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  • Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes Squad in Senegal

    Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes Squad in Senegal

    UGANDA CRANES INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH:

    • Senegal Terenga Lions Vs Uganda Cranes
    • Monday, 5th June 2017 (9 p.m in Senegal), 6th June 2017 (Midnight in Uganda)
    • Dakar City
    • Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The 19 man Uganda Cranes team to Senegal has three goalkeepers, six defenders, four midfielders and six strikers.

    Six KCCA players flew out of the country on Saturday night immediately after guiding their side to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    These included goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, Timothy Denis Awany, Denis Okot Oola, Isaac Muleme, Derrick Nsibambi and Geofrey Sserunkuma.

    The six players trained with the rest on Sunday night.

    Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday night

    Speaking on the call up veteran striker Geoffrey Serunkuma said that though he had been involved with his team, he has to give in his best to the National team.

    ‘Though I have been too involved with the my club (KCCA FC ), It won’t be an excuse for my failure to deliver to the National team. Wearing a National team is any footballers dream therefore I have to deliver for my nation” noted Serunkuma.

    Benjamin Ochan (right) joined Isma Watenga in training

    Team captain Dennis Onyango is expected to join  the rest of the teammates late on Monday.

    Uganda Cranes take on Senegal in the second international friendly match in Dakar on Monday night (in Uganda, the game kicks off at mid-night – Tuesday, 6th June 2017).

    This will be the second international match for the Uganda Cranes after Saturday’s goal-less draw with Ethiopia in Hawassa city.

    All these build ups and camps are intended to fine tune the squad ahead of the group L match against Cape Verde Islands on Saturday 10th June 2017 in Praia City.

    The team will fly to Praia on Thursday 8th June 2017.

    Uganda Cranes 19 man Squad to Senegal and Cape Verde:

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)

    Defenders: Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Muleme (KCCA), Timothy Dennis Awanyi (KCCA), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA)

    Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (SC Villa Jogoo), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka), Derrick Paul Nsibambi (KCCA), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Royal Excel Mouscron on loan from Standard Liege, Belgium)

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Mbidde Dennis Ssebugwawo

    Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic

    Assistant coach: Moses Basena

    Goalkeepers’ trainer: Fred Kajoba Kisitu

    Team Physician: Dr. Herbert Ronald Kisolo Muwanga

    Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Coordinator: Chrispus Muyinda

    FUFA Official: Sulait Makumbi

    Media: Swalley Kenyi

    Media: Hamza Nsereko Kawuma

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim wins third straight title unbeaten

    FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim wins third straight title unbeaten

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League:

    • Final: UCU Lady Cardinals 0-4 Kawempe Muslim Women Club
    • Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga 1 (3) -1 (2) Olila High School

    For the third time in a row, Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club has been declared champion of the FUFA Women Elite League. They completed the entire season unbeaten, winning all 12 games in the regular season played over two rounds before registering victories in the Semifinal play offs and finals. In total, they won all the 14 games played in the league this season.

    The latest achievement was reached at on Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium after a one sided 4-0 victory over UCU Lady Cardinals.

    Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace in the 33rd and 57th minutes before Sharon Naddunga’s 78th minute goal and a late strike from second half substitute Favour Nambatya crowned the day for the champions.

    Juliet Nalukenge celebrates scoring one of her goals on the day
    Kawempe Muslim players led by skipper Hasifah Nassuuna celebrate their victory at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday

    During the earlier third place play off match, Uganda Martyrs’ High School Lubaga recovered from a goal down to defeat Soroti based Olila High School 3-2 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended one goal apiece.

    Kawempe Muslim’s captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) in action during the final

    FUFA women Executive member Agnes Mugena, executive committee member Chris Kalibala, FUFA Technical director Asuman Lubowa, women football officer Hadijah Namuyanja and Efrance Najjengo (chairperson of Uganda Women Football Association) graced the official medal, prizes and trophy presentation ceremony afterwards.

    Officials led by the Chief Guest Chris Kalibala greet the match officials before kick off for the final

    It is the third time that the FUFA Women Elite league has been organised since 2015.

    Individual Awards:

    Most Valuable Player (MVP): Fazila Ikwaput (Olila High School)

    Fair Play award: Rines Women Football Club

    Best Referee: Aisa Ssemambo

    Best Goalkeeper: Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim)

    Top Scorer: Hasifa Nassuuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 26 goals (24 in regular season)

    Best Journalist (Print): Stephen Mayamba (Bukedde)

    Best Journalist (Social media): Majojo Hambali

    Best Journalist (On-line): Joel Muyita (Chimp Reports)

  • International Build up: Ethiopia Walia Stars 0-0 Uganda Cranes

    International Build up: Ethiopia Walia Stars 0-0 Uganda Cranes

    INTERNATIONAL BUILD-UP MATCH:

    Ethiopia Walia Stars 0-0 Uganda Cranes

    The international friendly match between Ethiopia and Uganda played on Saturday at the Hawassa International stadium ended in a score-less draw.

    In the second half, head coach Milutin Sredejovic made a couple of changes.

    Martin Kizza replaced Ntambi, Milton Karisa came on for Robert Kakeeto, Muhammed Shaban replaced Emma Okwi, Nelson Senkatuka was Faruku Miya’s replacement, Bukenya for Khalid Aucho and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda paved way for Savio Kabugo.

    Uganda Cranes striker Emma Okwi featured in the friendly match which ended goalless

    Up next is the second international friendly match  on 5th June 2017 (9 p.m in Dakar, Kampala time will be midnight) away to Senegal in Dakar City.

    The build ups are beimng used to prepare the national side for the opening group L match against Cape Verde Islands on 10th June 2017 in Praia City.

    Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Benard Muwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Robert Kakeeto, Crizestom Ntambi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Emmanuel Okwi

    Changes: Martin Kizza for ChrizsetomNtambi, Milton Karisa for Robert Kakeeto, Muhammed Shaban for Emma Okwi, Nelson Senkatuka for Faruku Miya, Bukenya for Khalid Aucho, Savio Kabugo for Hassan Wasswa Mawanda

    Un-used sub: Saidi Keni

    Six players Keni Saidi, Martin Kizza, Savio Kabugo, Nelson Senkatuka, Deus Bukenya and Ntambi Kirizestom didn’t travel, Senegal.

    Uganda Cranes 19 man Squad to Senegal: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Walusimbi Godfrey, Karisa Milton, Muhammad Shaban, Wakiro Nicolas Wadada, Juuko Murushid, Aucho Khalid, Okwi Emmanuel Arnold, Miya Faruku, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Muwanga Bernard, Kakeeto Robert, Mulema Isaac, Awanyi Dennis Timothy, Okot Denis Oola, Nsibambi Derrick Paul and Serunkuma Geofrey.

    Leader of Delegation: Mbidde Dennis Ssebugwawo

    Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic

    Assistant coach: Moses Basena

    Goalkeepers’ trainer: Kajoba Fred Kisitu

    Team Physician: Dr. Kisolo Muwanga Ronald Herbert

    Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan

    Team Coordinator: Muyinda Crispus

    FUFA Official: Makumbi Sulait

    Media: Kenyi Swalley

    Media: Nsereko Hamza Kawuma

    MAIN PHOTO: Left full back Godfrey Walusimbo controlling the ball during the friendly match between Ethiopia and Uganda which edned 0-0 on Saturday. 

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Nsibambi shines with a brace for KCCA over Rivers United

    CAF Confederation Cup: Nsibambi shines with a brace for KCCA over Rivers United

    CAF Confederation Cup (Group A):

    • KCCA (Uganda) 2-1 Rivers United (Nigeria)
    • FUS Rabat (Morocco) 2-1 Club Africain (Tunisia)

     

    Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club have recorded their second victory of the group stages on Saturday.

    KCCA XI
    Rivers United XI

    A 2-0 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United give the Ugandans 6 points out of the possible 9.

    Derrick Nsibambi scored a well taken double, with a goal coming in each half.

    KCCA’s goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan jumps high to collect a high ball during the game

    Nsibambi got his first 13 minutes into the game with the assist coming from Vincent Kayizzi.

    Bolaji Sakin scored the equalizer three minutes after the half hour mark as the two sides returned for the mandatory half time rest at one goal apiece.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the home team players

    Nsibambi was the hero with yet another strike, 20 minutes from full time to give the Ugandan side their second victory at home after overcoming Tunisia’s Club Africain last month.

    A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers United
    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo celebrates KCCA’s victory

    KCCA is now second in group A as they have 6 points, the same as Morocco’s FUS Rabat who are better on goal difference.

    The next assignment for KCCA on the continent is their away tie to Rivers United on 20th June 2017 in Port Harcourt City.

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Candidates for various Special Interest Groups declared

    FUFA Polls 2017: Candidates for various Special Interest Groups declared

    The FUFA Electoral Committee has on Friday afternoon released the list of candidates for various Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The Chairman of the FUFA Electoral Committee Sam Bakiika flanked by his Vice Chairman/Spokesperson Yusuf Awuye, Daphine Kyokushaba and Bernard Nasimanya declared the candidates during the special press conference at FUFA House.

    Open FUFA 2017 Elections SIG nominations

    Bakiika also released dates for the elections of the delegates for the Special Interest groups in the areas of Referees, Coaches, Players, Schools, Youth, Beach Soccer and Schools.
    Bakiika also declared some candidates unopposed.
    Women representation will have its election process kick off with the nomination exercise between 8th and 10th June.

    Election dates:

    Venue: FUFA House 

    Monday 5th June 10 am -Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA)

    Monday 5th June 2 pm-2nd Division Clubs (FUFA Big League)

    Tuesday 6th June 10am -Uganda Football Coaches Association

    Tuesday 6th June 2pm-Uganda Football Players Association 

    Wednesday 7th June 9am-Uganda Beach Soccer Association 

    Wednesday 7th June Midday-Uganda Schools Football Association

    Wednesday 7th June 2pm-Uganda Youth Football Association

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Electoral Committee and  some of the candidates cleared to contest for various positions in the Special Interest Groups during the FUFA Polls 2017. 

  • 43rd FUFA Uganda Cup: Paidha Black Angels, KCCA final adjusted to new date

    43rd FUFA Uganda Cup: Paidha Black Angels, KCCA final adjusted to new date

    43rd FUFA Uganda Cup: 

    Match 65: Paidha Black Angels Vs Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

    Thursday, 15th June 2017

    At Betway Green Light Stadium

    Entry Fees: 5000 (Ordinary) & 15,000 (VIP)

    The FUFA Competitions Department confirms the date (adjusted) for the final of FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17 in Green Light Stadium Arua (FUFA West Nile Region).

    The final shall be played on Thursday, 15th June 2017

    “The date was changed from 10th June 2017 because the national team would be playing on the same day away to the Cape Verde Islands. So to accommodate the interests of key stake holders, Thursday, 15th June 2017 was confirmed since KCCA shall be also playing away to Nigeria’s Rivers United on 20th June 2017” Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions director noted.

    On Tuesday, KCCA played to a goal-less draw away to Express’ home ground in Wankulukuku and thus advanced 3-2 on aggregate.

    KCCA will now play Paidha Black Angels who eliminated Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate after two legs.

    Paidha Black Angels won the first leg 2-0 away in Zombo before fighting hard to score a precious away goal in the 2-1 defeat during the return leg at Namboole.

    This year’s final will be played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua, the home of Onduparaka Football club as hosted by West Nile region.

    Vipers are the holders of this historic trophy whose competition has been played since 1971.

    Like last year, a charity cause has been also attached to the FUFA Uganda Cup.

    Members of the public are called upon to donate clothes and other usable items in support of the Arua Regional Remand Home.

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa F.C

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa F.C

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/2015 – SC Villa

    2015/16 – Vipers

    2016/17 – ???

  • Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes depart for Ethiopia

    Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes depart for Ethiopia

    UGANDA CRANES UP-COMING FIXTURES:

    • 3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium

     

    • 6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar

     

    • 10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City

     

    A contingent of 23 Uganda Cranes players and officials left for Ethiopia on Thursday afternoon.

    L-R: Bernard Muwanga, Faruku Miya, Robert Kakeeto and Martin Kiiza at the departure lounge of Entebbe International Airport

    The team shall have an international friendly match this Saturday at the Hawassa International stadium.

    There are 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 5 strikers that left Entebbe International Airport.

    Midfielder Crizestom Ntambi will join he team in Addis Ababa.

    Martn Kiiza, Milton Karisa and Aucho Khalid at Entebbe International Airport

    Uganda Cranes will play Ethiopia this Saturday in Hawassa City, then play Senegal on Tuesday before next Saturday’s group L encounter against Cape Verde Islands.

    Traveling players to Ethiopia:

    Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Said Keni (Proline)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Savio Kabugo (Proline)

    Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)

    To join the team in Addis Ababa: Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia),

    Tentative Programme:

    Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)

    Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium

    Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)

    Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal

    Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City

    Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia

  • Pictorial: 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League play offs at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    Pictorial: 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League play offs at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League first set of play offs were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    Defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals coming this Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

    www.fufa.co.ug brings you what transpired at Lugogo in a colourful pictorial set up.

    The Football radio 102.1 FUFA f.m was alert to relay live all the match proceedings to the masses.

    Hasifa Nassuna dribbles past Olila’s Grace Aluka at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday
    UCU’s Moureen Kinavudori controls a high ball as Uganda Martyrs High School’s Sarah Mbikirize and the other player close gap.

    The first game on the day witnessed UCU Lady Cardinals out muscle the Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1.

    Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.

    Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.

    Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal as Olila defender led by Imran Magadelene and Eunice Akiror close the gap.

    Team captain for Kawempe Muslim Hasifa Nassuna was the heroine with a well taken double coming in the 47th and 91st minutes over a hard fighting Olila side that had held the holders to a goal-less draw in the first half.

    Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
    Olila’s Specioza Amoding (11) in action against Kawempe Muslim. Olila lost 2-0

    The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.

    Referees who handled the Kawempe Muslim and Olila game. L-R: Lydia Nantabo, Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim captain), Anna Akoyi, Aisha Ssemambo, Marion Amangat (Olila captain) and Docus Atuhaire

    PLAY OFF  REFEREES:

    Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs UCU Lady Cardinals:

    Center Referee: Anna Akoyi

    First Assistant Referee: Marex Nakitto

    Second Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    4th Official: Hajjat Aisha Ssemmambo

    Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi

    Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila:

    Center Referee: Aisha Ssemmambo

    First Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    Second Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire

    4th Official: Anna Akoyi

    Match Assessor / Match Commissioner:  Margaret Kubingi

  • Uganda Cranes final traveling team to Ethiopia for international build up match

    Uganda Cranes final traveling team to Ethiopia for international build up match

    UGANDA CRANES UP-COMING FIXTURES:

    • 3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium

     

    • 6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar

     

    • 10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City

    The final Uganda Cranes team traveling to Ethiopia for the international friendly match this Saturday was released on Wednesday night.

    There are 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 5 strikers.

    The team was named after the closed door test match with KCCA on Wednesday evening at Namboole.

    The contingent will depart on Thursday for Addis Ababa.

    Traveling players to Ethiopia:

    Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Said Keni (Proline)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Savio Kabugo (Proline)

    Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)

    Tentative Programme:

    Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)

    Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium

    Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)

    Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal

    Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City

    Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia

  • Uganda Cranes in trial match victory against KCCA

    Uganda Cranes in trial match victory against KCCA

    Test Match: Uganda Cranes 1-0 KCCA

    The Uganda Cranes had a trial match against Kampala Capital City Authority on Wednesday afternoon at Mandela National Stadium outside play ground.

    Belgium based forward Faruku Miya converted from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute of the game which kept the Cranes on top till the final whistle.

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dribbles during the test match as KCCA players Derrick Nsibambi and Tom Masiko close gap
    Farouk Miya and Timothy Awany fight for possession as the other players (Emmanuel Okwi and Isaac Muleme) keep a keen eye

    After the game, the national team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin addressed the KCCA FC players and wished them fruitful deliberations ahead of the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup encounter on Saturday against Rivers United of
    Nigeria.

    Micho addresses the KCCA players after the test match
    Uganda Cranes head coach Micho, KCCA F.C manager Mike Mutebi (center) and Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena in a healthy chat after the training match

    “You only need to believe in yourself, you are not different from the Rivers United players thus better than them in several aspects. You can do it like you did against Club Africain” Micho told the KCCA players thereafter.

    Defender Murushid Jjuuko out jumps Allan Okello during the training match
    Newly elected Eastern region delegate Chrispus Muyinda joined the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (center) for the game on Wednesday

    The game was watched by the Historic FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Godffrey Walusimbi, Murshid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa (Savio Kabugo) , Bernard Muwanga, Khalid Aucho (Martin Kizza), Robert Kakeeto (Deus Bukenya) ,Emma Okwi (Milton Kariisa), Faruku Miya (Nelson Senkatuka), Shafik Batambuze  (Muhammad Shaban)

    Unused substitutes: Saidi Keni, Ikara Thomas, Emmanuel Lubangakene, Shafiq Kagimu, Joseph Ochaya, Douglas Odagui and Nicholas Kasozi

    KCCA XI: Benjamin Ochan, Denis Okot, Paul Musamali, Isaac Muleme (Julius Poloto) ,Timothy Awany, Ivan Ntege (Lawrence Bukenya), Vicent Kayizzi, (Paul Mucureezi), Muzamir Mutyaba (Robert Sentongo), Tom Masiko (Sadam Juma, Derrick Nsibambi, (Geooffrey Serunkuma), Allan Okello

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: UCU Lady Cardinals, Kawempe Muslim advance to finals

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: UCU Lady Cardinals, Kawempe Muslim advance to finals

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League Play offs:

    RESULTS: Wednesday, 31st May 2017:

    • No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 1-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
    • No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Olila

    FINALS: Sunday, 4th June 2017 – Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium

    • Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs Olila – 1:30 p.m
    • Finals:  UCU Lady Cardinals vs Kawempe Muslim – 4:00 p.m

     

    Defending champions of the FUFA Women Elite League, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals of the 2016/17 edition.

    This was after the first set of the play-offs held on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    Moureen Kinavudori in action against Uganda Martyrs’ players in the first match on Tuesday

    UCU Lady Cardinals defeated Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1 in the first game of the day.

    Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.

    Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.

    Hasifa Nassuna dribbles during Kawempe Muslim’s match against Olila

    During the second game,  defending champions Kawempe Muslim progressed to the final for the third successive year after Hasifa Nassuna scored a double past Olila.

    The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.

    Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal

    Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season 

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 26 goals (24 in regular season)
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 14 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
    The FIFA Referees who handled the Kawempe Muslim and Olila game

    PLAY OFF  REFEREES:

    Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs UCU Lady Cardinals:

    Center Referee: Anna Akoyi

    First Assistant Referee: Marex Nakitto

    Second Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    4th Official: Hajjat Aisha Ssemmambo

    Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi

    Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila:

    Center Referee: Aisha Ssemmambo

    First Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    Second Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire

    4th Official: Anna Akoyi

    Match Assessor / Match Commissioner:  Margaret Kubingi

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: D-Day for the Play-offs at Lugogo

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: D-Day for the Play-offs at Lugogo

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League Play offs:

    Wednesday, 31st May 2017:

    • No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – 1:30 p.m
    • No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila – 4:00 p.m

    Sunday, 4th June 2017

    • Third Place play off: Loser match No.113 vs Loser match No.114 – 1:30 p.m
    • Finals:  Winner Match no.113 vs Winner match No. 114 – 4:0o p.m

    The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs will kick off on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga will host UCU Lady Cardinals in the early game at 1:30 p.m  before the defending champions Kawempe Muslim enter the frey against Olila at 4 p.m.

    The two finalists and losers will be engaged in the final and third place match respectively on Sunday, 4th June 2017.

    The FUFA Women Elite League has been played since 2015 with Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club winning two titles so far.

    Will they have the pedigree and character to claim their third?

    Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season 

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 24 goals
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 14 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
  • 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA to face Paidha Black Angels in final

    2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA to face Paidha Black Angels in final

    2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup:

    Second Semi-final: Express 0-0 KCCA (KCCA advance to final on 3-2 aggregate score)

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club has progressed to play in the final of this year’s FUFA Uganda Cup after a goal-less draw with Express at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Tuesday.

    KCCA thus advanced with a 3-2 aggregate score line.

    The game on Tuesday was well balanced with either sides getting closer.

    KCCA will now play Paidha Black Angels who eliminated Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate.

    This year’s final will be played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua, the home of Onduparaka Football club as hosted by West Nile region.

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa F.C

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa F.C

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/2015 – SC Villa

    2015/16 – Vipers

    2016/17 – ???

  • Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes conduct day one of residential training

    Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes conduct day one of residential training

    PROJECT CAMEROON 2019:

    UGANDA CRANES UP-COMING FIXTURES:

    • 3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium

     

    • 6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar

     

    • 10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City

    The Uganda Cranes have started training ahead of the tight schedule involving international trial games and AFCON 2019 qualifier encounter against Cape Verde.

    Twenty four players including Seven foreign based have attended the first training session held at Kabira Country club on Tuesday morning with the watchful eye of team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin assisted by Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba the goalkeeping coach.

    Team coach was excited with the attendance of the the players save for Denis Onyango and Khalid Aucho as well as KCCA players who will join the team later after their CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup engagements.

    Coach Micho shows how it is done in the warm up session.

    “I’m happy that many players have reported to camp and this will help us prepare properly for our upcoming encounters ” Said Micho.

    Micho added that players have undergone a light training because they need to recover from the fatigue acquired during the Kitara Regional Tour.

    The team is residing at Sky Hotel Naalya.

    Godfrey ‘Jjajja Walu’ Walusimbi dribbles past Tadeo Lwanga during the session at Kabira in the morning

    Players who attended the first training session:

    Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja S.S), Said Keni (Proline), Emmanuel Rubangkene (Paidha Black Angels)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Shafiq Batambuze (Singida United, Tanzania), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Douglas Odagui (Paidha Black Angels)

    Midfielders: Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Kasozi Nicholas (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline),Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)

    Tentative Programme:

    Tuesday, 30th May 2017: Players report to Sky Hotel, Naalya (Kampala) at 8 a.m. Training at Kabira, Bukoto (10 a.m), Test match at Lugogo against Copa Select team (4 p.m)

    Wednesday 31st May 2017: Double session

    Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)

    Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium

    Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)

    Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal

    Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City

    Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia

  • Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes enter residential training on Tuesday

    Project Cameroon 2019: Uganda Cranes enter residential training on Tuesday

    PROJECT CAMEROON 2019:

    UGANDA CRANES UP-COMING FIXTURES:

    • 3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium

     

    • 6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar

     

    • 10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City

     

    The road for Uganda Cranes to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, otherwise code named ‘Project Cameroon 2019’ continues with the residential training programme on Tuesday.

    This follows the national team successful return from Fort Portal where they played a build up in the famous ‘Uganda Cranes regional tours campaign’ against Kitara select at the Buhinga stadium before a fully packed house.

    Uganda Cranes won 3-1 with strikers Emmanuel Okwi and Nelson Senkatuka scoring the three goals in the opening 45 minutes of the game.

    The team has since returned to Kampala on Monday afternoon and will re-group on Tuesday at Sky Hotel, Naalya at 8 a.m.

    According to the head coach Milutin Sredejovic, there are players from the local based sides that made the trip to Fort Portal who will be joined by the foreign based crop as the training kicks-off at 10 a.m – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    “The entire programme is well set and we are ready to implement it to perfection so that we achieve our set and desired goals” Micho disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug.

    Micho demonstrates a warm up session to the players last week

    The Wednesday session will be double – morning and afternoon before the team flies out Thursday for the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

    In Ethiopia, the team will play an international build up against the Walia Stars on Saturday, 3rd June 2017 at the Hawassa International stadium in Hawassa City.

    Departure from Ethiopia to Dakar, Senegal for the second international friendly match will be on Sunday joined by the KCCA players who will fly directly from Kampala and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango.

    The international build up against Senegal shall take place on 6th June 2017 in Dakar City.

    After the build up, the team will leave for Praia, Cape Verde ready for the opening group L of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.

    Tentative Programme:

    Tuesday, 30th May 2017: Players report to Sky Hotel, Naalya (Kampala) at 8 a.m

    Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)

    Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium

    Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)

    Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal

    Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City

    Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia

  • Uganda Cranes humble Kitara region select team at a fully packed Buhinga arena

    Uganda Cranes humble Kitara region select team at a fully packed Buhinga arena

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017

    Kitara Region Select 1-3 Uganda Cranes

    The Uganda Cranes has successfully concluded the Kitara Region tour with a re-sounding performance and 3-1 victory at a fully packed Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal on Sunday.

    Emmanuel Okwi scored a brace in the game with the other strike coming from Nelson Senkatuka.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate the first goal by Emmanuel Okwi

    The national team led 3-0 by the half time mark with Okwi scoring the first in the 24th minute.

    Senkatuka powerfully nodded home the second off Shafiq Kagimu’s cross and Okwi popped home the third in the first added minute of the first half when he followed up a Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dipping header that had already beaten goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera and looked destined to cross the goal-line.

    Second half substitute Beckam Musoki pulled one for the home team after he connected a re-bound when his first attempt from a penalty kick had kissed the cross bar.

    FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspecion at Buhinga stadium.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic fielded two different teams for the game with defender Halid Lwaliwa replaced early in the first half after a leg injury.

    His place was taken by Savio Kabugo in the 17th minute.

    A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans graced the match

    Micho appreciated the players’ effort, the opponents, fans and the sponsors for making the match a reality.

    “We had a great match with good opponents. I thank everyone including the fans, players and sponsors who made the game happen” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

    Uganda Cranes team officials and players sing the national anthem prior to kick off

    The game was attended by a capacity crowd that cheered every move of the game. The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo was accompanied by the 2nd VP Darius Mugoye, delegates and other FUFA officials.

    The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Martin Kiiza (left) takes on Vincent Kasonki in the game

    These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the Kitara region players before kick off
    Uganda Cranes XI
    Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
    Team 2: Saidi Keni (replaced by Tom Ikara mid second half), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
    Kitara region team that started against Uganda Cranes
    Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
     
    Subs:
    Jamil Kiyimba, Ramadhan Karim, Emmanuel Amanyirebyona, Job Talemwa, Beckam Musoki, Ezekel Agaba, Harrison Kwezi
  • Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: The starting teams named

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: The starting teams named

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017:

    • Sunday, 28th May
    • Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Buhinga Stadium, 4:00 p.m
    • Follow timely updates on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all FUFA official social media platforms

     

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic has named two teams that will play in either halves against the Select side from Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal during the regional tour match on Sunday.

    The first team shall be captained by  Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and the second side by Savio Kabugo.

    In the same vein, the Kitara region starting team is out with experienced players as Kasese based Sun City’s Patrick Kusemerererwa.

    The previous tour in the same region had been at the Boma Stadium in Masindi two years ago, with the national team winning 5-0 on the day.

    The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
    Team 2: Saidi Keni (G.K), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
     Sub: Tom Ikara (G.K)
    Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
    Subs: Jamil Kiyimba, Ramadhan Karim, Emmanuel Amanyirebyona, Job Talemwa, Beckam Musoki, Ezekel Agaba, Harrison Kwezi
  • A mammoth crowd watch the Uganda Cranes last training session at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal

    A mammoth crowd watch the Uganda Cranes last training session at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017:

    • Sunday, 28th May
    • Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Buhinga Stadium, 4:00 p.m

    Hundreds of passionate football fans graced the Uganda Cranes last training session ahead of the much anticipated match against a select team from the Kitara region on Sunday afternoon.

    After arriving in Fort Portal on Saturday afternoon, the team was warmly welcomed as they were ushered in at Kalya Courts hotel.

    Fans from all walks of life attended the training session for the Uganda Cranes at Buhinga stadium, Fort Portal

    The players and accompanying officials checked in at hotel, had lunch and rested for some hours before they headed to the training session that lasted for close to one and a half hours.

    At the Buhinga stadium (the same facility that will host the match), the team was treated to thunderous welcome by the enthusiastic supporters who were excited to see some of the players and officials they normally see and read about in the media.

    “This is my chance of a life time to see the Uganda Crane live in Buhinga, Fort Portal. It had always been my dream to see Hassan Wasswa, Emma Okwi and Coach Micho with the other players also. This is really good. I thank FUFA and the sponsors for making this a reality? Is Onyango also coming?” Esther Rwabogo, said with an ear to ear smile.

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda sprints during the session

    Coach Micho with the assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach) took the players through the paces with ball work sessions meant to acclimatize them to the green though bumpy surface.

    All the players responded well in the session and are fit for the big match day on Sunday evening.

    The goalkeepers in training with coach Fred Kajoba

    The Uganda Cranes team will face a select side of the Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium.

    The previous tour in the same region had been at the Boma Stadium in Masindi two years ago, with the national team winning 5-0 on the day.

    The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Fans line up to watch the training session at Buhinga stadium.
    The group photo of the team players and officials at Sky Hotel in Ntinda before departing for Fort Portal

    These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    The team in Fort Portal:

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma (Vipers), Keni Saidi (Proline), Thomas Ikara (Kirinya Jinja)

    Midfielders: Nico Wakiro Wadada ( Vipers), Allan Drajua (Kirinya Jinja SS), John Adiriko (Sc Villa), Kiiza Martin (SC Villa),  Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Benard Muwanga (Sc Villa),  Savio Kabugo (Proline), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda ( Njimeh, Lebanon), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Tadeo Lwanga (Sc Villa), Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), Gift Ali (Proline), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark)

    Attackers: Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Francis Olaki (Soana),  Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Emmanuel Okwi(Sc Villa), Nelson Sekantuka (Proline), Isaac Layne Jjunju (Grays Athletic, Scotland).