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Uganda Vs Tanzania: Desabre names final 24 for residential camp
AFCON Qualifier 2019 Group L
8th September 2018
Uganda Vs Tanzania 4pm
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Charges: 15,000/- (Ordinary), 40,000/- (VIP), 150,000/- (VVIP)
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named the final 24 players who will enter residential camp at Jokas Hotel, Bweyogerere on Monday evening for Saturday’s Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier against Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The National team trained at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on Monday for close to two hours as three more players Goalkeeper Salim Jamal, Godfrey Walusimbi and Edrisa Lubega joined the camp.
Goalkeeper Salim Jamal (L) and striker Edrisa Lubega joined the Uganda Cranes camp today ‘We are all set for the match against Tanzania. Since we qualified and played at the last AFCON, all our focus is on making it again. We call upon the fans to rally behind the team’ goalie Jamal noted.
Addressing the media after the training session, Zambian based left winger Joseph Ochaya expressed the need to win the home game against Tanzania;
Cranes striker Edrisa Lubega (Red) controlling the ball during training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo ‘We have played with our neighbours Tanzania in many games and such matches are close. We are set this time round to win this match because it is crucial for us in this campaign’ Ochaya told the media.
Meanwhile, more foreign based players are expected in the country and shall attend the training on Tuesday morning (10am) at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Captain Denis Onyango, Derrick Nsibambi, William Luwagga Kizito, Allan Kateregga, Yunus Sentamu, Moses Opondo and Faruku Miya will join camp later today.
L-R Patrick Kaddu and Isaac Muleme during Uganda Cranes training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo Uganda Cranes squad for residential camp:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Murushid Juuko (Simba Sports Club, Tanzania), Denis Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt)
Martin Kizza (Red) controlling the ball during Uganda Cranes training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo Midfielders: Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Bate Borisov, Belarus), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo, Zambia), Moses Opondo ( Vendsyssel, Denmark), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Khalid Aucho (Un-attached), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba SC, Tanzania), Yunus Sentamu (FK Tirana, Albania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)
L-R Uganda Cranes coaches Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule during training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo 
A moment of prayer for the Uganda Cranes MAIN PHOTO: L-R Ochaya Joseph and Martin Kizza in Cranes training on Monday Morning.
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23 participants enroll for FUFA Level One coaching course in Kabale
FUFA Level One Coaching Course
1st-8th September 2018, Kabale at Victoria Inn.
FUFA Beginners’ Coaching Course 9th-14th September in Kabale
The FUFA Level One coaching course in Kabale has entered its third day on Monday with participants enrolling for technical expertise.
The course that started on Saturday 1st September 2018 with 23 participants is supported by US based organisation Soccer2Unite and HAM Sports Marketing Agency. The participants also contributed to the course by meeting the registration fees.
Modules of the course include components of Coaching and Training, Conditioning and Tactics, Match Analysis, Small sized games, Youth Development Coaching, refresher on Laws of the Game, written Exams and Practicals for the 8-days.
FUFA Level 1 participants going through practical sessions in Kabale FUFA Instructor Peter Makanga heads the tutorial team in Kabale.
Makanga is also a CAF A Licenced coach, FA 1st Sport 4 Level2 Coach, Technical Director at Edgars Youth Program, Former SC Villa, Bunamwaya/Vipers SC and Uganda Cranes player.
FUFA Instructor Peter Makanga during the FUFA Level 1 coaching course in Kabale Kabale Central Division Chairman Simon Arineitwe was the Guest of Honor during the opening ceremony. He admired FUFA for extending coaching courses to Kabale. He thanked Soccer2Unite for supporting coaches.
‘I thank FUFA for extending coaching coruses to the Western region. It is a symbol of developing football here. I emphasise the participants to promote discipline and endeavour to continue studying to attain the highest ranks in coaching’ said Arineitwe
Participants attending lessons during the ongoing FUFA Level 1 coaching course in Kabale at Victoria Inn. ‘ I want to thank FUFA for always extending these courses to Kabale. They have helped our coaches so much, Central division has a team and I will pay for our coach to come for FUFA Beginners’ course’ added the Central Division Chairman Arineitwe.
‘I think these courses will help you learn a lot and I am waiting to see disciplined coaches on the touchline. I am also a football supporter, I appreciate Soccer2Unite for helping the coaches and even where there is no help, stay committed on attending these courses’ Arineitwe concluded.
Sports journalist Andrew Amanya and referee Gilbert Ngyendo are the coordinators of the two courses.
The coaches attending the course finished beginners’ coaching course a year ago.
Kabale will host another coaching course for Beginners from 9th-14th September 2018. MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Level 1 course participants in a group photo at Victoria Inn Kabale
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Hassan Wasswa: We know what is at stake, 3 more players join Uganda Cranes camp
AFCON Qualifier 2019 Group L
8th September 2018
Uganda Vs Tanzania 4pm
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Charges: 15,000/- (Ordinary), 40,000/- (VIP), 150,000/- (VVIP)
L-R Taddeo Lwanga, Isaac Muleme and Denis Iguma stretching during training at StarTimes Stadium on Sunday Uganda Cranes continued with training on Sunday morning as three more players joined the non residential camp at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo ahead of the Total 2019 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania on 8th September 2018.
Hassan Wasswa (El Gaish) Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood) and Denis Iguma (Kazman FC) joined the team and attended the morning session. The trio flew into the country last night.
Wasswa is one of the senior players in the the squad and has promised Ugandans the players know what is at stake.
L-R Hassan Wasswa and Joseph Ochaya on Sunday Morning at the StarTimes Stadium as they prepared to walk on to the turf for training. ‘ We have not come here for holidays but to win against Tanzania. It is all about staying focused and working hard. This is the right time for our team to go back to AFCON. This is a game of a lifetime. We will only play for a win. We are well motivated and all players are ready to give in their best. We respect Tanzania but we are sorry for them we have to fight and get three points off them’ said Uganda Cranes assistant captain Hassan Wasswa.
The Cranes assistant Coach Mathias Lule affirmed that they are set for the match and believes the five days with the players will be enough to have the best preparations.
L-R Striker Emma Okwi, Patrick Kaddu, Nicholas Wadada, Murushid Juuko and Martin Kizza during training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium ‘We are set for our next game against Tanzania. We are expecting more players from Europe and South Africa to join us by end of tomorrow’ noted Lule
Uganda Cranes fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio (Red) taking players through drills on Sunday Twenty (20) players took part in Sunday’s training that was conducted by head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistants.
Moses Opondo (Vendsyssel FF), Kizito Luwagga (Bate Bolisov) Edrisa Lubega (Reid), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Godfrey Walusimbi (Keiser Chiefs) and Miya Farouk (HNK Gorica) are expected in camp by end of Monday.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium Uganda Cranes is leading the 2019 AFCON qualifier Group L with 3 points from the only game played so far in the campaign away in Carpe Verde.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium Players that attended training on Sunday;
Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC) and Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Isinde Isaac (K JSS FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC) Kizza Martin (SC Villa), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC).
L-R Nicholas Sebwato and Charles Lukwago during the Cranes training at StarTimes Stadium on Sunday morning Other players are; Hassan Wasswa (El Gaish), Isaac Muleme( Haras El Hodood), Denis Iguma (Kazman FC), Murushid Juuko (Simba FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos), Yassar Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema), Aucho Khalid (unattached) and Emmanuel Okwi (Simba FC).
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes assistant captain Hassan Wasswa (front) during training on Sunday
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Uganda vs Tanzania: Sebastien; It is important to get three points off Taifa Stars at Nambole
AFCON Qualifier Group L
8th September 2018
Uganda Vs Tanzania
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Charges: 15,000/- (Ordinary), 40,000/- (VIP), 150,000/- (VVIP)
Uganda Cranes players (L-R Front) Sadam Juma, Martin Kizza, (L-R Behind) Yassar Mugerwa and Timothy Awany in training on Saturday at Lugogo Uganda Cranes Team has officially kicked off training ahead of Total 2019 AFCON qualifier match against Tanzania on 8th September 2018. The morning session was held at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Matthias Lule, goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio were in attendance taking the players through drills.
L-R Midfield battle-Tadeo Lwanga and Sadam Juma in Cranes training on Saturday Seventeen (17) players were in training today. The local based stars kist had; Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC) and Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Isinde Isaac (Kirinya JSS FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC) Kizza Martin (SC Villa), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC).
The foreign-based players had Murushid Juuko (Simba FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos), Yassar Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema), Aucho Khalid (unattached) and Emmanuel Okwi (Simba FC).
Attack vs Defence-Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi (L) in action during the Cranes training on Saturday. He is seen here taking on Awany Timothy ‘We have started our preparation for our next game against Tanzania. All my teammates are responding well and I believe we shall put up a good performance.
It’ is a challenge to play against opponents who understand your playing style but we are going to fight and make sure we get three points at Namboole’ Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi
Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre smiles during training on Saturday. The head coach Desabre confirmed that getting three points from Tanzania is what he is planning for and trying to work on the intensity of his players during training.
‘We hope to be joined by other foreign players tomorrow and on Monday. Three points against Tanzania are so important to us and we shall fight for the win’ Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre
L-R Martin Kizza and Aucho Khalid in training on Saturday at StarTimes Stadium Training will resume on Sunday at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo at 10 am.
Isaac Isinde (L) defends well against Patrick Kaddu during training on Saturday Uganda Cranes is leading 2019 AFCON qualifier Group L with 3 points from the only game played so far in the campaign away in Carpe Verde.
Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio and Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre monitoring Wadada and Juuko’s drills during training. MAIN PHOTO: L-R Nicholas Wadada, Moses Waiswa, Yassar Mugerwa and Sadam Juma in Cranes Training on Saturday at Lugogo
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AFCON Beach Soccer 2018: Sand Cranes Prepare For Qualifier Against Ivory Coast
AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifier Egypt 2018
1st Leg 9th September 2018
Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Spena Beach, Entebbe
2nd Leg 21st-23st September 2018 in Ivory Coast
L-R; Ochero Sulaiman, Magwari Ronald and Kimuli Thomas in one of the training Sessions Moments after taking on the position of Uganda Sand Cranes head coach, Salim Muwonge released a squad of 20 players who started training ahead of AFCON Beach Soccer qualifier match against Ivory Coast on 9th September 2018.
L-R; Lule Paul, Mugerwa Shafic (FIFA Beach soccer Referee), Kimuli Thomas and Katwe Allan taking the players through the game’s rules during training at Lido beach, Entebbe. The training started on Thursday 23rd August and has so far been conducted for six days.
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, Muwonge shared the efforts so far endeavored towards the big task ahead for his side.
‘We summoned 20 players and 15 have attended so far. Most of the summoned players are midfielders because we want to create more scoring opportunities against our opponents.
Our main emphasis at the moment is set on endurance and tactical setup as we prepare for the game’ said Muwonge.
Sand Cranes Head Coach Salim Muwonge Team Captain Katwe Allan commended the work done by the coaches in the six days of non residential training so far.
‘We have so far trained for six days. It has been good,we have been working on our endurance since it has a huge baring on the results. All of us as players are in good condition. We are only looking forward to putting into practice the skills we are learning’ said Katwe
Team Captain Katwe Allan passes the ball during training at Lido Beach Players who attended training on Thursday
Goalkeepers
Kibirge Med (Isabet), Lwamunda Nasser (Buganda Royal Institute) and Kalule Micheal (Nkumba University)
Defenders
Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (C) (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Byaruhanga Rica (Isabet), Kimuli Thomas
Midfielders
Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Kakwaya Swaibu (Isabet)
Forwards
Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Wasswa Peter (Buganda Royal Institute)
The team will conduct two other non-residential training sesssions before entering residential camp on Saturday 1st September 2018.
Technical Team
Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
Sseguya Peter – Assistant Coach
Ssebaggala Tonny – Team Coordinator) – Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man)
Ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).
MAIN PHOTO: Sand Cranes players warm up at Lido Beach Entebbe
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FIFA Youth Referees’ course concludes in Njeru
FIFA Youth Referees’ Course
26th -31st August 2018 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Member Association Referees’ course has successfully ended at the FUFA Technical CCentre, Njeru.
The five day residential course commenced on Sunday 26th- Thursday 30th August 2018 conducted by FIFA Referees’ instructor and FUFA Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa and Rahman Kizito Nsubuga who is a FIFA physical fitness instructor taking the budding referees through various course units.
The course saw FUFA 3rd Vice President and the State Minister for Youth and children Affairs Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi presiding over the closing ceremony as the Guest of Honour.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi handing over a certificate to one of the participants at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru While addressing the youthful class of referees, Hon. Nakiwala commended FIFA and FUFA for this brilliant initiative of empowering and teaching youths as they are the ones to take charge of the game in the future .
‘It is such a great initiative by the world football governing body together with the local football governing body to consider people of your age and start training you for the future. Therefore you should not misuse such an opportunity because you are amongst the chosen few who have studied at zero cost ‘said Nakiwala.
‘This has come at the right moment when youth football is given much attention by the FUFA with the introduction of the FUFA Juniors league in 2015 and the success of the Uganda Cubs who qualified for AFCON U17’ added the FUFA Vice President.
Nakiwala later cautioned the participants from involving in unlawful acts which may cost their lives and careers thus asked them to be active in football especially refereeing since they have acquired the required knowledge.
Yusuf Awuye who represented the Chairman UFRA Ronnie Kalema envied the young referees for the great opportunity because he had to pay Shs 1000 in 1987 to attend his first refereeing course.
‘You are such lucky that you have acquired such knowledge at no cost which was not the case during our generation. There fore I ask you to make proper use of the knowledge you have acquired so that you get to international levels’ said Awuye.
He also told them that they are members of FUFA because their body (UFRA) is amongst the special interest groups represented in the FUFA assembly but cautioned them not to keep dormant because they will not be considered for appointments.
The referees during the closing ceremony at Njeru Technical Centre. Samuel Egesa the FUFA Referees’ Manager was quick to thank the federation and FIFA for the initiative.
He also commended the referees for total discipline during the course.
‘I am delighted with FIFA and FUFA for this move of starting with Junior referees because refereeing is about acquiring experience’said Egesa
30 referees too part in the course.
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Crested Cranes drawn with Zimbabwe, Namibia, Swaziland in COSAFA women tournament
COSAFA Women Championship
September 12th-22nd 2018
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Uganda National women team Crested Cranes’ was drawn in group C of the forthcoming COSAFA Women Championship in South Africa.
The draw that was conducted on Wednesday evening confirmed Uganda to contest with last year’s runners-up Zimbabwe, Namibia and Swaziland.
Crested Cranes was invited to take part in the Southern Africa Countries Association tournament that is scheduled to start from 12th to 22nd September 2018 in Port Elizabeth.
Africa’s third ranked women footballing Nation Cameroon was also invited as guests and was placed in group B with Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique.
Meanwhile, Crested Cranes coach Farida Bulega is confident the players have been together for a period and will play for postive results in South Africa.
‘It is a great opportunity to be invited for COSAFA Championship. It is what our young players on the National team need to get experience. Playing against Zimbabwe, South Africa, Cameroon and other Nations in the tournament is what will build our players’ confidence. The squad will be released soon to start preparations for the tournament’ said Crested Cranes coach Bulega.
Last month, Crested Cranes participated in CECAFA Women Championship in Rwanda and finished runners up to Tanzania.
Group A:
South Africa, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi
Group B:
Zambia, Cameroon, Lesotho, Mozambique
Group C:
Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Namibia, Uganda
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Team that beat Kenya during the CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Rwanda this year.
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Uganda beats Ethiopia in regional final to qualify for CAF U17 tournament
CAF U17 Qualifier Final
Sunday 26th August 2018
Ethiopia 1-3 Uganda
National Stadium Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
History has been written again in Ugandan football as the Uganda U17 team ‘ Cubs’ emerged winners of the Total CECAFA U17 Zonal Qualifiers thus representing the region to the 2019 Total CAF U17 AFCON after defeating Ethiopia 3-1 in the final at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Sunday evening.
It is the first time Uganda will have a Junior team at the finals of a continental tournament.
Good times are also happening to Ugandan football as two AFCON finals’ appearances in two years under the administration of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his entire Executive shouldn’t be taken as a light matter.
Uganda U17 capatain Kizito Garvin Mugweri receiving the trophy from CAF President Ahmad Ahmad after defeating Ethiopia in the final. Uganda’s U17 opening goal came inside the first 15 minutes when defender Kasozi Samson’s header from the sixth Uganda corner of the game was on target to put the Cubs ahead.
Uganda U17 defender Samson Kasozi celebrating his goal against Ethiopia in the CAF U17 qualifier final in Tanzania In the 28th minute Sekajja Davis had a chance to double the lead for Uganda however his final ball went wide with only a goalkeeper to beat.
Before the break, Iddi Abdu Wahid’s cross from the right found a well-positioned Ibrahim Juma whose shot hit the post.
At the beginning of the second half Uganda Cubs tactician Peter Onen brought on Vipers SC Junior team midfielder Ivan Asaba for Yiga Najib who had an attempt just after coming on but his shot was inches wide.
Uganda U17 player Yiga Najib (white) ready to control the ball during the CAF U17 qualifier final clash against Ethiopia Asaba’s dribbling skills mounted pressure on Ethiopia’s defenders. Mohammad Mosha fouled him on the edge of the box before Sekajja’s direct free kick to the right side of the target was saved.
In the 61st minute Thomas Kakaire released Iddi Abdu Wahid in the center of the park to double the lead for Uganda.
Uganda U17 striker Iddi Abdu Wahid in action during the final against Ethiopia U17 in Tanzania on Sunday Uganda’s goalkeeper Delton Oyo made a save in a one on one situation and denied Ethiopia chance to score.
KCCA FC SA left-winger was substituted for Alou John Kokas eight minutes to the end of the game before Iddi Abdu Wahid scored the third from Asaba’s minus in the 85th minute.
Onen made his final change with Mwaka Polycap replacing Iddi Abdu Wahid in the 89th minute.
Uganda U17 players celebrating a goal during the CAF U17 final match against Ethiopia in Tanzania In added time Ethiopia got a consolation from a spot kick converted by Mintesnot Wakjira after Kasozi Samson handled the ball in the area.
‘We have been strong since the second game in the tournament. We have revenged against the Ethiopians. I’m very proud with the boys. They have been so determined and followed whatever we planned. I thank my technical team for the work done it was a collective achievement. FUFA thank you for supporting and giving these young players chance to play’ said Peter Onen Uganda U17 Head Coach.
Tanzania’s captain Kevin John was named tournament’s Most Valuable Player while Ethiopia’s Mintesnot Wakjira took the top scorer accolade with 8 goals.
Uganda will play in CAF U17 AFCON finals next year in Tanzania.
Uganda U17 XI
19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 20 – John Rogers, 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 17 – Juma Ibrahim
Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 8 – Mwaka Polycap, 15 – Mukisa Owen, 11 – Asaba Ivan
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 players celebrating after winning the CAF U17 regional qualifiers in Dar es Salaam Tanzania on Sunday
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KCCA FC Wins Inaugural Pilsner Super 8 Cup
Pilsner Super 8 FinalFT: KCCA FC 2-0 Onduparaka FCMutesa II Stadium WankulukukuKampala Capital City Authority Football Club(KCCA FC) emerged winners of the inaugural Pilsner Super 8 Cup after defeating Onduparaka FC 2-0 in the final played at Muteesa II Stadium,Wankulukuku on Saturday.Goals from Saddam Ibrahim Juma and Allan Okello in the first half were enough to help KCCA FC clinch take home the sliverware.From onset, Mike Mutebi’s team looked the better side making several attempts at goal.
KCCA FC midfielder Julius Poloto (L) taking on Onduparaka’s defender Okocha during the Pilsner Super 8 final at Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku As early as the 2nd minute Patrick Kaddu tapped home but had his goal disallowed by referee Ali Sabila for infringement on goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato.KCCA FC continued to make inroads but the breakthrough came three minutes after the half hour mark.Midfielder Juma struck a well curled free straight into the back of the net after a foul on Patrick Kaddu.
Allan Okello (R) celebrating his goal against Onduparaka FC in Pilsner Super 8 final at Mutesa 11 Stadium Wankulukuku. He was also voted Man of the Match Three minutes later, Okello who was named man of the match doubled the lead after breakthrough on the right wing to fire home.This prompted Onduparaka FC to call for changes introducing Nicholas Kagaba and Richard Ayiko for Abel Eturude and Simba Sibir respectively.Midway the second half, KCCA FC too made changes with Patrick Kaddu and Lawrence Bukenya paving way for Gift Ali and Muzamir Mutyaba respectively.Despite stepping up efforts and looking a better side in the second half, Onduparaka FC failed to break past KCCA FC.KCCA FC walked away with a cash prize of ten million shillings on top of the trophy while the runners up got five million shillings. SC Villa and Nyamityobora FC who lost in the semifinals got 3.5 Million shillings each whle the rest of the teams will be given 2 million Shillings each for taking part.The FUFA Super8 tournament was started by the FUFA Competitions Department to give teams a chance to test out their players during the off season as they head into the new season.On its inaugural edition, Pilsner became the official sponsors of the Competition.Individual AwardsMan of the Match – Allan Okello(KCCA FC)-Presented by Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien DesabreTop Scorer -Patrick Kaddu(KCCA FC) with two goals-Presented by former Uganda Cranes winger Sam Simbwa
Patrick Kaddu holding the Pilsner Super8 Cup as he flashes his Winners’ medal at Wankulukuku stadium MVP- Vianney Ssekajugo (Onduparaka FC)-Presented by Former Uganda Cranes defender Tom Lwanga.FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma and Uganda Breweries Sales Manager Victor Muniala presented the medals and Cup to the winners.
Pilsner Super 8 MVP Vianne Sekajugo displaying his prize money 
KCCA FC XI that started against ONduparaka FC in the final of the Pilsner Super 8. Tom Ikara, Filbert Obenchan, Mustafa Kiiza, Hassan Musana, Timothy Awany,Lawrence Bukenya(Muzamir Mutyaba) Saddam Juma(Isaac Kirabira), Allan Okello, Julius Poloto, Patrick Kaddu(Gift Ali) Jackson Nunda
Onduparaka FC XI that started against KCCA FC in the Pilsner Super8 Final. Nicholas Ssebwato, Dennis Okot,Rashid Okocha,Simba Sibir(Richard Ayiko), Rashid Toha,Oscar Agaba, Abel Eturude(Nicholas Kagaba),Living Kabon, Amis Muwonge(Ezra Bida),Viane Ssekajugo,Gaddafi Wahab
Pilsner Super 8 Final Match officials after receiving their medals. L-R Eunice Tiwuwe (2nd Assistnat), Anna Akoyi (4th Official), Ali Sabila (Referee), Match Commissioner (Yusuf Awuye) and Lydia Nantabo Wanyama (1st Assistant) MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC lifting aloft the trophy won today following a 2-0 win over Onduparaka FC in the Pilsner Super8 Final. -
CAF U17 Qualifier: Uganda beats hosts Tanzania to qualify for final
CAF U17 Qualifier Semifinals
Ethiopia 2(4)-(2)2 Rwanda
Tanzania 1-3 Uganda
National Stadium, Tanzania
Uganda U17 team has progressed to the final of the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers following an emphatic 1-3 win over hosts Tanzania at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Friday evening.
Iddi Abudul Wahid opened up the score for Uganda five minutes into the game with a tap in from Ibrahim Juma’s corner.
Uganda U17 STRIKER (9) Iddi Abdul Wahid in Action during the match between Tanzania and Uganda in CAF U17 qualifiers Tanzania equalised through Edson Mshirakandi in the 11th minute.
Iddi Abdu Wahid had a chance to double the lead a minute after the equaliser by Tanzania but shot wide.
On return from the break, Thomas Kakaire received a beautiful pass from Yiga Najib at the edge of the box but shot over the bar.
In the 60th minute, Tanzania defender Sulaiman Lupeto pulled Iddi Abdu Wahid and the resultant free kick taken by Juma Ibrahim was superbly saved by Tanzania goalkeeper.
Alou John Kokas was on target in the 77th minute to put the Cubs ahead 1-2.
Uganda U17 midfielder Sekajja Davis in action during the match between Tanzania and Uganda on Friday. Yiga also had an opportunity a minute after with keeper to beat however his final ball was off target.
In the 90th minute goalkeeper Delton Oyo made a save and denied Tanzania to level matters.
During added time, Tanzania was caught on the break by Iddi Abdu Wahid who picked Alou on the right before defender Amiri Njiri connected the ball in his own net to hand the Cubs the victory and a berth against Ethiopia. Both teams met in the group stages of the this competition and Ethiopia edged Uganda 1-0.
Uganda U17 midfielder Thomas Kakaire trying to receive the ball during the CAF U17 qualifier semifinal clash against Tanzania on Friday ‘After losing to Ehtiopia in the opening game, we have been playing all our matches as finals. We deserved the win and Our Match in the final against Ethiopia will be revenge. We shall be ready for the final’ said Uganda U17 head coach Peter Onen shortly after the match against Tanzania.
Uganda U17 will play Ethiopia in final on Sunday 26th August 2018.
The winner of the final will qualify for 2019 CAF U17 AFCON finals in Tanzania.
Uganda U17 XI that started against Tanzania. 19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 12 – Alou John Kokas,17 – Juma Ibrahim,
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 players lining up during the match against Tanzania in the CAF U17 qualifier semifinal match.
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FUFA organises course for Uganda Premier League clubs’ Physical Fitness trainers
The FUFA Football Development Department has confirmed a Physical Fitness Diploma course will be organised for Uganda Premier League Clubs.
The course will target Physical Fitness Trainers at the clubs in the UPL who will undergo educational sessions throughout the year in 5 training and evaluation modules monitored by the Uganda Cranes Coach.
Foreign and Local Instructors will also be part of the course to take participants through key elements of physical preparations of players inclusive of the use of modern methodologies like the current ICT FieldWiz Solution used in CAF Final stage tournaments.
Part of the communication signed by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson to the Clubs reads;
‘Observations from the FUFA Development Department indicate that the speed of the game on the field is still low especially among players in the 1st and 2nd Division who are also exhibiting poor levels of fitness yet it is a key component of football. During the course period practical follow-ups at respective participants’ clubs will be done as per schedules released. Being a FUFA Fitness Diploma course; the Club nominated candidates will first undergo a pre-entry test in order to ascertain the 20 persons that will proceed as pioneers of this Diploma course’
Each club will be required to pay (1,000,000/=) for one suitable candidate for the course whose first module starts from 17th to 20th September 2018.
The Course Schedules
Module 1 : 17th to 20th September 2018
Module 2 : 22nd to 25th October 2018
Module 3 : 26th to 19th November 2018
Module 4 : 14th to 17th January 2019
Evaluation : 11 to 14 February 2019
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FUFA Ethics Committee bans three football officials
The FUFA Ethics Committee has with immediate effect provisionally banned three officials Okello Walter, Atyang Tom Peter and Morris Otidi for 90 days from football related activities.
The ban starts with effect from 24th August 2018.
The decision is based on investigations carried out by the FUFA Investigatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics Committee, statements made by the parties before the Ethics Committee and statements from Lira Police Station in a related criminal matter registered by a group of petitioners after an incident at one of the football matches played at UTC Grounds in Lira.
The trio is also perceived to have breached the FIFA and FUFA Code of Ethics Articles 14, 16, 18 and 19.
Okello, Atyang and Otidi are not allowed to take part in any football activities at both Regional and National level.
The provisional ban may be extended for an additional period not exceeding 45 days.
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AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda in Semifinal Clash With Hosts Tanzania
CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)
Friday 24th August – Semifinals
Ethiopia vs Rwanda, KO-2PM
Tanzania vs Uganda, KO-5PM
National Stadium, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
After a successfull run in the group stages of the ongoing CAF U17 Zonal AFCON Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Uganda will face another stern test against Tanzania on Friday afternoon.
Despite losing 1-0 in their opener against Ethiopia, the Uganda U17 team regrouped with another set of ideas all aimed at picking maximum points from their opponents that followed. The Cubs indeed delivered with emphatic wins over SOuth Sudan (6-1), Kenya (3-1) and Djibouti 8-0 to qualify for the Semifinals.
The match (Tanzania U17 vs Uganda U17) comes barely two weeks before the senior teams of the two Nations face off in the AFCON 2019 Qualifier at Mandela National Stadium on 8th September 2018.
Uganda finished second behind Ethiopia whereas hosts Tanzania beat Rwanda in their final match to take up the first position of group A.
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug Uganda U-17 Head coach Onen Peter noted how his side is ready for the encounter.
‘Tanzania has already qualified for the final tournament since they are hosts. So it is us to come and do what is required of us to qualify. Since it is a decisive match for us and Tanzania being at home, they come into this game with the mind of making the home crowd proud. We are here to qualify for the final. We have strategically prepared to overcome the crowd. As they enjoy the entertainment we shall go for the win’ Onen said during the press conference
Uganda U17 head coach Peter Onen during the pre-match press Conference at the National Stadium Tanzania on Thursday Meanwhile Tanzania U17 Head coach Oscar Mirambo says his side comes into the game with players’ and fans’ expectations high.
‘We are not looking for qualification. I am using this chance to assess how far we have gone in terms of preparation. We want to keep the consistency of our good game. The boys are ready and we know what the country is expecting from us. We are ready to deliver what is expected of us’ Oscar Mirambo noted.
Tanzania U17 head coach Oscar Mirambo during the pre-match press conference at the National Stadium , Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania While naming the starting Line up, Onen and his technical team maintained names that featured against Djibouti and only saw left back John Rogers missing due to accumulated cautions in the group stages. Vipers SC Junior Team midfielder Asaba Ivan will also miss the semis due to suspension (2 yellow cards).
In essence, Onen has only 15 players available for selection.
The Cubs XI against Djibouti The starting XI against Tanzania (Shirt numbers attached) – One change made
19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 17 – Juma Ibrahim, 12 – Alou John Kokas,
Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 8 – Mwaka Polycap, 15 – Mukisa Owen,
Ruled out because of cautions
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Pilsner FUFA Super8: Onduparaka, KCCA FC battle for trophy in final this weekend
Pilsner FUFA Super 8
Saturday 25 August 2018 at 4pm
KCCA FC Vs Onduparaka
Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Uganda Premier League giants KCCA FC and Onduparaka FC will face off in the Pilsner FUFA Super 8 final this Saturday 25th August at Mutesa II stadium Wankulukuku.
Onduparaka FC eliminated SC Villa in the semis while KCCA FC ejected Nyamityobora FC to advance to the final.
Both Clubs have played each other 4 times in all competitions since 2016. KCCA FC has the best head-to-head record having two wins, a draw and one loss against Onduparaka FC.
Onduparaka new signing Denis Okot will meet his former employers for the very first time since leaving the club at the end of last season.
Okot who served as KCCA FC captain in previous seasons left Lugogo based Club in July.
The new players in both Clubs have been vital in the progress of their respective clubs to the final. Allan Kyambadde scored for KCCA FC in the games against BUL FC and Nyamityobora while Okot and Etrude converted their spot kicks against SC Villa in the semifinal.
The winner of the final will take home sh.10m while the runners-up sh. 5m.
Road to the Final
KCCA FC 3-2 BUL FC
SC Villa 1-0 URA FC
Nyamityobora 1-0 Kirinya JSSS
Onduparaka FC 1(4)-1(3) Ndejje Univ FC
Semifinal
KCCA FC 4-0 Nyamityobora FC
Onduparaka FC 1(5)-1(4) SC Villa
Final
KCCA FC Vs Onduparaka FC
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC Team that eliminated Nyamityobora at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
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AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda beats Djibouti to set up Semifinal clash with hosts Tanzania
CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)
Wednesday 22nd August
Uganda 8 – 0 Djibouti
Ethiopia 4 – 2 Kenya at National Stadium
Azam Complex Chamani, Tanzania
Uganda U17 team has qualified for the semi finals of the CAF U17 Regional (CECAFA) Qualifiers after beating Djibouti 8-0 at the Azam Complex Chamazi Stadium in Tanzania on Wednesday afternoon.
Uganda will play Tanzania in the last four stage on Friday. The match will come barely two weeks before the senior teams of the two Nations clash in the AFCON 2019 Qualifier at Mandela National Stadium.
Ibrahim Juma Converted from a penalty mark in the 73rd minute Iddi Abdul Wahid opened the scores in the 9th minute, Kisozi Seed High School forward Yiga Najib netted a hat-trick in 22nd, 46th & 65th minutes.
Bright Stars FC Junior team Davis Ssekajja, SC Vipers midfielder Kakaire Thomas also got their names on the score sheet.
KCCA FC Soccer Academy player Ibrahim Juma had a brace-converting one of his goals from a penalty spot.
Uganda u17 Head coach Peter Onen had a few words after the match.
‘We are playing the hosts. It will be an interesting game. We have improved tactically since our loss to Ethiopia and we expect a vey good game. We know Tanzania has changed alot in terms of man power but my boys will be ready’ said Onen.
Onen Peter during the press conference after his victory against Ethiopia 
Yiga Najib recieves an autographed ball from the center referee Georges Gatogato from Burundi after Scoring a hat-trick Djibout head coach Moussa Mara congratulated his counterpart Peter Onen for making it to the semis but noted that this was the first international engagement and believes his boys will get better in the future.
‘I just want to congratulate my colleague for his team’s qualification. This tournament was for our team to learn and I think we have to do our best to organise a championship for our boys since they have no clubs and competition to raise they level’ said Moussa Mara
Djibout head coach Moussa Mara during the post match press conference In the other group B Match, Ethiopia triumphed 4-2 over Kenya at the National Stadium.
Uganda finishes second from Group B behind Ethiopia and is set to face the hosts Tanzania who lead group A in the semi finals on Friday while Ethiopia will entertain Rwanda who finished second from group A
The Uganda U17 Starting XI against Djibouti The starting XI against Djibouti (Shirt numbers attached)
19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 20 – John Rogers, 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 17 – Juma Ibrahim
Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 8 – Mwaka Polycap, 15 – Mukisa Owen, 11 – Asaba Ivan
Djibouti XI MAIN PHOTO: Action during the Uganda 8-0 Djibouti clash at Azam Sports Complex, Chamazi Stadium
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Beach Soccer: Sand Cranes get new coach, squad summoned for AFCON Qualifier against Ivory Coast as BBS TV is set to televise League matches
AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifier Egypt 2018
1st Leg 9th September 2018
Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Spena Beach, Entebbe
2nd Leg 21st-23st September 2018 in Ivory Coast
Uganda Sand Cranes squad of 20 players has been released by new head coach Salim Muwonge in a press Conference at FUFA House on Monday morning to begin training ahead of AFCON Beach Soccer qualifier match against Ivory Coast on 9th September 2018.
L-R Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee Chris Kalibbala , Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi addressing the media on Monday morning at FUFA HouseThe Sqaud has 3 goalkeepers Kibirige Med (Isabet) Kalule Micheal (Nkumba Univ), Kirya Samson (Stomers).
Other players: Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Revita Johnney (Isabet), Douglas Muganga and Byaruhanga Rica from Isabet.
Kalyowa Emma (St. Lawrence University), Kityo Eddie (Galaticals), Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Bomboka Frank (MUBS), Kakwaya Swaib (Isabet), Kafeero Hamis (Galaticals), Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Ochen Ben (MUBS) and Somoka Roch (Isabet)
The team summoned players will begin non-residential training on Wednesday 22nd August. Residential training will start on 1st September 2018.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi confirmed the technical team that will work with Head coach Muwonge.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi during the press conference on Monday morning at FUFA House Mengo He listed Sseguya Peter as the assistant Coach, Ssebaggala Tonny ( Team Coordinator), Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man) and ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).
Uganda Beach Soccer League gets BBS Terefayina as broadcast partner
Meanwhile, BBS Telefayina signed a one year contract to broadcast the Uganda Beach Soccer League matches live starting with this season.
L-R Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi, Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee Chris Kalibbala, Head of Marketing BBS Terefayina Alice Namatovu, and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke after signing the contract at FUFA House Mengo. BBS TV Head of Marketing Alice Namatovu commended FUFA for giving them the opportunity to broadcast beach soccer league games.
‘We thank FUFA for the partnership. BBS Terefayina will broadcast all Uganda Beach Soccer League games. We shall broadcast each and every game for every Club. It is a marriage towards getting closer to our audience’ said Namatovu
The Chairman Football Development Committee Chris Kalibbala appreciated BBS’s gesture and the Kingdom of Buganda for the support and engagement in developing football in Uganda.
MAIN PHOTO: New Sand Cranes coach Salim Muwonge being presented with a beach soccer ball by FUFA Executive Committee Member Chris Kalibbala and UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi
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CAF U17 QUALIFIER: Uganda defeats Kenya in third Group Match
CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)
Sunday 19th August
Kenya 1-3 Uganda
Azam Complex Chamanzi, Tanzania
Uganda U17 team has brightened its chances for qualification from the group stages after defeating Kenya 1-3 at Azam Complex Stadium Chamazi in Tanzania on Sunday evening in the ongoing CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers.
Uganda captain Kizito Gavin with match officials during the CAF U17 match against Kenya in Tanzania Uganda Cubs’ goals were scored by Kisozi Seed High School forward Yiga Najib in the 45th minute while the other two goals were scored by KCCA FC Soccer Academy player Ibrahim Juma and Vipers SC JT forward Ivan Asaba in the 80th and 84th minutes respectively.
Uganda U17 coach Peter Onen made two changes in the lineup that defeated South Sudan. He opted for Yiga Najib and Iddi Abdul Wahid.
Uganda U17 midfielder Ssekajja Davis in control of the ball during the match against Kenya in CAF U17 qualifiers in Tanzania However, the Kenyans had cancelled Yiga’s goal with an equaliser from Ezekiel Nyakundi 16 minutes to the end of the game before Juma and Asaba secured the victory for The Cubs. Kenya missed a penalty in the game but Uganda converted their kick successfully.
‘Our boys are regaining confidence in every game we play. We planned for this game and we achieved the best from it. Kenya wasn’t easy to break but we did it at last. We deserved the victory’ said Uganda Cubs coach Onen
Uganda remains third on the table with 6 points behind Kenya also with 6 points but with goal difference separating the two. Ethiopia leads the group with 9 points while South Sudan is fourth with 3 points, Djibouti comes last without a point.
Uganda Cubs players celebrating a goal against Kenya in CAF U17 qualifier in Tanzania The Cubs will play Djibouti in the last group fixture on Tuesday 22nd August 2018.
The best two nations from each group (A&B) will qualify for the semifinal.
Uganda U17 players that started the match against Kenya in CAF U17 qualifiers in Tanzania. Standing L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Oyo Delton, Ekellot Ibrahim, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson, Kizito Gavin (C) – Front Row L-R; Ssekimbegga Kevin, Iddi Abdul Wahid, Kakaire Thomas, John Rogers, Ibrahim Juma 
Uganda’s Technical Bench singing the National Anthem. Subs
Asaba Ivan, Mwaka Polycap, Ssemwogerere Daniel, John Alou, Mukisa Owen, Owane Yasin