The 95th Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ordinary Assembly was convened on Saturday, 28th September 2019 at Multi-Purpose Hall in Adjumani district.
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Pictorial: 95th FUFA Ordinary Assembly at Multi-Purpose Hall, Adjumani
Women Representatives: L-R – Florence Bagunwa Nkalubo, Faridah Bulega and Margret Kubingi David Ssemakula Katende, Deputy Secretary General – National Council of Sports (NCS) FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo during the 95th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly Some of the Star Times Uganda Premier League club representatives: L-R – Silver Alias (BUL), Dinah Nyago (Busoga United) and Ronnie Mutebi (Bright Stars) George William Mulindwa and Ibrahim Mugera L-R: Bernard Bainamani (CEO, Uganda Premier League), Arinaitwe Ruygendo (Chairman UPL Board) and Yusuf Awuye (Acting Chairman FUFA Electoral Commission) Officials at the high table during the 95th FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Adjumani L-R: Harunah Mawanda, Sabiiti Muwanga, Ritah Aliguma and Mark Namanya Daniel Omara Apitta, Commissioner Ministry of Education and Sports in charge of physical education West Nile Delegate Mike Letti delivered the opening prayer prior to the start of the 95th FUFA Ordinary Assembly Express FC CEO Hamza Jjunja Kampala Region FA delegate Willis Muwanguzi 102.1 FUFA f.m commentary team did a commendable job to relay the proceedings of the 95th FUFA Ordinary Assembly -
COSAFA Girls U-17: Free scoring Ugandan youngsters humiliate Botswana to book final berth
COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship 2019:
Semifinal 1: Uganda 12-0 Botswana
Semifinal 2: South Africa 2-1 Zambia
Uganda U-17 girls team progressed to the finals of the 2019 COSAFA U-17 girls championship condemning Botswana 12-0 at the St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius on Friday morning.
Margret Kunihira (L) celebrating her goal with Nagadya Catherine (7) and Fauzia Najjemba The day’s best player of the match Fauzia Najjemba scored a lion’s share of the goals (six). The other goals were hat-tricks apiece for Margret Kunihira and Juliet Nalukenge.
All the three players Najjemba, Kunihira, and Nalukenge each received a ball.
Fauzia Najjemba taking on Botswana defender Lorato Motlogelwa in the semifinal match Kunihira opened the scores in the 4th minute and Nalukenge doubled the lead two minutes later in what turned out to be an easy ride.
By half, Nalukenge, Najjemba, and Kunihira had a brace each to take a comfortable 6-0 lead ahead of the second half.
Upon resumption, Najjemba was on fire scoring four goals before Nalukenge and Kunihira added a goal apiece to complete their hat tricks.
L-R Hattrick heroes Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira, and Juliet Nalukenge after receiving their balls Coach Khalifa made changes bringing on goalkeeper Joan Namusisi to replace Daphine Nyayenga. Hadijah Nandago and Cissy Kabawani also came on replacing Nagadya and Bira Naddunga respectively.
Kunihira was named players of the match and she received the accolade.
Uganda booked their berth to the final and will play South Africa in Sunday’s final at the same venue.
Margret Kunihira was named player of the match South African overcame Zambia 2-1 during the second semi-final match on Friday.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi commended the spirit of the players since matchday one to the semi-final where they managed to progress for the final.
“I thank the players for the spirit and character shown since our first match. We shall remain calm and focused ahead of the final” Ayub Khalifa noted.
Uganda Girls U17 Head Coach Ayub Khalifa (M) during the post-Match Press conference Uganda was invited by the organizers at this championship.
Uganda Girls U17 XI:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS).
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School).
Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical Bench MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team players celebrating their goal against Botswana
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COSAFA Girls U17: Uganda starting XI against Botswana in the semifinals
COSAFA Girls U17 Championship Semifinal
Friday 27th September
Uganda Vs Botswana
St. Francois Xavier Stadium
Kick-off: 11:00 AM EAT (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)
Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa has announced the eleven players that will start in the COSAFA Girls U17 semifinal match against Botswana this Friday at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius.
Katuuso Community SS forward Catherine Nagadya makes her first start in the championship. She replaces Samali Nakacwa who started against Comoros in the last group A match.
Skipper Juliet Nalukenge leads the forward alongside Fauzia Najjemba and Margret Kunihira.
Kevin Nakacwa retains her central midfield role with Shakira Nyinagahirwa as her partner in the center of the park.
Olila High School’s Bira Nadunga and Kawempe Muslim SS player Stella Musibika will continue to pair in the central defence.
Patricia Akiror and Gillian Akadinda take over the right and left full-backs respectively.
‘We are 100% ready for this semifinal. We worked on all the aspects that will give us victory. All my players are focused and we shall play for a win.’ head coach Ayub Khalifa notes.
In case of a tier in the regular time. The match will progress to kicks from the penalty mark.
The match kicks off at 11:00am EAT and will be live on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Uganda Girls U17 XI:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS).
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School).MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team that started against Comoros in the last Group A match
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Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2019: 22 man squad to face West Nile region confirmed
UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2019:
Saturday, 28th September: West Nile Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
At Adjumani Stadium (4:00 PM)
The Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has named the 22 players who will travel to the West Nile region for highly billed clash with the select team at the Adjumani stadium on Saturday, 28th September 2019.
Majority of the players who featured in the Uganda Cranes CHAN team that won 3-0 in convincing fashion away to Burundi have been summoned as the team prepares for the return leg later in October at Lugogo.
To that effect, the tentative program has been released to ensure the team travels smoothly from Kampala to Adjumani.
The team will depart Kampala from FUFA House on Friday, 27th November 2019 at 7 AM for Gulu. They will check in at Boma Hotel and conduct a training session at Pece War Memorial Stadium in the evening. On the morning of Saturday, 28th September 2019, the team will depart for Adjumani where the match will take place later in the day at 4:00 PM.
The regional tours were initiated with clear cut objectives as bringing the national team brand closer to the populous, continuous monitoring and progress of the national team pool of players as well as a platform to expose raw talents from the respective eight regions of FUFA (Kampala, Buganda, West Nile, North, Kitara, Western, North East and Northern).
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and the other partners Nile Special are the joint key sponsors of the regional tours.
Uganda Cranes Interim Head Coach Abdallah Mubiru during a training session at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo. The team(22 players):
The Full 22 Man Squad:
Goalkeepers:
1. James Alitho (URA FC)
2. Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC)Defenders:
3. Paul Willa (Vipers SC)
4. Rashid Okocha (Onduparaka FC)
5. Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)
6. Araft Galiwango (Police FC)
7. John Revita (KCCA FC)
8. Benson Tahomela (Kyetume FC)
9. Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC)
10. Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC)Midfielders:
11. Said Kyeyune ( URA FC)
12. Gaddafi Wahab (Onduparaka FC)
13. Yusuf Ssozi (Police FC)
14. David Owori (SC Villa)
15. Viane Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC)
16. Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City FC)
17. Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC)
18. Andrew Kigozi (Police FC)
19. Shafik Kagimu (URA FC)
20. Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC)Strikers:
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CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: South Sudan seal quarterfinal berth with win against Somalia
CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup
Group C
South Sudan 3-0 Somalia
South Sudan booked a berth into the quarterfinals of the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup after registering a 3-0 win against Somalia at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Wednesday.
A goal apiece from captain Daniel Samuel Solongo, Jospeh Stephen Dhata and Makweth Akeen Wol ensured South Sudan picked maximum points to finish top in group C.
Action between Somalia and South Sudan at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru 
South Sudan overcame Somalia 3-0 to seal a quarter final berth They garnered four points in two games but had a superior goal difference over second placed Burundi who also had the same points.
It should be noted that Burundi and South Sudan shared spoils in a three all draw and the former defeated Somalia 2-0.
This therefore means, South Sudan end the group stage with one more goal but both qualify for the quarterfinal stage.
The duo joins Eritrea, Sudan and Uganda from group A plus Tanzania and Kenya that have already sealed their slots.
The final slot is up for grabs between Zanzibar and Ethiopia who play Tanzania and Kenya respectively on Thursday.
Zanzibar have three points after defeating Ethiopia while the latter need at least to win against Kenya to stand any chance.
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CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos confirm quarter final slot despite late slip to Sudan
2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:
Group A:
- Uganda Hippos 2-2 Sudan
- Eritrea 7-0 Djibouti
Uganda Hippos and Sudan U-17 settled for a 2 all draw in the final group A at the Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu on Wednesday.
Steven Sserwadda and Bright Anukani scored in either halves for a 2-0 lead.
Uganda Hippos players celebrate their opening goal 
Steven Sserwadda in action against Sudan Ammar Mohamed Kannou and a late Muhamed Abbas Namir’s stunning strike brought Sudan back to the square one.
In the earlier match, Eritrea ejected Djibouti 7-0.
From group A, Eritrea, Sudan and Uganda make the quarter final grade.
Uganda Hippos XI Team Line Ups:
Uganda Hippos XI:
Denis Otim (GK) Joseph Kafumbe, Abdul Aziz Kayondo, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Kenneth Semakula, Bright Anukani, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Ivan Asaba, Steven Sserwadda, Happy Sadat Anaku, Sadam Masereka
Subs: Jack Komakech (GK), Patrick Mubiru (GK), Kevin Ssekimbegge, Robert Kitabalwa, Isma Mugulusi, Derrick Kigundu, Ivan Bogere, Najib Yiga
Absent: Justine Opiro
Head coach: Morley Byekwaso
Sudan U-20 Team Sudan XI:
Mohammed Elnoor Adam (G.K), Ammar Mohamed Kannou, Mohamed Osama Ali (Captain), Moumen Esam, Shihab Eldeen Siddiq Abdalrahman, Mohammed Abbas Namir, John Otengal Khames, Musab Kurdman Elsiddiq, Ibrahim Mohamed Elfaki, Ammar Yaser Aboalqaseem, Wagealla Gafar Elami
Subs:
Abdalla Yagoob Abdalla (G.K), Ahmed Mahmoud Ali, Altaher Mohamed Altaher, Zaher Dahia Ishaq
Absent: Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed
Head Coach: Mohamed Mousa (Sudan)
Match Officials:
- Referee: Israel Mpaima (Kenya)
- 1st Assistant Referee: Yetayew Belechew (Ethiopia)
- 2nd Assistant Referee: Mahad Ali (Somalia)
- 4th Official: Lemma Nigussie (Ethiopia)
- Match Commissioner: Othman Suleiman (Zanzibar)
- Referee Assessor: Ghirmai Yohannes (Eritrea)
- Technical Study Group: Nicholas Yakhama (Kenya)
- Media Officer: Ahmed Hussein Marsha (Uganda)
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CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Sudan
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:
Uganda Hippos Vs Sudan – Group A
At Pece War Stadium, Gulu (4:00 PM)
Live streaming on official FUFA facebook page and live radio broadcast on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the starting line up to face Sudan in the final group A clash at the Pece War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
There are three changes to the team that started against Djibouti in the second game on Monday.
In comes Joseph Kafumbe, Bright Anukani, Sadat Happy Anaku and Sadam Masereka. Kafumbe, Anukani and Masereka start their first game at the championship.
Goalkeeper Denis Otim maintains his slot in between the goal posts. Abdul Aziz Kayondo is maintained at left back and so is the central defence pairing of captain Gavin Kizito and Kenneth Ssemakula. It is a compact midfield department that has Bright Anukani, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Ivan Asaba, Steven Sserwadda and Sadam Masereka.
Happy Sadat Anaku will play the lead striking role.
Uganda Hippos has already progressed to the knock out stage and needs maximum points to top group A.
This match will be streamlined live on the official FUFA face book page and broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Hippos Starting XI Vs Sudan (Shirt Numbers in Brackets):
Denis Otim-GK (1), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Kayondo Aziz Abdul(3), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Bright Anukani (6),Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Ivan Asaba (11), Steven Sserwadda (8), Sadat Anaku Happy (10), Sadam Masereka (20)
Subs: Jack Komakech-GK (18), Patrick Mubiru-GK (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Isma Mugulusi (15), Derrick Kigundu (13) , Ivan Bogere (9), Najib Yiga (7)
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CECAFA U-20: Kenya, Tanzania derby in four goal stalemate, Zanzibar pips Ethiopia
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:
Tuesday Results
- Ethiopia 1-2 Zanzibar
- Kenya 2-2 Tanzania
The on-going CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda entered day four with two thrilling encounters in group B played at FUFA Technical Centre on Tuesday.
Two traditional arch-rivals Kenya and Tanzania faced off in the early kick off at 1:30 PM.
The game lived to its anticipated billing, producing four goals as the two countries settled for a two all draw to qualify for the quarter finals.
On two occasions, Tanzania rallied from a goal down to pick a point in this closely contested duel.
Action between Tanzania and Kenya at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru Austin Otieno Odhiambo fired Kenya in the lead in the 26th minute.
Ten minutes later, Andrew Albert Simchimba found the equalizer as the first half ended 1 all.
Patrick Otieno restored Kenya’s lead in the 53rd minute but Abdul Suleiman replied for Tanzania three minutes later.
Tanzania celebrate their equalizer The result means Kenya and Tanzania are level on points (4) but the former have a better goal difference.
Kenya won their first game 5-0 against Zanzibar while Tanzania defeated Ethiopia 4-0.
Zanzibar in action against Ethiopia at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Tuesday The second game on the day witnessed Zanzibar win 2-1 over Ethiopia.
Zanzibar required a stoppage time goal from midfielder Hassan Abubakar Said to edge past Ethiopia.
Sadaam Makame Mohamed put Zanzibar ahead in the first half but Hajiso Abebayehu scored for Ethiopia midway through the second half to have a tense closing moment.
Deep in added time, Said got the match winner and help Zanzibar register their first win.
Group B final games will be played on Thursday with Tanzania playing neighbours Zanzibar while Kenya will face Ethiopia.
Ethiopia U-20 National Team 
Zanzibar U-20 National Team 
Match officials with the Ethiopia and Zanzibar captains Next Matches:
On Wednesday, Somalia will play South Sudan in the final game of group C at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Hosts Uganda will face Sudan at Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu in the game that will determine who tops group A.
At the same venue, Eritrea will play Djibouti during the early kick off on Wednesday.
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COSAFA U17 Girls: Uganda mortify Comoros with 20 goals to top group A
COSAFA U-17 Girls’ Championship:
Group A:
- Comoros 00 – 20 Uganda
- Mauritius 00-08 Zambia
Uganda U-17 Girls’ national team humiliated Comoros 20-00 during a one-sided COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship group A contest at the Anjalay Stadium, Mauritius on Tuesday.
Skipper Juliet Nalukenge continued with her scoring spree at the tournament scoring seven goals today to take her tally to 15 and regain the lead in the top scorers’ race.
Juliet Nalukenge aiming to take a shot during the match against Comoros Margaret Kunihira too was impressive on the day scoring five goals while Fauzia Najjemba and diminutive midfielder Shakira Nyinagahirwa added a double brace (four goals) and a hat-trick respectively.
Right-back Gillian Akadinda also spared time to move forward and get onto the score sheet in a one-sided affair.
Uganda led 14-00 by the half time break before the rest of the goals coming in the subsequent half.
A dominant display saw Uganda whitewash minnows Comoros winning the last group game 20-0 to eventually top group A.
Margret Kunihira (Right) taking on a Comoros defender 
L-R Fauzia Najjemba, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge, and Margret Kunihira with their balls after scoring hat-trick in the match against Comoros The victory meant Uganda ascended to the summit of group A on superior goal difference scoring a total of 32 goals in three games, eleven more than Zambia who also finished with seven points.
‘We came in the match to score as many goals as possible and it’s what my players have done. Now all our focus in on semifinals. The other three teams may be good but we are better.’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa
Uganda U17 Head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post-match press conference Nalukenge was named player of the match and also awarded a match ball. Najjemba, Nyinagahirwa, and Kunihira too were given match balls.
Juliet Nalukende receiving her player of the match award and a ball for a hat-trick Uganda will face Botswana in the semifinals on Friday 27th September 2019.
Changes:
Ayub Khalifa made a double change immediately after the break when he brought on Sumayah Komuntale for Shakirah Nyinagahirwa and Moureen Nangonzi for Kevin Naklacwa. In the 70th minute, Catherine Nagadya came in for Samali Nakacwa.
Uganda XIDaphine Nyayenga (GK), Gilian Akadinda, Patricia Akiror, Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Margaret Kunihira, Samalie Nakachwa, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba, Shakira Nyinagahirwa
Substitutes
Joan Namusisi (GK), Gift Nasasira (GK), Catherine Nagadya, Moureen Nangonzi, Precious Atwiine, Cissy Kabarwani, Hadijah Nandago, Zaitun Namaganda
(L-R) Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical bench Team trainerOlive Mbekeka, Goalkeeping coach James Magala, Assistant coach Hadijah Namuyanja and Head Coach Ayub Khalifa MAIN PHOTO: Juliet Nalukenge aiming to take a shot during the match against Comoros
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COSAFA U17 Girls: Coach Ayub makes one change in Uganda’s starting XI against Comoros
COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship:
Group A (Tuesday, 24th September 2019):
Comoros Vs Uganda
Anjalay National Stadium
Kick-off: 3:00 PM (2:00 PM EAT)
Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa has made one change in the starting line up for the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship Group A match against Comoros at Anjalay National Stadium in Belle Vue Mauritius on Tuesday afternoon.
Kawempe Muslim midfielder Samali Nakacwa replaces Zaitun Namaganda in the starting list.
Namaganda had started in all the two previous games.
The team has already stepped into the semis with 4 points and 12 goals from two matches, however, the struggle is to top the group with Superior goal difference against Zambia.
‘Our players know what we need from this game. They are all focused and ready to set new records in the tournament.’ Said Ayub during the pre-match press conference.
The match kicks off at 3:00 pm (2:00 pm EAT).
Uganda Girls Starting list:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School) -
CECAFA U20: Burundi Edge Past Somalia To Qualify For Quarterfinals
2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup
Group C
Somalia 1-2 Burundi
Burundi sealed a berth into the knockout phase of the 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup after picking a hard-fought win against Somalia.
A closely contested encounter played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Monday saw Burundi win 2-1 and make it to the quarterfinal stage.
Burundi had earned a point in their opening game against South Sudan and a 2-1 victory against Somalia meant they advanced to the next stage.
Players of Burundi celebrate one of their goals at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru It should be noted that group C has only three teams and the top two qualify to the quarterfinals.
Captain Hamimu Hakizimana and Louis Romeo Ndunimana scored a goal apiece for Burundi while second-half substitute Ahmed Abdullahi Abdi got the consolation for Somalia.
Hakizimina opened the scores in the 40th minute with his low strike just outside the area going past goalkeeper Said Aweys Ali.
In the 56th minute, Ndunimana doubled the lead for Burundi capitalizing poor marking by Somalia’s defence.
With the game destined for the end, Abdi pulled one back for Somalia who now has to win against South Sudan on Wednesday to stand any chance of qualifying to the next stage.
Action between Somalia and Burundi at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru In group A, hosts Uganda outwitted Djibouti 5-1 to go top on four points while Sudan and Eritrea settled for a three all draw in a thrilling encounter played at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Action will resume on Tuesday with group B fixture at the FUFA Technical Centre. Kenya will face Tanzania while Zanzibar will play Ethiopia.
Somalia Starting XI
Said Aweys Ali, Ali Adde Ahmed, Adiwali Abdirahman Mohamed, Ayman Mohamed Hussein, Suleiman Sidail Abdi, Ali Omor Ali, Mahad Hussein Basey, Feisal Ahmed Hassan (C), Nor Omar Haydar, Farhan Mohamed Hassan, Masiah Hassan Sabrie
Somalia XI that started against Burundion Monday at the FUFA Technical Centre. 
Burundi XI against Somalia Burundi Starting XI
Karim Munezero, Amissi Ntunzwenimana, Japhet Niyera, Giggs Ishimwe, Musore Prince Michel, Medel Akbar, Hamimu Hakizimana, Christian Kanyamuneza, Louis Romeo Ndunimana, Karim Niyonkuru, Yassin Dushime
It was a tough game although they won. I’m happy that we collected maximum points and we are through to the next stage.
MAIN PHOTO: Burundian players celebrating one of their goals against Somalia on Monday
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Djibouti 1-5 Uganda: Massive victory for the Hippos | CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:
Monday Results:
Group A
- Djibouti 1-5 Uganda Hippos
- Eritrea 3-3 Sudan
Group C:
- Somalia 1-2 Burundi
It was a goal galore at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu as the Uganda U-20 national team (Uganda Hippos) humiliated Djibouti 5-1 during a group A contest at the 2019 CECAFA Challenge Cup on Monday.
Steven Sserwadda (brace), Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi and Justine Opiro were on target for Uganda.
Kalid Osman Elmi netted the consolation for Djibouti.
Uganda’s goalkeeper Denis Otim was at his best thwarting a kick from the penalty spot by Djibouti team captain Idriss Mogueh Omar.
Sserwadda returned with the third seven minutes into the second half before Djibouti pulled a goal back through Kalid Osman Elmi for an ordinary mistake by goalkeeper Denis Otim.
Ivan Bogere dribbles the ball away from Djibouti defenders 
Djibouti captain Idriss Omar Mohueh with Uganda’s Gavin Kizito alongside the referees prior to kick off Uganda Hippos’ technical team headed by Morley Byekwaso called for all the three mandatory changes.
Isma Mugulusi, Bright Anukani and Sadat Anaku replaced Ivan Asaba, Najib Yiga and the two goal hero Steven Sserwadda respectively.
Mugulusi hit the post from the right wing as minutes trickled down the clock and Hassan Ssenyonjo missed from close range after being set up superbly by Anaku.
Two goal hero Steven Sserwadda Other results:
In the other matches played on Monday, Sudan and Eritrea shared the spoils after a 3 goal stalemate during the early kick off match at Pece Stadium.
Mewael Tesfai Yosief, captain Robel Teklem Michael (penalty), and Ali Suleiman Ibrahim were on target for Eritrea.
Mohamed Abbas Namir, Shihab Eldeen Siddiq Abdalrahman and Musab Kurdman Elfaki replied for Sudan.
At the FUFA Technical Center, Burundi advanced for the quarter finals following a 2-1 win over Somalia.
Hamimu Hakizimana and Louis Romeo Ndunimana scored in either halves for Burundi for the 2-0 lead at some stage of the game.
Ahmed Abdullah Abdi pulled a late goal for Somalia to give the score line a worthy respectable second look.
Uganda Hippos XI 
Eritrea XI Next Games in Group A:
Eritrea takes on Djibouti on Wednesday, 25th September 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium (1:30 PM).
On the same day, Uganda will play Sudan. Both Uganda and Sudan are on four points apiece.
Uganda’s head coach Morley Byekwaso hailed the players for the spirited and improved display in the 5-1 win over Djibouti.
He thereafter promised a better showing on Wednesday against Sudan.
‘We have improved a great deal than our first game. I know with time, we shall continue to gel with as I also get more acquitted to the team’ Byekwaso noted during the post match press conference.
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CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Djibouti
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:
Uganda Hippos Vs Djibouti
Pece Stadium, Gulu (4:00 PM)
The Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the starting line up that will face Djibouti in the second game of the team at the on-going CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup.
There are two changes to the team that drew one all with Eritrea on match day one.
Ivan Asaba and Steven Sserwadda are named on the starting team as Bright Anukani, fresh from the Uganda Cranes duty (away at CHAN 2020 qualifier against Burundi) makes the 18 man match day team.
The game will kick off at 4 PM at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Hippos Starting XI Vs Djibouti (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):
Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Kayondo Aziz Abdul(3), Derrick Kigundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Senyonjo (12), Najib Yiga (7), Ivan Asaba (11), Ivan Bogere (9), Steven Sserwadda (8)
Subs: Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Isma Mugulusi (15), Sadat Anaku Happy (10), Joseph Kafumbe (14)Sadam Masereka (20), Bright Anukani (6)
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COSAFA Girls U17: Skipper Nalukenge nets six as Uganda humiliates Mauritius
COSAFA Girls U17 Championship
Sunday 22nd September 2019
Uganda 11-0 Mauritius
St. Francois Stadium – Port Luis- Mauritius
Uganda U17 Women’s national football team put up a dominant at the ongoing COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship to dispatch hosts Mauritius 11-0 on Sunday.
Right from the onset, Uganda proved the better side and eventually went ahead to win their second group game 11-0.
Captain Juliet Nalukenge orchestrated the damage scoring a double hat trick (six goals) in the game played at St. Francois Xavier stadium.
Juliet Nalukenge challenging Mauritius defender Marie Verlope Fauza Najjemba scored a brace while goalkeeper Daphine Nanyenga converted from the spot before Stella Musubika and Margaret Kunihira scored a goal each.
As early as the second minute, Uganda had taken the lead through Kunihira before Nalukenge doubled the lead three minutes later in what turned out to be a field day.
Defender Musubika got Uganda’s third goal before Nalukenge added two more goals to complete her hat trick before the break.
Margret Kunihira taking on Mauritius defender Marie Velorpe Despite scoring many goals in the first stanza, Uganda kept surging forward with Nalukenge scoring three more goals in the 49th, 51st, 61st and 74th minutes.
Najjemba added one more in the 66th minute after goalkeeper Daphine Nanyenga had converted from the spot when Nalukenge was fouled inside the area in the 54th minute.
Nakacwa Kevin (White) in action during the match against Mauritius ‘We came for a win and we have achieved it. We have missed a couple of chances at goal but 11 goals will push us further in the tournament’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa.
Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa (L) during the post-match press Conference Team captain Juliet Nalukenge was named player of the match she received the accolade and a ball after scoring a hattrick
Nalukenge was named player of the game and also walked away with the match ball.
Juliet Nalukenge receiving her ball after scoring a hat-trick. She was also player of the match The victory elevates Uganda to four points in two games but still second in group A behind Zambia who defeated Comoros 15-0.
Uganda will return to action on Tuesday against Comoros in the final group game.
Uganda’s Nalukenge is the leading goal scorer with 7 goals.
The South African duo of Tiffany Kortjie and Oyisa Marhasi have scored 6 goals apiece.
Florence Kasonde and Shelly Masumo, both of Zambia have 4 goals.
Uganda U17 Starting XI
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)
Substitutes
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda players celebrating Juliet Nalukenge’s goal
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New gate charges for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda
Matches in Gulu at Pece War Memorial Stadium
General Tickets 3000/=
Sitting 5000/= (Plastic Chairs)
VIP 20,000/=
*For two games on each match day
- At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (3000/= *Two games per day)
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda has communicated changes for the gate.
The changes take immediate effect (as from Sunday 22nd Sept 2019) as communicated
Sunday, 22nd September 2019 Fixtures:
Kenya Vs Zanzibar B NJERU 4:00 PM Ethiopia Vs Tanzania B NJERU 1:00 PM Click and down load the 2019 CECAFA U20 Fixtures
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COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Uganda XI Vs Mauritius
COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship:
Group A (Sunday, 22nd September 2019):
Mauritius Vs Uganda
At Francois Xavier Stadium, Port Luis (3:30 PM)
Uganda Girls U17 National team head coach Ayub Khalifa has released the starting list for the COSAFA Girls U17 the match against the hosts Mauritius in the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis Mauritius this afternoon.
This is the second game for Uganda in Group A after a 1-1 draw with Zambia in the opening match.
Uganda Martyrs High School Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga retained her number 1 position, Gillian Akadinda (Olila High School) on the right, Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS) on the left while Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS) and Bira Nadunga are to take over the central defence role.
Patricia Akiror of Uganda during the 2019 Cosafa Girls Under-17 Championship game between Uganda and Zambia at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Louis In the midfield, Uganda Martyrs midfield Keven Nakacwa starts with Shakira Nyinagahirwa from Kawempe Muslim SS, Margret Kunihira joins the offensive positions at the flanks together with Taggy High School’s Zaitun Namaganda.
Team captain Juliet Nalukenge is remains in her natural position as the leading forward together with assistant Captain Fauzia Najjemba.
‘We have made a strong review of our last game. This match is so important to us. We only need victory from the game’ Said Ayub during the pre match press conference on Saturday.
The match kicks off at 3:30 pm Mauritius time.
Uganda Girls Starting list:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS)
