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TOTAL AFCON Qualifiers 2019: Uganda vs Tanzania; Desabre names 30 man Squad
TOTAL AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Qualifiers (Group L):
- Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars
- 8th September 2018
- At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 PM)
Ticket Fees: 15,000/= (Ordinary), 40,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

The Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has called on his players and the entire country to play a key role to ensure that the National team delivers good results for the football fraternity when Tanzania comes to town.

Uganda Cranes and Tanzania Taifa Stars will lock horns on 8th September 2018 at Mandela National Stadium in the Total AFCON Qualifier.

The Frenchman named 30 players with the first section of local based players set to start training on 1st September at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

The rest of the players will join training at Nambole on 3^rd September 2018 for residential camp till match day.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (left) with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre during the FUFA Press Conference on Wednesday

Uganda Cranes striker Emanuel Okwi during the training session in Niger in May. He has been named in the Uganda Cranes Squad to turn guns against his employers Tanzania on 8th September, 2018.

Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre smiles during the weekly press conference

Addressing the media during the official press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Desabre noted that he is hopeful and optimistic that the summoned players will prepare well ahead of the Tanzania clash;

I am confident in the players summoned. All the players are very motivated and ready to give their best. Personally, i have done the research and follow up on most players. We shall start training on 1st September 2018 with a crop of locally based players before the rest of the foreign based will join on 3rd September.

Concerning the status of team captain Dennis Onyango, the coach assured the country that Onyango is fit to represent his country.

I spoke to him (Denis Onyango) just a few days ago and he has recovered well. He is also set to fly to Morocco for the CAF Champions league.

Uganda hosts Tanzania in a crucial match on Saturday, 8th September 2018 at the Mandela National Stadium.

The Squad:

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Un attached), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Opondo Moses( Vendsyssel), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Yunus Sentamu (FK Tirana), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), William Luwagga Kizito (FC Bate Borisov), Yasser Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema).

Africa’s finest goalkeeper Denis Onyango with a routine finaesave during a Uganda Cranes game against Egypt at Namboole

Faruku Miya (L) in action for The Uganda Cranes during the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
August 15, 2018
Two Coaching Courses to be held in Kabale

FUFA and the Western region Football Association have authorised two coaching courses in Kabale to be held between 1^st and 14^th of September 2018.

The FUFA level One course will take place from 1^st to 8^th September while FUFA Beginners’ coaching course will run from 9^th to 14^th September.

It will be the second time the coaching courses are taking place in Kabale. The first of its kind was held in 2017 when over 30 coaches took part in the FUFA Beginners Coaching course and all passed.

‘We are targeting Games Masters, School sports teachers, those interested in football coaching at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Colleges, Institutions of Higher learning and Universities in Western Uganda to enroll for the FUFA Beginners course’ said FUFA’s Human Resource Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.

FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.

‘We want the figure of coaches to increase in Western Uganda. We want pupils in primary, secondary and Universities plus players at various clubs to go through the hands of qualified coaches to improve the game in Western Uganda’ said Western region FA Chairman Seka Mutaka.

US based organisation Soccer2Unite with a branch in Kabale has extended financial support to organisers of the courses to a tune of 2.5 Million shillings. Soccer2Unite has also registered participants and supported some participants to enroll for the two courses.

Soccer2Unite head of operations in Uganda Andrew Amanya is a delighted man.

‘It is always a pleasure for Soccer2Unite to partner with FUFA in developing football in Uganda. To have football developed at the grass root level, coaches need to be equipped with skills and basics of the game. It is our intention as Soccer2unite to support in football development as we work within FUFA`s vision of becoming the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch through the 5 year strategic plan’ noted Amanya.

Soccer2Unite will support the two coruses again like they did in 2017

This will be the second time Soccer2Unite is helping coaches in the south western part of the country after doing the same in October last year in the first ever coaching course to take place in Kigezi region, that saw 32 participants gain skills at the FUFA Beginners level.

The charges for the two courses are 160,000= (8 day Course) for FUFA Level One while FUFA Beginners’ Course participants will pay 120,000= (6 Day Course). CAF and FUFA trained Instructors will handle the participants for the two courses.

MAIN PHOTO: Coaches who attended the FUFA Beginners’ Course in 2017, Kabale.

August 15, 2018
East Africa Community Games: FUFA sends Crested Cranes to Burundi

FUFA has released the travelling contingent for both men and women to Burundi for the East Africa Community Games from 15^th-30^th August, 2018.

Uganda field the National Under 20 football team (Hippos) and the National Women team (Crested Cranes).

The teams was flagged off by the Chairman of National Council of Sports board Bosco Onyik at the NCS Headquarters in Lugogo on Tuesday at 9 AM.

National Council of Sports board chairman Bosco Onyik flagged off the team

Crested Cranes team

U-20 players and officials pose for a group photo

Faridah Bulega will handle the Crested Cranes while Matia Lule is with the Under 20 team.

The players named for the trip;

Men Under 20 team (Hippos)

Said Keni GK (Proline FC), Otim Dennis GK (Mbarara High School), Wamana Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Achai Herbert (Kibuli SS), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Maseruka Sadam (Buddo SS), Ssenyonjo Hassan (Aspire Academy Qatar), Tibita Hamis (BUL FC), Nasasira Noel (Ndejje University FC), Sekyanzi Faisal (St Mary’s Nabweru), Serwadda Steven (KCCA FC), Mugulusi Ibra (Edgars Youth Programme), Enoch Walusimbi (Bright Stars FC), Komakech Alex (Nyamityobora FC), Sebutinde Charles (Nyamityobora FC), Onyai Derick (Kataka FC)

Technical: Matia Lule (Head coach), James Odoch (Assistant coach), Sam Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach), Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor)

Women National team-Crested Cranes

Ruth Aturo-GK (UCU Lady Cardinals, Nakaziro Daisy GK (Mutesa I Royal University), Viola Namuddu (She MAK), Nakitto Gladsy (Kampala Queens), Alupo Norah (Olila Women FC), Babirye Winnie (Lady Doves), Nankya Shadia (Uganda Martyrs High Lubaga), Namwase Monica (Gafford Ladies), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Nabbumba Phiona (Ajax Queens), Nabisalu Bridget (Ajax Queens), Nambatya Favor (Mutesa I Royal University), Nabossa Ritah (Lady Doves), Nakiridde Cathy (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nassuuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Mutuuzo Lilian (Tagy High School), Nanziri Resty (Tagy High School), Nakachwa Spencer (Uganda Martyrs High Lubaga)

Techncial: Faridah Bulega (Head coach), Edward Kaziba (Assistant coach), James Magala (Goalkeeping coach), Paul Ssali (Team Coordinator), Kabatalindwa Mable (Team Doctor)

Lilian Mutuuzo (L) takes on a Rwandan player during the CECAFA Women Challenge Cup. Mutuuzo has been named in the Crested Cranes’ Squad to Burundi

Programme

15^th August 2018 –Arrival of Teams

16^th August 2018-Opening Ceremony

29^th August-Closing Ceremony

30^th August-Departure of team

Fixtures: Men’s football (Involving Uganda)

18^th August 2018: Burundi vs Uganda

22^nd August 2018: Tanzania vs Uganda

25^th August 2018: Kenya vs Uganda

Fixtures for Women (Involving Uganda)

20^th August 2018: Burundi vs Uganda

24^th August 2018: Tanzania vs Uganda

26^th August 2018: Kenya vs Uganda

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Women National team and Under 20 team that will represent the country at the 2018 East Africa Community Games

August 15, 2018
The FUFA Drum: Buganda, Bukedi name Squads ahead of return leg semifinal fixture

Semifinal 2^nd Leg

Sunday 19^th August 2018

Bukedi Province Vs Buganda Province (Buganda leads 0-1 agg)

King George Stadium, Tororo

Busoga Province Vs West Nile Province (0-0 agg)

Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe, Jinja

Buganda and Bukedi Provinces have named their squads ahead of the FUFA Drum semifinal return leg match at King George Stadium in Tororo on Sunday 19^th August 2018.

The Buganda squad named by Head coach Alex Isabirye Musongola on Tuesday morning includes Uganda Cranes foreign-based playmaker Yasser Mugerwa who featured in the 1st leg at Bishops Grounds in Mukono. Buganda won 1-0.

Bukedi Province Players in a group Photo during the 1st leg of the FUFA Drum semifinal at Bishops Grounds Mukono.

On form Onduparaka FC striker Vianne Sekajugo, and 1^st leg goal scorer Allan Kayiwa are among the players summoned.

Experienced skippers Robert Sentongo, Hamis Diego Kiiza and Brian Majwega are also part of the team.

‘We have only 90 minutes to maintain our lead. There are no changes in my squad. I have kept the same players i used in the 1st leg and i believe they will get over Bukedi. We shall make it to the final. The experience in the squad is the key factor in this game’ said Buganda Ccach Isabirye.

However, Bukedi Province Head Coach Namakola ‘Kalailai’ Charles also summoned 19 players and currently in camp training at King George Stadium.

Namakola also maintained most of his key players who have been regular in the FUFA Drum competition.

Towering Myda FC Defender Tohomera Benon and team captain Joseph Owino retained their places in the squad while KCCA FC starlet Julius Poloto, Vipers SC Owori David, Ronald Musana and Odong Mathew of URA are all in the squad.

Meanwhile Busoga Province will host West Nile Province at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja on the same day. The 1^st leg ended all square (0-0).

West Nile Province Team that started against Busoga Province in the 1st leg of FUFA Drum in Arua. The 1st leg ended 0-0.

Busoga Province XI during the match against Busoga Province in the 1st leg of the FUFA Drum in Arua.

Buganda Province squad

Nicolas Sebwato (GK) (Onduparaka), Hanington Sebwalunyo (GK) (BUL).

Ronald Kigongo (URA), Brian Majwega (Vipers), Dan Birkwalira (Vipers SC), Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka), Yasser Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema-Ethiopia), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Shafik Kagimu (URA), Enock Walusimbi (Bright Stars FC), Robert Sentongo, Rajab Jooga (Kansai Plascon), Baker Buyala (Soana FC), Allan Mugalu (URA), Hassan Muhamood (Onduparaka), Musa Mugalu (Kyetume FC), Allan Kayiwa (Soana FC), Nyanzi Abdullah (URA), Hamis Diego Kizza.

Bukedi Province squad

Wafula Patrick (GK)-(Busia Fisheries), Othieno Stephen (Mbarara City)

Tohomera Benon, (MYDA FC) Owino Joseph (C)-(MYDA FC), Gwoto Fredison-(SC Villa), Owori David-(Vipers SC), Owori Isaac-(Proline), Pengere Ibrahim-(Masavu FC), Odong Mathew-(URA), Ronald Musana (URA), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Osikol Isaac-(MYDA FC), Egessa Vicent-(LIRA UTD), Okoth Aaron-(MYDA FC), Monika Benard-(Busia Fisheries), Guloba Moses-(Islamia FC), Yonningom Godfrey-(MYDA FC), Higenya Issa-(Busia Fisheries), Kasango Iddi-(Busia UTD)

MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Province team that started against Bukedi in the 1st leg Semifinal of the FUFA Drum in Mukono.

August 14, 2018
AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda vs Tanzania; Desabre to name Squad on Wednesday

8^th September 2018

Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier
Uganda Vs Tanzania

Venue: Mandela National Stadium Namboole

Date: 8^th August 2018

Entry charges-Tickets: 15,000-(Ordinary), 40,000-(VIP), 150,000/- (VVIP)

The Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre will release a 30 man squad for the AFCON Qualifier match with Tanzania on 8^th September 2018 at Mandela National stadium.

‘The Uganda Cranes head coach will address the media on Wednesday 15^th August 2018 at FUFA House during the weekly press conference. He will name the squad and also release technical plans for the team ahead of the match against Tanzania’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The Press conference will start at 10am.

Official image for the Uganda vs Tanzania match on 8th September 2018 at Namboole.

August 14, 2018
AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda Loses Opener To Ethiopia in Dar es Salaam

Sunday 12 August

Uganda 0-1 Ethiopia

Chamazi Stadium

Results Group B (Sunday match)

South Sudan 2-0 Djibout

Results (Saturday matches)

Rwanda 3-1 Sudan

Burundi 1-2 Tanzania

Uganda’s CECAFA U-17 Zonal AFCON Qualification campaign started on a bad note as they fell 0-1 to Ethiopia on Sunday at Chamazi Stadium, Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania.

Ethiopia took the lead through Mintesnot Wakjira in the 13th minute in a well attended match.

Peter Onen’s side got an opportunity to level matters in the 17 minutes later but the penalty attempt Ibrahim Ekellot wasn’t successful as he was denied by Ethiopia’s goalkeeper Alazar Malko

Ethiopia’s shot stopper Alazar Malko makes a save from Ekellot’s kick

Uganda made a substitution which saw Asaba Ivan come in for Iddi Abdulwahid 8 minutes after resumption of the game in the second half. This improved the side as several attempts were made.

Uganda Captain Kizito Mugweri Gavin was booked in 54th minute as the intensity of the game increased each passing minute.

Ssekajja’s attempt was denied by the resilient defence

Defender John Rogers came in for Mwaka Polycap in the 63rd to reinforce the defence while Alou John took over Yiga Najib’s place but all efforts were denied by Ethiopia’s backline.

Uganda U17 coach Onen remains optimistic despite the loss.

‘It is always hard to approach the first match in such a tournament but I am so optimistic that we shall succeed in our upcoming matches and more conscience is called for to avoid such losses’ said Onen

Head Coach Onen Peter during an the post match Press Conference

Three players Elvis Ngondwe, goalkeeper George Oluka and defender Joseph Kafumbe missed the match after medical tests (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) failed to show they fall in the age group. FUFA wrote to the organisers for clarification on the matter as all players underwent the same test in Kampala before travelling to Tanzania.

Uganda’s starting XI

The Cubs Starting XI against Ethiopia. From L-R Standing; Ssekajja Davis, Oyo Delton (GK) Ekellot Ibrahim, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Mugweri Gavin. Front row L-R; Ssekimbega Kevin, Mwaka Polycap, Kakaire Thomas, Iddi Abdulwahid and Ibrahim Juma

Uganda’s Technical bench during the clash with Ethiopia at Chamazi

Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 20 – John Rogers, 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 11 – Asaba Ivan, 15 – Mukisa Owen

Ethiopia Starting XI against Uganda

Uganda is in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Kenya. The top two teams from each group proceed to the semifinals.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda’s Asaba Ivan takes charge of the ball during their clash againts Ethiopia

August 13, 2018
AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Head coach Onen names Uganda’s Starting XI to face Ethiopia

Sunday 12 August

Uganda vs Ethiopia

Chamazi Stadium – KO 5PM

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

Results (Saturday matches)

Rwanda 3-1 Sudan

Burundi 1-2 Tanzania

Ahead of the opening CECAFA U-17 AFCON Zonal Qualification match between Uganda and Ethiopia in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, head coach Onen Peter together with his technical team have named their starting lineup.

L-R; Kakaire Thomas, Mwaka Polycap and Ibrahim Juma at Boko Beach Veterans Ground in Dar es Salaam

Onen commended the fitness level of his players and their debutant opener.

‘Our first match of the tournament begins on Sunday. From the time we started camping in Njeru, the level of fitness, conditioning and mental approach have all been finely tuned. We are all ready waiting for the D-day’ said Onen

Head Coach Onen Peter (in Yellow) instructs players during one of the training sessions in Dar es Salaam

Meanwhile team Captain Kizito Mugweri Garvin believes they can collect maximum points of Ethiopia considering all efforts put in by FUFA, players and entire technical team.

‘We are playing our first game but i believe we shall post good results’ said Kizito

Captain Kizito Mugweri Gavin during training at Boko Beach Veterans Ground Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The starting line up consists of 6 players who were part of the Ugandan side in the CECAFA Championship hosted in Burundi when Uganda finished third.

Oyo Delton named on the starting list attempts to save a ball during one of the training sessions at Boko Beach Veterans Ground Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The starting XI (Shirt numbers attached)

19 – Oyo Delton (GK)

Defenders
2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C,), 17 – Juma Ibrahim,

Midfielders
16 – Ekolot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 8 – Mwaka Polycap,

Forwards
9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 10 – Kakaire Thomas

Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 20 – John Rogers, 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 11 – Asaba Ivan, 15 – Mukisa Owen

Uganda is in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Kenya. The top two teams from each group proceed to the semi finals.

MAIN PHOTO: Players and officials at Boko Beach Veterans Ground Dar es Salaam

August 12, 2018
FIFA inspects ongoing football Projects in Uganda

The FIFA Regional Office Project Coordinator from the Johannesburg Office, Christine Gama completed a two day (8^th-9^th August 2018) inspection of football projects funded under the FIFA Forward Development Programme.

Christine Gama sloping down the steps from one of the two building purchased by FUFA to expand its offices

Gama arrived in the country on Wednesday and embarked on her assignments guided by the FUFA 2^nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Finance Director Decolas Kiiza. Mugoye represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the deliberations and visits of the ongoing projects.

Time for meetings: FUFA VP Darius Mugoye, Edgar Watson, Christine Gama and Decolas Kiiza

Gama’s first visit of the projects was at the newly acquired building for expansion of office space adjacent to the FUFA House in Mengo-Headquarters of football in Uganda. Refurbishment of the buildings is ongoing.

Christine Gama, FUFA VP Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Finance Director Decolas Kiiza with 1021. FUFA fm staff inside the studios.

She later went to the Kadiba training facility where construction has since taken off with the preliminary phase.

On Site at Kadiba: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with site Contractiors and Engineers. 4th from left is FIFA’s Christine Gama

On day two of her visit, Gama held a meeting with the management of Mandela National stadium, Nambole who have allocated land onto which a beach soccer facility funded by FIFA will be established. She met of Mandela National stadium CEO Jamil Sewanyana.

Regional Office Project coordinator Christine Gama meeting Mandela national stadium Management and FUFA Officials

Christine Gama consulting with Mandela national stadium manager Jamil Ssewanyana and FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza. On the extreme left is Beach soccer Delegate Anthony Tumwesigye who was part of the meeting.

She later proceeded to Lugazi where the FUFA stadium will be constructed. She inspected the 10 acre piece of land that was offered by the kingdom of Buganda to FUFA to construct a 20,000 seater stadium.

Visiting the land in Lugazi where a proposed 20000 seater FUFAstadium will be constructed under the FIFA Forward Development Programme

Christine Gama also visited the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.

Her visit wound up with the journey to the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

August 11, 2018
Ugandans appointed for CAF Duties, referees for further technical Training

Referees appointed

Ugandan referees have been appointed by the continental football governing body (CAF) for roles at two CAF Confederation Cup matches in Kigali, Rwanda and Dorma, Ghana while others have been selected for further technical courses.
Yusuf Awuye gets his first assignment as a match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup tie between Aduana Stars FC of Ghana and Asec Mimosas of Ivory coast at the Agyeman Badu Stadium on 19th August 2018.
Others who have been appointed are Mashood Ssali as center referee, Mark Ssonko assistant referee 1, Dick Okello Assistant Referee 2 and Chelegant Ali Sabila 4th official for the CAF Confederation Cup match between Rayon Sport of Rwanda and Young Africans of Tanzania at Stade Regional de Kigali on 29th August 2018.

Mark Ssonko will be Assistant referee for the CAF Confederation Cup match between Rayon Sport of Rwanda and Young Africans of Tanzania at Stade Regional de Kigali on 29th August 2018

Technical training for Ugandan referees

In a related development several Uganda referees have been invited to attend various courses organized by CAF.
Ssali Mashood will attend the Elite B course from 7th -11th September 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. Shamirah Nabadda together with Masembe Isa CAF Young Talent Referees Course to be held in Kampala, Uganda from 14th – 18th September 2018. The Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema will coordinate the CAF Young Talent Referees course in Kampala.

George Olemu will attend the Promising Referees course (Non FIFA) from 12th –16th August 2018 in Cairo, Egypt.

Ssali Mashood (M) will attend the CAF Elite B course from 7th -11th September 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Mwebe appointed General coordinator

Meanwhile Ali Mwebe has been appointed as General Coordinator for the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA) in Tanzania (11^th-28^th August) and for the CAF Champions League match in South Africa between Mamelodi Sundowns and Horoya Ac of Guinea on 28^th August 2018. Mwebe will make his maiden bow as General Coordinator on Saturday 11th August 2018 when Rwanda takes on Sudan in Dar Es Salaam in the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA).

CAF General Coordinator Ali Mwebe will handle the match on Saturday 11th August 2018 betweeen Rwanda and Sudan in Dar Es Salaam in the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA).

MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda together with Masembe Isa will attend the CAF Young Talent Referees Course in Kampala, Uganda from 14th – 18th September 2018

August 10, 2018
StarTimes take over Naming and Broadcasting rights of the Uganda Premier League

A landmark sponsorship deal has been announced by StarTimes after taking over both the naming and broadcast rights of the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League.

The latest development brings to an end of the short-lived FUFA-Sports Broadcasting Limited partnership signed early this year.

The new deal revealed on Thursday morning at Hotel Africana Kagera Hall will cover 10 years thus the top flight league becoming StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the second tier league is now StarTimes Big League.

The brief ceremony was attended by the StarTimes top officials CEO Andy Wang, Vice President, Branding and Marketing Head Aldrine Nsubuga and PR Manager Christine Kikomeko

FUFA’s top brass had President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Uganda Premier League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke

Other UPL board members Peter Kibazo, David Serebe, CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire and Head of Marketing Roy Mundeyi

StarTimes CEO Andy Wang

StarTimes CEO Andy Wang during the Press conference

‘The rights secured include distribution of all audio and visual transmissions while the media and commercial rights include public viewing, distributing all content for media and commercial rights. We took the decision to give back to the people of Uganda through football because of the passion they have towards the game. Football touches a lot of people from the grassroots It is our way of thanking the public for supporting our business and making us the leading pay television with 70% market share after only eight (8) years. This is arguably the biggest sponsorship deal in Ugandan sport. Today could be the turning point in the direction of Ugandan football.’

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Press conference addressing the media

“Football is developed by many stakeholders. StarTimes are part of the key external stakeholders who have contributed to the growth of the game in Uganda. We are so grateful that today we enter into a huge partnership with StarTimes. ‘We are aware that we still have a lot to do in order to achieve that but we are confident we are on the right path. The deal with Startimes is in line with our Vision of becoming the number one football National in Africa both on and off the pitch. Sponsors are strategic shareholders in football and it’s incumbent upon the football fraternity, leaders, players and everyone to support StarTimes who have selflessly demonstrated their goodwill to see Ugandan football progress with this historic sponsorship. The enabling environment that FUFA has created by improving the image of the local football and setting in place visible systems and structures to improve the game is now paying off’

Aldrine Nsubuga- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing

Aldrine Nsubuga (Extreme Right)- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing during the press conference. FUFA President (L) and Andy Wang (M) listen attentively.

‘Today is a very historic day in Ugandan football. We don’t just want to entertain football fans with foreign football. We want to be relevant to local football fans. We want them to appreciate their local football and support it with a greater passion which is why we want to bring the local league in every household through our broadcast platforms’

Arinaitwe Rugyendo-Uganda Premier League Board Chairman

UPL Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo (R) as FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama keenly follows the speech.

‘The UPL board is glad to get another sponsor for the top flight league. We know the value of sponsorship in club football. This will help in creating more competition among clubs. Sanity leads to good things like sponsorships we are witnessing in football’

Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes

Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes during the announcement of the deal today‘Our appeal to Ugandans is to demonstrate the same goodwill to us in supporting our business and embrace our brand. We all call the 16 UPL clubs and FUFA Big League clubs to support StarTimes by mobilizing their fans and local communities where they are based to join the StarTimes family. This is how the football marriage will work for the benefit of all parties’

FUFA Deputy CEO and UPL Board Member Humphrey Mandu, UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and another Board Member David Serebe

L-R Gordon Roy Mundeyi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Byamukama, Bernard Bainamani and Esther Musoke

August 9, 2018
AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda cubs Conduct first training in Tanzania
Fixtures

Sunday 12 August
- Uganda vs Ethiopia
Friday 17th August
- South Sudan vs Uganda
Sunday 19th August
- Kenya vs Uganda
Wednesday 22nd August
- Uganda vs Djibouti
After arriving safely in Tanzania on Tuesday evening, the Uganda Under 17 National team underwent the mandatory CAF MRI tests on Wednesday before conducting their first training session later in the evening ahead of their Zonal CAF Qualifiers campaign that kicks off on Saturday 11th August 2018.

Boys during their maiden training session in Tanzania on Wednesday.

The team flew from Entebbe International Airport via Kigali before connecting finally to Julius Nyerere International Airport. The Cubs are accommodated at Seascape Hotel, Dar es Salaam.

The contingent’s Leader of Delegation is FUFA Executive Committee Member Ariga Rasoul. While speaking to https://fufauganda.com/, Ariga revealed FUFA’s dream is to see the team progress to the finals of the Continental soccer show piece in Tanzania next year.

‘Our dream is to be in AFCON. The boys are in shape, team officials are more of parents to the players, so my commitment is that we are planning to comeback with good results’ said Ariga

Ariga also talked about Uganda’s opponents.

‘Djibouti, our neighbors Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan are teams we have played before and with the morale here we are coming with the trophy’ he added

Leader of Delegation Ariga Rasoul (in Blue) on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Another training will be conducted on thursday 9th August, Uganda’s first game in Group B is against Ethiopia on Sunday 12th.

MAIN PHOTO: The youngsters after training at Boko Beach Veteran Stadium on Wednesday evening.
August 9, 2018
Uganda vs Tanzania: Cranes’ Sponsors and Partners Speak out ahead of AFCON Qualifier

8^th September 2018

Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier
Uganda Vs Tanzania

Venue: Mandela National Stadium Namboole

Date: 8^th August 2018

Entry charges-Tickets: 15,000-(Ordinary), 40,000-(VIP), 150,000/- (VVIP)

Wednesday 15^th August 2018: Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre to announce Squad for the Uganda vs Tanzania match

Ahead of the Total AFCON 2019 encounter between Uganda and neighbors Tanzania, the National team’s official sponsors Airtel together with partners Nile Special, NIC, EcoBank, Bul and BetLion have revealed that they will continue with their commitment towards the Uganda Cranes aimed at posting good results.
In their deliberations at the press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, full support was pledged by representatives of the 5 companies that attended the function aimed at driving support for the 8^th September clash.

Remmie Kisakye-Head Brand & Communications Airtel

Remmie Kisakye (Head Brand and Communications-Airtel Uganda) duringthe weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday

‘We are proud and believe that we have done enough together with FUFA to make sure that the team is ready. I urge the media to give a positive picture which will give the encounter the desired hype through professional reporting. As the official sponsors of the Uganda Cranes, we are committed to ensure that the National team shines and we shall mobilise fans to fill Namboole and thus raise the Uganda flag high. Statistics show that Uganda has an upper hand over Tanzania in past meetings and this will play a key role on 8^th September. We want the Uganda Anthem to be played again at AFCON finals and together we will win’.

Airtel’s Remmie Kisakye addressed the media before meeting the Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre

Isaac Sekasi- Country Head of Marketing Nile Breweries

Isaac Sekasi (M)-Country Head Marketing (Nile Breweries/Nile Special) with Primrose of Ecobank and FUFA’s Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein at the press conference

‘This is the longest partnership we have held in the history of Nile Breweries. We are celebrating our ten years’ partnership with the Uganda Cranes and FUFA in a special way together with fans. A lot of activities have been arranged beginning next week to ensure that we give the upcoming game the publicity it deserves. After 39 years of waiting, we now want to see the Uganda Cranes qualify regularly for AFCON and even make it to the FIFA World cup. This is very possible’

Sekasi (L) with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre

Primrose Kobusingye- Head of Marketing and Communications EcoBank Uganda

Primrose Kobusingye- Head of Marketing and Communications Ecobank at the press conference in Mengo

‘We are looking forward to doing it again to rekindle the memories of AFCON Gabon 2017. Our commitment is to ensure a big turn up at Namboole to support the Uganda Cranes.

A great football moment for Primrose Kobusingye with Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre at FUFA House

Pamela Abonyo- Head Corporate Communications NIC Holdings

Pamela Abonyo-Head Corproate Communications-NIC with the official match ball for the ongoing AFCON Qualification campaign

The Uganda vs Tanzania encounter will cement our partnership with the Uganda Cranes. As the official insurance partners, we continue with our commitment for more years to come. It has been a great 10 year partnership that has brought us success with the Uganda Cranes’

Pamela Abonyo-Head Corporate Communications-NIC with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre

Lionel Kabenge- Managing Director BetLion Uganda

Lionel Kabenge (M) -MD Betlion Uganda speaking at the press conference. Remmie Kisakye(L)- Head Brand and Communications-Aritel Uganda, Noela Byuma (R)-Brand Strategy Manager-Airtel Uganda.

‘We have doubled the Uganda Cranes jackpot all for the upcoming Tanzania encounter. We shall do whatever it takes to drive traffic to Namboole on match day’

Lionel Kabenge (M) -MD Betlion Uganda with Cranes coach Sebastien

Noela Byuma-Brand Strategy Manager-Airtel Uganda with Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre

MAIN PHOTO: L-R Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director, Primrose Kobusingye- Head of Marketing and Communications (Ecobank), Isaac Sekasi-Country Head Marketing (Nile Breweries/Nile Special), Remmie Kisakye (Head Brand and Communications-Aritel Uganda), Pamela Abonyo (Head Corporate Communications-NIC), Lionel Kabenge (MD Betlion Uganda), Noela Byuma (Brand Strategy Manager-Airtel Uganda).

August 8, 2018
FUFA’s 33 Members to receive funding
FUFA has issued guidelines on the allocation of financial support for its 33 Members for the year 2018.

Following a FUFA Emergency Committee sitting at FUFA house on Monday 6^th August 2018, a resolution was passed under which FUFA will extend funding to Member Associations and Clubs.

The source of funding is the FIFA Forward Programme under a project code named FUFA Members’ Enhancement Project. In a circular issued by the FUFA Chief Executive on Tuesday 7^th August 2018, guidelines were included in the communication;

Regional Football Associations (RFAs)
- Each Regional Football Association (RFA) shall receive financial support of Shs. 25,000,000/= for the year 2018.
- RFAs that register a women Regional football League (at least 5 teams) shall receive extra funding of Shs. 5,000,000/= allocated for women football expenditure.
- Eligible District Football Associations (DFAs) that are active Members of the Regions shall receive a total of Shs. 500,000/= for the year 2018.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

The Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA), Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA), Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA), Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA), Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) and Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA) shall be eligible to funding of 10,000,000/= to each association.

FUFA Member Clubs (1^st Division Clubs-Uganda Premier League)
- FUFA Member Clubs shall be eligible to Shs. 5,000,000/=.
- Only clubs that have received a club License to play in the 2018-2019 season shall be eligible for the financial support.
August 7, 2018
Pilsner Super8: Nyamityobora sees off K-Jinja SS to book semifinal berth

Pilsner FUFA Super8 tournament

FT: Nyamityobora 1-0 Kirinya Jinja SS

Upcoming fixtures

Thursday 9^th, August 2018

SC Villa Vs URA- Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 11^th, August 2018

Ndejje University Vs Oduparaka- Ndejje University playgrounds, Luwero

Newly promoted Nyamityobra FC has beaten Kirinya Jinja SS at Kaykeka stadium in Mbarara to advance to the semifinals of the inaugural Pilsner FUFA Super8 tournament.

Substitute Ibrahim Pengere scored late in the only two minutes left on the clock to send the Mbarara based fans into wild celebrations.

Nyamityobora joins KCCA FC in the last four stage.

Nyamityobora FC lineup: Oringa Franco, Katende Hamisi, Komakech Alex, Bani Calvin, Otieno Joseph, Mbowa Ivan, Matovu Brian, Sebutinde Charles, Kiiza David, Kisakye Wisely, Ebong Lamek

Substitutes: Arinaitwe Martin, Mpengere Ibrahim, Akandwanaho Joseph, Jomi Hillary

KJSS FC line up: Didi Muhammad (GK), Drajua Allan, Kawawulo Isma , Douglas Muganga, Isinde Isaac, Akol Godfrey, Kasonko George, Kirya Jeromy, Amaku Fred, Muwawu Faizal, Madondo Joel

Substitutes: Lubankene Emanuel (GK), Willy Makuro, Mayanja Anthony, Zziwa Vicent, Etoju Amos, Makon Laundry, Mubiru Geoffrey

August 7, 2018
AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda’s 20 man squad flies out to Tanzania
Fixtures

Sunday 12 August
- Uganda vs Ethiopia
Friday 17th August
- South Sudan vs Uganda
Sunday 19th August
- Kenya vs Uganda
Wednesday 22nd August
- Uganda vs Djibouti
Team flies out on Tueaday morning at 7am aboard RwandAir.

FUFA Executive Member (West Nile Region) Mr. Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.

The Uganda U17 National team flew out of the country on Tueday at 7am aboard RwandAir. The team will have a stopover in Kigali before connecting to Dar es Salam in Tanzania where the CAF Regional Qualifiers tournament will be held from 11th – 26th August. The same country will be host of the 2019 AFCON U17 Finals.

FUFA Execuitve Member Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.

Head coach Peter Onen named his 20 man squad on Sunday after the evening training session at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru where the team has been camping for two weeks.

Eleven (11)of the players named in the squad featured in the 2018 CECAFA U17 Championship in Burundi in which Uganda finished third.

Samson Kasozi who plays his club football for Bright Stars FC Junior Team jumps highest ready to head the ball during training

Onen’s side will compete in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Kenya. Uganda’s campaign gets underway on 12th August against Ethiopia followed with fixtures against South Sudan 5 days later (17th), Kenya on 19th and finally Djibouti on 22nd.

Shot stopper Oluka George William with an attempt to save the ball during training on Sunday

The youngsters nicknamed Cubs will leave for Tanzania on Tuesday morning.

Mukisa Owen who features for BUL FC JT eyes the ball during training at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru

Final 20 (Squad numbers attached)

The 26 players who have been in Camp for the two weeks of residential Training at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru

Goal Keepers

1–Semwogerere Daniel (UPDF JT FC), 18 – Oluka George (Buddo SS), 19 – Oyo Delton (KJSSS FC JT)

Defenders

2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin (Buddo SS), 3 – Kafumbe Joseph (Buddo SS), 4 – Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC JT, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa)-Captain, 20 – John Rogers (Onduparaka FC JT), 17 – Juma Ibrahim (KCCA SA), 16 – Ekolot Ibrahim (Bright Stars FC JT)

Midfielders

6 – Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC JT), 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul (Rock High School), 8 – Mwaka Polycap (Football For Good Academy Gulu), 10 – Kakaire Thomas (SC Vipers JT), 12 – Alowo John Kokas (URA FC JT), 13 – Ngonde Elvis (KJSSS FC JT)

Forwards

9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka FC JT), 11 – Asaba Ivan (SC Vipers JT), 14 – Yoga Najib (Kisozi Seed High School), 15 – Mukisa Owen (BUL FC JT)

Team Officials

The Cubs team officials From L-R; Hamza Lutalo – Assistant Coach, Kiberu Mubarak – Goalkeeping Coach, Mutyaba Bashir – Team Manager, Peter Onen – Head Coach, Mumpenje Frank- Kit Manager and Nakabago Emmanuel – Team Doctor. Omaria Bosco will travel as Team Media Officer.

The leader of Delegation is Ariga Rasoul.

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MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cubs at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday morning
August 7, 2018
FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda spreads to Uganda Premier League clubs
Timeline of activities for FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda since 2014;

24^th Feb 2014: Uganda Premier League clubs briefed on the programme

8^th August 2016: Pioneer programme introduced in Northern Uganda with Sporting United FC and Bright Light (now Amuka Bright Stars FC)

2^nd-4^th July 2018 Instructors trained at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

6^th July 2018: FUFA UPL Clubs Pro Agenda symposium at Serene Suites

29^th July-6^th August 2018: Programme rolls out to Uganda Premier League clubs

FUFA Instructors (front row) in a group photo with Onduparaka FC officials

The Uganda Premier League teams have welcomed the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda aimed at moving football from the amateur to a professional set up in the country. Having laid the foundation stone for this progamme in 2014 by briefing the top flight clubs, FUFA undertook several activities including educating the Instructors who would share the knowledge about the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda.

FUFA 3rd VP Hon Nakiwala Kiyingi (cap) with instructors and participants of Mbarara City FC after day 2 of the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda

16 Clubs in the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit for the 2018/19 season were invited to take part in the programme. 13 out of 16 have accepted to undergo the progamme which will be used as one of the measures for club licensing before any team is registered for this season. Vipers Sc, Police FC and Maroons FC are the clubs that have not yet enrolled for the programme.

K-Jinja SS club Officials attending the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda at FUFA Technical Center Njeru.

‘FUFA has embarked on a strategy to make sure the game is given a facelift and suit the professional and modern set up. The involvement of the Uganda Premier League is a sign of desire by the clubs to learn a lot about the latest trends of the game’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.

FIFA Instructor Deo Mutabazi, during one of the sessions with Nyamityobora FC officials in Mbarara

‘The Clubs Pro Agenda directly falls in line with FUFA’s Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch under its 5 year strategic plan’ added Hussein.

BUl FC officials having their turn at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda sessions. The FUFA Deputy CEO Humprehy Mandu presenting

FUFA Instructor Ronnie Kalema conducting a session with Nyamityobora FC officials

FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo taking KCCA FC officials through the Clubs Pro Agenda at Namboole on Sunday

FIFA Instructor Justus Mugisha presenting to KCCA FC at Namboole stadium

The sessions have been conducted grouped according to proximity of clubs within their regions.

The areas captured in the FUFA Club Pro Agenda are;
- Governance
- Financial Management
- Sporting Element
- Marketing and Communication
- Equipment, Facilities and Infrastructure
- Events and Match Management
- Strategic Planning
- Employees and Staff
Kirinya Jinja SSS FC officials during FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda workshop at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru

BUL FC officials attending FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda sessions at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda Instructors in a group photo with Bright Stars FC officials at Lagrande Hotel in Bwaise.
August 6, 2018
Heavy downpour leaves fans disappointed in Bugiri as Uganda Cranes vs Eastern Region match is called off
Uganda Cranes Regional Tour (Eastern region in Bugiri)

Eastern Region select 0-1 Uganda Cranes (Only 49 minutes played)

Total AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L):
Saturday, 8th September 2018
- Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars
Ticket Prices:
- Ordinary – Shs 15,000
- VIP – Shs 40,000
- VVIP – Shs 150,000
Uganda Cranes fans in Bugiri were left in despair as they watched a heavy down pour disrupt their long awaited moment of catching up with their favourite national team stars live in action on Saturday afternoon in Bugiri.

The National team was one goal up in an exciting game played at Bugiri Medical ground when the referee Robert Makwala prematurely ended the game due to the heavy afternoon rains that made the condition unplayable. The demactions of the pitch were also not visible.

Moses Waiswa scored the goal in the first half but only 4 minutes were played in the second half.

L-R Martin Kizza, Waiswa Moses, Patrick Kaddu and Taddeo Lwanga celebrate the game’s only goal

The fans who had at first braved the heavy drizzle had also abandoned the pitch side taking shelter in the nearby structures.

After almost a 30 minute halt the fans gathered around the Cranes bus to catch a glimpse of their stars after the referee had re-inspected the pitch and later called off the match.

Amongst the thousands of fans were pupils of Naluwerere Church of Uganda primary school and community school in Bugiri that has a sizeable number of children with disabilities on their hearing and sight.

On the eve of the game, the Cranes paid a visit to the school to interact and inspire the youngsters. They donated footballs to the school team.

The joy fo meeting a Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with a present to kids.

Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre was however left a contented man for his team’s first half display however reserving that his strikers could have scored more from the chances created.

Taddeo Lwanga tacks his opponent during the game in Bugiri

Lethal with the head but Patick kaddu (L) is seen here trying to take control of the ball

Uganda Cranes contingent with kids in Bugiri

Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Eastern ergion. Khalid Aucho was the skipper of the day.

Eastern Region XI

The Uganda Cranes Regional Tour is a campaign sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special to mobilise nation wide support for the team by taking the stars to their adoring fans.

Uganda Cranes have a match coming up in September against Tanzania-2019 Total AFCON Qualifier at Namboole staidum.

MAIN PHOTO: Moses Waiswa celebrating his goal against Eastern Region in Bugiri.
August 5, 2018
Pilsner FUFA Super 8: KCCA outwits BUL at Star Times Stadium
Pilsner FUFA Super 8 Tournament:
- KCCA FC 3-2 BUL FC
The Inaugural Pilsner FUFA Super 8 tournament kicked off on Saturday, 4th August 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) defeated Jinja based side BUL 3-2 in the opening match.

KCCA’s goals were scored by Allan Kyambadde, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza to build a 3-0 lead at some stage.

Uganda U-20 forward Hamis Tibita grabbed a brace later in the game to galvanize the scoreline.

Allan Kyambadde dribbles during the game at Lugogo

The second of Tibita’s goals was a kick from the penalty spot, awarded after defender Fillbert Obenchan brought down Oromchan Villa in the area.

Kyambadde, a new signing at Lugogo was named man of the match for his outstanding display in the game, a reward that comes with Shs 150,000 which was handed over by the FUFA chairperson of the Marketing Committee, Rogers Byamukama.

FUFA Marketing committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama hands over the 150,000/= cash prize to man of the match Allan Kyambadde after the game

KCCA thus progresses to the semi-final stage.

Meanwhile, the Pilsner FUFA Super 8 tourney continues on Tuesday, 7th August 2018 when Nyamityobora hosts Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kakyeka stadium.

Team Line Ups:

KCCA XI:

Tom Ikara (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Hassan Musana, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Kirabira, Lawrence Bukenya, Julius Poloto (Captain), Muzamiru Mutyaba (70’ Mike Mutyaba), Allan Okello, Allan Kyambadde (73’ Solomon Okwalinga), Mustafa Kizza (70’ Muwadda Mawejje)

Subs Not Used:

Jamil Malyamungu (G.K), Steven Sserwadda

Head coach: Mike Hilary Mutebi

BUL XI

BUL XI:

Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Umaru Mukobe, Abdul Mayanja, Musa Walangira, Hakim Magombe (Captain), Patrick Sembuya, Yunus Sibira (84’ Herbert Onyango), Hamis Tibita, James Otim (55’ Daniel Shabena), Douglas Owori (75’ Fadhiri Marijani), Villa Oromchan

Subs Not Used:

Paul Mujampwani (G.K), Faizo Muledhu, Tom Kabale, Diego Missi

Head Coach: David Kiwanuka

Match Officials:
- Referee: Mashood Ssali
- 1^st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
- 2^nd Assistant Referee: Musa Balikoowa
- Fourth Official: Habiba Naigaga
- Match Commissioner: Rosebell Rwamuyamba
- Media officer: Moses Mwanje Magero
August 5, 2018