Group B: Uganda vs South Sudan on Friday 8th December, 2017 at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega, Kenya.
Spirits are high in the Uganda Cranes camp with a day left to their second group B fixture against South Sudan in the CECAFA Senior challenge cup 2017 in Kenya.
Cranes kicked off their title defence on low note with a goalless draw against a resilient Burundi side at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Monday afternoon.
Warm up time for the Uganda Cranes players on Wednesday
However the Cranes have since had a two day rest which coach Moses Basena feels is more than enough for his players to recover and re-energize before taking on neighbors South Sudan who were 3-0 losers against Ethiopia in the second fixture of the group.
Hood Kawesa (L) with Tom Masiko during training on Wednesday
Talking about the other opponents after watching Ethiopia take maximum points from South Sudan on Tuesday, Basena said that he is confident the Cranes can get maximum points from the remaining two fixtures and consequently qualify for the semifinals.
Time for serious drills as Head coach Moses Basena monitors his players
‘By failing to win our first match we invited pressure onto ourselves and that means we must win our remaining fixtures to be able to qualify to the next round and with due respect to our opponents we need maximum points from both games’ stated Basena
Smiles during training as (L-R) Wadada Nicholas, Airtel FUFA Player of the Year Muzamiru Mutyaba and Allan Kyambadde enjoy a joke
‘We are the defending champions and we cannot afford any more slip up because it will put us in a more dire state of regret. My players are not ready to be in that kind of situation. In the game against Burundi we fielded all our strikers and that shows how much we needed goals and the win but the Burundians were strong defensively but we have worked on attack formations and execution in training and hope my strikers twill be more clinical in the next games.’ Basena added.
Prayer moment for the entire team after training
The Cranes will have their last training tomorrow evening at the Bukhungu Stadium.
‘The FUFA Drum’ Launch set for 20th December, 2017 in Njeru
USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a match
Orientaion course to be conducted for the Team officials of the 16 Provinces on 19th and 20th December
The Organising Committee of ‘The FUFA Drum’ has released a programme for the official launch of the newly created football tournament to be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda.
The tournament that kicks off in January, 2018 will see selected officials of each Province attend an Orientation course at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru on 19th and 20th December.
‘Plans have been finalized for the highly anticipated launch of our newest Competitions. We know the value attached to this tournament and we have given it enough planning before it kicks off’ said FUFA Ahmed Hussein Communications Manager.
An official image designed to promote the match between FUFA President’s XI and USPA at the launch of ‘The FUFA Drum’ on 20th December in Njeru
‘The tournament also brings out moments when we see players celebrate their ancestry by featuring for their respective provinces
At the launch date, a football match will be played between FUFA President’s XI and the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his counterpart at USPA are yet to reveal their squads. However The President’s XI comprises of former Uganda Cranes players who retired from the active football.
‘We have invited the media under their body-USPA to come and join us in Njeru on the day of the launch. We believe they are wonderful partners who disseminate information to the public through their various media houses’ added Hussein
The match will be one of the highlights of the day’s events at the end of the two day course that will climax with the launch.
USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga (L) shows his skills in one of the several matches USPA has played this year. USPA has been invited to play FUFA President’s XI at the launch of the newly created football tournament called ‘The FUFA Drum’ on 20th December in Njeru.FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo leaves his opponent pondering the next move after winning the ball with ease during the FUFA Corporate tournament in Njeru . Next on duty is the President’s team against USPA at the launch of ‘The FUFA Drum’
About FUFA ‘The Drum’
The Competition will be played between 16 provinces of Uganda and it is called ‘The Drum’. It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations. Slogan of the ‘The Drum’ tournament’: ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity’ THE 16 PROVINCES:
a) West Nile: Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
b) Acholi: Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
c) Lango: Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
d) Karamoja: Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
e) Teso: Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
f) Sebei: Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
g) Bugisu: Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
h) Bukedi: Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
i) Busoga: Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
j) Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
k) Buganda: 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
l) Bunyoro: Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
m) Tooro: Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
n) Rwenzori: Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
o) Ankole: Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema,
P) Kigezi; Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
Kick off: 6:30 p.m (In Uganda, 5:30 p.m in Zambia)
Mathias Lule, the Uganda U-20 head coach has named the starting XI against Zambia in the COSAFA U-20 youth championship.
The match is slated for today (Wednesday), 6th December 2017 at the Arthur Davies Stadium, starting at 6:30 p.m (Ugandan time).
Muhammed Shaban is the team captain, assisted by Julius Poloto.
Uganda will don the traditional red shirts, black shorts and red stockings.
Zambia, on the other hand will dress in an all green attire.
Uganda U-20 XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Fred Okot, Mustapha Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye, Muhammed Shaban, Steven Mukwala, Pius Obuya
Subs:
Ali Mwerusi (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Andrew Isiagi Okiring, Victor Matovu, Mujahid Ogama, Allan Okello, Hamisi Tibita, David Owori
The Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) contingent arrived safely in Mwanawasa international Airport, Ndola in Zambia on Monday ahead of COSAFA U-20 Tournament.
The Contingent then checked in at the Nobutula Lodge in Kitwe Zambia 60 km away from the Airport.
Moments after arrival, the players held a light training sessionHead coach Mathias Lule with talks to the players before a light recovery training session at the Chipolopolo training facility
The Hippos who started their journey from Entebbe Airport went through Addis Ababa Ethiopia and Lubumbasha Congo before their final destination in Zambia at the Mwanawasa international Airport Ndola .
‘The players are in good shape and ready to play the hosts Zambia’ noted the Team Captain Muhammed Shaban.
Uganda is one of the invited countries for the COSAFA U-20 tournament. The other is Egypt.
Team manager Sulait Makumbi, head of delegation Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira and captain Muhammed Shaban
The head of delegation Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira expressed delight upon the successful journey right from Entebbe through Ethiopia, Congo to Zambia finally.
“First of all, I would love to thank the Almighty Allah for the successful journey mercies he gave us. The players and the rest of the officials are in sound health. We are ready for the tournament which kicks off on Wednesday.” Hajji Ssekabira said.
Uganda Hippos’ opening match is on Wednesday against hosts and defending champions, the Young Chipolopolo Stars.
Contingent in Zambia Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa, Keni Saidi, Ali Mwerusi
Outfield players: Fred Okot, Andrew Okiringi, Mustapha Kizza, Victor Matovu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Muhammed Kasule, Julius Poloto, David Owori, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello, Muhammed Shaban, Mujahid Baden, Steven Mukwala, Hamis Tibita
The Uganda U-20 delegation traveled on the same flight with Egypt from Addis Ababa to Ndola
Head Coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI of Uganda Cranes to play Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Monday at 3pm in Kakamega, Kenya.
The line-up has Benjamin Ochan between the posts while Bernard Muwanga is the Captain. Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Player of the year Muzamiru Mutyaba is also on the starting team.
The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.
Substitutes: Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Mucurezi Paul, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Kaweesa Hood, Senkatuka Nelson, Masiko Tom
Uganda Cranes held their final training session on Sunday evening at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega ahead of the first CECAFA game against Burundi on Monday.
All players are fit and ready for action as the tournament record winners (with 14 titles) look forward to claiming another title.
Head coach Moses Basena supervises the players through the paces during the final training session on Sunday evening
“Everything is moving on as planned. My only worry is for some of the youngsters on the team who may get stage fright. We are ready for the successful CECAFA defence” Basena noted.
Uganda is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The players in ball work session
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
L-R: Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chris Kalibala, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor) and Joseph Kasana (Team manager) during the final training session
Moments after being crowned as the Most Valuable Player at the prestigious Airtel FUFA Awards 2017, Olila Women Club forward Fazila Ikwaput had some playing time as her club defeated Kampala Queens 2-1 at Villa Park play ground on Saturday.
Olila scored through Sharon Achen and Norah Alupo as Kampala Queens’ consolation came from Hadijah Nampijja.
Ikwaput was introduced in the second stanza of the game.
In the other matches played, Moureen Kinavodori master minded the 7-0 victory of UCU Lady Cardinal against Wakiso Hills at the UCU main campus play ground in Mukono.
Kinavodori scored four times. Hasifa Nassuuna grabbed a brace and Yudaya Nakayenze got the other strike.
Meanwhile, Ajax Queens smiled to a 2-1 home win against Rines S.S.
Carol Nakyanzi and Moureen Afoyo were on target for Ajax Queens and Jackie Nassali’s goal for Rines painted the scoreline a worthy respectable second look.
Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 3rd December 2017
Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega
The final team for Uganda Cranes travelling to Kenya for the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup is out.
There 22 players named by head coach Moses Basena, who will be assisted by Wasswa Bbosa.
Bbosa, also assistant to Basena at the U-23 team takes over Mathias Lule’s slot since Lule will be traveling for the COSAFA U-20 championship.
The team leaves by road on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s opening match with Burundi in Kakamega.
Uganda Cranes, the record winners of this championship (with 14 titles), is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
9:08 p.m – First Award was given out by Aggrey Ashaba, the chairperson of KCCA F.C
Dennis Onyango – Fans Favourite player of the year, outside Uganda
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba hands over the award to Dennis Onyango
9:11 p.m – Second award given out by Darius Mugoye, second Vice President of FUFA
Emmanuel Okwi – Fans Favourite player of the year, based in Uganda
Emmmanuel Arnold Okwi with his award
9:15 p.m – Pamela Abonyo, from National Insurance Corporation (NIC) hands over the Beach Soccer Player of the Year Award to Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa 1 Royal University)
Pamela Abonyo hands over a trophy to Nasser Lwamunda, the Beach soccer player of the year
9:22 p.m: Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel hands over the FUFA Young Referee of the Year
Keneddy Kasadha – FUFA Young Referee of the year
Kennedy Kasadha receives the award of the Best Young Referee from Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel
9:30 p.m – Former Uganda Cranes international Andy Lule hands over the fair play award to KCCA Football Club
9:35 p.m – Former FIFA Referee Catherine Adipo hands over the Referee of the Year Award to FIFA Referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga (FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein recieved the award on behalf of Miiro)
9:41 p.m – Hon. Minister Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi hands over the FUFA Coach of the Year to Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)
Mike Mutebi (right) receives the award as best coach of the season
9:50 p.m – Team of the Year is Announced:
Team of the Year: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), John Adriko (SC Villa Jogoo), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa/Vipers), Gadafi Gadihno (Onduparaka), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa Jogoo/ Simba,Tz), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka/KCCA)
Coach: Mike Mutebi (KCCA)
Team of the year posing for the group photo
10 p.m – Entertainment
10:20 p.m – Speeches
Dennis Mbidde, Chairperson of the Awards Organizing committee
Remmie Kisakye, Head of Brand and Communications at Aitrtel Uganda Limited
10:30 p.m – Entertainment by Irene Ntale
Irene Ntale entertains the guests at the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards
10:50 p.m – Announcement of the fan who sent in the most messages – Harunah Swalleh (He earned 500,000/- and wins a trip with the Uganda Cranes)
10:57 p.m – Speech by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
11:00 p.m: FUFA Presidential Award – Muhammod ‘Blatter’ Kalema
Fazila Ikwaput with her female MVP award
11:40 p.m: Airtel FUFA Female Most Valuable Player – Fazilah Ikwaput
11:47 p.m: Airtel FUFA Male Most Valuable Player – Muzamiru Mutyaba
An updated list of banned drugs, substances and methods in sports inclusive of football has been released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to FIFA for its 211 Member Associations (MAs).
In a detailed Circular from FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, she has advised all MAs of FIFA to spread the message to all football stakeholders in their respective countries.
FUFA has also sent out the circular to its stakeholders in regard to the 2018 list of banned drugs, substances and methods in sports.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson thus wrote in the communication dated 29th November, 2017 to the various stakeholders of football in Uganda;
‘Stakeholders are reminded that all FUFA Competitions are subjected to FIFA and WADA regulations. while Anti-Doping officials will continue to test Ugandan Players during in and out of Competitions in Uganda’
‘The List shows what substances and methods are prohibited, in and out of Competitions; and which substances are banned in differed sports including football’ added Watson
The circular comes into force on 1st January 2018.
FIFA has urged players and officials to keep the beautiful game as clean as possible and win fairly.
‘FUFA would like to remind all players that it is their duty to ensure they do not take any forbidden substances. Players should be mindful of the products and substances they take’
MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Chairman National Anti-Doping Organization Dr Robert Zavuga, FUFA Chairman Medical Committee Dr James Ssekajugo and FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson during the launch of the Anti Doping Campaign at FUFA House way back on 22nd June, 2016.
Live on Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all official FUFA Social media plat forms
The long awaited 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards will take place on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.
There is no doubt that for the past two years, the Airtel FUFA awards have had a great impact on the lives of the various winners and also motivated many to work harder.
For the third year running, the finest footballers in Uganda will be rewarded with the awards, cash and the MVP’s will drive home.
Here is a look at the male nominees for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade.
Muzamiru Mutyaba
Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC)
Muzamiru Mutyaba is a true definition of a contemporary attacking midfielder.
Calm on and off the ball, Mutyaba has enviable close ball control, quick thinking and a great passer of the ball.
To supplement the aforementioned attributes, he scores crucial odd goals as well.
The Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) gem helped KCCA to defend the Azam Uganda Premier league crown, scoring 6 and creating 8 goals.
On the national team, Mutyaba is best remembered for the brace against Rwanda at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende during the first leg of the TOTAL CHAN Championship of African Nations (CHAN) final round qualifier as the Uganda Cranes triumphed 3-0 on the day.
He was part of the return leg in Nyamirambo as Uganda booked a final berth to the final tournament, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.
His immense contribution also witnessed KCCA win the FUFA Uganda Cup, thus clinching a club first domestic double in history of the 1963 founded club.
Mutyaba also helped KCCA FC reach the group stages of this year’s CAF Confederation Cup the first Ugandan club to attain the feat since change of format in 2004.
He was nominated in the category of the Uganda Premier League midfielder of the 2016/17 season.
Midfielder Tadeo Lwanga
Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC):
Currently at Vipers Sports Club, Tadeo Lwanga was instrumental at Sports Club Villa where he was skipper.
He scored two goals as the Jogoos came second in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Given his outstanding displays for the club, he earned regular call ups to the Uganda Cranes in preparations for several competitions.
Geofrey Sserunkuma
Geoffrey Sserunkuma (Buildcon, Zambia)
Geofrey Sserunkuma is another player with sublime calm personality traits.
The veteran forward turned back the clock as he scored an amazing total of 33 goals in all competitions last season at KCCA FC before switching allegiance to Zambia Premier League club, Buildcon FC (also home to Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde).
With 21 goals to his personal account in the domestic league, Sserunkuma was top scorer.
Like Mutyaba, he won the league and FUFA Uganda Cup, becoming the Most Valuable Player of the season in the former competition.
In the knock out cup, he netted 6 goals with a graceful finish in the final against Paidha Black Angels.
On continental level, he scored 4 goals in the CAF Champions League and one in CAF Confederation Cup.
Earlier in the season, he scored the winner as KCCA FC edged Vipers SC to win the 2016 Super Cup.
On the national team, he was part of the historical Cranes team that played at the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon after 39 years of waiting.
Sserunkuma scored as Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 away in Praia to begin the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on a bright note.
The 2017 Most Valuable Player will driver away in a brand new car, get a cash prize of one million shillings while the runners up will each earn five hundred thousand shillings plus several other hampers.
Faruku Miya ( now at Standard Liege in Belgium) won the coveted accolade in 2015 while Mohammad Shaban won it last year.
Action of the Futsal Super League at the International Futsal Courts in Mengo, Kampala
Action continues in the 2017/18 Futsal Super League on Thursday, 30th November 2017 with 6 games on match day 5 at the International Futsal Courts along Musajjaalumbwa road in Kampala.
Still, two pitches will be used at the state of art facility as fans will be spoilt for choice.
Kabowa United takes on off colour Parakaeets on pitch A in the opening game at 7 p.m. The other 7 p.m game will see Park host Yeak Kabowa.
Bajim and Riham will then lock horns on Pitch at 8 p.m, concurrently with the Typhoons against Yap Stars game.
The final two matches to crown the flood lit action will see Elephants lock horns with KSPG as Dream takes on Sauna.
Sauna’s Steven Bikamata leads the league top scorers with 7 goals. He is closely followed by Ali Mukiibi (Yap Stars) and Hassan Wasswa (Elephants) who both have 6 goals apiece.
This is the first ever Futsal Super League, organized by the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) in conjunction with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
During the previous year, a mini league was organized at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.
*Live on Azam TV, FUFA Radio 102.1 & All official social media plat forms
The Airtel FUFA Awards 2017 shall be held on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
A grand prize of a brand new car and One Million Shillings awaits the winner in the male and female catergories.
This year round, each of the nominees in either gender will not go home empty handed.
The rest of the nominees in the categories will get 500,000/= each.
We take a look at the three female nominees:
Hasifah Nassuuna also won last year
HASIFAH NASSUUNA:
Hasifah Nasuuna was top scorer in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) with 26 goals where she scored 5 times on two occasions and also scored 4 on three different matches in the league.
She was a champion with Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in the FWEL 2016/17 season.
Kawempe Muslim S.S also reached the quarter finals in the 2017 FUFA Women Cup.
The clinical Nassuuna guided Kawempe Muslim to second place in the FEASSA 2017 Games in Gulu, scoring 3 goals.
Fazilah Ikwaput scored crucial goals for Olila High School
FAZILA IKWAPUT
Fazila Ikwaput guided her club Olila High School to win the 2017 FUFA Women Cup. She was also the tournament top scorer with 5 goals.
In the FUFA Women Elite League, her 6 goals helped Olila High School to reach the play-offs for the first time in their history and finished fourth in the domestic league.
Given her outstanding performance, she was voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the league.
Goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi had an impressive season
VANESSA KARUNGI
Vaness Karungi is a goalkeeper with Olila High School Women Football Club.
Her club finished fourth in the FUFA Women Elite League with 8 clean sheets to her name.
She won the FUFA Women Cup, and was outstanding when she saved two penalty kicks on two occasions both at the semi finals and the final match.
Karungi had three clean sheets in FUFA Women cup.
She was a champion of the National schools women football tournament as Mukono High School clinched their maiden title.
She finished the tournament without conceding any goal in 9 matches, saving penalty kicks on two occasions semis and final in Kabale.
Her school finished third in FEASSA with 3 clean sheets ,saving penalty kicks in the third place playoffs against Tanzania’s Alliance High School.
She also won the 2017 Buganda Cup without conceding any goal in 5 games and also won the 2017 famous Maama Becca Cup.
The Uganda Cranes team started training on Wednesday ahead of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Championship in Kenya.
16 players attended the session conducted by head coach Moses Basena for about two hours.
Basena has lauded the players for the level of fitness and competitive spirit shown.
Team warm up at the start of the training
“We have started well and the response from all the players is overwhelming. We need to keep focused because defending the CECAFA trophy is our main target as we also plan ahead for the CHAN 2018 tournament” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
The KCCA football club players summoned did not attend the training because they traveled from Mbarara to Kampala on Wednesday.
Coach Moses Basena issues instructions at the session
“We expect all the KCCA players on Thursday morning when we resume training” Basena added.
All the players in attendence looked fresh, aggressive and physically well.
Players in a ball work session
On Thursday, the team will conduct a double session in the morning and evening.
The final team will be named on Friday before departure on Saturday.
Players who attended the Training session on Wednesday:
Goalkeepers: Nicholas Ssebwato (Onduparaka), Tom Ikara (Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Other Players:
Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Police), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Albert Mugisa (Police), Juma Balinya (Police), Method Bassey (Mbarara City), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Daniel Isiagi Opolot (Proline) and Seif Batte (Bright Stars)
Uganda Cranes Head coach Moses Basena has named a 26 man squad to start training on Wednesday ahead of the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup in Kenya.
The regional tourney kicks off on 3rd and ends on 17th December, 2017. Uganda is the defending champion.
The squad has:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC) Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Kiyemba Ibrahim (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Juuko Murushid Simba-Tanzania), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Savio Kabugo (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Albert Mugisa (Police FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Batte Seif (Bright Stars FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC), Basse Methodious (Mbarara City FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Ugand Cranes victorious side during the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia.
The Uganda national beach soccer league returned to action on Sunday with 6 physically played games on match day six at Lido Beach in Entebbe.
Lillian Mutuuzo, a forward with Nkumba University scored 5 individual goals in their 9-0 victory against Entebbe Ladies during the much awaited derby match.
The other goals for Nkumba University were scored by Docus Nabuufu and Mary Nakubwa, netted twice apiece.
Nkumba University also edged Alphoenix Golden Girls 2-1 and Katuuso Community were 3-2 winners against Talented.
Women action between Alphoenix and Nkumba University at Lido beach on Sunday, 26th November 2017
In the men games played, Benson Ocen scored four times for YMCA in their 6-3 win against Kyadondo Galaticos.
Ocen won the league with MUBS last season and is a nominee for the Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year alongside Allan Lule and goalkeeper Nasser Lwemunda.
Denis Serukuwaya (own goal) and Rogers Omuna completed the damage for the Galaticos.
The Galacticos got their goals through Abdul Karim Kibalama, Serukwaya and Allan Katwe’s own goal.
Talented overcame Mengo Hospital 3-1 as Stormers smiled 7-4 past Mutoola Resort.
Meanwhile, MUBS failed to honour their match against Buganda Royal University.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) President Deo Mutabazi addressing the media at Lido Beach
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) President, Deo Mutabazi saluted the participating clubs as he hailed the level of competition.
“Beach Soccer in Uganda continues to manifest self as a very competitive sport. The credit goes to the clubs that prepare well, individual players and team managers. We shall not relax, but rather, continue with the efforts of making this game better” Mutabazi stated.
Eastern Heroes vs Uganda Martyrs High Lubaga (Sunday 26th Nov, 2017)
Olila High School and Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football teams can’t stop winning. Both teams maintained their perfect start to the 2017/2018 FUFA Women Elite League season by winning their 4th games in a row.
However Olila and Kawempe recorded identical 1-0 win over their opponents on Saturday. Kawempe edge She Corporate at a venue where the home side has lost a league fixture while Olila saw off Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga in Soroti.
Amoding Siporosa netted for Olila High School while Apon Sharon was on target for the defending Champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School.
In Kanyanya, Gafford bounced back to winning ways with a hard fought 2-1 win over Muteesa I Royal University ahead of the classic derby against eternal rivals Kawempe Muslim on 9th December. Kalungi Gertrude and Lillian Veronica scored for Gafford Ladies while Namatovu Sharon was on the score sheet for Muteesa Royal University.
In Mukono, UCU Lady Cardinals were beaten 1-0 by visitors Kampala Queens thanks to a Matama Damalie goal.
Wakiso Hills defeated She MAK (Makerere University). Sarah Nalwadda got a brace for Wakiso Hills.
COSAFA U20 Tournament from 6th-16th December, 2017 in Zambia.
Group A Zambia Swaziland Uganda Malawi
Group B South Africa Egypt Mozambique Mauritius
Group C Angola Lesotho Namibia Zimbabwe
The Uganda U20 side has started preparations for the Confederations of South African Football Associations (COSAFA) Under 20 football tournament with an orientation session that also saw players take to the pitch for drills at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Twenty players were part of the Wednesday morning training session under the guidance of Head Coach Mathias Lule, his assistant James Odoch and goalkeeping coach Sam Kawalya.
Head coach Matia Lule (in Red top) briefing his players at Namboole on Wednesday
Lule said that he is aware of the quality of teams in the tournament but he highly values the technical ability of his players some of whom he has known since childhood and from the various youth set ups in Uganda.
Time for ball work: The Players enjoying drills during training
‘I am preparing the team for the best and looking forward to make the latter stages of the tournament. I am also happy for the reunion of players from the U17 team that I handled in 2014. TThe project shows signs of continuity’ said Lule.
This is how it is done: Head coach Lule shows his players how it is done.
Today’s session that took about three hours was mainly about the players getting to know each other, then took official group photos and later trained.
Nicholas Kasozi (in Yellow) beats his marker during training
The player will resume training on Monday on Monday 27th December 2017.
Sam Kawalya (with ball) with Kibuli Ss Keeper Ali Mwirusi
Players who attended training on Wednesday
Goalkeepers: Saidi Keni (Proline FC) & Ali Mwirusi (Kibuli SS)
Outfield players: Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora FC), Sharif Muhammmad Ochaya (Express FC JT), Raymond Onyau (Kataka FC), Clinton Komugisha (Mbarara FC JT), Victor Matovu (Aspire Football Academy), Asiku Bashir (St Mary’s Kitende), Charles Sebutinde (Nyamityobora FC0, Shafik Kagimu (URA FC), Pius Obuya (Maroons FC), Methodius Jungu (Bright Stars FC), Fred Okot (URA FC), Nicholas Kasozi (Sc Villa Jogoo), Gadafi Wahab (Onduparaka FC), Hamis Tibita (BUL FC ), Nicholas Kagaba (URA FC) and Muhammmad Shaban (KCCA FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 players warming up at Namboole on Wednesday
