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  • FUFA Summit gets underway; All eyes on Football Development

    FUFA Summit gets underway; All eyes on Football Development

    Ugandan football will take bigger strides after today’s FUFA summit at Serene Suites in Mutundwe.

    It is the first ever football summit to be held in the country with the main of developing the sport.

    The Summit is part of the FUFA 5 year strategic plan that was passed by the Assembly in 2016 in Luweero.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo presents at the FUFA Summit

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    We are here to plan for the future of the game. The participants are technocrats and experts in their respective fields. Let us embrace this summit for the better of Ugandan football.

    We organized this summit to find solutions to the challenges. At the moment we are looking at football in the field. We have invited the technocrats like coaches for youths across the country and plan for the game.

    We will form groups to discuss and come up with recommendations to be presented to the Executive and the General Assembly to generate new regulations and strategies.

    This will affect our budgets but we are ready to take football to another level.

    It is a very modern way and I believe that at the end of this Summit we will have gotten good ideas from the technical people.

    I believe that the game of football is changing everywhere but we need to handle matters on the pitch as we also plan for other summits to come.

    UgandaCranes head coach Sebastien Desabre addresses the media

    Uganda Cranes Head coach –Sebastien Desabre

    I am glad to be here and this is such a good day for FUFA and football at large.

    It shows the ambitions and motivation of FUFA to develop the game in Uganda.

    It is also very important to share the experience from different people because it is a good way to organize for the future of football in Uganda.

    This move is good for the federation with targets and objectives because you need to come up with a strategy to develop objectives. Today is a start of a new dawn of football in Uganda.

    FUFA Education Officer, Jackson Nyiima

    NCS Assistant General Secretary-Technical David Katende Ssemakula

    I want to thank FUFA for organizing this summit. Government is committed to inject more funds in sports.

    As you are well aware sports is dynamic and FUFA are moving in the right direction.

    I am happy that the summit has involved Sports Scientists and the sport we have today can not only rely on natural talent but we need to apply science and particularly Sports Science if we are to progress.

    The summit has attracted Coaches of the teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League, Refereeing, Ex-Internationals, personnel from the football youth progammes in Uganda, Government and the Corporate world.

    The topics are;

    • Player development & Talent identification
    • Coaching Development
    • Refereeing Development
    • Equipment, facilities & technology
    • Sports Science and Medicine
    • Football Entities (Family, Schools/Academies, Clubs, national team)

    The summit has attracted Coaches of the teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League, Refereeing, Ex-Internationals, personnel from the football youth progammes in Uganda, Government and the Corporate world.

    Player performance Analysis by Marvin Clive Katondwaci
    FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama presented on Facilities
    FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson
  • 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup: Draws for round of 16 successfully held

    2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup: Draws for round of 16 successfully held

    44th Stanbic Uganda Cup:

    Round of 16 Games – 21st and 22nd March 2018

    The Stanbic Cup round of 16 draws were held at the Headquarters of Stanbic Cup on Friday morning.

    FUFA Competitions committee chairperson and Executive Committee member, Hamid Juma, FUFA Competitions committee Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule, famous legends of the game William Nkemba, Fred ‘Gaaso’ Mukasa and Tom Lwanga graced the colour draws.

    They were joined by Stanbic bank’s head of marketing, Daniel Ogong, club coaches and other FUFA officials.

    ‘As a federation, we are very happy with the way the round of 32 has been played and was conducted. Most teams played attacking and attractive football which is the reason why so many goals were scored. We expect many surprises since this is knock out football. It is getting tighter and tighter per stage. This kind of football has continued to reignite the passion of football fans back to the stadia’ Hamid Juma noted.

    In the games proper, reigning champions Kampala Capital Authroity City (KCCA) will travel to Soana, UPDF hosts Proline, KJT will face BUL, Busula against Synergy, Mbarara City with Kansai Plascon and Kitara up against Seeta United.

    Fans have a chance to win tickets courtesy of Stanbic Bank Uganda to watch matches

    ‘The Stanbic Uganda Cup has lived up to all our expectations and a lot and more, so far we have witnessed many exciting matches and a number of major surprises including the record 10 times champions Express Football Club being knocked out by the FUFA Big league side Kitara 4-3 on penalties. Such a result is testament to the magic of the Uganda Cup which allows even the smallest teams the chance to dream big and believe they can go all the way to the finals. I wish the 16 teams left in the tournament the best of luck and encourage fans to come out in full force to support their teams’ Ogong, head of marketing for Stanbic Bank remarked.

    Eng William Nkemba drew Ndejje University to play SC Villa Jogoo
    Fred Mukasa during the draws
    Tom Lwanga drew his very KCCA to face Soana

    The round of 16 games will be played on 21st and 22nd March 2018.

    Full Draws for Round of 16 Draws:

    • Ndejje University Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Ndejje University Main Campus, Luweero
    • Kitara F.C Vs Seeta United – Boma Play-ground, Hoima
    • Kira United Vs Vipers Sports Club – Kira Town Council Play ground
    • Mbarara City Vs Kansai Plascon – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
    • Busula Football Club Vs Synergy Football Club – Luweero
    • Soana F.C Vs KCCA – Kavumba Recreational Center
    • UPDF Vs Proline – Bombo Military Stadium
    • KJT Vs BUL – Villa Park
  • Sebastien names 23 man squad for forthcoming friendly matches

    Sebastien names 23 man squad for forthcoming friendly matches

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named a team composed of 23 players in preparation for the upcoming international friendlies.

    The coach revealed the team during the FUFA weekly press conference that took place at the Federation’s headquarters on Wednesday.

    The team summoned will feature in the two games that FUFA has confirmed including one against Malawi on 27th March at Mandela National stadium while the other will come earlier on 24th March against an opponent that is yet to be confirmed.

    The squad has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and four forwards with four of the 23 being locally based players.

    4 local based players The four locally based players include; Nico Wakiro Wadada(Vipers SC), Timothy Awany(KCCA FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC) and Abraham Ndugwa(Masavu FC), 14 players are based in Africa but play outside of Uganda while the rest feature for clubs around the globe.

    Desabre explained that he needed to evaluate the foreign based players whom he has not worked with since taking charge late last year and it is the reason why he summoned a few local based players.

    ‘I have not neglected the local based players because I have watched the league and I’m impressed with the level of competition. I saw many during the CHAN tournament in Morocco so I wanted to use these upcoming friendlies to look at the foreign based players’ noted Sebastien.

    In addition, the French tactician stated he has been in touch with most of the foreign based players and thus he believes the two friendly games will help the technical team to assess them.

    ‘I have been in contact with most of them (players) on phone and we discussed a lot but I believe the two games will help us to make a good evaluation’ stated Sebastien.

     

    The head coach also revealed new faces on his technical bench including Sadiq Wassa as the goalkeeping coach in the absence of Fred Kajjoba who is undergoing a coaching in the USA.

    The others include fitness coach D’Antonio Gerome (UEFA A Licensed Fitness coach) who will be available for only up to the end of the two games and another physiotherapist to join Ivan Ssewanyana.

    The other nine play elsewhere on the African continent while the rest are either in Europe or Asia.

     

    The players are expected to enter camp on 19th March with training commencing the following day.

     

    The two friendly games are used as precursors for Cranes upcoming engagements that include 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania, Lesotho and Cape Verde.

    Uganda currently leads group L with three points after one round ahead of the aforementioned teams.

    Full squad

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa, Salim Jamal (El Meriekh, Sudan), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).

     

    Defenders: Dennis Iguma (Al Nabi Shayth-Lebanon), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers SC, Uganda), Isaac Isinde Not attached), Brevis Mugabi Yeovil Town, England) Murushid Jjuko (Simba, Tanzania), Timothy Awany (KCCA FC, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia-Kenya), Alex Kakuba (Feirense-Portugal).

    Midfielders: Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia),Farouk Miya Sebai FK, Azerbaijan) , Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt), Khalid Aucho (East Bengal, India), Geoffrey Kizito Baba (Than Quang Ninh-Vietnam), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (CSMA Iasi, Romania), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC, Uganda)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania),Yunus Ssentamu (FK Tirana), Edrisa Lubega (Floridsdorfer AC, Austria),Hood Kaweesa (Buildcon FC, Zambia).

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Sc Villa defeats Bright Stars to qualify for round of 16

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Sc Villa defeats Bright Stars to qualify for round of 16

    George Senkaba and Godfrey Lwesibawa were on target as Sc Villa Jogoo got the better of Bright Stars FC 2-0 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Tuesday afternoon at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    The Jogoos raced into an early lead on 17 minutes by Senkaba before Lwesibawa doubled the score line 7 minutes later.

    The result means that SC Villa have got the better of Bright Stars on two occasions this season (winning 1-0 in the League in Masaka and today’s victory).

    The other meeting ended in a 1-1 draw last Saturday.

    It was a bad day for Bright Stars FC in office as they also saw their star midfielder Moses Okot shown marching orders.

    The teams in round of 16:

    NAME OF TEAM
    VIPERS SC
    UPDF
    KANSAI  PLASCON
    KITARA FC
    SOANA FC
    SEETA UNITED
    MBARARA CITY
    SYNERGY FC
    KIRA UNITED FC
    NDEJJE UNIVERSITY FC
    PROLINE FC
    KJT FC
    BUSULA FC
    KCCA FC (Holders)
    BUL FC

    SC VILLA JOGOO

    MAIN PHOTO: Methodious Jungu with the ball during the Stanbic Uganda Cup match between Sc Villa Jogoo (Blue) and Bright Stars (yellow). Sc Villa won 2-0. 

  • CAF Symposium: Women football will never be the same-Ugandan representatives

    CAF Symposium: Women football will never be the same-Ugandan representatives

    Ugandan representatives at the CAF Women football Symposium in Marrakech, Morocco are optimistic the sport will grow in leaps and bounds with immediate effect.

    Woman representative on the FUFA Executive Ms. Agnes Mugena and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu together with National team player Jean Sseninde are in Morocco for the two day Symposium that ends today.

    Sseninde attended the Symposium at the invitation of Africa soccer governing body CAF. Active and former players, referees, coaches, media and experts in various areas of the game from FIFA and other Confederations were invited to take part.

    L-R: Sseninde, Mugena and Mandu in Marrakech

    It is the first ever CAF Women’s Football Symposium under the theme ‘Raising Our Game’ is aimed at taking women football on the continent to another level.

    ‘Such symposiums help understand the way football is governed. Women football has many challenges and we are sure that the resolutions from this symposium will turn the game into the best around the continent’ said Mugena

    ‘It is a nice symposium that will change the game soon. Women are so passionate about the game and the sport needs such people to support all the time. The discussion have been very good and with interesting contributions from various stakeholders’ said FUFA Deputy CEO Mandu.

    The Crested Cranes star player Sseninde was full of praise for the organisers of the Symposium.

    ‘I have learnt a lot from this women’s symposium. I hope that all we have learnt can be put into practice then women’s football will go even far in our country. I am Very happy to have received a special invite by CAF as African player’ said Sseninde.

    The participants were divided into 7 working groups under their specialties to discuss on the topics below;
    1. How to expand the practice of Women’s Football
    2. Developing the technical formation of the trainers, referees & instructor
    3. Means of development of sponsorship for Women’s football
    4. Competitions: Realities and Perspective
    5. Governance concept in women’s football
    6. Role of women’s football in gender promotion and socialization
    7. Place of Media & Communication in women’s football

    The resolutions of the various working groups will be presented to the CAF Executive Committee for review and implementation.

  • FUFA Press Conference: Uganda Cranes Head coach to address media 

    FUFA Press Conference: Uganda Cranes Head coach to address media 

    Event: FUFA Press Conference- Uganda Cranes Head coach to address media 

    Date: Wednesday 7th March, 2018

    Venue: FUFA House

    Time: 10am

    FUFA Communications Department has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre will hold a press conference on Wednesday 7th March 2018 at 10am at FUFA House, Mengo.

    The Frenchman will release information about the National A Team-Uganda Cranes.

    ‘Sebastien and his assistant Matia Lule will address the media on matters about the National teams and future international engagements. They have programmes to communicate to the media for dissemination to the public’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    Sebastien has categorically stated that he wants to use the next International break to be of great value to the National team players.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre

  • The FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Uganda

    The FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Uganda

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile dignitaries who received the FIFA World Cup trophy at Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning.

    The trophy was later taken State House Entebbe for the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to officially welcome the FIFA Delegation that is accompanying the trophy that is on the world tour covering 51 countries.

    It is the second time the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Uganda, with the first opportunity way back in 2009.

    The football family was represented by FUFA President, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Uganda Cranes CHAN Sqiuad Captain Bernard muwanga.

    Pictorial for Monday’s FIFA World Cup trophy tour in Uganda

    President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Government officials at State House Entebbe with the FIFA World Cup trophy on Monday.
    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo and Sports Minister Hon Charles Bakkabulindi disembarking from the chartered flight that transported the FIFA World Cup trophy.
    Uganda Cranes CHAN Squad captain Bernard Muwanga
    The team responsible for the security and media related matters of the FIFA World cup trophy tour at Entebbe International Airport.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Sports Minister Hon Charles Bakkabulindi and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. 

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Home wins for KCCA, URA, Kirinya Jinja S.S and UPDF

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Home wins for KCCA, URA, Kirinya Jinja S.S and UPDF

    Azam Uganda Premier League (Match Day 19)

    Full Results for Saturday, 3rd March 2018:

     

    • URA 2-0 Police
    • UPDF 1-0 Mbarara City
    • KCCA 1-0 Soana
    • Kirinya-Jinja S.S 1-0 Onduparaka
    • BUL 1-1 Masavu
    • Bright Stars 1-1 SC Villa Jogoo

     

    Results for Friday, 2nd March 2018:

     

    • Express 0-0 Proline
    • Maroons 1-1 Vipers

     

    The Azam Uganda Premier League had a successful completion of match day 19.

    There were four outright victories and four draws a piece in the eight games played.

    Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) returned to winning ways, earning a 2-0 victory against Police in the all Namboole affair.

    January 2018 signings Moses Sseruyidde and Herman Nteza Wasswa scored two first half goals for Paul Nkata’s coached club in a rain laden match.

    Sseruyidde converted home a cracking free-kick after Steven Mugisha had brought him down near the goal area.

    Wasswa raced to Godfrey Sembatya’s through ball to finish off an acute angle.

    Sulaiman Majaanjalo scored off a kick frpm the penalty mark as UPDF continued with their impressive run in the second round.

    UPDF won 1-0 against visiting Mbarara City at the Bombo Army Barracks.

    Reigning champions KCCA required a Julius Poloto header off Mustapha Kizza’s teasing ball to win 1-0 against sturrborn Soana whom they had defeated with comfort 4-0 in the first round.

    Fred Amaku was the hero at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Jinja when Kirinya-Jinja S.S pipped visiting Onduparaka 1-0.

    The other four matches ended in stalemates. BUL was held by a 10 man Masavu to a 1 all draw at the Kakindu Stadium, Jinja.

    Richard Wandyaka scored in the 26th minute but Masavu staged a gallant fight, equalizing through second half subsisitute James Kasibante.

    Earlier, Masavu had been reduced to 10 men when right back Moses Kiggundu was sent off because of two bookable offences by Referee Ronaldie Kirangwa.

    Bright Stars players celebrate their equalizer against SC Villa Jogoo at the Champions stadium in Mwererwe. The two clubs square off on Tuesday, 6th March 2018 at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium in the Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Elsewhere, Bright Stars held 16 time record league winners, SC Villa Jogoo to a one all draw.

    The two goals in the match came inside the openint ten minutes of play. Martin Kizza gave the Jogoos the lead on 3 minutes before Bright Stars’ captain and talisman Nelson Senkatuka found the equalizer only six minutes later.

    There were no further goals at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe before a passionate fair crowd.

    On Friday, the first two sets of match day 19 had been played.

    Express and Proline played to a non scoring draw in a match watched by Uganda Cranes head coach, Sebastien Desabre among others at the historical Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

    Maroons and Vipers played played to a one all draw at the Prisons stadium, Bugonga.

    Sharp striker Daniel Muzeyi Sserunkuma, fresh from scooping the best player of the month accolade courtesy of Fortebet once again shone with the opening goal for Vipers after 23 minutes.

    Sserunkuma pounched home a rebound from goalkeeper Ashadu Bugembe following an earlier shot on target from right winger, Milton Karisa.

    The home side rallied and found the equalizer 19 minutes from full time through midfielder Solomon Walusimbi.

    The league with return with match day 20 games on Friday, 9th March 2018 and on the subsquent day.

    MAIN PHOTO: Express midfielder Davis Mayanja (middle) fights for possession with Proline’s Ivan Bukenya on Friday, 2nd March 2018 at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium

    PHOTO CREDITS: John Batanudde

  • The FUFA Drum: All Match Day 2 fixtures to be played on 18th March

    The FUFA Drum: All Match Day 2 fixtures to be played on 18th March

    The FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed that no matches of The FUFA Drum will be played on the same day when KCCA FC hosts St George of Ethiopia in the retrun leg 2nd round of the CAF Champions League.

    Four fixtures had been lined up for 17th March but have all been moved to 18th March, 2018.

    The affected fixtures that were to be played on 17th March are;  Sebei vs Busoga, Bugisu vs Teso, Acholi vs Buganda and Kigezi vs Lango  but will now be played the following day.

    The fixtures for 18th March are as follows after the change; (All Kick off at 4pm) 

    Sebei vs Busoga at Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa

    Bugisu vs Teso at Mbale Municipal Stadium

    Acholi vs Buganda, Pece Stadium-Gulu

    Kigezi vs Lango, Kabale Municipal Stadium

    Kampala vs Bunyoro, StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    West Nile vs Ankole Barokoro Stadium, Zombo

    Rwenzori vs Bukedi-Nyakasanga Grounds, Kasese

    Tooro vs Karamoja, Buhinga Stadium, Fortportal

    Excited Tooro Province fans at Kakyeka stadium cheering their team against Ankole.
  • FUFA Football Summit confirmed for 12th March

    FUFA Football Summit confirmed for 12th March

    FUFA Football Summit 

    Venue: Serene Suites in Mutundwe

    Date: Monday 12th March, 2018

    Time: 9am-5pm

    It will be the first of its kind in Uganda for a summit of this magnitude to be organised by FUFA.

    In a communication sent to various stakeholders partly reads;

    There will be presentation of well researched status in selected aspects of football development by experts, group discussions from which ideas will be drawn for recommendations to FUFA. The Federation shall later come up with the football development strategy’

    According to the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, 6 topics will be discussed during the summit.

    ‘In line with our Vision and Mission, FUFA has observed the need to improve many aspects of the game. In this regard, a one-day FUFA Football Summit is being organized under the theme  ‘Football Development’ with the main goal of improving the quality of the game’ said Mwebe.

    ‘We have invited coaches of the teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League, personnel from the football youth progammes in Uganda. We have also extended invitation to the Government and corporate world.’ added the German trained football development Director Mwebe.

    The Football Development Department at FUFA house has confirmed Serene Suites in Mutundwe will host the ‘FUFA Football Summit’ on 12th March, 2018.

    It will be the first of its kind in Uganda for a summit of this magnitude to be organised by FUFA.

    In a communication sent to various stakeholders partly reads;

    There will be presentation of well researched status in selected aspects of football development by experts, group discussions from which ideas will be drawn for recommendations to FUFA. The Federation shall later come up with the football development strategy’

    According to the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, 6 topics will be discussed during the summit.

    ‘In line with our Vision and Mission, FUFA has observed the need to improve many aspects of the game. In this regard, a one-day FUFA Football Summit is being organized under the theme  ‘Football Development’ with the main goal of improving the quality of the game’ said Mwebe.

    ‘We have invited coaches of the teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League, personnel from the football youth progammes in Uganda. We have also extended invitation to the Government and corporate world.’ added the German trained football development Director Mwebe.

    The topics are;

    • Player development & Talent identification
    • Coaching Development
    • Refereeing Development
    • Equipment, facilities & technology
    • Sports Science and Medicine
    • Football Entities (Family, Schools/Academies, Clubs, national team)

    The One day summit will be held at Serene Suites – Mutundwe on Monday March 12, 2018 starting 9:00am to 5:00pm.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe has confirmed the latest news about the summit. 

  • FUFA Women’s Cup: Dates for the Preliminary stage released, 2017 Quarter-finalists get byes into round of 16

    FUFA Women’s Cup: Dates for the Preliminary stage released, 2017 Quarter-finalists get byes into round of 16

    The journey to Bushenyi for the FUFA Women’s Cup final in June got underway on Wednesday with a press conference organized at FUFA House for the draw of the competition played on a knockout basis.

    24 teams registered for this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup including holders Olila High School Women FC.

    According to the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule 14 teams (FUFA Women Elite League), 7 Regional league sides and 3 Non-League teams were drawn today.

    ‘The 8 teams that reached the Quarterfinals of the 1st Edition last season got byes but four teams were seeded based on their geographical location’ noted Nalule.

    FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma (L) and Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule during the draw

    FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma also attended the press conference.

    ‘We would like to convey our gratitude to the people who support women football. The Executive has increased the Prize money for the Women Competitions this season as compared to last year. We would like to see good competition among teams in the FUFA Women’s cup’ said Juma.

    Ayub Khalifan of Kawempe MuslimSS Women FC picked Mwandha from the pot.

    While addressing the media during the draws, Hamid Juma said that UGX 7.5 M is up for grabs and thus called upon all teams to put up the best display for the ultimate prize.

    The preliminary round kicks off on 11th March 2018. This year’s final will held in Bushenyi.

    Harunah Seruwagi of Mwandha Foundation drew Wakiso Hills from the pot.

    The fixtures-All Matches kick off at 4pm

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Lady Doves Vs Panyandori -Masindi Stadium 4pm

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Mwandha Foundation vs Bugiri Town View at Mwanda Foundation School

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: She Mak Vs Rines SS at Makerere University

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs Kawempe Muslim Junior Team at UMHS-Lubaga

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Ajax Queens Vs Wakiso Hills at Buddo SS

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Katuuso Community Vs Isra Academy, Makindye

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Bright Light Vs Kampala Junior Team (KJT) at Lira Town College

    Sunday 11th March, 2018: Gaddafi Integrated Vs Kampala Queens in Mbogo-Kawempe

    • 8 Teams that got byes into the round of 16; Olila High School, Gafford Ladies, UCU Lady Cardinals, Muteesa I Royal University, Western United, Taggy High School, Kawempe Muslim and She Corporate (All these teams reached the Quarterfinals of the FUFA Women’s Cup last year).

    MAIN PHOTO: Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association Margaret Kubingi picked Isra Soccer Academy from the pot to pair with Katuuso Community Team. 

     

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Tibita the hero as BUL makes it to round of 16

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Tibita the hero as BUL makes it to round of 16

    Amis Tibita was on target again for his club BUL just two days after leading his Busoga Province Team to a 3-0 resounding win over Bugisu Province in Jinja.

    Tibita a youngster with the Uganda U-20 National team scored on Tuesday in the round of 32 as his club BUL FC defeated FUFA Big League side Nyamityobora at the round of 32 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup at Kakindu Stadium.

    Tibita who scored in Saturday’s win over Bugisu Province got his club’s goal with 20 minutes left on the clock.

    BUL have now advanced to the round of 16 with the date for the draw yet to be released by the FUFA Competitions Department.

    Only one match is left in the round of 32 as Sc Villa Jogoo will play host to Bright Stars FC at Mutessa II Stadium following request by the Jogoos to change the venue from Recreational Ground Masaka as there are activities set to be held in the same stadium.

    The date for the match has also been brought forward by a day as the initial fixture (7th March, 2018) would not give Bright Stars FC ample time to plan for their league fixture away to Masavu on 9th March.

    The winner of the Uganda Cup represents the Country in the CAF Confederation Cup.

    Click for Full results of round of 32 STANBIC UGANDA CUP 2018 R32 Results

    Satnbic Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

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

     

  • FUFA Women’s Cup 2018: Draws to be conducted on Wednesday

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2018: Draws to be conducted on Wednesday

    FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed that the draws of the 2nd Edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will be held on Wednesday inMengo.

    Ina communication sent to the members of the Sports media by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, it reads;

    ‘The draw for the 2nd Edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will be conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday 28th February.

    The function starts at 10 am.

    Olila High School Women FC are the Cup holders.

    24 teams are registered for the competition played on the knockout basis’

    The teams registered for the draw:

    Kawempe Muslim WFC

    UCU Lady Cardinals

    Uganda Martyrs

    Olila High Women FC

    Ajax Queens FC

    Gafford Ladies

    Muteesa 1 Royal

    Rines SS WFC

    Wakiso Hills

    She Corporate

    Kampala Queens

    She Mak

    		 Western United

    Isra Soccer Academy

    Kawempe Junior Team

    Gadhafi Integrate

    Katuuso Community

    KJT

    Taggy High

    Lady Doves

    Mwandha

    Bugiri Town View

    Bright Light SS

    Panyadori SS Girls-
    Gafford Ladies who lost to Olila High School in the FUFA Women’s Cup final last year. They have entered the draw for the 2nd edition of the Competition played on a knock out basis.

    MAIN PHOTO: Olila High School celebrating their victory in the FUFA Women’s Cup final in Busia. They defeated Gafford Ladies on Penalties. 

  • The FUFA Drum 2018 Match Day 1: Winners of Man of the Match Cash prize

    The FUFA Drum 2018 Match Day 1: Winners of Man of the Match Cash prize

    The FUFA Drum kicked off over the weekend. It was action packed across the country with 24 goals scored in the 8 games inclusive of the 89th minute equalizer by Ayop Majid for Karamoja Province against West Nile Province at the Boma Grounds in Moroto.

    FUFA rewarded every Man of the Match with a cash prize of 100,000/- (One Hundred Thousand Shillings Only).

    Hard work indeed pays.

    The FUFA Drum 2018 Match Day 1: Winners of the Man of the Match Cash prize

    (Indicated in brackets: Province team and club)

    Busoga 3-0 Bugisu

    Man of the Match: Joel Madondo (Busoga, J-Kirinya SS)

    Joel Madondo of Busoga Province received his MOTM Cash prize from Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga.

     Buganda 0-1 Kigezi

    Man of the Match: Derrick Mudali (Kigezi, Uganda Martyrs University-Nkozi)

     

    Ankole 2-1 Tooro

    Man of the Match: Asumani Alishe Kihogo (Ankole, Mbarara City FC)

    Ankole’s Asumani Alishe Kihogo (L) receives his MOTM Cash from The FUFA Drum Committee member Livingstone Lajan.

     

    Bunyoro 2-2 Rwenzori:

    Man of the Match: Yubu Bogere (Rwenzori, Sc Villa Jogoo)

    Yubu Bogere (M) of Rwenzori receives his MOTM Cash from FUFA Executive Member Hajji Abdul Lukooya (L) and Kitara Region Delegate Edgar Agaba (R)

    Bukedi 0-1 Kampala

    Man of the Match: Tahomera Benon (Bukedi, Myda FC, Malaba in Tororo)

    FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye hands over the MOTM cash to Bukedi’s Defender Tahomera Benon. FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) and Harunah Kebba all watched the game that saw Kampala score late on.

    Teso 8-0 Sebei

    Man of the Match: Ben Ocen (Teso, Police FC)

    Ben Ocen netted a brace as Teso defeated Sebei 8-0. Ocen was named Man of the match. He is seen here receiving the cash prize from Hon Anita Among. FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA Drum Chairman Rogers Byamukama watched the match in Bukedea.

    Lango 0-2 Acholi

    Man of the Match: Deogratius Ojok (Acholi, JMC Hippos).

    Deogratius Ojok of Acholi receives his cash from FUFA Delegate Amin Bossa.

    Karamoja 1-1 West Nile

    Man of the Match: Amaku Fred (West Nile, Kirinya Jinja SS)

    FUFA Executive Member Rasoul Ariga hands over the MOTM cash to Fred Amaku of West Nile. Match Commissioner Anthony Tumwesigye is on the left.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha hands over the MOTM cash to Kigezi’s Derrick Mudali. Kigezi beat Buganda 1-0 in Masaka

     

  • CAF U-20 Tournament: Uganda Hippos to face South Sudan

    CAF U-20 Tournament: Uganda Hippos to face South Sudan

    The Uganda National Junior side of the U-20 players Hippos has been drawn to play South Sudan over two legs for a place in the 2nd round of the tournament.

    Uganda will play host to its neighbors on weekend of 30th/31st March and 20th/21st and 22nd April, 2018.

    A win for Uganda will see Matia Lule’s trained team take on Cameroon at the next stage for the 2019 championship to be held in Niger.

    The Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is the main international youth football competition for CAF Member Associations, and is competed for by Under 20 year olds. It is held every two years with the top 4 teams qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

    ‘We know the quality of players South Sudan has in their team. It will not be a simple game as some people may want to assume. We started our preparations very early by taking the team to Zambia for the COSAFA tournament. We shall also have a camp soon for these youngsters’ said the Hippos coach Matia Lule.

    Uganda will also host the first leg of the 2nd round on the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th May with the return leg set for 18th, 19th and 20th May 2018. Zambia is the holder of the CAF U-20 cup.

    The training programme will be released soon.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 team that played in the 2017 COSAFA  tournament in Zambia. 

  • FUFA Drum: Goals galore, passionate crowds usher in successful match day one

    FUFA Drum: Goals galore, passionate crowds usher in successful match day one

    THE FUFA DRUM TOURNAMENT 2018:
    Match Day One Results: 
    Saturday, 24th February 2018 (Official Opening Match):
    • Busoga 3-0 Bugisu
    Goals: Hamis Tibita, Richard Wandyaka, Joel Madondo
    Sunday, 25th February  2018
    • Teso 8-0 Sebei
    Goals: Musa Esenu (2), Benson Ocen (2), Daniel Isiagi (2), Ivan Eyam (1), Opejo Kokas (1)
    • Karamoja 1-1 West Nile
    Goals: Alfred Leku (West Nile), Majid Ayop (Karamoja)
    • Bunyoro 2-2 Rwenzori
    Goals: Yubu Bogere, Al Hadji Salim (Rwenzori), George Senkaaba  (2 for Bunyoro)
    • Lango 0-2 Acholi
    Goals: Deogratius Ojok
    • Ankole 2-1 Tooro
    Goals: Swalik Segujja, Yusuf Abato (Ankole), Innocent Asiimwe  (Tooro)
    • Buganda 0-1 Kigezi
    Goal: Derrick Mudali
    • Bukedi 0-1 Kampala
    Goal: Dan ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma
    Excited Tooro fans at the Kakyeka stadium
    The 2018 FUFA Drum tournament officially kicked off with a terrifying noise across the country with eight matches.
    A total of 24 goals were recorded on match day one with six out right victories and two draws.
    The official opening game witnessed Busoga humble Bugisu 3-0 at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe, Jinja, a match that was graced by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga.
    Hamis Tibita, Richard Wandyaka and Joel Madondo were on the mark for Busoga.
    Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga hands over an envelope with cash to Busoga striker Joel Madondo after the match
    On Sunday, seven more games were played. Teso registered the biggest victory, winning 8-0 against Sebei.
    A brace apiece from Musa Esenu , Benson Ocen and Daniel Isiagi were added by goals from Ivan Eyam and John Kokas Opejo.
    West Nile and Karamoja shared the spoils one all at the Booma play ground in Moroto.
    Majib Ayop found the equalizer for Karamoja Province
    Alfred Leku of Express FC scored for West Nile and Majid Ayop who plays for Vipers Kotido FC replied for Karamoja to send the home fans into wild celebrations.
    Action between Tooro and Ankole (yellow)
    At the Boma play ground in Hoima, Bunyoro was held by visiting Rwenzori to a two all stalemate.
    Yubu Bogere of SC Villa Jogoo and Al Hadji Salim of Mbarara city FC were on the mark for Rwenzori while another Villa player George Senkaaba got a brace for Bunyoro.
    FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye led the team inspections in Budaka
    Deogratius Ojok scored two goals in Acholi’s 2-0 win against Lango in the much awaited derby played in Lira.
    At the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara, home side Ankole out muscled Tooro 2-1.
    Swalik Segujja of Mbarara City FC and Nyamityobora’s Yusuf Abato scored two quick first half goals for Ankole.
    Bright Stars’ defender Innocent Asiimwe  headed home the consolation for Tooro after a great corner taken by Nicholas Kagaba of Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club.
    A section of excited fans at the Kyabazinga Stadium during the  opening game
    Kampala Province’s Yayo Lutimba attempts to dribble past a Bukedi opponent
    Kigezi shocked Buganda with a Derrick Mudali late goal at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
    Mudali is a student at Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi.
    Vipers Sports Club striker Daniel ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma was the hero for Kampala Province with a late strike in their 1-0 victory against Bukedi.
    Sserunkuma was introduced in the second half of the game.
    Lango’s Allan Okello, a player with KCCA and Uganda U-20 during their match with Acholi. Acholi won the derby 2-0 in Lira
    FUFA officials attentively follow the proceedings in the official match for the Drum Tournament at the Kyabazinga stadium
    Excited Acholi fans pose for photographs with their stars. Acholi team was captained by KCCA player Denis Okot Oola (extreme right)
    There are 16 Provinces that are engaged in this tournament  whose total prize money is Shs. 100M.
    The theme of the tournament is ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry‘.
     MAIN PHOTO: Ankole players celebrate their second goal scored by Yusuf Abato against Tooro at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara
    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
  • The FUFA Drum: Busoga shines in opening match against Bugisu at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe

    The FUFA Drum: Busoga shines in opening match against Bugisu at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe

    FUFA Drum Tournament (Official Opening Match):

    • Busoga 3-0 Bugisu

    Busoga Province has won the opening match of the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament.

    Busoga edged Bugisu 3-0 during the official opening match of the tournament at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, Jinja on Saturday.

    Hamis Tibita connects Aggrey Madoi’s low cross from the left for the opening goal on the day

    Hamis Tibita gave the home side the lead on 12 minutes as they led 1-0 by the half time break.

    The BUL and Uganda U-20 forward tapped home a low cross from a lively Police and Uganda Cranes left winger Aggrey Madoi.

    Two second half substitutes Richard Wandyaka and Joel Madondo combined to score the other two goals in the 64th and 77th minutes respectively.

    Busoga XI team

    Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde captained the Busoga Province team.

    Joel Madondo was named man of the match.

    Bugisu XI

    The well attended match was also watched by the Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Rebecca Kagada, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Vice President Justus Mugisha as well as the third Vice President Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Buganda Kingdom Prime minister Richard Muvawala, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Patrick Benard Ogwel, FUFA Executive Committee members and staff as well multitudes of spectators.

    Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga at the Kyabazinga stadium Pavilion

    After the match, the Speaker of Parliament appreciated the tournament and thanked the federation for the initiative.

    This is a good tournament and i thank FUFA for the idea.

    I congratulate the winning team (Busoga Province) and the man of the match Joel Madondo

    Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kagada hands over an envelope to Busoga striker Joel Madondo after the match

    She later handled over the man of the match Madondo with a cash envelope as a sign of appreciation for his effort and contribution in the game.

    Cranes Performers entertained the guests before, at half time and after the game
    A section of excited fans at the Kyabazinga Stadium during the game
    Busoga midfielder Daudi Bagoole controls a high ball during the game

    The other matches of the FUFA Drum continue on Sunday.

    There will be seven games to be played across the country.  Teso hosts Sebei at the Kongunga ground in Bukedea, Lango plays Acholi in the much awaited derby duel at the Lango Sports ground in Lira and Buganda will entertain Kigezi at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

    Meanwhile, Bukedi will take on Kampala at the Budaka Saza ground in Budaka, Bunyoro shall entertain Rwenzori at the Boma play ground in Hoima.

    West Nile kicks off the tourney away from home against Karamoja at the Booma play ground in Moroto.

    Ankole shall face Tooro at the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara.

    Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde was captain of Busoga Province. In the photo, he greets the Busoga Prime minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala

    The theme of this tournament is ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’.

    Team Line Ups:

    Busoga XI:

    Muhammed Didi (G.K), Jimmy Kuluba, Allan Munaba, Livingstone Mulondo, Isaac Isinde (Captain), Jerome Kirya, David Bagoole, Dan Shabena, Patrick Crespo Asiku, Amis Tibita, Aggrey Madoi

    Subs:          

    Mathias Muwanga (G.K), Wilson Makuro, Joel Madondo, Mark Bamukyaye, Richard Wandyaka, George Kasonko, Anthony Mayanja, Yeseri Waibi, Braize Nkolo

    Head coach: Charles Ayiekho Lukula

    Bugisu XI:

    James Alitho (G.K – Captain), Robert Edmond Otim, Tiff Kahandi, Hassan Wandega, Jackson Okello, Musa Malunda, Ibrahim Massa, Milton Karisa, Akram Munyolo, Sula Wambede, Abdul Rahman Ajab

    Subs:

    Ibrahim Bashir (GK), Peter Lomolo, Erasmus Okadapay, Robery Kabole, Derick Dangohur, Aziz Nambobi, Phillip Wamukota, Constantino Nalumoso, Malvin Wasswa

    Head coach: Godfrey ‘Toldo’ Awach

    The match referees who handled the opening game of the FUFA Drum

    Match Officials:

    • Center Referee: Robert Donney
    • Assistant Referee 1: Diana Murungi
    • Assistant Referee 2: David Kachope
    • Fourth Official: Junior Kasenge
    • Match Commissioner: Rogers Byamukama
    • Referees’ Assessor: Ali Tomusange

    Other Fixtures:

    Sunday, 25th February 2018

    • Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
    • Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
    • Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
    • Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
    • Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
    • Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
    • Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara
  • The FUFA Drum Grand Opening: Stage is set for Busoga, Bugisu provinces | Preview

    The FUFA Drum Grand Opening: Stage is set for Busoga, Bugisu provinces | Preview

    The FUFA Drum

    Saturday 24th February, 2018

    Busoga Vs Bugisu –Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja

    Time: (4PM)

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    All preparations to have a successful grand opening of the FUFA Drum Tournament have been concluded by the local organizing committee led by the competition chairman, Rogers Byamukama.

    The two opening teams, Busoga and Bugisu shall lock horns at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe (Jinja) in the first match of the championship that will bring together the 16 provinces in Uganda.

    ‘All arrangements to have a great opening ceremony for the FUFA Drum tournament have been made. The two teams (Bugisu and Busoga), officials, security and all the logistics are well in place to have a successful opening where the Kyabazinga of Busoga and Speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga have duly confirmed to grace’ Byamukama noted.

    Both the Busoga and Bugisu teams have assembled their respective players who are fully fit for the game that kicks off at 4 p.m

    Busoga head coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula as he was addressing the media earlier in the week at FUFA vowed to work for the maximum points in the opening match.

    ‘We are well prepared for the opener and my team is already in camp at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru. We are the home of fine football in Uganda and we have prepared well for Bugisu Province on Saturday’ Ayiekoh, who is also head coach at Azam Uganda Premier League side, Kirinya-Jinja S.S said.

    His counterpart, Godfrey ‘Toldo’ Awach was equally expectant of a decent result, a positive that will keep fans in anticipation for the final outcome at the end of the normal time.

    ‘I understand that with football one expects three results-a win, draw and loss but we are not thinking about the third option’ Awach, Head coach at FUFA Big league club, Kataka sounded.

    The 16 Provinces  in contention for the grand trophy are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro

    The tournament shall be played until 6th October 2018, the date set for the final in Kasese.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Robert Donney 

    Assistant Referee 1: Diana  Murungi 

    Assistant Referee 2 : David Kachope 

    Fourth Official: Junior Kasenge

    Referees’ Assessor: Ali  Tomusange

    Match Commissioner: Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo

    Other Fixtures:

    Sunday, 25th February 2018

    • Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
    • Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
    • Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
    • Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
    • Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
    • Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
    • Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara