Former Uganda Cranes Player Hakim Magumba scored a brace as the President’s XI lost 3-2 to Masaka select in an entertaining match played on the eve of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final at St. Henry’s College Kitovu.
Hakim Magumba joins team mates to celebrate his goal
The game which attracted thousands of fans involved former Cranes internationals Sam Kawalya, Edward Kalungi, Andy Lule, Philp Ssozi, Richard Malinga, Hassan Mubiru, Alex Isabirye, Iddi Batambuze, Ali Kayongo, Edgar Watson who is also the CEO at FUFA plus the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo the captain of the President’s XI team.
FUFA President’s XI
Skills and technics were highlighted in the entire game that produced 5 goals. Magumba gave the President’s XI the lead in the first half before Masaka select equalised minutes later.
Action at St Henry’s Kitovu ground
Masaka select added two consecutive goals after the break and convincingly led the game 3-1. However, Magumba never gave up with his exciting dribbles and movements until he grabbed the second to make it 3-2.
FUFA President captained the team
Mubiru and Watson came off the bench to play a part in the game that was attended by a good number of fans from the local area, Nyendo Masaka.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson came on to join the action
After the game, the entire team, the FUFA President and Exco members paid a courtesy visit to Brother Augustine Mugabo’s office before departure. Father Augustine is the head teacher of St Henry’s Kitovu Secondary school
Brother Augustine Mugabo hosted the FUFA officials
President’s XI is a FUFA President team with selected former Cranes internationals and it plays such entertaining games during FUFA events. The Ex-Internationals are FUFA Ambassadors.
FUFA Third vice president Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi shakes hands with Hakim Magumba during team inspectionMatch officials who handled the game plus team captains
As it is a policy at FUFA to support communities through football, FUFA carries out a campaign to collect clothing materials for donating to the needy at the climax of the Stanbic Uganda Cup annually through Corporate Social Responsivity (CSR) activity.
FUFA delivered the items to the needy people in Mpugwe- Masaka at the headquarters of Nkobazambogo Youth Group on Friday Morning.
L-R; FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi, FUFA EXCO Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Buganda Region Delegate Stephen Semutono during the FUFA CSR activity at Mpugwe- Masaka.
The handover ceremony was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 3rd Vice President and also the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA EXCO Members, Buganda Region Delegate Stephen Semutono and Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi.
During the ceremony, the CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group Nsamba Emmanuel praised FUFA and Stanbic Bank for coming up with such a project that targets the needy. He further applauded the football governing body for picking up Nkobazambogo Youth Group.
‘We are pleased to be donated with clothing materials by FUFA and Stanbic Bank today. It is a great day for us. Many of the children in our group have a problem with clothing. This is a great opportunity for us and our people in Mukundwe. Said Nsamba CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group
‘We have more than 500 people who are going to benefit from this donation. Particularly we also thank the President of FUFA for making us proud. It is your good leadership that has brought happiness to us. added Nsamba.
CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group Nsamba Emmanuel making his remarks during the donation ceremony
While making his remarks during the donation. FUFA President Eng. Magogo stated that FUFA used the power of the game to collect clothing materials that were donated to the needy people in Mpugwe.
‘As FUFA we are the football governing body in Uganda and we thought we can use it to help the needy people in the community and we came up with the CSR activity with Stanbic Bank. We used the power of the game to collect clothing material from football fans especially in Kampala. We used UnBound- an International NGO to direct us to those people in need and that’s why we are here today.Said Eng. Magogo FUFA President
Eng. Magogo also donated balls to children.
Eng. Moses Magogo donating balls to children at the FUFA CSR activity in Mukundwe
Meanwhile, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala praised Nkobazambogo Youth Group for standing up to support the needy people in Masaka.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi talking to the people in Mpugwe during the FUFA CSR activity
‘Uganda has 7 million Children however here they are lucky among those to have the clothing materials from FUFA. We came up as FUFA to help the Children develop their talents so that they can earn a living from their abilities. There is a lot needed to archive the best talents and clothing is among those, that’s why we decided to donate to you what we received from the football community. I thank Nkobazambogo Youth Group for coming helping the needy people in Masaka.‘ Said Hon Minister Nakiwala
The Manager Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch Seruwagi commended FUFA coming up with such activity that helps the needy people and partnering with Stanbic during the process of collecting the clothing materials.
Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi during the FUFA CSR activity in Mukundwe Masaka
‘We are proud to be here with FUFA donating to the needy and we thank them for having us as the sponsors of Uganda Cup that this activity of CSR is part of. We came in as sponsors to use football as a tool to inspires the youths and children in the community. Such activity brings us close to the community.’ Said Seruwagi Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch.
The collection of clothes begun two months ago at FUFA House Mengo and Stanbic Bank Branches.
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo and FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi clothing children during the FUFA CSR activity in Mpugwe Masaka
The activity is part of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final between Proline FC and Bright Stars FC that will be played in Masaka Recreation Ground on Saturday 25th May 2019.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi clothing a child in Mpugwe during the FUFA CSR activityFUFA President Eng Moses Magogo having time with the disabled children during the FUFA CSR activity in Mpugwe MasakaFUFA President Eng Moses Magogo making a speech at the FUFA CSR activity in Mukungwe MasakaFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo at the headquarters of Nkobazambo Youth Group in Mpugwe Masaka during the FUFA CSR activityFUFA CSR Activity at Mpugwe in Masaka
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo with the people of Mpugwe Masaka during the FUFA CSR activity
FUFA has received from Government of Uganda the 4th and final installment of UGX 4.7Bn bringing the total of funds provided to the local soccer governing body to UGX 9,466,875,379 for the Financial Year 2018/19.
These funds among others will be used for the preparation of the Uganda Cranes and settlement of arrears attached to the National Senior team engagements.
‘ I thank HE President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni, Ministry of Finance, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi, National Council of Sports and various Government organs for playing a key role in the release of the funds’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over Uganda Cranes portrait to the President General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the 1st lady Janet Kataha Museveni at Entebbe State House
‘We are glad to receive this timely support from Government as two National teams are already in camp preparing for international tournaments due next month’ added Magogo.
Two Uganda Cranes Squads are in camp preparing for the AFCON Finals in Egypt and COSAFA Tournament in South Africa.
FUFA Women Elite League
Olila High School 1-0 UCU Lady Cardinals
UCU Lady Cardinals secured the final slot for the championship playoff of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League season despite suffering a defeat in their last regular season game against Olila High School on Wednesday.
The University side suffered a 1-0 loss to Olila High School in Soroti but that did not deter them from making the cut to the playoffs.
Susan Atim scored a late penalty for Olila to register maximum points.
Olila women in one of the games last season
Prior to the game, UCU Lady Cardinals were in second place in Elizabeth group with 27 points, three ahead of Olila High School.
The Mukono based outfit had a superior goal difference of 14 compared to Olila’s seven.
UCU Lady Cardinals, therefore, join Kampala Queens, Kawempe Muslim Ladies, and Lady Doves as the four teams.
Kampala Queens who finished top in Elizabeth group will take on Lady Doves while UCU Lady Cardinals will play defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
Uganda Martyrs Captain Nankya Shadia cruises past Kampala Queen’s Namuleme during last league game. Kampala Queens won 1-0
The playoffs will be played on Thursday next week at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.
Final Table Standings
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Leading Scorers
Hasifa Nassuna – UCU Lady Cardinals FC – 14
Najjemba Fauzia – Isra Soccer Academy WFC – 14
Nalukenge Juliet – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – 10
Nankya Shadia – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC – 9
Nankya Rashida – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC – 7
Siporosa Amoding – Olila High School WFC – 6
Lillian Veronica – Lady Dove FC – 6
Nabumba Phiona – Ajax Queens FC – 6
Main Photo: UCU Lady Cardinals forward Hasfa Nassuna taking on Kampala Queens young star Lillian Mutuzo during the FUFA Women Elite League
FUFA and National Junior Teams’ (U17 and U20) head coach Mr. Kwasi Fabin Samuel have agreed to end the contract between the two parties by mutual consent.
‘FUFA is happy with the work done by Mr. Kwasi in the period he has been in Uganda. However a request by the coach to go and handle family matters back home thus not able to continue with the job, saw the Executive consent to his request’
Kwasi was in charge of the Uganda U-17 team which participated in the AFCON Finals in Tanzania from 14th-28th April 2019.
FUFA wishes Kwasi all the best in his future endeavors.
The long awaited final of the 2019 Stanbic Uganda Cup will take center stage on Saturday, 25th May 2019.
It is Proline against Bright Stars in the final at Masaka Recreational Stadium.
The two head coaches of the respective clubs; Shafiq Bisaso (Proline) and Fred Kajoba (Bright Stars) were hosted in the official pre-match press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday, 22nd May 2019.
Both coaches expressed the desire and willingness to face each other in the final as history is being made.
Shafiq Bisaso, head coach Proline Football Club
”I am not looking at history but we believe this is our time as Proline Football Club. We are facing a big team who have a good coach and but we are ready to battle them. Time will matter not history. We respect them but do not fear them at all. They do not know our weak points but they knwo our strong points. This is the best time we have had as Proline. We are motivated by the FUFA Big league final win we had over Wakiso Giants” – SHAFIQ BISASO, Head Coach – Proline FC
Fred Kajoba, head coach Bright Stars Football Club
”I begin by congratulating my fellow coach at Proline for bringing the club back to the top flight division. This is where they belong. Bright Stars will be playing in their first ever Uganda Cup final but personally, this is my third final. As a team, we are ready to play in the finals. There is no pressure at all. Proline knows what is going to happen in this final. We are focused and composed as well” – FRED KAJOBA, Head Coach – Bright Stars FC
This year’s final will be handled by FIFA Referee Ali Sabila Chelengat with the winner set to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.
KCCA Football is the reigning cup holder of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after overcoming Vipers 1-0 in the 2018 final staged at the Emokori play ground in Bukedea district.
FUFA Events Manager Leila Nankya (middle) with the two coaches
Meanwhile, the FUFA Events manager Liela Nankya has passed on the federation voice of appreciation for the clothes and other material donations given out by the general public as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause attached to this tournament.
”On behalf of FUFA, we convey our heart felt appreciation to everyone who donated generously. May the good Lord abundantly bless you” – Leila Nankya, FUFA Events manager
The collections will be officially handed over to the people in Masaka on Thursday, 23rd May 2019.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is once again investing in the development of football by hosting a residential three day CAF B Coaching Refresher Course at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The Course began with a short opening ceremony that was attended by the FUFA Head of Technical matters, Ali Mwebe, his assistant and Youth Football Development manager, Bashir Mutyaba and FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima.
On behalf of FUFA President, The FUFA Head of Technical Matters Mwebe thanked the attendees for attending the course and also said he was proud of the strides that are being made by the CAF to improve that quality of football in the federation at all levels.
‘This course is a serious one, as coaches need to have a better understanding of the game. We need coaches who can teach fellow coaches. A coach needs to understand the new trend of the game. This course is an enhancement course, it is to update the coaches on the trends and the changes in the football world. There will be more courses such as these in the future and I urge all coaches to participate when we host them’ Ali Mwebe stated.
The course will consist of theoretical lectures and practical sessions each day until the final day on Wednesday
Ibrahim Kirya (left) in practical session
Participants of the course will be engaged in topics that are vital to improving the game at all levels.
The Course is being handled by former FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, CAF instructor Jackson Nyima, who is thrilled with FUFA and CAF’s move.
‘The main purpose of CAF refresher programme is to provide active coaches with technical knowledge through CAF-run educational courses in the areas of coaching, refereeing, women’s football, futsal, beach soccer, and administrative and medical matters. These courses focus not just on the technical aspects of the game, but also on its social values, as people in a particular field should regard football as a thought of life. The principle behind CAF’s educational initiatives involves the teachers and participants passing on and exchanging know-how, experiences and information, which in turn finds its way back to the associations, instructors and other sectors of society such as the private sector, government bodies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). CAF’s programme is tailor-made to meet the member associations’ requirements for education and courses’ Jackson Nyiima noted.
Match 29: She Corporates Vs Lady Doves – MUBS Play ground (Date to be confirmed)
Match 30: Echos High School Vs Makerere University – Soroti play ground (Date to be confirmed)
Final (Match 31): Winner Match 29 Vs Winner Match 30 – 8th June 2019 (*Venue to be confirmed)
All the four semi-finalists of the 2019 FUFA Women Cup now know their respective opponents.
This followed the successful draws held at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala on Wednesday, 22nd May 2019.
She Corporates will host Lady Doves at their MUBS Play ground in Nakawa in the first semi-final.
Echos High School takes on Makerere University at the Soroti play ground in the second semi-final.
FUFA licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige closely monitored the draw.
Bayiga notified the team representatives and the media about the rules of the competition at this staging, reaffirming the date for the final as 8th June 2019 (Venue to be confirmed by the FUFA Executive Committee).
‘Now that the semi-final draw has been well conducted, we shall await the matches whose dates will be confirmed in the near future. It will be one leg to be played. In case of a draw after normal time, kicks from the penalty spot will be taken to determine the winner. The date for the final has set for 8th June 2019 (venue will be confirmed soon)’ Ivan Kintu Bayige stated.
The semi-final dates for the two matches will also be informed to the stake holders in the due course.
The draw was conducted by the team manager She Corporates, Mathias Kakulu, Makerere University head coach Fred Ndawula, Lady Doves captain Leticia Nabbossa and TOP Television female sports journalist Rose Nakyeyune.
Leticia Nabossa, captain Lady Doves Women Football ClubRose Nakyeyune, sports journalist with TOP TelevisionMathias Kakulu, team manager She Corporates Women Football ClubFred Ndawula, head coach for Makerere University Women Football Club
Uganda Cranes towering defender Bevis Mugabi Kristofer Kizito, 21, remains optimistic about delivering to the expected standards ahead of the upcoming 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt (June 21st – 19th July).
Mugabi is among the 28 players named by head coach Sebastien Desabre, preparing for the special training camp in Abu Dhabi where they will also play two international friendly matches.
Born in the United Kingdom to Ugandan parents, Mugabi earned his first cap last year during the March 2018 international break against West African opposition Sao Tome and Principe at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
He is currently plying his trade with English League two side Yoevil town.
Bevis Mugabi in work outs during training as the Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule and head coach Sebastien Desabre keep a keen eye
In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Mugabi notes that this call up is a lifetime opportunity as it makes a big impact in one’s football career.
I never expected this and I was very surprised though had a good season amidst my club being relegated. I was communicating to the coach (Sebastien Desabre) because he followed me as he watched my games online. I am excited for this opportunity to be part of the Uganda National team AFCON squad. At my first call up in March 2018, I enjoyed a lot because it was my first time to play international football and want a more test of it by featuring in a competitive match like a qualifier and a competition like AFCON because that’s when you can actually say you are an international player. I am still waiting for that moment to come thus patiently waiting and training hard. I am not under any pressure amidst the tight competition for a place in the twenty three man final AFCON squad. The competition is healthy because everyone is at his best which is good for the team
Mugabi remains confident alongside the rest of his teammates and many teams will be surprised because Uganda has plenty of talent and the preparations are superb ahead of the competition.
I pity those who underrate Uganda because we shall surprise many, the team has talented and hardworking players, the coach and his entire technical team are awesome together with the wonderful preparations
He also believes that his featuring at AFCON is a door opener to better opportunities.
Mugabi during the stretching drills at Lugogo
Mugabi marked a colourful international debut for Uganda Cranes on 24th March 2018 in the 3-1 friendly victory over Sao Tome and Principe before featuring in the goal-less draw against Malawi.
He was invited for the training camp in Niger but did not feature in any game
Bevis Mugabi (R) during the Cranes training session in NigerL-R: Godfrey Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi and Allan Kyambadde going through the paces at LugogoMugabi is congratulated by Desabre after earning his first cap
The final squad that will travel to Durban South Africa for the COSAFA Tournament has been released on Tuesday Morning.
20 players are named in the list involving 2 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 7 midfielders and 4 strikers.
Six players Charles Lukwago, James Alitho, Allan Okello, Daniel Serunkuma, Mustafa Mujuzi and Uganda Premier League top scorer Juma Balinya who were training with the preliminary squad for the AFCON Finals are part of the Squad that flies out on Thursday 23rd May 2019.
Tactician Abdallah Mubiru is in charge of the team as Head coach assisted by Livingstone Mbabazi.
The Tournament begins on Saturday 25th May with group stages games, however, Uganda Cranes will start at the quarterfinal level on Saturday 1st June 2019 against Lesotho.
The Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC),
Defenders:
Willa Paul (Police FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Isinde Isaac (Kirinya Jinja), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC),
Midfielders:
Kasozi Nicholas (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik (URA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Tooro Utd), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Mucuurezi Paul (Mbarara City),
Strikers:
Senkatuka Nelson (Brights Stars FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Serenkuma Dan (Vipers SC)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes (COSAFA Bound team) that played a practice match against Western Region select team on Saturday 18th May in Bushenyi
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has released a list of players for the camp in Abu Dhabi in preparation for the forthcoming AFCON Finals in Egypt.
The squad has both local and foreign-based players. The entire Uganda Cranes contingent will fly out on 27th May 2019 to the Arab world where they will camp and play two friendly matches.
The goalkeeping department has four players including KCCA FC’s Charles Lukwago who will join the team after the COSFA tournament in South Africa.
The Squad to Abu Dhabi:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns-South Africa), Jamal Salim (Al Hilal-Sudan), Robert Odongkara (Adama City FC-Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC-Uganda).
Defenders: Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town- England), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC-Tanzania), Awanyi Timothy (KCCA FC-Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Unattached), Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds-Sweden), Murushid Juuko (Simba-Tanzania), Godfrey Walsumbi (Unattached), Muleme Isaac ( FK Viktoria Zizkov- Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe-DR Congo)
The FUFA Referees Standing Committee has confirmed the appointment of 5 match officials to handle the final of the Stanbic Uganda cup between Proline FC and Bright Stars on 25th May 2019 in Masaka.
The match officials are all FIFA Referees;
Sabila Ali-Referee
Mark Sonko Asistant Referee 1
Issa Masembe- Assistant referee 2
Oloya William -4th Official
Referees’ Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono
Pre-match Press conference on Wednesday 22nd May 2019
The two coaches- Shafique Bisaso (Proline FC) and Fred Kajoba (Bright Stars FC) will address the media on Wednesday 22nd May 2019 at FUFA House starting 10am.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations is in deep sorrow following the loss of lives after a boat carrying footballers and fans capsized on Lake Albert in Western Uganda.
The players and fans are for Fofo FC found in Hoima District.
The boat was travelling on Sunday from Fofo landing site in Buseruka Sub County to Runga landing site in Kigorobya Sub County in Hoima District, western Uganda, when it capsized.
‘Our condolences go out to the people of Kitara region Football Association following the loss of Fofo football team players and fans on Lake Albert. We are with you during these trying times’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘We know how much football brings joy to communities especially on the lakeshores. It was an unfortunate incident to our fans and players’ added Magogo.
The number of lives lost is yet to be established but we are confident the necessary authorities including Uganda Police and local leaders in the Kitara Region are doing their best with investigations on what could have caused the accident.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has named Eleven (11) players from the ongoing residential camp at Kabira Country club and will be part of the 26 man Squad to be announced on Tuesday 21st May 2019 ahead of the trip to Abu Dhabi in preparation for the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt.
The 11 players are; Bevis Mugabi, Awanyi Timothy, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Godfrey Walusimbi, Muleme Isaac, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Waisswa Moses, Sadam Juma, and Kaddu Henry
Meanwhile, Sebastien also named six (6) players from the squad he has been handling to join the COSAFA bound contingent.
The players are; Charles Lukwago, James Alitho, Okello Allan, Balinya Juma, Mujuzi Musitafa and Dan Serunkuma.
The 6 players will resume training today under the watchful eye of coach Abdallah Mubiru who is handling the Uganda Cranes squad to COSAFA as head coach Sebastien Desabre is with the National senior team preparing for the AFCON Finals.
StarTimes FUFA Big Legaue Final day 2018/2019 season at Lugogo
3rd place play off final: Kyetume 4-1 Kansai Plascon
Wakiso Giants 0-1 Proline FC
Teams Qualified for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League: 2019/2020 season: Wakiso Giants, Proline and Kyetume FC
Kyetume FC registered a 4-1 win over Kansai Plascon FC in the StarTimes FUFA Big League play-off final match to complete the three-team lineup joining the Uganda Premier League next season.
Proline FC and Wakiso had already gained automatic qualification to the top flight but had a mall matter to settle on Saturday at Lugogo to decide who wins the FUFA Big League 2018/2019 season.
It is a final contested between the leaders of each group from the regular season (Elgon and Rwenzori).
Kyetume handled by Jackson Mayanja and Allan Kabonge had their goals scored by experienced striker Robert Ssentongo who bagged a hat-trick and defender Benon Tahomera. Henry Kitegenyi netted a late consolation for Kansai.
Kyetume FC celebrating their qualification to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League
‘I am glad and thankful to God who enabled me to guide the fifth team to the Uganda Premier League. It is a big achievement for me and the entire team. Let’s enjoy the moment’ noted Kabonge
‘It is a good result and our fans are happy. I joined the team early this year and I was on a mission to send the Kyetume to the Uganda Premier League’ said Ssentongo.
Proline beats Wakiso Giants in the StarTimes FUFA Big League final
For the FUFA Big League Final, Anukani Bright who was named MVP of this season netted the all-important goal on 33 minutes after Ibrahim Wammanah’s header met the youngster who beat Yasin Mugabi between the posts.
The Chief Guest was FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye who handed over the trophy to the winning Captain Noordin Bunjo. Hamid Juma (FFA Competitions Committee Chairman, Ronnie Kalema-Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association and former Uganda Cranes star Tom Lwanga) conducted the awards presentation ceremony.
FUFA Big League awards and prize money distribution
Champions: Proline FC (UGX 10M)
1st Runners-up: Wakiso Giants FC (UGX 5M)
2nd Runners- up: Kyetume FC (UGX 3.5M)
Fourth place: Kansai Plascon
Fair play award: Light SS (UGX 2M)
Obira Daniel of Light SS with the Fair Play Award.
Golden glove: Ivan Mutumba (Wakiso Giants, 9 clean sheets in 15 games, UGX 1M)
Golden boot: Ivan Bogere (14 goals-Proline FC, Shs1M)
Ivan Bogere of Proline FC (L) receives his Golden boot award from Legendary Jackson ‘Mia Mia’ Mayanja. He was top scorer with 14 goals.
Most Valuable Player: Bright Anukani (Proline FC, UGX 1M)
In a deep conversation: Anukani Bright (L) with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre. The French man presented the MVP award to AnukaniWakiso Giants goalkeeper received the Golden Gloves award presented to him by 1978 Uganda Cranes custodian Paul Ssali.
Dove FC and UPDF FC will each get UGX 1M for reaching the playoffs.
Action from Wakiso Giants vs Proline matchThe match officials who handled the FUFA Big League Final between Wakiso Giants and Proline FC. On the extreme left is Ronnie Kalema-Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association
Wakiso Giants FC vs Proline FC Teamsheet
Kyetume FC vs Kansai Plascon Teamsheet
Main Photo: Proline FC playersand officials celebrate their victory
Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground on Saturday 18th May 2019
Stand in coach Abdallah Mubiru is impressed by the spirit that has been exhibited so far by his boys in the Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team implying the readiness of each of the players to deliver.
The Cranes were 1-0 winners over the Western region select in the regional tour game played at the Bushenyi Main ground in front of a mammoth crowd that thronged the venue to catch a glimpse of the their National team stars who will be representing the country in the COSAFA championship 2019 that kicks off on 25th May in the South African city of Durban.
Fans’ darling Paul Mucuurezi (17) taking care of the ball during the regional tour match in Bushenyi.
Uganda Cranes all important goal was scored by Bashir Mutanda who had shortly replaced Nelson Senkatuuka midway into the second. in a match that saw Mutyaba Bashr Captain the National team. The delivery into the area was by Mustafa Kizza from the left wing on a wet ground.
Musitafa Kizza (L) with the deliveryMicheal Birungi (L) and goal scorer Bashir Mutanda (R) celebrate after giving Uganda Cranes the lead in Bushenyi
Despite the heavy downpour prior to the match, the turn up was very impressive.
Part of the crowd that turned at Bushenyi Main ground to catch Uganda Cranes take on Western region Select team in the regional tour matches sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.Business on a standstill as fans devised differrent means to catch a glimpse of the Uganda Cranes vs Western Regional Select team match in Bushenyi on Saturday.
‘It has been a good game in a wonderful environment with a very impressive turn up. We tried to have control of the ball but it took us long to really settle in. We struggled almost the entire first half trying to get used to the field conditions and get our rhythm which we eventually did in the second half creating many chances which unfortunately were not efficient enough to turn them into goals’ stated Mubiru to the media shortly after the game.
Standin Uganda Cranes coach Abdallah Mubiru was impressed by his team’s display against Western region Select Team. Uganda Cranes won the match 1-0.John Revita (L) tries to take the better of the ball against a Western regional select player during the match
‘The most important thing we finally got that goal which handed us the victory. It was very important for us to win as it boosts the players’ morale and confidence as we get closer to the kick-off of the championship added Mubiru who is standing in for Head coach Sebastien Desabre now another Uganda Cranes Senior Preliminary Squad preparing for the 2019 AFCON Finals.
Mubiru continued to say that the regional tour game organised by the national team official sponsors Airtel Uganda and the official beer partners Nile Special was very important as it availed him with another opportunity to assess his players’ potential and understanding who plays better where, with whom and when.
Uganda Cranes starting XI that faced Western region Select team in Bushenyi.Western Region Select Team that played against Uganda Cranes in BushenyiInspection of teams led by FUFA Executive Member Chris Kalibbala (suit)
Six goals were produced in normal time of 180 minutes for the two matches before the victors were decided on kicks from the penalty mark as the battle for the final slot to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League got underway on Thursday the StarTime Stadium Lugogo. Already two tickets have been secured with automatic qualification by Proline FC and Wakiso Giants FC.
StarTimes FUFA Big League playoffs
The first match between Kyetume FC and Dove FC ended in a 2-2 draw.
Dove FC who had their maiden season in the StarTimes FUFA Big League was a hard nut to crack in the 90 minutes despite conceding two goals. They ended uplosing to Kyetume via kicks from the penalty mark.
Kyetume’s Robert Sentongo (Red) aims for the ball during the match at Lugogo
Kyetume FC took the lead through an own goal scored by Wahab Lwanga in the 35th minute off a Vicent Kayizi cross while Dove FC leveled matters 12 minutes into the second half.
Several changes were made which saw Ali Ngongo come in for Kyetume FC to even get his team’s second goal in the 76th minute. However there was tension late in the game as Dove FC’s goalie Hussein Ndungwa converted from the penalty mark at stoppage time for the tie to end 2-2.
Kyetume FC XI that started against Dove FC
Kyetume FC converted three(3) of their kicks out of five (5) while Dove FC converted two (2) of five (5).
Dove FC XI
In the other game played at the same venue, Kansai Plascon ejected the army side UPDF FC in the kicks from the penalty mark after a one all draw in the 90 minutes.
An action between Kansai Plascon (Blue) and UPDF FC
Both goals came in the second half after a goalless first half despite the good game showcased by both sides.
Henry Kitegenyi of Kansai Plascon put the hosts ahead with a superb header in the 82nd but later leveled by Muwonge Amos who scored a memorable goal in the added minutes of the game.
Kansai Plasco XI
Kansai Plascon converted five(5) out of six(6) while UPDF converted four(4) out of six of their kicks from the penalty mark.
UPDF FC XI
Kansai Plascon FC will face Kyetume FC on Saturday 18th May 2019 at StarTimes Lugogo to decide who takes on the third slot to join Wakiso Giants FC and Proline FC for the 2019/20 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season.
Meanwhile, Wakiso Giants FC will play against Proline FC at the same venue to decide who will be crowned the 2018/19 StarTimes FUFA Big League champion. Both teams emerged leaders of their respective groups.
Wakiso Giants FC Were table leaders of the Elgon group with 41 points while Proline FC finished as table leaders of the Rwenzori group with 42 points.
Final standings after the first and second rounds of the 2018/19 season.
Main Photo: Vicent Kayizi of Kyetume FC takes on an opponent at Lugogo
The two Uganda National teams preparing for AFCON and COSAFA tournaments had a practice match on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole and it ended all square.
Allan Kayiwa was on target in the 25th minute as he headed in a well curled Mustafa Kizza corner to give the COSAFA bound Uganda Cranes team the ead. It was in the 72nd minute that Patrick Kaddu restored parity for the other Cranes Squad.
The entertaining match was watched by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and it was also open to the public which never disappointed but cheered up the boys as everyone got a side to support.
The Uganda Cranes team camped at Sky Hotel will leave on Friday morning to Western Uganda for a regional tour match due on Saturday at Bushenyi Main Ground.
Allan Kyambadde (21) in control of the ball amidst opponents. He played for the Uganda Cranes preiminary Squad preparing for AFCON Finals
At the end of the match, the Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre expressed his delight by display from both the teams and said that Uganda is such a country gifted with plenty of talent.
‘I am happy for both teams,. They have all had a wonderful display for the day. Today’s game showed that Uganda has a lot of football talent which reflects a bright future. We now have a total of thirty-five players in camp and easy for us to choose from’ said Desabre
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre with his technical team on the bench
Abdallah Mubiru the coach in charge of the Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team appreciated his boy for the wonderful free flowing football and the challenge put up against their opponents.
‘It was such a wonderful display from my boys. It wa a great show against the experienced players and I like the challenge because the AFCON bound team is far much experienced than the COSAFA team. There is a lot we have learned as the technical team and the players’ said Mubiru
COSAFA cranes technical bench
How the teams lined up
AFCON Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Hassan Wasswa, Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Awany, Godfrey Walusimbi, Sadam Juma (Moses Waiswa), Tadeo Lwanga, Juma Balinya (Khalid Aucho), Allan Okello (Daniel Isiagi), Patrick Kaddu (Disan Galiwango) & Allan Okello, (Dan Sserunkuma)
Unused: James Alitho (GK) AND Mustafa Mujuzi
Standing (L-R); Brevis Mugabi, Timothy Awanyi, Juma Balinya, Sadam Juma, Tadeo Lwanga and Hassan Wasswa(C) Front row (L-R); Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Kaddu, Charles Lukwago, Allan Okello and Allan Kyambadde
COSAFA Cranes XI
Saidi Keni (GK) ((Jack Komakech GK) , Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza (Hassan Musana) ,Isaac Isinde (Patrick Mbowa) ,John Revita,Muzamir Mutyaba(Ivan Eyam) , Nicholas Kasozi (David Owori) , Allan Kayiwa (Bright Anukani) , Shafik Kagimu (Bashir Mutanda) , Paul Mucureezi & Michael Birungi
Standing (L-R); Micheal Birungi, Kasozi Nicholas, John Levita, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Saidi Keni, and Isaac Isinde. Front row (L-R); Allan Kayiwa, Mustapha Kizza, Willa Paul, Paul Mucureezi and Shafiq Kagimu
MAIN PHOTO: John Revita goes ahead of Patrick Kaddu with the ball in Namboole
