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  • FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: Paidha Black Angels progress to the final

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17: Paidha Black Angels progress to the final

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17:

    2nd Leg semi-finals

    Sadolin Paints 2-1 Paidha Black Angels (Paidha Black Angels progress on 3-2 aggregate)

    West Nile based football club, Paidha Black Angels has progressed to the finals of the 2016/17 Uganda Cup after eliminating Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate.

    This followed a 2-1 victory for Sadolin Paints during the return leg played at the Mandela National stadium on Saturday.

    Karim Ndugwa scored a brace for the Painters inside the opening 20 minutes of the game.

    Fred Amaku had the consolation for the visitors in the 60th minute.

    Paidha Black Angels who had won the opening leg 2-0 in Zombo thus become the second FUFA Big league club to play the final in two successive seasons following Onduparaka’s heroics last year.

    The return leg of the second semi-final between KCCA and Express shall be played on Tuesday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

    KCCA has a slim advantage having won the first leg 3-2 at their Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    This year’s final shall be held at the Bet way Green Light stadium in Arua, hosted by West Nile Region.

  • FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA edge Express in first leg of semi-finals at Lugogo

    FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA edge Express in first leg of semi-finals at Lugogo

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17:

    1st Leg Semi-final

    KCCA 3-2 Express

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club carries a 3-2 lead over Express heading to the second leg of the semi-finals for the FUFA Uganda Cup.

    Geofrey Sserunkuma scored a brace in the game with Tom Masiko the other scorer for KCCA FC at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo during the first leg semifinal played on Friday afternoon.

    KCCA FC Starting XI against Express FC on Friday

    Express’ goals were scored by Simon Sserunkuma and Allan Kyambadde.

    The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 30th May 2017 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    Express FC that started against KCCA FC. The red eagles were beaten 3-2 at Lugogo.

    Meanwhile, the second leg of the other semi-final between Sadolin Paints and Paidha Black Angels shall be played at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    Paidha Black Angels have a 2-0 advantage following the first leg win at Bar Okoro Zombo stadium.

    The final shall be played on 10th June 2017 at the Betway Green Light Stadium in Arua.

     

  • Micho releases final Uganda Cranes team for the Kitara regional tour

    Micho releases final Uganda Cranes team for the Kitara regional tour

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017:

    Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    Sunday, 28th May  2017 

    Time: 4pm

    At Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named the final team set to travel for the Kitara regional tour this weekend at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.

    This was after the Friday session which followed three days of non residential training at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole. Micho has named a very strong squad for the job.

    The Uganda Cranes players in the morning session on Friday at Namboole

    Micho lauded the efforts of the players who turned up for the training in the earlier days as the team heads to Fort Portal.

    ‘This has been amazing work during the training sessions. This is the start for the preparations of AFCON 2019 qualifiers and the CHAN team. I am impressed by the endurance and overall performance of the players’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

    The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.

    The team departs for Fort Portal on Saturday morning.

    Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session prior to the Friday training

    Traveling Players:

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja

    Rest of the Squad: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers, Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja Ss, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-SC Villa,  Lwaliwa Halid-Vipers, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa, Kabugo Savio- Proline, Wasswa Hassan-Njimeh (Lebanon), Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy, Gift Ali-Proline, Kakeeto Robert-Aalborg (Denmark)

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

  • Defender Savio Kabugo hails Uganda Cranes Regional Tours project

    Defender Savio Kabugo hails Uganda Cranes Regional Tours project

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017:

    Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – Fort Portal

    Sunday, 28th June (4 p.m)

    On Thursday, the Uganda Cranes conducted day two of non residential training ahead of the upcoming regional tour to Kitara Region in Fort Portal  slated for this coming Sunday.

    Thirty one players reported for the Thursday morning training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    After the training, defender Savio Kabugo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is thrilled for the regional tour arrangement because it opens up for the young players and those rejuvenating an opportunity to the National Team .

    “I am happy for the regional tour arrangement because its where I’ve been granted an opportunity to resurface at the National Team. So I have to use this opportunity to impress the coach that he reconsiders me for the senior side as I as a key player before the deadly injury” Said the excited Kabugo

    He added that after returning from injury he had to work hard that he regains his form and it can be realized from his team Proline which he saved from relegation.

    Players take a mandatory rest before resuming the paces at Namboole on Thursday

    The gigantic defender featured for the Cranes at CHAN 2014 and he is remembered for that building header at Namboole against Ghana during the AFCON 2015 qualifiers.

    The team resumes training on Friday 26th May 2017 at Mandela National Stadium 9 am where the coach will read his final 22 players who will travel to Kitara region to face the regional select on Sunday.

    The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.

    Uganda Cranes Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba engages the goalkeepers in a talk session before the start of training on Thursday

    The team training resumes on Friday morning.

    Players who attended Thursday’s session

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja, Sebwato Nicholas-Bright Stars

    Defenders: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers: Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja Ss, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-SC Villa, Musana Hasan-JMC Hippos, Lwaliwa Khalid-Vipers, Waswa Hassan Mawanda-Nijmeh, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa, Kabugo Savio- Proline

    Midfielders: Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kalyowa Emanuel Soana, Bagoole David- BUL, Sibira Yunus- BUL, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy

    Attackers: Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers, Karisa Milton-Vipers, Olaki Francis-Soana, Kagimu Shafiq- URA, Gadafi Gadinho- Onduparaka,Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa, Gift Ali-Proline, Sekantuka Nelson-Proline, Okwalinga Solomon-Synergy, Malingumu Julius-Saints and Kasumba Umaru-Sc Villa

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: Play-offs set for Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: Play-offs set for Phillip Omondi stadium, 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 dates and venue for the 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs have been confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe.

    The Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala will host the final four games of the league.

    The two semi-final play offs will take place on Wednesday, 31st May 2017.

    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.

    Meanwhile, regular season action in the Women Elite League continues on Saturday with three games. Hadijah ‘Lady Mouriho’ Namuyanja’s She Mak hosts Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere, London Stallions plays the reverse fixture against Western United at Kyambogo and Olila Women take on Eastern Heroes.

    Sunday will see the reigning champions Kawempe Muslim play Western United at their Kawempe fortress. KAwempe has not lost a league match at their home since inception of the FFA Women Elite League for the third seaosn running.

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

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals

    Next Fixtures:

     Saturday 27th May, 2017 

    • She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere (4pm)
    • London Stallions Vs Western United – Kyambogo (4pm)
    • Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes – Olila Grounds (4pm)

    Sunday 28th May 2017

    • Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United – Kawempe (4pm)
  • Sharp FC qualifies to represent Western Region in the FUFA Big League

    Sharp FC qualifies to represent Western Region in the FUFA Big League

    Western region Play off final

    Rushere 1-2 Sharp FC 

    Sharp FC from Kabale district, has qualified to represent Western Region in next season’s FUFA Big League-the 2nd tier League from which teams storm the top flight-Azam Uganda Premier League.

    The youthful side from South Western Uganda district registered a 2-1 win over regional league debutants Rushere FC from Kiruhura district in a tense final played on Wednesday at Kyamate grounds in Ntungamo Municipality.

    Rushere FC XI that played against Sharp FC in the Western Region Final

    A 47th minute strike by Cleophus Fiat put Sharp ahead before Ismail Luyombya leveled the scores on 67 minutes from a penalty.

    However, Jonhson Tumuramye restored Sharp’s lead six minutes from time, after heading home from a corner kick.

    Wild cerebrations were all-over the travelling Kabale supporters end as their Kiruhura counterparts remained wondering what had happened at the final whistle.

    Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureka hands over the trophy to Sharp FC after winning the Western region league play off final at Ntungamo grounds on Wednesday

    Rushere coach Noah Mugerwa, who had to take some minutes consoling his crestfallen players, said they had realized the mistakes at the end of the game that they will have to come back strongly next season.

    Sharp FC players and officials cerebrate with their trophy

    Rushere FC which was playing in their maiden Regional league after gaining promotion from the Division I last year had established themselves as favourites to gain promotion, especially when they played and finished top of the Ankole group.

    Sharp FC jubilating their team’s victory over Rushere FC hence qualification to the FUFA Big League

    They went up against Rukungiri United in the semifinal playoffs whom they defeated 3-1 before facing Sharp FC, who had eliminated fancied Mbarara FC 1-0 in the other semifinal.

    Sharp FC will be the second side from Kabale to play at the second most prestigious local league tier, after Creamland that qualified in the 2012/2013 season but never completed. .

    Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureka, who presided over the final, cautioned the players against love for money that will make them forget about their talents.

    MAIN PHOTO: New kids on the block Sharp FC in the FUFA Big League 2017/2018 season. This was the starting XI of Sharp FC against Rushere FC in teh Western region final played on Wednesday afternoon.  Sharp FC won 2-1. 

     

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Western United pick up maiden maximum points of the season with win over London Stallions

    FUFA Women Elite League: Western United pick up maiden maximum points of the season with win over London Stallions

    FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season

    FT: Western United 5-2 London Stallions

    Western United and London Stallions faced off on Wednesday afternoon at Rugando stadium, Western Uganda in a bottom of the table clash. The stakes were high as prior to this match both teams had not tasted victory this season in the league. However Western United collected the points in style winning 5-2 against London Stallions.

    With 19 matches between them, only two goals had been scored between the two sides. However with the relegation monster on their necks, Western United devised their tactical strategy as they managed to score 5 times against London Stallions who netted twice in the Elizabeth Group headed by defending champions Kawempe Muslim yet to drop a point this season in 11 outings.

    Western’s goals were scored by Lukia Aringo who got a hat trick, Monic Asimire and Doreen Namugerwa had a goal each while Agnes Atuyambe and Stellah Nalwanga were on taragte for the visitors.

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

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals

    Next Fixtures in the FWEL: Saturday 27th May, 2017 

    She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga –Makerere (4pm)
    London Stallions Vs Western United- Kyambogo (4pm)
    Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes –Olila Grounds (4pm)

    Sunday 28th May 2017
    Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United –Kawempe (4pm )

  • The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: Micho impressed by players’ attitude ahead of trip to Fort Portal

    The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: Micho impressed by players’ attitude ahead of trip to Fort Portal

    Uganda Cranes kicked off preparations on Wedensday morning at Mandela National stadium, Namboole for their upcoming tight schedules at both local and international level.
    Head coach Milutin Sredejovic and his technical team of assistant Moses Basena and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba took players through the drills at the National stadium.
    The team coach expressed his delight about the players response ahead  of the Uganda Cranes Regional tour of Kitara on Sunday in Fort Portal.
    ‘I’m excited about the players response but unfortunately I cant consider them all for the match. On Friday I will name the final 22 players for the match’ said Micho.


    After the training the coach named 12 players on the standby list in case of any eventualities but will be reconsidered for training when preparations for the 2018 CHAN qualifiers resume.

    The 12 players are; Ibrahim Kibumba, Ssenfuka Rahmat, Oromchan Villa, Banga Fraouk, Mubitu Yisa, Kapampa Eddy, Kagwa Pius, Wafula
    Solomon, Balinya Juma, Yiga Muhammad, Sebudde Timothy and Okello Maxwell.

    Training resumes on Thursday morning at Mandela National Stadium starting 9 O’clock.

    The Uganda Cranes Regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
    Below is the list of players who attended training on Wednesday.

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja, Sebwato, Nicholas-Bright Stars

    Defenders: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers: Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja SS, Kibumba Ibrahim-Police, Kampamba Edie-Maroons, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-Sc Villa, Mubiru Isa- The Saints, Musana Hasan-JMC Hippos, Lwaliwa Khalid-Vipers, Waswa Hassan Mawanda-Nijmeh, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa,
    Kabugo Savio- Proline, Yiga Mohamed-Synergy, Wafula Solomon Masavu, Okello Maxwell-Maroons, Sebude Timothy-Water FC

    Midfielders: Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kalyowa Emanuel-Soana, Bagoole David- BUL, Sibira Yunus- BUL, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy, Senfuka Rahmat-Police FC, Banga Farouk-Bright Stars.

    Attackers: Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers, Karisa Milton-Vipers, Olaki Francis-Soana, Kagimu Shafiq- URA, Balinya Juma- Lweza, Kagwa
    Pius-Synergy, Bassey Method-Mbarara Gadafi Gadinho- Onduparaka,Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa, Gift Ali-Proline, Sekantuka Nelson-Proline, Okwalinga Solomon-Synergy, Malingumu Julius-The Saints Kasumba Umaru-Sc Villa and Oromchan Villa-BUL

  • 93rd FUFA General Assembly: Delegates get Communication, Kitara region to host

    93rd FUFA General Assembly: Delegates get Communication, Kitara region to host

    The 93rd FUFA General Assembly will be hosted by Kitara region at the Kabalega Resort Hotel on the 5th August 2017 starting at 9:30 a.m.

    A formal and public notification was passed in the Daily Monitor of 2nd May 2017 (page 35).

    According to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson, the FUFA Secretariat will keep notifying all the concerned stake holders and key parties on relevant matters about the 93rd FUFA General Assembly.

    Attached are the formal documents – letter to FUFA Members about the notice of the FUFA General Assembly and the news paper notification.

    Letter _Member of FUFA

  • CAF Confederation cup: KCCA overcomes Tunisia’s Club Africain

    CAF Confederation cup: KCCA overcomes Tunisia’s Club Africain

    CAF Confederation Cup (Group A):

    • KCCA 2-1 Club Africain

    Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defeated Tunisian side Club Africain 2-1 at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Tuesday.

    Mokhtar Belkhither scored for the visitors in the 18th minute for the game’s opener.

    Derrick Nsibambi found the equalizer in the first added minute of the first half.

    Tom Masiko scored the winner in the 63rd minute with a stunning shot from 35 yards.

    The maximum points for KCCA put them on three points, same as Club Africain.

    The other group A match between Rivers United and FUS Rabat will be played on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.

    TEAM LINE UPS

    KCCA XI:

    Benjamin Ochan (Captain), Denis Rukundo, Habib Kavuma, Denis Okot Oola, Timothy Denis Awany, Isaac Kirabira, Tom Masiko, Paul Musamali, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Okello

    Subs:

    Lawrence Bukenya, Ivan Ntege, Noel Nasasira, Julius Poloto, Douglas Kisembo (G.K), Isaac Muleme

    Club Africain XI

    Club Africain XI: Farouk Ben Mustapha (G.K), Bilel Ifa, Ahmed Khelil, Nader Ghandri, Ali Abdi, Mokhtar Belkhither, Slimen Kchouk, Ibrahim Chenihi, Ghazi Ayadi, Jaziri Fakherddine, Saber Khalifa (Captain)

    Subs:

    Hamza Aguerebi, Imed Meniaoui, Mannoubi Hadded, Wissem Ben Yahya, Oussama Darragi, Seif Touka

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Ahmad Imtehaz Heeralall (Mauritius)

    Assistant Referee 1: Vivian Vally (Mauritius)

    Assistant Referee 2: Jean Daniel Telvar (Mauritius)

    4th official: Dharamveer Hurbungs (Mauritius)

    Commissioner: Tarig Atta Salih (Sudan)

    General Coordinator: Victor Lawrence Lual Lual (South Sudan)

  • FIFA President Congratulates KCCA FC upon winning 12th League title

    FIFA President Congratulates KCCA FC upon winning 12th League title

    Good things are flowing in at KCCA FC. Having won their 12th League title (Azam Uganda Premier League), FIFA has sent a congratulatory message to Mike Mutebi’s boys.

    KCCA FC received the League title on Saturday presented to their winning captain Denis Okot by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Philip Omondi stadium.

    Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC receiving the title from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. FIFA President has sent the League champions a congratulatory message.

    The news has since reached the headquarters of the world soccer governing body FIFA in Zurich hence the FIFA President’s congratulatory message dated 16th May, 2017 to be delivered to KCCA FC through the FUFA President.

     

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations

    President Moses Magogo

    FUFA House, Plot No. 879 Kyadondo

    Block 8, Mengo

    Wakaliga Road P.O. BOX 22518 Kampala Uganda

    Zurich, 16 lvlay 2017

    Re: Message of congratulations to KCCA FC

    Dear President,

    Dear President, KCCA FC are the 2016/17 Champions of Uganda. lt gives me great pleasure to send my warmest congratulations to KCCA FC for their 12th championship title overall!

    This title is the result of the determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the administration, the entire technical and medical staff as well as the fans for this great achievement.

    On behalf of the entire football community, l would Iike to thank KCCA FC and your Association for helping to spread the positive message of football.

    The letter was signed off by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.  

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. 

  • Uganda cup 2016/17 Update: Semifinal dates set, final now to be played in June

    Uganda cup 2016/17 Update: Semifinal dates set, final now to be played in June

    The FUFA Competitions committee has made adjustments and pushed forward the date for the final of the 43rd edition of FUFA Uganda Cup

    The final which was earlier scheduled to be played on May 27th has now been pushed to June 10th, 2017 after the dates of remaining semifinal fixtures were also adjusted according to a communication released and signed by Ali Mwebe the FUFA Competitions Director.

    The two legged semifinal fixtures involving newly crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC and Uganda Cup record winners Express FC have been rescheduled with the first leg now set to be played on Friday May 26 at Philip Omondi Stadium while the return leg to be played four days later on May 30th at Wankulukuku stadium.

    The return leg of the first semifinal fixture between Sadolin Paints FC and Paidha Black Angels is set to be played on Saturday May 27th, 2017 at Namboole stadium. The ‘Black Angels’ have their eyes set on to the final that is going to be hosted in the West Nile region in Arua district after their 2-0 win that gives them  a slim advantage against their hosts.

    KCCA FC’s Derrick Nsibambi leads the scorers’ charts with 6 goal followed by Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu on 5 and Kalanda Frank (Soana FC) who is tied on 4 goals with Masavu’s Lumoro Peter.

    Semifinal fixtures:

    Friday- 26th May 2017 KCCA FC – Express FC, Phillip Omondi 4:00PM

    Saturday, 27th May 2017 Sadolin Paints – Paidha Black Angels Namboole 4:00PM

    Tuesday, 30th May 2017 Express FC – KCCA FC, Wankulukuku 4:00PM

    Final: Saturday, 10th June 2017 at Green Light Arua 4:00PM

    Leading scorers

    Nsibambi Derrick KCCA FC 6 goals

    Ssekisambu Erisa Vipers 5 goals

    Kalanda Frank Soana FC 4 goals

    Lumoro Peter Masavu FC 4 goals

    Kaweesa Hood Police FC 4 goals

  • CHAN 2018: Preparations continue as Micho names 44 players

    CHAN 2018: Preparations continue as Micho names 44 players

     

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic has named provisional squad of 44 players to start training on Wednesday 24th May ahead of the forthcoming international fixtures for the local based players to feature in the Nations for African Championship (CHAN). 

    Training starts 9am on Wednesday at Mandela National stadium, Namboole. 

    Hassan Wasswa  Mawanda has also been included in the team for training purposes as the 2019 Nations Cup qualifier against Cape Verde is around the corner.

    South Sudan will host the first leg tie on 14th July, 2017 with the return leg a week later in Kampala.

    The aggregate winner will face either Rwanda or Tanzania for a ticket to the 2018 Total CHAN finals in Kenya.

    Uganda has played at three different CHAN final tournaments since 2011 only missing out in the 2009 edition. The Cranes played in Sudan (2011), South Africa (2014) and Rwanda (2016).

    Here is the Squad:

    Goalkeepers 
    Watenga Isma-Vipers
    Keni Saidi-Proline
    Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja Ss
    Sebwato Nicholas-Bright Stars

    Defenders
    Wadada Nicholas-Vipers
    Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja Ss
    Kibumba Ibrahim-Police
    Kampamba Edie-Maroons
    Adiriko John -Sc Villa
    Kiiza Martin-Sc Villa
    Mubiru Isa- The Saints
    Musana Hasan-JMC Hippos
    Lwaliwa Khalid-Vipers
    Waswa Hassan Mawanda-Nijmeh
    Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa
    Kabugo Savio- Proline
    Yiga Mohamed-Synergy
    Wafula Solomon-Masavu
    Okello Maxwell-Maroons
    Sebude Timothy-Water

    Midfielders

    Bukenya Deus- Vipers
    Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa
    Kalyowa Emanuel-Soana
    Bagoole David- BUL
    Sibira Yunus- BUL
    Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy
    Senfuka Rahmat-Police
    2Banga Farouk-Bright Stars

    Attackers
    Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers
    Karisa Milton-Vipers
    Olaki Francis-Soana
    Kagimu Shafiq- URA
    Balinya Juma- Lweza
    Kagwa Pius-Synergy
    Bassey Method-Mbarara
    Gadafi Gadinho- Onduparaka
    Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa
    Shaban Mohamed-Onduparaka
    Gift Ali-Proline
    Sekantuka Nelson-Proline
    Okwalinga Solomon-Synergy
    Malingumu Julius-Saints
    Kasumba Umaru-Sc Villa
    Oromchan Villa-BUL

  • FUFA Women Elite League: She Mak, Kampala Queens, Mutesa Royal post victories

    FUFA Women Elite League: She Mak, Kampala Queens, Mutesa Royal post victories

    FUFA Women Elite League results

    UCU Lady Cardinals 2-3 Kampala Queens

    Rines 0-1 Mutesa Royal University 

    Gafford Ladies0-1 Eastern Heroes 

    Ajax Queens 0-1 She MAK

    Kampala Queens Women Football Club posted headline making story following a 3-2 victory over UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono in the FUFA Women Elite League.

    UCU headed into the game already assured of a place in the play offs for the second successive season while Kampala Queens were playing for pride to complete the seaosn on a high. Both teams never disappointed their fans on Sunday evening at the Univeristy’s Campus.

    A brace from Moureen Kinavudori was not enough though to save the hosts from defeat. Zaina Namuleme, playing against her club replicated Kinavudori’s statistics on the day as she hit the back of the net twice with Damalie Matama getting the other for Kampala Queens who returned to the Capital with maximum points.

    In the other fixtures played over the weekend:

    Cissy Nakawala scored the game’s solitary goal as Mutesa Royal University edged Rines 1-0.

    Gafford Ladies’ poor show in the league continued on Sunday as they lost to Eastern Heroes 1-0.

    She Mak who struggled at the beginning of the season but gained momentum at the final bend, secured 3 points off Ajax Queens with a hard fought 1-0 victory. Ana Koubusingye’s lone strike handed Hadijah Namuyanja’s side the much needed win.

    Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secodndary School Women Footabll club, yet to lose this season (won all their 11 games so far) tops Elizabeth group with 33 points. UCU Lady Cardinals are in 2nd place with 23 points.

    In the Victoria group, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga are at the summit having collected 26 points while Olila Women FC are 4 points behind in 2nd position.

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

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals

    Next Fixtures:

    Wednesday 24th May 2017 

    Western United vs London Stallions at Rugando (4pm) .

    Saturday Fixtures
    She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga –Makerere (4pm)
    London Stallions Vs Western United- Kyambogo (4pm)
    Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes –Olila Grounds (4pm)

    Sunday 28th May 2017
    Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United –Kawempe (4pm )

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Confirmed Delegates from the 8 Regions

    FUFA Polls 2017: Confirmed Delegates from the 8 Regions

    The FUFA Polls 2017 took a big step and got closer to the Elective Assembly due on 5th August in Masindi by conducting elections at the Regional Level (Eastern, Western, West Nile, Northern, Kampala, Buganda, Kitara and north East).

    Here is the list of delegates declared winners for different positions after the Reginal elections as released by the FUFA Electoral Committee.

    Click ALL REGIONS WITH THE CURRENT DELEGATES

    FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye greets Allan Sewanya (in a suit) whom he beat during the Kampala Region polls. Mugoye got 14 votes while Sewanyana 1 vote.
  • Youth Football: Jinja S.S triumphs at 2017 Copa Coca cola championship

    Youth Football: Jinja S.S triumphs at 2017 Copa Coca cola championship

    2017 Copa Coca Cola national schools football championship:

    • Final: St Mary’s Kitende 1 (3) – 1 (4) Jinja S.S
    • 3rd place play off: Kibuli S.S 1-0 Nakaseke International

    Individual award winners:

    Top Scorer: Abdallah Ssenyonga (St Julian) – 16 Goals

    Most Valuable Player: Ivan Wani (Jinja S.S)

    Jinja Secondary School won their first ever Copa national schools football title on Saturday after overcoming 8 time winners, St Mary’s Kitende in a closely contested final played at the Masaka Recreational stadium on Saturday before a capacity crowd.

    Joel Madondo scored the opener for Jinja S.S before Kennedy Kasozi found the equalizer two minutes from full time and force the game into post match penalties.

    Jinja S.S won 4-3 in the shoot out as they earned their first ever national schools football title.

    The tournament record winners Kibuli S.S overcame Nakaseke International 1-0 to take third place and be guaranteed of a slot at this year’s East Africa Secondary school games that will be hosted in Gulu district by St Joseph College, Layibi.

    Jinja S.S’ George Kawooya (right) is tracked by St Mary’s Kitende midfielder Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye

    State Minister of sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi was chief guest as he handled over the trophy and medals to the best three schools and excelling individuals.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations was ably represented at the tournament by the FUFA Youth Development Officer, Bashir Mutyaba as well as  coach Mathias Lule  who pitched camp in Masaka for two weeks to help identify excelling exceptional talents who will be followed up to be incorporated in the national under age teams.

    St Julian’s Abdallah Ssenyonga finished with 16 goals to take the top scorers’ boot. Ivan Wani of Jinja S.S was the most valuable player (MVP).

    Abdallah Ssenyonga (right) receives his top scorers’ award. He finished with 16 goals to his name

    A total of 60 schools took part at the nationals having successfully qualified from the respective regions across the country.

  • KCCA FC crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions 2016/17 season

    KCCA FC crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions 2016/17 season

    KCCA FC have been crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions for the second successive season hence defending their title.

    KCCA FC who also won the 2015/16 title amassed a whopping 66 points from 30 games to retain the premier league title.  KCCA FC fend-off challenge from seasoned challengers and record champions SC Villa who finished second with eight points shy of the champions on 58 points.

    A guard of honour by Sadolin players for KCCA FC before kickoff at Lugogo on the final day of the league

    Two first half goals from Geoffrey Serunkuuma and Tom Masiko gave the champions a deserving 2-1 victory against the already releagted Sadolin side in their last fixture played Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    Referees’ Assesor George Katumba in a suit leads the day’s match officials and players on to the turf at Lugogo

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo officially handed over the trophy to KCCA FC captain Denis Okot who raised it aloft amidst cheers and ululations from the adoring fans who later on joined their players on pitch for extended celebrations. KCCA FC offered free entrance to all fans.

    Tom Masiko scored one of the goals in KCCA’s 2-1 win over Sadolin

    KCCA FC will represent Uganda in CAF Champions League in 2018.

    More action from the KCCA FC vs Sadolin match

     

    After bagging the league trophy, KCCA FC are now in line to win their first double in the club’s history if they can eliminate bitter rivals and Uganda Cup semifinal opponents Express FC to face winner between Paidha Black Angels and Sadolin FC who are facing off in the other semifinal. Paidha Black Angels however holds a 2-0 goal cushion over Sadolin.

    KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo wearing the club’s official jersey discussing football matters with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the match. The FUFA President handed over the league title to KCCA FC.

    The final day saw Lweza FC join Sadolin and JMC Hippos as the relegated teams.

    The fans turned up in big numbers to witness the crowning ceremony as KCCA FC lifted their 12th League title.

    Police FC were awarded three goals and three points from their abandoned match with JMC Hipposes last week.

    A Special Day. Special Dance. Special Celebrations

    Other results Azam Uganda Premier League results.

    Bright Stars FC 2-0 JMC FC

    BUL FC 1-1 Onduparaka FC

    Kirinya Jinja SS FC 2-2 Proline FC

    Express FC 2-2 Soana

    Vipers SC 2-0 The Saints

    Police 0-1 Lweza FC

     

     

     

  • FUFA Polls Update: Regional Elections-Western, Kitara, Kampala, North East,  Eastern, Buganda

    FUFA Polls Update: Regional Elections-Western, Kitara, Kampala, North East, Eastern, Buganda

    Kampala Region FA Delegates to the FUFA Assembly. Elections were held at FUFA House.

    4th Division Delegates
    Eng. Moses Magogo, Hamid Juma, Sande Moni, Serunjogi Robert, Tamale Haruna were elected unopposed.

    3rd Division Delegates 

    Darius Mugoye 14 votes

    Allan Ssewanyana 01

    Kampala Region FA Chairman-Dirisa Kasalirwe-elected unopposed

    Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

    SIG-Referees: Ndawula Muhammad 10 votes, Matovu Sulaiman 6 v0tes, Ssenkaba Bogere Richard 4 votes

    SIG-Youth: John Bosco Matsiko, Mawa Moses elected unopposed

    SIG-3rd Division players: Omar Faizal, Rutsinde Allan elected unopposed

    SIG: To the Uganda Football Coaches Association: Paul  Ssali, Pius Ngabo

    A winner’s handshake- Darius Mugoye (cap) beat Allan Sewanyana 14-1 votes.

    Western Region FA

    Delegates: Chris Kalibala, Frank Ankunzire, Gasheka Nshekanabo, Steven Kacumu
    and Switzen Nuwagaba were elected unopposed to the FUFA Assembly

    Regional club delegate: Christian Agaba was voted unopposed

    Kitara Region FA

    Chairman: Ayebale James 24 votes, Ben Hasheem 17 votes. Ayebale declared winner

    Delegates: Rogers Byamukama 19 votes, Edgar Agaba 16 votes, Kabwimukya George 7 votes. Byamuka and Agaba are the delegates to FUFA Assembly

    Delegates: Donney Robert 21 votes, Kiiza Shedrack Jimmy 18 votes, Gore Mohammed 17 votes, Enganjani Wandera 6 votes. Doney, Kiiza and Mohammed declared delegates.

    Kitara Region Club Delegate to FUFA Assembly: Mbasiima Patrick 12 votes, Nyaika Gilbert 4 votes.

     

     

    L-R Sande Moni, Hamid Juma, Returning Officer Yusuf Awuye, Haruna Tamale and Serunjogi all from Kamapla region.

    Eastern Region FA

    Regional Delegates to FUFA Assembly: Nkono Amin Bbosa, Ngobi Jamal, Muyinda Crispus, Mafuko Latifu & Lwere Frederick Sam

    3rd division delegate: Magoola Issa Kakaire
    ERFA Executive Committee Chairperson: Issa Musiwa

    SIG Youth: Nathan Mutenza

    SIG Players: Eli Buyinza, Badru Kasila

    SIG Referees: Siraji Katono, Sam Mugasa
    SIG Coaches: Eddie Kibwika, Sinani Waiswa

     

     

    North East Region FA elections update

    Regional Delegates:
    1. Ochom Richard 16 votes
    2. Mugena Agnes 16 votes
    3. Nyiria Johnson Fairfax 15 votes
    4. Esalu Moses Shesmond 12 votes
    5. Onyinge Emaju Michael 12 votes

    3rd Division Delegate: Anyait Concy

    RFA Executive Committee Chairman: John Odongo

    SIG Coaches: Cyrus Patrick Oluka

    SIG Referees: Suzan Arakit, Joseph Ochom

    SIG Youth: Paul Ochen

    Buganda Region FA elections update 

    Zone 1: Joseph Mwanje voted unopposed

    Zone 2: Makumbi Sulait 15 votes, Rogers Mulindwa 11 (Makumbi Sulait declared winner)

    Zone 3: Hajji Lukooya Abdul Ssekabira 16 votes, Sam Mpiima 14 votes, Kalanda Ismail 12 votes, Yusuf Baliruno 10 votes, Sulaiman Bossa (withdrew). Hajji Abdul Ssekabira and Sam Mpiima declared winners.

    Zone 4: Semutono Stephen 14 votes, Semwezi Umar 12 votes

    3rd Division Delegate: Hassan Kavuma 11 votes, Athuman Wasswa 6 votes,  Sserubiri Edirisa 4 votes. Hassan Kavuma declared winner.

    SIG- Referees: Hajji Yusuf Kamulegeya, Issa Masembe

    SIG-Players: Frank Senabulay, Rajab Jooga

    SIG-Coaches: Davis Mutono, Fred Nsamba

    Chairman Buganda region: Andrew Kaweesa 32 votes, Sulaimani Ssejengo 23 votes. Kaweesa declared winner.

    Buganda’s Delegates to the FUFA Assembly: Joseph Mwanje, Makumbi Sulait, Hajji Abdul Sekabira, Sam Mpiima and Semutono Stephen. 

    A delegate from the 3rd Division League clubs will also be elected.

     

    West Nile Region FA

    3rd Division Delegate: Dr Chandi Fred Opeli

    RFA Executive Committee Chairman: Edoni Braham Nassur

    SIG Coaches: Dudu Bosco, Okuti Stanley Jogo

    SIG Referees: Oloya William & Adrole Ben

    SIG Players: Nasur Muhammed B