Uganda vs CAR 11pm (EAST) at Stade General Seyni Kountche
2nd June 2018
Niger Vs Uganda at 11pm (EAST) Stade General Seyni Kountche
All Matches Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Uganda Cranes players Bevis Mugabi (L) and Moses Opondo relaxing after training in Niger on Tuesday
Moses Opondo is one of the 23 players summoned by the Uganda Cranes Tactician Sebastien Desabre for a one week camp in Niger.
The 20 year old Opondo is optimistic of his call up and is looking forward for his first test against Central African Republic on Wednesday evening.
Uganda Cranes players stretching during the training session in Niger on Tuesday 29th May.
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, the soft spoken lad said that when he is given the opportunity, he will play his role to impress the tactician for future assignments.
‘I am looking forward to my debut when I pull on the Uganda colors. However I still need to prove my worth for this selection’ said Opondo
The Vendsyssel FF forward adds that he has to utilize this Niger training Camp to prove his ability in order to fulfill his dream of playing for the Cranes in more competitive matches.
Uganda Cranes players during a training session in Niger on Tuesday 29th May.
Meanwhile the team had a double training session on Tuesday morning and late evening at the Stade General Seyni Koutche ahead of the first encounter against CAR on Wednesday.
Head coach Sebastien is using the camp for bonding purposes and assessing his players ahead of the resumption of the Total 2019 AFCON Qualifiers in September.
FUFA Communications Department brings you highlights of the team’s training session on Tuesday through the lens.
Main Photo: Uganda Cranes Fitness Coach Gerome Noel Tony directing Cranes midfielder Moses Opondo during training in Niger.
Uganda Cranes players L-R Allan Kateregga, Khalid Aucho, Luwagga Kizito (with ball) and Denis Iguma during training in NigerUganda Cranes winger Joseph Ochaya (L) training with other Cranes players in Niger.Uganda Cranes defender Murushid Juuko taking part in the last training in Niger on Tuesday 29th May.Uganda Cranes tacticians Head Coach Sebastien Desabre (M) with his assistant Matia Lule (L) and Kitsman Saidi Lugolobi before the training session in Niger on Tuesday 29th May.Uganda Cranes team having prayers after the last training on Tuesday in Niger ahead of CAR match on Wednesday 30th May.
MAIN PHOTO: Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio with Opondo during training in Niger.
FUFA’s Vision- to be the Number One football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch has led to many praises from the coporte world including the Ag. Managing Director of National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Mr. Elias Edu
Mr. Edu was on a courtesy visit at FUFA House with NIC’s Head of Corporate Communications Pamela Abonyo where they met the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President and Mr. Edu discussed a range of issues related to football for the short and long term.
Edu was presented with a Uganda Cranes original jersey won by Khalid Aucho at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon when Uganda returned to the continental soccer show piece after 39 years of waiting.
Mr. Edu was also taken on a guided tour of the 102.1 FUFA fm where he was given the chance together with FUFA President to address the listeners.
National Insurance Corporation Managing Director Mr. Elias Edu (R) with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd left) after a radio interview at 102.1 FUFA FM on Tuesday 29th, May 2018. On the Extreme left is Pamela Abonyo of NIC.
The FUFA President was excited about Mr. Edu’s visit.
“We are very excited as FUFA and on behalf of FUFA i would like to thank the Managing director of NIC for doing a cutesy call, normally meetings are over issues but when the MD come and say he’s just making a cutesy call, and the message which have been delivered in the short meeting which we had in my office, it is very encouraging to say how much we are trying as an institution to get better.”
“And this is coming from the people who are putting money into the game, and this kind of assurance gives us a lot of energy to continue going forward.”
NIC Ag. MD Elias Edu in verbatim;
“We are very happy to be associated with FUFA. We thank FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his team. We have been supporting sports for a very long time and football is something we consider very much. We are so pleased with our relationship with FUFA.”
“I took time to visit our friend and partner the FUFA President and we have shared our views to support football.”
“We want to support the League and ensure that the league has necessary infrastructures and make sure the players are compensated when there is an injury.”
“We want able men and women to go into football and deliver their best for the Country.”
“We want Uganda to win the World cup not just to participate and that is what we discussed today and thank God I have the President here who shared views in that vision he is focused on the future, he is not looking at Uganda of today but Uganda of the next 10-20 years to be a power house of football.”
“We thank you Mr. President and your team, myself and Miss Pamela. We are so much engaged, we want to promise you that you have a dependable partner in NIC and our love for football and sports is genuine. It’s not a love that started today. It’s the same love even in our parent Country (Nigeria).”
“I want to replicate the services that we have rendered to this Country so that Uganda can be considered as a Country strong in Football.”
‘Thank you Mr. President and thank you every one out their supporting the game of football.”
“Go out there, enter the Stadium wherever you are and show your participation in sports. We thank you all and share the same vision as NIC.”
NIC is the official insurance company of the Uganda Cranes and also offered a giant generator to FUFA being used at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Main Photo: (FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handing over a Cranes Jersey to NIC Managing Director Elias Edu)
Uganda Cranes safely arrived in Niamey on Monday evening ahead of the three Nations tournament with an aim of further preparations for Project Cameroon 2019.
The Qualification campaign for the 2019 Total Nations Cup to be hosted by Cameroon resumes in September with Uganda Cranes hosting Tanzania at Mandel National Stadium.
The team is accommodated at Hotel Tenere in Niamey the Capital of Niger and later managed to conduct their maiden training session at the Stade General Seyni Koutche outer pitch.
Twenty-one players were part of the session under the close eye of Head Coach Sebastian Desabre, his Assistant Mathias Lule, Goalkeeper Coach Fred Kajoba and the fitness instructor D’Antonio Gerome.
The players yet to join- Captain Denis Onyango and Moses Opondo are expected to join the rest on Tuesday evening.
Emmaneul Okwi and Joseph Ochaya connected with the team at Bole Airport in Addis Ababa while Bevis Mugabi, Yunus Sentamu and Edrisa Lubega had earlier arrived in Niamey.
Vipers SC vs SC villa -5th June at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende
KCCA FC vs Synergy FC at Star Times Stadium Lugogo on 31st May
Holders KCCA FC overcame Synergy FC in the Semi-final 1st Leg of Stanbic Uganda Cup by 1:0 away in Masaka Recreation Stadium on Monday 28th May.
Striker Patrick Kaddu scored the vital goal for KCCA FC in the 22nd minute of the game to seal the victory against the Big League relegated side at Masaka Recreational Grounds.
The hosts (Synergy FC) showcased a good performance with a lot of skills and endurance right from kickoff to the final whistle
KCCA FC’s Ibrahim Sadam Juma in control of the ball at the Recreation grounds in Masaka against Synergy FC
“We got more chances than KCCA FC but our strikers were not clinical enough to convert the chances, I’m sure we can reverse the results in the 2nd Leg, we can score a goal away and fight for the winner” Synergy FC Coach Brian Senyondo.
KCCA FC who eliminated Big league side Kitara FC in the Quarter finals maintained the score despite the hard pressing from Synergy FC
“Our opponents performed better than us, my players underrated them – we underperformed, my players are very inconsistent and unreliable when they win today they think they’re on top of the World.” KCCA FC Head Coach Mike Mutebi.
Meanwhile, in the first Semi-final on Sunday 27th in Wankulukuku between Villa SC and Vipers SC settled for a goalless draw.
Vipers captain Nicholas Wadada goes past SC Villa’s Nicholas Kasozi during their clash on Sunday 27 may 2018 at Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku
In the 2nd Leg Semis, Vipers SC will host SC villa on 5th June at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende while KCCA FC will entertain Synergy FC at Star Times Stadium in Lugogo, Kampala on 31st May 2018.
Cranes officials at Entebbe International Airport preparing to depart for a three Nation Tournament in Niger on Monday morning 28th May 2018.
The Uganda National senior football team The Cranes has departed this morning (3am) to Niamey, Niger for double engagements in a three Nation tournament started from 27th May-2th June 2018.
The Cranes will play Central African Republic on Wednesday 30th May and the hosts Niger on Saturday 2nd June.
Players who have been training with the team at Lugogo Stadium travelled in a contingent that departed from Entebbe International aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The rest of the Cranes players, Onyango Denis and Emanuel Okwi will connect with the National team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia while England based defender Bevis Mugabi, Yunus Sentamu, Moses Opondo and Edrisa Lubega will join the team in Niger.
Meanwhile, Gor Mahia’s Godfrey Walusimbi was left behind due to his Club’s local engagements. He was replaced by SC Villa’s midfielder Allan Kyambadde.
The opening Match between Niger and CAR ended in a 3:3 draw on Sunday 27th May 2018.
Others, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Kizito William Luwagga, Milton Kalisa, Allan Kateregga, Shaban Muhamad, Allan Kyambadde and Faruku Miya.
Denis Onyango, and Emanuel Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Moses Opondo, Bevis Mugabi, Edrisa Lubega, to join the team in Ethiopia and Niger respectively.
Officials:
Issa Magoola (Leader of Delegation)
Sebastien Desabre (Head Coach)
Mathias Lule (Asst. Head Coach)
Gerome Noel Tony (Fitness Coach) to join in Casablanca.
The FUFA Commission of inquiry into match officiation allegations has started its work. The Committee set up by the Emergency Executive Committee on Friday 11th May 2018, rolled off its assignments on Friday at Ivys’ Hotel Wakaliga.
The Commission was set following information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.
The Committee also received the Terms of Reference from FUFA.
‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.
FUFA Commission of Inquiry in one of their first sitting
FUFA has also confirmed that media expert Douglas Mazune will be the Commission’s Communications Officer.
The Commission of inquiry
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member
6. Douglas Mazune-Communications Officer
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FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo hands over terms of reference to Former E.A.C Assembly Speaker Hon.Dan Kidega (centre) who is Chairman and the other members of the FUFA Commission of Inquiry
All Provincial Teams will be eager to name full squads with more quality players when The FUFA Drum returns with match day 5 this weekend on 2nd and 3rd June across the country.
Local based stars like Paul Mucureezi and those playing abroad like Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa, Salim Jamal have not been able to play for their Province Team but have been following proceedings of the tournament.
With all players in recess following the end of the domestic Leagues both in Uganda and away where they play, the Head coaches of the 16 teams will be hopeful of making use of the services of these star players.
‘I know how much I miss playing for my Province. There is enough time for me to play for them during the offside. We need to collect good points from the remaining two games for our team’ said Mucureezi.
It is not clear what kind of involvement and support players like Onyango, Salim Jamal, Yunus Sentamu, Tony Mawejje, Murushidi Juuko will have towards their teams.
However putting in mind how much they treasure their cultures and traditions, it is highly likely that they will play a key role either on the pitch on offer any moral support.
Statistics after Match Day 4 of The FUFA Drum. Kampala is the only team that has won all its 4 games so far while Sebei are searching for their maiden point.
Tooro plays friendly match ahed of clash with Ankole.
Kyarusozi Select 2-2 Tooro Province. As Tooro prepares to face Ankole Province Team, a friendly match was played on Sunday in Kyarusozi.
Kwezi Harrison scored a brace fro Kyarusozi while Ronald Nyanya also got a brace for the visitors.
West Nile names Squad
West Nile has released their Squad for the forthcoming fixture against Karamoja on 3rd June 2018 in Zombo. West Nile province has also lined up a friendly match with Acholi Province on Wednesday 30th May 2018 at Barokoro in Paidha.
Goalkeepers: 1-Ajaib Nafian (URA), 2-Anyama Richard (Onduparaka),
Midfielders: Gift Ali (Proline), Feni Alli (Unattached), Orombi Ronald (Maroons), Chika Sydney (Maroons), Wani Ivan (Maroons), Ovoyo Solomon (Nkumba University), Joel Jangeyambe (Nebbi Central), Gadaffi Wahad Adjumani (Onduparaka), Tabu Vitalis (SC VIlla), Abel Eturude (SC Villa), Adriko Joel (Mvara Manya Boys), Faizol Anini (Onduparaka)
Strikers: Shaban Muhammad (KCCA), Brian Umony (Indian Premier League), Oromchan Villa (Paidha Black Angels), Abang Cromwell (Paidha Black Angels), Bida Ezra (Onduparaka), Amaku Fred (Kirinya Jinja ss), Leku Alfred (Express), Okuthi Ceaser (Onduparaka)
Bugisu have the leading scorer of the competition JAmes Alitho who in this picture is the keeper. That is the only game he has featured as a shot stopper. He has since moved upfront to revive his team’s chances.
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
MAIN PHOTO: Bunyoro’s Kabon Living of Onduparaka FC chest controls the ball from Rwenzori player at Boma grounds in Hoima
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club has been crowned 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League Champions after edging Olila Women Football Club by 1:0 at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday 26th May 2018.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Captain Nakabugo Mariam recieves a dame check from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R), FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha and FUFA 3rd VP Hon Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyinji
Champions Kawempe received a dame cheque of UGX 12m as prize Money while Olila Women Football Club clinched Ush.7m.
Tracy Jones Akiror was named FWEL 2017/18 season MVP following her tremendous performance
Midfielder Tracy Akror took the advantage from a rebound on the edge of the box to score the vital goal in the 23rd minute.
Tracy Jones Akiror unleashing the shot that won Kawempe their 4th league title
Kawempe’s forward Juliet Nalukenge had the chance to send the Eastern based Club Olila two goals down but her effort hit the cross bar in the 71st minute.
However, Kawempe enjoyed most of the chances and in the additional time Nalukenge dribbled passed Olila’s goalkeeper Angeo Lucy before her strike hit the goal post.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Coach Ayub Khalifan (blue) celebrates victory with some of his players
“I thank God we have have made history by winning the fourth title in a row, its special to me and my team. I had given up to the trophy to the team that signed most of my players in the early stages of the league, I have used mainly young players and wasn’t expecting them to archive this.
I call upon my competitors in the league not to give, they should focus on next season” Kawempe Muslim Coach Ayub Kalifan.
Olila’s play maker Alupo Norah failed to have the best of her game in the entire 90 minutes having only one short on target thanks to the alertness and aggressiveness Kawempe’s defender and team captain Mariam Nakabugo.
Olila Women FC Captain Amangat Marion recieves a dame check from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R), as FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha and FUFA 3rd VP Hon Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyinji look on
Meanwhile, in the 3rd playoff match, Gafford took the victory over Kampala Queens Football Club by 1:0 thanks to Monica Namwasa’s strike in the 23rd Minute.
Gafford Ladies’ Anitah Nabirye (8) in action agains Kampala Queens FC Kisitu Faridah(17( during the 3rd palce playoff at Lugogo
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the awarding ceremony together with FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Owek. Florence Balunywa Nkalubo, Hamid Juma Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee, Chris Kalibbala Chairman football development Committee , Agnes Mugena FUFA Excutive Committe member and Women Referees delegate Rosebell Rwamuyamba.
Final Match: Kawempe Muslim Women FC – vs Olila Women FC – 4pm
Third place play off: Kampala Queens FC – Gafford Ladies FC – 1.30pm
At the Star Times Stadium Lugogo
The 4th FUFA Women Elite League final between defending champions Kawempe Muslim and emerging powerhouse Olila Women FC will definitely not only be a tall order to predict, but also as eye catching and epic like any other grand finale.
Kawempe Muslim will take on the Soroti side who are the reigning FUFA Women’s cup holders aiming to extend their title winning record to 4 straight league titles as well as cement their position as the greatest side since the inceptions of the national league.
Olila High School against Gafford Ladies during the semi-finals.
For Kawempe, they are chasing for a record, to win four successive league titles whilst Olila seeks to majestically break the dominance.
Star Times stadium, Lugogo will be the venue for the mouth watering fixture between two great sides that swept aside all opposition as they toppled their respective groups enroute to the semi final playoffs.
In the Semi finals, Kawempe needed luck to eliminate a resilient Kampala Queens on 5-4 penalties after a one-all draw.
Olila High School once again inflicted Gafford Ladies the same side they beat in the finals to win the inaugural FUFA Women’s cup last year.
Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out
Lethal striker Norah Alupo’s lone strike in the first half was enough to help Olila advance to the final and set a date against perennial winners Kawempe.
Earlier in the day Kampala Queens will take on Gafford Ladies in the battle for the 3rd place.
With high anticipation of who to be crowned Azam Uganda Premier League Champion and to be relegated to the second tier league (Big League), match day 30 of 2017/18 season attracted the most attention in the history of the top flight football in the country.
At the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende, Vipers SC came from a goal down to beat a ten man UPDF FC 4:1 to claim the 2017/18 season AUPL Championship.
The army side took a surprise lead through Joseph Janjali capitalizing on goalie Ismael Watenga’s howler in the 24th minute.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a 60M UGX dame cheque to Vipers SC Captain Nicholas Wadada as AUPL CEO Bernard Bainamani (L), Vipers SC Patron Lawrence Mulindwa (M) and Buganda Sports Minister Henry Ssekabembe (3rd R) look on
With three minutes to half time, the visitors were reduced to 10 men after Midfielder Kisambira Julius was shown matching orders for a second booking before Viper’s left back Yayo Lutimba leveled matters in 45th from Sekisambu’s setup.
After the break, Erisa Sekisambu converted from a penalty to give the Venoms a 2:1 lead sending the home fans wild in the 65th minute. Dan Muzeeyi Serunkuma added the third goal in 82nd minute to take his tally to seventeen (17) goals finishing as league top scorer with substitute Pius Wanji icing the cake with the fourth strike in added minutes.
Vipers SC Captain Wadada received the Championship trophy from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim
The Venom’s victory marked the end of UPDF’s life in the top tier league come season 2018/19.
At Bugonga Fisheries Grounds, Alfred Leku’s lone strike in the 59th minute was all that Express FC needed to edge the hard fighting Masavu FC in the battle for relegation survival in the UPL and return to the Big League.
Express FC Fans celebrate relegation survival at Bugonga
The result confirmed the Red Eagles’ stay in the league after Proline FC lost to URA FC 2-1 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, thanks to Ronald Kigongo’s 64th minute and Shafiq Kagimu’s 86th minute strikes that cancelled out Daniel Isiagi’s 38th minute lead.
At the Mandela National Stadium, title contenders and defending champions KCCA FC shared spoils with Police FC in a two all draw.
Teenage sensational Allan Okello gave KCCA FC the lead in the 26th minute before Norman Ojik equalised for the home side.
Samuel Kayongo made it two for Police FC in the 45th minute and later Patrick Kaddu drew the tie level with a tap in for the visitors in the 83rd minute.
KCCA FC finished runners-up and received a 20M UGX prize money
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha(C) hands over a 20M dummy cheque to KCCA FC officials as as FUFA DCEO Humphrey Mandu (R) looks on
Other match day 30 results, Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC (Goals by Ceaser Okhuti 37′ and Erick Bida 65′) and later Okhuti was sent off, Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC (Soana FC missed a penalty) Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC (Goals by Kirya Joram 15′ and Musa Esenu 67′), SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC.
Table standings after match day 30
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Relegated teams;
Masavu FC,
Proline FC
UPDF
Leading Scorers:
Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma 17 goals Vipers SC
Nelson Senkatuka 15 goals Bright Stars Fc
Shaban Muhammad 13 goals KCCA FC
Milton Karisa 12 goals Vipers SC
Martin Kizza 10 goals Sc Villa Jogoo
Daniel Opolot Isiagi 10 goals Proline FC
Derrick Nsibambi 9 goals KCCA FC
Musa Esenu 9 Goals Kirinya Jinja SSS FC
Fred Amaku 8 goals Kirinya Jinja SS
Viane Sekajugo 8 goals Onduparaka FC
Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):
Friday, 25th May 2018 – All games kick off at 4:00 PM – Follow Live action on 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all Official FUFA social media plat forms.
Vipers Vs UPDF – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Police Vs KCCA – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs BUL – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Onduparaka Vs Bright Stars – Bet way stadium, Arua
Masavu Vs Express – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga
Soana Vs Maroons – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
Proline Vs URA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
Mbarara City Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
It is the final day of the 2017/18 Uganda Premier League and expectations from each of the 16 clubs in contention are definitely high.
At this material moment in time, one can not easily predict who will win the title and which of the three clubs will be relegated to the FUFA Big league.
Also, the race to finish with respectable places on the final table standings is also on apart from third placed Sports Club Villa Jogoo and fourth on the table, Onduparaka whose final positions will not be affected by the outcomes from match day 30.
Either the reigning champions KCCA FC or Vipers SC will be crowned champions by the close of business on Friday.
Vipers currently lead the table standings with 62 points and only requires a home win against relegation fighting UPDF to be declared champions, their would be third title since the 2010 and 2015 heroics.
KCCA (with 60 points) on the other hand play Police at Mandela National Stadium and will pray that they win and Vipers falters.
The race is equally close and tense at the bottom.
Any of Masavu, Express, UPDF, Proline and Soana could go down.
Soana is best suited of all since they have 31 points and only need a draw with visiting Maroons to avoid being cut off.
Express (28 points) is away to Masavu (26 points). UPDF, on 29 points visits Vipers as Proline, who also have 28 points are at home to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo (55 points) entertains BUL at the Masaka Recreational Stadium and another Jinja entity is away to Mbarara City at the Kakyeka stadium.
Such is the situation that every game on the final day counts.
Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have edged Villa Park based side Kampala Queens via kicks from the penalty mark to advance to the final for the 4th year running of the FUFA Women Elite League. Kawempe are also chasing their 4th straight League title as they have won all since the inception of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015 all under head coach Ayub Khalifan. He is still in charge of the team.
Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim (yellow) and Aisha Namukisa (5) of Kampala Quuens in action during their playoff
After a one all draw in the 90 minutes of normal time, Kawempe emerged winners by 5:4 kicks from the penalty mark at StarTimes stadium Lugogo Kampala on Thursday afternoon.
In the normal time, Akello Lillian scored in the 69th to give Kampala Queens the lead which was leveled after three minutes by National team player Tracy Jones Akiror in the 72nd minute.
During the kicks from the penalty mark, Winnie Babirye of Kampala Queens missed the opener while her teammates Aisha Namukisa, Damali Matama, Gladys Nakitto and Zaina Namuleme converted.
Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out
Akiror enjoying who is having a fine season , Nantongo Aisha, Juliet Nalukenge, Aluka Grace and Brenda Nakayenga scored their kicks to book Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC a place in the final at Lugogo.
Excitement as Grace Aluka (L) leads Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC players in celebrations
Meanwhile, in the second match of the playoffs, Olila Women’s Alupo Norah scored the only goal in the 41st minute that sealed their victory against Gafford Ladies FC to confirm a place in the final against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Alupo Norah celebrates her goal against Gafford Ladies FC
Olila Women FC are searching for their first league trophy in the history of FUFA Women Elite League.
The final between the two teams will be played at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 4:00PM while Kampala Queens FC will tussle it out with Gafford Ladies FC in the third place playoff at 1:30PM at the same venue.
Olila women FC celebrating their goal against Gafford Ladies FC in the FWEL playoffs at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
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Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Celebrate their victory against Kampala Queens FC
SC Villa Vs Vipers SC- Mutesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:00 PM)
Monday, 28th May 2018
Synergy FC Vs KCCA FC –Masaka Recreational Grounds, Masaka (4:00 PM)
Ahead of the semi-final clashes of the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup, coaches of the teams at this stage have spoken out their minds in regards to the upcoming encounters and how they are set to progress to the much anticipated final slated for June in Kumi.
Vipers Sports Club head coach Miguel Da Costa
Miguel Da Costa – Vipers Sports Club:
We have beaten Villa twice in the League this season but this cup is different from the Championship. The advantage we have is that the games are played on a home and away basis therefore we shall utilize that advantage to eliminate Villa. The game won’t be easy since we have limited time to recover after the last game of Uganda Premier League we are to play against UPDF FC on Friday 25th May to decide whether we emerge league champions but we shall give in our best.
Wasswa Bbosa, head coach at Sports Club Villa Jogoo
Wasswa Bbossa- Sports Club Villa Jogoo:
We are very set for the game since Stanbic Uganda Cup is our only hope this season. All preparations have been made and the players are ready for this encounter, SC Villa will progress to the next stage.
Brian Senyondo head coach Synergy FC during the press conference
Brian Senyondo- Synergy FC
We are not at this stage by mistake, we have beaten all teams that have come our way and KCCA FC is next in line. Playing against KCCA is not punching above weight but you’ll realize our real weight when we are playing the final
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Vipers SC Head Coach Miguel Da Costa shakes hands with SC Villa Head Coach Wasswa Bbossa after the pre-match press conference held at Kati Kati restaurant – Lugogo Kampala
Thursday,24th May 2018 Startimes Stadium Lugogo Kawempe Muslim Vs Kampala Queens -1:30pm
Olila High School Vs Gafford Ladies- 4:00pm
The final bend to determine the champion of the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League season begins on Thursday with two playoff games at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Three time winners and defending champions Kawempe Muslim will take on Kampala Queens while Gafford Ladies will face Olila High School.
Kampala Queens Celebrate a goal scored against Isra Soccer Academy in a previous league match
After a successful completion of the regular season about three weeks ago, the four teams made it to the playoff stage and it is from the aforementioned that the champion will be got.
Kawempe Muslim and Gafford Ladies qualified from Victoria group with 29 and 20 points respectively while Olila High School and Kampala Queens emerged the top two teams in Elizabeth group.
Gafford Ladies Captain Shakira Mutiibwa in action
Olila into the playoffs for the second successive time will seek to make an advancement on their placement last season when they finished fourth.
Equally, Gafford Ladies on the other hand who are returning to the playoffs for the second time will hope their performance in the second round of the regular season where they did not lose any game.
Olila Women celebrate a goal in a league game
Kawempe Muslim under coach Ayub Khalifa are seeking to win the fourth title but will have to go past Kampala Queens a team that needed to win their final two games in the regular season against UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs to earn their maiden appearance at this stage.
The team is under the stewardship of Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega.
The winners on Thursday will face off in the final on Sunday at the same grounds to determine the league champion.
This is the fourth successive year that FUFA is organizing the Women’s national league and this has greatly changed the game both in terms of quality and the number of players taking part.
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Kawempe Muslim forward Juliet Nalukenge controlling the ball
The Uganda Cranes team on Wednesday morning resumed non-residential training in preparation for the Niger camp which is coming up on 27th May to 3rd June 2018.
Eight players turned up at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo under the close supervision of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the goalkeeping care taker Sadiq Wassa, who is standing in for Fred Kajoba for the time being.
Two more players (KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago and William Luwagga Kizito) joined the team from Tuesday’s initial six.
Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago in Uganda Cranes training on Tuesday at Lugogo
The basis of this one hour session was on fitness, ball work and lots of shooting.
Head coach Desabre is impressed by the response of the players in training ahead of the camp that he believes will help prepare Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
At the moment, I am monitoring the fitness levels of the players after they have just completed their respective seasons with clubs. We shall continue with the workouts as more players join the team before flying out.
Training resumes on Thursday 24th May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, starting at 11 am.
Players who attended the Tuesday session:
Salim Jamal Magoola, Charles Lukwago, William Luwagga Kizito Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.
The Uganda Cranes have started preparations ahead of the Niger Camp slated for 27th May to the 3rd June 2018.
The first session was held on Tuesday morning at the Startimes Stadium, Lugogo with six players in attendance.
The one hour session consisted of fitness drills and shooting from a distance, which was closely supervised by the team head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule.
The stretching drills during Tuesday morning session
After the training, silky forward Allan Kateregga told www.fufa.co.ug that he is delighted for such opportunity at the senior team and looking forward to utilize it so that he is often considered by the coach .
“It is such a blessing to be summoned for the senior national team to me as a player and my career. I pray that God gives the strength and grace so that I can execute very well so as to continue being part of the coach’s plans as long as I can” Said Kateregga.
Allan Kateregga (left) with defender Murushid Jjuuko during the work outs at Lugogo on Tuesday
The South African based “Dancing Rasta” made his Uganda Cranes debut on Monday 4th December 2017 against Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup which was hosted by Kenya.
Training resumes on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Players who attended the Tuesday session:
Salim Jamal Magoola , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.
Six Ugandans will be engaged in several Confederation of African Football (CAF) courses in the Egyptian capital of Cairo that started on Monday 22nd May 2018.
FUFA staff Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Development Director), Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Delegates Mike Letti, Abbassi Sendyowa and Margaret Kubingi will also be in the North African country this week.
Kubingi is also the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
Mwebe will train among the ne General Coordinators.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule is among the Ugandans set for CAF Courses in Cairo, Egypt
Nalule, Letti, Kubingi and Sendyowa are all among the CAF Match Commissioners and Hussein is on the 30 man list of the CAF Media Officers.
Mwebe is already in Cairo having travelled on Sunday night.
The rest of the group travels on Tuesday while others on Wednesday.
The Media officers , General Coordinators and Match Commissioners will be appointed for CAF Interclub matches and CAF tournaments.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The six add to the already serving group of Ugandans at CAF.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is on the CAF Executive Committee and also heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee and he is also on the women football committee, FUFA Chief Executive Director (CEO), Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical Committee and Harunah Mawanda is on the CHAN Organizing Committee.
Fans join players to celebrate wining the Buganda Region trophy
Kiboga Young have emerged the new Buganda Region League champions after defeating Luweero United 3-1 at Uganda Martyrs’ Ssonde on Sunday 20th May 2018.
As Kiboga Young was crowned Buganda Region champion, Synergy, Greater Masaka and Simba were relegated from Big league and will join Buganda region league next season. The club’s emphatic 3-1 win over Luweero at Ssonde left Kiboga with only one opponent, Katwe United of Kampala region to determine who joins Big League next season.
Kiboga’s Isaac Otto scored a brace and another goal from Jude Ssemugabi before Luweero’s Bright Kone Kisampamuugu pulled one back. Katwe will travel to Kiboga on Wednesday and the return leg slated for Sunday in Kampala. Earlier, Dyanamic SS, Jeza were crowned champions of Buganda Women League.
