The Uganda girls U-17 going through drills at the FIFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Sunday
Uganda Girls U17 National team has officially kicked off preparations for COSAFA U17 Championship with a single training session on Sunday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
30 players attended the training that was conducted by the head coach Ayub Khalifa and his assistant Hadijah Namuyanja.
Squad photo of the Uganda Girls U17 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
The squad will be reduced to 20 players that will travel to Mauritius on 18th September for the tournament.
‘We have officially begun training at the FUFA Technical Centre. All the players we summoned have shown up. We shall select 20 best players that will represent the country in Mauritius’ said Head Coach Ayub
Head Coach Ayub Khalifa during training
There will be double training sessions on Monday 9th September at 9: 00 am and 4:00 pm.
According to the camping program, there will be two build-up matches on Wednesday 11th September and Sunday 15th September.
The team is expected to have 10 camping days before flying to Mauritius for the Championship.
Uganda is in group A and will play the first game on 20th September with Zambia, Mauritius on 22nd September and Comoros in the last group Match.
Uganda U17 girls observing a moment of prayer before training
Players in Training:
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), Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), 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).
Goalkeeper Joan Namusisi of Mukono High in training on Sunday
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 players in training at FUFA Technical center
Uganda Cranes and Kenya Harambee Stars played to a one-all draw during an electrifying international friendly played at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, the team skipper on the day scored the first goal of the evening after 22 minutes, with William Luwagga Kizito providing the assist.
The hosts brought the game level through Kenneth Muguna moments after the second half kicked off.
There were no further goals registered for either sides despite attempts to create and score.
Okwi, Tadeo Lwanga (header) and William Luwagga Kizito all had different attempts towards Patrick Matasi in Kenya’s goal posts.
Muzamiru Mutyaba replaced the injured Khalid Aucho mid-way the second and Bright Anukani was a late replacement for Allan Okello.
John Revita drives the ball away from Kenya’s Michael Olunga
The interim Uganda Cranes head coach Abdallah Mubiru, while being interviewed by 102.1 FUFA f.m saluted the fighting spirit and great confidence exhibited by the players in that particular match.
“The players gave their best effort during the game with Kenya. It was also interesting how confident they were in the game with the ball. We continue to build a good team for the CHAN 2020 qualifiers against Burundi” Mubiru noted.
The team returns on Monday morning aboard the Bombardier, Uganda Airlines.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Timothy Awanyi, John Revita, Khalid Aucho (72’ Muzamiru Mutyaba), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Allan Okello (83’ Bright Anukani), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), William Luwagga Kizito
Subs Not Used:
Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Halid Lwaliwa, Allan Kayiwa, Mustafa Mujjuzi
The captains’ moment with the match officials moments before kick offPart of the crowd at the Moi International Stadium in Kasarani
Uganda Girls U17 provisional squad of 30 players has been summoned to begin preparations for the inaugural COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Mauritius from 20th – 29th September 2019.
The selected players will have 10 days of residential camping at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru from Sunday 8th– 17th September 2019.
Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba in action during the East African Competition last Month
Head Coach Ayub Khalifa, his assistants Hadijah Namuyanja and goalkeeping coach Moses Oloya will trim the squad to 20 players that will represent Uganda at the championship.
Majority of the players are picked from Schools competitions (National Ball Games), the ongoing Airtel Rising Stars, Regional leagues and some from the FUFA Women Elite League.
Kawempe Muslim midfielder Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (White) brought down by Olila High School player during the National Competition in April
Among them is the reigning East Africa Games (FEASSSA) Girls Football MVP Nyagahirwa Shakira, top scorer Fauzia Najjemba and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC forward Juliet Nalukenge.
‘We have keenly taken time to come up with this provisional squad. They have been pillars in their teams during National competitions. We shall use the time available in camp to build their hearts to die a little for the nation and compete’ Said Head Coach Ayub
The team will play two build-up matches on Wednesday 11th and Sunday 15th September before traveling to Mauritius.
According to the tournament regulations, players that qualify to participate in the championship must be 16 years and below (born on 1st January 2003 and below).
Uganda is in group A and will play Zambia in the first game on 20th September at St. Francois Xavier Stadium. The second game is against the hosts Mauritius on 22nd September before playing Comoros in the last group game on 24th September at the MFA Technical facility.
Nandago Hadijah in control of the ball during the National Competition. The Kawempe Muslim player is among the players summoned.
Provisional Squad:
GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martrys), Nyamita Zulaika (Pride College), 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), Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), and Namuddu Aisha (Sheema Girls).
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).
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).
Midfielder Margret Kunuhira during the National Competition in April
List of officials in charge of the Team:
Head Coach: Ayub Khalifa
Assistant Head Coach: Namuyanja Hadijah
Team Trainer: Olive Mbekeka
Goalkeeper Coach: Moses Oloya
Team Doctor: Nankumba Stella
Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan
Media Officer: Alex Kasirye
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim Forward Juliet Nalukenge (red) aiming to head the ball during the East African Competitions last Month
Kenya Vs Uganda Cranes (4 PM) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
*Moi International Stadium, Kasarani
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the 30 man team to Kenya for Sunday’s international build up.
There are 19 players and 12 officials who will travel for the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Friday morning (6 AM) aboard the bombardier Uganda Airlines.
Experienced attacker Emmanuel Okwi will captain the team and deputised by Timothy Awany. The other foreign based players on the team are Khalid Aucho, Allan Kyambadde, Tadeo Lwanga and Kizito Luwagga.
The rest of the players on the team are from the clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The local based players trained on Thursday morning at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in preparation for the game.
The match will be played at the Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday, 8th September 2019 at 4 PM (live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m).
FUFA Executive committee member Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.
Uganda Cranes Traveling Delegation:
Players:
Joel Mutakubwa, Charles Lukwago (Goalkeepers), Emmanuel Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Kizito Luwagga, Timothy Awanyi,Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Allan Kayiwa, Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Halid Lwaliwa, Bright Anukani
FUFA has released the nomination process for the 5th annual Airtel Sponsored FUFA Awards which honour the best and most outstanding performers of the year which stretches on and off the pitch.
Organised under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers’, the awards will notable and varied contributors to the game of football all over the country celebrated.
Moses Waisswa (MVP Male) and Ruth Aturo (MVP Female) at the 2018 awards gala
The nomination process is limited to fans and technical experts that will include Club head coaches, team captains and Member Associations of FUFA.
All nominations will be signed and submitted to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.
In a system based on positional nomination, each technical expert has been given five slots, worth five, four, three, two and one in points to be allotted to each person nominated.
The five finalists are ranked based on points gathered during the nomination process.
The technical experts are provided with a simple one-page form on which they will fill in their five (5) nominees) they deem to have performed best in the calendar year 2019.
The nomination process is underway and ends on Monday Sept. 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
All technical experts have received the nomination forms.
Image for the Nominations
NOMINATION PROCESS IS UNDERWAY FOR THESE AWARDS CATEGORIES
Category 1: Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL). The coaches and Captains are required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance. Each coach and captain will fill in separate forms during the nomination process.
Category 2; Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). The coaches and Captains are required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance. Each coach and captain will fill in separate forms during the nomination process.
Category 3: Airtel – FUFA Male Coach of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the members of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA). UFCA Executive is required to appoint ten (10) senior coaches that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) from both SUPL and FBL based on their performance. UFCA generates a list of the appointed ten (10) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.
Category 4: Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the members of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA).
UFCA Executive is required to appoint five (5) senior coaches in women football that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) based on their performance in FUFA sanctioned competitions. UFCA generates a list of the appointed five (5) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.
Category 5: Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Juniors League (FJL). A Coach is required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.
Category 6: Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Uganda men’s Beach Soccer League. A coach is required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.
Category 7: Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Male Category):
This category is voted for by the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). UFPA is required to nominate a list of eleven (11) players based on their performance. Players eligible for this category are those featuring in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.
Category 8: Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Female Category):
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). A coach is required to nominate a list of eleven (11) players based on their performance.
A delegation of two high profile football officials from the FIFA Development Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia arrived in the country at the start of this week on a special visit to Uganda to inspect the ongoing FIFA funded projects.
The officials are; FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael.
However these are continuous signs with great hope towards the development of football in the country that will drive the federation to its Vision of becoming number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch.
FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael inspecting FUFA Kadiba Training Facility
The duo was taken on a guided tour of the projects by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson. They visited the offices of the Buganda Region Football Association, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), FUFA House and the extension of the new offices and the FUFA Kadiba Training Facility which is still under construction. On Thursday morning they will visit the FUFA Technical Centre, offices of the Eastern Region Football Association and a beach soccer facility in Entebbe.
FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael in a meeting with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Project contractors FUFA Kadiba Training Facility
A strategic meeting with the Kadiba Project contractors, FUFA and the FIFA officials took place to get more updates about the ongoing construction.
On their visit at the SIGs offices in Lungujja, they were received by Uganda Women Football Association Chairperson Margret Kubingi before they headed to Buganda Region FA offices and Kampala Region FA offices respectively.
FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael with Buganda Region FA officialsFIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael with Kampala Region FA Officials
FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael with FUFA Interest Groups Officials. On the extreme right is Margret Kubingi while FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is 4th from the left.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera (5th from left), FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael (6th from left) at FUFA Kadiba Training facility with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the rest of the contractors handling the Project.
The long-awaited capacity building programme for the football intermediaries (football agents) has been re-scheduled to 10th and 11th September 2019 at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga.
The event will start at 8 am and run till 5pm each day.
A total of 53 participants registered to undertake the course is aimed at equipping the future Intermediaries with knowledge on the business before they apply for the practicing licenses.
The list has aspiring and old intermediaries.
LIST OF PEOPLE REGISTERED FOR INTERMEDIARIES COURSE
1.
ODOA SHABAN
27.
MUGUME KENNETH
2.
OGUA PATRICK JOVE
28.
KAYEMBA ELIJAH
3.
ANGUZU EMMANUEL
29.
KYAMBADDE RICHARD
4.
MUSOKE STEPHENSON
30.
TUMWESIGYE FRANCIS
5.
MAYANJA JOSHUA
31.
KABAJJA ALI
6.
SSEKIMPI ASHRAF
32.
BWAMBALE FRANCISCO
7.
NDAULA MULINDWA
33.
BUBBI FOZZI TAIBU
8.
ETYANG NOEL
34.
KIBIRIGE BOBKINS
9.
SEKABIRA GEOFFREY
35.
AHMED UMAR ALI
10.
HADADI NSEYEYA
36.
KANAKULYA MUHAMED
11.
WAKAABU MUHAMADI
37.
KAKEMBO GEOFFREY
12.
HARUNA RASHID
38.
AHMED BASHIR LUMALA
13.
NAMANYA DENIS
39.
BINEEN BEN
14.
TIBATIINA JONASAN
40.
MASEMBE BRIAN
15.
KATEKWA YONA
41.
MWERE JAMES
16.
KASIRYE HAKIM
42.
AKERA ANTHONY
17.
OCOGO JAMES
43.
ONDER OSCAR STEVEN ISAAC
18.
MULIHEBWA SOLOMON
44.
KAMADI MUSOLI
19.
KINTU EDMOND
45.
ARINAITWE ERIC DANIEL
20.
MUGENYI TIMOTHY
46.
SSENTONGO RONALD
21.
ANGULA HERBERT
47.
NAMATOVU ALICE
22.
ASIIMWE VENANSIO
48.
MUTESASIRA MUHAMMAD
23.
SSEMUJJU YUSUF
49.
MUGANWA LAMECK
24.
NANTALE MARIAM
50.
KATO SULA
25.
MUKISA OSMAS JAMAL
51.
KAMADI MUSOLI
26.
JUUKO MARTIN
EXISTING INTERMEDIARIES
52.
KAYEMBA GODFREY
53.
TUSHAR RUPARELIA
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule and her team have organised the Intermediaries Course due next week
The office of FUFA Chief Executive Officer has issued a circular to the football stakeholders in regard to the co-option of two names on the FUFA Executive Committee. The circular signed by FUFA CEO Mr. Edgar Watson and released on Tuesday 3rd September 2019 reads as below;
Following a proposal by the FUFA President Eng. Magogo Moses to the 21st Executive Committee which sat at FUFA House – Mengo on Wednesday 21st August 2019;
All Football Stakeholders are hereby informed that Mr. Mulindwa Rogers and Mr. Kalema Ronnie were appointed on the FUFA Executive Committee as co-opted members under Article 33(2) of the FUFA Statutes for the period of two years effective 31st August 2019 to 30th August 2021.
Mr. Ronnie Kalema
The FUFA President and the Executive Members believe that the two persons will add alot of value and expertise considering their experience and passion accordingly.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: Rogers Mulindwa (R) receives an accolade from FUFA President during the football elders’ forum at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
The newly crowned CECAFA U15 challenge Cup champions returned home on Monday evening and were received at Entebbe Intertional Airport Deputy CEO/Football Decolas Kiiza amidst cheers from the adoring fans.
Time to enjoy life back home. The youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe international airportTeam Captain Vincent Mulema poses with the trophy on arrival at the airport
From the airport, the team was led to Jevine Hotel in Rubaga where it was hosted to a dinner to duly welcome them back home and celebrate their triumph.
Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena and Head Coach Jackson Magera on arrival at the Entebbe International Airport
Uganda won the CECAFA U15 challenge championship hosted in Asmara, Eritrea after seeing off all opposition in style in six games, scoring 23 goals and conceding none.
Team Captain Vicent Mulema and Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena handing over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at Jevine Hoel
At the dinner, the Leader of the Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena praised the team spirit, discipline and effort that helped them to glory. She called onthe Team Captain Vicent Mulema to hand over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the high table who was flanked by second Vice President Darius Mugoye and the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Ms. Agnes Mugena at Jevine Hotel on Monday addressing the guests
The dinner was also attended by some of players’ parents.
‘ I would like to congratulate you on this achievement. We always got daily reports and your discipline is very commendable. Early this year we narrowly missed out on qualifying for the U17 FIFA World Cup and so preparations for the next U17 AFCON had to start early, you are the group that is going to play in the qualifiers. Our vision is to be the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field and this success aligns with that. We shall continue with the development of this group’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘I met you before you left for Eritrea and i told you that i would like you to see you continue with your education. I also wish to see yo get clubs and start playing in the rebranded U17 FUFA Juniors League as this will help you develop as players. Development of players at your stage is done on a daily basis’ further said FUFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while delivering his speech at Jevine Hotel
The players were each rewarded with a ball and a new pair of boots. FUFA guidelines do not allow monetary incentives to players at this age.
Players pose for a photo after receiving a pair of boots, and ball.
A pair of goal nets were handed to the players to take back to their schools as a contribbution to the efforts towards thse players and a FUFA branded cup to their parents as a souvenir for allowing them to represent the country.
Students of Buddo SS and a school’s representative received a pair of goal nets from the FUFA President. Extreme Left is the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Uganda’s Abas Kyeyune finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 9 goals and Travis Mutyaba had 6 six
L-R; FUFA Second Vice Ptresident Darius Mugoye, Abas Kyeyune and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 pose for a photo upon return at Entebbe International Airport.
The interim Head coach of the Uganda Cranes Abdallah Mubiru has named a 25 man squad for the international friendly math with Kenya to be played on 8th September 2019 in Nairobi.
Mubiru has included in the squad some of the players who featured in the 2019 AFCON Finals in Egypt. The local based players will train on Thursday morning at the StarTimes Stadium (9am) before flying out the same day later in the evening while the foreign based stars will connect from their clubs direct to Kenya.
The Squad
Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Odongkara Robert (Horoya AC, Guinea), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ochaya Joseph (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Awany Timothy ( FC Ashdod, Israel), Juuko Murushid (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Revita John (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicholas ( KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo ( Tanta FC, Egypt), Lumala Abdu (Pyramids FC, Egypt), Kizito Luwagga ( (Shaktar Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Miya Faruku ( Konyaspor, Turkey), Kyambadde Allan ( El Gouna FC, Egypt), Kayiwa Allan ( Vipers SC), Aucho Khalid (El Miskir FC, Egypt), Okello Alan (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir ( KCCA FC), Okwi Emmanuel (Al Ittihad, Egypt), Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC) and Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC).
FUFA is using the FIFA intentional break to prepare some of the players for the two legged 2020 CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi and the 2021 AFCON Campaign that starts in November when Uganda Cranes plays Burkina Faso and Malawi.
MAIN PHOTO: Allan Okello (L) takes on a Somali opponent during the CHAN Qualifiers. The KCCA FC stylish player has been named in the Ugand Cranes Squad to face Kenya this weekend.
Uganda under 15 team emerged the inaugural wiinners of the CECAFA boys championship after beating Kenya 4-0 in the final at Asmara international stadium on Friday.
Uganda U-15 celebrate after scoring their first goal against Kenya
Devis Ogwal headed in the first goal off Shafiki Waswanga’s cross before Travis Mutyaba scored from his usual position, a free-kick that gave the Kenyan goalie Lwangu Alvin no chance for the first half to end 2-0.
Action during the final in Asmara.
At the restart, Abasi Kyeyune made a double score to stretch the game away from the reach of the Kenyans.
Kyeyune’s first was a header off a pedal work from Carros Kaddu before he martialled past a host of Kenyan players to send a high shot into the right corner for his 9th of the tournament and 23rd for Uganda.
The final was presided over by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and also attended by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
CAF President joined by other CAF and CECAFA officials during the inspection.
Ahmad was accompanied by CECAFA officials and leaders of delegations from the four semifinal countries, to award the various winners.
Kyeyune won the top scorer accolade, Kenya’s Lwangu the best goalkeeper while Temesgen Tesfay of Eritreawas the best player.
Uganda U-15 starting XI against Kenya in the Final
Uganda U-15 XI:
Daniel Mukisa Kirumira, Vincent Mulema, Peter Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Kaddu Caros, Kaliisa Shugai, Muliika Patrick, Travis Mutyaba, Ogwal Devis, Ouke Patrick and Abasi Kyeyune
Subs:
Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya
FUFA has guided football stakeholders on issues regarding the integrity of match officials in a circular issued on 29th August, 2019 ahead of the new 2019/2020 football season.
FUFA would like to make the Referees, Assistant Referees and Referees Assessors’ missions with details for the 2019/2020 season clear and concise for all.
In view of the upcoming season, the FIFA/FUFA (National) Referees, Assistant Referees, Beach Soccer Referees, Futsal Referees and Referees’ Assessors (All shall be referred to as “Match Officials).
This is to remind you of your responsibilities and duties during the 2019/2020 Season. Therefore it is mandatory that;
1. Match officials receive copies of FUFA Competitions rules and regulations from the FUFA Competitions Department by email before the start of the season.
2. Match officials receive copies of the FUFA Referees Manual from the Refereeing Department by email before the start of the season.
3. Match officials shall make sure that they do not receive any gifts or accept any financial offers from the public and football family. Any such attempt must be reported to FUFA with immediate effect.
4. During the match, in order to assess the referee’s performance, the referee Assessor shall be seated in the VIP stand which has the best possible view of the stadium.
5. Match officials shall not attend any press conferences and do not give any interviews before, during and after the match. You will be guided by the FUFA Communications Code.
Uganda’s scintilating performance at the ongoing CECAFA U-15 boys Challenge Cup in Asmara, Eritrea has left the organisers, teams and fans in awe following a return of many goals, none conceded after recording yet another high scoring win on Wednesday against Burundi in the semifinals.
The record reads: 5 matches played (4 in the group stage and semifinal), 19 goals scored, conceded none and now in the FINAL
These are glorious moments for the Uganda technical team and younsgters.
Uganda U-15 side started the CECAFA championship on a high by beating Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening group B game.
Ogwang Davis (with ball) scored a brace against Ethiopia
Winger Devis Ogwal netted a brace and Abasi Kyeyune scored the third goal for Uganda to collect maximum points.
In the second game, Travis Mutyaba scored twice as Uganda U-15 beat Tanzania 2-0.
Mutyaba celebrates against Tanzania
The Northern bordering neighbors (South Sudan) fell to Uganda 5-0 with a hat-trick from Abas Kyeyune while Ogwal Davis and Travis Mutyaba scoring a goal each.
Magogo Shafik came on
Uganda maintained the 100% winning show with qualification to the Semifinals following a 3-0 drabbing of Rwanda. Abas Kyeyune scored twice while Patrick Ouke netted the third to claim the victory
Godfrey Ssekibengo scored against Burundi
In the semis finals, Uganda defeated Burundi 6-0 with goals by Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College) scored twice, Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu) and Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono)
Mulema Vincent in Action
Abas Kyeyune remains the lead scorer for Uganda with 7 goals after 5 matches, Travis Mutyaba on 5 goals, Ogwal Davis has 4 while Ssekibengo Godfrey, Mulema Vincent and Patrick Ouke a goal each.
Uganda will play Kenya in the final who beat Rwanda on penalties 4-2 after a one-all draw on Wednesday.
Uganda U-15 XI that started against Ethiopia
Uganda Squad in Eritrea
Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba)
Other players: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Kalisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Magogo Shafiq (Kibuli SS), Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football for Good Academy), Kaddu Caros (Kabowa Youth), Mutebi Samuel (Bishops SS Mukono), Peter Gava (Buddo SS), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Nsereko Abdu (Super Heroes), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team)
Ugandan delegation in Asmara L-R; Kyambadde Livingstone, Agnes Mugena (Leader of Delegation) and Makumbi Sulait in Asmara, Eritrea
The Contingent to Eritrea
Mugena Agnes-Leader of Delegation
Magera Jackson Kaddu-Head Coach
Lutalo Hamuza- Assistant coach
Kiberu Mubarak-Goalkeeping coach
Mutyaba Bashir-Team coordinator
Nakabago Emmanuel-Team Doctor
Byamukama Aloysius-Team Media Officer
Kyesimira Arthur-Fitness trainer
Makumbi Sulait- FUFA Delegate
Ndibassa Kyambadde Livingstone- FUFA Delegate
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
MAIN PHOTO: Kyeyune joined by teammates to celebrate his goal in the first match against Ethiopia
KCCA FC 4-1 Proline FC at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
StarTimes Uganda Premier League reigning champions Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) has won the 2019 FUFA Super Cup trophy after beating 2018/2019 Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Proline FC 4-1 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday. It is the 4th successive FUFA Super Cup win for KCCA FC.
Birthday boy and new signing Erisa Ssekisambu opened the scores for KCCA FC in the 7th minute before Allan Okello doubled the lead after another seven minute interval.
Ssekisambu completed his brace with another effort on target in the 71st minute to add the third goal for KCCA FC. Defender Ramathan Musa netted the fourth goal in the 82nd minute that sealed another silverware for the club. An own goal from KCCA FC defender Peter Magambo gave Proline FC a consolation strike.
It was the first ever FUFA Super Cup apperance for Proline FC while KCCA FC were recovering from Sunday’s loss to Viper SC in yet another pre-season Super8 tournament final.
‘It is a come back for us as we prepare for the StarTimes Premier League. Everyone needs to be a winner but the best always takes it all. It is a motivation to my team and we are fighting to maintain our winning form’ said KCCA FC Coach Mike Mutebi.
KCCA FC will begin the title defense for StarTimes Uganda Premier League at home when they host debutants Wakiso Giants FC on Saturday 31st August 2019.
On the other hand, Proline FC will play the first StarTimes Uganda Premier League match away to Mbarara City on Saturday 31st August 2019.
KCCA FC XI
Charle Lukwago (GK), Peter Magambo, Samuel Kato, Musa Ramathan, Mustafa Kizza, Gift Ali Abubekar, Muzamir Mutyaba, Jackson Nunda, Allan Okello, Erisa Sekisambu, Sadat Anaku
Subs:
Jamila Malyamungu (GK), Nicolas Kasozi, Mike Mutyaba, Herbert Achai, Simon Serunkuma, Steven Sserwadda
Proline FC XI
Hassan Matovu (GK), Mustafa Mujuzi, James Besiga, Richard Ajuna, Yusuf Mukisa, Serunjoji Anold, Sam Kintu,Bright Anukani, Noordin Bunjo, Alfred Leku, Hakim Kiwanuka.
Subs:
Sharif Magola (GK), Hamisi Kizza, Ibrahim Bunyo, Ivan Bogere, Ibrahim Sendi, Rogers Mato
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC players celebrating after winning the FUFA Super Cup
Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) has over the years made deliberate efforts to make sure Women’s football in the country makes strides. Since the inception of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015, there has been a number of positives realised.
However, FUFA believes there is a need to even make better development and on that note, a symposium strictly looking at Women’s football has been held on Wednesday at Kabira Country Club in Kampala.
The symposium was aimed at bringing together different stakeholders in football to brainstorm and forge a way forward to how the game can be improved. These included club administrators, government, sponsors, FUFA and the media among others.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo making his remarks during the symposium
A new Women’s football strategy dubbed ‘TAKE FLIGHT’ has also been launched with the major aim of increasing the number of women involved in the game.
Former Crested Cranes defender Jean Sseninde the brain behind the Sseninde Women Development tournament has been appointed the project manager. This will run for two years from 2019- 2021.
FUFA President Moses Magogo believes this is a good move to take women’s football to another level.
“As FUFA, whenever we have an idea, we always come together to brainstorm and bring ideas. We have formulated a good strategy called ‘TAKE FLIGHT’ that we believe will develop women’s football in Uganda. We want to increase the number of women involved in the game as we aim to fulfill our vision of becoming the number one footballing nation off and on the pitch.”
Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi was impressed with the move by FUFA and is optimistic Women’s football will attain development in a short time.
“As government, we are proud of this step taken by FUFA because we want gender balance. I was impressed when I watched the FIFA Women World Cup and I was amazed by the way girls played football. I’m confident such steps will enable us to reach those levels.”
State Minister for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi making a speech during the symposium
Hesterine De Reus, the UEFA coaching instructor who also attended the symposium commended FUFA for the bold decision and asserted this is a move in the right direction.
Head of Women Football at Confederation of African Football(CAF), Safia Abdeldayem
“It is a very important day for Women football in Uganda. This is a step in making sure development is realized. Uganda has a very young squad and with the World Cup expanded by eight countries, this is a chance for Uganda to focus in qualifying for such tournaments.” She said.
Some of the key FUFA officials that attended the symposium included first FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha, second FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye and Paul Ssali one of the pioneers of women’s football in Uganda.
The key strategic goals in the ‘TAKE FLIGHT’
UEFA coaching instructor Hesterine De Reus, during the Symposium
project;
– To increase women involved in football
– To improve the women’s football league and national teams
– Create revenue-generating streams for women’s football
– Increase the number of girls playing football
Take Flight Project Manager Jean Sseninde making a presentation during the FUFA Women’s Football Symposium
To increase women involved in football
Coaches
– Holding two women coaching courses
– Holding two refresher courses
Women Football stakeholders attending a symposium at Kabira Country Club
Administrators
– Two women representatives on FUFA EXCOM
– Clubs to have at least two women on their Executive committee
– Women Employment in clubs with a ratio of 1:4
– Of the 6 delegates from a region, 1 must be a woman
– 30% secretariat at FUFA to be women
– One capacity building for women
Women Football stakeholders in a group discussion during the symposium
Refereeing
– Holding 1 women’s referees course
– Recruiting 35 more women in specialized refereeing
Scouting Women Players
– Training two women football player scouts
– Sending women football scouts to different competitions
Ambassadors
– Getting five women as ambassadors for the women’s game.
Women Football stakeholders in a group discussion during the symposium
To improve Women football leagues and National teams
– Improving the competition format
– Introducing a standard club licensing system
– Improving the quality of players in the league both on and off the pitch
National Teams
– Crested Cranes
– U20
– U18
– U16
International Competitions
– CECAFA 2019, 2020 and 2021
– World Cup qualifiers 2020 and 2021
– AWCON/ AWCON qualifiers
– Crested Cranes Namutiima for home-based players (8 FUFA regions)
– 4 friendly matches (2020 and 2021)
FUFA Women’s football symposium at Kabira Country Club
National team activities
– Training camps (One each category a year)
– National team management activities (Media training workshops)
– Welfare incentives – Monthly payments for national team players
To create revenue generation for women’s football
Marketing and Communication
– Hiring a marketing specialist
– Formulating a marketing strategy
– Introducing a weekly women’s football show
Sensitization
– Using Ambassadors, musicians and players to sensitize masses during Crested Cranes Namutima competitions
– Community outreaches by players
– Holding a women’s football symposium
Advocacy
– Getting influential figures to advocate for women’s football such as Members of Parliament, Local Council leaders
Multi- media
– Hiring a specialist to record all league games and competitions
– Creating active women’s football social media pages
– All league teams must have active social media pages
Some of the participants attending FUFA Women’s football symposium
Branding
– Acquiring branding materials such as teardrops, merchandise such as T-shirts, bag packs, caps, umbrellas, placing league logo on team jerseys.
Finance
– FIFA Forward Programs
– Government
– FUFA Sources
– Creating partnerships
– Sponsorship
To increase the number of Women/Girls playing football
– Improving schools’ girls football
– Visiting 8 schools in each FUFA region
– Partnering with the ministry of Education and Sports
– Post competition trainings
Mass Football
– Visiting 8 communities from the 8 FUFA regions about football for all such as football for disabled
– Holding a holiday football clinic for women in 2020
Outreach project in communities
– Involving players as role models visiting communities to inspire young girls
– Partnering Uganda Premier League clubs to advocate for more women involvement
MAIN PHOTO: Women Football stakeholders in a group photo after the symposium
FUFA Names Women U17 coach ahead of COSAFA Women’s U17 Championship
COSAFA Women’s U17 Championship
20th – 29th September 2019
Port Louis – Mauritius
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed Kawempe Muslim SS Women Football Team coach Ayub Khalifan as the head coach of the Uganda Women U17 football team that will participate in the COSAFA U17 Championship starting from 20th to 29th September 2019 in Mauritius.
The appointment was announced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the FUFA Women Football Symposium at Kabira Country Club in Kampala on Wednesday afternoon.
Namuyanja Hadijah will serve as the assistant head coach while Olive Mbekeka is the team trainer. Moses Oloya is named as the goalkeeping coach.
Nankumba Stellah who works at Ntinda United is the Medical personnel, Joan Namusisi-Team Coordinator while Alex Kasirye is the Media Officer.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Coach Ayub Khalifan (blue) celebrating with his players after winning 2017/2018 FUFA Elite League trophy.
The tournament is composed of countries that make up the Confederation of South African Football Associations (COSAFA).
Being the guest team, Uganda will compete with other 7 teams Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, Madagascar, Comoros, Botswana and Seychelles that are placed in two different groups.
According to the draws held on Wednesday afternoon in Mauritius, Uganda is in group A with the hosts Mauritius, Zambia, and Comoros.
‘I feel honored to be appointed head coach of the women U17 national team. It’s not a simple task but I am ready to serve the game’ Said Ayub Khalifan
This is the first Uganda U17 women national team to be assembled in the history of Ugandan football.
He has been handling women football since 2000 and won almost every trophy at different levels of women football in Uganda and East Africa.
Similarly, it’s the first national team appointment for the four-time FUFA Women Elite League winner Ayub Khalifah.
The appointment comes on the back of his glorious moment when he recently won the East African Secondary Schools girls’ title (FEASSSA Games) in Arusha as the head coach for Kawempe Muslim SS Girls football team.
Appointments:
Head Coach: Ayub Khalifan
Assistant Head Coach: Nauayanja Hadijah
Trainer: Olive Mbekeka
Goalkeeper Coach: Moses Oloya
Team Doctor: Nankumba Stella
Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan
Media Officer: Alex Kasirye
COSAFA Women U17 Championship:
Group A
Mauritius, Uganda, Zambia, and Comoros
Group B
South Africa, Botswana, Seychelles, and Madagascar.
MAIN PHOTO: Newly appointed Women U17 national team Ayub Khalifan
Cecafa U15 semifinal II (Wednesday, 28th August 2019)
Uganda Vs Burundi
*At Asmara international stadium (4: 00PM)
Uganda U-15 head coach Jackson Magera has confirmed the starting eleven that will take on Burundi in the second semi-final at the on-going CECAFA U-15 championship in Asmara, Eritrea on Wednesday afternoon.
The team has Daniel Mukisa Kirumira in goal. The outfield players include; Vincent Mulema, Peter Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Caros Kaddu, Shugai Kaliisa, Patrick Muliika, Travis Mutyaba, Devis Ogwal, Patrick Ouke and Abasi Kyeyune.
The substitute players are Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya.
Uganda U-15 XI:
Daniel Mukisa Kirumira, Vincent Mulema, Peter Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Kaddu Caros, Kaliisa Shugai, Muliika Patrick, Travis Mutyaba, Ogwal Devis, Ouke Patrick and Abasi Kyeyune
Subs:
Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya
