BUL Football Club will play Vipers in the final of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
This follows a hard fought 1-0 win against Express at the same venue in the second semi-final of the competition played on Thursday, 23rd September.
FUFA Juniors League product Owen Mukisa, 18, was the hero of the game with a 26th minute well taken goal.
Martin Kizza takes on BUL’s Fredson Gwoto
Mukisa is a graduate from the BUL Junior Team and not only captained the team to victory, but also, scored the all important goal.
BUL now plays Vipers during the final on Sunday, 26th September 2021.
The final, like the rest of the earlier matches will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and televised live on UBC Television.
Express’ talisman Eric Kambale takes on Aggrey Madoi of BUL Football ClubBUL XI Vs Express
Team Line Ups:
BUL XI: Sanon Mulabi (G.K), Allan Kigundu, Fredson Gwoto, Godfry Akol, Aggrey Madoi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Owen Mukisa, Thomas Kabaale, Martin Aprem, Musa Esenu, Joseph Ssemujju
Subs: John Okurutu, Ambrose Kirya
Head coach: Alex Isabirye
Express XI Vs BUL
Express XI: Denis Otim (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Arthur Kiggundu, Isa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, John Byamukama, Mahad Kakooza, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Eric Kambale, George Senkaaba, Martin Kizza
Subs: Chrispus Kusiima (G.K), Denis Mubuya, Ivan Mayanja, Charles Musiige, Daniel Shebene, Abel Eturude
Head coach: Wasswa Bbosa
BUL captain Owen Mukisa and Express’ Enock Walusimbi with the match officials prior to kick off
Saturday, 25th September 2021: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
At Mbale Municipal Stadium (4 PM)
NO FANS ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, FUFA official social media platforms & UBC TV
Eastern region select head coach Godfrey “Toldo” Awachango has named 22 players to face Uganda Cranes in the Regional tour match to be played this Saturday in Mbale Municipal Stadium.
The match set to give Uganda Cranes build up match in the preparations for Rwanda world cup qualifier away and home match scheduled for 7th and 10th October 2021 respectively.
After 3 days training the Eastern select team is playing Mbale Select for Build up friendly match on Thursday at the Mbale Municipal stadium.
The match will be relied live on UBC TV, 102.1 FUFA f.m and across the all the official FUFA social media platforms.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partner Nile Breweries Limited are the main funders of the Uganda Cranes’ regional tours.
Eastern Region Team:
Goalkeepers: Edward Kasibante (Kataka FC), Stephen Mukamba (Mbale Heroes) and Ochepa Wilson (Sky sports fc)
Defenders:- Stephen Namisi (Kataka), Ibrahim Pengere,(Admin), Peter Lusimbula Captain- (Kataka), Robert Edmond Otim (Admin), Tiff Kahandi (Kataka), Ismail Saadi (Busia young)
Midfielders: Ivan Jakuma (Sky Sports), Francis Odong (Kataka), Bosco Lunyoro, (Mbale Heroes), Raymond Othieno (Admin), Zanuni Mugoya (Admin), Ousama Kayemba (Kataka Academy), Fahadi (Aniko, Busia young ),Bonefansio Chediko (Busia young), Jack Obwana (Mbale Heroes)
Forwards: Lawrence Oloboro (Kataka), Edmond Wamboka (Mbale Heroes), Emmanuel Mukisa (Kataka) and Muhamundu Byafula (Namusula FC)
Uganda Cranes team to Eastern Uganda:
Goalkeepers: Nafian Alionzi (URA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Jack Komakech (Vipers)
Defenders: Innocent Wafula (KCCA), Ashraf Mandela (URA), George Kaddu (Wakiso Giants), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Denis Iguma (KCCA), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA), Keneth Semakula (SC Villa), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Musa Ramathan (KCCA), Najib Fesali (URA), Patrick Mbowa (URA)
Midfielders: Shafik Kagimu (URA), Ibrahim Wamanna (UPDF), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Vianney Sekajugo (URA), Joackim Ojera (URA), Mubaraka Nsubuga (Police)
Forwards: Cromwell Rwothomio (URA), Steven Desse Mukwala (URA), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Brian Aheebwa (KCCA), Davis Kasirye (KCCA)
The nomination process for the 2021 Airtel-FUFA Male and Female footballer of the year is now open. The initial nomination process that started on 7th September and ends on 2nd October 2021 involves only the Head coaches and team captains of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and FUFA Women Super League teams.
A head coach and captain are required to select separately their top five (5) choices of players the 2021 Airtel-FUFA Male and Female Footballer of the year.
‘The 24th FUFA Executive Committee that met on 30th April 2021 approved the Airtel FUFA Awards to be organised on 4th December this year since there have been a good number of competitions played in the season’ noted Rogers Byamukama FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Committee.
The full details of the event and other categories to be considered will be communicated on 13th October 2021 when the Awards are launched officially.
Saturday, 25th September 2021: Eastern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
At Mbale Municipal Stadium (4 PM)
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, FUFA official social media platforms & UBC TV
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has named the team to face the Eastern region select in regional tours duel at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
The team has 25 players (majorly from URA and KCCA Football Clubs). There are also players from SC Villa, Police, UPDF, Soltilo Bright Stars and Wakiso Giants.
‘This is the commencement of the preparations for the Rwanda World Cup Qualifier matches (away on 7th October and at home on 10th October 2021)’ Micho disclosed.
The team will enter camp on Thursday, 23rd September 2021 at the Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi and depart for Mbale on Friday morning ahead of the match slated for Saturday, 25th September 2021 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
The match will be relied live on UBC TV, 102.1 FUFA f.m and across the all the official FUFA social media platforms.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partner Nile Breweries Limited are the main funders of the Uganda Cranes’ regional tours.
Uganda Cranes team to Eastern Uganda:
Goalkeepers: Nafian Alionzi (URA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Jack Komakech (Vipers)
Defenders: Innocent Wafula (KCCA), Ashraf Mandela (URA), George Kaddu (Wakiso Giants), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Denis Iguma (KCCA), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA), Keneth Semakula (SC Villa), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Musa Ramathan (KCCA), Najib Fesali (URA), Patrick Mbowa (URA)
Midfielders: Shafik Kagimu (URA), Ibrahim Wamanna (UPDF), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Vianney Sekajugo (URA), Joackim Ojera (URA), Mubaraka Nsubuga (Police)
Forwards: Cromwell Rwothomio (URA), Steven Desse Mukwala (URA), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Brian Aheebwa (KCCA), Davis Kasirye (KCCA)
2nd Semi-final: Express Vs BUL (23rd September 2021) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (3:30 PM)
Vipers Sports Club progressed to the final of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup, that will be played on Sunday, 26th September at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
This followed a 2-0 victory in the opening semi-final against Police at the same venue, behind closed doors.
A goal in each half forward Ceaser Manzoki gave the 2016 Stanbic Uganda Cup winners the deserved win.
Vipers’ players in celebrations
Manzoki scored the opener after 20 minutes, capitalizing on a mistake by defender Hassan Muhamood.
He scored the second after 52 minutes, thanks to a well laid pass by midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga.
Police had some lively moment with the introduction Brian Muruli Mayanja in the final stanza.
Edward Kiryowa in action against Vipers
Siraje Sentamu and Tonny Mawejje had a physical midfield battle
Midfielder and captain Tonny Mawejje had an effort kiss the wood-work as they pressed forward for a goal that never came.
Vipers’ substitute Dan Sserunkuma also had a chance missed when he had a shot off the cross bar.
Vipers will now wait for Thursday’s second semi-final between Express and Jinja based BUL to know their opponent in the final.
This will be Vipers’ fifth final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The final shall be played on Sunday, 26th September 2021 at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru.
Vipers Sports Club XI Vs PolicePolice FC XI Vs VipersMatch officials with the team captains prior to kick offPolice head coach Abdallah Mubiru shares a light moment with Vipers’ counterpart Roberto Oliveira moments before kick off
FUFA is set to organise Women football Club Licensing workshop aimed at proper induction of women’s football stakeholders in the top two tier Leagues (FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League) in Uganda.
The ground breaking project funded by FIFA was approved by FIFA through its Women Development Programmes following a request by FUFA to development women Football in Uganda. Each Club will be represented by two people.
The Project is built on the specific goals;
a) advance the professionalisation of the women’s game
b) accelerate the development of the game at all levels
c) build on existing senior league structures to strengthen participating clubs
d) to help FUFA achieve its strategic plans for this case the FUFA Women Football strategy (Take Flight)
The Project’s specific goals (above) as well as the FUFA Women Football strategy are all in line with two pillars of the FUFA Hattrick goals (The Future) and women football development thus;
i. Create a professional football industry
ii. Achieve world class sporting excellence
The selected dates for the FIFA-FUFA Club Licensing women football Workshop are as below;
FUFA Women Super League: 30th September and 1st October 2021
FUFA Women Elite League: 4th and 5th October 2021
Application process: Clubs are required to submit names of the representatives for the workshop NOT later than Thursday September 23, 2021 1700HRS.
Following the link to submit the names of the two applicants.
An action packed weekend it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora over the weekend but do you know how they fared?
Israel
William Kizito Luwagga made his first start for his new club Hapoel Nof HaGalil as they beat Ashdod FC 2-0 in the Israeli Premier League.
Luwagga was withdrawn in the 55th minute for Kevaughn Frater while on the other hand Fahad Bayo and Timothy Awany played full-time for Ashdod.
Luwagga’s new club now tops the Israeli Premier League table despite being newcomers in the league while Ashdod FC, home to Fahad Bayo and Timothy Awany sit bottom of the league table.
Timothy Awany in action against William Luwagga Kizito
Cyprus
Striker Juliet Nalukenge scored twice as Apollon Ladies beat Karmiotissa Women 5-1 in a friendly game.
Nalukenge was on target in the 29th and 79th minutes.
Juliet Nalukenge in action for Apollon Ladies
Sweden
Defender Ronald Mukiibi got off the bench and later got withdrawn as his side Ostersunds FK won 3-1 against Elfsborg in the Swedish topflight league on Sunday.
Mukiibi was introduced for Samuel Mensah who was injured in the 58th minute before he was also withdrawn in the 76th minute for Marco Weymans.
His teammate Isaac Sewankambo played full-time and made an assist for the second goal in the 39th minute before he was booked for time wasting in the 83rd minute.
Forward Alexis Bbakka was an unused substitute for Umea FC who won 1-0 against IFK Lulea in the third tier division on Saturday.
Tusker players celebrate Deogracious Ojok’s goal
CAF Champions League
Striker Deogracious Ojok scored on his debut as Tusker beat Djibouti’s Arta Solar7 3-0 in Nairobi.
The former BUL FC striker scored in 76th minute.
Ugandan goalkeeper Sulait Luyima was in goal for the losing side Arta Solar7.
Khalid Aucho was not part of the Young Africans team that lost 1-0 to Rivers United in Nigeria and got knocked out having lost the first leg with the same scoreline.
Goalkeeper Ali Kimera and forward Nicholas Kagaba played for Mogadishu City Club and lost 2-1 to APR FC in Kigali. Their teammate Stephen Ategeka was on the bench.
CAF Confederation Cup
Goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya and Nicholas Wadada played full-time for Azam FC and won 1-0 against Somalia’s Horseed FC in Dar es Salaam.
Shafik Batambuze played full-time while Hashim Sempala didn’t feature as their Zambian side Kabwe Warriors lost 2-1 to Madagascar’s CFFA FC and got knocked out.
Goalkeeper Cleo Ssetuba and striker Mathew Odong Tayo played for Tanzania’s Biashara United and won 2-0 against Djibouti side Dikhil FC.
Midfielder Lawrence Ndugga was an unused substitute for Botswana side Orapa United who won 5-3 on penalties against Gabon’s AS Mangasport after another goal-less draw.
Goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi was in goal and kept a clean sheet as Zambia’s Red Arrows played out a goalless draw with Young Buffaloes of Eswatini. Mugabi and teammates progressed to the next round with a 2-1 aggregate.
South Africa
Dennis Onyango was in goal and kept his third straight clean sheet as Mamelodi Sundowns beat TS Galaxy 3-0 in the DStv Premiership.
Moses Waiswa played 73 minutes in Supersport United’s 3-0 win over Moroka Swallows. He was replaced by Kudakwashe Mahachi.
Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga was in goal as his Chippa United lost 3-1 to Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
Czech Republic
Left back Isaac Muleme was not part of the Viktoria Zizkov team that lost 2-1 to FC Brno in the Czech Republic second tier on Sunday night.
Tanzania/DR Congo
Both Taddeo Lwanga and Joseph Ochaya started for Simba SC and TP Mazembe in a friendly match played in Dar es Salaam in the Simba Day Celebrations. TP Mazembe won 1-0.
USA
Striker Edward Kizza was an unused substitute as his New England Revolution drew 1-1 with Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer.
Mustafa Kizza was also an unused substitute as CF Montreal won 2-0 against Chicago Fire on Sunday night.
Mike Azira came off the bench as his New Mexico United team won 2-1 against Real Monarchs SLC in the second tier of USL Championship.
Yudaya Nakayanze started while Tracy Jones Akiror came off the bench as their side Lindsey Wilson lost 2-0 to George Gwinnett on Saturday night.
Spain
David Owori didn’t play for CF Velez as they drew 0-0 with Merida in the Spanish fourth tier.
Just like Owori, left back Victor Matovu didn’t play for Real Oviedo B who beat Langreo II 6-1 in the Spanish fourth tier on Sunday.
Germany
Herbert Bockhorn came off the bench in the 57th minute to replace Konstantinos Stafylidis as Vfl Bochum lost miserably 7-0 to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
Portugal
Alex Kakuba made his debut for his new club Louletano DC and won 2-1 against Esperancà de Lagos in the Portuguese fourth tier on Saturday.
Edrisa Lubega (injured) was not part of the Estrela da Amadora team that drew 2-2 with Academica in Portuguese second tier Segunda Liga.
Romania
Newly signed striker Mahad Kayondo did not feature for CSM Deva who lost 2-0 to CSM Resita in the Romanian third tier league.
Scotland
Bevis Mugabi put up a man of the match performance for his side Motherwell FC as they held champions Rangers to a 1-1 draw at the Ibrox on Sunday.
Denmark
Midfielder Moses Opondo came off the bench in the 77th as his club OB Odense lost 2-0 to AaB Alborg in the Danish Superligaen.
Midfielder Robert Kakeeto played 29 minutes for Skive IK who lost 4-1 to AB Copenhagen in the Danish third tier league.
Kakeeto, who is on loan from AaB Alborg, got booked in the 14th minute before he was substituted off for Nicolas Dohn in the 29th minute.
England
Striker Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru came off the bench for Jonathan Howson in the 87th minute as his Middlesbrough team lost 1-0 to Blackpool in the Championship.
Youngster Nathan Odokonyero scored a goal in the 59th minute and registered an assist as his club Bognor Regis drew 2-2 with Potters Bar Town in the English Isthmian League on Saturday.
Nathan Odokonyero in action against Potters Bar Town
Compiled by Ronnie Lusulire, who is also part of the ‘Tugukyangira Bunayira’ programe on 102.1 FUFA Fm every Tuesday from 10pm – MidNight
All Matches kick off 3.30pm at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Live on UBC TVand 102.1 FUFA fm
Final: Sunday 26th September 2021
Semifinal 1:Tuesday 21st September 2021Police FC vs Vipers SC
Semifinal 2: Thursday 23rd September 2021 BUL vs Express FC
Police FC Head coach Abdallah Mubiru (L) and Vipers SC assistant coach Marcelo Cardoso
All is set for the first semifinal of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/2021 season. The adrenaline in the two camps was evidenced during the prematch press conference held on Monday morning at FUFA House.
Police FC Head coach Abdallah Mubiru and Marcelo Cardoso the Assistant Coach of Vipers SC expressed their readiness for match number 57 of this season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Marcelo Cardoso Assistant Coach Vipers SC.
‘I am happy to be part of the project. We wish to bring our contribution to the improvement of Ugandan football. After three weeks of work, we are happy and set for the encounter against Police FC. Players are working very hard and there is improvement thus everything is going according to our plans. Police is a traditional club with high expectations thus we expect a good show.’
Vipers SC Asst. Head Coach Marcelo Cadoso
‘We are far from 100% fitness levels but with the players’ dedication in training, there is a big improvement for the time we have been with them and we believe we are ready to play our opponents Police FC.’
Abdallah Mubiru Police FC Head Coach
‘It is a good moment for everyone involved in the game. Playing at the semi-finals motivates everyone at the club especially the players. At the start of every season, it’s everyone’s dream to win something at the end and this would be a cover-up for missing the league title. We are ready and set to give a good show against Vipers though we respect them we don’t fear them. They are not a special team.’
Police FC Head Coach Abudallah Mubiru
‘We have not got enough preparations due to COVID-19 but we will not give it as an excuse. We are ready and set for the game against Vipers thus looking forward to progress to the final.’
In the one legged tie at the Semifinals for the two matches, the winner will progress to the Final awaiting the victors between BUL FC and Express FC who faceoff on Thursday 23rd September 2021 at the same venue.
Stanbic bank is the title sponsor of the Uganda Cup alongside partners Kansai Plascon.
CAF Champions League (Preliminary Round): Al Merrikh (Sudan) 1-0 Express (Uganda)
*Express bowed out on away goal’s rule after 2-2 aggregate
CAF Confederation Cup (Preliminary Round): Ethiopian Coffee (Ethiopia) 1-3 URA (Uganda)
*URA qualified to the first round after 5-2 aggregate victory
It was a mixture of joy and agony as the Ugandan representatives in the CAF club competitions completed their preliminary round stage matches.
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup first round. There were mixed fortunes for Express FC who played gallantly over two legs but missed going beyond the opening stage.
URA Fc convincingly overcame Ethiopian Coffee 3-1 during the return leg played at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Sunday, 19th September 2021.
URA XI Vs Ethiopian Coffee at Bahir Dar International Stadium (Credit: URA FC Media)
Cromwel Rwothomio, Ashraf Mandela and captain Shafik Kuchi Kagimu scored the goals for Sam Timbe’s coached side.
Asrat Tunjo’s consolation was not enough as URA FC progressed 5-2 on aggregate to book a first round berth against Egypt’s Al Masry.
Meanwhile, at the Al-Ubayyid Stadium – Shikan Castle in Obeid city, Express FC lost 1-0 to Al Merrikh to bow out of the CAF Champions League on away goal’s rule after a 2 all aggregate over the two legs.
Express XI Vs Al Merrikh (Credit: Express FC Media)
Ahmed Hamid scored for Al Merrikh in the 73rd minute of the match played under floodlights. Al Merrikh will now face Zambia’s Zanaco.
These two Ugandan clubs are expected back home by Monday, 20th September 2021 with Express FC set to play BUL FC in the Semifinals of the Stanbic Uganda cup on Thursday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The 8th FUFA Super League Limited (FSLL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully convened at the Ridar Hotel in Seeta, Mukono District on Saturday, 18th September 2021.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson Suubi graced the AGM as chief guest.
Other FUFA officials in attendance were third vice president Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO’s Decolas Kiiza Hantaali and Humphrey Mandu Watenga, FUFA Competitions director Aisha Nalule as well as FUFA Secretariat staff Swalley Kenyi and Sadam Bulega.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Board chairman) chaired the AGM.
Arinatitwe Rugyendo, Chairman of the Board FSLL
David Sserebe Bbunya (vice chairman), Fredrick Guy Kawuma (Member), Humphrey Mandu Watenga (Member), Bernard Bampaire Bainamani (CEO, Uganda Premier League), Paul Kabaikaramu (league manager), Gordon Roy Mundeyi (Head marketing and communications), Milly Nansubuga (Accountant), Hamdan Kaliitwe (Finance and Administrative officer), Ronnie Kakooza (league officer), Eric Eron Owori (Statistician) and Yusufu Mahadi Kivumbi (Transport officer) attended.
Bernard Bainamani consults with Arinaitwe RugyendoStarTimes Uganda Premier League manager Paul Kabaikaramu with URA FC acting CEO Allan MunaabaPamela Ankunda, Board member at Express Football Club
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs in attendance were URA, Soltilo Bright Stars, KCCA, Vipers, BUL, Onduparaka, Express, Wakiso Giants, UPDF, Arua Hill, Gaddafi, Tooro United and Busoga United.
Those absent were; Sports Club Villa, Police and Mbarara City.
L-R: Colonel John Mark Ssemanda, Edgar Watson, Michael Wandera and Humprehrey Mandu Watenga
Sponsors and prospective partners led by StarTimes Uganda, Uganda Breweries Limited, MTN and the Ministry of Health also attended.
Milly Nansubuga, UPL Accountant
The same assembly approved the activity report and the annual budget of Shs. 2,676,982,813 for the season 2021-2022 were also approved and passed.
Also, the three promoted clubs; Tooro United, Arua Hill and Gaddafi were also officially admitted to the family of FSLL.
Applause from the representatives of the three newly admitted clubs to the FSLLDecolas Kiiza Hantali, FUFA Deputy CEO – FootballL-R: Arinaitwe Ruygendo, Rogers Byamukama and Humphrey Mandu WatengaRonnie Mutebi, Soltilo Bright Stars Football Club chairmanGeorge William Mulindwa, Vipers SC ChairmanColonel John Mark Ssemanda (UPDF FC Chairman)BUL FC CEO Ahmed Kongola (left) with Busoga United chairman Hassan Mugerwa Takoowa
Quotes:
A stable and professional league attracts sponsors. This is what we need. I thank the leadership of FUFA for the conducive environment for football to run.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo, FSLL Board Chairman
I congratulate the 16 clubs that took part in the 2020-21 StarTimes Uganda Premier League. There is urgent need to standardize and regularize the payment of players. It is becoming a cancer that clubs forfeit payments to players. We need to maintain the players payments with at least a bare minimum salary. Clubs also need to wake up and follow the club licensing procedure. There is also a concern of stadia for our clubs which needs to be addressed as soon as possible with all stakeholders joining hands.
Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, third Vice President
The history of such an engagement is known and well documented. I appreciate the administration of FUFA President Moses Magogo and the executive for making such happen. The FUFA executive supervises the football matters. I thank the FSLL stakeholders and fraternity. FUFA will continue to engage the clubs. The current policy at FUFA is now more of engagement than previously when circulars were just given. The members should enhance professionalism at all times. FUFA received the strategic plan from the FSLL and will soon address it.
Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson Suubi
There is need to wholesomely embrace massive vaccination as we plan for the return of football fans.
Anisha Muhoozi, KCCA FC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) clubs are requested to consider the element of rules of regulations very seriously. It is an on-going process and all clubs should respond amicably.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director)
Hajjati Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions DirectorL-R: Edgar Watson, Bernard Bainamani, Arinatiwe Rugyendo and Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi on the high table
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) acquired land measuring to one acre in Buliisa district to construct a beach soccer facility.
The donation came from Kisansya Primary school in Buliisa Town council, Buliisa District.
UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi graced the inspection of the site at Kisansya primary School and expressed his appreciation for the offer.
Ground breaking ceremony at Kisansya Primary school in Buliisa Town council
‘This shows that there is a great improvement of the game and a healthy relationship with all football stakeholders in Uganda. I thank Kitara Region for bearing a vision to have Beach soccer on region level as it is in FUFA president’ manifesto in the new term of office’ Mutabazi expressed.
L-R: Bashir Mutyaba, Deo Mutabazi and Ali Mwebe
The Mayor Buliisa Town council, Muliisa Epafurah was among the dignitaries who graced the official hand over.
‘I am great full that this project is here. We shall offer the necessary support to this project and make it a reality. There many opportunities that come along with sports and football ball in particular’ Muliisa stated.
Epafurah Muliisa, Mayor Buliisa Town Council
Other UBSA officials in attendance were Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Director) Bashir Mutyaba (UBSA technical Director), Tonny Ssebagala ( UBSA Protocol/Events Manager) Mutebi Julius (UBSA Communication/Marketing Director).
Kitara region officials Diana Kaboha (Kitara Region FUFA women delegate), Ayebale James (Chairman Kitara Region football association), Kabwimukya George, Alinde Harunah (Hoima sports officer), Businge Favour Gilbert (UBSA co-ordinator Kitara Region) also attended.
Ali Mwebe in the ground breaking ceremonyKisansya Primary School poster
The donation follows other generous offers to FUFA, following land at Kadiba in Mengo provided by the Church of Uganda, Lugazi (Buganda Kingdom) and by the Rujumba family along Kampala – Hoima road.
Psychosocial Competency is an important part in the growth and development of a footballer’s career. This teaches one to be adaptive and have positive behaviour that enables to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life.
While speaking to the U20 Women’s National Team and Crested Cranes players, Livingstone Kyambadde, Chairman Uganda Football Coaches Association Chairman put emphasis on the need for them be disciplined.
Players listening attentively during the mentorship session.
“Discipline is the difference between success and failure and this cuts across so many things ranging from time management, attitude, character and team work.” He stated.
In one of the demonstrations, Kyambadde gave pieces of wood to Crested Cranes striker Hasifa Nassuna and told her to attempt and break the bundle.
Livingstone Kyambadde teaching life skills.
“One piece of wood can easily be broken, but you cannot break them if bundled together. That means you can’t beat teams that work together and operate in unison.”
Kyambadde also shared principles that players need to follow to have a successful career. These included;
If you lie, you make the problem part of the future.
Short term gain creates long term pain
Freedom is dangerous, it demands responsibility.
Patience is bitter but the fruits are very sweet.
Pay now and play later or play now and pay later.
-Success and failure are predictable.
What made you qualify cannot make you be Champions.
-There is no future in a team or school. The future is in the player of student.
-The Best way to predict the future is to create it.
-Growth is a process if you don’t wait, you don’t grow.
Growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better.
When you make a mistake there are three things you should do ✓Admit ✓Learn ✓ Don’t repeat
FUFA has continued to follow all necessary steps aimed at bringing live coverage of the National Senior Team- The Uganda Cranes closer to the Television sets for members of public within the territory of Uganda but within the rules and regulations of the game.
Therefore, FUFA granted its Free to Air (FTA) Rights to National Broadcaster Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV) to televise the home matches of Uganda Cranes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers with in the territory of Uganda.
The Free-to-air (FTA) services are for Television (TV) and radio services broadcast.
FUFA notifies the general public that no authorisation has been given to any media house in regard to the Free-to Air (FTA) Rights of Uganda Cranes home matches apart from Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV).
FUFA further notifies the public that NO other entity has been granted permission to act, deal or negotiate on behalf of FUFA in regard to the Free-to-Air Rights of the Uganda Cranes home matches in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers within the territory of Uganda.
We hope this communication is taken into account by the football fraternity.
Final: 26th September 2021 – At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed important details ahead of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-finals and final at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule confirmed the key developments through a memo to the clubs’ Chief Executive Officers (CEO).
FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule
*Licenses for the 2020-2021 season will be considered and all the technical team should have bench permits.
*FUFA will take care of the COVID-19 tests for all the 20 players and 5 officials per club. All clubs will be tested at their respective venues. The other officials (organizing committee) and referees will also be tested by FUFA
*The players and officials’ list should be submitted to the FUFA Competitions Department latest Friday, 17th September 2021.
*Vipers and Police will be tested on Sunday, 19th September 2021 at 8 AM
*Express and BUL will be tested on Monday, 20th September 2021 at 8 AM.
*The two clubs that proceed to the finals will be required to provide their jerseys for branding and will be refunded Shs. 1,700,000/=.
CAF Champions League (Preliminary Round, 1st Leg): Express (Uganda) 2-1 Al Merrikh (Sudan)
CAF Confederation Cup (Preliminary Round, 1st Leg): URA (Uganda) 2-1 Ethiopian Bunna (Ethiopia)
Uganda’s representatives in the CAF inter-clubs competitions Express and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) started their respective journeys with broad smiles following identical 2-1 wins at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, under closed doors.
Express, making a 24 year absence on the continent was the first in the business on Friday, overcoming Sudan’s Al Merrikh with strikers Erick Kambale and Martin Kizza on target in the 6th and 60th minutes respectively during the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
Express captain Enock Walusimbi with the Al Merrikh counterpart during the official pre-match customs with the match officials
Al Merrikh got their consolation through Bakri Abd Elgadir’s 38th minute strike.
The return leg will happen on Friday, 17th September 2021 in Khartoum city.
‘We played well and scored two important goals. We have to play with determination and caution in the return leg to qualify for the first round’ James Odoch, assistant coach at Express FC revealed.
URA Football Club forward Steven Desse Mukwala (shirt 9) celebrates one of his two goals against Ethiopian Coffee
Meanwhile, URA returned to the continent since 2015 and won 2-1 over visiting Ethiopia’s side; Ethiopian Coffee.
Steven Mukwala, fresh from Uganda Cranes duties notched a brace in the game, both goals coming in the first half (22nd and 38th minutes).
William Solomon Tesfay pulled a goal back for the free-passing Ethiopians and will have something to play for when the return leg comes knocking on Sunday, 19th September 2021 at the Bahir Dar International Stadium.
URA Football Club players celebrate one of their two goals against Ethiopian Coffee at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Sunday
URA FC Head coach Sam Timbe was full of praise for the maximum points recorded at home, an achievement that they have to shield on the away trip.
‘Winning at home and in the first leg was important. We have to fight gallantly and protect this lead when we travel to Ethiopia next week’ Timbe who came to the touch line in the second half stated.
Both Express and URA will travel to their respective destinations mid-week.
Ugandan Champions Lady Doves FC put up a great show as they finished third on Thursday to return to Uganda with a bronze medal at the just concluded inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Lady Doves players celebrating after finishing third in the CAF Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers
The third place and final matches were graced by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and handed over the trophy to eventual winners Vihiga Queens of Kenya who will now represent the CECAFA region at the final tournament in Egypt later this year.
Lady Doves defeated Simba Queens of Tanzania 2-1 thanks to goals by Spencer Nakacwa and Fazilah Ikwaput. The two teams also met in the group stages but played to a barren draw.
Lady Doves players getting ready for the awarding ceremony
Lady Doves coach Fred Musiime was overwhelmed with emotions after his charges saw off Simba Queens, a result that earned the Masindi-based club a cash prize of $10,000.
‘Our ultimate target was winning the tournament and eventually qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League finals in Egypt. We fell short of the target but many positive lessons learnt and we are happy about our current status. Finishing third is no mean feat considering the level of competition and quality of opposition we faced especially in the latter stages. I have a majorly young squad and I am certain lessons have been drawn and such experience will drive us forward. We shall come back a better side for another Competition’ remarked Musiime.
Lady Doves forward Spencer Nakacwa scored the first goal against Simba Queens
Best Defensive record
The Lady Doves boasted of the best defensive record at the two-week tournament having conceded only 2 goals out of the 53 scored in the entire tournament by teams that took part. They were the only side not to concede in the group stages. They conceded only in the semifinal stage (1-1) against Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC before falling on penalties 5-3. The second goal let in was during the 3rd place play-off against Simba Queens FC (won 2-1).
Lady Doves Defender Irene Akiror (R) shielding the ball during the match against Simba Queens
The Lady Doves skipper won the best Goalkeeper’s award. Her amazing display at the Championship saw her keep three clean sheets. It is a wonderful year for her already as she was also voted the best in her position when Lady Doves won the FUFA Women Super League in May at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Lady Doves Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro in action during the game against Simba Queens
FUFA Presidential Promise
Each member of the team will now receive $100 as earlier promised by the FUFA president Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim for making it out of the group that had Simba Queens, PVP FC of Burundi and FAD FC from Djibouti. This would have increased to $300 had the team reached the finals and to $500 for winning the Championship.
Lady Doves Forward Fazila Ikwaput (R) celebrating the second goal for Lady Doves
Lady Doves will be proud of themselves. Ugandan Champions, Bronze Medalists at the CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers (CECAFA) and producing the best goalkeeper at home and in CECAFA.
Lady Doves players celebrate winning the 2020/2021 FUFA Women’s Super League
Uganda Cranes earned their second point in the on-going FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers with a hard fought draw against West Africans Mali at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Monday, 6th September 2021.
In a rain marred game, Uganda finished the game with 10 men following a red card to defender Murushid Juuko in the 69th minute.
The visitors dominated possession for long spells of the game but Uganda did not lose their shape at any stage of the game played behind closed doors.
Team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi was man-marked throughout
Left back Isaac Muleme tested Mali’s goalkeeper with a venomous free-kick from distance in the opening stanza.
This was followed by a similar attempt from second half substitute Mustafa Kizza in the closing stages of the game.
Kizza had replaced Joseph Benson Ochaya on 66 minutes.
Derrick Nsibambi is challenged during an aerial contest
Other players introduced for Uganda Cranes were Innocent Wafula Esimu, Ibrahim Orit, Steven Desse Mukwala and Moses Waiswa Ndohondi.
Uganda Cranes now has two points from two matches played. Mali leads the standings in group with four points while Kenya, like Uganda is also on two points.
Rwanda, the other group E team is bottom with one point.
Uganda Cranes will face Rwanda in the next phase of qualifiers coming in October 2021.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Mali
Uganda Cranes XI (Shirt Numbers in Brackets):
Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (19), Denis Iguma (12), Isaac Muleme (20), Enock Walusimbi (16), Murushid Juuko (4), Khalid Aucho (8), Bobosi Byaruhanga (6), Milton Karisa (13), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain, 7), Derrick Nsibambi (9), Joseph Benson Ochaya (2)
Subs:
Charles Lukwago (18), Joel Mutakubwa (1), Innocent Wafula Esimu (14), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (5), Abdul Aziizi Kayondo (3), Ibrahim Orit (11), Richard Basangwa (22), Steven Desse Mukwala (10), Yunus Sentamu (17), Mustapha Kizza (21), Moses Waiswa Ndohondi (23), Kenneth Semakula (15)
Monday, September 6, 2021: Uganda Cranes Vs Mali Les Aigles
At St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 PM)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media platforms
Uganda Cranes starting line-up to face Mali in the group E FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers is out.
There are three changes from the team that started in the goal-less stalemate with Kenya on Thursday.
In goal, Isima Bin Rashid Watenga starts ahead of Charles Lukwago and Joel Mutakubwa.
The other 10 players are; Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Enock Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Derrick Nsibambi and Joseph Benson Ochaya.
Uganda Cranes XI (Shirt Numbers in Brackets):
Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (19), Denis Iguma (12), Isaac Muleme (20), Enock Walusimbi (16), Murushid Juuko (4), Khalid Aucho (8), Bobosi Byaruhanga (6), Milton Karisa (13), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain, 7), Derrick Nsibambi (9), Joseph Benson Ochaya (2)
Subs:
Charles Lukwago (18), Joel Mutakubwa (1), Innocent Wafula Esimu (14), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (5), Abdul Aziizi Kayondo (3), Ibrahim Orit (11), Richard Basangwa (22), Steven Desse Mukwala (10), Yunus Sentamu (17), Mustapha Kizza (21), Moses Waiswa Ndohondi (23), Kenneth Semakula (15)
