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President Museveni gives FUFA UGX 660M to prepare Cranes for game against Ghana

H.E. The President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended financial support of 660 million UGX to the preparations of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier away match against Ghana in Tamale scheduled for 7th October 2016.

This includes 3 months salary arrears to the Head coach of Uganda Cranes Milutin Sredojevic

‘The President has required me to deliver a message to the Team and the Coaches that they should represent their country to the pride of Ugandans and he is fully behind us’ said FUFA boss Eng. Moses Magogo

Message was delivered by a telephone call from the head of state to the FUFA President this morning.

MAIN PHOTO: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with FUFA boss Eng. Moses Magogo

October 1, 2016
AUPL: Sublime goals by Odour, Bukenya as Vipers defeat Champions KCCA FC

Vipers SC were in fine form as they made use of home advantage to pick three points off reigning Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC.

Vipers who finished runners up last season in the league defeated KCCA FC 2-1 at Nakivubo stadium on Friday afternoon to take their points tally to 15, three behind leaders KCCA FC. Both KCCA FC and Vipers have played 8 games each.

Tony Odour was on fire while Deus Bukenya controlled the midfield and their efforts were rewarded with fine goals all coming in the first half.

Geoffrey Serunkuma netted KCCA FC’s consolation late in the game.

The other match played in Jinja, Sadolin Paints took on JMC Hippos. It ended 1-0 in favour of Sadolin Paints FC.

L-R: Byaruhanga Henry, Ochaya Joseph, Ali Sabila, Brian Nsubuga, Wadada Nicholas, Ronald Katenya

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Vipers vs KCCA FC match at Nakivubo stadium on Friday afternoon. Vipers SC won 2-1.

September 30, 2016
FUFA Vice President Mugoye hails class of Coaching Instructors in Njeru

The FIFA Instructors Coaching Course organized by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) concluded at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru Jinja on Friday.

A total of 25 participants attended the course conducted by FIFA and German instructor Erick Rottemoller.

The course was held for six days from Sunday 25^th up to Friday 30^th

Speaking at the closing ceremony FUFA 2^nd Vice President Darius Mugoye thanked FIFA for helping FUFA organize the course.

‘This is an inaugural Instructors Coaching Course in the country and I am sure the participants gave their best. This is a very important part for the development of the game’ said Mugoye.

He also asked coaches to continue with the hard work and thanked them for the efforts put in during the course but cautioned them to avoid football politics.

Meanwhile Instructor Rotemoller said;

‘I would like to thank all the participants for the dedication you have shown during the course. The course went very well. FUFA deserves a lot of credit for making this course a success’

Bamweyena Douglas, on behalf of the participants, thanked FUFA for providing such a course for the betterment of football. He also said that the instructor not only helped them learn from the course but he was very coorperative.

List of participants who took the course are:

Tom Lwanga, Paul Sali Mukisa, Bamweyena Douglas, Charles Namakoola, Kebba Haruna, Mbekeka Oliver, Kintu Paddy Isaac, John Bosco Masiko, Salli Tom, Mutyaba Bashir, Erebu John Michael, Okumu Geoffrey, Letti Charles, Bulega Faridah, Dudu Bosco, Mawa Haruna, Onen Peter, Makanga Peter, Kintu Jimmy Mwera, Kirumira simon, Hadija Namuyanja, Mugabi Martin, Ayiekoh Timothy, Muwanguzi Wills, Wanyana Christine

September 30, 2016
President Museveni to honour Uganda Cranes players

The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is due to honour the 2016 Uganda Cranes football team and other support staff on 9th October 2016 at Luuka District Headquarters.

‘We are in receipt of the invitation dated 30th September, 2016 signed off by Chancellor/Secretary, Presidential Awards Committee Businge S.T. Amooti which has a list of people to be honoured and was addressed to the Executive Director of Federation of Uganda Football Association’ said Ahmed Hussein-FUFA Communications Manager.

‘The Committee has requested FUFA to inform and organise the people on the list to be at the venue on that day’ added Hussein.

The full list has;

Denis Onyango, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murshid Juuko, Khalid Aucho, Luwagga Kizito, Tony Mawejje, Geoffrey Massa, Farouk Miya, Moses Oloya, jamal Salim, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Geoffrey Sserunkuma, Ivan Ntege, Yunus Ssentamu, Emmanuel Okwi, Denis Iguma, Robert Odongkara, Timothy Awanyi, Lubega Idrissa, Brian Majwega, Brian Umony, Yasser Mugerwa, Erisa Sekisambu, Richard Kassaga, Micho Sredojevic (Coach), Moses Basena (Assistant coach), Fred Kajoba, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor), Chris Muyinda (Team Manager), Ivan Ssewanyana (Team Physiotherapist), Ahmed Kabali (Team Driver), Saidi Lugolobi (Team Kits man), Lawrence Mulindwa, Fred Lukwago (RIP), Abby Dhaira (RIP), Amir Kalanzi (RIP).

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players to be honoured on 9th October, 2016 at Luuka District Headquarters by The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

September 30, 2016
FUFA BIG LEAGUE 2016/17: Wins for Paidha, Sporting, Maroons and Kitara

FUFA Big League Results-Thursday 29th September, 2016

Maroons FC 1- 0 Simba FC Prisons-Luzira

Sporting United 2-0 Artland Katale -Lango sports Grd

Paidha Black Angels 4-0 Doves All Stars -Barokoro-Zombo

Kyambogo FC 1-1 Moroto United -Kyambogo West End

Boma Young FC 0-1 Airtel Kitara FC- Boma Grd-Hoima

Kireka United FC 1-1 Water FC -Namboole oUter pitch

Kira United 1-1 Ndejje University FC Kira Grd-Namugongo

Masavu FC 0-0 Entebbe FC Katabi Grd-Entebbe

Table standings: Copy this link into a new tab;

https://fufauganda.com/table/fbl-201617-rwenzori/

MAIN PHOTO: Action between Water FC (Sky Blue) and Kireka FC (Dark Blue) in the FUFA Big League on Thursday at Namboole outer pitch. The match ended 1-1.

September 29, 2016
AUPL: Reigning champions KCCA FC collect another set of maximum points

KCCA FC defeated Express FC 3-1 on Tuesday evening at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo to stretch their table leadership to 18 points from 7 matches in the opening part of the 2016/17 season.

Sc Villa Jogoo and Vipers are tied on 12 points occupying 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.

KCCA FC who have lost just one game to Onduparaka FC, scored through Muzamil Mutyaba, Robert Ssentongo and Geoffrey Serunkuma. Saddam Juma pulled one back for the visitors in the first half as KCCA FC had taken a quick fire 2-0 lead.

Other results in the Azam Uganda Premier League played on Tuesday 27th Sept 2016

Sc Villa Jogoo 1-1 Soana

JMC Hippos 1-2 Proline FC

Police 0-1 The Saints

Lweza 0-1 Vipers

URA 1-2 Sadolin FC

Kirinya Jinja SS 0-0 BUL

Copy this link https://fufauganda.com/table/azam-uganda-premier-league-201617/ into the new tab for the full table standings of the 2016/17 AUPL.

September 27, 2016
Education: Football Coaching Instructors’ course rolls off at FUFA Technical Centre

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FIFA) is once again investing in the capacity building and development of football by hosting a Member Association Instructors Coaching Course this week in Njeru.

The course is being conducted by German FIFA Instructor Erick Rutemoller. It started on Monday morning at the FUFA Technical Centre and will close on Friday.

The Instructors Coaching Course began with a short opening ceremony that was attended by Hamid Juma-Chairman of FUFA Technical Committee, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson Suubi, FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima and Technical Director Asuman Lubowa.

‘On behalf of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, allow me to extend his gratitude and pride about the strides taken to improve quality of football in Uganda at all levels’ said Juma

‘It is a serious course and coaches need to have a better understanding of the game. We need coaches who can teach fellow coaches. Coaches need to understand the news trend of the game’ added Juma.

Juma further said;

‘ FUFA will organise more courses in future and I urge all coaches to participate when they come around’

The course has theory and practical sessions.

Rutemoller said; ‘The main purpose of this FIFA sanctioned course is to provide Member Associations with technical knowledge through FIFA-run educational courses in the areas of coaching, refereeing, women’s football, futsal, beach soccer and administration and medical’

Participants; Tom Lwanga, Paul Sali Mukisa, Bamweyana Douglas, Charles Namakoola, Kebba Haruna, Mbekeka Oliver, Kintu Paddy Isaac, John Bosco Masiko, Sali Tom, Mutyaba Bashir, Erebu John Michael, Okumu Geoffrey, Letti Charles, Bulega Faridah, Dudu Bosco, Mawa Haruna, Onen Peter, Makanga Peter, Kintu Jimmy Mwera, Kirumira simon, Hadija Namuyanja, Mugabi Martin, Ayiekoh Timothy, Muwanguzi Wills and Wanyana Christine

September 26, 2016
2016/17 FUFA Juniors League (U-17) kicks off: Opening win for KCCA Soccer Academy

2016/17 FUFA Juniors League (U-17):

Opening Match: KCCA Soccer Academy 4-1 Police Armless Brigade

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Soccer Academy defeated Police Armless Brigade 4-1 during the opening game of the 2016/17 FUFA Juniors League (U-17) Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Friday.

The match followed the FIFA Grassroots football festival that was co-ordinated by the FIFA Technical Development Officer and Grassroots football instructor Govinden Thondoo from FIFA’s development offices in Gaborone, Botswana.

FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, National Grassroots Coordinator Willis Muwanguzi and other trained grassroot football instructors graced the festival attended by over 100 children (boys and girls aged between 8 to 14 years).

In the match proper, KCCA Soccer Academy captain Francis Jurua scored a brace as the other goals came from Reagan Kasumba and Gerald Kawooya.

Ivan Lukwago scored a beautiful goal for the visitors which was the only consolation.

The match was handled by the newly trained FUFA Juniors referees.

FUFA second and third Vice president Darius Mugoye and Dennis Mbidde respectively watched the exciting fixture also attended by the Commissioner from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Daniel Omara Apitta, FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, KCCA F.C head coach Mike Mutebi, FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba, FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe, FUFA Secretariat staff and other football fans.

The next games will be played on the 2nd October 2016.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT THE FUFA Juniors League (U-17):
1-All players underwent the mandatory MRI tests to establish their true age
2-FUFA met all the costs of this exercise (MRI tests for the 16 clubs).
3-All the 16 clubs were given football equipment from FIFA and FUFA-20 soccer boots, 20 bibs, one set of jersey, two pairs of gloves, 20 pairs of shin guards and 15 balls.
4-Referees officiating the 2016/17 FUFA Juniors League are all below 20 years and underwent the FUFA Young Referees Programme held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
5-All coaches handling the U-17 clubs in the FUFA Juniors League underwent a special FIFA/FUFA Youth coaches course in Njeru.
6-FUFA will meet the costs of the coaches’ salaries in the FUFA Juniors League 2016/17 season.
Let’s support Youth football in Uganda. let’s Go FUFA. Thank you FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo for this great initiative.

September 23, 2016
Youth Football: Exciting FIFA Grassroots festival held in Kampala

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Grassroots girls and boys football youth programme has continued to take shape in Uganda.

After the ground breaking ceremony over 12 months ago at the Busega Community primary school in Kampala, the programme was rotated in the various divisions of Kampala – Kawempe and Rubaga.

Later, it spread wings across the various parts of the country in Jinja, Mbale and lately Mbarara in Western Uganda (the programme will continue to expand to the other regions of the country).

Over 100 children enjoyed the Grassroots football festival at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala

On Friday, 23rd September 2016, the festival returned to Kampala Central at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo as part of the activities to officially mark the start of the second edition of the FUFA Juniors league.

FIFA Technical Development Officer and Grassroots football instructor Govinden Thondoo from FIFA’s development offices in Gaborone, Botswana, FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, National Grassroots Coordinator Willis Muwanguzi and other trained grassroot football instructors graced the festivities.

Grassroot football is part and parcel of the football development process.

This is a way we can tap and develop talent.The festival gives opportunity to many kids to realize their dreams

About 100 children (girls and boys) from schools around Kampala and the surrounding areas attended the festivities.

In the opening match of the day of the FUFA Juniors’ League, KCCA Soccer Academy defeated Police Armless Brigade 4-1.

The match was also attended by the FUFA second and third Vice president Darius Mugoye and Dennis Mbidde respectively.

Commissioner from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Daniel Omara Apitta, KCCA F.C head coach Mike Mutebi, FUFA Secretariat staff also graced the opening day.

September 23, 2016
Tekwo nets solitary goal as Express beats Vipers in the Azam Uganda Premier League

Former URA midfielder Derrick Tekwo netted the all important goal for Express FC who edged Vipers SC 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium on Friday evening.

Tekwo netted in the first half to send his team to third on the table at 11 points, one point behind leaders KCCA FC who play BUL FC on saturday at Kakindu stadium. Express FC are tied on 11 points with eternal rivals Sc Villa Jogoo but the red eagles have played a game more than Villa who are on 5 outings.

Saturday fixtures-Kick off 4pm

Lweza vs JMC Hippos

Soana vs Bright Stars FC

ONduparaka vs Police FC

The Saints vs Kirinya Jinja SS

Proline vs URA

September 23, 2016
FUFA Juniors League (U-17) 2016/17 season kicks off on Friday at Philip Omondi stadium
Programme for Launch of the FUFA Juniors League (U-17) at Lugogo on Friday
- 1 p.m -Grassroots Football festival for players under 12 years
- 4 p.m: Opening Match; FUFA Juniors League match KCCA Soccer Academy vs Police Armless Brigade Junior Team
- The league will resume on 2nd October with seven games on card in the FUFA Juniors League
Groups:

Treble: BUL Junior Team, URA FC Junior Team, Onduparaka FC Junior Team, Police Armless Brigade Junior Team, KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Vipers Junior Team, Sadolin Paints Junior Team, Proline Soccer Academy

Hat trick: JMC Hippos FC Junior Team, Lweza Orange Brigade, Express Junior Team, The Saints Junior Team, Sc Villa Jogoo Junior Team, Soana Soccer Academy, Kirinya Jinja Junior Team, Bright Stars Junior Team

FUFA has confirmed that referees who uderwent the FIFA Youth Refereeing course at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru last month will be appointed to handle all matches of the FUFA Juniors League this season. The course was for participants below 20 years.

The Juniors League for clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League for the 2016/17 season will be launched on Friday 23rd September at the Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

The FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa has released the appointments made by the FUFA Referees standing committee.

‘These young referees will fit in well with the players of almost their age. FUFA has taken football to various parts of the country and we are now giving different stakeholders to handle matches after attaining the proper qualifications’ said Egesa.

Referees named for the opening match

Emmanuel Opio from Bukedea (North East) will officiate the opening match between KCCA FC Soccer Academy and Police FC Armless Brigade Junior Team.

Opio will be assisted by David Ssengonzi (Kampala region), Beine Bernard (Western Region) and Mukasa Abdul Razak (Eastern Region).

Onduparaka FC CEO Anthony Afeti (L) receiving equipment from FUFA Technical Director Asumani Lubowa.

‘We have finalized plans for the launch of the new season on Friday.

Teams have received the equipment donated by FIFA in support of youth football development in Uganda’ said FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba.

FUFA has also confirmed that no club will be allowed to use players who have not undergone the mandatory MRI tests conducted at Mulago Hospital of players to establish the true age for the U-17 category.

Teams receive equipment

Equipment donated by FIFA include a full set of jerseys-20 pieces, 20 shin guards, 20 football boots, 20 training bibs and 15 soccer balls were distributed to the clubs on Thursday morning at FUFA House in Mengo.

The handover ceremony was witnessed by FIFA Technical Development Officer Govinden Thondoo and FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa.

Soana FC CEO Moses Tusiime admiring the equipment given to his club at FUFA House on Thursday.

‘It is clear indication that FIFA and FUFA have continued to support football development at youth level’ said FUFA Technical Director Lubowa.

Vipers Junior Team celebrate after winning the FUFA U-17 league last season

Vipers SC Junior Team is the defending champion following a 4-2 penalty shoot out win over KCCA FC Soccer Academy at Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School sports ground in June.

MAIN PHOTO: Sc Villa Jogoo CEO Ivan Kakembo at FUFA House receiving sports equipment from FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba.
September 22, 2016
FIFA President Congratulates FUFA upon Uganda Cranes qualification for AFCON 2017 Finals

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a congratulatory message to the President of FUFA Eng. Moses Magogo upon Uganda Cranes victory over Comoros that led to the country’s qualification to the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon.

The top most head in world football wrote the message and signed it off dated 20th September, 2016.

Cranes edged Comoros 1-0 thanks to a Faruku Miya goal to end Uganda’s drought at the appearance of the continent’s soccer show piece that had eluded the country since 1978.

Here is the congratulatory message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino;

‘I would like to send you my heartfelt Congratulations on your qualification for the Africa Cup Of Nations 2017 after beating Comoro 1-0 on Sunday, 4 September 2016.

This is the first Uganda National team qualification for the AFCON since 1978 and it is certainly no fluke. It is the result of a long effort by you, the Uganda football community and thanks to the tireless government assistance.

After saying that, i simply encourage you to continue to develop football in Uganda and send you my assurances that we shall be beside you every step of the way.

With my best wishes for the future of Ugandan football’

Infantino’s message follows others from the National Council Of Sports, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Kyabazinga-Busoga Kingdom and former players of the Uganda Cranes.

Uganda Cranes will know their opponents for the 2017 AFCON Finals in the draw to be conducted on 19th October, 2016.

MAIN PHOTO: Thumbs up by FIFA President Gianni Infantino for FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following Uganda Cranes victory over Comoros that led to AFCON Qualification.

September 21, 2016
FUFA President lauds Uganda Crested Cranes upon good show at 2016 CECAFA Women championship

The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed the enormous effort exhibited by the Uganda Crested Cranes players and the members of the technical team at the recently concluded CECAFA Women championship which was held at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Eng. Magogo was addressing the players and technical committee members of the team at a luncheon held on Tuesday at Jevine Hotel in Kampala.

I want to thank all the players and members of the technical committee for your effort at the CECAFA Women championship.

Finishing among the top four countries was good enough given the fact that we were playing countries already established.

He also singled out the role of the Women Elite League whose main purpose was intended to inspire hundreds of girls with the intention of joining the women football bandwagon.

The Women Elite League was purposely started to increase visibility and involvement of women in football in the country. Add to the Uganda Crested Cranes, you ought to be good ambassadors

Uganda Crested Cranes head coach, Majidah Nantanda appreciated the efforts of the federation to help the game of women football grow through leaps and bounds.

I am personally so happy for the efforts of FUFA towards the growth of women football. Secondly, i was equally excited witnessing a pool of players compete positively on the team. Seeing the players fight for the team was a great gesture.

FUFA Executive Committee member, Agnes Mugena thanked the technical team, media, players and FUFA for the opportunity given to the female players at the CECAFA Women championship.

I am grateful to FUFA, the media, players for everyone’s effort in development women football. We need more exposure as clubs and the national team itself for better performance

Team captain, Christine Wanyana called for the continued women footballers’ empowerment, more rewards towards the outstanding players and continued participation of the female footballers in other aspects of football affairs – management, coaching and refereeing.

Each of the players and members of the technical team received a financial package as per the national team’s well stipulated proportions.

September 21, 2016
Refereeing: FUFA submits 29 names for FIFA badges 2017

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has submitted 29 names of referees to Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for consideration of the FIFA Badge for the year 2017.

There are seven center referees, eight men assistant referees, four women center referees, six women assistant referees and four beach soccer referees.

Men – Referees:

Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Dennis Batte, Alex Muhabi, Mashood Ssali, Ali Chelangat Sabilla, Ali Bakisula, William Oloya

Men – Assistant Referees:

Mark Ssonko, Lee Okello, Ronald Katenya, Hussein Bugembe, Musa Balikoowa Ngobi. Dick Okello, Samuel Turyomuriwe, Samuel Kakembo

Women – Referees:

Aisah Ssemmambo Nabikko, Anna Akoyi, Habiba Naigaga, Shamirah Nabadda

Women – Assistant Referees:

Catherine Cynthia Nagaddya. Marex Nakitto Nkumbi, Docus Atuhaire, Jane Mutonyi. Lydia Wanyama Nantabo, Diana Murungi

Beach Soccer Referees:

Ivan Kintu Bayige, Shafic Mugerwa, Muhammad Ssenteza, Moses Ssebuliba Ssekamatte

September 21, 2016
Uganda Cranes team to face Togo and Ghana released

Uganda Cranes Up-coming matches:

International Friendly match: Tues, 4^th October 2016

Togo Vs Uganda – Kegue Stadium, Lome

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (Group E): Friday, 7th October 2016

Ghana Vs Uganda – Tamale City

Uganda Cranes team to face Togo and Ghana in the international build up and FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier respectively has been released by the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic on Wednesday, 21st September 2016.

This was during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Micho was flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege and the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The coach congratulated the players and FUFA upon the historic qualification to the AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon.

He quickly called immediate preparations for rest of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers that start with the Ghana away match.

I thank all stake holders who helped us achieve.

We need to the halt the celebrations and start preparations for the Togo and Ghana away games.

The Uganda Cranes will play Togo on 4th October 2016 in the international friendly match before the 2018 FIFA World Cup group E qualifier against Ghana that will be played in Tamale City.

The locally based players will start training on 1st October 2016 after the Azam Uganda Premier league matches on 30th September 2016.

Many of the foreign players will fly directly to Lome.

Uganda Cranes team:

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda), Ismail Watenga (Vipers, Uganda)

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa, Uganda), Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda), Timothy Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, United States of America), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Aucho Khalid (Baroka, South Africa), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), Moses Oloya (Kuban Krasnodar, Russia), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Ave, Portugal), Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa, Uganda)

Strikers: Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza (Free State Stars, South Africa), Geofrey Massa (Baroka, South Africa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Sondjerskey, Denmark), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finnland), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Denmark), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda)

September 21, 2016
CECAFA Women Championship: Tanzania triumphs, Uganda finish fourth

2016 CECAFA Women championship:

Final: Kenya 1-2 Tanzania

3^rdPlace play-off: Ethiopia 4-1 Uganda

Tanzania won the 2016 CECAFA Women championship after overcoming Kenya 2-1 in a very thrilling finale watched by the biggest crowd at the ten day championship.

Omari Mwanahamisi netted a brace in the final. Kenya had their consolation through Christine Nafula.

In the third place play off, Ethiopia defeated Uganda 4-1 to finish third overall.

Hasifa Nassuna gave Uganda the lead in the fourth minute before the Ethiopians rallied to score four goals through Erhima Zeregaw (three goals) and Losa Abera.

A section of fans who watched the final two games of the CECAFA Women Championship at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru on Tuesday

Uganda Crested Cranes’ Hasifa Nassuna finished as top scorer with six goals.

Kenya Football Federation (KFF) president Nick Mwendwa was among the hundreds of fans in the stands of the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Kenya’s Christine Nafula (6) dribble past through several Tanzanian players during the final on Tuesday.

CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye was joined by other dignitaries from the region.

The tournament chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Rogers Byamukama lauded the spirit of CECAFA, FUFA, the multitudes of fans who attended all the matches, other members of the Local Organizing Committee and the media towards the successful efforts of organizing the event.

September 20, 2016
Press conference: Micho to announce Uganda Cranes squad for Togo and Ghana matches

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host their weekly press conference on Wednesday, 21st September 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

During the press conference, the Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic will announce the full squad set to travel for the Togo international build up and the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana.

FUFA Head of Communications, Ahmed Hussein confirms the development;

The Uganda Cranes head coach will address the media this Wednesday to reveal the team for the Togo and Ghana matches. At the same time, the travel arrangements, team preparation will also be revealed. The media is urged to keep time for the press briefing that will start at 10 a.m

Some of the sports journalists during a previous press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

Uganda Cranes will face Togo on 4th October 2016 in Lome before playing Ghana on the 7th October 2016 in Tamale.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kizza, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic and the Chairman of the Technical Committee Hamid Juma during a previous press conference

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

September 20, 2016
2016 CECAFA Women Championship: Stage is set for the last two fixtures

2016 CECAFA Women Championship:

Final (Tues, 20^th Sept):

Kenya Vs Tanzania – 3:30 p.m

Third place play off:

Uganda Vs Ethiopia – 1:30 p.m

At the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

The stage is set for the last two fixtures at the 2016 CECAFA Women football championship.

Kenya takes on Tanzania in the final match after hosts Uganda Crested Cranes will have played Ethiopia in the opening third place play off match.

On Monday, the mandatory teams’ pre-match meeting was followed by a press conference addressed by CECAFA General Secretary, Nicholas Musonye flanked by the CECAFA Women Tournament Local Organizing Committee chairman, Rogers Byamukama, CECAFA media officer Rogers Mulindwa and other CECAFA officials.

The match referees have been named for the two matches.

Ethiopia Vs Uganda Match Referees:

Center Referee: Carolyne Wanjala (Kenya)

1st Assistant Referee: Mary Njoroge (Kenya)

2nd Assistant Referee: Speciose Nyinawabari (Rwanda)

4th Official: Salma Mukansanga (Rwanda)

Match Assessor: Maqulate Atieno Onyango (Kenya)

Kenya Vs Tanzania Match Referees:

Center Referee: Anna Akoyi (Uganda)

1st Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire (Uganda)

2nd Assistant Referee: Woinshet Abera (Ethiopia)

4th Official: Suavis Iratunga (Burundi)

September 19, 2016