The Uganda Cranes delegation safely arrived in Cairo on Monday evening for the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 finals.
The delegation of 23 players and 12 officials was warmly recieved by the CAF protocol team at Cairo International Airport and the FUFA Advance party led by the leader of delegation, Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.
The team reached Cairo at 7:30 PM aboard Egypt Air from Abu Dhabi.
They checked in at Radisson Blu Hotel in Cairo City.
Officials moments after checking in at the Cairo International AirportNico Wakiro WadadaTechnical team members at Cairo International AirportL-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Antonio D’Jerome (Trainer) and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach)Bevis Mugabi (left) and Ronald MukiibiEgyptian based striker Derrick Paul NsibambiMurushid JjuukoFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (Fourth from left) traveled with the team from Abu DhabiJoseph Benson OchayaTeam Chiropractor Dr. Charles SebwanaGoalkeepers Robert Odongkara and Salim Omar Magoola Jamal
The Egypt Protocol team
DELEGATION:
Officials:
Officials:
FUFA President: Eng. Moses Magogo
Leader of Delegation: Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
Deputy Leader of Delegation: Hamid Juma
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeper coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda
Physiotherapist: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Chiropractor: Dr. Charles Sebwana
Media Manager: Ahmed Hussein
Video Analyst: Romain Folz
Physical Fitness trainer: Gerome D’Antonio
Kit Manager 1: Lawrence Kizito
Kit Manager 2: Ayub Balyejusa
Team Security Officer: Hajji Abdul Sekabira
Finance Director: Kiiza Decolas
Support Staff: Muhamad Matovu
National Teams’ Manager: Ntege Patrick
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo recieved a special gift from the Egyptian Airports Authority upon arrival
Matchday 4 of the 2019 FUFA Drum competition was successfully held over Saturday and Sunday.
A total of 16 goals were scored in the 8 matches played, an average of two goals per game.
On Saturday, there were two matches played and the rest played on a subsequent day.
Traveling Lango picked maximum points over Sebei with a convincing 2-o result after both goals were scored in the first half in a space of three minutes after the half-hour mark.
Allan Okello encounters two Sebei players at Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
Moses Okabo gave the visitors the lead on 30 minutes before the man of the match, Allan Okello doubled the scores three minutes later.
The second game held on Saturday witnessed Kampala earn their first victory of the campaign with a 1-0 slim win over Busoga at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Tom Masiko was the hero with a 55th-minute strike.
Rwenzori and Tooro played to the only stalemate on matchday 4, each finding the back of the net once.
Yubu Bogere scored for Rwenzori and Kizito got Tooro’s goal.
Bright Stars’ midfielder, Kacancu Augustine (Rwenzori) was the man of the match.
At the Mbale SS playground, Bugisu fell 3-2 at home to visiting Bukedi in the Eastern affair.
An acton at Mbale SS. Bugisu fell 3-2 to Bukedi
Fredson Gwoto, Ronald Musana and Isaac Kisujju were all on target for Bukedi.
Mawejje Muwada and Ibrahim Massa were on the score sheet for Bugisu.
Bukedi’s John Revita, also the captain at Star Times Uganda Premier League club, Express FC was man of the match.
James Alitho (White) challenged by John Levita at Mbale SS Grounds
Away at the Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kigezi optimally utilized the home advantage winning 2-0 against Teso.
Clifford Rukanga powered the home side in a 26th-minute lead and Nickson Niwamanya added the second a minute inside the second half.
Kigezi’s Sulaiman Kibalama was the man of the match.
A mammoth crowd watched Acholi – West Nile clash in Gulu
In arguably the best-attended match of the weekend, Acholi lost 1-0 to rivals West Nile at the Pece Stadium in Gulu.
Maroons’ forward Rashid Agau scored the priceless goal. KCCA’s left back, Mustafa Kizza was named man of the match.
West Nile players join Richard Agau to celebrate their lone goal at Pece Stadium, Gulu
Karamoja earned a morale boosting 1-0 victory over Bunyoro in Moroto.
Juma Epuri scored lone strike in the historic win that left smiles flashing across the faces of many fans in the North East region.
Karamoja’s Raphael Komakech was named man of the match.
Ankole Province XI that fell at home to the defending champions Buganda
Defending champions Buganda worked for a 2-0 win on the road away to Ankole.
Paul Ssekulima and Robert Ssentongo (penalty) gave maximum points to Buganda.
GuluSsekulima receives the man of the match accolade from Chris Kalibala as Lajan Livingstone looks onEvery man of the match is entitled to a plaque and a cash reward of Shs 100,000.
The tournament has attained cult status for its unquestionable ability to lure the populous and instant attention across the country.
It is run along the theme “Celebrating our Ancestry”.
Buganda Province is the reigning champion.
Main Photo: A mammoth crowd that attended the Acholi vs West Nile game in Gulu
The Uganda Cranes team that has spent three weeks in Abu Dhabi will depart for Egypt on Monday afternoon.
The delegation that also has the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will leave Abu Dhabi at 4:55 PM (3:55 PM East African Standard Time) on Monday.
‘We have had three wonderful weeks of intense preparations of training in Abu Dhabi where the team played two international build up matches against Turkmenistan and Ivory Coast. It was a camp that has helped a lot in the team preparations ahead of the Total AFCON 2019 Finals in Egypt. We concluded the training on Sunday 16th June 2019 at the Abu dhabi Cricket Sports Complex. The morale in camp is high as we depart for Egypt on Monday afternoon aboard Egypt Air’ Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Manager remarked.
Uganda Cranes and Turkmenistan played to a goal-less draw at the New York University Stadium during the first international build up match.
In the second match, Uganda Cranes overcame Ivory Coast 1-0 with Faruku Miya scoring the lone strike via a well taken kick from the penalty spot.
The team is expected to arrive at Cairo International Airport at 7:30 PM and will be recieved by CAF officials as well as the FUFA Advance party that left the country on Saturday, 15th June 2019.
The FUFA advance party was led by the third Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi with two Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Hajji Abdul Ssekabira as well as the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza. They will also be at the airport to welcome the team
Meanwhile, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama has also joined the team in Abu Dhabi.
Byamukama is also the chairperson of the Marketing and sponsorship committee and the FUFA Drum tournament organizing committee.
The Uganda Cranes 2019 AFCON 23 man squad
Officials:
FUFA President: Eng. Moses Magogo
Executive Committee Members: Issa Magola & Rogers Byamukama
Faruku Miya scored the lone strike on the day as Uganda Cranes beat Ivory Coast 1-0 for the first ever victory over the West Africans.
This was during an international friendly match played at the Sheikh Zayed Sport City Stadium on Saturday.
www.fufa.co.ug captured the colourful scenes prior to, during and after the match watched by a sizable number of fans.
Uganda Cranes captain and first choice goalkeeper holds the ball firmly upon restart of play as Aston Villa’s forward Jonathan Adjo Kodjia (shirt 14) keeps a keen eyeUganda Cranes players spare a moment to celebrate with the fans after the matchCanadan based midfielder Mike Azira takes on Ivory Coast’s Souleyman DoumbiaEmmanuel Arnold Okwi attempts to shoot towards the Ivory Coast goalFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo celebrates the victory with the lively Uganda Cranes fans who turned up to catch the game at the Sheikh Zayed Sport City stadium on Saturday
Faruku Miya with a teasing free-kick deliveryFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Executive Committee member Issa Magoola in the standsAbdu Lumala takes on Rennes’ midfielder Souleyman Doumbia during Uganda Cranes’ 1-0 win over Ivory CoastUganda Cranes players quench their thirst during the much needed water breakThe battle for the ball in space: Ivory Coast and Uganda Cranes players during an aerial contest for the ballA section of passionate Uganda Cranes fans in the stands at the StadiumUganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and Dennis Onyango share a light moment with the fansUganda Cranes and Ivory Coast players during the singing of the anthems moments before kick offL-R: Head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred KajobaUganda Cranes XI: L-R (Standing): Murushid Jjuuko, Bevis Mugabi, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Dennis Onyango (Captain). Front Row: Mike Azira, Godfrey “Jajja Walu” Walusimbi, Faruku Miya, Abdu Lumala and Henry Patrick Kaddu
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko (89’ Ronald Mukiibi), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Mike Azira, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya (82′ Tadeo Lwanga), Patrick Henry Kaddu (46’ Allan Kyambadde), Abdu Lumala (66’ Isaac Muleme)
Uganda Cranes subs
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awany, William Luwagga Kizito, Derrick Paul Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Salim Omar Magoola
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre
Ivory Coast XI:
Sylvain Gbohouo (G.K), Serge Aurier (Captain), Ismael Traore, Wilfried Kanon, Souleyman Doumbia, Franck Kessie, Jean Philippe Gbamin, Jean Michael Seri, Nicolas Pepe, Jonathan Kodjia, Max Alain Gradel
Subs:
Eliezer Tape Ira, Badra Ali Sangare, Coulibaly Wonlo, Cheick Comara, Victorien Angban, Wilfried Zaha, Maxwell Cornet, Ibrahim Sangare, Roger Assale, Geoffroy Serey Die, Mamadou Bagayoko, Wilfried Bony
Head coach: Ibrahim Kamara
Match Officials:
Referee: Sultan Abdurazzaq
Assistant Referee 1: Hassan Almahri
Assistant Referee 2: Zayed Dawood
Fourth Official: Hamad Ali Yousef
Isaac Muleme breaks throughExperienced utility player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda enjoys a selfie moment with the Uganda Cranes fans who turned up for the game
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) official advance team to the 2019 TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) left Entebbe International Airport for Cairo, Egypt on Saturday afternoon.
The third FUFA Vice President, also the State minister in charge of children’s affairs, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi led the four man advance team.
She was joined by the federation finance director Decolas Kiiza and two executive committee members Hajji Abdul Ssekabira and Hamid Juma.
The advance team will be expected to officially receive the Uganda Cranes delegation that has been camped in Abu Dhabi since 27th May 2019 for a training camp.
The group addressed the media prior to departure at the VIP wing of Entebbe International Airport.
‘I want in a special way to thank way to thank the Government of Uganda especially His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for continously funding the activities of the national team, Uganda Cranes. The Government has entirely facilitated in financing the back to back campaigns of the Uganda Cranes to the Africa Cup of Nations. That is great for being spot on. Since May 21st 2019, our team has been camped in Abu Dhabi where they also played two international build up matches. We shall officially recieve the team in Egypt on Monday, 17th June 2019’ remarked Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, the leader of delegation flanked by the deputy delegation leader Hamid Juma addressing the media at Entebbe International Airport on SaturdayL-R: Hajji Abdul Ssekabira (FUFA Executive Committee member), Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd FUFA Vice President), Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Finance Director) and Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member) at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday
During this training camp in Abu Dhabi, Uganda Cranes played two international build up matches against Asian country Turkmenistan and West African country Ivory Coast.
Against Turkmenistan, it was a goal-less draw and won 1-0 over Ivory Coast (Faruku Miya scored).
The Uganda Cranes will travel to Cairo, Egypt on Monday, 22nd June 2019.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head of delegation to Egypt Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (second left) shares a light moment with Decolas Kiiza, Hamid Juma and Hajji Abdul Ssekabira at the VIP wing of Entebbe International Airport on Saturday after addressing the media.
Faruku Miya’s first half penalty was the lone strike that Uganda Cranes needed to overcome West Africans Ivory Coast 1-0 in an international friendly match played at Sheikh Zayed Sport City on Saturday afternoon.
Miya struck the from the penalty spot in the 35th minute to guide Uganda Cranes to victory.
Uganda Cranes’ Faruku Miya with a free-kick delivery during the game
Head coach Sebastien Desabre was impressed about the performance of the team calling for focus and concentration ahead of the 2019 TOTAL AFCON finals in Egypt.
L-R: Head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
‘We played the match against Ivory Coast in situations. It was a perfect game to assess some players and hope the team will be ready for the AFCON finals first game. There was positive attitude throughout the match. Winning in football is important for the mental preparedness of the team. After tomorow (Sunday), there will be another change of focus when we arrive in Egypt’ remarked Desabre moments after the match.
Faruku Miya enjoys a light moment with the fans after the game
Lauds Fans:
Desabre also appreciated the fans who threw their weight behind the Uganda Cranes for the entire duration of the match.
‘It was very important to give an emotion to the fans to show that we have done preparations. We shall try to do the maximum for them and the country as a whole’ added Desabre.
Ivory Coast and Uganda Cranes players during an aerial contest
In the match against Ivory Coast, KCCA striker Henry Patrick Kaddu paved way for club-mate Allan Kyambadde, Isaac Muleme was introduced for Abdu Lumala, towering defender Ronald Brian Mukiibi Ddungu made his debut after replacing Murushid Jjuuko and Miya paved way for Tadeo Lwanga.
Faruku Miya closes gapAllan Kyambadde beats his marker during the second stanza of the game
Calls for coordinated display:
The coach also urged for collective display from all the players in a bid to foster cohesion, a team pillar in the team building process.
‘The most important for us is to work a one complete unit with good coordination and focus. At this level, we are ready with the organization and the talents. There is need for cohesion coupled with the individual players to work for the best desired results’ he added.
Uganda Cranes players during a water break
This was the second international friendly match for Uganda Cranes after the goal-less stalemate against Asian country Turkmenistan a week earlier.
The Uganda Cranes will fly to Egypt on Monday, 17th June 2019.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Executive Committee member Issa Magoola in the standsFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the fans moments after the match
Uganda Cranes XI
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko (89’ Ronald Mukiibi), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Mike Azira, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya (82′ Tadeo Lwanga), Patrick Henry Kaddu (46’ Allan Kyambadde), Abdu Lumala (66’ Isaac Muleme)
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awany, William Luwagga Kizito, Derrick Paul Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Salim Omar Magoola
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre
Ivory Coast XI:
Sylvain Gbohouo (G.K), Serge Aurier (Captain), Ismael Traore, Wilfried Kanon, Souleyman Doumbia, Franck Kessie, Jean Philippe Gbamin, Jean Michael Seri, Nicolas Pepe, Jonathan Kodjia, Max Alain Gradel
Subs:
Eliezer Tape Ira, Badra Ali Sangare, Coulibaly Wonlo, Cheick Comara, Victorien Angban, Wilfried Zaha, Maxwell Cornet, Ibrahim Sangare, Roger Assale, Geoffroy Serey Die, Mamadou Bagayoko, Wilfried Bony
Head coach: Ibrahim Kamara
Match Officials:
Referee: Sultan Abdurazzaq
Assistant Referee 1: Hassan Almahri
Assistant Referee 2: Zayed Dawood
Fourth Official: Hamad Ali Yousef
Uganda Cranes fans carry aloft the national flagUganda Cranes players Bevis Mugabi, Dennis Onyango, Tadeo Lwanga and Allan Kateregga engage the fans after the match
Uganda Cranes contingent of players and officials in a group photo taken on Saturday 14th June 2019 in Abu Dhabi.
The Uganda Cranes will play Ivory Coast on Saturday afternoon in Abu Dhabi at Sheikh Zayed Stadium as they finlsie their preparations for the 2019 AFCON Finals in Egypt. Almost three weeks already in Abu Dhabi, the Cranes have had rigorous training sessions. One of the players in camp Allan Kateregga believes that they are ready but needs the boys to test themselves against one of the African soccer giants Ivory Coast.
‘It is a high ranking game. We are looking forward to the friendly match on Saturday. We want to challenge ourselves with the best. I feel happy and fine in camp with the entire team. We should be ready to hit the ground’ noted Kateregga who plays his club football with Maritzburg United in South Africa.
The left footed player is one of the 23 players in the final squad submitted to CAF but he still says that all is not done yet.
‘We must keep competing for places because every player needs to fight for action. The spirit in camp is very good. Our AFCON starts with this game against Ivory Coast and it will be a good challenge to us. The coach keeps pushing us to our best levels and we shall deliver to his expectations’ added Kateregga.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre will call on his troops again against Ivory Coast today in an international friendly
Free entrance for Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The organsiers have confirmed that the match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium which is a multi-purpose arena located in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The largest stadium in the UAE with 45,000 seats has iconic status and was featured on the AED 200 banknote.
The fans will not need to spend a penny to watch their heroes in action on Saturday for a match that kicks off at 4.30pm.
Kampala Province Vs Busoga Province – StarTimes Stadium Kampala Rwenzori Province Vs Tooro Province – Nyakasanga Ground Kasese Sebei Province Vs Lango Province – Kiproitich Stadium Kapchorwa
Sunday 16th June
Ankole Province Vs Buganda Province – Kakyeka Stadium Mbarara Karamoja Province Vs Bunyoro Province – Abim Play Ground Abim Kigezi Province Vs Tooro Province – Municipal Stadium Kabale Bugisu Province Vs Bukedi Province – Mbale SS Play Ground Mbale Acholi Province Vs West Nile Province – Pece Stadium Gulu
Lango Province midfielder Allan Okello in Action against Ankole
The most prestigious football tournament for provinces ‘The FUFA Drum’ returns this weekend with eight matches on card in various parts of the country on Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June.
The highly anticipated game is the derby between Acholi Province and West Nile Province in Pece Stadium in Gulu on Sunday.
Both provinces have something in common regarding the cultural norms since they all originated from the two brothers Gipir and Labongo.
There is a very huge rivalry between the two provinces of who is superior to the other regarding football.
Acholi convincingly defeated West Nile 2-0 in the first round group game away at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
However, the awaited clash is expected to attract the highest number of fans in the history of the competition since the West Nile province is looking forward to revenge and bring back the glory as their grandfather Gipir bravely captured the royal spear and revenged his brother Labongo before both fragmented into rival tribes of the Luo.
Kiweewa Emmanuel will be in charge of the match as the center referee assisted by Mulindwa Hakim and Kimayo Stephen.
Aucho Khalid of Busoga Province in action during the match against Kampala province in Kamuli
Similarly, Bugisu and Bukedi meeting is another traditionally projected rival game as both provinces share most of the cultural norms and geographically living in the same region.
Bugisu managed to pull off a point in a 1-1 draw during the first round game in Butalejja that was highlighted by Akadodi dance by Bugisu fans all over the pitch.
Center Referee Byarugaba Henry will handle the match at Mbale SS ground. Atugonza Robson and Kachope David will assist him.
Equally, Rwenzori province and Tooro Province match is another encounter that is surrounded by the traditional rivalry between the Tooro tribe and the Bamba and Bakonjo tribes from Rwenzori province.
The battle of who is the soccer giant of the region is on the mouth peak of every football fan. The match will be hosted at Nyakasanga Ground in Kasese on Saturday.
Both provinces shared spoil in the first round game by 1-1 at St. Paul Seminary Ground in Fort Portal.
Kalibbala John Bosco is the center referee while Kazoora Emmy and Noor Hassan are his assistants.
In the other matches, winless Kampala Province will host Busoga province at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo, Kampala on Saturday. Busoga won the first round game 2-1 in Kamuli.
Bugisu fan at Boma Ground in Butaleja when Bukedi hosted Bugisu
Nasser Muhammed is the center referee. Lusambya Solomon and Kimbugwe Robert are the 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
In Kapchorwa, Sebei Province is hosting Lango Province at the Kiproitich Stadium. The visitors won first round game 6-1 in Lira.
Ochom Joseph will handle the match as the center referee. Omunyira Mathias and Oriada Hakim are the assistants.
Meanwhile, defending champions Buganda Province is hosted by Ankole province in Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara on Sunday.
Buganda lost the first round game 1-0 at home in Mityana.
Mudanda Ronald will be the center referee of the match. Mwesigwa Ronald and Muyaga Khalid will serve as the assistants.
On the same day, North Eastern Uganda province Karamoja eagerly waiting for their first win in the competition this season as they host Bunyoro province at Abim play Ground.
Both provinces settled for a 1-1 draw in the first round game in Hoima.
Omara Paul (center) Olobo Joseph (1 assistant) and Komakech Robert will be the referees for the game.
In Kabale, Kigezi province host Teso province at the Municipal Stadium on Sunday. Teso won 2-1 in their group D match in Bukedea.
Yoceal Nickson is the center referee. Okudra Emmanuel and Kumakech Abuhureir will serve as the 1st and 2nd assistants.
Upon undertaking situation analysis on entire coaching development system within the Confederation, the new CAF administration halted the organization of CAF Courses in member association to pave a way to a newly structured and regulated system under CAF Coaching Convention that will ensure top quality delivery of courses in terms of organization and content.
As CAF experts together with the CAF Football Development Directorate are still working around to finalize the CAF Coaching Convention to be made ready for Member Associations to sign in July, organisation of courses under transitional period has been given a go ahead.
The current CAF C Diploma approved is one of the 4 in total planned in this year 2019 by the Football Development Directorate of FUFA together with B Coaching Diploma expected before the year ends.
Confirming the development and update on the general status of CAF Coaching Diploma resumption, the FUFA Director of Football Development said “We are delighted to see the system is starting to open again with this approved CAF C due in July.
In a number of capacity building workshops organized by CAF mostly in Morocco (March 2018) and Cairo (January 2019), CAF has been updating us on development and new procedures for application, organization and running of its accredited Courses for Diplomas for PRO, A, B and C.
Guidelines were also given and are already being implemented for national D license (FUFA D License formerly FUFA Level I Coaching License).
This first course returning since July 2017 will be organized in partnership with Tangosport Uganda and will be held at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru”
KCCA FC were champions 2018/19 season and got UGX 60M
Referees’ allowances worth 180M is also cleared
FUFA uses 130 match officials in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League per season
Each official is paid 150,000= per match
FUFA Finance Department has effected payments for the 16 Clubs and referees who officiated in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2018/19 season as prize monies and allowances respectively.
The latest development has been confirmed by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.
‘We have settled payments of all prize monies for the 16 clubs that featured in the Uganda premier League last season. The Champions KCCA FC got UGX 60M. We believe this will help the clubs during the offseason as they plan for the forthcoming coming season’ said Kiiza.
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza
The referees also had their payments worth UGX 180M for the rest of the 2018/19 season cleared.
Breakdown of Prize monies for the Uganda Premier League clubs started in 2017/2018 season. FUFA has made payment of 128M to all the clubs that played in the 2018/19 season.
‘Close to 120 match officials were also settled. We have paid UGX 180M to referees, match commissioners and referees’ assessors for the entire 2018/19 season. However, the first round monies had been paid last year. There were 240 matches last season in the top league’ said Ronnie Kalema Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association
Ronnie Kalema-Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) confirmed that the referees have been paid
FUFA appoints 5 officials for each outing in the top flight with each official getting allowances of UGX 150,000= per match.
For the 2nd season running FUFA has staked prize money for all the clubs in the top flight with the champions walking away with UGX 60M. Vipers SC and KCCA FC have been the biggest beneficiaries of the top prize in the last two seasons as each club emerged champion per season.
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC Champions of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2018/19 season. They won themselves UGX 60M which has been paid by FUFA.
Uganda Cranes played to a goal-less draw with Turkmenistan during an international friendly game played at the New York University stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night.
The day’s captain Faruku Miya came close to breaking the dead-lock but had a free-kick raze off the cross bar during the first half.
Here are some of the moments captured on camera prior to, during and after the engagement.
Uganda’s second international build up match will be played against Ivory Coast on 15th June 2019.
The two countries march out to the field of play at the New York University Stadium, Abu DhabiKhalid Aucho displaces opponentBevis Mugabi clears the ballAllan Kyambadde dribbles away the ballHead coach Sebastien Desabre talks to the captain of the day, Faruku MiyaHolding midfielder Tadeo Lwanga tackles during the match as Faruku Miya closes gapLeft back Godfrey “Jajja Walu” Walusimbi vies for the ballUganda Cranes XI Vs. Turkmenistan
Uganda Cranes XI:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Bevis Mugabi (67′ Nico Wakiro Wadada), Godfrey Walusimbi, Timothy Awany, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Aucho Khalid, Allan Kyambadde (46′ Emmanuel Arnold Okwi), Faruku Miya (Captain), Patrick Henry Kaddu (55′ Alexis David Bbakka), Abdu Lumala (67′ Joseph Benson Ochaya)
Subs Not Used:
Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Ibrahim Sadam Jume, Paul Derrick Nsibambi, Kirizestom Ntambi, Allan Kateregga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
Centre Referee: Hamad Ali Yousef (United Arab Emirates)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Alrashdi (United Arab Emirates)
Assistant Referee 2: Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi (United Arab Emirates)
Fourth Official: Omar Muhamed Alali (United Arab Emirates)
L-R: Faruku Miya (Captain), Patrick Henry Kaddu, Robert Odongkara (G.K), Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Murushid Jjuuko, Bevis Mugabi, Abdu Lumala, Timothy Denis Awany,Godfrey Walusimbi and Khalid AuchoThe Uganda Cranes technical team in respect of the national anthem prior to kick off
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter for May is out. With so many activities climaxing in the mentioned month, we bring you some of the highlights that caught our attention for the rest of the football family around the globe to read about activities in Uganda.
History was also made as a new champion for the FUFA Women Elite League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup were inked in Uganda football books.
Lady Doves 0-2 Makerere University Women Football Club
Makerere University Women Football Club clinched the 2018/2019 FUFA Women’s Cup after defeating Lady Doves 2-0 in the final at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Saturday 8th June.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye handing over the trophy to Makerere University WFC players
Makerere University took the lead in the 40th minute through a penalty kick converted by midfielder Jemima Twesigye following Catherine Nagadya fouling inside the penalty area by Lady Doves defender Gladys Nakitto.
Makerere University WFC players Nakasumba Fatumah (L) and Nababi Aminah celebrating their second goal against Lady Doves
Second half Substitute Fatumah Nakasumba doubled the lead after combining passes with Nababi Aminah in the 78th minute.
Lady Doves forward Nuluh Nakyanzi had an opportunity to level matters but failed to beat Makerere University goalkeeper Zahara Nankya in a one-on-one situation. Her effort went inches wide.
Lady Doves made early tactical changes in search for the equalizer. Lydia Nyandera was introduced for Karungi Getrude before the break while striker Miriam Akwero was brought on the return from the break.
MVP Nababi Aminah (red) of Makerere University WFC having control of the ball during the final
The two substitutes added momentum upfront and midfielder Winnie Babirye was on spot with two close-range shots in the 74th and 76th minutes but the outstanding goalkeeper Nankya pulled off a double save to deny Lady Dove an equalizer.
In the 80th minute, second-half substitute Nakasumba Fatumah launched a counter-attack with a long pass to the right before Nababi Aminah cross was deflected into the net for the second goal for Makerere.
Lady Doves midfielder Nabbosa Riticia (L) in action during the final
Makerere University’s Aminah Nababi was named the Most Valuable Player. She scored 3 goals in 3 games.
Uganda Martyrs defender Shadia Nankya took the top scorer award with 7 goals while She Corporates’ goalkeeper Karugi Vannessa was awarded the best goalkeeper.
Tooro queens took the fair play award with prize money of UGX 200,000.
Makerere University WFC players celebrating their goal against Lady Doves
Awards:
Winner:Makerere University Women Football Club (Trophy, Gold Medals and UGX 3,000,000)
Runners-up: Lady Doves: Silver Medals – UGX 2,000,000
Semifinalists: Echos HS and She Corporates – UGX 1,000,000 each.
Fair Play Team: Tooro Queens – UGX 200,000
MVP: Aminah Nababi (Makerere University Women Football Club) – UGX 100,000
Makerere University W0lomen Football Club player Nababi Aminah receiving her MVP Award
Golden Boot: Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs WFC) – UGX 100,000
Uganda Martyrs High School WFC defender Nankya Shadia with her Golden boot award
Golden Glove: Vanesa Karungi (She Corporates) – UGX 100,000
The football fraternity and the sporting family in general has been treated to sad news on Friday evening about the untimely death of former Uganda Cranes kits manager, Saidi Lugolobi.
Lugolobi was pronounced dead after some time of sickness.
He will be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Namagoma (4 PM) on Saturday, 8th June 2019.
‘A Crane Rests… A member of the historical 2017 Uganda Cranes Team that qualified back to AFCON after 39 years passed on Friday afternoon. Inalilah wa inalilah rajihu’ eulogized the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘Saidi Lugolobi loved his job. He was professional in his line of duty. It was a tough job especially working under the different coaches who fronted professionalism. I can only pray to him and Allah strengthen his family’ FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein.
Saidi Lugolobi (Saido) was the Uganda Cranes kits manager at the 2017 Afcon finals in Gabon.
He was also part of the contingent at the 2018 CHAN finals in Morocco and has been part of the team in a number of competitions locally and internationally.
Saidi Lugolobi (third from right) during a Uganda Cranes assignment away to Rwanda in the CHAN 2018 qualifiers in KigaliUganda Cranes player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda with Saidi Lugolobi (RIP)
Uganda Cranes midfielder Moses Waiswa has been ruled out of the Nations cup finals in Egypt due to a knee injury.
‘The technical team has confirmed the player will not take any part further in the camp in Abu Dhabi following medical assessments of the injury. Plans are underway to organise his travel back home for further treatment and recovery of the injury. It is a pity for the young man who had a dream to feature at the Continnet’s biggest soccer show piece. We wish him a quick recovery’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Moses Waiswa
The Vipers SC player who is the reigning Airtel FUFA Player of the year will not be physically fit to meet the requirements of featuring for the team at the tournament.
MAIN PHOTO: Moses Waiswa takes on Joseph Ochaya (L) during training in Abu Dhabi. He will not feature at the AFCON Finals in Egypt due to injury
FUFA confirmed FIFA referees to handle the highly anticipated FUFA Women’s Final match between Lady Doves and Makerere University WFC slated on Saturday 8th June 2019 at the StarTimes Stadiums Lugogo-Kampala.
Lady Doves forward Nuluh Nakyanzi (L) in action against She Corporate during the semifinals of FUFA Women’s Cup
FIFA Referee Diana Murungi will be in charge as the Center Referee.
Catherine Nagadya and Lydia Nantabo Wanyama will be the 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
Catherine Ayaro Catherine is the 4th official.
Nantabo is the only official returning to the same final for the second successive time after serving as an assistant in the 2nd edition final in Kabwohe.
The final will register a new champion in history since the 2nd edition Cup winners UCU Lady Cardinals were defeated by Kawempe Muslim in the round of 32 as well the 1st edition champions Olila HS WFC was eliminated on the quarterfinal stage by Lady Doves.
Makerere University WFC defender Fatumah Nakasumba having control of the ball in the games against Uganda Martyrs WFC
Road to the final:
Lady Doves began their title campaign at the round of 32 with a convincing 7-0 win over Wakiso Hills in Masindi.
At the Round of 16, Lady Doves eliminated Kampala Queens WFC by 3-0 in Kampala before benefiting from the advantage of Olila failing to show up in the quarterfinal game that confirmed a walkover for Lady Doves.
Lady Doves midfielder Margaret Agnes Kayima (in white) taking on Sarah Namulindwa of She Corporates during the semifinals
In the Semis, Lady Doves drew 2-2 in regular time with 2nd edition runners-up She Corporates however when the game progressed to kicks from the penalty mark Lady Doves won 3-2.
On the other hand, Makerere University WFC started on a high note by edging FUFA Women Elite league counterparts and 1st edition runners-up Gafford Ladies 3-0 in the round of 32. The former eliminated Bugiri Town View before defeating Kawempe Junior 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
During the semifinals, Makerere overpowered Echos HS 5-0 to progress to their first ever Cup final.
Both teams have never met in any competition and this will be their first head to head encounter.
Olila HS WFC players lifting the 1st edition trophy of the FUFA Wome’s Cup
Lady Doves midfielders Riticia Nabbosa and Lillian Veronica are the only players in the final who have ever played the Cup final.
Nabbosa lifted it with Olila HS WFC during the 1st edition in 2017 while Veronica lost in the final with Gafford Ladies the same year.
The last three final matches have produced 4 goals. Cissy Nantongo (Olila HS WFC) Evelyn Kakayi (Gafford Ladies) Mercy Nabulobi and Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals) are the players who have ever scored in the final of FUFA Women’s Cup.
UCU Lady Cardinals players lifting the 2nd edition Trophy of the FUFA Women’s Cup
The match will kick off at 4:00 pm.
MAIN PHOTO: Lady Doves team that made it to the final of the 3rd edition of FUFA Women’s Cup
Uganda’s FIFA Assistant Referee Mark Ssonko has been confirmed among the officials to officiate at the 2019 TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.
Ssonko was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to be among the 56 officials.
30 of these are assistant referees and the remaining 26 are center referees.
Ssonko joins four other Ugandans who will be on duty during the month long championship.
Mark Ssonko
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will lead the officials from Uganda. By virtue of his position as a CAF Executive Committee member, Eng. Magogo is mandated to attend the Finals.
Others are Edgar Watson- the Chief Executive Officer of FUFA who is among the CAF Study Group members.
Dixon Okello and Leila Nankya are on the security and protocol committees respectively. Andrew Jackson Oryada is a Media officer who will also be in Egypt.
The Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 tournament will kick off on 21st June and climax on 19th July.
Here is the complete list of all the match officials:
9th June: Uganda vs Turkmenistan 10pm (Played behind Closed doors) at New York University in Abu Dhabi
15th June 2019: Uganda vs Ivory Coast (Open to public) –Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The Uganda Cranes players camped in Abu Dhabi preparing for the AFCON Finals due later this month in Egypt has been asked by the head coach Sebastien Desabre to take into account for every chance that comes their way during training.
With the intensity of the preparations getting stiffer each passing day, the tactician has briefed his players on the values of keeping fit and focused.
Desabre talking to Uganda Cranes players after training on Wednesday night
‘Everything is moving on very well but I don’t expect any one of you to relax. We have two friendly matches on 9th and 15th June before we fly out to Egypt. Give me every reason to pick you in the final squad. The mind and body of each player in camp must remain focused to make my work very easy when selecting the final 23 man squad next week’ said Desabre.
Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio in charge of the Uganda Cranes players during warm up sessions
The training continued on Thursday with morning and another scheduled for the evening at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Sports Complex.
Lumala Abdu speaks out
Lumala Abdu who plays for Syrianska FC in Sweden, believes that the players in camp are very talented and ready to die a little for the country on the pitch.
Lumala Abdul rates the Uganda Cranes Squad highly
‘I got the chance to join the National team. I have received a warm reception in camp. It is an honour to join a group that has Africa’s best goalkeeper Denis Onyango. There is something special in this camp. We are ready for the tournament but the matches lined up for us before we travel will give us the chance to check on how much we have covered’
Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango with Lumala in Abu DhabiLumala Abdu in a brief interview ith www.fufa.co.ug in Abu Dhabi
26 players are now in camp but will be joined by two other stars Cahrles Lukwago and Mike Azira before end of the week.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre monitoring his players during training
