11th November 2021: Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
14th November 2021: Mali Vs Uganda Cranes – Morocco
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has confirmed the 28 players on the provisional squad to face Kenya and Mali in the remaining two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E matches.
The team was named after the Sunday training session at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende where they held a practice training match with UPL side UPDF.
Uganda Cranes players during a training session under the watchful eyes of coach Micho
Midfielders Khalid Aucho and Moses Waiswa as well as the goalkeeping duo of Charles Lukwago and Mathias Kigonya took part in the Sunday drills.
Training resumes on Monday afternoon (4 PM) at Lugogo stadium in Kampala.
Uganda Cranes squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (St George, Ethiopia), Isma Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Mathias Kigonya (Azam, Tanzania), Joel Mutakubwa (Express, Uganda)
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya Harambee Stars
Thursday 11th November 2021- St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende ( 4PM)
With a few days to the do or die FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier match against neighbours Kenya, the Uganda Cranes had no time to waste after the game against the Northern Region Select.
The team gathered immediately after return from Kitgum for camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
On Saturday, the first training session was conducted in the evening at the Omondi Stadium in Lugogo with twenty six players attending the session under the supervision of Serbian tactician Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin, his assistant Moses Basena and the goalkeepers’ under Fred Kajoba.
Halid Lwalilwa stretching
After the training session, Micho addressed the media and he asked for every stakeholders’ support because there is alot at stake.
‘We need to take every match as it is and we are now focusing on the game against Kenya. They will come with pride and ready to spoil the party like they have done before against the Cranes. We are preparing ourselves in the best way possible.We only ask for support from every stakeholder’ revealed Micho.
Micho demonstrates some drills at Lugogo
Players who attended the training:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa, Charles Lukwago, Mathias Kigonya
Outfield Players: Paul Willa, Aziizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma, John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala, Ibrahim Orit, Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato,Yunus Sentamu, Halid Lwaliwa, Kenneth Semakula, Gavin Kizito Mugweri
Uganda Cranes overcame the Northern region select team 3-1 during a tour match played at the Kitgum Boma playground on Thursday, 4th November 2021.
Midfielder Ibrahim Orit as well as two second half subsistutes Rogers Mato and Shafik Kuchi Kagimu netted the goals for the national team.
Brian Obedi converted a penalty with 20 minutes to play for the consolation.
Ibrahim Orit (shirt 11) joined by Steven Desse Mukwala to celebrate the opening goal
Orit gave Uganda Cranes the lead on the 29th minute mark after he was set up by KCCA striker Davis Kasirye inside the goal area for a 1-0 lead coming to the mandatory half time break.
Upon restart of play in the second half, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic made wholesome changes, introducing 11 new faces.
Mato scored the second goal after a goal melee to double the lead before Kagimu shot past goalkeeper Jeans Diego Wokocrach to make it three coming to the last 20 minutes.
Davis Kasirye leaves a Northern region player beaten
Bright Anukani passes the ballAn aerial challenge during the match at Boma playground
Obedi beat subsistute goalkeeper Jack Komakech from 12 yards after referee Deogratius Opio pointed to the spot following a harsh push by defender Geofrey Wasswa onto forward Isaac Otto.
After the match, Uganda Cranes head coach Micho termed the match as a good test for the locally based players coming to the two final group E matches in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Kenya (home) and Mali (away).
Micho with the rest of the technical committee members and the subsistute players during th pre-match customs
‘We are very delighted having come to Northern Uganda and the locally based players got a perfect test at a time we are supposed to play Kenya and Mali in the coming days.’
The team enters camp immediately at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi in preparation for the two remaining FIFA World Cup group E qualifiers against Kenya and Mali on 11th and 14th November 2021 respectively.
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Northern Region Select: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Paul Willa, Abdul-Azizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma (Captain), John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala, Ibrahim Orit
Second Half Team: Jack Komakech (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato, Robert Eseru
Northern Region teamThe captains and match officials pose for a group photo prior to kick off
To be relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA social media platforms
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the starting eleveen against Northern region select at the Boma playground in Kitgum.
Joel Mutakubwa starts between the goal posts. The other ten players are; Paul Willa, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma (Captain), John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala and Ibrahim Orit.
The substitutes are; Jack Komakech (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geoffrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato and Robert Eseru.
Deogratius Opio Oguti, Okwang Mario, Robert Komakech and Kevin Aweko are the match officials.
The referees assessor is Dennis Ojwee. Opoka Otii Johns Williams is the match commissioner.
The match will be relayed live on all official FUFA social media platforms.
Airtel Uganda and Nile Special jointly support the regional tours.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Northern Region Select:
Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Paul Willa, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma (Captain), John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala, Ibrahim Orit
Subs: Jack Komakech (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato, Robert Eseru
To be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA social media platforms
Northern Region Select Team:
The Northern region select head coach David Achira has named a strong 22 man squad to face Uganda Cranes at the Boma playground Kitgum on Thursday, 4th November 2021.
The team has a combination of the youthful and experienced players with former Maroons’ center forward Isaac Otto, experienced Ndejje University goalkeeper Jean Diego Wokorach, Mbale Heroes’ Gody Otika, Billy Clinton Ocira (Credo), Calvalry trio of Ronald Owiny Ogenga, Rogers Atube and Ivan Ocheng, among others.
This team will face Uganda Cranes side that has mainly the home based players as part of the early preparations for the two remaining matches against Kenya (at St Mary’s Stadium on 11th November 2021) and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.
The tour is part of Uganda Cranes preparations for the final two games in group E of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at home against Kenya on 11th November and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.
Last month, the Uganda Cranes played the Eastern region select team at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and won 1-0 courtesy of Joackiam Ojera’s goal.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Special sponsor the regional tours whose main purpose among others is to take the national team brand to the populous in their respective localities.
The Northern Region Select Team:
Francis Onekalit Taina (Ndejje University), Ivan Ocheng (Calvary), Gody Otika (Mbale Heroes), Mathias Anthony Okello (Young Elephants), Jean Diego Wokorach (Ndejje University), Abel Odong (Mbale Garage), Brian Odong (Young Elephants), Kermis Amuku (Credo), Brian Pogba Obedi (Ndejje University), Emmanuel Gary Mwaka (Santos FC, Kitgum), Peter Ouma (Ndejje University), Chrispus Agang (Obasanjo FC), Francis Nyeko Oboma (Santos FC), Erick Ayella (Credo), Rogers Atube (Calvary), Ronald Owiny Ogenga (Calvary), Billy Clinton Ocira (Credo), Innocent Okectwengo (Ilee), Isaac Otto (Unattached), Robert Obaloker (Pager), Gerrald Ochola (Rwotker), Stephen Okot (Credo)
Following the Resolutions of the Extraordinary Club Congress of Sports Club Villa that took place on 23rd October 2021 at Serena Hotel, Kigo and in accordance with Article 27(3) of the Sports Club Villa Statues and Article 1(3) of the FUFA Electoral Code, the FUFA Electoral Committee shall organise the Sports Club Villa Elections.
Consequently, the FUFA Electoral Committee has released the Elections Guidelines for the Sports Club Villa Elections 2021.
According to the Activity road map picking nomination forms by the interested candidates will start on 30th October 2021 and Elections be conducted starting at 1600 Hours on Friday 12th November 2021 up to 1600 hours on Saturday 13th November 2021.
I have the honour to thank everyone working for the return of Sports Club Villa to where it belongs.
We are not just record champions and Uganda’s most successful football club but we belong to the elite clubs of Africa.
This is what differentiates us from the rest of the Ugandan Football Clubs
Vipers SC and Express FC currently have stability because they have individuals financing the clubs while KCCA FC and URA FC are dependent on the institutions behind them.
The reality is these models are not sustainable as we have seen many big clubs collapse with demise or departure or loss of interest of individuals or the parent institutions.
The living examples are Nalubaale FC, Villa International, Umeme, Coffee etc.
My prayer is that this does not happen soon as the strength of Sports Clubs Villa is based on the strength of the competitor Clubs and that these clubs learn from the realities that Sports Club Villa is going through.
Hajji Omar Mandela (left) a member of the Villa Trustees Committee with Hon. Eng. Moses MagogoHon. Eng. Moses Magogo with Villa Members at Serena KigoGerald Ssendawula (Villa Trustee) with Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo during a private discussion
As Sports Club Villa, we must identify our competitive advantages over other clubs. It is the rich history and the multitude of passionate fans.
This is why I have since 2001 in writing been advocating for creating a true community club.
There are many successful model community clubs in the World such as Al Ahly (Egypt), Real Madrid (Spain), Barcelona (Spain). They depend on numbers to be both the richest and most successful sporting clubs in the world
Our current effort is to install a true community football club independent of individuals but dependent on millions of members who are the fans.
SC Villa fans cheer on their team during a league game.
No one should mistake our difference in opinion of direction as fighting. We respect each other and we sometimes disagree with respect and in principle not being personal
The good news is, it was resolved that by the Sports Club Villa Congress that sat at Serena-Kigo on 23rd October 2021 that by 13th November 2021, Sports Club Villa will be having an elected Club President and an Executive Board to steer the club forward.
SC Villa players celebrate the Stanbic Uganda Cup in 2015
SC Villa players celebrating a goal
Personally, I am simply a voter and those willing to take leadership it is the time to market your programmes among the VMTs
Ba VMTs the power is in our hands to determine our leadership in the next three (3) weeks and to prove that the fans in their numbers can indeed finance and govern the club to sporting success
God Bless Sports Club Villa Hon. Eng. Magogo Moses Hassim (VMT/100) President of FUFA Executive Committee Member of CAF Member of Parliament-Budiope East
FUFA has received communication from Sports Club Villa indicating that the Extra Ordinary Club Congress held on Saturday 23rd October 2021 at Serena Hotel- Kigo resolved;
Sports Club Villa shall undertake the election of the Club President and the entire Executive Board by Saturday 13th November 2021 in accordance with the Club Statutes that were approved by FUFA.
In addition to the provisions of Sports Club Villa Statutes, the eligibility criteria for the Candidates of the Position of Club President of Sports Club Villa shall include vetting and approval by the Board of the Registered Trustees of the Villa Members Trust.
3- Sports Club Villa has requested FUFA that considering the above Club Congress resolutions, the Club is issued with a provisional club license for the 2021/22 Uganda Premier League Season.
FUFA has now granted Sports Club Villa a conditional and provisional club license subject to the terms in the Club Congress resolutions presented to FUFA.
However, FUFA shall withdraw immediately the provisional license in the event that the club fails to fulfill the resolutions against which the license has been issued.
FUFA has directed its various Bodies concerned with the organisation of the FUFA Competitions to include Sports Club Villa in the FUFA Competitions fixtures inclusive of the fixtures of the 2021/22 Uganda Premier League with immediate effect.
Theme: ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Football Personalities’
The Airtel FUFA Awards 2021 were officially launched at the Stonehaven Malcolm X Hotel in Kololo, Kampala on Thursday, October 21, 2021.
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha was the chief guest in an event also attended by the Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa (represented the chairman of the FUFA Awards organizing committee), FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Uganda Premier League (UPL) Board vice chairman David Sserebe Bunya, Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena, FUFA Marketing director Esther Musoke and other FUFA secretariat staff.
L-R: Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Rogers Mulindwa (FUFA Executive Committee Member), Justus Mugisha (FUFA First Vice President), Manoj Murali (Airtel Uganda M.D), Claire Tumwesigye (Ecobank) and John Paul Ssemakula (Nile Special)
The Awards main sponsors Airtel Uganda were heavily represented by the Managing Director Manoj Murali, Remmie Kisakye (Brand marketing and communications, Noella Byuma (Brand strategy manager) and Faith Bugonzi (PR).
The other partners also had representatives; Ecobank (Claire Tumwesigye), Ernest Ssentongo (Nivana Uganda), Alok Pokhriyal (BIDCO Regional Sales Manager), Rohit Aggarwal (BIDCO Regional Sales Manager) and Brighton Makara (BIDCO Marketing), John Paul Ssemakula (Nile Special, Connections manager) as well as Bobkins Kibirige from Kibo Media Limited, the event organizers.
Representing the FUFA President Moses Magogo, the FUFA first vice president Mugisha lauded all the sponsors of these awards, hinting on the significance of such awards as he hailed the media for the role executed.
Justus Mugisha with his speech during the Airtel-FUFA Awards 2021 launch
“The Airtel-FUFA Awards have helped the players develop and contributed immensely to the national teams (senior and junior teams). I thank Airtel Uganda who are FUFA’s main sponsors, the title sponsors of the Airtel FUFA Awards. We thank you and other partners’ Justus Mugisha noted.
Rogers Mulindwa, FUFA Executive Committee Member representing the chairman of the awards committee Rogers Byamukama reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to make great use of the resources from the sponsors and all partners
Rogers Mulindwa with his speech
‘Our pledge as FUFA is to assure all sponsors and partners that the resources will put to the right use to develop football. There will be a new category for the Airtel Futsal player of the year and no category for the juniors. The FUFA upcoming Talent has been excluded since the FUFA Juniors League was halted because of COVID-19’ Rogers Mulindwa remarked.
Rogers Mulindwa, FUFA Executive Committee Member
Airtel Uganda, for the 6th year running has banked rolled the awards and the MD Manoj announced a Shs.100,000,000 sponsorship package.
Manoj recommitted Airtel’s pledge to continue supporting Uganda’s football.
‘Airtel Uganda is excited to be part of the Airtel – FUFA Awards that recognize talent. This year, Airtel Uganda will be contributing handsomely to the awards organization with Shs 100M. We have participated in the development and celebration of football in Uganda as we strive for excellence through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We wish all the nominees the best of luck’ Manoj revealed.
‘Airtel Uganda is pride in having been associated with FUFA as Uganda Cranes returned to the AFCON after 39 years. Airtel is glad to be associated with football development in this country through the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS), Uganda Cranes and the Airtel FUFA Awards’ Kisakye added.
Remmie Kisakye
‘The StarTimes Uganda Premier League is glad to be associated with the Airtel-FUFA Awards. The players are always passionate to serve their clubs’ David Sserebe Bunya, Vice Chairman of UPL Board.
‘We associate with these awards because Eco Bank as a pan African bank, supports football. Football has a positive impact in the lives of those that play it and those associated with the game. The awards have urged the players to do their best. Ecobank will support the sponsorship of the Fair-play team.’ EcoBank’s Claire Tumwesigye disclosed.
Claire Tumwesigye
‘For now five years, we are excited to be associated with the awards and football in general moving forward. We are here to refresh Ugandans’ Ernest Ssentongo, brand manager of Pepsi.
‘NIC Holdings is very, very proud to be part of the journey of the Airtel FUFA Awards. At NIC Holdings, we believe in building personalities and career growth. Besides the insurance cover, we shall be giving an extra Shs. 10,000,000 tto help in the organization’ Joshua
NIC Holdings present the Shs. 10,000,000 Dummy cheque towards the Airtel-FUFA Awards 2021Nile Special’s John Paul Ssemakula, the Connections Manager
‘Nile Special is proud to be part of Uganda’s sport, football in particular to celebrate the men and women who bring us joy each passing time. We are humbled to be part of the Airtel-FUFA Awards’ – Nile Special (John Paul Ssemakula, Connections Manager).
‘BIDCO congratulates each and every person nominated. We continue to pledge all the support to the awards and football development in general’ Rohit Aggarwal, the BIDCO Regional Sales Manager noted.
BIDCO’s Rohit Aggarwal and Alok Pokhriyal, both regional Sales Managers attended the launchMoses Basena, Uganda Cranes assistant coach
“I thank the sponsors of the Uganda Cranes. We did not have sponsors in our days. Working with a motivated player means getting the best out of him or her” – Moses Basena, Uganda Cranes Assistant coach.
‘Awards motivate the winners and non-winners as well in equal measure. I recall during the 1996 CECAFA in Sudan, I was named the best player and given a radio. Of late, the best player gets a car. This is how far we have come and players get motivated.’ Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO stated.
Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
At the same launch, the Airtel male and female player of year nominee list was revealed.
Vipers’ trio of 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.
The female catergory nominees has two Lady Doves players in Daisy Nakaziro and Fazilah Ikwaput.
The other three are; Joan Naggayi (She Maroons), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) and Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies).
The nominees in the other catergories will be revealed in the coming days.
Brian Kawalya of Sports Nation Sports Website
Sports Journalists React:
The sports journalists provide the coverage of the football stars in all the matches they undertake as they also promote the brands of the sponsors and partners.
At the launch, two sports journalists; the Brian entity of Tuka (Capital FM) and Kawalya (Sports Nation) also shared their thoughts about the Airtel-FUFA Awards.
‘The Airtel-FUFA Awards are special in a way that they help the players realize their full potential and strieve to make the podium. Also, it is like a pay-back moment for the sweat and effort.’ Kawalya noted.
Brian Tuka of Capital FM makes his point as he refers to the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson
‘I grew up looking to role models as Edgar Watson, the current FUFA CEO. It is such awards that lift the working spirit of players to work harder and perform well’ Brian Tuka stated.
Uganda Crested Cranes out-witted Ethiopia 2-0 in the opening leg of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
A goal in each half from Riticia Nabbosa and Fauzia Najjemba spurred the Uganda women national team in a game played behind closed doors.
Nabbosa set the ball rolling with an early strike as early as the second minute.
The Lady Doves player composed herself to slot the ball past the advancing goalkeeper Balcha Bargena Tarikua after a cross from the left flank by Sumaya Komuntale.
Riticia Nabbosa scoring the opening goal
Riticia Nabbosa celebrates the opening goal
Uganda remained the dominant side for long spells of the opening half and Margret Kunihira posed all sorts of provocations and questions for the visitors’ backline.
Defender Getenet Mekonnen was called upon to clear a dangerous delivery by Kunihira in the 6th minute.
On the quarter hour mark, Hasfa Nassuna shot from distance but it was a routine collection for goalkeeper Bargena.
Three minutes later, Bargena saved off Sandra Nabweteeme after a decent quick counter-attack.
Margret Kunihira dribbling the ball past Hasabe Muso Gila
Ethiopia’s first real threat came in the 20th minute through skipper Loza Abera Geinore who shot wide of goal after a wall pass exchange with Ember Adisu Asfaw.
Nabbosa was called off towards the half hour mark with an injury and Shamirah Nalugya took his place.
Senaf Wakuma Demise had a shot inside the goal area saved by Uganda’s goalkeeper Ruth Aturo before king pin defender Shadia Nankya blocked Medina Awol Busser’s shot for a corner-kick well saved.
Sandra Nabweteme races to the ball
Five minutes upon restart of the second half, forward Juliet Nalukenge replaced Nabweteme in Uganda Crested Cranes’ second change, quickly followed by Sheebah Zalwango’s introduction for a silent Hasfa Nassuna.
Nalukenge quickly got involved into action and won a free-kick after she was blocked by veteran defender Kanko Maskerem.
Defender Hasabe Muso Gila got cautioned for a foul on Kunihira in the 65th minute.
With 18 minutes to play, Kunihira was had turned a complete thorn in the flesh of the opposition had a shot successfully blocked by Hasabe.
Riticia Nabbosa in action
Aturo recovered from a knock followed a jump to collect a high ball off a free-kick by Asfaw Adisu Emeber.
Uganda Crested Cranes sealed the game with the second game in the76th minute when Fauzia Najjemba headed home a telling Zalwango cross from the right wing.
Ethiopia called for two quick changes inside the final 10 minutes; Bogale Boyzo Senayt and Mesay Temesgen Tanga were introduced for Hiwot Dengiso Buwoli and Medina Awol Busser respectively.
Hard tackling midfielder Joan Nabirye (Uganda) booked for a late challenge and the free-kick execution from the resultant kick by Tanga was a routine collection for goalkeeper Aturo.
Nabweteeme is sandwiched by Kalsa Tadesse Aregash an d Loza Abera Geinore
Nalukenge missed the opportunity to register her name on the score-sheet after tapping high and over a telling delivery from Kunihira on the right flank in the 84th minute.
Ethiopia made a late-late change when Rediet Assresahagn Matios was introduced for Demise Senaf Wakuma as time ran down for Uganda’s first leg home victory.
Margret Kunihira jumps high to head the ball in an aerial challenge
The two countries will face each other in the return leg that will be played on Tuesday, 26th October 2021 in Addis Ababa.
The successful country (win on aggregate over the two legs) will make it to the next round to face either Kenya or South Sudan.
The Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic asked FUFA for permission to attend to a private matter in South Africa.
We have this afternoon received information that the private matter has been concluded for now. The coach will come back to resume his duties accordingly
Pursuant to Art 38 par 9 of the FUFA Statutes, the internal organisation regulations of FUFA have been drawn and as the President of FUFA, I hereby re-organise the operations of the Executive Committee in order to effectively supervise the Secretariat and consequently undertake the mandate that the President and the entire Executive received from the Members of FUFA.
Nine (9) functions have been created and each will be headed by the Executive Secretary and a Deputy. The Executive Secretary and Deputy positions will be held by the different Executive Committee Members and will be policy, plan and programme assurance supervision while the Secretariat will continue with the execution roles under the CEO.
The following are the functions, respective Executive Secretaries and their Deputies;
Internal Allocations
1. Governance and Administration- Mr. Mpiima Sam (Head), Mr. Ankunzire Frank (Deputy)
2. Football Development- Mr. Kalema Ronnie (Head), Ms.Mugena Agnes (Deputy)
4. International Football- Dr. Ahimbisibwe Apollo (Head), Mr. Obote Dan (Deputy)
5. Finance- Mr. Mugoye Darius (Head), Mr. Ariga Rasoul (Deputy)
6. Marketing, Communications and Events: Mr. Byamukama Rogers (Head), Mr. Mulindwa Rogers (Deputy)
7. Infrastructure, Facilities, Logistics & Projects– Mr. Mugisha Justus (Head), Mr. Ankunzire Frank (Deputy)
8. Stakeholders, Strategic Relations & Innovations: Mr. Mugoye Darius (Head), Mr. Ochom Richard (Deputy)
9. International Matches Organisation: Mr. Magoola Isa (Head), Mr. Ariga Rasoul (Deputy)
Appendix-1
Governance & Administration: Compliances, National Laws, Rules Review Commission, Football Judicial Functioning, Protection of Football, Legal Regimes, Research, Planning, and Ideation, Functioning of the Secretariat, HR, ICT and Procurement
Football Development: Human Capacity Development (Education), Youth Football, Women Football, Beach Soccer, Futsal, Medical, Science & Technology
Competitions: Professional Leagues (UPL, FBL, FWSL), Mass Football, Support Functions to Football Competitions, Referees
International Football: National Teams, Representative Teams
Finance: Management & Accountability of FUFA Finances
Marketing, Communications & Events: Marketing & Sales, Communications and Events
Infrastructure, Facilities, Logistics & Projects: Infrastructure, Facilities, Logistics and Projects
The FUFA Executive Committee convened on Wednesday 13th October 2021 at Sky Beach Hotel Garuga and several decisions were made. Below are the decisions;
Proposed list of Ugandan referees for the 2022 FIFA badges
Male referees: Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Ssali Mashood, Oloya William, Ronald Madanda, Olemu George and Kasalirwe Lucky Razake.
Assistant referees: Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Masembe Isa, Okello Lee, Mulindwa Hakim, Okudra Emmanuel, Mafumu Mustapha and Kakembo Ahmed.
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac, Kazoora Emmanuel and Mulindwa Ismailah
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Ssenteza Muhammad, Kawagga Bazirio Kennedy and Munyendoh Joel Chote.
Women referees: Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Naigaga Habiba
Women Assistant referees: Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane, Atuhaire Docus, Tiwuwe Eunice and Asayo Elizabeth.
Promotion/Relegation FUFA Big League 2021/2022season
The FUFA Big League 2021/2022 season will have 12 teams but played in a single group on home and away basis.
The bottom four (4) teams on the final table standings at the end of the season shall be relegated to their respective 3rd Division Leagues.
The Winner of the Regional Leagues in each of the 8 FUFA regions shall be promoted to the FUFA Big League 2022-2023 season. The 2022/2023 FUFA Big League season will have 16 teams.
Going forward and starting with the 2021/2022, the FUFA Big League shall be played as a single group always. The kickoff dates will be confirmed and communicated.
Format for Women Competitions 2021/2022 season
The matter has been assigned to a select Committee to provide a report in 7 days on the format to be used for the 2021/2022 season.
Approval: Change of Club Names
The request to change the club names by 15 clubs was approved as below;
FUFA has received Communication from Mr. William Nkemba responding to some of the missing requirements for Club Licensing for the 2021/2022 season.
The Licensing Committee will meet on Tuesday 19th October 2021 to evaluate the provided and available information in accordance with the rules.
At the moment the Club Licensing Committee has not cleared SC Villa to play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League until the Committee has evaluated the matter and advised accordingly.
Uganda Cranes once again smiled to a 1-0 win over rivals Rwanda during the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers (group E) at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Sunday, 10th October 2021.
Aziz Fahad Bayo was the hero with the goal, like he scored at Stade De Kigali – Nyamirambo on Thursday. It was a perfect Independence gift to Ugandans as the country had marked the 59th Celebrations on 9th October.
Bayo’s goal at Kitende came in the 22nd minute, still in similar fashion after a corner kick delivery by left winger Isaac Muleme. In the game against Rwanda in Kigali, Muleme played at left full back.
Stand in Uganda Cranes captain Denis Iguma (L) takes on Rwanda’s Emmanuel Imanishimwe
Uganda Cranes had the opportunities to improve on the score but efforts from Steven Mukwala, Moses Waiswa and Bobosi Byaruhanga were all missed.
There was a debut moment for Vipers’ Livingstone Mulondo who replaced the injured Timothy Denis Awanyi late in the game while Abdul Aziz Kayondo made his full debut. Kayondo got his first cap against Rwanda three days earlier while Martin Kizza got his 2nd cap.
Livingstone Mulondo man marks Jacques Tuyisenge
Abdul Aziz Kayondo, a graduate from the Uganda U-20 team played his first 90 minutes on the senior team
Uganda is now on 8 points, two behind Mali who beat Kenya 1-0 on the same day. Kenya remains on two points and Rwanda is on a single point.
Uganda Cranes return to action next month at home to rivals Kenya before the away trip to Morocco to face Mali in the final group E duel.
Steven Desse Mukwala’s pace threathened the Rwandese backline
Standing L-R: Timothy Denis Awany, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Enock Walusimbi, Taddeo Lwanga, Charles Lukwago, Denis Iguma (Captain). Front Row: Steven Desse Mukwala, Abdul Aziz Kayondo, Moses Waiswa, Isaac Muleme and Aziz Fahad BayoStanding L-R: Meddie Kagere, Ange Mutsinzi, Salomon Nirisarike, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Yannick Mukunzi, Jacques Tuyisenge (Captain). Front Row: Emery Mvuyekure (G.K), Rafael York, Djabel Manishimwe, Denis Rukundo and Kevin MuhireL-R: Hassan Khalil, Denis Iguma, Mahamed Yousri Bouali, Haythem Guiran, Jacques Tuyisenge and Mohamed Bakir pose for a group photo before kick offThe VVIP section had State Minister of Sports Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo, Hononary FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, FUFA Executive Committee members among others
Match Day 4: 10th October 2021 -Uganda Cranes Vs Rwanda Amavubi Stars
St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 PM, EAT)
The Uganda Cranes conducted their final training session on Saturday evening at the St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende as the team prepared for the return leg of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier match against neighbours Rwanda.
The match will be played on Sunday 10th October, 2021.
Uganda won the first leg encounter 1-0 thanks to Aziz Fahad Bayo’s goal at the Stade De Kigali, Nyamirambo on Thursday.
L-R Moses Waiswa and Isaac Muleme smile as they carry their hampers from BIDCO Uganda LimitedForward Steven Desse Mukwala carries the hamper from BIDCO Uganda Limited
It was all smiles on the players’ faces when the manufacturers of White Star Magic the official laundry partners of Uganda Cranes BIDCO Uganda Limited shared hampers with the players before they headed for the final training session. BIDCO were celebrating Independence Day in style with the Uganda Cranes players and officials.
Midfielder Tadeo Lwanga recieves his hamper from BIDCO’s Brighton Maraka.
Prior to the game, team captain Denis Iguma has cautioned fellow players against complacency because of the win they registered in Rwanda.
‘I want to thank all the players for the efforts they put in the Rwanda game and we managed to register that win. I know it is not yet over thus we have been preparing for the next game like never before. We respect Rwanda but we we will not do that on the pitch. We are looking forward to do what we did in Kigali. Everyone is more than ready to give the best for our Nation’ noted Iguma.
Uganda Cranes players stretching at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday
Iguma is standing in for second Captain Khalid Aucho who accumulated two yellow cards thus suspended for this game.
Uganda Cranes is second in group E with 5 points as they remain unbeaten in three matches.
Mali is group E leader with 7 points. Mali visits Kenya at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
Isaac Muleme goes through the paces during the last training at St Mary’s Stadium, KitendeL-R: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga, Fred Kajoba Kisitu (goalkeepers’ coach), Alionzi Nafian and Charles Lukwago at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on the eve of the match. Fitness and performance director Franck Plaine directs the players before further drills on Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Uganda Cranes edged Rwanda Amavubi Stars 1-0 at the Stade De Kigali on Thursday night to record the first victory during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar group E qualifier.
Forward Azizi Fahad Bayo was the hero with the all important goal, coming in the 41st minute.
Bayo showed the typical goal poacher’s instincts, stabbing home a rebounded ball off Bobosi Byaruhanga shot after an initial free-kick delivery by Isaac Muleme.
L-R: Standing – Timothy Denis Awanyi, Tadeo Lwanga, Fahad Bayo, Enock Walusimbi, Charles Lukwago (G.K) and Khalid Aucho (Capatin). Front Row: Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Steven Desse Mukwala, Moses Waiswa and Bobosi Byaruhanga
Uganda defended gallantly and missed the opportunity to double the scores when Steven Dese Mukwala miss-kicked a ball from close range.
Muleme and goal scorer Bayo were lost through injuries but there is hope that by the time the two sides face off on Sunday at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, there will have been recoveries.
Captain Khalid Aucho, defender Timothy Denis Awany and forward Cromwell Rwothomio were all cautioned in the game.
Timothy Denis Awany shields the ball away from Meddie Kagere
Team captain Khalid Aucho reacts faster to play the ball as Kagere slips
Abdul Azizi Kayondo earned his first senior cap when he replaced Muleme. Julius Poloto, Martin Kizza, Rwothomio and Yunus Sentamu were also granted game time for Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Bayo and Steven Mukwala respectively.
The team returns home on Friday morning and will straight away embark on the recovery drills for the Sunday match at Kitende.
Uganda now has 5 points off three matches.
Uganda Cranes players during the national anthem
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Enock Walusimbi, Timothy Awanyi, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Azizi Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala
Subs: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Aziizi Kayondo, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu
Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes – Stade De Kigali, Nyamirambo (7 PM)
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has named the starting XI away to Rwanda in the group E FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier at Stade De Kigali, Nyamirambo on Thursday.
Charles Lukwago starts in goal with Denis Iguma and Isaac Muleme at right and left back roles respectively.
Enock Walusimbi and Timothy Denis Awany play in central defense.
Team captain Khalid Aucho during the press conference at FUFA House before the team departure for Rwanda
Khalid Aucho (captain), Taddeo Lwanga and Bobosi Byaruhanga are in midfield alongside Moses Waiswa.
Azizi Fahad Bayo and Steven Desse Mukwala start up front.
The subsistutes’ bench is very rich with a collection of Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Aziizi Kayondo, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio and Yunus Sentamu.
Kick off is 7 PM (Ugandan time) with live updates across all the FUFA Social media platforms.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Rwanda: Charles Lukwago (GK), Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Enock Walusimbi, Timothy Awanyi, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Azizi Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala
Subs: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Aziizi Kayondo, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu
