Moroto United, Artland Katale, Kataka and Kira United were all different winners in the FUFA Big League.
On Wednesday, Kira United were 3-1 winners over Sporting United at the Kira Town Council play ground while Moroto United edged Busia Fisheries 4-3 in a game that produced 7 goals.
Mbale based side Kataka defeated Sun City from Kasese to further brighten their chances of surviving relegation. Aziz Mafuko and Amanya the scorers.
Elsewhere, Swaibu Lubega scored for Artland Katale who registered a slim 1-0 result against Kyambogo in Kamuli.
The FUFA Big League will resume on Thursday with 5 matches.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League next season from the FUFA Big League.
Thursday, 9th March 2017:
Baza Holdings Vs Sun City – Kawempe Muslim S.S playground
Kireka United Vs Entebbe – Namboole outside playground
Simba Vs Bright Light – Mashariki High School playground
Ndejje University Vs Maroons – Ndejje playground, Luwero
Synergy Vs Water – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa upon completion of the construction of St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. Mulindwa is the owner of Vipers SC and also former FUFA President who served for 8 years from 2005-2013. He is now the Honorary President of FUFA-a title bestowed unto him during the FUFA Assembly in 2013.
Here is the message from the FUFA President to the FUFA Honorary President Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa;
Date: 2nd March 2017
The FUFA Honorary President,
Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa,
St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School Kitende.
P.O Box 30583 Kampala- Uganda
Dear Sir,
Re: Congratulations for Construction and obtaining the CAF License for St Mary’s Stadium
FUFA has received a communication from CAF clearing St Mary’s Stadium for hosting international matches at the level of CAF Club Competitions.
I am privy to the fact of your personal contribution to the construction of this stadium.
We are all aware of the dire state of infrastructure for international, national and regional, district and village football matches and any efforts by individuals, clubs, organisations and government must be applauded.
On my own behalf and that of FUFA and the entire football community, I am glad to convey our sincere gratitude for the time, finance and human resources invested in the project of the Stadium.
Our best wishes to Vipers Sports Club, a member of FUFA, to utilize the facility and nurture more talents for the various national teams and clubs.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
The letter dated 2nd March 2017 was signed off by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
MAIN PHOTO: Part of the section at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
Vipers and the Azam Uganda Premier League reigning champions, KCCA registered away victories on Friday.
Striker Geofrey Sserunkuma scored KCCA’s lone strike in the 1-0 victory against The Saints at the Champions stadium.
It was the 12th goal of the season for the current league top scorer, who was also part of Uganda Cranes 23 man team at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Vipers rallied from a goal down to defeat BUL at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.
Villa Oromchan scored the opener for the home side in the 38th minute.
Former Jinja Municipal Council left back, Aggrey Madoi equalized for Vipers through a penalty converted in the 57th minute.
Midfielder Brian Nkuubi then scored a late winner for the visiting club.
The league resumes on Saturday with two games. Proline hosts SC Villa at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo and Sadolin Paints will entertain Bright Stars at the Mandel National Stadium, Namboole.
KCCA still leads the 16 team log with 41 points from 18 games played. They are followed by SC Villa in the second place with 37 points from 19 games.
The FUFA Electoral Committee whose names were presented to the General Assembly for approval in Luweero at Nimrod Hotel has undergone an orientation exercise at FUFA House ahead of this year’s elections in August. The preliminary exercise for elections will start in April.
The Committee to be headed by renowned Auditor Sam Bakiika will implement the programme for the entire election process to be designed by the local soccer governing body-FUFA.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) has already announced that he will seek re-election. On the Right is FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Bakiika’s team was briefed by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a meeting attended by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Execuitve Member Chris Kalibala and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu.
FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi who was co-opted on the committee also attended the meeting.
The FUFA Electoral committee has;
Sam Bakiika-Chairman
Yusuf Awuye-Vice Chairman
Secretary-FUFA CEO
Members;Aluma Habib, James Okodi, Adupa John Gena, Igole Micheal, Kintu Geoffrey and Stanley Kinene
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA Electoral Committee after orientation at FUFA House on Wednesday afternoon in a gr0up photo with FUFA top brass.
L-R: Aluma Habib, Denis Lukambi (Red Tie), Darius Mugoye (FUFA 2nd VP), Chris Kalibala, Justus Mugisha, Jmaes Okodi (Yellow shirt), Humphrey Mandu, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Adupa John Gena, Sam Bakiika, Igole Micheal, Kintu Geoffrey, Awuye Yusuf and Stanley Kinene.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has said that he is happy with the preliminary programme for the National team in preparation for the start of the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers in line with the ‘Cameroon Project 2019’.
Uganda will open its campaign against Cape Verde away in June but Micho says that he has a good plan for the initial stages of the campaign.
Uganda Cranes will play a regional tour match against Eastern region select team on 18th March in Kamuli.
‘The regional tour match will help me assess a set of players for the international friendly that we shall play a week later in Nairobi’ said Micho
‘FUFA has agreed with FKF to play an international friendly match between national senior football teams of Kenya and Uganda on Wendsday 22nd March 2017’ added Micho
He further said ‘All above will culminate into an international friendly match between Uganda Cranes against French Military National team at Namboole to be played on 25th March 2017’
Uganda Cranes Programme for March, 2017
18th March- Regional tour match Uganda Cranes vs Eastern region FA Select team in Kamuli
22nd March -Kenya vs Uganda Cranes in Nairobi
25th March- Uganda Cranes vs French Military Team
The entire programme for training will be released by the Uganda Cranes coach after naming his squad for the respective matches.
Continental soccer governing body CAF has approved St Mary’s stadium in Kitende. In a communication from CAF Club Licensing Manager in the Competitions Department signed by Ahmed Harraz, part of the letter read;
‘Kindly be informed that CAF has approved the St Mary’s Stadium and you can now select as a venue for your matches’
The clearance comes after CAF inspector Nicholas Musonye was sent to Uganda on Tuesday to come up with a final report which was based on before the CAF Club Licensing Committee came up with the approval.
MAIN PHOTO: Part of St Mary’s stadium in the ealry stages of construction last year. CAF has approved the stadium.
The FUFA Women Elite League produced a total of 23 goals over the weekend as action resumed with 6 games on card.
Reigning Champions Kawempe Muslim SS Women FC continued with their rich vein in form defeating London Stallions 10-0 to remain unbeaten this season. They hve won all their 7 outings so far.
FUFA player of the yer Hasifah Nasuuna netted 4 goals while Yudaya Nakayenze, Juliet Nalukenge and Fvaour Nambatya got two goals each.
Other results:
Mutesa Royal University 1-0 Kampala Queens (Goal: Sharon Namtovu)
Eastern Heroes 1-0 She MAK
Uganda Martyrs 3-2 She Corporates
Olila 3-0 She MAK (Fazila Ikwaput 2 goals)
Western Uniters 1-2 Rines (Taju Nadunga 2 goals for Rines)
Sunday Game: SC Villa Vs Sadolin Paints – Nakivubo Stadium.
Teenager Allan Okello scored the first hat-trick of the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League as KCCA football Club defeated Onduparaka 7-0 at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
A brace from Robert Sentongo and further goals from Paul Musamali and Geoffrey Sserunkuma completed the rout for KCCA F.C.
This was the heaviest defeat Onduparaka suffered since being promoted to the top flight league last season.
In Jinja, at the Kakindu Stadium, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Lweza played to a one all draw.
Herbert Odipio scored the opening goal in the 45th minute for the home side before John Kisakye brought the game level.
On Sunday, there is only one game at Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala when 16 time league champions, SC Villa entertains Sadolin Paints, another Jinja based team (Sadolin Paints host their home games at Namboole after switching from Bugembe which is under renovation at the start of second round).
Meanwhile, Vipers Sports Club has requested the league committee that their next league match on the 28th February 2017 against JMC Hippos to be played at Namboole.
The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga hosted the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino during a breakfast meeting held at Addis Hall, Kampala Serena International Hotel.
The break fast meeting was attended by the Uganda Cranes sponsors and all the FUFA Partners – Airtel Uganda, Nile Breweries Limited, National Insurance Corporation and Eco Bank.
Hon. Kadaga recounted the fond memories she had with the Uganda Cranes in Gabon during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tournament and vowed to support Uganda Cranes and FUFA at all times.
“I welcome Mr Gianni Infantino the President of FIFA. It is a big honour to host you here. Our national team, the Uganda Cranes did wonders when they beat Comoros last year to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. I was so excited when i heard all the three stanzas of the Uganda National Anthem being played in Port Gentil. As the national parliament, we are ready and willing to support the Uganda Cranes and FUFA in all their programmes” Hon. Kadaga stated.
The FIFA President, who was marking the second day of his visit to Uganda appreciated the internal organization of FUFA.
“At FIFA, we are monitoring closely all the activities for the 211 member associations, Uganda inclusive. We are humbled and excited about the work being done by FUFA. They are a model association and please keep it up.”Infantino noted.
Uganda Cranes technical team led by the head coach, Milutin Sredejovic also graced the Breakfast meeting.
From Serena, Infantino met the football delegates, club chairmen and the special interest groups at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
He singled out and praised the respective duties executed to perfection by the delegates and club chairmen towards developing football.
After the Africana meetings, he proceeded to the Phillip Omondi Stadium where he watched the Lweza Oranje Brigade battle KCCA Soccer Academy in the FUFA U-17 league.
He also talked to the Current and Ex-Uganda Cranes internationals, young, active and retired referees and also, applauded their work.
Infantino graced the official ground breaking of the Kadiba Ground in Rubaga, conducted a guided tour around FUFA House, was hosted on 102.1 FUFA f.m before he addressed the media at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga.
The FIFA President Gianni Infantino has on Friday evening arrived in Uganda as he started a two day official visit.
Infantino arrived at Entebbe International Airport at 7:50 p.m aboard a private flight.
He was received at Entebbe by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was accompanied by the first Vice President Justus Mugisha, second V.P Darius Mugoye, Executive committee members Agnes Mugena and Hamid Juma, Deputy CEO Humprephy Mandu, the Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic and the FUFA communications manager Ahmed Hussein.
FIFA President looks on as President Museveni greets the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at Entebbe State House on Friday evening
Moments later, Infantino was led to Entebbe State House where he met the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
At State House, they were joined by the State Minister of Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Commissioner of Sports Marex Omara Apitta as they met the head of state.
President Museveni expressed delight upon meeting the world’s football boss.
As the two engaged in a lively discussion, president Museveni hinted of the Government’s commitment to serve sports, football in particular.
He also appreciated the work of the reigning FUFA administration.
“I am happy for the work of the FUFA President and your management. I am also happy for Uganda Cranes having qualified for the Africa cup of Nations tournament. I also managed to watch two Uganda Cranes matches on TV” President Museveni noted.
Eng. Magogo appreciated the historic visit for the FIFA President, the first of any seating world football boss in over 118 years.
”FUFA and Uganda, we are honored for the visit of Gianni Infantino to Uganda. This is a milestone and a huge step forward for Uganda’s football. Like he has expressed, he is ready to share the developmental football ideas and programmes that will not only benefit Uganda and CECAFA as a region but also the entire African continent” Eng. Magogo noted.
Later on Friday night, the FIFA President met with the FUFA Executive Committee at Kampala Serena International Hotel as they discussed issues concerning football development.
The FUFA Executive Committee officials meeting with the FIFA President at Serena Hotel in KampalaFUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photograph with the FIFA President
On Saturday, there is a breakfast meeting at Serena Hotel where he is set to meet the different stake holders of the game -sponsors and FUFA partners.
He will then move to Hotel Africana for a meeting with Azam Uganda Premier League Chairmen, Ex-Internationals before going to Lugogo where he will watch a FUFA Juniors league match between KCCA Soccer Academy and Lweza Orange Brigade.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hands over a gift to President Museveni at Entebbe State House
He will officiate at the ground breaking ceremony at the Kadiba play ground in Rubaga before a guided tour around the FUFA Headquarters at Mengo before visiting the federation radio station, 102.1 FUFA f.m.
There is a planned press conference where he will address the media at Sojovalo Hotel in Kampala.
Reigning League champions Kawempe Muslim SS Senior team has been drawn to play inform Ajax Queens in the round of 16 of the FUIFA Women’s Cup.
The draw was conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday Morning.
Kawempe yet to taste defeat in the league this season, were handed a bye into this round together with She Corporates, Western United, Ajax Queens, Mutesa I Royal University, Gafford Ladies, UCU Lady Cardinals and Kampala Queens. The mentioned sides play in the FUIFA Women Elite League.
The draw from the preliminary round was based on geographical location and history in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Kawempe Muslism SS Head coach Ayubu Khalifah picked She Corporates from the pot
Wakiso Hills had initially been drawn to play London Stallions but could not go ahead with the fixture as they still have players injured following an accident they suffered two weeks ago on their way to Soroti for league matches. However they mutually agreed with FUFA Competitions committee on the decision taken.
FUFA Competitions department staff Phoebe Kutamba showing Western United after being picked from the pot
Olila SS, Kakungulu Memorial, She Mak, London Stallions, Kawempe JT, Masaka SS, Alleluyah 2008 and Taggy High School went through the qualiferis.
The matches for round of 16 will be played on 4th and 5th March.
Chimpreports senior writer Joel Muyita picked Alleluyah from the draw.
The FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe conducted the draw.
The fixtures of the round of 16 She Corperates Vs Kawempe Muslim Junior Team
Western United Vs Masaka SS
Olira Vs Alleluya 2008
Kakungulu Memorial Vs Tagy High School
She Mak Vs Mutesa Royal
London Stallions Vs Gafford Ladies
Ajax Queens Vs Kawempe Muslim
Kampala Queens Vs UCU Lady Cardinals
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Women Football Officer Hadijah Namuyanja picked Tagy High School during the draw conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday morning.
All is set for the historic visit of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Pearl of Africa on Friday.
The FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu revealed the full programme at the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo.
Click Infantino Visit Programme.2017-11
Infatino will jet in on 24th February at 6pm and will be received by government dignitaries together with
FUFA Officials at Entebbe International Airport.
He will head to State House Entebbe to meet HE the President of the Republic Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Education and Sports minister Hon. Janet Museveni together with government officials .
The day will close with the FIFA President meeting the FUFA Executive Committee at 9pm.
Saturday will kickoff at 7 am with a breakfast meeting with sponsors, partners, opinion leaders, government officials and other invited guests at Serena Hotel, Kampala.
The Deputy CEO of FUFA Mandu is confident the visit of FIFA President will leave an indelible mark on local football.
‘We are laying foundation for the future generation. The discussions between Government officials and FIFA President will help in taking the game of football to another level’ said Mandu.
‘The meeting with HE will drive the game forward for the future generation. We know how much HE loves football and a meeting with FIFA President will give him chance to discuss about football development projects in Uganda’ added Mandu.
The FIFA President will switch to Hotel Africana where he will meet with the delegates of the FUFA Assembly and Special Interest groups at 8 am.
He will also meet Azam Uganda Premier League Club chairpersons together with FUFA members, Ex Internationals and active players plus FIFA retired and active referees.
On that same day Infantino will watch a FUFA Juniors League U-17 match between KCCA SA and Lweza Orange Brigade.
‘He loves football at all levels. We have lined up an activity involving youth football on Saturday. FIFA has supported various football programmes in Uganda’ said Mandu.
He will wind up the day’s programme with a visit the ground breaking ceremony at Kadiba football grounds in Rubaga, head to FUFA House and later hold a press conference at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu during the weekly press Conference on Wednesday at FUFA House.
Police Football Club registered the biggest victory so far in the Uganda Cup round of 32 after overcoming The Saints 4-1 at Nakivubo Stadium.
URA defeated BUL 1-0 at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi. Onduparaka, last year’s runners up gritted their teeth to overcome the home side Mbarara 2-1 at Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara.
Ndejje University were 5-4 winners in the post match penalties over Ndejje University in Luweero after a goal-less stalemate in normal time.
Sadolin Paints won 1-0 against Buganda region side Agape at Namboole.
The Uganda Cup round of 32 matches will continue this coming Sunday when Bright Stars host Baza Holdings and Kataka will entertain fellow Rwenzori group side Synergy in Mbale.
Vipers are the defending champions.
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino date of arrival brought forward
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)-host of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms the change in programme for the arrival of the world football leader.
Infantino will jet in on Friday 24th February at 6pm and fly out the following day.
Initially Infantino’s arrival had been scheduled for 25th February but it has now been brought forward by a day to 24th February.
‘The programme has been changed to suit the stakeholders who will meet the FIFA President on the historic visit to Uganda. It was done in consultation with the team at FIFA in Zurich and all parties involved are comfortable with the new schedule’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘The change will not affect the duration of stay for FIFA President in Uganda. He will be here still for the two day period which had been communicated earlier’ added Hussein.
Infantino who was elected as FIFA President 2016 is expected to meet The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, The Minister of Sports and Education, Hon Janet Museveni, FUFA Executive Committee, Members of FUFA, football stakeholders inclusive of the sponsors of FUFA and Uganda Cranes.
Since his election last year, Infantino has embarked on meeting FIFA Member Associations around the globe to share ideas on football development projects.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday
Part of the letter sent to FUFA President about the two day visit reads;
‘I am very pleased to confirm my visit. I have no doubt that this visit will help us to lay foundations for further cooperation and to share our personal visions for the continued development of our sport in your country’ said FIFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was in Doha last week where he presented a paper on grassroots football at the FIFA Executive football Summit said;
‘Football needs such contacts for the sport to grow. Ugandan football will not be the same after his visit. It is a great moment for Ugandan football’
