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  • Encouraging start for the Uganda Cranes during day 1 of non residential training

    Encouraging start for the Uganda Cranes during day 1 of non residential training

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m) – Free Entry

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The Uganda Cranes team has kick started preparations for the Western region tour and the CHAN 2018 qualifiers at the outside training ground of Mandela National Stadium on Saturday morning.

    Twenty two (22) players of the summoned 25 showed up for training closely supervised by head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, his assistants Moses Basena and the goalkeeping tactician, Fred Kajoba.

    Uganda Cranes players stretch after a session at Namboole on Saturday

    Micho hailed the competitive spirit of the players who trained, adding the start has been brilliant with the tasks and expectations ahead.

    “I am very impressed by the commitment and character of the players in attendence. This is a great start to cement our preparations first when we play on the regional tour, CHAN 2018 qualifiers as a bridge for 2018 World Cup qualifiers” Micho addressed the media after the two hour session.

    Uganda Cranes will play the Western region select team on 8th July 2017 at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.

    Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

    Players in action during training: Martin Kiiza (with the ball) attempts to pass the ball during training as Shafiq Kagimu closes the gap

    These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.

    The regional tour matches are free of charge.

    Meanwhile, day two of non residential training will resume on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

    Players who attended day one of training:
    Goalkeepers: Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
     Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers),  John Adiriko (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa),  Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

    Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa),

     Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy)
    Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa), Method Bassey (Mbarara), Shaban Mohamed (Onduparaka)
    Foreign based players:
    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma and Murushid Jjuuko
  • Micho names Uganda Cranes team for the Western region trip

    Micho names Uganda Cranes team for the Western region trip

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m) – Free Entry

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic has released a team of 25 players for the Western region tour.

    Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

    ‘Training commences on Saturday 9 am at Mandela National Stadium. KCCA FC players have been left out because of their Confederation Cup engagement with their Club until the 7th July after the game against Club Africain. Some foreign based players have been summoned yo train with the team to prepare them for the World Cup qualifiers against Egypt in August’ Micho disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug

    The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.

    The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.

    The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.

    A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.

    These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.

    The regional tour matches are free of charge.

    The full squad:
    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
     Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers),  John Adiriko(SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)
    Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi Nicholas (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa)
    Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa), Method Bassey (Mbarara), Shaban Mohamed (Onduparaka), Julius Malingumu (The Saints), Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy)
    Foreign based players:
    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Dennis Iguma and Murushid Jjuuko
  • Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Western Region F.A names 27 players on provisional squad

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Western Region F.A names 27 players on provisional squad

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m) – Free Entry

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The Western region Football Association named 28 players to start preparations for the Uganda Cranes regional tour.

    Six more players were added on the earlier list released last week.

    The summoned players shall start training on Monday, 3rd July 2017 under head coach Vialli Bainomugisha.

    According to the Western Region FA General Secretary, Olivia Mugisha, the final team will be named on 6th July 2017.

    Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

    ‘The Western Region Football Association is excited and ready to host the national team, Uganda Cranes. We have already started initial preparations to make the tour a complete success’ Mugisha remarked.

    Uganda Cranes’ Martin Kizza (left) takes on Kitara region’s Vicent Kasonki during the last match on the national tours held at Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal

    The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.

    The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.

    The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.

    A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.

    Some of the passionate football fans who attended the last regional tour in Fort Portal

    These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.

    The regional tour matches are free of charge.

    LIST OF PLAYERS:

    Goal Keepers:  Sula Kibalama (Sharp), Dennis Otim (Mbarara)

    Defenders: Johnson  Turinawe (Sharp), Zaid Byekwaso (Nyamityobora), Umar Kato (Rushere), Bruce  Rubanja (Creamland), Bashir Babu (Mbarara). Cleophas Fiat (Sharp), Winston Bamwesigye (Ryakasinga)

    Midfielders:  Mohammed Matovu (Welden), Micheal Muhangi (Mbarara), Tor Kondok (Red Army), Alex  Mandela (Sharp), Alex  Twinamatsiko (Rukungiri United), Sadam Juma (Creamland), Dennis  Agoa (Ntoda), Brian Owomugisha (Ntoda), Anatoli Irumba (Ryakasinga)

    Strikers: Solomon  Isaya (Kabwohe Town Council), Joseph  Akandwanaho (Bushenyi United), Peter Asiimire (Ibanda United), Ismail Luyombya (Rushere),  Sadam Nasir (Mbarara), Hassan Kakuru (Amama), Micheal Baseme (Rukungiri United), Dickens  Ainebyoona (Sharp), Sadat Nsubuga (Club-less), Brian                  Kanyesigye (Ryakasinga)

  • Refereeing: Uganda Officials appointed for CAF duty

    Refereeing: Uganda Officials appointed for CAF duty

    Eight Uganda International Referees have been appointed by CAF to take charge of two continental engagements.

    Four Ugandans are to take charge of the CAF Confederation Cup where Tunisia’s Club Sportif Sfaxien will play host to Moulonda Club D’Alder of Algeria on the weekend of 7th,8th or 9th  July 2017 at Sfax-Taleb Mhiri. The referees are;

    Denis Batte –Center Referee

    Mark Sonko –Assistant Referee 1

    Lee Okello- Assistant Referee 2

    Brian Nsubuga Miiro- Fourth Official

     

    Four ladies will officiate at the FIFA U-20 Women World Cup Qualifier when Kenya hosts Botswana on the weekend of 4th, 5th, 6th August 2017.

    The referees are;

    Anna Akoyi- Center Referee

    Dorcus Atuhaire-Assistant Referee 1

    Jane Mutonyi-Assistant Referee 2

    Habiba Naigaga –Fourth Official

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R (3rd and 6th) Anna Akoyi and Docus Atuhaire have bene appointed to officiate Kenya vs Botswana U-20 Women World cup qualifier. 

  • We are set for the Assembly in Masindi-says FUFA CEO

    We are set for the Assembly in Masindi-says FUFA CEO

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has confirmed that the 93rd FUFA General Assembly will be held on 5th August 2017 at Kabalega Resort Hotel, Masindi in Kitara Region.

    Watson who addressed the media during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday morning said that all is set for the Elective Assembly.

    ‘All the 88 delegates to attend the Assembly are available after the polls at the different football levels. The Electoral Committee has forwarded all the delegates’ names to the FUFA Secretariat’ noted Watson

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) and FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi sharing notes during the press conference

    Watson added that all the necessary logistics have been procured including communication to the Inspector General of Police, DPC of the region, security organs and Government officials.

    At the same press conference, FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi clarified that only newly elected delegates will be allowed to attend and deliberate matters during the Assembly.

    ‘The term of office for the former delegates started in May 2013 and ended May 2017. The status as Delegates is automatically dissolved as per the period they are expected to serve as per the FUFA Statutes’ clarified Lukambi.

    Legal knowledge being shared by FUFA’s Denis Lukambi with the media during the press conference. He authoritatively clarified some issues that needed legal guidance about the FUFA Polls 2017.

    Lukambi further threw more light to the media about the election of the two candidates for the 1st Division to the FUFA Assembly.

    ‘The two Candidates to the Assembly voted by the clubs for election of the 3rd Vice President to join the FUFA Executive, will still undergo another round of voting by the entire Assembly but one at a time’

    ‘In case the first choice is rejected by the Assembly, the second choice will be voted on as well until the 3rd Vice President is got’ said the FUFA Legal Officer Lukambi.

    Dignitaries from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Olympic Committee, National Council of Sports, Sponsors and Partners have been invited to be part of the Assembly in August.

    The General Assembly will have limitations on what to be discussed which is supposed to be submitted on time by the Delegates through their Member Associations.

    Non delegates intending to attend the assembly yet aren’t part of the invited guests will have to apply for accreditation.

    The full agenda will be released but the Assembly will deliberate on confirming and approving the FUFA Activity report, financial report, 2018 Estimated Budget plus the election of the FUFA Executive Committee.

     

  • CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda vs South Sudan-Dates, Venues for 1st and return leg confirmed

    CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda vs South Sudan-Dates, Venues for 1st and return leg confirmed

    FUFA and the South Sudan Football Association have both confirmed dates and venues for the CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers between the two Nations.

    The first leg of the qualifier will be played on Friday 14th July 2017 at the Juba Stadium in Juba at 4.30 pm (EAST) while the return leg will be played 22nd July 2017 at the Phillip Omomdi Stadium, Lugogo.

    The FUFA Chief Officer Edgar Watson said that Phillip Omondi Stadium has been chosen to host the return leg because of the need to utilise all the CAF sanctioned Stadiums in Uganda.

    The winner between Uganda and South Sudan will face either Tanzania or Rwanda who have face off in another qualifier.

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic will release his Squad for the match tomorrow to start training ahead of the Regional tour of Western in Kabale and the match against South Sudan.

    MAIN PHOTO: Micho (R) and Moses Basena on duty. 

  • National Beach Soccer League: MUBS make history as they clinch third title

    National Beach Soccer League: MUBS make history as they clinch third title

    National Beach Soccer League 2016/17:

    • Final (Men): MUBS 8-6 Mutesa I Royal University (After extra time)
    • Final (Women): Muteesa I Royal B 3-2 Muteesa I A Royal University
    • Third place play off (Men): Nkumba Select 5-4 YMCA

    Makerere University Business School (MUBS) overcame Muteesa I Royal University 8-6 (after extra time) to lift the 2016/17 national beach soccer at Lido Beach resort in Entebbe on Sunday. Normal time of 36 minutes spread over three periods ended 6-6 before MUBS scored two goals in extra time.

    MUBS’s goals came from Isma Kawawulo, Elvis Kasujja, Benson Ocen (two goals each).

    Mutesa I Royal University captain Primo Kimera scored an own goal for the other MUBS’s strike.

    Julius Rulinda (2), Primo Kimera (2) and a goal each from the Paul Lule and Paul Kato were Muteesa’s six goals on the day.

    This was MUBS’s third league trophy after winning in 2012 and 2015.

    In the women catergory, it was all Muteesa I Royal University  affair.

    Muteesa B team players and officials celebrate

    Mutesa B overcame a fellow Muteesa A entity 3-2 to win the women trophy.

    Sharon Namatovu was on target twice for Muteesa A. Muteesa B’s goals were from Precious Najjemba (2) and Dorah Nakimuli.

    The National beach soccer league came to the climax on Sunday at Lido beach in Entebbe.

    “We worked so hard to win and i am proud of all the players” MUBS’s winning coach Charles Ayiekho said.

    Meanwhile in the third place play off, 2015/16 cup winners Nkumba Select defeated YMCA to take bronze.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) has been organizing the league since 2009 as mandated by the football governing body in the country, FUFA.

    Individual winners:

    • Top scorer: Benson Ocen (MUBS) – 33 Goals
    • Top Scorer (Women): Sharon Namatovu (Muteesa B) – 7 Goals
    • MVP (Men): Paul Lule (Muteesa I Royal University)
    • MVP (Women): Habiba Nakayobyo (Muteesa)
    • Fair play (Men): YMCA
    • Fair play (Women): Entebbe Ladies
    • Best Goalkeeper (Men): Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa I Royal University)
    • Best goal keeper (Women): Daisy Nakaziro (Muteesa B)
    • Best Coach (Men): Tonny Ssebagala (Muteesa I Royal University)
    • Best coach (Women): Herbert Luboyera (Muteesa I Royal University)
    • Best Print Media: Denis Bbosa West (Daily Monitor)
    • Best Online Media: David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)
    • Best TV Media: Uthuman Ssempebwa (UBC TV)
  • Capacity building: Latest CAF C coaches urged on professionalism

    Capacity building: Latest CAF C coaches urged on professionalism

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has closed a two week CAF C license coaches course organized by Kampala region at FUFA House, Mengo.

    Thirty nine coaches were registered for the course and all successfully completed the theory and practical part of the course under the guidance of instructors Magida Nantanda, Livingstone Kyambadde, Ali Tomusange, Sadiq Wassa with Jackson Nyima and Asuman Lubowa assessing the participants. FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein took the coaches through the basics on how to handle media related matters.

    Part of CAF C coaches

    While addressing the trainees, the FUFA President expressed his excitement at the rate at which Uganda is producing coaches and therefore asked them to put into practice learnt in class because their instructors will monitor them at their work places to asses them and this will be a gateway to the next level of the CAF license B.’

    ‘I am the happiest person because the rate at which we are producing coaches at different levels is invincible in Africa. Therefore you need to put into practice what you have been taught for the reason that it is the gateway to the other level of CAF B License’ noted the FUFA President.

    L-R: FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye at the closure of the CAF C coaching course

    Eng. Magogo added by urging the coaches to apply for a Ugandan Coaching license from FUFA and also to register with the coaches association so s to protect their profession from masqueraders.

    At the same function, the FUFA 2nd Vice President who is also a delegate for the 3rd division clubs from the Kampala region Darius Mugoye said that Kampala has started implementing the President’s pledge and applauded all the participants for completing the course.

    L-R: CAF Coaching instructor Majidah Nantanda, Shirah Nakagwa (the only female) and Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education office and instructor)

    ‘Mr. President, In Kampala region we have started implementing your pledge of capacity building at all football levels with the likes of this CAF C coaching course. I would also like to appreciate all participants for successfully completing this course without any missing’ Mugoye said.

    The Chairman Kampala Region Edrisa Kasalirwe said that this is the second CAF C coaching license organized by Kampala and the region has also organized a number of refereeing courses.

    The coaches share a light moment with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
    Turkish coach Omeri Selli with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo shortly after the closure of the course

    Coaches who attended:

    Phillip Ssozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Omer Selli (Light Academy), Salim Twaha Blanden (Mbarara Sports Academy), Hamza Katende (Sentah College), Juma Ssekiziyivu (Nyamityobora), Edwin Laston Haumba (Pehsa), Faisal Nsubuga (Kayda), Paul Kasule (Tospa Sports), Charles Sseguya, Ramathan Ddungu (KJT), Fahadie Walugembe (Blessed Sacramen Kimanya), Abubaker Sseguya (KJT), Stanley Kitengeza Mugerwa (Banda Stars), Ronald Ssemanobe (St Noah Girls), Michael Kalyesubula, Haron Kiremye (Kampala University), Eddie Kasozi (Supers Eagles Mukono), Michael Bukenya (Mpigi Mixed), Henry Gama (Hoima Youngster), Michael Kirunda (Agape S.S), Arnold Herbert Ziwa (Excel Academy), Muhammed Kyagambiddwa (Mbarara F.C), Charles Ssemanda (Kyambogo), Ronald Ssali (St Mary’s Kitende), James Mukubya (Simba), Mubarak Kiberu (SC Villa Jogoo), Siraje Bwanika (Kazinga Moonlight), Henry Kasajja (Sports Outreach Ministry), Paul Kimbowa (Sports Outreach Ministry), Daniel Male (Kibuli S.S), Jessy Lukoki (SSL Logistics), Shirah Nakagwa, Boban Fredricks Tusubira (Nsambya Sports Club), Swaibu Kawesi (Nyamityobora), Muhammed Ssensalire (Ntinda/Bukoto United), Yunusu Kisegerwa (KJT), El-Kassim Nsereko (KB Lions), Rogers Nkugwa (Katuuso Alpheonix Sports Club)

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Hon. Nakiwala, Nyago voted as candidates for AUPL clubs to the FUFA Assembly

    FUFA Polls 2017: Hon. Nakiwala, Nyago voted as candidates for AUPL clubs to the FUFA Assembly

    Express FC Chairperson Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and Kirinya Jinja SS Diana Nyago have been voted as candidates for the Azam Uganda Premier League clubs to the FUFA Assembly.

    In a vote conducted on Saturday at FUFA House and supervised by Returning officer Yusuf Awuye, Nakiwala got 10 votes to take the position of candidate number 1 to the FUFA Assembly while Nyago amassed 6 votes for candidate number 2.

    Nakiwala (L) and Nyago (R) sharing a photo moment after the polls on Saturday.
    Healthy football rivalry on the cards as KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo (L) sharing a moment with Sc Villa’s President Eng. Ben Misagga. The duo tookpart in the polls and drove off together there after.

    Both Candidates as per the FUFA election guidelines will be confirmed by a vote at the Assembly in Masindi on 5th August. However the confirmation by vote will be conducted separately for each candidate to get the 3rd Vice President on to the FUFA Executive.

    The election exercise started at the District Football Associations through the Regional Associations up to the National Level.

    88 Delegates have been confirmed and will vote the new Executive for the period 2017-2021. Incumbent Eng. Moses Magogo is seeking another terms and has been declared a candidate by the FUFA Electoral Committee after fulfilling all requirements.

    AUPL clubs: KCCA FC, Sc Villa Jogoo, URA FC, Vipers SC, BUL FC, Express FC, Proline FC, Mbarara City, Masavu FC, Bright Stars, Kirinya Jinja SS, MaroonsFC, Onduparaka FC, The Saints, Police FC and Soana FC.  

    MAIN PHOTO: The only two Ladies chairing Clubs in the Azam Ugand Premier League Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (L) and Dianah Nyago(L). Both were elected Candidates to the FUFA Assembly from which they vote the 3rd Vice President. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the returning officer of today’s polls. 

  • Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Western Region release provisional squad

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Western Region release provisional squad

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Ahead of the Uganda Cranes regional tour to Western region, a provisional formidable team of 21 players has been named by the Western Regional Football Association.

    According to the Western Region FA General Secretary, Olivia Mugisha, coach Vialli Bainomugisha will handle the team that starts residential training on Monday, 3rd July 2017.

    Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

    Seven more players will be added to make a total of 28.

    The head coach will name the final team by 6th July ahead of the match slated for 8th August 2017.

    ‘The Western Region Football Association is excited and ready to host the national team, Uganda Cranes. We have already started initial preparations to make the tour a complete success’ Mugisha remarked.

    A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans are associated with the regional tour matches which are always free of charge

    The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.

    The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.

    The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.

    FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspection at Buhinga stadium.

    A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.

    These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.

    The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.

    LIST OF PLAYERS:

    GOAL KEEPERS

    1. KIBALAMA SULA   – SHARP FC
    2. OTIM DENNIS  –      MBARARA FC

    DEFENDERS

    1. TURINAWE JOHNSON – SHARP FC
    2. BYEKWASO ZAID –  NYAMITYOBORA FC
    3. KATO UMAR – RUSHERE FC
    4. RUBANJA BRUCE  – CREAMLAND FC
    5. BABU BASHIR   – MBARARA FC
    6. FIAT CLEOPHAS  –   SHARP FC

    MIDFIELDERS

    1. MOHAMMED MATOVU – WELDEN FC
    2. MUHANGI MICHEAL   – MBARARA FC
    3. KONDOK TOR     –  RED ARMY FC
    4. MANDELA ALEX   – SHARP FC
    5. TWINAMATSIKO ALEX   – RUKUNGIRI UNITED FC
    6. SADAM JUMMA   – CREAMLAND FC
    7. BARACK ABRAHAM     – NTODA FC
    8. OWOMUGISHA BRIAN     -NTODA FC

    STRIKERS

    1. LUYOMBYA ISMAIL – RUSHERE FC
    2. SADAM NASIR – MBARARA FC
    3. KAKURU HASSAN -AMAMA FC
    4. BASEME MICHEAL-  RUKUNGIRI UTD FC
    5. AINEBYOONA DICKENS – SHARP FC
  • TECHNICAL: 76 coaches attain CAF A and B Licenses

    TECHNICAL: 76 coaches attain CAF A and B Licenses

    FUFA’s efforts to improve capacity building in the technical area has seen 76 coaches graduate with CAF B and CAF A certification.

    27 coaches were awarded CAF A Licenses while 49 coaches received CAF B licenses at a ceremony graced by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Tuesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo.

    The CAF A holders underwent their course in June 2016 while the CAF B graduates held their studies in January 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    CAF A coaches with FUFA President at FUFA House

    While addressing the graduates, the FUFA President urged the coaches to implement what was learnt during the courses. The FUFA President applauded improvement in the quality of the game in Uganda.

    Wasswa Bbosa of Sc Villa Jogoo is a CAfFB Licensed coach.

    ‘What we want is not the piece of paper you have received but it is the work that we are interested in. So let us try as much as possible to implement what we have learnt and I must confess that there has been general improvement in the quality of football in Uganda’ said the FUFA President.

    Mathias Lule of Express FC received his License from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Eng. Magogo also advised coaches to be concerned with their own conduct because they are football managers and players need to understand that their coaches are disciplinarians, man managers, professional and straight forward.

    He also urged coaches to protect their jobs by acquiring practicing licenses from FUFA such that masqueraders are kept out of the coaching profession.

    A smile for a winner-Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka

    At the same occasion, the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson said that this is in line with the Federation’s vision “To be the number one football national in Africa on and off the field” and the federation is empowering coaches to achieve the mission.

    The newly elected chairman of the Uganda Football Coaches Association Stone Kyambadde asked the tacticians to become members of the Association

    Current statistics about coaching in Uganda

    • CAF A- 42 License Holders
    • CAF B- 61 License Holders
    • CAF C-62 License Holders
    • FUFA Level I- 722 certified coaches

    Yet to be assessed

    FUFA Level One-119 coaches completed the courses but yet to be assessed

    CAF C-197 completed the course but yet to be assessed

    CAF B- (Course lined up July 10th-23rd, 2017 at FUFA Technical Centre)

    Click UGANDA COACHES CAF A LICENSE

    Click UGANDA COACHES- CAF B LICENSE

    MAIN PHOTO: CAF B Licensed coaches with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim (carying the ball)

     

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Election of 3rd Vice President to the General Assembly set for Saturday

    FUFA Polls 2017: Election of 3rd Vice President to the General Assembly set for Saturday

    The FUFA Electoral Committee is set to continue with the exercise this week as the First Division Clubs (Azam Uganda Premier League clubs) go to polls on Saturday 24th June.

    The 16 clubs have already started the process by submitting names of their voters who will elect the 3rd Vice President to the FUFA Executive Committee.

    ‘All clubs got the communication notifying them of the exercise. We are glad that the list of voters from the clubs were submitted to the FUFA Electoral Committee’ said Sam Bakiika-the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman.

    Aspiring Candidates will pick nomination forms today (Tuesday 20th June) and return them on Wednesday (21st June) while declaration of candidates is set for Thursday 22nd June.

    ‘The election of the 3rd Vice President will be conducted on 24th June, 2017. The Assembly will vote two candidates to be presented to the Assembly for confirmation by another round of voting’ added Bakiika.

    The Clubs’ Assembly will vote on the 1st and 2nd Candidates but the General Assembly will also vote on each one of them seperately to determine the new VP representing the 1st Division clubs.

    Key documents for the FUFA Polls 2017

    FUFA Statutes 2017

    Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Circular No. 1058

    FUFA Election Road Map 2017

    FUFA Electoral code

    FUFA Electoral Guidelines-2017

     

     

     

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Electoral committee decides on Mujib Kasule’s nomination, proposed Executive Committee

    FUFA Polls 2017: Electoral committee decides on Mujib Kasule’s nomination, proposed Executive Committee

    The FUFA Electoral Committee has on Monday evening pronounced itself on the status of Mujib Kasule’s nomination and his Executive Committee in the on-going FUFA Polls.

    During a brief but well attended press conference by the members of the media, the FUFA Electoral Committee chairman Samuel Bakiika, flanked by his vice chairman Yusuf Awuye and committee members (Habib Aluma, Geofrey Kintu, Michael Igole and Stanley Kinene), announced the decision after scrutinizing the nomination documents submitted by the aspiring candidate.

    Members of the media who covered the Monday press conference

    Here is the full decision of the FUFA Electoral Committee:

    IN THE MATTER OF NOMINATION OF KASULE MUJIB

    DECISION OF FUFA ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

    Friday 16th June 2017 was the final day for returning nomination documents in accordance with the FUFA Statutes, FUFA Electoral Code 2012, and FUFA Electoral Guidelines, on that day the FUFA Electoral Committee (herein referred to as the Committee) received Nomination forms from a one Kasule Mujib an aspiring candidate for FUFA President and FUFA Executive Committee.

    The Committee would like to point out that whereas the said aspiring candidate was required to return the nomination documents to the Committee at 2:30pm on Friday 16th June 2017, to enable the Committee ample time to scrutinize the returned documents, the said aspiring candidate only appeared before the Committee at about 4.30pm shortly before the close of business.

    Nonetheless the Committee was compelled to adjourn and reconvene on the next working day, being Monday 19th June 2017.

    On this Monday 19th June 2017 the Committee has further scrutinized the nomination documents submitted by Kasule Mujib and found that the said aspiring candidate did not comply with the mandatory requirements stipulated in the FUFA Statutes, FUFA Electoral Code and FUFA Electoral Guidelines for candidature of the FUFA President and FUFA Executive Committee.

    The Committee noted that Mr. Kasule Mujib failed to comply with the following articles of the FUFA Electoral Code 2012:

    Article 10 (5) Nominations of candidates shall be made by both the Chairman and Secretary of fully subscribed members. Where members are individuals, nominations will be done by fully subscribed members; and

    Article 10 (6) Subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility prerequisites, a candidate to the office of the FUFA President shall only be valid if supported by any three members of FUFA where one such member is from the FUFA Super League Clubs or FUFA Big League, the other member being from Special interest groups as defined in article 10 (1) (d-1) of the FUFA Statutes and the other member being a Regional Football Association.

    In addition, Mr Mujib Kasule did not also comply with Article 39 (4) of the FUFA Statutes –Only Members of FUFA may propose candidates for the office of President. Members shall notify the general secretariat in writing of the name of a candidate for the presidency of FUFA at least two months before the date General Assembly.

    Finally, Article 11 (2) of the FUFA Electoral Code 2012 states Candidatures will be registered by the EC, scrutinised by the EC for compliance with this code, the FIFA, CAF, FUFA and/or respective statutes of the organization for whom elections are being conducted and declared eligible for election after payment of the respective fees as stipulated in this code.

    Based on the above reasons the Committee unanimously found that Mr. Mujib Kasule failed to fulfill the mandatory requirements and is therefore ineligible for nomination as a candidate for FUFA President.

  • 2016/17 Beach Soccer League: Mutesa 1 Royal University, MUBS to square off in final

    2016/17 Beach Soccer League: Mutesa 1 Royal University, MUBS to square off in final

    2016/17 Beach Soccer League:

    Latest Results:

    Quarter finals:

    • YMCA 09-04 Kabalagala Rangers
    • Makerere University Business School (MUBS) 7-4 Stormers
    • Nkumba Select 12-05 Kampala International University (KIU)
    • Mutesa 1 Royal University 05-04 St Lawrence University

    Semi-finals:

    • YMCA 4-7 MUBS
    • Nkumba Select 4 (1) – 1 (2) Mutesa 1 Royal University

    Final Day of the season – Sunday, 25th June 2017:

    • Third place play off: Nkumba Select Vs YMCA – 2 p.m
    • Final: MUBS Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University – 4 p.m

    At Lido Beach, Entebbe

    Action between Nkumba Select and KIU in the first quarter final at Lido on Sunday. Nkumba Select won 12-5

    Two time winners MUBS will face Mutesa 1 Royal University in the final of the 2016/17 FUFA National beach soccer league on Sunday, 25th June 2017 at Lido Beach, Entebbe.

    The development was confirmed after the play off quarter and semi final show down at Lido beach in Entebbe on Sunday.

    Mutesa 1 Royal University defeated last year’s champion, Nkumba Select 2-1 in post-match penalties after a 4 all draw in normal time.

    MUBS, winners in 2013 and 2014, won convincingly 7-4 against YMCA in the other semi-final match.

    Ben Ocen led MUBS’ assault with a well converted hat-trick. Isma Kawawulo (brace), Maxwell Okello and Julius Zimula scored for Charles Ayiekho’s side.

    Hamim Ssemakula, Derrick Tekkwo and Allan Zirimenya (2) got the goals for YMCA, coached by Emmanuel Amagu.

    Earlier, there were four matches of the quarter finals that opened the day.

    YMCA humbled Kabalagala Rangers 9-4 with Ssemakula notching a hat-trick to top score in the fixture.

    Nkumba Select humiliated KIU 12-5. Hassan Nana Kivumbi excelled with three individual goals for the reigning champions, and so, was KIU’s Farouk Banga (3 goals).

    MUBS were 7-4 winners past Stomers and Mutesa 1 Royal University pipped St Lawrence in the derby duel.

    YMCA’s Ambrose Naturinda attempts to flip the ball from the sand

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, also a newly elected delegate to the FUFA General Assembly, Deo Mutabazi appreciated all the participating clubs right from last September when the league kicked off.

    He also lauded the partners and FUFA for supporting the game thus far.

    ‘We are nearing the climax of the league next week. In a special way, I would like to thank all the clubs that have pushed on up to where we are now. I thank FUFA for the supportive arm and all the partners and team sponsors. This has been another successful season with only two matches left’ Mutabazi told www.fufa.co.ug.

    The third place play off between Nkumba Select and YMCA will open the final day before the grand finale.

    Mutesa 1 Royal University players celebrate after ejecting the holders Nkumba Select

    All the matches will take place on Sunday, 25th June 2017 at Lido beach.

    The third placed club will smile home with bronze medals and beach soccer balls.

    The losing finalist will get silver medals, balls and other accompanying prizes.

    Besides the trophy, the winners will get gold medals, a prize money and other items.

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners

    2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2017 in Busia at Madibira Grounds
    • Final: Gafford Ladies 1 (1)-1 (3) Olila HS
    It will remain in rich history of the 1924 founded Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) institution, that Olila High School Women Football club are the inaugural champions of the Women knock out cup.
    The Soroti based club rallied from a goal down to draw 1 all in normal time and  force the game into post match penalty shoot out against Kyebando club Gafford Ladies in a well attended and thrilling finale played at the Madibira Primary school playground in Busia district on Sunday.
    Olila High School won the tense shoot out 3-1.
    Gafford Ladies players  with their silver medals
    Evelyn Kakayi gave Gafford Ladies a 1-0 first half lead after a well converted header.
    Nine minutes into the second half, Gafford Ladies’ goalkeeper Elsie Najjemba brought down the reigning FUFA Women Elite League most valuable player Fazilah Ikwaput inside the forbidden area.
    Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the final held at Madibira primary school play ground in Busia
    FIFA referee Anna Akoyi did not hesitate but to point to the penalty spot.
    Midfielder Cissy Nantongo successfully scored the resultant kick from the penalty mark to make the game tied one all.
    Post match penalties were then called after normal time to determine the leader.
    Olila’s goalkeeper Karungi Vanessa saved one of the penalties Olila as they won 3-1 having scored through Cissy Nantumbwe, Norah Alupo and Siporosa.
    Lydia Namutebi  was the only player that scored for Gafford Ladies.
    Sandra Nantumbwe, Annick Sophia and Shakira Mutibwa missed their respective kicks from the penalty spot.
    It was all jubilation as the excited Soroti club players lifted the trophy handed over by the chief guest, Darius Mugoye (FUFA 2nd Vice President) as they were decorated with gold medals and a cash prize of UGX 3M.
    The runners up Gafford Ladies received UGX 2M.
    There were also a couple of individual awards given to the outstanding players in the competition.
    This was the first time ever that FUFA is organizing the Uganda Cup for the women.
    Football fans in Busia
    A section of fans who watched the final at Madibira play ground in Busia
    The tournament is among the competitions organized by the FUFA competitions department.
    The others are FUFA Uganda Cup (Men – since 1971), FUFA Big League (since 2010) and FUFA Women Elite League (played since 2015).
    Team Line ups:
    Gafford Ladies XI: Elsie Najjemba, Josephine Nakyewa,  Lydia Namutebi, Florence Nakalule, Hajara Nassuna, Gertrude Karungi, Sandra Nantumbwe,Lilian Veronica, Shakira Mutibwa, Monica Namwase
    Olila High XI: Vanessa Edith Karungi, Gillian Akandida, Marion Amangat,Ariong Eunice,Wilmer Nantumbwe,Illamai Magdalene, Sharon Achieng, Cissy Nantongo, Fazirah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa
    Individual Awards
    • Most Valuable player– Nabossa Ritah (Olila)
    • Top scorer– Fazilah Ikwaput (Olila – 5 goals)
    • Best Goalkeeper– Vanessa Karungi (Olila)
    • Best Coach – Saddam Cifu Mpande (Olila)
    • Fair Play Award-Taggy High School
    Best Journalists:
    • Radio– Solomon Ssaka (Innerman FM)
    • Print -Makhtum Muziransa (Daily Monitor)
    • Online– Fred Mwambu(Futaa.com)
  • KCCA wins 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup to claim maiden double glory

    KCCA wins 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup to claim maiden double glory

    43rd Uganda Cup final:

    Paidha Black Angels 0-2 KCCA

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defeated Paidha Black Angels 2-0 to win the 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup final played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua on Thursday.

    KCCA FC players and officials celebrate their success

    Uganda Cranes forward Geofrey Sserunkuma got the first in the 10th minute.

    The tournament top scorer Derrick Nsibambi then grabbed the second 11 minutes into the second half.

    This was KCCA’s first ever seasonal League and Cup double.

    KCCA FC striker Derrick Nsibambi in action. He scored the second goal to finish with 8  in the competition

     

    Former FIFA assistant referee Samuel Kayondo was honoured by fellow referees as he officially retired

    Former FIFA assistant referee Samuel Kayondo officially retired from active refereeing and had a lap of honour for his achievements down the road.

    Chief guest, Rogers Byamukama officially handed the trophy to KCCA Executive director, Jenifer Musisi who in turn handed it to the jubilant KCCA players.

    Awards:

    FUFA Presidential award: Jenifer Musisi Ssemakula

    Fair Play award: Paidha Black Angels

    Best Referee: Ali Muhabi

    Best coach: Mike Hilary Mutebi (KCCA)

    Best goalkeeper: Emmanuel Lubangkene (Paidha Black Angels)

    MVP: Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA)

    Top Scorer: Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA) – 8 Goals

    Best Print: Daily Monitor

    Best Television: Bukedde T.V

    Best Radio: Radio Pacis

    Best Online: Kawowo Sports

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/15 – SC Villa

    2015/16 – Vipers Sports Club

    2016/17 – KCCA F.C

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA

    FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA

    Experienced Margaret Kubingi,Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Fraidah Bulega have been elected unopposed to represent women football interests in the FUFA Assembly.

    Kubingi was also voted as the Chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).

    Today’s elections concluded the line-up of the 88 delegates to the FUFA Assembly.

    L-R Christine Wanyana, Oliver Mbekeka, Faridah Bulega  FWEL Delegate, National team Crested Cranes coach Majidah Nantanda, Rosemary Nabyonga, Hadijah Namuyanja

    The UWFA will have Kubingi and Owek. Nkalubo as the two delegates to represent the Association inthe FUFA Assembly for the period 2017-2021.

    The UWFA Assembly after the polls

    Bulega Faridah of Kampala Queens is the delegate for the 15 FUFA Women Elite League clubs.

    The exercise to vote the three candidates was conducted at FUFA House in Mengo but at separate time slots.

    The UWFA also elected the rest of the Executive Committee members in an exercise supervised by the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye.

    The UWFA Executive

    Chairperson: Margaret Kubingi

    1st Vice Chairperson: Nattabi Harriet

    2nd Vice Chairperson Apolot Harriet Margaret

    Treasure: Namagembe Elsie

    Committee Members:

    • Ayub Khalifan
    • Mbekeka Oliver
    • Justine Nambafu
    • Nagudi Safinah
    • Sheba Asiba Zuyo

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Woemn Delegates to FUFA Assembly L-R Faridah Bulega, Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Margaret Kubingi at FUFA House after the elections on Thursday afternoon 

  • Charity: FUFA, football family donate items to Arua Regional remand home

    Charity: FUFA, football family donate items to Arua Regional remand home

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) joined by the football family has on Thursday morning officially handed over an assortment of donated items to management of the Arua regional remand home in Giligili village, Pajulu sub-county.

    The donated items included footballs (5), clothes, shoes, bags and food (2 bags of sugar, 2 bags of rice, 1 carton of wheat flour and 40 litres of cooking oil) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause that is attached to the Uganda Cup competition, arguably the longest knock out tournament in the country played since 1971.

    Moses Okurut, the officer in charge of probation and welfare at the center received the items collected from the football fans, administrators, media and the fans.

    Hand over for one of the 2 bags of sugar to authorities at Arua Regional Remand Home

    FUFA was ably represented by a strong delegation led by West Nile delegate Rasoul Aliga, also an executive committee member together with Ali Mwebe, the head of competitions at the Federation.

    Other West Nile delegates in attendance included; Rev. Father Robert Ayiko, David Batali, Isaac Fredrick Ade, Andrew Onedagwa, John Rwothomio and Alfred Odaga.

    They were escorted by Deo Mutabazi (Beach soccer delegate), Joseph Mwanje (Buganda region delegate), James Ssebaale (FUFA Support staff) and 102.1 FUFA f.m radio personnel.

    The Lord Mayor joined by FUFA and KCCA officials greet some of the juveniles at Arua Regional Remand home on Thursday morning. An assortment of items were later handed over

    The two clubs set to play in the finals of the 43rd Uganda Cup, KCCA and Paidha Black Angels have been also represented at the items hand over.

    KCCA patron, the Lord Mayor of Kampala city Salongo Erias Lukwago led KCCA football club delegation.

    Club chairman Julius Kabugo, Ali Nganda Mulyanyama (club director) and CEO David Tamale accompanied the Lord Mayor.

    Aliga appreciated the initiative started by the federation towards the social corporate responsibility cause.

    “As the FUFA Executive committee passed, we (West Nile) were tasked to come up with a community project that would benefit all. We came up with that of the Arua Regional Remand home. There is hope for the rehabilitated children at the home. I thank FUFA for starting up this initiative” Aliga said.

    Arua Regional Remand home probation and welfare officer Okurut lauded FUFA, KCCA F.C, Paidha Black Angels and the general public for the donated items.

    “We thank FUFA, the two clubs KCCA F.C and Paidha Black Angels as well as the fans who have donated generously. May God bless you all” Okurut said in a brief speech.

    KCCA youngsters Allan Okello and Julius Poloto handed over the footballs to the young prisoners at Arua Regional Remand Home

    All the Paidha Black Angels players attended the handover event with two of the teenage KCCA players Allan Okello and Julius Poloto also part.

    Last year, FUFA and the football donated  to the Missionaries of the poor charity group found in Mengo, Kisenyi – Kampala.

    According to Ali Mwebe, the CSR activity shall be an annual event.