Uganda Girls U17 National Team has departed to Mauritius on Wednesday evening for the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship that gets underway this week on Friday 20th September in Port Luis.
A contingent of 20 players and 9 officials left Entebbe International Airport at 4: 00 pm aboard the Fly Emirates.
During the departure, head coach Ayub Khalifa promised to return with a silverware.
‘It will be a tough tournament but we have got enough time to prepare the girls. We are going to compete and come back with a victory. Our struggle is to be number one after all.’ Said head coach Ayub
Uganda is in Group A alongside the hosts Mauritius, Zambia, and Comoros.
The first match will be against Zambia on Friday 20th September at Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis before playing Mauritius and Comoros on 22nd and 24th September respectively.
The Uganda U-17 players and officials at Entebbe International Airport departures on TuesdayThe delegation poses for a group photo before departure
The Contingent: Players: Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS), and Gift Nasasira (Gadafi Integrated)
Defenders: Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwine (Up Hill College), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), and Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings). Midfielders: Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy HS), Maureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS). Forwards: Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono HS), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS) and Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS).
Officials: Leader of Delegation – Chris Kalibbala Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja Team Trainer – Olive Mbekeka Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala Team Coordinator – Jackson Nyiima Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba Media Officer – Alex Kasirye
21st September – 5th October (Venues – Njeru & Gulu)
Three Ugandan referees have been confirmed for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament.
These are Alex Muhabi (center referee) and two assistant referees – Ronald Katenya and Musa Balikoowa.
FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi is among the Ugandans shortlisted.
By and large, there are 20 referees who will handle this two week’s tournament that shall be played over in two venues – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru and Pece Stadium, Gulu.
Others are from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar , South Sudan and Somalia.
Two of these are females – Jonesia Kabakama from Tanzania and Kenya’s Jane Cherono.
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has released the regulations for the forthcoming CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup that will be hosted in Uganda.
These regulations have been signed by stamped by the CECAFA President Mutasim Gafar and Secretary General Nicholas Musonye.
These have 20 Articles entailing the different parameters of objectives, right to participate, format of competition, qualifications of players and coaches, trophy and medals, registration of players, team colours & match coordination, tournament organization, Doping, Organizing Committee, CECAFA and host member responsibilities, protests & appeals, cheating & fraud, disciplinary, match reports, broadcast & publicity rights as well as CAF & FIFA Regulations.
In preparation for the upcoming assignments lined up for the Uganda Cranes (CHAN) and Uganda Hippos (U-20) the two sides were engaged in a practice match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Buikwe on Tuesday evening.
The interesting game although failed to produce any goal, it lived up to the expected billing.
Striker Frank Ssebufu and Abdul Karim Watambala got close to breaking the deadlock for the junior side but goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi was equally ready to tame the opportunities during the opening half.
Defender Benon Tahomera missed with a header at the start of the second half as the Uganda Cranes pushed for that break through goal that never arrived.
Either technical wings called for changes in a bid to test out the players at their disposal in varying formations of play.
Nonetheless, there was no breakthrough for either sides.
It was an interesting contest between Uganda Hippos (red) and Uganda Cranes (all white) at Njeru
Uganda Cranes is preparing for the first leg away to Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifier in Bujumbura this coming Saturday.
The Hippos will be hosting 10 other countries for the CECAFA U-20 Championship that will be staged at the Pece Stadium in Gulu and FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Uganda is in group A alongside Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan. This group will be based in Gulu.
Uganda Cranes XI
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes (CHAN team) XI:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Paul Willa, Arafat Galiwango, Halid Lwaliwa, John Revita, Saidi Kyeyune, Yusuf Ssozi, Allan Kayiwa, Shafiq Kagimu, Vianney Ssekajjugo, Fahad Bayo
Subs: Charles Lukwago (GK), James Alitho (GK), Mustafa Mujuzi, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Mbowa, Benson Tahomera, Paul Mucureezi, Ssozi Nicholas, Muzamir Mutyaba, Bright Anukani, Mike Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Owori David, Sserunkuma Daniel, Joel Madondo.
Uganda Hippos XI
Uganda Hippos XI:
Mutwalibi Mugolofa (GK), Justine Opiro, Robert Kitabalwa, Gavin Kizito, Derrick Kigunddu, Joseph Kafumbe, Frank Ssebuufu, Najib Iga, Sadat Anaku, Karim Watambala, Ashraf Zizinga
Second half team: Denis Otim (GK), Kevin Ssekimbegga, Aziz Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Musa Ramadan, Steven Sserwadda, Joseph Kafumbe, Sadam Masereka, Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi, Davis Ssekajja
Team captains’ moment with the match officials. Halid Lwaliwa (shirt 20) skippered the Uganda Cranes team and Gavin Kizito Mugweri was Hippos’ captain
The Sudan national U20 football team has today afternoon jetted into the country ahead of the kickoff of the CECAFA U20 challenge championship that kicked off this Saturday at the Pece War Memorial stadium in in Gulu.
The 25 man delegation of 17 players and 8 officials arrived in the country at midday and straight away headed to Gulu district where they will play their group A matches.
FUFA Executive member Hamid Juma was among the officials who received the Sudan delegationSome of the Sudan youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
Sudan was pitted in group A against Djibouti whom they face in the opening fixture before hosts Uganda start their own title challenge against Eritrea.
Sudan becomes the second team arrived in the country after Djibouti that arrived earlier on Saturday last week to acclimatize to the conditions before the commencement of the tournament.
Burundi and South Sudan teams among others confirmed them arrival for today whereas the Kenyan contingent is expected in the country tomorrow (Thursday).
Sudan delegation upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
The two-week-long tournament will have games in two venues with the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru being the second venue that will be hosting group B and C matches.
Groups:
A: Uganda (Hosts), Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti (Based in Gulu)
B: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
C: Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
The Uganda Cranes of local based players continued with their regime in residential training in Naalya at Sky Hotel.
The team entered camp on Saturday afternoon and they have been training since then at KCCA stadium in Lugogo.
Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru is thrilled with the players response to the training ahead of their 2020 African Nations Championship qualifiers match against Burundi in Bujumbura Burundi on Saturday 21st of September. 2019.
Abdallah Mubiru smiles
‘At first place I am happy with the turn up, almost everyone we summoned apart from KCCA FC players who are yet to join us but everyone is in camp. The players are very positive in training and everyone is giving his best to win himself a place in the team and that is very encouraging and everyone is committed towards doing that.’ Mubiru noted.
Players in stretching drills
Build Up match with U-20:
The team will play one practice match against the Uganda National Football Team of Under 20 in Njeru on Tuesday 17th September at FUFA Technical Centre at 4:00 pm
Thereafter coaches will assess the players basing on the game to come up with the final traveling squad.
Midfielder GadafI Wahabu dribbles the ball during a training session
Shafiq Kagimu drives the ball awayL-R: Yasin Mugabi, James Alitho and Joel Mutakubwa
The Team:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), James Alitho (URA)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)
Strikers: Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
Several of FUFA Member Associations have observed a statutory requirement of holding their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) just before the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly set for Adjumani this year on 28th September.
Most of the 33 Members of FUFA have been very active with activities all organised by the Regional General Secretaries recruited by FUFA at the start of this year.
On Friday 13th September, the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) held their 4th Annual General Assembly at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.
The well attended event was presided over by FUFA Excom Member Chris Kalibbala who as the Chief Guest.
Chied Guest Chirs Kalibbala ina photo moment with UWFA Chairperson Margaret Kubingi (L) and 1st Chairperson Harriet Nattabi
The Chairperson of UWFA, Kubingi Margret called upon for unity and focus among football stakeholders in order to uplift women football in Uganda at large.
Kubingi stressed that the women football leaders ought to be role models to display high standards of behavior by having discipline, learning each one’s personality and character, having love and respect for each other, be good consultants and follow procedures in order to achieve greatness in the new FUFA Project ‘Take flight ‘ whose Manager Jean Sseninde also attended.
Jean Sseninde close to camera during the UWFA Assembly in Njeru
Kalibbala, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo lauded the organisers of the Assembly, the delegates and the entire organisation of the ongoing FUFA Women Elite league to be calm and welcome the new women FUFA Women Super League.
‘FUFA is fully committed to support the women regional leagues, National competitions, underage and Senior teams’
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
PICTORIAL OF OTHER MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS’ ASSEMBLIES ORGANISED
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Kampala Region FA Assembly at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga. He was voted to the FUFA Assembly by Kampala Delegates.Kampala Region FA Chairman Idrisa Kasalirwe (L) consulting General Secretary Isaac Sengendo during the AssemblyKampala Region FA Delegates during their Assembly at Jevine Hotel in RubagaFUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma addressing Delegtes of the Eastern Region Association at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka DistrictDelegates raising hands to get their turn to make contributions during the Eastern Region FA Annual General Assembly at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka DistrictEastern Region FA Delegates in a group photo after their Annual General Assembly at Marple Cottages in Kamonkoli , Budaka DistrictSmartness at its best- Western Region FA Delegates during their Annual General Assembly at Pelican Hotel, MbararaFUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema addressing delegates of the Western Region FA at Pelican Hotel MbararaWestern region FA Delegates in a group photo with delegates after their Annual General Assembly at Pelican Hotel, Mbarara on Saturday 13th September 2019Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi stressing a point during the Assembly at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga. On the left is CAF Fustal and Beach Soccer Instructor Ali Mwebe while UBSA CEO Denis Ssembuya (R)A well orgainsed UBSA Assembly at Jevine Hotel, RubagaOne of the 7 Special Interest Groups-Uganda Beach Soccer Association in a group photo with delegates after their Annual General Assembly at Jevine Hotel on 31st August 2019Buganda Region FA Assembly: L-R FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Buganda Region Chairman Andy Kaweesa , General Secretary Brian Sejjemba, Buganda region Excom Member Farouk Kigongo at Luweero Diocese Hotel.Time for business during the Buganda Region FA Annual General Assembly in LuweeroTime to share a moment as FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha talks to Exco Members Hajji Abdul Lukooya and Rogers Mulindwa.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Women Football Association in a group photo after the Assembly in Njeru.
Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical team has released the final list of 20 players for the forthcoming COSAFA Championship from 20th to 29th September 2019 in Mauritius.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa announced the final squad on Sunday evening immediately after the second practice match against FUFA Women Elite League select team at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The match ended 3-1 in favor of the National team. Skipper Nalukenge Juliet scored a brace and Musibika Stella netted the other goal.
Uganda Girls U17 forward Juliet Nalukenge in action against FWEL select team
The list has 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 6 forwards.
Kawempe Muslim SS has the highest number of players with 6, Mukono High School 3 players in the final list while Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga has 2 players that will travel to Mauritius.
Final squad
Nyayenga Daphine (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), and Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated).
Defenders -Akadinda Gilian (Olila HS), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim SS), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS) and Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings).
Midfielders are Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy HS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nadunga Bira (Olila HS), Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen (Mukono HS), and Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS).
Forwards Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS) Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono HS), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Kunihira Margret (Kawempe Muslim), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS)
‘We have had enough time to test all the players and finally came up with the final list that will represent the country in COSAFA. Teamwork is our strength and the attitude of the players is high. We are ready to compete with the best’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
Kawempe Muslim SS forward Nalukenge Juliet was given the responsibility to lead the team as the captain.
The team will travel to Mauritius on Wednesday 18th September after completing 10 days camped at the FUFA Technical Center.
Uganda Girls U17 forward Margaret Kunihira passing the ball during the practice match against FWEL select team on Sunday
On Friday 20th September 2019, Uganda will play the first group A match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis then face the hosts on Sunday 22nd September before finalizing the group matches with Comoros on Tuesday 24th September at the MFA Technical Facility.
The top two teams in group A and B will qualify for the semifinals.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 IX that started in the practice match against FWEL Select
The Uganda U17 National team (Hippos) scored goals for fun as they faced Busoga United FC in an entertaining practice match played at the FUFA Technical CentrE in Njeru on Sunday evening.
Charles Lwanga and Najib Yiga scored for the Hippos in the first half of the game while Sadam Masereka had a hattrick written on his name together with Ivan Asaba and Said Mayanja’s goals made it seven for the Hippos.
The team assistant coach Hamzah Lutalo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is amazed by his boys’ performance and seeing a steady process ahead of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup.
Uganda U20 defender heading the ball towards Busoga United goal
‘It was a nice exhibition from the boys. I am delighted that the boys are putting into action what we have been practicing. Scoring goals has been one of our challenges and step by step we are overcoming it therefore if we continue this way, we shall go places’ Said Lutalo
Uganda U20 forward Charles Lwanga challenging Busoga Utd Goalkeeper in the practice match
Uganda is preparing the team for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be played in Gulu and Njeru.
Hippos first half XI
Joseph Kafumbe, Watambala Karim, Ashraf Zizinga, Najib Yiga, Frank Sebuufu and Charle Lwanga.
Second half team
Denis Otim, Kevin Ssekimbega, Aziz Kayondo, Garvin Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Sekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Ismail Mugulusi, Ivan Asaba, Thomas Kakaire and Saddam Masereka.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U20 team that started against Busoga United in practice match
Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup is set to kick off on 21st September when hosts Uganda play Eritrea in the second of the doubleheader at 4 PM.
The first game of the tournament will be an early kick-off when Sudan faces Djibouti at 2 PM.
There are 11 countries confirmed for this championship and these include hosts Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanziba, Tanzania, Burundi South Sudan and Somalia (Djibouti is already in the country).
Two venues will be used for the tournament; Gulu (Pece War Memorial Stadium) and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Addressing journalists during a media briefing on Saturday morning at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the chairman of the tournament Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Darius Mugoye noted that Gulu was chosen after the passion expressed by a mammoth of fans who turn up for FUFA Drum Matches.
Mugoye was flanked by the CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Media Manager and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa and FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of football Decolas Kiiza.
‘We want to thank CAF and FIFA for pledging to support us especially youth and women. Rwanda will miss this tournament due the several engagements hence the budget can’t enable them to participate in the tournament. FIFA referees are set to officiate in this competition.’ Nicholas Musonye stated.
Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary General during the press conference at Imperial Royal Hotel in KampalaDarius Mugoye, Chairperson CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
The opening Match, Semis and Finals are be held from Pece.
‘We want to call upon the fans to come support our boys, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host the tournament. Gulu people are very enthusiastic to host this competition.Having been the Champions of the CECAFA U15 and U17, we look forward to wining this tournament as we build a strong national team since our dream is to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022.I want to thank the FUFA President for the efforts put in the development of football in Uganda’ Mugoye noted.
CECAFA Media Manager Rogers Mulindwa
‘We want to thank FUFA and the media in Uganda who are always on top support CECAFA. The media engagement is crucial and important in promoting tournaments in the region. When we this tournament, we are marketing this country, as Government, we have security across all boarders. We want to ensure that all visitors are comfortable while in Uganda. After a tour and inspection, the venues plus accommodation facilities in the two selected areas’ Rogers Mulindwa remarked.
Group A matches will be hosted in Gulu while group B and C are to have their matches played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Fixtures for Group stages
The opening match will be held at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Two teams from group C and three teams from each of groups A and B qualify to the Quarter Finals
The FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who is the chairman Local Organising Committee of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 21st September to 5th October 2019 led a strong delegation to Northern Uganda for another round of inspection of facilities in Gulu- one of the host towns for the regional tourney.
The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza and Nicholas Musonye the Secretary General of CECAFA together with FUFA Cub Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the trip early today.
Pece Stadium in Gulu was zeroed on by the organisers with the help of the local leaders led by Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi as the host venue.
Musonye and his team inspected the stadium, hotels and training grounds that are going to be used by the teams in the group that will play its games in the northern Uganda district.
The officials first went to Gulu district offices where they met and held a brief meeting with the district chairman who later led them to Pece stadium for a guided tour of the facilities as Musonye carefully observed and made recommendations to be worked on before action gets underway next week.
‘We have inspected the stadium’s field of play, training grounds and hotels. I am certain we have all that we need for the tournament to be played here. We have also identified areas that need to be worked on and be improved upon which we have told management to handle. They have promised and committed themselves to do that within the deadlines. We are confident they will keep their word. Otherwise Pece stadium and Gulu will host matches’ Musonye emphasized.
Musonye and team in a moment sharing ideas
St. Joseph’s College Layibi and Gulu High school play grounds will be used as training grounds for the teams that will be based in Gulu.
‘I have been following the FUFA Drum tournament and I am impressed by the crowds that watch this competition. I have seen Gulu is one of those places with amazing crowds and only hope that the fans will come and watch the CECAFA U20 -Uganda 2019. I want to commend FUFA for choosing Gulu as one of the host cities and I am certain the football loving people of this beautiful place will enjoy the action the way they love the FUFA Drum’
Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye and CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye in a deep discussion while pointing at an area that needs attention at one of the selected training grounds.
Action gets underway next week on September 21st as teams start to arrive officially on the September 18th. However Djibouti is already in Kampala for acclimatization of the weather ahead of the tournament.
One of the hotels to be used during the tournamentA group photo of the team from CECAFA, FUFA and Gulu top officialsCECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye during the interview session with local media on Friday in Gulu
Relatedly there will be a press conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala at 10am on Saturday 14th September to be addressed by CECAFA Secretary General and Local Organising Committee Chairman in regard to the preparations of the tournament.
MAIN PHOTO: Gulu District chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi (2nd from R) , leads CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye during the inspection of Pece Stadum in Gulu on Friday.
The Uganda National Football Team of U20 players entered day two of residential camp and training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe.
The team is preparing for the forthcoming U20 CECAFA Challenge Cup that commences on 21st of September, 2019 and ends on 5th October.
The team will be stay in camp in Njeru until when they travel to the city allocated to them for the tournament.
The Uganda U20 players during the drills at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye has confirmed that CECAFA has been briefed on the possibility of using three of the eight FUFA regions during the tournament but the final decision will be announced at the press conference set for Saturday 14th September 2019 at Imperial Royale.
Assistant coach Hamza Lutalo says they are yet to release any players from the sqaud summoned as some are still with their clubs with engagements.
Training resumes on Saturday morning at 9am FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
FUFA released the full findings and ruling by its Competitions Disciplinary Panel on Proline FC’s failure to honour a match in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on 7th September 2019.
The ruling was based on findings under the following matters which were determined before the final ruling by the FUFA CDP as below;
Whether Proline FC failed to turn up for the match.
Whether Proline was justified in refusing to turn up for the match.
Whether UPL was justified in upholding the fixture.
Whether Proline FC’s actions brought the game of football into disrepute
Bottom two teams at the end of the season get relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League
Newcomers and the rest of the team that finished outside top four will continue to play in the FUFA Women Elite League
FWSL to start on 2nd November 2019
L-R; 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde during the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo
Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) has on Thursday morning launched a newly rebranded women league aimed at giving a facelift to the domestic competition and increasing the level of competition amongst clubs.
The new league named the FUFA Women Super League is in line with the just-launched Take Flight project that will help to revolutionise women football in various aspects. Resolutions of the new projet were reached at during the FUFA Women Football Symposium held at Kabira Country Club a fortnight ago.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde unveiling the Official FUFA Women Super League at FUFA House, Mengo
While launching the new league, FUFA President Moses Magogo indicated the Federation is always strategic in every invention made and believes this is a great step in improving women’s football in Uganda.
‘It is another dawn for us as FUFA. Like we have always said, it is our vision to become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch and that can be done through development, funding, capacity building and protecting the game’
FUFA President went ahead to indicate that the FUFA Women Elite League which was introduced in 2015 played a big role but it is now time to take another step and that is the reason behind the creation of the new league.
‘In 2013, our national team eliminated South Sudan but we decided to withdraw the team because we realised it was not proper to have a national team playing without a league and that is how we started the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015. The executive committee passed a new strategy called Take Flight and some of these changes are highlighted therein. We believe the new format brings about competition, improves the quality of the game and above all makes the teams better’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the media at the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo
The Take Flight project has four key pillars namely;
Increasing the involvement of women in football at all levels
Increasing the number of girls playing football
Creating revenue-generating avenues for women football
Improve women leagues and national teams
The FUFA President revealed that CAF is in the process of introducing a continental club competition in the near future and thus indicated that some of these changes are geared towards preparing teams for such a competition.
‘There is already a proposal by CAF to start a continental club championship. We may not be able to have good teams that would ably compete with teams from other countries and that is why we have decided to turn around the league to make it more competitive and more professional’
How the new FUFA Super League will be played?
The teams that finished in the top four positions of either group (Elizabeth and Victoria) will be considered to play in the FUFA Women Super League.
Last season’s positions
Elizabeth Group
Kampala Queens
UCU Lady Cardinals
Olila High School
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
Victoria Group
Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Lady Doves WFC
She Corporate WFC
Muteesa I Royal University
However, to play in the FUFA Women Super League, the aforementioned teams will be subjected to a mandatory club licensing process in the areas of sporting, legal and structure administration and infrastructure among others.
In case any of the teams fail to meet the club licensing standards, the team(s) that finished outside the top four positions in either group will be considered.
The league will be played on a three-leg basis, with home and away fixtures and the winner on aggregate between two teams over the two legs will host the third leg.
The bottom two teams in the FUFA Women Super League at the end of the season get relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League with the top two in the latter winning promotion.
FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of football Decolas Kiiza while enlighting on the league format while Jean Sseninde (L) listens attentively
The FUFA Women Elite League will still exist but with teams that finished outside the top four positions last season plus the newly promoted teams.
These include; Ajax Queens, Asubo Gafford Ladies, She Makerere, Isra Soccer Academy, Bugiri Town View, Dynamic SS, Rinnes, Lango Queens and the 8 regional winners; Tooro Queens, Maroons, Wakiso Hills, Bunyaruguru, Paidha Women, Vision FC, Savior and Amuria
The 2019/20 FUFA Women Super League is expected to kick off on 2nd November 2019.
L-R; 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, DDeputy CEO Football and ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde after the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo
MAIN PHOTO: L-R; 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde after the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo
Uganda Cranes Squad for the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers will continue with their training on Thursday morning 9am at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo. Having conducted their first session on Wednesday afternoon, the head coach Abdallah Mubiru will be hoping to get the best from his squad when all report for duty.
Uganda will play Burundi over two legs on 21st September in Bujumbura and 18th October 2019 in Kamapla.
Allan Okello (25) is one of the 32 players summoned to the Uganda Cranes Squad for CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi
The 32 Players Summoned
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), Keni Saidi ( Sc Villa), Mutakubya Joel ( Kyetume FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)
The FUFA two day intermediary workshop has concluded successfully at Jevine hotel, Rubaga.
The workshop got underway on Tuesday 10th September and climaxed on Wednesday 11th September.
A total of 51 participants attended the workshop out of the 56 who initially registered -comprised of both new and existing intermediaries.
Participants paying attention to FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe during the workshop. On the right is Dan Ntale
The workshop will help to streamline the roles and duties of intermediaries since they are part of the football industry.
While facilitating a module during the workshop, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo noted the importance of this new football set up in the country.
‘Our league is turning professional and hence the need to also educate intermediaries on how to handle the players in terms of laws governing their job, the players they represent and we think this will help FUFA also in achieving its vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa both on and off the pitch’ noted the FUFA President
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while facilitating at the workshop. on the left is FUFA IT Assistant Emma Kazoora.During the workshop participants were put to the task of discussing some of the issues involved in the business and also bring up ideas on how best to run their work.
Main areas of discussions included but not limited to;
How to grow and promote the intermediary business
How to unlock regional and international markets
The Challenges anticipated in the business
How to protect the intermediary business
Former Uganda Cranes striker Gibby Kalule (M) was one of the existing intermediaries who attended the workshop. He is seen here passing on perfect notes to new kids on the block during the group discussions
The modules that were tought to participants
FUFA and its development programmes
FIFA/FUFA Regulations on status and transfer of players
Player transfers and registration (ITCs and Domestic Transfer Matching System)
The administrative procedure of intermediaries Activities
Communications- the relationship of Intermediaries and Media in the business
FUFA Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule noted that this workshop will help improve on the quality of the league and the game at large.
‘As we professionalise the StarTimes Uganda Premier Legaue, we saw it necessary to introduce the intermediaries in order to harmonise the working relationship of the players and their respective coaches plus clubs’ noted Nalule.
‘Players and the game at large will become more professional as the players will have more time to concentrate on the game’ Nalule added
Hajat Aisha Nalule – FUFA Competitons Director addressing the participants
Participants also commended the efforts by the Football governing body for such an initiative to increase on the number of the existing practitioners.
‘I am grateful for this big turn up of participants which will help us professionalise more players in the Country. Players will now have to concentrate on more of ball work than trading their skills and talents’ said Kayemba Godfrey who has helped send some Ugandan players in the foreign countries
‘I have learnt a lot. However proper systems must be followed for every intermediary to make the game professional during the transfer of players ‘ said Kibirige Bobkins -owner of Kibo Media who has managed Uganda Cranes international home matches in the last four years.
Kibirige Bobkins (M) during the group discussions
While closing the workshop, the FUFA 1st President Justus Mugisha expressed his excitement and predicted a better future for Ugandan football
‘The future of Uganda football is very bright since we have now got the missing link of people who who can invest in players to get better teams, skills and exposure hence elevating the performance of the national teams’ said an excited Mugisha.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha while addressing the participants
He also urged the participants to execute their services with integrity as they take on this career in the country.
The workshop was climaxed with a one-hour assessment examinations which will be released at a date yet to be communicated.
Participants during the assessment exams.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants and Instructors in a group photo with the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha after the closure of the Workshop at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.
Uganda U17 Women’s national team 2-1 Kampala Select team
FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Uganda’s Fixtures COSAFA Championship
20th September 2019 – Uganda vs Zambia
22nd September 2019 – Uganda vs Mauritius
24th September 2019 – Comoros vs Uganda
Uganda U17 Women’s national team put up a remarkable performance to overcome Kampala Select team in a practice match played on Wednesday morning at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team that entered camp on Sunday played their first practice game as they continue with preparations ahead of the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship that will take place between 20th– 29th September in Mauritius.
A spirited display saw the team under the stewardship of Ayub Khalifa win the test game 2-1 thanks to goals from captain Juliet Nalukenge and Shakira Nyinagahirwa.
Second-half substitute Ronah Nantege scored the consolation for the Kampala Select side that largely comprised of students from Kawempe Muslim and Mukono High School.
The national team had a couple of chances before Nyinagahirwa broke the deadlock but Nalukenge and Fauzia Najjemba were fluffed many.
As early as the 5th minute, Nalukenge beat the entire Kampala select defence but failed to find the target.
Moments later, Najjemba went through on goal but her attempted lobe over the goalkeeper sailed a few inches over the bar.
Nyinagahirwa broke the deadlock at the 20th minute mark when she tapped home past advancing goalkeeper Esther Akujo in goal for Kampala Select team.
Uganda U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba (black) in action during the practice match
Najjemba was the provider for the goal with her long pass cutting across the defence line and met Nyinagahirwa at the far post. She calmly controlled and slotted the ball into the back of the net.
There were two changes for the national team made before the break introducing Maureen Nangozi and Catherine Nabukeera for Zaitun Namaganda and Kevin Nakachwa respectively.
The duration of the game was two hours with each half lasting 60 minutes.
In the second stanza, the rest of the players got the chance to play and the coach indicated, the practice match helped him assess the progress realised so far and where they need to improve.
“It was a good performance by the girls and I think we benefited a lot from the challenge we got from our opponents.
It is important to gauge where we stand and I am optimistic we will continue to improve in areas where we struggled today’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
Uganda Girls U17 Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
Uganda was invited to take part in the 2019 COSAFA championship and is placed in Group A alongside hosts Mauritius, Comoros and Zambia.
Group B has South Africa, Botswana, Seychelles and Madagascar with the tournament 20th -20th September 2019.
The team will be trimmed to a final list of 20 players that will travel for the tournament in Mauritius.
Uganda U17 Starting XI
Daphine Nanyenga, Esther Adokole, Partricia Akiror, Stella Musibika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Zaitun Namaganda, Margaret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba
Uganda Girls U17 players having a water break during the practice match against Kampala Select
Full squad
GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martyrs), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).
DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim) Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), Akiror Patricia) and Shamirah Boonabaana.
MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings) Kyomuhendo Sumayah (Kawempe Muslim).
FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 players celebrating Shakira Nyinagahirwa’s goal
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Championship has been confirmed with Uganda hosting the tournament from 21st September to 5th October 2019.
As hosts, Uganda U20 squad has been summoned to start residential training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
A provisional squad of 30 players has been summoned. The squad has a big bulk of players from the National U17 team that participated in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Dar es Salaam and players who featured in the previous campaign of the CAF U20 AFCON qualification only to be eliminated by Cameroon U20 on penalties.
Back row L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Ssekimbegga Kevin, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Garvin Mugweri (C) Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Kakaire Thomas, Asaba Ivan and Mugisha Rogers
The squad that featured in the U17 AFCON in Dar es Salaam against hosts Tanzania. Uganda won the match 3-0
FUFA Juniors league record scorer Sadat Anaku is also on the squad.
Sadat Anaku poses with his top scorer’s accolade. He netted 31 goals in the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League regular season
The squad and the officials.
1 GK Komakech Jack Football For Good Academy
2 GK Otim Dennis Mbarara FC
3 GK Magolofa Mutwalib Vipers SC Junior Team
4 DF Ssekimbegga Kevin Express FC Junior Team
5 DF Justine Opiro KCCA FC Soccer Academy
6 DF Kayondo Aziz Abdu Vipers SC
7 DF Kitabalwa Robert St Mary Kitende
8 DF Kizito Gavin Mugweri Sports Club Villa Jogoo
9 DF Kigundu Derrick Buddo SS
10 DF Musa Ramathan KCCA FC
11 DF Ssemakula Keneth Busoga United FC
12 MF Ssekajja Davis Bright Stars FC
13 MF Mayanja Saidi Edgars
Youth Programme
14 MF Sseguya William Kampala
Junior Team
15 MF Kafumbe Joseph KCCA FC
16 MF Kawooya Andrew Vipers SC Junior Team
17 MF Anukani Bright Proline FC
18 MF Kakaire Thomas Alanya Spor-Turkey
19 MF Watambala Karim St Mary’s Kitende
20 MF Ssenyonjo Hassan Wakiso Giants
21 MF Zzizinga Ashiraf Kampala Junior Team
22 MF Sserwadda Steven KCCA FC
23 F Ssebufu Frank Buddo SS
24 F Mugulusi Isma Busoga United FC
25 F Yiga Najib Vipers SC Junior Team
26 F Lwanga Charles SC Villa Jogoo
27 F Asaba Ivan Vipers SC Junior Team
28 F Maseruka Sadam BUL FC
29 F Sadat Anaku KCCA FC
30 F Bogere Ivan Proline FC
OFFICIALS
1 Morley Byekwaso Head Coach
2 Lutalo Hamuza Assistant Coach
3 Stephen Kigundu Goalkeeping Coach
4 Mutyaba Bashir Team Coordinator
5 Team Media Officer Nsereko Hamza Kawuma
6 Kyesimira Arthur Fitness trainer
7 Kabatalindwa Mable Team Doctor
8 Mulondo Sam Kits Manager
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 team that started against Nigeria during the U17 AFCON in Dar es Salaam
