Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), a key partner with Buganda Kingdom has confirmed the match officials for the official opening match of the 2019 Masaza cup match between Ssingo and Ssese at the Mityana Ssaza ground on Saturday, 1st June 2019.
The King of Buganda Kingdom, His Majesty the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will be the chief guest at the game that kicks off at 3 PM.
Nasser Muhammed Kirya has been tasked to be the center referee.
FUFA’s Ronnie Kalema hands over the tools of work to referee Nasser Muhammed KiryaReferee Nasser Muhammed Kirya handling a game
He will be assisted by Solomon Lusambya and Charles Zziwa as the first and second assistant referees respectively.
The fourth official will be Rashid Boogere Kimera with Joseph Mwanje as the referee’s assessor.
Before the opening match, there will be a curtain raising match for the girls as St Noa and Dynamic entertains the crowd.
Shamirah Nabukenya will officiate the curtain raiser as the center referee; assisted by Oliver Nakitto (first assistant) and Sharon Atuhairwe as the second assistant.
FUFA provides all the referees and match assessors that are used in the Masaza cup.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre took seven players for morning training session at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The rest of the team stayed at the Park Rotana Hotel where they are camped but gym session was organised for both Murushid Juuko and midfielder Khalid Aucho.
The entire team of 17 players will report for the evening session that starts at 6.45 pm (local time, 5.45 pm EAST).
Captain Denis Onyango led the players through the drills at the stadium as captured in the pictorial below;
Traditional brief before and after training when the Head coach Sebastien Desabre talks to all staff and players.Planning for the morning session led by head coach Sebastien Desabre (2nd L) with his assistant Mathias Lule (2nd R). Kitsman Lawrence Kizito and Physical fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio also in the photo.Physical fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio takes the Uganda Cranes players through the warm up session in the early parts of trainingCheck your neck fitness levels: Physical fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio takes the Uganda Cranes players through the warm up session in the early parts of trainingBend low: Physical fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio takes the Uganda Cranes players through the warm up session in the early parts of trainingWarm up session for Uganda Cranes players on Friday morning at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu DhabiThe Head coach Sebastien Desabre showing his players how to get thinsg right on the pitchPatrick Kaddu, Ochaya, Faruku Miya and Allan Kyambadde during training on FridayAttention to detail. Uganda Cranes players keenly listening to instructions from a distanceRaring to go and shoot during trainingAllan Kyambadde ready to shootDenis Onyango will be a busy man between the posts until the arrival of Salim Jamal, Robert Odongkara and Charles Lukwago in camp.The scorer of the the goal against Cape Verde that took Uganda Cranes to AFCON 2019 is on duty in Abu Dhabi. Patrick Kaddu is seen in the picture going for a kill with the ball.Joseph Ochaya goes for his turn to shoot during training on FridayUganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with Derrick NsibambiIsaac Muleme during training on FridayWater break: Hed coach Sebastein Desabre (L) and Physical fitness trainer Gerome D’AntonioDerrick Nsibambi takes water during the breakTeam Physiotherapist Ivan Ssewanyana on dutyFinal drills of the day conducted by Gerome D’Antonio
UCU Lady Cardinals FC and Lady Doves football have made it to the final of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League after eliminating defending Champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Kampala Queens respectively in the playoffs played at the StarTimes Stadium on Thursday 30th May.
Skipper Maureen Kinavudori opened the scoring in the 1st minute to give UCU Lady Cardinals an early lead. Nakate Cissy doubled the score in the 10th minute before Nakasi Jackeline’s shot was deflected into the net by Kawempe defender Adubango Rehema in the 29th minute.
UCU Lady Cardinals players celebrate one of their goals against Kawempe Muslims
Anita Namata pulled one back for Kawempe in the 37th minute before former Kawempe Muslim star player Hasfa Nassuna added the fourth for Lady Cardinals two minutes to the break.
Kawempe Muslim defender Aluka Grace taking on UCU Lady Cardinals defender Nakate Cissy during the playoffs
At the beginning of the second half, defending Champions made a double change with Nazizi Florence Nanziri Rhoda paving way for Naddunga Sharon and Nakacwa Samalie. The former managed to score the second goal for Kawempe in the 84th minute.
The Match ended 2-4 in favor of the Lady Cardinals to storm their 2nd appearance in the FUFA Women Elite League final.
In the second playoff, Masindi based side Lady Doves have got to thank inform Riticia Nabbosa for the lone strike in the 25th minute. Lady Doves’ goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro made several saves to thwart all chances created by Kampala Queens.
Lady Doves forward Nuulu Nakyanzi (blue) trying to beat Kampala Queens goalkeeper Adubango Lydia during the FWEL playoffs
Thursday’s development confirms that the FWEL will have a new champion on Sunday 2nd June at the StarTimes Stadium.
Kawempe Muslim who has won the title for four successive seasons will avoid a loss to Kampala Queens in the third-place playoff match on Sunday.
Kawempe team has been in disarray of late as they have lost four successive matches this season-twice to Lady Doves; once to She Corporate and Asubo Gafford Ladies.
Lady Doves’ players celebrate their goal against Kampala Queens
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Queens player Dorothy Namugenyi (L) aiming to head the ball during the playoff match against Lady Doves
9 am & 6.45 pm Training at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi Cricket Sports Complex.
2019 AFCON Fixtures in Egypt 22nd June Uganda vs Democratic Republic of Congo 26th June Uganda vs Zimbabwe 30th June Egypt vs Uganda
Head coach Sebastien Desabre will not stop reminding his players the value of camping in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt 2019 that gets underway on 21st June.
With the numerical numbers still at 17 players in camp, the tactician has still gone ahead to get the best out of his players. 11 more players will join camp between 2nd and 7th June.
Warm up session for the Uganda Cranes players in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
‘You need to understand the importance of this camp in Abu Dhabi. I am happy with the attitude and the response to training. You are representing millions of fans back home and around the globe. They want to see you perform to your best’ said Sebastien before the players embarked on a warm-up session that helps the technical team check on the endurance of the stars.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre sends out instructions to his players from a distance as Timothy Awanyi listens keenly
With the current weather in Abu Dhabi, the morning session under the soaring heat would help the players adapt to the same environment they will find in Egypt.
The Frenchman later took the players through ball work with an emphasis on so many aspects of the game.
Goalkeeper Denis Onyango continued to train on his own under the guidance of Fred Kajoba as the other three goalkeepers Salim Jamal, Charles Lukwago and Robert Odongkara will only join later.
The Uganda Cranes will return to training later today at 7 pm at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Planning for AFCON Finals in Egypt: Head coach Sebastien Desabre with Faruku Miya during training in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morningUganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango aims at a kick during training in Abu Dhabi at Sheikh Zayed StadiumKhalid Aucho and Joseph Ochaya during training in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morningJoseph Ochaya vs Waisswa Moses during training in Abu DhabiThe busiest man ever in the early stages of every training session is here. Physical fitness Trainer Gerome D’AntonioPhysical fitness Trainer Gerome D’Antonio directs Goalkeeper Denis Onyango on how to go about the drills sets for him during training
Defenders Murushid Juuko and Bevis Mugabi believe the camp is adding value to understanding the coach’s tactics.
‘We have trained a few times and the intensity has picked up. We struggled on day one but all is fine now. We are working as a team and with a target to deliver. I request the fans to encourage us so that we can get the best results’ said Bevis Mugabi
Bevis Mugabi during training in Abu Dhabi
‘The atmosphere is good so far. Adapting to this environment will help us to gradually enjoy the weather in Egypt when the team reports for the AFCON Finals. We have played all the three teams in the past and we know what they can offer but we trust our coach with what he is technically sharing with us in training’ noted Murushid Juuko
Murushid Juuko (extreme right) is looking forward to improving each day during the camp in Abu Dhabi. L-R Joseph Ochaya, Derrick Nsibambi and Patrick Kaddu
MAIN PHOTO: Sweet left foot. Isaac Muleme goes for a direct freekick during training in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson has issued a circular on key decisions that were taken during the 20th FUFA Executive Committee meeting on 25th May 2019 in Masaka at Brovad Hotel. The meeting chaired by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and attended by all the Executive Members reviewed various matters concerning Governance with FUFA Membership. Here are the key decisions taken and must be implemented with immediate effect;
Kirinya Jinja S.S.SFC
Kirinya Jinja S.S.S FC request to change the club name to Busoga United FC was approved.
Northern Region Football Association (NRFA)
Mukidi David Kalyebara’s request to resign as Chairman of Northern Region Football Association was granted but will remain a FUFA Executive Committee Member.
Aware that several districts in the NRFA did not participate in the Regional FA previous Elections thus leading to inequitable representation of active DFAs & Clubs hence leading to constant Governance disorder. In consideration of the above, the FUFA Executive Committee decided that elections be organised in accordance with the FUFA Electoral code by 1st July 2019 for the following Governance bodies.
Delegates to the NRFA Regional Assembly.
Executive Committees of the DFA’s within the NRFA
The Executive Committee of the NRFA
The scope of these Elections shall not affect the Delegates of the NRFA to the FUFA General Assembly unless such position is vacant.
The General Secretary of NRFA shall continue to operate the administrative work.
Other FUFA Regional Associations (RA) and Special Interest Groups (SIGS)
For the rest of the FUFA Regional Football Associations and/ or Special Interest Groups Associations, the FUFA Executive decided that they should hold elections to fill the vacant positions in their upcoming Ordinary General Assemblies for 2019.
Furthermore the RAs and SIGs are required to update and amend their Statutes in line with the FUFA Statutes and good Governance principles during their General Assemblies of 2019.
6.45 pm Training at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi Cricket Sports Complex.
2019 AFCON Fixtures in Egypt 22nd June Uganda vs Democtratic Republic of Congo 26th June Uganda vs Zimbabwe 30th June Egypt vs Uganda
It is that time of the camp that any coach will have calculated and planned sessions with players ahead of any tournament.
In Abu Dhabi where the Uganda Cranes is camped for the next weeks, players will be expected to work their socks off to convince the Head coach of how they deserve to be in his final 23 man Squad for the Total AFCON 2019 Egypt.
The busiest technical official in the Uganda Cranes camp on Wednesday morning was Physical fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio at the Park Rotana Hotel and closely monitored by head coach Sebastien Desabre as players divided into three groups walked into the gym at periodical intervals for their sessions. Assistant coach Matia Lule, the medical team of Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana and Dr. Charles Sebwana were also around.
Uganda Cranes players in the gym as they are seen listening to Gerome D’Antonio attentively
All the 17 players in camp took part in the gym session that lasted 45 minutes per group before they were allowed to go enjoy swimming, a game of pool and table tennis.
Moses Waisswa in the gym
Having had a training session late on Tuesday under floodlights, the players will head back to Sheikh Zayed Stadium to complete the day’s programme.
From pitch to the Pool table: Battle of the Left footed players Godfrey Walusimbi and Joseph Ochaya enjoying a game of pool after the gym session. Ochaya easily won this game. Hassan Wasswa and Murushid Juuko are also in the photo
Muslims fasting in camp
It is a sizeable number of muslims in camp observing the fourth pillar of Islam. Sebastien has designed a programme that fits exactly into the Ramadan period for those fasting. They are able to break the fast on time in the evening with the timing signal coming off the Adhan (Calling muslims for prayer) from the nearby Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque.
Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda leads the group of those fasting who are always catered for as well with late night meals- Suhoor popularly known as ‘Daku’ in Uganda.
L-R Miya Faruku, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa, Isaac Muleme, (back to camera-Sadam Juma) and Dr. Chale Sebwana inside the gym
‘It is not difficult for me and my colleagues who are fasting during this holy month of Ramadan. Our bodies are set for this period and we knew that training would start during Ramadan. The coach has given us a good progamme that favors the entire team for training sessions’ said Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
Skipper Denis Onyango in the gym ready for his session as wellL-R Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi, Derrick Nsibambi and Taddeo Lwanga after conduting their gym session in Abu Dhabi at Park Rotana Hotel
Head coach Sebastien Desabre (L) with his assistant Matia Lule are seen coming from the gym but in very deep discussion
Players in Abu Dhabi (17):
Denis Masinde Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Bevis Mugabi, Isaac Muleme, Khalid Aucho, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Murushid Jjuuko and Kirizestom Ntambi and Faruku Miya
The rest of the players (11) will join between 2nd and 7th June. Azira Mike will report last.
Salim Jamal, Kizito Luwagga, Lumala Abdul, Alexis Bakka, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wadada, Emma Okwi, Robert Odongkara, Ronald Mukiibi, Charles Lukwago and Mike Azira.
Team Officials
Leader of Delegation: Mr. Issa Magoola
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeper coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Dr. Ronald Kisolo
Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda
Physiotherapist: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Chiropractor: Dr. Charles Sebwana
Media: Ahmed Hussein
Physical Fitness trainer: Jerome D’Antonio
Kit Managers: Lawrence Kizito and Ayub Balyejusa
MAIN PHOTO: Physical Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio demonstrating to players during the gym session on Wednesday morning
On Tuesday, 28th May 2019, the sports federations and associations gathered together at Lugogo for the first minister’s sports forum to brain storm and share ideas.
Here is the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo’s message after the historic forum.
Sports Priority Levels:
For the 2019/20 FY, Sports has been allocated about 20b UGX out of the 25.545t UGX which is 0.078%.
Whereas the Education Sector is allocated 10.5% of the National Budget, only the 0.078% goes to sports and rest of 10.422% goes to Education. In other words, out of the Education Sector budget, 99.2% is for Education and 0.8% is for Sports.
I have read the entire (368 pages) 2019/20 Budget Framework Paper and the word Sports is used only 48 times and 32 times as part of the name of the Ministry.
This therefore indicates the priority level of Sports and in particular federations activities yet it is the federations that actually develop, prepare and present the athletes who represent the country at all levels.
Proper development of athletes to compete at international stage takes over 10 years.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
The Case for Sports
Despite all this disproportionate allocation to sports, there are many value additions that Sports can make to the society and our country.
It is estimated that 77% of the Uganda Population is below 30 years and that for the Ugandans aged between 15-24 years, 83% are un-employed.
It is also estimated that 8.8 million of those aged between 15-24 years are neither in school nor in employment (Source: UNFPA)
57% of those aged 14-35 years are involved in Drugs Abuse while Uganda is ranked the world’s worst Alcohol abuse. It is also stated that 73% of Uganda’s prison inmates are aged 18-30 years (Source: Youth Policy Press)
These demographics and statistics suggest that there is an impeding problem of young people who are not productive to support the economy that should provide for them the services and life they desire.
I call them the ticking time-bomb.
The first case of sports to Government should be that nothing will absorb the energy and time of these youths and convert them into useful citizens like sport.
The second case of sports to government should be that the World Professional Sports Economy is booming at over 640bn USD and China alone investing to boost its Sports industry to 300bn USD by 2025.
Professional Sport is a robust industry that can provide an economic activity to skilled and unskilled masses instantly.
Eng. Moses Magogo holds the award awarded to FUFA by the National Council of Sports as one of the best performing sports federations for the year 2018
Analysis:
Sport is not positioning itself in a way to share the national cake worth its value.
This requires all voices and energy in one direction.
It is unfortunate that people like Mr. Muhangi Moses, the President of the Boxing Federation have engaged the reverse gear and pressing the accelerator.
The reason sport is not getting enough resources has nothing to do with football but the entire priority levels for sport against other competing priorities.
We need to make our case as sport to be part of the solutions to the challenges of our society and the Government will allocate more resources to sport.
It is possible that each of the 50 federations can get 10b UGX as that would only be 500bn UGX which would be only 2% of the National Budget.
We also need to raise governance levels of Federations as we prepare to absorb such funds else more conflicts will emerge instead.
We cannot present a case of medals to government when Energy, Roads, Health and Education are not getting enough resources.
Group photo of all sports associations and federation presidents with the NCS and Government leaders at Copper Chimney Restaurant, Lugogo
Way Forward:
A fully fledged sports industry does not need only funding of federations but a set of things such as;
Modern Sports Law
Sports Infrastructure
Sports Investment Policies
Sports Curriculum for Tertiary Education
Funding of National Representative Teams and Athletes
Hosting of international Sports Events
With due respect, I do not believe the government sports technocrats have the expertise and means to ably advise government on the trend of modern sports.
We request the minister to cause a series of opportunities for the sports minds of this country to meet the government planning technocrats, the Parliament, the Hon Minister of Education for Sport, the Cabinet and his Excellence the President of the Republic of Uganda to make our case.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) was among the several sports federations invited for the sports forum workshop organised by the National Council of Sports on Tuesday at Copper Chimney Restaurant in Lugogo.
The forum was graced by the Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi who presided over the function. He was flanked by Omara Apita (Commissioner of Ministry of Education and Sports), Aggrey Kibenge (Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports), Bosco Onyik (NCS Chairman) and Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel (Acting General Secretary National Council of Sports).
Addressing the officials at the forum, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo highlighted on the essence for Uganda sports industry to join arms in a bid to tap into the global sports industry.
‘Uganda should strategically position itself in the approximately $600Billion global sports industry and to be able to tap into this, we need a common voice and goal. We also need to equally address challenges of law on merchandising and commercial rights‘ Eng. Moses Magogoremarked.
FUFA was also represented at the forum in Lugogo by Executive Member Mr. Chris Kalibbala and FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mr. Humphrey Mandu.
‘Whereas funding is a key element but our projection should move away from the egg-chicken stories that we seem to be focusing on. As sports, we need to show value to Government and there’s no way we are going to achieve that if we are divided. 70% of the population in Uganda is below the age of 30 and many are unemployed. As sports, this is a tool we can sell to the Government, show value and convince them that sports can solve the problem by employing the youth‘ Eng Magogo added.
Bosco Onyik, Chairman of the National Council of Sports
‘The Sports Forum allows us share ideas &improve together for the betterment of sports. This is a very critical time for the sports sector in Uganda and world over, given that sports has become one of the most profitable and unifying factor’Bosco Onyik, Chairman of the National Council of Sports.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with his presentationDr Bernard Patrick Ogwel, Ag General Secretary of the National Council of Sports (NCS)
‘National Sports Associations should also strive to have their own homes and stadia, and according government will devise means to support these infrastructure’Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, Ag. General Secretary, National Council of Sports.
Hon Charles Bakabulindi, State Minister of Sports
State Minister of Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi hailed the spirit upon which the sports federations respected and attended this forum, basis of ironing out the different challenges facing the sports industry in the country at the moment, per say, the sports associations and federations.
‘I thank the different federations and associations that despite the several challenges, you have been able to promote sports in the country. I am happy that the Government has created this platform for us to forge a way forward and this is evident enough that the government has an interest in the sector. It is only through such engagements that we shall have a common ground and therefore be able to form strategies. I pray such fora continues to take place‘ Hon. Charles Bakabulindinoted.
Group photo of all sports associations and federation presidents with the NCS and Government leaders at Copper Chimney Restaurant, Lugogo
‘This Sports Forum should define indicators or measure of performance of Sports Associations to guide on the contentious issue of sports funding. Equally other stakeholders like sponsors, NGOs, Nutritionists should be invited to create a total package‘Dr Donald Rukare, Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) official and President of Uganda Swimming Federation.
‘The perceptive of Sports in Uganda has progressively improved over the last 8 years and this is not only due to the increased funding but also because of the deliberate strategies to transform and improve sport’Aggrey Kabenge, Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports.
A couple of other pertinent issues as professionalization of the sports sector, legislation, taxation and infrastructure development among others were also discussed by the sports federation and associations leaders.
A similar symposium is being planned for in early August 2019 as a follow up mechanism.
The last forum of this stature organized by the NCS was in 2014 but it remains on record that FUFA was the first sports body in Uganda to bring together all sports federations and associations with a similar workshop last year at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
The Sports Forum 2019 is the beginning of many more future engagements with Sports Associations.
The outcomes should be able to feed into the Cabinet Paper to advocate and address the concerns of the sports sector.
The Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team conducted the final training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Tuesday ahead of their journey to Durban City, South Africa on Wednesday afternoon (3:00pm) with a 29 man contingent (20 players and 9 officials).
Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team during training at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Tuesday
The squad has Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and James Alitho (URA FC)- goalkeepers.
Defenders- Paul Willa (Police FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Isinde Isaac (K-Jinja S), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC) and Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC).
Midfielders: Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Tooro United FC), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Mucureezi Paul (Mbarara City FC), Senkatuka Nelson ( Bright Stars FC), Anukani Bright (Proline FC), Serunkuuma Dan (Vipers SC), Birungi Komunda Micheal (Express FC) and Isiagi Opolot Daniel (Al Nasir)
‘Every player is ready to give his best in the COSAFA Championship. The players know the value of team work. I have full confidence in my players and i expect them to deliver’ Said Abudallah Mubiru who is handling the team in the absence of Head coach Sebastien Desabre currently in Abu Dhabi with the Uganda Cranes AFCON Squad.
The team has been in residential training for the last 2 weeks and played a practice match with Western Region Select team which ended 1-0 in favour of Cranes in Bushenyi.
Uganda Cranes will begin the tournament at the quarterfinal stage against Lesotho on Saturday 1st June 2019.
Team Officials
Ochom Richard – Leader of Delegation
Massa Geoffrey – Team Coordinator.
Abdallah Mubiru – Head Coach
Livingstone Mbabazi – Assistant coach
Sadiq Wassa – Goalkeeping coach.
Robert Serunjogi FUFA – Delegate(Kampala region FA)
Nakabago Emmanuel – (Team Doctor)
Bumpejje Frank – (Kits Manager)
Bwanika Lawrence – (Media officer ).
Main Photo: Players smile after an evening work out at Lugogo.
AFCON Fixtures 22nd June Uganda vs the Democtratic Republic of Congo 26th June 26 Uganda vs Zimbabwe 30th June Egypt vs Uganda
The days are getting closer to the kick-off of the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt. Uganda Cranes are not taking things for granted as a three week camp in Abu Dhabi will have help Sebastien Desabre tune up his boys ahead of the continental show piece that kicks off on 21st June in Cairo.
Upon arrival in the Arab world on Monday afternoon, the head coach shared his training schedule with the players which rolled off on Tuesday morning at the Sheikh Zayed stadium -Abu Dhabi Cricket Sports complex. The Uganda Cranes contingent is camped at the five star Park Rotana Hotel.
The one hour session saw the players undergo drills that involved warm up sessions of running and stretching but with less time on the ball. The team is expected to return to the same complex at 7.30pm to complete the day’s double training session.
Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango trained alone under the guidance of experienced goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba. Onyango’s other colleagues in the goalkeeping area Robert Odongkara, Salim Jamal and Charles Lukwago will join camp later.
Fred Kajoba (in black attire) monitoring Denis Onyango during training. Onyango did a solo job on Monday morning as heis the only keeper in camp so far.
Sebastien asks players to concentrate and makeuse of the camp
Head coach Sebastien Desabre has asked his players to remain focussed during their stay in Abu Dhabi.
‘It is not easy to adapt to this weather as it is hot. It is important for the boys to adapt to the weather but I am happy with the first session today. It is the same weather they will find in Egypt. They need to concentrate a lot. We need to prepare well for the tournament as we have two friendlies on 9th and 15th June before we fly out to Cairo’ said Sebastien Desabre.
L-R Derrick Nsibambi, Patrick Kaddu, Moses Waisswa, Allan Kyambadde, Isaac Muleme and Bevis Mugabi in Abu Dhabi getting set for training on Tuesday morning
Kirizestom Ntambi joins camp
The stylish midfielder who can also be slotted in defence joined the camp in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning. The Coffee FC player is expected to train with the rest of the team later today. Ntambi joins Nsibambi who never started the journey with the Uganda Cranes from Kampala. Nsibambi joined the team from Cairo. The rest of the players will report between 2nd and 7th
Uganda Cranes gets Chiropractor
Dr. Charles Sebwana has been added on the medical professionals list in camp. He is a Chiropractor who specializes in bones and joints.
‘Allow me to welcome a new member of the team Dr. Charles Sebwana. He is the team’s Chiropractor who will do a wonderful job with us during this camp. He will join Dr. Ronald Kisolo and Dr. Ivan Sewanyana’ said the coach who briefed the players about Dr. Sebwana before the team left Kabira Country club on Monday morning.
Uganda Cranes Chiropractor Dr. Charles Sebwana (L) with defender Murushid Juuko resting after training
Who is a Chiropractor?
A chiropractor is a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.
The boots ‘machines’ being displayed and ready for duty at the training session in Abu DhabiSome of the Uganda Cranes officials in camp L-R Crispus Muyinda (Team Coordinator), Issa Magoola (Leader of Delegation), Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist), Dr. Ronald Kisolo (Team Physician), Dr. Charles Sebwana (Chiropractor) , Lawrence Kizito and Ayub Balyejusa ( Kit Managers)L-R Reigning Airtel FUFA Player of the year Moses Waisswa , Patrick Kaddu and Sadam Juma after training on Tuesday at Sheikh Zayat stadium at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Sports ComplexAllan Kyambadde faces camera as he puts on his shoes to get ready for football business in Abu DhabiL-R Kyambadde, Joseph Ochaya and Nsibambi during trainingA Kenyan Ismail Nasongo (R) working in Abu Dhabi but supports AFC Leopards had time to take a photo with Uganda Cranes midfielder Khalid Aucho who used to play for Gor Mahia. The duo rekindled some memories of the ‘Mashemeji derby’ played between two bitter rivals Gor Mahia and AFC LeopardsAssistant Uganda Cranes coach Matia Lule with Derrick Nsibambi after training today in Abu Dhabi
Players in Abu Dhabi (16):
Denis Masinde Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Bevis Mugabi, Isaac Muleme, Khalid Aucho, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Murushid Jjuuko and Kirizestom Ntambi.
Team Officials
Leader of Delegation: Mr. Issa Magoola
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeper coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Dr. Ronald Kisolo
Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda
Physiotherapist: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Chiropractor: Dr. Charles Sebwana
Media: Ahmed Hussein
Physical Fitness trainer: Jerome D’Antonio
Kit Managers: Lawrence Kizito and Ayub Balyejusa
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players listening to the head coach Sebastien Desabre for the customary brief before training gets underway at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Sports Complex.
The Uganda Cranes delegation that departed the country for Abu Dhabi on Monday morning (4am) reached their final destination at 2:55 PM (East African Time, 3.55pm in Abu Dhabi).
All the players and officials on board reached safely before checking in at Park Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
The group was also joined by Egyptian based striker Derrick Nsibambi while in Abu Dhabi.
They are expected to conduct their opening session on Tuesday morning (9:30 AM) and again in the afternoon (5:30 PM).
Team captain Denis Onyango expects great benefits from this training camp which will further prepare them for the 2019 TOTAL AFCON Championship in Egypt.
‘The players have trained well in Kampala for two weeks to boost the fitness levels. I believe the camp in Abu Dhabi will further help the team and polish us up. Also, the weather will be a great deal for acclimization just like the weather in Egypt‘ Dennis Onyango stated.
The team head of delegation, Issa Magoola, a FUFA Executive Committee member narrates the successful journey traveled from Entebbe.
‘We traveled well from Entebbe through Cairo to Abu Dhabi. We were joined by one player Derrick Nsibambi and the rest are expected starting Tuesday. Everyone on the team is safe and ready for the camp.‘ Issa Magoola, head of delegation.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, the vice captain of the Uganda Cranes
‘We started the camp a little bit much earlier in Kampala so that we can boost our fitness levels under the coaches. This has been intend helpful. I have the hope that by the time we end this training camp in Abu Dhabi, we shall be fully fit for the tournament in Egypt. At this juncture, I rally upon the fans to be behind us at all times. We are confident and shall not disappoint’ expressed Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, the team vice captain.
Uganda Cranes is in group A alongside hosts Egypt, Zimbabwe and neighbours Democratic Republic of Congo.
Left backs affair: Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu” Walusimbi (left) with Isaac Muleme
Players in Abu Dhabi:
Denis Masinde Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Bevis Mugabi, Isaac Muleme, Khalid Aucho, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi and Murushid Jjuuko
From the left; Ivan Ssewanyana, Tadeo Lwanga and Mathias LuleAyub Balyejusa with the lead of delegation Issa Magoola (right)L-R: Head coach Sebastien Desabre, Trainer Antonio D’Jerome and assistant coach Mathias Lule.
Team Officials
Leader of Delegation: Mr. Issa Magoola
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeper coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Dr. Ronald Kisolo
Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda
Physiotherapist: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Chiropractor: Dr. Charles Sebwana
Media: Ahmed Hussein
Physical Fitness trainer: Jerome D’Antonio
Kit Managers: Lawrence Kizito and Ayub Balyejusa
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes team leaders Denis Onyango (Captain) and his vice Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
St. Henry’s College Kitovu head teacher Brother Augustine Mugabo saluted the current administration at the helm of FUFA leadership led by Eng. Moses Magogo for restoring tranquility and sanity back to the beautiful game in the country.
Bro. Mugabo confessed that because of FUFA’s sound administration, Uganda Cranes qualification to AFCON was not a gamble, but rather a straight path of plan, efficiency and transparency.
He made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the football governing body in Mengo, Kampala on Monday Morning.
Brother Augustine Mugabo interacting with FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House, Mengo
‘I have truly understood why Uganda Cranes returned to AFCON. It’s not a gamble, it was something planned. Whatever I have found here is professional. I found a big system with every department active. It is a big institution full of professional employees and technical people. FUFA asked me to pass around after visiting my school in Masaka and I am also grateful for receiving balls from FUFA.’ noted Br. Mugabo
L-R: FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Bro. Augustine Mugabo and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey ManduBrother Augustine Mugabo while speaking to the media at FUFA House, Mengo
St Henry’s College Kitovu hosted President’s XI team game against Masaka Select on the eve of Stanbic Uganda Cup on Friday 24th May. The School further hosted the FUFA executives and invited both teams for a dinner.
During the meeting, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated the School’s support towards football and involvement in footballing activities.
Father Augustine Mugabo hosted the FUFA officials at St Henry’s Kitovu
The executive agreed on the donating balls to the School.
At the just concluded copa Coca-Cola tournament, St Henry’s Kitovu was ejected at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners St Mary’s Kitende
Main Photo: L-R; Augustine Mugabo while speaking to the media
Uganda Cranes contingent headed to Abu Dhabi from Kabira Country Club for a three-week residential camp ahead of the AFCON Finals due in Egypt.
The team departed International Airport in the early morning hours of Monday, 27th May 2019 with a brief stopover in Cairo city, Egypt.
Vice captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and captain Denis Onyango
The 14 players who left the country on Monday morning are captain; Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Mugabi Bevis, Muleme Isaac, Aucho Khalid, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waisswa, and Murushid Jjuuko.
Team captain Onyango has praised the spirit of diligence and commitment exhibited by the technical team and the players for the two weeks that they had camped at Kabira Country club, Bukoto.
‘I am very impressed that the players showed a high spirit of character and dedication through the two weeks in camp at Kabira. I also thank the technical team and the Federation for preparing the team. I am indebted to the Government for the financial support and logistical support offered to the team over the years. The morale is high‘ Onyango stated.
L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, trainer Antonio D’Jerome and assistant coach Mathias LuleJoseph Ochaya (Left) smiles for the cameras with Ibrahim Sadam Juma moments before departure at Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning
There are 15 more players who will fly to Abu Dhabi to join the group that started its journey from Kampala with a stopover in Cairo, Egypt.
The team departed Cairo by 11:25 AM (East Africana Standard Time) for the final destination.
While in Abu Dhabi, the team will polish up their training regime and play two international build-up matches.
Ayub Balyejusa with the leader of delegation Issa Magoola (right)Defenders Bevis Mugabi and Timothy Denis Awanyi (right)
FUFA Executive committee member Issa Magoola is the leader of the delegation.
Delegation:
Players:
Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Kaddu, Bevis Mugabi, Isaac Muleme, Khalid Aucho, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waisswa, Sadam Juma and Murushid Jjuuko
Proline Football Club won the 45th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup at the Masaka Recreational Stadium on Saturday evening
The 2018/19 Stanbic Uganda Cup winners recovered from a goal down to beat Bright Stars 5-4 during a tense post match penalty shoot out.
Normal time of the game had ended one goal apiece with Nelson Senkatuka scoring the day’s opener while Musitafa Mujuzi getting the equaliser from the spot kick.
Bright Stars had been reduced to 10 men with Aggrey Kirya’s red card in the last 10 minutes of the game.
Bright Stars FC skipper Nelson Senkatuka with the ball
In the post match shoot out, Musitafa Mujuzi, Bright Anukani, Allan Egaku, Ivan Bogere and Hakim Kiwanuka converted for Proline.
Proline’s Saka Mpiima checks on Bright Stars’ Jamil Kaliisa
Farouk Katongole, Samuel Ssekitto, Rajab Kakooza, Methodius Jjungu were on target for Bright Stars and sadly Senkatuka was the villain as his shot was stopped by the young Proline FC goalkeeper Hassan Matovu.
Proline FCwill now represent Uganda in the the CAF Confederation Cup.
Proline Football TeamBright Stars Team in the finalsThe FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (3rd Left) presented the medals to the day’s match officials L-R Isa Masembe, William Oloya, Mark Ssonko, Ali Sabila and referees assessor Yusuf Awuye.
Awards:
The presentation of medals and awards was performed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Head Marketing and Communications Stanbic Bank Daniel Ogong, Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi (Stanbic Bank), Jude Mbabali- LC Chairman MAsaka District , former Uganda Cranes players Sam Kawalya and Iddi Batambuze.
Musitafa Mujuzi was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
He also co-shared the top scorer’s award with Kyetume’s Cephas Kambugu.
The best goalkeeper was Bright Stars’ Benson Wegima.
Each individual award came with a trophy and TV.
Benson Wagima of Bright Stars FC (R) receives his trophy and Television Set from former Uganda Craes goalkeeper Sam Kawalya.Proline’s Mujuzi Musitafa walked back home with accolades on the day. MUjuzi got the MVP award and joint top scorer (4 goals) with Kyetume’s Kambugu Cephas. Both players got a Tv and Trophy each. The award was presented to Mujuzi by Senior Marketing Manager of Stanbic Bank Sonia Karamagi.Mujuzi Musitafa (L) picks his top scorer’s award from former Uganda Cranes star Iddi Batambuze. Kyetume’s Kambugu Cephas who also scored 4 goals will get a Tv and Trophy
Cash Prizes:
Champions (Proline): Shs. 40M
Runners up (Bright Stars): Shs. 20 M
Semi-finalists: Shs 10M each
Quarter finalists: Shs 5 M each
Previous Uganda Cup Finals since 1971
1971: Coffee SC 2-1 Army
1972-1975: competition suspended
1976: Gangama United 0-0 Coffee SC (After Extra Time: 4-2)
1977: Simba Walk Over Nytil FC
1978: Nsambya 1-0 UCB
1979: KCC Walk ovrer UCB
1980: KCC 2-0 Maroons
1981: Coffee SC 1-1 UCB (5-4 pen)
1982: KCC Vs Nile (Nile walked off in 75′ at 1-0; KCC winners)
1983: SC Villa 1-0 KCC
1984: KCC 3-2 Coffee SC
1985: Express 3-1 KCC
1986: SC Villa 2-0 Tobacco
1987: KCC 1-0 SC Villa
1988: SC Villa 3-1 Express
1989: SC Villa 4-2 Express
1990: KCC 3-0 SC Villa
1991: Express 4-1 Nile
1992: Express 1-0 Nile
1993: KCC 2-1 Dairy Heroes
1994: Express 0-0 KCC (Penalties: 4-3)
1995: Express 2-0 Posta (After Extra Time)
1996: UEB 1-0 Nile
1997: Express 4-1 UEB
1998: SC Villa 2-0 Simba
1999: Dairy Heroes 0-0 Lyantonde FC (Penalties: 3-0)
2000: SC Villa 1-0 Military Police
2001: Express 3-1 Villa
2002: SC Villa 2-1 Express
2003: Express 3-1 Police
2004: KCC 1-1 Express (After Extra Time: 3-2)
2005: URA 2-1 KCC
2006: Express 2-0 Maji
2007: Express 0-0 KCC (After Extra Time: 4-2 pen)
2008: Victors 1-0 Kinyara
2009: Villa 2-1 URA
2010: Victors 1-1 Simba (After Extra Time:5-4 pen)
Former Uganda Cranes Player Hakim Magumba scored a brace as the President’s XI lost 3-2 to Masaka select in an entertaining match played on the eve of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final at St. Henry’s College Kitovu.
Hakim Magumba joins team mates to celebrate his goal
The game which attracted thousands of fans involved former Cranes internationals Sam Kawalya, Edward Kalungi, Andy Lule, Philp Ssozi, Richard Malinga, Hassan Mubiru, Alex Isabirye, Iddi Batambuze, Ali Kayongo, Edgar Watson who is also the CEO at FUFA plus the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo the captain of the President’s XI team.
FUFA President’s XI
Skills and technics were highlighted in the entire game that produced 5 goals. Magumba gave the President’s XI the lead in the first half before Masaka select equalised minutes later.
Action at St Henry’s Kitovu ground
Masaka select added two consecutive goals after the break and convincingly led the game 3-1. However, Magumba never gave up with his exciting dribbles and movements until he grabbed the second to make it 3-2.
FUFA President captained the team
Mubiru and Watson came off the bench to play a part in the game that was attended by a good number of fans from the local area, Nyendo Masaka.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson came on to join the action
After the game, the entire team, the FUFA President and Exco members paid a courtesy visit to Brother Augustine Mugabo’s office before departure. Father Augustine is the head teacher of St Henry’s Kitovu Secondary school
Brother Augustine Mugabo hosted the FUFA officials
President’s XI is a FUFA President team with selected former Cranes internationals and it plays such entertaining games during FUFA events. The Ex-Internationals are FUFA Ambassadors.
FUFA Third vice president Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi shakes hands with Hakim Magumba during team inspectionMatch officials who handled the game plus team captains
As it is a policy at FUFA to support communities through football, FUFA carries out a campaign to collect clothing materials for donating to the needy at the climax of the Stanbic Uganda Cup annually through Corporate Social Responsivity (CSR) activity.
FUFA delivered the items to the needy people in Mpugwe- Masaka at the headquarters of Nkobazambogo Youth Group on Friday Morning.
L-R; FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi, FUFA EXCO Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Buganda Region Delegate Stephen Semutono during the FUFA CSR activity at Mpugwe- Masaka.
The handover ceremony was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 3rd Vice President and also the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA EXCO Members, Buganda Region Delegate Stephen Semutono and Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi.
During the ceremony, the CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group Nsamba Emmanuel praised FUFA and Stanbic Bank for coming up with such a project that targets the needy. He further applauded the football governing body for picking up Nkobazambogo Youth Group.
‘We are pleased to be donated with clothing materials by FUFA and Stanbic Bank today. It is a great day for us. Many of the children in our group have a problem with clothing. This is a great opportunity for us and our people in Mukundwe. Said Nsamba CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group
‘We have more than 500 people who are going to benefit from this donation. Particularly we also thank the President of FUFA for making us proud. It is your good leadership that has brought happiness to us. added Nsamba.
CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group Nsamba Emmanuel making his remarks during the donation ceremony
While making his remarks during the donation. FUFA President Eng. Magogo stated that FUFA used the power of the game to collect clothing materials that were donated to the needy people in Mpugwe.
‘As FUFA we are the football governing body in Uganda and we thought we can use it to help the needy people in the community and we came up with the CSR activity with Stanbic Bank. We used the power of the game to collect clothing material from football fans especially in Kampala. We used UnBound- an International NGO to direct us to those people in need and that’s why we are here today.Said Eng. Magogo FUFA President
Eng. Magogo also donated balls to children.
Eng. Moses Magogo donating balls to children at the FUFA CSR activity in Mukundwe
Meanwhile, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala praised Nkobazambogo Youth Group for standing up to support the needy people in Masaka.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi talking to the people in Mpugwe during the FUFA CSR activity
‘Uganda has 7 million Children however here they are lucky among those to have the clothing materials from FUFA. We came up as FUFA to help the Children develop their talents so that they can earn a living from their abilities. There is a lot needed to archive the best talents and clothing is among those, that’s why we decided to donate to you what we received from the football community. I thank Nkobazambogo Youth Group for coming helping the needy people in Masaka.‘ Said Hon Minister Nakiwala
The Manager Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch Seruwagi commended FUFA coming up with such activity that helps the needy people and partnering with Stanbic during the process of collecting the clothing materials.
Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi during the FUFA CSR activity in Mukundwe Masaka
‘We are proud to be here with FUFA donating to the needy and we thank them for having us as the sponsors of Uganda Cup that this activity of CSR is part of. We came in as sponsors to use football as a tool to inspires the youths and children in the community. Such activity brings us close to the community.’ Said Seruwagi Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch.
The collection of clothes begun two months ago at FUFA House Mengo and Stanbic Bank Branches.
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo and FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi clothing children during the FUFA CSR activity in Mpugwe Masaka
The activity is part of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final between Proline FC and Bright Stars FC that will be played in Masaka Recreation Ground on Saturday 25th May 2019.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi clothing a child in Mpugwe during the FUFA CSR activityFUFA President Eng Moses Magogo having time with the disabled children during the FUFA CSR activity in Mpugwe MasakaFUFA President Eng Moses Magogo making a speech at the FUFA CSR activity in Mukungwe MasakaFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo at the headquarters of Nkobazambo Youth Group in Mpugwe Masaka during the FUFA CSR activityFUFA CSR Activity at Mpugwe in Masaka
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo with the people of Mpugwe Masaka during the FUFA CSR activity
FUFA has received from Government of Uganda the 4th and final installment of UGX 4.7Bn bringing the total of funds provided to the local soccer governing body to UGX 9,466,875,379 for the Financial Year 2018/19.
These funds among others will be used for the preparation of the Uganda Cranes and settlement of arrears attached to the National Senior team engagements.
‘ I thank HE President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni, Ministry of Finance, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi, National Council of Sports and various Government organs for playing a key role in the release of the funds’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over Uganda Cranes portrait to the President General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the 1st lady Janet Kataha Museveni at Entebbe State House
‘We are glad to receive this timely support from Government as two National teams are already in camp preparing for international tournaments due next month’ added Magogo.
Two Uganda Cranes Squads are in camp preparing for the AFCON Finals in Egypt and COSAFA Tournament in South Africa.
FUFA Women Elite League
Olila High School 1-0 UCU Lady Cardinals
UCU Lady Cardinals secured the final slot for the championship playoff of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League season despite suffering a defeat in their last regular season game against Olila High School on Wednesday.
The University side suffered a 1-0 loss to Olila High School in Soroti but that did not deter them from making the cut to the playoffs.
Susan Atim scored a late penalty for Olila to register maximum points.
Olila women in one of the games last season
Prior to the game, UCU Lady Cardinals were in second place in Elizabeth group with 27 points, three ahead of Olila High School.
The Mukono based outfit had a superior goal difference of 14 compared to Olila’s seven.
UCU Lady Cardinals, therefore, join Kampala Queens, Kawempe Muslim Ladies, and Lady Doves as the four teams.
Kampala Queens who finished top in Elizabeth group will take on Lady Doves while UCU Lady Cardinals will play defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
Uganda Martyrs Captain Nankya Shadia cruises past Kampala Queen’s Namuleme during last league game. Kampala Queens won 1-0
The playoffs will be played on Thursday next week at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.
Final Table Standings
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Leading Scorers
Hasifa Nassuna – UCU Lady Cardinals FC – 14
Najjemba Fauzia – Isra Soccer Academy WFC – 14
Nalukenge Juliet – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – 10
Nankya Shadia – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC – 9
Nankya Rashida – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC – 7
Siporosa Amoding – Olila High School WFC – 6
Lillian Veronica – Lady Dove FC – 6
Nabumba Phiona – Ajax Queens FC – 6
Main Photo: UCU Lady Cardinals forward Hasfa Nassuna taking on Kampala Queens young star Lillian Mutuzo during the FUFA Women Elite League
