The Organising Committee of the FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues to be used for match Day 4 this weekend.
With the competition swinging into the second round, teams are expected to fight tooth and nail for points to still keep n the race for quarterfinals.
The FUFA Drum will break off after this weekend till 2nd June, 2018.
The Secretary of the FUFA Drum Hajjati Aisha Nalule confirmed the venues and dates for this weekend’s action.
‘We expect teams to provide maximum safety and security measures for the fans and teams. This is a young tournament that needs support from all partners. We have had wonderful football and organization from the 3 Match Days played so far’ said Nalule.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule Secretary The FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues for this weekend’s action.
The fixtures are;
Saturday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso-Kamuli Ground-Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei-Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango-Bishop SS-Mukono
Kigezi vs Acholi-Kabale Municipal Stadium-Kabale
Rwenzori vs Kampala-Nyahuka-Ground-Bundibugyo
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground-Kiryandongo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kyamatte Griunds-Ntungamo
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium-Fort Portal
MAIN PHOTO: Karamoja’s Pulkol Ivan Karobe will lead his team to Western Uganda to play Ankole in Ntungamo at Kyamatte grounds. He is seen here in the photo with his prizes after being man of the match last Saturday when Karamoja beat Ankole 2-1.
Quarter final draws: Thursday, 12th April 2018 – FUFA House, Kampala (10 am)
Final Date: 27th May 2018 – Kumi Municipality (Exact Ground in Kumi Municipality will be communicated)
A seven man team from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) conducted an inspection tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality, North East Region ahead of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup final, slated for the end of May.
This development comes barely two months to the long awaited finals of the 41st Stanbic Uganda Cup which will be hosted by the North East Football region, as decided by the FUFA Executive committee members.
The inspection team was led by FUFA Executive committee members Hamid Juma, Agnes Mugena, Richard Ochom (also the mayor of Kumi Municipality), John Odong (Chairperson, North East Region Football Association), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director).
Among the facilities inspected were the three proposed football fields; Boma play-ground, Kumi Technical School and Bishop Maraka College field.
One of the three play fields inspected in Kumi Municipality, Bishop Maraka CollegeFrancis Ebenu the head teacher of Bishop Maraka College talks to the Stanbic Uganda Cup venue inspection team from FUFA.
Besides checking the playing surfaces of these fields, the inspection team also ascertained the availability of other facilities and issues as the dressing rooms (changing rooms), toilets, security concerns, the CSR project attached to the tournament (St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi) and others.
“We conducted a tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality. We checked all the playing fields presented and the hotels as well as the project where the Social Corporate Responsibility cause will be aligned. The details from the tour will be made public in the nearest future” Hamid Juma, the head of delegation said.
One of the inspected hotels – Kumi Hotel
Meanwhile, the inspecting team also visited St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi the main beneficiary to the Corporate Social Responsibility cause attached to the tournament.
The FUFA officials interacted with the Parish Priest Rev. Father Charles Ochok, who expressed gratitude for FUFA’s generosity of helping the disadvantaged in the community.
The inspection team will convene and make a few resolutions before revisiting the facilities after a fortnight.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule will supervise the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final draws
Meanwhile, the draws for the remaining clubs will be held on Thursday, 12th April 2018 starting at 10 am (FUFA House)
The eight remaining clubs are the holders KCCA, Sports Club Villa Jogoo, Vipers, Proline, Kansai Plascon, Kitara, Synergy Football club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT).
This year’s knock out competition is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited.
The Kingdom of Buganda has officially handed over 10 acres of land to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) at Kawolo, Lugazi on Tuesday, 10th April 2018.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo received the land title from the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at the Kawolo Division headquarters during a well-attended ceremony also graced by the Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine.
The land measuring 10 Acres is situated on Plot No. 262, Block 179 in Kawolo, Lugazi adjacent Kawolo Division Head Quarters in Buikwe District.
Part of the land at Kawolo, Lugazi which Buganda Kingdom donated to FUFA
Eng. Magogo led a strong team from FUFA with 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively in attendance.
This is a great moment for our football in Uganda. Time immemorial, Buganda Kingdom has had a healthy relationship with FUFA since the days of Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa who was the first FUFA President in 1924. I am glad to be the president of the federation at a time such developments are taking place. I thank the Buganda Kingdom for the support by providing the land where the FUFA Stadium will be constructed. The project will last for five years and will be executed in phases. The project source of funding shall be majorly from FIFA as well as other partners and stake holders
Other FUFA officials in attendance were Edgar Watson (CEO) as well as his Deputy Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Esther Musoke (Marketing Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager) and Delegates.
Buganda Kingdom sports officials Sam Mpiima, Sulaiman Sejjengo and Adam Sematiko were also in attendance.
The Chief Guest at the ceremony, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom while addressing the guests wholesomely embraced the project.
‘When we presented this project to the Kabaka about construction of a football stadium at Kawolo, Lugazi, he blessed the request. We shall offer the necessary support to this project and make it reality’ Mayiga noted.
He hinted on the long list of opportunities that come along with sports and football in particular.
‘Football is a rich opportunity to make a living. I also urge the footballers to make good use of their money earned while still in active service’ Mayiga added.
Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga was hapy with the project
Speaking at the same function, the Buganda Kingdom Minister of sports, Youth and Recreation saluted the efforts of FUFA in line with achieving the five year strategic plan of the Kingdom.
‘The construction of this football stadium in Buikwe, Kyaggwe Ssaza is one of the lined up plans of uplifting sports in Buganda in line with our 5 year strategic plan recently launched by the Kingdom’ Ssekabembe remarked.
A foundation stone was later laid at the site where the stadium will be constructed.
The project will be completed with in five years.
Foundation stone being laid at the Lugazi Kawolo area where FUFA Stadium will be constructed
The ceremony was also graced by the LC V Chairman Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege, LC 3 Chairman – Emmanuel Kivumbi Bongole Ssejjinja, Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius Tumwesigye Mbabazi, Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine, Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee, Buganda Region Football Association Chairman Andrew Kaweesa, Ssekiboobo Benjamin Kigongo, Buganda sports officials Sulaiman Ssejjengo, Adam Ssematiko, Samuel Mpiima (also a delegate at the FUFA Assembly) among others.
Little Angels Primary School pupils from Lugazi entertained the guests
Pupils from Little Angels and God’s Angels Primary schools entertained the guests during the event, also well covered by the media fraternity.
Pupils from God’s Angels of Najjembe also entertained the guestsRev. Fr. Ssempijja of Lugazi Cathedral blessed the function with a prayer
REACTIONS: What the area leaders said:
LC V Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege:
We are excited that such a developmental project has come to Buikwe District.
Let all the people of Buikwe District and Lugazi support this worthwhile project.
Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius Tumwesigye Mbabazi:
When we heard that the project of constructing a modern stadium is coming to Lugazi, we were excited. This is a great opportunity for the people of Lugazi to reap directly from the project through
Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine:
Government is primed towards continued support of such projects that develop sport. We are happy for this great initiative
Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee:
Football in Buikwe, Buganda and Uganda at large has benefited from this great develeopment. Let us all wholesomely give it the due support
Buganda Region Football Association chairman Andrew Kaweesa:
We thank the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the entire FUFA Executive for granting Buganda Region to have such a project. I also take this opportunity to thank the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and the Buganda Sports development for all the necessary support granted to run this project
Ssekiboobo Alex Benjamin Kigongo:
Development of a sports stadium in our locality does not leave surrounding areas the same. We shall definitely benefit alot from such a project
Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018
Uganda 0-0 Kenya (Kenya qualified 1-0 aggregate)
Crested Cranes players passionately sing the national anthem prior to kick off
Crested Cranes has painfully bowed out of Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers after a goal-less draw with Kenya during the return leg of the preliminary first round at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.
From the onset, a well charged and determined Crested Cranes team looked set for the mission at hand, defending and attacking in numbers.
Captain Hasifa Nassuna, her striking partner Juliet Nalukenge troubled the Kenyan back line at all times.
Action between Crested Cranes and Kenya at Lugogo
Nassuna’s well taken second half free-kick near the 18 yard box was stopped by the goalkeeper Maureen Shimuli with less than a quarter an hour of action.
Uganda’s goalkeeper Ruth Aturo was alert throughout the game denying Kenya’s Carloyne Anyango, Neddy Atieno Okoth and Vivian Aquino Carzone.
Officials inspect the two teams before kick off
The Crested Cranes technical team called for all the three changes in the game.
Spencer Nakacwa replaced Zaina Namuleme at the start of the second half.
12 minutes later, Asia Nakibuuka paved way for Winnie Babirye and holding midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror’s place was taken over by Phiona Nabbumba as Uganda pushed for numbers upfront.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively, Agnes Mugena, (Executive Committee member) were part of the fair crowd that attended the game.
Kenya thus qualified 1-0 on aggregate over the two legs and will play against Equatorial Guinea in the first round.
The FUFA Drum entered Match Day 3 on Saturday 7th April, 2018 with 8 games on card.
On a day that saw Buganda and Karamoja Province Teams pick up their maiden wins, for the third successive outing FUFA recognized the best performers from each match.
Here is the list;
Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi)
Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)
Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango)
West Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)
Karamoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja)
Teso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga)
Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala)
Sebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu)
Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango) receives his cash and accolade from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon Betty Amongi AkenaSebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu). Alitho is registered as a goalkeeper at Vipers SC but played as a striker for Bugisu as Watenga stood between the postsKaramoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja). He scored his team’s opening goal as Karamoja icked up their first win of the tournament. Match Commssioner Asumani Lubowa handed over the cash and accolade to the player.Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi). FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chairman Bukedi Province Chairman Jamal Ngobi handed over the cash and the award to Ronald MusanaWest Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala). He scored a spectacular goal from 35 yards at Lugogo> He is seen here receiving his award from Katumwa Ali who represented Chief Guest Abraham LuzziTeso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga). He received his cash and award from Match Commissioner Decolas Kiiza (in a tie).
The FUFA Drum returns on 14th and 15th April, 2018 with the following fixtures
Sunday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso in Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei –Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango- Ssaza Ground in Mityana
Kigezi vs Acholi- Kabale Municipal Stadium
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground
Rwenzori vs Kampala- Nyahuka Ground, Bundibugyo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium, Fortortal
All matches kickoff at 4pm.
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bukedi vs Bunyoro match that ended 1-1 in Busia.
Time to sprint-Tracy Jones Akiror and Yudaya Nakayenze on Saturday evening
The Uganda National women football team, The Crested Cranes and their counterparts Kenya Harambee Starlets took their players through the final drills for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifier on Sunday.
The two sides meet in the return leg match to be played at StarTimes Lugogo Stadium, with the Kenyans leading 1-0 from the first leg of the Preliminary First round action played in Machakos.
Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro (Black top) dribbling the ball during training on Saturday in Njeru.
The Crested Cranes have been camping at FUFA Technical Center Njeru since arriving from Kenya on Thursday morning while the Kenyans jetted in on Friday morning and are accommodated at Noble Hotel, Ntinda.
After today’s training session, Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega said her players are fully prepared for the game.
Time to talk- Head coach Faridah Bulega and her technical staff passing on final touches to the players
‘We are set. The players are well prepared for the game. It is a game of their lives and they have promised to die a little for their country. I urge all women football fans to come to Lugogo and support the Crested Cranes’ said Bulega.
Kenya conducted their final training session at Lugogo.
Kenya Harambee Starlets tarining at Lugogo on Saturday
The winner of the two legs will qualify to meet Equatorial Guinea in the final round of the qualifiers for the tournament to be hosted by Ghana from November-December 2018.
Meanwhile CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players enjoying their final drills ahead of AWCON qualifier against Kenya on Sunday at Lugogo.
The Uganda National women football team- Crested Cranes, today continued with their residential training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The team that returned from Kenya on Thursday morning is preparing or the Total Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier (AWCON) first round qualifier second leg against the Kenya Harambee Starlets due on Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
The Kenyans lead 1-0 from the first leg won in Machakos on Wednesday after Lillian Adera’s strike gave the home team advantage at Kenyatta Stadium.
Crested Cranes captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) and Spencer Nakachwa during training at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru
The players and the coaches had the whole of today morning reviewing their performance in Kenya, where all of them talked about the result in utmost good faith.
They later embarked on the drills on the artificial turf in the evening getting used to conditions similar to the Lugogo grounds where the game will be played.
Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) with defedner Yudaya Nakayenze during the tactical review session in the hall at FUFA Technical Centre.
After today’s sessions Head coach Faridah Bulega expressed her happiness over how the players have come into shape ahead of Sunday’s game.
Shakirah Mutibwa giving her thoughts during the tactical review session
‘The fitness levels are top notch. Players who picked up knocks on Wednesday have improved. No injuries in camp’ Bulega said.
Crested Cranes midfeilder Shakilar Mutibwa during training at FUFA Technical centerCrested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega during trainingCrested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on 4th April 2018
Kenya arrived on Friday morning and the team is accommodated at Noble Hotel-Ntinda.
Meanwhile FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that all players and registered officials of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite league for the 2017/18 season will not pay to gain access to watch the match on Sunday.
The Uganda women national football team Crested Cranes returned home on Thursday morning safely from Machakos where they had gone to play the first round first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against the Kenya Harambe Starlets.
The Crested Cranes lost 1-0 to the hosts in a game played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
Crested Cranes defender Nakitto Gladsy and Team Doctor Mable Kabatalindwa at the FUFA Technical Centre
The team of 20 players and 11 officials arrived by Bus and were taken to FUFA technical center Njeru, for residential training ahead of the return leg on Sunday 8th April, at the StarTimes Stadium.
The team will have light training at the artificial turf later today before embarking on double training sessions on Friday.
Leader of Delegation Chris Kalibbala, Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association Margaret Kubingi and Referees Delegate to FUFA Assembly Rosebell Rwamuyamba at Njeru. The trio travelled to Kenya for the match as well.
Saturday training will be held in the morning at the StarTimes Lugogo, where the return leg will be played.
‘We want the players get used to playing on the turf as our crucial match against Kenya will be at the same surface’ said Bulega.
The head Coach remains optimistic about her team’s chances despite the loss.
Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) and Fitness trainer Olive Mbekeka at the FUFA Technical Centre upon return from Kenya
‘We had three strategies and one of them worked for us. We shall have to work on our scoring abilities in the return leg to cancel out the first leg result’ added Bulega.
Players after disembarking the bus at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. The Head coach Faridah Bulega (red) is seen in a deep discussion with star player Shakira Mutibwa.
The Kenya Harambe Starlets who have had a run of better results against the Crested Cranes, yesterday never looked the usual butter masters over their Ugandan counterparts as midfielders Tracy Jones Akiror, Shakira Mutibwa and captain Hasifa Nasuna worked tirelessly to thwart their attacks.
The Crested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on Wednesday in Machakos. L-R (Back row) Zainah Namuleme, Viola Namuddu, Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya and Christine Nambirige Front row (L-R) Hasifah Nassuuna (capt), Asia Nakibuka, Tracy Jones Akiror, Aturo Ruth, Aluka Grace and Shakirah Mutibwa
They were only aided by a lucky strike by defender Lilian Adera, whose intended cross went over custodian Ruth Aturo for the game’s solitary strike.
Fixtures 7th April, 2018 (All Matches Kick off 4pm)
Teso vs Busoga-Emokori Grounds-Bukedea
Sebei vs Bugisu-Kiprotich Stadium-Kapchorwa
Lango vs Buganda-Lira Sports Ground
Acholi vs Kigezi- Pece Stadium
Karamoja vs Ankole-Boma Grounds-Moroto
West Nile vs Tooro-PTC Grounds-Arua
Kampala vs Rwenzori-StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
Bukedi vs Bunyoro-Madibira Grounds-Busia
The inaugural FUFA Drum tournament played on a league format enters match day 3 this weekend but teams will be expected to play back to back action on 7th and 14th/15th April.
The excitement matches that have drawn massive crowds across all venues will see another round played on Saturday.
Majid Ayop found the equalizer for Karamoja Province against West Nile. He has promised to bring down Ankole Province on Saturday in Moroto.
‘We know the tensions that will come with the weekend games as some teams are planning to put a foot in the quarterfinals. Some teams have picked up good results in the opening two rounds. We shall leave no stone unturned’ said The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama.
Excited Tooro fans at the Kakyeeka stadium when they played Ankole. Tooro fans have produced an electric fan fare everywhere they have gone. They travel to Karamoja this weekend.
The matches to be played this weekend will be honoured in reverse next weekend.
‘It is not easy for teams to face off twice in a space of a week. My working committee will be alert on duty to deliver a good job’ added Byamukama.
A multitude of fans who turned up for the Acholi vs Buganda match at Pece stadium. Acholi will host Kigezi on Saturday
Busoga and Kampala Provinces are the only teams with maximum points (6 each) picked from the opening two Match Days. Wins for both team off their opponents will brighten their chances of places in the Quarterfinals.
Sebei is the only Province yet to pick up a point while Buganda and Karamoja have a point each.
The FUFA Drum table standings
Referees appointed
The FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa has released the list of match officials for the weekend games
The Uganda National Women football team-Crested Cranes put up a spirited show but fell to a Lilian Adera strike shortly after resumption which condemned Faridah Bulega’s team to a 1-0 defeat to Kenya Harambee Starlets.
It was the first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018 journey to Ghana with the return fixture set for 8th of April at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
In control: Crested Cranes midfield gem Shakirah Mutibwa beats two Kenyan players during the game.Zainah Namuleme (R) flies high for the ball.Tinah Nambirigge taking notes from Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega during the match in Machakos. Kenya won the first leg 1-0. Return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at Lugogo.Shadia Nankya (L) and Tracy Jones Akiror getting the better of a Kenyan opponentCaptains’ battle. HAsifah Nassuuna (L) in control of the ball.Crested Cranes Technical and Substitutes benchKenya Starting XI against Crested CranesCrested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth AturoGroup Photo-Team Captains and Match officials in Machakos
FUFA has made a financial contribution of Two (2) Million shillings for the purchase of tickets to participate in the Kabaka’s Birthday run due this Sunday 8th April in Lubiri.
A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity aimed at fundraising to save thousands of lives of people who are affected with sickle cell has been attached to the run.
The contribution was handed over to the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga today at Bulange by the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu who was accompanied by FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein and Events Manager Leilah Nankya.
L-R Esther Musoke, Leilah Nankya, Katikkiro of Buganda, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphey Mandu and Ahmed Hussein
‘We have supported the event because FUFA and Buganda Kingdom care a lot about the health of the citizens. Sickle cells is very dangerous and has claimed many lives. We are hopeful our humble contribution will help in the campaign’ said Mandu.
One million will be spent on purchasing tickets while the other amount for the Sickle Cells Association in Uganda.
The Katikkiro receives FUFA’s contribution from the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu.
The Katikkiro was grateful of FUFA’s support;
‘Football in Uganda is incomplete without talking about FUFA and Buganda Kingdom. We are glad that football people are supporting this cause. I thank FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, his Executive and staff for this contribution’
L-R Katikkiro, MAndu and Hussein is a deep discussion about the Airtel Sponsored Kabaka’s Birthday Run
FUFA has confirmed to send participants for the Airtel Sponsored Kabaka’s Birthday run.
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
The opening leg of the Total African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) first round encounter between Uganda and Kenya will be handled by referees from Swaziland.
Leticia Antonella Viana is the center referee.
She will be assisted by Siphiwayikhosi Cosma Nxumal and Patricia Buyile Mkhaliphi as 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
Khadmallah Elsayed Angato Koko from Sudan is the fourth official.
Rwandese Liliane Uwimpuhwe is the match Commissioner.
Meanwhile, the kick off time of the game has been brought down from 4:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
Moments after arrival in Machakos city and checking in at the Garden Hotel, the Uganda Crested Cranes team trained for the first time at the match day venue, Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Monday evening.
Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega demonstrates to the players during the first training at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos
The training lasted for one and a half hour with a talk session, warm ups and ball work sessions.
The team shall conduct their final training on Tuesday at 4 pm in preparation for Wednesday’s D-Day.
The Uganda Crested Cranes players emerge from the dressing rooms
The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 and the return leg is set for Sunday, 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
The Uganda Crested Cranes goalkeepers’ coach James Magala demonstrated to Ruth Aturo in training
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.
The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.
Uganda Crested players at Kenyatta stadium before start of the training session
Top Scorer: Valentino Opendi (Kasawo S.S) – 7 Goals
Finals (Girls’ Football):
Kawempe Muslim 1-0 Masaka S.S
MVP: Mariam Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Top Scorer: Sharon Nadunga (Kibuli S.S) – 7 Goals
The 2018 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games successfully climaxed at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Easter Monday.
Bulo Parents and Kawempe Muslim Secondary Schools successfully won the boys and girls football trophies at the 2018 UMEA games hosted by Nkoma S.S and assisted by Mbale S.S.
Kawempe Muslim (Green) against Masaka S.S in girls football final at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Monday evening
Kawempe Muslim, despite missing three of their star players (with the Uganda Crested Cranes team in Machakos) over came Masaka S.S 1-0 in the girl’s final with Stellah Musibika scoring the lone strike on the day, a free-kick from about 25 yards.
In the boys final, Bulo Parents won 5-4 in post match penalties after the 90 minutes of normal time had failed to produce any goals.
Bulo Parents captain Faluku Ssemukutu recieves the trophy from the commissioner of secondary schools, Sam Kuloba
Derrick Menya, Hussein Makanga, Joseph Dhata, Akibaru Ssentongo and Shafiq Kibirige scored their kicks from the penalty mark.
Adinan Ondoga had earlier missed his kick from the penalty spot.
Herbert Achayi, Moses Aliro, Sadad Anaku and Joel Jangeyambe for Kibuli as Solomon Okello was denied by goalkeeper Abdallah Kisitu and Ismail Mukalazi hit the cross bar.
Kibuli, however won the overall title.
Next year’s games will be co-hosted by Kasawo Islamic and Kasawo S.S.
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim S.S students with their medals and girls football trophy
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (4 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
The Uganda Crested Cranes team safely arrived in Machakos ahead of the first leg of the Total Africa Women cup of nations tournament slated for this Wednesday at the Kenyatta stadium.
The team is accommodated at Garden Hotel in Machakos.
Uganda Crested Cranes players and officials at the Garden hotel reception zoneUganda Crested Cranes goalkeeping coach James Magala during the check in procedure at Garden Hotel in Machakos
The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 and the return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.
The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.
2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Machakos Stadium (4 pm)
The Uganda national women football team, the Crested Cranes on Sunday to Kenya, where they will take on their counterparts the Kenya Haraambe Starlets in the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 first leg match slated for Wednesday in Machakos.
The team of 20 players and 9 officials left Kampala by road in high spirit after having spent two weeks of training under head coach Faridah Bulega.
Bulega, who was named head coach replacing long serving Majidah Nantanda in September, said her side is well prepared for the battle.
She is assisted by Edward Kaziba, Oliver Mbekeka for fitness and James Magala as the goal keeping tactician.
Bulega said they technical team has helped the players in all the basics that are vital in putting up up a good show in Kenya.
‘We have been doing well together with my staff and I hope the players will put to action whatever we have given them. A point wouldn’t be bad away,” Bulega said.
Uganda Crested Cranes players in training led by Hasifa Nassuna
A team of 27 players have been undergoing intensive training at IUIU females campus Kabojja in Wakiso, where they also played and won two build up matches against Kampala select (2-1) and UCU Lady Cardinals (2-0)
The two wins and the four goals scored were enough to convince Bulega that her players are well shaped to face the fancied Kenyans.
“We have played two matches and won and scored four goals, we can as well score the same or more in Kenya,” Bulega said.
Among Bulega’s selection is defender Yudaya Nakayenze, who shook of an injury she sustained against Kamapala select in a friendly, and last inclusion Shamilah Nalujja, while Damali Matama, Shakilah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Daisy Nakaziro and goal machine Juliet Nalukenge make the national team debuts.
The game in Machakos is the first leg of the encounter before the second leg on Sunday April 8 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo.
Some of the players in a light mood prior to departure
Kenya, who played at last year’s edition of the AWCON finals in Cameroon, have beaten Uganda twice, in a friendly in Kisumu and in the 2016 CECAFA group game at Njeru Uganda, with both games ending 4-0.
However, team captain Hasifa Nasuna believes Kenya’s record is a past memory and that this is a new Crested Cranes team with a different ambition.
“They have beaten us twice but that is past. Our present ambition is also to challenge them that we are also good and can also beat them,” Nasuna said.
The 2016 FUFA female player of the year Nasuna, will lead the team, assisted by goal keeper Ruth Aturo and Shakilah Mutibwa, in Bulega’s new player administration strategy.
The Uganda Hippos humiliated South Sudan 5-1 during the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Mustapha Kizza (penalty), Steven Mukwala, Sadam Masereka, Hamis Tibita and a beautiful Allan Okello goal were the strikes for Uganda.
Uganda Hippos XI
Kizza scored the opening goal on 25 minutes after a foul on Steven Mukwala. Defender Musitafa Mujjuzi had moments later scored an own goal that at some stage made the game tied one all.
Second half goals from Mukwala, Masereka, Tibita and Okello wrapped the victory.
Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the players prior to kick offFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the head coach Mathias Lule
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest during the game.
The head coach for the team is Mathias Lule, assisted by James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach).
Captain Julius Poloto in action against South Sudan
The return leg will be played on 22nd April 2018 in Juba.
Team Line ups:
Uganda XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Allan Okello (90’ Faizal Ssekyanzi), Steven Mukwala (85’ Hamis Tibita), Frank Tumwesigye, Joshua Okiror (47’ Sadam Masereka)
Subs Not Used:
Denis Otim (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Fred Okot, Solomon Ovoyo
Head coach: Mathias Lule
South Sudan XI:
Ramadan Ding (G.K), Ally Henery, Kuwer Omot, Kuwer Tutu, Rafael Elhag, Dominic Aroma, Samuel Andrea, Jonson Yang, Peter Okech, Dani Thon, Chol Magol
Subs Not Used: Simon Alberto (G.K), Elia Gale, Juma Yusuf, James Lam, Ebin Rakhisa Awe, Toni Tombe, Daniel Peter
Head coach: Ait Abdelmalek (Algeria)
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala – Kick off is 4 pm
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
Gates open at Midday
Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the five match officials who will handle the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifier between Uganda and South Sudan this Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
All the referees are from Sudan with the match commissioner Gaspard Kayijuka coming from Rwanda.
Meanwhile, the Uganda Hippos team will continue with training on Friday at 2 p.m for the last session.
The visitors, whose first batch arrived on Thursday evening will train at 4 pm at Lugogo for one hour as mandated by the CAF competitions rules and regulations.
The South Sudan delegation is accomodated at Mount Zion Hotel in the heart of Kampala city.
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
