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  • Beach soccer: 2017/18 National league kicks off in Entebbe

    Beach soccer: 2017/18 National league kicks off in Entebbe

    UGANDA BEACH SOCCER NATIONAL LEAGUE:

    Summary of match day 1 results:

    Women:

    • Mutesa 1 Royal University 4-2 Buganda Royal University
    • KJT 2-1 Talented

    Men:

    • MS Sand Lions 6-3 Mutoola
    • Nkumba University 2-4 Buganda Royal University
    • Kyadondo-Galacticals 4-5 KIU

    The 2017/18 Uganda beach soccer national league kicked off officially on Sunday, 17th September 2017 at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

    A total of 5 matches were played. Three for the men and two for the women.

    Mutesa 1 Royal University Women beach soccer team defeated  Buganda Royal 4-2.

    Sharon Namatovu got a hat trick for Mutesa 1 and Caroline Anyangu scored the other.

    Buganda Royal’s consolation goals came from Stellah Namisango and Precious Najjemba.

    The other women encounter witnessed KJT overcome Talented 2-1.

    Justine Najjuko grabbed a brace for KJT ladies whilst Aisha Mbabazi was on the mark for Talented.

    Under the men, Makindye Sabagabo (MS) Sand Lions humbled debutants Mutoola 6-3 in a one sided match where Rajab Okello scored 4 times.

    KIU gritted their teeth to outmuscle Kyadondo Glacticals 5-4 and Buganda Royal University were 4-2 winners against another debutant side Nkumba University.

    The St Lawrence – Stafford match was not played because the latter failed to show up on time.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Chairman Deo Mutabazi predicts a tough race ahead.

    “We had a good opening on Sunday. All the teams are competitive and I anticipate a neck to neck affair throughout the season” Mutabazi told www.fufa.co.ug.

    The league returns on Sunday, 24th September 2017 with match day two games.

    There are 16 and 8 men and  women clubs respectively.

    MAIN PHOTO: Action between Nkumba University and Mutesa 1 Royal University

    PHOTO CREDITS: John Batanudde

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier league: Victories for Mbarara City, Masavu, Kirinya-Jinja & Onduparaka

    Azam Uganda Premier league: Victories for Mbarara City, Masavu, Kirinya-Jinja & Onduparaka

    UPL 2017/18 Results (Match day two):

    Saturday, 16th September 2017:

    • Police 1-1 Sc Villa Jogoo – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • UPDF 1-1 KCCA – Bombo Military Stadium
    • Mbarara City 1-0 Express – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara
    • Maroons 0-2 Onduparaka – Prisons Stadium, Luzira
    • Proline 0-1 Masavu – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
    • Kirinya Jinja S.S 1-0 URA – Bugembe stadium, Jinja

    Friday results:

    • Soana 1-1 Bright Stars – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso
    • Vipers 1-0 BUL – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende

    Six games were played on Saturday as a continuation to match day two fixtures.

    Onduparaka outwitted Maroons 2-0 away to the Prisons stadium in Luzira. Ceasar Okhuti got the two goals.

    Debutants in the league, Masavu and Mbarara City both needed 1-0 scores to edge Proline and Express respectively.

    Abraham Ndugwa scored for Masavu and Pitis Berenge was on target for Mbarara City.

    In Jinja, Kirinya-Jinja S.S needed Isaac Ntege’s free-kick to win 1-0 against URA at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe.

    Defending champions Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is still win-less in two matches.

    They were again held by UPDF to a one all draw. Muzamiru Mutyaba scored for KCCA and Ezekiel Katende replied for the Army side.

    KCCA missed the chance to bury off the game when Derrick Nsibambi blasted high a penalty after Patrick Kaddu had been brought down in the area.

    Police and SC Villa also played to a one all draw at Mandela National stadium.

    Ben Ocen canceled out Godfrey Lwesibawa’s opener.

    The league returns on Tuesday with match day 3 games.

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from Bombo Army stadium when KCCA visited UPDF

    CREDITS: KCCA FC Media

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers edged BUL FC at St Mary’s stadium

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers edged BUL FC at St Mary’s stadium

    AUPL 2017/18:

    Friday results:

    • Vipers 1-0 BUL (Broadcast Live on 102.1 FUFA fm)
    • Soana 1-1 Bright Stars (Was broadcast Live on Azam TV )

    Vipers has defeated BUL 1-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium in the Azam Uganda Premier league.

    Milton Karisa scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute of the game to drive the Venoms top of the 16 team log with 4 points off 2 matches.

    This was one of the two matches lined up on the day.

    The other game at Kavumba Recreational Stadium between Soana and Bright Stars ended in a one all draw.

    Osama Wejuli gave the home side the lead before it was quickly canceled by Bright Stars’ new captain Nelson Senkatuka.

    The match at Kavumba was televised live on Azam T.V.

    The league continues on Saturday with six matches.

    Saturday, 16th September 2017:

    • Police Vs Sc Villa Jogoo – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • UPDF Vs KCCA – Bombo Military Stadium
    • Mbarara City Vs Express – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara
    • Maroons Vs Onduparaka – Prisons Stadium, Luzira
    • Proline Vs Masavu – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
    • Kirinya Jinja S.S Vs URA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
  • AUPL: Disciplinary measures for Bright Stars F.C head coach

    AUPL: Disciplinary measures for Bright Stars F.C head coach

    The Azam Uganda Premier League through CEO Bernard Bainamani communicated disciplinary measures towards the person of Bright Stars head coach Fred Kajoba for alleged misconduct during his club’s goalless draw against Vipers at the Champions’ stadium in Mwererwe.

    This was during the opening day of the season where Bright Stars played with 10 men for almost 80 minutes of the game.

    According to a statement signed by Bainamani, coach Kajoba contravened Article 30(2) of the FUFA Competitions Rules 2017/18.

    The aforementioned Article reads;

    A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of; violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behavior.’

    Pursuant to article 30(8), Mr Fred Kajoba has been given a four match touchline ban for AUPL matches with immediate effect.

    There is no chance to appeal. The touch line ban will involve games against Soana (away), Mbarara City (away), Kirinya Jinja SS (home) and UPDF (away).

    Bright Stars is sponsored by Fero Mobile and Lato Milk.

  • Uganda Cranes improve in August FIFA Rankings

    Uganda Cranes improve in August FIFA Rankings

    Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rankings indicate an improvement for Uganda from 73rd to 71st.

    This is also reflected in the rise on the African continent from 15th to 14th.

    Uganda now has 486 points from 464 points.

    During the August month, Uganda Cranes played three matches (two in the 2018 CHAN qualifiers and one under 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualification campaign).

    Uganda Cranes players and officials acknowledge the fans’ support after the game in Rwanda. The Cranes qualified for CHAN 2018  following a 3-2 aggregate victory.

    Under the CHAN 2018 qualifiers, the Cranes overcame Rwanda 3-0 in the first leg and fell 2-0 during th subsequent return leg.

    On 31st August 2017, Uganda Cranes overcame Egypt Pharaohs 1-0 during a group E FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala.

    FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia opponents:

    Egypt (30th) is the best in Africa. Ghana is 52nd and Congo lies 95th.

     Performance of CECAFA member nations:

    Uganda remains the best in the CECAFA region. Kenya follows on 88th. Rwanda is 118th, Tanzania (125), Burundi (129), Sudan (134), Ethiopia (144), South Sudan (150), Djibouti (185th), Eritrea and Somalia are jointly tied at 206th.

    Germany replaced Brazil at the summit as the best footballing country in the world.

    The FIFA Rankings are out every month and the next release shall be on 16th October 2017.

  • 2017/18 AUPL: URA pips UPDF at Namboole

    2017/18 AUPL: URA pips UPDF at Namboole

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2017/18: All Match Day one results:

    • Express 0-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium
    • URA 2-1 UPDF – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Sports Club Villa Jogoo 1-0 Soana – Masaka Recreational Stadium
    • Onduparaka 0-0 Proline – Betway Green Light Stadium
    • Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe
    • Masavu Vs Police – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga – Entebbe (Was not played)
    • BUL 0-0 Mbarara City – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
    • KCCA 0-0Maroons – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala

    Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) football club defeated UPDF 2-1 on Wednesday at the Mandela Natioal Stadium, Namboole.

    This was during the continuation of match day one for the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Fred Okot and Labama Bokota scored for the tax collectors’ side while Walter Lubangkene got the consolation for UPDF.

    This was only the second victory of match day one game following Sports Club Villa Jogoo’s 1-0 over visiting Soana at the Masaka Recreational Stadium on Tuesday.

    Second half substitute Vitalis Tabu scored the only goal on the day in the 72nd minute of the game. moments after replacing Allan Kyambadde.

    The other ended in goal-less draws.

    Meanwhile, the league returns on Friday.

    Vipers host Bul at the St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende and Soana will play Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreational Stadium.

  • FUFA President’s message ahead of the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League

    FUFA President’s message ahead of the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League

    UPL 2017/18 Season Kick off – Tuesday, 12th September 2017

    Apppointments-Match officials-AUPL MATCHES REFEREES 2017

    Match Day one fixtures:

    Tuesday, 12th September 2017 – Also follow live updates of all the matches live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA social media plat forms

    • Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs Soana – Masaka Recreational Stadium (Live on Azam TV) – 4 p.m
    • Onduparaka Vs Proline – Betway Green Light Stadium (4:30 p.m)
    • Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe (4:30 p.m)
    • Masavu Vs Police – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga – Entebbe (4:30 p.m)
    • BUL Vs Mbarara City – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
    • KCCA Vs Maroons – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala (4:30 p.m)

    Wednesday, 13th September 2017

    • Express Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
    • URA Vs UPDF – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo’s message prior to the 2017/18 AUPL kick off

    I wake up a very excited man today.

    Club football is eventually picking the gospel we started in 2006 to professionalise which will now trigger commercialization so that Ugandan football takes its deserved front seat as an advertising vehicle.

    This will eventually tap into the over 700billion ugx advertising basket through big volume club football sponsorships.

    FUFA will continue with its Human Resource Development strategy, the Club Licensing tool and the FUFA Club’s Pro Agenda to help clubs improve

    Whereas we are now getting to talk, let us actually walk the talk through the season. Pressers, Pictures and Graphics are one thing but running a pro club is another.

    Pro clubs are only successful with numbers of fans to balance the finance equation. Money must be coming from numbers of fans as gate collections (season tickets), buying genuine club merchandise and corporate sponsors targeting fans not money from individuals or organisations.

    We need to see deliberate efforts to recruit fans in numbers

    May the best team win the 2017/8 Azam Uganda Premier League

  • 2017 FUFA Super Cup: KCCA FC defeats Paidha Black Angels to retain title

    2017 FUFA Super Cup: KCCA FC defeats Paidha Black Angels to retain title

    KCCA FC 3-0 Paidha Black Angels

    Reigning Azam Uganda Premier League Champions, 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup  winners Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football club comprehensively defeated last season’s losing finalists in the FUFA Uganda Cup Paidha Black Angels 3-0 at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Saturday.

    KCCA F.C thus retained the FUFA Sper Cup, a trophy they had won after overcoming Vipers SC last season.

    New signing from Maroons FC Patrick Kaddu, Allan Okello and Tito Okello scored in the 6th, 34th and 43rd minutes respectively to give Mike Mutebi and his entire technical team something to smile about ahead of Tuesday’s official league kick off.

    KCCA’s goalkeeper Charles Lukwago was voted Man of the Match.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the football dignitaries at the match.

    Flanked by the 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Eng. Magogo later handed over the medals, Man of the match accolade and trophy to the victors.

    Team captains before kick off

    The FUFA Super Cup the curtainraiser to the new AUPL season that kicks off on 12th September, 2017

    Team Line ups (Shirt numbers in brackets):

    KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (24), Dennis Okot Oola (16), Habib Kavuma (2), Filbert Obenchan (13), Isaac Kirabira (15), Ibrahim Wamanah (4), Paul Mucureezi (14), Mustapha Kizza (12), Patrick Kaddu (9), Tito Okello (11), Allan Okello (5)

    Changes:

    64’ Tito Okello Out, Faisal Malango On

    64’ Paul Mucureezi Out, Julius Poloto On

    64’ Mustapha Kizza Out, Allan Oryek On

    65’ Isaac Kirabira Out, Faizal Kiberu On

    82’ Filbert Obenchan Out, James Begisa On

    82’ Lawrence Bukenya Out, Ibrahim Wamanah On

    Sub Not Used: Jamal Maliyamungu (29)

    Manager: Mike Hilary Mutebi

    Paidha Black Angels XI:

    Jonathan Oyirwoth (G.K), Andrew Kidega (19), Cheka Sabiri (20), Julius Okumu (5), Khalid Odagiu (13), Hussein Kabaya (15), Stephen Mwaka (4) Shaban Farouk (6), Blaise Kasiki (8), Cromwel Rwothemio (7), Male Nsereko (14)

    Changes:

    45’ Male Nsereko Out – Jeremie Egonkonza On

    45’ Julius Okumu Out  – Ceasar Olega On

    45’ Hussein Kabaya Out – Francis Otim On

    45’ Jonathan Oyirwoth Out – Stephen Odong Latek

    61’ Shaban Farouk Out – Vincent Malobe On

    83’ Cheka Sabiri Out, Erick Oyirworth On

    83’ Cromwel Rwothemio Out, Jackson Nsubuga On

    Subs Not Used (None):

    Head coach: Ali Hussein Kheri

    Match officials:

    Center Referee: Ali Sabilla Cheleganti

    1st Assistant Referee: Hussein Bugembe

    2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya

    4th Official: Alex Muhabi

  • FUFA mourns death of former Uganda Cranes International Mathew Lucha

    FUFA has learnt with shock the death of former Uganda Cranes International Mathew Lucha which occurred on Friday night 8th September, 2017.

    Lucha played for the National senior football team-Uganda Cranes in the 80s.

    ‘We have received the sad news of the loss of Mathew Lucha. The sport has been hit by tough times this year where we have lost our beloved active and former football players, administrators and fans’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    ‘Lucha was an integral part during his playing days for his clubs and Uganda Cranes. Even when he ventured into coaching, he left an impact. Football will miss Lucha’ added Magogo.

    May His Soul Rest in Peace

     

     

  • Passionate, Lovely fans make Uganda’s day in Alexandria despite loss to Egypt

    Passionate, Lovely fans make Uganda’s day in Alexandria despite loss to Egypt

    The Uganda Cranes is a huge brand run by FUFA. Its commercial value is depicted by the number of Corporate companies that inject money in the team. Airtel are the officials Sponsors of the Uganda Cranes while Nile Special, NIC, BIDCO and Ecobank are the official partners.

    Whenever the Uganda Cranes is action, droves of fans will follow up their beloved National team home or away.

    Ugandan fans who followed the team in Alexandria to support their beloved Cranes.

    It was the same story on Tuesday 5th Sept, 2017 at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria when Uganda Cranes took on Egypt. Barring the results in which the home side won 1-0, Ugandan fans who travelled long distances to cheer the team made a huge difference.

    ‘We felt at home when we saw our fans in the stands. They were cheering on the team and it was a nice feeling seeing tem support the team till the end of the game’ said FUFA Communication Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    Onyango’s great show during the game couldn’t stop fans seeking for photo moments. He gladly welcomed his adoring fans.

    ‘Our players know how much the fans go through in terms of mobilizing resources to follow the Uganda Cranes while on international engagements’ added Hussein.

    Despite the loss, Uganda Cranes players and officials went close to the stand where Ugandan fans watched the match from and waved to them to acknowledge their support.

    ‘It was unbelievable to see huge number of fans. It is a pity that we didn’t win to make them happy but we shall not give up on the dream. It is always our wish to see our fans happy’ said Denis Onyango Uganda Cranes Captain.

    MAIN PHOTO: The stand where Uganda fans supported the Cranes from. They turned up in big numbers. 

     

  • Gallant Uganda Cranes fall to Egypt in Alexandria

    Gallant Uganda Cranes fall to Egypt in Alexandria

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia

    Egypt 1-0 Uganda

    Uganda Cranes displayed a gallant and resilient fight, falling 1-0 to Egypt at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria City on Tuesday night during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia.

    Mohammed Salah scored the solitary goal on 6 minutes.

    Head coach Moses Basena had maintained the starting team that edged Egypt 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on 31st August, 2017.

    Uganda is now second in group E with  7 points, two short of Egypt who are on 9.

    Ghana’s 5-1 win over Congo Brazaville lifted them to 5 points and Congo remains with one point.

    Team captain Denis Onyango had a master performance that prevented the Egyptians from doubling the goal advantage.

    Coach Basena was left impressed by the overall spirited performance.

    “We lost gallantly. We put up a spirited performance away from home. I am impressed by the team’s overall display” Basena stated.

    Uganda Cranes will return home on Friday morning to plan for the next match against Ghana in October.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Substitutes:

    Ismail Watenga (GK), Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma

  • Uganda Cranes Starting XI to face Egypt in Alexandria

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI to face Egypt in Alexandria

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia

    Egypt vs Uganda

    venue: Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria

    Time:8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm 

    Head Coach Moses Basena has named his starting line-up for Uganda Cranes to face Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia. The match to be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm will be played at the Borg El Arab Stadium.

    Basena maintained the starting team that edged Egypt 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on 31st August, 2017

    Denis Onyango will captain the Cranes.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya

    L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole

    Substitutes:

    Ismail Watenga (GK), Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma

  • Pictorial: Final training session held as Basena calls for full support from all Ugandans against Egypt in Alexandria

    Pictorial: Final training session held as Basena calls for full support from all Ugandans against Egypt in Alexandria

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia

    Egypt vs Uganda

    venue: Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria

    Time:8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda) Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

    Uganda Cranes players held their final training session on Monday night (8pm in Egypt, 9pm in Uganda) with all eyes on Tuesday’s game in Alexandria at the Borg El Arab stadium-the same venue where Goalkeeper Denis Onyango lifted the CAF Champions League with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016.

    ‘I know the stadium very well. It will be my second time here but I have great memories on this ground. I hope we can enjoy more great memories as Uganda Cranes on Tuesday’ said Onyango.

    Onyango attended the pre-match press conference with Head coach Moses Basena.

    The players held a tactical session that lasted one hour before they returned to their base at Radisson Blu Hotel.

    ‘We are not thinking about Egypt. We need to plan for our game. Let each one of us in this group cater for their interests’ said Basena during the press conference.

    Here are photos from activities of the Uganda Cranes on Monday evening

    Uganda Cranes players all smiles during training on Monday night at the Borg El Arab Stadium
    Traditional greeting for Uganda Cranes before training starts
    Benjamin Ochan and Muzamiru Mutyaba in training
    Moses Basena (2nd L) with Onyango and Comunications Manager Ahmed Hussein and an interpreter called Salma during the press Conference.
    Onyango makes a fine save during training
  • Great euphoria as National teams of football and Basketball meet in Alexandria

    Great euphoria as National teams of football and Basketball meet in Alexandria

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia

    Egypt vs Uganda

    venue: Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria

    Time:8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda)

     

    Uganda Cranes Programme-Monday 4th Sept, 2017

    10am- Light walk-to be joined by Uganda National Basketball Team Silverbacks who are camped in Alexandria for AfroBasket to be hosted by Tunisia and Senegal

    7pm-Prematch Meeting at Borg El Arab stadium 

    7.30pm Uganda Cranes Press conference at Borg El Arab Stadium 

    8pm-Uganda Cranes training at Borg El Arab Stadium

    Note: The first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media. 

    With the Egypt-Uganda World cup qualifier set for Tuesday at the Borg El Arab Stadium, indications are that Moses Basena’s boys are all looking forward to the match.

    ‘We are not under any pressure. We did our job back in Uganda and we are on another mission here in Alexandria. We have planned well for these fixtures. Let football do the talking on the pitch’ said Moses Basena told www.fufa.co.ug as he prepared to take his players for a 30 minute light walk around the magnificent Radisson Blu Hotel where the Uganda Cranes contingent is accommodated.

    Every member of the contingent including the Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo took part in the walk around the spacious hotel premises as a sign of togetherness and for bonding purposes.

    Legends meet in Alexandria-Steve Omony (L) and Ibra Sekagya have both inked their names in the sports history books of Uganda.

    ‘Sometimes such moments are good to relax. You don’t need to be confined in one place. Let us enjoy every bit while in Egypt with the Uganda Cranes in camp’ added Basena.

    Uganda Cranes players led by skipper Denis Onyango enjoying a light walk in Alexandria

    During the walk, Egyptian football fans were keenly tracking the team however with no inconveniences caused at all.

    At the end of the light walk, Head coach Basena created another moment for further bonding that left every member of the contingent bursting into laughter where those selected would tap another person who would move into the inner part of the circle crated until the end of the exercise.

    Team Manager Crispus Muyinda (4th from Left) guarded by Uganda Cranes players after the morning light walk in Alexandria

    The FUFA President kicked off the as was handpicked by Basena.

    The Uganda Cranes were later joined by the Uganda National Basketball team-Silverbacks who are camped in Alexandria for the Afrobasket to be hosted in Senegal and Tunisia.

    FUFA President in the middle trying out a simple game for bonding purposes with the rest of the team

    The Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, FUFA President, two captains Steve Omony (Basketball) and Denis Onyango (football) spokes on behalf of their respective teams.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Natinal team players for Basketball and football in a group photo at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Alexandria. 

     

  • Uganda Cranes arrive in Alexandria, set to train later today

    Uganda Cranes arrive in Alexandria, set to train later today

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia

    Egypt vs Uganda

    venue: Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria

    Time:8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda)

    The National football team –Uganda Cranes arrived safely in Alexandria ahead of Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt at Borg El Arab Stadium.

    Kick off time is 8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda) and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm by experienced sports journalist Abu Zikusooka.

    The Uganda Cranes arrived in Cairo at 7.35am local time aboard Egypt Air before embarking on a two and half hour journey by road to Alexandria.

    Cairo based Ugandan fans were at the Airport to welcome the Uganda Cranes contingent while Leader of Delegation who travelled well ahead of the team Hamid Juma was also at the airport.

    ‘We plan to have a training session later today at 5.30pm but I need my players to rest. We are in good shape for the stay here as we plan for the game against Egypt’ said Head coach Moses Basena who will miss the services of coach Matia Lule who couldn’t make the trip.

    Moment for fun: L-R Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi and Milton Karisa at Cairo International Airport.

    ‘The Head coach will miss Matia Lule who couldn’t readily avail his passport for the trip. It was a challenge to get his travel document as he had presented it to one of the Embassies for travel and couldn’t be released in time’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    Planning for the downfall of Egypt in Alexandria. Ibra Sekagya, Denis Onyango and Moses Basena at Radisson Blu Hotel.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match.

    Ready for duty: L-R Tormentors of the Egyptians at Namboole Denis Onyango, and Emma Okwi, Kizito Luwagga, Murushid Juuko and Ismail Watenga in Cairo on Sunday morning
    Beach Soccer Delegate and Chairman of Uganda Beach Soccer Association Deo Mutabazi happy to see Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma (R) in Alexandria
    Defender Nico Wadada (L) in a deep conversation with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    Contingent in Alexandria

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)

    Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.

    FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo

    L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member

    Technical: Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya

    Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)

    Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator

    Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager

    Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm

    Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).

     

  • Uganda Cranes delegation off to Egypt with confidence | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers

    Uganda Cranes delegation off to Egypt with confidence | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers (Group E):

    Tuesday, 5th September 2017

    Borg El Arab Stadium (Kick off: 8:45 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f,m, the Football Radio

    A strong 34 man Uganda Cranes delegation departed for Egypt from Entebbe International Airport on Sunday early morning at 4 a.m aboard Egypt Air.

    All the players and officials on board have the strong belief of pulling off a great performance away from home.

    Uganda Cranes players and officials check in with the immigration at the departures zone of Entebbe International Airport

    Head coach Moses Basena disclosed that all the players are physically and psychologically fit enough and expects a brave performance away from home come the return leg.

    “We have left for Egypt with very high hopes of a good performance. Playing away from home is completely a different setting but we are ready for the battle” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug at Entebbe International Airport.

    Uganda Cranes players walk majestically from the team bus at Entebbe International Airport
    L-R: Isaac Muleme, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Faruku Miya walk from the team bus
    L-R: Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), Ivan Ssewanyana (physio) and interim head coach Moses Basena wheel their lagagge shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport

    FUFA Executive committee member Hamid Juma is the head of delegation.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match that will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    UGANDA CRANES DELEGATION TO EGYPT:

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

    Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.

    FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo

    L.O.D: Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member

    Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya

    Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)

    Team Coordinator: Muyinda Cris-

    Communications Manager: Ahmed Hussein

    102.1 FUFA fm commentator: Abu Zikusooka

    Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP). 

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players and officials at the departures zone entrance of Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Basena names Uganda Cranes Squad to Egypt for World Cup Qualifier

    Basena names Uganda Cranes Squad to Egypt for World Cup Qualifier

    Uganda Cranes Interim coach Moses Basena has named his final 20 man squad for the trip to Alexandria where they will play Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia on Tuesday night.

    Captain and Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who made world class saves on Thursday at Namboole as Cranes edged The Pharaohs 1-0 thanks to an Emma Okwi superb goal, will lead his troops.

    The squad has three Goalkeepers including Isma Watenga and Benjamin Ochan.

    The final squad was released after a training session on Saturday morning at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole

    L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole. Okwi said Cranes will take each game as it comes.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will also travel with the team to the North African Country for the match.

    Final Squad to Egypt that flies out on Sunday morning (4am) aboard Egypt Air;

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)

    Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.

    FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo

    L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member

    Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya

    Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)

    Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator

    Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager

    Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm 

    Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP). 

    MAIN PHOTO: The entire Starting XI for Uganda Cranes against Egypt at Namboole will be travelling to Alexandria on Sunday morning. 

  • 2017-2021 FUFA Executive Committee officially embarks on new mandated term

    2017-2021 FUFA Executive Committee officially embarks on new mandated term

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.

    This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.

    According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;

    This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.

    Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.

    On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes  that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.

    New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi

    FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):

    1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)

    2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)

    3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)

    4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)

    5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)

    6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)

    7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)

    8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)

    9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)

    10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)

    11 – Mr. Magoola Issa Kakaire (Eastern Delegate)

    12 – Mr. Ochom Richard (North East Delegate)

    13 – Mr. Ariga Rasoul (West Nile Delegate)