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  • Kampala Queens, UCU Lady Cardinals all but seal playoff slots

    Kampala Queens, UCU Lady Cardinals all but seal playoff slots

    FUFA Women Elite League
    Match Day 13

    Elizabeth Group

    Uganda Martyrs High School 0-1 Kampala Queens

    Makerere University 2-4 UCU Lady Cardinals

    Town View SS, Bugiri 1-0 Lango Queens

    Victoria Group

    Lady Doves 3-2 Ajax Queens

    Dynamic SS Jjeza 0-3 Asubo Gafford Ladies

    She Corporate 1-0 Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Rines WFC 0-0 Muteesa I Royal University

    Kampala Queens are guaranteed of a spot in the playoffs of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League following their hard-fought victory against Uganda Martyrs High School on Wednesday.

    Lilian Mutuuzo scored against her former team to guide Kampala Queens to their second successive appearance in the championship playoff.

    Faridah Bulega’s charges are assured of finishing either first or second in Elizabeth group regardless of the result in their final game against Lango Queens.

    The victory meant Kampala Queens remained joint top on 27 points same as second-placed UCU Lady Cardinals who won 4-2 against Makerere University.

    Kampala queens action Isra in 2018

    Despite the absence of head coach Simon Peter Ssebulime who is bedridden at Nsambya Hospital, the Mukono based side got maximum points off Makerere University.

    Skipper Moreen Kinavudori scored a brace while Jackeline Nakasi and Hasifa Nassuna added a goal apiece. Catherine Nagaddya netted twice for Makerere.

    With a game to play, UCU Lady Cardinals need to avoid a loss against third-placed Olila High School in their final group game.

    Olila High School who have 24 points will need to defeat UCU Lady Cardinals by an eight-goal margin to qualify for the playoffs.

    Already relegated Town View SS picker their first win this season at home against another relegated side in Lango Queens thanks to Elizabeth Anyango’s goal.

    In the Victoria group, the relegation fight got another twist following Asubo Gafford Ladies victory against Dynamic SS.

    Joan Nabirye, Shakira Mutiibwa, and Claire Namatovu were all on the score sheet for Gafford Ladies who moved out of the red zone to sixth place on 14 points same as Ajax Queens FC that lost 3-2 to Lady Doves in Masindi.

    This therefore means, Rines WFC who played out a goalless draw against Muteesa I Royal University dropped back to the relegation zone on 13 points.

    Asubo Gafford Ladies visit Kawempe Muslim in their final game while Rines and Ajax Queens will be at home to Dynamic SS and She Corporate respectively.

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies suffered their second loss this season falling to She Corporate in Nakawa courtesy of Jackie Ogol’s 8th-minute strike.

    Despite the loss, the four-time champions remained top on 31 points, two ahead of second-placed Lady Doves.

    The top two teams in each group qualify for the playoffs where the champion is determined.

    Table Standings

  • FUFA Projects: Invitation for Service Providers and Quotations

    FUFA Projects: Invitation for Service Providers and Quotations

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is the governing body of football in Uganda.

    FUFA is seeking for service providers and quotations on the following projects;

    CIVIL WORKS

    1. Civil Works (Turn Key Proposal) for the FUFA Beach Soccer stadium at Mandela National stadium premises
    2. Consultancy services for feasibility study, designs and supervision of the FUFA 20,000 seater Stadium at Lugazi.
    3. Refurbishment of the FUFA Technical Centre buildings, wall fence and completion of the perimeter fence in Njeru.
    4. Construction of a standard grass football pitch at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru

         

    FUFA CUSTOMISED TROPHIES:

    5. To create customised designs and supply trophies for various FUFA Competitions.

    Interested entities and individuals may visit www.fufa.co.ug for further details on the advert published in Daily Monitor of Tuesday 7th May 2019.  The details will be uploaded on the webseite on Wednesday 8th May 2019.

     

    Click Requirements for Service Providers

     

    Deadline for submission of proposals and quotations is Monday 20th May 2019 at 5pm

     

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)

    FUFA House, Plot 879, Wakaliga Road-Mengo

    Tel: +256 312 290 403 / +256 312 290 412

                                        It is Our Game, It is Our Country. 

  • Pictorial: Fans bring out the best of The FUFA Drum match Day 3 Outing

    Pictorial: Fans bring out the best of The FUFA Drum match Day 3 Outing

  • Cranes Regional Tour: Western Region summon squad to face Uganda Cranes

    Cranes Regional Tour: Western Region summon squad to face Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour of Western Uganda

    Sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special  

    Saturday: 18th May 2019 

    Match: Western Region Select vs Uganda Cranes 

    Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground

    Time: 4pm

    Western region technical committee has summoned a provisional squad of 28 players that have begun preparations for the Regional Tour game against Uganda Cranes on Saturday 18th May 2019 at Bushenyi Ground.

    None of the 28 summoned players is from either the Big League or the Azam Uganda Premier league clubs Kabale Sharp and Nyamityobora and Mbarara City teams respectively.

    “We want to give the youngsters chance to showcase their abilities because the rest of the players in the region have already proved themselves. This is not the last Cranes tour in the region, and we shall keep making changes in the regional team at a given event,” Said regional chairman Sseka Mutaka.

    Apart from Sadat Nsubuga who came on as a second-half substitute in Western Region’s 1-0 win over the Cranes in 2017 at Kabale Municipal Stadium, none of the other players was picked for the regional select team engagement.

    The squad of 28 players that includes three goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and eight strikers.

     18-year old Six O’clock FC striker Seiri Arigumaho, whose brilliant strike gave Ankole province a 1-0 away win to Buganda province in The FUFA Drum tournament in Mityana was Summoned.

    Ankole Province and Six O’clock FC player Seiri Aligumaho is summoned in the squad to play Uganda Cranes. He was the MoM in The FUFA Drum game between Buganda and Ankole

    Marvin Ashaba also 18 years, is among the players summoned. He is a former Ntare School student and was selected among the best youngsters in the 2014 Copa Coca Cola games in Mbarara.

    Veteran goalkeeper Mohamood Kiyemba who steered debutants Tiles and Terrazo to their regional playoffs semifinals before losing to eventual regional champions NTODA FC was included in the squad while NTODA FC goalie James Turyasingura is another notable player in the squad.

    Uganda Cranes Right Full back Nicolas Wadada (Red) in action during the match against Western Region at Kabale Municipal Stadium in 2017

    The team began residential training on Wednesday Morning with the training sessions taking place at Kakyeka Stadium. The final list of 20 players will be released before Friday.

    Uganda Cranes( COSAFA bound team) on the other hand also begun preparations under the guidance of Police FC head coach Abdallah Mubiru.

    He is assisted by Morley Byekwaso alongside former Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa and goalkeeping coach Saddiq Wassa.

    The team entered residential camp at Sky Hotel on Tuesday and will travel to Bushenyi on Friday morning.

    Uganda Cranes regional tours are fully supported by Airtel who are the main sponsors of the National team and Nile Special.

    Western Region Squad
    Goalkeepers
    Turyasingura James (Ntoda FC), Kiyemba Mohamood (Terrazo & tiles), Namara Evaristo (Kyambura FC)

    Defenders
    Niyonzima Benon (Ntoda FC), Ssembatya Ibarahim (Rushere FC),Muhwezi Alex Kata (Six O’clock FC), Arinda Davis(Kigezi FC), Niyenzimana Michael (Gorilla highlands FC), Omony Denis (Mbarara City Junior Team), Babu Bashir (Mbarara FC), Twesigye Timothy (Bushenyi veterans FC ), Muhwezi Gideon (Sansio Bulldogs FC)

    Midfielders
    Bbaale Andrew (Terrazzo & tiles FC), Nsereko Farouk(Rushere FC), Nsubuga Sadat(Mbarara FC), Ashaba Marvin (Ibanda Municipality), Mbishinzimana Allan(Gorilla highlands FC)Atuhaire Abraham (Barrrack Ntoda FC), Kaija Sunny(Kigezi FC), Turyamusiima Ronald (Six O’clock FC)

    Strikers
    Ahimbisibwe Ivan (Terrazzo & Tiles FC), Sande William (Kyambura United), Amanyire Rembo (Bushenyi Veterans FC), Arigumaho Seiri (Six O’clock FC), Kwesiga Brian (Ntoda FC), Matovu Mohammed (Rushere FC), Kabuganda Pastori (Mitooma FC), Guloba Moses (Bushenyi Veterans FC)

    MAIN PHOTO: Western Region select team that played against Uganda Cranes at Kabale Municipal Stadium in 2017

  • Uganda Cranes to play Western Region Select team in Bushenyi on Saturday

    Uganda Cranes to play Western Region Select team in Bushenyi on Saturday

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour of Western Uganda

    Sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special  

    17th May 2019-Uganda Cranes arrives in Western Uganda

    Saturday: 18th May 2019 

    Match: Western Region Select vs Uganda Cranes 

    Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground

    Time: 4pm

    Entrance: FREE

    The Uganda Cranes team that is preparing to take part in the 2019 COSAFA Championship in South Africa embarked on training today at the Star Times stadium Lugogo ahead of a Regional tour match against Western region on Saturday in Bushenyi.

    The side under coach Abdallah Mubiru deputised by Morley Byekwaso and having former Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa later on checked into Sky Hotel Nalya where it is accommodated.

    L-R Geoffrey Massa, Abdallah Mubiru and kitsman Frank Bumpenje

    The team will depart for Bushenyi on Friday morning ahead of the Regional Tour game organized by the national team sponsors Airtel and Nile Special. According to Mubiru, the game will help him assess the areas he must put more emphasis before the team flies out a few days later to South Africa for the COSAFA tournament.

    “I am happy with the morale and the response of the players I have worked with today,” Mubiru stated. “However, the fitness levels are a bit below the required standards but it is understandable because they are coming from a break after the league ended a fortnight back.”

    Mubiru also expressed his pleasure in having Massa, who captained the team to its first AFCON qualification in 2017 after a period of 38 years, saying that his wealth of experience will go a long way in motivating and inspiring the predominantly young side.

    “Massa is one of the greatest players in Uganda’s history when you consider his achievements. His presence in the team is a very great factor that is going to immensely build these players. I feel very pleased to be working with him,” added Mubiru.

    KCCA FC players were not part of the first training session after being given permission to take part in their club’s league title parade around the capital city in Kampala.

     

  • Crested Cranes stars light up Secondary School Games in Mbale as Kawempe wins 9th title

    Crested Cranes stars light up Secondary School Games in Mbale as Kawempe wins 9th title

    Fresh Diary Secondary Schools Games

    4th – 11th May 2019

    Mbale, Uganda

    Champions: Kawempe Muslim SS

    The 2019 Secondary School Ball Games came to a climax over the weekend following seven days of competition, thrilling action and surprising results from the different institutions that converged at Mbale SS.

    Girls football evidently attracted more attention with fans thronging the various playgrounds to watch young girls in action.

    Several players featuring in the FUFA Women Elite League and also part of the National Women SeniorTeam (Crested Cranes) played for their respective schools and indeed proved their abilities whenever they took to the field.

    Crested Cranes forward Fauzia Najjemba (Blue) in action during the match between Mukono High School and Pride College in Mbale

    Forward Fauzia Najjemba, who captained Mukono High School to third place, emerged the top scorer at the tournament with 13 goals in seven games including six coming against New Horizon SS.

    Crested Cranes player Fauzia Najjemba (Blue) played for Mukono High School in Mbale. She emerged top scorer with 13 goals in the tounament. 

    The stylish player was a darling to many and some of the fans gave her money at the end of every game she played.

    Najjemba, who earned her national team debut in the Olympic qualifier against Ethiopia earlier this year, has been in good form for both school and club.

    She has 12 goals in the league at Isra Soccer Academy, one behind leading scorer Hasifa Nassuna.

    The other player that attracted fans’ attention in Mbale was Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim SS.

    Crested Cranes Striker Juliet Nalukenge (White) during the match between Kawempe Muslim SS and Olila High School.

    She scored ten goals and helped record champions Kawempe Muslim to extend their dominance with the ninth championship.

    Crested Cranes Striker Juliet Nalukenge (R) led Kawempe Muslim SS front line during the National competition in Mbale

    Goalkeeper Juliet Adeke who hails from Mbale made good use of home advantage ending the tournament with a clean sheet and was the heroine for Kawempe in the final saving Masitula Nakku’s kick from the penalty mark.

    Despite her school, Taggy High not going far, winger Lilian Mutuuzo excited the crowds with her dribbling skills.

    Crested Cranes midfielder Lillian Mutuuzo in action for Tagy High School in Mbale

    The other notable players included Aisha Namukisa, Anita Namata, Sandra Kisakye and Margaret Kunihira among others.

    Crested Cranes defender Aisha Namukisa (white) captained Gaddafi Integrated High School in Mbale

    Crested Cranes fitness coach Oliver Mbekeka was in Mbale for the entire week and was impressed with the players’ performance.

    Crested Cranes goalkeeper Juliet Adeke (black) was named the best goalkeeper of the competition. She featured for Kawempe Muslim SS

    ‘There is proof that women’s football is taking great strides. The quality of players, the understanding of the game and level of competition portrayed here is an indicator of how the game is growing’ observed Mbekeka.

    Mbekeka, who also coaches FUFA Women Elite League outfit Lady Doves, added that she had identified several players that can play for the National team.

    ‘I have been able to watch very many girls that I think, if improved, can play for the National teams’

    A total of 32 schools took part with Kawempe Muslim emerging winners after edging St. Noa 5-4 in post match penalties.

    FUFA also made a great contribution to the tournament providing balls to the schools.

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes midfielder Lillian Mutuuzo in action for Tagy High School in Mbale

  • Total AFCON-Egypt 2019 Preparations: Cranes Enter Residential Camp, Desabre addresses media

    Total AFCON-Egypt 2019 Preparations: Cranes Enter Residential Camp, Desabre addresses media

    Total AFCON 2O19:

    Group A
    Egypt

    Democratic Republic of Congo

    Uganda

    Zimbabwe

    Fixtures
    22/6/2019: 

    Democratic Republic of Congo Vs Uganda
    26/6/2019: Uganda Vs Zimbabwe
    30/6/2019: Uganda Vs Egypt

    The Uganda Cranes’ preparations for the Total AFCON Finals 2019 got underway on Monday with a preliminary squad of 19 players entering residential camp at Kabira Country Club, Bukoto.

    Brief address by the Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre

    While attending the first ever Media session (Question and Answer), Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre told the press that he started with locally based players who are not in action since them have completed their fixtures.

    The residential camp will take a fortnight in which period two practice games will be played on Thursday 23rd May (against the COSAFA bound Cranes) and the second one on the 25th May 2019 with a team yet to be known, both games at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    “I will name the list of 26 players on 21st May 2019 (including foreign-based players) for the Abu Dhabi camp from which 23 players will make the final Squad to Egypt for the AFCON Finals.

    Uganda Cranes coach during the Q&A media session at Kabira Country club

    “We shall play two friendly matches against an unnamed opponent on 9th June 2019  and then with Ivory Coast on 15th June 2019, before flying to Cairo,” Desabre told the media.

    Selected Questions 

    Media: Can you brief us on players like Hassan Wasswa and Godfrey Walusimbi who currently aren’t engaged with any clubs?  Are you not concerned about their fitness or you have a special programme for them?

    Sebastien Desabre: After the (final qualifier) Tanzania game, we put in place a methodology to monitor all players like Hassan Wasswa and Walusimbi Godfrey where we get routine feedback about their progress on fitness levels. We have also been monitoring players who were recovering from injury like Sadam Juma and Moses Waiswa.

    Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    Media: Don’t you have some other options than considering players who haven’t been active?

    Sebastien Desabre: For me, the most important issue is preparing the boys to get ready for the game. Our job is to prepare players for the official date which is 22nd June 2019. Many players had their seasons end early and I’m sure they don’t share the same fitness levels but then we shall prepare them for the six weeks we are to spend with them and by the time of the first game, they will all be on the same level.

    Media: You have named two squads-AFCON and COSAFA. Will you take charge of all the two teams?

    Sebastien Desabre: I can’t take charge of both teams.  We have coaches who were appointed to take charge of the COSAFA team and those are Abdallah Mubiru as head coach assisted by Morley Byekwaso, Sadiq Wassa as the goalkeeping coach while Geoffrey Massa will be Team Coordinator.

    FULL  Media Session (Q & A) 

    Players who have reported to Camp at Kabira Country club and later trained at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC),

    Defenders: Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town FC), Disan Galiwango (Express FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Unattached), Awanyi Timothy (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC)

    Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Churchill Brothers), Hassan Wasswa (unattached), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)

    Forwards: Daniel Isiagi (Al Nassr FC- Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Juma Balinya (Police FC), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Dan Mzee Sserunkuma (Vipers)

  • FUFA Drum Match Day 3: Okello’s Supremacy Lifts Lango, Busoga Picks First Win As Acholi enjoys perfect start

    FUFA Drum Match Day 3: Okello’s Supremacy Lifts Lango, Busoga Picks First Win As Acholi enjoys perfect start

    The FUFA Drum Match Day 3 Results

    11th & 12th May 2019

    • Busoga 2:1 Kampala
    • Lango 6:1 Sebei 
    • Tooro 1:1 Rwenzori
    • Buganda 0:1 Ankole
    • Bunyoro 1:1 Karamoja
    • Teso 2: 0 Kigezi
    • West Nile 0:2 Acholi
    • Bukedi 1:1 Bugisu
    Allan Okello’s performance stood shoulders above the rest when he struck a memorbale hat-trick as Lango Province outwitted Sebei 6-1 at UTC ground in Lira on Saturday during Match Day 3 of The FUFA Drum. The KCCA FC and Cranes player was also named Man of the Match.
    Joakim Ojera had a brace as Omodi Denis’ goal made it six for the hosts. Eric Simiyu scored the consolation goal for Sebei .
    In Kamuli, Busoga added salt to the wounds of Kampala Province winning 2-1 and the hosts registering their first win of the season. Kampala, who were quarter-finalists last season, are yet to win a match. Richard Wandyaka scored a brace for Busoga but Nelson Senkatuka’s lone goal wasn’t enough to save the city boys in a game hosted at St. Joseph Vocational Institute in Kamuli.
    Godfrey Lwesibawa was showed matching orders leaving the visitors with a man down.
    Richard Wandyaka poses with his man of the match accolade after Busoga beat Kampala 2-1 in Kamuli.
    It ended all square (1-1-) at St Paul Seminary in Kabalore as visiting Rwenzori fought tooth and nail to pick a point from the hosting Tooro Province.
    Karim Ramadhan of Rwenzori was Man of the Match.
    Karim Ramadhan of Rwenzori was Man of the Match
    Ankole beat The FUFA Drum holders Buganda 1-0 away at the Ssaza ground in Mityana thanks to Seiri Aligumaho’s goal that came in the 71st minute. Aligumaho was named Man of the Match
    Seiri Aligumaho receives the man of the Match accolade from Owek. Mukwenda Mbalire
    In Arua, Acholi gave home side West Nile all sorts of problems on the pitch as the visitors won 2-0 in a massively attended match played at Greenlight Stadium. Tito Okello and Hudu Mulikyi scored the two goals for Acholi to give them a 100% perfect start to this year’s campaign.
    Tito Okello of Acholi was named Man of the match.
    Tito Okello of Acholi was named man of the match
    Bukedi province played to a one-all draw at home to Bugisu at Boma ground in Butaleja. Edgar Bwogi scored for Bugisu in the 11th minute while Kisujju Isaac levelled matters for the hosts before half time.
    Kisujju was named man of the match.
    Kisujju Isaac of Bukedi was named man of the match.
    At Kongunga ground in Bukedea, Teso who hosted Kigezi, collected maximum points after a 2-0 win against the team from the cold land.  Okwalinga Solomon and Ogwang Isaac scored the goals to earn Teso the three points.
    Eyam Ivan of Teso was named man of the Match.
    Ivan Eyamu Man of the Match receiving his accolade from Honourable Isiagi Opolot who was the Chief Guest
    Karamoja shared spoils with Bunyoro at Boma ground in Hoima after a one-all draw. Karamoja took the lead in the 29th minute through Ivan Pulkol before Lumoro Peter levelled matters for the home side.
    Karamoja’s goalkeeper Kajoba Rajab was named man of the match.
    Kajoba Rajab was named man of the match after Karamoja drew 1-1 with Bunyoro.

    Main Photo: Allan Okello his Man of the Match accolade from Hon Hamson Obua

  • FUFA organises Media session with Uganda Cranes Coach on Monday

    FUFA organises Media session with Uganda Cranes Coach on Monday

    Sports Media (Q&A) session  with Uganda Cranes coach 

    Venue: Jacaranda Hall, Kabira Country Club

    Time: 8.55 am

    Date: Monday 13th May 2019 

    FUFA Communications Office has finalised plans to conduct the first ever session on Monday 13th May 2019 at Kabira Country Club in which the sports media will ask the Uganda Cranes coach Sebatsien Desabre questions on matters related to the Uganda National senior team.

    In the past, press conferences have been organised  where the media is addressed by selected FUFA persons for onward commuication about the federation’s activities or any news.

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest development.

    ‘It will be the first of its kind in Uganda sports media where a Uganda Cranes coach will answer questions about the National team and preparations for the team ahead of the 2019 AFCON Finals. It will not be a press conference. We want the session to be interactive. We want the media to get answers to the questions they ask the coach. The Q& A Media session will be streamed live on FUFA communication platforms for the general public to follow’ said Hussein.

    The session will start at 8.55am in Jacaranda Hall –Kabira Country Club.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes coach

  • UEFA Officials hold meetings with Uganda football stakeholders

    UEFA Officials hold meetings with Uganda football stakeholders

    The three European football governing body (UEFA) officials under the UEFA ASSIST programme have held meetings with football stakeholders in Uganda with the aim of conducting operational reviews of FUFA’s work in line with its strategic plan.

    UEFA Head of International Relations football operations specialist Eva Pasquier, and two consultants Stewart Reagan (former CEO of the Scottish Football Association) and Ken MacLeod are in Uganda on the request of FUFA to help the local federation learn from best practices.

    UEFA and NCS officials at Lugogo on Friday. They were welcomed by NCS Ag. General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel.

    The officials who were welcomed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson on Thursday, also spent Friday at the FUFA headquarters where they had discussions with a number of FUFA officials including President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA CEO, Directors and Managers in their respective areas.

    L-R Edgar Watson, Stewart Reagan, Eva Pasquier FUFA President and Ken MacLeod.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson highlighted the importance of this visit to Ugandan football.

    ‘The representatives of UEFA are here to asses how football is run in this country on invitation by the FUFA president and his Executive with a view of trying to see how we can try to improve on our management in the execution of administrative issues within areas concerning marketing, finance, competitions and how the Executive conducts its business’

    He also noted that FUFA looks at improving its operations in terms of Governance.

    ‘We are trying to scrutinize our structure, how we operate and over the weekend we shall a retreat with the executive to discuss on how we operate.

    Members of FUFA like the regions, clubs and associations that are affiliated to FUFA can also be helped in terms of improving their governance and administrative operation’

    Edgar Watson listens to Stewart Reagan

    The UEFA officials also held meetings with Ministry of Education and Sports, sponsors, fans, UPL secretariat staff and board representatives, football clubs’ CEOs and the media.

    Eva Pasquier meeting with the UPL Secretariat staff. In the Photo from 2nd Left-Board Chairman Ruygendo Airnaitwe, David Serebe and UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani.

    Uganda is the first African country to benefit from the programme.

    Members of the media in a session with Stewart Reagan from UEFA at FUFA House.

    The UEFA team will engage the FUFA Executive in a two-day retreat at Serena Hotel, Kigo on Saturday and Sunday where they will, basing on their findings from the discussions with stakeholders, advice and guide the FUFA on the way forward.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President welcomes UEFA officials in his office at FUFA House, Mengo

  • Proline FC joins Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League

    Proline FC joins Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League

    StarTimes FUFA Big League 2018/19

    Final Day Results-Regular Season 

    Elgon Group:

    • Kataka 1-1 Amuka Bright Stars
    • Entebbe 0-3 Kyetume
    • Doves All Stars 1-1 Wakiso Giants
    • Nebbi 0-1 UPDF FC

    Rwenzori Group:

    • Kabale Sharp 0-2 Proline
    • Kansai Plascon 2-2 Dove
    • Kitara 3-0 Kireka
    • Kiboga 2-2 Kira United
    • Bumate 1-2 Water FC

    Proline Football Club is back in the top flight after gaining direct promotion to the 2019/2020 season from the Elgon Group of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.

    Proline defeated Kabale Sharp 2-0 away in Kabale to end the season with 42 points. Proline FC joins Wakiso Giants who had already qualified despite sharing teh spoils in a 1-1 draw with Doves All Stars on the final day of the Big League season on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

    Joseph Mandela and midfielder Bright Anukani netted first half goals for Proline FC who are enjoying the season having also qualified for the final of the Stanbic Uganda cup to be played against Bright Stars FC on 25th May 2019 at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.

    The Final Match day results also helped to get the final rankings of the teams and those heading into the play offs. Kyetume, UPDF (Elgon Group) , Kansai Plascon and Dove FC (Rwenzori group) all made it to the playoffs to be played on 16th and 18th May 2019 to determine the third team that makes it to the top flight this season.

    Three teams were relegated from the Uganda Premier League this season and are; Nyamityobora FC, Paidha Black Angels and Ndejje University FC.

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Bright Stars FC in the Final, to play Proline

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Bright Stars FC in the Final, to play Proline

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Bright Stars FC in the Final, to play Proline FC on 25th May 2019 in Masaka. 

    Bright Stars FC saw off Express FC 3-2  at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on penalties after the return leg had ended 1-1 for a 2-2 aggregate score to make it to the final of the Stanbic Uganda cup. It is the first time for Bright Stars FC and Proline FCto reach the final of the prestigious Competition played on knock out basis.

    The final will be played on 25th May 2019 at the Masaka Recreation Ground.

    Both clubs had never gone this far in the tournament.

    Bright Stars FC player Austine Kacancu trying to go in for the ball during the game with Express FC in the Stanbic Uganda cup

    Express scored an early goal through John Revita in the 3rd minute with a teasing free kick that went past goalkeeper Hamzah Muwonge.

    James Angu who scored his first league goal for Bright Stars FC last weekend against Paidha FC, was on the mark with a wonderful headed goal for the equalizer 10 minutes to full time.

    Musitafa Mujuzi (M) of Proline FC challenging Kyetume’s Robert Ssentongo during the semifinal return leg match at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo. Proline FC also qualified after penalty shootouts.

    In the shootout, Farouk Katongole, Rajab Kakooza and Nelson Ssenkatuka scored their kicks while Angu and Walusimbi missed their chances.

    Michael Birungi, Davis Mayanja and Sadiq Ssekyembe all missed for the Red Eagles while Disan Galiwango and Revita converted their kicks successfully.

    MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars FC Captain Nelson Senkatuka converted the winning penalty during the shootout

     

  • FUFA set to host UEFA Officials

    FUFA set to host UEFA Officials

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host three top UEFA officials from 8th to 13th May 2019.

    The visiting officials are UEFA Head of International Relations football operations specialist Eva Pasquier and two Consultants Stewart Reagan-former CEO of the Scottish Football Association and Ken MacLeod.

    The football officials are coming under an international programme called UEFA ASSIST that addresses the needs of national associations and confederations outside Europe with the aim of increasing solidarity and enhance football development and knowledge sharing.

    With FUFA keeping track on its 5 year strategic plan based on the 8 key focus areas, the visit comes at an opportune moment when football knowledge, ideas and guidance will be shared about Ugandan football learning on best practices how the beautiful game is administered in Europe.

    It will be the first time for any African country to host the UEFA ASSIST official and also benefit from the programme.

    During their visit, the football oficials will hold meetings with the FUFA President, Government, Executive Committee Members, FUFA CEO, Secretariat staff,  Clubs, Uganda Cranes coach, fans, sponsors and media.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is excited about the visit of the UEFA officials.

    ‘We hope to benefit a lot from the visit of UEFA officials as we expect to learn more on modern governance principles especially when they meet the various key stakeholders in the game. The same knowledge will be shared by the people who are the nucleus of the game in the 8 football regions’ said Watson.

    UEFA officials will meet FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House, Mengo

    FUFA’s focus areas are; Governance, Development, Infrastructure, National teams, Competitions, Marketing and Communications, Finance and Administration, Membership.

    An image illustrating FUFA’s 8 key focus areas in the 5 year strategic plan

    About UEFA ASSIST:

    UEFA ASSIS, is an international programme that addresses the needs of national associations and confederations outside Europe with the aim of increasing solidarity and enhance football development and knowledge sharing.

    The main scope of UEFA ASSIST is essentially to share knowledge and best practices to help UEFA’s sister confederations to develop and strengthen football within their respective territories. UEFA ASSIST is designed to provide practical rather than financial assistance and to offer support through development activities.

    UEFA ASSIST is composed of four pillars, each providing specific support to member associations and confederations worldwide:

    1. Education and knowledge sharing
    2. Development of youth football
    3. Support of infrastructure projects
    4. UEFA national association support programmes

    MAIN PHOTO: UEFA Head of International Relations Eva Pasquier

  • Why Odilo for the Primary Schools Championship

    Why Odilo for the Primary Schools Championship

    FUFA launched a new tournament called ‘Odilo’ on Wednesday morning at FUFA House designed for grassroots football to be played by Primary Schools in Uganda.

    However how much do you know about the choice of  word ‘Odilo’ for FUFA’s newest baby on the 13 strong lCompetitions list organsied by FUFA.

    The FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza patiently told the story during the press conference.

    Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Gipir and Labongo who moved South from the land called Bahel-Gazel and settled in present-day West Nile with their families and children.

    Due to inter-family jostles and glitches involving the loss and recovery of the Royal Spear from the wilderness by Gipir and the extraction of a bead from Labongo’s daughter’s ripped stomach, the two brothers decided to part ways.

    Consequently, on one morning at a place called Wang-Lei in present-day Pakwach they buried an axe and parted ways.

    FUFA Finance Decolas Kiiza while briefing the media at FUFA House on the choice of the word ‘Odilo’ for the Primary School Championship. Odilo means ball among the ALur and Luo Communities.

    Gipir and his family took the area west of the Nile and became the Alur Community while Labongo moved eastwards settling off through Acholi, Lango, Bunyoro, Bukedi up to areas of Western Kenya as Luo Community.

    Amongst the Alur was born a boy called ODILO in the remote village of Pavungu.

    While a teenager, Odilo ventured his way to Kampala where he found a group of boys kicking around object which excited him very much.

    He manoeuvred and sneaked away with the round object up to Pavungu imagine in two days!

    L-R;  Grace Abalo, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo,  Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey Kibenge and 2nd FUFA President Darius Mugoye

    The youths and men of Pavungu were so agitated and started playing using the round object on the guidelines of Odilo and easily named it Odilo which would later turn out to be the BALL and the game, Football.

    Odilo spread out to the Greater Northern Uganda that hosts two FUFA Regional Football Associations of West Nile and Northern like wildfire.

    In recognition of the Alur, the people of Pavungu, the Greater Northern Uganda and Odilo himself, the FUFA Executive Committee decided that the newly introduced FUFA Primary Schools Championship to be played across Uganda hereby named “ODILO”.

    MAIN PHOTO: Official Logo of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘Odilo” 

  • FUFA Launches Primary Schools football Championship called ‘Odilo’

    FUFA Launches Primary Schools football Championship called ‘Odilo’

    FUFA Launches Primary Schools Championship code-named ‘Odilo’

    A new baby is born. In FUFA’s quest to implement its five year strategic plan to develop football from the grassroot level, a new boys’ football tournament for Primary Schools in Uganda has been created by the local soccer governing body.

    L-R; Grace Abalo, FUFA President, Aggrey Kibenge and 2nd FUFA President Darius Mugoye

    The Championship is code-named Odilo – meaning a ball in the Alur and Luo communities.

    At a fully packed press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning, the official launch was performed by the Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey David Kibenge, who was Chief Guest,  together with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

     

    The Official FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘Odilo’ Logo

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    Magogo noted that it is the federation’s strategy to achieve its Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field.

    ‘We can only achieve our vision by following procedures laid down for developing grassroots football. There is no shortcut to football development. We take responsibility to create the category of U15 so that we can track these players.  The top clubs in Europe can only recruit players at the age of 17 to take them to the academies and prepare them for the bigger stage.

    ‘Uganda is endowed with plenty of talent which is diverse.  The new Championship unveiled today is looking at the categorisation of the players below the age of thirteen years,’ the FUFA boss observed.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo

     

    Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey David Kibenge

    Kibenge expressed his delight to witness the ceremony and applauded FUFA under Magogo’s leadership for the milestones achieved so far in Ugandan football during his tenure so far.

    ‘I thank God for this morning of unveiling such a wonderful football product. It is a game changer. I would like to congratulate FUFA and Eng. Moses Magogo for the vision to Ugandan football and all the milestones achieved. It is a project that was overdue. I am glad that FUFA will take the lead charge in the competitions and technical expertise will be applied. Such competitions have values attached to them but need technical expertise which FUFA provides.  We shall engage all stakeholders to take part and I speak with authority that the Ministry will support these competitions.’

    Aggrey David Kibenge while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo

    National Council of Sports –Ivan Niwamanya

    Ivan Niwamanya from local sports regulators National Council of Sports (NCS) said that grassroots football is the way to go.

    ‘We must tap the talent at this level to get the best results. If we don’t start with the grassroots, we should expect little or nothing’

    Ivan Niwamanya addressing the media during the launch of the championship

    Playing format, registration

    Registration is in progress at the FUFA Regional offices and 400 primary schools have already confirmed participation. Deadline for registration is Wednesday 15th May 2019. The Qualification process will start with matches at the district level to determine District Winners who will play at the Regional Finals.

    The Championship will kick off 5th June 2019 at various grounds to determine District Champions before they feature at the Regional level.

     FUFA Primary Schools National Finals

    The National Finals will be played by the eight Regional Primary Schools Winners at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Organising Committee formed

    A committee to be headed by FUFA 1st  Vice President Justus Mugisha will be in charge of the championship. It also has the 2nd Vice President at FUFA Darius Mugoye, Hajji Abdu Sekabira Lukooya,  John Bosco Masiko, Farouk Kigongo and one representative from the Ministry of Education and Sports.

    Group photo after the launch of the championship at FUFA House, Mengo

    The launch ceremony was also witnessed by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Member Hamid Juma (Chairman of FUFA Competitions Committee), Grace Abalo (Senior Education officer-Department of Physical Education and Sports), Pollbert Agobe (Principal Education Officer-Department of Basic Education-Primary Schools), Ivan Niwamanya (National Council of Sports, who represented General Secretary Dr. Patrick Ogwel), Uganda Youth Football Association Delegates to the FUFA Assembly John Bosco Masiko and Farouk Kigongo.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and  Guest of Honour -Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey David Kibenge holding the placard of the Odilo logo at the launch of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship. The fucntion was held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning. 

  • Uganda Cranes Squads Named To Start Preparations For COSAFA, AFCON Finals

    Uganda Cranes Squads Named To Start Preparations For COSAFA, AFCON Finals

    Details

    • Uganda Cranes to feature in COSAFA Tournament in South Africa 25th May-8th June
    • Uganda Cranes COSAFA Squad starts training on 15th May at Lugogo
    • Uganda to start at Quarterfinals stage in the COSAFA Tournament
    • Uganda Cranes AFCON Preliminary Squad to enter camp on Monday 13th May at Kabira Country Club, starts training on same day in the afternoon at Lugogo
    • AFCON Finals 21st June-19th July 2019 in Egypt
    • Uganda Cranes Squad to United Arab Emirates for training camp will be named on 20th May
    • Uganda Cranes in Group A with Egypt, DR Congo and Zimbabwe at AFCON Finals

    Uganda Cranes head Coach Sebastien Desabre has named two separate Squads of local based players to start preparations for the forthcoming 2019 COSAFA and Total AFCON Finals tournaments in South Africa and Egypt respectively.

    On National team duty: KCCA FC skipper Timothy Awany (M) with  Vipers’ Taddeo Lwanga (R) have been named in the Uganda Cranes preliminary AFCON  Squad of local based players.  On the exreme left is Emma Okwi who plays for Simba in Tanzania.

    Training details

    AFCON Finals-Preliminary Squad of local based players

    The AFCON Preliminary Squad will camp at Kabira Country Club for residential training starting Monday 13th May 2019. From this Squad, the Head coach will select some players for the 26 man Squad for further training in the United Arab Emirates to join the foreign-based players from which a 23 man squad to feature in the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt will be named.

    Uganda Cranes players warm up during training at the Star Times stadium Lugogo.

    AFCON Preliminary Squad of  19 local based players unless stated (in italics-players who have completed their seasons in foreign leagues) 

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC), Majwega Brian (Maroons FC), Godfrey Walusimbi, Awany Timothy (KCCA FC),  Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Hassan Wasswa , Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Al Nassr FC- Egyp)t, Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Okelo Allan (KCCA FC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Kaddu Henry (KCCA FC), Madondo Joel (KJSSS FC), Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town FC– England), Khalid Aucho (Churchill Brothers- India)

     

    COSAFA Squad –20 Local based players

    The Squad for COSAFA Tournament will hold non-residential training that starts on Wednesday 15th May 2019 at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo. The COSAFA tournament will be played from 25th May-8th June 2019. However, some players from the initial preliminary AFCON Squad will be considered for COSAFA tournament if they don’t travel to the United Arab Emirates.

    Squad

    Said Keni (Sc Villa), Willa Paul (Police), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Serunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Owori David (SC Villa), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Mucuurezi Paul (Mbarara City FC), Mbowa Paul Baker (URA FC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Isinde Isaac (KJSSS FC), Senkatuka Nelson (Brights Stars FC), Kagimu Shafik (URA FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Tooro United FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Obenchan Filibert (KCCA FC), Birungi Michael (Express FC)

    Uganda Cranes XI that played against Kampala Regional select in the Regional tour at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Total AFCON 2019 Finals

    Groups:

    A:  Egypt, DR Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe

    B:  Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi

    C: Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania

    D: Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia

    E: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola

    F: Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau

    MAIN PHOTO: Head coach Sebastien Desabre with Uganda Cranes players during one of the National team’s training sessions. 

  • FUFA Monthly Newsletter – April 2019

    FUFA Monthly Newsletter – April 2019

    The month of April had a series of events and number of stories about football in Uganda.

    In this issue of the FUFA Monthly Newsletter we highlight the major headlines.

    We have hinted on a number of issues which include; The FUFA Drum, CAF Club licensing regional workshop, the Uganda U17 National Teas maiden appearance in AFCON among others.

    Click here for the  FUFA Newsletter April 

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • FIFA President commends KCCA FC upon winning SUPL 2018/2019 title

    FIFA President commends KCCA FC upon winning SUPL 2018/2019 title

    The President of the World football governing body FIFA Gianni Infantino sent a congratulatory note commending KCCA FC for winning 2018/2019 StarTimes Uganda Premier League title.

    Infantino made the statement through the President of FUFA Eng. Moses Magogo.

    He praised KCCA FC for winning the fifth title in seven years and congratulated the players, coaches, administrators plus the fans.

    ‘I was delighted to hear that KCCA FC has been crowned 2018/19 Champions of Uganda. it gives me great pleasure to congratulate them for their fifth championship title in the last seven seasons!’ Said Infantino

    ‘It is no doubt, the result of effort and hard work, and everybody involved can be proud of this great achievement. I shall be grateful if you could extend my congratulations to the players, the coach, the administration, the entire technical and medical staff as well as the fans. I encourage them to continue working with determination and motivation!’ Infantino added

    ‘On behalf of the international football community, I take this opportunity to thank KCCA FC and your federation for helping spread the positive message of football and foster the practice of this beautiful game that unites us all.’ He concluded.

    KCCA FC won the title with two games to the end of the season and it was their 13th  in th3 club’s history.

    MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC players with the 2018/19 title.