As the football community, we ought to protect the game that makes us the community we are.
There are vices that can eat up the game and these include;
Predetermination of sporting results for Sporting Reasons
Predetermination of sporting results and occurrences for Betting Reasons
Violence and Hooliganism
Discrimination of any form
Bribery and Corruption
Drugs abuse
Interference of sporting decision making by external stakeholders
Talking about Violence and Hooliganism, there is no justification whatsoever for actions of violence and hooliganism whether verbally or physically.
We must all be ashamed and must condemn it in the strongest terms. It is like cutting the brunch of the tree we are sitting on.
The players need to be paid and the money should come from the brand and so are the referees and the clubs. The UPL, FUFA, Media and fans all need a better brand to make the necessary sales to get our clubs better
As FUFA we have a duty to provide proper refereeing and we need to review our services provided to the league. We also have a duty to protect the referees who on some occasions of verbal or physical violence have been proven right in their decision making. We have not favoured nor feared applying corrective measures.
We have put in place competent judicial processes and persons to administer sporting justice. The multitude of the recent cases of corrective measures being applied to protect the game are also an indicator that the judicial bodies are now dealing head-on with the infringement of the rules and have hitherto gone unchecked.
We ALL have a duty to first and foremost condemn in the strongest terms;
Verbal and physical violence and hooliganism
Intentional incorrect refereeing decisions
These barbaric, animalistic and inhumane actions should never be tolerated nor justified by anyone who wishes the game any good
As FUFA we will continue and even get tougher to institute measures to protect the game with the support of you ALL
International Build Up Games in Dubai and Abudhabi
Gabon Vs Uganda Cranes – 30th December 2021
Mauritania Vs Uganda Cranes – 1st January 2022.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic has added three more players to the team that will travel to the United Arab Emirates for two international build up matches against AFCON bound team teams Gabon and Mauritania.
URA FC captain Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, BUL FC skipper George Kasonko and midfielder Chris Akena of UAE based club Ahly Shabab have been added to the team.
In the same vein, long serving utility player Denis Iguma has been omitted.
‘In line with FUFA strategic targets of the Uganda Cranes, we are continuing with preparations for CHAN 2022 Algeria, AFCON 2023 Ivory Coast, Olympic Games 2024 and the double header matches against Gabon and Mauritania in the UAE. For those two matches, we have selected available players. The team has a balance of maturity and experience with some youthful players from the U-17 team; Travis Mutyaba and Ibrahim Juma as well as five players from the AFCON U-20 team in Mauritania and a couple of returnees to the team’ Micho noted.
URA FC Defender Fesali Najib in training with the Uganda Cranes at Lugogo
The first game will be against Gabon on Thursday, 30th December 2021 and the second game against Mauritania on 1st January 2022.
The team departs for Dubai on 29th December 2021 and shall return on 2nd January 2022.
The updated summoned squad:
Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma (Chippa United), Mutakubwa Joel (Express FC), Komakech Jack (Vipers SC)
StarTimes FUFA Big League Match Day 10 Fixtures: Thursday, 23/rd December 2021
MYDA Vs Maroons- King George IV Memorial Stadium, Tororo
Calvary Vs Kitara – Green Light Stadium
Proline Vs Kyetume – MTN Omondi Stadium
Ndejje University Vs Luweero United – Arena of Visions
Blacks Power Vs Kataka – Akibua Memorial Stadium
The Jingle bells are sounding aloud not only for Santa but in the Startimes FUFA Big League too as teams battle for promotional slots.
Action returns this Thursday 23/12/2021 at various playgrounds country-wide with leaders Kataka visiting Blacks Power at the Akibua Memorial Stadium in Lira while second placed Kitara is also away to third placed Calvary at the Green Light Stadium, Arua in a game to watch.
The Mbale based table leaders Kataka is in the ride with 17 points on top of the table just 3 ahead of Masindi based Kitara FC with 14 points the same with Calvary but goal difference stands between the two as Kitara has a goal to show and Calvary at zero goal difference.
In other games, on-form Kyetume is a guest at the Omondi Stadium visiting Proline, Ndejje University hosts Luweero United in the Luweero derby at the Arena of Visions, and struggling MYDA hosting Maroons at the King George IV Memorial Stadium in Tororo.
After these fixtures, teams will break for holidays and return on 2/01/2022 to finalize the first round.
FUFA Football Development Department held a half day Coach Instructors workshop at FUFA Headquarters in Mengo targeting CAF accredited Instructors and national instructors on Wednesday, 22nd December 2021.
The training focused on updating coach instructors of both the new vision of; CAF Coaching Diplomas under the CAF Coaching Convention and FUFA Capacity Building programs specifically on coach education courses.
Ronnie Kalema with the female instructors
The Workshop was opened and attended by the FUFA Executive Secretary for Football Development and a Member of FUFA Executive Committee Ronnie Kalema.
Kalema enlighted the instructors upon the strategic restructuring of FUFA Operations and elaborated the new vision of FUFA in the area of football capacity building.
L-R: Mujib Kasule, Ronnie Kalema and Ali Mwebe
Objectives of the workshop:
Re-organize and energize the Coach educator group
To inform Instructors on the new vision and direction of FUFA in Capacity building programs
To sensitize instructors on the CAF vision on Coach Education ( CAF Coaching Convention)
To practically understand the management of CAF Coaching Diploma courses in CAF Online system (CMS)
Having fulfilled the 8 criteria/ pre-requisite to resume CAF Coaching Diploma at B level and getting approval of CAF to organize a CAF B Coaching Diploma.
Stone KyambaddeMujib Kasule
This workshop is very important step to update and prepare instructors to get ready for the tasks a head.
‘This is a very important step towards opening the year 2022 with a number of scheduled CAF Coaching Diplomas, Our Instructors are now updated on the whole concept of CAF Coaching Convention and above all, practically equipped with know-how of managing CAF Coaching Diplomas in CAF CMS system. I take the opportunity to thank CAF Football Development Division for supporting the training and all steps we have undergone to return CAF Coaching Diplomas’ noted Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director.
Three CAF “C” Diploma coaching courses are set to run in Buganda, Kampala and West Nile Regional Football Associations from 14th February to March 25th 2022.
The first CAF “B” Coaching Diploma course will begin on March 21, 2022 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic has summoned 21 players for the upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates where the team will have two high profile international build up matches.
‘We are assembling the Uganda Cranes team that will be competitive to feature in several upcoming engagements like the AFCON 2013 and CHAN 2022 qualifiers. Such international buildup matches are a perfect measure for early preparations’ Micho revealed.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic
It is a blend of players from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the foreign based legion.
Two South African based players; goalkeeper Isma Watenga and Moses Waiswa are part of the team. Newly crowned 2021 Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year Bobosi Byaruhanga has also been included.
Uganda Cranes will play two AFCON bound teams Gabon and Mauritania.
The first game will be against Gabon on 30th December 2021 and the second game against Mauritania on 1st January 2022.
The team departs for Abu Dhabi on 29th December 2021 and shall return on 2nd January 2022.
The summoned team:
Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma (Chippa United), Mutakubwa Joel (Express FC), Komakech Jack (Vipers SC)
Tabu Vitalis’ lone goal in 4th minute of the game was enough for hosts Calvary to register their third season win against unbeaten Mbale based Kataka FC at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
Amidst the loss, Kataka still maintains the top status on the log with 14 points only two ahead of second placed Maroons which lost to Kitara, 3-1 thanks to Zakayoa Kizito, Oscar Munihizi and Peter Lomoro who scored for the hosts and Fred Amaku got the consolation for the Prisons side.
Ndejje University players celebrate
At the St George Stadium in Tororo, Luweero United registered a late win over home side MYDA courtesy of Derrick Mudali 89th minute to move the Kososvo boys to the either position on the table standings.
In other games, Proline FC fell to Ndejje University 2-1 at the Omondi Stadium while Nyamityobora lost 1-3 to visitors Blacks Power at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022: Thursday 16th December 2021
Kitara FC Vs Maroons FC – Masindi Stadium
MYDA FC Vs Luweero UTD FC-King George IV Memorial Stadium, Tororo
Nyamityobora Vs FC Blacks Power FC – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City
Calvary FC Vs Kataka FC- Green Light Stadium, Arua
Proline Vs FC Ndejje University FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala
Thursday 16th December 2021 is yet another day to look out as the StarTimes FUFA Big League returns for match day Eight of the 2021/2022 season.
Table leaders Kataka visits 10th placed Calvary FC at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
The Yumbe based side has accumulated eight points winning only two and drawing two of its games this season whilst the visitors having a good run of the season winning four and only drawing two of its games.
Ndejje University’s Samuel Nsubuga celebrates a goal for Lions (Credit: Ndejje University FC Media)
In other games, third placed Proline hosts fourth place Ndejje University in another anticipated encounter at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The hosts are wounded after losing their last game against Calvary thus can not let this game go and looking forward to keep their place in the promotion zone with the visitors eager to displace them because the later leads with two points.
On the same day visits Maroons FC, MYDA hosts Luweero while Blacks Power hosts struggling Nyamityobora
Two Uganda national football teams won over their Tanzanian counterparts on the day Tanzania celebrated their national day at the Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium, Dar es salaam.
The Uganda U-20 women team edged Tanzania Women team 1-0 with Hadijah Nandago scoring the match winner in the 18th minute.
This was the first of the double header on the day.
Uganda U-20 women team beat Tanzania U-20 team 1-0
In the second game, Uganda Cranes defeated Tanzania Taifa Stars 2-0. The goals came from Ivan Asaba and Joseph Bright Vuni, both second half subsistutes.
Asaba scored in the 72nd minute and Vuni, a defender at Arua Hill netted the second goal in the 90th minute.
Action between Uganda Cranes and Taifa Stars at the Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium, Dar es salaam
These two games were part of the celebrations as Tanzania celebrated their 60th Independence Day.
The Uganda U-20 women team is preparing for the return leg of the FIFA Women U-20 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Johannsberg.
For the Uganda Cranes, head coach Milutin Sredoejvic used the build up to widen the pool of players in the national team docket as he assembles the teams for future engagements as CHAN 2022 qualifiers.
The Uganda U-20 Women national team players will have the chance to gauge themselves against Tanzania before the second leg against South Africa on Friday, 17th December 2021 in South Africa.
Tanzania Football Federation has invited the Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team for two friendly matches before its return leg against Burundi in 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team Coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi confirmed the friendly and said that he will use it to correct in the mistakes on 1st leg against South Africa.
Uganda U-20 Women team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi (left) and Fauzia Najjemba addressing the media
The games that will be played on Thursday 09th and 11th 2021 at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam is part of events to commemorate Tanzania’s 60 years of Independence.
The friendly will follow the Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team 2nd Leg South Africa Vs Uganda (Friday, 17th December 2021).
Uganda U-20 Women players celebrate Hadijah Nandago’s goal against South Africa
Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC) Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC)
Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), , Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC)
1st Leg: Uganda Vs South Africa (Friday, 3rd December 2021) *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media playforms
2nd Leg: South Africa Vs Uganda (Friday, 17th December 2021)
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team Coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi is happy with the way players have responded to the training at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende.
On Wednesday, the team trained at Kitende for the first time before South Africa game on Friday 3rd December 2021.
Team captain Fauzia Najjemba with head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Head coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi was left impressed by the swift response of the players in training.
“The players have responded well in training. The focus is all set to the game against South Africa. We want to win. We have the home advantage. We will try to get the right players and formations on the day so that we can get a home win.’ Kiyingi noted.
The goalkeepers execute a drill during the training session at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
The players through the paces at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
The team will once again train at the same facility on Thursday, 2nd December 2021.
Meanwhile, the South African delegation is already in the country.
A prayer session for the team at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC)
It is an honour and privilege for me to be spearheading the process of creating a modern-day sports law in Uganda.
Sport over the years has transformed from being a mere recreational and social activity to a socio-economic transformation game changer.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni showing his football skills during a visit to State House by the Uganda U-17 team football team
In addition to the inherent health and social values of sport, modern sport has become a;
Major employer of youths (educated and uneducated)
Tax revenue base
Huge advertising platform for countries and brands
Forex earner
Mobilization tool for communities
Tourist activity
Patriotic and unifier activity for countries
Yassin Nasser flying his car before he won the Trac Africa Rally Championship in South Africa to settle for 2nd place on the Continent (2021 Africa Rally Championship) overall last weekend. Uganda is endowed with massive talent. Rally Competitions in Uganda have attracted massive turn ups for both local and international events. Such events promote the image of the Country.
A section of Acholi Province fans at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu during the 2019 FUFA Drum semi-finals against Bugisu. Sport is an efficient fans mobilization ventureRonald Otile in action: Uganda Golf Union organises competitions that attract local and international participants. Such competitions tell good and different stories about Uganda’s imageAthletics has delivered at International level with great medals at the World Championships, Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games.
Currently the International Sports economy is over 600bn USD rated ahead of the aviation industry and Uganda is not partaking yet we have demonstrated that we are abundantly endowed with raw untapped sporting talent.
Rugby has made strides in Uganda right from schools, through clubs and with national teams at International level.
The Challenges
The Uganda Sports Subsector has previously been regulated by a law that was enacted in 1964 thus “The National Council of Sports Act, Cap. 48”. This law has since become obsolete and cannot regulate Modern-day Sport.
Many commonwealth countries that had a similar sports law have since enacted new laws.
The Parliamentarians recently hosted the Common Wealth Baton
The limitations caused by the lack of the proper legal regime has not helped to harness the potential of Uganda Sports Resource into a productive industry.
Cricket Cranes- Uganda National Team has posted excellent results on the international scene
The objectives of "The National Sports Bill" include;1. Recognize, register & incorporate national sports organisations & community clubs,2- Governance, Management, Administration, Promotion, Development & Protection of amateur and professional sport among others @Parliament_Ugpic.twitter.com/VeNrPJH3Sq
The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (Amended) requires the state to promote recreation and sports for the citizens of Uganda as stated in the National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy (XVII).
Furthermore, Uganda is a member of the United Nations and the African Union where resolutions have been passed declaring;
Sport as a means to promote health, education, development and peace
The independence of Sport and the Olympic Charter
Sport as an enabler for socio-economic transformation of societies
Boxing gives budding talent an opportunity to practice before entering the ring for competitive action. The sport has raised Uganda’s flag high at international events. FUFA President and Budiope East MP Hon. Magogo Moses Hashim, MP Budiope East sought leave to move a sports motion on 30th November 2021
The African Union recognizes Sport as an element of culture and a major contributor in human development and strengthening national cohesion and rapprochement of people.
In order to;
Fulfill the constitutional obligation of the government to the citizens
Implement the international organizations’ resolutions,
Unlock the sleeping potential of Ugandan Sports to the world
Provide socio-economic opportunities to the youths
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo interacts with fans after a national team game in Abu Dhabi. Football has unlocked the sleeping potential of Ugandan Sports to the worldBasketball is played in Uganda across all levels. Tapping talent needs massive funding and good infrastructure
The state has three (3) major roles to play thus;
Funding the identification, development, preparation, presentation and rewarding of sports teams and athletes representing Uganda in international sports competitions.
Provision of the prerequisite sporting infrastructure
Legislation of modern laws and policies to support sports activities and persons
Uganda National U-20 Team (Hippos) that scooped silver in the AFCON U-20 championship in Mauritania. The Hippos gallantly represented the countryTeam Uganda’s Joan Nabuto dives for the ball during the game against Egypt at White Sand beach in Entebbe
In order to provide the resources for activities and of infrastructure and for funding, it is imperative to have the prerequisite regulatory framework
It is the constitutional obligation of the Parliament of Uganda to make laws that create an environment for achieving these objectives.
Excited Karamoja fans share a light moment during the FUFA Drum (Inter-provinces) tournament. Sport has the might to unify all the people across the varying cultures. This can also be used a tourism venture
Objectives of the Bill
The National Sports Bill is also intended to address the challenges that are holding back the potential of Ugandan Sport in the world domain and harness the opportunities available
The objectives of this National Sports Bill include;
To recognise, register and incorporate of the National Sports Organisations and Community Sports Clubs
To solidify the governance, management, development, promotion and protection of amateur, recreational and professional sports
To codify the obligations of the State under international sports governing statutes
To among other vices, prevent match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports. The sports organisations have no resources, expertise and tools to investigate and bring to book such sophisticated offenders
To encourage and promote drug-free sports;
The National Sports Bill is to encourage and promote drug-free sports
To protect the commercial rights emanating from sports events and competitions. The beneficiaries (player and sports bodies) of these rights are not protected as individuals benefit in the trade
To provide a national sport dispute resolution and arbitration mechanism allowable by international sports governing statutes
To provide, maintain and protect sports infrastructure for national and international sports competitions
To install free, fair and transparent system of rewarding National Associations, Teams and individual persons for international sports excellence
To provide for related matters.
Uganda Cranes left back Isaac Muleme, currently based in Czech Republic is among the professionals who live and earn off the sport
Why now?
It is a unanimous call by the public to create a modern-day sports law and at the beginning of the 10th Parliament, the Physical Activity and Sports (PAS) Bill was one of the listed intended laws to be enacted and 5 years later the law has not been enacted
There has been the explanation given of the lack of the Sports Policy onto which to base to draft the bill but this was overtaken by events when on the 25th September 2013, Cabinet resolved as indicated in minute 333 (CT 2013) that the Physical and Sports Activity Bill be presented to parliament for consideration with stipulated principles.
The Private Members’ Bill is intended to be presented within the same principles as resolved by cabinet.
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo Hassim
Way Forward:
The National Sports Bill is intended to be presented to Parliament for consideration as an action to:
Repeal “The 1964 National Council of Sports Act, Cap. 48”
Replace it with “The 2022 National Sports Act” once the bill is assented to into law.
This is going to be a long process but the first step has been taken when the Parliament of Uganda granted me leave of the house to introduce a private member’s bill entitled “the national sports bill”. Next shall be the first, second and third reading of the Bill.
Along the way, there shall be obtaining the certificate of financial implications, engagement with the committee of Parliament on Education & Sports and there will be bench-marking and wide consultations with the various stakeholders and the general public in the formulation of this law.
It is only until HE the President assents to the bill that the proposed National Sports Law will come into force.
My assurance to the sports fraternity and general public is that it is a huge task but one I am passionate to undertake.
While undertaking this task, I will evoke my experience as a multidiscipline athlete, vastly experienced international sports administrator and a FIFA Trained Football management and administration instructor.
In my opinion, it is the right moment and the opportunity is now when I also serve as a Member of Parliament entitled to raise a Private Member’ Bill.
This is a generation call that we must all support.
Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim
President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF)Executive Committee
Uganda U-20 2-1 Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
Uganda U-20 1-2 She Corporate
Uganda U-20 1-3 Msingi Soccer Academy
The Uganda U20 Women’s National Team comprehensively defeated FUFA women Super league club UCU Lady Cardinals 5-0 during the latest practice match at the UCU play ground – Mukono.
Juliet Nalukenge who had joined camp on Friday at the Cranes Paradise Hotel – Kisaasi netted a brace.
Juliet Nalukenge
Fauzia Najjemba added the other brace before Shakira Nyanagahirwa capped the icing on the cake.
This was the fourth practice match for the team meant to fine tune them before facing South Africa.
Hardworking midfielder Hadijah Nandago (middle) in action against UCU Lady CardinalsWinger Lillian Mutuuzo troubled the UCU Lady Cardinals backline at all times
The first practice match was played on Tuesday (She Corporate won 2-1 at Lugogo), Msingi Soccer Academy won 31 before the Uganda U-20 women team edged the Uganda Martyr’s High School, Lubaga 2-1 at Lubaga.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi is impressed by the steady-fast progress of the individual players and the team in general over the different training sessions and practice games.
Fitness trainer Arthur Kyesimira and Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi share some ideasAyub Khalifa Kiyingo with Mubarak Kiberu, the goalkeeping coach
‘We have had good progress over time in training sessions which have been decimated by friendly matches. The players keep learning and improving day after day’ Kiyingi revealed.
U-20 women teamFauzia Najjemba in action
‘As we players, we are prepared to face South Africa, a team that we once played in the COSAFA U-17 championship. We are working hard to win the game’ Nalukenge vowed.
Training resumes on Monday, 29th November 2021 as the days clock closer to the first leg at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitend on 3rd December.
1st Leg: Uganda Vs South Africa (Friday, 3rd December 2021)
2nd Leg: South Africa Vs Uganda (16th – 17th December 2021)
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team has stepped up preparations their ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualification matches against South Africa.
The team has been also boosted by the timely arrival of teenager Lillian Mutuuzo in camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, taking the number of players to 28.
Mutuuzo, a player at Kampala Queens Women Football Club is delighted having joined the rest of the teammates.
‘I am so happy to have joined the rest of the U-20 teammates. I look forward working hard in training sessions and all the practice matches as we look forward the match against South Africa. Also, I will listen attentively to the coaches’ Mutuuzo revealed.
Lillian Mutuuzo in action
Uganda U-20 women team players pray
Uganda will face South Africa in a two legged contest with the first leg slated for December 3rd at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The return leg shall be played between 16th to 17th December in South Africa.
The same team used the CECAFA Women’s U-20 Championship as a precursor for the up-coming matches under the stewardship of the head coach Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi.
Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi (left) watches over the training
They have also played a series of build up matches against She Corporate Women Football Club and MSINGI soccer Academy.
Kiyingi is contented with the performance of the players in all the training sessions thus far.
‘It is so far so good. The performances have been superb.with some impressive results although we lost, I was comfortable with the way the players expressed themselves’ he stated.
Asia Nakibuuka (left) and Bbira Nadunga
Uganda U-20 Women team
Meanwhile, the team resumes training on Friday, 26th November 2021.
Friendly Match: Uganda U-20 Women National Team 1-2 She Corporate WFC
The Uganda U-20 Women national team lost 2-1 to She Corporate Women Football Club during a practice match played at Lugogo in Kampala on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021.
Sumaya Komuntale gave the national junior side the lead on 42 minutes for the half time lead.
Favour Nambatya and Phiona Nabumba replied for She Corporate in the 50th and 80th minutes respectively.
Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi, head coach for the Uganda U-20 women team used two different teams per half to guage the level of readiness; fitness wise and tactically for all the players in camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
Action between She Corporate (white) and Uganda U-20 Women teamUganda U-20 player Zaina Nandede in action against She Corporate at Lugogo during the practice match
Kiyingi was impressed by the right trend of improvement from many of the players but openly expressed the desire to better the performance.
‘It was a great game of character’ he noted after the practice match played under sunny conditions.
‘The first half was excellent and we led 1-0. I changed the entire team to test the other players. Unfortunately, we lost. We shall improve upon the grey areas urgently’ Kiyingi added.
Meanwhile, the team resumes training on Wednesday afternoon at Lugogo (3 PM).
Another build up (team yet to be revealed) will be played on Thursday, 25th November 2021.
Uganda U-20 Women Team that started against She CorporateShe Corporate XI Vs Uganda U-20 Women Team
The organizing committee of the 2021 Airtel FUFA Awards has released all thirteen nominees and the voting procedure of the 2021 Awards categories. The Committee is headed by FUFA Executive member Rogers Byamukama.
The latest nominees were revealed during the press conference held at FUFA house in Mengo on Wednesday.
The categories released included Fans’ favorite foreign-based player of the year, Male and Women Coach of the year, Beach Soccer and Futsal players of the year, Member Association of the year, Member Association of the Year, FUFA Presidential Award, Fair Play Award, Best XI men, Best XI women and Best Squad of a particular year in addition to the Male and Female player of the year nominees who were released earlier.
L-R Kibo Media Director Bobkins Kibirige, Airtel FUFA Awards Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke during Wednesday’s press conference in Mengo
Byamukama stated that last year the awards were not held due to the Covid-19 and disruption of activities.
‘We are excited again as we engage a high gear for preparations of our long awaited Airtel FUFA Awards. As we all know because of Covid 19, we were not able to organise last year’s edition and primarily because of very few activities. The awards are about rewarding sporting excellence in a season so it would not make sense to just have them when you have not had actors participate in footballing activities’
Airtel FUFA Awards Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama addressing the media before releasing more nominees in six other categories
This year, we were able to complete the competitions, had International competitions for both male and female, so we thought it’s important to bring back that normalcy.’ Added Byamukama.
‘We have always rewarded both the male and female player of the year award winners with brand new cars and even this time the top two athletes will be recognsied. The rest of the winners will receive cash prizes.’
Byamukama thanked main sponsors Airtel Uganda and all the other partners Eco Bank, Bidco, Pepsi, Nile Special, Nic Holdings, 102.1 FM and Nivana for their support.
Meanwhile, on Monday next week, the nominees for female player of the year award will be trimmed from five to three whereas the final three for Male player of the year category will be confirmed on Wednesday.
For starters, the five nominees for the female player of the year category are Lady Doves FC players in Daisy Nakaziro and Fazilah Ikwaput.
Nominees- Airtel FUFA female player of the year 2021
The other three are; Joan Naggayi (She Maroons), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) and Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies).
Vipers’ trio Abdul-Azizi Kayondo, Bobosi Byaruhanga and Yunus Sentamu are joined by Express forward Erick Kenzo Kambale and URA captain Shafik Kagimu for the male nominees.
Nominees- Airtel FUFA Male player of the year 2021
This year the winners will be rewarded at a glomorous event that will be staged at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Saturday 4th December 2021.
The nominees from the six categories that were revealed today are;
Airtel FUFA coach of the year
Morley Byekwaso (U-20 Hippos team)
Wasswa Bbosa (Express)
Hussein Mbalangu (Arua Hill SC/Mbarara City FC)
Nominees- Airtel FUFA coach of the year
Airtel FUFA Women football coach of the year
Fred Musiime (Lady Doves), Sida Alex (She Maroons), Ayub Khalifa (U-20 Women National team)
Airtel FUFA Women football coach of the year
Beach Soccer player of the year nominees
Wasswa Emmanuel (St. Lawrence Beach Soccer Club), Kigozi Ambrose (Buganda Royal Beach Soccer Club), Kawawulo Isma (MUBS Beach Soccer Club)
Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year
Member Associations’ award nominees
Express FC (Club)
Uganda Youth Football Association (Special Interest Group)
Kampala Region Football Association (Region Football Association)
The 2021-2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League kicked off on Friday, 12th November 2021 with four matches across the country.
There were two victories for former StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs; Kitara and MYDA.
Kitara rallied from two goals down to overcome visiting Blacks Power 3-2 at the Masindi Municipal Stadium.
Richard Enjama, Edison Agondeze and Patrick Mugume netted for Kitara to cancel Joel Gerald’s earlier two goals for the visitors.
‘We had a difficult match because of the late preparations. We were two goals down at some stage but I told the players not to lose focus and we made it’ Richard Makumbi, head coach at Kitara noted after the game.
MYDA on the other hand recorded a 3-2 home win over Ndejje University at the King George IV Memorial Stadium in Tororo.
Former Uganda Cranes striker Geofrey Sserunkuma scored two penalties for MYDA and Ivan Orono added the other for the home side.
Jimmy Wasswa Nsaale and Josephat Ayebare were on target for Ndejje University.
‘We are building the team and every game remains like a cup final for us.’ Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, head coach at MYDA revealed after the match.
There were two goal-less draws recorded on the day. Maroons and Calvary shared the spoils at the Prisons Stadium, Luzira whilst the same result was registered in Mbarara at the Kakyeka Stadium where two former top flight sides Nyamityobora and Proline squared off.
The league resumes on Sunday, 14th November 2021 with a single game when Kyetume hosts Luwero United at the Nakisunga playground in Mukono District.
For starters, the StarTimes FUFA Big League is the main feeder league to the top flight StarTimes Uganda Premier League with the best clubs at the end of the season earning sporting promotion.
Uganda Cranes shared the spoils with Kenya Harambee Stars in a 1-1 affair during a FIFA World Cup 2022 group E qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Forward Azizi Fahad Bayo scored a late equalizer to cancel out Michael Olunga’s opener on the hour mark.
Uganda Cranes had a couple of chances in the opening half through Steven Desse Mukwala and defender Bevis Mugabi.
Steven Mukwala battles for possession against Kenya’s Omar Abud Khamis
Against the run of play, Kenya took the lead when captain Olunga headed at the back post past goalkeeper Charles Lukwago.
Lukwago had moments earlier shown elements of class when he denied a one against one incident with Samuel Ouma Onyango.
An aerial challenge
Team captain Khalid Aucho shields the ball from Kenyan players
Bayo salvaged a point for the hosts with a goal after Kenya’s goalkeeper Brian Bwiire hesitated to quickly handle the ball.
In the other group E contest, Mali progressed to the next stage of the qualifiers with a sublime 3-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali.
Uganda Cranes will play the final game away from home against group leaders Mali on Sunday, 14th November 2021.
Isaac Muleme beats three Kenyan players
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Kenya
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Iguma, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Awany, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Moses Waiswa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Desse Mukwala, Azizi Fahad Bayo, Isaac Muleme
Subs:
Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (G.K), Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Livingstone Mulondo, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Garvin Kizito Mugweri, John Revita, Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Martin Kizza, Ibrahim Orit, Allan Okello, Milton Karisa, Yunus Junior Sentamu
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic (Serbia)
Kenya XI Vs Uganda
Kenya XI: Brian Okoth Bwire (G.K), Joseph Stanley Okumu, David Ochieng, Omar Khamis Obiero, Anthony Akumu Agay, Kenneth Muguna, Anthony Wambuni Stieno, Hassan Abdallah Abdallah, Samuel Onyango Ouma, Michael Oganda Olunga (Captain)
Subs: Ian Aubrey Otieno (G.K), James Saruni Lepiri, Muhammed Mayeko, Johnson Omorwa Otieno, Ismael Salim Dunga, Clinton Miheso Ayisi, Duke Ooga Abuya, Cliff Nyakeya Mandere, Tera Luheni Alwyn, Timothy Noor Ouma
Head coach: Engin Firat (Turkey)
Team captains Khalid Aucho and Michael Olunga with the match officials prior to kick off
Match officials:
Referee: Ahmed Djama Souleiman (Djibouti)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Abdourazak Liban (Djibouti)
