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Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Crowned FWEL 2017/18 Champions
FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE FINAL PLAYOFF

Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 1:0 Olila Women FC

3rd Place Playoff

Kampala Queens FC 0:1 Gafford Ladies FC

Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club has been crowned 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League Champions after edging Olila Women Football Club by 1:0 at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday 26^th May 2018.

Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Captain Nakabugo Mariam recieves a dame check from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R), FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha and FUFA 3rd VP Hon Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyinji

Champions Kawempe received a dame cheque of UGX 12m as prize Money while Olila Women Football Club clinched Ush.7m.

Tracy Jones Akiror was named FWEL 2017/18 season MVP following her tremendous performance

Midfielder Tracy Akror took the advantage from a rebound on the edge of the box to score the vital goal in the 23^rd minute.

Tracy Jones Akiror unleashing the shot that won Kawempe their 4th league title

Kawempe’s forward Juliet Nalukenge had the chance to send the Eastern based Club Olila two goals down but her effort hit the cross bar in the 71^st minute.

However, Kawempe enjoyed most of the chances and in the additional time Nalukenge dribbled passed Olila’s goalkeeper Angeo Lucy before her strike hit the goal post.

Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Coach Ayub Khalifan (blue) celebrates victory with some of his players

“I thank God we have have made history by winning the fourth title in a row, its special to me and my team. I had given up to the trophy to the team that signed most of my players in the early stages of the league, I have used mainly young players and wasn’t expecting them to archive this.

I call upon my competitors in the league not to give, they should focus on next season” Kawempe Muslim Coach Ayub Kalifan.

Olila’s play maker Alupo Norah failed to have the best of her game in the entire 90 minutes having only one short on target thanks to the alertness and aggressiveness Kawempe’s defender and team captain Mariam Nakabugo.

Olila Women FC Captain Amangat Marion recieves a dame check from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R), as FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha and FUFA 3rd VP Hon Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyinji look on

Meanwhile, in the 3^rd playoff match, Gafford took the victory over Kampala Queens Football Club by 1:0 thanks to Monica Namwasa’s strike in the 23^rd Minute.

Gafford Ladies’ Anitah Nabirye (8) in action agains Kampala Queens FC Kisitu Faridah(17( during the 3rd palce playoff at Lugogo

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the awarding ceremony together with FUFA 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 3^rdVice President Hon. Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Owek. Florence Balunywa Nkalubo, Hamid Juma Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee, Chris Kalibbala Chairman football development Committee , Agnes Mugena FUFA Excutive Committe member and Women Referees delegate Rosebell Rwamuyamba.

Kawempe starting XI

Adeke Juliet, Naziz Florence, Aluka Grace, Adubango Rehema, Nakabugo Mariam, Akiror Tracy Jones, Nakibuka Acia, Apon Sharon, Nantongo Aisha, Nalukenge Juliet and Namatta Anita

Olila starting XI

Angeo Phoebe, Bunyu Mariam, Amangat Mariam, Ariokot Eunice, Nantumbwe Wilmer, Kamai Magdalene, Nantongo Cissy, Achena Sharon, Amoding Siporosa, Arakit Dorcus, Alupo Norah

Prize Money Break down
- Winner – 12M UGX
- 1st Runners up – 7M UGX
- 2nd Runners up – 5M UGX
- 4th Place – 2M UGX
Awards given
- FAIR PLAY – Ajax Queens FC.
- GOLDEN BOOT – Moureen Kinavudori (UCU) 10 Goals
- GOLDEN GLOVES – Adeke Juliet (Kawempe muslim) conceded only 3 goals the whole season
- MVP . Akiror Tracy(Kawempe muslim)
Past competition record
- 2015 Finals
  - Kawempe Muslim Ladies 3-2 Buikwe She Red Stars
- 2016 Finals
  - Kawempe Muslim 0 (4) – 0 (2) She Corporates
- 2017 Finals
  - UCU Lady Cardinals 0-4 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
- 2018 Finals
  - Kawempe Muslim Ladies 1-0 Olila WFC
May 26, 2018
FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Final day of the play-offs set for Saturday at Lugogo

FUFA Women Elite League (Play-Off Finals):

Final Match: Kawempe Muslim Women FC – vs Olila Women FC – 4pm

Third place play off: Kampala Queens FC – Gafford Ladies FC – 1.30pm

At the Star Times Stadium Lugogo

The 4^th FUFA Women Elite League final between defending champions Kawempe Muslim and emerging powerhouse Olila Women FC will definitely not only be a tall order to predict, but also as eye catching and epic like any other grand finale.

Kawempe Muslim will take on the Soroti side who are the reigning FUFA Women’s cup holders aiming to extend their title winning record to 4 straight league titles as well as cement their position as the greatest side since the inceptions of the national league.

Olila High School against Gafford Ladies during the semi-finals.

For Kawempe, they are chasing for a record, to win four successive league titles whilst Olila seeks to majestically break the dominance.

Star Times stadium, Lugogo will be the venue for the mouth watering fixture between two great sides that swept aside all opposition as they toppled their respective groups enroute to the semi final playoffs.

In the Semi finals, Kawempe needed luck to eliminate a resilient Kampala Queens on 5-4 penalties after a one-all draw.

Olila High School once again inflicted Gafford Ladies the same side they beat in the finals to win the inaugural FUFA Women’s cup last year.

Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out

Lethal striker Norah Alupo’s lone strike in the first half was enough to help Olila advance to the final and set a date against perennial winners Kawempe.

Earlier in the day Kampala Queens will take on Gafford Ladies in the battle for the 3^rd place.

May 26, 2018
Vipers SC crowned 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League champions, Express FC survives relegation
Final Match Day Full time scores
- Vipers SC 4:1 UPDF FC
- Police FC 2:2 KCCA FC
- Masavu 0:1 Express FC
- SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC
- Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC
- Proline FC 1:2 URA FC
- Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC
- Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC
With high anticipation of who to be crowned Azam Uganda Premier League Champion and to be relegated to the second tier league (Big League), match day 30 of 2017/18 season attracted the most attention in the history of the top flight football in the country.

At the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende, Vipers SC came from a goal down to beat a ten man UPDF FC 4:1 to claim the 2017/18 season AUPL Championship.

The army side took a surprise lead through Joseph Janjali capitalizing on goalie Ismael Watenga’s howler in the 24th minute.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a 60M UGX dame cheque to Vipers SC Captain Nicholas Wadada as AUPL CEO Bernard Bainamani (L), Vipers SC Patron Lawrence Mulindwa (M) and Buganda Sports Minister Henry Ssekabembe (3rd R) look on

With three minutes to half time, the visitors were reduced to 10 men after Midfielder Kisambira Julius was shown matching orders for a second booking before Viper’s left back Yayo Lutimba leveled matters in 45th from Sekisambu’s setup.

After the break, Erisa Sekisambu converted from a penalty to give the Venoms a 2:1 lead sending the home fans wild in the 65th minute. Dan Muzeeyi Serunkuma added the third goal in 82nd minute to take his tally to seventeen (17) goals finishing as league top scorer with substitute Pius Wanji icing the cake with the fourth strike in added minutes.

Vipers SC Captain Wadada received the Championship trophy from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim

The Venom’s victory marked the end of UPDF’s life in the top tier league come season 2018/19.

At Bugonga Fisheries Grounds, Alfred Leku’s lone strike in the 59th minute was all that Express FC needed to edge the hard fighting Masavu FC in the battle for relegation survival in the UPL and return to the Big League.

Express FC Fans celebrate relegation survival at Bugonga

The result confirmed the Red Eagles’ stay in the league after Proline FC lost to URA FC 2-1 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, thanks to Ronald Kigongo’s 64th minute and Shafiq Kagimu’s 86th minute strikes that cancelled out Daniel Isiagi’s 38th minute lead.

At the Mandela National Stadium, title contenders and defending champions KCCA FC shared spoils with Police FC in a two all draw.

Teenage sensational Allan Okello gave KCCA FC the lead in the 26th minute before Norman Ojik equalised for the home side.

Samuel Kayongo made it two for Police FC in the 45th minute and later Patrick Kaddu drew the tie level with a tap in for the visitors in the 83rd minute.

KCCA FC finished runners-up and received a 20M UGX prize money

FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha(C) hands over a 20M dummy cheque to KCCA FC officials as as FUFA DCEO Humphrey Mandu (R) looks on

Other match day 30 results, Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC (Goals by Ceaser Okhuti 37′ and Erick Bida 65′) and later Okhuti was sent off, Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC (Soana FC missed a penalty) Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC (Goals by Kirya Joram 15′ and Musa Esenu 67′), SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC.

Table standings after match day 30

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Relegated teams;
- Masavu FC,
- Proline FC
- UPDF
Leading Scorers:
- Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma 17 goals Vipers SC
- Nelson Senkatuka 15 goals Bright Stars Fc
- Shaban Muhammad 13 goals KCCA FC
- Milton Karisa 12 goals Vipers SC
- Martin Kizza 10 goals Sc Villa Jogoo
- Daniel Opolot Isiagi 10 goals Proline FC
- Derrick Nsibambi 9 goals KCCA FC
- Musa Esenu 9 Goals Kirinya Jinja SSS FC
- Fred Amaku 8 goals Kirinya Jinja SS
- Viane Sekajugo 8 goals Onduparaka FC
Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):
- 1 – Shs 60M
  2 – Shs 20M
  3 – Shs 9.6M
  4 – Shs 7M
  5 – Shs 5M
  6 – Shs 4.5M
  7 – Shs 4M
  8 – Shs 3.5M
  9 – Shs 2.8M
  10 – Shs 2.5M
  11 – Shs 2.4M
  12 – Shs 2.3M
  13 – 2.2M
  14 – Shs 1M
  15 – Shs 0.7M
  16 – Shs 0.5M
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Vipers SC Celebrate their championship victory at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende
May 26, 2018
Azam Uganda Premier League 2017/18: Tense climax anticipated as champion, relegated clubs know their feat
2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League:

Closing Round (Match Day 30) :

Friday, 25th May 2018 – All games kick off at 4:00 PM – Follow Live action on 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all Official FUFA social media plat forms.
- Vipers Vs UPDF – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
- Police Vs KCCA – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
- Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs BUL – Masaka Recreational Stadium
- Onduparaka Vs Bright Stars – Bet way stadium, Arua
- Masavu Vs Express – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga
- Soana Vs Maroons – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
- Proline Vs URA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
- Mbarara City Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
It is the final day of the 2017/18 Uganda Premier League and expectations from each of the 16 clubs in contention are definitely high.

At this material moment in time, one can not easily predict who will win the title and which of the three clubs will be relegated to the FUFA Big league.

Also, the race to finish with respectable places on the final table standings is also on apart from third placed Sports Club Villa Jogoo and fourth on the table, Onduparaka whose final positions will not be affected by the outcomes from match day 30.

Either the reigning champions KCCA FC or Vipers SC will be crowned champions by the close of business on Friday.

Vipers currently lead the table standings with 62 points and only requires a home win against relegation fighting UPDF to be declared champions, their would be third title since the 2010 and 2015 heroics.

KCCA (with 60 points) on the other hand play Police at Mandela National Stadium and will pray that they win and Vipers falters.

The race is equally close and tense at the bottom.

Any of Masavu, Express, UPDF, Proline and Soana could go down.

Soana is best suited of all since they have 31 points and only need a draw with visiting Maroons to avoid being cut off.

Express (28 points) is away to Masavu (26 points). UPDF, on 29 points visits Vipers as Proline, who also have 28 points are at home to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club.

Sports Club Villa Jogoo (55 points) entertains BUL at the Masaka Recreational Stadium and another Jinja entity is away to Mbarara City at the Kakyeka stadium.

Such is the situation that every game on the final day counts.

Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):
1 – Shs 60M
2 – Shs 20M
3 – Shs 9.6M
4 – Shs 7M
5 – Shs 5M
6 – Shs 4.5M
7 – Shs 4M
8 – Shs 3.5M
9 – Shs 2.8M
10 – Shs 2.5M
11 – Shs 2.4M
12 – Shs 2.3M
13 – 2.2M
14 – Shs 1M
15 – Shs 0.7M
16 – Shs 0.5M
May 25, 2018
Women football: Defending Champions Kawempe , Olila Storm League final

FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2017/18

Date: 26/5/2018

3rd place play offs

Kampala Queens vs Gafford Ladies KO 1:30 PM

FINAL

Kawempe Muslim vs Olila Women KO 4:00PM

Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have edged Villa Park based side Kampala Queens via kicks from the penalty mark to advance to the final for the 4th year running of the FUFA Women Elite League. Kawempe are also chasing their 4th straight League title as they have won all since the inception of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015 all under head coach Ayub Khalifan. He is still in charge of the team.

Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim (yellow) and Aisha Namukisa (5) of Kampala Quuens in action during their playoff

After a one all draw in the 90 minutes of normal time, Kawempe emerged winners by 5:4 kicks from the penalty mark at StarTimes stadium Lugogo Kampala on Thursday afternoon.

In the normal time, Akello Lillian scored in the 69^thto give Kampala Queens the lead which was leveled after three minutes by National team player Tracy Jones Akiror in the 72^ndminute.

During the kicks from the penalty mark, Winnie Babirye of Kampala Queens missed the opener while her teammates Aisha Namukisa, Damali Matama, Gladys Nakitto and Zaina Namuleme converted.

Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out

Akiror enjoying who is having a fine season , Nantongo Aisha, Juliet Nalukenge, Aluka Grace and Brenda Nakayenga scored their kicks to book Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC a place in the final at Lugogo.

Excitement as Grace Aluka (L) leads Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC players in celebrations

Meanwhile, in the second match of the playoffs, Olila Women’s Alupo Norah scored the only goal in the 41st minute that sealed their victory against Gafford Ladies FC to confirm a place in the final against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.

Alupo Norah celebrates her goal against Gafford Ladies FC

Olila Women FC are searching for their first league trophy in the history of FUFA Women Elite League.

The final between the two teams will be played at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 4:00PM while Kampala Queens FC will tussle it out with Gafford Ladies FC in the third place playoff at 1:30PM at the same venue.

Olila women FC celebrating their goal against Gafford Ladies FC in the FWEL playoffs at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

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Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Celebrate their victory against Kampala Queens FC

May 25, 2018
Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018: Club coaches speak out ahead of the semi final clashes
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semi Finals (First Legs):

Sunday, 27th May 2018
- SC Villa Vs Vipers SC- Mutesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:00 PM)
Monday, 28th May 2018
- Synergy FC Vs KCCA FC –Masaka Recreational Grounds, Masaka (4:00 PM)
Ahead of the semi-final clashes of the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup, coaches of the teams at this stage have spoken out their minds in regards to the upcoming encounters and how they are set to progress to the much anticipated final slated for June in Kumi.

Vipers Sports Club head coach Miguel Da Costa

Miguel Da Costa – Vipers Sports Club:

We have beaten Villa twice in the League this season but this cup is different from the Championship. The advantage we have is that the games are played on a home and away basis therefore we shall utilize that advantage to eliminate Villa. The game won’t be easy since we have limited time to recover after the last game of Uganda Premier League we are to play against UPDF FC on Friday 25th May to decide whether we emerge league champions but we shall give in our best.

Wasswa Bbosa, head coach at Sports Club Villa Jogoo

Wasswa Bbossa- Sports Club Villa Jogoo:

We are very set for the game since Stanbic Uganda Cup is our only hope this season. All preparations have been made and the players are ready for this encounter, SC Villa will progress to the next stage.

Brian Senyondo head coach Synergy FC during the press conference

Brian Senyondo- Synergy FC

We are not at this stage by mistake, we have beaten all teams that have come our way and KCCA FC is next in line. Playing against KCCA is not punching above weight but you’ll realize our real weight when we are playing the final

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Vipers SC Head Coach Miguel Da Costa shakes hands with SC Villa Head Coach Wasswa Bbossa after the pre-match press conference held at Kati Kati restaurant – Lugogo Kampala
May 24, 2018
Uganda Cranes resume non residential training prior to Niger camp

The Uganda Cranes team on Wednesday morning resumed non-residential training in preparation for the Niger camp which is coming up on 27th May to 3rd June 2018.

Eight players turned up at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo under the close supervision of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the goalkeeping care taker Sadiq Wassa, who is standing in for Fred Kajoba for the time being.

Two more players (KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago and William Luwagga Kizito) joined the team from Tuesday’s initial six.

Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago in Uganda Cranes training on Tuesday at Lugogo

The basis of this one hour session was on fitness, ball work and lots of shooting.

Head coach Desabre is impressed by the response of the players in training ahead of the camp that he believes will help prepare Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.

At the moment, I am monitoring the fitness levels of the players after they have just completed their respective seasons with clubs. We shall continue with the workouts as more players join the team before flying out.

Training resumes on Thursday 24th May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, starting at 11 am.

Players who attended the Tuesday session:

Salim Jamal Magoola, Charles Lukwago, William Luwagga Kizito Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.

May 23, 2018
Kateregga delighted with senior team call up as Uganda Cranes start preparations For the Niger Camp

The Uganda Cranes have started preparations ahead of the Niger Camp slated for 27th May to the 3rd June 2018.

The first session was held on Tuesday morning at the Startimes Stadium, Lugogo with six players in attendance.

The one hour session consisted of fitness drills and shooting from a distance, which was closely supervised by the team head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule.

The stretching drills during Tuesday morning session

After the training, silky forward Allan Kateregga told www.fufa.co.ug that he is delighted for such opportunity at the senior team and looking forward to utilize it so that he is often considered by the coach .

“It is such a blessing to be summoned for the senior national team to me as a player and my career. I pray that God gives the strength and grace so that I can execute very well so as to continue being part of the coach’s plans as long as I can” Said Kateregga.

Allan Kateregga (left) with defender Murushid Jjuuko during the work outs at Lugogo on Tuesday

The South African based “Dancing Rasta” made his Uganda Cranes debut on Monday 4th December 2017 against Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup which was hosted by Kenya.

Training resumes on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

Players who attended the Tuesday session:

Salim Jamal Magoola , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.

May 23, 2018
Capacity Building: Six Ugandans appointed for CAF duties

Six Ugandans will be engaged in several Confederation of African Football (CAF) courses in the Egyptian capital of Cairo that started on Monday 22nd May 2018.

FUFA staff Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Development Director), Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Delegates Mike Letti, Abbassi Sendyowa and Margaret Kubingi will also be in the North African country this week.

Kubingi is also the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).

Mwebe will train among the ne General Coordinators.

FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule is among the Ugandans set for CAF Courses in Cairo, Egypt

Nalule, Letti, Kubingi and Sendyowa are all among the CAF Match Commissioners and Hussein is on the 30 man list of the CAF Media Officers.

Mwebe is already in Cairo having travelled on Sunday night.

The rest of the group travels on Tuesday while others on Wednesday.

The Media officers , General Coordinators and Match Commissioners will be appointed for CAF Interclub matches and CAF tournaments.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

The six add to the already serving group of Ugandans at CAF.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is on the CAF Executive Committee and also heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee and he is also on the women football committee, FUFA Chief Executive Director (CEO), Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical Committee and Harunah Mawanda is on the CHAN Organizing Committee.

May 22, 2018
Paidha Black Angels F.C seals final UPL slot as Ndejje University lifts the 2017/18 FUFA Big League trophy

FUFA Big League 2017/18

Championship Final: Ndejje University 1-0 Nyamityobora

Promotional Final (FUFA Big League): Paidha Black Angels 0 (4) – 0 (2) Kitara F.C

Paidha Black Angels Football Club

West Nile Region based club, Paidha Black Angels F.C has joined the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit.

Paidha Black Angels confirmed their status quo on Sunday after overcoming Kitara FC 4-2 on post match penalties after a goal-less 90 minutes in the promotional final played at the Star Time Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

They join Ndejje University and Nyamityobora who had earlier secured their slots as direct winners of the Elgon and Rwenzori groups respectively.

Hundreds of fans watched the two final matches of the FUFA Big League

Nyamityombora’s David Kizza gets to the ball ahead of Ndejje University’s Simon Ngore

Meanwhile, Ndejje University Football Club overcame Mbarara club Nyamityobora 1-0 during the championship final.

Noel Nasasira, on loan from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) scored for Ndejje University.

Nasasira was also named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the FUFA Big league. Amuka Bright Stars’ Dickens Okwi finished as top scorer with 14 goals.

Noel Nasasira recieves the MVP accolade from URA head coach Sam Ssimbwa

Kitara’s center forward Serial Komakech dribbles past Paidha Black Angels’ Yusuf Ssozi during the promotional final match at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is away for official duties.

Other high profile officials in attendance were the third Vice President and Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Bernard Ogwel, FUFA Competitions director Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and other FUFA secretariat staff as well as club coaches in the Uganda Premier League and other tiers.

Proline head coach Mujib Kasule hands over the top scorer, Dickens Okwi with his top scorers’ boot

The FUFA Big League was started in the 2009/10 season.

2017/18 Awards:

Fair play Team: Agape S.S (Shs 1M)

Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Emukule (Ndejje University F.C) – Shs 1 M

Top scorer: Dickens Okwi (14 Goals) – Shs 1M

MVP: Noel Nasasira (Ndejje University FC) – Shs 1 M

Champions: Ndejje University (Shs 10M)

1st Runners up: Nyamityobora (Shs 5M)

2nd Runners up: Paidha Black Angels (Shs 3M)

Previous Clubs Promoted since FUFA Big league inception:

2009/10: Gulu United, UTODA, Maroons

2010/11: Maji Maji, Hoima Busia, BUL

2011/12: Entebbe Young, Kira Young, Sports Club Victoria University

2012/13: Bright Stars, CRO, Soana

2013/14: Lweza, Sadolin Paints, KJT

2014/15: Maroons, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos, The Saints

2015/16: Onduparaka, Proline Kirinya-Jinja S.S

2016/17: Masavu, Maroons, Mbarara City

2017/18: Ndejje University, Nyamityobora, Paidha Black Angels

May 20, 2018
TOTAL U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos XI vs Cameroon in Yaounde

TOTAL U-20 Qualifiers:

Second Round, Return Leg: Friday, 18th May 2018

Cameroon Vs Uganda (Uganda Hippos lead 1-0 on aggregate)

At Stade De Omnisport In Yaounde (Kick off: 5:30 pm in Uganda)

Uganda Under 20 head coach Mathias Lule has named the starting team that will face Cameroon in the return leg of the second round Total U-20 qualifier slated for Friday at the Stade De Omnisport in Yaounde.

From the team that started a week ago in Kampala, there are two significant changes.

In comes Mustafa Kizza and Bashir Asiku for Robert Kitabalwa and Abubaker Kasule respectively.

The match will be handled by FIFA Referees from Senegal.

Uganda Hippos Starting Line Up Vs Cameroon:

Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

Subs: Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita, Abubaker Kasule, Robert Kitabalwa

May 18, 2018
FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels, Kitara face off for available top flight slot
2017/18 FUFA Big League playoffs:
- Early Kick off: Paidha Black Angels 3-0 Kabale Sharp
- Second Match: Kitara 1 (3) – 1 (1) Kyetume
Promotional Final (Sunday, 20^th May 2018):
- Paidha Black Angels Vs Kitara – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – 1:30 pm
Championship Final:
- Nyamityobora Vs Ndejje University – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 pm)
West Nile region based club Paidha Black Angels will face off with Kitara region Kitara Football Club in Sunday’s promotional final at the Star Times in the fight for the remaining slot to the top flight football division, Uganda Premier League.

Kitara Football Club XI vs. Kyetume

Paidha Black Angels FC XI Vs. Sharp prior to kick off in the opening match

With Ndejje University (Elgon group winners) and Rwenzori group champions Nyamityobora F.C having directly sealed their slots to the UPL, the struggle for the remaining slot continues.

On Thursday, during the first part of the play-offs, Paidha Black Angels eliminated Kabale Sharp 3-0 in the early kick off match.

Yudah Mugalu, Cromwell Rwothomio and Yusuf Ssozi scored for Paidha Black Angels.

Action between Kabale Sharp (white) and Paidha Black Angels during the opening match of the 2017/18 FUFA Big League play offs

Kitara’s Denis Monday (shirt 6) takes on Kyetume’s veteran defender Azizi Mubiru during the match at Star Times Stadium Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday

In the second match, Kitara from the oil laden Hoima Municipality recovered swiftly from a goal down to overcome Mukono club, Kyetume 3-1 in post match penalties as normal time had ended one goal apiece.

A powerful header from Kitara’s Derrick Tekkwo neutralized Sharif Ssaka’s first half well tapped in goal to send the match into tense kicks from the penalty mark.

Samuel Adibo, Denis Monday and Roger Lukwiya were on target for Kitara but Tekkwo missed from close range.

Meanwhile, Charles Musoke scored for Kyetume as Richard Matovu and second half subsistute both hit the wood work and Sharif Ssaaka fired over the bar to send Kitara through.

Both Kitara and Paidha Black Angels will face off in the early kick off by 1:30 pm at the Star Times Stadium on Sunday as confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

The championship match to decide the overall winner of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league between Nyamityobora and Ndejje University will face thereafter at 4 pm.

Kitara Football Club painted Lugogo red

The two matches were well attended by enthusiastic fans across the divide.

FUFA Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama were also part of the crowd.

Officials inspect the Kabale Sharp

Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister Dan Byakutaaga also watched the Kitara FC against Kyetume encounter.

MAIN PHOTO: Kitara players celebrate their 3-1 post match victory against at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
May 17, 2018
Sponsorship and Marketing: FUFA signs pact with BetLion Uganda

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to spread wings with a vibrant marketing strategy to fuel the respective programmes and activities.

On Thursday, 17th May 2018, another milestone has been attained with a multi billion sponsorship deal from online betting platform, BetLion Uganda specifically for the Uganda Cranes.

The five year partnership was revealed during a ceremony held at Protea Hotel in Kampala.

A strong delegation from FUFA Led by the first Vice President Justus Mugisha (represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo), Executive Committee member, also head of marketing and sponsorship committee Rogers Byamukama, Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, marketing director Esther Musoke, FUFA staff represented the federation.

Bet Lion has announced the Cranes Jackpot that has Ug.shs 150M prize that someone just needs Ug.shs 3000 to enter.

The Cranes Jackpot will run weekly and is a 13 selection jack pot.

Press conference announcing the arrival of Bet Lion Uganda at Protea Hotel, Kampala

What they said:

Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President, represented by Justus Mugisha):

We are excited to welcome BetLione to our family of sponsors. It is further proof of our stewardship of football in this country based on our concrete pillars of governance, accountability, transparency and excellence as envisaged in our vision – To be the number one football country in Africa on and off the field

Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO:

This is yet another landmark feat for Uganda’s Football. As a federation, we are honoured to have Bet Lion Uganda on board among the many of our sponsors.

Oliver Bates group CEO of Bet Lions Uganda:

Bet Lion Uganda is an online betting platform. Consideration for feature phone (non smartphone) owners like USSD and SMS have also been factored in Our ambition is to support sports in Uganda. This long term partnership with the Uganda Cranes is to support local sport with the aim of reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We have partnered with a well run organization and look forward to supporting their vision

Lionel Kabenge, Managing Director, BetLion Uganda

BetLion is about sport and we want to help the Uganda Cranes continue to score. We are proud to announce our long-term partnership with the Uganda Cranes. This is a multi-billion shilling partnership with an innovative and unprecedented revenue share revenue agreement with the aim of supporting the Cranes in reaching the 2022 World Cup

Michael Carlton, Director BetLion:

The combination of the Uganda Cranes and BetLion will prove to be a winning combination for the national team, BetLion and all our supporters. In this World Cup year, BetLion will be offering amazing bets and jackpots to make the tournament and forthcoming sports seasons more exciting. By playing the Cranes jackpot with BetLion, our customers will be showing their support for the Cranes and directly contributing towards the development of Ugandan football.

CEO Bet Lion Uganda, Oliver Bates during his presentation at Protea Hotel in Kampala

May 17, 2018
FUFA Big League Playoffs set for Thursday at Lugogo
2017/18 FUFA Big League playoffs – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (Entry Fees: 5000/= for both games)

Thursday, 17th May 2018 (At StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo)
- Kabale Sharp Vs Paidha Black Angels – 1:30 p.m
- Kyetume Vs Kitara – 4:00 pm
Saturday, 19th May 2018: (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole)

Promotional Finals
- Paidha Black Angels or Kabale Sharp Vs Kyetume or Kitara– 1:30 pm
Grand Finals:
- Nyamityobora (Rwenzori Group winners) Vs Ndejje University (Elgon Group winners) – 4:00 p.m
Following the successful completion of the regular season for the 2017/18 FUFA Big league, the play offs will be played at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday, 17th May 2018 while the finals at Mandela National stadium Namboole on Saturday 19th May 2018.

The FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed the dates for the Big League players 2017/18 season.

With Nyamityobora FC and Ndejje University already qualified to the Uganda premier League for next season, one more team will make it through the play offs.

‘We are ready for this crucial stage to determine the 3^rd team for the top flight next season. We want to organize a flawless event’ said FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

The play off fixtures on Thursday 17^th May 2018;

1.30pm Paidha Black Angels FC vs Kabale Sharp FC

4pm Kitara FC vs Kyetume FC

Final will be played at Namboole

1.30pm Playoff fine: Winner Paidha Black Angels FC/Kabale Sharp vs Winner Kitara FC/Kyetume FC

4pm: Championship match: Nyamityobora FC vs Ndejje University FC
May 16, 2018
Uganda U-20 squad for away tie against Cameroon named

Uganda U-20 Head coach Mathias Lule has named his final squad for the away qualifier against Cameroon in the Total CAF U-20 championship due this Friday in Yaounde.

The players had a morning training session at the University of Kisubi on Wednesday.

The contingent will fly out tonight (Thursday morning 2.45am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

Uganda U-20 Training at University of Kisubi

The Squad:

Saidi Keni, Denis Otim (Goalkeepers), Paul Willa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Musitafa Mujuzi, Abubakar Muhammad Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye, Steven Dese Mukwala, Mustafa Kiza, Allan Okello, Fred Okot, Faisal Sekyanzi, Bashiru Asiku, Robert Kitabalwa, Ivan Eyam, Hamis Tibita, Herbert Achai

The team media officer for the trip is Omaria Bosco.

Officials:

Richard Ochom-Leader of Delegation, Sebastien Desabre (Uganda Cranes coach), Mathias Lule (Uganda U-20 Head coach), James Odoch (Assistant coach U-20), Sam Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach), Emmanuel Nakabago (Team Doctor), Sulait Makumbi (Team Coordinator), Switzen Niwagaba (FUFA Delegate-Western Region)

May 16, 2018
KCCA humbles Egypt’s Al Ahly in TOTAL CAF Champions League Group A stage match
TOTAL CAF Champions League (Group A):
- KCCA (Uganda) 2-0 Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Esperance (Tunisia) 4-1 Township Rollers (Botswana)
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club registered a 2-0 home win against Egyptian side Al Ahly Sporting Club at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday.

This was during the second group A of the CAF Champions League for the two respective clubs.

Midfielder Ibrahim Sadam Juma scored the opening goal after 73 minutes, with a stunning long range shot from about 25 yards after being assisted by Uganda Hippos’ player Allan Okello.

KCCA players celebrate one of their two goals at Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday

KCCA captain Timothy Denis Awany scored a late kick from the penalty spot to seal the victory.

The home team goalkeeper Charles Lukwago was on the top of his game with pin point one against one saves and a penalty save from forward Walid Said Ebeib after 24 minutes.

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA Executive Director Jenifer Musisi were some of the high profile guests at the match watched by a fair crowd.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left), KCCA Executive Director Jenifer Musisi celebrate the KCCA FC victory against Al Ahly Sporting Club

KCCA, who started with a dismissal 1-0 loss away to Township Rollers is now second in group A.

Tunisian club, Esperance overcame Township Rollers 4-1 in Tunis during the other group A match as they now lead the four team table standings with 4 points from two games.

Three of the KCCA players who played full time (Julius Poloto, Allan Okello and Mustafa Kizza) straight away joined the Uganda national U-20 team (The Hippos) camp at the African Bible University in preparation for the CAF U-20 second round return leg away to Cameroon.

KCCA FC is second with three points, same as Township Rollers who have conceded many goals.

Al Ahly Sporting Club is fourth in the group with just a single point earned from the goal-less home draw against Esperance on match day one.

The next round of games (match day three) will come in July 2018.

Team Line Ups:

KCCA XI:

Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Mustafa Kizza, Habib Kavuma, Timothy Denis Awany (Captain), Isaac Kirabira (70’ Derrick Paul Nsibambi), Allan Okello, Ibrahim Saddam Juma, Jackson Nunda (47’ Lawrence Bukenya), Muhammed Shaban (85’ Paul Mucureezi), Julius Poloto

Subs Not Used:

Tom Ikara (G.K), Paul Mucureezi, Paul Musamali, Fillbert Obenchan, Solomon Okwalinga

Al Ahly Sporting Club XI:

Mohamed El Shenawy (G.K), Mohamed Eldmerdash, Abdelmontelb, Samir Saad Ali, Naguib El Gharel Mohammed, Elsoulia, Hussein, Walid Said Ebeid (66’ Ahmed Hussein Ahmed Hafez), Tharwat, Mahlambi, Hossam Alhour (Captain, 75’ Islam Mohareb)

Subs:

Sherif Ekramy Ahmed (G.K), Ahmed Fathi Abd El Monem , Basem Abdelnabi, Salah Mohsen, Mohamed Shalabi

Match Officials:
- Center Referee: Victor Miguel De Freitas Gomes (South Africa)
- 1^st Assistant Referee: Zakhele Thusi Siwela (South Africa)
- 2^nd Assistant Referee: Johannes Sello Moshidi (South Africa)
- Fourth Official: Victor Tinyiko Hlungwani (South Africa)
- Commissioner: Kidane Melles Terfe (Eritrea)
- General Coordinator: Alexander Sakyi Asante (Ghana)
- Media Officer: Collins Okinyo (Kenya)
May 16, 2018
Ndejje University F.C qualifies for Uganda Premier League
Ndejje University Football Club has booked a berth to play in the Uganda Premier League starting with the 2018/19 season on sporting merit.

This was after drawing with Kamuli Park in a goal-less Elgon group duel played at the Kamuli Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.

The draw took the Luweero based club to 40 points, one ahead of second placed Paidha Black Angels who ended the regular season on a dull note losing 1-0 away to Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

Ndejje University now joins Rwenzori group winners, Nyamityobora who were declared weeks ago.

Nyamityobora ended the regular season with maximum points at home in Mbarara after a 2-0 win against visiting Water with team captain Douglas Muganga and Brian Muluri on the mark for Nyamityobora, a club coached by Uganda U-20 assistant coach James Odoch.

The promoted clubs will have to undergo the necessary club licensing procedure before they are fully admitted as full members among the 16 Uganda Premier League clubs.

The third club will be promoted via the play offs which will be held soon on the dates confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department headed by Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

The clubs that have qualified for the play offs include Kitara FC, Kabale Sharp (Rwenzori) as well as Paidha Black Angels and Kyetume (Elgon).

2017/18 FUFA Big League Final Regular season matches

Elgon Group:
- Kamuli Park 0-1 Ndejje University
- Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos 1-0 Paidha Black Angels
- Amuka Bright Stars 1-2 Kyetume
Rwenzori Group:
- Kansai Plascon 2-1 Bumate
- Synergy 2-3 Kitara
- Kabale Sharp Vs Simba (Simba failed to travel to Kabale for the match)
- Nyamityobora 2-0 Water
- Kira United 1-0 Ntinda United
- Kireka United 5-0 Greater Masaka
May 13, 2018
Total CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos outmuscles Cameroon in first leg at Lugogo
CAF U-20 Qualifiers (1st Leg, 1st Round):
- Uganda Hippos 1-0 Cameroon
Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos overcame Cameroon in the opening leg of the first leg of the Total CAF U-20 qualifier played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.

Vipers Sports Club forward Steven Mukwala scored the decisive goal of the day.

Mukwala scored in the 44th minute of the game after an assist by left back Robert Kitabalwa.

The goal margin would have widened had Mukwala, Allan Okello and defender Geofrey Wasswa converted their respective chances created.

Ibrahim Abba closes down Allan Okello during the game

Cameroon goalkeeper Christopher Atangana Assimba reacts faster to foil a Uganda Hippos attack

Uganda’s Abubaker Kasule and Kitabalwa were cautioned by Kenyan referee Peter Waweru.

The match was also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, members of the Executive Committee, delegates, FUFA staff and a size number of fans.

The return leg will be played this coming weekend in Yaoundé.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Hippos XI:

Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

Subs:

Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Bashir Asiku, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Raymond Onyai, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita

Cameroon XI:

Christopher Atangana Assimba (G.K), Ignatius Kpene Ganago, Karl Ndendi Kegne, Sob Franck Fomeyem, Felix Kamdem Arnold, Ibrahim Abba, Noise Sakava Sangaola, Sali Boubakary, Martin Ako Assomo

Subs:

Nathan Yontsi Iyenngue (G.K), Grace Abel Makani, Hassana Abbo Mamoudou, Enow Takane Boris, Steve Bonny Elame, Landry Abessolo, Taddeus Nkeng

Head coach: Christophe Ousmanou

Match Officials:
- Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
- Assistant Referee 1: Joshua Ochieng Achila (Kenya)
- Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Eleazar Onyangowembe (Kenya)
- Fourth Official: Israel Lemiyian Mpaima (Kenya)
- Match Commissioner: Desire Gahungu (Burundi)
- Media Official: Bosco Omaria (Uganda)
May 12, 2018