StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022 (Match Day 16):Sunday, March 13, 2022 Results
Kataka 6-1 Kitara
Maroons 3-1 Luweero United
Proline 2-1 MYDA
Blacks Power 0-0 Kyetume
Calvary 0-0 Nyamityobora
Kitara, Maroons and Proline Football Club recorded home victories on match day 16 of the StarTimes FUFA Big League on Sunday, March 2022.
Kataka was biggest winner with a 6-1 humilitation of Kitara 6-1 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale city.
Raymond Derrick Onyai (2), Emmanuel “Messi” Mukisa, Swamadu Okuru, Noah Mudenyi and an own goal were the goals for Kataka.
Elsewhere, Maroons defeated Luweero United 3-1 at the Prisons stadium in Luzira. Fred Amaku scored twice and Solomon Walusimbi netted the other.
Luweero United’s goal came from defender Brian Nsubuga.
At Lugogo, Proline edged visiting Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) 2-1
Table leaders Blacks Power and Kyetume played to a goal-less draw at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira city as Calvary and Mbarara city based Nyamityobora played to a goal-less stalemate at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua city.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
A good coach goes for the young and talented players for future good resale value.
The football commentary business in Uganda has only one name Peter Otai flying on fans’ lips.
There are some budding players on the market and their future is very bright.
Each corner of this country with a Television set in any homestead, has had a chance to listen to the soothing, deep and clear voice of arguably the best commentator in the region.
Otai has propelled himself to the top with his good football commentary in English.
With his commentary on National broadcaster UBC Television and Azam Television, Otai has produced the best lines to match with top football moments to rightly cement the memories of artistry and good command of the Queen’s Language.
Peter Otai during commentary
The applauses from his huge following on various social media platforms have seen comparisons made with renowned football commentator Peter Drury. No wonder he shares the first name with the Poet-the world’s number one football commentator.
Otai has worked on a number of projects, including international fixtures; AFCON U17 (2019 in Tanzania) CECAFA tournaments (2018 in Kenya, 2019 in Rwanda, 2020 in Uganda, 2021 in Ethiopia), Uganda Cranes fixtures, Crested Cranes fixtures, Mapinduzi Cup (2018 in Zanzibar), Uganda under age National teams (U17 and U20), Uganda Premier League with Azam Tv (2015-2018), The Tanzanian National football league, the FUFA Women Leagues and Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The opportunities and experience garnered over the years have since made Otai a house hold name in the field.
Peter Otai doing commentary
FUFA media unfolds Peter Otai who started commentary in 2000.
Question: In a few words, how would you describe yourself?
Peter Otai: – I am a down to earth guy who loves to take on a challenge with the hope of improvement just in case. In other words I’m a risk taker.
Question: Are you related to former defence minister Pater Oati in President Apollo Obote’s cabinet?
Peter Otai: Yes I am. He is my Uncle and I was named after him. He actually came home when I was born (as told by my parents) and that was the last we saw him.
Peter Otai on duty
Question: The ‘Usual Suspect’ – Why that nickname?
Peter Otai: I got it from Kyambogo University. I was very naughty and whenever there was strike at the University, the administration would say look for the usual suspect Otai.
Question: Childhood memories?
Peter Otai: I have very good memories. I came to Kampala when I was 2 years and lived in Bukoto white flats. It was the time of hardships which had regime change, bullets and scarcity of essential goods like salt, food, sugar and soap but the family pushed through.
Question: Were you good at any Sport growing up?
Peter Otai: Yes, I played a lot of football. You can ask Savio Kabugo and his sibling Ronnie Lusulire. They know all about my football story. However, I was so much into athletics. I represented my school- City Primary Kololo during the District Championships in Kampala. I later changed to volleyball and handball. Sport is part of my DNA.
Question: When did you actually realize that you can be a good commentator?
Peter Otai: When I was working for Magic 100fm through my manager Paul Kiwa Kurtner who encouraged me to take up the commentary and then Opoka James (RIP) did the polishing. I started with the English Premier League and Uganda Cranes matches.
Question: Who is your greatest influence?
Peter Otai: In Radio it was ‘Uncle Mitch’ of 88.2 Sanyu Fm. The guy ruled the air waves and I recall how I used to disturb him a lot but in life it is my mother as usual one of the strongest people I have seen alive.
Question: The fans say Peter Otai is CECAFA’s Peter Dury. How do you take such compliments?
Peter Otai: well I welcome them and it shows that they love what I do. Peter Drury is big and if you are tagged to him, then it’s great. We all know what he brings on table with the global audience and I am growing steadily.
Question: How do you prepare for a match?
Peter Otai: It takes a lot to prepare for a match for commentary. I spend alot of time visiting websites looking for stories about each player and I also make calls to some friends for facts.
Question: What message can you give to young ones out there who would like to follow your path?
Peter Otai: Let no one put you down. If you feel you can do it then go for it. Take any criticism as positive to improve. English is not our mother tongue but just embrace and make it part of you. Love what you do and it will love you back. Let the passion drive you.
Otai in the commentary box
Question: What is that embarrassing moment you have ever encountered with your job?
Peter Otai: A listener called live on air hurled all sorts of insults at me. It’s a day to remember. I was playing music and boom, I was excited to pick up the caller only to tell me that you are wasting time, play good music and not oldies.
Question: Your best moments behind the microphone?
Peter Otai: The best moment is when I commentated live the Uganda Legends vs Brazil legends at Nakivubo stadium and the AFCON U17 in Tanzania.
The lowest moment is when I lost my father (RIP) and I was live on air commentating the league match in Mwererwe. Papa died at 5.45pm and I had to finish that game and then reached the morgue late but I was allowed to see him. I was meant to pass home that day because he had called me. I was already on the move to the stadium for commentary but had promised to see him later in the day. I wasn’t able to know why he was calling me for.
Peter Otai
Peter Otai smiles with the CECAFA Kagame Cup that KCCA won
Question: You have done commentary for Women Football, what’s your assessment on the progress of these leagues?
Peter Otai: We have a future in Women football. The girls show maturity in the game and I have fallen in love with women football. I believe we are having the best women league in CECAFA Region. From Fazila Ikwaput to Namataka and Juliet Nalukenge, women football has grown in Uganda. I just can’t believe how competitive the league is to see Lady Doves FC the winner of the league now languishing in the relegation. She maroon winner of the FUFA Womne Elite league also in the same boat. The league is for the girls to chill with the ‘big boys’.
Question: How has the experience been like doing commentary of the Stanbic Uganda Cup?
Peter Otai: It was great that Vipers SC v BUL FC final was epic. It made my day. Eight goals; four from one player Yunus Sentamu, then a striker Musa Esenu goes in goal for BUL……it has been a good experience. I am already enjoy the ongoing campaign.
Pete Otai checks the watch
Peter Otai during the Azam Uganda Premier League days
The StarTimes FUFA Big League match day 15 was played on Thursday, 10th March 2022.
There were 12 goals scored in five matches; with the table leaders Blacks Power winning 2-0 over Maroons at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira.
Second placed Kyetume edged visiting Ndejje University 1-0. Sharif Saaka scored in the 21st minute for The Slaughters.
Kitara and Proline played to a 2-all draw at Masindi Municipal Stadium, Luweero United overcame Kataka 2-1 and MYDA humbled visiting Nyamityobora 2-0 at the King George IV Memorial stadium in Tororo.
Three clubs will be sportingly promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and three demoted to the respective regional leagues.
Next Games (Sunday, 13th March 2022):
Maroons Vs Luweero United – Prisons stadium, Luzira
Blacks Power Vs Kyetume – Akii Bua Memorial Stadium, Lira city
Kataka Vs Kitara – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale city
Proline Vs MYDA – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Nyamityobora – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has summoned 35 players ahead of the upcoming FIFA International window in March 2022 as the preparations for the Total AFCON 2023 qualifiers start.
The sqaud has a combination of players in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (20) and those playing elsewhere (15).
There are 5 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 6 central midfielders, 7 offensive midfielders and 8 forwards.
Some of the returning players include Faruku Miya, team captain Emmanuel Okwi, Allan Kyambadde with new faces like Marvin Youngman (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), reigning Airtel FUFA footballer of the year Bobosi Byaruhanga, young players ; goalkeeper Jack Komakech, Steven Sserwadda, Najib Yiga, Derrick Kakooza, Sadat Happy Anaku and Alfred Leku.
Team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi returns to the fold after a spell of good form in Rwanda with Kiyovu
Returning Faruku Miya
Micho intends to use this pool of players for the upcoming four nation mini-tournament (Navruz Cup 2022) in Uzbekistan that will be held between 25th to 29th March in Markaziy Stadium, Namangan city.
Uganda Cranes will play alongside Tajikistan, hosts Uzbekistan and the Kyrgz Republic.
‘After qualifying for two consecutive AFCON finals in 2017 and 2019, Uganda Cranes missed out on the 2021 edition in Cameroon. We immediately went for early preparations to ensure qualification for AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast with an international friendly match in South Africa, CECAFA senior challenge cup in Ethiopia (U-23), international build up in Ethiopia, six FIFA World Cup qualification matches and recently a UEFA-Asia tour. The upcoming mini-tournament in Uzbekistan will help us to conduct the main general check-up before the AFCON 2023 qualifiers in June 2022 (1st – 14th June). We have been in transition where several players have retired including captain Dennis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa, Mike Azira, Juuko and others. We have an important duty to make ourselves ready’ Micho revealed.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic
The whole team training programme will be released soon where two internal regional tours have been planned to help assess the returning players and the local legion.
‘We shall test the players with internal regional build up and tune the competitive mode since friendly matches are all about trying, testing and experimenting before naming the final 23 players who will travel to Uzbekistan.’ Micho added.
The final team to Uzbekistan will then be named before travelling for the first game against Tajikistan on 25th March 2022.
The third place play-off and final matches will then be held on 29th March 2022. All matches will be played at Markaziy stadium in Namangan.
Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (St George FC, Ethiopia), Alionzi Nafian (URA FC, Uganda), Isma Watenga (Chippa United FC, South Africa), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC, Uganda), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Central Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Steven Sserwadda (Red Bull New York, USA), George Kasonko (BUL, Uganda), Marvin Youngman (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Moses Waiswa (Supersport United, South Africa)
StarTimes FUFA Big League (Match Day 14): Sunday 6th March 2022 – All games kick off at 4 PM
Maroons Vs Kataka – Prisons Ground, Luzira
Ndejje Vs Blacks Power- Arena of Visions, Ndejje
Proline FC Vs Luweero United- Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Kyetume- Greenlight Stadium, Arua
Nyamityobora Vs Kitara FC- Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
The adrenaline is soaring as we edge closer to the climax of the StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021/2022 season.
Matchday fourteen is another one to lookout for when clubs battle for top slots to see them promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League while others are fighting against relegation to the Regional Leagues.
Maroons hosting Kataka at the Prisons Grounds in Luzira is the match highlighting the day as both teams battle for top slots to see them automatically promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The two teams are separated by just a point with the Prison waders sitting second on the log with twenty five points while the Mbale based Kataka FC is third after collecting twenty four points from the thirteen matches played.
Maroons is looking out to revenge to the 1-0 defeat they suffered in the first round at the Mbale Municipal Stadium when Joel Onzile’s lone goal made the difference in December.
Table leaders Blacks Power FC are travelling to the Arena of Visions to face seventh placed Ndejje University FC.
The Lira based Blacks Power has bagged twenty seven points, only two ahead of Maroons and just three ahead of Kataka thus can’t afford losing any point which might cost them the top of table position.
Mid table Calvary FC entertains Kyetume FC at the Greenlight Stadium in Arua in a bid to close the gap between the top table teams.
The hosts are fifth on the table with nineteen points while visiting Kyetume FC is fourth with twenty one points.
In other encounters nineth placed Proline FC hosts eighth placed Luweero United in a relegation battle at the Omondi Stadium in Lugogo while struggling Nyamityobora hosts Kitara FC at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara.
StarTimes FUFA Big League current leading scorers:
1. Ezra Kaye (Kyetume FC) – 10
2. Fred Amaku (Maroons FC) – 9
3. Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC) – 8
4. Clinton Kamugisha (Kitara FC) – 8
5. Geoffrey Sserunkuma (MYDA FC) – 7
6. James Okiror (Blacks Power FC) – 6
7. Michael Siwu (Blacks Power FC) – 6
Every situation at this stage of the season is very tight. The story is not different in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
There races already identified as three teams need to be promoted to the Uganda Premier League while others are fighting for survival.
Ezra Kizito Kaye celebrates a goal with Kyetume teammate
However, there is an interesting subplot in the ongoing StarTimes FUFA Big League; The Race for the Golden Boot.
Kyetume FC forward Ezra Kaye, who is leading the charts with 10 goals, has vowed to clinch the gong that also comes with Sh1m from FUFA at the end of the season.
The left-footed striker is however facing stiff competition from Maroons danger man Fred Amaku who is a goal adrift in second while Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC) and Clinton Kamugisha (Kitara FC) follow closely on eight.
There is no room for sleeping on duty.
Ezra Kizito Kaye (right) takes on Nyamityobora in the StarTimes FUFA Big League this season
Veteran Geoffrey Sserunkuma who has since left MYDA FC is on seven.
Blacks Power James Okiror and Michael Siwu who are on six goals each, are the other strong contenders to the throne.
‘It is exciting to be on top at the moment. It is what every striker looks forward to. It is my first time in Big League and I am extremely happy to have scored 10 goals so far’ said Kaye who has scored a third of Kyetume’s 30-goals tally so far this season.
‘I attribute all this to hard work and dedication but it all goes back to team work because I cannot score a goal alone as an individual. We are 11 players on the pitch and everyone has a role to play before a goal is scored’ notes Kaye.
Ezra Kizto Kaye (middle) against Express
‘I also set my targets as an individual and work towards that every time I step on the pitch. This time, I want to score 16 goals and finish as the top scorer. I think that is already within my reach. I am sure God will guide me through’ he adds.
The 20-year old forward who scored three goals in the Uganda Premier League during the 2020/21 relegation season for Kyetume FC, says that he wants to use the Mukono-based side as a platform for bigger dreams.
‘I have not reached where I want to be. I need to help Kyetume FC return to the Uganda Premier League. I want to play for top clubs abroad and also represent my country with the Uganda Cranes. Kyetume FC has given me the platform to showcase my ability and I am very grateful’ said Kaye.
Kaye passes the ball with his magic left foot
Kyetume after spending some good life in the promotional places of the currnet FUFA Big League season, currently sits fourth on the 11-team log with 21 points.
‘We shall earn promotion and have a good coach who has been very integral for me this season. He has trusted me, given me more playing time and above all he has managed to keep us together amidst challenges’ Kaye valued his coach.
Kaye, is a first born of seven children of Charles Ddamba (Father) and Rose Nakasi (Mother), but credits Richard Kirabira (Manager of his first ever football team Busula Sports Club) for helping him in all spheres especially when they were abandoned by their Dad.
‘Kirabira is a father-figure to me’ Kaye fondly states.
‘He has been there for me and my family in times of need and paid for my tuition even at Uganda Christian University’
The special plaque Kaye recieved from Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Kaye attended Crane Infant, Kakoola SS and Janan Luwum Secondary among other schools in Luwero before joining Uganda Christian University in Mukono.
His football career started out at Busula Sports Club in first division. He later crossed to Simba UWA where he played for just a half season before signing with Kyetume FC.
He was the top scorer with 15 goals as Uganda Christian University’ won the 2019 University Football League, beating St Lawrence in the final at Lugogo.
That same year, 2019, he also won the University games at Kisubi and clinched the Masaza Cup final with Bulemeezi.
Growing up, Kaye admired the enterprising deadly ‘Mu-Mu’ duo Hassan Mubiru and Andrew ‘Fimbo’ Mukasa. He also liked former French striker Thierry Henry during the English Premier League days at Arsenal.
Kaye (right) celebrates with Kyetume teammates
Dreamers can never be taken undermined. Kaye has walked the journey so far but he believes there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
For now, he has a target of leading his club back to the Uganda Premier League, finish top scorer and get called up to the Uganda Cranes.
Former StarTimes FUFA Big League top scorers:
2021/22: ???
2020/21: Clinton Kamugisha (Nyamityobora FC) – 12 goals
MAIN PHOTO: Ezra Kizito Kaye recieves a special plaque from the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II at Bamunanika Palace after he guided Bulemeezi to the Masaza Cup trophy in 2019.
Uganda Cranes has been invited for the 2022 Navruz Cup in Uzbekistan between 25th to 29th March.
The CECAFA member nation will play in the four nation tournament that has Tajikistan, hosts Uzbekistan and Kyrgz Republic.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic speaks of the importance of this four national tournament.
‘We have been invited for the Navruz Cup in Uzbekistan. This will be a general check-up for the Uganda Cranes team in preparation of the Total Energies AFCON 2023 qualifiers’ Micho revealed.
Uganda Cranes open the Cup campaign with Tajikistan on 25th March 2022. On the same day, Uzbekistan shall take on Krygz Republic.
The third place play-off and final matches will then be held on 29th March 2022.
All matches will be played at Markaziy stadium in Namangan.
Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Vipers, Mbarara City and Booma are the latest clubs to advance for the round of 16 stage.
Vipers defeated Kalongo United 3-1 at the Kalongo Technical Institute playground.
Milton Karisa, Najib Yiga and Yunus Junior Sentamu scored for Vipers as Bosco Okot got the consolation for Kalongo United.
At the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara City, the fans endured pressure and drama witnessing a 11-10 post match penalty victory for Mbarara City as they eliminated three time winners Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
Normal time had ended all square with 1-goal apiece per side.
URA goalkeeper James Alitho was the villain with his kick missed.
Boma progressed to the last 16 stage with a 1-0 home win over visiting Kajjansi United.
The remaining two fixtures will have the dates fixed by the FUFA Competitions department.
Super Eagles versus Sports Club Villa face off in Gulu at the round of 64. The winner for the Super Eagles/SC Villa tie will face Express at the round of 16 stage.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is the main sponsor of the tournament that has Kansai Plascon as the co-partner.
SOLTILO BRIGHT STARS football club progressed to the round of 16 for the Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament after defeating Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) 1-0 at Lugogo.
Marvin Youngman scored the all important goal for Soltilo Bright Stars.
The early kick off at the same venue had Police pip Gaddafi 1-0 with Juma Balinya on target in the 63rd minute.
Maroons beat Ateker 3-0 in Soroti to advance for the round of 16. Forward Fred Amaku scored twice and Abraham Tusubiira added the other goal.
BUL overcame rival side Busoga United 3-0 at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja during the derby contest.
Karim Ndugwa netted a brace and former Uganda U-17 defender Walter Ochora scored the third goal on the stroke of full time.
Next games:
Cup holders Vipers visit Kalongo United and URA is away to Mbarara City on Saturday, 26th February 2022.
On the same day, Kajjansi, conquerors of MYDA at the round of 64 will play Booma at Masindi stadium.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is the main sponsor of this tournament. Kansai Plascon is the other partner.
MAIN PHOTO: Soltilo Bright Stars players celebrate their only goal against KCCA, scored by Marvin Youngman
StarTimes Uganda Premier League outfit Onduparaka eliminated fellow top tier side Tooro United out of the Stanbic Uganda Cup with a 2-1 home victory at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city in West Nile.
Onduparaka’s goals came from teenager Gabriel Matata and captain Shaban Mohammed.
Chicharito found the consolation for visiting Tooro United.
Meanwhile, Mbale based Star Times FUFA Big league club Kataka humbled visiting West Nile regional side Paidha Black Angels 2-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium in Mbale city.
Baba Joel Onziku and Swamad Okur netted the two goals for Kataka, both in the first half.
Koboko based Tipsa ejected StarTimes FUFA Big League club Kitara 2-1 at the Nyariro Primary school grounds in Koboko.
Tipsa had sent the earlier shock waves during the round of 64 when they eliminated top flight club Arua Hill.
The Uganda Cup round of 32 stage continues on Friday, 25th February 2022 with a double header at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
During the early kick off, Gaddafi plays Police in the 1 PM kick off duel. At 4 PM, KCCA shall host Soltilo Bright Stars.
In Jinja city, the eagerly awaited Busoga derby between Busoga United and BUL will be played at the Kakindu Stadium on the sam day.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is the main sponsor of this tournament, with Kansai Plascon the other partner.
MAIN PHOTO: Kataka Football Club team that eliminated Paidha Black Angels
The current holders of the Stanbic Uganda Cup trophy Vipers Sports Club kick-started their title defence on a positive note, winning 1-0 over Kigezi Home Boyz during the round of 32 at the Kabale Municipal Stadium on Monday, 21st February 2022.
Yunus Junior Sentamu scored the day’s only goal coming in the 83rd minute.
Vipers will now face Kalongo United at the round of 32.
On the same day, UPDF overcame Impala Hill 1-0 with Yassin Sabir scoring the goal on the stroke of full-time during the round of 32 contest.
UPDF thus became the first club to qualify to the round of 16.
Action continues in the round of 32 on Tuesday, 22nd February 2022.
Round of 32 Matches
Monday 21st February
UPDF1-0 Impala Hill – Bombo Military Barracks grounds
Tuesday 22nd February
Tepa Vs Iganga Young – Ngora High Grounds
Wakiso Giants Vs Kyetume – Wakisha
Mbale Heroes Vs NEC – Sanisro grounds Mbale
Luweero United Vs Ndejje University – Kosovo grounds, Luweero
Wednesday, 23rd February 2022
Tipsa Vs Kitara – Nyariro Primary School grounds, Koboko
Kataka Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
Onduparaka Vs Tooro United – AbaBet Green Light Greenlight Stadium
Thursday 24th February
Mbarara City Vs URA – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City
Friday 25th February
Busoga United Vs BUL- Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Ateker Vs Maroons – Soroti Stadium
Police Vs Gaddafi – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
KCCA Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Saturday, 26th February 2022
Kalongo United Vs Vipers
Booma Vs Kajjansi United – Masindi Stadium
Sunday 27th February 2022
Express Vs Super Eagles or SC Villa – Wankulukuku
MAIN PHOTO: UPDF players celebrate their late goal against Impala Hill at the Army Military Stadium in Bombo
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022 (Match Day 13):
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Results:
Blacks Power 2-0 Calvary
Luweero United 1-0 Nyamityobora
Ndejje University 1-3 Maroons
Kyetume 2-1 MYDA
Kataka 3-0 Proline
The current table leaders of the 2021-2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League Blacks Power Football Club maintained their great form with a 2-0 win over Calvary at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
John Paul Acire and January mid-season signing Fred Okot scored for Blacks Power, a club coached by Vialli Bianomugisha.
In other matches, Mbale based Kataka put three goals past Proline 3-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale.
Bashir Kyazze, Francis Odongo and Emmanuel Mukisa scored Kataka’s goals.
Maroons won 3-1 over Ndejje University away at the Arena of Visions.
Norman Odipio, Fred Amaku and William Kiibi found the goals for the hosts. George Akena’s third minute header turned out to be a consolation.
At the Nakisunga Ssaza playground, a heavy rain storm delayed kick-off before Kyetume won 2-1 over visiting MYDA.
Kyetume’s goals were scored by Ezra Bidda and Ezra Kizito Kaye. Paul Orono found the consolation for MYDA.
The league takes a break and will resume on 6th March 2022 with five games on match day 14.
Match Day 14 (Sunday, 6th March 2022):
Maroons Vs Kataka – Prisons ground, Luzira
Ndejje University Vs Blacks Power – Arena of Vision ground, Luweero
Proline Vs Luweero United – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Kyetume – Green Light Stadium, Arua city
It was yet another weekend that witnessed a number of Ugandan players in diaspora feature for their respective clubs.
102.1 FUFA Fm’s Ronnie Lusilire brings us the briefs about the stars from the TotalEnergies CAF champions League, CAF Confederation cup and various leagues across the globe.
TotalEnergies CAF champions League.
In this season’s edition, Uganda is represented by two players; custodian Denis Onyango at Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and defender Savio Kabugo at Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana.
Captain Onyango played full time in goal as Sundowns beat Sudan side Al Hilal Omdurman 1-0 in South Africa.
Kabugo played full time but got booked in the 23rd minute as his Jwaneng Galaxy lost 4-0 to Tunisia giants Esperance.
Denis Onyango
TotalEnergies CAF confederation cup.
Ugandans Joseph Ochaya and Taddeo Lwanga were not in the match day squads for their teams. However, Ochaya’s TP Mazembe beat Congo Brazaville side Otoho D’oyo 1-0 at home Lwanga’s Simba SC won 3-1 against Ivory Coast side Asec Mimosas in Dar es Salaam.
National Leagues
In the Ethiopia Premier League, Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Charles Lukwago kept a clean sheet as St. George FC beat 10-man Wolkite Kenema 4-0 on the road.
Israel
Timothy Denis Awany wasn’t in Ashdod’s match day squad due to suspension but his team drew 1-1 at home to Hapoel Beer Sheva.
William Luwagga Kizito was introduced in the 71st minute for Velblum as his club Nof Hagalil drew 1-1 at home with Hapoel Hadera.
Fahad Bayo came on in the 79th minute for Melamed as his club Bneisakhnin drew 1-1 at Hapoel Haifa.
In DRC Linfoot league, Allan Kateregga featured for 71 minutes for St Eloi Lupopo who defeated Dauphins Noirs 1-0.
Germany
Herbert Bochorn wasn’t in the match day squad as his Bochum side shocked Bayern Munich 4-2 at home in the Bundesliga.
In the English Championship, Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru was introduced in the 74th minute but his club Cardiff city lost 2-1 to Millwall.
In English league one, Jordan Obita played for 90 minutes and made an assist in 85th minute as his Wycombe Wanderers drew 1-1 at Lincoln.
In Isthmian league, Odonkonyero Nathan scored a goal in the 82th minute as his Bognor Regis drew 2-2 with Leatherhead.
In the Scottish cup, Bevis Mugabi featured for 90 minutes as his Motherwell FC beat Aberdeen FC 2-1 to progress to the quarter finals.
In the Kenya Premier League, William Wadri was in while Umaru Kasumba and Rogers Aloro weren’t in the match day squad as their club Bandari FC drew goalless at KCB.
Goalie Bashir Ssekagya featured for 90 minutes as his Wazito FC lost 2-1 to SofaPaka.
Peter Lwasa started while Fred Nkata wasn’t in the match day squad as their club Gor Mahia FC side was leading Vihiga at home before the match was abandoned due to ugly scenes from fans.
In Rwanda Primus League, Robert Mukongotya featured for 73 minutes while Nicholas Sebwato played full time and kept a clean sheet as their Mukura Victory sports beat Rayon Sports 1-0.
Uganda Cranes Captain Emma Okwi played full time while Muzamir Mutyaba was an unused substitute as their Kiyovu FC beat Gorilla 2-1 on the road.
Custodian Batte Shamir played full time as his AS Kigali coached by Mike Mutebi and Jackson Mayanja beat Espoir 4-0 at home.
In the Zambia Premier league, Hashim Sempala played full time as his Kabwe warriors claimed a 2-0 win over Konkola.
Custodian Yasin Mugabi was an unused substitute as his Red Arrows side lost 2-0 at Green Eagles FC.
Kezironi Kizito played full time and Francis Olaki started but got booked in the 26th minute before he was substituted in the 29th minute as their Buildcon FC side beat Lusaka Dynamos 3-1 at home.
Saturday Results UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 She Maroons FC Lady Doves 1-3 Uganda Martyrs WFC
Sunday Results She Corporate 2-0 Kawempe Muslim Olila High School WFC 5-0 Rines SS WFC Tooro Queens FC 0-0 Kampala Queens FC
She Corporate FC and UCU Lady Cardinals continued with their blistering start to the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League season after picking victories on matchday two.
The aforementioned mentioned teams won their respective games on matchday two with UCU Lady Cardinals fighting hard to beat She Maroons while She Corporate on the other hand stunned Kawempe Muslim.
In Mukono, UCU Lady Cardinals dug deep to overcome new comers She Maroons thanks to Hasifa Nassuna’s first half strike.
The lethal forward tucked home in the 41st minute and this turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
UCU’s Hasifah Nassuna is a lady on a mission. She has scored in two successive matches since the start of the season
The win takes UCU Lady Cardinals to second place on 6 points same as leaders She Corporate FC.
She Corporate stunned Kawempe Muslim at MUBS Arena, Nakawa with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Grace Nasango and Danielita Favor Nambatya.
It should be noted that the pair also scored in their opening game against Uganda Martyrs which they also won with the same scoreline.
Elsewhere, defending Champions Lady Doves continued to struggle, suffering defeat at the hands of Uganda Martyrs Lubaga FC at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi.
The ‘Believers’ were humbled at home 3-1 with goals by Latifah Nakasi, Catherine Nagadya and Elizabeth Nakigozi for Uganda Martyrs while captain Riticia Nabbosa got the consolation for the home side.
Olila High School WFC were the biggest winners on matchday two, routing Rines SS WFC 5-0 at Soroti Stadium.
Grace Aluka and Cecelia Apiding netted a brace apiece while Siporosa Amoding scored the other goal for the Soroti based side.
The game between Tooro Queens and Kampala Queens in Fort Portal ended goalless.
Tooro Queens Starting XI vs Kampala Queens in Fort Portal Kampala Queens FC have had a slow start to the season picking up just one point in two games so far. Action from the Tooro Queens vs Kampala Queens match on Sunday
MAIN PHOTO: Action form the She Corporate vs Kawempe Muslim match at MUBS Arena on Sunday.
FUFA is in advanced stages of launching the FUFA TV that will primarily broadcast live Ugandan Sport.
It is therefore a great opportunity for creating a professional sports industry that will employ many youths and also generate resources for the Uganda sports spectrum.
Our objective is to grow TV audiences for Ugandan Sports which will create more commercial value of various sports brands.
There is also potential for broadcast revenues which are the proven biggest sources of funding for professional sports.
The following are the Television Revenues elsewhere;
1. FIFA generated 4.6bn USD from the 2018 FIFA World Cup 2. UEFA generated 334m USD from the EUROs 2016 3. CAF generated 20.1m USD from the AFCON 2019 4. UEFA Generates about 3bn USD from the UEFA Champions League annually 5. CAF generates about 12.5m USD from the CAF Champions League annually 6. Tanzania FA Generates 6.5m USD from the Tanzanian Premier League annually 7. FUFA Generates 0.6m USD from the Uganda Premier League annually
Some revenues generated in footballCamera personnel on duty during a live TV production of a football match
With the arrival of WBS TV, the Uganda Music industry, that was occupied by the “kadongo kamu”, has since exponentially grown replacing foreign and particularly Congolese music.
The audiences grew from those attending shows to all villages, urban and the diaspora. The Ugandan middle class finally embraced Ugandan Music. Brands and stars were created and so were the jobs and the tax base.
Television content is created by activity, production and then airing. With the renaissance of the Ugandan music industry, many talents have been unearthed like singers, writers, producers, promoters, journalists etc. Many production houses have been created. Albeit, they still have the challenge that they cannot earn from TV but their brands have been built by TV to be able to earn from the shows (attendance).
The Music industry has succeeded with Ugandan Music content for the Ugandan market. Our vision is Ugandan Sports content for the Ugandan Market.
Unlike music, Live Sports Production is expensive. The local TVs have not been willing to invest in production and airing of live sports events because it was not making instant business sense. We ended up with video clips and news bytes.
Arua Hill players celebrate a goal in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. Uganda’s top flight league is broadcast on StarTimes
As FUFA, we have decided to take the bull by the horns, our vision is to create live sports action on TV for the local audience.
As we speak, the industry has built capacity to undertake live sports production and currently 2 Live Sports Production houses are able to produce live sports events.
It would even be better if we got 10 or more live production houses.
Elsewhere, every club in the English Premier League is a production house and it is a minimum club licensing requirement.
The recent production of a StarTimes FUFA Big League match between Proline and Nyamityobora on Friday, 11th February 2022 at LugogoInside a modern Television Studio
In 2008 GTV was paying 20,000 USD per game to a South African Company to carry persons and equipment from South Africa every selected TV match.
Both SuperSport and Azam, have imported production personnel and equipment to produce the Ugandan League. Now, with the local production capacity, this has served as import substitution, affordable and providing more employment opportunities.
Ugandan runners will start enjoying their efforts being relayed live on Sanyu TV after Next Media Services signed a deal with Uganda Athletics Federation
Despite the growth of the production capacity, airing live sports events has not been found lucrative by the various existing television houses.
The arrival of the FUFA TV will add to what is already existing by Sanyuka, UBC and the other channels that are airing Live Ugandan Sport.
I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Advertisers will have no excuse but to embrace financing Ugandan Sports.
Pay TVs will have no option but to buy rights and Ugandans will now consume Live Ugandan Sports right from their households, smartphones, work places and offices by paying nominal fees, not moving distances and spending time. Players and coaches will be handsomely paid and on time and investors in club football will start to get return on investment.
Boxing is the new kid on the block with strides made by Uganda Boxing Federation to take the sport on TV.
Jobs are going to be created for Cameramen, Commentators, Analysts, club staff and Service providers. The Taxman will be happy too.
Our next duty as sports is to create quality athletes and competitions that are organised in good facilities. We should be able to understand the industry and make the right commercial decisions. Let us not commit until we are sure as there is a major industry shift that is coming soon.
The Author is: Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim
President-Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Member of Parliament-Budiope East
Chairman ICT Committee of the Parliament of Uganda
The draw for the round of 32 of the 48th edition in the Stanbic Uganda Cup was held at FUFA House Complex on Friday, February 11, 2022.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule supervised the draw also graced by Diana Kahunde (Brand and Marketing Manager Consumer and High network – Stanbic Bank Uganda) and Hamid Juma (Honorary FUFA Executive Committee Member).
Other officials who attended were Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football), Sheebah Ampaire (FUFA legal officer) and Shawn Mubiru (FUFA Professional Leagues manager).
Diana Kahunde shows the Busoga United
Kahunde reaffirmed Stanbic Uganda Cup’s bold objective to support the growth of football through sponsorship of this tournament.
‘We are proud to be associated with the Stanbic Uganda Cup. As a brand, we treasure the support of this tournament that unites all the people across the country’ Kahunde noted.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule
Nalule confirmed that matches at this round will be held between 21st and 27th February 2022.
Once again the clubs were reminded that only grounds with all green surfaces will be used.
Stanbic Uganda is the main sponsor and Kansai Plascon is the other partner.
Decolas KiizaShawn Mubiru
Full Draw for Round of 32
Tepa Vs Iganga Young – Ngora
Onduparaka Vs Tooro United – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua
Luweero United Vs Ndejje University – Kosovo playground, Luweero
Express Vs Super Eagles or SC Villa – Betway Mutesa II Wankulukuku
Busoga United Vs BUL – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja city
Police Vs Gaddafi – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Ateker Vs Maroons – Soroti
KCCA Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Kalongo United Vs Kigezi Home Boyz or Vipers – Agago
Mbarara City Vs URA – Kakyeka Stadium
Mbale Heroes Vs NEC– San Siro
TIPSA Vs Kitara – Koboko
Kataka Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mbale Municipal Stadium
Wakiso Giants Vs Kyetume – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso
UPDF Vs Impala Hill – Army Barracks Stadium, Bombo
