Isra Soccer Academy 0-2 Olila High School Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 Dynamic Jjeza Asubo Gafford Ladies 0-2 She Corporate Kampala Queens FC 2-1 UCU Lady Cardinal Kawempe Muslim Ladies 0-1 Lady Doves Makerere University 2-0 Olila High School Rines WFC 1-0 Ajax Queens
The final bend of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League regular season is exciting than ever before with teams still fighting for survival and playoff slots.
Whereas Kawempe Muslim and Lady Doves have already sealed their slots in the playoffs from Victoria group, the other group (Elizabeth) is far from being decided following results from match day twelve over the weekend.
Kampala Queens gave their hopes of reaching the playoffs for the second successive time a huge boost after edging UCU Lady Cardinals on Sunday.
Goals from Lilian Mutuuzo and Damalie Matama ensured the team coached by Faridah Bulega bagged all three points despite Hasifa Nassuna pulling one back for the University side.
UCU Lady Cardinals forward Hasfa Nassuna (R) taking on Kampala Queens young star Lillian Mutuuzo during the FUFA Women Elite League
Victory for Kampala Queens coupled with Olila’s loss to Makerere University on Sunday means three teams are level on 24 points.
Kampala Queens have a superior goal difference and lead Elizabeth group with UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila in second and third place respectively.
Uganda Martyrs High School who are fourth on 22 points also have a chance to qualify for the playoffs but have to beat Kampala Queens in their final game.
Fifth-placed Isra on 19 points still have a chance but have to win their remaining two games and hope the other teams lose.
It should be noted that only the top two teams in either group qualify for the playoff stage.
In Victoria group, Kawempe Muslim unbeaten run was brought to a halt by Masindi based outfit Lady Doves who won 1-0 at the Valley grounds.
Winnie Babirye scored the lone goal of the game coming in stoppage time. She had also scored in the reverse fixture that ended in a one all draw thus making her the only player who has scored against Kawempe this season.
However, the biggest contention in Victoria group is about relegation with Rines WFC and Asubo Gafford Ladies still in the mix to join Dynamic SS who already got eliminated.
Rines stunned Ajax Queens 1-0 courtesy of Kauthara Naluyima to move out of the relegation zone now on 12 points, one ahead of Asubo Gafford Ladies who lost 2-0 at home to She Corporate.
There was more drama in the Victoria Group as seventh-placed Rines who are struggling for survival defeated Ajax Queens 1-0 and Asubo Gafford Ladies who were sixth before Sunday lost at home 2-0 to She Corporate.
Rines scored through midfielder Kauthara Naluyima a win that moved them from relegation to go sixth on the table with 12 points in twelve games but just one point away from relegation.
Muteesa 1 Royal University completed a double over hapless Dynamic winning 1-0 in Kabojja.
The University side won the first round fixture 3-1 in Muduuma, Mityana.
Skipper Margaret Birabwa scored the lone goal for the home team to go fourth on the table with 16 in twelve games.
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Queens forward Resty Nanziri breaking through UCU Lady Cardinals defence in the FUFA Women Elite League
The CAF Regional Club Licensing Workshop held in Kampala- Uganda at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel climaxed on Friday evening.
The workshop attracted forty four participants from twenty three English speaking member countries. The participants were divided into two groups for the exercise that started on Monday 22nd April 2019.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi presided over the closing ceremony.
Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs also FUFA Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi presents a plaque to South African Kabelo Bosilong. On the right is Rogers Byamukama-FUFA Club Licensing Manager and Executive Member.Middleby Robbie making a presentation at the closing day of the CAF Workshop
‘I thank CAF for choosing Uganda to host such a wonderful and educative workshop of this magnitude not forgetting the FUFA team that has helped to organise and make this workshop a success. I ask all participants to keep in touch and keep sharing information so us to develop the game of football together’ noted Nakiwala.
Participants at the closing ceremonyCAF Instructors L-R Ahmed, Sidat, Kabelo, Emmanuel Dasoberi, Salihu
Closing remarks by CAF Instructors
Middleby Robert David –FIFA Expert on Professional Football (Australia)
I ask participants to learn from various Members Associations who have moved steps ahead. Football needs team work for success.
Kabelo Bosilong (South Africa)
It is great that you know the value of club licensing on the continent. We need such engagements in Africa to keep working and helping each other to see African football move places.
Emmanuel Dasoberi Newton (Ghana)
The workshop has been a success. Club Licensing departments need to strategise, work closely with club administration and owners to ease their work. Keep close with CAF and we shall monitor the progress of your work.
Salihu Abubakar (Nigeria)
I am over whelmed by the hospitality by Uganda and therefore I will ask CAF to bring another of a kind to Uganda. We shall keep passing on football knowledge to every one on the continent.
Muhammad Sidat (Mozambique)
I ask all participants to make use of the instructors at any time so that they keep refreshing on what we have learnt here. I also applaud the organizers for the wonderful work done.
CAF Club Licensing committee member Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz
Ahmed Harraz (Egypt)
We are confident that we have provided various football stake-holders information to make sure this exercise goes on well in the Member Associations. Club licensing is not a punishment. Let’s embrace it and take football in Africa to another level.
Uganda Premier League clubs are happy that they got an opportunity to hear from the CAF officials about the Club Licensing exercise.
On Wednesday afternoon, six CAF Licensing Instructors held a four meeting with CEOs, Owners and the leadership of the 16 clubs playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League at Sheraton Hotel Kampala.
The Uganda Premier League was also represented by board members Humphrey Mandu and Fred ‘Guy’ Kawuma. Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman) and Ivan Kintu Bayige (FUFA Club Licensing Manager) were also in attendance.
Earlier in the day, the CAF Club Licensing Manager Ahmed Harraz and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson had held a press conference where they addressed the local media on the exercise at the same hotel.
‘FUFA requested CAF for this opportunity to meet the people who run the game at the top level in club football. Hearing from CAF officials would give them another view about club licensing. It will make magic for us when we continue with implementation of the exercise’ noted FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Harraz addresses sports media
Harraz told the media that big dreams have happened in African football and at a global stage as a result of club licensing.
L-R: Edgar Watson with Ahmed Harraz during the press conference earlier on Wednesday
‘Iceland decided to take on the exercise and implement the guidelines through UEFA that resulted into a good performance at the Euros and the FIFA World Cup’ noted Harraz.
‘Uganda is very privileged especially the Clubs that have embraced the Club licensing process because the results are visible with National team’s performance following back to back qualification to the AFCON Finals (2017 and 2019). KCCA FC taking part in the group stages of CAF Champions League alos shows big strides of club licensing in Uganda’ added Harraz.
CAF Instructor Mohamed Sidat during presentation to the club officials
The club officials were given an opportunity to ask questions which were ably answered by the other five CAF Instructors Middleby Robert David (Australia), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Salihu Abubakar(Nigeria)
Group-Club officials, FUFA and CAF Club Licensing Instructors
Participants speak out
Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani
‘We are overwhelmed with the knowledge shared CAF. It is going to be up to us to implement the requirements during the next season of the Uganda Premier League because it is what will benefit the game of football in Uganda’
URA FC Chairman James Kizza.
‘It has always been difficult for us to implement the Club Licensing thinking it was a forceful project from FUFA on to clubs but now with the CAF meeting we know the task ahead of us as club owners’
KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi
‘We have been in CAF Champions League and we know the requirements. CAF coming here is a great impact to help us work together to develop football in the Country and now we are going in the CAF Champions League, we shall try to implement all requirements’
Tooro United FC Chairman- Peter Emojong
‘I thought that I knew it all. The meeting has given me an opportunity to know more about the exercise. I know there will definitely be change with how the exercise will span out during the off season’ Emojong also passed a vote thanks on behalf of the clubs.
Vipers SC officials L-R Alex Luganda, Ahmed harraz (CAF), Ken Muwanga-Media and CEO Peter Lwanga
Uganda is ranked among the best countries in Africa in implementing the basics of Club Licensing and the development of football is visible with the results of the National team and club performance on the continent.
The CAF Club Licensing regional workshop will resume tomorrow with another group of 26 participants from 13 countries taking part till Friday. The participants for the remaining two days are from Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
MAIN PHOTO: URA FC Chairman James Kizza. UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and Tooro United FC Chairman Peter Emojong during the meeting
Confederation of African Football Association (CAF) is largely impressed by the gradual path and progress for Uganda in implementing the club licensing tool.
CAF’s commendation was conveyed by the CAF club licensing manager, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz from Egypt on Wednesday during a media interface at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Harraz, flanked by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and the FUFA Club licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige appreciated FUFA for taking the lead to implement to the dot, the club licensing tool.
L-R: Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO) with the CAF Club licensing manager, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz addressing the media at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
‘The CAF Club licensing tool is to ensure that federations are well organized. CAF is impressed by the path taken by Uganda. We keep monitoring and have realized how well organized FUFA has been in recent times. We are happy that FUFA accepted to host us for the CAF club licensing regional workshop. The Club licensing tool takes focus in five key priority areas of Sporting criteria, Infrastructure, Administrative and internal criteria, Legal criteria and financial criteria. We are very proud with the Ugandan situation since they have exceled and it has been shown by the back to back qualification to AFCON in 2017 and 2019, KCCA and Vipers’ progress on the continent and this reminds me of Iceland that has perfected the club licensing tool in Europe” CAF Club licensing manager, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz remarked.
Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO addressing the media at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
FUFA CEO, Watson thanked CAF for the honour to host such a high profile workshop.
‘It is a big privilege for FUFA and the entire Country Uganda to host such a unique event. This is the first time ever that Uganda is hosting the CAF Club licensing workshop. Since, 2012, we all embraced the tool of club licensing as a tool of development. We have a very firm and solid committee. Coming next season, FUFA has set new requirements that clubs in the first and second division must meet. Another wave is going to the clubs through the club pro agenda. It was initially by request, but now, it is mandatory.’ Stated FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
With the first batch of the CAF Club licensing regional workshop done and dusted on Tuesday, more delegates are arriving ready for the second session that will kick off on Thursday, 25th April 2019 and climax on the following day.
The press conference at Sheraton Kampala Hotel was well attended
CAF/FUFA Activities on Wednesday 24th April 2019 at Sheraton Hotel
10am: CAF/FUFA Club Licensing Press Conference 10am
10.45 am: Draw for the 2019 FUFA Corporate Tournament
2 pm: CAF Club Licensing Officials meeting with Uganda Premier League CEOs
Arrival of Group 2 participants for the workshop due on Thursday and Friday
The first group of the CAF Club Licensing Regional workshop at Kampala Sheraton concluded their session on Tuesday with high hopes of turning the beautiful game into a better product.
With participants being taken through the five key areas of club licensing, many shared their experiences and challenges encountered during the exercise
Club licensing helps federations and clubs to get proper administrative channels by employing qualified human resource with technical expertise in areas like finance, marketing, communications to help football move forward with delivery of the final product.
Proper infrastructure is an investment to a federation or club which helps to create a safe environment for players to train on daily basis and fans to come and enjoy football at good stadiums.
Australian FIFA expert Middleby Robert David (standing) taking through officials from Somalia Nur Hassan Ahmed and Mohamed Ali Abdi
The participants were also taken through on how financial records are very important for transparency and credibility.
The other key areas are legal which brings out the proper structures of the clubs, sporting that specifies ownership of a club while youth development programmes which help to feed the senior teams.
Botswana delegation James Hamza Setete and Victor Kelekwang Sebolao being taken through the exercise by Bosilong Kabelo and Sidat Muhammad during the group sessions
Participants are from 26 African countries while the instructors are; Middleby Robert David (Australia), Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Salihu Abubakar(Nigeria) taking the participants through the workshop.
Malibuseng Mary Mafethe listens attentively during the presentationsNigerians Salihu Abubakar and Nasiru Sarkintundu Jibril listen keenly to Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi and Ahmed Harraz
The second group will hold their workshop on Thursday and Friday (25th and 26th April) still at Sheraton.
What participants say about the workshop
James Setete (Botswana)
We are here to learn from other participants. The workshop will acme he difference towards how African football should be run.
Nasiru Jibril (Nigeria)
Such opportunities are good for African football. We shall be able to share our experiences and challenges with the exercise but it is a good project.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants of Group 2 on Day 2 in a photo moment
The instructors for the highly anticipated Confederation of African Football (CAF) Club Licensing workshop due on the 22nd to 26th April 2019 at Sheraton Kampala Hotel have arrived in Uganda on Saturday.
Five of the six expected instructors are already in the country.
Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Middleby Robert David (Australia) all arrived by Saturday. Nigerian Salihu Abubakar will jet in later tonight.
CAF Club Licensing instructors at Sheraton Kampala Hotel in preparatory meeting
FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya, Richard Ssemanda(Office of CEO) and FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige warmly received the guests at Enetebbe Airport.
52 participants from 26 countries will attend the workshop that has been segmented into two groups over two periodical sessions.
Each country will send the Club Licensing Manager and Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee.
The first workshop will be held on 22nd and 23rd April while the other on 25th and 26th April each with 26 participants.
Countries taking part (26 Countries, 2 participants from each country):
22nd-23rd April 2019: Botswana, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Uganda, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Lesotho and Liberia
25th-26th April 2019: Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
L-R Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa), Middleby Robert David (Australia) and Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz brainstorm moments before checking in at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
This will be the third time for FUFA to host a CAF organised event in a space of one and half years.
In September 2018, FUFA hosted 41 participants who took part in the CAF Young Talent Referees workshop that attracted the youngest international referees on the continent.
Early 2018, CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer committee held its meeting in Entebbe.
The objectives of the workshop are;
Provide Federations with an update on the club licensing system at the continental level
Receive a full update on the status of the club licensing system at National level
One on one meetings with Member Associations (MAs) in order to provide special attention and assist them with specific needs
Assist the MAs with near future planning, in order to have clubs ready before the deadline for engagement in the next CAF Inter Club competitions
Organize interaction group sessions between MAs to share best practices.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Sidat Muhammad, Middleby Robert, Bosilong Kabelo, Dasoberi Emmanuel, Ahmed Harraz.
The Uganda National U-17 team (Cubs) will return to back home with their heads up.
Despite missing out on the semi-final slot at the on-going AFCON U-17 championship, the Cubs won made a debut appearance picked crucial lessons.
Uganda drew one all with Nigeria in the final group A match played at the Chamazi Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Saturday.
Super substitute John Kokas Alou headed home the game opener 21 minutes from from time, a few minutes after he had replaced the injured Andrew Kawooya on 68 minutes.
Action between Uganda Cubs and Nigeria U-17 at the Chamazi Sports Complex
It took the West Africans only five minutes to bring the game level through Ibraheem Jabaar who beat defenders and the largely impressive goalkeeper Jack Komakech for the equalizer.
With Angola’s 4-2 win over the hosts Tanzania, Uganda completed the campaign third of group A.
Nigeria tops with seven points, Angola on six, Uganda with four and Tanzania miserably ends without any point.
Both Nigeria and Angola progress to the semi-finals and will play at the 2019 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Some of the fans who cheered the Ugandan youngsters from start to finish in Dar es salaam
Uganda Cubs XI Vs Nigeria
Uganda Cubs XI:
Jack Komakech (GK), Justine Opiro, Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Najib Yiga, Gavin Kizito (C), Davis Sekajja, Ivan Asaba (53’ Isma Mugulusi), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (68’ John Kokas Alou), Rogers Mugisha (52’ Abdulwahid Iddi)
Uganda U-17 Technical team with the substitute players during the singing of the national anthem
Match No 25: Echoes High School Vs Tooro Queens – Soroti Sports grounds
Match No: 26: Uganda Martyrs High School Vs She Corporates – Lubaga
Match No. 27: Makerere University Vs Kawempe Junior – Makerere University
Match No. 28: Lady Doves Vs Olila High School – Katushabe Play ground, Masindi
*Dates will be confirmed
The draws for the fourth round of the 2019 FUFA Women’s cup were successfully held on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at FUFA House in Kampala.
Soroti based Echoes High School plays host to Tooro Queens at the Soroti play ground in match 25.
Uganda Martyrs High School will entertain She Corporates at Lubaga, Makerere University face Kawempe Junior at Makerere University.
Meanwhile, Masindi’s Lady Doves was confirmed to take on Olila High School at the Katushabe play-ground.
Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo picked Lady Doves team
The dates for the quarter finals will be confirmed.
No club has ever managed to successfully defend the championship after the elimination of the previous two winners; Olila High School (2017) and Uganda Christian University (2018).
The draws were conducted by two delegates representing the women at the FUFA General Assembly – Margret Kubingi and Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo.
Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) chairperson Margret Kubingi picked Echoes High School
‘I thank all the key stake holders for supporting the teams that engage in women football development. I thank FUFA for providing the perfect environment to operate from , sponsors and the Government‘ remarked the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), Margret Kubingi.
Fourth Round (Quarter finals) Rules:
1 – Shall comprise of 8 teams qualified from the third round
2 – FUFA shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fourth round
3 – If the teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, extra time of of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time shall be the winner of the match.
4 – If the teams are not separated by Art 23 (3) above, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.
MAIN PHOTO: The two women football delegates Margret Kubingi (left) and Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo before the draws
The FUFA Drum action resumed over the weekend with a number of games played as different provinces intensified their intentions for excellence this season.
Goalkeepers play a crucial role for the team to win games by making saves whenever the defence line is beaten and this was the case on match day 2 over the weekend.
Of the eight games played across the country, four goalkeepers were named the best players in the respective games played.
These included Derrick Ochan(Acholi), Nafian Alionzi (West Nile), Isaac Kwizera(Rwenzori) and Steven Mukamba(Bugisu).
Kampala Province Striker Daniel Serunkuma (L) battling with Tooro United captain Muhumuza Paddy. Serunkuma is a prolific striker at Vipers SC but could not find the back of the net against Tooro Province for his team Kampala.
Here is a full list of the match day two excelling players.
Tooro Province 2-0 Kampala Province
Scorers:
Anwar Mustapher Ntege ( 2goals, Ndejje University FC)
MoM: Anwar Mustapher (Tooro Province -Ndejje University FC)
Venue: St. Paul’s Seminary Grounds Kinyamashika in Fort Portal
Tooro Province condemned Kampala to their second successive loss winning the game 2-0.
Victory elevated them top in group A on four points same as Rwenzori who held Busoga to a goalless draw in Bundibugyo.
Tooro Province striker Anwar Mustapher celebrating his goal against Kampala Province
Sebei Province 1-2 Buganda Province
Scorers:
Denis Cherotwo (Sebei-Bukwo Heroes FC)
Robert Sentongo 2 goals (Buganda-Kyetume FC)
MoM: Isaac Doka Mweru (Sebei-Admin FC)
Venue: Kiproitich Stadium Kapchorwa
For the second successive game, Isaac Doka Mweru was named man of the match despite Sebei Province losing to Buganda.
Buganda Province player Baker Buyala (R) taking on Sebei defender in The FUFA Drum game
He was also named man of the match as Sebei fell 3-2 to Ankole Province on match day one.
Lango Province 3-0 Ankole Province
Scorers:
Timothy Awany (KCCA FC), Dennis Omedi (Amuka Bright Stars FC) and Moses Aliro ( Dove All Stars FC)
MoM: Timothy Awany (Lango-KCCA FC)
Venue: UTC Lira
Lango Province players and fans celebrating Awany’s goal against Ankole in The FUFA Drum tournament
Lango Province recovered from the 1-0 loss to holders Buganda on match day one to run riot past Ankole at home.
Defender Timothy Awany who plies his trade at KCCA FC emerged man of the match.
Lango and KCCA FC defender Timothy Awany was named Man of the Match
Bunyoro Province 1-2 Acholi Province
Scorers: Jasper Aheebwa (Bunyoro-Mbarara City)
Tito Okello (Acholi-Vipers SC)
MoM: Derick Ochan (Acholi-Vipers SC)
Venue: Kigaya Primary School playground, Hoima
Acholi got their second successive win of the season as they beat Bunyoro 2-1.
Acholi Province goalkeeper Derrick Ochan was named Man of the Match
Vipers SC goalkeeper Derick Ochan was key for Acholi making several saves and eventually named the best player in the game.
Sunday 14th April 2019
Rwenzori Province 0-0 Busoga Province
MoM: Isaac Kwizera (Rwenzori-New Villa FC)
Venue: Nyahuka playground, Bundibugyo
Shot stopper Isaac Kwizera who plays for New Villa FC stood tall to help Rwenzori hold Busoga to a goalless draw making several saves on the day.
Rwenzori goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera was named Man of the Match in the game agaist Busoga Province in Bundibugyo
Karamoja Province 0-1 West Nile Province
Scorer:
Ade Brian (West Nile-UCU)
MoM: Alionzi Nafian Legason (West Nile-URA FC)
Venue: St Daniel Comboni Primary School, Kotido
Another goalkeeper who put up a good display on match day two.
West Nile recovered from their loss to Bunyoro on match day one to edge past Karamoja.
West Nile Province goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian receiving Man of the Match Accolade from FUFA Estates Manager Edward Kalungi
Teso Province 0-0 Bugisu Proviunce
MoM: Steven Mukamba ( Bugisu- CRO FC)
Venue: Soroti Sports Ground, Soroti
Bugisu earned a point in their game against neighbours Teso in the game played at Soroti Sports Ground.
Steven Mukamba who plays for CRO was brilliant on the day making several saves to deny Teso.
Bugisu goalkeeper receiving a Man of the Match accolade from Mbale Women MP Hon. Connie Nakayenze Galiwango in Soroti
Kigezi Province 1-2 Bukedi Province
Scores:
Dickson Niwamanya (Kigezi-Kabale Sharp FC)
Timothy Owori (Bukedi-BUL FC)
David Owori (Bukedi-SC Villa)
MoM: Ronald Musana (Bukedi-URA FC)
Venue; Kabale Municipal, Kabale
Kigezi Province striker Mike Birungi (L) and Bukedi forward Timothy Owori (R) in action.
Bukedi Province just like Tooro, Acholi and Buganda also won their second successive game defeating Kigezi 2-1.
Bukedi captain Ronald Musana was named the man of the match.
Kabale District LC. 5 chairman Patrick Besigye Keihwa handing over Man of the Match accolade to Bukedi province player Ronald Musana
MAIN PHOTO: Rwenzori GoalkeeperIsaac Kwizera directing his defenders during the match against Busoga Province
By ensuring that football matches can be enjoyed in safer environments across the World, the World Football governing body (FIFA) has invited three Ugandans to attend the Stadium Safety Workshop set for 6-10th May 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Security committee member Stephen Kacuumu will attend the workshop together with Mandela National Stadium Managing Director Jamil Ssewanyana.
The three (3) participants will be joined by other individuals from Angola, Botswana, Swaziland, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
As it was agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA, CAF and the African Union regarding matters of safety, education and anti-Corruption, the participants will acquire expertise on Stadium safety through exchanging ideas structured from the presentations and activities done by the FIFA Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) during the recently undertaken Stadium Inspections.
The main aim of the workshop is to ensure Stadium initiatives from the workshop can be implemented during matches.
The workshop will be instructed by FIFA Safety and Security members as well as CAF Security Department members.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu will take part in the FIFA Stadium Safety Workshop in South Africa
The Uganda U-17 National team (The Cubs) lost 1-0 to Angola in group A at the on-going Total AFCON U-17 Championship in Tanzania on Sunday.
The Cubs fell to Osvaldo Pedro Capemba’s 33rd-minute goal and did not recover to lose maximum points at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.
Rogers Mugisha takes on an opponent from Angola
Najib Yiga, Ibrahim Juma, Andrew Kawooya, Abdul Wahid Iddi and second-half substitute Ibra Mugulusi all had attempts towards Angola’s goal in vain.
Uganda Cubs goalkeeper Jack Komakech was alert to limit the damage coming from the opposition at all times.
Angola defends a set piece during the game against Uganda Cubs at the National Stadium on Sunday evening
The best moment for Uganda to level the game came 10 minutes from full time but Mugulusi’s strong left-footed shot hit the lower post and Yiga was slower to pounce home the rebound.
Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Davis Ssekajja were all rested for Thomas Kakaire, Isma Mugulusi and Mukisa Opalla respectively.
Uganda’s left back Ibrahim Juma was sent off in the 87th minute and will miss the next match coming on Wednesday against the hosts, Tanzania.
The official opening match was won by Nigeria, 5-4 against hosts Tanzania.
Uganda Cubs XI against Angola. Back row; L-R Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Idi Abdulwahid, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson, Kizito Gavin Mugweri – Front row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma
Uganda Cubs XI:
Jack Komakech (G.K), Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Davis Ssekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Idd Abdulwahid, Ivan Asaba, Yiga Najib, Rogers Mugisha, Justine Opiro
Subs:
Patrick Mubiru, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Innocent Opira, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire, Mukisa Opaala, Polycarp Mwaka, John Alou, James Jarieko
Uganda Cubs technical teamUganda Cubs substitutes during the singing of the national anthems
Last season runners-up West Nile Province bounced back while semifinalists Bukedi Province secured their second successive win in The FUFA Drum tournament on Sunday.
Uganda Christian University player Brian Ade came off the bench to score a lone strike in the 83rd minute. The match ended 1-0 in Kotido.
URA FC goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian was named Man of the Match.
Kigezi Province striker Micheal Birungi (L) and Bukedi forward Timothy Owori (R) in action.
In Kabale, Timothy Owori and David Owori were on target for Bukedi to hand the visitors a 2-1 win. Dickson Niwamanya scored the consolation for Kigezi.
Bukedi Province players celebrating David Owori’s goal against Kigezi
Bukedi and URA FC player Ronald Musana took the Man of the Match accolade plus the prize money.
Kabale District LC. 5 chairman Patrick Besigye Keihwa handing over Man of the Match accolade to Bukedi province player Ronald Musana
In the other games, despite creating several chances, Busoga Vs Rwenzori match ended goalless at Nyahuka playground in Bundibugyo .
Rwenzori goalkeeper Onyango Kwizera Isaac went home with the Man of the Match award and prize money.
Rwenzori Province coach Prichard Stephen getting ready for Busoga in Bundibugyo
Similarly, the game between Teso and Bugisu produced no goals.
Bugisu and CRO FC star Steven Mukamba was named Man of the Match.
Fans enjoying the game between Rwenzori and Busoga in Bundibugyo
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019) – KO 7 PM
Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)
Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin has released his team’s starting XI, for the CAF Total U17 AFCON opening fixture against Angola due tonight at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.
He maintained the squad that featured in a 4 all draw against Gor Mahia U20 in the second practice match played at Camp Toyoyo Jericho, Nairobi.
Cubs during their final training at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam
However, goalkeeper Oyo Delton who was part of the qualifications for the final tournament won’t be featuring after getting injured while conducting the final training on Saturday night.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also made a courtesy visit to the camp and had a team talk with the boys plus the technical staff
FUFA President while in Camp at Peacock hotel Dar es Salaam
Starting XI
Komaketch Jack (Goal Keeper), Opiro Justine, Ibrahim Juma, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Captain), Sekajja Davis, Asaba Ivan, Kawooya Andrew, Idi Abdul Wahid, Mugisha Rogers and Yiga Najib.
Substitutes:Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC), Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC)
Main Photo: L-R; Ibrahim Juma, Kawooya Andrew, Mugisha Rogers, Idi Abdulwahid, Opira Justine, and Asaba Ivan celebrate the forth goal against Gor Mahia U(20) at Camp Toyoyo
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019)
Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)
Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) conducted the final training under floodlights ahead of their opening fixture against Angola at the CAF Total U17 tournament in Dar es Salaam.
On arrival, the team underwent the mandatory MRI tests and the coach will be spoilt for choice as all 21 players passed the exercise conducted by CAF Medical team.
Kawooya Andrew aims to shoot the ball while head coach Fabin Kwesi looks on during training at National Stadium on Saturday in Dar es Salaam
While addressing the media at the official pre-match press conference, Kwesi noted how ready his side is to take on the challenge against Angola.
‘We have critically analysed the Angola side. We have identified their strong and weak areas. We know what they are made of’ noted Kwesi
‘We don’t have stars but a team. We are going to use the strength of our team’ Kwesi added.
Head CaachPaa Samuel Kwesi addresses the media during the pre-match press conference
Kwesi also commended the quality of the league from which the youngsters are selected.
‘It is a wonderful thing that is happening in Uganda. We have the U17 league and before you qualify you have to pass the MRI test to play in that league and it has given us an advantage while selecting players’ Kwesi added
The team captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri who led his side to the regional championship last year to book a place in the final tourney opened up on how prepared they are for the opener.
‘We are prepared technically, mentally and physically. We have a mission to accomplish that we embarked on last year here in Dar es Salaam. In tomorow’s game we are coming for maximum points’ Kizito noted
‘I feel so proud and want to thank our fans here in Dar es Salaam. We won’t let you down, we shall work hard as a team to get good results’ Kizito added
Team Captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri while addressing the media
Uganda plays against Angola in the opening fixture before playing hosts (Tanzania) and Nigeria respectively in group A.
The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Team officials:
Ariga Rasoul – Leader of Delegation
Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach
Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach
Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach
Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach
Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Coordinator
Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager
MAIN PHOTO: Players and officials in a prayer session after their last training on Saturday at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
Acholi Province forward Alfred Onek (L) closing up Bunyoro Province defender Dudu Ramathan
The FUFA Drum returned with four matches of the 8 fixtures on Match Day 2 played on Saturday across the country. Four more matches will be played on Sunday. Eleven (11) goals were scored in the four matches played on Saturday.
Lango province registered the most vibrant victory with a three goals margin against Ankole in Lira. KCCA FC defender Timothy Awany, Amuka Bright Stars FC duo Omedi Denish and Moses Aliro were on target for Lango.
Awany was named Man of the Match and received the prize money of 100,000/= plus an accolade from FUFA.
Lango Province midfielder Allan Okello in Action against Ankole
In Hoima, the host Bunyoro bowed down to Acholi in a 2-1 loss at Kigaya Primary School playground. Vipers SC forward Tito Okello scored a brace for the visitors while Jasper Aheebwa of Mbarara City had the consolation for Bunyoro.
Vipers SC and Acholi goalkeeper Derrick Ochan was named Man of the Match.
Vipers SC and Acholi goalkeeper Derrick Ochan receiving MoM accolade from The FUFA Drum chairman Rogers Byamukama
Kampala Province lost their second consecutive game in Group A after falling to Tooro Province in a convincing 2-0 loss. Ndejje University FC player Anwar Mustapher scored both goals for Tooro.
Anwar Mustapher was awarded Man of the Match accolade and cash.
Tooro Province defender Benjamin Nyakojo (green) trying to defend his side during the match against Kampala Province
Cup holders Buganda edged Sebei 2-1 away in Kapchorwa. Robert Sentongo registered a brace that started with a penalty in the first half.
Bukwo Heroes FC player Denis Cherwoto scored for the home side.
Action between Sebei (orange) and Buganda (blue)
Sebei and Admin FC player Isaac Doka Mweru managed was Man of the Match for the second time this season.
Matchday 2 action continues on Sunday with four other fixtures.
Rwenzori Vs Busoga in Bundibugyo
Karamoja Vs West Nile in Kotido
Teso Vs Bugisu in Soroti
Kigezi Vs Bukedi in Kabale
Referee Howard Orombi talking to Buganda province captain Dan Birikwaira
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Province midfielder Allan Kyambadde (yellow) battling for the ball with Tooro Province defender Benjamin Nyakojo (green)
Uganda will play at the TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals, for the 7th title since the tournament inception in 1957.
The CECAFA giants were grouped in group A along with the hosts Egypt, neighbors DR Congo and Zimbabwe.
The draw was held in Giza, Egypt on Friday night, attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Third Vice president Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and national teams’ officer Patrick Ntege.
L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Hon. Florence Nakiwala and National teams’ officer Patrick Ntege during the drawsFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre in Cairo moments before the draws
The other groups are; Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi (group B), Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania (group C), Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia (group D), Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola (group E) and Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau (group F).
The tournament kicks off on 19th June and wind up a month later, on 19th July 2019.
Bunyoro Vs Acholi – Kiyaga Primary School playground, Hoima
Tooro Vs Kampala – St Paul’s National Seminary -Kabarole
Lango Vs Ankole – UTC -Lira
Sebei Vs Buganda – Kiprotich playground, Kapchorwa
Sunday 14 April 2019
Rwenzori Vs Busoga – Nyahuka playground, Bundibudgo
Karamoja Vs West Nile – St Daniel Comboni Primary School, Kotido
Teso Vs Bugisu – Soroti Sports Ground, Soroti
Kigezi Vs Bukedi – Kabale Municipal, Kabale
Appointments for referees for The FUFA Drum Match Day 2 have been released on Thursday 11th April.
The list has 48 match officials involving 8 Center referees and 16 assistant referees, 8 fourth officials, 8 referee assessors, and 8 match commissioners.
The appointed officials will be in charge of the weekend fixtures. 4 games to be played on Saturday 13th April while the other 4 other games on Sunday 14th April.
Appointments:
Bunyoro Vs Acholi
Saturday13th April 2019
Kigaya Primary School-Hoima
Center Referee: Nasser Mohammed
Assistant Referee 1: Lusambya Solomon
Assistant Referee 2: Semuga James
Fourth Official: Bakisula Ali
Referee Assessor: Kubingi Margaret
Match Commissioner: Kalema Ronnie
Tooro Vs Kampala
Saturday13th April 2019
St. Paul’s National Seminary-Kabarole
Center Referee: Olemu George
Assistant Referee 1: Mukisa Umar
Assistant Referee 2: Kakembo Ahmed
Fourth Official: Waiswa Muzamiru
Referee Assessor: Sewaya Miti
Match Commissioner: Lajan Livingstone
Lango Vs Ankole
Saturday13th April 2019
UTC Grounds-Lira
Center Referee: Byaruhanga Henry
Assistant Referee 1: Friday Noor
Assistant Referee 2: Nyange Shakira
Fourth Official: Nyangoma Hawa
Referee Assessor: Rose Rwamuyamba
Match Commissioner: Tumwesigye Anthony
Sebei Vs Buganda
Saturday13th April 2019
Kiproitich Stadium-Kapchorwa
Center Referee: Howard M Orombi
Assistant Referee 1: Yoacel Nickson
Assistant Referee 2: Kyeyune Micheal
Fourth Official: Ijaga Muzamiru
Referee Assessor: Kityo Ssozi Asuman
Match Commissioner: Musindi Brian
Rwenzori Vs Busoga
Sunday 14th April 2019
Nyakuha Ground-Bundibugyo
Center Referee: Turyamureba Paul
Assistant Referee 1: Noor Hassan
Assistant Referee 2: Atuhaire Docus
Fourth Official: Kanarutokye Moses
Referee Assessor: Nsubuga Fisal
Match Commissioner: Owek. Nkalubo Florence
Karamoja Vs West Nile
Sunday 14th April 2019
St. Daniel Comboni-Kotido
Center Referee: Mpyangu Siraji
Assistant Referee 1: Makwali Robert
Assistant Referee 2: Muyaga Khalid
Fourth Official: Sajjabi Geofrey
Referee Assessor: Buyinza Magidu
Match Commissioner: Kalungi Edward
Teso Vs Bugisu
Sunday 14th April 2019
Soroti Sports Ground- Soroti
Center Referee: Omara Paul
Assistant Referee 1: Obua Tobby
Assistant Referee 2: Komakech Robert
Fourth Official: Ogwal Boniface
Referee Assessor: Kabali Charles Grace
Match Commissioner: Kiiza Decolas
Kigezi Vs Bukedi
Sunday 14th April 2019
Kabale Municipal Stadium
Center Referee: Bakasambe Rajab
Assistant Referee 1: Lulenzi Shafiq
Assistant Referee 2: Zziwa Charles
Fourth Official: Kimera Rashid
Referee Assessor: Kanakulya Khalifan
Match Commissioner: Mutabazi Deo
MAIN PHOTO: Match Officials that officiated Match Day 1 game between Ankole and Sebei in Ntungamo
