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Odilo Final: Buganda’s Rays of Grace Primary School Crowned Champions
FUFA Primary Schools Championship Final played on Wednesday 7th August 2019

Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile) 0-1 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)

FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru

Buganda Region schools football giants Rays of Grace are the champions of the 1^st edition of Odilo FUFA Primary Schools Competition after beating Oasis Annex from West Nile 1-0 in the final played at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Wednesday.

Kasanya Leonard was the hero for the Buikwe based school with a sole effort in the 85^th minute that gave Rays of Grace a historical victory.

Rays of Grace Primary School players lifting the Odilo trophy at FUFA Technical Center- Njeru

The Rays of Grace forward Kasanya who is also the capatin of his team was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the National Finals. He also ended the tournament with four goals.

Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard receiving the MVP Award from FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who is the Chairman of the Committee that organised the Championship.

Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu took third place with a convincing 2-0 win over Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School. The goals were scored by Mwaka Emmy and Ochero Solomon.

Green Valley Primary School from Mbarara inWestern Region finished seventh in the competition after beating North Eastern giants God’s Grace Primary School by 7-0. Atwijukire Viella scored six goals while Sengabi Bruno netted the other goal.

42 goals were scored at the National Finals competition that had 12 matches played since Sunday 4th August.

Green Valley Primary School striker Atwijukire Viella emerged the top scorer with 7 goals. Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard finished second with 4 goals.

Rays of Grace Primary School goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper award.

Western Region’s Green Valley Primary School took the Fairplay award.

Green Valley Primary School striker Aryatwijuka Viera receiving the top scorer Award from FUFA Exco Chris Kalibbala and Chairman of the FUFA Development Committee.

The final match and awards ceremony was honored by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2^nd Vice President Darius Mugoye lpus Exco members Chris Kalibbala and Hajji Badru Sekabira Lukooya.

During the post-match interview, Eng. Magogo confirmed that 16 teams will participate in the final competition during the 2nd edition next year. Each region will be represented by two schools. However, he also asserted that girls football will be included in the 2nd edition.

‘We have witnessed a good competition and Odilo is the future of our football. We are planning to have more matches in the final therefore we shall have at least 16 teams in next year’s competition. We shall also have girls teams in the 2nd Edition’ said Eng. Magogo

Both Rays of Gace and Oasis Annex will represent Uganda in the East African games in Arusha Tanzania from 15^th to 25^th August 2019.

Rays of Grace Primary school goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper Award

Awards and Classification

1^st Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda) – Gold Medals and a Trophy

2^nd Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile) – Silver Medals

3^rd Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)- Bronze Medals

4^th Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern)

5^th Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)

6^th Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala)

7^th Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western)

8^th God’s Grace PS (Serere/North Eastern)

Most Valuable Player: Kasanya Leonard – Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)

Goalkeeper Award: Amongot Francis – Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)

Top Scorer Award: Aryatwijuka Viera – 7 goals – Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western)

Fair Play Award: Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western)

Top Scorers:

Aryatwijuka Viera (Green Valley PS) – 7 goals

Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace PS) – 4 goals

Webesa Hussein (Busumba PS) – 3 goals

Alinaitwe Sharif (Tooro Boarding PS) – 3 goals

Ayella Christopher (Bright Valley PS) – 2 goals

Toure Yahaya (Oasis Annex PS) – 2 goals

Juma Thomas (Bright Valley PS) – 2 goals

Fideli Moses (Oasis Annex PS) – 2 goals

Balaba Francis (Citizen Parents PS) – 2 goals

Sharif Twaha (Oasis Annex PS) – 2 goals

Tumusiime Nicolas (Tooro Boarding PS) – 2 goals

All Matches Played

Final Wednesday 7th August 2019

Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile) 0-1 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)

Third Place Playoff

Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 0-2 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)

Classification Final (5^th -6^th place)

Citizen parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 0-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)

Classification (7^th -8^th place)

Green Valley Primary School (Western) 7:0 God’s Grace Primary School (N.East)

Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019
1. Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
2. Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)
Classification Matches Monday 5th August Results
1. Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara) 4:0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
2. Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-2 Citizen parents PS (Makindye/Kampala)
Sunday 4th August 2019
1. Green Valley PS (Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Nothern)
2. Citizen Parents PS (Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buganda)
3. Busumbu PS (Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (North East)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handing over the Odilo trophy to Rays of Grace PS
August 8, 2019
Uganda U15 Squad named to start preparations for CECAFA Tourney due in Eritrea

FUFA has confirmed that the technical team that handled the National U17 side during the AFCON tournament in Tanzania will be in charge of the Uganda U15 Squad on an interim basis as the youngsters prepare for the CECAFA tournament in Eritrea due from 16^th August to 1^st September 2019.

Interim technical team

Magera Jackson of KCCA FC will be the head coach and assisted by Lutalo Hamuzah. Mubarak Kiberu is Goalkeeping coach, Nakabago Emmanuel will be Team Doctor, Mutyaba Bashir Team Coordinator and Bumpenjje Frank is the Kitsman.

33 players summoned

On the same note a 33 man squad has been released to start training tomorrow in Jinja ahead of the tournament that will be played from 16^th August to 1^st September 2019 in Asmara. The just concluded FUFA Primary Schools Championship-Odilo in Njeru has produced three players into the U-15 Squad. The players are; Mungufeni Calvary and Fideli Moses (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua) while

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba), Chandia Walter (Maroons FC Junior Team)

Right back: Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football For Good Academy)

Left back: Yiga Steven (St. Mary’s Kitende), Menya Ivan (Jinja SS)

Central back: KAlisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Abdul Issa (Football For Good Academy), Peter Gava ( Buddo SS), Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono)

Defensive Midfield Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom), Makanga Khalid (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende)

Attacking Midfield: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Mungufeni Calvary (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua

Right Wing: Asiki Chrispus (Jinja SS), Bogere Yusuf (St Mary’s Kitende), Akampa Chriswill (Standard High School-Zzana), Ssekisambu Regan (Kawempe Royal College)

Left Wing: Mubiru Hassan (Royal Giant SS-Mityana), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Mutebi Samuel (Crested SS), Jagenda Shaban (St Mary’s Heritage-Nabweru)

Forwards: Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Nsereko Abdu (Super Heroes), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team), Fideli Moses ( Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua).

Uganda drawn in Group B

Group A: Eritrea, Kenya, Burundi, Somalia

Group B: Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan

Group C: Tanzania, Sudan and Djibouti

Full fixtures for Uganda U15

Saturday 17/8/2019: Uganda Vs Ethiopia

Tuesday 20/8/2019: South Sudan Vs Uganda

Saturday 24/9/2019: Uganda Vs Rwanda

August 7, 2019
Odilo Final: Arua’s Oasis Annext Primary School vs Buikwe’s Rays of Grace on Wednesday

Odilo Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019

Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern region) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda region)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern Region) 1-5 Oasis Annext PS (Arua/West Nile Region)

FINAL: Wednesday 7th August 2019 FUFA Technical Center – Njeru 4pm

Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile Region) Vs Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda Region)

RESULTS:

Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019

Bright Valley PS (Gulu, Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)

Sunday, August 4th 2019 Results

Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)
Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Oasis Annex PS (West Nile) 3-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)

Oasis Annext Primary School from Arua in West Nile region will play against Rays of Grace Primary School from Buikwe, Buganda region in the inaugural final of FUFA Primary Schools chmapionship code named ‘Odilo’ on Wednesday 7^th August 2019 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

For starters, fans from West Nile and Buganda will keenly follow this contest with huge interest. West Nile and Buganda played in the final of the inaugural edition of the FUFA Drum in Arua last year. The home side (West Nile Province) conceded a late goal to hand the trophy to Buganda. Wednesday’s final will provide another platform for West Nile to bury the ghosts against Buganda’s representatives in the Odilo Championship started by FUFA for Primary schools in Uganda.

The final kicks off at 4pm in Njeru.

Players of Oasis Annext Primary School – Arua celebrate one of their goals against Busumbu Primary School

Oasis Annext overpowered Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School with a convincing 5-1 victory. Oasis got the lead from Toure Yahaya before Sharif Twaha hit the net twice. Fideli Moses and Ajesto Bushira were also on target for the West Nile champions. Wabesa Hussein scored for Busumbu Primary School.

Team photo of Oasis Annext Primary school – Arua that started against Busumbu Primary school. Oasis have displayed quality football in Njeru.

Team photo of Busumbu Primary school that started against Oasis Annext Primary school

During the second semifinal on Monday evening, Rays of Grace edged Nothern region champions Bright Valley Primary School 2-1. Kasanya Leonard scored a brace for Rays of Grace while Oyella Christopher for Bright Valley.

Rays of Grace players celebrating their winning goal against Bright Valley

Team Photo of Rays f Grace Primary school-Buikwe that started against Bright Valley Primary school

Team Photo of Bright Valley Primary school that started against Rays of Grace Primary school

The two schools (Oasis Annex and Rays of Grace) will represent Uganda in the upcoming FEASSA Games in Arusha, Tanzania from 15^th-25^th August 2019. FUFA will facilitate both teams.

In the classification matches, Citizen Parents from Kampala region overcame Western region champions Green Valley Primary School by 2-1. Balaba Francis scored a brace while Aryatwijuka Viera pulled off a consolation for Green Valley.

Action between Citizen Parents primary school (Grey) and Green Valley Primary school (Blue)

Team Photo of Citizen Parents Primary school -Makindye that started against Green Valley Primary school

Team photo of Green Valley that started against Citizen Parents Primary school

Kitara region giants Tooro Boarding Primary School defeated God’s Grace Primary School from North-East by 4-0. Arinaitwe Sharif scored a double. Tumusiime Nicholas and Atugonza David netted the other goals.

Players of Tooro Boarding Primary school celebrate one of their goals against God’s Grace Primary school

Team photo of Tooro Boarding Primary school that started against God’s Grace Primary school

Both Citizen Parents and Green Valley will meet in the classification match on Wednesday.

All Matches;

Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019

Bright Valley PS (Gulu, Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)

Sunday, August 4th 2019 Results

Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)
Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Oasis Annex PS (West Nile) 3-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)

Classification Matches Monday 5th August

Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara) 4:0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Green Valley PS (Western) 1-2 Citizen parents PS (Kampala)

MAIN PHOTO: Oasis Annext Primary School players celebrating their goal against Busumbu Primary school in the semifinal

August 6, 2019
Odilo: FUFA Primary Schools Championship National Finals Kickoff in Njeru
Match 1: Green Valley Primary School 1:4 Bright Valley Primary School

Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School 2:2 Rays of Grace Primary School

Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School 0:3 Busumbu Primary School

Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School 3:1 Tooro Boarding Primary School

The final stage of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘ODILO’ kicked off today in Njeru where the finals will be held until the 7th of August 2019 when the grand finale will be played to determine which school becomes the winners of the tourney in its inaugural edition.

8 teams representing the 8 football regions participated in a game each on matchday 1. A total of 16 goals were netted

In the first game, Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu District and Northern region overcame Green Valley Primary school representing Western in from Mbarara.

Pupils of Bright Valley Primary School Celebrate after scoring their first goal

Both Thomas Juma and Ayella Christopher scored a brace each to give Bright Valley a 4-1 Victory over Green valley. The lone goal for Green valley primary school was scored by Musimenta Martin the dying minutes of the game to console his team.

Green Valley Primary School team XI

Bright Valley Primary School team XI

In the second game, Rays of Grace Primary School of Buikwe District representing Buganda region came from behind and scored twice against one to claim victory over Citizen Primary School Makindye representing Kampala Region.

An action between Rays of Grace(Blue) and Citizen Primary Schools at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

Team photo of Rays of Grace Primary School

Team photo of Citizen Primary School

The match ended 2-1 in favor of Rays of Grace Primary School. Nkoola Arafat, Ronald Kasanya scored for Rays of Grace and Mukaga Mike for Citizen Parents Primary School.

Pupils Rays of Grace Primary School celebrate their lone goal

Busumbu Primary school from Manafwa Eastern region punished their neighbours from Serere District Nort Eastern region 3-0 to secure their place in the last four. Webisa Hussein scored twice with the third goal scored by Wepukhulu Levi.

Webisa Hussein (17) netted twice for his side

God’s Grace Primary school XI

Busumbu Primary school XI

In the last game of the day, Oasis Annex Primary School from Arua – West Nile region beat Tooro Boarding Primary school 3-1.

Pupils of Oasis Annex celebrate their first goal scored by Mungufeni Calvary(10)

Mungufeni Calvary, Fideli Moses, Toure Yahaya scored for Oasis Annex while Arinaitwe Sharif for Tooro Boarding Primary School

Starting XI of Tooro Boarding Primary school

Starting XI of Oasis Annex Primary school

The action continues on march day 2 (Monday 5th August) with four games on the card.
- Rays of Grace vs Bright Valley
- Busumbu vs Oasis Annex
- Green valley vs Citizen
- Tooro Boarding vs Hod’s Grace.
The Odilo National final playoffs will be held on Wednesday 7th August 2019 at the same venue

Main Photo: FUFA President with all teams’ captains before the opening match ant FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
August 5, 2019
FUFA Monthly Newsletter June/July is out

The FUFA Monthly Newsletter is out. The latest edition covers highlights of two months-June and July 2019.

There are a couple of moments that definitely needed attention like the Uganda Cranes show at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, FUFA President elected on to the CAF Executive, capacity building and the dinner at State House when President Museveni hosted the National team players.

Enjoy the FUFA Monthly Newsletter.

August 2, 2019
CHAN 2020: Uganda vs Somalia; Mubiru wants his players to win with flair

3^rd August 2019

CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (Central East Zone)

Uganda vs Somalia, 4pm

Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

10,000/- Ordinary, 50,000/- VIP

Sunday 4^th August 2019

South Sudan vs Burundi 4pm

Charges: 5,000/= (Ordinary) and 20,000= (VVIP)

The Uganda Cranes is set to take on Somalia and not just to win but to do so with flair and glamour to the appeasement of their dear fans.

According to interim Uganda Cranes coach Abdallah Mubiru his charges are in the best possible shape ahead of the return leg of the first round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers. The Cranes take on Somalia on Saturday at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo beaming with confidence after a 3-1 win in the first leg fixture played last weekend in Djibouti when Somalia played hosts.

Graphic Promoting the match

‘I like the attitude of my players. We have a two-goal cushion but we are not getting carried away. We are going to play to win and hope to do so in style. We tried the same away though our opponents tried as much to make it difficult for us but now we shall be in front of our fans with the home advantage and crowd behind us. It will be a different story’ stated Mubiru

‘In our training the whole of this week we have mainly focused on efficiency and finishing off our chances because we got many in Djibouti but couldn’t utilize them. The score could have been six or more goals. We will also endeavor to be extra careful at the back because we conceded a late goal in the game that was easily avoidable simply because we were pressing so high and everybody was lost in the moment hence laxity’ noted Mubiru.

Abdallah Mubiru giving instructions during training

Two faces that featured in the first leg will not be part of the team on Saturday as team captain Timothy Awany and Tadeo Lwanga have since been released from camp to allow them finalise personal career matters.

Proline FC solid defender and Stanbic Uganda Cup 2019 MVP Mustafa Mujuzi will step in for Awany to skipper the team against Somalia. He will be deputised by Muzamir Mutyaba.

‘Mujuzi is naturally a leader with such great attributes. He is very co-operative, friendly and listens to everybody and I trust he will steer this team very well’ Mubiru commented on Mujuzi’s appointment.

The winner of this fixture will play either South Sudan or Burundi who face off on the same pitch on Sunday 4^th August 2019.

Graphics image promoting South Sudan vs Burundi game

Main Photo: Nicholas Kasozi with the ball challenged by Allan Okello during training at Lugogo

August 1, 2019
Circular: FUFA issues standard reference for nomination of referees on to FIFA List
The 20^th FUFA Executive Committee which sat on 25^th May 2019 at Brovad Hotel in Masaka discussed and deliberated on policy measures to ensure Ugandan Referees get strategic opportunities to be appointed by CAF and FIFA for International matches. Key among the factors considered was the age category of candidates for FIFA nominated referees, the CAF recommendations and general performance of those Ugandan referees already on the FIFA list.

Based on the above objective and parameters, the 20^th FUFA Executive Committee passed the following decisions to be reinforced with immediate effect.

1a. Any Ugandan referee currently on the FIFA list who takes two (2) years without being appointed for any International match shall be automatically withdrawn from the list to create an opportunity for the nomination of another person/referee not on the list.

1b. Any Ugandan referee currently on the FIFA list who takes five (5) years without being appointed for a major International tournament is susceptible to be withdrawn from the list to create an opportunity for the nomination of another person/referee not on the list.
1. The entry age for any new Ugandan person to be nominated on the FIFA list shall be as mentioned below in order to have appropriate referees that CAF and FIFA can develop for higher levels.
2. 25 to 30 years for the Referee being nominated on the FIFA list for the first time.
3. 23 to 30 years for the Assistant Referee being nominated on the FIFA list for the first time.
All stakeholders are duly informed that the measures are to enable FUFA/Uganda to develop Referees to higher levels in International Competitions.

Main Photo: Referees warming up during the course at FUFA Technical center in Njeru
August 1, 2019
FUFA releases list of Referees’ Assessors for 2019/2020 season
The 20^th FUFA Executive Committee that sat on Saturday 25^th May 2019 at Brovad Hotel in Masaka received a full report of the FUFA Referees Assessors Course conducted from 17^th – 20^th March 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in collaboration with CAF. The course was conducted by CAF Instructor – Mr. Celestine Ntagungira (Rwanda) and the report revealed the following:-

Click list Referees Assessors 2019

Report outcome

A total of 57 Referees Assessors attended the 3 day examinable course and results of all the assessments released as follows;
- 30 participants passed in Category A (passed all the exams and were recommended fit to assess matches)
- 16 participants passed in Category B (passed two crucial exams written and report writing only).
- 11 participants in Category C (did not pass written and report writing).
Decisions of FUFA Executive Committee
1. The report was adopted by the 20^th FUFA Executive Committee and passed the following decisions on Licensing of the Referees Assessors in Uganda:-
- All CAF and FIFA accredited Assessors together with those who passed in Category A of the Referees Assessors course, shall be licensed as Grade A Referees Assessors for a period of two (2) seasons and shall be the only ones to be appointed for 1^st Division League and all other FUFA Competitions that fall in top classification.
- Referees Assessors who passed in Category B in the Referees Assessors course shall be licensed as Grade B Referees Assessors for a period of two (2) seasons to be appointed to assess 2^nd Division League and other FUFA Competitions as assigned by FRSC for matches that are classified as appropriate.
- Participants who did not pass (Category C) shall not be appointed to any FUFA Competition Matches, unless after undergoing another course and obtain the pass mark.
- FUFA may organise a course for promotion from one Grade to another, as shall be deemed appropriate.
The Assessors shall collect the Licenses from FUFA Competitions Department and the License shall apply for two FUFA Football seasons expiring 30^th June 2021.

FUFA may organise a course for category C, any new applicants or promotional courses that may enable them to be promoted to another category. The FRSC shall determine the appropriate period and conditions to do so.
August 1, 2019
Odilo: National Finals; FUFA Primary Schools Championship to be held in Njeru
Tournament details

National Finals-FUFA Primary Schools Championship (ODILO)
- Draws for the National Finals conducted atFUFA House on Wednesday 31st July 2019
- National Finals to be played between 4^th -7^th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
- Arrival of teams: 3^rd August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
- National Finals to be played between 4^th -7^th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
- Finalists will represent Uganda in FEASSA games in Tanzania
- FUFA to facilitate all teams (Transport, Accomdation, meals, Team jerseys and balls)
- FREE ENTRANCE for Fans
Match Day One (Sunday, 4^thAugust 2019)

Match 1: Green Valley Primary School Vs Bright Valley Primary School

Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School Vs Rays of Grace Primary School

Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School Vs Busumbu Primary School

Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School Vs Tooro Boarding Primary School

L-R FUFA top brass 1st VP Justus Mugisha, President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Competitions Director Aisha Nalule during the press conference in Mengo.

The inaugural edition of the FUFA Primary Schools championship (ODILO) has reached the closing stages with the draws for the final held on Wednesday.

With the different regional winners already known, the stage is set as eight teams will compete for the ultimate prize between 4^th – 7^thAugust 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe District.

Each of the eight FUFA regions will have a representative in the final as seen below;

Name of School District Region

Green Valley Primary School           Mbarara                          Western

Citizen Parents Primary School       Makindye                        Kampala

Bright Valley Primary School           Gulu                                 Northern

Oasis Annex Primary School            Arua                                 West Nile

Busumbu Primary School               Manafwa                         Eastern

Rays of Grace Primary School        Buikwe                             Buganda

Tooro Boarding Primary School    Kabarole                        Kitara

God’s Grace Primary School         Serere                             North East

FUFA President, Moses Magogo who graced the draw function believes this is a tournament that will help in the growth and development of players at a tender age.

‘It is one thing to dream of an idea but another to fulfill that dream. As FUFA, we are proud of what the Uganda Sports Secondary Schools Associations (USSSA) are doing at that level but we thought it was important to have a competition for the primary schools’ said Magogo.

The President stressed that Odilo will help in the multiplier effect because more people will get involved.

‘It is important to cultivate interest for young people at this level. Besides, there will be more involvement of coaches, players and parents through this tournament. It is a beginning but we are excited about the first edition’

The first edition has only catered for boys’ football but the FUFA President confirmed that girl’s football will be included starting next year.

FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is the chairman of the Odilo championship believes this is a good step to help FUFA realize its mission of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field.

‘As FUFA, we seek to become the best footballing country in Africa and this is an input in realizing that target. This is a tournament that is played countrywide and will help to identify talent at a tender age’ stated Mugisha

FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is also the chairman of the Odilo championship addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo

Media personality Grace Mbabazi of NBS TV picked Rays of Grace Junior School from the pot

FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule confirmed the federation will cater for meals, accommodation, and transport (to and fro) for all the eight teams. In addition, all the teams will be provided with fully branded jerseys and five balls to each team to be used during the championship playoffs.

The coveted title will be taken for keeps by the school/ team that will emerge the champion.

It should be noted that at this stage, a team (school) that represents a given region is allowed to add players from other schools but from the same region.

Some of the jerseys to be used by the teams during the National Finals being displayed by the FUFA top leaders

About the inaugural edition

The championship started with competitions at the district level with 62 of the 95 District Football Associations taking part.

From the district level, the winners at the respective districts qualified for the regional championship. Eastern region had the biggest participation with 14 districts taking part.

A total of 375 schools from 62 districts featured in the inaugural edition with about 12,000 pupils taking part as players in 740 matches.

In addition, the tournament has had 500 referees officiating games from the district to the regional level.

Fixtures

Match Day Two (Monday, 5^th August 2019)

Match 5: Loser of Match 1 Vs Loser of Match 2

Match 6: Loser of Match 3 Vs Loser of Match 4

Match 7: Winner of match 1 Vs Winner of Match 2

Match 8: Winner of Match 3 Vs Winner of Match 4

Rest Day (Tuesday, 6^th August 2019) – Workshop for all the 8 Teams

Match Day Three (Wednesday, 7^th August 2019)

Match 9: Loser of Match 5 Vs Loser of Match 6 (7th and 8^th place)

Match 10: Winner of Match 5 Vs Winner of Match 6 (5th and 6^th place)

Match 11: Loser of Match 7 Vs Loser of Match 8 (3rd and 4^th place)

Match 12: Winner of Match 7 Vs Winner of Match 8 (Final)

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA team led by President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd from Left) carrying the balls and jersesy to be used during the tourney. The trophy to be taken by the Odilo Winners is on to the table.
July 31, 2019
Buyende District Football Association celebrates Magogo’s new position at CAF

The residents of Kagulu in Irundu, Buyende district warmly welcomed the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Monday back from Cairo, Egypt where he was voted as CAF Executive Committee member during the 41st CAF Ordinary General Assembly.

A mammoth crowd gathered as early as 9am to receive one of their own and celebrate with him for the recent achievements in football administration.

A procession that included various district football officials and political family matched from Kamuli town to Irundu.

How residents of Buyende welcomed FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to celebrate with him his recent position at CAF

FUFA top brass led by 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2^nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee Members Ronnie Kalema, Chris Kalibbala and Hamid Juma were also in attendance to enjoy the fruits of hard work and a great moment organised by Buyende District Football Association.

The FUFA President passed by his home where he served his football family lunch just after he had addressed another gathering.

L-R Hamid Juma, Darius Mugoye, Bilibasaga Robert, FUFA President ( holding decorated spear for defence given to him locals) and Justus Mugisha.

Locals enjoy a memorable moment with former Uganda Cranes stars

Eng. Magogo and Uganda Cranes brands are very famous countrywide. However the past stars of the Uganda Cranes got the limelight in equal measure when the locals in Buyende got to know that players like Hakim Magumba, Hassan Mubiru, Fred Tamale, Sam Kawalya and Alex Isabirye were part of the entourage that travelled with FUFA President.

FUFA President’s XI that played against Iguru Select in Buyende.

Irundu Select faced off with the FUFA President’s XI in a ceremonial match organised to climax the day’s activities at Irundu Township Primary school.

However the locals ‘denied’ their own son to end the day on a high. Like fate may have it, the home boys’ team- Irundu Select Side defeated President’s XI led by Magogo and other Cranes stars in a football match. Irundu won the match 2-0 thanks to an own goal by Andy Lule and Dickens Adams.

Tossing the coin just before the match.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

‘I am very excited to meet the people of this place where I was born, raised and did my exams from particularly at Kagulu Primary school from P.1 to P.7. I am one of the products of this place but it’s a moment of congratulations and happiness for the people of Buyende that their own son is leading Uganda particularly in the game of football and has been able to achieve a lot like qualifying the Uganda Cranes twice to AFCON after 39 years of awaiting. I have also been voted as one of the people to lead African football-the first Ugandan to achieve this milestone. I was born and bred from this village where I am standing. So you have every reason to celebrate. For the youths in Buyende expect more sports items because this is what I understand best.

FUFA President was escorted to the function by among others FUFA delegates, Regional and district football administrators.

July 30, 2019
Governance: FUFA Super League hold successful Extra Ordinary General Assembly

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Super League members held a successful extra ordinary General Assembly at Mandela National Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2019.

The well attended assembly saw 15 out of the 16 members convene. Only newly promoted Kyetume FC missed with an apology.

Of the 15 members in attendance, only 13 were eligible to participate in the voting exercise because the two other newly promoted clubs (Proline FC and Wakiso Giants FC) have not been admitted as full members until passed by the FUFA General Assembly due in September in Adjumani.

Also in attendance was the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, second Vice President Darius Mugoye, third Vice President Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as well as Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Ronnie Kalema.

The main objective of this extra ordinary assembly was to conduct the elections for members of the board, overseen by the FUFA Electoral commission’s team led by Acting Chairman Yusuf Awuye.

Yusuf Awuye (R)-Ag. FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman (right) with Arinaitwe Ruygendo.

Mandu (left) scored 13 out of 13 votes to remain on the Board. On the right is Yusuf Awuye -Ag. FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman

SC Villa’s Eng. William Nkemba casts his vote

L-R Yusuf Awuye -Ag. FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman , FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA Exco member Ronnie Kalema and Tooro United FC CEO Owek. Micheal Wandera

The five board members; Arinaitwe Rugyendo, Humphrey Mandu Watenga, Ivan Fredrick “Guy” Kawuma, Peter Kibazo Kyasanku and David Sserebe Bunya all returned.

Mandu scored 13 votes out of expected 13. He was closely followed by Kibazo (12), Ruygendo and Serebe each tallied 11 votes, Kawuma had 7, Njuba with 6 and Daniel Kalinaki scored four votes.

Another candidate Dr. Azah Taibu from BUL Football Club pulled out of moments before the tranquil electoral process.

In the voting for the Chairman of the Board, Arinaitwe was returned to the top position and will be deputised by David Serebe.

The board will be steer the league another four years until 2023.

FSLL Board Members (2019-2023)

Chairman: Arinaitwe Rugendo

Vice Chairman: David Sserebe Bunya

Members: Humphrey Mandu Watenga, Fredrick Ivan Kawuma, Peter Kibazo Kyasanku

Members who attended the Assembly:

Ronald Mutebi (Bright Stars FC), Saleh Salmin (BUL FC), Diana Nyago (Busoga United FC), Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Express FC), Aggrey Ashaba (KCCA FC), Moses Kakungulu (Maroons FC), Mwine Mpaka (Mbarara City FC), Pius Bamwange (Onduparaka FC), AIGP Asan Kasingye (Police FC), Michael Wandera (Tooro United FC), William Nkemba (SC Villa FC), James Kizza (URA FC), George Mulindwa (Vipers SC), Sula Kamoga (Wakiso Giants FC), Hussein Kato Kalibala (Proline FC).

Note: New comers Proline FC and Wakiso Giants didn’t have voting rights as they have not been admitted yet as Members of FSLL.

Missed with apology: Kyetume Football Club

MAIN PHOTO: General Assembly Composition after the Elections on Friday

July 28, 2019
Somalia 1-3 Uganda: Early advantage for the Cranes in CHAN 2020 Qualifiers
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (1st Round, 1st leg)
- Somalia 1-3 Uganda
Uganda Cranes take a 3-1 lead ahead of the return leg for the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers next weekend in Kampala.

During the first leg played at the Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium in Djibouti, Uganda Cranes carried the day 3-1.

Striker Patrick Henry Kaddu, left back Mustafa Kizza and holding midfielder Taddeo Lwanga scored the goals for the visiting team.

Farhan Mohamed Ahmed got the consolation for Somalia who travel to Uganda for the return leg next week.

Patrick Henry Kaddu strikes the ball to score from the penalty spot

Allan Okello dribbles the ball

Kaddu scored the opener via a well taken kick from the penalty mark on the stroke of half time for a 1-0 lead.

Kizza added the second in the 64th minute and Lwanga capped the icing on the cake with three minutes to play.

Farhan got a late consolation for the home side with about four minutes to play.

The game was relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football radio and across all official social media plat forms.

Uganda Cranes XI

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia:

Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrick Henry (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC)

Subs:

James Alitho (URA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)
July 27, 2019
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia (First Leg)

CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm

*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Plat forms

Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting eleven for the CHAN 2020 qualifier against Somalia.

KCCA’s first choice goalkeeper Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts ahead of URA’s James Alitho.

The other ten players who start the match are; Paul Willa (right back), Kizza Mustafa (left back), John Revita (center half), Awany Dennis Timothy (center half), Lwanga Tadeo (holding midfielder), Mutyaba Muzamiru (attacking midfielder), Allan Kyambadde (forward), Kaddu Patrick Henry (forward), Allan Okello (left winger attacker) and Allan Kayiwa (right wing attacker).

The match will take place on Saturday 27^th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6 PM.

This game will be relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official social media plat forms.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia:

Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrick Henry (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC)

Subs:

James Alitho (URA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)

July 27, 2019
Vacancies: Application for Jobs; National Senior and Junior football Teams
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is the governing body of football in Uganda.

FUFA is seeking for technical personnel on various National teams positions.

Interested individuals may visit www.fufa.co.ug for further details on this advert starting on Saturday 27^th July-17^th August 2019.

Only applications sent and received on vacancy@fufauganda.com by 17:00Hrs 17^th August 2019 will be considered.

VACANCIES

National Senior Men’s Teams (Uganda Cranes and U23
1. Head Coach
2. Assistant Coach
3. Goalkeeping coach
4. Team Doctor
5. Physiotherapist
6. Video Analyst
7. Fitness Trainer
8. Team Coordinator
9. Kitsman
National Juniors Teams (U15, U-17, U-20)
1. Head coach.
2. Assistant coach.
Requirements Click Here to download
July 27, 2019
Uganda Cranes Squad to Djibouti for match against Somalia named

CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm

3rd August 2019 (2nd leg)
Uganda Vs. Somalia at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo 4pm.

Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has named the 18 man Squad that will travel on Thursday morning for the trip to Djibouti ahead of the CHAN 2020 Qualifier against Somalia due this Saturday 27^th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm

The Squad was trimmed to 18 players after today’s practice match with Proline FC which ended goalless at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

The 31 man contingent will have FUFA Executive Committee Member Kalyebara David Mukidi as the Leader of Delegation while National teams’ Officer Paul Mukatabala travelled in advance on Wednesday morning to plan for the team’s arrival.

Allan Okello with the ball in action today against Proline FC

The Contingent

Kalyebara David Mukidi –Leader of Delegation

Mubiru Abdallah-Head coach

Mbabazi Charles Livingstone (Assistant Coach)

Massa Geofrey –Team Manager

Wassa Sadiq –Gaolkeeper coach

Nakabago Emannuel-Team Doctor

Mayamba Stephen-Team Media Officer

Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman

Ndawula Muhamamd Shaban- FUFA Delegate

Donney Robert- FUFA Delegate

Mulekezi Reagan –102.1 FUFA fm

Nsubuga Brian Emmy –FUFA Secretariat staff

Paul Mukatabala Nantulya -National Teams’ Officer

Players:

James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrcik Henry (KCCA FC) and Allan Okello (KCCA FC).

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes XI that payed against Proline FC in a practice match on Wednesday morning

July 24, 2019
Capacity Building: FUFA To Organise Workshop Of Concussion Injuries For Premier League Clubs

FUFA Concussion Injury training Workshop

31, July 2019

Multitec Business Institute-Bukesa

The Football Development Directorate of FUFA has released the date for the workshop of Concussion and injuries to be organised for the Uganda Premier League teams.

The workshop will be held on 31st July 2019 at Multitec Business Institute-Bukesa.

Stakeholders supporting the workshop

FUFA, Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Health, the University of British Columbia (Injury prevention division), Canada, University of Cape Town (Division for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine), South Africa and the University of Missouri- St. Louis (College of education-Athletic coaching).

The FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe confirmed the workshop.

‘FUFA has organised a workshop on Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain) injury awareness training tools (CATTONLINE) for the 16 StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs. The aim of the training is to equip participants with resources and tools for managing concussion injury-related issues in football’ said Mwebe

‘The participants will be equipped with ways to recognise, prevent and manage concussions as well as mitigating future concussion. Participants will be given a certificate of completion together with concussion manuals given to them’ added Mwebe.

Meanwhile, Dr. Timothy Makubuya will provide information about the Co-coaching model for coaches in Uganda thus exploring new opportunities for injury prevention during the workshop.

At least two participants from each UPL Club are invited to attend the workshop that will start from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Registration is ongoing by filling an online form in the link below. The registration closes on July 27, 2019, at 4:00 pm

Registration Link https://forms.gle/gXnEyKLxabEUjkJc7

July 24, 2019
Club Licensing Status for 2019/20 Season of Uganda Premier League Clubs
Highlights of the report by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee
- Wakiso Giants, and URA FC get full license for 2019/20 season
- 4 clubs KCCA FC, Vipers FC, Maroons FC and Proline FC granted Provisional Licenses
- Bright Stars FC, Express FC, Tooro United FC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC) denied Licenses as they have a few requirements to meet
- Onduparaka FC, Kyetume FC, Police FC, Busoga United FC and SC Villa failed to submit the minimum requirements within the deadline
FUFA Club Licensing committee has confirmed submissions from Eleven (11) clubs for the 2019/20 season Club Licensing exercise.

KCCA FC, Proline FC, Vipers SC, Tooro United FC, Mbarara City FC, Maroons FC, Wakiso Giants FC, Bright Stars FC, Express FC, BUL FC, and URA FC are the clubs that have submitted their requirements.

The submission of Club Licensing minimum requirements by clubs within the timeline was granted qualification for inspection of their infrastructure. The process was completed by 17th July 2019.

However, Onduparaka FC, Kyetume FC, Police FC, Busoga United FC and SC Villa failed to submit the minimum requirements within the deadline. Therefore they do not qualify for the inspection exercise.

In line with the Club Licensing road map for 2019/20 season, the First Instance Body (FIB) held a meeting on Tuesday 23rd July 2019 at FUFA House – Mengo and evaluated the inspection report.

The body confirmed that two (2) clubs (URA FC and Wakiso Giants FC) were granted full License for the 2019/20 season.

In addition, four (4) clubs (KCCA FC, Vipers FC, Maroons FC and Proline FC) were granted provisional Licenses while Bright Stars FC, Express FC, Tooro United FC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC) were denied Licenses for 2019/20 season.

Clubs with provisional licenses and those that have not yet met the minimum requirements have been given an extended period of up to Friday 26th July 2019 to have an inspection of their infrastructure conducted.

Any failure by the club to meet the listed requirements as per earlier communication within the deadline shall mean denial of a license for the 2019/20 season.

A club that is denied a license shall have a right of appeal to the FUFA Club Licensing Appeals Committee.

More so, the deadline for 1st Division Club Licensing process is Friday 26th July 2019. No further inspections will be conducted after the deadline.

FUFA LICENSING COMMITTEE
Rogers Byamukama- Chairman
Mpiima Samuel- V/Chairman
Aggrey Ashaba- Member
Dr. Chandi Fred Opeli- Member
Ben Mwesigye-Member

Main Photo: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige and SUPL CEO Bernard Banamani during the Club Licensing Press Conference at FUFA House Mengo
July 24, 2019
AFCON 2021 Qualifers: Uganda Cranes begins Campaign away against Burkina Faso

Uganda Cranes will kickoff the Total AFCON 2021 qualification campaign away against Burkina Faso and a home fixture with Malawi on dates to be decided between 11-19 November 2019.

However, the National team will have to wait for nine (9) months after two Match Days to play their next fixtures.

Uganda Cranes will play a doubleheader with either Seychelles or South Sudan between 31st August and 8th September 2020. Both teams will face off in the preliminary round before the winner joins group B.

On Match Day 5 Uganda Cranes play at home against Burkina Faso between 5th- 13h October 2020. Both teams met each other during the 2017 AFCON qualifier with the Burkinabes winning 1-0 at home and the fixture in Nambole ended goalless.

The last group fixture will be against the Flames of Malawi who last played in AFCON Finals in 2010.

The match is scheduled to be played between 9th -17th November 2020.

Former Uganda Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa 92nd left) and Burkina Faso Captain Charles Kabore (2nd Right) during the 2017 AFCON qualifier match between Uganda and Burkina Faso on 29th March 2016 in Mandela Stadium Namboole

AFCON 2021 Group B Fixture

Match Day 1

11-19 November 2019
Burkina Faso vs Uganda

Matchday 2

11-19 November 2019
Uganda vs Malawi

Match Day 3

31 August – 8 Sept 2020
Uganda vs Seychelles/S.Sudan

Match Day 4

31 August – 8 Sept 2020
Seychelles/S.Sudan vs Uganda

Match Day 5

5-13 October 2020
Uganda vs Burkina Faso

Match Day 6

9-17 November 2020
Malawi vs Uganda

July 24, 2019