FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • Nile Special USPA Awards: FUFA voted best sports federation of the year

    Nile Special USPA Awards: FUFA voted best sports federation of the year

    Nile Special USPA Awards:

    • Best Run Sports Federation: Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
    • Nile Special Male Footballer of the Year: Dennis Onyango (Uganda Cranes and Mamelodi Sundowns)
    • Nile Special Female Footballer of the Year: Ruth Aturo (Crested Cranes and UCU Lady Cardinals)

     

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to set the trend and the right precedent.

    FUFA was named the best run sports federation of the year, 2018 by the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) during the sports journalists’ annual sports awards and dinner ceremony held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

    FUFA’s award was received by Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Ronnie Kalema,  handled over by Nile Breweries Limited official Onapito Okomolit, the legal and corporate affairs director at the beer company who are also partners of the football federation to finance the Uganda Cranes.

    The other FUFA official in attendance was the Federation Marketing Director Esther Musoke.

    The USPA accolade is affirmation and confidence in FUFA months after the national sports governing body, National Council of Sports (NCS) also named FUFA as the best sports run of the year, 2018.

    To win the gong, USPA picked FUFA for the right governance structures, affluent accountability, good competitions (Star Times Uganda Premier League, Star Times FUFA Big League, FUFA Drum, Stanbic Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League, Airtel FUFA Juniors League, Airtel Rising Stars, the regional leagues among others), as well as assembling different competitive national teams (Uganda Cranes, Crested Cranes, Hippos and Cubs).

    In the year 2018, Uganda Cranes returned to the AFCON finals that will be staged in Egypt for the second time in a row following the Gabon championship in 2017.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magog holds the award that National Council of Sports (NCS) gave to FUFA

    Prior to the last final group L game played against Tanzania, Uganda Cranes had not lost any game nor conceded any goal.

    Also, the national U-17 team (Cubs) qualified for their maiden AFCON U-17 finals that will be staged in Tanzania this April.

    The administration of Eng. Moses Magogo, the president of FUFA fronts the vivid vision of being the best on the African continent.

    Under the FUFA and its Development Programmes element, the federation also works around the clock to ensure full professionalism, commercialisation of the game, generation of positive sporting results, sports as economic sector (discussions with tourism), strategy on a five year plan in the areas of governance, membership, marketing and communications, competitions (preaching the clubs Pro Agenda), infrastructure, technical development and strengthening the national teams’ brand.

    Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes captain and first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango was named the Nile Special male footballer of the year.

    The Mamelodi Sundowns shot stopper was outstanding for club and country during the year 2018.

    In the same vein, Crested Cranes and UCU Lady Cardinals goalkeeper Ruth Aturo was named the Nile Special female footballer of the year.

    Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, the current Cabinet Minister of Information Technology and Communications was the chief guest, representing the First Lady, also the minster of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni.

    Other high profile guests in attendance included Hon. Charles Bakabulindi (State minister of sports and USPA Patron), David Semakula Katende (Assistant General Secretary at National Council of Sports), other sports federation representatives, among others.

  • Crested Cranes remain Optimistic Ahead of return leg encounter with Ethiopia  

    Crested Cranes remain Optimistic Ahead of return leg encounter with Ethiopia  

     

     

     

    CAF Africa Women’s Tournament Tokyo 2020 Olympics  Games
    Preliminary Round, ReturnLeg

    Saturday 6th April 2019

    StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo at 4pm

    Fees: 5,000/=(Ordinary), 10,000/= (VIP) and 20,000/=(VVIP)

    Uganda vs Ethiopia  (Ethiopia leads 2-3 agg)

    Uganda National Women football team-Crested Cranes conducted their last training session on Friday evening at the StarTimes Stadium,  Lugogo.

    Crested Cranes during training at Lugogo on Friday
    The one and a half hour session mainly focused on team work,  attack and transition under the watchful eye of head tactician Faridah Bulega,  her assistant Edward Kaziba,  Goalkeeping coach James Magala and physical fitness trainer Oliver Mbekeka.
    Head coach Faridah Bulega showing the players some skills during training
    The session was also watched by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (3rd L) and other FUFA staff at Lugogo watching Crested Cranes final training session.
    After the session,  Bulega assured Ugandans that she has prepared her team in the best way and ready for the encounter.
    We are in good shape and ready for the game. The team has had a good recovery process since returning from Ethiopia. Our target is to win and qualify for the next level. We are at home and we must play to home advantage’ said Bulega.
    Team Captain Tracy Jones Akiror is optimistic that the Crested Cranes have the ability to overturn the 3-2 defeat by Ethiopia.
    We did not get the result we wanted but I’m happy that we got those two goals. I believe we have the ability to score not just one but many here’ said Tracy
  • Crested Cranes conduct light training on return from Ethiopia

    Crested Cranes conduct light training on return from Ethiopia

    CAF Africa Qualifiers Women’s Tournament Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

    2nd leg Uganda vs Ethiopia (Agg. 2:3)

    StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Charges for Saturday 6th April 2019: Ordinary: 5,000/-, VIP 10,000/- VVIP 20,000/-

     

    The National women football team, Crested Cranes today conducted a light training at the Prisons stadium in Luzira, Kampala.

    The team returned in the early hours of Thursday morning from Addis Ababa, where they played but 3-2 to Ethiopia in the first leg of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifier on Wednesday.

    Head Coach Faridah Buega and her assistants talk to the players at Prisons ground in Luzira

    On return, the team was ushered in at Sky Hotel in Naalya where they will stay till match day on Saturday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    Today, the players were taken through light drills but were interupted by a heavy downpour just like the case when they conducted their final training in Addis Ababa on Tuesday.

    ‘We are happy with the spirit with in camp but teh two goal are kepeingthe fire burning. I am hopeful we shall take on the advantage of the two away goals to overturn the result and qualify to the next round’ said Head Coach Faridah Bulega.

    L-R Edward Kaziba-Assistant Coach, Olive Mbekeka-Trainer, Faridah Bulega-Head Coach, James Magala-Goalkeeping coach in a deep discussion 

    Uganda needs only 1-0 win on Saturday to qualify to the next round, where giants Cameroon stand in the way of whoever goes through.

    Sandra Nabweteme leads the players into a stretching exercise (3)

    The Crested Cranes team

    Goal keepers:Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves)

    Defenders-Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens), Vola Namuddu (Makerere),  Yudaya Nakayenze (Siminole State College, USA),  Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies FC), Marion Amangat (Olila High School)

    Midfeilders-Phionah Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies FC),  Shamilah Nalujja (Isra Academy), Fausia Najjemba (Isra Academy), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens),  Ritah Nabbosa (Lady Doves).

    Strikers-Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies FC), Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Sandra Nabweteme (Southwestern Oklahoma State University, USA) and Fazila Ikwaput (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan)

  • Women Football: Uganda Scores Two vital away goals despite falling to Ethiopia

    Women Football: Uganda Scores Two vital away goals despite falling to Ethiopia

    CAF Africa Qualifiers Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020

    1st leg Ethiopia 3-2 Uganda

    2nd leg Uganda vs Ethiopia at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Charges for Saturday 6th April 2019: Ordinary: 5,000/-, VIP 10,000/- VVIP 20,000/-

     

    Uganda National women football team- Crested Cranes will be grateful to the two goals sored away in Addis Ababa against Ethiopia in the CAF Africa Qualifiers Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 1st leg fixture.

    Ethiopia won the match 3-2.

    The home side took an early lead following an own goal by Aisha Namukisa.  As the first half was coming to a close, Uganda was handed a lifeline to level matters but Sandra Nabweteme’s well taken penalty kick hit the woodwork.

    On resumption Loza Abera doubled for the home side in the 78th minute before Serkaddis Guta made it two minutes later.

    The Crested Cranes never gave up as they kept looking for an away goal and their efforts paid off with two late strikes to carry back home for the return leg on Saturday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    Ugandan fans in Ethiopa cheering the Crested Cranes

    They forced an error that led to Tarikuwa Debiso putting the ball in her own net under pressure while substitute Hasifah Nassuna got the other.

    Crested Cranes will fly back from Ethiopia and arrive at Entebbe Airport at 1am. Ethiopia will jet in tomorrow afternoon.

    Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega during the post match press conference in Ethiopia

    Crested Cranes Starting XI against Ethiopia

    Ruth Aturo (GK/C), Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Aisha Namukisa, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Lililan Mutuuzo, Phiona Nabbumba, Shamira Nalugya (Fazila Ikwaput), Sandra Nabweteme (Hasifah Nassuna) and Zainah Namuleme (Fauzia Najjemba)

    Unused substitutes: Daisy Nakaziro (GK), Juliet Nalukenge, Raticia Nabbosa, Amagat Marrion, Tracy Jones Akiror and Nanziri Resty

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes team that started against Ethiopia 

  • Ethiopia Vs Uganda: Crested Cranes Starting XI in Addis Ababa

    Ethiopia Vs Uganda: Crested Cranes Starting XI in Addis Ababa

    CAF Africa Qualifiers

    Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020

    1st leg Ethiopia Vs Uganda on Wednesday April 3 in Addis Ababa

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm at 4pm.

    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting team to face Ethiopia at the National Stadium, Addis Ababa on Wednesday evening. The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm starting 4pm.

    Ruth Aturo has retained her position between sticks and will lead the team as regular skipper Tracy Jones Akiror starts from the bench.

    The front three will have two foreign based stars Sandra Nabweteme, Shamirah Nalujja and stylish Zaina Namuleme.

    Utility player Yudaya Nakayenze will play in the midfield together with Lilian Mutuuzo and Phiona Nabbumba.

    The defensive duties will be controlled by Shadia Nankya, Aisha Namukisa, Viola Namuddu and Grace Aluka.

     

    Crested Cranes Starting XI to face Ethiopia

    Ruth Aturo (GK/Capt), Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Aisha Namukisa, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Lililan Mutuuzo, Phiona Nabbumba, Fazila Ikwaput, Sandra Nabweteme and Zainah Namuleme.

    Substitutes: Daisy Nakaziro (GK), Fauzia Najjemba, Fazila Ikwaput, Hasifah Nassunah, Juliet Nalukenge, Raticia Nabbosa, Amagat Marrion, Tracy Jones Akiror and Nanziri Resty

     

  • Ethiopia vs Uganda; Sandra Nabweteme-We are set for the game

    Ethiopia vs Uganda; Sandra Nabweteme-We are set for the game

    CAF Africa Qualifiers

    Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020

    1st leg Ethiopia vs Uganda on Wednesday, April 3 in Addis Ababa 

    2nd leg Uganda vs Ethiopia on Saturday 6th April 2019 at StarTimes Stadium

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm at 4pm 

    Crested Cranes lead striker Sandra Nabweteme is optimistic that they will pick up a decent result in Addis Ababa to carry back home for the return leg. Uganda and Ethiopia clash in the 1st leg of the CAF Africa Qualifiers- Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday.

    Nabweteme joined the Crested Cranes on Tuesday evening after she had a scheduled interview with the US Embassy in Kampala.

    Sandra Nabweteme during training in Njeru

    ‘I feel happy to join the team. We want to get a very good result here to take back home for the return leg. The players in camp are confident and ready to deliver come today. We shall work as a team and take responsibility of representing our country at all times’ said Nabtweme who plies her trade in the US with Southwestern Oklahoma State University, USA where she is a student.

    Tuesday’s training session at the National Stadium in Addis Ababa was interrupted by heavy rains but head coach Faridah Bulega and her technical team took time to address the players on sevral key areas in preparation for the game.

    Crested Cranes players warming up at the National stadium in Addis Ababa before the skies went loose with heavy rains

    ‘Apart from the rains that disorganised our training plans, the rest is very fine. We have had goof preparations for the fixture. I have a lot of trust in this team. We want to make this chance count a lot towards development of football in Uganda’ noted Bulega.

    Team talk after heavy downpour disrupted the Crested Cranes training on Tuesday
    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega in Ethiopia chacking on her watch before disrupted the training session on Tuesday

    Crested Cranes Contingent in Ethiopia

    Team Officials-

    Leader of Delegation Agnes Mugena

    Faridah Bulega-Head Coach

    Edward Kaziba-Assistant Coach

    James Magala-Goalkeeping coach

    Olive Mbekeka-Trainer

    Mable Kabatalindwa-Team Doctor

    Paul Ssali-Team Coordinator

    Team Media Officer-Muzamiru Mayiga

    Prossy Nalwadda-Kits Officer

    Ismail Kalanda Buyego –FUFA Delegate (Buganda region FA)

    Shafik Mutebi- 102.1 FUFA fm

    Harriet Nakimbuggwe- FUFA Secretariat Staff

    Players

    Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves)

    Defenders-Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens), Viola Namuddu (Makerere-She MAK),  Yudaya Nakayenze (Siminole State College, USA),  Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslem SS Ladies FC), Marion Amangat (Olila High School)

    Midfeilders- Phionah Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslem SS Ladies FC),  Shamilah Nalujja (Isra Academy), Fauziah Najjemba (Isra Academy), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens),  Ritah Nabbosa (Lady Doves).

    Strikers-Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslem SS Ladies FC), Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Sandra Nabweteme (Southwestern Oklahoma State University, USA) and Fazila Ikwaput (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan)

    MAIN PHOTO: Sandra Nabweteme showing off some of her skills during training

  • First Lady hands over Uganda Cranes bus to FUFA

    First Lady hands over Uganda Cranes bus to FUFA

    The Minister of Education and Sports Maama Janet Museveni has applauded the Government of Uganda led by H.E the President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the efforts it has invested in sports and the kind of motivation that has seen individuals and teams excel at different events.

    She made the remarks while handing over the new luxurious and executive Uganda Cranes bus pledged by the President when he ho9sted the team at his country home in Rwakitura in January 2018.

    ‘I hope that the team (Uganda Cranes) will be excited about this bus.  I am excited handing over this bus because it surely shows the Government’s commitment towards the development of sports in this country. I want to thank the Government and specifically the President for the immense support that has been extended to sports’ remarked the First Lady.

    Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni in a meeting with FUFA and NCS officials at Statehouse Nakasero before she handed over the Uganda Cranes bus.

    The brief function held at State House Nakasero was also attended by officials from the Ministry of Education and sports led by minister of state for sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi, officials from the National council of sports with their chairman  Bosco Onyik and acting General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel.

    The FUFA delegation was led by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who received the keys for the 49 seater bus from the First Lady.

    The second vice President Darius Mugoye, third vice president who also doubles as state minister for youth and Children Affairs Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi, Ex Com member Hamid Juma, deputy C.E.O Humphrey Mandu and Finace Director Decolas Kiiza witnessed the ceremony.

    Uganda Cranes Vice Captain Hassan Wasswa represented the players. Assistant Uganda Cranes coach Matia Lule also attended.

    Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni greets Uganda Cranes Vice Captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda at Statehouse Nakasero.

    In his acceptance speech Justus Mugisha thanked the Minister on behalf of Government for the consistent support to sports in the country that has resulted into enormous achievements.

    Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni greets FUFA Vice Preident Justus Mugisha who led the FUFA Delegation to Statehouse, Nakasero.

    ‘We are here to thank you and the Government for the consistent support you have given to sports in Uganda.  Thank you also for offering to host us in Rwakitura at the start of last year for that visit has changed sports in unimaginable ways. Your support has enabled us achieve so much. We also want to thank NCS and the ministry for the support. However we have one other request, now that we have qualified let the funds be released on time such that the preparations start right away otherwise we promise you we are going to continue making you proud.’

    Minister of Education and Sports (L) Mama Janet Museveni with Minister of Youth and Children Affairs also FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon Florecne Nakiwala Kiyingi at Statehouse Nakasero.
    Hassan Wasswa, Decolas Kiiza and Uganda Cranes bus driver Ahmed Kabali enjoying the comfort of the new bus.
    Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni coming out of the new Uganda Cranes bus.
    Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni in a group photo with the teams that attended the brief ceremony at Statehouse Nakasero.
  • Shadia Nankya: Meet Crested Cranes towering and intelligent defender

    Shadia Nankya: Meet Crested Cranes towering and intelligent defender

    Shadia Nankya’s profile 

    Full Names: Shadia Nankya

    Date of Birth: 25/11/2000

    Parents: Kasimu Kizito and Rehema Nampijja

    Position: Defender but occassionaly deployed in attack (has  8 goals in the FUFA Women Elite League,  Leading scorer with 7 goals in the FUFA Women’s  Cup this season).

    Nominee Airtel FUFA Women player of the year 2018

    Winner-Two COSAFA Player of the match awards during the 2018 tournament in South Africa. 

     

    Shadia Nankya is Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga and Crested Cranes central defender, who only started playing soccer five years ago.

    As a young girl in S.2 at Uganda Martyrs Lubaga in 2014, Nankya did not know exactly what she was doing, but only started getting excited to join boys to play the ball, but not on a serious note.

    What started as a joke and a leisure activity for Nankya, has now paved way to stardom in women football, something she had never dreamt about.

    Born 18 years ago to Kasimu Kizito and Rehema Nampijja of Kasangati in Wakiso district, Nankya is the last born in the family of five (one boy and four girls).

    She is currently on the Crested Cranes team trying to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games starting with a two-legged qualifier against Ethiopia.

    Shadia Nankya is one of the finest female defenders in Ugandan football.

    When did you start playing football? It is not far, I started playing the ball in 2014 when I was in S.2.

    How did you get interested?:  I had no interest in playing, because I didn’t even know there were girls that played football. Only, I would join boys both at home and at school, to play for leisure.

    What was your parents’ reaction towards this? My mother did not like it at all; she used to discourage me. She never wanted me to play football, but I persisted outside her knowledge.

    Crested Cranes Defender Nankya Shadia(Red) takes on Kawempe Muslim Player during a build up match in march 2018
    Crested Cranes defender Nankya Shadia (Red) takes on a player from Kampala Select team  player Halima Katusabe at Kabojja IUIU Campus during a build up match for the National Team in March 2018

    Did she react after finding out you kept playing secretly? The good thing my school (Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga) took me on a study bursary because I had the basics of the game. So when she learnt I had secured a bursary, she started feeling fine with my career. She is among the happiest people now.

    Who has inspired you to keep on playing football? My siblings especially-my brother Shafiq Mubiru has been behind me and supports me so much. My coaches too have encouraged me both at club and National team.

    What has been your lowest moment in football? Not really, but my first experience in the Elite Women’s League was a teaser. We were playing against relegation.

    What is your highest moment in football? We have consecutively won the Lammenies’ football tournament, but again, having been summoned to play for the national team and of all, my double Player-of-The-Match accolade during the 2018 COSAFA event in S. Africa remains the greatest memory.

    Nakya Shadia recieves the Player of the Match accolade from Timothy Shongwe-Chairman Competitions COSAFA.

    How did you feel when you were called up to the National team? To be honest, my first time I felt scared but I only shared the scare with myself, I did not want to tell anyone. Because I was imagining how I would carry the whole nation on my shoulders, everyone was to see me, but I kept strong and we had a good game against Kenya in Machakos though we lost (1-0) and later held them to a 0-0 here in Kampala.

    You one time played as a striker and scored many goals in a single game: Yes, after realizing my potential as a footballer, I have tried out several positions because I have kept having a growing ambition and determination. I can play anywhere but I love the central defence.

    Check the height. Who can jump higher than me? Shadia Nankya goes for the ball in the air.

    Talk about the CECAFA and COSAFA experience: It was all team work and determination that we performed the way we did in both tournaments. We were just unlucky that we lost the CECAFA title to Tanzania just on goal difference. We were underdogs but we surprised and challenged our critics.

    For COSAFA still, we were guests and the smallest team in the event on record, but we still rose up to the occasion and were counted among the best teams. Finishing third and beating good teams like Zimbabwe and Zambia was encouraging.

    Shadia Nankya (3rd L) taking on a Zambian player during the 2018 COSAFA Tournament in South Africa. She always keeps it tight in the backline for club and country.

    You were voted MVP twice in the 2018 COSAFA: Yes, but the team work and the hard work led me to the accolades. I won’t take them as an individual achievement but for the whole team because we worked hard together.

    What are your future plans? Playing for the national team for a long time is my major target because I want to keep representing my country. But I want also to focus on becoming a professional player.

    Shadia Nankya celebrating with Yudaya Nakayenze while on National team duty after scoring against Tanzania in the 2018 CECAFA Women championship

    Any attributes? Yes, I want to thank FUFA for having enabled girls to play football, opening up our career doors in the sport. They have involved us in every international event now. The AWCON qualifiers, the CECAFA and COSAFA outings last year then the Olympic qualifiers that we are involved in. This international involvement is going to improve our game, expose us to the world and keep us in love with the game and also encourage women football development in the country.

    I also thank our parents for having enabled and allowed us to play soccer. The coaches, fans,  teammates and everyone.

    Shadia Nankya (3rd L) leaves her opponents fully beaten as she drives the ball away when Crested Cranes faced Kampala Regional side at Lugogo.

    Who do you admire as a player? Locally I admire myself but for a male player I admire Hassan Waswa (Cranes central defender) because of what he does and how he makes everything appear easy. He was not originally a central defender but brought into the position which he has perfected well.

    Internationally, I admire the S. African senior defender Janine Van Wyk because of her determination and hard work.

     

    Any message to the young girl-footballers? Let them work hard and be focused. They should keep good discipline and respect their coaches and parents as well as committing their lives to prayer. They will realize their goals.

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes star player ShadiaNankya

  • The FUFA Drum 2019: Opening weekend; Man of the Match Award Winners 

    The FUFA Drum 2019: Opening weekend; Man of the Match Award Winners 

    The FUFA Drum  2019

    Match Day One

    Buganda 1-0 Lango

     Ankole 3-2 Sebei

    West Nile 1-2 Bunyoro

     Bugisu 1-0 Kigezi

    Kampala 0-1 Rwenzori

    Busoga 1-1 Tooro

    Acholi 2-0 Karamoja

    Bukedi 3-1 Teso

    The second edition of The FUFA Drum got underway over the weekend with thrilling action witnessed in the eight games played across the country.
    There was an evident increase in the number of fans that thronged the several stadia to support their respective provinces.
    Holders Buganda province got off to a perfect start while West Nile, Kampala and Teso provinces  fell at the first asking on the opening weekend of the  2nd edition.
    Below is a look at the players that were outstanding in the eight games to emerge Man of the Match award winners, an honour that comes with a plaque and a cash prize of Ushs. 100,000/= from FUFA.
    Buganda Vs Lango
    Joel Mutakubwa (Buganda Province)
    The goalkeeper who plays for Tooro United FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League was the difference as Buganda edged Lango in the opening game.
    He made two fine saves to deny Allan Okello and Timothy Awany in the second half.
    Buganda Province Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa (L) receiving Man of the Match accolade
    Acholi Vs Karamoja
    Tito Okello (Acholi)
    The lanky forward is a fans’ darling in Gulu town and did not disappoint as Acholi defeated Karamoja 2-0 at Pece Memorial stadium.
    Okello who plays at Vipers SC scored one of the two goals and was eventually named Man of the Match.
    Busoga Vs Tooro
    Nicholas Kagaba (Tooro)
    Tooro province put up a resilient performance to pick a point away against Busoga on matchday one.
    Crafty midfielder Kagaba who had a brilliant performance was named Man of the match.
    The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama (L) with Nicholas Kagaba of Tooro. On the right is FUFA Executive Member and Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema.

    Bugisu Vs Kigezi

    Swamadu Okur (Bugisu)

    Bugisu needed extra effort to overcome Kigezi at Mbale Municipal stadium thanks to Junior Oten’s goal in the 64th minute.
    Bugisu Province player Swamadu Okur (R) was the Man of the Match
    Swamadu Okur walked away with the man of the match accolade.
    West Nile Vs Bunyoro
    Brian Ahebwa(Bunyoro)
    One of the surprising results of matchday one was Bunyoro defeating  West Nile in Zombo.
    Bunyoro Province player Brian Ahebwa was named Man of the Match in the match between West Nile Province and Bunyoro Province
    Brian Ahebwa orchestrated the damage on West Nile scoring one of the two goals for Bunyoro.
    Ankole Vs Sebei
    Isaac Mweru Doka (Sebei)
    Despite Sebei losing 3-2 to Ankole, it was Doka who was named the man of the match for his outstanding performance.
    Sebei Province player Isaac Mweru Doka receiving Man of the Match accolade from match commissioner Hassan Kavuma
    Bukedi Vs Teso
    Derrick Emukule (Bukedi)
    Goalkeeper  Emukule was fantastic on the day for Bukedi denying Teso on several occasions.
    Bukedi Province Goalkeeper Emukule Derrick was named Man of the Match in the game between Bukedi and Teso
    The young shot-stopper who plays for Ndejje University FC helped his team to victory against neighbours Teso.
    Kampala Vs Rwenzori
    Umar Mbuga Muhinzi (Rwenzori)
    This was by far the most shocking result of matchday 1.
    Rwenzori stunned a star-studded Kampala side with the lone goal of the game coming from Umar Mbuga Muhinzi who was named Man of the match.
    FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye hands over the cash prize to Umar Mihinzi Muhindo, the man of the match when Rwenzori beat Kampala
    MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Province Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa (L) receiving Man of the Match accolade
  • AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda Cubs Holds Kenya U18 to a Goalless Draw

    AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda Cubs Holds Kenya U18 to a Goalless Draw

    CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)

    Angola vs Uganda

    Uganda vs Tanzania

    Nigeria vs Uganda 

    Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda

    Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco .

    Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) played to a goalless draw with their Kenya counterparts (U18) in a trial match at Utali ground Nairobi Kenya.

    This is the first match as per the program of the technical team arrangements during the camp in Kenya as the  youngsters prepare for the CAF U17 AFCON finals in Dar es Salaam Tanzania 2019.

    Mugisha Rogers amidst 3 Kenya Opponents

    After the match, head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin noted that he was impressed with the performance of his side despite the goalless result.

    ‘I am happy with the results and the overall performance of the boys. It  gives me a good analysis of the boys’ performance, helps in rating them and what to add while we prepare for the finals in Tanzania’  noted Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin.

    Uganda U17 Coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin speaks to media after the match

    Kenya’s Coach noted that the match came at the right time before his team departs to North Africa.

    ‘We played very well and this match has given me a clear view of the whole camp we have had ahead of our trip to Egypt’ said Micheal Amenga

    Kenya U18 Coach Micheal Amenga speaks to journalists after the match

    The Cubs (Uganda 17) will spend 9 days (from 1st-9th April) before heading to Tanzania on 10th April for the U17 AFCON finals meanwhile Kenya jets out to Alexandria, Egypt, on April 4, 2019, for the four nations tournament that has Egypt, Morocco and Algeria.

    The final tournament (U17 AFCON) will kick off on 14th and end on 28th April 2019 in Tanzania. Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola

    The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.

    Cubs starting XI against Kenya U18, Back row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Komaketch Jack, Idi Abdul Wahid, Mugulusi Isma, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Captain). Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Kakaire Thomas, Opiro Innocent, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma.
    Kenya U18 XI

    Main Photo: Mugisha Rogers (White) shows the Kenyans his skills 

     

  • Ethiopia vs Uganda: Crested Cranes coach Bulega names final Squad to Addis Ababa

    Ethiopia vs Uganda: Crested Cranes coach Bulega names final Squad to Addis Ababa

    CAF Africa Qualifiers

    Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020

    1st leg Ethiopia vs Uganda on Wednesday, April 3 in Addis Ababa

    2nd leg Uganda vs Ethiopia on Saturday 6th April 2019 at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

     

    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega, has released her final list of 20 players that will travel to Ethiopia for the CAF Africa Qualifiers Women’s Tournament Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 first leg encounter with Ethiopia on Wednesday, April 3 in Addis Ababa.

    The 20 players were named from the initial squad of 20 players that have been in residential camp at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru since Friday, March 22.

    Crested Cranes assistant coach Edward Kaziba and trainer Olive Mbekeka talk to the players shortly after the last training session at Njeru on Monday morning

    The team had their last two training sessions on Monday early morning and Mid-morning before Bulega announced the final squad.

    ‘All my players are good in camp and have been working hard. I am sure the 20 I have selected will do what is expected of them in Addis Ababa’ said Bulega.

    Apart from the foreign-based trio defender Yudaya Nakayenze (Siminole State College, USA), strikers Sandra Nabweteme (Southwestern Oklahoma State University, USA) and Fazila Ikwaput (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan), the rest of Bulega’s selections are familiar faces, with only left fullback Marion Amangat and impressive winger Fauziah Najjemba relishing an opportunity to make their international debut.

    The impressive Marion Amangat (L) has been included on the team to Ethiopia

    Bulega has chosen to stick to the first choice custodian and reigning Airtel/FUFA Footballer of the year Ruth Aturo, and Daisy Nakaziro

    Towering central defender Shadia Nankya retains her position, together with Aisha Namukisa, Nakayenze, Grace Aluka and Viola Namuddu while Amangat makes her first call up for international engagement.

    The team has six midfielders, six strikers, as Bulega aims at helping the Crested Cranes qualify for Olympic games for the first time.

    The team of 20 players and 8 technical staff members in addition to federation officials, is expected to set off at Entebbe International airport at 2:00am (early Tuesday morning), ahead of the Wednesday clash in Addis before the return leg in Kampala on Saturday 6, and the winner from the two legs will qualify to meet Cameroon for the slot to Tokyo.

    Sandra Nabatweme(L) and Yudaya Nayaenze (R) facing camera are in the squad

    Crested Cranes final 20 named for the trip to Ethiopia team

    Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves)

    Defenders-Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens), Viola Namuddu (Makerere-She MAK),  Yudaya Nakayenze (Siminole State College, USA),  Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslem SS Ladies FC), Marion Amangat (Olila High School)

    Midfeilders- Phionah Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslem SS Ladies FC),  Shamilah Nalujja (Isra Academy), Fauziah Najjemba (Isra Academy), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens),  Ritah Nabbosa (Lady Doves).

    Strikers-Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslem SS Ladies FC), Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Sandra Nabweteme (Southwestern Oklahoma State University, USA) and Fazila Ikwaput (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan)

     

     

  • Exciting, thrilling action on match day One of The FUFA Drum 2019

    Exciting, thrilling action on match day One of The FUFA Drum 2019

    FUFA Drum 2019 Match Day one Results:

    Opening Match: Buganda 1-0 Lango (Group B)

    Sunday Results:

    Group A: 

    • Kampala 0-1 Rwenzori
    • Busoga 1-1 Tooro

    Group B:

    • Ankole 3-2 Sebei

    Group C:

    • West Nile 1-2 Bunyoro
    • Acholi 2-0 Karamoja

    Group D:

    • Bukedi 3-1 Teso
    • Bugisu 1-0 Kigezi
    Ibrahim Orit (Green) Teso Province striker and Bukedi’s Denis Ayub battling for the ball.

    The second edition of The FUFA Drum 2019 tournament kicked off over the weekend with eight matches across the different provinces of the country.

    The official opening ceremony took place at the Bishops S.Sin Mukono with a game where the Cup holders Buganda edged a well drilled and coordinated Lango team 1-0 infront of a huge crowd in the group B match.

    Buganda Province midfielder Said Kyeyune brought down by Lango Province player during The FUFA Drum opening match

    Viane Ssekajugo, last season’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) scored the match winner, after just six minutes.

    Buganda Province cheerleader (L) with a Lango fan during the opening match

    Buganda’s goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa who plays for Tooro United FC was named Man of the Match for his solid and commanding performance on the day as he stopped Allan Okello, Petit Wanock and Timothy Awany from scoring.

    Passionate Acholi Province fans during the match between Acholi and Karamoja in Pece Stadium Gulu

    On Sunday, a total of seven matches were played across the seven venues in the country.

    Eighteen (18) goals were scored on Sunday to complete matchday one with a total of 19 strikes.

    At the Kyamate playground in Ntungamo, Ankole ascended to the top of group B with a 3-2 victory over visiting Sebei.

    Sebei Province midfielder Isaac Mweru Doka taking on Ankole player during The FUFA Drum Group A encounter in Kyamate

    Farouq Nsereko, Muhammed Matovu and Umar Kato were on target for Ankole who scored the winner with two minutes left on the clock.

    Nasur Chemtai and Brian Odong got the goals for a much improved Sebei.

    Lango Province fan during the opening match between Buganda Province and Lango Province

    In group A, ten-man Rwenzori shocked Kampala 1-0 at the Prisons playground in Luzira with Umar Mihinzi Muhindo’s fourth-minute goal the all-important strike in the match.

    Salim Huud was shown marching orders in the 69th minute for unsporting conduct to grant numerical advantage to Kampala, which unfortunately was not put to optimal use.

    Bugisu Province players celebrating after winning their match against Kigezi Province

    Mihinzi was also named Man of the Match, a feat that comes with Shs 100,000 and a plaque from FUFA.

    Busoga shared the spoils with Tooro one goal apiece at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe in the other group A match.

    Lango Province striker Wanock Petit (L) battling with Buganda Province defender Enock Walusimbi in the opening match of The FUFA Drum.

    Sports Club Villa’s Ibrahim Mugulusi (Busoga) and Isaac Isinde’s own goal settled the scores on the evening in a match where The FUFA Drum organizing committee chairperson, Rogers Byamukama was the match commissioner.

    Action between Busoga and Tooro at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja

    Rwenzori currently leads group A with three points.

    Pece Stadium in Gulu was as expected fully to capacity when Acholi defeated Karamoja 2-0. Buoyed by news from Atiak Sugar who have committed to sponsoring Acholi Team for the 2nd year running, Vipers’ striker Tito Okello and Wakiso Giant’s Norman Ojik were on target for the home side.  Okello celebrated with a summersault to the excitement of Acholi fans who also lifted their football players aloft after the game.

    Bugisu Province striker Alitho James in action during the match against Kigezi Province

    Last year’s runners up, West Nile fell at home 2-1 to Bunyoro at the Bar Okoro playground in Zombo in one of the biggest surprises on matchday one.

    Mbarara City striker Brian Aheebwa and Kitara F.C’s Peter Lumoro scored for Bunyoro.

    West Nile’s consolation came from Kirinya-Jinja S.S forward, Fred Amuku.

    Buganda Province cultural dancers entertaining fans in the opening match between Buganda and Lango

    Acholi jointly leads group C with three points, same as Bunyoro (Acholi has a 2 goals difference).

    In group D, Bukedi condemned Teso 3-1 at the Booma playground in Butaleja.

    Iddi Babu (Free agent), Mathew Odongo Tayo (URA) and Fredson Gwoto (Admin FC) netted the goals for Bukedi.

    Teso Province cheerleader showing his passion during the match between Bukedi and Teso

    KCCA Football Club striker Musa Esenu got the consolation for Teso.

    Bugisu edged Kigezi 1-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium with Emmanuel Oten scoring the lone goal.

    Kataka Football Club midfielder Swamadu Okuru was named man of the match.

    Bukedi currently leads Group D with three points, same as Bugisu (Bukedi has a two goals difference to Bugisu’s one).

    Kigezi is third and Teso bottom heading into matchday two on the weekend of 13th and 14th April 2019.

    Acholi Province cheerleader Banana Joe (The FUFA Drum fan of the year 2018) dances during Acholi’s game against Karamoja at Pece Stadium in Gulu
    Fans at Bishops S.S play ground in Mukono during the official opening match between Buganda and Lango on Saturday
  • AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda Cubs flies out for residential camp in Kenya

    AFCON U17 Finals: Uganda Cubs flies out for residential camp in Kenya

    CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)

    Angola vs Uganda

    Uganda vs Tanzania

    Nigeria vs Uganda 

    Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda

    Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco 

    Uganda U17 National Team is set to camp in Kenya  in preparation for  CAF U17 AFCON Finals  due in Tanzania.

    The youngsters have been in residential training camp for eight days at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru with the newly appointed head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin in charge. The residential training commenced on Saturday, March 23.

    The team departed for Kenya aboard Kenya Airways to Nairobi where it will spend 9 days (1-9) before heading to Tanzania on 10th April for the U17 AFCON finals.

    Head Coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin and some of the boys in que check in at Entebbe International Airport

    Thomas Kakaire takes on an opponent during a trial match in  Njeru

    While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, team coordinator Mutyaba Bashir confirmed the trip.

    While in camp, a trial match was played between the Cubs and Bright Stars FC Junior team.  The Cubs edged their opponents 2-1, with goals scored by Asaba Ivan and Idi Abdul Wahid and an own goal by Ssekimbegga Kevin.

    Standing L-R; Sekaja Davis, Komaketch Jack, Mugisha Rogers, Idi Abdul Wahid, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri – Front row L-R; Ssekimbegga Kevin, Kawooya Andrew, Kakaire Thomas, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma

    The final tournament will kick off on 14th and end on 28th April 2019 in Tanzania. Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola

    The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.

    The leader of Delegation Ariga Rasoul (Yellow and Black) with Team Coordinator Bashir Mutyaba at the check in point – Entebbe International Airport

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  • Uganda vs Ethiopia: I have a fully fit Squad- Says Crested Cranes coach Bulega

    Uganda vs Ethiopia: I have a fully fit Squad- Says Crested Cranes coach Bulega

    Tokyo 2020 Olympics Qualifier:

    1st Leg 3rd April 2019: Ethiopia Vs Uganda at National Stadium, Addis Ababa

    2nd Leg 6th April 2019: Uganda Vs Ethiopia at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, Kampala

    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega says she has a fully fit squad from which to pick the final 20 players that will travel to Addis Ababa for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics games qualifier first leg tie against Ethiopia on Wednesday.

    Bulega’s team was boosted by the arrival of US based duo Yudaya Nakayenze and Sandra Nabweteme on Friday and they had a full training session with the rest of the Squad on Saturday morning at the team base-FUFA technical Center Njeru. Kazakhstan based Fazila Ikwaput, had joined camp on Monday.

    Sandra Nabweteme during training on Saturday in Njeru

    ‘My team is well set and I am sure the final 20 that I will name for this tie, will do the needful in Addis Ababa. The arrival of the trio gave us a boost and we hope for the best in this assignment’ said Bulega after Saturday’s morning training.

    The team has been in residential camp since Friday last week and Bulega says they have gained in terms of fitness and skill.

    Today’s training session was boosted by the services and guidance of Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba, who took the four goal keepers into more technical education, with the help of their coach James Magala.

    Fred Kajoba with Crested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth Aturo in Njeru during training

    Today was the second last day in camp as the team will be leaving for Ethiopia on Monday night ahead of the 1st leg encounter with the return leg set for 6th April in Kampala.

    Yudaya Nakayenze jumping high during training on Saturday

    The winner from the two legs will meet Cameroon in yet another double legged showdown to battle for the slot to the Tokyo Games in 2020.

    Hasifah Nassuna during training

    The Crested Cranes squad

    Goal keepers:Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Diasy Nakaziro (Lady Doves), Vannessa Kalungi (She CGoalkeepersJuliet Adeke (Kawempe Moslem)

    Defenders-Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens), Vola Namuddu (She MAK-Makerere), Phaobe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals), Margret Birabwa (Muteesa I Royal University), Wilmer Nantumbwe (She Corporates), Yudaya Nakayenze (Seminole Sate College, USA), Gladys Nakitto (Lady Doves), Grace Aluka (Kawempe SS Muslim Ladies FC), Marion Amangat (Olila High School)

    Midfeilders-Phionah Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Moslem), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cradinals), Shamilah Nalujja (Isra Academy), Fausia Najjemba (Isra), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens), Anitah Namata (Kawempe SS Muslm Ladies), Susan Atim (Olila High School), Ritah Nabbosa (Lady Doves).

    Strikers-Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Moslem), Monica Namwase (Kampala Queens), Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Sandra Nabweteme (SW Oklahoma University, USA) and Fazira Ikwaput (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan)

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes trainer Olive Mbekeka with the players during the drills on Saturday

  • The FUFA Drum 2019: Great Start for Holders Buganda in opening match against Lango

    The FUFA Drum 2019: Great Start for Holders Buganda in opening match against Lango

    The FUFA Drum

    Opening match

    Saturday 30th March 2019

    Buganda Province 1-0 Lango Province

    Bishops Play-ground Mukono 

    Sunday 31st March 2019

    Ankole 3-2 Sebei

    West Nile 1-2 Bunyoro

    Bugisu 1-0 Kigezi

    Kampala 0-1 Rwenzori

    Busoga 1-1 Tooro

    Acholi 2-0 Karamoja

    Bukedi 3-1 Teso

    Next Fixtures-Match Day 2:  13th and 14th April, 2019

     

    Buganda Province secured a hard fought 1-0 win over Lango Province in the opening match of  2nd edition-The FUFA Drum Group A match at the Bishops  SS play-ground in Mukono on Saturday evening. The match witnessed a huge crowd from both sets of fans.

    Buganda Kingdom Prince Chrispine Kiweewa Junju was the Chief Guest as he was accompanied by his sister Princess Katrina Sangalyambogo.

    Lango Province player Joachim Ojera (M) in charge of the ball as Buganda captain Dan Birikwalira and Saidi Kyeyune close him down during The FUFA Drum opening Match in Mukono

    The FUFA Drum Cup holders got the lead in the early stages of the game through striker Viane Sekajugo in the 6th minute. Sekajugo also netted the last goal of the FUFA Drum last season.

    Sekajugo had a chance to double the lead only after 2 minutes but his effort towards an empty goal flew over the bar.

    In the 20thminute Lango created an opportunity at goal when striker Wanock Petit’s tap-in from Joachim Ojera’s cross was saved by Buganda goalkeeper Joel Mutakubya who played in the absence of Nicholas Sebwato who is serving a two match ban slapped on him by the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary panel.

    However, the resultant corner failed to make an impact on Buganda’ goal.

    In the second Half, Buganda goalkeeper Mutakubya pulled off two saves in a space of two minutes and denied Lango an equaliser in the 65th and 67th minutes after a looping ball from Herbert Achai was on target before Wannock connected a dangerous header off a corner.

    Buganda Province striker Bashir Mutanda missed a rebound from goalkeeper Franco Oringa in the 81st minutes but the ball went inches wide.

    Buganda Province Rahumatah Kagimu (L) and Lango Province  star player Allan Okello (R) in action

    Changes:

    Lango tactician David Obua made an early substitution at the start of the second half when he brought on Egang Walter for Obua Emmanuel.

    Dread locked Broson Nsubuga replaced Dickens Okwirr in the 56th minute before towering striker Wanock paved way for Okulu Ronnie.

    Buganda’s head coach Alex Isabirye made only two changes. Allan Kayiwa was replaced by Denis Lubowa while Mutanda came on for Robert Sentongo.

    Lango Province striker Wanock Petit (M) surrounded by Buganda Province players during the opening match in Mukono.

    Alex Isabirye- Buganda Province Head Coach.

    ‘We missed some players who are injured but we worked as a team to have the win today. We have experience in the tournament. This win is a motivation for us.’ 

    David Obua Lango Province Head Coach.

    ‘We have been unlucky today. We got many chances at goal. It will take time for my players to learn our philosophy but we are determined to give our fans the best football with results. Our focus is now on the next match.’

    Buganda goalkeeper Joel Mutakubya was named Man of the Match. He received a beautiful FUFA Plague and a cash prize of 100,000/- presented to him by the Chief Guest Prince Jjunju.

    Madanda Ronald was in charge of the game as the center referee. Mwesigwa Ronald and Kakembo Ahmed  1st and 2nd assistants.  George Olemu -4th official, Denis Batte-Referees Assessor while Rogers Byamukama-Match Commissioner.

    Buganda Buganda Province XI 

     

    Lango Province XI

    Joel Mutakubwa receiving his Man of the Match award and cash prize from Buganda Kingdom Prince Chrispine Kiweewa Junju. FUFA Drum Committee Chairman Rohgers Byamukama is on the extreme right.
    Part of the crowd that attended the Buganda vs Lango match on Saturday
    VIP Delegation led by the Chief Guest Buganda Kingdom Prince Chrispine Kiweewa Junju observing the Anthems of the two Provinces and that of Uganda.
    Lango fans during the match
    Buganda had Khasim Kyazze supporting them all the way
    Entertainment before kickoff
    Lango Province coach David Obua
    This elderly man was in Mukono to support Lango Province.

     

     

    The starting Line ups of the two teams

     

  • The FUFA Drum 2019: Match Officials for opening weekend confirmed

    The FUFA Drum 2019: Match Officials for opening weekend confirmed

    Saturday, 30th March 2019 
    Buganda Vs Lango – Bishops S.S play-ground, Mukono (4 PM)

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Madanda Ronald

    Assistant 1: Mwesigwa Ronald

    Assistant 2: Kakembo Ahmed

    Fourth Official: Olemu George

    Referee Assessor: Batte Denis

    FUFA referees’ appointments committee has confirmed Match Officials for The FUFA Drum opening weekend when holders Buganda Province hosts Lango Province in Mukono at Bishops SS on Saturday 30th March.

    The referee’s committee has appointed Madanda Ronald as the center referee. Mwesigwa Ronald and Kakembo Ahmed will be the 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.

    Olemu George will take responsibilities of the fourth official while Denis Batte is eferee assessor.

    The match referees who handled the opening game of the FUFA Drum last season in Bugembe Stadium

    Other Appointments:

    Busoga Vs Tooro

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Howard M Orombi

    Assistant 1: Okudura Emmanuel

    Assistant 2: Kyeyune Micheal

    Fourth Official: Atiku Rahman

    Referee Assessor: Katabira David Davis

    Kampala Vs Rwenzori

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Opio Deogracius

    Assistant 1: Okwang Mario

    Assistant 2: Obua Tobby

    Fourth Official: Ogwal Boniface

    Referee Assessor: Aluma Habib

    Ankole Vs Sebei

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Donney Robert

    Assistant 1: Atusinguza Robson

    Assistant 2: Muganyizi Gerald

    Fourth Official: Byaruhanga Henry

    Referee Assessor: Mwanje Joseph

    West Nile Bunyoro

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Ochom Joseph

    Assistant 1: Ichilla Samuel

    Assistant 2: Onanyang Moses

    Fourth Official: Okello Simon Peter

    Referee Assessor: Bossa Amin Aziz

    Acholi Vs Karamoja

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Kasalilwe Lucky

    Assistant 1: Kimayo Stephen

    Assistant 2: Lule Yusuf Sebagidde

    Fourth Official: Musisi Henry

    Referee Assessor: Adipo Catherine

    Bukedi Vs Teso

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Turyamureba Paul

    Assistant 1: Kakooza Emmy

    Assistant 2: Atuhairwe Docus

    Fourth Official: Kalibbala John Bosco

    Referee Assessor: Kabwimukya George

    Bugisu Vs Kigezi

    Sunday 31st Match 2019

    Referee: Nasser Mohammed

    Assistant 1: Lulenzi Shafiq

    Assistant 2: Semuga James

    Fourth Official: Kimera Rashid

    Referee Assessor: Waiswa Ali Baligeya

    MAIN PHOTO: Referees with Bukedi and Acholi Province captains in a photo  moment before the FUFA Drum Match in Palisa last season on Saturday 30th June 2018

  • The FUFA Drum 2019: Buganda, Lango confirm squads ahead of opening match

    The FUFA Drum 2019: Buganda, Lango confirm squads ahead of opening match

    The FUFA Drum 2nd Edition

    Opening Match

    Saturday, 30th March 2019
    Buganda Vs Lango – Bishops S.S play-ground, Mukono (4 PM)

    Sunday 31st March 2019

    Busoga Vs Tooro – Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe – Jinja
    Kampala Vs Rwenzori – Luzira Prisons Stadium
    West Nile Vs Bunyoro – Bar Okoro, Zombo
    Acholi Vs Karamoja – Pece Stadium, Gulu
    Ankole Vs Sebei – Kyamate Play-ground, Ntungamo
    Bugisu Vs Kigezi – Mbale
    Bukedi Vs Teso – Butaleja

    The 2018  Buganda Province team that played in The FUFA Drum Tournament.

    Buganda and Lango Provinces have confirmed their squads ahead of The FUFA Drum opening match at Bishop’s SS Ground in Mukono on Saturday, March 30th, 2019.

    Cup holders Buganda released a 23-man squad that has the duo of StarTimes Uganda Premier League leading scorers Juma Balinya (Police FC) and Bashir Mutanda  (SC Villa) who are expected to make their debut on Match Day 1.

    Buganda head coach Alex Isabirye retained most of the players from the winning team of the 1st edition. He also included a few new faces- Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Dennis Lubowa (Kyetume FC), Ivan Serubiri (Free Stars FC) and Rahumatah Kagimu (Seeta United FC).

    Buganda and Lango Province players battling for the ball during The FUFA Drum group match last season in Mukono

    Lango Province in good spirits 

    KCCA FC captain Awany Timothy and his clubmates Allan Okello with Achai Harbert are some of the big names in the Lango squad that is handled by former Uganda Cranes skipper David Obua.

    Buganda lost to Lango 3-1 on the same ground in last season’s group stage.

    The match will kick off at 4pm and the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga is expected to be the Chief Guest.

    Lango Province players lining up during last season’s  FUFA Drum match

    Buganda Province Squad

    Nicholas Sebwato (GK) (Onduparaka FC), Hannington Sebwalunyo (GK) (BUL FC), Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Tooro United), Ronald Dickson Kigongo (URA FC), Dan Birikwalira (Bright Stars), Enock Walusimbi (Bright Stars), Viane Sekajugo (Onduparaka), Said Kyeyune (URA FC), Allan Kayiwa (Tooro United), Shafik Kagimu (URA FC), Brian Majwega (Maroons FC), Musa Magulu (Kyetume FC), Robert Sentongo (Kyetume FC), Solomon Walusimbi (Maroons FC), Baker Buyala (Tooro United), Juma Balinya (Police FC), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Ezra Kaye (Busula SC), Ivan Serubiri (Free Stars), Dennis Lubowa (Kyetume FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Arafat Galiwango (Police FC) and Rahumatah Kagimu (Seeta United)

    Lango Province Squad

    Otim Denish (GK)(Nyamityabora), Ogwang Saddam (GK) (Nyamityabora), Oringa Franco (GK)(Amuka Bright Stars).

    Awany Timothy (KCCA), Achai Harbert (KCCA), Okello Ivan (Amuka Bright Stars), Oyari Felix (Amuka Bright Stars), Arwata (Saviors FC), Saddi (Saviors FC), Ocaa Emmanuel (Saviors FC), Obua Emanuel (Bukedia FC), Acire John Paul (Nyamityabora FC), Osama Farouk, Egang Walter (Saviors Fc), Okello Abedi (Saviors FC), Ojera Joakim (URA FC), Aliro Moses (Doves All Stars), Omedi Denish (Amuka Bright Stars), Innocent Madduka (Amuka Bright Stars), Allan Okello (KCCA), Ekol Emma (Saviors FC), Sam Baker (Amuka Bright Stars), Okwir Emma (Amuka Bright Stars), Oree Evans (Amuka Bright Stars), Ebong Lamek (Nyamityabora FC),Achai (Saviors Fc), Okwir Dickens (PBA), Petit (PBA), Kirya Christopher (Amuka Bright Stars), Nyangkori Ivan (Amuka Bright Stars), Okullu Ronnie (JMC), Okori Patience (Amuka Bright Stars), Okori Patience (Amuka Bright Stars)

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Buganda Province coach Alex Isabirye and Lango Province coach David Obua will meet each other in the opening match of The FUFA Drum at Bishops SS Ground in Mukono. 

  • US based stars Nabweteme, Nakayenze join Crested Cranes camp

    US based stars Nabweteme, Nakayenze join Crested Cranes camp

    Tokyo 2020 Olympics Qualifier:

    1st Leg 3rd April 2019: Ethiopia Vs Uganda at National Stadium, Addis Ababa

    2nd Leg 6th April 2019: Uganda Vs Ethiopia at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, Kampala

    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega is excited that two more foreign based stars Sandra Nabweteme and Yudaya Nakayenze have joined camp to face Ethiopia  in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Qualifiers against Ethiopia over two legs on 3rd and 6th April 2019. The US based stars jetted in on Thursday night (10.30pm) aboard SN Brussels and were received at Entebbe International Airport by FUFA Women Development Officer Joan Namusisi before they driven straight to camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega now has a full squad of 30players following the arrival of the duo.  Another foreign-based player Fazila IkwapuT arrived on Sunday evening and started training with the rest of her teammates on Monday.

    Sandra Nabweteme

    ‘I’m excited to be back home and play for my country. It will be a tough match but i’m confident of good results. Let’s plan as a team and get the best from the competition‘

    Sandra Nabwteme flashing her famous smile on arrival at Entebbe International Airport last night

    Yudaya Nakayenze

    ‘We have improved as players and our experience will help add value to the team. Team work will help us get to where we want. I think we have very good and talented players.  I’m looking forward to link up with the rest of the team’ 

    Yudaya Nakayenze
    Trainer Olive Mbekeka talks to Crested Cranes players after Thursday’s training at the Jinjs SS Grounds-The Mighty Arena

    The team changed the training environment from the artificial turf in Njeru to grass pitch at the  The Mighty Arena-home of Uganda Premier League side-K-Jinja SS FC.

    Bulega is expected to name her final squad this weekend before traveling to Ethiopia on Monday, April 1st  for the first leg game on April 3.

    Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror (Green) battles  striker Hasifa Nasuna during at the Mighty Arena in Jinja

    The Crested Cranes squad

    Goal keepers:Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Diasy Nakaziro (Lady Doves), Vannessa Kalungi (She CGoalkeepersJuliet Adeke (Kawempe Moslem)

    Defenders-Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens), Vola Namuddu (She MAK-Makerere), Phaobe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals), Margret Birabwa (Muteesa I Royal University), Wilmer Nantumbwe (She Corporates), Yudaya Nakayenze (Seminole Sate College, USA), Gladys Nakitto (Lady Doves), Grace Aluka (Kawempe SS Muslim Ladies FC), Marion Amangat (Olila High School)

    Midfeilders-Phionah Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Moslem), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cradinals), Shamilah Nalujja (Isra Academy), Fausia Najjemba (Isra), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens), Anitah Namata (Kawempe SS Muslm Ladies), Susan Atim (Olila High School), Ritah Nabbosa (Lady Doves).

    Strikers-Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Moslem), Monica Namwase (Kampala Queens), Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens), Sandra Nabweteme (SW Oklahoma University, USA) and Fazira Ikwaput (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan)

     

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Crested Cranes Stars Sandra Nabweteme,  FUFA Women Development Officer Joan Namusisi and Yudaya Nakayenze at Entebbe International Airport on Tursday night