FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: 102.1 FUFA fm

FUFA sets up Commission of inquiry to look into match officiation allegations

At the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Emergency Executive Committee sitting on Friday 11th May 2018, it was resolved that a special Commission of Inquiry into match officiation be set up with immediate effect.

This arises from the information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.

The Press conference was addressed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.

The Committee will convene at Ivy’s Hotel Rubaga in Kampala and is expected to conclude its work within one month.

FUFA President added;

‘During this time the Commission will be receiving information/materials from the public that will help in the inquiry. Anybody with Information/materials that shall be found credible and used to the logical conclusion shall receive a Cash reward of UGX 1,000,000= (One million shillings)’

L-R: Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma during the special press conference on Friday at FUFA House

L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Isa Magoola and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu attended the Press conference

The Commission may invite/summon any person/s who it deems to be important to the inquiry findings. And whoever is invited/ summoned MUST comply without fail. Failure to comply might invoke sanction if he/she is a football stakeholder.

The findings from this inquiry shall be submitted to the FUFA Judicial bodies for appropriate action.

The Federation appeals to the football stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with the Commission as we work towards improving our game.

The Commission of inquiry shall comprise of 5 people:
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member

Some of the members of the media who attended the special urgent press conference on Friday

May 11, 2018
FUFA Women’s Cup: Quarterfinals Draw conducted

FFA Women’s Cup 2017/18

Quarter Finals Draw

Olila Women vs Bugiri Town View

UCU Lady Cardinals vs Western United

Muteesa I Royal vs Uganda Martyrs

Kawempe Muslim vs She Corporates

Holders Olila Women will battle it out with Bugiri Town View in the quarter finals of the second edition of the FUFA Women’s cup after a draw conducted this morning pitted the two sides together.

Bugiri is the only non FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) side left in the competition and will be attempting to halt Olila’s quest to make it two trophies in two years.

One of the leading sports journalists covering women football Betty Miiro picked She Corportes from the pot.

The emerging Soroti powerhouse have also made it to the FWEL play-offs round for the second consecutive year and will face off Gafford Ladies the very side they overcame 3-2 on penalties after a one-all draw to win the inaugural edition of the FUFA Women’s cup in the final played in Busia in June 2017.

In another interesting fixture FWEL defending champions Kawempe Muslim will take on She Corporates in a mouth-watering fixture that will be a repeat of the FWEL play-offs second edition finals.

FUFA Woman player of the year 2017 Hasifa Nassuuna’s UCU Lady Cardinals will play host to Western United whereas Lubaga division neighbours Muteesa I Royal University and Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga will also faceoff in the fourth fixture of the round.

According to the FUFA Women’s Cup Competition rules 2018, in case of a tie after the stipulated time kicks from the penalty mark will be used to determine the winner who progresses to the semi-finals.

Relatedly after confirmation by the FUFA Executive committee that 4 teams will be relegated from the FUFA Women Elite League this season and 4 promoted from the 8 regions, draws for the playoffs were conducted and teams/regions paired to play on home and away basis on the dates to be confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Department and Committee.

The draws in Full

Northern –West Nile

Kampala – Buganda

Kitara – Western

North East -Eastern

May 9, 2018
Stanbic Uganda Cup: Semifinals draw conducted; Sc Villa takes on Vipers SC, Synergy vs KCCA FC

Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinals 2017/18

Fixtures

Sc Villa vs Vipers

Synergy vs KCCA FC

To be played on 23^rd, 27^th, 30^th and 31^st May, 2018

The Semifinals draw for the Stanbic Uganda cup has been conducted. The Stanbic Uganda cup Cup holders KCCA FC have been drawn to face FUFA Big League side Synergy FC in the last four-stage while Sc Villa are up against Vipers SC.

The draw was conducted by football legends Charles Baker Matisko and Bernabas Mwesiga at FUFA House in Mengo.

Football legend Bernabas Mwesiga played for Nsambya FC and Uganda Cranes. He picked Vipers SC from the pot.

Masiko lifted the Uganda cup with KCCA FC in 1984, 1987 and 1990 while Mwesiga was a winner with Nsambya in 1978.

L-R Eddie Butindo, Bernabas Mwesiga, Mike Mutebi, Wasswa Bossa and Charles Baker Masiko after the draw

Head coach KCCA FC Mike Mutebi promised to put up another spirited show in the STanbic Uganda cup. KCCA FC play away first to Synergy in Masaka.

All clubs were represented at the draw except for Synergy FC. Vipers SC had Technical Director Eddie Butindo, Head coach Mike Mutebi and CEO Josephine Namukisa (KCCA FC), Head coach Wasswa Bossa and CEO Valley Mugwanya.

Wasswa Bossa talking to the media shortly after the draw.

‘I love this competition. It rekindles a lot of my memories. I won the Uganda cup in 1978 when we had just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. I recall vividly of how we beat UCB FC 1-0 to win the cup. Thank you FUFA for giving us such opportunities to be part of the game’ said Mwesiga.

Eddie Butindo attended the draw as he represented Vipers SC.

Masiko was equally impressed by the organizational set up at FUFA for this competition.

FUFA Competitions Chairman Hamid Juma at the draw

‘The three cups I won with KCCA FC were memorable. I will always keep them in my memories. My cub can still do a double this year and they are creating good competition. However I’m happy that the game is growing so fast’ noted Masiko-KCCA FC’s life Captain.

The FUFA Competitions was represented by Hamid Juma (Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee) and Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director).

Hajjati Aisha Nalule briefed the media about the rules and regulations of the Semifinals stage

The matches will be played on a home and away basis on the following dates 23^rd, 27^th, 30^th and 31^st May, 2018.

What the coaches said after the draw:

Mike Mutebi-KCCA FC

The Sc Villa-Vipers rivalry is good for the game. The fans will enjoy the match. We are happy with the draw against Synergy but it will be an interesting fixture. They play in the FUFA Big League but have good players. It was good to bring the legends to be part of this exercise. These are some of the things FUFA is undertaking in professionalizing the game.

Eddie Butindo-Technical Director Vipers SS

The grand finale of the season will be interesting in both the league and Stanbic Uganda cup. The three teams still in contention for the Azam Uganda Premier League are also in the cup. We shall play to our ability to get the best results. The teams have raised their levels and competition is becoming stiffer and stiffer.

Wasswa Bossa-Sc Villa Jogoo Head coach

We look forward to playing this final. My dream is to beat Vipers and make the final. We are determined to feature in the last stage of the Stanbic Uganda cup.

MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC life captain Charles Baker Masiko picked Sc Villa Jogoo from the pot.

May 9, 2018
Uganda vs Cameroon: The boys got a good test against BUL FC

Build up match: Uganda U-20 0-0 BUL FC

Saturday 12^th May, 2018

CAF U-20 Qualifiers at Lugogo

4pm

Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP) and 30,000/- (VVIP)

Uganda U-20 Head coach Matia Lule is impressed his team matched BUL FC players pound for pound in every department as they continue preparations for the Total CAF U-20 2^nd round 1^st leg qualifier against Cameroon on Saturday 12^th May 2018 at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

Lule says his players came up against a tried and tested team that has Hassan Wasswa and Khalid Aucho playing as guest players for the Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.

Tried and tested Hassan Wasswa (jersey 25) in air after attempting to head the ball

Despite the match ending goalless at the FUFA Technical Centre, Lule is convinced that his team will be ready for the encounter this week.

‘It was a good match that gave my players an opportunity to feel what exactly they should expect on Saturday. We know the team we are going to play and their quality but these boys are very much determined to deliver’ said Lule.

One of the most combative players on the Uganda U-20 team Abubaker Kasule believes that the team is gelling well.

‘We played our first game today against a very good side. All players were committed during the game. We are not moved by the result as we know we can do better than this. The team will continue growing strong as other players join the camp’ said Kasule.

Abubaker Kasule in control of the ball during the match

The match was also watched by Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre.

Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre and Khalid Aucho on the technical bench during the second half of the match

The Uganda U-20 is camped in Njeru till they return to Kampala for Saturday’s match.

MAIN PHOTO:

Hippos Starting XI against BUL FC

Were Emannuel Derrick(GK), Kagiri Bashiri, Kitabalawa Robert, Willa Paul, Achayi Robert, Kasule Abubaker, Sekyanzi Faisal, Eyam Ivan, Tibita Hamis, Onyayi Raymond, Katongole Herbert

Substitues

Saidi Keni(GK), Mujuzi Mustafa, Nkata Billy, Ovoyo Solomon, Kakonge Alapha, Mukibi Ali, Mugulusi Ibrahim, Okello Solomon

May 7, 2018
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Hippos enter residential camp ahead of tie with Cameroon
The Uganda under 20 National Team (Hippos) has entered residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru ahead of the second round first leg qualifier match with Cameroon in the Total U20 Africa Cup of Nations Niger 2019 campaign. The match is due on 12^th May 2018.

The U20 National Team Head Coach Mathias Lule confirmed a total of 26 players will be in camp. The list is made up of young players from the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big league, regional leagues and schoolsK. agiri Bashir who plays for the French side AS Beziers is also in camp.

Okello Solomon a young goalkeeper from AMUS College Bukedea has also been summoned for the camp.

Katongole Herbert who plays for Kansai Plascon also got the coach’s attention for the training camp.

However Okiror Joshua who made it on the first call up against South Sudan is among the names missing on the list

Hippos players in a briefing after training

Despite their confirmation on the list, Allan Okello, Julius Poloto, Fred Okot, Mustafa Kizza, Steven Mukwala, Tumwesigye Frank, Wasswa Geofrey, didn’t travel with the team to Njeru due club commitments in the upcoming AUPL fixtures but will join later.

Coach Lule had a word of inspiration and motivation to the players, he urged players to keep their heads up.

A friendly match is scheduled for the young lads against Jinja based side BUL FC on their second day in camp

Here is a full list of the players to be in camp
1. ACHAY HERBERT (KIBULI SS)
2. BASHIR ASIKU (VIPERS SC)
3. EYAM IVAN (KATAKA FC)
4. KAGIRI BASHIR (AS BEZIERS FRANCE)
5. KAKONGE ALPHA (KYETUME FC)
6. KASULE ABUBAKER (NOT ATTACHED )
7. KATONGOLE HERBERT (KANSAI PLASCON)
8. KEN SAID (PROLINE FC)
9. KITABALWA ROBERT (ST MARYS KITENDE)
10. KIZZA MUSTAFA (KCCA FC)
11. MUJUZI MUSTAFA (PROLINE FC)
12. MUKIBI ALI (KISUGU FC)
13. MUKWALA STEVEN (VIPERS SC)
14. NKATA BILLY (EXPRESS FC)
15. OKELLO SOLOMON (AMUS COLLEGE)
16. OKELLO ALLAN (KCCA FC)
17. OKOT FRED (URA FC)
18. ONYAI RAYMOND (KATAKA FC)
19. OTIM DENIS (MBARARA FC)
20. OVOYO SOLOMON (NKUMBA UNIVERSITY)
21. POLOTO JULIUS (KCCA FC)
22. SEKYANZI FAISAL (ST MARYS FC NABWEERU)
23. TIBITA HAMIS (BUL FC)
24. TUWESIGYE FRANK (VIPERS SC)
25. WASSWA GEOFREY (VIPERS SC)
26. WILLA PAUL (POLICE FC)
27. WERE EMMANUEL DERRICK (NKOZI UNIVERSITY)
28. MUGULUSI IBRAHIM (EDGARS FC)
TECHNICAL STAFF

MATHIAS LULE                                      HEAD COACH

JAMES ODOCH                                      ASS.

SAM KAWALYA                                      GOAL KEEPING COACH

KIZITO LAWRENCE                                             KITS MANAGER

NAKABAGO EMMANUEL                    TEAM DOCTOR

OMARIA BOSCO                                    TEAM MEDIA OFFICER

MAKUMBI SULAIT                                 TEAM MANAGER
May 7, 2018
FUFA mourns former football leader Adoko Nekyon
Football has been hit again with news following the demise of its Honorary President and former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon who passed away on Friday 4^th May 2018 at Nsambya Hospital.

Alhajji Akbar who served as FUFA Chairman in 1968 suffered a stroke which led to the deterioration of his health until his death.

‘We have received the sad news of the demise of our former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon. This is a cruel moment in Ugandan football losing historical men like Nekyon. Football has already lost elders this year. We feel sad when we lose another of our former leaders’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘Our elder Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon played a key role in football development in the country when he was appointed FUFA Chairman in 1968 and helped form the National football league in the same year. He will always be remembered for his great contribution to the game added FUFA President.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the departed historical football administrator.

About Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon in sports circles
- Born 6th August 1931 at Akokoro, Lango District to chief Jekeri Akaki and Abisagiri Koli
- Elected and served as the first president of FUFA in 1968 after change of name from UFA
- Engineered formation of FUFA from UFA
- Founded the first Uganda National Football League in 1968
- Founded the National Council of Sports in 1964 and appointed Mr Bataringaya Basil as the 1st chairman of NCS
- Got to love football from his elder brother Erifazi Odur
He was bestowed the title of Honorary FUFA President in 2015 by the FUFA Assembly held in Soroti.

May His Soul Rest in Peace

PHOTO: The departed Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon
May 5, 2018
Opinion: FUFA President on Express and SC Villa; The two teams are victims of Failure to Plan Long Term in the Mid-90s

It has never been like right now that the Ugandan football brand needs the Express brand. On our road to recovery of league football, an indigenous football club, a continental brand with arguably the biggest history and following is needed in the mix of football rivalry which is the DNA of league football

However, we must appreciate that the problems of Express FC are just symptoms of failure by Ugandan football to plan for the future in the early 90s. We are reaping what was sowed. It is not Only Express but the same problem at SC Villa and only current sporting results are making the situation look different.

Personally I don’t believe in winning the league or relegation as the solution to SC Villa and Express problems. The positions could be reversed next season with Express attempting to win the league SC Villa fighting relegation. They are both plastic situations. The real problem is still not addressed.

The bitter truth is that even if Express is relegated or it survives and even if SC Villa wins the League or not, they continue to slowly but surely grind to a halt. This deaccelerating process started in the mid-90s after the SC Villa and Express FC failed to plan and build on the Continental Sporting Success of the early 90s. It is very unfair to entirely condemn the current leaderships at these clubs for the current status. However, history will judge them if they choose now than later to reorganize the clubs for the long term. If nothing is done now, both of these great football brands will be extinct in the next 10 years. Only poor organization of the competitors have made them survive this long

As a football family, we must sit down and plan long term for these historic football brands. The Express and Villa brands are victims of rich people investing their personal monies into clubs and should wake up to a new era where it is a game of numbers and which numbers they already have but continually dwindling. Who is the rich man or which institution owns Onduparak? In my view *ONLY* Onduparak is currently running the correct club model successfully yet Express and SC Villa have the advantage of the Brands and the numbers

Whether Express is relegated or not, FUFA will continue to offer Express FC and any other Club the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda Programme especially during the off season. The programme is a long term solution not a fixer. We opted to withhold the programme at Express not to be mistaken to tamper with sporting results at Express. We hope and pray that Express FC survives but unfortunately we cannot with the rules and sporting results

It is just my Opinion

By Eng. Moses Magogo

FUFA President*

FIFA Administration Instructor

CAF Executive Committee Member

May 5, 2018
FUFA Women Elite League: Defending Champions Kawempe, Olila, Gafford and Kampala Queens make playoffs.

Kampala Queens made the play offs of the FUFA Women Elite League for the first time. A 3-0 home win over Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga was just enough to cement Kampala Queens’ 2nd spot in the table standings with 28 points. in Elizabeth Group. Olila topped the group with 30 points.

Kawempe will be seeking a 4th straight League title.

Gafford Ladies are also back in the playoffs following a narrow 1-0 away win over defending Champions Kawempe Muslim women FC. Gafford finished in 2nd place with 23 points while Kwempe will head into the playoffs as the top team with 29 points. Gafford remains the only team to inflict a loss to Kawempe in the league since its inception in 2015. They have beaten Kawempe on two occassions now in the league. This was Kawempe’s only loss in the season.

Despite the loss, Kawempe will be seeking a 4th straight title while Olila are looking at improving on their 4th place last season in the playoffs.

Olila Women are in the playoffs for the 2nd successive season

Meanwhile 4 teams will be relegated at the end of the season while 4 will be promoted to the FUFA Women Elite League.

The Conquerors of Kawempe Muslim Women-Gafford Ladies are back in the playoffs.

Full results from the Grand Finale of matches in the regular season of the FUFA Women Elite League.

*FT. Kawempe Muslim 0-1 Gafford Ladies*

*Scorer*

Namwasa Monica(Gafford Ladies)

*FT. Ajax queens 3-0 Western United*

*Scorers*

Namwenge Annet x2( Ajax queens)

Nabbumba Phiona(Ajax queens)

*FT. Muteesa 1 Royal 0-1 Rines SS*

*Scorer*

Nantenza Halima (Rines SS)

*FT. Kampala queens 3-0 Uganda Martyrs*

*Scorers*

Winnie Babirye x2(Kampala Queens)

Namuleme Zaina (Kampala Queens)

*FT. Isra Soccer Academy 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals*

*Scorer*

Hasifa Nasuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals)

*FT. She Mak 1-2 Olila Women*

*Scorers*

Alupo Norah (Olila Women)

Amoding Siporosa (Olila women)

Twesigye Jemima (She Mak)

MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Queens

May 4, 2018
CECAFA Women Championships 2018: Crested Cranes start Preparations

May 12-20 2018

Stade De Kigali-Rwanda

The Uganda National women’s football team the Crested Cranes has kicked off preparations for the CECAFA Women Championship due in Rwanda from 12^th-20^th May, 2018.

20 of the 28 summoned players reported for the Tuesday double training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The first three-hour morning session started from 9am-12pm and the last session from 3-5pm.

After the training, the team’s head coach Faridah Bulega told www.fufa.co.ug that eight of her players haven’t reported but she is hopeful they will join any time.

Crested Cranes players during training at Namboole

‘I’m missing eight of my players because of the academic engagements, I received communications from them and I allowed them time to concentrate as I will receive them after their exams’ said Bulega

She added that the team will conduct double nonresidential sessions up to Thursday 3^rd May 2018 when she will release the players to their respective clubs.

Training continues on Tuesday 2^nd May 2018 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Stretching for fitness at Namboole

Players who attended the Tuesday double sessions

Goalkeepers: Nakazilo Daisy (Muteesa I Royal University), Namakula Gloria (Ajax Queens), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Ruth Aturo, (UCU Lady Cardinals)

Defenders: Namudu Viola (She Mak), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Nabisaalu Bridget ((Ajax Queens)

Midfielders: Reticia Nabossa (Gokelum Kelara) ,Phiona Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Akiror Jones (Kawempe Muslim), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens), Mutuzo Lilian (Taggy HS) ,Shakira Mutiibwa(Gafford Ladie), Sheebah Zalwango (Gafford ladies).

Strikers:Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Meble Kusasira (Kampala Queens), Fazila Ikwaput (Gokelum Kelara), Favour Nambatya,(Muteesa I Royal University), Resty Nanziri (Taggy HS),Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens).

May 2, 2018
FUFA Corporate Tournament 2018: Red Pepper defeat defending Champions SSL logistics to win 4th edition
Red Pepper Publications Limited on Saturday lifted the 2018 FUFA Corporate Tournament.

This was after defeating defending champions SSL Logistics 1-0 during a well contested finale at the Kampala International School of Uganda (KISU) play ground in Bukoto on Saturday.

Kalema Richard scored the winning goal for the Red Pepper Publications Limited team.

The annual tournament running for a fourth successive year attracted a total of 20 companies.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over the dummy cheque to the winners, Red Pepper Publications

FUFA President Moses Magogo graced the event and had a tour around the different companies that participated in the tournament.

He later captained the President’s XI in their 6-3 victory against Pan African Pyramids in a curtain raising game.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo in action during the curtain raising match against the Pan African Pyramids

The FUFA President’s XI

Airtel Uganda Limited team

Soana FC head coach Alex Isabirye, former Cranes defender Lawrence Kizito and musician Daxx Kartel were all on the score sheet for the President’s XI scoring a brace each.

The games were played in a seven aside format with each team required to have a female player on pitch. This worked through out the tournament but the final was played on an eleven aside format on a full pitch.

Red Pepper were in group D and sailed through unbeaten winning all their four group games.

Christened as the Hyenas, Red Pepper condemned Diamond Trust Bank in the quarterfinals before eliminating Airtel Uganda in the semifinal.

On the other hand, SSL Logistics were in group C and also managed to win all their group games.

They edged past KCCA FC Secretariat in the quarterfinals and Civil Aviation Authority in the semis in a repeat of last year’s final.

Action between Red Pepper and SSL Logistics during the finals

The winners walked away with a cash prize of three million shillings, trophy and winner’s medals.

The first runners and second runners up also were given medals.

Rashid Kiyini of Red Pepper was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player while Airtel’s Patrick Orura finished as the tournament’s top scorer with ten goals.

Red Pepper’s Rashid Kinyini was named as the tournament MVP for his outstanding display

Uganda Cranes official banking partner Eco Bank were given the Special award handed to them by the FUFA President.

Teams that took part

Group A
- NIC Holdings
- Post Bank
- SOGEA SATOM
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Airtel Uganda
Group B
- UPL Secretariat
- FUFA FM 102.1
- Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited
- Roke Telecom
- BIDCO Uganda Limited
Group C:
- SSL Logistics
- National Water and Sewerage Corporation
- Diamond Trust Bank
- Stanbic Bank
- Sadolin Paints
Group D:
- Ruparelia Group
- UMEME Limited
- Eco Bank
- Red Pepper
- KCCA FC Secretariat
Rewarded Outstanding Teams and Individuals:
- Winners – Red Pepper Publications Limited
- First Runners Up – SSL Logistics
- Second Runners up – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Rashid Kiyini (Red Pepper)
- Top Scorer – Patrick Orura (Airtel Uganda)
- Special Award – Eco Bank
April 28, 2018
FUFA Big League: Nyamityobora qualifies for Uganda Premier League

Full time results from today’s FUFA Big League

Nyamityobora 2-1 Kitara

Synergy 2-1 Ntinda

Kireka United 3-1 Kira United

Bukedea 0-0 Busia Fisheries

Kamuli Park 2-2 Kyetume

Sun City 0-1 Water

Kabale Sharp 4- 0 Bumate

Kansai Plascon 2-0 Greater Masaka

Agape 1-0 Amuka Bright Stars

Kataka 1-0 Paidha Black Angels

Action in the Nyamityobora vs Kitara match on Thursday

Nyamityobora FC from Western Region has qualified for the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit. A 2-1 win over rivals Kitara FC on Thursday afternoon in Mbarara handed Nyamityobora the three precious points to create a 10 point gap in the Rwenzori Group, that can’t be covered up by second placed team even if they won their remaining three matches of the season. Mukhongota Robert and Matovu Bruhan were on target for Nyamityobora to take their team to 48 points.

Mande Denis scored for Kitara FC.

Nyamityobora players celebrating one of their goals today

Having qualified on sporting merit, all new entrants undergo the FUFA Club Licensing process to confirm their status in the Uganda Premier League.

The huge crowds that turned up for the match in Mbarara to witness the top of the table clash between Nyamityobora and Kitara.

Three new teams are promoted to the top flight to replace the related sides at the end of each season.

Ceremonial handshake just before kick off

MAIN PHOTO: Nyamityobora’s Starting XI against Kitara today in Mbarara.

April 26, 2018
Stanbic Uganda Cup: Proline, Synergy and Kansai Plascon Coaches speak out ahead of quarterfinal encounters
Stanbic Uganda Cup

Quarterfinals

Saturday, 28th April 2018

Synergy FC Vs Proline FC

Masaka Recreation Ground

Sunday, 29th April 2018

Kansai Plascon FC Vs Vipers SC

NARO Ntawo Ground, Mukono

All games will kick off at 3:30pm
Rules:
- If the teams are still tying by goal at the end of the match, extar time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to deterimine the winner. The team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.
- If the teams are not seperated by Art 23(3) kicks from the penalty mark shall be applied to determine the winner.
- One leg will be played
The Final will be played in Kumi District in June
With SC Villa Jogoo and KCCA FC having confirmed their slots in the semifinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup, there are two more places left to complete the 4 team line up this weekend.

Kansai Plascon a team playing in the FUFA Big League will host Vipers SC in Mukono on Sunday while Synergy FC another side playing in the second division will be at home to Proline FC in Masaka.

Proline FC and Synergy FC almost share similar struggles in their respective leagues both fighting relegation but have had a good campaign in the Stanbic Uganda Cup and coaches of either side have promised a great display come Saturday.

Brian Ssenyondo the Manager of Synergy FC indicates that they believe in a similar playing philosophy and thus the game will be interesting for the fans.

“ This is certainly a renewal of acquaintances. We have faced Proline FC before and almost share similar beliefs in terms of playing style and I believe we shall offer a good performance for the fans.” He said during the pre match press briefing on Thursday.

Brian Senyondo-Manager of Synergy FC during the press conference

Ssenyondo added that his team is prepared and focused on progressing to the next stage.

‘This is our best performance in the competition but that doesn’t mean we are contented. We are prepared and ready to go as far as we can’ said the soft spoken tactician Senyondo.

‘This is a game between teams that play a similar style and our engagements with Synergy FC have been close. They have won twice and we have also managed two wins in the four encounters so that shows how Saturday’s game will be’

His counterpart Mujib Kasule is aware of the threat that Synergy FC pose and thus indicates Proline FC will go into the game with full commitment.

Proline FC coach Mujib Kasule at the press conference

‘We have of late improved in the league, winning our last two games and this motivates us going into the game against Synergy FC. These two teams have played each other in the past. We have players with strong attachments to Synergy. Progressing to the next stage in this competition will add onto our confidence to fight for safety in the league;

Kansai Plascon head coach Angelo Lonyesi has warned his opponents Vipers SC indicating his team is prepared and ready to eliminate the 2016 winners.

‘My team is in good shape and we are unfazed about playing Vipers SC. They play in the top tier league and we play in the second division but if you are keen enough, the gap between them and us is small. I believe home advantage will play in our favor and the fact that we have improved in our recent games gives us confidence ahead of the game’ said Lonyesi

Angelo Lonyesi is in charge of Synergy FC.

To reach the quarterfinals, Kansai Plascon eliminated Mbarara City FC while Vipers SC edged Kira United.

The final of the 44th edition will be played in Kumi District in May. KCCA FC are the reigning holders after defeating Paidha Black Angels in the final last year in Arua.

Vipers SC couldn’t avail a technical person for the press conference today.

MAIN PHOTO: Brian Senyondo of Synergy FC (L) and Proline’s Mujib Kasule at the Press conference held on Thursday morning at Kati Kati in Lugogo.
April 26, 2018
CECAFA U-17 in Burundi: Uganda to contest for 3rd place after falling to Somalia

CECAFA U-17 Championship in Burundi

Quarterfinal result: Uganda o-1 Somalia

The development of football for the Uganda U-17 National team will continue on Saturday when they contest with rivals Kenya in the third place off in the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship.

The Uganda U17 team put up a spirited show against Somalia were unlucky to lose the fixture.

Having fallen 1-0 to the unpredictable Somali team in the quarter finals on Wednesday evening in Gitega, Uganda U-17 Head coach Peter Onen will have to pick up the pieces and tell his boys the value of an extra match at this tournament.

Kakaire Thomas gets the better of the ball against Somalia. His immense skills left fans at the tournament in awe.

Ahmed Farhaman took the top honours with a solitary goal of the 90 minutes that was also punctuated Uganda’s attempt from the penalty mark by Sula Mpuga but unfortunate for the youngster from 12 yards.

Tense moments on the bench of Uganda U17 team after falling to a Farhaman Ahmed goal.

Uganda won the title 9 years ago but will now look forward to a bronze medal 3^rd place play off finish with a win over Kenya on Saturday.

April 25, 2018
2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Draws held, fixtures released
FUFA Corporate Tournament 2018

FIXTURES FUFACT FIXTURES 2018

Groups

Group A

SOGEA- SATOM

Airtel Uganda

Post Bank

NIC Holdings

CAA

Group B

Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited

Roke Telecom

Uganda Premier League

BIDCO

102.1 FUFA FM

Group C

Sadolin Paints

National Water and Sewerage Corporation

SSL Logistics (Cup Holders)

Diamond Trust Bank

Stanbic Bank

Group D

Eco Bank

Red Pepper

Ruparelia Group

UMEME Limited

KCCA FC Admin

Briefs
- 20 teams drawn into four groups of five
- Increase of cash prize from two to three million shillings
- Pitches to be used on the day will be named after current and former FUFA Presidents
- AAR to offer Medical sercvices and check ups
- Nile Special offered drinks
All is set ahead of the 2018 FUFA Corporate Tournament this time bigger and better with expectations from the confirmed 20 teams are high.

The Draws for the annual tournament now running for a fourth successive year were on Wednesday held at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo,Kampala.

The teams were drawn into four groups each with five companies with defending champions SSL logistics falling in Pool C alongside Sadolin Paints, Diamond Trust Bank, two time winners National Water and Sewerage Corporation and Stanbic Bank.

FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke believes the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds with the key objectives being attained.

FUFA started this tournament to further create a plat form of reaching out to the partners and key stake holders in a way of socializing and networking. Also, the corporate tournament is another way of keeping fit for better health living.

Like last year, the theme remains “Football for Health” according to Musoke and also revealed that there are several changes among others increase in cash prize for the winners from two to three million shillings.

The other development will see the pitches used on the day named after the current and former FUFA Presidents. These include current FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo, former Presidents Lawrence Mulindwa, the Late Dennis Obua and the Late John Ssebana Kizito.

The tournament is slated for Saturday, 28th April 2018 at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU).

What they said about the tournament

Hosts Kampala International School Uganda –Robert Buga

“As hosts, we are ready and everything is set. We guarantee maximum security and the best services to make sure the tournament ends on a successfully note. We shall try to build from the positives we had last year to make this edition better.”

Robert Buga of KISU under the Ruperelia Foundation

Derrick Ajina – PRO AAR

“We are delighted to be part of the of the FUFA Corporate Tournament. We were part of the tournament last year and this time round we commit to cater for all health services during the day.”

Derick Ajuno of AAR

Jackie Kwesiga – Head of Marketing, Post Bank

“As Post Bank, we are proud to be part of the FUFA Corporate Tournament. It is an opportunity for us to come out of the busy office schedule to have a moment not only to play football but associate with the rest of the other corporate companies.”

Jackie Kwesiga of Post Bank

Noella Byuma – Brands Strategy Manager, Airtel Uganda

Airel’s Noella Byuma

“Airtel has been a proud partner with FUFA on several engagements and us being part of the FUFA Corporate Tournament portrays our commitment towards developing the game of football. We also vow to come and challenge for the title and other teams should stand warned.”
April 25, 2018
FUFA launches Anthem, Unveils Flag
Identity is a key aspect to any organization. It offers a sense of belonging and uniqueness as represented by distinctive traditions, colors, logos, themes, anthems and flags among others.

In a bid to transform the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) into a more corporate body, the local football governing body has gone through the aforementioned steps to create a unique brand since 2013.A case in point is the FUFA logo that changed in 2014.

On Tuesday, the Federation officially unveiled the new FUFA anthem and FUFA flag in a function held at Kampala Serena Hotel.

The Anthem composed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo and sung by music diva Irene Ntale depicts the spirit of nationalism calling upon all Ugandans, fans, Sponsors and Government to rally their support towards the different National teams.

The Anthem as well embeds the spirit of unity calling the different stakeholders to be one family and develop the game together.

FUFA President indicated that he got the inspiration of writing the Anthem while on a football trip and stated that this will help to foster unity among the different football clusters.

“I got the inspiration in the middle of the night on a football trip in one of the Arab Countries, I wrote the lyrics and shared with people who know music and I believe the Anthem will be a factor for unification. Music is as source of inspiration and even in wars, people always sing to get motivated. I’m glad that we have continued to build regalia and brand of the institution of FUFA.” He said.

FUFA Flag Unveiled

On the same event, the FUFA flag was also unveiled. White in colour, the flag carries the FUFA logo as a sign of belonging as per the FUFA Statutes.

The President indicated that the choice of white colour was to symbolize purity and transparency in the game.

Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel the National Council of Sports, Assistant General Secretary lauded FUFA for the positive changes and asserted that the progress is currently streamlined and Government is now in harmony with the Federation.

The Anthem will be played on FUFA official events and functions including the General Assembly, football games and conferences among others. The FUFA flag in the same capacity will be used at FUFA events and put in football offices.

Both the flag and the anthem were passed after a resolution from the FUFA Executive Committee.

The Rules and Regulations of the FUFA flag, FUFA Anthem

The FUFA Flag

Display

Shall be displayed out-door at
- FUFA Head Quarters and other FUFA Offices
- the 8 RFAs offices
- all FUFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies
- all events as authorized by the FUFA Executive Committee
- The FUFA General Assembly
Shall be displayed indoor in
- all FUFA offices
- offices of the Members of FUFA
- all events as authorized by the FUFA Executive Committee
Flying at Half-mast

The Flag will be hoisted at half-mast on occasions as guided by FUFA

FUFA Anthem

Shall be played at;
- all FUFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies
- all RFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies
- Opening and Closing of the FUFA General Assembly
- Opening and Closing of the FUFA Members General Assemblies
- all events as authorized by the FUFA Executive
FUFA ANTHEM

We Celebrate, Our Nation

Our Future, Uganda

And believe, in the Beautiful Game

of Football, in Uganda

We believe, in Our Mother Body

FUFA, FUFA

When the Boys and Girls

Aspire to become Stars

To become Stars

Of the Uganda Cranes

and the Crested Cranes

and the Sand Cranes

Come on our Fans

Our Gallant Fans

Our Sponsors

Our Dear Government

To support the Beautiful Game

One Tribe, One Family

One Religion, One Nation

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

It is Our Joy, It is Our Nation

The Past and Present Stars

The Fallen and Living Heroes

The Coaches and Referees

The Players and the Officials

Make this Game

One Tribe, One Family

One Religion, One Nation

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

It is Our Joy, It is Our Nation
April 24, 2018
FUFA officially starts construction works on Kadiba Project

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) in conjunction with the Church of Uganda( Namirembe Diocese) have on Tuesday carried out a ground breaking ceremony at the proposed FUFA training Centre, Kadiba ground.

In a ceremony conducted at the facility located in Mengo, Rubaga Division in Kampala, the ground breaking event for the construction works of the facility officially got under way.

Vicar Reverend Festo Kalungi from Namirembe Cathedral who represented the church indicated that as a church they are delighted to be part of football development in Uganda.

“On behalf of the church, I stand to welcome FUFA on this day. We know that this place will not only benefit people who live here but the entire country at large. We believe the facility will be a unifying factor and we pray that it is put to good use.” He said.

Vicar Reverend Festo Kalungi

FUFA President Engineer Moses Hassim Magogo lauded the church for offering the land to set up the facility and stated that the dream of setting up infrastructures which is one of the core areas of development of football is now happening.

I played football on this very ground for so many years but I am happy that FUFA will have a state of the art training facility here. The FIFA President Gianni Infantino laid a foundation stone here last year and he follows every development that takes place here.” The FUFA President stated before adding “There are so many authorizations that we have undertaken up to this level and we have the belief that we shall come back here to open the facility when the construction works are done.

Eng. Moses Magogo during his speech

Head of FUFA Projects who is also FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha asserted that construction works will start immediately since all steps have been taken.

We approached Namirembe Diocese and they made no objection to avail us the land. We have gone all through preliminaries including consultations with Point Plus Associates, contractors (Chreigns Construction Company) and already secured funds from FUFA to kick start the project.

FUFA Head of Projects, Justus Mugisha

FUFA training Centre is one of the several projects that the Federation is undertaking, all happening at once.

The others include a 20,000 seater stadium in Lugazi,Buikwe District and a beach soccer facility in Kitubulu along Entebbe road.

Minister for Youth and Children affairs Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, also the third FUFA Vice President lauded the church for offering the land and stated that FUFA is committed towards developing the game of football in all aspects.

We thank the Church for offering the land because we believe by setting up such facilities, Uganda as a country will nurture more talents and give employment opportunities to the youth who constitute the biggest percentage of the population.

Moment of prayer for the project

Ibrahim Kabugo the project engineer revealed that the construction works will cover a total cost of 4.4 US million dollars( 15.4 Uganda billion shillings) and the project is expected to be finished in three years.

The Event was also attended by the FUFA Executive Committee members, the FUFA Secretariat among others.

The ground breaking ceremony at Kadiba project

April 24, 2018
Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/18: Sports Club Villa Jogoo eject KJT | Quarter finals
Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/18:

Quarter final 2:
- KJT 0-3 Sports Club Villa Jogoo
Sports Club Villa Jogoo made easy work of fourth division side, Kampala Junior Team (KJT), winning 3-0 in the second quarter final of 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

George Senkaaba scored the opener in the 10th minute.

Martin Kizza shoots during the game

Martin Kizza successfully converted a kick from the penalty spot in the 28th minute as the Jogoos doubled the lead heading to the half time break.

Ambrose Kirya scored the final goal 20 minutes from full time with a left footed shot inside the goal area.

SC Villa Jogoo XI

KJT XI

Sports Club Villa Jogoo now joins Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club in the semi finals.

The two other quarter finals will be played next weekend.

This years’ Uganda Cup tournament is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Uganda Limited.

The winner of this championship will pocket Shs. 30M with the runners up assured of Shs. 20M.

The losing semi finalists will each bag Shs. 10M and quarter finalists 5M each.

KCCA is the reigning champion after defeating West Nile side Paidha Black Angels 2-0 away at the Bet Way Green Light Stadium in Arua.

This year’s final will be hosted by the North East region in Kumi Municipality (exact playing field will be confirmed).
April 22, 2018
TOTAL CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos ease past South Sudan, book date with Cameroon

TOTAL CAF U-20 Qualifiers – Preliminary Round

South Sudan 0-3 Uganda Hippos

(Uganda qualifies 8-1 on aggregate)

Uganda National U-20 team, The Hippos overcame South Sudan 3-0 during the return leg of the TOTAL CAF U-20 qualifiers on Saturday at the Juba national stadium in Juba town.

Steven Mukwala of Vipers Sports Club netted the opening two goals of the well attended match.

KCCA’s Allan Okello got the the other. All the three goals were scored in the second half.

Allan Okello (left) dribbles during the match

There were only two changes on the team that won 5-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala three weeks ago.

St Mary’s Kitende left back Robert Kitabalwa, replacing the suspended Mustafa Kizza started at left back and Ivan Eyamu of FUFA Big league club, Kataka F.C started in the place of Joshua Okiror.

Steven Mukwala scored a brace to take his personal tally in the qualifiers to three goals

A section lively fans in the stands, many of whom were carrying the Uganda flags and donned in Uganda national jerseys

The team thus qualified 8-1 on aggregate having won 5-1 in the first leg.

Uganda now booked a berth to round one and the final stage of the qualifiers where they they play Cameroon in a two legged qualifier.

The team was proudly captained by KCCA’s Julius Poloto.

Julius Poloto (right) with the South Sudan captain during the pre match customs

The delegation from South Sudan returns on Sunday morning at Entebbe International Airport as they embark on the preparations for the first round with Cameroon.

Uganda will play away against Cameroon in the first leg before climaxing at home.

A number of high profile dignitaries led by Agama Woling Anthony attended the match

Uganda’s ambassador in South Sudan, Agama Woling Anthony watched the match and donated $ 300 to the players.

Uganda Hippos XI

The Uganda Hippos XI:

Saidi Keni Said (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mujuzi Musitafa, Geofrey Wasswa, Kasule Abubakar Muhammad, Ivan Eyamu, Julius Poloto (Captain), Allan Okello, Frank Tumwesigye, Steven Dese Mukwala

Subs:

Denis Otim (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Sadam Masereka, Fred Okot, Faisal Sekyanzi, Herbert Achai

The Match officials were:

Georges Gatogato-Referee

Herve Kakunze-Assistant Referee 1

Gustave Baguma Assistant Referee 2

Thierry Nkurunziza-4^th Official

Sylvester Kirwa-Match Commissioner

Rachid Medjiba-Security Officer

Agama Woling Anthony

April 22, 2018