Uganda National Under 20 side settled for third place at the 2017 Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Championships in Zambia
The Hippos lost 3-1 to Egypt in the third place play off match played at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday.
Shaban Muhammed scored the consolation for Uganda as he also finished as the tournament top scorer.
Roshdi Ashraf scored a brace in the 19th and 59th minutes before Abdelrahman Amr’s 90th minute winner.
Muhammed Shaban with the Egyptian captain
Shaban had scored the equalizer a minute to the mandatory half time break.
Uganda Hippos head coach Mathias Lule praised the organizers of this tournament for the opportunity of inviting the Ugandan team, FUFA for granting the chance, the technical team as well as the players for the brave fight throughout the duration of the tourney.
‘In a special way, i would love to thank the organizers of COSAFA U-20 championship for inviting us. This tournament is a developmental event and we have learnt a lot. I also thank FUFA, Technical team and my players for the enormous effort’ Lule stated.
Muhammed Shaban finished as top scorer with 4 goals.
The tournament was won by South Africa who beat Lesotho 2-1 in the well contested final.
Uganda Cranes bowed out of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup championship in Kenya on Friday evening.
The CECAFA record winners (with 14 titles) lost in the semi finals to Zanzibar 2-1 at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate the equalizer from Joseph Nsubuga
Derrick Nsibambi’s 28th minute had cancelled Abdul-Azizi Makame’s opener on 22 minutes before the Islanders restored their lead through Juma Mohammed Issa’s well struck kick from the penalty mark.
Uganda finished the game with 10 men following a sending off for substitute Joseph Nsubuga who had committed a professional foul.
Nsubuga had replaced defender Shafik Bakaki in the first half.
Milton Karisa with a drive to the Zanzibar goal area.
Uganda Cranes will now switch attention to the third place against Burundi as Kenya takes on Zanzibar in final.
The final will be held at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday, 17th December 2017.
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan, Tom Ikara, Daniel Isiagi, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Joseph Nsubuga, Allan Kateregga
Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Were red carded against Ethiopia)
The first ever FUFA Media course has officially concluded on Friday evening at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe.
The course was closed by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye who urged the journalists to adhere to professionalism in the day to day tasks of their activities.
‘As FUFA, we are honoured to organize such a media course, the first of its kind. FUFA is an organized institution guided by a 5 year strategic plan. Capacity building and education remains part of our core targets with internal and external stake holders. Engaging the media is our priority because the media plays an intergal role in advocacy, informing the public among others’ Mugoye said in his remarks.
A total of 45 journalists (Online reporters, Written Press, photo journalists, radio, Television and Senior editors) took part in the three day’s seminar.
The closing ceremony was also attended by the FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, the course coordinator Jackson Nyiima and all the facilitators.
Course Facilitators:
The FUFA President, a Certified FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo was part of the historical course where he presented about FUFA and its development programmes, club management as well as football rights and marketing.
The other Instructors lined up for the course are; Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA Instructor), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Kiiza Decolas (FUFA Finance Director), Sam Mpiima (CAF Instructor), (FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu, Ronnie Kalema (Chairperson of Uganda Football Referees Association-UFRA and FUFA Executive Member), Geofrey Odur Ojok (Chairperson of the FUFA Legal committee), Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer) and Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Development Officer).
All the participants received certification and were officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank.
There were different theory and practical sessions for the participants under FUFA and its Development Programmes, CAF and its Development Programmes, FIFA and its Development Programmes, Administration and Finance, Club Management, FUFA Statutes-Regulations and Decisions, FUFA Competitions, Event Management, General Management, Planning, Refereeing, Rights and Marketing, Communications and Fans’ engagement strategies.
Participants:
Sabiiti Muwanga (USPA President), David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports), Mubarak Kasule (SMS Empire / CBS Freelancer), Silvano Kibuuka (Bukedde), Ismail Kezaala (Daily Monitor), Grace Mbabazi (NBS TV), Joel Muyita (Chimpreports), Godfrey Kakungulu (Eastern Uganda Sports Press Association President), Kenneth Arereng (Metro FM), Ceasar Abangirah (Daily Monitor), Yusuf Nampala (Radio Simba), Shafik Ssenoga (The New Vision), Francisco Bwambale (Star Fm), John Batanudde (Red Pepper), Daniel Moi (Northern Region FA), Badru Tok ( West Nile Region FA), Joseph Mutaka (Eastern region FA), Gabriel Esiku (North East Region FA), Edwin Ram (Western region FA), Godfrey Nsingwire (Kitara Region FA), Bashir Bastu Semuyaba (Buganda region FA), James Musasizi (Kampala Region FA), Andrew Amanya( Hope FM-Kabale), Matia Oporya (Apex FM Jinja), Fred Mwambu (Futaa.com), Postiga Kato ( Ssebo FM-Kamuli), Sharon Sarah Adong (Paidha FM), Zakiah Nambuya (B24), Aisha Nakato (Baba FM, Jinja), Henry Musabe (Sports256), Ronnie Lusulire (SK13), Aminah Babirye (Kawowo Sports), Bernard Ochieng (East FM Tororo), Julius Mutebi (HTV/Sun FM), Dennis Bossa (Daily Monitor), Brian Katende (Kingdom TV), Hassan Kirunda (102.1 FUFA fm), (Shafik Mutebi – 102.1 FUFA fm), Bosco Omaria (FUFA Graphic Designer), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Media-National Team), Axam Senkayi (FUFA Media), Zainah Nabatanzi (Edgars Youth Programme), Leila Nankya (Events Planner), George Katongole Kiwanuka (Daily Monitor), Julius Ssenyimba (Kampala Sun), Henry Gama (Liberty FM, Hoima)
Course Coordinator: Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer)
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Media Plat forms
The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Zanzibar in the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup second semi final match at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu has two new faces.
Left back Aggrey Madoi and Central Shafik Bakaki are drifted in to replace Isaac Muleme and Denis Timothy Awany respectively.
Muleme and Awany picked red cards against Ethiopia.
It is a strong line up with Ismail Watenga in goal posts. Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi and Milton Karisa lead the quest for goals.
Uganda Cranes, also the tournament defending champions eye a 15th title.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zanzibar (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (1), Tom Ikara (18), Daniel Isiagi (22), Paul Mucureezi (12), Tom Masiko (7), Nelson Senkatuka (9), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (8), Joseph Nsubuga (23), Allan Katerega (3)
Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Picked marching off orders in last group game against Ethiopia)
Copa Dar es salaam Beach Soccer Championship 2017:
24th – 26th December
Coco Beach, Oysterbay – Tanzania
The acting head coach for Uganda Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge has named a 20 man squad to start preparations ahead of the 2017 Copa Dar es Salaam beach soccer Championship.
Three players are on the reserve list with training scheduled to start on Monday, 18th December 2017 at Lido Beach Resort in Entebbe.
The tournament will be held at the Coco Beach with Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zanzibar taking part.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Technical Director Bashir Mutyaba will handle the team alongside Salim Jamal Muwonge.
Players summoned:
Meddie Kibirge (Isabeti), Nasser Lwamunda (Buganda Royal), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal), Allan Katwe (YMCA), Davis Kasujja (YMCA), Suliaman Ochero (St Lawrence University), Emmanuel Kalyowa (St Lawrence University), Frank Bomboka (MUBS), Ronald Mungwari (Stormers), Ben Ocen (YMCA), Roch Somoka (Isabeti), Abdul Karim Kibalama (Kyadondo Galaticals), Church Hill Kamba (Stormers), Primo Kimera (Buganda Royal), Ambrose Naturinda (YMCA)
Reserves:
Rica Byaruhanga (Isabeti), Swaibu Kakwaya (Isabeti), Michael Kalule (MUBS)
MOPANI COPPER COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship 2017:
Thursday, 14th December (Semifinals):
South Africa vs Egypt – Nkana Stadium (2 p.m)
Uganda vs Lesotho – Nkana Stadium (5 p.m)
The stage is set for Uganda U-20 national team (The Hippos) at the semi finals of the 2017 Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Tournament in Zambia.
Uganda Hippos will take on Lesotho at the Nkana Stadium at 5 p.m. This will be the second semi final show down between South Africa and Egypt.
Uganda topped group A that also had defending champions and hosts Zambia, Malawi and Swaziland.
Led by head coach Mathias Lule, Uganda finished with 5 points and a difference of 2 goals, one better of joint leaders Malawi (who also had 5 points).
Lule has the hope that the youngsters will perform to the expected standards.
‘Since we had the last group match on Monday, the players have had enough rest. We are confident that we shall perform well, reach the finals and win the championship’ Lule said.
Uganda takes on Lesotho who finished top in group C.
Shaban Muhammed celebrates a goal in the COSAFA U-20 Championship
Team captain Muhammed Shaban will be back in action after serving his one match suspension following a red card in the match against Swaziland.
Shaban is also the current top scorer at the tournament with three goals to his name.
Left back Mustapha Kizza will however miss the match through suspension (two bookings) and right back Fred Okot still faces a late fitness test following an earlier injury during the Swaziland match.
The other semi final at Nkana stadium on Thursday will be between South Africa and Egypt.
Uganda and Egypt are the two guest countries at the COSAFA U-20 tournament.
On Wednesday, 13th December 2017, the draws for the two CAF inter-club competitions for the upcoming year 2018 were held at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will face Madagascar champions CNaPS in the preliminary round of the 2018 Total CAF Champions league.
CNaPS will host the first leg between February 9th -11th 2018 as the return leg will happen between February 16-18th 2018.
Should KCCA progress past CNaps over the two legs, they await the winner between Ethiopia’s St George or South Sudan’s Al Salam Wau.
A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers United in the 2017 CAF Confederation cup
A total of 59 clubs were engaged for the Total CAF Champions League 2018 competition draws whilst 54 were entered for the Total CAF Confederation Cup 2018.
Uganda will not be represented in the Total CAF Confederation cup 2018.
During the year 2017, KCCA initially played in the Total Champions League before they were dropped to the CAF Confederation Cup.
The first ever FUFA Media course has officially kicked off on a sound footing at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe on Wednesday.
At least 50 journalists with expertise in football reporting are part of the four day course meant to equip and further harness the skills of the journalists (Online reporters, Written Press, photo journalists, radio, Television and Senior editors).
The journalists reported at Njeru on Tuesday evening and held the orientation session as guided by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Participants during the theory session
This is a momentous opportunity for FUFA to host such a course specifically for the media.
The media remains a key partner and stake holder in the development of the beautiful game.
As FUFA, we are glad that this course has been well attended and we believe it will further streamline the development of the game in the country
Course content:
The course modules are; FUFA and its Development Programmes, CAF and its Development Programmes, FIFA and its Development Programmes, Administration and Finance, Club Management, FUFA Statutes-Regulations and Decisions, FUFA Competitions, Event Management, General Management, Planning, Refereeing, Rights and Marketing, Communications and Fans’ engagement strategies.
The FUFA President, who is a Certified FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo kicked off the seassion with History of FUFA.
The other Instructors lined up for the course are; Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA Instructor), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Kiiza Decolas (FUFA Finance Director), Sam Mpiima (CAF Instructor), (FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu, Ronnie Kalema (Chairperson of Uganda Football Referees Association-UFRA and FUFA Executive Member), Geofrey Odur Ojok (Chairperson of the FUFA Legal committee), Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer) and Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Development Officer).
Eng. Moses Magogo presents about FUFA”s History and its Development Drogrammes
While presenting on the FUFA and its Development programmes, Eng. Magogo welcomed the idea of the course for the media.
The media remains a key stakeholder in the growth of the beautiful game.
At FUFA, one of our key values is openness and promoting teamwork where the media remains an important pillar in the development process. The Communications Manager had a key role in securing this course which is part of our 5 year strategic plan.
This educative and interactive course will climax with the certification of participants who will officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank.
Besides the theory thesis on the different topics, the participants are also undertaking practical sessions on different match situations, pre and post match customs as well as internal matches amongst the participants.
Vipers Sports Club media officer Abdul Wasike, also a journalist with Daily Monitor and KFM, with the USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga taking ntes during the theory sessionExcited participants pose for a group photograph after the early morning drills.Geofrey Odur Ojok, the FUFA Legal committee chairperson presents about the FUFA Statues, regulations and decisions
Participants:
Sabiiti Muwanga (USPA President), David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports), Mubarak Kasule (SMS Empire / CBS Freelancer), Silvano Kibuuka (Bukedde), Ismail Kezaala (Daily Monitor), Grace Mbabazi (NBS TV), Joel Muyita (Chimpreports), Godfrey Kakungulu (Eastern Uganda Sports Press Association President), Kenneth Arereng (Metro FM), Ceasar Abangirah (Daily Monitor), Yusuf Nampala (Radio Simba), Shafik Ssenoga (The New Vision), Francisco Bwambale (Star Fm), John Batanudde (Red Pepper), Daniel Moi (Northern Region FA), Badru Tok ( West Nile Region FA), Joseph Mutaka (Eastern region FA), Gabriel Esiku (North East Region FA), Edwin Ram (Western region FA), Godfrey Nsingwire (Kitara Region FA), Bashir Bastu Semuyaba (Buganda region FA), James Musasizi (Kampala Region FA), Andrew Amanya( Hope FM-Kabale), Matia Oporya (Apex FM Jinja), Fred Mwambu (Futaa.com), Postiga Kato ( Ssebo FM-Kamuli), Sharon Sarah Adong (Paidha FM), Zakiah Nambuya (B24), Aisha Nakato (Baba FM, Jinja), Henry Musabe (Sports256), Ronnie Lusulire (SK13), Aminah Babirye (Kawowo Sports), Bernard Ochieng (East FM Tororo), Julius Mutebi (HTV/Sun FM), Dennis Bossa (Daily Monitor), Brian Katende (Kingdom TV), Hassan Kirunda (102.1 FUFA fm), (Shafik Mutebi – 102.1 FUFA fm), Bosco Omaria (FUFA Graphic Designer), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Media-National Team), Axam Senkayi (FUFA Media), Zainah Nabatanzi (Edgars Youth Programme), Leila Nankya (Events Planner), George Katongole Kiwanuka (Daily Monitor), Julius Ssenyimba (Kampala Sun), Henry Gama (Liberty FM, Hoima)
Course Coordinator: Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer)
One of the members on the FUFA Technical panel Kalusha Bwalya searching for the next Uganda Cranes coach has arrived in the country.
Kalusha was named to head the 5 man panel that will guide the FUFA Executive on the next coach following the resignation of former Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic.
Kalusha Bwalya was received at FUFA House in Mengo on Tuesday morning by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Once Captains Always Captains: L-R Former National skippers -Watson (Uganda Cranes) and Kalusha (Zambia) at FUFA House.
‘I am here as part of the technical team to give guidance on the new Uganda Cranes coach. I have total belief that Uganda Cranes is a fantastic team is a force to reckon with on the continent at the moment’ said Kalusha Bwalya when he visited the 102.1 FUFA fm-official radio of FUFA.
FUFA Deputy CEO greets Kalusha Bwalya at FUFA House
‘The selection of the new coach will help Uganda prepare well for the next international engagements. Zambia and Uganda are in the same group of the 2018 CHAN Finals. The matches between these two countries are always a joy to watch’ added Kalusha.
FUFA 2nd Vice President (R) Darius Mugoye welcomes Kalusha Bwalya
The FUFA President also had a word to say following the arrival of Kalusha in Uganda.
FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke greets Kalusha Bwalya
‘Kalusha is here to help us play a role in providing knowledge on the applicants for the job. The onus to name the net Uganda Cranes coach lies in the hands of the FUFA Executive. We are glad Government has shown great signs to support with payment of salary for our next coach’ said FUFA President Magogo.
FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi with Kalusha Bwalya
‘Over 90 applications were received for the job’ added Magogo.
FUFA Presidentail Award Winner Muhamud Kalema (R) shows his accolade to Kalusha Bwalya.
Kalusha was taken on a guided tour of FUFA House and the studios of 102.1 FUFA Fm-the football radio. He visited every office as was guided by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema and head of Referees Association in Uganda was with Kalusha Bwalya.
Bwalya will meet the minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi.
The FUFA Technical Panel named to help in the search for the next Uganda Cranes coach.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Kalusha Bwalya at FUFA House.
Following communication last week in regard to FUFA Media course for football journalists from 12th-15th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru, plans have been finalised to host the participants.
The Communication to Uganda Sports Press Association(USPA) and Other Media Houses was signed off by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘FUFA brings to your attention that this Course will climax with the certification of participants who will officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank’
‘Therefore all participants are urged to report at the venue by 8am (Wednesday 13/12/2017) in Njeru. Failure to adhere to this requirement, will lead to loss of the slot allocated to that particular person;
The Communcation further reads;
‘The Participants are required to carry training kits (football boots, canvas shoes) and gadgets like laptops, radio recorders, videos and photo cameras as practical sessions will be conducted during the course. No training allowances will be given to participants’
FUFA has provided transport to pick the participants from FUFA House on Tuesday 12th December, 2017 at 1pm to travel to Njeru.
Please find here below the participants’ list and no person shall be admitted if not on this list.
Uganda National U-20 team, The Hippos qualified for the Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship semi finals following a hard fought 1 all draw with Malawi in a group A match on Monday.
Striker Steven Mukwala scored the equalizer with 10 minutes left on the clock.
Team captain Muhammed Shaban missed the match against Malawi because of suspension.
Victor Matovu and striker Hamisi Tibita made their first starts in the championship.
Uganda this finishes top of group A with hosts Zambia and Malawi both on 4 points.
Swaziland, who fell 1-0 to Zambia on Monday have one point from 3 matches.
Uganda also joins fellow team, Egypt at the semi finals.
Uganda Hippos XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Julius Poloto, Mustapha Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Abubakar Kasule, Shafiq Kagimu, David Owori, Steven Mukwala, Hamisi Tibita, Victor Matovu
Subs:
Ali Mwerusi, Eric Kibowa, Mujahid Ogama, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Allan Okello, Andrew Okiring
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his Executive have on Monday morning met members of various standing committees at FUFA House, Mengo. It is the first time in his second term of office for the FUFA President to hold such meetings. Magogo was re-elected FUFA President on 5th August 2017 in Masindi.
Members and Secretaries of the Standing Committees listening attentively to the FUFA President at FUFA House on Monday
According to the FUFA President, these are statutory meetings for all the 14 standing Committees. He briefed the members on the general guidelines and procedure of how the Committees operate.
L-R FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the meeting
‘The Committee meetings help members to participate in decision making at an early for any project started before ideas are presented to the FUFA Executive that meets quarterly’ said Magogo.
Development Committee during their meeting
The 14 Committees will hold a total of 42 meetings with some superseding others depending on the internal activities at the Secretariat.
‘The set meetings are standard but we can’t do away with situational and emergency meetings according to the needs available’ added the FUFA President.
Competitions Committee meeting at FUFA House
Eng. Magogo further called upon members of the various committees to appreciate the digital era by convening online meetings and also write down their ideas, present them to the Committee Secretaries (designated FUFA Staff by the CEO) to include them on the agenda for discussion when a physical meeting is set.
FUFA Safety and Security Committee meeting at FUFA House
Several meetings have been lined for this week. On Monday, the FUFA Competitions Committee, Development Committee, Safety and Security met in the morning while the International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) and Players’ Status Committee in the afternoon.
FUFA President, CEO and 2nd VP Darius Mugoye with members of the IMOC and Players’ Status Committee at FUFA House on Monday afternoon
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with ball) while from L-R front row Hamid Juma, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with Members of the Standing Committees (Competitions, Development, Safety and Security) at FUFA House on Monday Morning.
FUFA has learnt with deep shock, the death of Mr. Hassan Biruma Mawanda-father of Uganda Cranes player Hassan Wasswa.
Mr. Biruma passed away on Monday 11th December 2017.
In a condolense statement signed off by 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 and KCCA FC star who served his country unselfishly’
‘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, Relatives and KCCA FC upon the loss of our Elder’
We however thank God for his life and pray that the Almighty judges him with a kind heart for his earthily deeds.Mr. Biruma will be buired later today in Masaka. FUFA will ve represented by Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma and Other secretariat staff.
UCU Lady Cardinals were the biggest winners over the weekend as the 2017-18 FUFA Women Elite league continued with six games.
The Mukono based club humbled newly promoted Isra Academy 4-0. Ajax Queens recorded the same scoreline over Western United.
Moureen Afoyo and Annet Namwenge each scored a brace for Ajax Queens at the Kabwohe playground in Sheema District.
Wakiso won 1-0 away from home against the Eastern Heroes and Rines S.S also edged Muteesa Royal University 1-0.
Two matches ended in non scoring stalemates. Gafford Ladies and holders Kawempe Muslim S.S as well as Uganda Martyrs – Kampala Queens encounter failed to register any goals.
FUFA JUNIORS LEAGUE (U18) 2017/18: WEEK 10 Results-Sunday, 10th December 2017
Onduparaka 5-0 URA Junior Team
KCCA Soccer Academy 1-1 BUL Junior Team
UPDF Junior Team 0-2 Police Junior Team
Maroons Academy 0-0 Kirinya Jinja S.S Junior Team
Mbarara City Junior Team 2-1 SC Villa Jogoo Junior Team
Vipers Junior Team 3-0 Proline Junior Team
Bright Stars Junior Team 2-2 Soana Junior Team
Express Junior Team 0-0 Masavu Junior Team
Onduparaka Junior Team smiled to a 5-0 victory against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) during one of the matches on the week 10 rooster in the 2017-18 FUFA Juniors League.
Vipers won 3-0 against Proline at Kitende and Police were 2-0 winners on the road against UPDF.
Mbarara City Junior side edged SC Villa 2-1 in Mbarara. The other matches ended in stalemates.
Bright Stars and the reigning champions Soana shared the spoils in a 4 goal thriller, whilst the Express against Masavu encounter failed to yield any goal.
Meanwhile, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Soccer Academy played to a one all draw with visiting BUL at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Sadat Anaku, last season’s top scorer scored for KCCA Soccer Academy and Hillary Onek replied for the visitors.
The league will resume next weekend with a variety of games.
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2017: Group B (Sunday Result):
Ethiopia 1-1 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes staged a gallant display as they rallied from a goal down to draw one all with Ethiopia in a group B match of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tournament at the Bukhungu stadium, Kakamega on Sunday.
Derrick Nsibambi scored in the 85th minute to cancel out Abdel Abubeker’s 22nd minute opener.
The Captains’ moment with the match officials before kick off
Uganda however ended the game with 9 men after left back Isaac Muleme and central defender Timothy Awanyi were sent off in the closing stages of the match.
The tournament defending champions thus qualify out of group B alongside Burundi to the semi finals.
Uganda is the record winners of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup with 14 titles.
The Uganda Cranes team that started against Ethiopia on Sunday
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Ethiopia:
Isma Watenga (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Hood Kaweesa
Subs:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Shafik Bakaki, Aggrey Madoi, Tom Masiko, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Milton Karisa
Uganda Cranes Technical Bench and the substitutes during the singing of the national anthem
