a number of projects from the UEFA Assist being successful and taking the game of football in Uganda to another level.
The most recent project from UEFA Assist is the UEFA – FUFA Grassroot Football Coaching Course that successfully ended on Thursday 13th February 2020 in Njeru.
MAIN PHOTO: UEFA Expert Phillip Fifield testing Green Light Stadium grass.
UEFA – FUFA Grassroot Football Coaching Course for Women has successfully reached the climax at the FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Thursday, 13th February 2020.
The 4-Day workshop was piloted by UEFA Technical Expert Hesterine de Reus under the UEFA Assist project.
Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) instructor Majidah Nantanda was also among the facilitators of the course.
Namatovu Salima (M) receiving her certificate during the closing ceremony
25 participants attended the workshop and successfully received their certificates during the closing ceremony graced by the Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee and Exco Member Chris Kalibbala.
While making his remarks during the closing ceremony, Kalibbala emphasized discipline among participants that completed the course.
FUFA Football Development Committee Chairman and Exco Member Chris Kalibbala making his remarks during the closing ceremony.
‘FUFA expects a lot from you in the feature. You should be disciplined to achieve the best coaching career. Without discipline, one cannot progress. This is one of the many courses that FUFA is preparing for you to develop the game of football among women in the country. Make sure you put into consideration whatever you have acquired from one of the best instructors in the world Hesterine de Reus.‘ Said Kalibbala.
On behalf of the participants, Ahumuza Collines lauded FUFA and UEFA for the opportunity given to participants to acquire the basic knowledge and technics for grassroot football coaching.
Msingi Soccer Academy Ahumuza Colines
‘We are honored to be part of the UEFA – FUFA Grassroot Football Coaching Course for the last 4 days. It is a great opportunity for us and the women football in the country. We have learnt a lot concerning grassroot football coaching and we applaud FUFA and UEFA for organizing the workshop.’Said Ahumuza.
Nandawula Fatumah from Mutesa I Royal University WFC sided on attaining the skills for grassroot coaching and was confident that the skills will add a lot to her career and her club.
‘We have learnt a lot of skills during the course. I’m sure the knowledge and skills i have learnt will add more to my football career and my club.’ Said Nandaula.
In the same angle, Netherlands born UEFA Technical Expert Hesterine expressed her appreciation to UEFA and FUFA for organizing the workshop and advised participants to work hard to develop the game of football.
UEFA – FUFA Technical Expert Hesterine de Reus talking to participants during the closing ceremony
‘I’m grateful to be here for the UEFA Assist project. Becoming successful you go through a long path. I urge you to work hard and become great coaches in the feature after the end of your playing careers. I applaud the Federation for the love for the game and giving opportunities to women football. Developing football needs everyone playing his or her part if you are a National Team coach, Top League coach, Regional League or school team coach. You are the one responsible to produce good players for the Country to achieve the best.’ Said Hesterine
This was the second grassroot football coaching course for women football in space of 14 days.
The first was supported by CAF for the U15 7-Aside competition that will be held on 22nd February 2020.
Hesterine taking participants through a practical session at the field of play.
Participants:
Namugeye Rahmah (Jinja United WFC), Nassuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Ahuza Colines (UCU Lady Cardinal), Nkamusiima Dianah, (Kabale), Nangobi Mary (Mission Girls FC), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens FC), Nassiwa Clare (Rays of Grace), Nakitto Gladys (Lady Doves), Kisitu Faridah (Kampala Queens FC), Lunkuse Pheibe (Kampala Queens FC), Asiimwe Phionah (Western United), Namatovu Salima (Mbarara Royals FC), Nandawula Fatumah (Muteesa I Royal Univ), Nakirege Betsy (JMC), Namirimu Margaret (Muteesa I Royal Univ), Auma Molly (Whitailer FC), Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Akareut Irene (Amuria HS), Nabukeera Prossy (Uganda Martrys HS), Tibiri Doreen (She Maroons FC), Nantumbwe Sharifah (Edgars Youth Program), Nakabuye Noeline (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Namutebi Lydia (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),
MAIN PHOTO: Participants, Instructors and the chief guest in a group photo after the closing ceremony.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Vs Lady Doves – Kawempe, Valley Ground
She Corporates Vs Uganda Martyrs High School – Prisons Ground, Luzira
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga continued with their impressive run in the FUFA Women Super League following a dominant display against Olila High School on Wednesday.
The Lubaga based outfit who are unbeaten since match day one when they lost to Kawempe Muslim were in ruthless form on Wednesday overcoming Olila High School with a 3-0 win.
Youngster Latifa Nakasi scored a first half brace to give Roger Nkugwa’s charges a perfect start in the game.
The two goals meant Nakasi who is only palying in the league for the first time took her tally to six this season, same as leading goal scorer Fazila Ikwaput of Lady Doves.
Midfielder Esther Naluyimba scored the third goal for Uganda Martyrs to seal the victory.
The result lifted Uganda Martyrs to second place on the log with 13 points, three behind Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Kawempe on the other hand laboured to snatch a point away against a resilient She Corporates side in the game played at Luzira Prisons Ground.
She Corporates who had lost 2-0 to Olila High School over the weekend, put up a better perfoemance and created the better chances in the game but failed to put them away.
Lanky forward Favour Nambatya and new signing Ronah Nantege all came close for the Nakawa based team but were not efficient in front of goal.
This was the first time Kawempe Muslim failed to secure maximum points in a game after winning all the previous five.
The result meant Kawempe maintained its grip at the top on 16 points while She Corporates remained 6th on the log with 7 points.
Both Kawempe Muslim and She Corporates will return to action on Sunday at home against Lady Doves and Uganda Martyrs High School respectively.
Busoga United Junior Teams beat Vipers Sports Club Junior Team 3-2 to maintain the top position in the FUFA Juniors League Hat Trick Group on Wednesday evening at the Mighty Arena in Jinja.
Isma Mugulusi, Yusuf Bogere, and Moses Logono scored for the Busoga United in the 26th and 38th and 90th minutes while Ismail Ali pooled off a brace for Vipers SC in the 22nd and 50th minutes respectively.
Busoga United Celebrating their goal against Vipers SC JT
Both sides received numerous scoring opportunities in the game that was full of attacking highlights. Vipers forward Ismail Ali had a chance to strike a hat trick of the day but his clear opportunity towards the goal flew over the bar with only 5 minutes to the final whistle.
Vipers SC JT players celebrating their goal against Busoga United
Vipers forward Trevis Mutyaba was on the verge of hitting the net with his brilliants displays in the third quarter however his closest effort ended up on the crossbar in the 80th minute.
Mugulusi and skipper Edwin Opara combinations in the midfield tamed Vipers defensive mechanism on several occasions that turned to be golden scoring opportunities for the home side.
Busoga United forward Isma Mugulusi (L) in action against Vipers SC JT
Mugulusi added on his score tally to become a joint lead scorer with 8 goals. Oscar Mawa of KCCA FC JT and Akena Richard are the other players on the same tally.
Busoga United Moses Logono is on 6 goals together with Jarieko James ( BUL FC JT) and Jerome Otim (KCCA SA)
Busoga United Isma Mugulusi scoring his goal against vipers SC JT
Busoga United stretched the gap to 4 points ahead of BUL FC JT in second place and Vipers SC JT remains in the third position with 18 points. This was the second consecutive loss for the 2018 Juniors League Champions Vipers after falling to defending champions BUL by 2-1 at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Sunday.
Meanwhile, in the Treble group, KCCA SA leads the log with 30 points followed by Bright Stars FC JT with 23 points.
Action will resume this weekend with matchday 10 fixtures on 16th February.
Vipers SC JT goal scorer Ismail Ali launching an attack towards Busoga United goal
Next Fixtures:
Onduparaka FC JT – Bright Stars FC JT
URA FC JT – Maroons FC JT
Express FC JT – Police Armless Brigade
Wakiso Giants JT – KCCA SA
Mbarara City JT – Tooro United JT
BUL FC JT – Proline FC
Viper SC-SC Villa JT
Kyetume FC JT – Busoga United JT
Busoga United JT players in a group photoVipers SC JT players in a group photo
MAIN PHOTO: Busoga United skipper Opara Edwin (L) taking Vipers SC JT defender
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Secretary General Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura has thanked FUFA for the warm reception she was accorded while on her visit to Uganda.
Samoura was in Uganda a fortnight ago on an official visit that saw her engage in a number of football related activities including inaugurating the new FUFA Headquarter extension.
The FIFA Secretary General lauded FUFA for the hospitality and praised the federation for a commitment towards the development of football in Uganda.
‘I have now returned home with a host of unforgettable memories. On behalf of the entire FIFA delegation, I would like to thank you, wholeheartedly for affording us such a cordial welcome and warm hospitality on the occasion of the inauguration of the FUFA Headquarter extension. It was an honour for me to attend the opening of the new offices and I would like to express my congratulations to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations for this wonderful building which will no doubt contribute, with the continuous support of FIFA, to the further development of football and its infrastructure in Uganda and Africa.‘ Samoura remarked.
The new FUFA headquarter extension houses a number of offices and was fully funded by FIFA through the FIFA Forward Programme(FFP).
FUFA Headquarters extension
The new offices are just adjacent to the old building located on plot 879, Wakaliga Road-Mengo which was built under the FIFA Goal I project during the reign of Denis Obua (RIP) in 2003.
Samoura believes FUFA shares the same vision of developing the game of football like FIFA and heaped praise on the federation for the several projects.
‘It was also a great privilege to visit the construction site of the Kadiba project in Mengo, a historical playground for many talents and the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, a complex that may serve as an example and will contribute to the growth of football in Uganda. Indeed, I was able to truly appreciate that we are sharing the same vision of football and its values and the same commitment of developing football at all levels.’
First Leg: Tanzania Vs Uganda (1st March 2020) – National Stadium, Dar es Salaam
Second Leg: Uganda Vs Tanzania (14th March 2020) – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
The Uganda U-17 girls team resumes preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women qualifiers.
The team of 25 players as released by the head coach Ayub Khalifa will start training on Friday, 14th February 2020.
This team will camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi.
The training sessions will be conducted interchangeably at KCCA Stadium, Maroons and Kawempe Moslems SS play grounds.
The first leg will be played away at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on 1st March 2020 with the return leg happening a fortnight later at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The Uganda U-17Girls Summoned Team:
Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga, Zulaika Nyamita, Joan Namusisi
After a successful CAF D coaching Course, a week ago, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has once again hosted a UEFA – FUFA Grassroot Football Coaching workshop for 4 days at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
Through the UEFA Assist project, FUFA organized the workshop aimed at educating women football coaches.
L-R Instructors: Jackson Nyiima, Majida Nantanda, Hesterine De Reus, Issa Magoola (Guest) Ali Mwebe, Bashir Mutyaba and Joan Namusisi (Behind) in a group photo.
Dutch born UEFA Technical expert Hesterine De Reus is in charge of the course as the chief instructor.
CAF Instructor Majida Nantanda is the other facilitator of the course.
The strategic workshop was presided over by FUFA Exco Member Issa Magoola who encouraged participants to work hard and archive the best in their coaching career.
Furthermore, Magoola advised participants to put in place whatever the instructors have provided to them in theory and practical.
FUFA Exco Member Issa Magoola making his remarks during the official opening
‘FUFA has done a lot to develop women football through capacity building. It’s a big opportunity for you to become coaches. You must work hard and put in place whatever you have been taught by the instructors theoretically and practically.’ Said Magoola
The 24 Participants taking part in the course are former players and a few active players from numerous women football clubs.
According to the current coaching status in the Women Super League, only one Lady serves as a head coach, a statistic that FUFA strategically works around the clock to overturn in the near feature with quality women coaches graduating through the ranks of women football capacity building.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe talking to participants
‘FUFA is planning to have more women coaching football in the country. It can only be succeeded through such grass-root football coaching courses. There is only one woman working as a head coach in the FUFA Super League however we want to overcome the challenge with more quality women coaches that can break through and coach at the top level.’ Said FUFA Football Director Ali Mwebe.
On the other hand, UEFA expert Hesterine confirmed that the course will provide good coaches for grassroot football in Uganda and applauded FUFA and UEFA for coming up with such a workshop that will develop coaches in women football.
UEFA expert Hesterine De Reus
‘This course is vital for grassroot football and will produce good women coaches. It was a big step taken by UEFA and FUFA to come up with such a workshop. With the aims of the course, women football in Uganda will soon achieve the best from these coaches.’ Said Hesterine.
The course will climax on Thursday 13th February 2020.
Participants attending theory session during the workshop
Participants:
Namugeye Rahmah (Jinja United WFC), Nassuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Ahuza Colines (UCU Lady Cardinal), Nkamusiima Dianah, (Kabale), Nangobi Mary (Mission Girls FC), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens FC), Nassiwa Clare (Rays of Grace), Nakitto Gladys (Lady Doves), Kisitu Faridah (Kampala Queens FC), Lunkuse Pheibe (Kampala Queens FC), Asiimwe Phionah (Western United), Namatovu Salima (Mbarara Royals FC), Nandawula Fatumah (Muteesa I Royal Univ), Nakirege Betsy (JMC), Namirimu Margaret (Muteesa I Royal Univ), Auma Molly (Whitailer FC), Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Akareut Irene (Amuria HS), Nabukeera Prossy (Uganda Martrys HS), Tibiri Doreen (She Maroons FC), Nantumbwe Sharifah (Edgars Youth Program), Nakabuye Noeline (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Namutebi Lydia (Asubo Gafford Ladies) and Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
MAIN PHOTO: A group photo for all the participants, Guest of honor and instructors during the official opening
UCU Lady Cardinals vs Muteesa I Royal University (Not Played)
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC continued with their perfect start to the season after overcoming Kampala Queens on Sunday in Kabojja.
A closely contested affair that pitted two national team coaches in Faridah Bulega (Crested Cranes head coach) and Ayub Khalifa (Uganda U-17 Women’s national team) saw the latter edge the affair.
Despite Kawempe Muslim missing striker Juliet Nalukenge through injury, the Warriors fought hard to win 1-0 thanks to Anita Namata’s second half strike.
The diminutive winger capitalised on poor marking by Kampala Queens’ defenders to slot past onrushing goalkeeper Lydia Adubango.
Fauzia Najjemba nearly salvaged a point for Kampala Queens at the death of the clock when she jumped high and directed a powerful header on target but Kawempe had defender Samalie Nakachwa to thank for a goal-line clearance.
The result meant Kawempe Muslim moved top of the table on 15 points in five games and they remain the only team yet to concede a goal this season.
Elsewhere, Lady Doves who went into the weekend on top of the table on 13 points were condemned to their first loss this season, falling to Uganda Martyrs in the game played at St. Gerald’s stadium in Lubaga.
Budding striker Latifa Nakasi who is playing in the top tier league for the first time netted a second half brace to take her goal tally to four this season.
Lady Doves who play Kawempe Muslim next dropped to second place while Uganda Martyrs on the other hand moved to third place on 10 points.
She Corporate suffered a 2-0 loss to Olila High School in Soroti district on Sunday. This was the first win for Olila who had lost all the previous four games.
Ceclia Apiding and Siporosa Amoding scored a goal each to guide Olila to victory.
The game between UCU Lady Cardinals and Muteesa I Royal University was not played with the latter failing to avail licensed players.
This is the third game that Muteesa have failed to play this season.
The FUFA Competitions Department will make a ruling on the matter, bearing in mind that if a team misses three games, they are demoted to the lower divisions.
CAF D Women Football Grassroot Course has ended successfully at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday Afternoon.
The Course has run for five (5) days with the guidance of CAF Instructor Majida Nantanda who facilitated 16 participants from eight (8) selected by FUFA with the aim of coming up with women coaches that will handle U15 girls in the forthcoming 7-aside schools competition organized by CAF as a pilot project at the end of February.
Kawempe Muslim SS Juliet Adeke receiving her certificate from FUFA Exco Member Chris Kalibbala
Two participants were picked from each of the eight schools, Uganda Martyrs HS Lubaga, Kawempe Muslim SS, Rines SS, Town View SS Bugiri, Wakiso Hills, Tagy HS, Jinja SS, and Olila HS.
The competition for the eight teams will begin on 22nd February 2020 with two (2) groups. Town View, Uganda Martyrs HS, Wakiso Hills, and Jinja SS are in Group A while Olila HS, Kawempe Muslim SS, Rines SS, and Tagy HS occupy group B. The coaches the have attended CAF D Course will have the task to prepare and handle their respective teams during the competition.
Diana Nalubega from Jinja SS receives her certificate from FUFA EXCO Member Chris Kalibbala
During the closing ceremony, the FUFA EXCO Member and Chairman Football Development Chris Kalibbala confirmed that FUFA will facilitate all the eight teams preparing to take part in the CAF U15 7-aside competition.
The support for boots, and balls will come up with 1000 US Dollars for each team in the competition.
‘We assure you that FUFA will fund the eight teams that will take part in the competition with Player’s boots, balls and an amount of 1000 US Dollars for each school. This is another project from CAF that will develop women grassroot football. It’s FUFA’s strategy to have more young players that can join youth National teams and it’s you the coaches to prepare those players. It’s just the beginning of your career you still have a long journey but never give up.’ Said Kalibbala.
Kalibbala also commended Schools for providing players for U17 and U20 Women National Teams.
FUFA Football Director Ali Mwebe urged participants to implement whatever they have learnt from the 5-day course.
FUFA EXCO Member Chris Kalibbala talking to participants during the closing ceremonyFUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe talking to participants
‘We expect our participants who have finished CAF D course to implement what we have taught them in these five days. If we have proper Grassroot coaches we must produce good women football players in the feature.’ Said FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe.
With much excitement, participants applauded FUFA and CAF for giving them such an opportunity to become coaches and promised to work to their best to produce good players.
Ayerango Freda of Uganda Martyrs HS Lubaga making her reaction
‘We have learnt a lot from the five days we have spent here. We are ready to empower and implement the football coaching knowledge we have acquired. Said Ayerango Freda (Participant from Uganda Martyrs HS Lubaga),
All participants were evaluated on the final day and each received a certificate of CAF D Coaching Course.
FUFA has awarded badges to Eight beach soccer referees at a ceremony held in Lungujja at the offices of the Special Interest Groups. The handover ceremony was presided over by former FIFA referee and vice-chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Rosebell Rwamuyamba who encouraged the referees to execute their work with a positive attitude in order to maintain the badges in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.
‘I am grateful for all the effort you put in. You must remain focused and dedicated to your job because FUFA reserves the right of giving them out and recalling them back’ noted Rwamuyamba.
Komugisha Ritah wtih Rosebell Rwamuyamba (R) after recieving her 2020 badge
Deo Mutabazi chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA )
‘ It is our mandate to fulfill FUFA’s mission to Develop, Promote and Protect football for all. Referees must be at their best. We thank FUFA Excom for approving the proposal to improve referees’ welfare’ added Mutabazi
Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association Deo Mutabazi addressing referees at the SIGs office, Lungujja.
Uganda has four international beaxh soccer referees; Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Kennedy
The referees who received the badges; Komugisha Ritah, Chestit Hakeem, Munyendo Joel, Mirembe Dianah, Madhooba Joraam, Sande Richard, Swaiman Abdulaziz and Tukahirwa Racheal.
L-R; Chestit Hakeem, Madhooba Joram, Sande Richard, Komugisha Ritah and Munyendo Joel after receiving their badges
MAIN PHOTO: Referees in a group photo with Margaret Kubingi (Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association) and Rosebell Rwamuyamba.
