Derrick Nsibambi scored two second half goals as the Uganda Cranes team triumphed 2-0 against Northern Region Select team at the Lango Sports Grounds in Lira on Saturday.
After a goal-less opening 45 minutes, the game was lit up by KCCA forward Derrick Nsibambi who scored in the 55th and 62nd minutes of the well attended match.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Muzamiru Mutyba breaks away from Walter Odongo during one of the attacks at Northern region goal
Nsibambi was among the 10 changes that the national team technical bench headed by Moses Basena had called as the second half re-started.
Earlier Paul Mucureezi had missed giving the national side the lead when his attempt hit the goal post in the 28th minute.
Uganda Cranes XI against Northern Region Select teamNorthern Uganda Region Select Team
Other chances were 50-50 incidents from Moses Waiswa, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Muleme and Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Northern Uganda select team’s goalkeeper Sadam Ogwang was alert to tame any goal bound threats before he paved way for Stephen Okello with 10 minutes to play.
Uganda Cranes’ Fred Okot and Tadeo Lwanga were the two players cautioned by referee Tonny Agir.
Guests during the singing of the National and Lango anthems prior to kick off
This was the second time that Uganda Cranes was playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2015 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
The essence of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and Uganda Breweries Limited jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
Part of the mammoth crowd that graced Northern Region against Uganda Cranes at Lango Sports GroundMoses Waiswa is stopped by Northern Uganda’s Hilary Odonkonyero at Lango Sports Ground
Team Line ups:
Northern Region XI: Sadam Ogwang (G.K), Ivan Okello, John Paul Acire, Ronald Owiny, Alli Muhamed, Hilary Odonkonyero, Walter Odongo, Dickens Diarra Okwir, Ronny Okullo, Richardson Asaba, Moses Aliro
Subs: Stephen Okello (G.K), Joel Akaka, Emmanuel Okwi, Julius Akwata, Denis Omedi, Brian Ocakacon, Mike Denis Ojok
Team Officials:
Head coach: Godfrey Akena
Assistant coach: Bob Obira
Uganda Cranes XI: Tom Ikara (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nelson Senkatuka, David Owori
Second Team: Tom Ikara (60′ Benjamin Ochan), Fred Okot, Dan Birikwaliira, Bernard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Albert Mugisa, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Shafiq Kagimu
Match Day: Saturday, 30th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Northern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
At Lango Sports Ground, In Lira
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA Social Media platforms
The Uganda Cranes team to face Northern Uganda regional select side has been released.
There are two different sides named.
This is the second time that Uganda Cranes is playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2015 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
The essence of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and Uganda Breweries Limited jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
Uganda Cranes Team:
XI: Tom Ikara (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nelson Senkatuka, David Owori
Team Two: Ismail Watenga (G.K), Fred Okot, Dan Birikwaliira, Bernard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Albert Mugisa, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Shafiq Kagimu
At Lango Sports Ground, Lira (4:30 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
After the Uganda Cranes team safe arrival in Lira on Friday afternoon, the team players held a two hour session at the Lango Sports ground.
All the players responded well in training supervised by the head coach Moses Basena, his assistant Mathias Lule and goakeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
One of the new faces on the team, Albert Mugisa, a midfielder with Police F.C expressed his gratitude upon the call up.
In an interview with www.fufa.co.ug after the session, the exciting player disclosed his willingness to learn more and more.
‘I am happy to be here with the national. I will keep composed and it gives me the impetus to work even harder at my club’ Mugisa noted.
Albert Mugisa (right with yellow boots) vies for the ball with the rest of the players during training
A large crowd watched the session whose basis centered around ball possession, hurting the opponents on the quick counter and defending.
This is the second time that Uganda Cranes is playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2017 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
Emmanuel Kalyowa passes the ball during training meanwhile assistant coach Mathias Lule closes down the space as the rest of the players keep a keen eye
The purpose of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Breweries Limited and National Insurance Corporation (NIC) jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
The Goalkeepers in a limbering session on Friday afternoon at Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Uganda Cranes Players in Lira:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS
Outfield players: Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
Officials:
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Chrispus Muyinda
Media: Hamza Nsereko and Meddie Ssengendo
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule leads the warm up session with the players at Lango Sports Ground in Lira
The Uganda Cranes team has safely arrived in Northern Uganda town of Lira on Friday afternoon.
This follow a successful four hours journey from FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.
The national team set from Kampala at 9:10 a.m and reached Lira at about 1:30 p.m before checking in at Pauline Hotels Limited in Lira town.
‘We traveled well and every body on the team is ready for the match on Saturday’ Hamza Nsereko, the media personnel attached to the team told www.fufa.co.ug.
Nico Wakiro Wadada (left), Isaac Muleme, team manager Chrispus Muyinda and assistant coach Mathias Lule with the rest of the players arrive at Pauline Hotel in Lira
All the players on the team are set to conduct the final training session on Friday evening at Lango Sports Ground, the venue of the match on Saturday.
This is the second time that Uganda Cranes is playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2017 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
The essence of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited, National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and Uganda Breweries Limited jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
L-R: Albert Mugisa, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Joshua Awori and Moses Waiswa upon arrival at Pauline Hotels Limited in Lira
Uganda Cranes Players in Lira:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS
Outfield players: Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
The Uganda Cranes conducted a training session on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole ahead of the trip to Lira on Friday morning.
Twenty three players were part of the session under the watchful eye of Coach Moses Basena, Mathias Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
Moses Basena after the training told www.fufa.co.ug that he is happy for the regional tour project because it will be used as a baseline to test players especially those playing at home on who will make the final squad to face Ghana in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on 7th October at Namboole.
‘I am happy for the regional tour project because it gives a clear picture of players who are ready for the senior team’ said Basena
Players who trained on Thursday
Uganda Cranes Team travelling to Lira: Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS.
Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
All photos from Thurday training at Namboole stadium
Match officials of the Uganda vs Ghana 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Committee has forwarded the petition by Vipers SC about alleged vandalism of their property by Sc Villa fans at St Mary’s stadium to the FUFA Investigatory Chamber.
Vipers SC petitioned FUFA with claims that Sc Villa fans damaged their stadium property on Saturday 23rd September, 2017 during the Azam Uganda Premier League match in Kitende.
In a communication by the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Chairman Deo Mutabazi it reads;
‘The case of vandalism of the stadium and misconduct by individual Sc Villa fans mentioned in the Vipers SC’s petition has been referred to the FUFA Disciplinary Committee for further Investigations and action in accordance with Article 6.9 (b) of the FUFA Competitions Rules’
After Investigations, the report will be handed over to the FUFA Disciplinary-Adjudicatory Chamber to take decision based on the findings.
Sc Villa has already been fined by FUFA One Million Shillings and docked two points while their team manager Jumba Mohammed and goalkeeper were handed four and two match bans for unsporting conduct and use of threatening language towards the referee.
Who is who in the FUFA Disciplinary Committee (Investigatory and Adjudicatory Chambers)
All is set for the 4th Edition of the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League. The FUFA Competitions Department on Thursday 27th September 2017 released the groupings of the 16 teams after all club officials were involved in the draw for the 2017/18 season due to kick off on 14th October 2017.
The fixtures of the league will be released soon by the FUFA Competitions Committee.
The draw came shortly at the end of the meeting called by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to discuss development matters on women football ahead of the new season
16 teams will participate in this year’s edition grouped again under Victoria and Elizabeth to be played on a round robin basis.
The top two teams in each group will feature in the playoffs to determine the finalists and eventual champion.
Basing on the decisions from FUFA Executive Meeting that sat on Tuesday19th September 2017, the Women Elite league clubs that will participate in the 2017/18 Season are;
Elizabeth Group: Uganda Martyrs, Wakiso Hills, She Mak, Isra Academy WFC, Kampala Queens, Eastern Heroes, Olila Women, UCU Lady Cardinals
Victoria Group: Ajax queens, She Corporate, Gafford Ladies, Kawempe Muslim SS WFC, Muteesa I Royal University, Rines WFC, Western United and London Stallions.
Wakiso Hills WFC pulled out of the 2016/17 season due to force majeure after the team was involved in motor accident on their way to a league match in North East. The club could not continue with the remaining fixtures because of the injuries sustained by the players.
Isra Academy WFC qualified sportingly after emerging champion of the Kampala Region Women League.
Kawempe Muslim WFC are the defending Champions and have lifted the League title three times since its inception in 2014.
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe players celebrating their win over UCU in the FUFA Women Elite League Final at Wankulukuku last season.
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION-FUFA WOMEN CLUB LICENSING 2017/18 SEASON
This is to inform you that All FUFA Women Elite league clubs are required to update their club Licensing mandatory requirements by Monday 2nd October 2017 and payment of 350,000/= as Club Licensing fees.
Club Licensing is intended to set minimum standards in football, to enforce good football governance by safeguarding the credibility and integrity of club competitions, to ensure and enforce clubs financial stability, transparency, sporting values in accordance with the principles of fair play, commitment to youth education and development, to improve the level of professionalism within the football family, transparency in the ownership and control of clubs.
Basing on the decisions from FUFA Executive Committee Meeting that sat on Tuesday19th September 2017, the Women Elite league clubs that will participate in the 2017/18 season are Uganda Martyrs, Olila Women, Ajax queens, She Mak. ST, She Corporate, Eastern Heroes, Gafford Ladies, Wakiso Hills, Kawempe Muslim, UCU lady Cardinals, Muteesa 1 Royal, Rines WFC, Western United, London stallions and Isra Academy WFC.
Wakiso Hills WFC pulled out of the 2016/17 season due to a force majeure incidence as the team was involved in motor accident as they were travelling to honour one of the league fixtures. The club could not continue with the remaining fixtures because most of the players had got severe injuries.
Isra Academy WFC qualified sportingly after being champion of the Kampala Region Women League which had been authorized and licensed by FUFA.
The requirements are considered in 5 aspects of sporting, infrastructure, Finance, Legal and Administration and personnel as below; SPORTING a) Qualified sportingly b) A list of the Senior Team Players and their allocated shirt numbers
LEGAL /STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS a) A copy of its current, valid statutes b) Fully filled FUFA Club License Application c) FUFA compliance Form F901 d) Certificate of Registration e) FUFA Club Ownership Form F201 f) Proof of Minutes of holding statutory Annual General Meeting
INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS a) Stadium approval b) Office Premises
LICENSE APPLICANT IDENTITY AND ADDRESS a) High Resolution Logo in Electronic Format b) NIC- Name of the Club c) Motto /Slogan d) One Page History of the Club e) Samples of full set of the Home and Away Kit f) Physical Address of the Club Offices g) E-mail Address h) Postal Address i) Official Digital Platform; Website, Facebook, Twitter and any other social Media Platform
FINANCE a) Budget for 2017/18 season b) Sources of Funds c) Current Club Bank Account in the name of the club
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS a) Club CEO with FUFA Certificate in Administration b) Club Head Coach (minimum of CAF C License) or FIFA Women Football Coaching Course organized by FUFA.
NB: The rules in force declare a team that does not submit the required documents within the deadline to be relegated in the lower division.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has ordered for the deduction of two points off SC Villa Jogoo for the acts of violence by their fans during the Azam Uganda Premier League match on Saturday 23rd September, 2017against Vipers SC at St Mary’s Kitende.
The match was won by the home side Vipers SC 1-0 but was marred by acts of hooliganism from the visiting side that left parts of the stadium damaged.
Based on reports by the match referee, Assessor, video and photographic evidence from the Vipers SC vs SC Villa Jogoo match, the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel, found the parties to have violated the FUFA Competitions Rules have been sanctioned accordingly as below;
Sc Villa Jogoo Manager Jumba Muhammad has been handed a 4 match touchline ban for threatening violence against the match referee. Mr. Jumba Mohammed will not be allowed to access the SC Villa Jogoo dressing room while serving the ban (FUFA Competitions Rules Art 30.8 (iii).
SC Villa Jogoo player Kirya Samson has been suspended for two matches for threatening violence against the referee and unsporting behavior as per Article 30.2 of the FUFA Competitions Rules.
SC Villa loses two points and two goals from those already accumulated for their fans hooliganism and violence. In addition, Sc Villa Jogoo has been fined 1,000,000 (One Million Shillings) –Article 30.14 of the FUFA Competitions Rules
The case of vandalism of the stadium and misconduct by individual Sc Villa fans mentioned in the Vipers SC’s petition has been referred to the FUFA Disciplinary Committee for further Investigations and action in accordance with Article 6.9 (b) of the FUFA Competitions Rules.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Committee has given any aggrieved party dissatisfied with the decision to appeal within 48 hours of receipt of this communication.
Mr. Mukidi Kalyebara David who was voted into the FUFA Executive at the Assembly in Masindi for the period 2017-2021 has relinquished his positions as Chairman of the Region and Delegate to the FUFA Assembly.
In a communication to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, the outgoing chairman said;
‘I am tendering my resignation as Chairman and Delegate representing Northern Region FA in the Assembly.
Mukiidi (3rd from L) during the FUFA Executive Committee meeting two weeks ago at FUFA House.
I was voted as an Executive Member and I feel serving in all these capacities at the expense of others members from the region is unfair.
Mukiidi has confirmed that he will relinquish his positions as soon as the elections to replace him are conducted.
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has confirmed receipt of this letter.
7th October 2017: Uganda Vs Ghana – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
6th November 2017: Congo Vs Uganda – Congo
Uganda Cranes has a realistic dream of qualifying for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament.
With two matches left in group E, Uganda is currently second with 7 points while leaders Egypt have 9 points.
It is upon this back ground that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) calls for the continued support from Government for the remaining campaign to realize the dream.
‘The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup‘ Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President told the media in his address.
L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday flanked by the Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1st VP) and Darius Mugoye (2nd) as well as the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo.e Azam Uganda Premier League.
In a special way, he lauded all the stake holders of the game from the players, administrators, sponsors, fans to the Government and President Yoweri Museveni.
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
In the same vein, Eng. Magogo also appealed to the Government to come in and facilitate the Uganda Cranes for the rest of the games to realize the long time dream of Uganda playing at the FIFA World Cup.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate.
The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
Uganda Cranes host Ghana on Saturday, 7th October 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has come up with a very strong statement on the recent acts of violence that marred the Sports Club Villa Jogoo against Vipers match in the Azam Uganda Premier League duel on Saturday.
The FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, while addressing the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday strongly warned the fans whose intention is bring the game into disrupt.
We have noticed with concern unacceptable incidents that will derail all the efforts of rebuilding the league.
In the latest communication from FIFA about our Statutes, it has been clearly stated that the functions of Anti-Doping, Club Licensing, Refereeing and Disciplinary Measures are an exclusive obligation of the Federation.
We will therefore undertake our roles without fear or favour.
Actions of Violence and Hooliganism, Inciting Violence by Officials and Players, Poor Performance of the Referees and Doping cases have already been observed in the League.
The Rules are very clear on all these cases and we will implement the rules to the dot.
Eng Magogo was accompanied by the FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, the second VP Darius Mugoye and the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the well attended press conference.
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.
Flanked by the FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, the second VP Darius Mugoye and the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo hinted about three aspects – CAF resolutions from the recent executive committee meeting, the national team (Uganda Cranes) and the current state of the Azam Uganda Premier League.
L-R: Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein and the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
The full speech – (Verbatim)
CAF Executive Committee Decisions:
I was part of the CAF Executive meeting that took key decisions on African football last week in Accra. Among key decisions was the CHAN Finals 2018 that Kenya lost the hosting rights because the country was not ready.
It was not good news for the region and we hoped that Uganda would be playing next to our neighbors and also with belief that we would have given a helping hand.
A bidding process has already been opened and CAF will receive proposals for the next 10-15 days from the FA Member Associations ready to host the 2018 CHAN finals.
However, FUFA will not make any submissions for the CHAN finals 2018 because we are not in position and ready to host such a football tournament due to lack of facilities.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Egypt at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Uganda vs. Ghana-2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier:
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup.
I have been given the best assurances as late as yesterday by the National Team Captain Dennis Onyango and a host of other players on the Uganda Cranes team that they will give their best like they have always given.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate. The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
The Technocrats at the Ministry of Education and Sports are not doing this country a favour by failure to plan and advise the Government of the magnitude of qualifying to final tournaments. Let them benchmark with countries that are even poorer than us.
In the circumstances, FUFA has the option of getting to the fans to finance the team through ticket sales.
Let us show the team as Ugandans that we can stand with them and love them by paying to watch the matches.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on Egypt goalkeeper Essam ElHadary. The FUFA President thanked the players, fans, sponsors and Government for the journey moved so far
We have had comments that the stadium which is full is good enough for the team to pick results but it is even better when we have a stadium which is full of fans who have paid.
The team needs the moral support and chants but it equally needs the money for the air tickets, bonuses, allowances and logistics to deliver the results.
The countries that have tasted the effect of qualifying to the World Cup, such a situation would be a matter of National Concern not just the Federation. We saw this in Egypt and have seen it in Ghana. Despite such position, we have kept the Dream Alive.
It is illogical for Ugandans who want the team to qualify for the tournament as big as the World Cup but also not want to contribute to the cost of qualification especially when there seems to be no other sources of revenue to finance the team costs.
Those sounding the drums of fans not to pay to watch the Uganda Cranes are intentionally or unintentionally sabotaging our Nation from the Sporting, Economic and Social multiplier effect of a Nation qualifying to the World Cup.
In response to the presumed high entrance fees, FUFA has put on market discounted tickets each going for 25,000/- and we call upon our dear fans to take advantage of the offer.
Let us buy the tickets from ONLY the gazetted places.
Let me take the opportunity once again to assure the fans that FUFA, the Coaches and the Players shall work within the available means to give the best and we hope and pray that the best is good enough to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Discounted Tickets for Uganda Vs Ghana go for Shs. 25,000
The League
FUFA, the Clubs, the Coaches, the Referees, and the Players have worked tirelessly to create the product of the Uganda Premier League and we have seen the effect of the fans and Sponsors getting back to buy this product.
The Clubs and the League make the foundation for our National teams.
I take the opportunity to thank every individual who has made an effort to make our League better.
However, the Shadow of Success is a new Challenge.
With the returning passion, FUFA as the regulator will have to raise the bar.
We have noticed with concern unacceptable incidents that will derail all the efforts of rebuilding the league.
In the latest communication from FIFA about our Statutes, it has been clearly stated that the functions of Anti-Doping, Club Licensing, Refereeing and Disciplinary Measures are an exclusive obligation of the Federation.
We will therefore undertake our roles without fear or favour.
Actions of Violence and Hooliganism, Inciting Violence by Officials and Players, Poor Performance of the Referees and Doping cases have already been observed in the League.
The Rules are very clear on all these cases and we will implement the rules to the dot.
SC Villa Jogoo fans at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende. FUFA strongly condemns all acts of violence
In the recent FUFA Executive Committee meeting, the Competitions Disciplinary Panel was created with the mandate to expedite the judicial decisions arising from Competitions rules and regulations.
FUFA will not tolerate any form of Violence and Hooliganism at Matches. The parties that are guilty will face the full consequences of the regulations.
Where actions are criminal in nature, FUFA will follow up the matter with the Uganda Police to bring the culprits to book.
FUFA condemns in the strongest terms the actions of violence at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende during the match of Vipers SC vs. SC Villa Jogoo. We do not only condemn but bring to book all errant parties in accordance with the rules.
Those barbaric acts of destroying property and insulting dignitaries and innocent fans who have come to support their own sides are things of the past. We need sanity to keep the fans and sponsors we are bringing back to the game.
We are a country lacking sports facilities and we can’t destroy the few little facilities being erected. I do not know Muslims who break mosques or Christians who break Churches.
Clubs should work to strengthen their teams. Winning matches by compromising or intimidating referees is being primitive.
Football has moved on. There are no longer internal perimeter fences at matches. We need to enjoy the game.
On the other hand, it is time-up for the Referees who have interpreted and applied the Laws of the Game contrary to the 17 FIFA Laws of the game. We will put them out of the game.
I have asked the FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) and Uganda Premier League (UPL) to compile the incidents for the matches so far played in the 2017/18 league where decisions have been made contrary to the Laws of the Game in Match Assessor reports and Video evidence.
I have further asked the Technical and Assessor Panels of the FRSC to technically assess and should it be established that errors have been committed, the respective referees are going to be sanctioned accordingly.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
1st Training:Thursday, 28th September 2017 – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Departure from Kampala: Friday, 29th September 2017 (9 a.m)
Last Training: Friday, 29th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Match Day: Saturday, 30th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Northern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
In Lira (4:00 p.m)
The Uganda Cranes team will conduct one session on Thursday at Mandela National stadium in preparation for the away trip to Northern Uganda in Lira.
The team shall depart to Lira on Friday morning and will be expected to conduct the final training at the actual match day venue in Lira town.
The programme was communicated by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference also attended by the FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, first Vice President Justus Mugisha and the second VP Darius Mugoye.
L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha
‘The Uganda Cranes will conduct a training session on Thursday at Mandela National Stadium at 4 p.m. The team is expected to depart on Friday morning’ Ahmed told the media.
The regional tours were started three years ago with the main purpose of taking the national team brand closer to the football fans in their respective localities.
For this particular tour, the Uganda Cranes will use the game as a preparatory measure for the up-coming FIFA World Cup 2018 group E qualifier against Ghana Black Stars on 7th October 2017 at Namboole stadium.
Head coach Moses Basena already named the provisional team set for the tour and Ghana matches.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the regional tours.
Uganda Cranes players before a training session
The Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara
Other players: Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Isaac Isinde, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Timothy Awany, Tony Mawejje, Geoffrey Kizito, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Masiko Tom, Ivan Ntege, Luwagga Kizito, Karisa Milton, Ochaya Joseph, Okwi Emmanuel, Miya Faruku, Idrisa Lubega, Derick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Kagimu Shafiq Paul Mucureezi, Gadaffi Gardinho, John Adriko, Okot Fred, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Tadeo Lwanga.
Vipers Sports Club is now top of the Azam Uganda Premier league table standings.
This followed a comprehensive 2-0 away result against newly promoted Masavu at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga, Entebbe.
Milton Karisa scored the opener in the 38th minute before Steven Mukwala’s second 12 minutes into the second half.
At the Star Times stadium in Lugogo, Proline earned their first victory of the season with a 2-0 win against Soana.
Fahad Bayo and Joseph Mandela scored in the 29th and 40th minutes respectively as they held onto their opening victory of the campaign.
Bright Stars also won their first game with a hard fought 2-1 win at their Champions Stadium, Mwererwe against visiting Kirinya-Jinja S.S.
Musa Esenu put the visitors ahead with a goal after just 5 minutes.
Bright Stars captain Nelson Senkatuka grabbed the equalizer 20 minutes later, his third in 4 matches.
Joshua Kawadawa buried off the game with the winner, 14 minutes from full time for the maximum points that drives the Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored side to third place with 6 points.
Vipers ascends to the summit of the log with 10 points from 4 matches.
The league resumes on Wednesday with 5 matches, a continuation of match day 4 matches.
Wednesday, 27th September 2017
URA Vs KCCA – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Onduparaka Vs Police – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 p.m)
SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4:30 p.m)
BUL Vs UPDF – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
Express Vs Maroons – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
FUFA Communications Manager has confirmed that FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on Wednesday where he will give a key note address to the media about the state of football in Uganda.
In a communication passed on to the sports media today by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein as below, the FUFA President will be available after his trip in Ghana where he was part of the CAF Executive Committee that took key decision about African football last week.
The Communication reads
‘Dear Sports media,
FUFA Weekly Press Conference on Wednesday 27th September 2017 at FUFA House starting 10am.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on the state of football in Uganda.
You are kindly invited to attend and cover the function.
We look forward to welcoming you to FUFA House.’
The Press conference will also be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and streamed on the FUFA Official facebook page -Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
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Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the official selling points for the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017.
There is a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
