The 2018 CECAFA Women Championship is fast approaching and expectations are sky-high for the ladies whose campaign for the regional championship begins on July 19th in Rwanda. The Crested Cranes trained on Saturday afternoon in the sunny conditions and were put through their paces by the National Team Coach Faridah Bulega
The Crested Cranes squad went through drills before taking part in an eleven aside game at the StarTimes Stadium.
Team A Select that participated in an eleven aside gameTeam B Select side
Out of the 27 players summoned, 24 turned up and the coach believes her team will deliver the best come the Championship in Rwanda.
‘All Players are in good condition. The rest will join us but I know my players will deliver the best’ said Bulega Crested Cranes Head Coach.
Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega talking to players before physical training
Midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror commended the players summoned and highly hopes for a successful Championship in Rwanda.
“Players that were summoned are good but they need to improve on the fitness levels.
Akiror takes on Favour Nambatya(Green Bib) during their traing at Lugogo
Saturday 07/07/2018 – Non Residential training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Time: 3:00 pm
Uganda National women team has been summoned to start preparations for the 2018 CECAFA Championship that kicks off on 19th of July in Rwanda.
The first training session is scheduled for Saturday 7th July-3PM at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Faridah Bulega is the Head Coach assisted by Edward Kaziba. Jaames Magala is the Goalkeeping coach while Olive Mbekeka is the fitness trainer.
FUFA has written to Sc Villa guiding them on the elections they were set to hold this month.
In a communication to its Member and signed off by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, the local soccer governing body directed SC Villa to follow the FUFA Statutes for guidance on holding the elections. Part of the letter reads;
The FUFA Statutes (Art. 18 par 1, 4, 5 & 6) provides for the Members of FUFA to be subordinate to FUFA and that their (Member) Statutes and amendments thereof shall only come into force after the approval of FUFA.
It has come to the observation of FUFA that Sports Club Villa, intends to organise elections of its bodies.
FUFA has further observed that the member is in contravention of the FUFA Statutes;
In order to ensure good governance, protect the interests of Sports Club Villa and return to normalcy, FUFA hereby requires the following;
1) A comprehensive review, approval and/or ratification by FUFA of the Statutes of the Member before elections of the bodies of the said Member may proceed to be organised
2) That the process of review, approval and/or ratification of the Statutes by FUFA and election of the bodies of the member are completed by 31st December 2018.
The letter further reads;
In order to ensure continued management of the day-to-day business of the Member, FUFA shall continue to recognize the current President and management of the Member until elections in accordance with the FUFA approved and/or ratified Member Statues are concluded but in any case not later than 31st December 2018
FUFA will avail legal guidance in the process of the comprehensive review of the Member Statutes.
As a member of FUFA, kindly note that non-compliance may lead to sanctions as provided for in the FUFA Statutes
FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day Tuesday 24th July 2018 at Imperial Royale Hotel – Kampala
Communications Training for Media Officers of the Uganda Premier League Clubs and National teams 18th – 21stJuly 2018 in Njeru
New dates for the FUFA Media Week have been released. The initial dates have been dropped for the new arrangement that will cater for the FUFA Communications Workshop also organised for the Uganda premier League and Regional FA Media Officers.
The new date for the FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day is 24th July at Imperial Royale Hotel while the FUFA Communications Workshop will run from 17th to 21st July 2018 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
With football growing each passing day, FUFA and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a one-day session at which the local soccer governing body will welcome questions from the members of the sports media on any topic about Ugandan football.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the new dates.
‘The FUFA/USPA Media Day will give the sports media an opportunity to learn more about the activities, systems, projects and how the game is run in the country by FUFA’ said Hussein.
‘Such sessions allow FUFA to reach out to the sports media and also create a platform for them to learn more about the institution and also ask questions. This was at the request of USPA who needed to learn more about FUFA’ added Hussein.
‘Communication is important in football development and media adds value in the process. We are very much aware of the kind of support the media has extended to the sport through their balanced reports. FUFA will be heavily represented during the session to interact with the sports media on the day’
In our bid to provide educational opportunities at subsidized rates to our Members, a discounted fee of 250,000/- will be paid for by each Member Association (Uganda premier clubs, Big League clubs and the 8 Regional Football Associations) for every participant for this course.
The other stakeholders interested in taking part in this course, will pay a full amount of 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Shillings).
FUFA will work hand in hand with USPA to have a successful maiden FUFA Media Week.
West Nile Province vs Bugisu Province at Green Light Stadium, Arua
(Agg. 1-0)
Acholi Province vs Bukedi Province at Pece Stadium, Gulu
(Agg. 0-1)
Busoga Province vs Ankole Province at Bugembe Stadium, Jinja
(Agg.0-0)
Sunday 8th July
Kampala Province vs Buganda Province at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
(Agg.0-1)
Match Kick Off: 4:00pm
The FUFA Drum 2nd leg quarterfinals will be played this weekend with three matches on Saturday and the other on Sunday.
West Nile Province will host Bugisu at Green Light Stadium in Arua.
West Nile Province team during the 1st leg FUFA Drum quarterfinal in Mbale on 30th June 2018
The first leg ended prematurely with West Nile 0-1 up in Mbale a week ago thanks to Fred Amaku’s goal but the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel is yet to pronounce itself on the final decision since the match wasn’t played to its completion.
Kaddu Ali will have control over the match as the center referee assisted by Kakembo Samuel and Kasibante Julius during the 2nd leg in Arua.
Acholi Province team lining up before the Drum Match in Palisa on Saturday 30th June 2018
At Pece Stadium in Gulu, Acholi will entertain Bukedi, the visitors won the first leg encounter by 1-0 in Palisa scored by KCCA FC Star player Julius Poloto.
The match will be officiated by Ochom Joseph as the referee while Otim Daniel and Okello Simon as assistants.
Busoga play Ankole at home in the Kyabazinga Stadium-Bugembe in Jinja. The return match is evenly poised as the first leg ended barren (0-0) at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.
Busoga Province team during the 1st leg in Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara on Saturday 30th June 2018Ankole’s Siraje Turyamureba in action during the FUFA Drum 1st leg quarterfinals in Kakyeka Stadium on Saturday 30th, June 2018.
Mpanga Ali will be in charge of the match as the center referee, Okudura Emma and Okwi Michael will be his assistants.
Muhammad Shaban of West Nile chasing Bugisu player during the 1st leg quarterfinal in Mbale on 30th June 2018.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Kampala host Buganda at Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku.
Kampala Province team lining up during the 1st leg match against Buganda Province on Sunday 1st July 2018
Buganda won the first leg by 1-0 thanks to Shafik Kagimu’s penalty Kick in the 8th minute at teh Bishop SS grounds in Mukono.
Olemu George will handle the match as center referee to be be assisted by Madanda Ronald and Sajjabi Godfrey.
Buganda midfielder Kagimu Shafik (8) scored the lone goal in the 1st leg at Bishops Grounds Mukono on Sunday 1st July 2018
Provinces with superior aggregates will qualify to the FUFA Drum Semifinals.
All matches will kickoff at 4:00pm.
MAIN PHOTO:Bukedi Province team lining up before the Drum Match in Palisa on Saturday 30th June 2018
The game of football has taken several changes over the years and in the modern set up, there are new innovations and inventions almost on a daily basis. With the sports industry and football in particular becoming a lucrative venture, the stakeholders need to embrace the new trends to ably compete.
It is on that note that the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has embarked on a strategy to make sure the game is given a facelift and suit the professional and modern set up.
FUFA in conjunction with the Uganda Premier League on Thursday organized a one day symposium at Serene Suites Hotel in Mutundwe, Kampala for all the 16 clubs playing in the top tier league aimed at transforming the local league into a more professional and competitive entity.
This directly falls in line with the Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch that FUFA set in its 5 year strategic plan.
The symposium was attended by several key stakeholders including FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, club chairmen and Presidents, Club Owners, CEOs, coaches, the Uganda Premier League Secretariat and the FUFA Executive Committee Members among others.
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo addressing UPL Club Officials during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
In his remarks, the FUFA President indicated that in order to achieve the target of transforming the game, concerted efforts from all stakeholders are needed to move in the same direction.
“We have set ourselves a Vision of becoming the number one football nation on the continent and in order to achieve this, we need all the stakeholders on board and to play their respective roles. Football has evolved over the years and keeps going through changes almost every hour. It is therefore important that we also follow the modern trends so as to get to our dream’ said Magogo
The FUFA President went ahead to assert that the main aim of the symposium is to find the challenges that clubs face and give solutions.
“The symposium today will help us know the current status of our clubs, the achievements so far, the challenges and forge a way forward.” He added.
Uganda Premier League Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo at the Symposium
L-R KCCA FC top guns Aggrey Ashaba (Chairman) and Josephine Namukisa (CEO)
The meeting dwelled on 8 key areas that included;
– Governance
– Financial Management
– Sporting Set Up
– Marketing and Communication
– Equipment and Infrastructure
– Events and Matches
– Strategic Planning
– Employees and Staff
L-R Express FC strongmen Hajji Hassan Bulwadda and Vincent Bbale Mugera at the Symposium
The attendants were divided into eight groups with each of the group discussing the aforementioned topics, highlighting the areas of concern and at the end giving opinion on how best they can be achieved.
FUFA Instructor on Administration Rasoul Ariga(White) during the group discussionsDr James Sekajugo-Chairman FUFA Medical Committee headed a group during the discussions on Nutrition and Players’ Health
The FUFA President further went ahead to state that at the end of the symposium, every club should formulate a strategic plan.
“We have thought as FUFA for us to be able to develop we must work on human resource that is coaches, players, administrators, we must work on strategy. Our objective is that every club has a long term plan to move itself from the position in which they are to self reliant.” He stated.
UPL Marketing and Communications Manager Roy Gordon Mundeyi during the FUFA-UPL football Symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.SC Villa Chairman Ben Misagga (M) controbuting in group discussions during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
Uganda Premier League board Member, Fred Guy Kawuma lauded the Federation for the initiative indicating this will help clubs to improve and in the long run give a facelift to the game in the country.
“As Uganda Premier League board, we thank FUFA for this Symposium because it will help our clubs to develop professionally through the several ideas discussed here and in the long run will transform the game in the country’ Kawuma said.
FUFA Referees’ Instructor Denis Batte making his Presentation during the Symposium
James Odoch, the head coach of Nyamityobora FC who also attended the symposium noted that through such interactions, different stakeholders learn new ideas on how to run clubs.
“The symposium has helped administrators and coaches learn a lot and I believe the ideas generated will help our clubs to improve in several aspects’ said Odoch.
Sc Villa Jogoo CEO Ivan Kakembo at the Symposium contributing during the discussions
This is one of the several symposiums that FUFA has had over the years. The others include the FUFA Football Summit that was held in March this year and the maiden one in 2016.
Club officials dicussing during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.Club officials dicussing during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.Club officials during the FUFA-UPL football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018
Club Chairmen and Presidents who attended:
Ben Immanuel Misagga ( SC Villa), Hon. Mwine Mpaka( Mbarara City FC), Hajji Hassan Bulwadda( Express FC), Ronald Mutebi (Bright Stars FC), Aggrey Ashaba (KCCA FC), Ronald Ofoyrwoth (Paidha Black Angels), Emojing Peter (Soana FC).
URA FC Fans’ Director John Pule Amigo making his point during the Symposium
Coaches that attended: Wasswa Bossa( Soana FC), James Odoch ( Nyamityobora FC), Sam Ssimbwa(URA FC) and Fred Kajjoba(Bright Stars FC), Edwatd Kalungi, Paul Mukatabala (Uganda Football Players’ Association)
Coaches on duty: L-R James Odoch (Nyamityobora), Wasswa Bossa (Soana FC) and Sam Simbwa (URA FC) attended the Symposium
Club CEOs that attended: Josephine Namukisa( KCCA FC), Mathias Mugwanya(Bright Stars FC), Pius Bamwange( Onduparaka FC), Salmin Saleh(BUL FC), Hamza Jjunju(Express FC), Moses Tusiime(Soana FC), Edward Kulubya(URA FC), Ivan Kakembo(SC Villa), Eddie Kayemba( Nyamityobora FC), Paul Mukembo(Kirinya-Jinja SS).
Nyamityobora Deputy CEO Fred Akena at the Symposium
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA and UPL Club Officials in a group photo at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
FUFA has continued with educational system to fulfill the five-year strategic plan(2017-2021) by holding another capacity building workshop for Instructors in the areas of coaching, refereeing, sports medicine and administration. The two day workshop commenced on Monday morning and was officially opened by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA instructor Justus Mugisha during the presentation
Mugisha urged the participants to embrace the latest developments in the game by applying content that is now updated.
The Instructors during the morning session
‘The workshop will guide you in getting the latest content from FUFA, CAF and FIFA to pass on to the targeted groups in developing football’ said Mugisha who is a FIFA Instructor.
The workshop is organised under the Directorate of Football Development at FUFA headed by Ali Mwebe. He is assisted by Mutyaba Bashir and Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo made a presentation on FUFA and Its Development programmes before he took the participants on another session of how to become perfect Instructors and be able to pass on the knowledge to various groups.
The facilitators are FUFA President Magogo, Mugisha, Mwebe and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Facilitators and Female Participants in the FUFA Instructors’ workshop in Njeru.L-R back row; Hadijah Namuyanja, Leilah Nankya, Edgar Watson, Christine Wanyana, and sther Musoke. Front Row L-R; Catherine Adipo, Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Ali Mwebe and Majidah Nantanda
Objectives of the Workshop
To achieve an understanding of FUFA capacity building programs from which instructors services shall stem.
Development of uniform and standard course content inclusive of lay outs and presentations
Drawing strategic road map for respective capacity building activities in areas of administration, refereeing, coaching & sports medicine – (group work)
To understand the processes and procedures of running a FUFA Course in the pre, during and post period of the FUFA course.
To introduce and or/ refresh instructors on new methodologies of effective instruction.
Share of experience among FUFA Instructors
Responsibilities of the Instructors;
Administration Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible or shall be responsible for the instruction and education of the football administrators at various levels.
Coaching Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football coaches at various levels.
Referees’ Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football refereeing at various levels.
Sports Medicine Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football healthy providers at clubs and associations like first-aid and trained personnel.
Kampala Province will have a tough task to negotiate in the 2nd leg Quarterfinals of the FUFA Drum after falling to Buganda in the 1st leg clash by a narrow 1-0 loss at Bishop SS ground in Mukono on Sunday.
Buganda’s Allan Kayiwa was the turning point for the home side when he was fouled by Kampala Province goalkeeper Hamza Muwonge inside the area in the 8th minute.
Kampala’s Martin Kizza (Yellow) in action at Bishop SS
URA FC midfielder Shafiq Kagimu made no mistake to convert the penalty spot.
Kagimu had an opportunity to add the second but his free kick was thwarted by goalkeeper Muwonge in the 28th minute.
Martin Kizza, Neson Senkatuka and Godfrey Lwesibawa were close to scoring for the vistors in the first half but their efforts went way ward, just as Buganda defenders, Walusimbi Enock, Allan Mugalu and goal Keeper Nicolas Sebwato were on alert with great performance to deny Kampala any chance to level the score.
Buganda midfielder Kagimu Shafik (8) scored the lone goal to secure their win
The intensity of the game was high in the second half as the visitors took control creating chance after chance in the first quaryer after recess but yielded little impact.
The visitors continued to dominate the game for most occasions but squandered more than five chances they created in second half and failed in their quest for an equaliser .
Allan Kayiwa receives his Man of the Match award from FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Buganda’s midfielder Allan Kayiwa was named Man of the Match and received his accolade plus sh.100,000 prize money presented to him by Chief Guest FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Both Provinces will meet in the 2nd leg quarterfinals next weekend at Lugogo.
Buganda XI
Nicolas Sebwato (GK), Kigongo Ronald, Birikwalira Dan (C), Walusimbi Enock, Allan Mugalu, Musa Mugalu, Vianey Ssekajugo, Abudallah Nyanzi, Kaddu Patrick, Kagimu Shafiq, Allan Kayiwa
Kampala Starting XI
Hamza Muwonge (GK), Henry Katongole, Athur Kigundu, Joseph Nsubuga, Patrick Mbowa, Siraje Sentamu, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Willy Kavuma (C), Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza, Nelson Senkatuka
The first leg of the FUFA Drum Quarterfinals commenced on Saturday evening in three different Provinces across the country.
Bukedi hosted Acholi at Palisa Hospital Ground, Bugisu entertianed West Nile at Mbale Municipal Stadium while Busoga were away to Ankole at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.
All round, it was an incredible performance for the six Provinces in action today for the struggle to take commanding steps in the 1st leg of the last 8 encounters.
Bukedi Province starting XI lining up before the FUFA Drum Match in Pallisa against Acholi on Saturday 30th June 2018
In Pallisa, hosts Bukedi cracked the only goal of the match, through KCCA FC midfielder Julius Poloto who showed brilliant composition to tuck home a valuable goal in the 26th minute to send home fans into wild celebrations.
The visitors (Acholi) launched numerous attacks in the second half but their efforts were not accurate enough to hit the target.
Acholi Province fans travel in big numbers and their presence is always felt wherever they go. Here they are seen marking their arrival at Pallisa Hospital ground for the match with Bukedi by showing their ways of support before kickoff.
Goal Scorer Julius Poloto was named Man of the Match and received the accolade and sh.100,000 prize money.
Bukedi Province Player Julius Poloto receives the Man Of the Match accolade from Micheal Okurut the LC5 Chairman Pallisa Ditrict
Bukedi will travel with a one goal margin away to Acholi next weekend for the 2nd leg quarterfinal match.
Tulu Muzamiru was the center referee, assisted by Haward Musa Orombi and Atiku Rehman.
At Mbale Municipal Stadium the match never ended but West Nile were in the lead (0-1) against Bugisu. The match produced many eye catching moments and scoring opportunities that went begging.
During the early stages of the game, the tournament’s leading scorer James Alitho at 8 goals was taken to hospital after colliding with West Nile defender.
West Nile Striker Shaban Muhammad had several attempts despite being denied by Bugisu goalkeeper Ismail Watenga.
In the 55th minute Bugisu’s Paul Musamali was shown a red card after his second booking for recklessly fouling West Nile’s Ezira Bida.
Bugisu’s Musa Malunda had an opportunity to put his team forward when his well connected header from the corner kick flew towards the middle of the goal but was cleared off the line.
In the 68th minute West Nile goalkeeper Richard Anyama was injured and gave way to Nisar Kassim who came in to takeover his services.
Towards the end of the match, West Nile’s Fred Amaku scored in the 2nd minute of the added 8 minutes but play was halted as fans stormed the pitch and couldn’t continue.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel will pronounce itself on this matter after receiving the Referee’s report from the organisers of the FUFA Drum.
Ronaldie Kirangwa was the referee, assisted by Mulindwa Hakim and Mugerwa Richard. Kasalirwe Razak was the 4th official while Awuye Yusuf was the Match assessor. Hajati Aisha Nalule wa Match Commissioner.
Busoga Province midfielder Aucho Khalid taking on Man of the Match Junior Ainemani (4) during the FUFA Drum 1st leg quarterfinals in Mbarara on Saturday 30th June 2018
At Kakyeka Stadium Ankole Province and Busoga Province played to a barren draw.
Despite creating several chances in the match, Ankole failed to break the deadlock. Both backlines were alert enough to avoid any mistakes.
Ankole defender Ainemani Junior was chosen Man of the Match and received the prize money together with the accolade.
Ankole Province Player Ainemani Junior receives the Man Of the Match Accolade from Match Commissioner Livingstone Lajan after the FUFA Drum quarterfinal Match on Saturday 30th June 2018
Both teams will meet again in the 2nd leg next weekend in Jinja.
Referee Kiweewa Emmanuel was in charge of the Match, Mbabaali Samuel and Ssendawula Derick were his assistants.
Action continues on Sunday with Buganda hosting Kampala in Mukono at Bishop SS Grounds.
MAIN PHOTO: Bukedi Province players celebrating Poloto’s goal during the FUFA Drum quarterfinal Match against Acholi in Pallisa on Saturday 30th June 2018
A group of 50 vibrant football referees and 20 Referees Assessors have attended a workshop for capacity building at Masengere, Bulange in Mengo on Friday afternoon.
The workshop sponsored by FUFA and Buganda Kingdom was intended to shape match officials towards the officiation of the 2018 Masaza tournament.
During the workshop the facilitator and Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema urged the officials to perform to their best and work for integrity while handling the Masaza competition.
‘The purpose of this workshop was to offer capacity building to the referees and assessors to make sure that they deliver to their best levels in the Kingdom’s Competition’
‘It is FUFA’s tendency to make sure that officiation is given to all Competitions in a fair manner and as Referees’ Department we have come out vigorously to promote integrity in whatever we are doing. We want our referees to be fit and also to perform well while handling these Competitions’ said Kalema.
Football referees and match assessors during the workshop at Bulange Mengo on Friday 29th June 2018
The referees also acquired guidelines on psychology, analysis and tutoring from former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange, Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa from referees Instructor Haruna Kebba.
However, the referees during the workshops promised to abide by the rules of the game at FUFA for the success of the competition.
Sports Minister of Buganda Owek. Henry Sekabembe welcomed the idea of this course.
‘This will take us far in developing the game of football through refereeing who play a key part in this competition. We are glad that FUFA has extended this capacity building to the Buganda Kingdom’ said Sekabembe.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘FUFA will continue supporting institutions with such great ideas that help the game grow among the masses. Such tournaments are in line with our strategic plan and our Vision of becoming the Number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch’ said Mugisha
The FUFA Drum 2018-Quarterfinals 1st leg (All Kick-off at 4pm) Saturday 30th June 2018
Bugisu vs West Nile-Live on UBC Magic One
Ankole vs Busoga
Bukedi vs Acholi at Pallisa
Sunday 1st July, 2018
Buganda vs Kampala-Live on UBC Magic One
The FUFA Drum Tournament returns this weekend with four quarter final 1st leg fixtures. Three matches will be played on Saturday 30th June while the other on Sunday 1st July.
The Chairman of the FUFA Drum Committee Rogers Byamukama confirmed that the knock out stage will be shown live on UBC Magic One.
Two matches Bugisu vs West Nile on Saturday and Buganda vs Kampala on Sunday are to be telecast live on UBC Magic One TV.
The communication was made while addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday Morning.
Bugisu’s Milton Karisa in action during their clash with Teso Province on Sunday 24th June 2018 at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
The remaining part of the FUFA Drum starting with this weekend until final will be shown live on TV
‘It is always a pleasure to come here and give updates as far as the FUFA Drum tournament is concerned. We have reached a stage where the boys have been separated from men. We would like to thank all the Provinces that participated in the group stages and congratulate all the teams that made it to the quarterfinals. The organizers and FUFA are excited with the growth of the FUFA Drum Competition in the first season. All the remaining match day fixtures will be live on TV up to the final. We thank UBC for accepting to work with us in airing the FUFA Drum matches’ said Byamukama
He added that the committee has learnt a lot during the group stages and has worked upon the challenges with suitable solutions ahead of the knock out fixtures.
Byamukama also noted that a plan has been drawn for all the games to start on time, played to full time duration and completed without any negative occurrence.
Ankole’s Paul Mucureezi receives Man of the Match accolade and an envelope with cash from his father Rev Can. Jonathan Bwana Hall (4) after Ankole beating West Nile in their Final group D match to qualify for the Quarters
He applauded the media fraternity for the efforts in covering the FUFA Drum during the group stages and urged them to continue bringing out the positive attributes of the competition.
Excited Acholi fans enjoy a happy moment during their game with Buganda at Mukono Bishops S.S play ground
The final will be played in October on a home and way format total change from the earlier communication which had been designed for a one legged final.
Quarter Final Fixtures
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning
Uganda Drawn Against Ivory Coast in The AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers
AFCON 2018 Beach Soccer Qualifiers
Sunday 9/9/2018
Uganda Vs Ivory Coast-Entebbe
Return Leg 21, 22, 23 September 2018
Ivory Coast Vs Uganda- Abidjan
The Uganda National Beach Soccer team ‘Sand Cranes’ has been drawn against West African giants Ivory for the upcoming 2018 AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers.
The two legged encounter will see the winner book a place at the finals slated for December 9th– 14th 2018 in Cairo, Egypt.
This was revealed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein at the weekly press briefing held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo.
“Uganda has been drawn against Ivory Coast in the AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifiers 2018. We are looking forward for better preparations ahead of the qualifiers. We are confident our team is young and has experience. They are looking forward to the games’ said Hussein
The last time Uganda took part in the qualifiers was in 2015 when Sand Cranes were eliminated by the Ghana National team-Black Sharks.
In a related development, CAF Has invited Ugandan Beach Soccer instructor Ali Mwebe and beach soccer Referee Ivan Kintu Bayige for a CAF Beach Soccer Referees Course to take place in Cairo (Egypt) from the 14th -18th July 2018.
The duo is expected to leave Uganda on the 13th July 2018.
FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day 13th July 2018 at Imperial Royale in Kampala
Communications Training for Media Officers of the Uganda Premier League Clubs and National teams 16th-19th July 2018 in Njeru
FUFA has confirmed 13th July 2018 as the date for the first ever sports media engagement Day in Ugandan football.
It will be the start of the FUFA Media week that will culminate into another course for the Club Media officers in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Member Associations.
With football growing each passing day, FUFA and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a one day session at which the local soccer governing body will welcome questions from the members of the sports media on any topic about Ugandan football.
The announcement was made by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein on Wednesday morning during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
‘The FUFA Media Day will give the sports media an opportunity to learn more about the activities, systems, projects and how the game is run in the country by FUFA’ said Hussein.
‘Such sessions allow FUFA to reach out to the sports media and also create a platform for them to learn more about the institution and also ask questions’ added Hussein.
The One day FUFA Media Week will be held at Imperial Royale on Friday 13th July starting 9 O’clock in the morning.
‘Communication is important in football development and media adds value in the process. We are very much aware of the kind of support the media has extended to the sport through their balanced reports. FUFA will be heavily represented during the session to interact with the sports media on the day’
FUFA will work hand in hand with USPA to have a successful maiden FUFA Media Week.
Main Photo: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein while addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo
FT: Teso Province 1:2 Bugisu Province at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
The FUFA Drum Quarter final Fixtures
Saturday 30th June 2018
Ankole Province vs Busoga Province
Bugisu Province vs West Nile Province
Bukedi Province vs Acholi Province
Sunday 1st July 2018
Buganda Province vs Kampala Province
Bugisu recorded an emphatic and valuable win over Teso in the replay at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Sunday to join Busoga, Acholi, Buganda, Kampala, Bukedi, West Nile and Ankole in the quarter finals of the FUFA Drum.
Bugisu Captain Nicholas Wadada (L) takes on Teso Captain Godfrey Akol
Teso took the lead in the 30th Minute through Bright Stars FC enterprising right winger Opejo Kokas. Five minutes inside the second half Bugisu Captain Nicholas Wadada scored a stunning goal to equalize for the visitors while Muwada Mawejje scored the winner in the 77th Minute to give Busigsu the victory.
Teso’s Opejo celebrates after scoring the game’s opener from long range.
Teso’s Wills Otong was shown matching orders after his second booking in the 90th minute
Bugisu’s FUFA Drum leading scorer James Alitho (L) celebrates with Muwada Mawejje
As a tournament custom, Muwada Mawejje of Bugisu was named Man of the Match and was handed the sum of shillings One Hundred thousand (100,000 UGX) by the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who was also the Chief Guest representing the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Muwada Mawejje (R) of Bugisu recieves MoTM cash prize from the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius MugoyeTeso Province Starting XI against Bugisu Province.Match officials and Captains in a photo moment before kickoff. L-R Kasibante Julius (2nd Assistant Referee), Akol Godfrey (Teso Captain), Byamukama Fred (4th Official) , Ronnie Kalema (Match Commissioner), Rajab Bakasambe (Referee), Nichoals Wadada (Bugisu Captain) and Kakembo Samuel (1st Assistant Referee).
Main Photo: Bugisu Province starting XI against Teso.
UCU Lady Cardinals emerged Winners of the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup after defeating She Corporates in the final played at Kabwohe playground in Sheema district on Saturday.
The Mukono based side registered a 2-0 victory over rivals She Corporates to clinch the second edition of the knockout tournament.
Mercy Nabulobi and Hasifah Nassuuna scored a goal each in the second half to help UCU Lady Cardinals earn their first major title in FUFA Competitions.
The game witnessed either side get a share of chances but they lacked cutting edge with the opening 45 minutes ending goalless.
She Corporates Goalkeeper Fatumah Matovu makes a save during the final
Five minutes into the game, Nassuna came close after winning possession from defender Memory Nampijja but her effort sailed wide.
UCU skipper Maureen Kinavudori also had an opportunity five minutes later following a goal melee but goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu was quick to save.
Action in the 2018 FUFA Women Cup between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates.
The University side kept surging forward and at the hour mark, midfielder Ruth Penninah Akuku had to clear off the line to deny Nassiuna with goalkeeper Matovu already beaten.
On the other hand, She Corporates too had a couple of chances through Alice Kalimba and Dorothy Nakato but failed to breakthrough.
In the second half, UCU Lady Cardinals stepped up their efforts and broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute.
Nabulobi’s free kick from the left side of the pitch went straight into the back of the net to help UCU get the lead.
Despite stepping up efforts to search for an equalizer, She Corporates fell short and it was UCU Lady Cardinals that doubled their lead through Nassuuna with seven minutes to play.
Jackie Nakasi dribbled past defender Nampijja before setting up Nassuuna at the edge of the box. The latter did no mistake to curl home.
Nassuuna later received the Winners’ trophy on behalf of her captain Kinavudori who was in deep pain following injury on her right leg tgat affected her ankle and knee.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye was the Guest of Honour at the game.
The other dignitaries that watched the game included; Hamid Juma, a FUFA executive member from Kampala region Mutaka Sseka Chairman Western Region GA Chairman, Chris Kalibala another FUFA Executive member, Margaret Kubingi Chairperson UWFA and National team Crested Cranes coach Faridah Bulega among others.
Individual Awards:
UCU captain Maureen Kinavudori was named the Most Valuable Player while Ruth Aturo emerged the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
UCU captain Maureen Kinavudori receives the Most Valuable Player accolade from Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega
Bugiri Town View striker Sharuwa Nakayima finished as the top scorer with four goals.
The FUFA Fair play award also went to Bugiri Town View for getting the least bookings.
Bugiri Town View Official Kabanda Sadik (L) receives the Fair play Accolade from Western Region Football Association Chairman Sseka Mutaka
Olila Women FC from Soroti district won the inaugural edition last year defeating Gafford Ladies in the final played at Madibira grounds in Busia.
The match officials with the assessor Rosebell Rwamuyamba (in suit) after officiating at the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup
The winners will get 3M shillings, runners up 2m while the semi-finalists 1m each.
The Individual award winners each gets UGX 100,000 while the Fair play team of the year takes UGX 200,000.
The FUFA Referees standing Committee has appointed officials for the two important matches due this weekend.
The FUFA Women’s Cup final and Masaza Cup opening match will be played on Saturday 23rd June 2018 but in different parts of the country.
The FUFA Women’s Cup final between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates will be played at Kabwohe Grounds, Sheema District. It will be handled by FIFA female referees.
The Masaza Cup opener between Gomba and Buwekula will be played in Kabulasoke where the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will grace the occasion as Chief Guest.
The Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema confirmed the appointments.
‘The appointments have been made according to Art.18 par.1 of the FUFA Statutes and as required by FIFA. We are glad that such torunaments help our referees gain more experience’
‘Matters in relation to referees, disciplinary issues, anti-doping, club licensing and player registration (ITCs) shall remain under the exclusive jurisdiction of FUFA’
The match officials are;
FUFA Women’s Cup final: UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporates
Shamirah Nabadda-Referee
Nantabo Lydia Wanyama-Assistant Referee 1
Nakitto Marex Nkumbi-Assistant Referee 2
Ssemambo Aisa Nabikko-4th official
Referees Assessor-Margaret Kubingi
Masaza Cup opener: Gomba vs Buwekula
Kirangwa Ronaldie -Referee
Mulindwa Hakim -Assistant Referee 1
Lusambya Solomon -Assistant Referee 2
Mpanga Ali -4th official
Referees Assessor- Tomusange Ali
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the FUFA Women’s Cup final on Saturday 23rd June 2018 in Kabwohe.
The coaches of two teams in the final of the FUFA Women’s Cup UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates have promised great football come this Saturday in Sheema at Kabwohe Grounds.
The tacticians addressed the media at FUFA House during the pre-match press conference organized by FUFA ahead of the clash on 23rd June 2018.
The FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu applauded both Coaches for reaching the final.
‘FUFA will continue to support women football in the country’ said Mandu.
L-R She Corprotes coach Ali Zinda and FUFA Deputy CEO Mr. Humphrey Mandu during the Press conference
‘I congratulate the finalists UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates for reaching this far. It’s not an easy journey. I applaud the coaches for a great job done with their Clubs and promoting women football. FUFA has been one of the institutions in Africa that has given ladies opportunity to express their talents and hope they will showcase great football while in Kabwohe’ added Mandu.
L-R She Corporate coach Ali Zinda, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, UCU Lady Cardinals’ coach Peter Frank Ssebulime and Captain Maureen Kinavudoli standing alongside with the FUFA Women’s Cup to be contested for on Saturday.
However, during the conference both Coaches promised to showcase entertaining football in the final.
‘I’m happy to be in the final. We are ready to entertain the people of Western Uganda our brand of football. We have been training very hard for the final and we are well prepared’ said UCU Lady Cardinals coach Ssebulime
‘I also thank FUFA for the efforts towards supporting Women Football in Uganda and empowering the girl-child through football. We are very ready and excited to be in the final and I think we are going to win the Cup’ added Ssebulime.
UCU Lady Cardinals Coach Peter Frank Ssebulime
‘Our goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu is having a slight injury but we will test her fitness before the final. We are confident of a good game on Saturday and we have an edge over our opponents’ revealed She Corporates Coach Zinda
She Corporates Coach Ali Zinda
‘It will not be a hard game for us because we have prepared alot and we are ready for our opponents in the final’ UCU Lady Cardinals Captain Kinavudori Maureen sent out a warning to her team’s opponents.
UCU Lady Cardinals Captain Kinavudori Maureen addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House.
UCU Lady Cardinals defeated ousted Cup holders Olila Women team in the Semifinals by 2-1 to reach the final while She Corporates eliminated Mutesa I Royal University Women team in the Semifinals via kicks from the penalty mark after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Both teams are making their maiden appearance in the final of the FUFA Women’s Cup.
UCU’s Road to the final
Gafford Ladies 0-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
Western United 0-4 UCU Lady Cardinals
UCU Lady Cardinals 2- 1 Olila Women FC
She Corporate’s Road to Final
She Corporates 2-1 Isra
Kawempe Muslim WFC 0 (4)-0 (5) She Corporates
Mutesa I Royal 1 (4)- 1(5) She Corporates
Main Photo: L-R Smartly dressed coaches of She Corporates Ali Zinda and UCU Lady Cardinals Peter Frank Ssebulime pause for a photo with the FUFA Women’s Cup on Wednesday at FUFA House.
Former English Premier League players Emmanuel Eboue of Ivory Coast and Senegalese Ibrahima Sonko could not hide their surprises in seeing how organized Federation of Uganda Football Associations is.
Eboue who had huge following of fans in Uganda during his hey days at Arsenal FC and Sonko who, played for Portsmouth, Reading, Hull City and Stoke City among other clubs had a guided tour of FUFA Headquarters in Mengo on Wednesday morning.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
With the help of FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein the former players were briefly hosted in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm the-federation’s radio.
Both Eboue and Sonko also accepted accolades that FUFA offered them in recognition of their visit to the country as well as a sign of encouragement for the younger generation to consider football seriously.
‘I’m happy to be in Uganda, this is my second time to be here, I have liked the way you have treated us, all people are welcoming us, I thank the federation for hosting us today, it’s really a great moment.’ Ibrahima Sonko
Ibrahima Sonko while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
‘Thank you for welcoming us here, we came for Charity but we are very grateful to be recognised by the federation,anything you want us to get involved by the time we are here, we shall be ready.’ Emmanuel Eboue
Emmanuel Eboue while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
Eboue and Sonko played international football with their respective national teams during their active days.
‘It is important to host people like you. It is just a testimony of what FUFA is doing. We pride in football development and so please you are welcome to FUFA’ Mr. Mandu said.
Eboue and Ibrahima photo moment
Eboue and Sonko are on a month long charity work in Uganda courtesy of Uganda Revenue Authority football club and betting company Bungabet.
Eboue and Sonko were accompanied by URA FC Head of Marketing and Communications Nakayenga Bridget.
URA FC Head of Marketing and Communications Nakayenga Bridget.
