An updated list of banned drugs, substances and methods in sports inclusive of football has been released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to FIFA for its 211 Member Associations (MAs).
In a detailed Circular from FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, she has advised all MAs of FIFA to spread the message to all football stakeholders in their respective countries.
FUFA has also sent out the circular to its stakeholders in regard to the 2018 list of banned drugs, substances and methods in sports.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson thus wrote in the communication dated 29th November, 2017 to the various stakeholders of football in Uganda;
‘Stakeholders are reminded that all FUFA Competitions are subjected to FIFA and WADA regulations. while Anti-Doping officials will continue to test Ugandan Players during in and out of Competitions in Uganda’
‘The List shows what substances and methods are prohibited, in and out of Competitions; and which substances are banned in differed sports including football’ added Watson
The circular comes into force on 1st January 2018.
FIFA has urged players and officials to keep the beautiful game as clean as possible and win fairly.
‘FUFA would like to remind all players that it is their duty to ensure they do not take any forbidden substances. Players should be mindful of the products and substances they take’
MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Chairman National Anti-Doping Organization Dr Robert Zavuga, FUFA Chairman Medical Committee Dr James Ssekajugo and FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson during the launch of the Anti Doping Campaign at FUFA House way back on 22nd June, 2016.
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The long awaited 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards will take place on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.
There is no doubt that for the past two years, the Airtel FUFA awards have had a great impact on the lives of the various winners and also motivated many to work harder.
For the third year running, the finest footballers in Uganda will be rewarded with the awards, cash and the MVP’s will drive home.
Here is a look at the male nominees for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade.
Muzamiru Mutyaba
Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC)
Muzamiru Mutyaba is a true definition of a contemporary attacking midfielder.
Calm on and off the ball, Mutyaba has enviable close ball control, quick thinking and a great passer of the ball.
To supplement the aforementioned attributes, he scores crucial odd goals as well.
The Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) gem helped KCCA to defend the Azam Uganda Premier league crown, scoring 6 and creating 8 goals.
On the national team, Mutyaba is best remembered for the brace against Rwanda at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende during the first leg of the TOTAL CHAN Championship of African Nations (CHAN) final round qualifier as the Uganda Cranes triumphed 3-0 on the day.
He was part of the return leg in Nyamirambo as Uganda booked a final berth to the final tournament, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.
His immense contribution also witnessed KCCA win the FUFA Uganda Cup, thus clinching a club first domestic double in history of the 1963 founded club.
Mutyaba also helped KCCA FC reach the group stages of this year’s CAF Confederation Cup the first Ugandan club to attain the feat since change of format in 2004.
He was nominated in the category of the Uganda Premier League midfielder of the 2016/17 season.
Midfielder Tadeo Lwanga
Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC):
Currently at Vipers Sports Club, Tadeo Lwanga was instrumental at Sports Club Villa where he was skipper.
He scored two goals as the Jogoos came second in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Given his outstanding displays for the club, he earned regular call ups to the Uganda Cranes in preparations for several competitions.
Geofrey Sserunkuma
Geoffrey Sserunkuma (Buildcon, Zambia)
Geofrey Sserunkuma is another player with sublime calm personality traits.
The veteran forward turned back the clock as he scored an amazing total of 33 goals in all competitions last season at KCCA FC before switching allegiance to Zambia Premier League club, Buildcon FC (also home to Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde).
With 21 goals to his personal account in the domestic league, Sserunkuma was top scorer.
Like Mutyaba, he won the league and FUFA Uganda Cup, becoming the Most Valuable Player of the season in the former competition.
In the knock out cup, he netted 6 goals with a graceful finish in the final against Paidha Black Angels.
On continental level, he scored 4 goals in the CAF Champions League and one in CAF Confederation Cup.
Earlier in the season, he scored the winner as KCCA FC edged Vipers SC to win the 2016 Super Cup.
On the national team, he was part of the historical Cranes team that played at the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon after 39 years of waiting.
Sserunkuma scored as Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 away in Praia to begin the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on a bright note.
The 2017 Most Valuable Player will driver away in a brand new car, get a cash prize of one million shillings while the runners up will each earn five hundred thousand shillings plus several other hampers.
Faruku Miya ( now at Standard Liege in Belgium) won the coveted accolade in 2015 while Mohammad Shaban won it last year.
Action of the Futsal Super League at the International Futsal Courts in Mengo, Kampala
Action continues in the 2017/18 Futsal Super League on Thursday, 30th November 2017 with 6 games on match day 5 at the International Futsal Courts along Musajjaalumbwa road in Kampala.
Still, two pitches will be used at the state of art facility as fans will be spoilt for choice.
Kabowa United takes on off colour Parakaeets on pitch A in the opening game at 7 p.m. The other 7 p.m game will see Park host Yeak Kabowa.
Bajim and Riham will then lock horns on Pitch at 8 p.m, concurrently with the Typhoons against Yap Stars game.
The final two matches to crown the flood lit action will see Elephants lock horns with KSPG as Dream takes on Sauna.
Sauna’s Steven Bikamata leads the league top scorers with 7 goals. He is closely followed by Ali Mukiibi (Yap Stars) and Hassan Wasswa (Elephants) who both have 6 goals apiece.
This is the first ever Futsal Super League, organized by the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) in conjunction with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
During the previous year, a mini league was organized at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.
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The Airtel FUFA Awards 2017 shall be held on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
A grand prize of a brand new car and One Million Shillings awaits the winner in the male and female catergories.
This year round, each of the nominees in either gender will not go home empty handed.
The rest of the nominees in the categories will get 500,000/= each.
We take a look at the three female nominees:
Hasifah Nassuuna also won last year
HASIFAH NASSUUNA:
Hasifah Nasuuna was top scorer in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) with 26 goals where she scored 5 times on two occasions and also scored 4 on three different matches in the league.
She was a champion with Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in the FWEL 2016/17 season.
Kawempe Muslim S.S also reached the quarter finals in the 2017 FUFA Women Cup.
The clinical Nassuuna guided Kawempe Muslim to second place in the FEASSA 2017 Games in Gulu, scoring 3 goals.
Fazilah Ikwaput scored crucial goals for Olila High School
FAZILA IKWAPUT
Fazila Ikwaput guided her club Olila High School to win the 2017 FUFA Women Cup. She was also the tournament top scorer with 5 goals.
In the FUFA Women Elite League, her 6 goals helped Olila High School to reach the play-offs for the first time in their history and finished fourth in the domestic league.
Given her outstanding performance, she was voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the league.
Goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi had an impressive season
VANESSA KARUNGI
Vaness Karungi is a goalkeeper with Olila High School Women Football Club.
Her club finished fourth in the FUFA Women Elite League with 8 clean sheets to her name.
She won the FUFA Women Cup, and was outstanding when she saved two penalty kicks on two occasions both at the semi finals and the final match.
Karungi had three clean sheets in FUFA Women cup.
She was a champion of the National schools women football tournament as Mukono High School clinched their maiden title.
She finished the tournament without conceding any goal in 9 matches, saving penalty kicks on two occasions semis and final in Kabale.
Her school finished third in FEASSA with 3 clean sheets ,saving penalty kicks in the third place playoffs against Tanzania’s Alliance High School.
She also won the 2017 Buganda Cup without conceding any goal in 5 games and also won the 2017 famous Maama Becca Cup.
The Uganda Cranes team started training on Wednesday ahead of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Championship in Kenya.
16 players attended the session conducted by head coach Moses Basena for about two hours.
Basena has lauded the players for the level of fitness and competitive spirit shown.
Team warm up at the start of the training
“We have started well and the response from all the players is overwhelming. We need to keep focused because defending the CECAFA trophy is our main target as we also plan ahead for the CHAN 2018 tournament” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
The KCCA football club players summoned did not attend the training because they traveled from Mbarara to Kampala on Wednesday.
Coach Moses Basena issues instructions at the session
“We expect all the KCCA players on Thursday morning when we resume training” Basena added.
All the players in attendence looked fresh, aggressive and physically well.
Players in a ball work session
On Thursday, the team will conduct a double session in the morning and evening.
The final team will be named on Friday before departure on Saturday.
Players who attended the Training session on Wednesday:
Goalkeepers: Nicholas Ssebwato (Onduparaka), Tom Ikara (Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Other Players:
Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Police), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Albert Mugisa (Police), Juma Balinya (Police), Method Bassey (Mbarara City), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Daniel Isiagi Opolot (Proline) and Seif Batte (Bright Stars)
Uganda U-20 national team, The Hippos has on Wednesday resumed the preparations for the Confederations of South African Football Associations (COSAFA) Under 20 football tournament.
The two hour session was conducted at the outside training ground of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
A total of 23 players attended the training session.
With the exception of the KCCA players who had traveled for the Mbarara game (Muhammed Shaban, Mustapha Kizza and Allan Okello), US based Andrew Isiagi and SC Villa’s Nicholas Kasozi, the rest of the summoned players graced the session.
L-R: Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach), Mathias Lule (Head coach) and James Odoch consult each other after the session
Head coach Mathias Lule was joined by his assistants James Odoch and the goalkeeping coach Samuel Kawalya together with the other support personnel in conducting the two hour session.
Emphasis was centered on ball work sessions, game situations, specialized goalkeeping drills and a lot of stretching drills.
Some of the players in stretching drills after the work out at Namboole stadium on Wednesday morning
Coach Lule is already impressed by the response of all the players in attendance;
I am pretty sure that we shall assemble a very good team for the COSAFA U-20 tournament.
Judging by the players’ body language, fitness, mental preparedness, all has been positive.
For the players who are away, it is communicated and understandable that they had traveled for the league match miles away. We expect them on Thursday morning
L-R: The goalkeepers in training – Saidi Keni, Eric Kibowa and Ali Mwerusi
The team training resumes on Thursday with a double session.
Players who attended training on Wednesday
Goalkeepers: Keni Saidi (Proline), Eric Kibowa (Vipers/ St Mary’s Kitende), Ali Mwerusi (Kibuli S.S / KCCA U-18 Team)
Defenders: Fred Okot (URA), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Askiu (Vipers / St Mary’s Kitende), Victor Matovu (Aspire Football Academy),
Midfielders: Azake Luboyera (Ottawa Fury, USL), AbdulKarim Kasule (Express), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Pius Obuya (Maroons), Gadaffi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Muhammed Ochaya Sharif (Express), Nicholas Kagaba (URA)
Strikers: Steven Mukwala (URA), Pius ‘Muzeei’ Wangi (Vipers), Nathanniel Atamba (Mbarara City U-18 Team), Hamis Tibita (BUL), Raymond Onyai (Kataka), Umar Kyeyune (JMC Hippos), Henry Tenywa (The School, Iganga)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 players stretching at Namboole on Wednesday
The Founder of Soccer2Unite Suzanne Fortune paid a courtesy visit to FUFA Headquarters in Mengo on Monday morning where she held talks with the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Vice President Darius Mugoye on football related matters.
Suzanne is well known for bringing together young players both male and female in Kabale with an aim of giving them a chance to further their education and develop football talent.
FUFA CEO welcomes Soccer2Unite Fiunder Suzanne Fortune and her team to his office at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday morning
On her first ever visit to FUFA House she met the FUFA CEO Mr. Edgar Watson and was impressed with what she saw at the FA Headquarters.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugye greeting Suzanne at FUFA House.
‘I have read about FUFA’s core value and they are in line with ours. We feel so fortunate and appreciate to be a part of the system. We want to be in a long term partnership with FUFA’ says Suzanne who was in company of her son Mark and Soccer2Unite Coordinator in Uganda Andrew Amanya.
Suzanne being shown the signage by Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein with the FUFA Core Values.
Suzanne presented to the CEO and FUFA Vice President plans of continuous organization of the Youth football tournaments in Kabale and starting a Juniors League in the same district for boys and girls.
FUFA CEO’s Personal Assistant Sharon Nalunga greeting Suzanne at FUFA House on Monday.
‘Allowing girls to play soccer has increased their confidence levels, self-esteem, taught them how to persevere and deal with diversity, together teaching them leadership skills which we feel is very important to women in the society. We are very thankful to FUFA for providing a platform to all children and adults to play football in Uganda’ added Suzanne.
A word from Suzanne to the FUFA Youth Developmemt Officer Mutyaba Bashir
Both the FUFA CEO and Vice President Mugoye welcomed the visit by Suzanne and promised to give a helping hand in taking football to another level in the Western region especially in Kabale.
Suzanne was part of the Morning Show Programme Early Kickoff on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Soccer2Unite were partners of the just concluded FUFA Beginner’ Coaching course-the first of its kind in Kabale that attracted well over 30 participants.
She was taken on a guided tour of the 102.1 FUFA fm by the Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Suzanne also carried some kits for Reigning Women League champions Kawempe Muslim SS. She handed them over to Kawempe coach Ayub Khalifah
FUFA’ Core Values are derived from the word Football;
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) after presentig to Suzanne and her team a Uganda Cranes original shirt.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Moses Basena has named a 26 man squad to start training on Wednesday ahead of the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup in Kenya.
The regional tourney kicks off on 3rd and ends on 17th December, 2017. Uganda is the defending champion.
The squad has:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC) Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Kiyemba Ibrahim (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Juuko Murushid Simba-Tanzania), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Savio Kabugo (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Albert Mugisa (Police FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Batte Seif (Bright Stars FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC), Basse Methodious (Mbarara City FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Ugand Cranes victorious side during the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia.
The Uganda national beach soccer league returned to action on Sunday with 6 physically played games on match day six at Lido Beach in Entebbe.
Lillian Mutuuzo, a forward with Nkumba University scored 5 individual goals in their 9-0 victory against Entebbe Ladies during the much awaited derby match.
The other goals for Nkumba University were scored by Docus Nabuufu and Mary Nakubwa, netted twice apiece.
Nkumba University also edged Alphoenix Golden Girls 2-1 and Katuuso Community were 3-2 winners against Talented.
Women action between Alphoenix and Nkumba University at Lido beach on Sunday, 26th November 2017
In the men games played, Benson Ocen scored four times for YMCA in their 6-3 win against Kyadondo Galaticos.
Ocen won the league with MUBS last season and is a nominee for the Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year alongside Allan Lule and goalkeeper Nasser Lwemunda.
Denis Serukuwaya (own goal) and Rogers Omuna completed the damage for the Galaticos.
The Galacticos got their goals through Abdul Karim Kibalama, Serukwaya and Allan Katwe’s own goal.
Talented overcame Mengo Hospital 3-1 as Stormers smiled 7-4 past Mutoola Resort.
Meanwhile, MUBS failed to honour their match against Buganda Royal University.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) President Deo Mutabazi addressing the media at Lido Beach
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) President, Deo Mutabazi saluted the participating clubs as he hailed the level of competition.
“Beach Soccer in Uganda continues to manifest self as a very competitive sport. The credit goes to the clubs that prepare well, individual players and team managers. We shall not relax, but rather, continue with the efforts of making this game better” Mutabazi stated.
Eastern Heroes vs Uganda Martyrs High Lubaga (Sunday 26th Nov, 2017)
Olila High School and Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football teams can’t stop winning. Both teams maintained their perfect start to the 2017/2018 FUFA Women Elite League season by winning their 4th games in a row.
However Olila and Kawempe recorded identical 1-0 win over their opponents on Saturday. Kawempe edge She Corporate at a venue where the home side has lost a league fixture while Olila saw off Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga in Soroti.
Amoding Siporosa netted for Olila High School while Apon Sharon was on target for the defending Champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School.
In Kanyanya, Gafford bounced back to winning ways with a hard fought 2-1 win over Muteesa I Royal University ahead of the classic derby against eternal rivals Kawempe Muslim on 9th December. Kalungi Gertrude and Lillian Veronica scored for Gafford Ladies while Namatovu Sharon was on the score sheet for Muteesa Royal University.
In Mukono, UCU Lady Cardinals were beaten 1-0 by visitors Kampala Queens thanks to a Matama Damalie goal.
Wakiso Hills defeated She MAK (Makerere University). Sarah Nalwadda got a brace for Wakiso Hills.
COSAFA U20 Tournament from 6th-16th December, 2017 in Zambia.
Group A Zambia Swaziland Uganda Malawi
Group B South Africa Egypt Mozambique Mauritius
Group C Angola Lesotho Namibia Zimbabwe
The Uganda U20 side has started preparations for the Confederations of South African Football Associations (COSAFA) Under 20 football tournament with an orientation session that also saw players take to the pitch for drills at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Twenty players were part of the Wednesday morning training session under the guidance of Head Coach Mathias Lule, his assistant James Odoch and goalkeeping coach Sam Kawalya.
Head coach Matia Lule (in Red top) briefing his players at Namboole on Wednesday
Lule said that he is aware of the quality of teams in the tournament but he highly values the technical ability of his players some of whom he has known since childhood and from the various youth set ups in Uganda.
Time for ball work: The Players enjoying drills during training
‘I am preparing the team for the best and looking forward to make the latter stages of the tournament. I am also happy for the reunion of players from the U17 team that I handled in 2014. TThe project shows signs of continuity’ said Lule.
This is how it is done: Head coach Lule shows his players how it is done.
Today’s session that took about three hours was mainly about the players getting to know each other, then took official group photos and later trained.
Nicholas Kasozi (in Yellow) beats his marker during training
The player will resume training on Monday on Monday 27th December 2017.
Sam Kawalya (with ball) with Kibuli Ss Keeper Ali Mwirusi
Players who attended training on Wednesday
Goalkeepers: Saidi Keni (Proline FC) & Ali Mwirusi (Kibuli SS)
Outfield players: Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora FC), Sharif Muhammmad Ochaya (Express FC JT), Raymond Onyau (Kataka FC), Clinton Komugisha (Mbarara FC JT), Victor Matovu (Aspire Football Academy), Asiku Bashir (St Mary’s Kitende), Charles Sebutinde (Nyamityobora FC0, Shafik Kagimu (URA FC), Pius Obuya (Maroons FC), Methodius Jungu (Bright Stars FC), Fred Okot (URA FC), Nicholas Kasozi (Sc Villa Jogoo), Gadafi Wahab (Onduparaka FC), Hamis Tibita (BUL FC ), Nicholas Kagaba (URA FC) and Muhammmad Shaban (KCCA FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 players warming up at Namboole on Wednesday
Uganda’s list of international referees for 2018 has been received from FIFA by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
The list of 21 referees was also approved for FIFA badges.
‘We received the approved list from FIFA this week. FUFA congratulates the referees for making the final list which was also approved by the world soccer governing body. We expect the officials to maintain high standards both on the domestic and International scene when selected for duty’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The list has new faces William Oloya (Referee), Nabadda Shamirah (Referee), Masembe Issa (Assistant Referee)
William Oloya (M) is the new kid on the block. He has been approved for a FIFA badge 2018.
The list of Uganda FIFA referees 2018;
Male referees: Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Muhabi Alex, Ssali Mashood, Sabilla Ali Chelangat and Oloya William.
Assistant referees; Ssonko Mark, Okello Lee, Katenya Ronald, Okello Dick, Balikoowa Musa Ngobi and Masembe Issa.
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic and Ssenteza Muhammad
Women referees: Ssemmambo Aisah Nabikko, Naigaga Habiba and Nabadda Shamirah
Women Assistant referees; Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nagaddya Catherine Cynthia, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi and Mutonyi Jane
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Uganda Beach Soccer FIFA referees Shafic Mugerwa and Muhammad Senteza at Lido beach Entebbe.
Hundreds of football lovers attended a Church funeral service at Namirembe Cathedral on Tuesday morning to pay their final respects to fallen Uganda Cranes Legend Timothy Ayiekoh.
The Church service led by the Namirembe Vicar General Rev Festo Kalungi was attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CEO Edgar Watson, NCS represented by Dr Patrick Bernard Ogwel, Ex Internationals, Football Coaches, Players, Administrators, family and football fans.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson laying a wreath on the casket of departed Timothy Ayiekoh.
In his message to the mourners, the FUFA President thanked the late for his contribution to the game of football in Uganda as a player and coach.
Ex-Internationals laying a wreath on the casket of departed Timothy Ayiekoh
‘Amidst the fact that he had Kenya Origins, Ayiekoh decided to play for Uganda and he was part of the Uganda Cranes team which featured at the 1978 AFCON final in Ghana’said Eng. Magogo
The Vicar called upon the football fraternity to work together to develop the game of football in Uganda.
Uganda Football Coaches’ Association Chairman Stone Kyambadde delivering the Condolence message on behalf of their members
‘We all need to come together to develop the game of football in Uganda. You should join Eng. Moses Magogo to enhance on what he has contributed to move the game to another level’ said Rev Kalungi
The family of Timothy Ayiekoh’s lays a wreath on the casket
He also urged the football family to turn to God in their deeds by finding time to go to the Holy places like Churches and Mosques.
In addition, he also argued active football players to use and save their money wisely so that they avoid the humiliation later on when time gets them in the dark corner.
The Children of late Timothy Ayiekoh at the church
The former FUFA General Secretary Godfrey Kisekka represented retired football administrator Bidandi Ssali while Paul Ssali and Tom Lwanga who played with Ayiekoh also made moving eulogies about the departed hero.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu sharing notes with Daphne Ayiekoh-one of the daughters of departed Cranes legend at the ChurchUganda Cranes coach Moses Basena (L) with kCC FC and Uganda Cranes legend Peter Mazinga
Stone Kyambadde who is the Chairman of the Uganda Football Coaches Association delivered the condolence message on behalf of their members at the service organized by FUFA in memory of Ayiekoh.
FUFA Secretariat staff attended the Funeral service and helped with operational roles at the church
The body was later transported to Kakira for public viewing but burial arrangements are yet to be released by the family.
L-R FUFA Competitions Head Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Uganda Cranes Team Physician Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Dr. James Sekajugo and former FUFA Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa
FUFA has finalized plans to hold a funeral service on Tuesday 21st November 2017 of the departed Timothy Ayiekoh at Nambirembe Cathedral for the sports and football fraternity in Uganda.
The service will start at 8am to give the public an opportunity to pay their last respects to the former Uganda Cranes player and coach who passed away on Sunday 19th November 2017.
‘The funeral service at Namirembe Cathedral has been organized by FUFA for the football family to pay their last respects to a man who played and served Ugandan football wholeheartedly’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Burial arrangements will be communicated later by the family.
FUFA has learnt with shock the death of former Uganda Cranes player and coach Timothy Ayiekoh which occurred on Sunday 19th November, 2017.
‘We have received the sad news of the loss of Timothy Ayiekoh. The sport has lost a senior person who loved growing football at the grass roots. He was a player, coach and administrator who enjoyed his job’
‘Ayiekoh was an integral part during his playing days for his clubs and Uganda Cranes especially at the 1978 AFCON Finals in Ghana. He was part of the great Uganda Cranes and Sc Villa success stories over the years’
The body has already been transported to his home in Kakira, Jinja.
FUFA Women Elite League Results 17th and 18th November, 2017
UCU Lady Cardinals 1-2 Olila High School
Ajax Queens 0-2 Kawempe Muslim
Muteesa I Royal University 4-0 Western United
Wakiso Hills 0-3 Olila Women
Isra 1-1 Kampala Queens
Uganda Martyrs vs She MAK – UMHS Lubaga (She MAK never showed up in Rubaga)
Monday 20th Nov 2017: Rines vs Western United at Wakisha in Wakiso.
Ikwaput Fazilah set the weekend action rolling with a beauty of a goal from long range in Mukono then scored another in Wakiso when Olila High Scholl defeated home side UCU Lady Cardinals 2-1 and saw off Wakiso Hills 3-0 in the FUFA Women Elite League over the weekend.
Only one match was played on Saturday but several were played on Sunday across the country. Heading into the match on Saturday dubbed the ‘MVP Nominees’ clash’, all eyes were on Hasifah Nassuuna of UCU, Ikwaput and her teammate Vanesa Karungi (Olila High School).
The trio was nominated for the Airtel FUFA Female player of the year award. Unfortunately Goalkeeper Karungi never featured in the game but watched from the stands with both her parents. Karungi was given permission to concentrate on her exams at Mukono High School.
The centre stage was left to both Ikwaput and Nassuuna on Saturday.
Hasifah Nassuuna with he ball netted UCU’s consolation.
Both players were on the score sheet but Ikwaput’s long range goal slightly after the centre line sent her side into the lead as goalkeeper Ruth Aturo was caught off guard following her initial poor clearance of the ball and failure to go back to the goal in time.
Olila High School XI that started against UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono.
UCU conceded an own goal by Kemisa Adam just before halftime but were later on the score sheet with a consolation late on thanks to Nassuuna’s strike.
UCU XI that started against Olila High School in Mukono.
At Buddo SS, Apon Sharon and Habiba Namalwa were on target for the Champions Kawempe Muslim SS in their 2-0 win over home side Ajax Queens. Coach Micheal Natima’s Ajax conceded their first goals and also suffered maiden loss of the league this season.
MAIN PHOTO: Fazilah Ikwaput in control of the ball against UCU. She scored a wonderful goal on Saturday.
Muteesa I Royal University vs Western United- Wankulukuku
Wakiso Hills vs Olila Women- Wakisha grounds
Isra Soccer Academy vs Kampala Queens- Kawempe
Uganda Martyrs vs She MAK – UMHS Lubaga
All games kickoff at 4pm
The FUFA Women Elite League has continued to grow both in stature and competition over the years. The start of the 2017/18 season has even provided more competition in the games played so far.
Action continues this week with interesting fixtures as Ajax Queens Football Club host defending champions Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club at Buddo SS in the top of the table clash in Victoria group.
L-R Joan Nassali, Micheal Natima, Ayub Khalifa, Nalukenge Juliet, Mariam Nakabugo and Nkata during the press conference at FUFA House ahed of Sunday’s Ajax Queens vs Kawempe match in the FUFA Women Elite League
The encounter has received great hype including the two teams holding a joint press conference on Friday at FUFA House, the first of its kind in women’s football in Uganda.
Kawempe Muslim currently lead Victoria group with maximum points in the three games played while Ajax Queens follow closely in second place on seven points but yet to concede a goal this season.
Ayub Khalifa the head coach at Kawempe Muslim believes the team is ready to pick maximum points come Sunday.
“We are prepared to face Ajax Queens and we are confident the team will get all three points” he said before adding, “ Ajax Queens are a good team but I believe we are better and have the capacity to edge past them.”
Kawempe duo Nalukenge and Nakabugo during the press Conference
Similarly his counterpart Michael Natima, the head coach at Ajax Queens is confident his team has what it takes to defeat Kawempe Muslim.
“We are aware about the magnitude of the game and that is why we have been working hard in training, the team is in good shape and ready to overcome our opponents.” Natima asserted.
Ajax Queens were well represented at the joint press conference: Joan Nassali and her coach Micheal Natima (R)
The joint press conference was also attended by players from both Kawempe Muslim and Ajax Queens. Juliet Nalukenge and captain Mariam Nakabugo represented Kawempe Muslim while defender Joan Nassali spoke on behalf of Ajax Queens.
Mariam Nakabugo vowed not to give chance to Ajax Queens and she is confident her side will walk away victors on Sunday.
“As players, we are prepared for the game, the results in the games we have played so far give us confidence heading into Sunday’s clash and I have the confidence we shall get all three points.”
Her teammate and the current top scorer with five goals Juliet Nalukenge has also vowed to extend her scoring form against a side that is yet to concede.
“I’m not fazed by the fact that Ajax Queens are yet to concede. I have scored in all the games we have played this season and I believe even on Sunday, I will for my team to win,” she said.
Jovial moments during the press Conference. Nassali teases Nalukenge while Nakabugo goes for a handshake with coach Natima of Ajax.
On the other hand, Joan Nassali the second vice captain Ajax Queens has indicated they are ready to face Kawempe Muslim.
“We are in good shape, the morale in the camp is high and everyone is ready for the game. Our target this season is to win the league title and we must show that by defeating defending champions Kawempe Muslim,” said Nassali.
On Saturday, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals hosts Olila Women in another highly anticipated clash. Besides being a top of the table clash in Elizabeth group, the game also provides a platform for all the contenders for this year’s nominees for the Airtel FUFA women player.
Hasifah Nassuna( UCU Lady Cardinals), Fazilah Ikwaput and Vanessa Karungi ( both for Olila Women) will feature in this encounter in this game.
Olila come into this game on the back of a comprehensive 6-0 victory against She MAK with Ikwaput scoring five the six goals. Olila will return to action on Sunday against Wakiso Hills.
The other games to be played include Muteesa I Royal University hosting Western United at Wankulukuku, She MAK who lost to Olila Women last week will try to make amends against Uganda Martyrs High School while Isra Academy will be at home to Kampala Queens.
The joint press conference was also attended by players from both Kawempe Muslim and Ajax Queens. Juliet Nalukenge and captain Mariam Nakabugo represented Kawempe Muslim while defender Joan Nassali spoke on behalf of Ajax Queens.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe), Joan Nassali (Ajax) and Mariam Nakabugo (Kawempe) in a photo moment at the end of the joint press conference organised by both clubs ahead of Sunday’s match at Buddo SS.
