With the game taking its footing in the country, the local soccer governing body FUFA has organised a
one day Women football Symposium on Wednesday 28 th August 2019 at Kabira Country Club.
Many names are credited for the growth of women football in Uganda under different eras but for the
sport to take another direction, gatherings aimed at improving the beautiful game are always needed
for better results on an off the pitch.
The FUFA Women Elite League, FUFA Women’s Cup, other FUFA organised and sanctioned competitions
at Primary schools, Secondary schools and University levels have helped tap youngsters who end up on
the National Women senior team-Crested Cranes.
The Symposium whose Project Manager is National team player Jean Sseninde will attract the cream of
women football in Uganda.
An image promoting the symposium
‘We plan to hold a one day Symposium where ideas will be shared. Our theme will drive us to take the
game to another level in Uganda. We hope to come with resolutions which will be followed as we create
another environment of for women football in the country’ said Sseninde.
Women football stakeholders like coaches, players, former National team players, Government officials,
Corporate world, FUFA Executive and the media have been invited for the Symposium.
‘Football is supported by very many stakeholders. We have carefully invited the people we believe to have
some-thing about women football or they can drive the game’ added Sseninde.
FUFA has also confirmed that CAF Head of Women Football Development Safia Abdeldayem and UEFA Coaching Instructor Hesterine De Reus will grace the Symposium.
‘We shall have two top officials from UEFA and CAF to share with us some of the key areas we need to
improve on during the Symposium. The vast experience they have on women football will guide the
various participants when they get into group discussions’ said FUFA Communications Director Ahmed
Hussein
Hesterine De Reus has been in Uganda for a week now as he helped handle the coaches who enrolled
for the street children coaching course at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Following the visit by the UEFA ASSIST officials early this year, the European soccer governing body
agreed with CAF that Uganda gets help in the area of women football.
Topics to be handled:
1. Involvement of Women in Women football
2. Competitions and National Teams
3. Revenue Streams for women football
4. Mass football for Girls
The 5 day long course at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru was organised and facilitated by FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen on the request of FUFA ahead of the rebranded FUFA Juniors league this season. It was intended to equip the coaches in Uganda with modern trends of the game and how to handle young footballers.
Kim Poulsen with the coaches during the practical sessions in Njeru
A total of 29 coaches with the majority coming from the junior sides of the Uganda Premier League (UPL) teams and a couple of others attended the course. It was also graced by female coaches who icnluded National women football team coach Faridah Bulega, one of her assistants Olive Mbekeka and the FUFA Women Development officer Joan Namusisi who celebrated her birthday on the same day.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and Kim Poulsen join Joan Namusisi to cut the cake on her birthday that concided with the closing day of the FIFA Youth Coaching Course
Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu who officiated the closing ceremony and presented the participants with their certificates applauded the instructor for the efforts and time, the participants for having taken on the course that is key to the development of youth football in the country. He also thanked the FUFA Executive Commitee for approving the course.
‘FUFA is channeling the focus to development teams because we know they will form a firm foundation for our stronger National teams. The youth form the future of football and you are the foot soldiers who are building this dream. FUFA is counting on the coaches and that is why it is very committed to empower and improve on capacity building’ commented Mandu.
FUFA Deputty CEO Humphrey Mandu speaking to the coaches at teh closing ceremony.
‘We have done and exchanged a lot of ideas. I am pleased by your overall performance and certain that after all those practicals you are going to be very important and resourceful to help build dreams in this country. You have been a very strong group of coaches, active during the sessions and very eager to do well in the practicals on the pitch. This course was meant to try to give you a little input and try to help you down the road to success in future with the U17 league and the other teams you work with. This is just a small input, the person to continue this development is yourself. It’s about how you approach coaching, today you have the possibility to access a lot of information using technology’ Kim Poulsen remarked in his speech at the closing ceremony.
FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen making his final remarks on Saturday in Njeru
Poulsen went on to appeal to the coaches to always reach out to him for guidance, more knowledge and clarification as they attempt to put into practice what they acquired in the course.
As it is the norm with all the visitors., Mwebe presented Mr. Poulsen with the beautiful and adorable Uganda Cranes jersey in appreciation of his efforts and contribution to the development of football in the country while the coaches gave their instructor a piece of beautiful textile and craft.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu gives Kim poulsen the Uganda Cranes jerseyFIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen smiling after receiving a present from the coachesYoung footballers from Rays of Grace school helped the coaches during practical sessionsSC Villa’s Philip Sozzi (R) receives his certificateKCCA FC’s Richard Malinga (R) receives his certificateURA FC’s Augustine Nsumba receives his certifiateThe female coaches that took part in the course ina group photo with FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe.
The course was managed by the FUFA football Development Director Mr. Ali Mwebe and the FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building ManagerJackson Nyiima.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants with the FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen and Chief Guest FUFA Deputy CEO Humprehy Mandu in a group photo
A double strike by Fahad Bayo is all that Vipers SC needed to overcome KCCA FC at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku and be crowned winners of the 2019 Pilsner Super 8. The tournament is organised by FUFA for top 6 teams in the previous StarTimes Uganda Premier League season and two newly promoted sides from the FUFA Big League.
Fahad Bayo celebrates after scoring his first goal at Wankulukuku against KCCA FC
Bayo scored the opener in the 12th Minute and later sealed his side’s victory in the 67th minute.
The match witnessed a series of events with several cards shown to different players including a red card to KCCA’s John Revita after a second booking in the 88th Minute.
Erisa Ssekisambu (Yellow) fouls Abraham Ndugwa at Wankulukuku
Double Yellow cards shown to Lwaliwa and Muzeyi all in 26th minute
Both sides made several changes which saw Rahmat Ssenfuka replacing Frank Tumwesigye in the 39th minute after getting injured. A maximum of 6 substitutes is allowed in this tournament.
Dan Sserunkuma(red) challenged by Nicholas Kasozi at Wankulukuku.Allan Kayiwa (Red) challenged by Peter Magambo after he came on for Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma
KCCA FC emulated Vipers with a double substitution seeing Jackson Nunda and Gift Ali on for Nicholas Kasozi and Mike Mutyaba. KCCA made their last change as Achai Herbert replaced Simon Sserunkuma.
During the awards ceremony, a number of individuals were rewarded for their excellent performance and got accolades plus microwaves each.
Fahad Bayo of Vipers SC was named player of the match, he received his accolade and a microwave from Estella Muzito head of beer at Uganda Breweries limited. He will also receive 200,000 shs cash.Fabien Mutombora of Vipers SC was named best goalkeeper of the tournament, he received his accolade from Ibrahim Mugisha a former National team goalkeeper.
Allan Okello of KCCA FC was the top scorer with three goals. He received an accolade and a microwave from Ibrahim Mugisha a former national team goalkeeper
Said Kyeyune of URA FC was named the best midfielder as his award was handed over to his club coach Sam Simbwa of URA FC.
URA FC Head coach Sam Ssimbwa received the accolade and Microwave from Mr. Jasper Otim of UBL on behalf of Saidi Kyeyune who was named best midfielder.
Otti Ronald of Mbarara City FC was named the best defender
All the participating teams in this year’s edition are to receive cash prizes as allocated by the sponsors.
Vipers SC starting XI against KCCA FC at WankulukukuKCCA FC starting XI against Vipers SC at Wankulukuku
The winners of this tournament (Vipers SC) are to receive a cash prize of 20 Million Shillings and the runners up (KCCA FC) with 12 Million shillings.
Uganda U15 head coach Jackson Magera has made three changes for the CECAFA group B game against South Sudan today. Daniel Mukisa Kirumira returns in goal after being rested against Tanzania.
The second change sees attacking midfielder Godfrey Ssekibengo also rested with left-winger Kasanya Leonard.
Kasanya Leonard challenged by an Ethiopia opponent during the game
The changes mean Mutyaba drops to the attacking midfield role while Kyeyune and Ogwal in attack. Samuel Mutebi will operate on the left-wing.
Kyeyune (20 ) joined by teammates to celebrate his goal in the first match against Ethiopia
If Uganda wins this game, they will only need a draw in the last game against Rwanda to top group B. Kenya yesterday cemented their top position in group A after beating hosts Eritrea 2-1. The winner of group A takes on the runners-up in group B and vice-versa in the semifinals set up due on Wednesday next week.
Uganda’s Starting XI against Tanzania
Starting Lineup
Mukisa Daniel Kirumira (GK), Shafiq Waswanga, Carlos Kaddu, Peter Gava, Vincent Mulema, Patrick Muliika, Kalisa Shugai, Travis Mutyaba, Abbas Kyeyune, Devis Ogwal and Samuel Mutebi.
Substitutes
Gubya Rickson Peter, ssonko ssembaya, Kigozi Najib, Magogo Shafiq, Ouke Patrick, Elisa Talemwa, Nsereko Abdul, Godfrey Ssekibengo and Leonard Kasaanya
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
They meet every quarter to come up with key policy matters. On Wednesday 21st August 2019, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 21st FUFA Excom Meeting at FUFA House-Mengo and key decisions were taken;
Change of names by clubs
In a bid to keep promoting football at the grass roots and encourage identity of clubs with the local communities, the FUFA Executive received proposals from the Competitions Committee on change of clubs’ names;
Kabale Sharp FC (Western region FA, Kabale) has been granted permission to change name to Kigezi Home Boys FC
Nkambi Coffee FC (Buganda Region FA, Masaka) has been granted permission to change name to Masaka City Sports Club
Three Clubs Kagadi Eagles FC, Kahunde FC and Digital FC (Kitara Region FA) have been granted permission to play under one name Kagadi United FC.
Mukura Town Council (North East Region FA, Ngora) was granted permission to change name to Basere FC
However a request by Eastland FC (North East Region FA, in Bukedea) to change name to Lifeline FC was rejected by the FUFA Executive.
FUFA grants Provisional Licenses to CAF C Coaches
The FUFA Executive noted that there has been a genuine delay by authorities concerned to release results of the coaches who attended the CAF C coaching course three years ago but have not been able to enroll for the CAF B course for reasons beyond their control.
With this deficiency, FUFA has granted provisional Licenses to coaches who fall in this category as they wait for full release of results by CAF.
However upon release of results, the successful CAF C coaches will be required to apply to undertake immediately a CAF B course to attain the minimum requirements for any coach to sit on the technical bench in the Uganda Premier League this season.
Uganda FIFA Referees Proposed list
The FUFA Executive approved a list of 26 referees to be forwarded to FIFA for consideration of the 2020 FIFA badges. The list has;
Referees (Men): Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Oloya William and Madanda Ronald
Assistant referees (Men);Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Mulindwa Hakim and Okudra Emmanuel
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Tiwuwe Eunice
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Docus Atuhaire
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac and Kamala Benon
Sc Villa update
FUFA applauded the efforts and great strides made in the process of the normalisation of the club. FUFA has written to SC Villa to attend an urgent meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019 to conclude on the matters of; Statutes, structure and schedules of activities.
Sports world over has unimaginable power to redeem and transform society as it has been witnessed over time.
In many places, football has been pursued as a tool for social change and as a result, players began to build relationships off the field, leading to a decrease in violence and an increase in social mobility among the positives
Football is the most popular sport and with almost half of the global population interested in football, the sport is a potential driver for social change.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson had time to play with the street kids in Njeru
Football speaks to many people. It is sort of a universal language. Young people are attracted to it and motivated to participate regularly and long enough to build a trust base and work on behavior change. It is only a tool but very powerful.
In the recent past, FUFA has committed resources and efforts which have been used in the beautiful game to reach out to the underprivileged or minorities in communities.
street kids playing mini-football competition
The now annual clothes and other assortment collection campaign associated with Stanbic Uganda Cup, the pre-2018 Christmas visit at the UWESO children’s home in Wakiso district, the FUFA Cup of Hope- a football competition for Luzira Upper Prison inmates among others are some of the notable examples.
One of the street kids doing football commentary at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on the closing day of the skilling project.
These have continuously received enormous support from different sections of society and most importantly have been noticed by the government.
Consequently, the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has partnered with FUFA and UEFA to embark on a campaign code-named ‘Football in Community Project’ to help get the children off the streets.
The exercise will help in the rehabilitation, transformation and possibly reunite them with their families through football by introducing the kids to various skills.
Street kids at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The project is coordinated by FUFA Excom member Ronnie Kalema and Sumaya Kiwanuka among other secretariat staff.
On Saturday last week after a week-long training of coaches facilitated by UEFA instructors on how to work with kids, a total of 22 local instructors from different regions of Uganda were passed out and will help work with the kids at the different designated centers for the Football in Community Project.
One of the coaches Tumusiime Vicent with the street kids at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
While officiating at the closure of the trainers training course-FUFA CEO Edgar Watson expressed his delight in the work already done with over 92 kids currently under rehabilitation at a FUFA centre in Mutundwe.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson while delivering his speech in Njeru
At the centre the kids are introduced to the different skills and aspects of the game such as playing, officiating, commentating, fair play among others in addition to other aspects of normal social life.
Rays of Grace PS (Uganda) 0-4 Oasis Annex PS (Uganda)
Musumbewe (TZ) 2-0 Mbagala (TZ)
Final – Saturday 25th August 2019: Oasis Annex PS (TZ) – Musumbwe PS (TZ)
Oasis Annex Primary school from Arua made it to the final of the East African games after beating the other Ugandan representative Rays of Grace by 4-0 in the semifinal played at St. Constantine Ground in Arusha Tanzania on Wednesday.
Both teams were finalists in the FUFA Primary Schools Football Championship called Odilo.
Oasis Annex forward Ceasor Morphat (black) in action. he scored 4 goals against Zomba of Malawi in Primary football
Calvary Mungufeni scored a brace for the Odilo runners-up in the second half before the leading top scorer in the competition Ceaser Morphat added the third goal to register his fifth goal. Sherif Twaha netted the fourth goal.
Oasis Annex will play Tanzania’s Musumbwe primary school in the final on Saturday 25th August.
‘We are proud to be in the final. It wasn’t easy to eliminate our fellow Ugandans. We are now focusing on winning the trophy on Saturday’ said Oasis Annex coach Aga Mawa Mas
Pupils of Oasis Annex and Rays of Grace primary schools observe fair play after their game
The clash was a repeat of the Odilo Final played two weeks ago at the FUFA Technical centre won by Rays of Grace but this time round; Oasis got the better of their opponents and avenged the 1-0 defeat suffered in the final in Njeru.
Rays of Grace will feel hard done by the absence of their four key players Leonard Kasanya, Talemwa Erisa, Mukisa Dan and Mulema Vicent who are with the Uganda National U-15 Squad in Eritrea for the CECAFA U15 tournament. The youngsters have won all their opening two games so far.
The two primary schools teams (Rays of Grace and Oasis Annex) in Arusha were funded by FUFA to represent Uganda in the competition of the Primary Schools category.
Rays of Grace starting XI against Oasis Annex
Oasis Annex forward Morphat (5 goals), Calvary Mungufeni (4 goals) and Rays of Grace Monda Zaidi (3 goals) are so far the leading scorers in the competition.
Oasis Annex starting XI against Rays of Grace
Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games are organised for Secondary schools but the organisers incorporated a category for Primary Schools as well.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajesto Bushra of Oasis Annex (black) in action during the semifinals
The FIFA Youth Coaches Course 2019 is underway at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. A total of 29 coaches are getting equipped with the modern trends and skills of the game to use in going forward.
The five-day course that was officially opened by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye on Tuesday is being facilitated by Danish FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen and has an impressive five ladies as part of the class. FUFA women development officer Joan Namusisi, national women football team ‘the Crested Cranes’ head coach Farida Bulega and one of her assistants Olive Mbekeka are some of the ladies in attendance.
Danish FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen (R) with one of the coaches Olive Mbekeka.
Other participants are mainly youth team coaches of the Uganda Premier League sides that are going to be playing in the rebranded FUFA U17 Juniors league
According to Poulsen the purpose of the course is to help the participants become better coaches by appreciating the role they play in the development of players and teams while getting acquainted with modern football trends such as attacking and progression, shapes and organization, tempo and physical fitness, attacking football, mental aspects, flexibility among others.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye (L) being presented with a special gift from FIFA by Kim Poulsen. Mugoye graced the opening ceremony of the coaching course
‘As FUFA we have the vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off of the field and we believe we cannot achieve that if we don’t have the best coaches on the continent. It is, therefore, our hope and belief that this FIFA Youth coaches course will go a long way in improving our coaches who and to the desired standards that will help us achieve that vision’ Mugoye commented
FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen showing participants some tactical sessions off the board
‘You are a very lucky group because as you are well aware we have a dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and we believe some of the players who might be playing on that team are being handled by you right now. It is therefore imperative that you get acquainted with the modern skills and trends of the game’ He added.
The course that will end on Saturday is coordinated by the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and Jackson Nyima-the FUFA Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager.
Planning for football development in Uganda. L-R Kim Poulsen, Jackson Nyiima and Ali Mwebe at the FUFA Technical Centre, NjeruParticipants in a group photo with the FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen addressing the coaches during the practical sessions in Njeru.
Travis Mutyaba scored twice as Uganda U-15 beat Tanzania in a highly contested group B game at the ongoing CECAFA U15 championship at Asmara International Stadium in Eritrea.
The midfield ace went on the score sheet after slotting home from a 25-yard free-kick 27 minutes into the game, after Abbas Kyeyune had been fouled by a Tanzanian opponent.
Shafiq Waswanga (White) challenges a Tanzanian opponent
Mutyaba then netted his brace, when substitute Patrick Ouke played him through to goal in injury time, to settle the matters.
Tanzania had threatened earlier on to equalise, but failed to find the net, with Peter Gubya, who had been selected ahead of Daniel Mukisa in goal, made fine saves with captain Vincent Mulema, Caros Kaddu and Peter Gaya manning the backline.
Devis Ogwal (White) challenged by a Tanzanian opponent
In fact, it was from one of the several attacks on the Ugandan goal by the Tanzanians, that resulted into a fine Uganda counter-attack, orchestrated by Patrick Muliika that found Ouke well in a position to play Mutyaba for the game killer goal.
‘I am happy we have won our second game and majorly against Tanzania. My players played well according to instructions and the result is encouraging’ said Uganda Coach Jackson Magera.
Mutyaba celebrates his first goal forUganda
His Tanzanian counterpart Mwalimu Swalehe conceded defeat and attributed the loss to the mistakes by his players.
Magera made two changes in the lineup that beat Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening game, bringing on Gubya for Mukisa in goal and Kalisa Shungai in the middle of midfield for Leonard Kasanya, forcing a change with Mutyaba now operating on the left flank. His technique worked well.
In the second half, tiring Patrick Muliika gave way to Ouke and Mutyaba left for Abdul Nsereko immediately after scoring the second goal.
Uganda’s Starting XI against Tanzania
Uganda now leads the group with maximum points from two games and will next play against South Sudan on Friday.
Uganda U-15 side started the CECAFA championship on a high by beating Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening group B game played this afternoon at Asmara International stadium, Eritrea.
Winger Devis Ogwal gave Uganda an early lead, after nodding a header home from a Kaddu Caros free Kick.
Ogwal Devis (with ball) scored a brace against Ethiopia
The first half ended 1-0, with the Ethiopians threatening a come back,but finding the Uganda back line commanded by team captain Vincent Muleme and Peter Gya, well organised.
The young lads came back in the second half with a lot of focus, fine movement and game reading of midfielder Travis Mutyaba, found Abasi Kyeyune well positioned in the goal area to make it 2-0.
Three minutes later, the towering Ogwal registered his second goal of the game after sending in an angled shot that gave the Ethiopian custodian Derese Kidus Addis no chance for goal number three.
Kasanya Leonard challenged by an Ethiopian opponent during the match
It was a good start for Uganda, who will only take a two-day break before meeting rivals Tanzania.
‘We had a bright start and the opening 20 minutes were wonderful for us, but i dont know what happened to them in the closing stages of the first half, that gave the Ethiopians a chance to enjoy possession. However, they came back in the second to register this good start’said Uganda Coach Jackson Magera
‘We are going to prepare for the second game because our target is to go all the way’added Magera Jacks.
Coach Magera Jackson during the game in Eritrea
His Ehtiopian counterpart Betiglu Befikadu congratulated Uganda upon a good start.
Uganda U-15 XI that started against Ethiopia
In the opening games yesterday, Burundi beat hosts Eritrea 2-1 in a match that officiated by Uganda’s William Oloya.
Substitutions
Magera then introduced left-footed Samuel Mutebi for Kasanya, a few minutes into the second half and in the closing stages of the game, striker Abdul Nsereko and midfielder Patrick Ouke also had their debuts, replacing Travis Mutyaba and Ogwal respectively.
Group A: Sudan, Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and Eritrea
Group B:Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan.
The tournamnet will now have two groups.
Uganda’s Fixtures
Saturday 17th Aug Uganda U15 vs Ethiopia U15
Monday 19th Aug Tanzania U15 vs Uganda U15
Friday 23rd Aug South Sudan U15 vs Uganda U15
Sunday 25th Aug Uganda U15 vs Rwanda U15
The Uganda National U-15 team arrived safely in the Eritrean capital Asmara on Wednesday Thursday evening ahead of the CECAFA U-15 championship that got underway on Friday afternoon.
The Uganda contingent aboard Ethiopian airlines touched down at the Eritrean international airport around 5pm. They were received by the CECAFA officials before being driven to Savanna International Hotel where they are accommodated.
The Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena with the players in Addis Ababa before connecting to Asmara
The team was able to carry out a light training at the Eritrean FA training ground, just adjacent to the Eritrean main Stadium, Asmara International Stadium.
After today’s training, head coach Jackson Magera Kaddu said the team will be ready for the first game against Ethiopia tomorrow.
‘We arrived safely but these are young boys and it is the first time some of them have travelled, but the response in today’s training was not bad and they shall be in shape before the game tomorrow’ said Magera.
Eritrean FA Official (with cap) receiving the Ugandan Contingent in Asmara.
Fixture changed
The organisers of the tournament have been forced to change the fixtures after Djibouti failed to turn up for the event.
Djibouti had earlier been drawn in group C alongside Tanzania and Sudan, but the changes have now seen Sudan placed in group A with Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and hosts Eritrea while Tanzania was placed in group B with Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The tournamnet will now have two groups.
This means each team will have to play four group matches and the top two sides qualify for the semifinals slated for Wednesday July 28, with the final on Friday 30 August.
Uganda will play their first game on Saturday at 2:00PM against Ethiopia and have a one day rest before facing Tanzania on Monday, but will have a long four days rest in preparation for the third game against South Sudan on Friday next week with the last group tie coming up with Rwanda on Sunday.
The two-week tournament has attracted 10 teams and all games will be played at the Asmara International Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 on arrival at Asmara International Airport in Eritrea
The National U-15 football team held their final training on Wednesday at the FUFA technical centre Njeru before they flew out on Thursday morning ahead of the CECAFA tournament in Asmara, Eritrea. The tournament that has attracted Eleven (11) National junior teams is designed for players under the age of 15 kicks off on Saturday 17th August and ends on 1st September.
The contingent has 20 players.
After Wednesday’s session team head coach Jackson Magera said his team is ready to face the opponents in the tournament.
‘We have had a good period of training with no injuries and we are now ready to face off with the rest of the teams from the region. It is a great tournament for the young players to know the kind of stages to go through when playing football’ said Magera.
While sharing words of wisdom with the youngsters on Tuesday in Njeru, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo urged the players to know the value of being selected to represent the country.
‘You are lucky to be here to represent the Nation. When you put on the National team shirt that means you are representing over 34 million Ugandans. Play your part and do the best. In this region, we are the best team and so, whenever there is a tournament, everyone looks at us and every team comes ready to challenge Uganda. So, let us fight for our young careers, our families, our schools, our coaches, FUFA and above all our country’ said the FUFA President as he advised the National team players.
Uganda is placed in group B alongside Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The opening match for Uganda is against Ethiopia on Saturday.
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
Squad: 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)
The Uganda U-15 National football team has shown growing intensity ahead of the CECAFA U-15 championship with yet another scintillating performance in the build-up match ahead of the regional tourney that kicks off in the Eritrean capital Asmara on Saturday.
Just after beating Jinja SS 3-0 in the first build-up at Njeru, the lads recorded a 5-0 win over Rays of Grace Primary school (Odilo Championshs) at the same venue, in the game watched by FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on Tuesday afternoon.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (C) watched the game
Team head coach Magera Jackson, who is yet to name his final squad ahead of the flight to Asmara on Thursday, gave all players including foreign-based Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA) and Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom) who all impressed.
Basil Tuma Tenywa in control of the ball during the build up match
However, it was Abbas Kyeyune who flourished with a brace, while Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi and Leonard Kasanya all adding their names on the score sheet.
‘The two games have been a good test and we are well prepared for the challenge ahead. However, we shall need to work hard on our attack and capitalising on scoring opportunities because the defense is fine’ said Magera.
After the match, the players had a session with FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, who took them through what they need if they want to be professional players.
‘It is at this age that you should start developing your minds towards thinking about becoming professional football players. It is only your mind and discipline that will help you achieve this, not the genes, or the height or the body size’ noted the FUFA President.
Team photo of the Uganda U15 that started against Rays of Grace Primary SchoolRays of Grace team that started against Uganda U15
Uganda is in group B alongside Rwanda, South Sudan and Ethiopia and will play Ethiopia in their first game on Saturday, August 17.
The team of 20 players and a number of officials is set to fly out of the country on Thursday, August 15 heading to Eritrea.
The Uganda U15 team with some simple warm-ups after the match
MAIN PHOTO: UK based Mawanda Gabriel Twaib challenged by an opponent during the buildup match in Njeru
The local football governing body FUFA has in partnership with the European Football Associations (UEFA), in a bid to equip the children living on the streets in Uganda, with football skills.
The project named Football in Community is supported by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Affairs.
In a bid to get the necessary personnel to impart the skills into this vulnerable group, FUFA and UEFA have organised a trainers’ training course, which started on Tuesday at FUFA Technical centre, Njeru.
The course that attracted 22 coaches from across the country is conducted by UEFA coach instructors Hesterine De Reus assisted by Liebeth Migchelsen both from Netherlands.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducting a course for coaches who will handle street children through the Rehabilitation exercise whose project will be launched on Saturday in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, who is coordinating the project on behalf of FUFA, said the course is aimed at straining those who will handle the children.
‘The UEFA instructors are here to train a group of trainers and these will acquire the skills on how to handle kids from the streets in matters to do with football skills’ said Kalema.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducts a practical session with the coaches taking part in the Rehabilitation of street children thruogh football course at Njeru
Kalema said the Government of Uganda through the ministry of Gender, labour and social affairs, has already availed 100 street kids, who are being well handled in other rehabilitation aspects at a centre in Mutundwe.
The week long course will climax on Saturday with the official launch of the project still in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the female participants
MAIN PHOTO: Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the paricipants in a group photo
The annual FIFA Member Association (MA) assessment and refresher course for Ugandan Elite referees is on at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The exercise is for the 22 Ugandan FIFA badge holders and 18 National referees.
The entire group underwent the technical and physical fitness assessment on Monday morning except the referees who were away on CAF assignments but will still perform the obligatory exercises on Thursday under the watchful eye of FIFA instructors Ali Ahmed (Technical) from Somalia and Mark Mzengo (physical fitness) of Malawi.
Referees instructor Ali Ahmed from Somalia, conducting a practical session during the course in Njeru on Tuesday involving young players for match analysis situations.
The 8 male FIFA referees who were away on CAF assignments officiating in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup are; Mark Ssonko, Okello Dick, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Balikoowa Musa, Nsubuga Brian Miiro, Muhabi Alex, Ssali Mashood and Sabila Ali.
Instructor Ali Tomusange (Blue) instructing one of the participating referees
The five day long course was officially opened today by FUFA Excom member and Uganda Football Referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema.
Ugandan CAF Technical Instructors Catherine Adipo and, Ali Tomusange, National Physical Fitness Instructors Ali Kalyango, Rahma Kizito and Samuel Kayondo together with National Technical instructor Samuel Egesa are also providing support to the FIFA Instructors.
FIFA Instructor Mark Mzengo taking measurements in Njeru before the referees conducted their sessions
Day one of the exercise had 29 referees complete their physical fitness tests to the satisfaction of the instructors.
The assistant referees during the session in NjeruInstructors with the female referees (red) who passed the phyisical fitness tests in Njeru on Monday
However the female pair of FIFA referees Shamirah Nabadda and Marex Nkumbi Nakitto will conduct their physical fitness tests in Morocco just before they start officiating in the All Africa Games due this weekend.
National Phyisical Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango (black attire) with the referees in NjeruFUFA Instructor Samuel Kayondo(White top) taking some of the referees through drills in Njeru
George William Oloya who is going to officiate at the CECAFA U15 championship in Eritrea also missed the exercise but will undergo the physical fitness tests before the tournament kicks off.
The only referees who passed the physical fitness tests on Monday and will continue till the end of the course in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema- Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA)
‘We are proud to have a new crop of referees to serve the game. The FUFA Integrity Fitness and Performance (IFP) agenda has been conceptualised by the participants. We Will be able to deliver all the FUFA sanctioned competitions when the new season begins’
PARTICIPANTS FOR THE ELITE REFEREES COURSE
12 – 16TH AUGUST 2019 AT FUFA TECHNICAL CENTRE, NJERU
SNO.
NAMES
D.O.B
AGE
ROLE
1
NSUBUGA BRIAN MllRO
08.05.1979
40
FIFA REFEREE
2
SSALI MASHOOD
21.12.1986
34
FIFA REFEREE
3
SABILLA ALI CHELANGAT
12.12.1987
32
FIFA REFEREE
4
OLOYA WILLIAM
12.05.1988
31
FIFA REFEREE
5
MUHABI ALEX
31.08.1986
33
FIFA REFEREE
6
AYARO FLORENCE
18.08.1991
28
FIFA WOMEN REFEREE
7
MURUNGI DIANA
29.12.1993
26
FIFA WOMEN REFEREE
8
OKELLO DICK
05.12.1990
29
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
9
OKELLO LEE
28.08.1980
39
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
10
SSONKO MARK
28.11.1978
41
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
11
MASEMBE ISSA
05.12.1985
34
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
12
KATE-NYA RONALD
29.09.1989
30
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
13
BALIKOOWA MUSA NGOBI
31.12.1978
41
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE
NANTABO LYDIA WANYAMA
14.04.1988
31
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
15
MUTONYI JANE
27.08.1987
32
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
16
NAGADDYA CATHERINE CYNTHIA
02.10.1981
38
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
FOR ALL AFRICA GAMES TOURNAMENT IN MOROCCO
17
SHAMIRAH NABADDA
26.09.1991
28
FIFA WOMEN REFEREE
18
NKUMBI MAREX NAKITTO
25.05.1986
33
FIFA WOMEN ASSISTANT REFEREE
19
KIRYA NASSER MUHAMMED
01.07.1995
25
NATIONAL REFEREE
20
BAKASAMBE RAJAB
26.06.1986
34
NATIONAL REFEREE
21
OLEMU GEORGE
26.12.1991
28
NATIONAL REFEREE
22
MADANDA RONALD
03.10.1996
23
NATIONAL REFEREE
23
OPIO DEOGRACIOUS
03.01.1990
30
NATIONAL REFEREE
24
KIWEEWA EMMANUEL
24.12.1990
29
NATIONAL REFEREE
25
SSEMEERE ASADU
25.05.1985
36
NATIONAL REFEREE
26
OMUNYIRA MATHIAS
10.10.1984
35
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
27
MULINDWA HAKIM
03.03.1987
33
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
28
ROBSON JOHN ATUSINGUZA
24.11.1985
34
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
29
ATIKU RAHMAN
20.11.1986
33
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
30
MAFIJMU MUSTAPHAH
02.10.1993
26
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
31
ATUHAIRE DOCUS
10.03.1992
28
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
32
TIWUWE EUNICE
20.02.1995
25
NATIONAL ASSISTANT REFEREE
33
ACHIRO IMMACULATE
04.04.1994
26
RESERVE REFEREE
34
AKOYI ANNA
16.12.1987
32
RESERVE REFEREE
35
KASALIRWE LUCKY RAZAKE
23.04.1997
23
RESERVE REFEREE
36
WAISWA MUZAMIRU KINENE
16.09.1987
32
RESERVE REFEREE
37
NASSOLO ELIZABETH
22.08.1995
24
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
38
OSIRE JUMA
16.06.1993
27
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
39
OKUDRA EMMANUEL
25.12.1988
31
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
40
KALIBALA JOHN BOSCO
03.01.1994
25
RESERVE ASSISTANT REFEREE
MAIN PHOTO: Survival for the fittest- the referees undergoing tests at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Monday
The two Ugandan representatives in the CAF Club competitions, KCCA and Proline were both in action on Saturday during the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation cup respectively.
Proline, making their first ever CAF club debut overcame visiting Masters Security from Malawi 3-0 at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.
Ivan Bogere netted a hat-trick on the rainy evening in a match watched by a fair crowd that included the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the Hononary FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, among others.
Proline had command of the game throughout the 90 minutes and will have a three goal cushion when the two clubs lock horns next week in Blantyre city.
Bright Anukani in action against Masters Security at LugogoFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo embraces the Hon. FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa at Lugogo before kick off for the Proline – Masters Property GameProline players celebrate one of their three goals scored by Ivan Bogere
At the Namibian capital in Windhoek, KCCA squandered squandered a precious lead to fall 3-2 away to African Stars.
KCCA took a 7th minute lead through Ivan Kemberipa’s own goal.
Ambrosius Amseb scored from the penalty mark for the equalizer with five minutes to the end of the first half.
The hosts took the lead for the first time in the game when Youssouf Ibroihim struck in the 71st minute.
Striker Henry Patrick Kaddu brought the game level in the 83rd minute as KCCA got a precious second away goal.
Youssouf regained African Stars’ lead moment.
Defender Samuel Kato had grabbed the third goal for KCCA but the referee canceled the effort for off-side.
The respective return legs will be played on the forthcoming weekend.
Buganda Region schools football giants Rays of Grace are the champions of the 1st edition of Odilo FUFA Primary Schools Competition after beating Oasis Annex from West Nile 1-0 in the final played at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Wednesday.
Kasanya Leonard was the hero for the Buikwe based school with a sole effort in the 85th minute that gave Rays of Grace a historical victory.
Rays of Grace Primary School players lifting the Odilo trophy at FUFA Technical Center- Njeru
The Rays of Grace forward Kasanya who is also the capatin of his team was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the National Finals. He also ended the tournament with four goals.
Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard receiving the MVP Award from FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who is the Chairman of the Committee that organised the Championship.
Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu took third place with a convincing 2-0 win over Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School. The goals were scored by Mwaka Emmy and Ochero Solomon.
Green Valley Primary School from Mbarara inWestern Region finished seventh in the competition after beating North Eastern giants God’s Grace Primary School by 7-0. Atwijukire Viella scored six goals while Sengabi Bruno netted the other goal.
42 goals were scored at the National Finals competition that had 12 matches played since Sunday 4th August.
Green Valley Primary School striker Atwijukire Viella emerged the top scorer with 7 goals. Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard finished second with 4 goals.
Rays of Grace Primary School goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper award.
Western Region’s Green Valley Primary School took the Fairplay award.
Green Valley Primary School striker Aryatwijuka Viera receiving the top scorer Award from FUFA Exco Chris Kalibbala and Chairman of the FUFA Development Committee.
The final match and awards ceremony was honored by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye lpus Exco members Chris Kalibbala and Hajji Badru Sekabira Lukooya.
During the post-match interview, Eng. Magogo confirmed that 16 teams will participate in the final competition during the 2nd edition next year. Each region will be represented by two schools. However, he also asserted that girls football will be included in the 2nd edition.
‘We have witnessed a good competition and Odilo is the future of our football. We are planning to have more matches in the final therefore we shall have at least 16 teams in next year’s competition. We shall also have girls teams in the 2nd Edition’ said Eng. Magogo
Both Rays of Gace and Oasis Annex will represent Uganda in the East African games in Arusha Tanzania from 15th to 25th August 2019.
Rays of Grace Primary school goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper Award
Awards and Classification
1st Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda) – Gold Medals and a Trophy
FUFA has confirmed that the technical team that handled the National U17 side during the AFCON tournament in Tanzania will be in charge of the Uganda U15 Squad on an interim basis as the youngsters prepare for the CECAFA tournament in Eritrea due from 16th August to 1st September 2019.
Interim technical team
Magera Jackson of KCCA FC will be the head coach and assisted by Lutalo Hamuzah. Mubarak Kiberu is Goalkeeping coach, Nakabago Emmanuel will be Team Doctor, Mutyaba Bashir Team Coordinator and Bumpenjje Frank is the Kitsman.
33 players summoned
On the same note a 33 man squad has been released to start training tomorrow in Jinja ahead of the tournament that will be played from 16th August to 1st September 2019 in Asmara. The just concluded FUFA Primary Schools Championship-Odilo in Njeru has produced three players into the U-15 Squad. The players are; Mungufeni Calvary and Fideli Moses (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua) while
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba), Chandia Walter (Maroons FC Junior Team)
Right back: Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football For Good Academy)
Left back: Yiga Steven (St. Mary’s Kitende), Menya Ivan (Jinja SS)
Central back: KAlisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Abdul Issa (Football For Good Academy), Peter Gava ( Buddo SS), Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono)
Defensive Midfield Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom), Makanga Khalid (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende)
Attacking Midfield: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Mungufeni Calvary (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua
Right Wing: Asiki Chrispus (Jinja SS), Bogere Yusuf (St Mary’s Kitende), Akampa Chriswill (Standard High School-Zzana), Ssekisambu Regan (Kawempe Royal College)
Left Wing: Mubiru Hassan (Royal Giant SS-Mityana), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Mutebi Samuel (Crested SS), Jagenda Shaban (St Mary’s Heritage-Nabweru)
