FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed that the draws of the 2nd Edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will be held on Wednesday inMengo.
Ina communication sent to the members of the Sports media by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, it reads;
‘The draw for the 2nd Edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will be conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday 28th February.
The function starts at 10 am.
Olila High School Women FC are the Cup holders.
24 teams are registered for the competition played on the knockout basis’
The teams registered for the draw:
Kawempe Muslim WFC
UCU Lady Cardinals
Uganda Martyrs
Olila High Women FC
Ajax Queens FC
Gafford Ladies
Muteesa 1 Royal
Rines SS WFC
Wakiso Hills
She Corporate
Kampala Queens
She Mak
Western United
Isra Soccer Academy
Kawempe Junior Team
Gadhafi Integrate
Katuuso Community
KJT
Taggy High
Lady Doves
Mwandha
Bugiri Town View
Bright Light SS
Panyadori SS Girls-
Gafford Ladies who lost to Olila High School in the FUFA Women’s Cup final last year. They have entered the draw for the 2nd edition of the Competition played on a knock out basis.
MAIN PHOTO: Olila High School celebrating their victory in the FUFA Women’s Cup final in Busia. They defeated Gafford Ladies on Penalties.
The FUFA Drum kicked off over the weekend. It was action packed across the country with 24 goals scored in the 8 games inclusive of the 89th minute equalizer by Ayop Majid for Karamoja Province against West Nile Province at the Boma Grounds in Moroto.
FUFA rewarded every Man of the Match with a cash prize of 100,000/- (One Hundred Thousand Shillings Only).
Hard work indeed pays.
The FUFA Drum 2018 Match Day 1: Winners of the Man of the Match Cash prize
(Indicated in brackets: Province team and club)
Busoga 3-0 Bugisu
Man of the Match: Joel Madondo (Busoga, J-Kirinya SS)
Joel Madondo of Busoga Province received his MOTM Cash prize from Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga.
Buganda 0-1 Kigezi
Man of the Match: Derrick Mudali (Kigezi, Uganda Martyrs University-Nkozi)
Ankole 2-1 Tooro
Man of the Match: Asumani Alishe Kihogo (Ankole, Mbarara City FC)
Ankole’s Asumani Alishe Kihogo (L) receives his MOTM Cash from The FUFA Drum Committee member Livingstone Lajan.
Bunyoro 2-2 Rwenzori:
Man of the Match: Yubu Bogere (Rwenzori, Sc Villa Jogoo)
Yubu Bogere (M) of Rwenzori receives his MOTM Cash from FUFA Executive Member Hajji Abdul Lukooya (L) and Kitara Region Delegate Edgar Agaba (R)
Bukedi 0-1 Kampala
Man of the Match: Tahomera Benon (Bukedi, Myda FC, Malaba in Tororo)
FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye hands over the MOTM cash to Bukedi’s Defender Tahomera Benon. FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) and Harunah Kebba all watched the game that saw Kampala score late on.
Teso 8-0 Sebei
Man of the Match: Ben Ocen (Teso, Police FC)
Ben Ocen netted a brace as Teso defeated Sebei 8-0. Ocen was named Man of the match. He is seen here receiving the cash prize from Hon Anita Among. FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA Drum Chairman Rogers Byamukama watched the match in Bukedea.
Lango 0-2 Acholi
Man of the Match: Deogratius Ojok (Acholi, JMC Hippos).
Deogratius Ojok of Acholi receives his cash from FUFA Delegate Amin Bossa.
Karamoja 1-1 West Nile
Man of the Match: Amaku Fred (West Nile, Kirinya Jinja SS)
FUFA Executive Member Rasoul Ariga hands over the MOTM cash to Fred Amaku of West Nile. Match Commissioner Anthony Tumwesigye is on the left.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha hands over the MOTM cash to Kigezi’s Derrick Mudali. Kigezi beat Buganda 1-0 in Masaka
The Uganda National Junior side of the U-20 players Hippos has been drawn to play South Sudan over two legs for a place in the 2nd round of the tournament.
Uganda will play host to its neighbors on weekend of 30th/31st March and 20th/21st and 22nd April, 2018.
A win for Uganda will see Matia Lule’s trained team take on Cameroon at the next stage for the 2019 championship to be held in Niger.
The Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is the main international youth football competition for CAF Member Associations, and is competed for by Under 20 year olds. It is held every two years with the top 4 teams qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
‘We know the quality of players South Sudan has in their team. It will not be a simple game as some people may want to assume. We started our preparations very early by taking the team to Zambia for the COSAFA tournament. We shall also have a camp soon for these youngsters’ said the Hippos coach Matia Lule.
Uganda will also host the first leg of the 2nd round on the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th May with the return leg set for 18th, 19th and 20th May 2018. Zambia is the holder of the CAF U-20 cup.
The training programme will be released soon.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 team that played in the 2017 COSAFA tournament in Zambia.
Saturday, 24th February 2018 (Official Opening Match):
Busoga 3-0 Bugisu
Goals: Hamis Tibita, Richard Wandyaka, Joel Madondo
Sunday, 25th February 2018
Teso 8-0 Sebei
Goals: Musa Esenu (2), Benson Ocen (2), Daniel Isiagi (2), Ivan Eyam (1), Opejo Kokas (1)
Karamoja 1-1 West Nile
Goals: Alfred Leku (West Nile), Majid Ayop (Karamoja)
Bunyoro 2-2 Rwenzori
Goals: Yubu Bogere, Al Hadji Salim (Rwenzori), George Senkaaba (2 for Bunyoro)
Lango 0-2 Acholi
Goals: Deogratius Ojok
Ankole 2-1 Tooro
Goals: Swalik Segujja, Yusuf Abato (Ankole), Innocent Asiimwe (Tooro)
Buganda 0-1 Kigezi
Goal: Derrick Mudali
Bukedi 0-1 Kampala
Goal: Dan ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma
Excited Tooro fans at the Kakyeka stadium
The 2018 FUFA Drum tournament officially kicked off with a terrifying noise across the country with eight matches.
A total of 24 goals were recorded on match day one with six out right victories and two draws.
The official opening game witnessed Busoga humble Bugisu 3-0 at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe, Jinja, a match that was graced by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga.
Hamis Tibita, Richard Wandyaka and Joel Madondo were on the mark for Busoga.
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga hands over an envelope with cash to Busoga striker Joel Madondo after the match
On Sunday, seven more games were played. Teso registered the biggest victory, winning 8-0 against Sebei.
A brace apiece from Musa Esenu , Benson Ocen and Daniel Isiagi were added by goals from Ivan Eyam and John Kokas Opejo.
West Nile and Karamoja shared the spoils one all at the Booma play ground in Moroto.
Majib Ayop found the equalizer for Karamoja Province
Alfred Leku of Express FC scored for West Nile and Majid Ayop who plays for Vipers Kotido FC replied for Karamoja to send the home fans into wild celebrations.
Action between Tooro and Ankole (yellow)
At the Boma play ground in Hoima, Bunyoro was held by visiting Rwenzori to a two all stalemate.
Yubu Bogere of SC Villa Jogoo and Al Hadji Salim of Mbarara city FC were on the mark for Rwenzori while another Villa player George Senkaaba got a brace for Bunyoro.
FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye led the team inspections in Budaka
Deogratius Ojok scored two goals in Acholi’s 2-0 win against Lango in the much awaited derby played in Lira.
At the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara, home side Ankole out muscled Tooro 2-1.
Swalik Segujja of Mbarara City FC and Nyamityobora’s Yusuf Abato scored two quick first half goals for Ankole.
Bright Stars’ defender Innocent Asiimwe headed home the consolation for Tooro after a great corner taken by Nicholas Kagaba of Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club.
A section of excited fans at the Kyabazinga Stadium during the opening game
Kampala Province’s Yayo Lutimba attempts to dribble past a Bukedi opponent
Kigezi shocked Buganda with a Derrick Mudali late goal at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
Mudali is a student at Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi.
Vipers Sports Club striker Daniel ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma was the hero for Kampala Province with a late strike in their 1-0 victory against Bukedi.
Sserunkuma was introduced in the second half of the game.
Lango’s Allan Okello, a player with KCCA and Uganda U-20 during their match with Acholi. Acholi won the derby 2-0 in Lira
FUFA officials attentively follow the proceedings in the official match for the Drum Tournament at the Kyabazinga stadiumExcited Acholi fans pose for photographs with their stars. Acholi team was captained by KCCA player Denis Okot Oola (extreme right)
There are 16 Provinces that are engaged in this tournament whose total prize money is Shs. 100M.
The theme of the tournament is ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry‘.
MAIN PHOTO: Ankole players celebrate their second goal scored by Yusuf Abato against Tooro at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara
Busoga Province has won the opening match of the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament.
Busoga edged Bugisu 3-0 during the official opening match of the tournament at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, Jinja on Saturday.
Hamis Tibita connects Aggrey Madoi’s low cross from the left for the opening goal on the day
Hamis Tibita gave the home side the lead on 12 minutes as they led 1-0 by the half time break.
The BUL and Uganda U-20 forward tapped home a low cross from a lively Police and Uganda Cranes left winger Aggrey Madoi.
Two second half substitutes Richard Wandyaka and Joel Madondo combined to score the other two goals in the 64th and 77th minutes respectively.
Busoga XI team
Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde captained the Busoga Province team.
Joel Madondo was named man of the match.
Bugisu XI
The well attended match was also watched by the Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Rebecca Kagada, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Vice President Justus Mugisha as well as the third Vice President Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Buganda Kingdom Prime minister Richard Muvawala, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Patrick Benard Ogwel, FUFA Executive Committee members and staff as well multitudes of spectators.
Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga at the Kyabazinga stadium Pavilion
After the match, the Speaker of Parliament appreciated the tournament and thanked the federation for the initiative.
This is a good tournament and i thank FUFA for the idea.
I congratulate the winning team (Busoga Province) and the man of the match Joel Madondo
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kagada hands over an envelope to Busoga striker Joel Madondo after the match
She later handled over the man of the match Madondo with a cash envelope as a sign of appreciation for his effort and contribution in the game.
Cranes Performers entertained the guests before, at half time and after the gameA section of excited fans at the Kyabazinga Stadium during the gameBusoga midfielder Daudi Bagoole controls a high ball during the game
The other matches of the FUFA Drum continue on Sunday.
There will be seven games to be played across the country. Teso hosts Sebei at the Kongunga ground in Bukedea, Lango plays Acholi in the much awaited derby duel at the Lango Sports ground in Lira and Buganda will entertain Kigezi at the Masaka Recreational stadium.
Meanwhile, Bukedi will take on Kampala at the Budaka Saza ground in Budaka, Bunyoro shall entertain Rwenzori at the Boma play ground in Hoima.
West Nile kicks off the tourney away from home against Karamoja at the Booma play ground in Moroto.
Ankole shall face Tooro at the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara.
Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde was captain of Busoga Province. In the photo, he greets the Busoga Prime minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala
The theme of this tournament is ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’.
Team Line Ups:
Busoga XI:
Muhammed Didi (G.K), Jimmy Kuluba, Allan Munaba, Livingstone Mulondo, Isaac Isinde (Captain), Jerome Kirya, David Bagoole, Dan Shabena, Patrick Crespo Asiku, Amis Tibita, Aggrey Madoi
Subs:
Mathias Muwanga (G.K), Wilson Makuro, Joel Madondo, Mark Bamukyaye, Richard Wandyaka, George Kasonko, Anthony Mayanja, Yeseri Waibi, Braize Nkolo
Head coach: Charles Ayiekho Lukula
Bugisu XI:
James Alitho (G.K – Captain), Robert Edmond Otim, Tiff Kahandi, Hassan Wandega, Jackson Okello, Musa Malunda, Ibrahim Massa, Milton Karisa, Akram Munyolo, Sula Wambede, Abdul Rahman Ajab
Subs:
Ibrahim Bashir (GK), Peter Lomolo, Erasmus Okadapay, Robery Kabole, Derick Dangohur, Aziz Nambobi, Phillip Wamukota, Constantino Nalumoso, Malvin Wasswa
Head coach: Godfrey ‘Toldo’ Awach
The match referees who handled the opening game of the FUFA Drum
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Robert Donney
Assistant Referee 1: Diana Murungi
Assistant Referee 2: David Kachope
Fourth Official: Junior Kasenge
Match Commissioner: Rogers Byamukama
Referees’ Assessor: Ali Tomusange
Other Fixtures:
Sunday, 25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
Busoga Vs Bugisu –Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja
Time: (4PM)
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All preparations to have a successful grand opening of the FUFA Drum Tournament have been concluded by the local organizing committee led by the competition chairman, Rogers Byamukama.
The two opening teams, Busoga and Bugisu shall lock horns at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe (Jinja) in the first match of the championship that will bring together the 16 provinces in Uganda.
‘All arrangements to have a great opening ceremony for the FUFA Drum tournament have been made. The two teams (Bugisu and Busoga), officials, security and all the logistics are well in place to have a successful opening where the Kyabazinga of Busoga and Speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga have duly confirmed to grace’ Byamukama noted.
Both the Busoga and Bugisu teams have assembled their respective players who are fully fit for the game that kicks off at 4 p.m
Busoga head coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula as he was addressing the media earlier in the week at FUFA vowed to work for the maximum points in the opening match.
‘We are well prepared for the opener and my team is already in camp at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru. We are the home of fine football in Uganda and we have prepared well for Bugisu Province on Saturday’ Ayiekoh, who is also head coach at Azam Uganda Premier League side, Kirinya-Jinja S.S said.
His counterpart, Godfrey ‘Toldo’ Awach was equally expectant of a decent result, a positive that will keep fans in anticipation for the final outcome at the end of the normal time.
‘I understand that with football one expects three results-a win, draw and loss but we are not thinking about the third option’ Awach, Head coach at FUFA Big league club, Kataka sounded.
The 16 Provinces in contention for the grand trophy are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro
The tournament shall be played until 6th October 2018, the date set for the final in Kasese.
Match Officials:
Referee: Robert Donney
Assistant Referee 1: Diana Murungi
Assistant Referee 2 : David Kachope
Fourth Official: Junior Kasenge
Referees’ Assessor: Ali Tomusange
Match Commissioner: Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
Other Fixtures:
Sunday, 25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
CAF Champions League (Return Leg – Preliminary Round):
KCCA 1-0 CNaps Sport
(Aggregate: 2-2)
Azam Uganda Premier League reigning champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club progressed for the first round of the CAF Champions League.
KCCA overcame Madagascar champions CNaps Sports 1-0 during the return leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round to qualify on away goals rule.
Paul Mucureezi headed the only goal on the evening in the 64th minute.
KCC thus progressed after a two all aggregate score since the first leg away in Antananarivo at the Vontovorona stadium ended 2-1 in favour of the islanders.
Derrick Nsibambi was on mark for KCCA away in the first leg.
Ratolojanahary Fenosoa and Francis Rafaralahy scored for CNaps.
KCCA will face Ethiopia’s St George Football Club in the first round.
The match was also watched by Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre.
Team Line Ups:
KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Habibu Kavuma, Timothy Awany, Mustapha Kizza (68’ Paul Musamali), Lawrence Bukenya, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Okello, Paul Mucureezi (82’ Solomon Okwalinga), Denis Okot Oola (47’ Muhammed Shaban), Derrick Nsibambi
Subs Not Used:
Jamil Maliyamungu (G.K), Peter Magambo, Abubakari Matisko, Hassan Musana
CNaps Sport Football Club XI:
Andonianina Fanomezantsoa Andrimalala (G.K), Tobisoa Njakanirina Ramanitrandrasana, Ronald Rajaonarivelo, Andoniaina Rakotondrazaka Andrianavalona (Captain), Lantoniaina Andriamanalina, Tojo Nantenaina Ramanitrandrasana Miandrisoa (70’ Jean Eric Andriamangason), Haja Mirija Fortunat Rasoanaivoarison (72’ Micheal Rabeosn Fetraniana), Lalaina Jacquot Manampisoa, Milison Niasexe (60’ Emilison Patrick Tolojanahary), Francis Rafaralahy, Bourahim Jaotombo
Busoga Vs Bugisu –Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja
Time: (4PM)
Match Officials
Referee Donney Robert
Assistant Referee 1 Murungi Diana
Assistant Referee 2 Kachope David
Fourth Official Kasenge Junior
Referees’ Assessor Tomusange Ali
Match Commissioner Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
The coaches and players make headlines in sports. It is exactly what Busoga and Bugisu Province Team tacticians did during the official press conference organized for the FUFA Drum on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.
The FUFA Drum kicks off on Saturday with Busoga Province hosting their counterparts from Bugisu at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja.
The coaches of the two provinces-Charles Ayiekoh (Busoga Team) and Toldo Godfrey Awach have promised a thrilling fixture.
Speaking during the press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday in Mengo ahead of the opener, Ayiekoh said that Busoga is the home of football and thus his team will prove that on the pitch by icking three points off Bugisu.
‘We are well prepared for the opener and my team is already in camp at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru. We are the home of fine football in Uganda and we have prepared well for Bugisu Province on Saturday’ added Ayiekoh
Ayiekoh during the press conference
While his counterpart Awach did not sit back as he promised to ‘circumcise’ the entire Busoga Province team since this is the year for Imbalu.
‘The Bagisu are known for Imbalu and this is the year for the cultural exercise therefore Busoga province can’t survive circumcision on Saturday’ said Toldo in a light voice.
Bugisu coach Awach (M), Tiff Kahandi and Rogers Byamukama during the press conference
He added that he has a crop of players he has selected from across the region that he believes will get him better results.
‘I understand that with football one expects three results-a win, draw and loss but we are not thinking about the third option; said Awach.
In presence was 17 year old Bugisu Province captain Tiff Kahandi who couldn’t hide his excitement about The FUFA Drum tournament.
Bugisu captain Kahandi (L) with his coach Awach during the press conference
‘It is a great opportunity for many of us players especially those from upcountry to play alongside with established players and also get exposure’ said Kahadi.
MAIN PHOTO: Bugisu Province coach Godrey ‘Toldo’ Awach (L) and Charles Lukula Ayiekoh (R) at the press conference
Busoga Vs Bugisu –Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja
Time: (4PM)
Match Officials
Referee Donney Robert
Assistant Referee 1 Murungi Diana
Assistant Referee 2 Kachope David
Fourth Official Kasenge Junior
Referees’ Assessor Tomusange Ali
Match Commissioner Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
As days draw closer to the much anticipated The FUFA Drum maiden match Busoga and Bugisu Provinces, the tournament has attracted attention of many Ugandans including dignitaries.
‘The number one citizen HE President of the Republic of Uganda is expected to attend and will be accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga’ said Rogers Byamukama the Chairman FUFA Drum Organising Committee.
The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama (M) during the Press conference. He provided updates about the opening weekend.
He added that the Kyabazinga of Busoga His Highness Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV is set to host all the dignitaries on the day.
‘We are expecting a big crowd at the Kyazinga Stadium but we shall accommodate all of them in several aspects’ added Byamukama who attended the press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday.
MAIN PHOTO: Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. She will attend the opening match of The FUFA Drum on Saturday in Bugembe.
The 16 Provinces are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro
Competitions Department has set 6th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese.
24th February, 2018
Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium
25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
Charges: 3,000/- (Ordinary) and 10,000/- (Opening Game)
Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe
Time 4pm:
Match Officials
Referee Donney Robert
Assistant Referee 1 Murungi Diana
Assistant Referee 2 Kachope David
Fourth Official Kasenge Junior
Referees’ Assessor Tomusange Ali
Match Commissioner Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
The FUFA Referees Appointments Panel has released a list of match officials for the opening round of The FUFA Drum due this weekend on 24th and 25th February, 2018.
The Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) in Uganda Ronnie Kalema is confident the appointments made will add colour to the opening action of the inaugural tournament played under the theme “Celebrating Our Ancestry’.
The FUFA drum kicks off this weekend with a match on Saturday between Busoga Province and Bugisu Province at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, Jinja. & more matches will be played the following day.
Additional information
The 16 Provinces are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro
Competitions Department has set 6th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese.
24th February, 2018
Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium
25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara
Groups:
Group A:
Teso
Busoga
Sebei
Bugisu
Group B:
Lango
Buganda
Acholi
Kigezi
Group C:
Bukedi
Bunyoro
Kampala
Rwenzori
Group D:
Karamoja
Ankore
West Nile
Tooro
MAIN PHOTO: Referee Donney Robert will handle the opening match of The FUFA Drum between Busoga and Bugisu Provinces on 24th February 2018 at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja.
The Organising Committee of The FUFA Drum 2018 has confirmed that a press conference will be conducted on Wednesday 21st February at FUFA House ahead of the tournament kick off on Saturday.
Busoga and Bugisu Provinces will kick off the tournament designed for the 16 Provinces in Uganda and played under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’
Charles Ayiekoh (Coach Busoga Province Team) and Toldo Godfrey Awachi (Coach Bugisu Province Team)
In a communication to the media from the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein;
It reads;
Dear All,
We kindly invite you for our weekly FUFA press conference as per details below;
Wednesday: 21st February 2018
Time: 10 am
Venue: FUFA House, Mengo
The coaches, Captains of Busoga and Bugisu Provinces will attend the Press conference tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming you to the home of football.
Additional information
The 16 Provinces are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro
Competitions Department has set 6th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese.
24th February, 2018
Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium
25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
A-squad of 40 local football players in Teso Province has been summoned for the residential training ahead of the first edition of The FUFA Drum provinces league.
The sixteen Province tournament has been earmarked to kick off on Saturday 24th February 2018 with a derby game between Busoga and Bugisu at the at Bugembe Municipal stadium in Jinja.
Teso will will play their first fixture against Sebei Province on Sunday at Kongunga Primary school playground in Bukedea.
The locally based players and the National players are currently camped at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale under the headship of CAF A Licenced coach Frank ‘Video’ Anyau.
Some of the players to feature for Teso Province.
Anyau who talked to www.fufa.co.ug says the 16 summoned players are professionals and 24 are locally based players all of whom have equal chances to fight for the places on the team.
The 16 Provinces are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro
Competitions Department has set 6th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese.
24th February, 2018
Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium
25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara
Groups:
Group A:
Teso
Busoga
Sebei
Bugisu
Group B:
Lango
Buganda
Acholi
Kigezi
Group C:
Bukedi
Bunyoro
Kampala
Rwenzori
Group D:
Karamoja
Ankore
West Nile
Tooro
MAIN PHOTO: The Teso Province Team Chairperson John Odong addressing the players on the modalities of winning the first Edition of The FUFA Drum
Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club progressed to the round of 16 after recovering from a goal down to defeat Simba 2-1 at the Kabanyoro play ground on Sunday.
Robert Kimuli gave Simba the lead on 24 minutes. Muhammed Shaban replied with a goal in each half to give KCCA victory.
Shaban’s first goal came in the 28th minute and the second 13 minutes from full time.
At the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara, Mbarara City out-muscled Nabitende 3-0.
Hillary Mukundane, Cliton Kamugisha and Sillaje Musindo scored for Mbarara City.
Seeta United, who had earlier eliminated Kirinya-Jinja S.S, this time round ejected Water 1-0 at the Kyambogo West Play ground.
KCCA, Mbarara City and Seeta United joined the successful five clubs that had played on Saturday at the round of 16.
These are; Vipers, Kansai Plascon, UPDF, Kitara and Soana.
More round of 32 matches will be played on Thursday, 22nd February 2018.
Thursday, 22nd February, 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm)
Synergy Vs Masavu – St Charles Lwanga Playground, Masaka
Kira United Vs Lira United – Kira Ground
Ndejje University Vs Ntinda United – Ndejje University Campus, Luweero
Proline FC Vs Luweero United – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
KJT FC Vs Arua Tigers FC – Villa Park
Busula SC Vs Amuka Bright Stars – Kasana Playground, Luweero
Tuesday 27th February 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm):
BUL FC Vs Nyamityobora – Kakindu Stadium
Saturday Results:
Vipers SC 3-1 Police
Kansai Plascon 2-0 Doves All Stars
UPDF 1 (5) – 1 (4) Rushere
Kitara 1 (4) – 1 (3) Express
Soana 3-2 Onduparaka
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA Football Club two goal hero against Simba. Muhammed Shaban gets the ball after scoring the winner in the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32 match at Kabanyoro on Sunday
Vipers Sports Club has qualified for the round of 16 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup after defeating Police 3-1 during the round of 32 on Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Police took the lead on 2 minutes but Vipers quickly responded through Milton Karisa’s 9th minute goal.
Erisa Ssekisambu and Daniel Sserunkuma put the game to bed as Vipers booked a slot in the round of 16.
At the Boma play ground in Hoima, record winners Express fell to home side, Kitara 4-3 in post match penalties.
Normal time of this exciting game had ended one goal apiece.
Former Express player Derrick Tekkwo canceled out Alfred Leku’s first half opener for the Red Eagles and forced the post match penalties.
Soana ejected 2016 finalists, Onduparaka FC 3-2 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.
Meanwhile, Kansai Plascon made easy work of visiting Doves All Stars from Arua 2-0 at the Naro Ntawo play ground.
UPDF eliminated Rushere 5-4 in post match penalty shoot out after normal time ended one goal apiece.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament round of 32 games resume with three matches on Sunday.
Cup holders KCCA FC visit Simba at the Kabanyolo play ground in Gayaza.
Other Round of 32 Fixtures:
Sunday, 18th February 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm)
Water Vs Seeta United – Kyambogo West
Mbarara City Vs Nabitende FC – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Thursday, 22nd February, 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm)
Synergy Vs Masavu – St Charles Lwanga Playground, Masaka
Kira United Vs Lira United – Kira Ground
Ndejje University Vs Ntinda United – Ndejje University Campus, Luweero
Proline FC Vs Luweero United – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
KJT FC Vs Arua Tigers FC – Villa Park
Busula SC Vs Amuka Bright Stars – Kasana Playground, Luweero
Former Uganda Cranes Coach Moses Basena and the current goal keeping coach Fred Kajoba will fly out tonight to the United States of America for a coaching course.
The will spend three weeks at the New York Red Bulls Football Club which features in the US Major League Soccer.
While talking to www.fufa.co.ug, Basena was grateful of FUFA for the financial support and former Uganda Cranes Skipper Ibrahim Sekagya for the great opportunity rendered to him to add on his knowledge as a football coach.
‘It is such a great opportunity for me as an individual and the game of football in Uganda. I expect to learn a lot from the coaches at Red Bulls because they are ahead of us as regards to professionalism and football dynamics’ said Basena
Basena issues instructions during one of the Uganda Cranes training sessions
He added that he looks forward to share what he will learn with fellow Ugandan Coaches thus help them cope with the modern game.
While the excited Kajob said that he will have a double gain because he serves as a goalkeeping coach for the Uganda Cranes and Head Coach at Uganda Premier League side Bright Stars FC.
Fred Kajoba (left) and Moses Basena at Entebbe International Airport prior to departure for U.S
‘This is a lifetime opportunity, thanks to FUFA and legendary Sekagya for the opportunity which any coach would like to land on. Ugandan football will not be the same again after the course’ emphasized Kajoba
FUFA catered for the coach’s return air tickets, accommodation and the allowances while in the USA.
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA President Eng Moses greets the Uganda Cranes coaches Fred Kajoba and Moses Basena prior to kick off of the return legof the 2018 CHAN Qualifier against Rwanda.
Kampala Province 4-1 Kampala Select (Played at Villa Park)
Busoga Province 1-1 BUL FC (
In 8 days’ time, ‘The FUFA Drum’ will be welcomed officially with action at Bugembe stadium in Jinja.
The football fraternity will be entertained to an all-Eastern derby between Busoga and Bugisu Provinces on 24th February 2018.
The organisers are not anything for granted ahead of kick off. Training sessions have been conducted for the Match Commissioners, Team Media Officers and the stadium announcers in preparation for the opening weekend action.
On Friday morning at FUFA House, 30 Match Commissioners, 40 Team Media Officers and Stadium Announcers were trained to get all the most important information about the Tournament organized under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’.
Team Media Officers with Organising Committee of the FUFA Drum after the training on Friday in Mengo.
The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Referees Standing Committee Chairman Ronnie Kalema, CAF Commissioner/FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule and FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein took the participants through various areas of refereeing, marketing, branding, role of Media officers and stadium Announcers, Rules and Regulations.
Participants during training on Friday
‘It has been a wonderful session. I have learnt a lot. We are looking forward to the kick off next weekend. The course has been very resourceful’ said West Nile’s media officer Toko ‘Ziggy Zagga’ Karim.
The Media session was presented by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Byamukama was excited about the turn up. ‘The turn up shows total enthusiasm from various stakeholders towards the tournament. Culture and ancestry are key components of society. The FUFA Drum will bring all Ugandans together through football’ said Byamukama.
‘We have planned well for the kick-off of the opening weekend. The training session today has given these two groups a lot of information about the tournament’ added Byamukama.
24th February, 2018
Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium
25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara
Groups:
Group A:
Teso
Busoga
Sebei
Bugisu
Group B:
Lango
Buganda
Acholi
Kigezi
Group C:
Bukedi
Bunyoro
Kampala
Rwenzori
Group D:
Karamoja
Ankore
West Nile
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MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA Drum Commissioners in a photo moment with the Organising Committee after training on Friday.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was hosted on 88.8 CBS Fm. He discussed key points of the modern game. He was hosted by David Lumansi on a popular Luganda sports show that runs between 5pm and 6pm daily.
Eng. Moses Magogo highlighted the key areas of Governance, Services, Equipment and football that are driving the beautiful game.
