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FUFA President hands over 40 balls to Busoga Kingdom officials for Masaza Cup final

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has fulfilled his pledge and handed over 40 balls to Busoga Kingdom officials to aid in the development of the game of football in the region on Wednesday.

At the onset of the inaugural Busoga Masaza competition the FUFA President on top of offering wise counsel in regard to organizing a successful completion, he also promised to give balls to the organisers of the competition.

On Wednesday, he handed over to the Busoga Kingdom Sports minister Owek. Amin Bbosa who was in the company of Issa Magoola, a FUFA delegate representing the Eastern region who is also the chairman Local Organizing Committee of the Busoga Masaza tournament at FUFA house in Mengo.

Bbosa was full of praise for the FUFA president after the offer. He said the competition will go a very long way in helping the tournament achieve its major objective of promoting talents in the Kingdom.

I thank the FUFA President for this offer. This is a very good gesture and on behalf of Busoga kingdom I want to say thank you so much, we are so grateful

We are going to give these balls to the teams right away such that they embark on preparations for next year’s competition

Magoola added his voice to Bbosa’s by applauding the President’s kind heart.

I want to thank FUFA for guiding us when we were still in the planning stages of this compettion. They have also supported us by giving us registered referees who have officiated our games adding substance to the competition. This moment by the FUFA President has crowned it all. We pray that this working relationship continues.

The final of the competition that kicked off on July 23^rd is set to be played on October 29^th at Bugembe stadium Jinja with Bunya county taking on Bukooli a game that will be graced by His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV.

Earlier on the the same day for the final, Buzaaya will take on Kigulu in the 3^rd place playoff.

MAIN PHOTO: Issa Magoola (L), Owek. Amin Bosa (M) and FUFA President at FUFA House today. The FUFA President handed over balls to the LOC of the Busoga Kingdom Masaza Cup.

October 19, 2016
It is a sad moment for Uganda sports and the entire cricket family-FUFA President mourns departed Ligyalingi, Azuba

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations expresses deep shock at the death of former Uganda Cricket officials Mr Azuba Chris, Mr Justine Ligyalingi and his wife-both parents of the current Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Cricket Association Mr. Justine Ligyalingi.

Mr. and Mrs. Ligyalingi died following a car accident on Monday 17^th October, 2016 while Azuba also died on the same day.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo mourned the depatrted officials.

‘It is very sad for the entire sports fraternity in Uganda and especially those in the cricket circles to lose such important people who have groomed very many talents’.

Ligyalingi’s contribution in sports disciplines like Netball, football (where he was a referee), Athletics and cricket left an indelible mark on many young talents. Our beloved mother who also passed away gave birth to the Current CEO of Uganda Cricket Association. We shall dearly miss them’

The FUFA President also eulogised the departed Azuba.

‘His services as the former General Secretary of Uganda Cricket Association and Umpire of the gentleman’s game shows the class he brought in administration and on the crease’

Our prayers are with the family of Ligyalingi, UCA and the rest of the sports fraternity in Uganda.

May their souls Rest in Eternal Peace.

October 18, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers SC join KCCA FC at the top of the table
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Tuesday 18^th October 2016 Results

Sadolin Paints FC 1-1 Proline FC, Bugembe Stadium-Jinja

The Saints FC 0-2 URA FC , Bombo Barracks.Grounds

Onduparaka FC 1-1 JMC Hippos FC, Green Light Stadium-Arua

Vipers SC 1-0 Kirinya Jinja SSS FC, Nakivubo Stadium

Vipers Sports Club won 1-0 against league debutants Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Nakivubo Stadium during one of the first four fixtures of the match day 10 for the Azam Uganda Premier League.

Tonny Odur scored the match winner that drives them to joint top with Kampala Capital City Authority F.C with 19 points.

Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ James Otim dribbles during their league engagement with Vipers at Nakivubo Stadium on Tuesday

Kirinya-Jinja S.S and Vipers Captains with the match referees

In Jinja, Proline played to the 8th stalement of the season in the one all draw against Sadolin Paints at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

Defender Savio Kabugo’s header cancelled Norman Ogik’s wonderful opener 14 minutes from full time in a well contested game televised live on Azam T.V.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the hundreds of fans in the stands at the Kyabazinga Stadium.

Uganda Revenue Authority football club won 2-0 away to Th Saints at the Bombo Military Stadium.

Peter Lwasa and Bokota Labama got the two away goals for Kefa Kisala’s side coming days after their 3-1 home win against Onduparaka at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.

At the Betway Stadium in Arua, Onduparaka and visiting Jinja Municipal Council Hippos played to a one all draw.

Mustapha Mugoye got a stunning 28th minute opener for the visitors before ‘the Caterpillars‘ equalized through Gadaffi Gadihno with five minutes to the end of the first half.

Four other matches will be played on Friday, 21st October 2016.

SC Villa shall be away to BUL at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja, Soana is at home to Lweza at Kavumba, KCCA with Police at Lugogo and Express at home hosting Bright Stars.

These matches were brought forward from Saturday because of the FUFA General Assembly that has been confirmed for Saturday, 22nd October 2016 at Nimrod Hotel in Luwero.

Friday 21^st October 2016
- BUL FC Vs SC Villa, Kakindu Stadium-Jinja
- Soana FC Vs Lweza FC, Kavumba R.Grounds
- KCCA FC Vs Police FC, Phillip Omondi Stadium-Lugogo
- Express FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Wankulukuku Stadium
October 18, 2016
Referee Oloya suspended

The FUFA Referees standing Committee (FRSC) has suspended Oloya William who handled the Azam Uganda Premier League match no.66 between Kirinya Jinja SS and KCCA FC on 11^th October, 2016 at Bugembe stadium.

The suspension takes immediate effect and for the remainder of the 2016/17 season.

On 13^th October, 2016 the FRSC met and took a decision to suspend Oloya who handled the above mentioned match.

The other officials of the mentioned match will not be affected by this decision.

The decision by the FRSC was taken after reviewing the Referees Assessor’s report and the video of the match.

October 17, 2016
AFCON 2017 Finals Draw: FUFA to be represented by Micho, Sports Ministry’s Apita

The draw of the 2017 AFCON finals to be hosted by Gabon is set for this Wednesday 19th October, 2016.

Uganda is among the 16 finalists and will be heavily represented during the ceremony in Libreville at the ASMG Tent in Stade de l’Amitie.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest developments.

‘FUFA will be represented by both Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic and Commissioner for physical Education in the Ministry of Education and Sports Omara Apita in Gabon.

Apita and Sredojevic will fly out on Monday evening.

Hussein added;

‘Delegations of the 16 finalists at the draw will also conduct a familiarisation tour of the four cities where stadium, Hotel and training grounds are located for 2017 AFCON Finals’.

Uganda Cranes qualified for the finals for the first time since 1978. The Cranes edged Comoros 1-0 at Namboole to secure the result that sent them back to the table of African football giants.

AFCON 2017 Pots

Pot 1: Gabon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Algeria

Pot 2: Tunisia, Mali, Burkina Faso, DR Congo

Pot 3: Cameroon, Senegal, Morocco, Egypt

Pot 4: Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Guinea Bissau

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes coach Micho to attend the 2017 AFCON Finals draw in Gabon.

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October 17, 2016
CAF Champions League: Onyango guides Mamelodi Sundowns to first leg victory against Zamalek

Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Zamalek

Dennis Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns have a 3 goal cushion ahead of the finals for CAF Champions league return leg.

During the first leg played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa on Saturday, they comfortably won 3-0.

Anthony Laffor, Tebogo Langerman and Percy Tau scored for the Brazilians.

As usual, goalkeeper Onyango staged a solid performance throughout the match ahead of the return leg in Egypt at the Borg El Arab Stadium next Sunday in Egypt.

Sundowns will however miss Wayne Arendse who was cautioned.

Team Line Ups:

Sundowns XI: Dennis Onyango, Langerman, Nthethe, Arendse (Soumahoro 70′), Mbekile, Kekana (T. Zwane 86′), Mabunda, Billiat (Modise 65′), Tau, Dolly, Laffor.

Zamalek XI: Ahmed El-Shennawy (Elrehim 63′); Moruf Yusuf, Islam Gamal, Ali Gabr, Ahmed Tawfik ; Tarek Hamed, Ibrahim Salah, Ayman Hefny, Shikabala (Ramzy Khaled 56′), Stanley Ohawuchi; Bassem Morsi (Ahmed Fathi 75′).

October 15, 2016
AUPL: URA, Soana post wins as Proline holds Vipers

Azam Uganda Premier League games played on Saturday – 15th October, 2016

URA 3-1 Onduparaka

Proline 2-2 Vipers

JMC Hippos 0-1 Soana

Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club registered a moorale boosting 3-1 victory at home against new side Onduparaka at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.

Muhammed Shaban got his sixth goal of the season when he put Onduparaka in a shock early lead.

The Tax Collectors however rallied to make amends and win the game.

Elsewhere, Proline equalized late to earn a point in the 2 all draw with Vipers at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

Fahad Bayo put the home side ahead but Kezironi Kizito equalized shortly after.

Erias Ssekisambu then scored the for visitors as the half time ended 2-1.

Sam Kintu, signed from Express in June scored the equalizer for Mujib Kasule coached side.

JMC Hippos were yet again condemned to another home loss when Soana worked for the maximum points in Jinja at the Kakindu stadium.

David Ssali got the match winner 20 minutes from full-time.

The league returns on Tuesday with a series of matches lined up.

October 15, 2016
Uganda Cranes’ goalkeeper Onyango braced for history in CAF Champions league final

Uganda Cranes first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango will on Saturday evening play in the CAF Champions league final when his club Mamelodi Sundowns take on Zamalek from Egypt in the first leg at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Being the only ambassador from Uganda in the match, FUFA and the rest of the country wish Onyango the very best in the game.

A win for Onyango’s team over two legs will give Sundowns and the Ugandan keeper an opportunity to face players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos of Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World cup later this year.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, like the rest summarises Onyango’s historic moment;

We called 2015 Golden year of Ugandan football as we won unprecedented 6 away matches in all competitions, leading in AFCON qualifiying group,convincingly qualifying for CHAN, returning CECAFA trophy back home for 14th record time.

Overall making perfect platform for arrival of 2016 Diamond year of Ugandan football with qualifiying after 39 years to the biggest showpiece of our football African cup of Nations since 1978 when we last played there.

Inside all above there is a main ingredient of success arguably at present the best goalkeeper in African football Denis Onyango-Golden boy with Diamond hands of Ugandan football that today has special test of character and new measurement of goalkeeping values against mighty Zamalek> We wish him all the best in his last hurdle to put childhood dreams of winning African champions league into reality.

Good luck serious guy from Nsambya. You can do it 30 plus milions of Ugandans, one Serbian, 1 Croatian are keeping you in prayers just give today reason God as usual to be on your side.

Respectfully, Trustfully and Faithfully.

MAIN PHOTO: Onyango credits Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (in picture as well-Red) as oen of the people to have helped him improve his game.

October 15, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Police, Express share spoils in six goal thriller at Kavumba

Azam Uganda Premier League (Match Day 9):

Friday result – Police 3-3 Express

Police scored a late goal inside the first minute of the four added minutes to earn a point in the 3 all draw against a ten man Express side in the Azam Uganda Premier league match played at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium on Friday.

In the only game of the day that was televised live on Azam T.V, Express took an early lead through Allan Kyambadde in the 5th minute.

Police Football club found the equalizer through Osman Mutumba almost 35 minutes later as the two sides returned to the locker-rooms even at one goal apiece.

Upon re-start, the home side took the lead through Rahmat Senfuka following a rocket shot off the left foot that found the back of the net.

The joy was however short-lived when Simon Sserunkuma finished from an acute angle after clumsy defending from the Police back-line.

Police technical bench called for substitution of their goalkeeper Davis Mutebi for Samuel Kivumbi after they had conceded the second goal.

Kivumbi was treated to a baptism of fire when he was beaten by a flying header from Kyambadde off Sserunkuma’s telling assist from the left.

Police gained numerical advantage when Express’ Musa Mukasa was red carded for elbowing striker Anthony Bongole.

Bongole had moments earlier come on for towering striker Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo.

The galore of goals continued when Police grabbed their third of the day after Hood Kawesa’s low drive beat Mutumba between the Red Eagles’ goal posts.

Other match day 9 fixtures:

Match day nine continues on Saturday with three matches.

Vipers make the short trip to the Phillip Omondi Stadium to play Vipers.

Arua side, Onduparaka will play Uganda Revenue Authority at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.

Jinja Municipal Council Hippos will entertain Soana at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja town.

MAIN PHOTO: Police XI that started against Express at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium on Friday, 14th October 2016 in the Azam Uganda Premier League

October 14, 2016
FUFA Big Legue: Airtel Kitara, Maroons, Simba, Artland, Sun City win games

FUFA Big League results:

Friday 14th October Airtel Kitara 5-1 Water

Thursday matches 13th October, 2016

Simba 2-0 Doves All Stars

Maroons 2-0 Bright Light

Kyambogo 2-3 Artland Katale

Moroto United 1-1 Paidha Black Angels

Masavu 0-Mbarara City

Hope Doves 1-2 Sun City

October 13, 2016
FUFA President hails Buganda Kingdom-Airtel sponsorship deal for Masaza cup

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is a happy man. He leads a sport that has the biggest followers in the country thus standing many chances of attracting sponsorship.

In the past three months, three Azam Uganda Premier League clubs Bright Stars FC, Onduparaka FC and Vipers Sc have landed huge deals in terms of shirt sponsorships. Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsor Bright Stars FC, Betway took on new league comes Onduparaka FC while Hima Cement are with Vipers SC.

While today, the Buganda Kingdom welcomed Airtel who are not tghe official sponsors of the fmaous Masaza Cup.

Here is the FUFA President’s message;

‘400m UGX per year over 3 years, Airtel Sponsorship of Masaza Cup.
Congratulations to the Buganda Kingdom for this milestone. We are proud of the role of the Kingdom in the history and development of football in Uganda.
Airtel once again prove to be the football brand’

Airtel are alos official sponsors of the Uganda Cranes and the popular U-17 Airtel Rising stars.

FUFA and Buganda Kingdom have a long standing relationship as the first chairman of the federtion was Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II.

FUFA also held a meeting with the Buagnda Kingdom sports minister Owek. Henry Sekabembe early this year and promised to extend support in form of technical and administration to the Kingdom.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with Owek. Henry Sekabembe at FUFA House early this year.

MAIN PHOTO: Airtel and Buganda Kingdom Officials led by the Katikiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at Bulange Mengo on Thursday.

October 13, 2016
AUPL: Match day 10 fixtures brought forward to allow members attend FUFA Assembly in Luweero
The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has released communication regarding fixtures of match day 10 of the top light.

With the FUFA Assembly set for 22nd October, 2016 and league fixtures had been lined up on the same day, the UPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani has issued a statement notifying the clubs of the change from the original date to Friday 21st October, 2016.

The communication reads;

‘Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will be holding the 92nd Ordinary General Assembly on the 22nd of October 2016 at Nimrod Hotel-Luweero and the Sixteen (16) AUPL Clubs are members of FUFA who will be represented by the respective Club Chairpersons. Accordingly and in liaison with the competitions department of FUFA, the UPL Secretariat has brought forward all fixtures of Saturday 22nd October 2016 to Friday 21st October 2016 to allow the affected parties attend the said General Assembly without any divided attention’

Hence, Friday 21st Oct 2016 fixtures will be as follows;- 
- BUL FC Vs SC Villa,Kakindu Stadium-Jinja Live On Azam TV(4:00pm)
- Soana FC Vs Lweza FC, KavumbaR.Grounds (4:30pm)
- KCCA FC Vs Police FC, P.Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:30pm)
- Express FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30pm)
October 13, 2016
Micho: Uganda Cranes ready for the AFCON 2017 Draws

AFCON 2017 Draws: 19th October 2016

In Libreville, Gabon

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredejovic ‘values’ each of the 15 other finalists at the AFCON 2017 tournament.

He therefore expects no easy group that will come up at the AFCON 2017 draws set for 19th October 2016 in Libreville, Gabon.

Addressing the media during the FUFA Weekly press conference in Kampala on Wednesday, Micho expects ‘no walk in the park’.

There is no easy group. Any group we shall get is equally tough because all the countries at the finals are good.

Micho will travel for the draws on the 19th October 2016 in Libreville.

Pots:

Pot 1: Gabon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Algeria

Pot 2: Tunisia, Mali, Burkina Faso, DR Congo

Pot 3: Cameroon, Senegal, Morocco, Egypt

Pot 4: Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Guinea Bissau

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach Micho addresses the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

October 12, 2016
AFCON 2017: Uganda Cranes Qualification; Let’s enjoy the moment, says FUFA President

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has appreciated the efforts of every stake-holder towards the successful qualification of Uganda Cranes to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 38 years. Uganda Cranes defeated Comoros 1-0 at Nambole to send the whole country into jubilations following the team’s qualification under the leadership of Magogo and his 12 man team of Justus Mugisha(1st VP), Darius Mugoye (2nd VP), Denis Mbidde (3rd VP); Executive Members; Rogers Byamukama, Dr Ogwel Bernard Patrick, Chris Kalibala, Sam Mpiima, Agnes Mgena, Rasoul Aliga, Hamid Juma and Sam Lwere

The FUFA President was addressing the media at the weekly press conference on Wednesday at the FUFA headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

Flanked by Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic and Chris Kalibala, a FUFA Executive Committee member, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo in his usual jovial moods thanked in a special way the FUFA Executive committee, Secretariat (staff) members, Uganda Cranes technical committee, medical team and the players, media, club chairmen and the domestic coaches.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addresses the media at FUFA House on Wednesday

The FUFA President lauded the Government of Uganda and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in particular for the timely moral and financial assistance every-time the federation has required his full support.

I thank everyone who has done a commendable job towards working for the qualification.

It is a special moment worth celebrating for all the Ugandans. Let us be proud of it and celebrate the moment.

The interests of the nation last forever and years but the interest of the individuals fade out. Let us not front selfish interests but rather support the national team.

The FUFA President also hinted on the steady progress of the federation in rhyming with the sponsors and partners.

I am very glad for all the FUFA and Uganda Cranes sponsors. The Airtel Uganda sponsorship for the Uganda Cranes has helped to drive the national team and the sponsors themselves have been so far impressed by the team’s progress.

FUFA President also took time to thank the unsung hero towards Uganda Cranes success everytime they play an international match.

‘Many of you don’t know the people behind the success of Uganda Crane. We have secretariat staff who work day and night to make things happen. I take this opportunity to thank CEO Personal assistant Sharon Nalunga, Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Finance Officer Muhamood ‘Blatter’ Kalema for their tireless efforts towards the success of Uganda Cranes’

Uganda Cranes now switch focus to the preparations for the next 2018 World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th November 2016 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

There is a planned international friendly match scheduled for the 8th November 2016 in Kampala (the opponent will be announced officially after all the modalities are completed).

Uganda Cranes head coach Micho too thanked the players, fans and media for the oneness in achieving the country’s targets.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R – FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach Micho addressed the media

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

October 12, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big League: Seven matches lined up for Thursday
FUFA Big League 2016/17:

Thursday, 13th October 2016:

Elgon Group:
- Simba vs Doves All Stars – Mashariki Ground, Entebbe Road
- Maroons Vs Bright Light – Prisons, Luzira
- Kyambogo Vs Artland-Katale – Kyambogo West End ground
- Moroto United Vs Paidha Black Angels – Moroto
Rwenzori Group:
- Airtel-Kitara Vs Water – Boma play ground
- Masavu Vs Mbarara City – Katabi Gombolola
- Hope Doves Vs. Sun City – Wankulukuku
There shall be seven matches to be played in the second division (FUFA Big League) on Thursday, 13th October 2016.

Four Elgon group matches will be played and three in the Rwenzori group.

Simba will host Doves All Stars at Mashariki ground, along Entebbe road, Maroons will entertain Lira’s Bright Light.

Two newly promoted sides Kyambogo and Moroto United will play home against Artland-Katale and Paidha Black Angels respectively.

In the Rwenzori group, Airtel Kitara is at their Boma ground home to Water, Masavu with Mbarara City at Entebbe and Hope Doves up against Sun City at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The FUFA Big league has been since 2010. It is the second highest tier league after the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL).

It is run by the FUFA Competitions Department.
October 12, 2016
Communication: FUFA President, Uganda Cranes head coach to address media on Wednesday

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the media fraternity at the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 12th October 2016 at the FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

‘The weekly press conference will be graced by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and the Uganda Cranes head coach, Micho’ FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein said.

The press conference will start at 10 a.m.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R – Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President) and Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communication Department

October 11, 2016
FUFA President mourns Kaberamaido DFA chairman
FUFA deeply mourns the demise of Kaberamaido District Football Association Chairman Simon Ediedu who passed on today at Soroti Hospital where he had been admitted after suffering injuries when he hit his head on the wall of a bridge.

He was riding his motorcycle in Kaberamaido when the tyre burst and lost control.

Ediedu was elected Kaberamaido DFA boss in 2012.

‘We have lost a very young football administrator. Ediedu has been serving football whole heartedly. We shall miss him’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘We send our condolences to the people in Kaberamaido and North East Region Football Association and the entire football fraternity following the death of a man who loved football and his country’ added Magogo.

The Chairman of the North East Region Football Association Stephen Onyait said;

‘Ediedu has been a committed person who was always trying to make football shine in the region. He had many dreams to give young players a chance to kick a ball’

Ediedu will be laid to rest on Wednesday 12th October, 2016 in Anyara Sub Country, Kaberamaido District.

About Ediedu:
- Born on 15th June 1987
- Elected Kaberamaido DFA chairman in 2002
- Held a Diploma in Public Administration
- Went to the following schools; Kaberpila Primary School, Kaberamaido Comprehensive and Always SS
- Played for Abalang FC, Kaberpila FC, Ogwolo Black Mambas, Black Style and Okalen FC
- Coached Okalen FC
October 11, 2016
Sc Villa, Bright Stars win at home in the Azam Uganda Premier League

Tuesday results 11th October, 2016

Sc Villa Jogoo 2-1 The Saints

Bright Stars 2-1 BUL

Lweza 1- Sadolin Paints

Kirinya Jinja SS 1-1 KCCA FC

Sports Club Villa Jogoo and Bright Stars recorded home victories in the match day nine games of the Azam Uganda Premier League on Tuesday.

SC Villa overcame The Saints 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela National stadium in a fixture televised live on Azam T.V.

Alex Kitata scored the opening goal before Godfrey Lwesibawa’s wonder strike doubled the Jogoo’s advantage.

George Ssenkaaba pulled a goal back with five minutes to play and create a tense finish to the game.

At the Champions stadium in Mwererwe, Bright Stars won 2-1 against visiting Jinja side Bul.

Baker Lukooya had given the Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars the lead with an acrobatic effort seven minutes into the opening half.

Titus Tibiita replied for Frank Anyau’s side but John Kokas Opejo had other ideas altogether with a late winner, four minutes to full time.

Kirinya-Jinja S.S held KCCA to a one all draw. Johnson Wakalaita’s penalty canceled Joseph Ochaya’s opener.

Sadolin Paints and Lweza played to yet another 1 all draw at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Norman Ogik gave Sadolin Paints the lead after just five minutes. Hassan Kikoyo replied for the home side late in the game.

The league resumes on Friday with one match (Police Vs Express at Kavumba Recreational Stadium) before continuing on Saturday with three games.

MAIN PHOTO: Kirinya Jinja SS Starting XI that drew 1-1 with table leaders and defending champions KCCA FC on Tuesday

October 11, 2016