Over the years, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has had several community based activities or events as a way of giving back to the general public through the beautiful game.
And now for the third year running, FUFA will have a Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activity prior to the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup final in Kumi.
This year’s CSR activity was officially launched on Thursday during the FUFA Weekly press briefing at FUFA House in Mengo.
FUFA Events Manager , Leilah Nankya stated that as a Corporate Body, the Federation puts emphasis in transforming and making positive change amongst communities.
‘Football is a unifying game that brings together people from different walks of life. As FUFA, we believe through such activities we can help the less privileged and transform communities in which we live’ sated Nankya
Nankya urged football lovers and the public to donate clothes which will in turn be given out to St Paul’s Church in Kumi before the final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
‘We therefore call upon the general public to come out like they have always done on the previous occasions and donate clothes that will be given out to the people of Kumi’ added Nankya
With this year’s final slated to be hosted in Kumi District in May, FUFA has partnered with St. Paul’s Church Kumi which will identify the needy people who will be given the clothings.
Hand over for one of the 2 bags of sugar to authorities at Arua Regional Remand Home. Lord Mayor of Kampala Elias Lukwago was in Arua to support the project in 2017
FUFA house in Mengo and selected Stanbic Bank branches will be the centres of collection of the clothes.
This is the third time that FUFA is carrying out the CSR activity attached to the annual knockout tournament.
Vipers CEO Peter Lwanga accompanied by FUFA Executive Committee member Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel present the Uganda Cup trophy to the Missionaries of the Poor representative in Kisenyi, Mengo in 2016
The first time was at the Missionaries for the Poor Centre in Kisenyi in 2016 when Kampala region hosted the Uganda Cup final between Vipers SC and Onduparaka FC at Nakivubo stadium.
Last year, a similar activity was carried out at Arua Children’s remand home when KCCA FC defeated Paidha Black Angels at Greenlight Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya (L) with Head of Marketing at Stanbic Bank Daniel Ogong displaying a placard urging the public to donate clothes.
Venue: Kampala International School Uganda- Bukoto
Date: Saturday 28th April, 2018
Deadline for registration: 20th April 2018
Registration fee: 2,000,000/-
Winners’ Cash Prize 3,000,000/-, trophy and 20 medals
2017 Winners: SSL Logistics
For the fourth year running, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) will host FUFA Corporate Tournament.
The annual gala which brings together several Corporate entities comes bigger and better this year with teams already confirming participation.
According to Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Director, twenty companies have so far confirmed registration ahead of the tournament slated for 28th April 2018 at Kampala International School Uganda(KISU) in Bukoto.
“ A total of twenty teams have already registered but we believe more will come on board,” she stated during the FUFA weekly press briefing on Wednesday at FUFA House.
SSL Logistics winners of the 3rd Edition of FUFA Corporate Tournament in 2017
Musoke indicated that the deadline for registration will be 20th April 2018 and thereafter draws for the groups will be conducted.
Among the companies that have confirmed registration include Uganda Cranes sponsors; Airtel Uganda, National Insurance Corporation(NIC), Nile Breweries Limited, Eco Bank and Bidco.
The others are UMEME Limited, National Water and Sewerage Corporation( NWSC), Kyagalanyi Coffee, Sadolin Paints, Diamond Trust Bank, Uganda Premier League Secretariat, Gals Sports Betting, Red Pepper, Post Bank , SSL Logistics, Asiatic Sports, Stanbic Bank, SOGEA-SATOM Construction and 102.1 FUFA fm.
Action between SSL Logistics (Red) and CAA in the final at KISU, Bukoto in 2017
The winner of this year’s edition will get a cash prize of three million shillings, a trophy and 20 medals.
SSL Logistics Limited are the current holders. They defeated CAA in the final last year at KISU.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke during the announcement of details for the FUFA Corporate Tournament 2018.
The Organising Committee of the FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues to be used for match Day 4 this weekend.
With the competition swinging into the second round, teams are expected to fight tooth and nail for points to still keep n the race for quarterfinals.
The FUFA Drum will break off after this weekend till 2nd June, 2018.
The Secretary of the FUFA Drum Hajjati Aisha Nalule confirmed the venues and dates for this weekend’s action.
‘We expect teams to provide maximum safety and security measures for the fans and teams. This is a young tournament that needs support from all partners. We have had wonderful football and organization from the 3 Match Days played so far’ said Nalule.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule Secretary The FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues for this weekend’s action.
The fixtures are;
Saturday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso-Kamuli Ground-Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei-Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango-Bishop SS-Mukono
Kigezi vs Acholi-Kabale Municipal Stadium-Kabale
Rwenzori vs Kampala-Nyahuka-Ground-Bundibugyo
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground-Kiryandongo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kyamatte Griunds-Ntungamo
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium-Fort Portal
MAIN PHOTO: Karamoja’s Pulkol Ivan Karobe will lead his team to Western Uganda to play Ankole in Ntungamo at Kyamatte grounds. He is seen here in the photo with his prizes after being man of the match last Saturday when Karamoja beat Ankole 2-1.
Quarter final draws: Thursday, 12th April 2018 – FUFA House, Kampala (10 am)
Final Date: 27th May 2018 – Kumi Municipality (Exact Ground in Kumi Municipality will be communicated)
A seven man team from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) conducted an inspection tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality, North East Region ahead of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup final, slated for the end of May.
This development comes barely two months to the long awaited finals of the 41st Stanbic Uganda Cup which will be hosted by the North East Football region, as decided by the FUFA Executive committee members.
The inspection team was led by FUFA Executive committee members Hamid Juma, Agnes Mugena, Richard Ochom (also the mayor of Kumi Municipality), John Odong (Chairperson, North East Region Football Association), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director).
Among the facilities inspected were the three proposed football fields; Boma play-ground, Kumi Technical School and Bishop Maraka College field.
One of the three play fields inspected in Kumi Municipality, Bishop Maraka CollegeFrancis Ebenu the head teacher of Bishop Maraka College talks to the Stanbic Uganda Cup venue inspection team from FUFA.
Besides checking the playing surfaces of these fields, the inspection team also ascertained the availability of other facilities and issues as the dressing rooms (changing rooms), toilets, security concerns, the CSR project attached to the tournament (St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi) and others.
“We conducted a tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality. We checked all the playing fields presented and the hotels as well as the project where the Social Corporate Responsibility cause will be aligned. The details from the tour will be made public in the nearest future” Hamid Juma, the head of delegation said.
One of the inspected hotels – Kumi Hotel
Meanwhile, the inspecting team also visited St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi the main beneficiary to the Corporate Social Responsibility cause attached to the tournament.
The FUFA officials interacted with the Parish Priest Rev. Father Charles Ochok, who expressed gratitude for FUFA’s generosity of helping the disadvantaged in the community.
The inspection team will convene and make a few resolutions before revisiting the facilities after a fortnight.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule will supervise the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final draws
Meanwhile, the draws for the remaining clubs will be held on Thursday, 12th April 2018 starting at 10 am (FUFA House)
The eight remaining clubs are the holders KCCA, Sports Club Villa Jogoo, Vipers, Proline, Kansai Plascon, Kitara, Synergy Football club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT).
This year’s knock out competition is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited.
FUFA has learnt with deep shock, the death of Mr. Fred Musisi the father of former FUFA Delegate Kenneth Musisi.
Mr. Musisi passed away on Monday 9th April, 2018 due to advance age.
In a condolence message from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo;
‘FUFA knows that no words can best describe the deceased’s contribution to Ugandan football as he was a National icon in the world of media while working at Radio Uganda. He later trained his own son Kenneth Musisi for the same profession who served as delegate for Kampala region to the FAF Assembly till when he left for Australia’
‘On my own behalf, Executive Members, Member Associations of FUFA, Uganda Players, the entire football community and all football loving Ugandans; I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends and Relatives the departed media icon’
We however thank God for his life and pray that the Almighty judges him with a kind heart for his earthily deeds.
Mr. Musisi will be buried in Buikwe on Wednesday 11th April 2018 at 2pm.
The Kingdom of Buganda has officially handed over 10 acres of land to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) at Kawolo, Lugazi on Tuesday, 10th April 2018.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo received the land title from the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at the Kawolo Division headquarters during a well-attended ceremony also graced by the Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine.
The land measuring 10 Acres is situated on Plot No. 262, Block 179 in Kawolo, Lugazi adjacent Kawolo Division Head Quarters in Buikwe District.
Part of the land at Kawolo, Lugazi which Buganda Kingdom donated to FUFA
Eng. Magogo led a strong team from FUFA with 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively in attendance.
This is a great moment for our football in Uganda. Time immemorial, Buganda Kingdom has had a healthy relationship with FUFA since the days of Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa who was the first FUFA President in 1924. I am glad to be the president of the federation at a time such developments are taking place. I thank the Buganda Kingdom for the support by providing the land where the FUFA Stadium will be constructed. The project will last for five years and will be executed in phases. The project source of funding shall be majorly from FIFA as well as other partners and stake holders
Other FUFA officials in attendance were Edgar Watson (CEO) as well as his Deputy Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Esther Musoke (Marketing Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager) and Delegates.
Buganda Kingdom sports officials Sam Mpiima, Sulaiman Sejjengo and Adam Sematiko were also in attendance.
The Chief Guest at the ceremony, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom while addressing the guests wholesomely embraced the project.
‘When we presented this project to the Kabaka about construction of a football stadium at Kawolo, Lugazi, he blessed the request. We shall offer the necessary support to this project and make it reality’ Mayiga noted.
He hinted on the long list of opportunities that come along with sports and football in particular.
‘Football is a rich opportunity to make a living. I also urge the footballers to make good use of their money earned while still in active service’ Mayiga added.
Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga was hapy with the project
Speaking at the same function, the Buganda Kingdom Minister of sports, Youth and Recreation saluted the efforts of FUFA in line with achieving the five year strategic plan of the Kingdom.
‘The construction of this football stadium in Buikwe, Kyaggwe Ssaza is one of the lined up plans of uplifting sports in Buganda in line with our 5 year strategic plan recently launched by the Kingdom’ Ssekabembe remarked.
A foundation stone was later laid at the site where the stadium will be constructed.
The project will be completed with in five years.
Foundation stone being laid at the Lugazi Kawolo area where FUFA Stadium will be constructed
The ceremony was also graced by the LC V Chairman Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege, LC 3 Chairman – Emmanuel Kivumbi Bongole Ssejjinja, Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius Tumwesigye Mbabazi, Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine, Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee, Buganda Region Football Association Chairman Andrew Kaweesa, Ssekiboobo Benjamin Kigongo, Buganda sports officials Sulaiman Ssejjengo, Adam Ssematiko, Samuel Mpiima (also a delegate at the FUFA Assembly) among others.
Little Angels Primary School pupils from Lugazi entertained the guests
Pupils from Little Angels and God’s Angels Primary schools entertained the guests during the event, also well covered by the media fraternity.
Pupils from God’s Angels of Najjembe also entertained the guestsRev. Fr. Ssempijja of Lugazi Cathedral blessed the function with a prayer
REACTIONS: What the area leaders said:
LC V Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege:
We are excited that such a developmental project has come to Buikwe District.
Let all the people of Buikwe District and Lugazi support this worthwhile project.
Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius Tumwesigye Mbabazi:
When we heard that the project of constructing a modern stadium is coming to Lugazi, we were excited. This is a great opportunity for the people of Lugazi to reap directly from the project through
Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine:
Government is primed towards continued support of such projects that develop sport. We are happy for this great initiative
Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee:
Football in Buikwe, Buganda and Uganda at large has benefited from this great develeopment. Let us all wholesomely give it the due support
Buganda Region Football Association chairman Andrew Kaweesa:
We thank the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the entire FUFA Executive for granting Buganda Region to have such a project. I also take this opportunity to thank the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and the Buganda Sports development for all the necessary support granted to run this project
Ssekiboobo Alex Benjamin Kigongo:
Development of a sports stadium in our locality does not leave surrounding areas the same. We shall definitely benefit alot from such a project
FUFA has confirmed that a special function with Buganda Kingdom will be held tomorrow (Tuesday 10th April, 2018) in Lugazi aimed at developing football in the country.
In a communication inviting the sports media, the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the event.
‘In a bid to develop football in Uganda, FUFA and Buganda Kingdom will celebrate a moment that is in line with the FUFA Development strategy’ said Hussein.
Hussein also confirmed that the function will be graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga.
The media has also been invited for the function that starts at 11am.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has commended the performance of the National Women football team Crested Cranes in their double header clash against the Harambee Starlets of Kenya.
The spirited display by the Crested Cranes saw the FUFA President release a detailed programme of what is in stock for the players.
FUFA President wants to see the Crested become a regional power house just like the Uganda Cranes (male team).
The FUFA Pesident made the commendations at a post-match dinner organized at Kati Kati restaurant to appreciate the team.
The Crested Cranes played to a goalless draw against the Harambee Starlets on Sunday at the Star Times stadium a result that saw them eliminated at the first round stage of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifier Ghana 2018 on a 1-0 aggregate.
The Crested Cranes lost the first leg in Machakos.
FUFA President’s statement
‘I wish to congratulate everyone involved right from my Executive, the staff at FUFA, the coaches, players and the fans for the impressive performance. It is true we have been eliminated from the Women African Cup of Nations qualifiers but I must mention that knowing where we are coming from, we are very much proud by the performance exhibited.’
‘In 2013 we made an unpopular decision to withdraw the team that had won against South Sudan by 22 goals. This was because we realized we didn’t have a proper National team, we were not yet there in terms of strength’
FUFA President at the dinner on Sunday addressing the Crested Cranes players and Team officials
‘We decided to start the league (FUFA Women Elite League), the cup (FUFA Women’s cup) and the rest of the things we are doing that have increased access for the girls to play football week in-week out. Today we are proud that a national team can be generated’
‘At the end of last year we decided that now it was time to get back to the continent and we were drawn against Kenya which has been so many miles ahead of us in terms of women football. Last year they were at the AWCON finals playing amongst the top 8 teams on the continent. Last week they were in Zambia for a friendly and won 3-0 so really they have been a much stronger opposition but we were only separated by a stroke of luck and I am thinking that as a country we must be very proud of the progress we are making’
FUFA’s Strategy on women football
The FUFA President further reiterated to the players what FUFA’s strategy about women football.
‘We have a strategy as far as women football is concerned. We did not only create the competitions, we also allowed more women representation in football administration. If you were aware before we could have zero women in the General Assembly which is the Parliament of football in Uganda. Today we can have a minimum of 4 and as I speak now I think we have more than 4, when it comes to the awards at the end of the year the top female player just like the male player gets a car. All these are initiatives to ensure that women football in this country grows and gets better’
FUFA President is confident the Crested Cranes will soon become a force to reckon with in women football in the region.
This year we have engaged in international tournaments, we are going to take part in CECAFA Women championship in a period of less than a month. Rwanda is organizing the tournament and now I have the belief we can go and compete for the Championship.
As the Federation we shall continue to facilitate the team (Crested Cranes), the conditions may not be the best but I promise you the team will get better with time. We must put this game out there for people to buy it so that people start giving it priority and consideration. It is still a challenge to convince everybody that we have a National women team, a league and maybe a girl who plays football just like a man. This is slowly changing, on social media the talk has been about the National team going to play.
Regional tours and international games lined up
The FUFA strategy has put in plan regional tours for the Crested Cranes.
‘At a later moment we shall be engaging the National team to go to the different regions to play games to sell the team as people get to know you’
‘We are going to be engaged in some international friendlies. It is part of our strategy and has been written down and allocated resources. We don’t gamble with the things we do. Whatever we have talked about for those who have followed us we deliver’
‘Our objective is to play some international games, not only in Africa but maybe as far as Europe. What is important now is if you are privileged to be called and be putting on the National jersey just understand that it is a privilege because there are thousands of girls who would have wanted to be here so just thank God, use it with both hands and continue working hard’
Players like Zainah Namuleme (R) will be given chance to traverse the country on regional tours to promote women football
‘You can only get better by working hard or even harder. Women football has taken off and now we have seen some of our own going to play professional. We want to see you earn money out of playing football and what FUFA has so far done is providing you with a platform to play’
On behalf of her teammates, skipper Hasifa Nassuuna thanked the FUFA President, Executive and FUFA staff for the opportunity given to them to play in an international competition regretting their inability to go as far as they could have wished but promised to do better in future engagements.
Crested Cranes will be entered in future international competitions. The CECAFA tournament in Rwanda next month for women will give the players more exposure.Crested Cranes skipper Hasifah Nassuuna delivering her speech during the dinner
‘I apologize on behalf of the players for failing to eject Kenya. We promise to bounce back better next time. Keep giving us the opportunity to play international football’ said Nassuuna.
Hasifah Nassuuna (L) was disappointed that her team never progressed but promised to improve for better results.
The dinner was attended by the two FUFA Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1st VP), Darius Mugoye (2nd VP), Executive Members-Agnes Mugena (Chairperson FUFA Women football Committee), Hamid Juma (Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee), Ronnie Kalema (Chairman Uganda Football Referees Committee), Chris Kalibbala (Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee), Rogers Byamukama (Chairman FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Margaret Kubingi (Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association) and Rosebell Rwamuyamba (Woman Referee Delegate to the FUFA Assembly).
The entire Crested Cranes Technical team and players also attended the dinner.
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA President inspecting teams before kick off of the Uganda vs Kenya match at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier-Ghana 2018
Uganda 0-0 Kenya (Kenya qualified 1-0 aggregate)
Crested Cranes players passionately sing the national anthem prior to kick off
Crested Cranes has painfully bowed out of Total Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers after a goal-less draw with Kenya during the return leg of the preliminary first round at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.
From the onset, a well charged and determined Crested Cranes team looked set for the mission at hand, defending and attacking in numbers.
Captain Hasifa Nassuna, her striking partner Juliet Nalukenge troubled the Kenyan back line at all times.
Action between Crested Cranes and Kenya at Lugogo
Nassuna’s well taken second half free-kick near the 18 yard box was stopped by the goalkeeper Maureen Shimuli with less than a quarter an hour of action.
Uganda’s goalkeeper Ruth Aturo was alert throughout the game denying Kenya’s Carloyne Anyango, Neddy Atieno Okoth and Vivian Aquino Carzone.
Officials inspect the two teams before kick off
The Crested Cranes technical team called for all the three changes in the game.
Spencer Nakacwa replaced Zaina Namuleme at the start of the second half.
12 minutes later, Asia Nakibuuka paved way for Winnie Babirye and holding midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror’s place was taken over by Phiona Nabbumba as Uganda pushed for numbers upfront.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively, Agnes Mugena, (Executive Committee member) were part of the fair crowd that attended the game.
Kenya thus qualified 1-0 on aggregate over the two legs and will play against Equatorial Guinea in the first round.
Head coach Faridah Bulega has made one change in her starting line from the team that played against Kenya on Tuesday as the two teams prepare to face off this afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo in the Preliminary 2nd leg of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifiers Ghana 2018.
The Crested Cranes Starting XI that played Kenya in Machakos
Bulega has maintained her back four of Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu and Grace Aluka.
Shakilah Mutibwa and Tracy Jones Akiror remain in the middle while youngsters Asia Nakibuuka and Zaina Namuleme on the wings. Captain Hasifa Nassuuna and Nalukenge will hunt for the goals against the Kenya Harambee Starlets.
Crested Cranes Starting XI
1-Ruth Aturo (GK) 19
2-Viola Namuddu 6
3-Grace Aluka 16
4-Shadia Nankya 5
5-Yudaya Nakayenze 7
6-Shakilah Mutibwa 8
7-Asia Nakibuuka 20
8-Tracy Jones Akiror 12
9-Juliet Nalukenge 9
10-Hasifa Nasuuna (C) 10
11-Zaina Namuleme 11
Subs
Daisy Nakaziro 18 (GK)
Gladys Nakito 4
Winnie Babirye 14
Joyce Nakakoza 17
Spencer Nakacwa 3
Damali Matama 15
Phiona Nabbumba 13
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes youthful player Zainah Namuleme tries to control the ball during the first leg in Machakos. She will lead the attack with captain Hasifah Nassuuna.
The FUFA Drum entered Match Day 3 on Saturday 7th April, 2018 with 8 games on card.
On a day that saw Buganda and Karamoja Province Teams pick up their maiden wins, for the third successive outing FUFA recognized the best performers from each match.
Here is the list;
Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi)
Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)
Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango)
West Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)
Karamoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja)
Teso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga)
Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala)
Sebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu)
Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango) receives his cash and accolade from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon Betty Amongi AkenaSebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu). Alitho is registered as a goalkeeper at Vipers SC but played as a striker for Bugisu as Watenga stood between the postsKaramoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja). He scored his team’s opening goal as Karamoja icked up their first win of the tournament. Match Commssioner Asumani Lubowa handed over the cash and accolade to the player.Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi). FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chairman Bukedi Province Chairman Jamal Ngobi handed over the cash and the award to Ronald MusanaWest Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala). He scored a spectacular goal from 35 yards at Lugogo> He is seen here receiving his award from Katumwa Ali who represented Chief Guest Abraham LuzziTeso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga). He received his cash and award from Match Commissioner Decolas Kiiza (in a tie).
The FUFA Drum returns on 14th and 15th April, 2018 with the following fixtures
Sunday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso in Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei –Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango- Ssaza Ground in Mityana
Kigezi vs Acholi- Kabale Municipal Stadium
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground
Rwenzori vs Kampala- Nyahuka Ground, Bundibugyo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium, Fortortal
All matches kickoff at 4pm.
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bukedi vs Bunyoro match that ended 1-1 in Busia.
Action between Bukedi and Bunyoro at the Madibira play ground in Busia. The game ended one goal apiece
A total of 17 goals were scored on match day three of the FUFA Drum tournament on Saturday.
Buganda and Karamoja Provinces registered their first victories of the campaign.
Allan Kayiwa scored for Buganda away to Lango at the Lira Sports Ground for the first maximum points following opening day blushes at home in the 1-0 loss to Kigezi and the subsequent goal-less draw away to Acholi.
Karamoja also recorded their first win, triumphing 2-1 at their Boma home in Moroto against visiting Ankole.
Ivan Korobe shot Karamoja ahead in the second minute. Yusuf Bamutura equalized for Ankole in the 55th minute but Raphael Komakech got the winning goal two minutes from full time as the crowd in Moroto celebrated with vibrancy.
Ivan Kabore with his man of the match prizes
At the Star Times stadium in Lugogo, Kampala posted the biggest win of the tournament so far, winning 5-0 against visiting Rwenzori.
Tonny Odur, Arthur Kiggundu, captain Willy Kavuma as well as second half substitutes Daniel Muzeyi Sserunkuma and Brian Nkuubi were on the mark for Kampala Province coached by Wasswa Bbosa.
Kampala players Simon Sserunkuma, Willy Kavuma and Tonny Odur celebrate one of their 5 goals on the day against Rwenzori at Lugogo
Isaac Isinde scored the match winner for Busoga away to Teso.
This was Busoga’s third successive victory after their 3-0 and 4-0 wins against Busoga and Sebei respectively.
Sebei lost in their second game at home in a row, falling 3-1 to Bugisu.
James Alitho, normally a goalkeeper with Azam Uganda Premier League club, Vipers SC scored two goals before Hassan Wandega added the other.
Jonas Ayiekho got the consolation for Sebei. Alitho was thereafter named the man of the match for his heroics.
James Alitho was man of the match in Bugisu;s 3-1 win away to SebeiPart of the crowd at Pece Stadium
Acholi pipped Kigezi 1-0 with Derrick Tekwo scoring the match winner at the Pece Stadium in Gulu before a great crowd.
The game between West Nile and Tooro failed to produce any goal dividend after full time.
Meanwhile, Bukedi and Bunyoro settled for a one all draw at the Madibira play ground in a match also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
SC Villa Jogoo player Ramadan Dudu scored for Bunyoro and Moses Guloba replied for Bukedi.
The next round of matches will be played next week with back to back fixtures on 14th and 15th April 2018.
Time to sprint-Tracy Jones Akiror and Yudaya Nakayenze on Saturday evening
The Uganda National women football team, The Crested Cranes and their counterparts Kenya Harambee Starlets took their players through the final drills for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifier on Sunday.
The two sides meet in the return leg match to be played at StarTimes Lugogo Stadium, with the Kenyans leading 1-0 from the first leg of the Preliminary First round action played in Machakos.
Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro (Black top) dribbling the ball during training on Saturday in Njeru.
The Crested Cranes have been camping at FUFA Technical Center Njeru since arriving from Kenya on Thursday morning while the Kenyans jetted in on Friday morning and are accommodated at Noble Hotel, Ntinda.
After today’s training session, Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega said her players are fully prepared for the game.
Time to talk- Head coach Faridah Bulega and her technical staff passing on final touches to the players
‘We are set. The players are well prepared for the game. It is a game of their lives and they have promised to die a little for their country. I urge all women football fans to come to Lugogo and support the Crested Cranes’ said Bulega.
Kenya conducted their final training session at Lugogo.
Kenya Harambee Starlets tarining at Lugogo on Saturday
The winner of the two legs will qualify to meet Equatorial Guinea in the final round of the qualifiers for the tournament to be hosted by Ghana from November-December 2018.
Meanwhile CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players enjoying their final drills ahead of AWCON qualifier against Kenya on Sunday at Lugogo.
Fixtures 7th April, 2018 (All Matches Kick off 4pm)
Teso vs Busoga-Emokori Grounds-Bukedea
Sebei vs Bugisu-Kiprotich Stadium-Kapchorwa
Lango vs Buganda-Lira Sports Ground
Acholi vs Kigezi- Pece Stadium
Karamoja vs Ankole-Boma Grounds-Moroto
West Nile vs Tooro-PTC Grounds-Arua
Kampala vs Rwenzori-StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
Bukedi vs Bunyoro-Madibira Grounds-Busia
The FUFA Drum tournament takes center stage once again with eight matches across the country on Saturday, 7th April 2018.
This will be match day three of the tournament that is being played on provincial level.
Sebei is at home to unbeaten Bugisu at the high altitude Kirpotich Stadium in Kapchorwa.
Hundreds of fans are expected to turn up at the Pece Stadium in Gulu when Acholi plays host to Kigezi.
West Nile entertains Tooro at the PTC Grounds in Arua and Kampala shall home to Rwenzori in the heart of the capital city, at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo.
Meanwhile, Bukedi hosts Bunyoro at the Madibira grounds in Busia and Buganda makes the long trip Lira to face Lango at the Sports Grounds.
David Bagoole of Busoga passes the ball during their 3-0 win against Bugisu on match day one at the Kyabazinga stadium. Busoga is away to Sebei province
In Bukedea, home side Teso is playing host to Busoga in a derby of sorts match at the Emokori grounds.
‘We know the tensions that will come with the weekend games as some teams are planning to put a foot in the quarterfinals. Some teams have picked up good results in the opening two rounds. We shall leave no stone unturned’ said The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama.
Buganda’s goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige with a save against Lango. The well attended game ended 0-0 at the Pece Stadium in Gulu
After match day three on Saturday, action will once again return with breathe taking back to back matches on the 14th and 15th April 2018 next weekend.
The tournament is held under the theme; “Celebrating our ancestry”.
West Nile’s Shaban Muhammed was tightly man marked by Ankole’s Joseph Akwandanaho in Zombo
The Uganda National women football team- Crested Cranes, today continued with their residential training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The team that returned from Kenya on Thursday morning is preparing or the Total Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier (AWCON) first round qualifier second leg against the Kenya Harambee Starlets due on Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
The Kenyans lead 1-0 from the first leg won in Machakos on Wednesday after Lillian Adera’s strike gave the home team advantage at Kenyatta Stadium.
Crested Cranes captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) and Spencer Nakachwa during training at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru
The players and the coaches had the whole of today morning reviewing their performance in Kenya, where all of them talked about the result in utmost good faith.
They later embarked on the drills on the artificial turf in the evening getting used to conditions similar to the Lugogo grounds where the game will be played.
Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) with defedner Yudaya Nakayenze during the tactical review session in the hall at FUFA Technical Centre.
After today’s sessions Head coach Faridah Bulega expressed her happiness over how the players have come into shape ahead of Sunday’s game.
Shakirah Mutibwa giving her thoughts during the tactical review session
‘The fitness levels are top notch. Players who picked up knocks on Wednesday have improved. No injuries in camp’ Bulega said.
Crested Cranes midfeilder Shakilar Mutibwa during training at FUFA Technical centerCrested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega during trainingCrested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on 4th April 2018
Kenya arrived on Friday morning and the team is accommodated at Noble Hotel-Ntinda.
Meanwhile FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that all players and registered officials of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite league for the 2017/18 season will not pay to gain access to watch the match on Sunday.
The Uganda women national football team Crested Cranes returned home on Thursday morning safely from Machakos where they had gone to play the first round first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against the Kenya Harambe Starlets.
The Crested Cranes lost 1-0 to the hosts in a game played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
Crested Cranes defender Nakitto Gladsy and Team Doctor Mable Kabatalindwa at the FUFA Technical Centre
The team of 20 players and 11 officials arrived by Bus and were taken to FUFA technical center Njeru, for residential training ahead of the return leg on Sunday 8th April, at the StarTimes Stadium.
The team will have light training at the artificial turf later today before embarking on double training sessions on Friday.
Leader of Delegation Chris Kalibbala, Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association Margaret Kubingi and Referees Delegate to FUFA Assembly Rosebell Rwamuyamba at Njeru. The trio travelled to Kenya for the match as well.
Saturday training will be held in the morning at the StarTimes Lugogo, where the return leg will be played.
‘We want the players get used to playing on the turf as our crucial match against Kenya will be at the same surface’ said Bulega.
The head Coach remains optimistic about her team’s chances despite the loss.
Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) and Fitness trainer Olive Mbekeka at the FUFA Technical Centre upon return from Kenya
‘We had three strategies and one of them worked for us. We shall have to work on our scoring abilities in the return leg to cancel out the first leg result’ added Bulega.
Players after disembarking the bus at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. The Head coach Faridah Bulega (red) is seen in a deep discussion with star player Shakira Mutibwa.
The Kenya Harambe Starlets who have had a run of better results against the Crested Cranes, yesterday never looked the usual butter masters over their Ugandan counterparts as midfielders Tracy Jones Akiror, Shakira Mutibwa and captain Hasifa Nasuna worked tirelessly to thwart their attacks.
The Crested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on Wednesday in Machakos. L-R (Back row) Zainah Namuleme, Viola Namuddu, Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya and Christine Nambirige Front row (L-R) Hasifah Nassuuna (capt), Asia Nakibuka, Tracy Jones Akiror, Aturo Ruth, Aluka Grace and Shakirah Mutibwa
They were only aided by a lucky strike by defender Lilian Adera, whose intended cross went over custodian Ruth Aturo for the game’s solitary strike.
Fixtures 7th April, 2018 (All Matches Kick off 4pm)
Teso vs Busoga-Emokori Grounds-Bukedea
Sebei vs Bugisu-Kiprotich Stadium-Kapchorwa
Lango vs Buganda-Lira Sports Ground
Acholi vs Kigezi- Pece Stadium
Karamoja vs Ankole-Boma Grounds-Moroto
West Nile vs Tooro-PTC Grounds-Arua
Kampala vs Rwenzori-StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
Bukedi vs Bunyoro-Madibira Grounds-Busia
The inaugural FUFA Drum tournament played on a league format enters match day 3 this weekend but teams will be expected to play back to back action on 7th and 14th/15th April.
The excitement matches that have drawn massive crowds across all venues will see another round played on Saturday.
Majid Ayop found the equalizer for Karamoja Province against West Nile. He has promised to bring down Ankole Province on Saturday in Moroto.
‘We know the tensions that will come with the weekend games as some teams are planning to put a foot in the quarterfinals. Some teams have picked up good results in the opening two rounds. We shall leave no stone unturned’ said The FUFA Drum Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama.
Excited Tooro fans at the Kakyeeka stadium when they played Ankole. Tooro fans have produced an electric fan fare everywhere they have gone. They travel to Karamoja this weekend.
The matches to be played this weekend will be honoured in reverse next weekend.
‘It is not easy for teams to face off twice in a space of a week. My working committee will be alert on duty to deliver a good job’ added Byamukama.
A multitude of fans who turned up for the Acholi vs Buganda match at Pece stadium. Acholi will host Kigezi on Saturday
Busoga and Kampala Provinces are the only teams with maximum points (6 each) picked from the opening two Match Days. Wins for both team off their opponents will brighten their chances of places in the Quarterfinals.
Sebei is the only Province yet to pick up a point while Buganda and Karamoja have a point each.
The FUFA Drum table standings
Referees appointed
The FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa has released the list of match officials for the weekend games
The Uganda National Women football team-Crested Cranes put up a spirited show but fell to a Lilian Adera strike shortly after resumption which condemned Faridah Bulega’s team to a 1-0 defeat to Kenya Harambee Starlets.
It was the first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018 journey to Ghana with the return fixture set for 8th of April at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
In control: Crested Cranes midfield gem Shakirah Mutibwa beats two Kenyan players during the game.Zainah Namuleme (R) flies high for the ball.Tinah Nambirigge taking notes from Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega during the match in Machakos. Kenya won the first leg 1-0. Return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at Lugogo.Shadia Nankya (L) and Tracy Jones Akiror getting the better of a Kenyan opponentCaptains’ battle. HAsifah Nassuuna (L) in control of the ball.Crested Cranes Technical and Substitutes benchKenya Starting XI against Crested CranesCrested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth AturoGroup Photo-Team Captains and Match officials in Machakos
