Tanzania Vs Uganda- Taifa Stadium, Dar es Salam, 6pm
Sunday 24th March 2019
The Uganda Cranes safely arrived in Tanzania on Saturday afternoon from Egypt where they had camped for a week ahead of the last Total AFCON 2019 qualifier against Tanzania.
A contingent of thirty three people comprising of twenty four players and nine officials landed at the Julius Nyerere International Airport aboard Ethiopian Airline at 1.20pm led by FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma. The team is accommodated at Southern Sun Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
Late in the evening at 6pm, the team conducted an acclimatisation training session at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam with all the players in good shape.
At the Pre-match Press conference, the Uganda Cranes Coach and Captain Denis Onyango promised not to take the game lightly amidst the team’s early qualification to the finals.
Planning for the downfall of Tanzania- Uganda Cranes Head coach Desabre (L) and his Assistant Matia Lule.
Uganda Cranes Coach-Sebastien Desabre
We have prepared for the game against Tanzania like any other competitive game. Our aim is to finish on a high note and keep focused on the development of our team for June because we have already qualified to Egypt.
Uganda Cranes Captain-Denis Onyango
It is a derby hence the importance and euphoria around it for both teams. We have to dominate the region and one of the ways is to win the game against Tanzania. As much as they want to win, we also want to win it and that makes it more interesting. We are also preparing for AFCON and this game will serve as one of the buildups.
Tight angle: Isris Lubega (9) and Allan Okello (back to camera) being surounded by Wadada Nichola, Murushid Juuko during training on Saturday
Full Uganda Cranes squad
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Magoola (Al Hilal, South), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia)
The Domestic Transfer Matching System (DTMS) Training workshop started on Thursday, 21 March 2019 at the Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi in Kampala.
Two Transfer Matching System (TMS) experts from Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) presided over the opening session for the two day’s workshop.
Anabel Belzunce, the senior Training and Support Coordinator of the FIFA TMS Global Transfers and Compliance as well as the TMS legal counsel Prisca Mutesi oversaw the workshop.
Anabel Belzunce (standing left) the senior Training and Support Coordinator pf the FIFA TMS Global Transfers and Compliance and Prisca Mutesi, the TMS legal counsel Prisca Mutesi during the practical session of the workshop.
Presiding over the opening ceremony, FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye (represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo) urged the club representatives to adhere to the gained skills in line with attaining FUFA’s vision of being the best footballing country.
Darius Mugoye addressing the participants at the opening ceremony of the DTMS workshop
‘As FUFA we have a vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field of play. Whatever we learn from the workshop, let it be applicable towards improving the state of football among the clubs.’ Darius Mugoye.
FUFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Manager Denis Lukambi, also the FUFA Legal officer lauded the two instructors for the knowledge passed on, as well as the willingness of the clubs to train their DTMS managers.
FUFA legal/TMS manager Denis Lukambi addressing participants at the opening ceremony.
‘This is a great trend in Uganda’s football. I thank the two instructors (Anabel Belzunce and Prisca Mutesi) for the knowledge passed on. In the same vein, I thank the clubs for accepting their respective officials to get trained‘ Denis Lukambi noted.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe (right) interacts with Vipers’ Simon Peter Njuba during a practical sessionBUL CEO Salmin Saleh interacts with instructor Anabel BelzuncePrisca Mutesi (TMS Legal counsel) in a practical session with URA Football Club CEO, Ivan Kakembo
The goal for the Transfer Matching System (TMS) is to simplify the process of player transfers, improve transparency and the flow of information concerning player transfers as well as ensuring credibility in the entire transfer exercise.
Day two on Friday, 22nd March 2019 will wind up the workshop intended for all the 16 Star Times Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League clubs.
FUFA staff led by the Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, Aish Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) as well as other members of the competitions department Sarah Birungi and Phoebe Kutamba also attended the workshop.
Anabel Belzunce presents during the DTMS workshop to club officials at Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi – Kampala.
FUFA match assessor refresher course has ended at the FUFA Technical center Njeru on Wednesday.
Fifty-nine participants (3 for Beach Soccer) took part in the three-day workshop that was organized by CAF and FUFA since Monday 18th March.
CAF instructor Celestine Ntagungira from Rwanda, who is also a retired FIFA Assistant referee and member of the CAF Referees committee took control of the workshop as the main instructor.
CAF Instructor Celestine Ntagungira (R) receiving a plaque from Uganda referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema during the closing ceremony at FUFA Technical Center-Njeru
CAF Beach Soccer instructor and the Football Development Director Ali Mwebe handled tutorials for beach soccer match assessing.
Uganda Referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema recognized the work done by the instructors and assured that the workshop will produce responsible match assessors.
CAF Instructor fro Rwanda Celestine Ntagungira talking to participants at FUFA Technical Center Njeru
‘We want to have everything on a top level including our match assessors. As FUFA we have a vision of being the number 1 football country on and off the pitch and we can’t archive it without having good match officiation. The instructors have been so competent and the participants have benefited a lot. CAF Instructor Ntagungira has done a great job in the three-day course.’ Said Kalema.
Participants were examined and the CAF Instructor Ntagungira will send the results after evaluation.
As the main instructor, Ntagungira taught participants on refereeing and the amendment on the Laws of the Game.
Participants also watched a live game and were shown how to assess a match on the pitch during match day.
‘We took the participants through refereeing and the amendments in the Laws of the Game. We also provided them video clips to guide them after here. Above all our participants watched a live game and we showed them how to assess a match.’ Said Ntagungira.
L-R CAF Instructors Ali Tomusange, Ronnie Kalema and Celestine Ntagungira during the closing ceremony of the match assessor referesher course at the FUFA Technical Center -Njeru
The President of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Eng. Moses Magogo will address the members of the forth estate on Wednesday, 20th March 2019.
FUFA communications manager, Ahmed Hussein duly confirms the press conference that will take place at the FUFA House in Mengo Kampala.
‘The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on partinent issues of football in the country. The press conference will start by 10:30 AM at the home of football in Uganda, Mengo – Kampala. All the media houses are hereby notified and urged to keep time’ Ahmed Hussein.
FUFA in collaboration with the African football governing body (CAF) has organised a refresher course for Match Assessors at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Fifty-nine participants are taking part in the three-day course that started on Monday 18th and will end on Wednesday 20th March 2018. Two assessors are from beach soccer.
Rwandese CAF instructor, retired FIFA Assistant referee and member of the CAF Referees committee and IFAB Celestine Ntagungira is taking charge of the course.
‘I thank CAF and the leadership of FUFA for organising such a course which is important because Assessors play a big role in refereeing by improving their as they give feedback to the committee about their work. Assessors are also instructors who must be in line with the trend of football when they get refresher courses to widen their knowledge which they later pass on to the referees. We need to have uniformity in the assessment world over that is why CAF and FIFA encourage such refresher courses‘ said Celestine Ntagungira
L-R: FUFA Development Director Ali Mwebe, CAF Instructor Celestine Ntagungira and FUFA Referees Standing Committee Chairman Ronnie Kalema
‘The role of an assessor is to guide the referees into proper performance on the field of play. They also help the Federation scout young referees from the eight regions. The assessors will be subjected to three exams for assessment on what they have been taught during the course‘ noted Ronnie Kalema who is also Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA)
Ronnie Kalema – Chairman UFRA
Ali Mwebe FUFA Development Director
FUFA wrote to CAF requesting to organise this course with an international instructor. We are grateful that CAF responded to our request.
As the Football Development Department at FUFA, we are looking forward to reeping positively from the course with the improvement in the refereeing standards.
FUFA Development Director Ali Mwebe
The assessors have been undertaken through several topics as FUFA and its development programmes, Amendments for the laws of the game, assessment process and the match assessment principles, field activity, understanding the new concept of refereeing, report writing, match debrief by assessor to the referees, preparation of integrated trainings with several practical sessions.
On Monday, the Uganda Cranes team held their first training session at the sports complex of the Tolip Hotel and Spa Ismaila Forsan Island.
Team captain Dennis Onyango was among the foreign based players that joined the training camp and took part in the training session whose main objective was to relax the muscles, stretch well and condition the bodies.
Day two will be intensified with a double session in the morning and afternoon as more players join the camp.
Here are some of the training photos from day one.
Talk and prayer session before the start of trainingThe warm up drills for the playersDenis Onyango, the team captain passes the ball in trainingThe players in a warm up drillMoses Waiswa and Allan Kyambadde in training
Uganda Cranes trainer Jerome D’Antonio demonstrates drills to the players in a physical sessionUganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (left) with Dennis Onyango before the start of the sessionEmmanuel Okwi and Murushid ai, both players at Simba in Tanzania during trainingThe players were engaged in a light limbering sessionAllan Okello, Joseph Ochaya and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda through the paces
Dates for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Women Football African Zone preliminary qualifier match between the Crested Cranes and Ethiopia have been confirmed.
According to the fixtures released from the Head-Qualifier and International match official for world football governing body FIFA Gordon Savic, the first leg will be played in Ethiopia in Addis Ababa National Stadium on 3rd April 2019 at 16:00hrs.
Match officials from Egypt will handle the 1st Leg and are; Saad Ali Shahenda will be in the center assisted by Hassan Hanady and Ahmed Shibl as the 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
Crested Cranes Captain Tracy Jones Akiror (M) launching an attack in the game against Ethiopia during the 2018 CECAFA Women Challange Cup in Rwanda.
The 2nd leg is set to take place in Kampala on 6th April 2019 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo and officials for the return match have bene named. They are;
Umutoni Aline from Rwanda will be the center referee. Murangwa Sandrine and Umutesi Alice will be the assistants.
This is the first Olympics qualifier engagement for the Crested Cranes in the history of Uganda Women Football.
Crested Cranes defeated Ethiopia 2-1 in their last meeting during the 2018 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Kigali, Rwanda.
MAIN PHOTO:Crested Cranes Team that won Ethiopia in 2018 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Rwanda
Express FC emerged winners of the FUFA Cup of Hope after edging KCCA FC 2-1 in the final of the tournament on Sunday at Luzira Upper Prison ground.
Bashir Kasibante who will walk to freedom in May after serving his sentence netted both goals for Express FC. Captain Ogwang Samuel scored for KCCA FC. The winners took home a Cup and a new set of jersey. Ten teams took part in the tournament.
FUFA fulfills CSR promise to inmates of Luzira Uppper Prison
It is exactly 371 days today as FUFA returned to Luzira Upper Prison to offer more hope to the inmates through football. As one of the tools used to support and improve society by using the beautiful game, FUFA fulfilled the promise made on 12th March 2017 at the same place by delivering football items as part of the FUFA CSR activity for this year.
Items delivered included a computer, goalkeeping gloves, refereeing kits, two boks of the FIFA Laws of the Game and 20 balls. FUFA also faciliated the three day Referees’ course condcuted by Samuel Egesa. The fresh referees handled the both matches played on the day.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and CEO Edgar Watson handing over 20 balls to the OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Moses Sentalo.
Before the donataions were handed over, two matches were played in which the FUFA President’s XI fell to the Upper stars losing 6-4.
Upper Stars goals were scored by Ivan Odwari , Eddie Muhingo and Katerega Oscar with a brace each.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson got a brace, Hakim Magumba and Eng. Moses Magogo netted for the President’s XI.
Odwari Ivan(C) joins Eddie Muhingo(R) after scoring the 6th goal.
Isabirye joins FUFA President to celebrate his goal at Luzira upper prison
L-R; Magumba, Isabirye and Watson celebrate one of their goals
FUFA President’s XI that fell to Upper stars
FUFA President’s XI made several changes as the games went on which saw goalie Sam Kawlaya come on for Sadiq Wassa in the first half, Phillip Ssozi replaced Fred Tamale, Ali Kitenda for Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kayongo for FUFA President.
Luzira Upper Stars XI that outfoxed FUFA President’s XI
Luzira Express FC in a group photo with FUFA President, FUFA 2nd Vice President and OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Moses Sentalo after their being crowned winnersKasibante Bashir takes on an opponent during the game
While addressing the public, Luzira Upper Prison OC SSP Sentalo expressed his excitement having received officials from the football governing body (FUFA).
‘We don’t take your being here for granted, without your coming here all this excitement wouldn’t have been expressed. The joy amongst us here is because of your presence’ Sentalo noted.
Luzira prison OC SSP Moses Sentalo while addressing the crowd
Sentalo also applauded the inmates for putting up a spirited game and ensuring discipline is at maximum and later expressed his desire for a seasonal league instead of tournaments in the upper prison and highly praised the initiative of the capacity building amongst inmates.
‘The introduction of a referees’ course is a remarkable milestone in the upper prison and it’s going to change a lot in terms of football here’ added Sentalo.
FUFA President thanked inmates for loving the game of football and joining the whole world to make it the most popular and loved sport.
In his brief remarks before the donation also noted the fulfillment of a pledge made by the football governing body.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the crowd
As FUFA, we promised to have a game here every year between the month of February and March and we have fulfilled. Thank you for choosing football as your desired sport hence making it number one and most popular in the world’ said FUFA President.
Inmates celebrate Express FC winner scored by Kasibante Bashir
Main Photo: FUFA President hands over the computer set to OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Sentalo and Head of sports
The Uganda Cranes pool of home based players warmed up for the up-coming AFCON 2019 group L qualifier against Tanzania with a 4-0 win over Kampala region select side at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Dan Sserunkuma scored twice with Allan Okello and second half substitute Bright Anukani adding the other two goals.
All the goals came in the second half after Kampala region had staged a gallant fight in the opening 45 minutes.
Allan Okello (middle) scored the second goal
Sserunkuma, a first half substitute combined with Brian Majwega who had come on at the start of the second half for the opener after 57 minutes.
Okello had a great curl past the goalkeeper six minutes later.
Ismael Bukenya and Julius Poloto
Sserunkuma completed his brace with 17 minutes left on the clock with another Majwega assist before Anukani completed the misery for Kampala after combining with David Owori.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo led the inspection
The well attended match was also graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, first vice president Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Executive Committee members, delegates and general public.
The final team to travel for the training camp in Egypt will be confirmed by the head coach Sebastien Desabre.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Kampala Region:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Paul Willa, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Musitafa Mujjuzi, Tadeo Lwanga, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Bashir Mutanda, Allan Okello, Juma Balinya
Subs:
Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), James Alitho (G.K), Filbert Obenchan, Mustafa Kizza, Patrick Paul Mbowa, David Owori, Bright Anukani, Ivan Eyam, Joel Madondo, Dan Sserunkuma, Michael Birungi
Kampala Region Select XI
Kampala Region XI:
Hamza Lutaaya (G.K), Ismael Bugembe, Allan Bukenya, Brian Sajjabi, Douglas Bithum, Timothy Sempira, Sadat Mukwaya, Owen Kasule, Yafesi Mubiru, Rogers Bugeza (Captain), Faisal Ssekyanzi
Subs:
Mike Matovu, Fahad Kizito, Ivan Mayanja, Brian Kasule, Bosco Kanyiike, John Ssekyaaya, Rogers Ndiwalana, Isaac Miiro, Frank Ndugwa, Hassan Katumba, Ivan Kiggundu, Saidi Mayanja
Match officials and the captains pose fbefore kick off
The Uganda Crested Cranes overcame Kampala region select 2-1 in the first ever regional tour match for the ladies at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday, 16 March 2019.
A goal in each half Anita Namata and Resty Nanziri inspired Faridha Bulega’s coached side to victory under very hot conditions.
Sophia Nakiyingi got the consolation for a resilient Kampala side via a well taken kick from the penalty mark.
Namata gave the national side the lead on 27 minutes.
The lead lasted only 13 minutes before Sophia Nakiyingi’s equalizer off a well taken kick from the penalty mark.
Nanziri, one of the 10 second half substitutes for the national side struck home a beautiful long range shot off an acute angle on the left.
The winning goal had arrived moments after Zaina Namuleme’s weak penalty effort was saved by goalkeeper Esther Akujo.
Earlier, Hasifa Nassuna had missed target inside opening minute from kick off.
Crested Cranes left back, Margret Birabwa tested Kampala region goalkeeper Esther Akujo with a weak shot from 20 yards on five minutes.
Kampala region’s first threat towards goal arrived after 6 minutes when Sumaya Kyomhendo’s weak effort from over 30 yards was a routine collection for Ruth Aturo in Crested Cranes goal.
The battle for the ball during the opening half of the game at Lugogo
On the quarter hour mark, Juliet Nalukenge headed over with a diving effort before Monica Namwase missed from long range.
The long awaited break through arrived three minutes from the half hour mark when Namata rounded the advancing goalie before tapping the ball in empty net for the opener.
Water break for both teams
On 30 minutes, there was a water break breather to allow the players cool off the scorching sun.
Moments after the break, Kampala select’s Shakira Nyinagahirwe registered an attempt off target.
The equalizer came five minutes to the end of the opening stanza.
Nakiyingi scored from the penalty spot following a foul in the forbidden area on Nyinagahirwe.
Upon restart, the Crested Cranes made nine changes.
Four minutes into the half, Fauzia Najjemba hit the cross bar with a long range effort
There were then changes for Kampala when goal scorer Sophia Nakiyingi, Sumaya Kyomuhendo and Regina Nantege were all rested for Rebecca Nakato, Allen Nassozi and Naiga Mayimuna respectively.
Najjemba hit the cross bar with a header off Lillian Mutuuzo’s cross from the right.
On 69 minutes, Zaina Namuleme missed her penalty that was awarded following a foul on Mutuuzo.
Anita Namata breaks away from the opponent
Latifa Nakasi replaced Hadijja Nandago in Kampala Region’s other change before Crested Cranes’ Aisha Namukisa paved way for Damali Matama.
Nanziri struck the match winner via decent shot off an acute angle on the left wing, 20 yards from goal.
With 15 minutes to play Allen Nassozi was replaced by Sandra Nakamya as the Kampala Select pushed numbers upfront for the equalizer that never arrived.
This was the first regional tour game organized for the female players intended to take the national team (Crested Cranes) closer to the populous.
Airtel Uganda in conjunction with Nile Breweries Limited sponsors the regional tours organized by Kibo Media Limited.
The Crested Cranes began preparations on Thursday afternoon ahead of their first ever regional tour.
The team will play against Kampala region on Saturday, 16th March 2019.
Faridah Bulega, the head coach took players through drills at Maroons stadium, Luzira on the first day of training.
Of the 23 players summoned last week, 21 turned up for training. Lilian Mutuuzo and Resty Nanziri were not available but the coach confirmed they will join the rest of the team in the Friday session.
Brief notes from the head coach Faridah Bulega to her players before training
The squad comprises of four goalkeepers, six defenders, eight midfielders and five strikers.
The coach was impressed with the fitness levels of the players and believes the game on Saturday will be a good precursor ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifier against Ethiopia next month.
Hasifah Nassuna (3) flying with confidence during training in Luzira.
‘The girls are in good shape and the commitment from everyone on day one was positive. I believe the game against Kampala region on Saturday will be a good build up ahead of the game against Ethiopia next month’ said Bulega
The team will have a similar training session on Friday before the game on Saturday at 2pm.
Shadia Nankya (L) will carry her rich club form to the National team. She os being challenged to the ball by another stylish player Zainah Namuleme
Players that trained on Thursday
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo(UCU Lady Cardinals), Vanessa Edith Karungi (She Corporate), Juliet Adeke(Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Daizy Nakaziro(Lady Doves)
Defenders: Shadia Nankya(Uganda Martys High School Lubaga), Aisha Namukisa(Kampala Queens), Wilmer Nantumbwe(She Corporate), Margaret Birabwa( Muteesa I Royal University), Phoebe Banura ( UCU Lady Cardinals), Viola Namuddu( Makerere University)
Midfileders: Damalie Matama(Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabbumba ( Ajax Queens, Bulenga), Fauziah Najjemba( Isra Soccer Academy), Tracy Jones Akiror( Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Shamira Nalujja( Isra Soccer Academy)
Forwards: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Monica Namwase (Kampala Queens), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Hasifa Nassuna(UCU Lady Cardinals)
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Captain Tracy Jones Akiror leads by example with the rest of the players during the drills
The draws for the second edition of The FUFA Drum tournament have been held on Tuesday 12th March 2019 at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga in Kampala.
The federation was represented with the top brass officials led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Exco Members Hamid Juma, Chis Kalibbala, Ronnie Kalema, David Mukidi Kalyebala, Rogers Byamukama, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the FUFA Drum Committee members.
The respective Provinces were also well represented by team leaders and officials. The playing format has been changed in a way that after the first group stages, the teams will be grouped to play at one venue for the quarter finals till the finals. The venue is yet to be named.
Moments before the draws, the team leaders and the local organizing committee conducted a review session on how the previous tournament progressed and plan for the 2nd edition.
In his address, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo lauded all the parties for their roles in ensuring a successful tournament during the first edition.
Local organizing committee members of the FUFA Drum with the FUFA President moments after the draws
With due admission, the challenges encountered during the inaugural tournament can only be made better;
‘I am very glad that we have the second edition of the FUFA Drum tournament. I thank the stakeholders who enabled the successful running of the first edition. I must admit we had challenges in the first edition, but we shall only get better. We have a new format in place. This is meant to give sponsors mileage. This tournament causes a lot of emotions and this is good for the event. Let us enjoy the tournament and encourage our fans to take part through mobilisation. Three provinces Acholi, Tooro and West Nile stood out in terms of mobilisation. I also thank the cultural leaders who took part in the first edition. Congratulations Buganda for winning the first edition‘ Eng. Moses Magogo
Rogers Byamukama, the chairperson for The FUFA Drum Local organising committee
Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Drum Local organising committee chairperson
‘The first edition of the FUFA Drum was a successful tournament. I thank all the teams that took part in the tournament and for the beautiful football displayed. We got support from Government, cultural and political leaders. Let us build a good brand. Build it together. This edition we return bigger and better with player insurance well catered for by the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). For the short comings, I beg we review together and ensure a successful tourney for the successful tournament in year two’
FUFA CEO-Edgar Watson
Over two million fans followed their Province teams to venues where matches were played. This was a strong message that indicated people’s love for football and their ancestry. Let’s participate with love and joy that football brings.
The 19th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that sat on 14th February 2019 renewed the mandate of The FUFA Drum Organising Committee for another term of one year. I would like to thank Mr. Rogers Byamukama and his Committee members for the job well done in the first edition.
FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha
‘The tournament has impacted well on football at all levels right from the grassroot. I thank the secretariat for the work well done during the first edition. This is the best innovation we have made as FUFA in very many years. I thank the Executive, delegates and those who were consulted. Initial edition we promised much more than delievered. I urge the team leaders to further organize their teams. We expect more crowds and more revenues. We have got inquiries from other countries on how the FUFA Drum tournament is being organised’
Groups:
A: Busoga, Kampala, Tooro, Rwenzori
B: Buganda, Ankole, Lango, Sebei
C: West Nile, Acholi, Bunyoro, Karamoja
D: Bukedi, Bugishu, Teso, Kigezi
Match Day one Fixtures (30th – 31st March 2019)
Busoga Vs Tooro
Kampala Vs Rwenzori
Buganda Vs Lango
Ankole Vs Sebei
West Nile Vs Bunyoro
Acholi Vs Karamoja
Bukedi Vs Teso
Bugisu Vs Kigezi
MAIN PHOTO: Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Bernard Tungwaho conducts the draw for the 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament. He was assited by Mike Letti (West Nile), Mariam Mpaata(Kigezi) and Peter Nkugwa (Kampala)
A group of 24 players have kick started non residential training drills for the TOTAL AFCON 2019 qualifier away to Tanzania due on Sunday 24th March 2019.
The players, many of whom locally based from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs trained for two hours at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
With the exception of Vipers SC, Proline FC and Express FC players, the rest of the summoned players turned up with the inclusion of Solomon Walusimbi of Maroons Football Club
Addressing the media after the session, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre expressed gratitude about the response from the players who turned up.
David Owori (L) and Paul Willa (R) fight for the ball possession
‘It is good to see the players turn up with a good attitude and willingness to compete’ Desabre noted after the training in an interface with the media.
‘I am delighted to be part of the team. I will give my best because this is a dream for us players to play for the National team’ Police FC’s Juma Balinya told the media.
Ibrahim Sadam Juma (L) with Ivan Eyam (R)
Training resumes on Tuesday morning starting 9 am at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The 24 players who trained on Monday morning:
Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka Fc), Saidi Keni (Sc Villa), James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Obenchan Filbert (KCCA FC), Willa Paul (Police FC), Samson Mutyaba (Maroons FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Majwega Brian (Maroons FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Unattached), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul Baker (URA FC), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Unattached), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Owori David (Sc Villa), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Poloto Julius (KCCA C), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Kaddu Henry (KCCA FC), Madondo Joel (K-Jinja SS), Bashir Mutanda (Sc Villa), Solomon Walusimbi (Maroons)
Training programme
11th -15th March 2019 training at Lugogo (Local based players)
13th March- FUFA Press Conference at 12.30pm- Uganda Cranes coach addresses media at Lugogo
16th March 2019- Regional Tour match: Uganda Cranes vs Kampala Regional Select team, 9 players will be selected from this local camp to join the 15 foreign based players inCairo.
17th March 2019-Uganda Cranes Squad flies to Cairo for residential camp
18th-22nd March 2019- (24 man Uganda Cranes Squad camp in Cairo, Egypt)
23rd March 2019- (24 man Uganda Cranes Squad flies to Tanzania)
24th March 2019 Tanzania vs Uganda (AFCON Qualifier in Dar es Salaam)
Kampala Region Select Women Team- Head coach Ayub Khalifah has named 25 players to face the Uganda National Women-Crested Cranes in the Regional Tour Match at the StarTimes Stadium on Saturday 16th March 2019 at 2pm. The match will be played before the men’s senior team “The Uganda Cranes who face off with Kampala Region Select Men’s Team at 4:30pm. The organisers will not charge any fees for the entrance.
Kawempe Muslim Junior Team players dominate the list with 9 players, Maroons with 5, Uganda Martyrs with 4, Trinity College Nabingo with 3. Katuuso and Highland are represented with 2 players each.
On the technical side, Nankya Immaculate will assist Ayub Khalifah.
Kampala Region Women Select quad:
Nakwanga Elizabeth (GK) (Katuuso) and Namuli Justine (GK) (Katuuso)
Others;
Akujo Esther (Maroons), Naiga Mayi (Maroons), Abba Immaculate (Maroons), Nakiyingi Sofi (Maroons), Nalubwama Shanita (Maroons).Nantege Regina (Highland), Nassozi Allen (Highland), Nalule Joseph (Martyrs), Kanyago Halima (Martyrs), Basemera Uditar (Martyrs), Nakasi Latifah (Martyrs), Nyinagahira Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nakato Rebecca (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nandago Hadija (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nakamya Sandra (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nassali Olivia (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Mushimire Ritah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Kasana Brenda (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Kyomuhendo Sumayiyah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nalubega Monica (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nvanugi Lilian (Trinity College Nabbingo), Babirye Agatha (Trinity College Nabbingo), and Nakazibwe Jovia (Trinity College Nabbingo).
MAIN PHOTO:Crested Cranes Team to face Kampala Region Select
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 6-0 Bugiri Town View SS
Victoria Group
Ajax Queens 0-2 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Muteesa I Royal University 1-1 Asubo Gafford Ladies
She Corporate 1-1 Rines SS
Lady Doves 4-1 Dynamic SS Jjeza
Kawempe Muslim Ladies became the first team to earn a slot to the playoffs of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League after registering a 2-0 win away to Ajax Queens over the weekend.
The four-time winners and defending champions ensured they sealed their berth with four games to play after third-placed She Corporate were held at home by Rines SS.
Juliet Nalukenge and Asia Nakibuuka scored for the Warriors to move to 28 points in ten games, 14 ahead of She Corporate hence confirming their qualification from Victoria group. In the same group, second-placed Lady Doves also cemented their position and edged closer to the playoffs with a convincing 4-1 win against bottom-placed Dynamic SS Jjeza.
She Corporates Aisha Namubiru (R) shielding the ball away from Rines’ Naluyima Kauthara
Lydia Nyandera scored a brace while Lilian Zeddy Veronica and Nuru Nakyanzi added a goal each to help the Masindi based side to 22 points. Scovia Kibiri got the consolation for Dynamic SS Jjeza who are bottom of the table with only one point.
Muteesa I Royal University and Asubo Gafford Ladies played out a one-all draw on Saturday. Elizabeth Nakigozi gave the University side the lead but Gafford Ladies rallied back through Sheebah Zalwango to salvage a point.
She Corporate needed to come from a goal down to earn a point against a resilient Rines SS side. Jackie Nassali had given Rines the lead but Favour Nambatya leveled matters in the second half.
In Elizabeth group, UCU Lady Cardinals brightened their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs with a 4-2 win over Isra Soccer Academy.
Hasifa Nassuna was in fine form grabbing a hat trick before Captain Maureen Kinavudori added the other goal. Fauziah Najjemba scored the two goals for Isra.
The victory propelled UCU Lady Cardinals top of the table on 21 points same as Olila High School who edged Kampala Queens in Soroti thanks to Patricia Apio’s solitary strike.
Uganda Martyrs High School were the biggest winners on matchday ten with a clean out against debutants Bugiri Town View.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya continued with her scoring spree netting a hat trick to move to eight league goals this season. She already leads the scoring charts in the FUFA Women Cup with seven goals.
The other goals for Uganda Martyrs were scored by Rashida Nankya(brace) and an own goal by Esther Namudira. The Lubaga based team is now level on points with Isra both on 16 points.
Makerere University won 1-0 against Lango Queens with Rebecca Nakasaato scoring the lone goal. The race for the top scorer’s boot is still on with Hasifa Nassuna leading with 12 goals while Fauziah Najjemba and Juliet Nalukenge are both tied on ten goals apiece.
Meanwhile, in the FUFA Women’s Cup, Kawempe Muslim Junior team earned a walkover against Mwanda Foundation who failed to travel to Kampala. This, therefore, means the former qualify to the quarterfinal stage.
MAIN PHOTO: Rines’ Naluyima Kauthara (c) sandwiched by She Corporates pair of Penina Akuku (L) and Tina Nambirige
Bright Stars and Kyetume Football Clubs secured their first ever slots in the competition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Top tier Bright Stars eliminated FUFA Big League out fit Nebbi Central 1-0 at the Luo play ground in West Nile on Saturday.
During the second match played on Sunday at the Nakisunga Ssaza play ground, Kyetume ejected fellow FUFA Big League side Wakiso Giants 4-1 in post match penalties after 120 minutes of action.
Kyetume scored their kicks from the penalty mark through Denis Lubowa, M. Sande, Ibrahim Kazindula and Vincent Kayizzi.
Ivan Kiweewa was on the mark for Wakiso Giants as Clinton Kamugisha and James Kasibante missed their respective kicks.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final action continues on Monday, 11th March 2019 when Express hosts BUL at the Betway Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
On Tuesday, last year’s losing finalists Vipers visit Proline at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will start inspecting and monitoring all FUFA certified coaches.
Over the past four years, FUFA has intensified technical education programs to ensure that coaches are empowered with modern methodologies in their area of operation.
However, the FUFA Football Development Department observed that some of the coaches are not implementing the right coaching principles hence resulting in slow signs of gradual development of football on the field of play.
The 19th FUFA Executive committee which sat on the 14th February 2019 passed the proposal from the FUFA Football Development Committee to conduct a coach inspection and monitoring exercise of all FUFA registered coaches during competition seasons.
FUFA Football Development Diretor Ali Mwebe. Proposals to carry out inspection of coaches at their workstation were approved by the FUFA Executive
FUFA Coaches’ inspectors will reach out to clubs during training sessions and match days to implement this policy either on notice or without prior notice.
The FUFA Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima is hapy with the development.
‘We shall coordinate with the coaches at the 16 Clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League to get their specific days of training sessions so that we make the visits. We are hopeful this will make a change in our football’ said Nyiima.
Livingstone Kyambadde
The FUFA coaches’ inspectors are issued with FUFA identifications and will provide reports to the FUFA Football Development Department about coaches’ performance about the training sessions and matches played.
The four coaches’ instructors are; Mujib Kasule, Asuman Lubowa, Jackson Nyiima and Livingstone Kyambadde all the Level of CAF.
Uganda currently has 3509 coaches certified by FUFA from beginners to CAF A License.
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has released a squad comprising of 23 players ahead of the Kampala regional tour on Saturday, 16th March 2019.
This will be the first time that the women’s national team will play a regional tour game. They will play against Kampala Select regional side.
The team comprises of four goalkeepers, six defenders, eight midfielders and five strikers with the core of the team that played at the 2018 CECAFA Women’s Championship maintained.
Skipper Tracy Jones Akiror, reigning FUFA Female footballer Ruth Aturo and FUFA Women Elite leading top scorer Hasifa Nassuna are all part of the squad.
The team will have two days of non-residential training on 14th and 15th March 2019 at Maroons stadium, Luzira.
Coaches Mbekeka and Bulega work out a plan for the training session of Crested Cranes in 2018 at Kabojja grounds
According to FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein, the motive of the tour is to move the team nearer to the fans but also help the team play more games.
‘Like it is the case with the senior men’s team, FUFA wants to take the Crested Cranes to the people but at the same time helps the team to remain active.’ He said.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo(UCU Lady Cardinals), Vanessa Edith Karungi (She Corporate), Juliet Adeke(Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Daizy Nakaziro(Lady Doves)
Defenders: Shadia Nankya(Uganda Martys High School Lubaga), Aisha Namukisa(Kampala Queens), Wilmer Nantumbwe(She Corporate), Margaret Birabwa( Muteesa I Royal University), Phoebe Banura ( UCU Lady Cardinals), Viola Namuddu( Makerere University)
Midfileders: Damalie Matama(Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabbumba ( Ajax Queens,Bulenga), Fauziah Najjemba( Isra Soccer Academy), Tracy Jones Akiror( Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Lilian Mutuuzo( Kampala Queens), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Shamira Nalujja( Isra Soccer Academy)
Crested Cranes Defender Nankya Shadia aims to clear the ball during Crested Cranes training in 2018.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes captain Tracy Akiror (L) in charge of the ball in the match against Zimbabwe during the 2018 COSAFA Women Championship in South Africa.
