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  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Vipers beats Villa to set up final with KCCA FC

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Vipers beats Villa to set up final with KCCA FC

    June 5th 2018:

    Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal 2nd leg

    Vipers SC 1:0 SC Villa at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende

    (Vipers advance 1-0 agg)

    Final: Vipers vs KCCA FC 3pm at Emokori Grounds, Bukedea

    Vipers SC starting XI  that faced Sc Villa Jogoo in the 2nd leg semifinal of Stanbic Uganda Cup at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Tuesday 5th June 2018.

    Vipers SC has advanced to the final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup after edging SC Villa 1:0 in the 2nd leg semifinals at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende on Tuesday June 5th.

    The 1-0 aggregate victory  confirmed Vipers SC as KCCA FC’s opponents who  eliminated FUFA Big League sdie Synergy FC in the first semifinal. KCCA won 10-0 aggregate.

    KCCA FC are the Uganda Cup holders.

    Prior to kick off, a minute of silence was observed for departed long serving football administrator and CAF Commissioner Hajji Abbassi Sendyowa who was laid to rest in Mbarara on Tuesday.

    Brian Nkuubi came from bench to save the Venoms with a well taken direct free-kick in the 69th minute after Milton Karisa was fouled on the edge of the box.

    Villa’s Allan Kyambadde had the chance to level the game in the 79th minute however, his effort from the free-kick couldn’t bother Vipers’ shot stopper Ismail Watenga as it sailed over the bar.

    Vipers SC’s forward Milton Karisa (L) in action the 2nd leg semifinal of Stanmbic Uganda Cup at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Tuesday 5th June 2018.
    Vipers midfielder Duncan Seninde taking on SC Villa’s Yaya in the 2nd leg semifinal of Stanbic Uganda Cup at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Tuesday 5th June 2018.
    Vipers Striker Dan Serunkuuma (Red) in action during the 2nd leg semifinal of Stanbic Uganda Cup at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Tuesday 5th June 2018.

    This was the third victory of Vipers over SC Villa this season in the four meetings in all Competitions. Vipers defeated Sc Villa in both rounds of the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    The final will be played at Emokori Grounds in Bukedea on Saturday June 9th 2018.

    FUFA Commmunications Department has also confirmed that a prematch Press conference will be held on Thursday at 9am for coaches of the two teams in the final. A venue will be communciated.

    ‘The build up to the final will be great. We want the media to have a session with the coaches before they tarvel to North East for the final. We are ver confident that it will be a classic final. The press conference will be a rehearsal to the final’ said FUFA Communications Manager. 

    KCCA FC players celebrating one of the goals scored against Synergy FC in the 9:0 2nd leg win at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo on 31st June 2018
    KCCA FC young star Allan Okello in action during the 2nd leg match against Synergy FC at Startimes Stadium in Lugogo on 31st June 2018

    Vipers SC starting XI: Ismail Wtenga (GK), Moses Waisswa, Erisa Sekisambu, Dan Serunkuma, Nicolas Wadada (Capt), Duncan Seninde, Halid Lwaliwa, Bashir Asiku, Yayo Lutimba, Geofrey Wasswa, Milton Karisa.

    SUBS: James Alitho (GK), Tom Masiko, Pius Wangi, Steven Mukwala, Frank Tumwesigye, Brian Nkuubi, Mbayi Clovis.

     

    SC Villa Starting XI : Samuel Kivumbi, Joseph Nsubuga, Arthur Kigundu, Isa Lumu, Henry Katongole, Etrude Abel, Bernard Muwanga, (Capt) Mahad Yaya, Martin Kizza, Allan Kyambadde, Adriko John.

    SUBS: Ambrose Kirya, Vitalis Tabu, Yubu Bogere, Yusufu Wasswa, Alex Semuyaba, Musa Mukasa, George Senkaaba.

    MAIN PHOTO: Vipers SC and SC Villa captains lining up with match officials before  kickoff of the 2nd leg semifinal of Stanbic Uganda Cup at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Tuesday 5th June 2018. 

  • Commission Of Inquiry meets UPL CEO and FUFA Disciplinary Panel

    Commission Of Inquiry meets UPL CEO and FUFA Disciplinary Panel

    FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Chairman Mr. Deo Mutabazi and Azam Premier League CEO Mr.Bernard Bainamani have appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation at IVY’s Hotel in Kampala this morning.

    Bainamani and Mutabazi separately faced the Commission chaired by Rt.Hon. Daniel Kidega to give a brief on their mandate and respond to football queries in relation to their respective areas of operation.

    Commission Members listening to submissions

    Kidega commended the witnesses for cooperating with the Commission by willfully divulging information that is useful to the inquiry.

    Bainamani will avail the commission with all match reports for the 2017/2018 season and footage for selected matches.

    Full House attendance by the Commission on Tuesday at Ivy’s Hotel

     

    Tomorrow (Wednesday) KCCA Head Coach Mr. Mike Mutebi, Police F.C CEO ASP Kidega Francis and BUL F.C CEO Salmin Saleh will inter-face with the Commission.

    The Chairman Rt.Hon. Kidega and Communications Officer of the Commission Mr. Douglas Mazune addressed the media today.

    Commission Chairman Rt.Hon. Daniel Kidega at Ivy’s Hotel stressing a point

    MAIN PHOTO: Bernard Bainamani appearing before the Commission on Tuesday morning at Ivy’s Hotel, Wakaliga 

  • Referees undergo fitness tests in Jinja SS

    Referees undergo fitness tests in Jinja SS

    Ugandan referees numbering 37 underwent the mandatory medical and physical fitness tests at Jinja SS Sports grounds on Monday.

    The exercise started with the medical tests on Sunday afternoon at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru.

    FIFA female referee Marex Nkumbi taking her trun during the session

    18 FIFA referees including Beach Soccer Referees and 19 National referees took part in the session that will see the men and women in black undergo several sessions.

    However 3 FIFA referees Issa Masembe, William Oloya and Mark Ssonko were excused from the exercise as they are officiating in a football tournament in Kenya.

    L-R Referees Ochom Joseph, Olem George and FIFA Instructor Mark Mzengo

    FIFA Physical Fitness Instructor Mark Mzengo (Malawi) and FIFA Technical Instructor Celestine Ntagungira (Rwanda) are conducting the exercise.

    The sessions also helped check on the endurance, speed and acceleration of referees to match the modern game.

    L-R Opio Deogratious, Waiswa Muzamilu and Kirangwa Ronald

    Practical sessions are also being held at the FUFA Technical Centre till Friday.

    Meanwhile 35 Referees Assessors were part of the exercise however their sessions started on Sunday and ended on Monday afternoon still in Njeru.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FIFA Referees Alex Muhabi, Mashood Ssali and Brian Nsubuga during the fitness tests on Monday at Jinja SS. 

  • Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation meets FUFA Competitions Director

    Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation meets FUFA Competitions Director

    FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation at IVY’s Hotel in Kampala this afternoon.

    Nalule briefed the Commission chaired by the Vice Chairman SSP Muzafaru Zirabamuzale on the state of football officiation in the country.

    She highlighted the standard procedures, challenges and areas of improvement in football officiation.

    Next to appear before the Commission will be the Chairman FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Deo Mutabazi and  Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire on Tuesday, 5th June.

    The Commission’s Communications Officer Douglas Mazune has confirmed the latest developments.

    NOTE: Members of the sports media will be given chance to take some footage of the proceeedings  on Tuesday 5th June 2018 at Ivy’s Hotel at 9.30am.

    ‘We shall give the media brief time to take some footage of the work at the Hotel then let the Commission continue with the day’s activities. We shal keep communicating and updating the public on specific developments when need arises’ said Mazune.

    FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule before the Commission of Inquiry

     

  • The FUFA Drum Match Day 5: Individual Award Winners as Bukedi’s Owori nets 100th Landmark goal

    The FUFA Drum Match Day 5: Individual Award Winners as Bukedi’s Owori nets 100th Landmark goal

    Macth Day 5 Results:

    Saturday 2nd June:

    Kigezi Province 0:1 Buganda

    Acholi Province 1:1 Lango Province

    Bugishu Province 1:0 Busoga Province

    Sebei Province 2:4 Teso Province

    Sunday 3rd June 2018:

    Kampala  0:2 Bukedi 

    Rwenzori  0:0 Bunyoro 

    Tooro 1:0 Ankole 

    West Nile  5:1 Karamoja 

    Sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board 

    The 2018 FUFA Drum match day 5 was boosted by the unveiling of Uganda Tourism Board as a sponsor for 5 fixtures from the Match Day 5and 6. UTB announced a sponsorship package of UGX 75M towards the tournament for the month of June only.

    The best eight players in each game were awarded with the Man of the Match prize.

    During the same weekend, 102.1 FUFA fm was looking out for the player who would score the 100th goal of the tournament.  Prior to the weekend action, 88 goals had been scored. 19 were scored over the weekend to bring the total to 107.

    Bukedi Province and Proline FC player David Owori received the 100th goal prize of Ush.100,000 from 102.1 FUFA fm awarded to him by the radio’s Administrator Meddy Sengendo at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.  Owori was also named Man of the Match that comes with 100,000/- and took home Ush.200,000 overall.

    Bukedi’s David Owori receives his Man of the Match prize from Hamid Juma Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo on Sunday June 3rd 2018.

    Owori scored the second goal on 12 minutes shortly after Joseph Owino had earlier opened the scores for Bukedi Province.

    Wahab Gadafi of West Nile Province receives his Man of the Match prize at Barokoro Ground from Match Commissioner Lajan Livingstone  on Sunday June 3rd 2018.

    In West Nile on Sunday, Wahab Gadafi took the Man of the Match prize after scoring his first hat trick in Drum tournament.

    He was on target in the 6th, 40th and 89th minutes in the 5:1 victory of his province West Nile over Karamoja at Barokoro Ground in Zombo.

    In Fort Portal at Buhinga Ground, Nicolas Kagaba’s strike in the added time of the second half helped  Tooro overcome Ankole 1-0.

    Tooro Province Nicolas Kagaba receives his Man of the Match award at Buhinga Ground in Fort Portal on Sunday June 3rd 2018. He received the award from Alex Ruhunda-MP Fort Portal Municipality. 

    Karim Ramathan of Rwenzori Province grabbed the Man of the Match prize after his sound performance in the goalless draw with Bunyoro Province at Nyakasanda in Kasese. He kept the backline tight.

    Karim Ramathan of Rwenzori Province receives the Man of the Match prize at Nyakasanga Ground in Kasese on Sunday June 3rd 2018.

    On Saturday, Ndihabwe David of Kigezi Province was chosen Man of the Match after his tremendous display in the match despite his team suffering a loss to Buganda Province  1:0.

    Kigezi’s Ndihabwe David receiving the Man of the Match Award (M) from the Chairman FUFA Drum Rogers Byamukama (R) and FUFA Vice Presdent Justus Mugisha at Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.

    In Mbale, well-known Vipers SC goalkeeper James Alitho scored a vital goal through a penalty that led his Bugisu Province to a 1-0 victory over Busoga on Saturday.

    He was named Man of the Match for his exceptional display during the match and he took the 100,000 prize money. He is now o 8 goals and leads the scorers’ charts

    James Alitho of Bugisu and Vipers SC receiving the award for Man Of the Match in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.

    James Alitho of Bugisu Province showing a message on his inside T-Shirt after scoring a penalty against Busoga Province in Mabale on Saturday 2nd June.

    The Vipers SC player was once a dangerous striker at the same time a goalkeeper during his days with Mbale side CRO.

    In Gulu, Acholi and URA FC’s Hudu Mulikyi was remarkable in the match that ended 1:1 between Acholi Province and Lango Province at Pece Stadium.

    FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza was Match Commissioner and presented the award to him with sh.100,000 prize.

    Hudu Mulyiki of Acholi receives his Man of the Match Award from FUFA Executive Decolas Kiiza at Pece Stadium in Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.

    In Kapchorwa Sebei’s Hendry Arapkwoita took the Man of the Match prize regardless of his Province losing at home to Teso Province by 4:2.

    Sebei’s Hendry Arapkwoita receiving the Man of the Match Award in Kapchorwa on Saturday June 3rd 2018.

    MAIN PHOTO:

    Bukedi’s David Owori receives his 100,000/=  from FUFA fm administrator Medi Ssengendo for scoring the 100th goal of the FUFA Drum Tournament

  • The FUFA Drum: Interview with Rwenzori Province coach Stephen Pritchard

    The FUFA Drum: Interview with Rwenzori Province coach Stephen Pritchard

    The FUFA Drum tournament is aimed at developing football in various aspects including coaching. With the competition at the final bend of the group stages getting intense, one man Stephen Pritchard has attracted attention from the football family.

    He is the only European handling a Provincial team in the FUFA Drum.

    The FUFA Drum Media team caught up with Pritchard just before his team’s match between Rwenzori and Bunyoro at Nyakasanga Stadium in Kasese.

    Names: Stephen Pritchard

    Nationality-Scottish

    When did you come to Uganda? I have spent 10 years in Uganda and specifically in Rwenzori region where I have been delivering several services.

    What had you come to Uganda to do? I had come under the Community Development Through Sports (CDTS) program, an organization that deals with enabling young people to get involved in sports especially football.

    And why did you choose to operate in Rwenzori region of all regions in Uganda? Ohh, this sounded a special area for me because after discovering that the area had faced insecurity of the ADF rebels, definitely the young ones were deprived of involvement in sports and needed to be helped. I was not disappointed because I found people who were talented and also willing to play.

    So for those who do not understand English? Yes, I had challenges at first but I forced myself to learn the local language so as to make communication a bit easier.

    Pritchard greeting FUFA Beach Soccer Association Chaimran Deo Mutabazi

    And do you speak Rukonjo or any other language here? No, my Rukonjo is not anywhere good, but good enough I can pick what one has said in this language.

    How did you cope up with learning the language and also doing community service? These things go together. Training the players and also learning their language as well.

    What has been your contribution in sports here so far?I have a degree in Community development and have helped to revive strong school teams at King Jesus Mubuku for girls and Rwenzori High School for boys. I have also coached clubs like Kasese New Villa and Sun City.

    Pritchard celebrates Rwenzori’s goal against Bunyoro in Hoima.

    How do you feel being the coach of Rwenzori Province? I feel so good and proud that the local people here and the players from different clubs on this team respect me as their coach. It makes me feel special from the many other capable coaches in this region.

    You are known for communicating with energy while on the touchline-Yes, when people hear me shout on the touchline they think I am harsh but I am not, only that I am always giving my players instructions. My team knows what I want and I have got a good relationship with my players wherever I have gone.

    Pritchard shouting out instructions on the touchline when Rwenzori played Bunyoro in Hoima.

    Your views about the FUFA Drum tournament This is a wonderful project by FUFA. This tournament has helped bring out special talents that have not been seen on the topmost level in Uganda. For example shirt Number 7 of Bukedi (Fredson Gwoto who plays for Kajjansi United) is a special player I have seen in the teams we have played. We also have good players in Rwenzori. This project should continue and FUFA uses is to tap more talent for various national teams.

    What do you talk about Ugandan football?-There is a lot of wonderful talent in Uganda but the problem is, there is not much youthful development programs. Most players are good but late development fails them. If there were strong youth projects, this country would be far above most on the continent.

    Rwenzori Province Team handled by Pritchard

    What do you think are Rwenzori’s chances of making it to the next level? We are looking at winning our last game and we see what happens elsewhere. What I know the boys are focused.

    Where would you like to see yourself in Uganda football management? I would be very grateful if I was named Uganda Cranes coach. I would be the second Scottish to manage the Uganda Cranes after my brother Bobby (Williamson).

    Note: Sebastien Desabre is the current Uganda Cranes coach and has a binding contract with FUFA).

    What do you think makes you capable of taking up this job? I am a good coach. I command discipline from my players and above all, good managers in the world are from Scotland (laughs) just look at Sir Alex Ferguson.

    How do you spend your time in Rwenzori? I have a girlfriend here Annah Karungi with whom I have a 5 year old son and she makes my life tick. I am always with her and our son whenever I am not on duty.

  • Tooro, West Nile win at home, Kampala lose for the first time in FUFA Drum

    Tooro, West Nile win at home, Kampala lose for the first time in FUFA Drum

    Sunday 3rd June 2018:

    Match Day 5:

    Kampala  0:2 Bukedi 

    Rwenzori  0:0 Bunyoro 

    Tooro 1:0 Ankole 

    West Nile  5:1 Karamoja 

    Sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board:

    West Nile Province walloped Karamoja Province 5:1 in the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament in Barokoro Ground, Zombo District on Sunday 3rd June.

    Onduparaka’s Wahab Gadafi netted a hat-trick in the 6th, 40th and 89th minutes to hand his Province a big win at home in Zombo. Gadaffi  was also chosen Man of the Match and received his Award and cash prize of 100,000=.

    Wahab Gadafi of West Nile Province receives his Man of the Match prize at Barokoro Ground on Sunday June 3rd 2018.

    Defender Rashid Toha who plays his club football with Onduparaka  was on the score sheet in 25th minute before Maroons’ Ivan Wani made it three for the home side in the 27th Minute.

    Raphael Komakech managed to pull one back which turned out to be the consolation for Karamoja Province in the 38th minute.

    With only one round of action remaining, West Nile at 11points in group D have confirmed their place in the knockout stages withba 4 point margin over second placed Tooro with 7 points.

    West Nile Province team lining up before the match against Karamoja Province in Borokoro on Sunday June 3rd 2018.

    At StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, Kampala Province fell to Bukedi Province 0-2 thanks to Myda FC’s Joseph Owino’s 10th minute strike and Proline FC’s David Owori goal just after two minutes.

    The vibrant performance by Bukedi Province against Kampala sustained their second position in group C with six points only two ahead of third place Bunyoro Province

    However, Owori went on to win both the 100th goal for the tournament award and Man of the match Prize, he received Ush.100,000 from FUFA.

    David Owori receives his 100,000/= from 102.1 FUFA fm Meddie Ssengendo  for scoring the 100th goal of the FUFA Drum Tournament

    102.1 FUFA fm gave gave Owori  100,000= for scoring the 100th Landmark goal of the competition.

    In other matches, Tooro Province needed a strike from URA FC’s Nicolas Kagaba in added time of the second half to edge rivals Ankole Province 1-0 at Buhinga Ground in Fort Portal.

    Kagaba was also named Man of the Match after his wonderful performance in the match that helped his Tooro Province move to  second place with 7 points.

    Tooro Province starting XI team lining up before taking on Ankole Province at Buhinga Ground in Fort Portal on Sunday June 3rd 2018.
    Excited Vuvuzela blowing fansF

    Rwenzori Province and Bunyoro Province shared the spoils  in a goalless draw at Nyakasanga Ground in Kasese.

    The draw keeps both Bunyoro and  Rwenzori in the  3rd and 4th positions in group D respectively.

    Rwenzori’s Karim Ramazan received the Man of the Match prize.

    Karim Ramathan of Rwenzori Province receives the Man of the Match prize at Nyakasanga Ground in Kasese on Sunday June 3rd 2018.
    Rwenzori Province team during the match against Bunyoro Province at Nyakasanga in Kasese on June 3rd 2018.
    Bunyoro Province team lining up before the match against Rwenzori Province at Nyakasanga Ground in Kasese on Sunday June 3rd 2018.

    Table Standings after match day 5:

    Group A

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    Bugisu               5     3      1      1          9          10

    Busoga               5     3       1      1         7         10

    Teso                    5     2       2      1      9            5

    Sebei                   5     0       0      5   -24          0

     

    Group B

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    Acholi                 5     3      2      0      4            11

    Buganda             5     2      1      2     -1            7

    Lango                  5     1       2      2     -1           5

    Kigezi                  5     1       1      3      -2          4

     

    Group C

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    Kampala            5     4      0      1      8            12

    Bukedi             5     1      3      1      1               6

    Bunyoro             5     0     4      1     -2            4

    Rwenzori           5     0     3      2      -7           3

     

    Group D

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    West Nile          5     3       2     0       7            11

    Tooro                 5     2       1     2       1              7

    Ankole               5     2       0     3      -1            6

    Karamoja         5      1      1      3      -7            2

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Commission of Inquiry seeking info from General public

    Sunday 3rd June 2018:

    The Commission of Inquiry set up by FUFA into match officiation has commenced.

    Football stakeholders and the general public are hereby invited to submit credible information that can help in the inquiry.

    Any person whose information will lead to a logical conclusion will be rewarded with a cash prize of USH 1,000,000. Here’s a full Public Notice issued by the commission.

  • The FUFA Drum Match Day 5: Buganda, Bugisu, Teso win as Acholi and Lango settle for a draw

    The FUFA Drum Match Day 5: Buganda, Bugisu, Teso win as Acholi and Lango settle for a draw

    Saturday 2nd June:

    Match Day 5:

    Kigezi Province 0:1 Buganda

    Acholi Province 1:1 Lango Province

    Bugishu Province 1:0 Busoga Province

    Sebei Province 2:4 Teso Province

    Sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board 

    Viane Sekajugo of Buganda Province cerebrating after scoring Kigezi Province in Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.

    Buganda Province made a marvelous upturn in the group B of FUFA Drum competition after a vital 1:0 win against Kigezi Province away in Kabale at theMunicipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.

    Viane Sekajugo who plays for Onduparaka FC in the Uganda Premier League was the hero when he scored the most important goal for his Buganda Province in the 42nd Minute.

    Kigezi’s Ndihabwe David took the Man of the Match accolade despite his Province losing at home.

    Kigezi’s Ndihabwe David receiving the Man of the Match Award (M) from the Chairman FUFA Drum Rogers Byamukama (R) and FUFA Vice Presdent Justus Mugisha at Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.

    Buganda moved to the 2nd position of group B with 7 points ahead of Lango and Kigezi lying in 3rd and 4th places with 6 and 4 points respectively.

    Meanwhile, in the same group Acholi Province maintained the lead with 11 points after drawing 1:1 with neighbours and rivals  Lango Province at Pece Stadium in Gulu.

    Police FC’s Ogik Norman scored first for Acholi in the 10th Minute before Amuka Bright Stars FC Okwir Dickens netted the equalizer for the visitors Lango in the 58th minute.

    URA FC’s midfielder Hudu Mulikyi of Acholi had the best game performance of the day and was chosen as Man of the match.

    Acholi also preserved its unbeaten run on match day 5 in group B and is one of the Provinces with the biggest fans support.

    Acholi Province players lining up before Acholi vs Lango match in Pece Stadium Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.
    Paramount Chief of Lango Yosam Odur inspecting Lango Players before kickoff of Acholi vs Lango Match in Pece Stadium Gulu on Saturday.
    Paramount Chief of Lango Yosam Odur having a word with Acholi’s goalkeeper Rubangakene Emmanuel before the match between Acholi Province and Lango Province in Pece Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
    Hudu Mulyiki of Acholi receives his Man of the Match Award from FUFA Official Decolas Kiiza at Pece Stadium in Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.

    Elswhere, Bugisu Province edged Busoga Province in Mbale with one goal from Vipers FC’s Alitho James who converted a penalty after he was fouled inside the goal area by Yunus Sabira in the 59th minute.

    Alitho went on to win the Man of the match and still leads the score sheet with eight goals and helped his Province to jump to  the top position on 10 points but with a margin of one goal difference ahead of Busoga.

    Teso is in third place regardless of  thrashing  Sebei Province 4:2 away in Kapchorwa, Kirinya-Jinja SS FC striker Musa Esenu scored twice for Teso, Okwi Simon and Sui Micheal netted the other two goals, while Arapkweita Aendrin and Chebet Eric scored for Sebei.

     

    Bugishu Province and Vipers SC Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga in action during the match against Busoga Province in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.
    James Alitho cerebrating with Bugisu fans after scoring a penalty against Busoga Province in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.
    James Alitho of Bugisu Province showing a message on his inside T-Shirt after scoring a penalty against Busoga Province in Mabale on Saturday 2nd June.
    Bugisu Province top scorer James (yellow) Alitho in action against Busoga in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June
    James Alitho of Bugisu and Vipers SC receiving the award for Man Of the Match in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.

    In the other Matches on Sunday 3rd June Rwenzori will host Bunyoro at Nyakasanga in Kasese, Kampala host Bukedi at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo, West Nile play Karamoja in Barokoro Ground, Zombo and Tooro will be home at Buhinga Ground playing against Ankole.

    Bugisu Province fans cerebrating in Mabale after wining Busoga Province by 1:0 on Saturday June 2nd.
    Fans enjoying the game between Kigezi Province and Buganda Province in Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
    Fans enjoying the game between Kigezi Province and Buganda Province in Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
    Bugisu fans cerebrating their home win against Busoga Province on Saturday 2nd June.

    MAIN PHOTO: Lango Province players lining up before Acholi vs Lango match in Pece Stadium, Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.

    Standings after Saturday 2nd June matches

    Group A

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    Bugisu               5     3      1        1          9        10

    Busoga               5     3       1      1         7         10

    Teso                    5     2       2      1         9          5

    Sebei                   5     0       0      5     -24        0

    Group B

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    Acholi                 5     3      2      0      4              11

    Buganda             5     2      1      2     -1              7

    Lango                  5     1       2      2     -1             5

    Kigezi                  5     1       1      3      -2            4

    Group C

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    Kampala            4     4      0      0      10       12

    Bukedia              4     0      3      1     -1         3

    Bunyoro             4     0      3      1     -2         3

    Rwenzori           4     0       2      2    -7        2

    Group D

    Team                  P    W     D     L      GD      Pts

    West Nile           4     2      2     0       3            8

    Ankole                4     2      0      2      0            6

    Tooro                  4     1      1      2       0            4

    Karamoja           4      1      1      2   -3            2

     

  • Key lessons learnt by Uganda Cranes after slim loss to Niger

    Key lessons learnt by Uganda Cranes after slim loss to Niger

    International Build Up Match:

     

    Niger 2-1 Uganda Cranes

     

    Uganda Cranes played their second and final international build up against Niger on Saturday night.

    The Uganda Cranes lost 2-1 in a match played under flood lights at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey city.

    The hosts scored two goals through Zakari Victorien Adebayor and Kamilou Daouda.

    Uganda’s late consolation came from right back Nico Wakiro Wadada, off the assist of second half substitute Yunus Senamtu.

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre made key changes from the first line up that had lost 1-0 to Central African Republic, introducing the team captain Denis Onyango, Moses Opondo, Nico Wakiro Wadada and Edrisa Lubega to the starting line up.

    This was Opondo’s debut for Uganda Cranes.

    The team returns on Monday early morning with key lessons attained from the two build up matches as the planning process for the AFCON 2019 matches against Tanzania and Lesotho continues.

    Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango (left) and head coach Sebastien Desabre

    Team Line Up:

    Dennis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Murushid Jjuuko, Khalid Aucho, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Opondo, Allan Kateregga, Edrisa Lubega  Emmanuel Okwi

    Subs: Charles Lukwago (GK), Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Bevis Mugabi, Tadeo Lwanga,  Allan Kyambadde, William Kizito Luwagga, Milton Karisa,  Muhammed Shaban, Yunus Sentamu, Farouk Miya

    MAIN PHOTO: Moses Opondo who made his debut in action

  • Uganda Cranes in Niger: We are not under pressure for results, says Sebastien Desabre.

    Uganda Cranes in Niger: We are not under pressure for results, says Sebastien Desabre.

    International Friendly Match:

    Saturday 2, June, 2018

    Niger Vs Uganda –Stade General Seyni Kountche, Niamey (9PM in Niger, 11PM EAT)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

    After a 1-0 loss to Central African Republic on Wednesday, the Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastian Desabre has revealed his plans for the last game against the hosts Niger and the objectives for the one-week camp.

    In his interview with www.fufa.co.ug, the soft spoken Frenchman said that he will not press the panic button due to the loss against CAR because his plans are more than results at the moment.

    “We lost to CAR and it’s hurting because no one would like to be on a losing side. We conceded a goal after a puerile defensive lapse but we were just unlucky that we never converted the many chances we got as we dominated the game for most of the minutes ” Said Desabre.

    He added that the main objective for the one week camp is to improve the game level of the team and change the playing philosophy to the one desired.

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Central African Republic

    “It’s possible to play for results now but when we are not counting on the future. At a moment we agreed to make mistakes which won’t be repeated during crucial games because we would have perfected with our intended style of play. I will alternate my players to give a chance to others because we are still assessing who fits in our intended style of play and philosophy.” Added the Frenchman.

    Desabre further said that he is impressed with the progress of the team but they still have to risk to read a good game, play like a team, mentally change game philosophy but this can’t be achieved in a small period of time.

    We have a lot learn but we can’t do it in a small period of time. To achieve this we shall have to use a pool of players from whom we shall consider those who fit in our philosophy though per now we have eight key players whom we are currently the pivot of the team. Don’t judge me now, let the real assessment come in September against Tanzania and October against Lesotho. My main target is project Cameroon 2019 and Qatar 2022 and I believe with time to those competitions we will be in a perfect shape after several test matches

    The former Ismaily SC coach believes that it is not all about qualifying to compete for AFCON or World Cup but to qualify and compete.

    The coach promised to make several changes in the Saturday game against Niger and asked Ugandans for support as he builds a strong team

  • FUFA DRUM Gets 75M Sponsorship Package from Uganda Tourism Board

    FUFA DRUM Gets 75M Sponsorship Package from Uganda Tourism Board

    Friday 1st June 2018
    FUFA House Mengo:
    The Pearl of Africa – was made popular by Winston Churchill in his 1908 Book entitled  “My African Journey” about his trip to Uganda in 1907.
    Winston Churchill became quite enthused about what he found in Uganda when he wrote “For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life — bird, insect, reptile, beast — for vast scale — Uganda is truly “the Pearl of Africa.”
    FUFA President Moses Magogo (L), and Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) signing the Memorandum Of Understanding during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
    The FUFA Drum, a new tournament organized by the Federation carries the theme “celebrating Ancestry” with games spread across the entire country and in the long run promoting tourism and creating awareness about Uganda.
    It is along those lines that Uganda Tourism Board(UTB) has partnered with FUFA as the tournament continues to grow in stature just in its maiden edition.
    Uganda Tourism Board has on Friday committed 75 million shillings towards the tournament. While unveiling the package at FUFA House, UTB Deputy CEO, John Ssempebwa stated that as a board,they have been impressed with the objectives of the tournament and seen it’s impact on the people in the games played so far.
    FUFA President Moses Magogo (M), Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) and the Chairman FUFA DRUM Rogers Byamukama (L) displaying the FUFA DRUM logo during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
    “Uganda is a very beautiful Country, we have good visiting sites, everything good in Africa is found in Uganda. The question is do Ugandans know their country?”
    “So as Uganda Tourism Board, we believe the FUFA DRUM is an avenue for us to promote tourism with several people moving from one region to another. We saw how people from Acholi land moved to Kigezi to support their team, people from Karamoja made the trip to Ankole and this impressed us. We have therefore decided to commit 75 million shillings towards the tournament as a pilot project.” Mr John Ssempeebwa.
    Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
    Ssempeebwa asserted that with such movements, people will get to know the different tourist sites, creatures and this will in the end promote tourism.
    “ When people move from one place to another, there is an opportunity to go and find the unknown, visit the tourist attractions we have, so this will in the long run promote tourism”
    The 75 million shillings will cater for five games in the month of June including the penultimate group matches  due this weekend.
    The Selected games that Uganda Tourism Board will cover include;
    Kigezi Vs Buganda 
    Lango Vs Kigezi 
    Bukedi Vs Rwenzori 
    Bunyoro Vs Kampala 
    Ankole Vs West Nile.
    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo indicated that it is a privilege that the corporate world is seeing value in The FUFA Drum.
    ” It is a moment of excitement where we demonstrate that the game of football is not about goals only but can be a tool to promote tourism and boost the economy. When we set out a strategy to become the number one team in Africa, we got an idea to traverse Uganda to take the game to all parts of the country with an agenda of celebrating Ancestry.” He said before adding, “As FUFA we are happy about this partnership with Uganda Tourism Board and we believe this will in the end boost our economy.”
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
    The President also went ahead to share his story of how The FUFA Drum has enabled him visit places he had never been to and indicated that with people moving from one region to another, tourism will be boosted.
    “Personally, I had never been to Kapchwora but when I went to watch a game, I got the opportunity to visit the Sipi falls and I believe so many other people get same moments whenever they move from one part of the country to another. This helps to boost the tourism sector in the long run.” He stated.
    He further revealed that there is already an idea to reward fans who will travel, take pictures at tourist sites and share them on social media.
    “ We are still planning with Uganda Tourism Board to have a campaign on Social media with fans sharing pictures at tourist sites and the people with the best or most trending photos will be rewarded.” Revealed the FUFA President.
    In a related development, FUFA FM 102.1 FM has staked a prize for the player who will score the 100th goal in The FUFA Drum, 88 goals have been scored so far. The tournament enters match day five this weekend with eight games on card across different.
    Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) handing over Uganda tourism book to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M), and the Chairman FUFA DRUM Rogers Byamukama (L) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
     MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Moses Magogo (M), Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) and the Chairman FUFA DRUM Rogers Byamukama (L) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
  • Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/18: KCCA reaches final, awaits Vipers or SC Villa Jogoo

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/18: KCCA reaches final, awaits Vipers or SC Villa Jogoo

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/18:

    Semi-Final: KCCA FC 9-0 Synergy FC

    Aggregate: KCCA FC wins 10-0

    Second Semi-Final, Return Leg: Tuesday, 5th June 2018

    Vipers SC Vs Sports Club Villa Jogoo – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 pm)

    Stanbic Uganda Cup
    Stanbic Uganda Cup

    The Holders of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club are already assured of a final slot in this year’s championship.

     

    KCCA FC was in bullish mood, humiliating Masaka based side Synergy FC 9-0 during the return leg of the knock out tournament bankrolled by Stanbic Bank Uganda.

     

    Patrick Kaddu scored thrice with a set of brace apiece from Allan Okello and Steven Sserwadda.

    Hat-trick hero Patrick Kaddu

    Solomon Okwalinga, a former player at Synergy before switching sides and Jackson Nunda were also on target.

     

    KCCA FC will now wait to face the winner between Sports Club Villa Jogoo and Vipers Sports Club.

     

    Vipers SC and Villa engage next Tuesday during a return leg in the semi-finals at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

    Saddam Juma (L) always shows class when with the ball on the pitch.

    The first leg between the two clubs ended goal-less at Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku ast Sunday.

    The final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup will be played on Saturday, 9th June 2018 at the Emokori Play ground in Bukedea District.

    Reactions from coaches after KCCA FC vs Synergy Game in the Post match press conference

    Mike Hilary  Mutebi, KCCA manager

    Mike Hillary Mutebi – KCCA FC

    KCCA players have really worked hard to progress for the finals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup. I am personally happy for the performance of the players particularly Steven Sserwadda who scored a brilliant goal. We are set for the finals for any club that qualifies.

    Brian Ssenyondo, head coach Synergy Football Club

    Brian Ssenyondo – Synergy FC

    I do not know what happened to the team players on the day. But, overall,  I am happy for the campaign we have had so far. These are young players willing to learn and are still learning

    The return leg of KCCA against Synergy produced 9 goals at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo. Allan Okello is seen here in full control of the ball. He netted a brace.

    Past Winners

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) since 1971
    1971 –Coffee F.C
    1972-1975-Not Held
    1976- Gangama FC
    1977- Simba FC
    1978 – Nsambya FC
    1979 – KCC FC
    1980 – KCC FC
    1981 – Coffee FC
    1982 – KCC FC
    1983 – SC Villa
    1984 – KCC FC
    1985 – Express FC
    1986 – SC Villa
    1987 – KCC FC
    1988 – SC Villa
    1989 – SC Villa
    1990 – KCC FC
    1991 – Express FC
    1992 – Express FC
    1993 – KCC F.C
    1994 – Express FC
    1995 – Express FC
    1996 – UEB SC
    1997 – Express FC
    1998 – SC Villa
    1999 – Mbale Heroes SC
    2000 – SC Villa
    2001 – Express FC
    2002 – SC Villa
    2003 – Express FC
    2004 – KCC FC
    2005 – URA FC
    2006 – Express FC
    2007 – Express FC
    2007/8 – Victors FC
    2008/9 – SC Villa
    2009/10 – Victors FC
    2010/11 – Simba SC
    2011/12 – URA FC
    2013/2013 – SC Victoria University
    2013/2014 – URA FC
    2014/15 – SC Villa Jogoo
    2015/16 – Vipers SC
    2016/17 – KCCA FC

    2017/18……….

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup final to be hosted at Emokori in Bukedea

    Stanbic Uganda Cup final to be hosted at Emokori in Bukedea

    FUFA has confirmed that the final of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda cup will be held in Bukedea and not Kumi but will remain in the North East region.

    In a Communication to the CEO of the North East Region Football Association, FUFA has given reasons for the change from Kumi to Bukedea.

    The 13th FUFA Excom sitting granted North East Region the rights to host the final of the Stanbic Uganda cup. We are very much aware of the efforts and preparations your region has put in towards the success of the event.

    However our inspection team visited the possible venue for the final in Kumi and found preparations lagging behind and the stadium can’t be ready in time for the final.

    Based on the report after the inspection, The Organising Committee of the Stanbic Uagnda cup has now taken a decision to move the venue for the final from Kumi to Bukedea and will now be played at Emokori Grounds.

    The date for the final remains unchanged Saturday 9th June, 2018.

    The competition is at the Semifinal stage with KCCA FC taking on Synergy while Vipers SC face Sc Villa Jogoo.

    KCCA FC lead 1-0 from the first leg and will play the return match at Lugogo on Thursday afternoon while Vipers who held Sc Villa to a goalless draw in the first leg will host the Jogoos on 5th June in Kitende for the return match.

     

  • International Build Up: Uganda Cranes upbeat despite slip to Central African Republic

    International Build Up: Uganda Cranes upbeat despite slip to Central African Republic

    International Build Up Match:

    • Central African Republic 1-0 Uganda

     

    Central African Republic overcame Uganda Cranes 1-0 at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey on Wednesday night under floodlights.

    Ralph Kottoy scored the lone goal on the night towards the end of the first half.

    Uganda Cranes rallied back gallantly but fell short until the final whistle.

    Defender Murushid Jjuuko shields the ball away from a Central African Republic player during the game

    There were changes for the team as the game progressed.

    William Luwagga Kizito and Milton Karisa became the first two players to be introduced in the 54th minute during a double substitution for Faruku Miya and Yunus Sentamu respectively.

    Then Isaac Muleme came on for Allan “Dancing Rasta” Kateregga in the 61st minute before striker Edrisa Lubega replaced Aucho Khalid barely three minutes left on the clock.

    Uganda will play Niger on Saturday in the final build up match.

    Niger had earlier drawn 3 all with Central African Republic during the first game.

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Central African Republic

    How Uganda Cranes lined up:

    Jamal Salim (G.K), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Jjuuko, Timothy Awanyi, Khalid Aucho (87’ Edrisa Lubega), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Faruku Miya (54’ William Luwagga Kizito), Yunus Sentamu (54’ Milton Karisa), Emmanuel Okwi, Allan Kateregga (61’ Isaac Muleme)

    Subs Not Used:

    Charles Lukwago (G.K), Allan Kyambadde, Taddeo Lwanga, Moses Opondo, Bevis Mugabi

    Uganda Cranes captain on the day Hassan Wasswa Mawanda with the head coach Sebestien Desabre during the post match press conference

    QUOTES FROM THE POST MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE:

    Sebestien Desabre (Head coach):

    We played and fought well during the match. I saw the effort of fighting spirit from all the players. Unfortunately, it was just one mistake that cost us. We shall plan ahead for the next match and we have to improve

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain):

    The players gave their all but did not get the result we all desired. It is a wake up call for us and the opportunity to rectify our mistakes early enough before the AFCON 2019 qualifier against Tanzania. We need to regroup so soon and clean the mistakes before taking on Niger on Saturday.

    Ugandan presence in a section of the stadium stands
  • FUFA Anthem to be played at Drum matches this weekend

    FUFA Anthem to be played at Drum matches this weekend

    The FUFA Anthem will be played at all the FUFA Drum games starting with match day 5 due this weekend.

    The tournament organising Committee chairman Mr. Rogers Byamukama confirmed the development.

    ‘Like you see during CAF and FIFA organized games where respective anthems are played while players are walking from the tunnels, equally the newly launched FUFA Anthem will be played on all the FUFA Drum games this weekend’ said Byamukama during thhe FUFA weekly press briefing on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

    Byamukama further asserted that the FUFA Anthem will be played only when the players are walking onto the pitch prior to kickoff but the National and Cultural anthems can as well be played as per the match organization.

    West Nile Province Players sing the National Anthem during their match against Tooro Province
    West Nile Province Players sing the National Anthem during their match against Tooro Province

    The FUFA Anthem composed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo and sung by music diva Irene Ntale depicts the spirit of nationalism calling upon all Ugandans, fans, Sponsors and Government to rally their support towards the different National teams.

    The Anthem also embeds the spirit of unity, calling upon the different stakeholders to be one family and develop the game together.

    With the inaugural edition of the FUFA Drum entering the final bend of the group stages,  a lot is still at stake as provinces seek to advance to the quarterfinals in the penultimate games this weekend.

    The FUFA Drum Statistics after match Day 4
    The FUFA Drum Statistics after match Day 4

    The FUFA Drum Match Day 5 fixtures 

    Drum Fixtures Match Day 5
    Drum Fixtures Match Day 5

    When will FUFA Anthem be played:

    • All FUFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies

    • All RFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies

    • Opening and Closing of the FUFA General Assembly

    • Opening and Closing of the FUFA Members General Assemblies

    • All events as authorized by the FUFA Executive

     

    FUFA ANTHEM

     

    We Celebrate, Our Nation

    Our Future, Uganda

    And believe, in the Beautiful Game

    of Football, in Uganda

    We believe, in Our Mother Body

    FUFA, FUFA

    When the Boys and Girls

    Aspire to become Stars

    To become Stars

    Of the Uganda Cranes

    and the Crested Cranes

    and the Sand Cranes

    Come on our Fans

    Our Gallant Fans

    Our Sponsors

    Our Dear Government

    To support the Beautiful Game

     

    One Tribe, One Family

    One Religion, One Nation

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

    It is Our Joy, It is Our Nation

     

    The Past and Present Stars

    The Fallen and Living Heroes

    The Coaches and Referees

    The Players and the Officials

    Make this Game

     

    One Tribe, One Family

    One Religion, One Nation

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

    It is Our Joy, It is Our Nation

     

  • FUFA Drum 2018: The tournament has progressed for the better, says organizing committee chairman Byamukama

    FUFA Drum 2018: The tournament has progressed for the better, says organizing committee chairman Byamukama

    The chairperson of the local organizing committee for the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament, Rogers Byamukama is impressed about the progress for this inter-provinces tourney.

    Addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House during a press conference ahead of match day five fixtures, Byamukama commented about the great progress for the tournament;

    The FUFA Drum tournament has continued to progress for the better. As organizers, we are impressed that the tournament has attracted cultural, religious and political leaders, attracting as many people as possible. We thank the province leaders, players, fans, sponsors and the media who have supported the tournament in the best way possible.

    Ahmed Hussein (left) and Rogers Byamukama during the FUFA Press conference on Wednesday at Mengo
    FUFA Drum local organizing committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama

    Flanked by the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein, Byamukama also lauded the various provinces that have gone an extra mile to solicit for sponsorship through efficient community mobilization.

    Most teams have been able to look for sponsorship which is a great initiative as we are also in the final stages of securing the tournament sponsorship. This tournament has also helped provinces in handling event management and it has been a plat form for FUFA administrators to meet key stake holders in the game. The FUFA Drum has a high level of organization and we shall continue to maintain the status quo.

    The tournament returns this weekend with eight matches on Saturday, 2nd June 2018 and Sunday, 3rd June 2018.

    Besides Kampala and Busoga who have already booked their berths for the quarter finals, a lot is at stake for the remaining provinces.

    Match Fixtures:

    Saturday 2nd June, 2018:

    • Bugisu vs Busoga at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
    • Sebei vs Teso-Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
    • Kigezi vs Buganda-Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kabale
    • Acholi vs Lango-Pece Stadium, Gulu

    Sunday 3rd June, 2018:

    • Rwenzori vs Bunyoro- Nyahuka Christ Bundibugyo
    • Kampala vs Bukedi-StarTimes- Lugogo
    • West Nile vs Karamoja- Barokoro Ground-Zombo
    • Tooro vs Ankole- Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
  • Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018: KCCA, Synergy ready for return leg at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018: KCCA, Synergy ready for return leg at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2018 (Semi-finals, 2nd Leg): Thursday, 31st May

    • KCCA Vs Synergy (KCCA Leads 1-0 on aggregate)

    At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala (4 PM)

    There is still a lot to play for in the return leg of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-finals between the reigning champions KCCA and Synergy.

    The two clubs face off this Thursday, 31st May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    This follows the successful completion of the first leg played on Monday at the Masaka Recreational Stadium where KCCA won 1-0 courtesy of striker Patrick Kaddu’s strike.

    Ahead of the return leg, two coaches from the either camps talked about the readiness for their teams to face off.

    During a press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, KCCA FC was represented by assistant manager Morley Byekwaso and Brian Ssenyondo represented Synergy.

    Morley Byekwaso

    WHAT THE TWO COACHES SAID:

    Morley Byekwaso, KCCA Assistant Manager:

    We played well during the first leg although we could have scored more than the one goal we had on the day. We are determined to progress for the finals and defend the championship as well

    Brian Ssenyondo

    Brian Ssenyondo, Synergy head coach:

    During the first leg, we missed many chances and were unfortunate to be on the losing side. As a young side with players full of passion, there is hope that we shall pick a decent result from Lugogo just as KCCA also managed to win away in Masaka

    MATCH OFFICIALS:

    Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

    1st Assistant Referee: Okello Lee

    2nd Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    Fourth Official: Aisha Ssemambo

    *The return leg of the other semi-final between Vipers and Sports Club Villa will be played at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday, 5th June 2018

    MAIN PHOTO: KCCA assistant manager Morley Byekwaso and Synergy’s Brian Ssenyondo greet after the press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department