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  • CHAN 2018 Finals Update: Uganda in Pot 3, draws set for Friday

    CHAN 2018 Finals Update: Uganda in Pot 3, draws set for Friday

    UPDATE:Total African Nations Championship Morocco 2018.

    • Uganda in Pot 3  with Congo, Rwanda and Sudan

    • Cranes will know their group stage opponents on Friday during the draw in  Morocco

    •  Cranes CHAN Team Manager Kasana Joseph will attend the draw.

     

    Uganda has been placed in Pot 3 with Congo, Rwanda and Sudan for the Total African Nations Championship Morocco 2018.

    The latest development means that CECAFA teams can’t face each other in the group stages of the competition.

    At its meeting on Wednesday, 15 November 2017, in Rabat, Morocco, the Organising Committee for CHAN approved the procedure for the draw of the final tournament.

    The draw will be held on Friday, 17 November 2017 at Sofitel Rabat.

    Uganda will be represented by Cranes CHAN Team Manager Kasana Joseph who will also get the chance for a guided tour of the stadiums to be used during the tournament.

    The four Pots consisting of the 16 qualified teams were decided on the basis of a ranking established taking into account the performances at the past editions of the final tournament designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues.

    Pot 1: Morocco (host), Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Libya
    Pot 2: Cameroon, Guinea, Nigeria, Zambia
    Pot 3: Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan
    Pot 4: Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Namibia

    CHAN finals in Morocco will run from 13th January to 4th February 2018 in the following cities: Casablanca (Group A), Marrakech (Group B), Tangier (Group C) and Agadir (Group D).

    The opening match and the final will be played at the newly refurbished Mohamed V Complex in Casablanca, which also hosted the second leg final of the Total CAF Champions League 2017.

    Source: Cafonline.com 

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes team that started against Rwanda in the return leg of the CHAN match at Stade De Kigali. Cranes advanced to the CHAN Finals 3-2 on aggregate. 

     

  • Ugandan referees appointed for CECAFA, CHAN duties

    Ugandan referees appointed for CECAFA, CHAN duties

    Three referees from Uganda have been given roles to officiate at the forthcoming Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) and another for Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament.

    The trio of FIFA licensed referees, Alex Muhabi, Dick Okello and Ronald Katenya will officiate at the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge tournament scheduled for 3rd – 16th December in Kenya.

    Muhabi will be a centre referee while Okello and Katenya will officiate as assistant referees.

    The three will arrive in Nairobi, Kenya on 29th November and undergo medical and fitness tests the following day.

    In a similar development, centre referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the 2018 CHAN tournament in Morocco.

    Nsubuga also a certified FIFA referee will first head to Cairo, Egypt for a course between November 27th and December 1st 2017.

    In Egypt, the appointed referees will undergo physical, theoretical and medical tests.

    He becomes the second Ugandan referee to officiate at the CHAN tournament after Mark Ssonko in Rwanda in 2016.

    MAIN PHOTO: Brian Miiro Nsubuga (holding the ball) with Ronald Katenya (left) 

  • 2017 AirtelFUFA Awards: Post Bank and URA commit financial contribution, more nominees revealed

    2017 AirtelFUFA Awards: Post Bank and URA commit financial contribution, more nominees revealed

    With the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards gala drawing closer, preparations to have a befitting ceremony are getting in high gear. The Awards will be on 1st December at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

    Post Bank and Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club (URA FC) have officially committed their financial contributions.

    In a press briefing held on Wednesday at FUFA house, the two companies revealed their financial package towards the awards.

    Jackie T. Kwesiga, the senior Manager Marketing and Communications who represented Post Bank announced a package of Ushs 6 million. She indicated that as an institute, they are committed to rewarding excelling individuals.

    ‘We are proud to partner with FUFA in appreciating excelling athletes and on that note, Post Bank will commit six million shillings the awards ceremony,” she said.

    Similarly, URA through Jotham Sserwanga announced a package of 5 million shillings.

    Post Bank and URA FC join Round Bob, Azam TV, Nile Special, National Insurance Corporation (NIC), BUL, Ecobank, SMS One, 102.1 FUFA fm the main partners. Airtel are the official sponsors of the Awards. Kibo Media are the organisers.

    The organising committee also released nominees for more five categories including coach, referee, beach soccer player, upcoming talent and upcoming referee.

    Full List of nominees:

    Beach soccer player of the year

    Ben Ocen(MUBS/YMCA)

    Paul Lule ( Muteesa I Royal University)

    Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa I Royal University)

     

    FUFA Referee of the year

    Alex Muhabi

    Mark Ssonko

    Brian Miiro Nsubuga

     

    FUFA Coach of the year

    Asaph Mwebaze (Maroons FC)

    Hussein Kheri (Paidha Black Angels FC)

    Mike Mutebi ( KCCA FC)

     

    FUFA Upcoming talent (Playing in the FUFA Juniors League) 

    Ivan Asaba (KCCA Soccer Academy Vipers Junior Team)

    Salim Abdallah (Sport Club Villa Jogoo Junior team)

    Sadat Anaku (KCCA Soccer Academy)

     

    FUFA upcoming referee (Who officiate in the FUFA Juniors League) 

    Abdul Mukasa

    Jackie Nassozi

    Haruna Mayanja

    Kennedy Kasadha

     

    Other categories

    FUFA Best XI (From Uganda Premier League and other leagues)

    FUFA Presidential Award (Chosen by FUFA President)

    FUFA Fair play award (Team with least bookings in Azam Uganda Premier League)

    Airtel FUFA Female player of the year

    Hasifah Nassuuna (Kawempe Muslims SS/UCU)

    Vanessa Karungi (Olila High School)

    Ikwaput Fazilah (Olila High School)

    Airtel FUFA Male player of the year

    Geofrey Serunkuma (KCCA FC/Buildicon)

    Tadeo Lwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo/Vipers Sc)

    Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC)

    MAIN PHOTO: Post Bank and URA officials handover the Cheque to FUFA CommunicationsManager Ahmed Hussein. Kibo Media MD Kibirige Bobkins also attended. 

     

  • COSAFA U-20: FUFA names squad

    COSAFA U-20: FUFA names squad

    The FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba has released a 31 man squad to start preparations for the COSAFA U-20 tournament to be hosted by Zambia from 6th-16th December, 2017. The National U-20 team is called the Uganda Hippos.

    Uganda will take part as guest team following an invitation from the Organisers.

    The team will start training on 27th November at Namboole stadium while Uganda’s opening fixture is on 6th December against Zambia.

    ‘The Squad was selected based on continuity from the first edition of the FUFA Juniors League, players who featured in the AFCON U-17 Qualifiers in 2014 and the Uganda Premier League who fall in the U-20 category’ said Mutyaba.

    Shafiq Kagimu (Yello and Black) dribbles during the match Cranes played with Sc Villa at Namboole.

    The technical team has Matia Lule (Head coach), James Odoch (Assistant coach) and Sam Kawalya (goalkeeping coach).

    The 31 man Squad

    Goalkeepers: Ken Said (Proline FC), Kibowa Eric (St Mary’s Kitende), Mwirusi Ali (Kibuli SS)

    Defenders: Okot Fred (URA FC), Okiling Andrew (USA), Komakech Alex (Nyamityobora FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Asiku Bashir (St Mary’s Kitende), Wasswa Gofrey (Vipers SC), Kamugisha Clinton(Mbarara City FC)

    Midfielders: Kasule Abubaker Muhammad (Express FC), Kasozi Nicholas (Sc Villa Jogoo), Poloto Julius (KCCA FC), Luboyera Azake (Ottawa Furry-Canada), Tumwesigye Frank (Vipers Sc), Okello Allan (KCA FC), Kagium Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Pius Obuya ( Maroons FC), Gadafi Wahab (Onduparaka FC), Sharif Mohamed (Express FC)

    Strikers: Kagaba Nicholas (URA FC), Shaban Mohamed (KCCA FC), Mukwala Steven Dese (Vipers SC), Pius Wangi (Vipers SC), Atamba Nathaniel ( (Mbarara City FC Junior Team), Tibita Hamis (BUL FC), Onyai Raymond ( Kataka FC), Kyeyune Umar (JMC Hippos FC), Tenywa Henry (The School-Iganga) and Ssebutinde Charles (Nyamityobora FC).

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba announcing the Uganda U-20 Squad during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday.

     

     

  • 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge  cup dates changed

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup dates changed

    The Secretary General of CECAFA Nicholas Musonye has confirmed change of dates for the regional tournament will now kick off on 3rd December in Kenya. The final will be played on 17th December, 2017.

    The initial dates communicated to the CECAFA Members would have seen the tournament start on 25th November and end on 9th December.

    Ten countries will take part in the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup. These are; Hosts Kenya, Holders Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi, South Sudan, Zanzibar plus guest teams Libya and Zimbabwe.

    Musonye also confirmed that the CECAFA General Assembly will now take place on December 2nd 2017.

    Meanwhile FUFA has already notified the Uganda Premier League Secretariat and Competitions Department of the new dates of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup to make adjustments on the fixtures for the period the regional tournament will be played.

    MAIN PHOTO: CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye 

     

     

  • FUFA names Committee to organise ‘The Drum’ Tournament

    FUFA names Committee to organise ‘The Drum’ Tournament

    The organizing committee to run ‘The Drum’ has been named by local soccer governing body-FUFA.

    The committee will be headed by Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama.
    In a communication from the office of Chief Executive officer Edgar Watson, the committee has 4 other people named on it.
    ‘This is to notify you that the FUFA Emergency Committee has constituted “The Drum Project Committee” (DPC) to organise the Competition for the first edition of 2018 season’
    ‘The DPC starts duty with immediate effect and will handle matters mentioned and any other duties within “the Drum” including but not limited to:-
    • Drafting the Rules and Regulations
    • Launch Plan
    • Any other Administrative assignment that may seek expertise from relevant FUFA Departments and Committees.
    The full Committee:
    1. Rogers Byamukama – Chairman
    2. Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo – Member
    3. Lajan Living stone – Member
    4. Tumwesigye Anthony – Member
    5. Hajati Aisha Nalule – Secretary

     

    ABOUT ‘THE DRUM’
    Slogan of the ‘ The Drum’ tournament’: ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity.

    How many Provinces will take part in the ‘FUFA The Drum’ Football tournament?
    16 Provinces will take part.

    ELIGIBLE PLAYERS;

    I) Players eligible to play for a province are;

    a) Those whose biological mother or father is of descent or ancestry from such a province.
    b) Those whose biological mother or father has lived in that province for a period of not less than 10 years.
    c) Only Ugandan players shall be legible to play.
    d) Once a player represents a province, he will not represent any other province again unless in special circumstances as may be decided by the FUFA Executive Committee

    II) Players representing their respective province teams for the first time will be required to fill form F501 that will include the endorsement of the LC-1 of the area of ancestry or residence.
    III) The Drum is a competition open to all male players who satisfy the above conditions who may also;

    a) not be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    b) be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    c) be registered by FUFA and playing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Division League.

    THE 16 PROVINCES:
    a) West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    b) Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
    c) Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    d) Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    e) Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    f) Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    g) Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    h) Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    i) Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    j) Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    k) Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
    l) Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    m) Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    n) Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    o) Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    Kigezi; Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri

  • Airtel FUFA Awards 2017: URA, Post Bank join, Young referees to be recognized

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2017: URA, Post Bank join, Young referees to be recognized

    The organisers of the Airtel FUFA Awards have added another category to cater for the upcoming talent in refereeing for the FUFA Juniors League.

    The new category is the FUFA Upcoming Referee of the Year bringing the total of Awards Categories to 12.

    ‘We value so much the efforts put in by the young referees officiating in the FUFA Juniors League. A project for the young referees started two years ago and there has been tremendous improvement and enthusiasm from this group’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    ‘The procedure for selection of nominees will be done amongst the young referees to get the winner who will be crowned on 1st December, 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo’

    Hussein added;

    ‘This new category is different from the FUFA referee of the year that caters for the rest of officials who handle matches authorized and organized by FUFA’

    With the FUFA Juniors league in its fourth year running now, innovations have been started to improve in all aspects of the league designed to cater for players who fall under the age group of 18. However the initial three seasons were for players Under 17.

    The last season for 2016/17, saw FUFA introduce the appointment of referees who had undergone the FIFA Young Referees programme.

     

    New partners join Airtel FUFA Awards 2017

    With the organizing Committee of the Airtel FUFA Awards not leaving any stone unturned, more partners have continued to come to be part of the highly anticipated awards on 1st December.

    Post Bank (6m) and URA (5M) are the latest partners to inject money in the Awards.

    The other partners for the Awards are; Nile Special, NIC, RoundBob, BIDCO, SMS One, Azam TV, Ecobank, 102.1 FUFA fm

    Airtel are the official sponsors of the FUFA Awards.

    CATEGORIES:

    Category 1: Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year 2017:

    Category 2: Airtel FUFA Female player of the year 2017:

    Category 3: FUFA Best XI

     

    Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award

    Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award

    Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent

    Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year

    Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year

    Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year

    Category 10: Fans’ Favourite Ugandan Player of the year

    Category 11: Fans Favourite player in Other Leagues- outside Uganda

    Category 12: FUFA Upcoming referee of the Year

     

  • Uganda Beach Soccer League: 71 goals netted on match day 5 at Lido

    Uganda Beach Soccer League: 71 goals netted on match day 5 at Lido

    Uganda National Beach Soccer League:

    Women Results:

    • Buganda Royal University 5-1 Katuuso Community
    • Muteesa Royal University 2-1 Alphoenix Golden Girls
    • Entebbe Ladies 2-5 Buganda Royal Royal University
    • Ajax Queens 4-1 Nkumba University
    • Nkumba University 2-0 Buganda Royal University
    • Ajax Queens 0-0 Muteesa 1 Royal University

    Men Results:

    • Nkumba University 7-6 Isabeti
    • Nkumba University 4-2 Mitoola Beach
    • Kyadondo Galaticals 3-6 St Lawrence University
    • Stormers 4-2 MUBS
    • Talented 3-4 Kampala International University
    • Buganda Royal University 6-1 MS Sand Lions

     

    Ardent Beach Soccer fans in Uganda have every justification to follow every match day at Lido beach in Entebbe with keen attention.

    Given the thrills, special skills and goals accompanied with this interesting version of football, indeed fans can not just wait for another match day.

    During Sunday’s match day five, the fans were not only treated to the silky flips, dribbles and volleys, but also had the urge and joy to celebrate a whopping 71 goals scored in 12 matches (6 apiece either gender).

    A lion’s share of the goals came in the men catergory (48) and the rest (23) scored by the ladies.

    The most awaited fixture of the day between Home and Away sponsored Isabeti Beach Soccer Club and the parent club, Nkumba University did not disappoint at all.

    Nkumba University won the game 7-6 in the highest scoring game on the day.

    Captain Alex Emmanuel Wasswa led by example with a hat-trick for Nkumba University.

    Then, came a double from Solomon Ovoyo and Twaha Ayiman.

    Isabeti captain Roch Somoka, like Wasswa also scored 3 goals.

    Ibrahim Lubwama, David Awori and Rica Byaruhanga got the other goals.

    For the women, the match between Buganda Royal University and Entebbe Ladies produced the most goals on the day.

    Goalkeepers had a suspect day at office on the sand during match day 5 at Lido Beach

    Buganda Royal triumphed 5-1 in the one sided encounter.

    Jovia Masiko (2), Mariam Nakawangi, Jackline Ogoa and Dorah Nakimuli netted for Buganda Royal University as Lillian Namubiru and Nakimuli (own goal) replied for Mescach Bogere’s coached Entebbe Ladies.

    Only one game (the ladies match between Ajax Queens and Muteesa 1 Royal University) failed to produce a single goal, which is a rare feat in Beach Soccer.

    According to the chairperson of the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), the increase in the number of match day goals is attributed to the continued mastering of the laws of beach soccer by the players and interest in the game.

    The players have picked interest in the game and at the same time grasped the laws of the beach soccer to the dot.

    This has directly translated into improved performances on the sand and hence forth more goals and skills.

    The national beach soccer league league returns on Sunday, 26th November 2017.

  • 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes end campaign with a point off Congo

    2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes end campaign with a point off Congo

    FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifiers (Group E)
    • Congo  1-1 Uganda

     

    The final group E games for the FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA qualification were played on Sunday evening.

    Uganda Cranes and Congo Red Devils ended one goal apiece at the Stade De L’Unite, Kintele in Brazzaville.

    The home side took the lead through defender Marvin Baudry in the 10th minute.

    There was a quick response by Uganda Cranes when Vipers Sports Club forward Milton Karisa scored the equalizer in the 11th minute.

    Defender Murushid Jjuuko chipped a high ball for Geofrey Sserunkuma who back heeled to Muzamiru Mutyaba.

     

    Mutyaba laid the ball in the path of Karisa on the far right whose cross at goal kissed the post and sailed into the net for the equalizer.

    Both sides had opportunities to bury off the game not utilized to perfection.

    In the second half, Uganda Cranes made all the three substitutions count.

    First, it was a double change after 55 minutes when KCCA midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba paved way for  Sports Club Villa Jogoo midfielder  Allan Kyambadde and Derrick Nsibambi replaced Geofrey Sserunkuma.

    The final change was conducted 5 minutes to full time. KCCA left winger Isaac Muleme was replaced by Vipers midfielder Tom Masiko.

    Uganda’s Murushid Jjuuko and Nico Wakiro Wadada were both cautioned by the day’s referee.

    Romaric Etou Thomaso was also booked for the home side.

    With Egypt already through to the final tournament in Russia next year, the match between Uganda and Congo was just mandatory.

    The Cranes finish the campaign with 9 points and Congo with just two points.

    Focus and attention immediately turns to the preparations for CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2017, COSAFA U-20 in Zambia, the CHAN 2019 tournament in Morocco and the qualifiers for AFCON 2019.

     

    The Uganda delegation will return home on Monday, 13th November 2017 at 9pm.

    Uganda Cranes players prior to the match against Congo on Sunday

    Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (G.K and Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Muzamiru Mutyaba (55′ Allan Kyambadde), Milton Karisa, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Derrick Nsibambi), Isaac Muleme (86′ Tom Masiko)

    Subs Not Used: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi,  Benard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi

    Match officials:
    • Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil – Sudan
    • Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah – Sudan
    • Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan – Djibouti
    • 4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood – Sudan
    • Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard – Burundi
    • Match Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne – Gabon
    Uganda Cranes’ FIFA 2018 World Cup Matches:
    1. 12th.November 2015: Togo 0-1 Uganda
    2. 15th.November 2015 :Uganda 3-0 Togo
    3. 7th October 16: Ghana 0- 0 Uganda
    4. 12th November 16: Uganda 1 -0 Congo
    5. 31st August. 2017: Uganda 1-0 Egypt
    6. 5th September 2017: Egypt 1-0 Uganda
    7. 7th October 2017: Uganda 0-0 Ghana
    8. 12th.November 2017: Congo 1-1  Uganda
  • Ikwaput scores 5 goals for Olila against Makerere

    Ikwaput scores 5 goals for Olila against Makerere

    The shining star of North East Region women football Ikwaput Fazilah kicked off the new season in style by scoring 5 goals in Olila’s 6-0 victory over Makerere’s She MAK in the FUFA women Elite League.

    Norah Alupo scored the other goal for the home side.

    Ikwaput who was the MVP of the 2016/17 season when she took her team Olila High School to the play offs for the first time was on fire on Sunday afternoon in Soroti.

    Her team had not kicked a ball since the start of the league as there would be opening fixture against Eastern Heroes wasn’t played because their opponents never showed up on the day for the fixture.

    Ikwaput, who has also been nominated for the Airtel FUFA Female player of the year award, will lead her team against UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono for another league fixture on Saturday 18th November.

    That match will also have two nominees for the MVP award Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals) and Vanessa Karungi (Olila High School).

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2017

    How to vote the MVP-Female category

  • Uganda Cranes starting team to play Congo in Brazzaville named

    Uganda Cranes starting team to play Congo in Brazzaville named

    2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA  (Group E):
    Congo Red Devils Vs Uganda Cranes
    Stade Municipal De Kintele in Brazzaville (capacity: 60,000).
    Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
     *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
     *Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Instagram Twitter)
    Uganda Cranes head coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI to face Congo in the final group E FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier.
    Dennis Onyango will start in goal and also maintain his role as Captain of the the team.
    Experienced players Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Murushid Jjuuko have been named in the starting team to give guidance to new kids on the block who are being prepared for the future of the team and other forthcoming competitions like CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CHAN Finals.
     The center referee is Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil from Sudan.
    Uganda Cranes XI:
    Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Isaac Muleme
    Subs: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Allan Kyambadde, Benard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi
    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

  • 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA: Uganda Cranes eye victory against Congo to better World rankings

    2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA: Uganda Cranes eye victory against Congo to better World rankings

    2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA  (Group E):
    Congo Red Devils Vs Uganda Cranes
    Stade Municipal De Kintele in Brazzaville (capacity: 60,000).
    Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
    *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
    *Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Instagram Twitter)
    Uganda Cranes head to the last Group E World cup qualifier away to Congo Brazzaville on Sunday 12th November, 2017 with big ambitions.
    With Egypt already through out of the group to the prestigious FIFA World Cup in Russia, Uganda will use the game as a preparatory game for the future (with CECAFA 2017, CHAN 2018 and AFCON 2019 fast approaching).
    Better still, the game will be used to better the world FIFA ranking and maintain the status quo for the country among fast rising African footballing countries.
    The players are in the right moods to register a dominant and memorable performance away from home on Sunday at the 60,000 seater Stade Municipal De Kintele against Congo Brazzaville kicking off at 5:30 pm East African Standard time.
    “The weather here in Brazzaville is favourable, we go into this game to purposely earn that much required exposure and experience playing away from home, boastfully end the campaign in high gear so we better our rankings and hopefully reclaim our best team in Africa accolade” Uganda cranes left back Godfrey Walusimbi remarked ahead of today’s Congo Brazzaville tie.
    Team captain Dennis Onyango
    Everyone is set and ready for today’s game, a win today will boost confidence and motivate us (especially the home based players) ahead of the forthcoming CECAFA tourney and African cup Qualifiers early next year” National team goalkeeper Ismail Watenga also noted.
    The cranes who had an impressive campaign registering one loss (1-0) against Africa’s record 7 time AFCON winner, Egypt, away from home in Alexandria, drawing twice with two wins in 5 qualifier ties held ahead of today’s game.
    Africa’s number one shot stopper and Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Masinde Onyango who has conceded only one goal all campaign through so far, is looking forward to leading the cranes to another win that will see Uganda register their 3rd win of the Russia 2018 World cup Qualifiers campaign.
    Uganda Cranes who will get to Stade Municipal De Kintele from Hotel Sapphire in a 20 minute drive, will don their away white jersey and black shorts with the goalkeeper designed in an all blue kit. Their counterparts and hosts Congo Brazzaville will wear red all through.
     
    Uganda Cranes’ FIFA 2018 World Cup Matches so far:
    1. 12th.Nov.16 Togo 0-1 Uganda
    2. 15th.Nov.16 Uganda 3-0 Togo.
    3. 7th Oct. 16. Ghana 0- 0 Uganda
    4. 12th Nov 16. Uganda 1 -0 Congo
    5. 31st Aug. 17. Uganda 1-0 Egypt
    6. 5th Sep.17. Egypt 1-0 Uganda
    7. 7th Oct 17. Uganda 0-0 Ghana
    8. 12th.Nov.17 Congo Brazzaville Vs  Uganda
  • Marketing & Sponsorships: Isabeti Beach Soccer Club attains partner

    Marketing & Sponsorships: Isabeti Beach Soccer Club attains partner

    Given the continuous successes registered at Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), more and more partners and sponsors continue to get inclined to the beautiful game at lightening pace.

    Three big sponsorships have been successfully lured and announced in a space of one week.

    From Uganda Cranes Shs 10 Billion (for 4 years) at the start of the week on Monday, Vipers’ Shs 300M (2 years) on Wednesday to Isabeti Beach Soccer Football Club’s Shs 10M (1 year) on Saturday, the script spells it all in bold.

    Isabeti Beach Soccer Club’s sponsorship came from Home & Away Furniture World, Entebbe and Come Again Real Estate.

    The sponsorship was officially unveiled on Saturday the firm’s main head quarters located at Abayita Ababiri town, along the Kampala – Entebbe High way.

    Some of the Isabeti beach soccer players and officials (standing) during the ceremony. Seated: L-R: Deo Mutabazi (UBSA Chairman), Costa Jjemba (Director of Home & Away and Come Again Real Estates) and Isabeti founder Isa Assimwe.

    Costa Jjemba, the director at Home and Away expressed the due willingness to partner with beach soccer given the stability of the sport and the organization at Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).

    I have observed with attention that UBSA is organized.

    This has been spelled onto the clubs as Isabeti.

    We are joining heads to see the further growth of this club in particular and the beach soccer sport.

    Addressing journalists after the dummy cheque handover ceremony, UBSA Chairperson Deo Mutabazi was glad that individual clubs are striving to get individual sponsorships meanwhile the uniting body finalizes the main sponsors back on board.

    It is good that individual clubs seek sponsorships.

    We do encourage each and every club to get sponsors as UBSA finalizes on the new beach soccer sponsorship.

    Isa Assimwe, the director of Isabeti Beach Soccer Club

    Isabeti founder and director, Isa Assimwe was full of praise for the Home and Away as well as Come Again Real Estate.

    It is a dream come true that we have got this sponsor to relieve us from the burden of funding the team.

    I do thank Director Jjemba and i call upon the other sponsors on board.

    Meanwhile, the club also officially unveiled new players on board.

    There are 4 new players are Swaibu Kakwaya, Ibrahim Lubwama, Emmanuel Kyesa and Abdallah Mubiru.

    The handover of some of the kits branded by Come Again Real Estates

    They are joined by team captain Roch Somoka, Rica Byaruhanga, David Owori, Meddie Kibirige, Joseph Yiga, Derrick Kyambadde, Lawrence Bakilanze and coach player Moses Lukyamuzi.

    At the same time, the national beach soccer league continue with 13 games on Sunday, 12th November 2017.

    National Beach Soccer League (Sunday, 12th November 2017):

    Moonson Group:

    • Nkumba University Vs Mutoola Beach – 12 p.m
    • Stormers Vs MUBS – 1 p.m
    • Buganda Royal University Vs MS Sand Lions – 3 p.m
    • Isabeti Vs Nkumba University – 4 p.m

    Hurriken Group:

    • Talented Vs KIU – 2 p.m
    • Kyadondo Galaticals Vs St. Lawrence University – 5 p.m

    Women:

    • Entebbe Ladies Vs Buganda Royal – 11 a.m
    • Muteesa 1 Royal University Vs Nkumba University – 11:30 a.m
    • Buganda Royal University Vs Ajax Queens – 12 p.m
    • Ajax Queens Vs Muteesa 1 Royal University – 12:30 p.m
    • Nkumba University Vs Buganda Royal University – 1 p.m
    • Buganda Royal University Vs Katuuso Community – 1:30 p.m
    • Alphoenix Golden Girls Vs Nkumba University – 2 p.m

     

  • Uganda Cranes conduct light training session in Congo on Friday

    Uganda Cranes conduct light training session in Congo on Friday

    2018 FIFA World Cup RUSSIA Group E qualifier:
    On Sunday, 12th November 2017
    Congo Vs Uganda Cranes
    Unite De Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville.
    • Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
    *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
    * Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Twitter)
    Moments after their safe landing at the Maya Maya international Airport in Brazzaville on Friday morning, the Uganda Cranes team checked in at Hotel Saphir.
    Later in the day, they held a light training session at Stade Alphonse Massamba Debat.
    According to the media officer in charge of the team in Brazzaville, Joseph Mutaka, all the players are in good shape, mentally and physically.
    Uganda Cranes face Congo Brazzaville in a dead rubber contest of the final Group E in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
    qualifier (Egypt already sealed their slot at next year’s World Cup in Russia).
    The three goalkeepers in Congo, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan and team captain Dennis Onyango stretch before some work outs on Friday
    Team captain Denis Onyango, who has been recently voted the best goalkeeper in the on-going qualifiers is optimistic the team will fight for the desired result.
    We are all set to represent our mother country Uganda, it’s always a privilege to play for a national cause.
    This game is as rather vital as the rest of the other games  previously held, it’s one that can hugely help us ascend our world ranking spot to a respectable seeding
    All Ugandans should expect a descent display come Sunday and, a win a way from home is everyone’s aim
    Uganda Cranes players converge in a talk and prayer session after the light training on Friday evening
    The final session will be conducted on Saturday evening at the exact match venue.
    The match on Sunday will be played at the Unite De Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville.
    Kick off time is already confirmed for 5:30pm East African standard time (3.30pm in Congo).
    Football fans are informed that 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm will rely the match proceedings live by Joseph Mutaka.
    FUFA Executive Committee member Rasoul Ariga (left) with Delegate Edward Kalungi in Congo Brazzaville
    FUFA Executive Committee member, Rasoul Aliga is the head of delegation for the team in Brazzaville.
    The Squad: Denis Onyango (Captain), Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin (Goalkeepers), Wadada Nico, Iguma Denis, Walusimbi Godfrey, Muleme Isaac, Isinde Isaac, Juuko Murushidi, Awanyi Timothy, Senkatuka Nelson, Wasswa Hassan, Masiko Tom, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucurezi Paul, Nsibambi Derrick, Karisa Milton, Serunkuma Geofrey, Kyambadde Allan and Muwanga Bernard.
    Team Officials:

    Leader Of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul

    Head coach: Moses Basena

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Physician: Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda

    Team Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka

    Others:

    Edward Kalungi-Delegate

    Mwanje Joseph-Delegate

    Cecilia Anyakoit -Government Official

    Nannozi Anita Seruwagi-Government Official

    Bakiwanya George-FUFA Secretariat Staff

    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

  • The thrills at the 2017/18 Futsal Super League continue

    The thrills at the 2017/18 Futsal Super League continue

    2017/18 Futsal Super League

    Match Day 2 Results:

    • Yap Stars 11- 8 Parakeets
    • Riham 6-2 Sauna
    • KPSG 3-1 Yeak Kabowa

     

    In love with the exciting fast paced indoor football? Then, make it a date every Thursday night  at the International Futsal Courts in Mengo, Kampala.

    The game, popularly referred to as Futsal is picking steam in Uganda at a steady fast rate.

    From being played as a leisure sport to the mini league held last year, the sport has graduated into the first ever Uganda Futsal Super league.

    The super league is already underway with two match days as the matches take center stage every Thursday.

    There are 10 teams duly for this championship that will climax early next year.

    Action of the Futsal Super League on match day one

    Over the opening two match days, 53 goals have been scored in just 6 matches, manifesting the urge for the back of the net in these high intensity matches.

    24 of these goals came on the opening match day, with 5 goals improvement on the subsequent match day.

    Yap Stars’ massive 11- 8 win against Parakeets is the highest scoring game this season whilst Yeak Kabowa’s 3-1 loss to KPSG is the lowest scoring game thus far.

    Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) president, Hamza Jjunju envisages a bright future for the sport.

    Futsal in Uganda started on a humble note.

    With more facilities coming up and the continued interest from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the game has gradually grown for the better.

    Add to the fact that Eng. Moses Magogo heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee in Africa, the game in Uganda is braced for bigger feats.

    Some of the fans who watch the futsal matches at the International Futsal Courts every Thursday

    FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa is a regular visitor at the Futsal games held at the International Futsal Courts in Kampala.

    Lubowa reasons that the game will sprout at a record speed because of its thrills.

    Fans and players love the game of Futsal.

    It is very interesting to watch and play. As FUFA, we shall give the full backing to the Futsal Association Uganda

    In Uganda, Futsal is played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, Busega, Kyebando, at many international schools and now in Mengo.

    There is another facility under construction at Munyonyo.

    Match day three games will take place on Thursday, 16th November 2017.

    Match day 1 Results:

    • Elephants 4-3 Typhoons
    • Bajim 5-7 Park
    • Kabowa United 2-3 Dream
  • Uganda Cranes arrive safely in Congo

    Uganda Cranes arrive safely in Congo

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia

    Congo vs Uganda on Sunday 12th November, 2017

    Broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm

    The match will be played on Sunday 12th November, 2017 and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    The Uganda Cranes contingent arrived safely in Brazzaville on Friday morning ahead of their last group E 2018 Russia FIFA World cup qualifying tie against Congo.

    L-R Moses Basena (Uganda Cranes Head coach), Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach) and Dr. Ronald Kisolo (Team Physician) in Brazzaville

    The two teams will faceoff on Sunday 12th November at Unite De Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville. The match kicks off at 5:30pm East African standard time (3.30pm in Congo).

    The Cranes who started their journey from Entebbe Airport went through Nairobi before their final destination in Brazzaville at the M-Maya international Airport.

    Tom Masiko (L) and Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    ‘The players are in good shape and ready to play the hosts Congo’ said Team Coordinator Crispus Muyinda.

    The Contingent is accommodated at Hotel Saphir in Brazzaville 10 km away from the Airport.

    Paul Mucuurezi and Bernard Muwanga in the tunnel at the Maya-Maya Airport in Brazzaville.

    Today’s programme will see the head coach Moses Basena take his players though light drills at 5.30pm.

    Egypt, who already made the cut to the Russia 2018 World cup Finals top group E with 12 points, Uganda lies second with 7 points while Ghana and Congo are 3rd and 4th with 6 and 4 points respectively.

    Denis Iguma and Murushid Juuko in Brazzaville.

    The Squad: Denis Onyango, Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin (Goalkeepers), Wadada Nico, Iguma Denis, Walusimbi Godfrey, Muleme Isaac, Isinde Isaac, Juuko Murushidi, Awanyi Timothy, Senkatuka Nelson, Wasswa Hassan, Masiko Tom, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucurezi Paul, Nsibambi Derrick, Karisa Milton, Serunkuma Geofrey, Kyambadde Allan and Muwanga Bernard.

    (L-R) Muwanga, Isma Watenga and Milton Karisa

    Leader Of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul

    Head coach: Moses Basena

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Physician: Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan

    Team Coordinator: Muyinda Crispus

    Team Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka

    Edward Kalungi-Delegate

    Mwanje Joseph-Delegate

    Anyakoit Cecilia-Government Official

    Nannozi Anita Seruwagi-Government Official

    Bakiwanya George-FUFA Secretariat Staff

    The team flies out on Friday morning (3am aboard Kenya Airways)

    Details of the match: Congo vs Uganda

    Stadium: Unite de Kintele in Brazzaville.

    Date: 12th November, 2017

    Time: 5.30pm in Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo

    Broadcast: Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Baba FM by Joseph Mutaka.

    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

     

     

  • Uganda U-20 team to to play in COSAFA Cup

    Uganda U-20 team to to play in COSAFA Cup

    FUFA has confirmed that the Uganda National U-20 team (Hippos) to be coached by Matia Lule will take part in the COSAFA  Tournament from 6th-16th December, 2017 in Zambia.

    The tournament is designed for players under the age of 20.

    Uganda will attend as guest participants. The draw for the tournament was held in Johannesburg on Thursday.

    Head coach Lule is happy for the opportunity given to the youngsters.

    ‘We shall get the chance to play with some of the countries that have good youth structures. COSAFA tournament will give the boys an opportunity to showcase their talent and skills. We have good players in this age category and we expect a good show during the tournament’ said Lule.

    In the draws, Uganda is in group A alongside Champions and hosts Zambia, Swaziland and Malawi.

    Confirmed groups:

    Group A Zambia Swaziland Uganda Malawi

    Group B South Africa Egypt Mozambique Mauritius

    Group C Angola Lesotho Namibia Zimbabwe

    12 teams are taking part.

    UGANDA U-20 Technical set up (Uganda Hippos)

    • Head coach: Mathias Lule
    • Assistant coach: James Odoch
    • Goalkeeping coach: Samuel Kawalya

    MAIN PHOTO: Matia Lule-Head coach of U-20 National team.

     

  • Uganda Cranes Squad to Congo named

    Uganda Cranes Squad to Congo named

    Head coach Moses Basena has named a 20 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier to be played in Brazzaville on Sunday.

    The names were released after the morning training session at Mandela National stadium.

    The match will be played on Sunday 12th November, 2017 and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    The match kicks off at (5.50pm EAST) while 3.30pm in Congo).

    The Squad: Denis Onyango, Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin (Goalkeepers), Wadada Nico, Iguma Denis, Walusimbi Godfrey, Muleme Isaac, Isinde Isaac, Juuko Murushidi, Awanyi Timothy, Senkatuka Nelson, Wasswa Hassan, Masiko Tom, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucurezi Paul, Nsibambi Derrick, Karisa Milton, Serunkuma Geofrey, Kyambadde Allan and Muwanga Bernard.

    Leader Of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul

    Head coach: Moses Basena

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Physician: Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan

    Team Coordinator: Muyinda Crispus

    Team Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka

    Edward Kalungi-Delegate

    Mwanje Joseph-Delegate

    Anyakoit Cecilia-Government Official

    Nannozi Anita Seruwagi-Government Official

    Bakiwanya George-FUFA Secretariat Staff

    The team flies out on Friday morning (3am aboard Kenya Airways)

    Details of the match: Congo vs Uganda

    Stadium: Unite de Kintele in Brazzaville.

    Date: 12th November, 2017

    Time: 5.30pm in Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo

    Broadcast: Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Baba FM by Joseph Mutaka.

    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

    MAIN PHOTO: Onyango will captain the team in Congo on Sunday.