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  • CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Vihiga, JKT earn slim wins to secure semifinal slots

    CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Vihiga, JKT earn slim wins to secure semifinal slots

    Vihiga Queens FC from Kenya and JKT Queens of Tanzania are through to the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers following their victories on Wednesday.

    The aforementioned teams came into matchday two having won their first group games ans victory meant they would secure knockout slots.

    Coincidentally, both won with an identical result of 1-0 with Vihiga Queens edging AS Kigali FC while JKT Queens defeated New Generation FC from Zanzibar.

    In the first game of the day played at MTN-Omondi Stadium, Esther Mabanza’s 56th minute goal proved the difference.

    New Gener stepped up efforts in a bid to chance the game but the Tanzanian outfit defended resiliently to take all three points.

    In the other game, Bertha Omita struck home the all important goal in the 36th minute to guide Vihiga Queens past Rwanda’s AS Kigali.

    Vihiga Queens FC top Group B on goal difference but level on points (6) with JKT Queens FC.

    The two will face off on Saturday to determine who ends as the group leader.

    AS Kigali FC and New Generation FC have no point yet and will face off in the final matchday to determine positions three and four in Group B.

  • Micho names 24 man squad for Uganda Cranes tour of Luwero in Buganda region

    Micho names 24 man squad for Uganda Cranes tour of Luwero in Buganda region

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named a squad of 24 players for the Regional tour of Buganda this weekend in Luweero at Kasana Ground on Saturday 19th August 2023.

    The team will enter camp on Friday 18th August 2023 at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi.

    The Squad summoned:

    1-Lukwago Charles-Unattached

    2-Mutakubwa Joel-BUL FC

    3-Maxwell Owachigu-Kitara FC

    4-Okumu Rogers-Arua Hill SC

    5-Mato Brian-NEC FC

    6-Mwere Nicholas-BUL FC

    7-Lutalo Umaru -SC Villa

    8-Semakula Kenneth-SC Villa

    9-Bayiga Patrick-Maroons FC

    10-Kasozi Samson-Kitara FC

    11-Otti Ronald-BUL FC

    12-Mulambuzi Hamza-SC Villa

    13-Kasonko George-BUL FC

    14-Adriko Rogers-UPDF FC

    15-Tembo Ibrahim-NEC FC

    16-Ojok Darius-Maroons FC

    17-Mugisha Rogers-UPDF FC

    18-Bwambale Lazarus -Kitara FC

    19-Kalyoowa Reagan-BUL FC

    20-Kawawa Rashid-Arua Hill SC

    21-Kamwesiga Jacob-Arua Hill SC

    22-Omedi Denis-Kitara FC

    23-Kawooya Andrew-Express FC

    24-Oshaba Marvin-Express FC

  • Uganda Cranes coach on 33 players selected for match against Niger

    Uganda Cranes coach on 33 players selected for match against Niger

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has revealed that next month’s AFCON qualifier with Niger should produce the best product on the final day of the campaign. Sredojevic has named a squad of 33 players to start preparations for the fixture. FUFA Communications caught up with the coach and shared his thoughts.

    Two parts of the group in the campaign

    First of all, I need to say before even starting this qualifier we knew there were two parts in this group; one is Algeria the run-away leaders and the second one is Tanzania and Niger. Now Niger is out of contention due to points and us (Uganda) and Tanzania are perfectly still in. We have a perfect chance that if we win against Niger, we qualify for the AFCON.

    The campaign needs a good product on the final day

    It is all about the final product. It is a campaign that we entered in an enormous risk with a transitional squad that has nine players from the finalists of AFCON U20 in Mauritania, 2021 with only few senior players and four survivors from the team of 2019 when we played AFCON, that is Emma Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya and Joseph Ochaya. (Salim Jamal was also in Egypt for the AFCON 2019 Finals).

    From the 33 players summoned for the AFCON Qualifier against Niger, we shall select 23 players who are in the best competitive shape for the match on 7 th September 2023 in Morocco. It will be exactly 10 years since we played in the same stadium against Senegal in World Cup qualifiers. Now we are going with a different intention to play in the AFCON.

    The return of senior players

    Bevis Mugabi is back, Timothy Awany has returned, Isaac Mulume and Joseph Ochaya are also in. We have new inclusions consisting of the New York Red Bulls duo Kasule Ibrahim and Sebufu Frank and the rest of the players that we have in Uganda in a competitive way. We shall go all out in attack. The intention is to win.

    Buganda Regional tour, international friendly lined up

    The locally based players excluding those currently occupied with club activities will play a regional tour match in Luwero on 19th August 2023 and then return to their clubs. The selected local-based players will then return to the camp on 28th August 2023 for Uganda Crane’s duty against Niger. On September 2nd, we are looking forward to an international friendly match for the local based players to test them.

    Uganda Cranes to play Niger in Morocco

    The team will assemble in Marrakech, Morocco on September 3rd and 4th. There will be three training sessions on the 4th, 5th and 6th of September. Behind us are two months of hard work to ensure that the players are in the best shape. The young players have to follow the senior players while the senior players have to show leadership to the young.

  • FAMACO II: Second Edition Officially Launched at Jevine Hotel, Kampala

    FAMACO II: Second Edition Officially Launched at Jevine Hotel, Kampala

    The second edition of FAMACO II targeting Club CEOs of UPL and FWSL as well as regional Football Association General secretaries, officially opened at Jevine Hotel, Kampala.

    The FAMACO II has been designed with the intention of enhancing participants’ knowledge and abilities in football leadership and management. It specifically focuses on strengthening and refining the soft and hard skills needed to succeed in an influential role in the football industry.

    The 400-hour programme commenced on the 14th of August 2024, featuring three weeks of face-to-face classes. This design ensures an accessible and interactive learning experience for all participants, with the goal of developing their skills and knowledge in management and leadership. The programme also encompasses fieldwork modules dedicated to project conceptualisation, planning and presentation, negotiation skills, and leadership.

    In attendance were Justus Mugisha the First Vice President & Ronnie Kalema the Executive Secretary in charge of Football Development.

  • FUFA Super 8: BUL FC shootout SC Villa to reach final as Vipers pip Maroons FC in classification match

    FUFA Super 8: BUL FC shootout SC Villa to reach final as Vipers pip Maroons FC in classification match

    BUL FC 1-1 SC Villa (BUL progress 6-5 on penalties)

    Vipers SC 1-0 Maroons FC

    Bul FC secured their place in the 2023 FUFA Super 8 cup final by defeating SC Villa 6-5 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regular time on Monday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    • BUL FC Starting XI
    • SC Villa Starting XI

    Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa emerged as the day’s hero for the Eastern giants, saving two penalties during the post-match shootout.

    In the course of normal time, The Jogoos took the lead courtesy of Peter Onzima, who calmly finished off a delightful assist from Ivan Bogere in the 26th minute.

    Shortly before halftime, the home team restored parity through a Samuel Sekamatte penalty after Reagan Kalyowa was fouled in the box by teenage defender Simon Mukisa. Referee Ashadu Ssemeere had no hesitation in pointing to the spot.

    Both teams sought a decisive goal in the second half, but it ultimately came down to penalty kicks to determine who would advance to the final.

    Ronald Ssekiganda and Kenneth Semakula had their penalties saved by Joel Mutakubwa, while Douglas Muganga’s kick for Bul went wide. Sekamatte, Benon Tahomera, Ronald Otti, Mutakubwa, Lawrence Tezikya, and Ibrahim Mugulusi converted for the hosts, securing a 6-5 victory.

    For Villa, Umar Lutalo, Edward Masembe, Hamza Mulambuzi, Patrick Jonah Kakande, and Hakim Mutebi successfully converted their penalties.

    In the final, BUL FC will face the victor between KCCA and URA FC, who will face off this Sunday in the second semi-final at the MTN Omondi Stadium. SC Villa will contend with the losing team from that same encounter.

    Over at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, Brazilian forward Giancarlo Lopez Rodriguez unleashed a powerful free-kick from approximately 23 yards, finding the top right corner of the net just before halftime, ensuring Vipers SC’s 1-0 victory against Maroons FC in the first classification match.

    In the other classification match on Sunday, Soltilo Bright Stars FC and Wakiso Giants FC will clash head-to-head.

  • Uganda Cranes Provisional Squad for 2023 AFCON Qualifier match against Niger summoned

    Uganda Cranes Provisional Squad for 2023 AFCON Qualifier match against Niger summoned

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the provisional squad that will embark on preparations for the final game of the TotalEnergies 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers-Cote d’Ivoire.

    The squad summoned by the coach is composed of 33 players and will enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi starting Monday, 28th August 2023

    Uganda will play Niger on 7th September at Grand Stade Marrakech in Morocco.

    It should be noted that Uganda Cranes is third in Group F on 4 points and victory against Niger coupled by a defeat for Tanzania against Algeria will be enough for Uganda to qualify.

    Uganda Cranes Provisional Squad

    Goalkeepers
    Watenga Isima (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Magoola Salim Omar (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Lukwago Charles (Unattached), Alionzi Nafian (Unattached), Mutakubwa Joel (BUL FC, Uganda)

    Defenders
    Semakula Kenneth (SC Villa, Uganda), Begisa James (URA FC, Uganda), Muleme Isaac (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Awany Timothy (SC Ashdod, Israel), Lwaliwa Halidi (FK Bregalnica Stip, North Macedonia), Gift Fred (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Mugabi Bevis (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Musa Ramathan (VFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Wasswa Geofrey (Ethiopian Buna SC, Ethiopia), Bwomono Elvis (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Kayondo Abdu Aziizi (AC Leganes, Spain)

    Midfielders
    Aucho Khalid (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Byaruhanga Bobosi (Austin FC, USA), Sentamu Siraje (Vipers SC, Uganda), Lwanga Taddeo (APR FC, Rwanda), Ndhondhi Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC, Uganda), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC, Uganda), Mutyaba Travis (SC Villa, Uganda), Mugulusi Isma (Feirense, Portugal), Mato Rogers (Sanliurfaspor, Turkey), Ochaya Joseph (Al Makawloon, Egypt), Miya Faruku (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), Tibita Laban (URA FC, Uganda), Kasule Ibrahim (New York Red Bull II, USA)

    Forwards
    Okwi Emmanuel (Erbil SC, Iraq), Bayo Fahad (VFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Basangwa Richard (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Ssebufu Frank (New York Redbull II, USA)

  • CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Vihiga, JKT register comeback wins to take early lead in Group B

    CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Vihiga, JKT register comeback wins to take early lead in Group B

    Vihiga Queens and JKT Queens from Kenya and Tanzania respectively began their journey at this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with victory.

    The aforementioned teams secured maximum points in the Group B games of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers played at MTN-Omondi Stadium on Sunday.

    Coincidentally, both teams had to come from a goal down to secure victory.

    In the first game, Vihiga Queens had to overcome an early scare from Zanzibar’s New Generation to win 3-1.

    Amina Hemed put New Generation into the lead 14 minutes after kickoff. She rounded off goalkeeper Ruth Aturo before firing into an empty net.

    Vihiga Queens however found the equalizer through Winnie Babirye in the 34th minute.

    The Kenyan Champions scored twice in the second half with goal coming from Ruth Kashoka and a penalty by Martha Amunyolet.

    In the second game, JKT Queens won 2-1 courtesy of goals from Abdallah Athuman Situma and Ally Bilali Donisia.

    Diane Nyirandagimana’s early goal for AS Kigali eventually settled for a consolation goal.

    Action in Group B will resume on Wednesday with JKT Queens playing New Generation while AS Kigali will face Vihiga Queens FC.

  • FUFA President: Hosting international tournaments will enable us to upgrade facilities

    FUFA President: Hosting international tournaments will enable us to upgrade facilities

    FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru has undergone facelift recently and the new additions at the facility have given it a fresh look.

    The renovation works and setting up of new amenities has taken over two months in order to prepare for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers that got underway on Saturday.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who was in attendance as the tournament kicked off was impressed with the work done and indicated FUFA will always try to improve the facility by hosting such international engagements.

    • FUFA President Hon. Magogo Hassim Moses (R) watching the game between Kampala Queens and Yei Joint Stars alongside FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (Middle) and Honorary FUFA Executive Member Chris Kalibbal(L).

    ‘As FUFA, we decided that instead of using money to hire other facilities, we shall try to host such competitions at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru because this will task us to make improvements on the facility’ stated the FUFA President.

    FUFA President addressing the media.

    ‘When we submitted our bid to host the CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers, we had to make improvements on the dressing rooms, parking area, pavilions and indeed there has been great improvement’ added the President.

    Some of the new changes include, construction of new dressing rooms to add to the existing ones (now the centre has 4 dressing rooms), an expansive area for the VIPs-on the opposite side of the dressing rooms, parking for the teams behind the dressing rooms and sanitary facilities for the fans.

    The new pavilion at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

    There has also been painting of the existing structures namely; the administration block(offices), hostels and the main hall.

    The President revealed that there will be further changes in future in order to set up a facility that will be used to host international games for national teams.

    “The senior teams for men and women are in a higher category but going forward, we shall make more changes and improvements so that we can host international games especially for the junior national teams.”

    The CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers will run up to 30th August with the Champion earning a sole ticket to represent the region at the final tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.

  • CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Kampala Queens, CBE set pace in Group A

    CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Kampala Queens, CBE set pace in Group A

    The CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers for the CECAFA region officially got underway on Saturday with Group A action at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Hosts Kampala Queens FC made their intentions clear by demolishing Yei Joint Stars FC in one of the Group A games played.

    The Queens of Soccer had striker Fazila Ikwaput to thank on the day, she scored all the three goals to guide them to a 3-0 win.

    Ikwaput opened the scores in the 13th minute with a left footed effort.

    She went ahead to get her second on the day moments later and Kampala Queens led 2-0 going into the break.

    The lethal forward completed her hat trick in the 67th minute reacting quickest to fire home after Yei’s goalkeeper had saved an initial effort from Shamirah Nalugya.

    The win gives Kampala Queens an early lead in Group A with a better goal difference ahead of second placed Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) who won 2-1 against Burundi’s BUJA Queens.

    In the opening game of the tournament, CBE had to come from a goal down to secure all three points.

    Kenyan forward Teopistar Situma gave BUJA Queens an early lead, scoring in the tenth minute.

    However, a rejuvenated performance in the second half saw CBE overturn the game.

    Aregash Tadesse found the equaliser before captain Loza Abera got the winning goal 16 minutes from time.

    Action in Group A will resume on Tuesday next week with Kampala Queens playing BUJA Queens while FAD FC from Djibouti will take on CBE FC.

    Group B that is hosted at MTN Omondi Stadium will start on Sunday with Vihiga Queens from Kenya taking Zanzibar’s New Generation FC while AS Kigali will play Tanzania’s JKT FC.

  • FUFA Super 8: BUL eliminate holders Vipers as Villa eject Maroons

    FUFA Super 8: BUL eliminate holders Vipers as Villa eject Maroons

    FUFA Super 8 holders Vipers SC were shown early exit from the tournament after succumbing to a 1-0 loss at BUL FC in the quarter final game played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Thursday.

    Bul FC new head coach Abbey Kikomeko gave left back Nicholas Mwere his debut and so did Vipers SC Brazilian tactician Leanardo Martins Neiva who deployed new signings David Bagoole, Paul Patrick Mbowa and Ghanaian forward Fumador Awisome in the starting lineup.

    The first half witnessed a cagey and physical display from either side ending in a barren statement.

    Two minutes into the second half, it was advantage for the hosts as Reagan Kalyowa was brought down in the box by defender Livingstone Mulondo before Samuel Sekamatte made no mistake to convert from 12 yards past Fabian Mutombora.

    The Venoms then brought on more fire power upfront, introducing Brazilian forward Giancarlo Lopez Rodriguez and Abdu Lumala on search of a leveller.

    Lumala had his half volleyball strike towards the death of the game ruled out for offside.

    Bul FC managed to hold on and get victory in order to progress to the semi final.

    At Muteesa ll Stadium Wankulukuku, SC Villa also sailed through to the semi final as they defeated Maroons FC 2-1.

    Teenager Hakim Mutebi broke the deadlock in the 12th minute from the rebound after Ronald Ssekiganda’s initial effort hit the crossbar.

    The Prison side levelled matters one minute to the half hour mark through Hadadi Kambugu who slotted past Meddy Kibirige thanks to a neat pass from Noel Nasasira.

    Villa’s new signing DenisOjara got off the mark on his debut midway the second half with a cool finish that eventually saw the Jogoos through to the semis.

    BUL FC will now play SC Villa in the semifinals while Vipers SC will face Maroons FC in a classification tie.

    The FUFA Super 8 semi final continues tomorrow (Friday) with two games. Wakiso Giants FC take on KCCA FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo while URA FC welcomes Soltilo Bright Stars FC at Mehta stadium, Lugazi.

    Both matches will be live and exclusive on the Home Of Ugandan Sport, FUFA Tv.

    The FUFA Super 8 is proudly Sponsored by MTN and Nile Special.

  • FUFA Super 8: Holders Vipers visit BUL as SC Villa face Maroons

    FUFA Super 8: Holders Vipers visit BUL as SC Villa face Maroons

    All is set for the third edition of the FUFA Super 8 with action unfolding this Thursday. Two interesting games are lined up today to officially welcome the return of the pre-season tournament following a four year hiatus due to COVID-19.

    At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, holders Vipers SC visit Bul FC in a highly anticipated clash.

    It will be the first competitive game for coaches on either side, Abbey Bogere Kikomeko at BUL FC and Brazilian coach Leonardo Martins Neiva for Vipers SC.

    The match will also be a chance and stage for both sides to unleash their new signings.

    The two clubs have been busy in the transfer window and will hope that this tournament helps them to get into perfect shape before the new season starts.

    Some of BUL’s new arrivals include Edrine Opaala, Joel Madondo, Lawrence Tezikya and Joel Mutakubwa among others.

    Vipers on the other hand have added Paul Mbowa, David Bagoole, Richard Matovu, Grant Matsiko and a big legion of foreign players.

    The last time the two teams faced off, the gane ended in a one all draw with Karim Watambala late penalty cancelling out Samuel Ssekamatte’s strike for Bul.

    The second game on Thursday will see SC Villa taking on Maroons FC at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    Both teams have gone about their transfer business quietly and will hope to replicate or even better the shift they put in last season.

    SC Villa put up a title challenge until the final day of the league but could only settle for third.

    The task for new coach Dasan Stajanovic will be to maintain the same mentality starting with his first competitive game against Maroons today.

    Maroons finished seventh in the league last season under Mohammed Ssenfuma and were one of the tough teams to face. With more additions, the Prison Warders will be hoping for an upgrade and the FUFA Super 8 presents an opportunity to test the waters.

    Quarter final action will climax on Friday, 11th August with two games that will see KCCA FC take on Wakiso Giants FC at MTN Omondi Stadium while URA FC will welcome Soltilo Bright Stars FC at Mehta stadium, Lugazi.

    All matches will be live on FUFA Tv.

    The FUFA Super 8 is proudly Sponsored by MTN and Nile Special.

  • FIFA Instructors and Assessor Course Ends

    FIFA Instructors and Assessor Course Ends

    A total of thirty-four FUFA referees, instructors, and assessors have successfully completed a five-day FIFA instructors and assessors course at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    Seven women, including Margaret Kubingi, Catherine Adipo, Rwamuyamba Rosebell, and Ssemmambo Aisha, among others, were part of the learning group.

    The course started on Monday and came to an end on Friday, 4th August 2023. It was conducted by FIFA instructor Ali Ahmed from Somalia.

    For the five days while in Njeru, the participants were taken through the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) & its basics, positioning and reading, offside discussion, penalty area incidents, video and off-video test review, video and offside test.

    Other topics included; Integrated practical sessions with referees, challenges, and game control, among others.

    At the closing ceremony, FUFA’s deputy chief executive officer in charge of football – Decolas Kiiza was the guest of honor.

    List of participants

    1. Miiro Brian Nsubuga
    2. Niwamanya Julius
    3. Adipo Constance Catherine Wejuli
    4. Katenya Ronald
    5. Mpiima Samuel
    6. Ssali Mashood
    7. Tomusange Ali Mulumba
    8. Ayub Khamish
    9. Niwamanya Julius
    10. Oula David
    11. Rwamuyamba Rosebell Ram
    12. Waiswa Baligeya Ali
    13. Waiswa Ajab
    14. Nattabi Harriet
    15. Ssemmambo Aisah Nabikko
    16. Kubingi Margaret Kebba Fatia
    17. Kalyango Ali
    18. Nakitto Marex Nkumbi
    19. Denis Batte
    20. Ssonko Mark
    21. Kigongo Farouk Ssemakula
    22. Nagaddya Catherine Cynthia
    23. David Davies Katabira
    24. Masembe Isa
    25. Kanakulya Khalifan Ndaula
    26. Balikoowa Musa Ngobi
    27. Kakooza Emmy John
    28. Chelangat Ali Sabilla
    29. Sewaya Ismail
    30. Wañyàmah Freddie Benson
    31. Simon Peter Okello
    32. Nsubuga Brian Emmy
    33. Egesa Wesonga Samuel
    34. Turyomuriwe Samuel

  • CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship: Coach Ayub Khalifa picks positives despite settling for second place

    CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship: Coach Ayub Khalifa picks positives despite settling for second place

    Uganda U18 Women’s National Team settled for second place at CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship that came to an end on Friday at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

    The 1-0 loss to Tanzania on the final day consequently meant the title went to the hosts with Uganda coming second.

    Despite failure to clinch the trophy, head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi moves out of the tournament with his head high given the several positives registered.

    “It is disappointing that we could not finish on a high. Our target was definitely to win the Championship,” he started.

    “However, I am proud of the work we have done here. I’m grateful to the players who kept improving every other game.”

    The coach also adds that the tournament has helped to inject more minutes into the legs of players ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

    “The main intention to play here was to prepare for the World Cup Qualifiers that will come later this year. I believe the players have benefited a lot and hopefully, we will continue to make progress.” He indicted.

    It should be noted that the inaugural CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship had five teams namely Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi and Zanzibar competing in a round robin format.

    The team is expected to return to the country on Sunday.

  • FUFA Juniors League: BUL FC Junior Team win 2022/23 title on goal difference

    FUFA Juniors League: BUL FC Junior Team win 2022/23 title on goal difference

    BUL FC Junior Team are the Champions of the 2022/23 FUFA Juniors League following the results on the final day.

    In the final games played on Friday, BUL FC Junior Team were the biggest beneficiaries with the results playing in their favor.

    The game between Vipers SC Junior Team and Prosper Soccer Academy was graced by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who was in to the company of FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.

    FUFA Executive Committee member Sam Mpiima, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza and Uganda Youth Football Association Chairman Roberts Kiwanuka were also present.

    The Eastern Giants won their final game 4-0 against Friends of Soccer FC thanks to goals from Richard Okello, Swaib Mpasa, Umar Waiswa and Yasin Masambo.

    The result took them to eleven points with a goal difference on nine.

    The goalless draw between Prosper Soccer Academy and Vipers SC Junior Team played in BUL’s favor.

    Vipers SC Junior team also ended with eleven points but had goal difference of eight.

    Prosper Soccer Academy finished third with nine points while Friends of Soccer FC and Mbarara Sports Academy ended in 4th and 5th place respectively.

    FUFA Juniors League graduates Kenneth Ssemakula, Isma Mugulusi and Gavin Kizito who currently feauture for the senior national team (Uganda Cranes) presented the trophy to the crowd.

    Individual Awards

    Fairplay – Mbarara Sports Academy

    Best Goalkeeper – Aziz Saleh (BUL FC Junior Team)

    Top Scorer – Diarra Omar Muzungu (Prosper Soccer Academy)

    MVP – Richard Okello (BUL FC Junior Team)

  • CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship: Uganda aims for glory as they face hosts Tanzania

    CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship: Uganda aims for glory as they face hosts Tanzania

    Uganda U18 Women’s National Team will be going for honours as they take on hosts Tanzania on the final day of the CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship.

    The two nations come into Friday’s game level on points, having won all their three games played so far.

    However, Uganda has a slight advantage with goal difference having scored eleven goals compared to Tanzania’s six.

    Therefore, a draw can be enough to see Uganda over the line but coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi indicates his charges are going for all three points.

    “We are not coming to fight for a point but three. We know what is at stake but all our focus is geared towards winning the final game.” He said.

    Kiyingi believes either side has the ability to take the day but he is oozing with confidence that his troops will execute the work at hand.

    “Tanzania is a good team and they will definitely have home support but I know my girls are focused and ready for the battle.”

    Uganda opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ethiopia, defeated Zanzibar 3-0 in the second game before obliterating Burundi 7-0 in the penultimate game.

  • FUFA Juniors League: Title race goes to the wire after Thursday results

    FUFA Juniors League: Title race goes to the wire after Thursday results

    The FUFA Juniors League National Finals will have photo finish with three of the five teams still in contest.

    Vipers SC Junior Team, Prosper Soccer Academy and BUL FC Junior Team all still have the chance to win the title after results from Thursday games.

    Vipers SC Junior Team are in pole position on ten points and a draw against Prosper Soccer Academy on Friday will see them will the title even if BUL FC Junior Team win with a bonus point.

    In Thursday’s games, Vipers defeated BUL in a hotly contested match played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Olimi Narwa Bitanywaine scored the all important goal in the 52nd minute.

    BUL FC had defender Abubaker Mugoya sent off towards the end of the game after picking a second booking.

    The win took Vipers Junior Team to ten points from three games.

    In the other game played on Thursday, Prosper Soccer Academy obliterated Mbarara Sports Academy with a 7-0 win.

    Diarra Omar Muzungu scored a hat trick, coming off the bench while Patrick Ouke, John Asiimwe, Elton Murungi and Yusuf Ssebumpenje added a goal each.

    Prosper Soccer Academy are now in second place on eight points.

    It should be noted that the tournament is played in a round robbin format and the team with the most number of points emerge winners.

    In case of two teams having the same number of points, head to head comes first.

  • New Procedure for Recommending Players Going for Trials at Clubs Outside Uganda

    New Procedure for Recommending Players Going for Trials at Clubs Outside Uganda

    FUFA is obligated to observe all rules and regulations approved by FIFA for its 211 Member Associations around the globe.

    Players are a key aspect of the game but are guided by the FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players.

    Based on the latest guidance by FIFA on movement of players trying their luck in other countries, FUFA has also issued circular No.1172 detailing new procedures for recommending players going for trials outside Uganda.

    The Circular signed off by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer reads;
    FUFA Secretariat has continued to receive many requests from individuals, players, Clubs and Intermediaries seeking permission for players to travel outside Uganda for trials.

    This circular seeks to inform all stakeholders that pursuant to the current FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players; a new procedure was established on 1st August 2023 and became operational with immediate effect.

    All football Trialists (players invited to undergo trials) must comply with the current FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players by filling the FIFA Trial form, uploaded on the FIFA TMS in full compliance with the mandatory conditions therein.

    Click here to download the FIFA Trial Form

    The successful fulfillment of the FIFA Trial form will provide the basis for FUFA to commence with recommendation letters for Trialist Players to National Council of Sports (NCS), Embassies or any other stakeholders.

    Concerned Stakeholders are advised to orient themselves with the FIFA Procedure before embarking on such moves to have players set for trials.

    In case of need for further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact FUFA on admin@fufauganda.com or call FIFA TMS Managers Mr. Lukambi Dennis and Mr. Kazoora Emmanuel on 0774 310 183 and 0701 051 423 respectively.

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  • BUL FC Junior Team edge Prosper Soccer Academy to remain perfect

    BUL FC Junior Team edge Prosper Soccer Academy to remain perfect

    BUL FC Junior Team maintained their perfect start to the FUFA Juniors League National Finals after edging past Prosper Soccer Academy on Wednesday.

    In a physical and closely contested game played at FUFA Technical Centre, BUL fought hard to overcome Prosper Soccer Academy.

    The decisive moment came in the 14th minute when Eric Kibirango’s long range effort found the back of the net.

    Right from onset, the game was physical and prompted the referee to ditch out bookings on either side.

    Despite both teams getting numerous scoring opportunities, there was lack of efficiency to put them to good use.

    The win means BUL FC Junior Team stay second on the table with seven points from two games.

    Prosper Soccer Academy on the other hand drop to third place with four points from two games. They will face Mbarara Soccer Academy on Thursday.

    On the other hand, BUL FC Junior Team will face leaders Vipers SC Junior Team in a crunch match on Thursday evening.

    It should be noted that the tournament has five regional Champions contending for the overall national title.

    The games are played on a round robbin format with the team having the most number of points emerging winners.