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Total CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes thump Burundi away in Bujumbura
TOTAL Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 Qualifier:

2nd Round, 1st Leg:
- Burundi 0-3 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes produced one of their biggest and smartest victories away from home, winning in convincing fashion 3-0 against Burundi at the Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura on Saturday.

This was during the first away leg of the Total Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 second round qualifier.

Viane Sekajugo, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza netted the goals for the triumphant side on the colourful evening.

Sekajugo, a player at Wakiso Giants scored the opener in the 12th minute for the slim 1-0 lead.

The players celebrate one of the goals

Two late strikes from Mutyaba and Kizza, both KCCA players crowned the evening for the team coached by interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru.

Uganda Cranes players celebrate one of their three goals on the day

Action during the game in Bujumbura

As the match progressed, the technical team called for all the three mandatory changes.

Teenager Bright Anukani came on for Allan Okello, Yusuf Ssozi replaced Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu paved way for Mike Mutyaba.

The return leg will be played on 18th October 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo with the overall winner on aggregate making it to the final tournament that will be stage in Cameroon next year.

The celebration continued from the field of play to the dressing rooms

Uganda Cranes fans cheered the team from start to finish

The delegation will return home on Sunday.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi

Uganda Cranes XI:

Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi (Yusuf Ssozi), Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello (Bright Anukani), Shafiq Kagimu (Mike Mutyaba), Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo

Unused Subs:

James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Mustafa Mujuzi and Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma

Interim Head Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

Assistant Coach: Abdallah Mubiru
September 21, 2019
CECAFA U20: Live – Uganda vs Eritrea

https://youtu.be/wQ8nP3ntlaE

September 21, 2019
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes XI vs Burundi

CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (Second Round, 1st Leg): Saturday, 21st September 2019

Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting XI against Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifiers.

Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts.

Paul Willa and Mustafa Kizza start at the right and left back respective roles.

John Revita and team captain Halid Lwaliwa are the two central defenders.

Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba and Shafiq Kagimu are the central midfielders.

Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo and Vianney Ssekajjugo are the front runners.

The match will be played at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura, live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi:

Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Shafiq Kagimu, Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo

Subs:

James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Mustafa Mujuzi, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma, Mike Mutyaba.

Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

September 21, 2019
CECAFA U-20: Byekwaso names Uganda Hippos’ starting XI Vs Eritrea
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):
- Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
- Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
- Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM
Uganda U-20 national team head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting eleven to face Eritrea at Pece War Memorial Stadium.

Denis Otim starts in goal. Justine Opiro and Aziz Abdul Kayondo shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

The central defense pairing has Derrick Kiggundu and team skipper Gavin Kizito.

Kenneth Semakula, Hassan Ssenyonjo and Joseph Kafumbe are part of the midfield.

The attacking trio has Najib Yiga, Sadat Happy Anaku and Ivan Bogere.

The match will be the second for group A following an early kick off between Sudan and Djibouti at the same venue.

Uganda U-20 XI:

Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)

Subs:

Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)
September 21, 2019
COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship: Uganda Starts Journey With draw against Zambia

2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship

Group A

Uganda 1-1 Zambia

Uganda began her expedition at the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship with a one-all draw against Zambia on Friday.

The team coached by Ayub Kalifa faced Zambia in the first game at the tournament played at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius.

Captain Juliet Nalukenge gave Uganda the lead converting from the spot when midfielder Kevin Nakachwa was brought down in the area midway through the second stanza.

Juliet Nalukenge celebrating her goal together with Catherine Nagadya

Zambia, however, equalized towards the end of the game for the game to end in a one-all stalemate.

Uganda made several inroads in the first half especially through Fauzia Najjemba and Nalukenge but failed to find the cutting edge.

On the other end, the defence line that had Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Gillian Akadinda, and Patricia Akiror worked hard to tame Zambia.

Fauzia Najjemba of Uganda takes ob Martha Banda of Zambia during the 2019 Cosafa Girls Under-17 Championship game between Uganda and Zambia at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Louis

At the start of the second stanza, coach Khalifa called for the first change introducing Catherine Nagadya for Zaitun Namaganda. Later on Margaret Kunihira paved way for Hadijah Nandago.

Midfielder Nakachwa made a sole run through the middle towards goal but was brought down inside the area as she attempted to shoot and the referee pointed to the spot.

Captain Nalukenge calmed her nerves to slot home the resultant penalty to give Uganda the lead.

She nearly doubled the lead when a fine cross from left-back Akiror met her unmarked inside the area but her volley went a few inches off target.

With seven minutes left on the clock, Zambia leveled matter when Shelly Masomo’s strike went past goalkeeper Nanyenga’s hands.

Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba was named player of the match.

Fauzia Najjemba receiving her accolade for the player of the match

‘ We have created so many chances in the game but things did not work out as we had planned. We came for a win but a point is also vital for us. We shall work on a few mistakes before the next game.’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post match interview

Uganda Girls U17 head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post-match press conference

Uganda will return to action on Sunday against hosts Mauritius before winding up group games against Comoros on Tuesday next week.

Uganda U17 Starting XI

Daphine Nanyenga, Gillian Akadinda, Patricia Akiror, Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Zaitun Namaganda, Juliet Nalukenge, Margaret Kunihira, Fauzia Najjemba

September 20, 2019
2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Vs Eritrea press conference quotes

2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

Saturday, 21st September

Uganda Hippos Vs Eritrea U-17

At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda – 4 PM

PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:

Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach addresses the media during the pre-match press conference at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu

Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach:

‘Our team is prepared well and focused that we take on the opponents. We are injury free. We have six hurdles to jump in this championship. We know every team will fight on the day’

Garvin Kizito Mugweri (right) with the Eritrea captain

Gavin Kizito, Uganda U-20 Captain:

‘Most of us are from the youth set up having played in the FUFA Juniors League U-17 and for the national U-17 team. We expect to play well throughout the tournament and with one heart to win the trophy at home. We have prepared well and shall follow the coaches’ instructions’

September 20, 2019
Uganda Hippos team granted heroes’ welcome in Gulu, conduct first training session
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup
- Saturday 21st September 2019
- Uganda Vs Eritrea – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu (4 P.M)
The Uganda National U-20 National Football Team (Hippos) arrived in Gulu town on Thursday afternoon in Gulu, one of the two host towns for the CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup 2019.

While arriving in Gulu town, the lad received a red-carpet treatment from the residents of the time who had long awaited for them who danced, sang and cheered loudly as they saw the new Uganda Cranes bus carrying the lads entered Gulu town.

The team is booked at Global Friendship Hotel, a walk-able distance from Gulu town.

In the evening at 4 PM, the team conducted a serious training session at the Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute in Gulu where the emphasis was on ball passing, transition and movement.

After the training team coach, Morley Byekwaso said that all his boys are in the best of the condition physically, mentally psychologically giving them an edge to compete favorably.

‘My players are in the best of condition which will help them compete favorably. We had a good team starting from the provisional squad to the current final team we traveled with here. Our are focusing to only winning and it is the mentality I ma trying to inculcate into the boys’ noted Byekwaso.

The team will have a last training session on Friday evening at Pece War Memorial Stadium in preparation for the first group game on Saturday.

Uganda U20 Hippos Squad:

Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Football for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (Bright stars)

Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),

Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)

Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga United), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Sadam Maseruka (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers Junior Team)
September 20, 2019
COSAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s starting IX against Zambia

COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

Friday 20th September 2019

Uganda Vs Zambia

St. Francois Xavier Stadium

Port Luis – Mauritius

Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa has released the starting list for the COSAFA Girls U17 group A opening match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis Mauritius this afternoon.

Uganda Martyrs High School Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga secured the number 1 place for the team, Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS) and Bira Nadunga are the defenders Ayub opted for in the backline.

In the midfield, 14 years old Shakira Nyinagahirwa from Kawempe Muslim SS takes over the creative position alongside Margret Kunihira. Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa also joins the duo in the center of the park.

Skipper Juliet Nalukenge is upfront together with Mukono High School forward and assistant Captain Fauzia Najjemba.

Taggy High School Zaitun Namaganga is also among the starters in the creative positions.

“We are ready for this game. There is nothing that can stop us from winning this game. We want to have a good start. Said Ayub during the pre-match press conference.

The match kicks off at 12:30 noon Mauritius time.

Uganda Girls Starting IX:
Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono HS), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)

Subs:

Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS) Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team in a group photo during the previous practice match

September 20, 2019
The Final Squad: Uganda U20 Hippos raid Gulu for CECAFA tourney

Head coach Morley Byekwaso has named his final 20 man squad for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be hosted in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
The team had light drills on Wednesday morning in Njeru in preparation for their trip to Gulu on Thursday morning.

They are expected to arrive in the Northern town of Uganda at 10am. Uganda is in Group A with Eritrea, Djibouti and Burundi.
Uganda’s opening match is on Saturday 21st September at Pece Stadium against Eritrea at 4pm.

The Uganda U20 Hippos Squad to Gulu
Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Soccer for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (B stars)

Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),

Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC(, Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)

Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga Utd), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Maseruka Sadam (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers JT)

The team leaves for Gulu on Thursday morning.

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U20 Hippos players during training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

September 18, 2019
Uganda Girls U17 off to Mauritius for COSAFA Championship

COSAFA Women U17 Championship

20^th-29^th September 2019

Port Luis – Mauritius

Group A Fixtures

20^th Sept – Uganda – Zambia

22^nd Sept – Uganda – Mauritius

24^th Sept – Comoros – Uganda

Uganda Girls U17 National Team has departed to Mauritius on Wednesday evening for the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship that gets underway this week on Friday 20th September in Port Luis.
A contingent of 20 players and 9 officials left Entebbe International Airport at 4: 00 pm aboard the Fly Emirates.
During the departure, head coach Ayub Khalifa promised to return with a silverware.

‘It will be a tough tournament but we have got enough time to prepare the girls. We are going to compete and come back with a victory. Our struggle is to be number one after all.’ Said head coach Ayub

Uganda is in Group A alongside the hosts Mauritius, Zambia, and Comoros.
The first match will be against Zambia on Friday 20th September at Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis before playing Mauritius and Comoros on 22nd and 24th September respectively.

The Uganda U-17 players and officials at Entebbe International Airport departures on Tuesday

The delegation poses for a group photo before departure

The Contingent:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS), and Gift Nasasira (Gadafi Integrated)
Defenders: Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwine (Up Hill College), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), and Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings).
Midfielders: Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy HS), Maureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS).
Forwards: Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono HS), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS) and Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS).

Officials:
Leader of Delegation – Chris Kalibbala
Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa
Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja
Team Trainer – Olive Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala
Team Coordinator – Jackson Nyiima
Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
Media Officer – Alex Kasirye

September 18, 2019
2019 CECAFA U-20: Three Ugandans on referees’ final list
2019 CECAFA U-20 Tournament:

21st September – 5th October (Venues – Njeru & Gulu)

Three Ugandan referees have been confirmed for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament.

These are Alex Muhabi (center referee) and two assistant referees – Ronald Katenya and Musa Balikoowa.

FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi is among the Ugandans shortlisted.

By and large, there are 20 referees who will handle this two week’s tournament that shall be played over in two venues – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru and Pece Stadium, Gulu.

Others are from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar , South Sudan and Somalia.

Two of these are females – Jonesia Kabakama from Tanzania and Kenya’s Jane Cherono.

Match officials:

Center Referees:
- Eric Manirakiza (Burundi)
- Dinareh Mohamed (Djibouti)
- Israel Mpaima (Kenya)
- Lemma Neguisse (Ethiopia)
- Yohanned Zakaria (Eritrea)
- Jonesia Kabakama (ms) – Tanzania
- Martin Sanya (Tanzania)
- Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismael (Sudan)
- Alex Muhabi (Uganda)
- Ali Mfaume (Zanzibar)
Assistant Referees:
- Oliver Odhiambo (Kenya)
- Ali Mahad (Somalia)
- Yetayew Belachew (Ethiopia)
- Mikiele Bereket (Eritrea)
- Jane Cherono (ms) – Kenya
- Frank Komba (Tanzania)
- Nour Abdi (Somalia)
- Ronald Katenya (Uganda)
- Robert Duwuki (South Sudan)
- Musa Balikowa (Uganda)
Fixtures for Group stages
September 18, 2019
CECAFA U-20 update: Hippos hold Uganda Cranes Chan team at Njeru
Practice Match:
- Uganda Cranes (CHAN Team) 0-0 Uganda Hippos (U-20)
In preparation for the upcoming assignments lined up for the Uganda Cranes (CHAN) and Uganda Hippos (U-20) the two sides were engaged in a practice match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Buikwe on Tuesday evening.

The interesting game although failed to produce any goal, it lived up to the expected billing.

Striker Frank Ssebufu and Abdul Karim Watambala got close to breaking the deadlock for the junior side but goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi was equally ready to tame the opportunities during the opening half.

Defender Benon Tahomera missed with a header at the start of the second half as the Uganda Cranes pushed for that break through goal that never arrived.

Either technical wings called for changes in a bid to test out the players at their disposal in varying formations of play.

Nonetheless, there was no breakthrough for either sides.

It was an interesting contest between Uganda Hippos (red) and Uganda Cranes (all white) at Njeru

Uganda Cranes is preparing for the first leg away to Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifier in Bujumbura this coming Saturday.

The Hippos will be hosting 10 other countries for the CECAFA U-20 Championship that will be staged at the Pece Stadium in Gulu and FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

Uganda is in group A alongside Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan. This group will be based in Gulu.

Uganda Cranes XI

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Cranes (CHAN team) XI:

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Paul Willa, Arafat Galiwango, Halid Lwaliwa, John Revita, Saidi Kyeyune, Yusuf Ssozi, Allan Kayiwa, Shafiq Kagimu, Vianney Ssekajjugo, Fahad Bayo

Subs: Charles Lukwago (GK), James Alitho (GK), Mustafa Mujuzi, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Mbowa, Benson Tahomera, Paul Mucureezi, Ssozi Nicholas, Muzamir Mutyaba, Bright Anukani, Mike Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Owori David, Sserunkuma Daniel, Joel Madondo.

Uganda Hippos XI

Uganda Hippos XI:

Mutwalibi Mugolofa (GK), Justine Opiro, Robert Kitabalwa, Gavin Kizito, Derrick Kigunddu, Joseph Kafumbe, Frank Ssebuufu, Najib Iga, Sadat Anaku, Karim Watambala, Ashraf Zizinga

Second half team: Denis Otim (GK), Kevin Ssekimbegga, Aziz Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Musa Ramadan, Steven Sserwadda, Joseph Kafumbe, Sadam Masereka, Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi, Davis Ssekajja

Team captains’ moment with the match officials. Halid Lwaliwa (shirt 20) skippered the Uganda Cranes team and Gavin Kizito Mugweri was Hippos’ captain
September 17, 2019
Sudan arrives for CECAFA U20 tournament
Opening Ceremony at Pece Stadium, Gulu.

Saturday 21st September 2019

1.30pm: Sudan vs Djibouti

4pm: Uganda vs Eritrea

The Sudan national U20 football team has today afternoon jetted into the country ahead of the kickoff of the CECAFA U20 challenge championship that kicked off this Saturday at the Pece War Memorial stadium in in Gulu.

The 25 man delegation of 17 players and 8 officials arrived in the country at midday and straight away headed to Gulu district where they will play their group A matches.

FUFA Executive member Hamid Juma was among the officials who received the Sudan delegation

Some of the Sudan youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday

Sudan was pitted in group A against Djibouti whom they face in the opening fixture before hosts Uganda start their own title challenge against Eritrea.

Sudan becomes the second team arrived in the country after Djibouti that arrived earlier on Saturday last week to acclimatize to the conditions before the commencement of the tournament.

Burundi and South Sudan teams among others confirmed them arrival for today whereas the Kenyan contingent is expected in the country tomorrow (Thursday).

Sudan delegation upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday

The two-week-long tournament will have games in two venues with the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru being the second venue that will be hosting group B and C matches.

Groups:
- A: Uganda (Hosts), Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti (Based in Gulu)
- B: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
- C: Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
September 17, 2019
Mubiru impressed by players’ response in training ahead of Burundi vs Uganda clash

The Uganda Cranes of local based players continued with their regime in residential training in Naalya at Sky Hotel.

The team entered camp on Saturday afternoon and they have been training since then at KCCA stadium in Lugogo.

Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru is thrilled with the players response to the training ahead of their 2020 African Nations Championship qualifiers match against Burundi in Bujumbura Burundi on Saturday 21st of September. 2019.

Abdallah Mubiru smiles

‘At first place I am happy with the turn up, almost everyone we summoned apart from KCCA FC players who are yet to join us but everyone is in camp. The players are very positive in training and everyone is giving his best to win himself a place in the team and that is very encouraging and everyone is committed towards doing that.’ Mubiru noted.

Players in stretching drills

Build Up match with U-20:

The team will play one practice match against the Uganda National Football Team of Under 20 in Njeru on Tuesday 17th September at FUFA Technical Centre at 4:00 pm

Thereafter coaches will assess the players basing on the game to come up with the final traveling squad.

Midfielder GadafI Wahabu dribbles the ball during a training session

Shafiq Kagimu drives the ball away

L-R: Yasin Mugabi, James Alitho and Joel Mutakubwa

The Team:

Players:

Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), James Alitho (URA)

Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).

Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)

Strikers: Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)

The technical team:

Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

September 17, 2019
FUFA Member Associations hold successful Annual General Assemblies
Several of FUFA Member Associations have observed a statutory requirement of holding their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) just before the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly set for Adjumani this year on 28th September.

Most of the 33 Members of FUFA have been very active with activities all organised by the Regional General Secretaries recruited by FUFA at the start of this year.

On Friday 13th September, the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) held their 4th Annual General Assembly at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.

The well attended event was presided over by FUFA Excom Member Chris Kalibbala who as the Chief Guest.

Chied Guest Chirs Kalibbala ina photo moment with UWFA Chairperson Margaret Kubingi (L) and 1st Chairperson Harriet Nattabi

The Chairperson of UWFA, Kubingi Margret called upon for unity and focus among football stakeholders in order to uplift women football in Uganda at large.

Kubingi stressed that the women football leaders ought to be role models to display high standards of behavior by having discipline, learning each one’s personality and character, having love and respect for each other, be good consultants and follow procedures in order to achieve greatness in the new FUFA Project ‘Take flight ‘ whose Manager Jean Sseninde also attended.

Jean Sseninde close to camera during the UWFA Assembly in Njeru

Kalibbala, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo lauded the organisers of the Assembly, the delegates and the entire organisation of the ongoing FUFA Women Elite league to be calm and welcome the new women FUFA Women Super League.

‘FUFA is fully committed to support the women regional leagues, National competitions, underage and Senior teams’

The UWFA Executive

Chairperson: Margaret Kubingi

1^st Vice Chairperson: Nattabi Harriet

2^nd Vice Chairperson Apolot Harriet Margaret

Treasure: Namagembe Elsie

Committee Members:
- Ayub Khalifan
- Mbekeka Oliver
- Justine Nambafu
- Nagudi Safinah
- Sheba Asiba Zuyo
PICTORIAL OF OTHER MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS’ ASSEMBLIES ORGANISED

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Kampala Region FA Assembly at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga. He was voted to the FUFA Assembly by Kampala Delegates.

Kampala Region FA Chairman Idrisa Kasalirwe (L) consulting General Secretary Isaac Sengendo during the Assembly

Kampala Region FA Delegates during their Assembly at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga

FUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma addressing Delegtes of the Eastern Region Association at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka District

Delegates raising hands to get their turn to make contributions during the Eastern Region FA Annual General Assembly at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka District

Eastern Region FA Delegates in a group photo after their Annual General Assembly at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka District

Smartness at its best- Western Region FA Delegates during their Annual General Assembly at Pelican Hotel, Mbarara

FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema addressing delegates of the Western Region FA at Pelican Hotel Mbarara

Western region FA Delegates in a group photo with delegates after their Annual General Assembly at Pelican Hotel, Mbarara on Saturday 13th September 2019

Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi stressing a point during the Assembly at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga. On the left is CAF Fustal and Beach Soccer Instructor Ali Mwebe while UBSA CEO Denis Ssembuya (R)

A well orgainsed UBSA Assembly at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga

One of the 7 Special Interest Groups-Uganda Beach Soccer Association in a group photo with delegates after their Annual General Assembly at Jevine Hotel on 31st August 2019

Buganda Region FA Assembly: L-R FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Buganda Region Chairman Andy Kaweesa , General Secretary Brian Sejjemba, Buganda region Excom Member Farouk Kigongo at Luweero Diocese Hotel.

Time for business during the Buganda Region FA Annual General Assembly in Luweero

Time to share a moment as FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha talks to Exco Members Hajji Abdul Lukooya and Rogers Mulindwa.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Women Football Association in a group photo after the Assembly in Njeru.
September 16, 2019
Uganda Girls U17 final squad for COSAFA named

COSAFA Women U17 Championship

20^th-29^th September 2019

Port Luis – Mauritius

Group A Fixtures

20^th Sept – Uganda – Zambia

22^nd Sept – Uganda – Mauritius

24^th Sept – Comoros – Uganda

Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical team has released the final list of 20 players for the forthcoming COSAFA Championship from 20th to 29th September 2019 in Mauritius.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa announced the final squad on Sunday evening immediately after the second practice match against FUFA Women Elite League select team at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The match ended 3-1 in favor of the National team. Skipper Nalukenge Juliet scored a brace and Musibika Stella netted the other goal.

Uganda Girls U17 forward Juliet Nalukenge in action against FWEL select team

The list has 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 6 forwards.
Kawempe Muslim SS has the highest number of players with 6, Mukono High School 3 players in the final list while Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga has 2 players that will travel to Mauritius.

Final squad
Nyayenga Daphine (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), and Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated).
Defenders -Akadinda Gilian (Olila HS), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim SS), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS) and Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings).
Midfielders are Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy HS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nadunga Bira (Olila HS), Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen (Mukono HS), and Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS).

Forwards Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS) Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono HS), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Kunihira Margret (Kawempe Muslim), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS)

‘We have had enough time to test all the players and finally came up with the final list that will represent the country in COSAFA. Teamwork is our strength and the attitude of the players is high. We are ready to compete with the best’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa

Kawempe Muslim SS forward Nalukenge Juliet was given the responsibility to lead the team as the captain.

The team will travel to Mauritius on Wednesday 18th September after completing 10 days camped at the FUFA Technical Center.

Uganda Girls U17 forward Margaret Kunihira passing the ball during the practice match against FWEL select team on Sunday

On Friday 20th September 2019, Uganda will play the first group A match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis then face the hosts on Sunday 22nd September before finalizing the group matches with Comoros on Tuesday 24th September at the MFA Technical Facility.
The top two teams in group A and B will qualify for the semifinals.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 IX that started in the practice match against FWEL Select

September 15, 2019
Goals Galore for Hippos against Busoga United In Practice Match as CECAFA U20 Looms

Practice Match

Sunday 15th September 2019

Uganda U20 7-0 Busoga United

The Uganda U17 National team (Hippos) scored goals for fun as they faced Busoga United FC in an entertaining practice match played at the FUFA Technical CentrE in Njeru on Sunday evening.
Charles Lwanga and Najib Yiga scored for the Hippos in the first half of the game while Sadam Masereka had a hattrick written on his name together with Ivan Asaba and Said Mayanja’s goals made it seven for the Hippos.
The team assistant coach Hamzah Lutalo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is amazed by his boys’ performance and seeing a steady process ahead of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup.

Uganda U20 defender heading the ball towards Busoga United goal

‘It was a nice exhibition from the boys. I am delighted that the boys are putting into action what we have been practicing. Scoring goals has been one of our challenges and step by step we are overcoming it therefore if we continue this way, we shall go places’ Said Lutalo

Uganda U20 forward Charles Lwanga challenging Busoga Utd Goalkeeper in the practice match

Uganda is preparing the team for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be played in Gulu and Njeru.

Hippos first half XI

Joseph Kafumbe, Watambala Karim, Ashraf Zizinga, Najib Yiga, Frank Sebuufu and Charle Lwanga.
Second half team
Denis Otim, Kevin Ssekimbega, Aziz Kayondo, Garvin Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Sekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Ismail Mugulusi, Ivan Asaba, Thomas Kakaire and Saddam Masereka.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U20 team that started against Busoga United in practice match

September 15, 2019
Djibouti arrives, 11 Countries confirm participation in CECAFA U-20 Tournament

CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

Saturday 21st – October 5th

Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

The 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup is set to kick off on 21^st September when hosts Uganda play Eritrea in the second of the doubleheader at 4 PM.

The first game of the tournament will be an early kick-off when Sudan faces Djibouti at 2 PM.

There are 11 countries confirmed for this championship and these include hosts Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanziba, Tanzania, Burundi South Sudan and Somalia (Djibouti is already in the country).

Two venues will be used for the tournament; Gulu (Pece War Memorial Stadium) and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

Addressing journalists during a media briefing on Saturday morning at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the chairman of the tournament Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Darius Mugoye noted that Gulu was chosen after the passion expressed by a mammoth of fans who turn up for FUFA Drum Matches.

Mugoye was flanked by the CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Media Manager and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa and FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of football Decolas Kiiza.

‘We want to thank CAF and FIFA for pledging to support us especially youth and women. Rwanda will miss this tournament due the several engagements hence the budget can’t enable them to participate in the tournament. FIFA referees are set to officiate in this competition.’ Nicholas Musonye stated.

Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary General during the press conference at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala

Darius Mugoye, Chairperson CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

The opening Match, Semis and Finals are be held from Pece.

‘We want to call upon the fans to come support our boys, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host the tournament. Gulu people are very enthusiastic to host this competition.Having been the Champions of the CECAFA U15 and U17, we look forward to wining this tournament as we build a strong national team since our dream is to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022.I want to thank the FUFA President for the efforts put in the development of football in Uganda’ Mugoye noted.

CECAFA Media Manager Rogers Mulindwa

‘We want to thank FUFA and the media in Uganda who are always on top support CECAFA. The media engagement is crucial and important in promoting tournaments in the region. When we this tournament, we are marketing this country, as Government, we have security across all boarders. We want to ensure that all visitors are comfortable while in Uganda. After a tour and inspection, the venues plus accommodation facilities in the two selected areas’ Rogers Mulindwa remarked.

Group A matches will be hosted in Gulu while group B and C are to have their matches played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Fixtures for Group stages

The opening match will be held at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

Two teams from group C and three teams from each of groups A and B qualify to the Quarter Finals

September 14, 2019