The first round of the 2017/18 Fufa Women Elite League successfully ended over the weekend with three games played across different grounds.
Western United registered their first win this season with a hard-fought 2-1 win against She Corporate in the game played at Kabwohe playground.
After going six games without a point, Western United defied odds to condemn visiting She Corporate to a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.
A goal apiece from Halima Alishe and Sawuyah “Sanya” Babirye were enough to spur the Mbarara based side to victory despite She Corporate pulling one back through Aisha Nsmubiru.
Despite the win, Western United remained grounded bottom of Victoria group on three points while She Corporate ended the first round in fourth place on six points.
In Elizabeth group, Olila High School Women Football Club ensured they extended their perfect run this season picking the 7th win in as many games.
Airtel FUFA Female player of the year Fazilah Ikwaput struck twice to help Olila defeat Isra Academy 4-1 in the game played in Soroti on Sunday.
This meant, Ikwaput took her goal tally to nine and currently leads the scoring chart. The other goals for Olila came through Norah Alupo and Ritah Nabbosa while Fauziah Najjemba got Isra’s consolation.
Olila ended the first round with maximum points ( 21 in seven games), the only team to attain the feat this season.
On Saturday, Isra Academy had edged Eastern Heroes 1-0 with Najjemba netting the lone strike of the game.
The second round is expected to resume in February next year and the top two teams in either group qualify for the playoff phase to determine the champion.
‘The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (On 19th & 20 December 2017)
Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a curtain raiser match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru
With just hours to the The FUFA Drum tournament launch on Wednesday, the respective team officials are expected to start arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening in preparation for the orientation course.
The orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
According to the detailed programme released by the tournament organizing committee, the respective team officials (three per team) from the 16 provinces in Uganda are expected to check in at the FUFA Technical center on Monday evening, with the orientation programme kicking off on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m
This newly created football tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting in January 2018.
‘As FUFA, we know the value attached to the FUFA Drum tournament. This is the reason we have given it enough planning before it kicks off. Each of 16 provincial teams will be represented by three officials each. Reporting for the officials is Monday evening ahead of the training programme for Tuesday at 8 a.m. The training shall be for two days with the official launch on Wednesday. There will also be an official curtain raiser match between FUFA XI captained by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA)’ Noted the FUFA Ahmed Hussein Communications Manager.
Competition Format
The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.
In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.
The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.
The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.
Seeded teams
Pot-1
Pot-2
Pot-3
Pot-4
Buganda
Lango
Tooro
Karamoja
Kampala
Ankole
Bukedi
Sebei
Busoga
Bugisu
Kigezi
Rwenzori
West Nile
Bunyoro
Teso
Acholi
THE 16 PROVINCES:
West Nile: Political districts ofAdjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
L-R Ahmed Hussein, Chris Kalibbal, FUFA President and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of ‘The FUFA Drum’
About the FUFA Drum Tournament:
Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.
The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.
It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.
FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport, individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.
The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match
The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football
FUFA President displaying the Official Logo of the new Tournament for the 16 Provinces
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on the importance of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament:
The objective definitely is for searching talent across the country.
The league alone can’t be the best way of tapping more talent.
The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams
Slogan of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament
‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity’
There will be an official curtain raiser between the FUFA President XI and USPA on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Third Place play off Match: Zanzibar 1-2 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes settled for third place at the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup championship.
This was after a hard fighting show when the CECAFA record winners (with 14 titles) recovered from a goal down to win 2-1 against Burundi in the third place play off match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday.
Pierre Kwizera’s 23 minute opener was neutralized by Ibrahim Sadam Juma’s brace in the second half.
Sadam’s first goal arrived in the 48th minute with a well timed volley off Nelson Senkatuka’s assist.
The second goal and the match winner was a perfectly curled free-kick on 75 minutes.
Uganda finish third for the 7th time since the tournament inception in 1926.
The other years when Uganda Cranes took bronze were 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991, 2007 and lately 2010.
Kenya won their 7th title after overcoming Zanzibar 3-2 in post match penalty kicks. Normal time ended 2 goals each.
The Uganda Cranes delegation will return home on Monday.
Uganda National Under 20 side settled for third place at the 2017 Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Championships in Zambia
The Hippos lost 3-1 to Egypt in the third place play off match played at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday.
Shaban Muhammed scored the consolation for Uganda as he also finished as the tournament top scorer.
Roshdi Ashraf scored a brace in the 19th and 59th minutes before Abdelrahman Amr’s 90th minute winner.
Muhammed Shaban with the Egyptian captain
Shaban had scored the equalizer a minute to the mandatory half time break.
Uganda Hippos head coach Mathias Lule praised the organizers of this tournament for the opportunity of inviting the Ugandan team, FUFA for granting the chance, the technical team as well as the players for the brave fight throughout the duration of the tourney.
‘In a special way, i would love to thank the organizers of COSAFA U-20 championship for inviting us. This tournament is a developmental event and we have learnt a lot. I also thank FUFA, Technical team and my players for the enormous effort’ Lule stated.
Muhammed Shaban finished as top scorer with 4 goals.
The tournament was won by South Africa who beat Lesotho 2-1 in the well contested final.
Uganda Cranes bowed out of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup championship in Kenya on Friday evening.
The CECAFA record winners (with 14 titles) lost in the semi finals to Zanzibar 2-1 at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate the equalizer from Joseph Nsubuga
Derrick Nsibambi’s 28th minute had cancelled Abdul-Azizi Makame’s opener on 22 minutes before the Islanders restored their lead through Juma Mohammed Issa’s well struck kick from the penalty mark.
Uganda finished the game with 10 men following a sending off for substitute Joseph Nsubuga who had committed a professional foul.
Nsubuga had replaced defender Shafik Bakaki in the first half.
Milton Karisa with a drive to the Zanzibar goal area.
Uganda Cranes will now switch attention to the third place against Burundi as Kenya takes on Zanzibar in final.
The final will be held at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday, 17th December 2017.
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan, Tom Ikara, Daniel Isiagi, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Joseph Nsubuga, Allan Kateregga
Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Were red carded against Ethiopia)
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Media Plat forms
The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Zanzibar in the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup second semi final match at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu has two new faces.
Left back Aggrey Madoi and Central Shafik Bakaki are drifted in to replace Isaac Muleme and Denis Timothy Awany respectively.
Muleme and Awany picked red cards against Ethiopia.
It is a strong line up with Ismail Watenga in goal posts. Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi and Milton Karisa lead the quest for goals.
Uganda Cranes, also the tournament defending champions eye a 15th title.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zanzibar (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (1), Tom Ikara (18), Daniel Isiagi (22), Paul Mucureezi (12), Tom Masiko (7), Nelson Senkatuka (9), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (8), Joseph Nsubuga (23), Allan Katerega (3)
Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Picked marching off orders in last group game against Ethiopia)
On Wednesday, 13th December 2017, the draws for the two CAF inter-club competitions for the upcoming year 2018 were held at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will face Madagascar champions CNaPS in the preliminary round of the 2018 Total CAF Champions league.
CNaPS will host the first leg between February 9th -11th 2018 as the return leg will happen between February 16-18th 2018.
Should KCCA progress past CNaps over the two legs, they await the winner between Ethiopia’s St George or South Sudan’s Al Salam Wau.
A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers United in the 2017 CAF Confederation cup
A total of 59 clubs were engaged for the Total CAF Champions League 2018 competition draws whilst 54 were entered for the Total CAF Confederation Cup 2018.
Uganda will not be represented in the Total CAF Confederation cup 2018.
During the year 2017, KCCA initially played in the Total Champions League before they were dropped to the CAF Confederation Cup.
The first ever FUFA Media course has officially kicked off on a sound footing at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe on Wednesday.
At least 50 journalists with expertise in football reporting are part of the four day course meant to equip and further harness the skills of the journalists (Online reporters, Written Press, photo journalists, radio, Television and Senior editors).
The journalists reported at Njeru on Tuesday evening and held the orientation session as guided by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Participants during the theory session
This is a momentous opportunity for FUFA to host such a course specifically for the media.
The media remains a key partner and stake holder in the development of the beautiful game.
As FUFA, we are glad that this course has been well attended and we believe it will further streamline the development of the game in the country
Course content:
The course modules are; FUFA and its Development Programmes, CAF and its Development Programmes, FIFA and its Development Programmes, Administration and Finance, Club Management, FUFA Statutes-Regulations and Decisions, FUFA Competitions, Event Management, General Management, Planning, Refereeing, Rights and Marketing, Communications and Fans’ engagement strategies.
The FUFA President, who is a Certified FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo kicked off the seassion with History of FUFA.
The other Instructors lined up for the course are; Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA Instructor), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Kiiza Decolas (FUFA Finance Director), Sam Mpiima (CAF Instructor), (FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu, Ronnie Kalema (Chairperson of Uganda Football Referees Association-UFRA and FUFA Executive Member), Geofrey Odur Ojok (Chairperson of the FUFA Legal committee), Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer) and Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Development Officer).
Eng. Moses Magogo presents about FUFA”s History and its Development Drogrammes
While presenting on the FUFA and its Development programmes, Eng. Magogo welcomed the idea of the course for the media.
The media remains a key stakeholder in the growth of the beautiful game.
At FUFA, one of our key values is openness and promoting teamwork where the media remains an important pillar in the development process. The Communications Manager had a key role in securing this course which is part of our 5 year strategic plan.
This educative and interactive course will climax with the certification of participants who will officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank.
Besides the theory thesis on the different topics, the participants are also undertaking practical sessions on different match situations, pre and post match customs as well as internal matches amongst the participants.
Vipers Sports Club media officer Abdul Wasike, also a journalist with Daily Monitor and KFM, with the USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga taking ntes during the theory sessionExcited participants pose for a group photograph after the early morning drills.Geofrey Odur Ojok, the FUFA Legal committee chairperson presents about the FUFA Statues, regulations and decisions
Participants:
Sabiiti Muwanga (USPA President), David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports), Mubarak Kasule (SMS Empire / CBS Freelancer), Silvano Kibuuka (Bukedde), Ismail Kezaala (Daily Monitor), Grace Mbabazi (NBS TV), Joel Muyita (Chimpreports), Godfrey Kakungulu (Eastern Uganda Sports Press Association President), Kenneth Arereng (Metro FM), Ceasar Abangirah (Daily Monitor), Yusuf Nampala (Radio Simba), Shafik Ssenoga (The New Vision), Francisco Bwambale (Star Fm), John Batanudde (Red Pepper), Daniel Moi (Northern Region FA), Badru Tok ( West Nile Region FA), Joseph Mutaka (Eastern region FA), Gabriel Esiku (North East Region FA), Edwin Ram (Western region FA), Godfrey Nsingwire (Kitara Region FA), Bashir Bastu Semuyaba (Buganda region FA), James Musasizi (Kampala Region FA), Andrew Amanya( Hope FM-Kabale), Matia Oporya (Apex FM Jinja), Fred Mwambu (Futaa.com), Postiga Kato ( Ssebo FM-Kamuli), Sharon Sarah Adong (Paidha FM), Zakiah Nambuya (B24), Aisha Nakato (Baba FM, Jinja), Henry Musabe (Sports256), Ronnie Lusulire (SK13), Aminah Babirye (Kawowo Sports), Bernard Ochieng (East FM Tororo), Julius Mutebi (HTV/Sun FM), Dennis Bossa (Daily Monitor), Brian Katende (Kingdom TV), Hassan Kirunda (102.1 FUFA fm), (Shafik Mutebi – 102.1 FUFA fm), Bosco Omaria (FUFA Graphic Designer), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Media-National Team), Axam Senkayi (FUFA Media), Zainah Nabatanzi (Edgars Youth Programme), Leila Nankya (Events Planner), George Katongole Kiwanuka (Daily Monitor), Julius Ssenyimba (Kampala Sun), Henry Gama (Liberty FM, Hoima)
Course Coordinator: Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer)
One of the members on the FUFA Technical panel Kalusha Bwalya searching for the next Uganda Cranes coach has arrived in the country.
Kalusha was named to head the 5 man panel that will guide the FUFA Executive on the next coach following the resignation of former Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic.
Kalusha Bwalya was received at FUFA House in Mengo on Tuesday morning by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Once Captains Always Captains: L-R Former National skippers -Watson (Uganda Cranes) and Kalusha (Zambia) at FUFA House.
‘I am here as part of the technical team to give guidance on the new Uganda Cranes coach. I have total belief that Uganda Cranes is a fantastic team is a force to reckon with on the continent at the moment’ said Kalusha Bwalya when he visited the 102.1 FUFA fm-official radio of FUFA.
FUFA Deputy CEO greets Kalusha Bwalya at FUFA House
‘The selection of the new coach will help Uganda prepare well for the next international engagements. Zambia and Uganda are in the same group of the 2018 CHAN Finals. The matches between these two countries are always a joy to watch’ added Kalusha.
FUFA 2nd Vice President (R) Darius Mugoye welcomes Kalusha Bwalya
The FUFA President also had a word to say following the arrival of Kalusha in Uganda.
FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke greets Kalusha Bwalya
‘Kalusha is here to help us play a role in providing knowledge on the applicants for the job. The onus to name the net Uganda Cranes coach lies in the hands of the FUFA Executive. We are glad Government has shown great signs to support with payment of salary for our next coach’ said FUFA President Magogo.
FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi with Kalusha Bwalya
‘Over 90 applications were received for the job’ added Magogo.
FUFA Presidentail Award Winner Muhamud Kalema (R) shows his accolade to Kalusha Bwalya.
Kalusha was taken on a guided tour of FUFA House and the studios of 102.1 FUFA Fm-the football radio. He visited every office as was guided by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema and head of Referees Association in Uganda was with Kalusha Bwalya.
Bwalya will meet the minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi.
The FUFA Technical Panel named to help in the search for the next Uganda Cranes coach.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Kalusha Bwalya at FUFA House.
Following communication last week in regard to FUFA Media course for football journalists from 12th-15th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru, plans have been finalised to host the participants.
The Communication to Uganda Sports Press Association(USPA) and Other Media Houses was signed off by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘FUFA brings to your attention that this Course will climax with the certification of participants who will officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank’
‘Therefore all participants are urged to report at the venue by 8am (Wednesday 13/12/2017) in Njeru. Failure to adhere to this requirement, will lead to loss of the slot allocated to that particular person;
The Communcation further reads;
‘The Participants are required to carry training kits (football boots, canvas shoes) and gadgets like laptops, radio recorders, videos and photo cameras as practical sessions will be conducted during the course. No training allowances will be given to participants’
FUFA has provided transport to pick the participants from FUFA House on Tuesday 12th December, 2017 at 1pm to travel to Njeru.
Please find here below the participants’ list and no person shall be admitted if not on this list.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his Executive have on Monday morning met members of various standing committees at FUFA House, Mengo. It is the first time in his second term of office for the FUFA President to hold such meetings. Magogo was re-elected FUFA President on 5th August 2017 in Masindi.
Members and Secretaries of the Standing Committees listening attentively to the FUFA President at FUFA House on Monday
According to the FUFA President, these are statutory meetings for all the 14 standing Committees. He briefed the members on the general guidelines and procedure of how the Committees operate.
L-R FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the meeting
‘The Committee meetings help members to participate in decision making at an early for any project started before ideas are presented to the FUFA Executive that meets quarterly’ said Magogo.
Development Committee during their meeting
The 14 Committees will hold a total of 42 meetings with some superseding others depending on the internal activities at the Secretariat.
‘The set meetings are standard but we can’t do away with situational and emergency meetings according to the needs available’ added the FUFA President.
Competitions Committee meeting at FUFA House
Eng. Magogo further called upon members of the various committees to appreciate the digital era by convening online meetings and also write down their ideas, present them to the Committee Secretaries (designated FUFA Staff by the CEO) to include them on the agenda for discussion when a physical meeting is set.
FUFA Safety and Security Committee meeting at FUFA House
Several meetings have been lined for this week. On Monday, the FUFA Competitions Committee, Development Committee, Safety and Security met in the morning while the International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) and Players’ Status Committee in the afternoon.
FUFA President, CEO and 2nd VP Darius Mugoye with members of the IMOC and Players’ Status Committee at FUFA House on Monday afternoon
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with ball) while from L-R front row Hamid Juma, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with Members of the Standing Committees (Competitions, Development, Safety and Security) at FUFA House on Monday Morning.
FUFA has learnt with deep shock, the death of Mr. Hassan Biruma Mawanda-father of Uganda Cranes player Hassan Wasswa.
Mr. Biruma passed away on Monday 11th December 2017.
In a condolense statement signed off by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo;
‘FUFA knows that no words can best describe the deceased’s contribution to Ugandan football as he was a National icon and KCCA FC star who served his country unselfishly’
‘On my own behalf, Executive Members, Member Associations of FUFA, Uganda Players, the entire football community and all football loving Ugandans; I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, Relatives and KCCA FC upon the loss of our Elder’
We however thank God for his life and pray that the Almighty judges him with a kind heart for his earthily deeds.Mr. Biruma will be buired later today in Masaka. FUFA will ve represented by Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma and Other secretariat staff.
UCU Lady Cardinals were the biggest winners over the weekend as the 2017-18 FUFA Women Elite league continued with six games.
The Mukono based club humbled newly promoted Isra Academy 4-0. Ajax Queens recorded the same scoreline over Western United.
Moureen Afoyo and Annet Namwenge each scored a brace for Ajax Queens at the Kabwohe playground in Sheema District.
Wakiso won 1-0 away from home against the Eastern Heroes and Rines S.S also edged Muteesa Royal University 1-0.
Two matches ended in non scoring stalemates. Gafford Ladies and holders Kawempe Muslim S.S as well as Uganda Martyrs – Kampala Queens encounter failed to register any goals.
FUFA has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities this year to the people of Busoga by coming out to be part of the ‘Ekigunga Kya Busoga’ to run from 9th-17th December at Emirates Secondary School, in Kamuli District.
FUFA offered 5M shillings (Five Million Shillings) and 20 footballs to the organisers of the event aimed at using culture to end early marriages amongst the youths and keep girls in schools.
Owek. Joyce Abaliwano Mulebeke -Minister of State Gender and Children Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom
‘We are glad to receive this contribution from FUFA which was pledged by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to support 100 vulnerable children to attend the retreat. The balls will help the youths enjoy football during their play time’
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House.
‘We believe that our support will play a key role towards attaining the objective of the retreat which aims at reducing early marriages amongst youths in the Busoga Kingdom. FUFA highly prides in guiding society through such activities which can easily end up producing future leaders and footballers’
MAIN PHOTO: Owek. Joyce Abaliwano Mulebeke (L)-Minister of State Gender and Children Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom received the balls from the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House.
FUFA has confirmed a course for the football journalists to be conducted from 12th-15th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The latest development has been confirmed by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘FUFA considers education in all sectors of football as a key component in our strategic plan for the period 2017-2021. We are very much aware of the role played by the media in the dissemination of information about football to the public’
‘We have informed Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) about the course and they are already receiving applicants’ added Hussein.
The attached media officers to the 8 FUFA Regional Football Associations will also attend the course.
FUFA will meet all the costs of the course but participants are requested to carry sports kits (soccer boots or canvas shoes, shorts and shirts), gadgets like laptops, voice recorders, video and photo cameras as the course will have practical sessions’
Deadline for registration is Sunday 10th December, 2017.
2017 COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship (Match Day 1 results):
Zambia 0-2 Uganda (Group A)
Mozambique 0-1 Egypt (Group B)
Swaziland 2-3 Malawi (Group A)
Uganda National U-20 team edged Zambia 2-0 in the second group A match of the 2017 Mopani Copper Mines COSAFA Under-20 Championships in Kitwe on Wednesday.
Team captain Muhammed Shaban scored a brace in the match.
Shaban got the first off Steven Mukwala’s assist from an acute angle after 52 minutes.
He then got the second on 56 minutes when goalkeeper Saidi Keni played a long ball that Shaban utilized to score the second.
Zambia came close to the opener when Captain Prince Mumba saw his shot cannon back off the woodwork, before Lameck Banda was denied by a fine stop from Uganda goalie Saidi Keni.
Lameck Banda of Zambia battles for the ball with Abubakaer Kasule of Uganda during the 2017 COSAFA U20 football match between Zambia and Uganda at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe on 6 December 2017
Mathias Lule, the head coach for Uganda called for all the changes.
Pius Obuya was the first substitution when his place was taken over by Allan Okello.
Frank Tumwesigye was replaced by Kagimu Shafik and Victor Matovu came in for Mustafa Kiiza who had earlier being booked.
Uganda is now top of group A with a better goal difference over Malawi who defeated Swaziland 3-2 in the opener.
North African guests Egypt got their tournament off to a winning start in a hard-fought 1-0 success over Mozambique.
Hussein Abdelkader grabbed the only goal of the game four minutes from time for what turned out to be a deserved victory for the Young Pharaohs.
The second match in Group B will be played on Thursday when South Africa take on Mauritius at the Nkana Stadium (kick-off: 15h00 local; 13h00 GMT).
Uganda U-20 XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Fred Okot, Mustapha Kizza (Victor Matovu), Geofrey Wasswa, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye (Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu), Muhammed Shaban, Steven Mukwala, Pius Obuya (Allan Okello)
Subs Not Used:
Ali Mwerusi (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), Andrew Isiagi Okiring, Mujahid Ogama, Hamisi Tibita, David Owori
