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  • FUFA Juniors League: BUL FC JT Crowned 2018/2019 Champions

    FUFA Juniors League: BUL FC JT Crowned 2018/2019 Champions

    • FUFA Juniors League (U19)
    • KCCA FC SA 0-3 BUL FC JT
    • FUFA Technical Center – Njeru

    BUL FC Junior Team crowned 2018/2019 U19 FUFA Juniors League after defeating KCCA FC Soccer Academy by 3-0 in the final played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday evening.

    Reagan Kalyowa scored a brace in the 22nd and 48th minutes before Deo Sentongo added the third goal in the 62nd minute to hand BUL FC JT their first ever FUFA Juniors League Title in History.

    BUL FC JT players celebrating after winning the 2018/2019 FJL title

    KCCA FC SA has missed out in the final for the third time after falling to Vipers SC JT in 2015/2016 on penalties and Soana FC JT in 2016/2017 still on penalties.

    BUL FC JT dominated both halves receiving the best chances in the match that was attended by quite a good number of fans.

    Hillary Onek challenged by Bukenya Nsubuga at Njeru

    All-time FUFA Juniors top scorer KCCA FC SA striker Sadat Anaku with 84 goals, – (2016/17 -27 goals, 2017/18 – 26 goals and 2018/19 – 31) failed to make things happen for his side in the entire game.

    Sadat Anaku poses with his top sorcerer’s accolade. He netted 31 goals in the regular season

    Oketch Simon of BUL FC JT was named the Most Valuable Player for 2018/2019 season. He scored 13 goals in the regular league.

    Oketch joins Sekyanzi Faizo who won the accolade in 2015, KCCA FC Allan Okello in 2015/2016, Avan Asaba in 2016/ 2017, and Vipers SC JT Moses Bakkabulindi in 2017/2018 season.

    All eyes on the ball at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    BUL FC JT goalkeeper Bewayo Isaac was named the best goalkeeper. He conceded only 13 goals.

    KCCA FC SA finished top of Treble Group with 67 points and 2 loses while BUL FC JT ended at the top of Hat-Trick Group with 56 points and only one loss.

    Scoring the third goal confirmed the trophy was in their hands

    Kampala Junior Team won the first edition in 2015, Vipers SC JT won 2015/2016 Season, Soana FC JT took the trophy in 2016/2017, and Vipers SC JT won the again in 2017/2018 season.

    KCCA FC SA XI

    Joram Nsubuga (GK), Justin Opiro, Ibrahim Juma, Denis Kato, Musa Ramathan, Joseph Kafumbe, Gerald Kawooya, Nicholas Luzige, Sunday Opio, Sadat Anaku, Joseph Bukenya Kiiza

    Subs:

    Anthony Emujong, Ibrahim Lubwama, Ivan Eriga, Ibrahim Surundu, Jimmy Muber, Ibrahim Ekkelot, Innocent Biyika

    BUL FC JT XI

    Isaac Bewayo (GK), Marvin Ssemujju, Hillary Onek, Herbert Onyango, William Isabirye, Christ Odongo, Reagan Kalyowa, Deo Sentongo, Hamis Diego, Simon Oketch, Martin Aprem

    Subs:

    Ronald Oroma (GK), Abbey Mulamba, Morgan Mayende, Owen Mukisa, Brian Muzuni, Peter Mudulu, Thomas Kabaale

    Awards;

    Champions: BUL FC

    Runners-up: KCCA FC

    MVP: Simon Oketch (BUL FC JT)

    BUL FC JT Midfielder Oketch Simon named the MVP

    Golden Glove: Isaac Bewayo

    BUL FC JT Isaac Bewayo won the Golden Glove

    Fair Play Award: Paidha Black Angles FC

    FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba receives the fair play award on behalf of Paidha Black Angels FC JT

    Previous winners:

    2015: Kampala Junior Team

    2015/2016: Vipers SC JT

    2016/2017: Soana FC JT

    2017/2018: Vipers SC JT

    2018/2019: BUL FC JT

    Top Scorers:

    2015/2016: Tibita Hamis (BUL FC) – 9 goals

    2016/2017: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC SA) – 27 goals

    2017/2018: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC SA) – 26 goals

    2018/2019: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC SA) – 31 goals

    Previous MVPs

    2015: Sekynzi Faizo (St. Mary’s Heritage Nabweru)

    2015/2016: Allan Okello (KCCA FC SA)

    2016/2017: Asaba Ivan (KCCA FC SA)

    2017/2018: Bakkabulindi Moses (Vipers SC JT)

    2018/2019: Oketch Simon (BUL FC JT)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019: Desabre, vice captain Mawanda promise spirited display against hosts Egypt

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019: Desabre, vice captain Mawanda promise spirited display against hosts Egypt

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals:

    Sunday, 30th June (Group A):

    Uganda Vs Egypt (At the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo)

    Kick off Time: 9 PM Local Time (10 PM in Uganda)

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and All official FUFA social media plat forms

     

    In preparation for the final one of the two final group A match, the Uganda Cranes and Egypt head coaches as well as the player leaders have addressed the media at the Cairo International Stadium during the official pre-match press conferences.

    Uganda was ably represented by a three man delegation – Head coach Sebastien Desabre, vice captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein.

    Desabre and Mawanda addressed the keen media and expressed their readiness for the game that will be staged at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night, kicking off at 10 PM, East African time.

    The head coach looked relaxed and disclosed to the media that his charges are ready to face Egypt.

    In particular, he cited Uganda Cranes’ gradual improvement over the years as a basis of hope for a better performance against the hosts who will play behind a very big crowd.

    In his submission, Mawanda promised to share with the teammates the experience of playing in Egypt and the determination that the players have to seal a round of 16 berth.

    The hosts Egypt have already qualified to the round of 16 have secured 6 points from their two victories (2-0 apiece against Zimbabwe and DR Congo).

    Uganda Cranes has four points, Zimbabwe (one) and none for DR Congo.

    Meanwhile, DR Congo will take on Zimbabwe at the 30th June Stadium, Cairo during the same time as the Uganda – Egypt game.

    Sebastien Desabre, Uganda Cranes head coach

    Quotes:

    ‘This will be like another game. It is a good chance to be here. This is a good opportunity to continue with the work that we started with against DR Congo and Zimbabwe. I know it will be a difficult game for us but we ready to face the challenge.  We shall play to win. We love challenges. The first game with DR Congo was physical. In the second game, it remained as open as possible just like Kenya versus Tanzania which was a typical true African game full of attacking. I am confident about my players tomorrow against Egypt. They are very motivated. It is possible to beat them. We shall give the maximum against Egypt. The team has kept improving step by step’ said Sebastien Desabre.

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Vice Captain Uganda Cranes

    ‘We are not focusing on individual players. We are focused to take on the Egypt team, not individuals. They can also make mistakes. We are concentrating on our last game to qualify to the round of 16. My experience of playing in Egypt will also count for something. I have told my fellow players on how to approach them. We are taking one game at a time and now eyeing the Egypt game. We have had no problems with the weather conditions in Egypt because the team had a training camp in Abu Dhabi. It is a good challenge for us coming to this particular game and we shall give our best’ noted Hassan Wasswa Mawanda.

    L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vice Captain Uganda Cranes) and Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre pose for a group photo after the pre-match press conference at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday
  • KCCA , BUL for FUFA Juniors League Grand Finale

    KCCA , BUL for FUFA Juniors League Grand Finale

    FUFA Juniors League (U19)

    • KCCA FC SA vs BUL FC JT
    • Saturday 29th June 2019
    • Kickoff: 4 PM

    As we climax the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League season, two teams having topped their respective groups (Hat-trick and Treble) have to tussle it out to determine who will be crowned the champion in the U-19 Category on Saturday 29th June 2019.

    KCCA FC Soccer Academy will face BUL FC Junior Team in the final playoff of the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League (U19) at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru – Buikwe District.

    The two teams were table leaders in their respective groups.

    KCCA FC SA topped Treble group with 67 points while BUL FC JT amassed 56 points.

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    Sadat Anaku of KCCA FC SA had an unmatchable season netting 31 goals-a record in the league since its inception in 2015.
    Yiga Najib of Vipers SC JT was second with 18 goals to his name.

    Sadat Anaku (with ball0 joined by teammates to celebrate one of his goals against Police Armless Brigade at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    In the last group games, BUL FC JT outwitted SC Villa Jogoo JT 3-0 and KCCA FC SA Collected maximum points off Onduparaka to confirm their slots in the final playoff. BUL FC JT is playing in the final for the first time and KCCA FC SA is appearing for the second time having lost to Tooro United FC JT (previously Soana FC JT) on penalties after a goalless draw in a game played at Kakindu Stadium in 2017

    BUL FC JT and Bright Stars FC JT players in one of their last games at Njeru.

    Vipers’ U-18 Team Emulated their Seniors to emerge champions of the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors League, Sula Mpanga’s lone strike two minutes inside the second half of the well-attended game led Vipers SC JT to the victory at Lugogo.

    Vipers SC JT players lifting the 2017/2018 Juniors League Trophy at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in June

    Past Winners:

    2014/15 – KJT

    2015/16 – Vipers SC JT

    2016/17 – Tooro United JT (Former Soana FC

    2017/18 – Vipers SC JT

    Match Officials:

    • Centre Referee: Mafumu Mustapha
    • First Assistant: Atuheirwe Joyce
    • Second Assistant: Adia Eric
    • Fourth Official: Nansubuga Sarah
    • Referees’ Assessor: Egesa Samuel

    Main Photo: KCCA FC SA players celebrate after scoring in Lugogo

  • Club Licensing: KCCA FC, Proline meet the minimum requirements for SUPL 2019/2020 season

    Club Licensing: KCCA FC, Proline meet the minimum requirements for SUPL 2019/2020 season

    Weekly press conference

    Wednesday 26th June 2019

    FUFA House Mengo

    FUFA is convinced that club licensing will improve the status of the game if the exercise is taken into account with a warm reception. The club licensing tool took off seriously in Uganda in 2012 with a road map for clubs before every new football season.

    Unlike in previous seasons, the process for next season started way back in February 2019 with education and sensitisation seminars. The workshops were organised for top-flight teams (CAF Regional Licensing in April at (Sheraton Hotel).

    The FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige briefed the media about the latest updates on the exercise during the weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday.

    According to Bayige, the strategy aimed at improving on infrastructure that was started this season(2018/19) of a fully green pitch and an internal perimeter fence has been revised to include more three aspects  – well-furnished dressing rooms, full sanitary facilities and physical separation of fans.

    Any Club that will fail to meet the five stadium requirements shall not be allowed to play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2019/2020 season.

    In a bid to creating enough room for the newly promoted clubs, the FUFA Executive adjusted the deadline for submission of mandatory requirements from 11th June – 22nd June, suitably, a number of clubs have responded fairly well as per the files submitted to the Licensing committee.

    FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige addressing the media during the weekly press conference on Wednesday

    Meanwhile, there are few clubs that have struggled to submit the files before the deadline. The committee will meet this Thursday to decide the fate of such clubs and agree on whom to inspect.

    SC Villa, Police FC, Kyetume FC, Onduparaka FC, and Tooro United FC have submitted 10% while Vipers SC has not submitted any requirement so far. KCCA FC and Proline FC have submitted the minimum CAF Licensing requirements.

    ‘We decided to increase the requirements for infrastructure mainly with the stadium from two minimum requirements to five. A Club that fails to meet the minimum requirements shall not be allowed to play in the 2019/2020 season.’ Said Ivan Bayige

    Bayige also confirmed that all players in the Uganda Premier League are required to have intermediaries by the start of the 2019/2020 season.

    UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani addressing the media during the Club Licensing Press Conference at FUFA House Mengo

    ‘Our Clubs have attended quite a number of workshops concerning Club licensing including that of CAF in April and we also held a Clubs Symposium in May. Clubs should be attending to the process early enough’ Said Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani

    The process produced fruits for the league and clubs last season as Tooro United, Mbarara City, Nyamityobora and Paidha Black Angles managed to upgrade their stadiums.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige and UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani during the Club Licensing Press Conference at FUFA House Mengo

  • FUFA To Organise Workshop for players’ Intermediaries /Agents

    FUFA To Organise Workshop for players’ Intermediaries /Agents

    In order to streamline the operations of football intermediaries, FUFA is organizing a workshop for this group that plays a key role in players’ football journies.

    In a communication from the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule reads;
    This is to inform all the stakeholders who are interested in becoming intermediaries/Agents that
    registration fee is Shs.250,000 (Two hundred and fifty thousand shillings ) payable to FUFA

    Account: Federation of Uganda Football Associations,006009610547600, EcoBank, Ndeba Branch.

    The registration process is open from 26th June – 15th July 2019, fully filled application form should be submitted to FUFA Competitions office with proof of payment.

    Those that would have registered by the closure of the set date will be contacted to attend the workshop and the successful candidates will be given a certificate that will allow them to operate as intermediaries /Agents.

    For more information contact Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) on

    +256 772/702 419 180.

    Main Photo: Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule while addressing the media in one of the press conferences held at FUFA House, Mengo

  • One change as Desabre names the Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zimbabwe

    One change as Desabre names the Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zimbabwe

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 (Group A): Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zimbabwe:

    Cairo International Stadium, Cairo (8 PM – Uganda, 7 PM – Uganda)

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    The Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named only one change to the team that faced DR Congo last Saturday.

    Swedish based Brian Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu replaces Murushid Juuko. The rest of the players are maintained.

    Follow the match live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA social media plat forms.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (G.K), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Ronald Brian Mukiibi Ddungu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Michael Azira, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Abdu Lumala

    Subs:

    Robert Odongkara (G.K), Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Dennis Awany, Tadeo Lwanga, Paul Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Isaac Muleme, William Luwaga Kizito, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme,Murushid Juuko

  • FUFA President Eng. Magogo convenes with Uganda Cranes prior to Zimbabwe clash

    FUFA President Eng. Magogo convenes with Uganda Cranes prior to Zimbabwe clash

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals (Group A):

    Wednesday, 26th June 2019

    Uganda Cranes Vs Zimbabwe Warriors

    At Cairo International Stadium (7 PM in Egypt, 8 PM in Uganda)

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo convened with the Uganda Cranes team delegation of players and officials during a private meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cairo on Tuesday.

    The main agenda of the meeting was to express solidarity with the technical team and players before the highly billed clash with Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Cairo International Stadium.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (middle) during the meeting. On his left is Executive committee member Hamid Juma and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (national teams’ officer)

    The FUFA President also used the meeting as a platform to further remind the players of the task in their midst as well as throw a token of thanks to the Government, sponsors, partners and the dear fans.

    “To all the Ugandans, I say thank you very much for the love and appreciation. We have got messages from all kinds of people and this has been encouraging to us and the players. We know the match against Zimbabwe is like a cup final. I have spoken to the players and technical people on the team, they all understand the essence of this match. Whoever takes it has chances of progress and we shall give 100 percent. The morale is high and the mood lively” Eng. Moses Magogo

    Uganda Cranes players and officials during the meeting on Tuesday night in Cairo

    The president had also attended the last training session as the team went through the paces at the Arab Contractors’ Stadium on Tuesday evening.

    The technical team has all the 23 players available in their midst and will select the best to start for the game against Zimbabwe.

    Following the 2-0 win against DR Congo, Uganda Cranes currently leads group A with three points and two goals. Hosts Egypt have three points and one goal.

    Zimbabwe is currently third and DR Congo is fourth.

  • Pre – match press conference: Uganda Cranes head coach Desabre, captain Onyango focused ahead of Zimbabwe

    Pre – match press conference: Uganda Cranes head coach Desabre, captain Onyango focused ahead of Zimbabwe

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals (Group A):

    Wednesday, 26th June 2019

     

    Uganda Cranes Vs Zimbabwe Warriors

     

    At Cairo International Stadium (7 PM in Egypt, 8 PM in Egypt)

     

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

     

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and captain Denis Onyango addressed the media at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday morning.

    This was during the official press conference prior to the group A encounter against Zimbabwe.

    Desabre told the media that the team is focused and concentrated towards the game with Zimbabwe having picked maximum points in the opener against DR Congo.

    ‘We are focused and concentrated for the Zimbabwe game on Wednesday. The win we registered against DR Congo now means for nothing. We need maximum points against Zimbabwe so that we head to the final game with Egypt when we are relaxed and already qualified. We respect Zimbabwe because they have very good individual players but we shall give it our best shot‘ Sebastien Desabre remarked.

    Sebastien Desabre
    Denis Onyango, Uganda Cranes Captain and goalkeeper

    Goalkeeper and team captain Denis Onyango was equally positive heading to the game. Onyango however warned against complacency.

    ‘Personally, I will admit that I know most of the Zimbabwe players. I have played with some of them in the same clubs and majority play in the PSL. We are set and determined to face Zimbabwe. There is no need to underrate them because they have quality players‘ Denis Onyango stated.

    Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will conduct their final training session on Tuesday night at Arab Contractors’ Stadium in Cairo.

    This is the third recovery session after Sunday and Monday’s sessions.

    As per Tuesday morning, there were no injury concerns for the team.

    Uganda Cranes lead group A with three points and two goals difference. Egypt also has three points but with one goal.

    Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe have not yet picked any point.

  • The FUFA Drum: Buganda, Acholi and Bukedi Confirm Quarterfinal slots

    The FUFA Drum: Buganda, Acholi and Bukedi Confirm Quarterfinal slots

    The FUFA Drum

    • Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
    • Teso 1-1 Bukedi
    • Lango 0:1 Buganda
    • Tooro 2-2 Busoga
    • Sebei 0:3 Ankole
    • Karamoja 2:3 Acholi
    • Bunyoro 1-1 West Nile
    • Kigezi 0-2 Bugisu

    Cup holders Buganda made their way through the group stages after defeating Lango province 1-0 away in Lira of the FUFA Drum. Acholi and Bukedi also confirmed places in the knockout phase after posting positive results over the weekend.
    Vianne Sekajugo was the hero for Buganda with a lone strike in the 18th minute. Buganda now leads group B with 12 points from 5 games.
    Sekajugo was named Man of the Match.

    Players of Buganda join Viane Ssekajugo to celebrate their goal at UTC Ground, Lira

    In the same group, Ankole defeated Sebei 3-0 away in Kapchorwa. Abato Yusuf scored a brace before Paul Mucuurezi added the third.

    In group C, Acholi defeated Karamoja 3-2 away in Moroto. Lokuna Emmanuel scored a double for Karamoja while Hudu Mulikyi, Otto Isaac and Asaba Richardson were on target for Acholi who stretched their lead to 12 points.

    Bunyoro held West Nile 1-1 in Masindi. URA FC player Rothomio Cromwell gave the visitors the lead, unfortunately Brian Ahebwa pulled off an equaliser towards the end of the game.


    Unbeaten Bukedi in group D made their way to the quarterfinal after a 1-1 draw away in Soroti against Teso Province. Ocen Ben scored an equaliser in the 70th minute after Egessa Vincent had put the home side infront in the 63rd minute.
    Bukedi still leads the table with 11 points from 5games.
    In Kabale, last season top scorer James Alitho was on the mark with his strike on target in a 2-0 victory over Kigezi.

    Bugisu players celebrate one of their goals at Kabale Municipal Stadium

    In Fort Portal, Tooro province shared the spoil with Busoga province in a 2-2 draw. Kikonyogo Ronald hit the net two times for the home team. BUL FC ace Richard Wandyaka and Hamis Tibita were on target for the visitors. Kikonyogo was named Man of the Match. Busoga midfielder Shabena Daniel was shown a red card plus his coach Charles Ayeko.

    Tooro’s Innocent Asiimwe challenged by Joel Madondo of Busoga

    All Provinces from group A (Kampala, Busoga, Tooro and Rwenzori) have chances to progress to the quarterfinals

    Nelson Senkatuka (with ball) challenged by a Rwenzori Province player

    Click here for Table standings:

    Main Photo: Fans of Lango after the final whistle was blown at UTC Ground, Lira

  • AFCON Finals: Uganda Cranes easily defeat DR Congo in Cairo

    AFCON Finals: Uganda Cranes easily defeat DR Congo in Cairo

    Total AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals:

    DR Congo 0-2 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes registered a landmark victory at the Total AFCON Egypt 2019 finals, overcoming DR Congo 2-0 at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday in a Group A.

    A goal in each half by Patrick Henry Kaddu and Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, both great headers gave Sebastien Desabre’s charges the momentous win on the hot evening in Egypt.

    Kaddu pounced home the opener after 14minutes of the first half off Faruku Miya’s teasingly delivered corner kick.

    Okwi also glanced home Miya’s free-kick two minutes inside the second half to send wild celebrations from the fans who graced the match as well as the players and team officials.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate their opening goal headed home by Patrick Henry Kaddu.

    All the three changes were called for by the two countries. Uganda in particular replaced Lumala, Kaddu and Miya for Allan Kyambadde, Isaac Muleme and Timothy Denis Awany respectively.

    Uganda’s Okwi was named the TOTAL Man of the Match.

    Uganda’s next game is on Wednesday against Zimbabwe warriors who lost 1-0 to Egypt on the opening day.

    This was Uganda’s win at AFCON once again since 1978 after the 2-1 semi-final victory over Nigeria.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate their opening goal scored by Kaddu (9)

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town), Godfrey Walusimbi (Un-attached), Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Un attached), Mike Azira (Montreal Impact, Canada), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Faruku Miya (HNK Gorica, Croatia), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda), Abdu Lumala (Syrianska, Sweden)

    CHANGES:

    Abdu Lumala Off – Allan Kyambadde ON

    Patrick Henry Kaddu Off, Isaac Muleme ON

    Abdu Lumala Off, Timothy Denis Awany ON

    Subs Not Used:

    Jamal Salim (Al Hilal-Sudan), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Brian Mukiibi (Ostersunds, Sweden), Isaac Muleme (FK Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo),, Allan Kateregga (Maritzburg, South Africa), William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC-Uganda), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt)

  • TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals: Desabre names Uganda Cranes XI Vs Democratic Republic of Congo

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals: Desabre names Uganda Cranes XI Vs Democratic Republic of Congo

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has maintained the same team that won 1-0 against Cote D’Voire in the international friendly match in Abu Dhabi.

    Skipper Dennis Onyango once again leads the team that also has Bevis Mugabi (right back), Godfrey Walusimbi (left back), two central defenders Murushid Jjuuko and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda.

    In midfield, Mike Azira, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Abdu Lumala are prefered.

    Faruku Miya is behind the main center forward Patrick Henry Kaddu.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town), Godfrey Walusimbi (Un-attached), Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Un attached), Mike Azira (Montreal Impact, Canada), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Faruku Miya (HNK Gorica, Croatia), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda), Abdul Lumala (Syrianska, Sweden)

    Subs:

    Jamal Salim (Al Hilal-Sudan), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Brian Mukiibi (Ostersunds, Sweden), Isaac Muleme (FK Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Maritzburg, South Africa), William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazakhstan), , Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC-Uganda), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC Uganda)

    Democratic Republic of Congo XI:

    Ley Matampi Ngumbi (Al Ansar, Saudi Arabia), Issama Mpeko Djos (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Marcel Jany Tisserand (Wolfsbourg, Germany), Paul Jose Ebunge Mpoku (Standard Liege, Belgium), Yannick Yala Bolasie (Everton, England), Elia Lina Meschack (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Arthur Fuka Masuaku Kawela (West Ham United, England), Christian Luyindama Nekadio (Galatasaray, Turkey), Cedric Bakambu (Bejing Gujan, China), Merveille Bope Bokadi (Standard Liege, Belgium), Chancel Mangulu Mbemba (FC Porto, Portugal)

    Subs:

    Glody Ngonda Muzinga (AS Vita, Congo), Bodrick Ugenda Muselenge (Primeiro Agosto, Angola), Akolo Ababa Chadrack (Stuttgart, Germany), Yousuf Mulumbu (Kilmarnock, Scotland), Tresor Mputu Mabi (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Jonathan Bolingo Mpangi (RS Antwerp, Belgium), Wilfried Moke Abro (Nke Ankarago, Turkey), Anthony Mossi Ngawi (FC Chiasso), Britt Assombalonga (Middlesborough, England), Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City, England), Wadol Djuma Shabani (AS Vita, DR Congo), Parafait Mandanda (Dinamo Bucarus, Romania)

  • Uganda Cranes aim for positive start against DR Congo at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals

    Uganda Cranes aim for positive start against DR Congo at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals (Group A):

    Saturday, 22nd June 2019

    DR Congo Vs Uganda Cranes

    Cairo International Airport (4:30 PM in Egypt, 5:30 PM in Uganda)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Uganda Cranes will play at the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals for the seventh time in history.

    The Cranes take on Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, 22nd June 2019 in the second match at the championship.

    This match will take place at the Cairo International Stadium, kicking off at 5 PM (East African time).

    Uganda Cranes had a three week’s preparatory camp in Abu Dhabi where the team held two international friendly matches against Turkmenistan (0-0) and won 1-0 over Ivory Coast.

    There are no injury worries to each of the 23 players in camp as they are all in buoyant mood prior to kick off.

    The team arrived in Cairo on Monday from Abu Dhabi and pitched camp at Radisson Blue Hotel.

    They held three training sessions in preparation for the tournament, as well as further acclimatizing to the rather hot Egyptian weather.

    Uganda Cranes players going through the paces in Cairo on the match eve
    All the 23 Uganda Cranes players are physically and emotionally fit to face DR Congo on Saturday
    Head Coach Sebastien Desabre talks to the players during a training session in Cairo

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre as well the team captain Dennis Onyango sounded optimistic during the official pre-match press conference held on Wednesday.

    Uganda eyes a great start to the tournament that has been increased to 24 countries.

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre and captain Dennis Onyango during the official pre-match press conference

    ‘We held a good training camp in Abu Dhabi for acclimatization and played two international friendly matches. The morale is high and we are giving 100 percent in all the matches, of course one at a time. I know teamwork spirit will drive us there. We do not have so many great individual players  but we are a collective and compact team ready to fight for the best results‘ Desabre noted.

    Onyango asserted that a great start to the tournament will lift their chances of making it to the group stages.

    ‘The first game in the tournament always gives you the lee way to performing well. We shall aim for maximum points.‘ Onyango remarked.

    The match will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    Uganda Cranes 23 man squad at AFCON 2019 in Egypt

    The 102.1 FUFA f.m live commentary team for AFCON 2019
  • TOTAL AFCON Egypt finals 2019: Uganda high profile government officials arrive in Cairo

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt finals 2019: Uganda high profile government officials arrive in Cairo

    When Uganda Cranes kick starts its 2019 TOTAL AFCON campaign in Egypt on Saturday against DR Congo, there will be a good representation especially on the side of the Central Government.

    On Friday, a delegation of high profile officials led by the second Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ali Kirunda Kivejinja (representing HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni) arrived in Cairo ready for the match.

    Hon. Kivejinja, also the minister for East Africa Community Affairs was accompanied by other ministers as well in Egypt.

    Hon Nakiwala greets the second deputy prime minister Ali Kirunda Kivejinja in Cairo
    Officials share a light moment in Cairo
    Government and FUFA officials recieve the second deputy prime minister Ali Kirunda Kivejinja (with glasses in Cairo) on Friday

    He was officially received by the Ambassador of Uganda to Egypt Sam Sebuliba Male,  the leader of the Uganda Cranes’ delegation Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and the of Minister of State for Tourism Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda.

    The officials are joined by members from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), members of parliament as well as fans who traveled to Egypt for the game.

    Uganda Cranes kick off their 7th AFCON campaign on Saturday, 22nd June 2019 with a date against Democratic Republic of Congo at the Cairo International Stadium (5 PM).

    Egypt leads group A following their 1-0 win against Zimbabwe in the official opening match on Friday.

  • Katwe United FC promoted to the Star Times FUFA Big League

    Katwe United FC promoted to the Star Times FUFA Big League

    Promotional final (Second Leg)

    • Katwe United 3-1 Kajjansi United (Aggregate: 4-3)

    Katwe United Football overcame Kajjansi United 4-3 over two legs to qualify for the Star Times FUFA Big League.

    Having lost the first leg 2-1 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, Katwe United reacted swiftly and won the second leg 3-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya (penalty) and Denis Lwetute’s deflected shot won the game for Katwe United F.C.

    Second half substitute Isaac Balyejusa got the consolation for Kajjansi United.

    Katwe United XI

    Katwe United Contingent:

    Players: Rayan Mulindwa (G.K), Moses Bukenya, Twaha Lubega, Abdu Ssemwogerere Wassina, Bashir Muweesi, Saulo Ssemwanga, Moses Shafic, Denis Lwetute, Reagan Mukwaya, Michael Lubowa, Charles Kiwanuka, Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya, Adam Mugerwa (G.K), Musa Adama, Nicholas Ssendisa, Sharif Kakembo, Benjamin Muwanguzi

    Katwe United Chairman Hon Allan Ssewanyana (Third from left) seated in the VIP section with other officials

    Officials:

    Chairman: Hon. Allan Ssewanyana
    Vice Chairman: Allan Luyimbazi
    Secretary: Siraje Kabuye
    Finance: Mohammed Mutyaba
    Security: Ali Ssemakade
    Women Affairs: Aidah Nasoolo

    Some of the members on the Katwe United FC Technical team. Hassan Mubiru (seated on the extreme left) is head coach

    Technical Committee:

    Head Coach: Hassan Mubiru
    Assistant Coach: Isma Kintu
    Goalkeeper: Robert Mukasa
    Manager: Isma Kabanda
    Doctor: Isma Ssembugu

  • President Museveni conveys best wishes to Uganda Cranes at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 finals

    President Museveni conveys best wishes to Uganda Cranes at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 finals

    The President of the Republic of Uganda, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sent out a heart felt message to the Uganda Cranes team at the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019 finals.

    In the message, the President, a keen follower of the beautiful game encourages the Uganda Cranes players, members of the technical team, FUFA team and fans to aim for nothing but gold.

    He also urges the team to replicate the form that they exhibited during the entire qualification campaign where Uganda Cranes topped group L with 13 points.

    Over the years, the Government of Uganda, especially President Museveni, the first lady Janet Museveni, state minister of sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi and the National Council of Sports have effortlessly supported the gradual progression of football by offering the crucial helping hand to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    FIFA President looks on as President Museveni greets the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at Entebbe State House

    Full Message from President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta:

    Uganda Cranes Final 23 Man Squad at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019

  • Marketing & Sponsorship: FUFA, Uganda Tourism Board sign partnership pact

    Marketing & Sponsorship: FUFA, Uganda Tourism Board sign partnership pact

    The magnetic and appealing brand of football in Uganda continues to spread wings and being appreciated across the divide each passing day.

    As more corporate bodies continue to embrace the beautiful game, the Government of Uganda in particular carries the biggest apportion for arguably the country’s leading and most popular sport.

    It is upon this back ground that the Government’s tourism body, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has partnered with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    The year long renewable partnership was officially unveiled to the public  with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties at the FUFA House on 20th June 2019 in Kampala.

    The momentous occasion followed a series of successful boardroom meetings as disclosed by the FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha flanked by the FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu as well as  officials from UTB led by their Chief Executive officer Lilly Ajarova and UTB Board member Eddie Kirya.

    FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha show off the MOU with Uganda Tourism Board’s CEO Lily Ajarova

    Speaker after speaker, the FUFA-UTB partnership was hailed as a win – win situation for sports tourism, strengthening domestic and international relations of Uganda as a well as provision of a positive opportunity for the vibrant youth in the country.

    Uganda Cranes, the main brand at FUFA and the FUFA Drum (Inter-Provinces) Tournament  will be the main actors in the partnership.

    Lilly Ajarova displays the Visit Uganda slogan on the Uganda Cranes jersey

    Quotes from the Press conference:

    ROGERS BYAMUKAMA, FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee Chairman

    This is a very important day in football. Once again, FUFA is unveiling a partner to the swelling of sponsors and partners. This is the confidence that football has built. On behalf of the federation, I am extremely happy about this partnership. This is not merely a partnership but a marriage that will last for eternity.

    Rogers Byamukama

    Justus Mugisha, FUFA First Vice President

    I am very excited about this partnership with Uganda Tourism Board which indeed speaks volume. This has proved that FUFA is worthy for it. The partnership with UTB, a Government body also justifies the Government of Uganda’s continued trust and improved relationship with FUFA. The Brand of football in the country has improved and we are happy that football is taking the right strides. I convey the greetings from the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is currently in Egypt with other members as well as our Uganda Cranes team for the TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals.

    FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha (left) flanked by the CEO Uganda Tourism Board Lilly Ajarova

    Lilly Ajarova, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Board

    Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is excited is to here today. This has not been a one day process. There have been discussions before. In line with our recently launched strategic plan of sustainable increase for the volume of domestic and international tourism as well as building brand equity and value, UTB is glad to associate with FUFA. This is business unusual and a double bottom-line opportunity. We want to create a positive opportunity for the youth in Uganda through football as we also develop sports tourism. Uganda Cranes’ back to back participation in the Africa Cup of Nations has also been a great development and a unique opportunity to develop Uganda’s international tourism.

    Lilly Ajarova, the CEO Uganda Tourism Board

    Darius Mugoye, FUFA Second Vice President:

    FUFA is delighted to have sealed off yet another partnership. We are glad that the partnership with Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) comes at the opportune timing when the Federation of Uganda Football Associations was trusted by CECAFA to host a number of regional tournaments starting August with the CECAFA U-20, CECAFA Women and CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in December 2019. These are all opportunities to work with people from all the 12 CECAFA members countries as exploit Uganda’s tourism potential

    Eddie Kirya, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Board Member:

    Tourism and football is a great take on opportunity. We are grateful for this partnership and the media in particular who have always spread the gospel

  • Total AFCON Egypt 2019: Uganda Cranes captain Onyango, head coach Desabre front the case of team work

    Total AFCON Egypt 2019: Uganda Cranes captain Onyango, head coach Desabre front the case of team work

    Uganda Cranes captain and first choice goalkeeper Denis Onyango together with head coach Sebastien Desabre have addressed the media on Wednesday in the first of the many press conferences for the TOTAL Afcon EGYPT 2019 finals in Cairo. The press conference was held Cairo International stadium the venue for saturday’s match between Uganda Cranes and DR Congo.

    The duo shared the values of team work and diligence as far as Uganda Cranes’ progress at the campaign is concerned starting with the opening match where the CECAFA giants face neighbours Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, 22nd June 2019.

    ‘We shall need to work as a complete team. To get as far as we can, we need to get the best use of the team quality. We have camped for a long time in Abu Dhabi and virtually all the players know each other well. Football is a team sport. You can not win a game when you are playing individual football. Against DR Congo, we need that first victory because it always pushes us further. Our goal is to go past the group stages. ‘ noted Dennis Onyango.

    The official pre-match press conference for the DR Congo and Uganda Cranes match was held on Wednesday in Cairo

    The head coach Desabre was equal to the task as he boldly underlined the team’s aspirations.

    ‘The Uganda Cranes team is ready to compete at the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt. The players are ready to give the maximum. We have good organisation, cohesion and quality in the team basing on values of working together. Each player has a task to play together. As a complete unit we shall achieve alot. The spirit is good enough.We camped in Abu Dhabi to get used to the weather here in Egypt. The weather was not good for us in the first week but we later acclimatised to it. I am happy with the camp we had in Abu Dhabi’ noted Sebastien Desabre.

    L-R: Denis Onyango, Sebastien Desabre and Ahmed Hussein moments after the official pre-match press conference in Cairo, Egypt

    After the first training session in Egypt at the Arab Contractors stadium on Tuesday, the team will once against train on Wednesday afternoon (same venue).

    Then on Friday, there will be the final training session (open to the media for the first 15 minutes) before the match on Saturday.

    The team is accommodated at Radisson Blu Hotel in Cairo.

    The Uganda Cranes 2019 AFCON squad
  • Capacity Building: FUFA Advanced one week goalkeeping Course set for Njeru

    Capacity Building: FUFA Advanced one week goalkeeping Course set for Njeru

    FUFA Football Development Directorate has confirmed a  Six day advanced goalkeeping course that will target participants from premier league clubs, 2nd division, women clubs  and other interested participants. The course will run from 22nd -27th June 2019 at the FUFA Technical centre.

    A total of 30 participants shall take part in the course.

    The  participants will be trained by goalkeeping expert Frank Petersen from Denmark who jets in this Thursday.

    Confirming the latest development on the upcoming course, the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe said;

    ‘Goalkeeping is one of the specialised areas of football and our analysis showed that not much efforts have been done in the area with the last FIFA Course in Uganda conducted in July 2016. It isan area of priority this year within our activities and we are pleased that the FUFA Executive Committee gave a green light to this course.

    Ali Mwebe –  FUFAFootball Development Director

    ‘Frank is an ex-professional goalkeeper and an experienced goalkeeping instructor with UEFA ‘A’ Goalkeeping License and has worked with a number of clubs in Europe and Africa. We believe he will add value to our human resource in this area for the benefit of football in Uganda. We have made contact with Frank through our good external network’ Mwebe added

    Frank Petersen (51) will be in Uganda starting this Thursday 

    The FUFA philosophy behind the course is to equip participants (goalkeeper coaches) with current methodology of goalkeeper coaching but more importantly to identify personnel for further development in the area of goalkeeping who will be resourceful in the re-application of knowledge. Further, the course comes in as preparation for future club licensing minimum requirements to coach an Elite side of the game in Uganda.

    It is a cost sharing course where participants will pay Two hundred thousand shillings (200,000/=) to cater for meals for the duration of the course while FUFA takes charge of the remaining logistical requirements.