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  • Women Football: Kawempe, Lady Doves flying in the Super League

    Women Football: Kawempe, Lady Doves flying in the Super League

    FUFA Women Super League

    Saturday 9th November 2019

    Mutesa I Royal Univ WFC 0-4 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC

    Uganda Martyrs HS WFC 2-1 Kampala Queens FC

    Lady Doves FC 1-0 She Corporate FC

    FUFA Women Elite League (2nd Division League) 

    Saturday 9th November 2019

    Isra Soccer Academy 2-0 Tooro Queens

    Vision FC 0-2 Town View

    Dynamic Jjeza 1-0 Wakiso Hills

    Amuria HS WFC 0-4 Makerere Univ WFC

    Sunday 10th November 2019

    She Maroons FC 0-0 Bunyaruguru Girls FC

    Lango Queens 1-0 Town Views SS Bugiri

    Rines SS WFC 1-1 Asubo Gafford Ladies

    Kampala Queens forward Resty Nanziri (R) trying to take on Uganda Martyr’s defender in FUFA Women Super League match

    It was a busy weekend for Women Football in the country as the top and 2nd leagues had games played that entertained the followers of the game in different areas over the weekend.

    In the top tier,  FUFA Women Super League, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC registered its second win with a convincing 4-0 victory against Mutesa I Royal University WFC 4-0 away from home. Anita Namata, Shamirah Nalujja, Asia Nakibuuka, and Juliet Nalukenge were on target for Kawempe.

    Kampala Queens suffered the first loss when they were edged by Uganda Martyrs HS WFC 2-1 in Lubaga. Latifa Nakasi scored the winning goal for Uganda Martyrs 12 minutes to time. Kampala Queens captain Fauzia Najjemba had leveled matters through a spot-kick but wasn’t enough to secure any point for the Queens. Brenda Munyana scored the first goal for the hosts.

    Uganda Martyrs WFC Team that started against Kampala Queens in the FUFA Women Super League on Saturday

    In Masindi, Fazila Ikwaput’s lone strike in the 78th minute was enough to hand Lady Doves Maximum points against She Corporate FC. It is the second successive win for Lady Doves in the league while She Corporates have suffered a second loss.

    Lady Doves FC forward Fazila Ikwaput in action during the match against She Corporate FC

    Lady Doves Forward Ikwaput leads the top scorer’s chart with 4 goals followed by Kawempe Muslim striker Juliet Nalukenge with 3 goals as well as Kampala Queens’ Fauzia Najjemba.

    She Corporate FC midfielder (White) Phionah Nabbumba surrounded by Lady Doves players

    FUFA Women Elite League Season 

    Meanwhile, in the FUFA Women Elite League (2nd Tier League), Makerere University WFC overcame Amuria HS WFC 4-0 away in Amuria. Crested Cranes and former Women Cup MVP Aminah Nababi hit the back of the net together with Yudaya Nalubega, Jemima Twesigye, and Mayi Nayiga.

    In the other games, Isra Soccer Academy started on a high note with a 2-0 win over Tooro Queens at Kawempe Muslim SS Ground. Younger star Hadijah Nandago and Deborah Alworongo scored both goals.

    Kitgum based Vision WFC lost 2-0 to Town View SS WFC. Saluwa Nakayima and Esther Nabaigwa made it for the visitors on the scoresheet with a goal each.

    Daphine Nalubowa was the hero for Dynamic Jjezza when her magnificent strike hit the target to secure three points against Wakiso Hills.

    Wakiso Hills team that lost to Dynamic Jjeza

    In Wakiso, Rines SS WFC settled for a 1-1 draw with Asubo Gafford Ladies. Yuster Kayesu scored for Rines before Claire Namatovu’s equaliser in stoppage time.

    Lango Queens defeated Town View 1-0 on Sunday evening in Lira. Zam Akullu scored the only goal of the match.

    She Maroons and Bunyaruguru Girls game ended in a barren draw at Luzira.

    Action for both leagues resumes this Saturday 16th November with 4 fixtures for FUFA Women Super League and 7 games for FUFA Women Elite League.

    MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Queens Captain Fauzia Najjemba making her way through Uganda Martyrs defenders

  • Uganda vs Malawi: 15,000/= Early Bird Tickets on market

    Uganda vs Malawi: 15,000/= Early Bird Tickets on market

    Discounted tickets on market (15,000UGX Only per ticket)

    On Market from Friday 8th– Tuesday 12th November 2019

    Uganda vs Malawi

    Sunday 17th November 2019 –Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Time: 4pm   

    The build up to the Uganda Cranes match with Malawi on 17th November 2019 has engaged top gear as FUFA today released the discounted tickets of the 15,000/= category on to the market.

    With the National senior team playing their first home match in a year, FUFA has given fans an opportunity to watch their stars at discounted tickets.

    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest development

    ‘In a bid to drive more support and fans to the stadium, FUFA has given a 25% discount on each Early Bird ticket at 15,000/= and will be on market for five days only. With the theme 366 Back to Namboole with Cranes spreading like bush fire, we would like the fans to enjoy this discount’ said Hussein.

    The early bird tickets will be withdrawn from the market on Tuesday 12th November 2019.

    The tickets will be sold at FUFA House.

    However FUFA is also working hand in hand with Airtel so that the fans can be able to purchase these tickets using Airtel Money.

  • Uganda Cranes register comprehensive victory over North East region

    Uganda Cranes register comprehensive victory over North East region

    Regional Tours 2019:

    • North East Region 0-4 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes won 4-0 in convincing fashion over the North East region at the Katakwi High School play ground during a regional tour match on Saturday.

    Mustafa Kizza, Fahad Bayo, Joackim Ojeera and second half substitute Hassan Ssenyonjo got the goals for the national team before a mammoth crowd.

    Kizza converted a penalty in the 22nd minute following a foul on Ojeera in the forbidden area.

    Bayo doubled the lead following a mistake by goalkeeper Joshua Okwaput following an earlier back pass from Steven Oriokot to take a a 2-0 half time lead.

    Two late goals from Ojeera, a headed effort off Kizza’s curling corner kick and Ssenyonjo wrapped up the victory.

    Bayo and Kizza bow down in glory to the Almighty to celebrate one of the four goals on the day
    Skipper Halid Lwaliwa with the ball in the opening stages of the game
    Hassan Ssenyonjo (shirt 22) is joined by teammates to celebrate the fourth and final goal of the evening

    This was the first regional tour match for new coach Johnathan McKinstry.

    The match is part of the preparations for the national team as the 2021 AFCON qualifiers come knocking.

    Uganda Cranes will travel to Burkina Faso on 12th November 2019 ahead of the opening group B match the following day in Ouagadougou.

    Four days later, Uganda Cranes will entertain Malawi on 17th November 2019 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Part of the mammoth crowd that watched the game in Katakwi
    North East XI

    Team Line Ups:

    North East Region XI:

    Joshua Okwaput (G.K), Jonathan Okello, Emmanuel Opolot Tandema, Julius Ocen, Steven Oriokot, Joel Ekadu, Paul Oonyu, Denis Emorut, Emmanuel Lokuuna, Ivan Otude, Simon Odeke

    Subs: Gilbert Aikomo (G.K), Abraham Ojale, Julius Isaac Odoa, John Okwatum, Ronald Eletu, Stewart Okiror, John Aleper

    Officials:

    Head coach: Julius Ogwang

    Assistant Coach: Mike Okiror

    Official: Simon Onyait

     

    Uganda Cranes XI vs North East Region

    Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K, KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), John Revita (KCCA), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Joachim Ojeera (URA)

    Subs: James Alitho (URA FC), Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants)

    Officials:

    Head coach: Johnathan McKinstry

    1st Assistant coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    2nd Assistant coach: Charles Livingstone Mbabazi

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago

    Uganda Cranes captain Halid Lwaliwa (second from left) and the North East counterpart Julius Ocen pose with the match referees prior to kick off
  • Regional Tours 2019: Uganda Cranes XI Vs. North East Select

    Regional Tours 2019: Uganda Cranes XI Vs. North East Select

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour:

    • Saturday, 9th November 2019
    • North East Vs Uganda Cranes at Katakwi Ground

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has confirmed the starting eleven players to start the game against the North East region at Katakwi play ground on Saturday afternoon.

    Charles Lukwago will start in goal. Paul Willa at right back, Mustafa Kizza on the left back position.

    Halid Lwaliwa and John Revita are the two central defenders. Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu are the two holding midfielder as Bright Anukani starts as the offensive midfielder.

    Joachim Ojeera and Allan Kayiwa are the two wide-men and Fahad Bayo leads the front line for goals.

    The match will relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and across all the FUFA social media platforms.

    The regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel and Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special, as organized by FUFA and Kibo Media.

    Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K, KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), John Revita (KCCA), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Joachim Ojeera (URA)

    Subs: James Alitho (URA FC), Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants)

  • Uganda Cranes conduct recovery training session in Soroti prior to North East region match

    Uganda Cranes conduct recovery training session in Soroti prior to North East region match

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour:

    • Saturday, 9th November 2019
    • North East Vs Uganda Cranes at Katakwi Ground

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

    The Uganda Cranes players have successfully held a recovery training session at Soroti Hotel play ground on Friday evening.

    The hour long session was conducted by the head coach Johnathan McKinstry, flanked by the first assistant Abdallah Mubiru and goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba.

    This followed close to six hours of travel from  FUFA House in Kampala where the delegation departed.

    The team has pitched camp at Soroti Hotel from where they will depart to Katakwi (an hour’s drive) on Saturday ahead of the eagerly awaited regional tour match against the North East region.

    The Uganda Cranes players in ball work session at Soroti Hotel

    McKinstry will be handling his first ever game in the regional tours since he was named head coach six weeks ago.

    The Northern Irish national is keen and eager for the game ahead, which will give him further close interaction with the locally based players.

    ‘I am happy that we managed to travel well from FUFA House in Kampala to Soroti. We have held a light session of one hour to loosen the players’ bodies. We are set for the match against North East on Saturday’ McKinstry told www.fufa.co,ug after the light training session on Friday.

    The players during a ball work drill
    Team coordinator Geofrey Massa with the head coach Johnathan McKinstry

    The team will depart Soroti for Katakwi on Saturday, a few hours to the match.

    The tour is jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel and Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special, as organized by FUFA and Kibo Media.

    The players in a warm up drill before ball work

    Full Delegation:

    Players:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC)

    Forward Players: Paul Willa (Vipers SC),  Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC),  Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC),  Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers  SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)

    Officials:

    Head coach: Johnathan McKinstry

    1st Assistant coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    Goalkeepers’ coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago

    Equipment Manager: Frank Bumpenje

    Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa

    FUFA Marketing Director: Esther Musoke

    Media Officer: Bosco Omaria

  • CECAFA Women Challenge cup 2019: Crested Cranes show class with demolition of Mukono High

    CECAFA Women Challenge cup 2019: Crested Cranes show class with demolition of Mukono High

    CECAFA Women Challenge Cup (16th-25th November 2019)

    Uganda Women National team- Crested Cranes put up a good performance to overcome Mukono High School 8-0 during a practice match played on Thursday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    The team that has spent 2 days in residential camp gearing up for preparations played their practice game ahead of the 2019 CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup that will take place from 16th to 25th November in Tanzania.

    The spirited display by the team under Head Coach  Bulega Faridah and his second assistant Coach Ayub Kalifah saw their goals scored by Nambatya Favour through a penalty in the 5th minute before adding another 15 minutes later.

    The battle for the ball during the warm up training game

    Fazila Ikwaput, Margaret Kunihira, Asia Nakibuuka, Nassuna  Hasifah (brace) and  Juliet Nalukenge got their names on the score sheet.

    Early in the game, Nambatya converted from the spot kick to hand Crested Cranes the lead following a foul by Mukono High defender Akuku Peninah fouled Zaina Namuleme in the penalty area.

    Nambatya’s second of the day was a joy to watch as she beat the entire defence to double her team’s lead.

    Zaina Nandede shoots during the friendly game

    Nandede Zaina, with her calmness, dribbles and long passes outclassed her opponents in the middle of the park after creating a number assists  that eventually turned into goals

    There were changes for the National team made before the break as Hasifah Nasun, Asia Nakibuuka, Juliet Nalukenge and Margaret  Kunihira came in for  Zaina Namuleme, Nandede Zaina, Nambatya fovour and Reticia Nabbosa respectively.

    The duration of the game was two hours- with each half lasting 60 minutes.

    Ayub Khalifan- the 2nd assistant coach of the Crested Cranes was happy with the match.

    ‘It was a good performance by the team and we the opponents provided real test. We shall plan for another build up match before departure for Tanzania’ noted Ayub.

    Fazila Ikwaput (right) races to the ball during the game

    Crested Cranes will face Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the group B during the CECAFA Women tournament whose new dates have been confirmed as 16th-25th November 2019.

    Twenty players will make the final trip to Dar es Salaam.

    Mukono High School XI
  • Uganda Cranes delegation sets off for North East region tour in Katakwi

    Uganda Cranes delegation sets off for North East region tour in Katakwi

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour:

    • Saturday, 9th November 2019
    • North East Vs Uganda Cranes at Katakwi Ground

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

    The Uganda Cranes delegation for the North East region tour in Katakwi has set off from FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Friday morning.

    The team had a successful session on Thursday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo, where they were also joined by a couple of foreign based players but have not travelled for the trip and wil instead train at Lugogo.

    The Uganda Cranes players board the team bus at FUFA House, Mengo on Friday morning

    The tour is in line with the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes participation in the AFCON 2021 qualifiers (away to Burkina Faso on 13th November 2019 and at home against Malawi on 17th November 2019).

    Also, the tours are intended towards taking the Uganda Cranes brand to the masses.

    Some of the players pose for a group photo moments before departure for Katakwi

    McKinstry has already lauded the regional tours project, saluting the Federation for the initiative as an element of preparing the players especially those who play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the national team duties.

    ‘This is a unique project (Regional Tours) and I have not seen it anywhere in Africa. We are set for the North East region when we play in Katakwi on Saturday. The local based players had a successful training session joined by some of the foreign based players at Lugogo on Thursday. These are early preparations for the two AFCON 2021 qualifiers away to Burkina Faso and at home against Malawi’ Johnthan McKinstry attested.

    Johnathan McKinstry shares a light moment with some of the technical team members moments before departure at FUFA House, Mengo on Friday morning
    Vipers’ captain Halid Lwaliwa and URA goalkeeper James Alitho at FUFA House on Friday morning

    The tour is jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel and Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special, as organized by FUFA and Kibo Media.

    Full Delegation:

    Players:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC)

    Forward Players: Paul Willa (Vipers SC),  Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC),  Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC),  Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers  SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)

    L-R: Geofrey Massa, Frank Bumpenje, Emmanuel Nakabago, Fred Kajoba, Abdallah Mubiru and Johnathan McKinstry

    Officials:

    Head coach: Johnathan McKinstry

    1st Assistant coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    Goalkeepers’ coach: Fred Kajoba

    Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago

    Equipment Manager: Frank Bumpenje

    Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa

    FUFA Marketing Director: Esther Musoke

    Media Officer: Omaria Bosco

     

  • Uganda Cranes conduct first session prior to North East regional tour

    Uganda Cranes conduct first session prior to North East regional tour

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour:

    • Saturday, 9th November 2019
    • North East Vs Uganda Cranes
    • Katakwi Ground

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

    The Uganda Cranes conducted their first training session on Thursday afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo prior to the North East region due this weekend.

    A total of 22 players took part in the hour and a half session under head coach Johnathan McKinstry, first assistant Abdallah Mubiru and goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba.

    16 of these players are the local based legion with the others foreign based.

    McKinstry expressed delight handling his first session with a combination of local and foreign based players and believes this is a perfect start for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers.

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry talking to players during Thursday Training session

    ‘We held a very successful training session at Lugogo. All the players responded well to the training and this is a perfect start as well plan for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers’ McKinstry told the media after the training session.

    The head coach McKinstry talks to some of the players during the session

    The Uganda Cranes will play a regional tour match in Katakwi on Saturday 9th November 2019.

    This will be the third time the Uganda Cranes Regional tour heads to the region.

    Uganda Cranes foreign based players Aucho Khalid and Hassan Wasswa taking part in the Thursday training session at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
    Tadeo Lwanga in action

    The tour is in line with the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes participation in the CHAN Finals and also taking the Uganda Cranes brand to the masses.

    The team will depart for Katakwi on Friday morning.

    The tour is sponsored by Airtel and Nile Breweries under their brand Nile Special.

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry leads in the stretching exercise

    Players who trained:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and James Alitho (URA FC)

    Others: Paul Willa (Vipers SC),  Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC),  Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC),  Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers  SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)

    Foreign based players: Robert Odongkara, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Allan Kyambadde, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi

     

  • Uganda Beach Soccer boss to attend launch of International tournament in Dubai

    Uganda Beach Soccer boss to attend launch of International tournament in Dubai

    FUFA has confirmed that Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi will attend the International Beach Soccer 2020 Launch in Dubai on 9th November 2019. The Launch will take place at the Dubai Sports Council Amphitheatre.

    During his stay in Dubai, Mutabazi will have the opportunity to attend the International Beach Soccer Cup at the Dubai Beach Soccer Stadium-Kite Beach. He will also take a moment with Beach Soccer Stars at the V-Hotel in Dubai.

    ‘It’ is a great honor to be given an opportunity to represent my country and  FUFA in the forthcoming international Beach Soccer Workshop in Dubai. The Chance is very timely as we prepare to host the AFCON 2020 Beach Soccer Finals. I applaud the FUFA Executive and the CEO for this  opportunity’ said Mutabazi

    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein welcomed the latest developments.

    ‘FUFA is working  so hard to have the best preparations for the AFCON 2020 Beach Soccer Finals and the decision to have a representative in Dubai is another vital opportunity for the success of the preparation process. Mr. Deo Mutabazi will come back and share the knowledge with the rest of the beach soccer family in Uganda. We wish him the best of the delibertions while in Dubai’ said Hussein

    Mutabazi will fly out of the country this Thursday.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Beach Soccer Chairman Deo Mutabazi 

     

  • Regional Tour: Uganda Cranes Squad to Face North Eastern Select Named

    Regional Tour: Uganda Cranes Squad to Face North Eastern Select Named

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tour

    9th November 2019

    North Eastern Select – Uganda Cranes

    Katakwi Ground

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named 21 players for the Regional Tour Match to be played in Katakwi on Saturday 9th November 2019.

    The Squad of local-based players will see Uganda Cranes take on North Eastern Select. It will be the third time the Uganda Cranes Regional tour heads to the region.

    The tour is in line with the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes participation in the CHAN Finals and also taking the Uganda Cranes brand to the masses.

    The squad summoned:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and James Alitho (URA FC)

    Others are; Paul Willa (Vipers SC),  Halid Lwalilwa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Kato Samuel (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Vianne Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers  SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC) and Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC)

    The team will train on Thursday  morning 11:30AM at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo before setting off for Katakwi the following day in the Morning.

    The tour is sponsored by Airtel and Nile Breweries under their brand Nile Special.

    MAIN PHOTO:  The Uganda Cranes local based team

     

  • Crested Cranes to enter residential camp for CECAFA Challenge cup

    Crested Cranes to enter residential camp for CECAFA Challenge cup

    The Uganda Women National football team, the Crested Cranes competed their non -residential training on Monday after 5 days of intensity which culminated in the camp being reduced from 35 players to 27. The head coach Faridah Bulega will now take her players to the FUFA Technical Centre- Njeru for further training ahead CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

    Kunihira Margaret takes on Ritah Nabbossa

    The team will travel on Tuesday morning (8am) for the start of the residential camp.

    ‘I am happy with the input from the players after these five days of training. The residential camp will give the technical team and players another opportunity to keep improving on the fitness levels. We are glad that the league started over the weekend and that gives the players every chance to keep working hard’ said Bulega

     

    Crested Cranes Squad heading to Njeru for residential camp

    Goalkeepers: Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves), Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Irene Paska Akiteng (Lady Doves), Vanessa Karungi (she Corporate).

    Goalkeeper Akiteng Irene rolls the ball during the training at Lugogo

    Defenders: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate),  Marion Amangat (Olila High School), Brendah Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC ), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School), Grace Aluka ( Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies FC), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens).

     

    Midfielders: Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),  Zaina Nandede (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves), Esther Beatrice Adokole (Asubo Gafford Ladies),  Harriet Nakuba (Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabumba (She Corporate), Amina Nababi (Makerere University), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)

     

    Forwards: Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves), Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).

    Main Photo: Crested Cranes Coaches L-R; Ayub Khalifa(Second Assistant Coach), Faridah Bulega(Head Coach) and Oliver Mbekeka(Fitness Trainer)

     

  • Women Super League: Hattrick for Ikwaput, FUFA Awards nominees Nalukenge, Kinavudori and Najjemba shine on Match Day 1

    Women Super League: Hattrick for Ikwaput, FUFA Awards nominees Nalukenge, Kinavudori and Najjemba shine on Match Day 1

    Saturday 2nd November 2019

    UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 She Corporates

    Kampala Queens 2-1 Olila HS WFC

    Sunday 3rd November 2019

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 2-0 Uganda Martyrs HS WFC

    Mutesa I Royal University 0-3 Lady Doves FC

    Kampala Queens players celebrating Fauzia Najjemba’s goal against Olila HS WFC

    The first-ever FUFA Women Super League kicked off on a high note with a flurry of goals in the four (4) fixtures played on the opening weekend for match Day 1 action.

    Reigning league Champions UCU Lady Cardinals defeated She Corporate 1-0 at UCU Grounds in Mukono on Saturday.

    UCU forward Maureen Kinavudori (R) trying to shield the ball during the match against She Corporate

    Kenyan born forward Maureen Kinavudori’s header in the 78th minute was enough to secure three points for the home side.

    On the same day, Kampala Queens came from a goal down to overcome Olila HS WFC by 2-1 at the IUIU Ground in Kabojja.

    Kampala Queens forward Resty Nanziri (R) trying to close in Olila HS WFC defender Maurice Ariokot

    Olila got the lead through Sharon Achen in the 34th Minute before Kampala Queens pulled off an equalizer in the 61st minute with a well-taken spot-kick from new signing Fauzia Najjemba.

    With only 4 minutes to  full time, Amangat Marion brought down Kampala Queens forward Liilian Mutuuzo inside the area. Skipper Fauzia Najjemba was again given the duty to step up and take the penalty which duly  converted.

    In the other matches, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC managed to beat the visitors Uganda Martyrs HS WFC by 2-0 at Kawempe Muslim SS Ground. Juliet Nalukenge got the lead for the four (4) time league champions in the 23rd minute. Nalukenge completed her double with another strike in the 75th minute.

    Kawempe Muslim forward Juliet Nalukenge in action against Uganda Martyrs HS WFC

    At IUIU Kabojja, Fazila Ikwaput handed the visitors Lady Doves three points with the first hattrick of the Leauge in the 16th, 78th, 90th minutes.

    Lady Doves lead the log with 3 points and 3 goal difference after Match Day 1. Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC in second place, Kampala Queen in Third while UCU Lady Cardinals in the fourth position.

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC defender Grace Aluka challenged by Uganda Martyrs forward Catherine Nagadya

    Fazila Ikwaput leads the scorers’ chart  with 3 goals followed by teenagers Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) and Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim) on 2 goals each.

    The opening fixtures registered nine (9) goals. Six Clubs managed to hit the net. Only two clubs failed to score (Mutesa I Royal University and Uganda Martyrs)

    Action will resume next weekend on 9th November 2019 with three fixtures on card. Mutesa I Royal taking on Kawempe Muslim Ladies at IUIU Ground in Kabojja, Uganda Martyrs WFC host Kampala Queens at UMHS Ground in Rubaga, while Lady Doves shall host She Corporate in Masindi at Katusabe Dove Stadium.

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  • Inaugural FUFA Women Super League gets Underway this Weekend

    Inaugural FUFA Women Super League gets Underway this Weekend

    Saturday 2nd November 2019

    Kampala Queens WFC – Olila HS WFC

    UCU Lady Cardinals – She Corporates

    Sunday 3rd November 2019

    Kawempe Muslim LFC – Uganda Martyrs HS WFC

    Muteesa I Royal WFC – Lady Doves FC

    The inaugural FUFA Women Super League for the top eight clubs in Uganda kicks off this weekend with four (4) fixtures on card.

    Last season’s Champions UCU Lady Cardinal (from the FUFA Women lite League) will kick off their season at home in Mukono on Saturday 2nd November with a game against She Corporate who have just secured the services of defender Bridget Nabisaalu and Phionah Nabbumba from Ajax Queens.

    Former Ajax Queens midfielder Phionah Nabbumba

    UCU Lady Cardinals have an array of stars in their squad and have brought on board  National team player defender Shadia Nankya from Uganda Martyrs Rubaga.

    Defender Shadia Nakya closing up Makerere University forward Aminah Nababi in last season league match

    More so UCU Lady Cardinals retained most of the key players that won them their first-ever League title last season. Playmaker Hasifah Nassuna, goalkeeper Ruth Aturo, defender Mercy Nabulobi, midfielder Teddy Najjuma, Phoebe Banura, Kadondi Esther, Najjuma Teddy, and Captain Maureen Kinavudori are still with the team.

    UCU Lady Cardinal’s Hassifa Nassuna (L) taking on Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe

    Farida Bulega’s Kampala Queens is at home at IUIU Kabojja on Saturday 2nd November playing against North-Eastern region giants Olila High School  WFC. Kampala Queens goes into the opening fixture with new faces in their squad.  The likes of Fatumah Nakasumba (Makerere University WFC), Docus Nabuufu (Uganda Martyrs ), Brenda Kwaka (Riness), goalkeeper Resty Nalweyiso (Masaka SS), Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy), Milly Ntambi (Rines) are the new signings.

    Olila maintained most of their players and will rely on the services of skipper Eunice Ariokot in the defense together with Gillian Akadinda and Bira Naddunga who are fresh from the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship. Uganda won the title in Mauritius.

    In the other fixtures, on Sunday 3rd November, last season’s league runners-up  Lady Doves visit Mutesa I Royal  University at IUIU Kabojja. Lady Doves signed former BIIK-Kazygurt (Kazakstan) forward Fazila Ikwaput. She was the 2017  Airtel-FUFA Female player of the year in Uganda.

    Fazila Ikwaput dribbling during the match between Uganda and Ethiopia

    Lady Doves also secured the signature of goalkeeper Irene Paska Akiteng from Lango Queens.  Akiteng was named the best goalkeeper in the 2019 FUFA Women’s Independence Cup in Mukono while playing for her University Nkumba.

    Despite losing their head coach Olive Mbekeka who played a key role in the team’s success last season, they have managed to keep the nucleus of the team.  Goalkeeper Nakaziro Daisy, midfielder Leticia Nabbosa and striker Nuulu Nakyanzi are still with the club.

    Lady Doves midfielder Leticia Nabbosa during the FWEL final Playoff last season

    However, Muteesa I Royal  University will depend mainly on players who have served for a long period at the Buganda Kingdom-based team.

    Omara Josephine, Birabwa Margaret, Nayiga Sharifah, Anyango Caroline, Nakayobyo Habiibah, Nakigozi Elizabeth, Nakagwa Florence, Namuyanja Judith, Nambalirwa Mariam, Torach Immaculate, Nakyeyune Angellah, Nakato Angellah, Tugabire Ann, Mbabazi Aisha, Nakachwa Bridget, Naggujja Benita, Mirembe Ruth and Nampeera Imelda are some of the players that will form the team.

    Meanwhile, four (4) time League champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies will host Uganda Martyrs HS WFC on Sunday 3rd November. With the immense variety of talented players at their disposal, Kawempe still went into the transfer market and signed Crested Cranes and Isra Soccer Academy midfielder Shamirah Nalujja and Uganda U17 National Team and Arsubo Gafford Ladies FC forward Margret Kunihira. They also promoted younger star Shakira Nyinagahirwa from the structures.

    Shamirah Nalujja in action for Isra Soccer Academy last Season

    Goalkeeper Adeke Juliet, Nazizi Florence, Aluka Grace, Musibika Stella, Nakabugo Mariam, Nakibuuka Asia, Namata Anita, Nalukenge Juliet, Onabikoa Miriam, Mushimire Rita, Atimaku Fiona, Nadunga Sharon, Nakacwa Samalie, Nantongo Aisha, Nabulya Rehema, Natukunda Diana, Nanziri Rhoda, Nakku Mastula, Nakayenga Brenda, Nalukoda Suzan are some of the players head coach Ayub Khalifa will pick from for his best team against Uganda Martyrs HS WFC.

    Margret Kunihira switched to Kawempe Muslim LFC

    On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs HS WFC brought in a new defender Nabuloobi Patience from Makerere University to replace Nankya Shadia who joined UCU Lady Cardinals. Catherine Nagadya is another new signing for Uganda Martyrs from Makerere University WFC.

    Key players Nakacwa Spencer, Nakacwa Kevin, Nankya Rashida, Namusoke Esther, and captain Namugerwa Gloria are expected to put up a strong resistance against Kawempe.

    The format for the  Women’s League was changed from the sixteen (16) teams to eight teams (FUFA Women Super League) while the other eight teams now compete in the FUFA Women Elite League.

    MAIN PHOTO: Lady Doves FC 2019/2020 Squad in a group photo 

  • 28 turn up for Crested Cranes training in Luzira for CECAFA Women Challenge cup

    28 turn up for Crested Cranes training in Luzira for CECAFA Women Challenge cup

    The Uganda National Senior Women  team (Crested Cranes) is back for duty-  with all eyes on representing the country in the highly anticipated CECAFA  Championship due 14th to 23rd November  in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.

    The team started non-residential training at the Luzira Prisons playground and will continue with the same programme on Friday morning at 11 O’clock  in Lugogo- StarTime Stadium.

    The Crested Cranes players during  Thursday’s training session in Luzira

    A total of 28 players out of 35 summoned turned up for training.

    The head coach Faridah Bulega is hopeful the seven players who missed training on day one will show up in the subsquent days.

    some of the players who missed training are Fazila Ikwaput, Esther Beatrice Adokole, Vanessa Karungi, Reticia Nabbosa, Daisy Nakaziro and Zaina Nandede.

    Fitness trainer Oliver Mbekeka conducts  a session with the players.

    Faridag Bulega

    ‘We are hopeful players will improve and more emphasis is on ball work, combination and fitness levels. Our main aim in this Championship is to shine  because we have a good squad’ noted Bulega

    Bulega while addressing players at Luzira Prisons Ground
    Assistat coach Ayub Khalifan passing on tactics to the players

    The team will have a five-day non-residential training before heading to the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for residential camp.Training resumes on Friday morning 11 am StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    Girls stretching during training at Luzira

    Players who trained:

    Goalkeepers:

    Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Irene Paska Akiteng (Lady Doves),

    Defenders:

    Viola Namuddu (Makerere University), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate), Mercy Nabulobi (UCU Lady Cardinals), Marion Amangat (Olila High School), Brendah Nandagire (Uganda Martyrs),  Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC ), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School), Grace Aluka ( Kawemep Muslim SS Ladies FC), Aisha Namukisa (Kawempe Queens).

    Midfielders:

    Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sarah Nakuya (Nkumba University), Norah Alupo (Saviors), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Harriet Nakuba (Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabumba (She Corporate), Amina Nababi (Makerere University), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)

    Forwards:

    Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rashidah Nankya (Uganda Martyrs), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mable Kusasira (Kampala Queens)

    Theteam is Captained by Goalie Ruth Aturo the Female MVP

    Team Captain Ruth Aturo working out  during training in Luzira.

    MAIN PHOTO:  Crested Cranes players warming up in  Luzira on Thursday 

  • CECAFA Women Challenge Cup 2019: Bulega names 35 players to start training with Crested Cranes

    CECAFA Women Challenge Cup 2019: Bulega names 35 players to start training with Crested Cranes

    CECAFA Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    • 14th – 23rd November 2019 in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

    Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has named a provisional  squad of 35 players to start preparations for the 2019 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

    Bulega who was joined by the second assistant coach Ayub Khalifa confirmed the provisional squad to the media during a press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning.

    ‘I thank the Executive of FUFA for entrusting me with the team and beefing up the technical side with Ayub Khalifan. Together with him, we are going to achieve as we seek to win the championship’ Bulega noted.

    L-R: Ayub Khalifa, Faridah Bulega and FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein

    In total, there are 35 players summoned and non residential training will commence on Thursday, 31st October 2019 at Luzira for five days before the team enters residential camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    By 12th November 2019, the final team will be named to travel to Dar es Salaam.

    Ruth Aturo will be captain and the assistant captain will be confirmed in due course.

    Crested Cranes Squad:

    Goalkeepers:

    Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves), Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Irene Paska Akiteng (Lady Doves), Vannesa Karungi (She Corporate)

    Defenders:

    Viola Namuddu (Makerere University), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate), Mercy Nabulobi (UCU Lady Cardinals), Margret Birabirwa (Muteesa I Royal University), Marion Amangat (Olila High School), Brendah Nandagire (Uganda Martyrs),  Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC ), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School), Grace Aluka ( Kawemep Muslim SS Ladies FC), Aisha Namukisa (Kawempe Queens).

    Midfielders:

    Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sarah Nakuya (Nkumba University), Norah Alupo (Saviors), Zaina Nandede (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves), Esther Beatrice Adokole (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Harriet Nakuba (Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabumba (She Corporate), Amina Nababi (Makerere University), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)

    Forwards:

    Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rashidah Nankya (Uganda Martyrs), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves), Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mable Kusasira (Kampala Queens)

    MAIN PHOTO:  Aub Khalifa and Faridah Bulega during the press conference in Mengo. 

  • AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: McKinstry names Uganda Cranes squad for matches against Burkina Faso and Malawi

    AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: McKinstry names Uganda Cranes squad for matches against Burkina Faso and Malawi

    TOTAL AFCON 2021 QUALIFIERS (2021 AFCON Qualifiers – Group B):

    • Wednesday, 13th November 2019: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes – Ouagadougou
    • Sunday, 17th November 2019: Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Tickets for Home game (366 Back to Namboole with Cranes):

    *20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    *Early bird tickets for 15,000/= go on market starting 2nd November 2019 for five days.

    The Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 25 man squad to face Burkina Faso (away) and  Malawi (home) on 13th November and 17th November 2019 respectively in the AFCON 2021 Qualification campaign.

    McKinstry addressed the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday, 30th October 2019.

    Flanked by the Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha and the 2nd FUFA Vice president Darius Mugoye, McKinstry also released the training program for the team.

    Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha R) addresses the media on Wednesday, 30th November 2019 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    Mugisha confirmed the entire backroom staff for McKinstry that has Abdallah Mubiru and Livingstone Mbabazi as the first and second assistants respectively.

    Fred Kajoba is maintained as goalkeeping coach, Ayub Balyejusa is the equipment manager and Geofrey Massa as the team coordinator.

    All the appointments are on interim basis.

    The same press conference was also graced by the FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza, Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member) and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (National Teams Manager).

    Kiiza gave an update on the tickets.

    The early bird tickets for the home game on 17th November 2019 will go on market starting 2nd November 2019.  Uganda Cranes will fly  to Burkina Faso on  a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines- Bombardier). FUFA has also reserved 30 seats on the Bombardier for fans willing to travel for the match in Ouagadougou at a cost of $1500 per ticket.

    Uganda Cranes Squad summoned

    Goalkeepers:

    Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (Horoya AC, Guinea), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda)

    Defenders:

    Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds FK, Sweden), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Murushid Jjuuko (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Timothy Denis Awany (Sport Club Ironi Ashdod, Israel), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, Democratic Republic of Congo)

    Midfielders:

    Michael Azira (Chicago Fire, USA), Khalid Aucho (Misr Lel Makasa, Egypt), Tadeo Lwanga (Tanta, Egypt), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA, Uganda), Allan Okello (KCCA, Uganda), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt)

    Forwards:

    Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Ittihad Alexandria, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkane, Morocco), Alexis Bbakka (Carlstad United BK, Sweden), Fahad Bayo (Vipers, Uganda), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Abdu Lumala (Pyramids, Egypt), William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazahstan)

    Technical Department:

    Head Coach: Jonathan McKinstry

    1st Assistant Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    2nd Assistant Coach: Livingstone Mbabazi

    Fitness Coach: Alexander McCarthy

    Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba

    Equipment Manager: Ayub Balyejusa

    Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa

  • FUFA Women Super League 2019: Fixtures released as kick off is set for 2nd November

    FUFA Women Super League 2019: Fixtures released as kick off is set for 2nd November

    The fixtures for the first round of the newly created FUFA Women Super League have been released.  The eight team league to be played over three rounds kicks off on 2nd November 2019.

    Reigning League champions UCU Lady Cardinals will open their campaign with a match against She Corporate in Mukono while Kampala Queens play host to Olila High School at IUIU Kabojja Campus.

    No playoffs will be considered this season. The team that accumulated the highest points after the three rounds (21 games per club) will be declared Champion.

    The bottom two teams get relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League.

    Full fixtures of the first round

  • Masaza Cup Final 2019: Match Officials appointed

    Masaza Cup Final 2019: Match Officials appointed

    2019 Masaza Cup:

    Final: Saturday, 26th October

    • Busiro Vs Bulemezi – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 PM)

    3rd Place Playoff:

    • Buddu Vs Kyadondo SS (11 AM)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), a key partner with the Buganda Kingdom has confirmed the match officials for the final of the 2019 Masaza cup match between Busiro and Bulemezi ,  the third-place play-off between Buddu and  Kyadondo at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday 26th October 2019.

    Brian-Miiro Nsubuga -FIFA-Referee to handle the final

    FIFA referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga will be teh centre referee. He will be assisted by Mark Ssonko and Catherine Nagadya as the first and second assistant referees respectively.

    Mark Ssonko will be the first the assistant

    The fourth official will be Sabila Ali with Katumba George as the Referee’s Assessor.

    Before the opening match, there will be a third-place playoff match between Buddu and Kyadondo.

    Kimera Rashid will officiate the third-place playoff as the center referee; assisted by Kalule Micheal (first assistant) and Kato Rashid as the second assistant while Bakisula Ali and Kirumira Festus will be the forth official and referees’ assessor respectively

     

     Third-place playoff: Buddu vs  Kyadondo (11 AM)

    Officials:

    • Referee: Kimera Rashid
    • Assistant Referee 1: Kalule Micheal
    • Assistant Referee 2: Kato Rashid
    • Forth Official: Bakisula Ali
    • Referee Assessor: Kirumira Festus

    Final: Busiro Vs Bulemezi (4 PM)

    Officials:

    • Referee: Nsubuga Brian Miiro
    • Assistant Referee 1: Mark Ssonko
    • Assistant Referee 2: Catherine Nagadya
    • Fourth official: Sabila Ali
    • Referee Assessor: Katumba George