Uganda Drawn Against Ivory Coast in The AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers
AFCON 2018 Beach Soccer Qualifiers
Sunday 9/9/2018
Uganda Vs Ivory Coast-Entebbe
Return Leg 21, 22, 23 September 2018
Ivory Coast Vs Uganda- Abidjan
The Uganda National Beach Soccer team ‘Sand Cranes’ has been drawn against West African giants Ivory for the upcoming 2018 AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers.
The two legged encounter will see the winner book a place at the finals slated for December 9th– 14th 2018 in Cairo, Egypt.
This was revealed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein at the weekly press briefing held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo.
“Uganda has been drawn against Ivory Coast in the AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers 2018. We are looking forward for better preparations ahead of the qualifiers. We are confident our team is young and has experience. They are looking forward to the games’ said Hussein
The last time Uganda took part in the qualifiers was in 2015 when Sand Cranes were eliminated by the Ghana National team-Black Sharks.
In a related development, CAF Has invited Ugandan Beach Soccer instructor Ali Mwebe and beach soccer Referee Ivan Kintu Bayige for a CAF Beach Soccer Referees Course to take place in Cairo (Egypt) from the 14th -18th July 2018.
The duo is expected to leave Uganda on the 13th July 2018.
FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day 13th July 2018 at Imperial Royale in Kampala
Communications Training for Media Officers of the Uganda Premier League Clubs and National teams 16th-19th July 2018 in Njeru
FUFA has confirmed 13th July 2018 as the date for the first ever sports media engagement Day in Ugandan football.
It will be the start of the FUFA Media week that will culminate into another course for the Club Media officers in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Member Associations.
With football growing each passing day, FUFA and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a one day session at which the local soccer governing body will welcome questions from the members of the sports media on any topic about Ugandan football.
The announcement was made by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein on Wednesday morning during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
‘The FUFA Media Day will give the sports media an opportunity to learn more about the activities, systems, projects and how the game is run in the country by FUFA’ said Hussein.
‘Such sessions allow FUFA to reach out to the sports media and also create a platform for them to learn more about the institution and also ask questions’ added Hussein.
The One day FUFA Media Week will be held at Imperial Royale on Friday 13th July starting 9 O’clock in the morning.
‘Communication is important in football development and media adds value in the process. We are very much aware of the kind of support the media has extended to the sport through their balanced reports. FUFA will be heavily represented during the session to interact with the sports media on the day’
FUFA will work hand in hand with USPA to have a successful maiden FUFA Media Week.
Main Photo: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein while addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo
FT: Teso Province 1:2 Bugisu Province at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
The FUFA Drum Quarter final Fixtures
Saturday 30th June 2018
Ankole Province vs Busoga Province
Bugisu Province vs West Nile Province
Bukedi Province vs Acholi Province
Sunday 1st July 2018
Buganda Province vs Kampala Province
Bugisu recorded an emphatic and valuable win over Teso in the replay at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Sunday to join Busoga, Acholi, Buganda, Kampala, Bukedi, West Nile and Ankole in the quarter finals of the FUFA Drum.
Bugisu Captain Nicholas Wadada (L) takes on Teso Captain Godfrey Akol
Teso took the lead in the 30th Minute through Bright Stars FC enterprising right winger Opejo Kokas. Five minutes inside the second half Bugisu Captain Nicholas Wadada scored a stunning goal to equalize for the visitors while Muwada Mawejje scored the winner in the 77th Minute to give Busigsu the victory.
Teso’s Opejo celebrates after scoring the game’s opener from long range.
Teso’s Wills Otong was shown matching orders after his second booking in the 90th minute
Bugisu’s FUFA Drum leading scorer James Alitho (L) celebrates with Muwada Mawejje
As a tournament custom, Muwada Mawejje of Bugisu was named Man of the Match and was handed the sum of shillings One Hundred thousand (100,000 UGX) by the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who was also the Chief Guest representing the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Muwada Mawejje (R) of Bugisu recieves MoTM cash prize from the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius MugoyeTeso Province Starting XI against Bugisu Province.Match officials and Captains in a photo moment before kickoff. L-R Kasibante Julius (2nd Assistant Referee), Akol Godfrey (Teso Captain), Byamukama Fred (4th Official) , Ronnie Kalema (Match Commissioner), Rajab Bakasambe (Referee), Nichoals Wadada (Bugisu Captain) and Kakembo Samuel (1st Assistant Referee).
Main Photo: Bugisu Province starting XI against Teso.
UCU Lady Cardinals emerged Winners of the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup after defeating She Corporates in the final played at Kabwohe playground in Sheema district on Saturday.
The Mukono based side registered a 2-0 victory over rivals She Corporates to clinch the second edition of the knockout tournament.
Mercy Nabulobi and Hasifah Nassuuna scored a goal each in the second half to help UCU Lady Cardinals earn their first major title in FUFA Competitions.
The game witnessed either side get a share of chances but they lacked cutting edge with the opening 45 minutes ending goalless.
She Corporates Goalkeeper Fatumah Matovu makes a save during the final
Five minutes into the game, Nassuna came close after winning possession from defender Memory Nampijja but her effort sailed wide.
UCU skipper Maureen Kinavudori also had an opportunity five minutes later following a goal melee but goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu was quick to save.
Action in the 2018 FUFA Women Cup between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates.
The University side kept surging forward and at the hour mark, midfielder Ruth Penninah Akuku had to clear off the line to deny Nassiuna with goalkeeper Matovu already beaten.
On the other hand, She Corporates too had a couple of chances through Alice Kalimba and Dorothy Nakato but failed to breakthrough.
In the second half, UCU Lady Cardinals stepped up their efforts and broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute.
Nabulobi’s free kick from the left side of the pitch went straight into the back of the net to help UCU get the lead.
Despite stepping up efforts to search for an equalizer, She Corporates fell short and it was UCU Lady Cardinals that doubled their lead through Nassuuna with seven minutes to play.
Jackie Nakasi dribbled past defender Nampijja before setting up Nassuuna at the edge of the box. The latter did no mistake to curl home.
Nassuuna later received the Winners’ trophy on behalf of her captain Kinavudori who was in deep pain following injury on her right leg tgat affected her ankle and knee.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye was the Guest of Honour at the game.
The other dignitaries that watched the game included; Hamid Juma, a FUFA executive member from Kampala region Mutaka Sseka Chairman Western Region GA Chairman, Chris Kalibala another FUFA Executive member, Margaret Kubingi Chairperson UWFA and National team Crested Cranes coach Faridah Bulega among others.
Individual Awards:
UCU captain Maureen Kinavudori was named the Most Valuable Player while Ruth Aturo emerged the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
UCU captain Maureen Kinavudori receives the Most Valuable Player accolade from Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega
Bugiri Town View striker Sharuwa Nakayima finished as the top scorer with four goals.
The FUFA Fair play award also went to Bugiri Town View for getting the least bookings.
Bugiri Town View Official Kabanda Sadik (L) receives the Fair play Accolade from Western Region Football Association Chairman Sseka Mutaka
Olila Women FC from Soroti district won the inaugural edition last year defeating Gafford Ladies in the final played at Madibira grounds in Busia.
The match officials with the assessor Rosebell Rwamuyamba (in suit) after officiating at the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup
The winners will get 3M shillings, runners up 2m while the semi-finalists 1m each.
The Individual award winners each gets UGX 100,000 while the Fair play team of the year takes UGX 200,000.
The FUFA Referees standing Committee has appointed officials for the two important matches due this weekend.
The FUFA Women’s Cup final and Masaza Cup opening match will be played on Saturday 23rd June 2018 but in different parts of the country.
The FUFA Women’s Cup final between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates will be played at Kabwohe Grounds, Sheema District. It will be handled by FIFA female referees.
The Masaza Cup opener between Gomba and Buwekula will be played in Kabulasoke where the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will grace the occasion as Chief Guest.
The Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema confirmed the appointments.
‘The appointments have been made according to Art.18 par.1 of the FUFA Statutes and as required by FIFA. We are glad that such torunaments help our referees gain more experience’
‘Matters in relation to referees, disciplinary issues, anti-doping, club licensing and player registration (ITCs) shall remain under the exclusive jurisdiction of FUFA’
The match officials are;
FUFA Women’s Cup final: UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporates
Shamirah Nabadda-Referee
Nantabo Lydia Wanyama-Assistant Referee 1
Nakitto Marex Nkumbi-Assistant Referee 2
Ssemambo Aisa Nabikko-4th official
Referees Assessor-Margaret Kubingi
Masaza Cup opener: Gomba vs Buwekula
Kirangwa Ronaldie -Referee
Mulindwa Hakim -Assistant Referee 1
Lusambya Solomon -Assistant Referee 2
Mpanga Ali -4th official
Referees Assessor- Tomusange Ali
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the FUFA Women’s Cup final on Saturday 23rd June 2018 in Kabwohe.
Former English Premier League players Emmanuel Eboue of Ivory Coast and Senegalese Ibrahima Sonko could not hide their surprises in seeing how organized Federation of Uganda Football Associations is.
Eboue who had huge following of fans in Uganda during his hey days at Arsenal FC and Sonko who, played for Portsmouth, Reading, Hull City and Stoke City among other clubs had a guided tour of FUFA Headquarters in Mengo on Wednesday morning.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
With the help of FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein the former players were briefly hosted in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm the-federation’s radio.
Both Eboue and Sonko also accepted accolades that FUFA offered them in recognition of their visit to the country as well as a sign of encouragement for the younger generation to consider football seriously.
‘I’m happy to be in Uganda, this is my second time to be here, I have liked the way you have treated us, all people are welcoming us, I thank the federation for hosting us today, it’s really a great moment.’ Ibrahima Sonko
Ibrahima Sonko while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
‘Thank you for welcoming us here, we came for Charity but we are very grateful to be recognised by the federation,anything you want us to get involved by the time we are here, we shall be ready.’ Emmanuel Eboue
Emmanuel Eboue while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
Eboue and Sonko played international football with their respective national teams during their active days.
‘It is important to host people like you. It is just a testimony of what FUFA is doing. We pride in football development and so please you are welcome to FUFA’ Mr. Mandu said.
Eboue and Ibrahima photo moment
Eboue and Sonko are on a month long charity work in Uganda courtesy of Uganda Revenue Authority football club and betting company Bungabet.
Eboue and Sonko were accompanied by URA FC Head of Marketing and Communications Nakayenga Bridget.
URA FC Head of Marketing and Communications Nakayenga Bridget.
Vipers Junior Team has clinched the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors League championship a Championship which is for players Under 18 years that was started in 2015.
This followed a 0-1 victory in the final over Onduparaka Junior Team at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala on Tuesday, 19th June 2018.
Sula Mpanga’s lone strike two minutes inside the second half of the well attended game led Vipers SC JT to the victory.
Vipers defended gallantly following offensive threats from Iddi Abdul Wahid, Anthony Kent, Salim Abdallah and Abdul Shakur of Onduparaka Junior team.
Onduparaka’s Silas Draku was sent off in the closing stages of the game for unsporting conduct.
Sula Mpanga, the goal hero shoots during the final at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on TuesdayVipers’ gifted left footed Ivan Asaba in action against Onduparaka Junior Team during the final
This is the second time that Vipers Junior Team are champions of this league after the 2015/16 triumph. The final was attended by FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Executive Committee member Chris Kalibala, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Onduparaka Patron Hon. Bernard Atiku, FUFA Delegates, coaches, Airtel Uganda Brand and Strategy Manager Noela Byuma among others.
Vipers Junior Team earned Shs. 5M as prize money and Onduparaka Junior Team was rewarded with Shs 2M.
Vipers’ Moses Bakabulindi was named MVP, KCCA’s Sadat Anaku finished with 26 goals to take the top scorers’ gong, Joram Nsubuga (KCCA) was best goalkeeper and Ronald Ssali was best coach.
Meanwhile, Kirinya-Jinja S.S Junior Team earned the fair play team award.
Meanwhile, Airtel presented a cheque of UGX 55 Millions towards the FUFA Juniors League for the just concluded season. The financial support is part of the deal renewed four deal between Airtel and FUFA last year as the FUFA Juniors League was a beneficiary project undertaken by Airtel.
Airtel’s Byuma handed over the dummy cheque moments after the final at Lugogo.
Airtel Uganda Brand and Strategy Manager Noela Byuma hands over the dummy cheque to FUFA officials as partners of the FUFA Juniors League
Team Line Ups:
Vipers SC Junior Team Starting XI:
Mutwalibu Magolofa (G.K), Azizi Abdu Kayondo, Reagan Kasumba, Thomas Kakaire, Moses Bakabulindi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Sula Mpanga, Ivan Ashaba, Gerald Kirya, Andrew Kirunda, Alex Kizito
Subs:
Sadat Mugenyi, Benjamin Nazar, Hope Aganyira, Travis Mutyaba, Derrick Kato, Pius Ssonko, Vicent Chandiga
Head coach: Ronald Ssali
Onduparaka FC Junior Team Starting XI:
Safi Apangu (G.K), John Rogers, Francis Econi (Captain), Muhamed Rasul, Taban Wijo, Farouk Edema, Silas Draku, Iddi Abdul Wahid, Anthony Kent, Salim Abdallah, Abdul Shakur
Subs:
Gilbert Yamandu, Bida Bare, Jimmy Piriyo, Gabriel Matata, Right Najib, Clement Taban
Head coach: Morrish Adiga
The match officials who handled the final with the FUFA Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa Wesonga (L)
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Lucky Razake Kasalirwe
1st Assistant Referee: Ashiraf Magoola
2nd Assistant Referee: Ashiraf Kakaire
Fourth Official: Zamuyat Kawala
Match Commissioner: Egesa Wesonge
vipers’ Moses Bakkabulindi with the MVP accolade
Individual Awards:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Moses Bakabulindi (Vipers Junior Team)
Top Scorer: Sadat Anaku (KCCA Soccer Academy) – 26 Goals
Vipers CEO Mr. Peter Lwanga appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation this morning and the controversy of their game against BUL in Jinja took centre stage.
BUL’s petition against Vipers for playing without presenting players’ licenses came up and Lwanga admitted having reported to Jinja CPS about their missing licenses just an hour to kickoff. This was contrary to the permissible period of four hours before kickoff.
“The regulations require four hours but we realised we had forgotten our licenses just an hour to the game and we had to report. That’s the plain truth. By the time we got soft copies it was halftime and I couldn’t access the match officials. Pictures of our players were taken. Our players were all eligible,” Lwanga argued.
The Disciplinary Committee chaired by Mr. Deo Mutabazi dismissed the BUL petition.
Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation during Monday’s session with Vipers SC CEO
When Mutabazi appeared before the commission last week, the said Police report which did not indicate the time of reporting, was presented. However, Lwanga said he simply presented a Police reference number to the officials and was not unaware of any Vipers official picking the Police report from Jinja.
The commission chaired by the vice chairman SSP Muzafaru Zirabamuzale, has summoned Mutabazi to provide more information on this matter.
The Vipers CEO, like other clubs, also complained that his team was a victim of biased officiation– citing matches against BUL and Jinja-Kirinya.
Vipers CEO Mr. Peter Lwanga before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation
KCCA FC Chairman Mr.Aggrey Ashaba, Mutabazi and Bright Stars CEO Mathias Mugwanya with his coaches will appear on Tuesday, June 19th.
Stakeholders and any person(s) willing to share information away from IVY’s Hotel where the commission sits, should contact us by WhatsApp/Text on ±256757172863 Email: commission@fufauganda.com.
Following action on match Day 6 on Sunday that also brought an end to the group stage fixtures, the FUFA Drum is now headed to the Quarterfinals.
7 out of 8 teams are already in the first knock stage of the Competition to be played on the home and away basis set for 30th June and 1st July for the 1st leg while 7thand 8th reserved for the return leg outings.
However on Sunday, the inaugural tournament recorded an interrupted match between Teso Province and Bugisu Province in Katakwi as fans walked on to the pitch in the 75th minute with the score still 0-0.
The FUFA Drum Committee and FUFA Competitions Committee will pronounce itself based on reports from the match officials which will be presented to the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel headed by Deo Mutabazi.
The teams in the Quarterfinals so far are: Kampala, Bukedi, Busoga, West Nile, Ankole, Acholi and Buganda
Quarterfinals (Home and Away) 1st Leg
Q1 Saturday 30th June: To be determined after Teso vs Bugisu match
Q2 Saturday 30th June: To be determined after Teso vs Bugisu match
Q3 Sunday 1st July: Bukedi vs Acholi
Q 4Sunday 1st July: Buganda vs Kampala
Teso Province team has Emma Okwi and Denis Onyango in their starting line up. They needed to win against Bugisu to progress, unfortunately the match never ended.
Quarterfinals 2nd Leg to be played on 7th and 8th July.
One Hundred Million Shillings (100M) has been staked by FUFA in cash Prizes for the tournament Selected games of the Match Day 5 and 6 were sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board to a tune of 75M Shillings.
MAIN PHOTO: Ankole Province fans join two goal hero Paul Mucureezi to cerebrate his winner against West Nile in Ntungamo. Ankole won 3-2 to set up a quarterfianl berth with Busoga.
Teso 0-0 Bugisu in Katakwi (Abandoned in 75th minute, awaiting match referee’s report)
Group B:
Lango 2-0 Kigezi
*Man of the Match: Bronson Sserumira Nsubuga (Lango)
Buganda 1-0 Acholi – Bishop S.S, Mukono
*Man of the Match: Felix Okot (Acholi)
Group C:
Bukedi 2-0 Rwenzori
*Man of the Match: David Owori (Bukedi)
Bunyoro 1-0 Kampala
*Man of the Match: Jamal Kiyimba (Bunyoro, Goalkeeper)
Group D:
Karamoja 0-0 Tooro
*Man of the Match: Rajab Kajoba (Karamoja, Goalkeeper)
Ankole 3-2 West Nile
*Man of the match: Paul Mucureezi (Ankole)
Celebrations for Bukedi after scoring one of the goals against Rwenzori in Pallisa
The group stage level of the inaugural FUFA Drum competition had 7 out of 8 matches played to completion while one match in Katakwi between Teso and Bugisu was abandoned when fans entered the pitch with teh score at 0-0 in the 75th minute.
There were smiles and definitely tears at most venues as the Provinces fought for the remaining slots to the knock out stage.
In group A, Busoga qualified as the top placed team with 13 points. Busoga climaxed in clinical fashion winning 4-0 against visiting Sebei at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ Anthony Mayanja, opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Richard Wandyaka of BUL F.C doubled the scores seven minutes to the half time break. Hamis Tibita scored the other two goals in the 55th and 82nd minutes to complete the rout.
Tibita was named man of the match for his wonderful display, a reward that also comes with Shs. 100,000/ from FUFA.
Hamis Tibita (left) receives the man of the match award from FUFA Drum Committee Member Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
The match between Teso and Bugisu prematurely aborted in the 75th minute due to crowd trouble in Katakwi.
The organizing committee therefore will make a ruling after studying the match referee’s report. It aborted at 0-0. Uganda Cranes stars Goalkeeper Denis Onyango and Emma Okwi played in attack for Teso.
Buganda edged visiting Acholi 1-0 in group B at the Mukono Bishops play ground.
Onduparaka FC goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato scored the lone goal on the day, a well converted penalty.Norbert Mao hands over Man of the Match Accolade and an envelope of cash to Acholi’s Felix Okot
Lango’s Dickens Okwir in action against Kigezi
At the Uganda Technical College in Lira, Lango defeated Kigezi 2-0. Ivan Oree and KCCA FC yungster Allan Okello scored for Lango. Bronson Sserumira Nsubuga of Lango was named Man of the match. Both Lango and Kigezi fialed qualify to the knock out stage.
In group C, Bukedi smiled to a 2-0 home win at the Pallisa Hospital play ground. David Owori and Jackson Komakech were o target for Bukedi.
Salim Jamal in action for Bukedi. He came on as a substitute for his team that started the competition with a loss to Kampala but ended on a high with 2 successive wins.
Bunyoro overcame Kampala 1-0 in Masindi. Jackson Komakech’s 76th minute goal won the game as Kampala suffered their second successive loss of the competition. Goalkkeeper Jamal Kiyimba of Bunyoro was named Man of the Match.
Karamoja and Tooro settled for a goal-less draw in a group D encounter played at the Boma play ground in Moroto.
Karamoja goalkeeper Rajab Kajoba was the best player on the day after making numerous saves including a penalty kick.
Excited Acholi fans enjoy a moment during their game with Buganda at Mukono Bishops S.S play ground
In a five goal thriller, Ankole recovered from two goals down to to see off West Nile 3-2 at the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo district.
Alfred Leku of Express FC and Fred Amaku of K-Jinja SS had scored for West Nile in the 12th and 21st minutes respectively. KCCA FC player Paul Mucureezi grabbed a brace in the 49th and 79th minutes with Lameck Ebong getting the other goal for the home in 10 minutes into the second half.
Mucureezi was named man of the match as he received the award from his father Rev Canon Jonathan Bwanahoro.
‘I dedicate this award to my father. I wish him a happy Fathers’ Day. It was a perfect present for him’ said Mucureezi after the match.
David Owori receives his man of the match accolade from FUFA Drum member Livingstone Lajani
The tournament is sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board (Match Day 5 and 6) played under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’
All match day 6 Results
The Quarter-final matches to be played on home and away basis are set for the weekend of 30th June and 1st July 2018.
Mutesaa I Royal University 1(4)-1(5) She Corporate
Final 23rd June, 2018 at Kabwohe, Bushenyi: UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporate
Kenyan import Maureen Kinavudori and Esther Kadondi netted a goal each in the first half for UCU Lady Cardinals to send Holders Olila Women FC out of the FUFA Women’s cup.
Amoding Siporosa (8) of Olila Women’s FC taking on Mercy Nabulobi (3) of UCU Lady Cardinals
It was perfect revenge for UCU Lady Cardinals who were ejected from the competition last year by Olila at this stage.
It is the first time UCU are reaching the final of the competition played on a knock out basis that was started last year.
Norah Alupo got the consolation for the ousted Olila. The match was played at UCU Campus in Mukono on Wednesday afternoon.
She Corporate joins UCU in Finals
She Corporate joined Uganda Christian University Cardinals in the final after eliminating Mutesa I Royal University at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Namubiru Noeline scored an early goal in the 5th minute to give the visitors a lead but Habiba Nakayobyo leveled matters towards the end of halftime to bring the hosts back to the game.
Habiba Nakayobyo scores for Muteesa
Regular time wasn’t enough to separate the two sides thus the winner was decided on kicks from the penalty mark.
She Corporate’s custodian Fatumah Matovu exhibited great skills by stopping two of Mutesa’s kicks taken by Favour Nambatya and Margaret Namirimu.
Matovu converted the last kick to send her team to the maiden final.
Noeline Namiiro, Alice Kalimba, Penina Akuku, Sarah Namulindwa also converted for She Corporate with Florence Imanizabayo missing while Margaret Birabwa, Sharifah Naiga, Elizabeth Nakigozi and Najembe Precious successfully negotiated their kicks for Muteesa I Royal University.
The final will be played in Bushenyi at Kabwohe grounds on 23rd June, 2018.
MAIN PHOTO: UCU Lady Cardinals’ Hasifah Nassuuna with the ball in the game against Olila Women FC on Wednesday in Mukono.
The Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation has heard no kind word about match officials apart from M/s Shamilah Nabada.
The majority of Uganda Premier League clubs testified that the new bread of referees were more impartial, singling out Nabada as particularly outstanding.
The 23-year-old Nabadda who switched from a player to a referee in 2014, already dons a FIFA badge. She turned in an impressive performance when she was in charge of the South Africa vs Lesotho match recently.
She acknowledged that the atmosphere at big games may intimidate referees but she sticks to the rules of the game. Nabadda deliberately makes it difficult for people to even consider compromising her by maintaining a no nonsense approach to work.
The Commission headed by Rt.Hon. Dan Kideda counselled Nabada to remain focussed in an environment of people with questionable integrity.
FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egessa, who made a second appearance, revealed that they were gradually phasing out old referees from the Juniors League as the Referees Development Programme gains ground.
Egessa cited inadequate security, referees turning down matches and integrity of some individuals as some of the challenges affecting officiation.
The commission resumes on Monday, 18th June.
Hon. Kidega appealed to stakeholders and any person willing to share information away from IVY’s Hotel where the commission sits to contact us by WhatsApp/Text on ±256757172863 Email: commission@fufauganda.com.
MAIN PHOTO:Referee Shamilah Nabadda appearing before the Commission of inquiry into football at Ivy’s Hotel on Thursday 14th June 2018.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo says that democracy dictated during the voting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts.
The exercise was conducted on Wednesday in Russia. FUFA was represented by its President, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and CEO Edgar Watson.
During the voting, FUFA President cast the ballot in favour of Morocco who were up against a joint bid that had USA, Canada and Mexico.
The 68th FIFA Congress convened in Moscow and designated the three countries as the hosts of football’s most prestigious tournament, which by then will have 48 teams.
The United Bid received 134 of 200 votes cast while Morocco tallied 65 votes. One single Member Association voted not to choose either of the two bids.
In a short message on his official Facebook and Twitters accounts, the FUFA President posted;
‘We voted for Africa (Morocco) 65 and lost the vote to United Bid 132 (US, Mexico, Canada). Congratulations to the US, Mexico and Canada’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino with officials of the Joint Bid that won the rights for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.
How FAs voted
On the eve of the Elections, FUFA President and FUFA CEO led CAF to a glorious moment in the FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament in Russia.
The CAF Team was captained by Zambain football legend Kalusha Bwalya. CAF team beat OCeania Football Confederation 5-4 on kicks from the penalty mark after a 1-1 draw.
The winners were presented with medals and a trophy.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (Yellow) with former France and Manchester United FC player Mikael Sylvestre in RussiaCAF Team-Winners of the FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament in Russia.FUFA President with CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.FUFA President with FIFA President InfantinoFUFA President holding the the FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament Trophy.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda trio at the FIFA Congress in Russia L-R Justus Mugsha (VP), Eng. Moses Magogo (President) and Edgar Watson (CEO).
Maroons Head Coach Asaph Mwebaze appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation this morning and delivered an insightful submission on both the Azam Uganda Premier League and the Big League.
Mwebaze who was accompanied by his CEO, like other clubs, added his voilce to the outcry about dubious match officiation.
Mwebaze observed that Maroons had got only a single penalty the entire season and drawn 14 matches because biased referees denied his team scoring opportunities.
He pointed out that club chairmen were prime suspects in the vice of compromising match officials. He called for the professionalization of referees in the Premier League so they concentrate on ‘refereeing’ as a full time job.
Maroons FC Coach Asaph Mwebaze appearing before the Commission of Inquiry into football officiation at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga on Wednesday June 13th 2018.
Mwebaze suggested that referees should not be assigned games in their communities, citing a case where he found a match official marking the field in Lira and later on appeared as a referee for the same game.
He pointed out that referees succumbed to intimidation at grounds where there are “no off-side calls for the home teams’.
Mwebaze observed that a high percentage of penalties, most of which were controversial, were awarded upcountry where matches were not televised, he hailed junior and female referees for being largely impartial and their mistakes were genuine.
Earlier on, outgoing SC Villa CEO Valie Mugwanya and Head Coach Wasswa Bbosa made their submission to the commission. As expected they also decried poor officiation.
Mugwanya suggested that to clean up the game, club Chairmen and the referees leadership should be probed thoroughly.
He queried match officials’ allegiance to the past and present football political leadership.
Tomorrow Vipers SC CEO Peter Lwanga and Referees Manager Samuel Egesa will appear.
MAIN PHOTO:L-R-SCVilla’s Valley Mugwanya and Coach Wasswa Bbosa appearing before the Commission of Inquiry into football officiation at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga on Wednesday June 13th 2018.
Vipers SC and KCCA FC head Coach have sketched their preparations ahead of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final at the Emokori Grounds in Bukedea on Saturday 9th June 2018.
The two coaches attedned the mandatory prematch press conference at FUFA House on Thursday morning organised ahead of the final.
They interfaced with the media. He are excerpts from the press conference;
Vipers SC Coach- Miguel da costa;
‘We are trying to prepare ourselves in the best way possible. We had so many games during the just concluded league season. You all know very well how we played against KCCA FC-twice in the league this season. We have done a lot to prepare for them in the Final and it is going to be a tight match between the best two teams in the Country right now’
‘We have one game left in this competition and that is the final on Saturday. I will not tell you my tactics but i can tell you, we shall are going to play attacking football’
‘We are not dreaming about winnng the double but we have prepared well to get the best results in the final’
Vipers SC Coach Miguel Da Costa during the press conference at FUFA House on Thursday
KCCA FC Coach Mike Mutebi
‘We have prepared well and I am glad to see arguably the best teams in the Final. The boys know each other very well and they are the best players in the Country right now. They have been close as you saw in the league.’
‘We have returned some of our players who were injured’
‘Poloto Julius is back but unfortunately Mustapha Kizza is out. The rest of the team players are fine. We are missing our striker Derrick Nsibambi but it is not going to affect our team because we are not a collection of Galacticals (stars), we don’t have special players except Allan Okello. We have Shaban Muhammad whose contribution through out the league has been very good’
‘The game will have special players in Bukedea, this time Allan Okello will not be substituted. Let’s forget about what happened in Kitende during the league. Okello will be in Bukedea to play the final’
The coaches later posed for a photo moment with the Stanbic Uganda cup to be competed for on Saturday.
KCCA FC Head coach Mike Mutebi at the Press conference on Thursday at FUFA HouseKCCA FC young star Allan Okello in action during the 2nd leg match against Synergy FC at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo on 31st June 2018. Mutebi has described Okello as a special player ahead of the final on Saturday
The 2018 FUFA CSR activity closes
At the same function, FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya who headed the Corporate Social Responsibility activity attached to the Stanbic Uganda cup this year addressed the media as well.
‘I would like to thank those that donated clothes towards this project. FUFA is very happy and can’t thank you enough for this great job. The clothes collected will be handed over on Saturday to St Paul’s Church Kumi’ said Nankya.
KCCA FC will be playing its 17th Uganda Cup final while Vipers SC are in their 3rd final of the Competition’s history.
FUFA Events Manager Leila Nankya (M) also head of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities (CSR) addressing the media during the pre-match press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Thursday 7th June 2018.
MAIN PHOTO:KCCA FC head coach Mike Mutebi (L) pose alongside Vipers SC head coach Miguel Da Costa during Stanbic Uganda Cup final pre-match press conference at FUFA House, Mengo on Thursday 7th June 2018.
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:
Muteesa I Royal University Vs She Corporate- Wankulukuku Stadium
Semifinals to be played on 13th and 14th June 2018 Final to be played on 23rd June 2018 in Bushenyi District Holders Olila Women Football Club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the semifinals of this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup. The semifinal draws held at FUFA House on Thursday pitted Olila against UCU Lady Cardinals in a renewal of acquaintances. The two teams faced off at the same stage in the inaugural edition last year an encounter that Olila Women FC won on kicks from the penalty mark to reach the final. Normal time had ended in a two all draw but Olila won 2-1 in the entertaining shoot out shootout. Additionally, the two teams were in the same group (Elizabeth) in the just concluded FUFA Women Elite League. Olila topped the group and eventually reached the finals but lost 1-0 to Kawempe Muslim. The Soroti based side won the league encounter in Mukono 1-0 while the return leg ended in a goalless draw. Olila defeated Bugiri Town View 4-0 to reach the semifinals while UCU Lady Cardinals also won with a similar score against Western United. In the other semifinal, Muteesa I Royal University will host She Corporates at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. To reach this stage, the University side eliminated Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga while She Corporates ejected League champions Kawempe Muslim. FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu indicated that there is commitment from FUFA to develop women’s football and impressed with the great strides taken. ‘We are proud as FUFA that Women’s Football is taking great strides of development. We recently had a good final in the league where Kawempe Muslim and Olila Women Football Clubs put up a good display. We believe that the FUFA Women’s Cup gives them more competition and in the long run help in the growth of the game’ said Mandu. This year’s final is slated for 23rd June 2018 in Bushenyi District. Olila Women FC won the inaugural edition last year at Madibira grounds in Busia defeating Gafford Ladies in the final.
Launch: Tuesday, 7th June 2018 – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
Inter-District Qualifiers: 16th June – 1st July 2018 – Various Districts
Regional Qualifiers: July – August 2018 – Regional Football DFA’s will decide respective venues
Grand Finals: August 2018 (Date will be confirmed) – At Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Darius Mugoye (speaking), VG Somasekhar, Noela Byuma and Esther Musoke during the launch at Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday
The 7th edition of the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 Youth football programme was officially launched at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday, 7th June 2018.
Like it has been during the previous editions, the launch attracted the top brass officials from the main sponsors of this programme, Airtel Uganda Limited and the key partners, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
The FUFA team was led by second vice president Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama, Marketing Director, Esther Musoke, FUFA Youth Development officer Bashir Mutyaba.
Airtel Uganda Managing Director, VG Somasekhar, Marketing Director Indrajeet Kumar Singh, Brand Strategy Manager Noela Byuma and the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Faith Fiona Bugonzi represented the leading telecom giants who also bankroll the Uganda Cranes as the main sponsors.
Speaker after speaker expressed their appreciation for this under age competition that has helped to produce national team stars as Farouk Miya, Martin Kizza, Muhammed Shaban, Kezironi Kizito, Allan Kizito among others.
Launch of the official ARS kit that which will be used throughout the championship
The launch comes barely a week to the long awaited kick off of the inter-districts championships whose top performers will qualify for the regional hurdle.
The regional qualifiers across the eight regions of FUFA (North, East, North East, West, West Nile, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara) will take place in the entire month of July before the grand finals in August 2018.
The Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal will host the finals of this year’s ARS.
As the main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited provides the finances that help in the daily running affairs of the tournament, supply balls, nets, jerseys, medals, trophies and cash prizes.
Katuuso Community girls pose with the Airtel Uganda and FUFA officials at Lugogo during the launch of 2018 ARS U-17 programme
After the official unveiling of the kits that will be used by the teams, there was an exciting exhibition game played by the Katuuso Community girls team amongst themselves as the guests enjoyed the action packed game.
Darius Mugoye, FUFA Second Vice President
WHAT THEY SAID AT THE LAUNCH:
DARIUS MUGOYE – FUFA SECOND VICE PRESIDENT (Represented the FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo)
As FUFA, we remain excited that the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 football programme is back and running. Like during the previous editions, there has been value added to the game of football in the country with new stars born, exposed and bred through this progamme. Since 2011 when this programme kicked off, there has been a significant number of stars who have graduated to the Uganda Cranes, U-20 and the U-23 team. We are excited about the partnership with Airtel Uganda. No wonder, that during this partnership, we managed to have the Uganda Cranes qualify to the African Cup of Nations in Gabon. As a federation, we believe in building from the grass roots. Thank you Airtel Uganda and the media for your special effort.
Managing Director of Airtel Uganda, VG. Somasekhar
VG SOMASEKHAR – MANAGING DIRECTOR OF AIRTEL UGANDA (In Charge of special projects in Africa):
Uganda has 56 tribes. The game of football is the 57th with the unique power of uniting all the other tribes. As Airtel Uganda, we treasure in supporting the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities where sports, education and culture are part. In Sports, we are fully behind the Uganda Cranes, the Airtel Rising Stars, Airtel Masaza Cup and teh Airtel Kabaka Birthday run. We are transforming the telecom industry in Uganda. It gives me great joy in kicking off this season 7 of the Airtel Rising Stars. Our Vision is to the best loved brands in the daily lives of Uganda. Airtel Uganda’s relationship with sports is well documented. Since 2011, we are growing strong and bigger
L-R: Rogers Byamukama, VG Somasekhar, Marketing Director Indrajeet Kumar Singh and Darius Mugoye share and discuss football ideas shortly after the launch at LugogoDarius Mugoye in an exclusive interview with 102.1 FUFA f.m’s Regaan Kyanda moments after the launch
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad has sent a written message of condolence to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following the demise of Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa who was laid to rest on Tuesday evening in Mbarara.
The Condolence message addressed to the FUFA President reads;
It is with a heavy heart that I received the shocking news of the death of CAF Commissioner Mr. Abbasi Sendyowa.
He was a legend of football management on the continent who served African football in various capacities’ said part of the Condolence message addressed to FUAF President.
A man of many parts, Mr. Abbasi served in diverse fields both in his native Uganda and on the international front.
On my own behalf, the CAF Executive Committee and the African football family, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the football Federation and the bereaved family for their great loss.
Our hearts are with them during this difficult period.
The letter was signed off by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.
