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  • The FUFA Drum 2019: Tito Okello inspires Acholi over reigning champions Buganda

    The FUFA Drum 2019: Tito Okello inspires Acholi over reigning champions Buganda

    The FUFA Drum 2019 (Quarterfinals – Group B)

    Match Day2:

    • Acholi 1-0 Buganda
    • Bukedi 2-1 Tooro

    Hosts Acholi smiled to a 1-0 win over the reigning champions Buganda in group B of The FUFA Drum quarter finals at the Pece War Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

    Vipers Sports Club forward Tito Okello netted the lone strike on the evening.

    Okello’s goal was a well taken kick from the penalty mark on the hour mark past goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo.

    Tito Okello celebrates the winning goal

    The penalty was awarded by referee Ronald Madanda following a foul in the goal area on Isaac Otto by Ronald Ssekiganda.

    Acholi endured a tense climax to hold onto the lead and register maximum points on the evening that take them to three points in group B, same as Bukedi who overcame Tooro in the earlier game on Sunday.

    Action between Acholi and Buganda
    Tito Okello recieves his plaque and cash

    Tito Okello was named man of the match, earning Shs 100,000 and a plaque, handed over by Gulu woman member of Parliament Betty Aol Ocan.

    Acholi XI Vs Buganda
    Buganda XI Vs Acholi
    Refereee Ronald Madanda during the tossing

    Acholi will return to action on Tuesday against Bukedi as Tooro will face Buganda in the respective group B encounters at Pece War Memorial Stadium.

    Meanwhile, action returns with two match day three games at Akii Bua Stadium on Monday, 2nd December 2019.

    Lango takes on Busoga during the early kick off and West Nile will play Bugisu in the subsequent fixture.

    Some of the fans who watched Acholi’s 1-0 win over Buganda at Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
  • The FUFA Drum 2019: Bukedi recovers from a goal down to beat Tooro

    The FUFA Drum 2019: Bukedi recovers from a goal down to beat Tooro

    The FUFA Drum 2019 (*Powered by Eagle)

    Match Day Two (Quarter finals)

    • Bukedi 2-1 Tooro
    • Acholi 1-0 Buganda

    Bukedi came from behind to out-muscle Tooro 2-1 during group B of the quarter finals in the FUFA Drum (powered by Eagle) during match day two at the Pece War Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

    Anwar Ntege, a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) player scored the opening goal for Tooro just after 10 minutes.

    Bukedi quicky responded to find the equalizer through Ibra Nsiimbe five minutes later.

    Team skipper Fredson Gwoto of Jinja based BUL FC in the Uganda Premier League put Bukedi into the lead in the 36th minute of the game.

    Action between Bukedi (Red) and Tooro at the Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu

    There were no further goals in the game as Bukedi held onto the lead to win 2-1.

    Ibrahim Pengere of Bukedi was named man of the match, earning a plaque and cash Shs 100,000.

    Ibrahim Pengere gets cash and man of match plaque

    Bukedi now leads group B since the second game on the day witnessed Acholi overcome the reigning champions Buganda 1-0 in a well contested game.

    Tito Okello scored the lone goal on the evening graced by hundreds of spectators.

    Okello was also named man of the match.

    Tooro Province goalkeeper Douglas Kisembo restarts play

    Action returns with match day three of the quarter finals on Monday, 2nd December 2019 with two matches at Akii Bua stadium in Lira.

    Lango takes on Busoga in the opening match at 2 PM and Bugisu will face West Nile in the subsequent game.

    Tooro XI Vs Bukedi
    Bukedi Province Team
    Referees with the Bukedi and Tooro province captains prior to kick off
  • Marketing and Sponsorship: Eagle Poa becomes The FUFA Drum main sponsors

    Marketing and Sponsorship: Eagle Poa becomes The FUFA Drum main sponsors

    Nile Breweries Limited, through their brand Eagle Poa has taken over the sponsorship of the FUFA Drum competition.

    The deal was officially made public on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium before hundreds of fans who watched the double header on match day two as Bukedi beat Tooro 2-1 and Acholi overcame Buganda 1-0.

    The Eagle Poa sponsorship is valued at Shs 250M per year for a duration of three years.

    This takes the kit sponsorship, stadium branding, prize money, medals, trophies, media and other logistics.

    Representing Nile Breweries, Isaac Okwir, the Sales and Marketing Manager in charge of Northern Region was grateful for the partnership, one that he envisages as a big milestone for the parties in the box.

    Isaac Okwir, the Sales and Marketing Manager in charge of Northern Region

    Nile Breweries Limited through the Eagle Poa brand is humbled to partner with Federation of Uganda Football Associations to sponsor the FUFA Drum tournament. It is one event that has manifested to be associated with big numbers of supporters” Okwir noted at Pece Stadium.

    Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Director lauded Nile Breweries for the continued trust and confidence vested into the football governing body in the country with this package.

    FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke (second left) with her speech

    “I wish to thank Nile Breweries Limited through the Eagle Poa brand for accepting to sponsor The FUFA Drum. This tournament has proved to be appealing to the populous and a great platform to nurture and promote raw talent as well” Esther Musoke, FUFA Marketing Director remarked.

    “The FUFA Drum powered by Eagle Poa” is embedded along the theme “Celebrating Our Ancestry”

    Buganda Province is the reigning champion.

    Nile Breweries through Nile Special Brand also sponsors the Uganda National Football team, Uganda Cranes.

    Eagle Poa joins Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and NIC Holdings as other sponsors of the FUFA Drum.

  • CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup Preparations: Uganda Cranes edge Gaddafi in Practice Match

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup Preparations: Uganda Cranes edge Gaddafi in Practice Match

    PRACTICE MATCH: Gaddafi FC 0-2 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes CECAFA bound team has Defeated Jinja based Gaddafi FC 2-0 I a practice match played at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Jinja on Saturday Evening.

    Second-half substitute Fahad Bayo opened up the score with a free header inside the area in the 57th minute, thanks to a well-delivered cross from Ben Ocen who was also introduced I the second half.

    Uganda Cranes Player celebrating Fahad Bayo’s goal against Gaddafi FC

    Youngster Abdul Karim Watambala doubled the lead 7 minutes to time with another excellent header from Paul Willa’s Cross.

    The hosts got an opportunity to pull back a consolation but the effort from Bakari Magumba’s spot-kick in the 90th minute was saved by goalkeeper Said Keni.

    Uganda Cranes player Shafiq Kagimu in control of the midfield during the match agains Gaddafi

    ‘It was another step along in terms of our preparations. This was another part of our training program. Gaddafi was really up for the game and used a lot of energy that put us on pressure. The players did well today and everyone got some minutes of play. It has helped learn a few things on our players and I was pleased with the performance though we need to work on some other things that didn’t go well and it’s all good in terms of continuing our preparations for CECAFA.’ Said Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry after the Practice Match

    Younger Star Karim Watambala in action

    The team will continue with the preparation for CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup with training on Monday 2nd December at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    Uganda is in group A together with Burundi, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. The tournament will run from 7th – 19th December 2019 in Kampala

    Uganda Cranes Technical Bench

    Gaddafi IXFC Gadaffi IX

    Mujampani Paul (GK), Wako Ivan, Nazir Sserwada, Muyanga Isaac, Magumba Bakari, Kyeyune Umar, Ziraba Sharif, Mark Bamukyaye, Obere Ronald, Ronald Bithum, Nkolo Blaise

    Subs

    Okello Nalumonsi Consatino, Muzuni Brian, Kisige Derick, Wanyama Festo, Kyaterekera Hamis, Mukomba Davis

    Kityo Bruce Falahani

    Uganda Cranes IX

    Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume), Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Disan Galiwango (Express FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Joachim Ojera (URA FC),

    Subs

    James Alitho (GK)(URA), Jack Komakeck (GK) (Football For Good),,Said Keni (GK)( (SC Villa), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC).

  • Hosts Lango win on match day 1 of The 2019 FUFA Drum Quarter finals

    Hosts Lango win on match day 1 of The 2019 FUFA Drum Quarter finals

    THE FUFA DRUM 2019 Quarter-final:

    Match Day 1 Results:

    Saturday, 30th November:

    • Busoga 1-1 West Nile 
    • Bugisu 0-1 Lango 

    Lango Province opened up with a 1-0 victory against Bugisu during the group A of the 2019 FUFA Drum at the Akii Bua Stadium in Lira on Saturday evening.

    Ivan Okello Wallock scored the lone strike of the well-attended game.

    Lango’s dread-locked midfielder Bronson Nsubuga was the man of the match for the great display throughout the game.

    Bronson Nsubuga shows off the match of the match plaque

    This was the second game of the double header in group A.

    The opening game witnessed a one all draw between Busoga and West Nile Provinces.

    Busoga opened the scores through Richard Wandyaka in the 54th minute. Three minutes later, Fred Amaku finished off Geriga Atendele’s teasing cross from the right for the equalizer.

    Amaku was named man of the match earning Shs 100,000/= on the spot and a plaque.

    The quarter finals continue with match day two but action swings to the Pece War War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

    Like it was in Lira on match day one, there will be two games on match day two in Gulu come Sunday, 1st December 2019.

    Bukedi takes on Tooro in the early kick off at 2 PM and Acholi will battle Buganda in the second game, kicking off at 4 PM.

    Some of the fans on match day 1 of the 2019 FUFA Drum quarter finals at the Akii Bua stadium in Lira

    Match Day 2

    Sunday, 1st December 2019

    Bukedi Vs Tooro – Pece Stadium, Gulu  (2 PM)

    Acholi Vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4 PM)

    Match Day 3:

    Monday, 2nd December 2019:

    Lango Vs Busoga – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (2 PM)

    Bugisu Vs West Nile – Akiibua Stadium, Lita (4 PM)

    Match Day 4:

    Tuesday, 4th December 2019:

    Buganda Vs Bukedi – Pece Stadium, Gulu (2 PM)

    Tooro V Acholi – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4 PM)

    Match Day 5:

    Wednesday, 4th December 2019:

    Busoga Vs Bugisu – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (2 PM)

    Lango Vs West Nile – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (4 PM)

    Match Day 6:

    Thursday, 6th December 2019:

    Bukedi Vs Acholi – Pece Stadium, Gulu (2 PM)

    Tooro Vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4 PM)

    Saturday, 7th December: Semi-finals (Venue to be confirmed)

    Tuesday, 10th December: Finals (Venue to be confirmed)

     

  • FUFA Drum 2019: Provinces set for quarter final showdown in Lira and Gulu

    FUFA Drum 2019: Provinces set for quarter final showdown in Lira and Gulu

    FUFA Drum 2019:

    Quarter-finals: 30th November – 6th December (*Venues: Gulu & Lira)

    Saturday, 7th December: Semi-finals (Venue to be confirmed)

    Tuesday, 10th December: Finals (Venue to be confirmed)

    The FUFA Drum 2019 quarters finals will take center stage starting this Saturday, 30th November in Gulu and Lira.

    There are five match days that will be played concurrently in the two venues.

    The semi-finals will be played on 7th December  and the final on 10th December 2019.

    The tournament is played underthe theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’

    Bukedi Province fans in jovial mood

    The fixtures were released by the FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

    Full Quarter final fixtures:

    Match Day 1:

    Saturday, 30th November:

    Busoga Vs West Nile – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (2 PM)

    Bugisu Vs Lango – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (4 PM)

    Match Day 2

    Saturday, 1st December 2019

    Bukedi Vs Tooro – Pece Stadium, Gulu  (2 PM)

    Acholi Vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4 PM)

    Match Day 3:

    Monday, 2nd December 2019:

    Lango Vs Busoga – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (2 PM)

    Bugisu Vs West Nile – Akiibua Stadium, Lita (4 PM)

    Match Day 4:

    Tuesday, 4th December:

    Buganda Vs Bukedi – Pece Stadium, Gulu (2 PM)

    Tooro V Acholi – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4 PM)

    Match Day 5:

    Wednesday, 4th December:

    Busoga Vs Bugisu – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (2 PM)

    Lango Vs West Nile – Akiibua Stadium, Lira (4 PM)

    Match Day 6:

    Thursday, 6th December:

    Bukedi Vs Acholi – Pece Stadium, Gulu (2 PM)

    Tooro Vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4 PM)

    Saturday, 7th December: Semi-finals (Venue to be confirmed)

    Tuesday, 10th December: Finals (Venue to be confirmed)

     

  • CECAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s provisional squad to start preparations for inaugural tourney named

    CECAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s provisional squad to start preparations for inaugural tourney named

    CECAFA Girls’ U17 Championship

    9th – 18th December 2019

    FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru

    Uganda U17 Girls’ National Team Head coach Ayub Khalifa has released a provisional squad of 30 players that will begin preparations for the inaugural CECAFA U17  Championship slated for December 2019 in Uganda.

    COSAFA Girls U17 top scorer Juliet Nalukenge returns to the squad alongside Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba and Kawempe Muslim’s Margret Kunihira.

    The trio was also part of the Crested Cranes team that took part in the recently concluded CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam.

    The other players who have made their way back to the squad that lifted COSAFA U17 Girls trophy in Mauritius ar2; Goalkeepers Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated HS).

    Uganda Girls U17 National Team that played against Comoros in COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

    Others are, Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim), Precious Atwiine (Upper Hill Col), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs HS), Zaitun Namaganda (Tagy HS), Moureen Nangozi (Mukono HS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Summaya Komuntale (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs). Esther Adokole (Amus College), and Zaina Nadede (Amus College) are also part of the team.

    However, Ayub Khalifa has summoned some new faces that were not part of the COSAFA team and these include Uganda Martyrs HS skipper Gloria Namugerwa and teammate Brenda Munyana, Mukono Bishops forward Mercy Amoding and Mukono HS midfielder Immaculate Odalu.

    Nasabu Nakate from Rines HS is another additional player together with Gombe SS players Lydia Mirembe and Zulaika Ngamita (GK).

    The players will officially begin residential training on Monday 2nd December at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa

    Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja

    Fitness Coach – Olive Mbekeka

    Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala

    Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

    Team Media Officer- Aloy Byamukama

    Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba

    Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team Players celebrating a goal during COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Mauritius.

  • Sand Cranes squad for COPA Dar es Salam Beach Soccer Tournament Named

    Sand Cranes squad for COPA Dar es Salam Beach Soccer Tournament Named

    COPA Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament 2019

    20th – 26th December 2019

    Uganda Sand Cranes Head Coach Salim Jamal Muwonge has named the squad to begin preparations for COPA Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament in Tanzania from 20th – 26th December 2019.

    The list has reigning Airtel FUFA Awards Beach Soccer player of the year Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence University), Sulaiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University) and Luboyera Herbert.

    Other players in the 20-man squad are; Meddie Kibirige (GK) (Isabeti), Nasser Lwamunda (GK) (Mutoola) Micheal Kalule (GK) (St. Lawrence University).

    Paul Lule (Buganda Royal), Davis Kasujja (MUBS), Rica Byaruhanga (ISABETI), Douglas Muganga (MUBS), Peter Mukwata (Mutoola), Swaib Kakwaya (Buganda Royal) Emmanuel Wasswa (St. Lawrence univ), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal), Roch Somoka (Isabeti) Benson Ocen (MUBS), Swalleh Ssimbwa (St Lawrence Univ), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal), and Faisal Sekiti (Wolves).

    ‘We have selected 20 players that we believe are the best and have been playing together on the National team. Our hopes are high and we shall compete for silverware’ said Head Coach Muwonge

    The team will start training on 3rd December at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    Sand Cranes finished runners-up in the previous COPA Dar es Salaam after losing to the hosts Tanzania in the final.

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach – Salim Jamal Muwonge

    Physician – Adnny Bithum Codian

    Team Manager – Tonny Sebaggala

    Equipment Manager – Julius Sekasanvu

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Uganda Premier League Coaches to share technical sessions during Cranes Training

    Uganda Premier League Coaches to share technical sessions during Cranes Training

    • 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda 7th-19th December
    • Uganda Cranes training  starts at 10am on Wednesday 27th November 2019 -Lugogo.
    • Uganda Premier League Coaches to share technical sessions during Cranes Training
    • 30man Squad summoned by Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry

    The journey to create a legacy for highly qualitative coaches in the Country will continue when the Uganda Cranes training sessions resume on Wednesday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    FUFA,  through the Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has made an arrangement for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Coaches to attend the National Team’s training sessions ahead of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup as a step forward in sharing coaching skills with UEFA Pro Licensed McKinstry.

    The basic aim is for the local coaches to acquire collective tactical knowledge regarding football tactics at the pitch mainly during training.

    ‘One of the things that I spoke with members of the Association when I joined FUFA was creating a successful Uganda Cranes Team and also help to develop a legacy  for high-quality football coaching and development’ said McKinstry.

    ‘We have been looking for opportunities to engage with the local coaches in Uganda both in the Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League to help them take the next step in their careers’ added McKinstry

    ‘The CECAFA training sessions will be open to all UPL Coaches.  We shall provide them with our training plans that will show details of how to  structure the training sessions’  noted the Cranes tactician.

    Coaches that will attend Cranes training sessions will have the chance to discuss with the National team technical staff on how training sessions are planned. The group sessions that will involve Questions and answers, will be held at the end of the training session.

    This opportunity lands at a time when most of the UPL Clubs have covered all their first-round games exclusive of KCCAFC and Proline FC who had Continental Clubs Competition engagements.

    The training will start on Wednesday 27th November 2019  10am at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry

  • McKinstry names preliminary Cranes squad for CECAFA Challenge Cup

    McKinstry names preliminary Cranes squad for CECAFA Challenge Cup

    2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda 

    7th – 19th December

    Kampala

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 30 man preliminary squad for the forthcoming 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 7th to 19th December.

    This provisional squad is composed of only home based players. Training starts on Wednesday, 27th November 2019 but KCCA FC, Proline FC and SC Villa players in the Squad will report after the completion of their clubs’ first round StarTimes Uganda Premier League matches on 3rd December 2019.

    The full provisional Squad

    FAMILY NAME

    Lukwago

    		 GIVEN NAME

    Charles

    		 CLUB

    KCCA FC
    Alitho James URA FC
    Mutakubwa Joel Kyetume FC
    Komakech Jack Football for Good
    Keni Saidi SC Villa
    Willa Paul Vipers SC
    Mandela Ashraf URA FC
    Kizza Mustafa KCCA FC
    Galiwango Disan Express FC
    Revita John KCCA FC
    Kato Samuel KCCA FC
    Lwaliwa Halid Vipers SC
    Mujuzi Musitafa Proline FC
    Mbowa Paul URA FC
    Kasozi Nicholas KCCA FC
    Kagimu Shafiq URA FC
    Ssenyonjo Hassan Wakiso Giants FC
    Mutyaba Muzamiru KCCA FC
    Watambala Karim Vipers FC
    Ntambi Kirizestom Wakiso Giants FC
    Okello Allan KCCA FC
    Anukani Bright Proline FC
    Ojera Joachim URA FC
    Ocen Ben Police FC
    Ssekajugo Viane Wakiso Giants FC
    Kayiwa Allan Vipers SC
    Madondo Joel Busoga United FC
    Bayo Fahad Vipers SC
    Mukwala Steven Maroons FC
    Lubega Edris Proline FC
  • Uganda finishes third to take bronze at the 2019 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda finishes third to take bronze at the 2019 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge Cup

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019-Tanzania:

    Third Place Play off: 

    • Uganda 2-0 Burundi 

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) finished third at the 2019 Cecafa senior women challenge cup.

    Crested Cranes players celebrate one of their two goals on the evening

    This followed a 2-0 victory in the third place play off match over Burundi on Monday at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania.

    Two second half substitutes Shamira Nalugya and Amina Nababi scored the two goals on the evening.

    Meanwhile, Kenya won the championship, after overcoming host Tanzania 2-0 in the final.

    Hasifah Nassuna in action against Burundi
    Uganda Crested Cranes Vs Burundi

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19), Shadia Nankya (5), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

    Crested Cranes players singing the national anthem
    Team captains of Uganda and Burundi with the match officials prior  to kick off
    Uganda Flag with the ball boys prior to kick off
    Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha with other CECAFA officials in the stands

    Team and Individual Awards

    Champions: Kenya

    Runners up: Tanzania

    3rd place: Uganda

    Golden boot: Jentrix Shikangwa (Kenya) 10 goals

    Golden Gloves: Annedy Kundu (Kenya)

    Most Valuable Player: Mwana Hamisi Omary (Tanzania)

    Fair Play Award: Tanzania

  • Copa Africa U-16: FUFA confirms Uganda’s traveling delegation

    Copa Africa U-16: FUFA confirms Uganda’s traveling delegation

    Copa Africa U-16 Tournament:

    • 2nd – 5th December 2019
    • At Mpesa Academy Foundation, Thika – Kenya

    The second edition of the under 16 Africa Copa Coca Cola Cup of Nation tournament will be held at Mpesa Academy foundation in Thika from December 2nd to 5th  2019.

    12 countries including Uganda will feature at the annual youth fiesta.

    The president of Kenya H.E Uhuru Kenyatta will grace the opening ceremony of the three day event.

    The Uganda select team that has been selected by the FUFA U-17 Technical team and has been camping at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for a week prior to the tournament.

    Team photo for some of the U-15 players who have graduated to the U-16 team

    This is largely the same team that won the CECAFA U-15 Championship in Eritrea this year with 16 players who played.

    The other 4 players trained with the team but did not make the final 20 man team that traveled to Asmara (Mubiru Hassan, Akampa Chriswill, Issa Abdul and Kyazze Frank).

    Team Uganda will travel in two batches; first on Friday, 29th November 2019 and on the subsequent day.

    This year’s event is for boys only.

    Groups:

    • A: Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
    • B: South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania
    • C: Ethiopia, Namibia, Uganda
    • D: Burkina Faso, Angola, Botswana

    Team Uganda Players:

    • Goalkeepers: Daniel Mukisa, Elisa Talemwa
    • Defenders: Carols Kaddu, Frank Kyazze, Hafidu Ssonko, Vicent Mulema, Peter Gava, Abdul Isaa
    • Midfielders: Patrick Muliika, Shugai Kalisa, Patrick Ouke, Chriswill Akampa
    • Forwards: Davis Ogwal, Abasi Kyeyune, Travis Mutyaba, Hassan Mubiru
  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Burundi – Third Place play off

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Burundi – Third Place play off

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Monday, 25th November

    Third Place Play off: Uganda Vs Burundi  – 1.30 pm

     Final: Tanzania vs Kenya – 4:00 pm

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting eleven against Burundi for the third place play off match of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup on Monday at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania.

    There is one one change from the team that fell 1-0 to Tanzania during the semi-final on Saturday.

    Eunice Ariokot replaces Shadia Nankya who is unwell. The other 10 players are maintained in their respective positions.

    Team captain and first choice goalkeeper Ruth Aturo starts in goal. Viola Namuddu and Asia Nakibuuka shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The duo of Aisha Namukisa and Eunice Ariokot is the central defence pairing.

    Riticia Nabossa, Hasifa Nassuna and Bridget Nabisaalu are in midfield.

    The trio of Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput  and Fauzia Najjemba lead the quest for goals.

    The third place play off match between Uganda and Burundi will be an early kick off before the final between hosts Tanzania and Kenya.

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19), Shadia Nankya (5), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

  • Draws for Cecafa U-17 Girls Challenge Cup 2019 held

    Draws for Cecafa U-17 Girls Challenge Cup 2019 held

    CECAFA U17 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP 2019:

    Date: 9th – 18th Dec 2019

    Venue: FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    The draws for the CECAFA U17 Girls Challenge Cup were held on Sunday, 24th November 2019 in Dar es salaam.

    This was on the eve of the 2019 Cecafa women senior challenge cup which climaxes on Monday, 25th November 2019.

    Hosts Uganda is in group A with Ethiopia, Eritrea and South Sudan.

    Group B has Tanzania, Burundi and Djibouti.

    The tournament will be held between 9th to 18th December 2019 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Groups:

    Group A: Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan

    Group B: Tanzania, Burundi, Djibouti

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-17 girls celebrate at the COSAFA U-17 championships where they emerged as champions.

  • Uganda Cranes in group A at 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda Cranes in group A at 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

    • Cecafa senior challenge Cup 2019
    • December 7-19, 
    • To be Hosted in Uganda

    Uganda Cranes will play in Group A at the 2019 Cecafa men senior challenge cup tournament alongside Burundi, Ethiopia, and Eritrea in the group stages.

    Group B has DR Congo (guest country), South Sudan, Somalia and Sudan.

    In group C  is Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti and Zanzibar.

    The tournament will run from 7th – 19th December 2019 in Uganda (Kampala).

    Group A

    • Uganda
    • Burundi
    • Ethiopia
    • Eritrea

    Group B

    • DRC Congo
    • Sudan
    • South Sudan
    • Somalia

    Group C

    • Kenya
    • Tanzania
    • Djibouti
    • Zanzibar
  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Plenty of lessons attained as Crested Cranes fall to Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Plenty of lessons attained as Crested Cranes fall to Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Semifinals Results:

     Burundi 0-5 Kenya

     Tanzania 1-0 Uganda

    The Crested Cranes painfully bowed out of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup after losing to the hosts Tanzania 1-0 during the semi-final clash at Chamazi Stadium on Saturday  afternoon.

    Asha Rashid scored on the stroke of full time for the match winner before a fully packed crowd.

    Tanzania will now play Kenya in Monday’s finale at the same venue.

    Kenya overcame and Burundi 5-0 in the first semi-final contest.

    Uganda will now face Burundi in the race for third place on Monday, 25th November 2019.

    The Ugandan Flag and fans flying at Chamazi Stadium
    Crested Cranes Vs Tanzania

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3)Shadia Nankya (5), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18), Namusisi Joan (19), Eunice Ariokot (17), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8), Shamirah Nalugya (11,) Harriet Nakuba

    Tanzania XI Vs Crested Cranes
  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Semifinals –Saturday 23rd November

     Burundi vs Kenya – 1.45 pm

     Tanzania vs Uganda – 4:00 pm

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) head coach Faridah Bulega has confirmed the starting line up against the defending champions Tanzania for the semi-final clash at the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup to be played at the Chamazi Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday  afternoon.

    Bulega has introduced Aisha Namukisa in the central defence.

    Ruth Aturo, the team skipper is maintained in between the goal posts.

     Viola Namuddu and Asia Nakibuuka shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The central defense pairing has Aisha Namukisa and Shadia Nankya.

    The midfield zone has Riticia Nabossa, Hasifa Nassuna and Bridget Nabisaalu

    The attacking trio has sharp shooter Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput  and Fauzia Najjemba.

    This will be the second semi final game on the day following an earlier opener between Kenya and Burindi at the same venue.

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3)Shadia Nankya (5), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19) Eunice Ariokot (17), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

  • CECAFA News: FUFA top brass to attend Senior Challenge Cup draw

    CECAFA News: FUFA top brass to attend Senior Challenge Cup draw

    CECAFA Women Challenge Cup 

    Semifinals –Saturday 23rd November 2019

     Burundi vs Kenya – 1.45 pm

     Tanzania vs Uganda – 4:00 pm

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CECAFA U17 Girls Tournament in Uganda 7th-19th December 2019

    The Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha and Vice President Darius Mugoye will fly to Tanzania on Sunday morning at the invitation of CECAFA when the draws of the Senior Challenge cup is conducted.

    The two top figures in Ugandan football will be in Tanzania on Sunday for official duty. The duo will be part of the ceremony to conduct the draws of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CECAFA U17 Girls Tournament to be hosted by Uganda from 7th to 19th December 2019.

    ‘Uganda will host the two CECAFA tournaments concurrently next month in Kampala and at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. The full details of the two tourneys will be released during a special press conference to be conducted next week’ noted Hussein.

    Local football fans will be looking forward to the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup which Uganda last hosted and won in 2012.

    The girls will be eager to show class above the rest in the region after listing the COSAFA U-17 title in Mauritius two months ago.

    MAIN PHOTO: AG FUFA President Justus Mugisha (R) and FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye in a previous press Conference