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Uganda Cranes commence with non residential training drills
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Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^th August 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
- Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

The Uganda Cranes has on Thursday officially started training ahead of the Kenya and Comoros games.

Fourteen of the locally based players summoned turned up apart from the Onduparaka duo (Muhammed Shaban and Rashid Toha).

They were joined by eight guest players to help assist in raising the numbers for the planned drills.

The team started with an hour of aerobics session at the Paradise Fitness Planet gym located at Accacia Mall in Kamwokya.

Then, they shifted base to the Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) play ground found in Bukoto for another one and a half hour session of ball work.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic joined by his entire technical crew of Moses Basena (assistant coach), Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), Chrispus Muyinda (team manager) and the team doctor, Ronald Kisolo closely supervised the training.

Micho with the team manager Chris Muyinda

“The start has been great. On Thursday we had a gym session and ball work part with guest players helping out to raise the numbers and necessitate good training. We expect more players to come on Friday” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

The non residential training continues on Friday evening with a session at KISU starting at 4 p.m.

Uganda Cranes will play an international match against Kenya this coming Tuesday at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (kick off has been confirmed for 4 p.m).

The Kenyan build up is a bridge to the AFCON 2017 group D qualifier game against Comoros on 4th September 2016.

Summoned players who turned up: Ismail Watega, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers)

Others: Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya,Halid Lwaliwa,Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Kezironi Kizito, Edrisa Lubega Torres, Ivan Ntege,Timothy Awanyi, Vincent Kayizzi, Goeffrey Serumkuma and Isaac Isinde

Guest players: Ibrahim Kiyemba, Richard Kasagga, Savio Kabugo, Nelson Senkatuka, Gift Ali, Bernard Muwanga ,Joseph Mandela and Farouk Musisi

Ticket Selling Points:
- FUFA Shop at FUFA House in Mengo
- TOTAL: Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Arua Park, Bweyogerere, Natete, Kibuli, City Centre(Opposite Uganda House), Nakivubo
- SHELL-Capital Kampala road, Kalerwe, Bugolobi, Kibuye, Kabalagala
- KOBIL-Kawempe
- CITY OIL– Namirembe, Bombo Road, 7th Street (Mandela Auto Zone), Nakawa, Kamwokya
- GAPCO– Ben Kiwanuka street
- Capital Shoppers- Mukono
- Hardware World Ntinda
- Dellah Attractions F18-Kampala Road Boulevard Building
- Tango Sport- Jinja
- Makubuya’s shop- Jinja
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players during the ball work session at the Kampala International School Uganda on Thursday

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
August 25, 2016
FUFA spreads wings in refereeing as teenagers enroll for FIFA course

The FIFA Youth Special Referees Course got underway at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Thursday morning.

The 5-day Special Referees course is conducted by FUFA Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa who is both a CAF and FIFA Instructor.

His appointment for the course was made by FIFA. The certification of the young referees will also be done by the world soccer governing body.

Refereeing is a key area that has been given a lot of support by the current administration of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

While opening the course, FUFA Technical Director Asumani Lubowa said that ‘FUFA is committed to providing football referees, from beginners to most advanced level, with up-to-date theoretical, physical and practical knowledge for referees from various parts of Uganda’

He added –‘We are asking regional football associations to ensure that these youthful referees develop their skill to full potential’.

‘The Course will change the fortune of many of these participants here and this is a great opportunity for all of you to take advantage’ stressed Lubowa

Catch them young: FUFA has started a course for teenagers to enroll for refereeing.

‘There is so much happening in modern football and this game where video analysis and practical lessons are involved, helps to get an insight of the game’ further said Lubowa

‘The main purpose of FIFA course is to provide Member Associations with technical knowledge through FIFA-run educational courses in the areas of refereeing, women’s football, coaching, Futsal, beach soccer and administrative and medical matters’ said Egesa.

‘These courses focus not just on the technical aspects of the game, but also on its social values, as youngsters in particular should regard football as a way of life’ added Egesa.

‘The principle behind FIFA’s educational initiatives involves the teachers and participants passing on and exchanging know-how, experiences and information, which in turn finds its way back to the associations, instructors and other sectors of society such as the private sector, government bodies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)’

Group photo moment of participants with Samuel Egesa

‘FIFA’s programme is tailor-made to meet the member associations’ requirements for education and courses and am grateful we are having our own for the first time’ added Egesa.

Course modules like Laws of the Game, The players’ equipment, Ball in, Ball Out, The throw in, The Corner kick, Practical sessions, The start and Re-start of play among other course units will be handled in the five days .

The participants are: Muwonge Farooq, Misaya Oliver, Nassozi Jackline, Akwanga Brian, Mulindwa Rafah, Beine Bernard, Kigundu Arafa, Serunjogi David, Bbosa Joseph, Lumala Fahad, Muksa Abubaker, Opiyo Emanuel, Bezireki Pius, Twinamastiko Ronald, Kasadha Kennedy, Bwiire Herbert, Omolo Erick Solomon, Mukisa Grace Kelvin, Kayiwa Rogers, Enon Samuel Justus, Epira Brian, Nalukwwago Shakira, Namukobe Haura, Nakitto Oliver. Adia Erick.

MAIN PHOTO: Young referees listening attentively to Egesa.

August 25, 2016
Uganda vs Comoros: Ticket Selling Centres
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Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^th August 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
- Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
- FUFA Shop at FUFA House in Mengo
- TOTAL: Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Arua Park, Bweyogerere, Natete, Kibuli, City Centre (Opposite Uganda House), Nakivubo
- SHELL-Capital Kampala road, Kalerwe, Bugolobi, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kireka
- KOBIL-Kawempe, Kasubi
- CITY OIL– Namirembe, Bombo Road, City Tyres 6th Street Industrial Area (Mandela Auto Zone), Nakawa, Kamwokya
- GAPCO– Ben Kiwanuka street
- Capital Shoppers- Mukono
- Hardware World Ntinda
- Dellah Attractions F18-Kampala Road Boulevard Building
- Tango Sport- Jinja
- Makubuya’s shop- Jinja
MAIN PHOTO: Fans attending the Uganda Cranes vs Togo match in 2014 at Namboole stadium. Ticket selling points have been released.
August 25, 2016
Uganda Cranes coach Micho releases strong team to face Kenya & Comoros
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Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^th August 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a strong team of 32 players for the two upcoming matches involving Kenya and Comoros.

The team was named on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

L-R: Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Ahmed Hussein (Communications Manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Cranes coach Micho and Hamid Juma-Chairman FUFA Technical Committee.

The press conference was attended by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, Hamid Juma (Chairman FUFA Technical Commitee), and FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza

I thank the technical committee, FUFA Executive, sponsors, players, media and the 12th player (fans).

We have been monitoring the players here (in the country) and away from home

There are 16 professionals and 16 locally based players. Official training starts on Thursday at Paradise Fitness Gym, Acacia Mall.

Match day tickets for Kenya and Comoros games go officially on sale today (Wednesday) 24th August 2016.

Uganda Cranes will play Kenya on Tuesday, 30th August 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium in an international friendly match.

The match will be used to fine tune the squad in preparation for the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier against Comoros.

Uganda Cranes Squad summoned:

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

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa, Uganda), Bevis Mugabi (Yoevil Town, UK), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq) , Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Rashid ‘Mertasacker’ Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Benson Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Baroka, South Africa), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Moses Oloya (Kuban Kransndor, Russia), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers, Uganda), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portgual), Vincent Kayizzi Walugembe (KCCA, Uganda), Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (Sports Club Villa Jogoo, Uganda)

Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Baroka, South Africa), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium), Yunus Sentamu (F.C Ilves, Finnland), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (SønderjyskE, Denmark), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda)
August 24, 2016
Uganda Cranes Vs. Comoros: FUFA President appreciates positive energy, rallies for continued support

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has appreciated all the positive energies being generated in the build up to the Uganda Cranes versus Comoros game.

In the same vein, he has called upon for continued support from all spheres ahead of the international build up with Kenya next Tuesday and that AFCON 2017 Group D qualifier against Comoros on 4^th September 2016.

Eng. Magogo was addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Kampala.

In a special way, he categorically lauded for support from the various stake holders who have contributed to the development of Ugandan football.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media during the weekly press conference

Key on the FUFA’s president appreciation list is the Government of Uganda, football players, FUFA Executive and staff as well as delegates, fans, sponsors and partners.

Eng Magogo thanked the football clubs for the wonderful preparations towards the development of Ugandan football.

As one of the eight key pillars of football development worldwide, club football is pertinent in the struggle.

Clubs play a big role to the national team; they are part of the eight pillars that build a strong national team.

Eng. Magogo appreciated the fans who have stood with the Uganda Cranes through thick and thin.

Fans have been with us in all situations, even when results have not been our way.

I thank you so much for being with us especially during low moments.

In his address the FUFA President also highlighted the contribution by the fourth estate (media) who do a great job in mobilizing and informing the public about various football issues.

He further confirmed the Uganda versus Comoros match day date as Sunday 4^th September 2016 with kick off at 5 p.m

L-R: FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic at the weekly press conference on Wednesday

On a special note, Eng. Moses Magogo mentioned the immense contribution of the the national team sponsors and partners.

We are very grateful to our sponsors Airtel Uganda partners Nile Special, BIDCo Uganda and NIC Holdings

We could not be where we are now because of them

In his conclusive remarks, the FUFA President encouraged football fans to buy tickets from genuine sales points and to hurry for them because almost a half of them were bought by the sponsors and only 20,000 available on market.

MAIN PHOTO: Fred Kateregga-Official Spokesperson (L) of the Minister of State for Sports Hon Chrles Bakkabulindi paid a courtesy visit to the FUFA President at his office in Mengo before the weekly press conference started.

August 24, 2016
Pictorial: FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday, 24th August 2016

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) held the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 24th August 2016.

During the well attended event, the national football team head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic named the Uganda Cranes’ team of 32 players who will play against Kenya (international build up) and Comoros (AFCON 2017 qualifier).

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo thanked all the stake holders who have been helpful in assisting the national team’s preparations

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressed the media about the match day tickets. Tickets hit the market on Wednesday, 24th August 2016

The press conference was attended by the FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo, Hamid Juma (head of technical at FUFA), FUFA finance director, Decolas Kizza and the FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein.

National teams’ coordinator, Patrick Ntege Kaweesa with 1978 Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Paul Ssali attended the press conference

Uganda Cranes start training on Thursday afternoon with gym sessions at Paradise Fitness Gym located at Acacia Mall in Kampala according to the detailed programme released.

Uganda will play Kenya in the build up on Tuesday, 30th August 2016 in a high profile build up match before taking on Comoros in the AFCON 2017 group D qualifier.

Both matches are at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

August 24, 2016
2016/17 AUPL: KCCA registers second consecutive victory on match day two
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 2 Results Tuesday 23rd August 2016
- Bright stars 2-0 Onduparaka
- JMC Hippos 0-0 Kirinya Jinja SS
- Lweza 0-1 KCCA
- Proline 1-1 Express –
- Sadolin Paints 0-2 SC Villa
- Vipers 4-0 Police
- Soana 3-1The Saints
- URA 1-1 BUL
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) made it two out of two with a hard fought 1-0 victory against Lweza in the Azam Uganda Premier League match played at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku.

Geofrey Sserunkuma scored his second goal on the season, against his former club with a decent assist coming off Joseph Ochaya.

Vipers were the biggest winners on the posting a 4-1 result against Police at Nakivubo stadium.

Tonny Odur bagged a brace before Ibrahim Kayiwa and Musa Esenu got the other goals.

At the Champions Stadium, Mwererwe, Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars registered their first home victory with a 2-0 victory against Onduparaka, who have recently secured a sponsored from Betway.

Fred Segujja scored the opener and Seif Batte wrapped up the business for Fred Kajoba’s boys.

Soana were 3-1 winners against The Saints at Kavumba recreational stadium while SC Villa earned a 2-0 result in Jinja over Sadolin Paints.

Vitalis Tabu and captain Mike Sserumaga were on target for the Jogoos away from home.

Isaac Sserunkuma scored a second half equalizing goal for Express against Proline at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

Proline had taken the lead when Farouk Musisi’s curling effort beat the Express backline and goalie for the opener.

The league takes a break and will return on 6th September 2016 to allow the Uganda Cranes prepare for the Kenya and Comoros games at Namboole.

The Uganda Cranes play Kenya on 30th August 2016 in an international build up match leading to the AFCON 2017 qualifier against Comoros on the 4th September 2016 at 5 p.m.

Tickets for the Uganda Vs Comoros game officially hit the market on Wednesday, 24th August 2016 at the designated selling points.
August 24, 2016
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day two returns on Tuesday
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 2 fixtures: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
- Bright stars vs Onduparaka – Champions stadium, Mwererwe 4pm live on Azam TV
- JMC Hippos vs Kirinya Jinja SS -Kakindu stadium -4:30pm
- Lweza vs KCCA -Muteesa II stadium -4:30pm
- Proline vs Express – Phillip Omondi stadium 4:30pm
- Sadolin Paints vs. SC Villa -Kyabazinga stadium -4:30pm
- Vipers vs. Police -Nakivubo stadium -4:30pm
- Soana vs. The Saints – Kavumba Recreation centre – 4:30pm
- URA vs. BUL -Mehta stadium, Lugazi – 4:30pm
Following a successful start of the Azam Uganda Premier League last Friday with eight match day fixtures, action continues once again on Tuesday with round two.

On Friday, there were eight goals scored in eight outings with just two victories registered.

The menu of Tuesday looks enticing more especially that clubs have had a feel of the action already.

Defending champions, KCCA makes the short trip to Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku for a date against Lweza.

KCCA’s prime target is to make it two out of two having defeated Jinja Municipal Council Hippos 2-1 on match day one.

Lweza on the other hand wants to make quick amends having fallen to the Red Eagles – Express 2-1 in the Wankulukuku derby.

The onus and goal scoring expectations for team KCCA will once against be on veteran center forward Geofrey Sserunkuma accompanied by youngsters Derrick Nsibambi and Paul Mucureezi.

Lweza looks forward to the goal scoring form of Karim Ndugwa, who managed to score the first goal of the new season.

Elsewhere, Vipers host Police at Nakivubo stadium. Both clubs drew in the last game.

Vipers recovered to score against Bright Stars as Police held 16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa Jogoo at Kavumba stadium.

Striker Tonny Odur, fresh from Lebanon is expected to partner Musa Esenu for the much needed goals.

Meanwhile, Police will hope that veterans Peter Senyonjo and Anthony Bongole rediscover their potent weapons of old – running over the opposition and scoring.

In Jinja, the first set of derbies gets underway when Jinja Municipal Council Hippos entertains new entrants Kirinya-Jinja S.S.

The two clubs are handled by great friends – Alex Isabirye (at Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and James Odoch (JMC), both former Uganda Cranes internationals who understand each other well.

James Otim, new signing Ibrahim Kazindula and Mark Bamukyaaye are Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ sure cards.

JMC will look to the sharpness of striker Ajab Rajab Abdulrahaman, winger Viane Ssekajugo, a new signing and last season’s best defender Musa Walangalira for inspiration in the striking, midfield and defense departments respectively.

Uganda Revenue Authority hosts Bul at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi whilst Express under Alex Gitta as head coach travels to the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo to play Proline.

Gitta targets another win after defeating Lweza 2-1 in the opener.

“I want maximum points over Proline” Gitta, whose club is captained by Mike Mutyaba revealed his target ahead of the Tuesday affair.

In the live game on Azam T.V, Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars host crowd pullers, Betway funded Onduparaka FC at the Champions stadium.

Bright Stars is coached by Fred Kajoba, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach and Onduparaka is coached by Leo Adraa.

The Arua club has two Uganda U-20 stars Emmanuel Olinga (midfielder) and Muhammed Shaban (striker) whose presence always dictates the terms in the teams they play for.

Bright Stars looks forward to the oozing experience of Fred Segujja, Baker Lukooya and goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato for magic at home.

May the best clubs win.

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the KCCA vs JMC Hippos game at the Phillip Omondi stadium on the opening day of the AUPL 2016/17 season. KCCA won the well attended fixture 2-1 that was also shown live on Azam T.V

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
August 22, 2016
Pictorial: FUFA President Eng. Magogo attends Masaza football final

The 2016 Buganda Masaza Football tournament final was held at the Mandela National Stadium on Saturday.

Buddu Ssaza overcame Gomba 5-4 on penalties after a one all draw in normal time to win their maiden title since the inception of the tournament in 2005.

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo joined the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi Buganda Kingdom Premier Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom Sports Minister, Owek. Henry Ssekabembe and many other dignitaries among the high profile guest list for the well attended final.

‘It was a great final and both teams had fantastic players. We hope to see the same fans back for the game between Uganda Cranes and Comoros on 4th Sept’ said FUFA President.

‘Ugandan football is incomplete without Buganda Kingdom who produced the first Chairman of FUFA. Sir Daudi Chwa II did a great job in supporting football in Uganda’ added Eng. Magogo.

His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and other officials walk to inspect the teams before kick off

FUFA supported the tournament right from the initial stages with a donation of 100 balls, provision of qualified referees and advisory services.

Gomba’s Mikidadi Ssenyonga beats three Buddu players to the ball during the final of the 2016 Buganda Masaza football tournament. The skilled midfielder staged a a great performance in normal time but missed the last penalty which gave Buddu the smiles and their first ever title.

Lawrence Ssonko, a former student at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono headed home Mikidadi Ssenyonga’s curling corner kick in the 20th minute to give Gomba, who has won this event a record three times in the lead.

Blessed Sacrament Kimanya secondary school student, Robert Mukongonttya equalized ten minutes later.

The day’s referees with the two team captains, Disty Edward Mubiru (second from left) and Shakidu Mbaziira (second right)

There were no further goals from either sides and the day’s referee, Brian Miiro Nsubuga, a FIFA referee called for penalties straight away to determine the winner.

In the tense but interesting shoot out, Buddu who lost 5-0 to Singo in the 2015 edition, this time round won 5-4 in penalties.

Arnold Sembuya, Geliga Atendele, captain Shakidu Mbaziira, Steven Muwawo and Robert Mukongottya all scored Buddu.

However, Marida Kuteesa had missed his kick from the penalty spot.

On the other hand, enterprising midfielder Ivan Sserubiri, Nicholas Kabonge, Edward Satro Mayanja, Joshua Kalisa and Ali Hassan Luboyera successfully converted for Gomba.

Unfortunately, Ponsiano Segonja and Mikadadi Ssenyonga watched on in disbelief as they blasted wide their kicks.

Buddu and Gomba Ssaza teams’ inspections shortly before the national and Buganda anthems were played

“FUFA remains committed to support football from the grassroot level with tournaments such as the Masaza cup in all Kingdoms of the country” Eng. Magogo stated in an earlier interview.

Grassroot tournaments are famous for breeding raw talents that are later assimilated into the normal football system from the 5th division through to the FUFA Big league and the Azam Uganda Premier League and finally to the national teams (Junior teams and the senior national side – Uganda Cranes).

All Buganda Masaza Football Winners:

2004 – Gomba

2005 – Mawokota

2006- Kooki

2007 – Mawokota

2008 – Kyadondo

2009 – Gomba

2010 – Not Held

2011 – Buluri

2012 – Buleemezi

2013 – Mawokota

2014 – Gomba

2015 – Ssingo

2016 – Buddu

August 21, 2016
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC, Express win opening fixtures

The 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League kicked off on Friday 19th August 2016 with 8 match day 1 fixtures.

It was a bright start for the defending champions, Kampala Capital City Authority FC and last season’s third palced Express FC .

KCCA FC registered a 2-1 victory over visiting Jinja Municipal Council Hippos with the newly crowned UPL Most Valuable Player (MVP), Joseph Ochaya leading the way with the opening goal at the newly laid astro turf of the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala

Viane Sekajugo, formerly at The Saints equalized with a wonderful strike lobbing effort past goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan.

Veteran striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma nodded home the winner to justify age is just a number and old is gold.

At the Mutesa II stadium, Express FC defeated JMC Hippos 2-1 to triumph in the Wankulukuku derby.

Karim Ndugwa scored the opening goal for Lweza FC before a brace from Herman Wasswa won the day for the Red Eagles.

In the city center at Nakivubo stadium, Vipers SC shared the spoils with Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars FC in a 1 all draw encounter.

Bright Stars XI against Vipers at Nakivubo Stadium on Friday.

New signing Fred Ssegujja from Sadolin FC opened Bright Stars’ lead in the 40th minute of the game but Ibrahim Kayiwa slotted home the equalizer for Vipers SC.

The rest of the games ended in goalless draws.

Police football club held Sports Club Villa at Kavumba Stadium on a well attended evening.

Police XI against SC Villa at Kavumba

Onduparaka, Kirinya-Jinja S.S and Proline, all promoted last season from the FUFA Big league forced goal-less results against Soana, Uganda Revenue Authority and BUL football clubs respectively.

The league resumes on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016 with all the 16 clubs in action.

All Results on the opening day:

KCCA FC 2-1 JMC Hippos

Express FC 2-1 Lweza FC

SC Vipers 1-1 Bright Stars FC

Police Fc 0-0- Sc Villa Jogoo

The Saints FC 0-0 Sadolin

BUL FC 0-0 Proline FC

Kirinya Jinja SS 0-0 URA FC

Onduparaka FC 0-0 Soana FC

Onduparaka FC XI that played Soana FC in Arua.

MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC’s Joseph Ochaya scores his side’s opening goal in the 20th minute in their season opening encounter against JMC Hippos at Lugogo on Friday evening.

August 19, 2016
FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop successfully concludes

The FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop successfully concluded at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala on Thursday.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated world’s football body for facilitating the four day workshop that is intended to plan for the future of Uganda’s football in the next four years.

“I am grateful to FIFA for all the support. Our sincere appreciation goes to the FIFA president, Giovanni Infantino for all the endeavors undertaken to see the future of Uganda’s football bright” Eng. Moses Magogo said at the closing ceremony.

FUFA President with a contribution during the workshop at Grand Imperial Hotel

Participants who attended the workshop were FUFA Executive committee members, FUFA Heads of Department, players and referee representatives, State House, Government officials, Uganda Premier league officials, club officials and other stake holders.

Edumund Coan

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan, from the United Kingdom was joined by two other FIFA officials (Patrick Onyango and Govinden Thondoo) in facilitating the four day’s workshop.

The workshop centered on key areas of development of strategic goals, creating that vital team environment, situation analysis, creation of strategic goals, group sessions (discussing strategic goals) and introduction of objectives vis-a-vis goals.

NCS assistant general secretary, David Semakula Katende, Patrick Onyango with Norah Nassimbwa (head of sports in State House)

Before the start of business on day three, there was a minute of silence for Former Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President Joao Havelange who died on Tuesday at the age of 100 years in Rio De Janiero.

FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Suubi Watson was the main workshop coordinator.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by head of sports in State Norah Nassimbwa hand over the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey to the workshop instructors after the closing ceremony on Thursday.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 19, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17 season gets underway on Friday

Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17 Season: Match-Day 1 (Friday 19th August 2016 Fixtures)

.KCCA FC Vs JMC Hippos FC , P.Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:00 pm) live on Azam TV

Bul FC Vs Proline FC , Kakindu Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm)

Express FC Vs Lweza FC, Wankulukuku Sadium (4:30pm )

.Kirinya Jinja SS Vs URA FC , Bugembe Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm)

.Police FC Vs SC Villa, Kavumba R.Grounds (4:30pm)

·Vipers SC Vs Bright Stars FC,Nakivubo Stadium (4:30pm)

·Onduparaka FC Vs Soana FC ,Green Light Stadium-Arua (4:30pm)

·The Saints FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC, Bombo Barracks Grounds (4:30pm)

After close to two months of the off season, all the 16 clubs have adequately prepared and the plat form to exhibit what has been prepared is Friday, 19th August 2016 with the opening match day one.

There are eight games to be played across the country.

Newly promoted crowd pullers, Onduparaka is at home to Soana at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.

Onduparaka also has a new coach, Leo Adraa who replaced Allan Kabonge whilst Soana traveled with a care taker coach Katono Mutono.

Another newly promoted club, Kirinya-Jinja S.S will host Uganda Revenue Authority at Bugembe stadium in Jinja.

Champions KCCA host Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at their newly laid Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

This will be the only live game on Azam TV and it will start at 4:00 p.m unlike the rest of the games that kick off thirty minutes later.

Vipers, last year’s runners up under a new coach, Abudallah Mubiru entertains Lato Milk and Fero Media sponsored Bright Stars whose coach Fred Kajoba is also Uganda Cranes’ goalkeeping coach.

16 time record league winners, SC Villa visits Kavumba stadium for a date against stubborn opposition, Police.

At Kakindu stadium in Jinja, Bul is at home to newcomers Proline.

August 18, 2016
FUFA President meets Speaker of Parliament

As the countdown to the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier match between The Uganda Cranes and Comoros continues, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda has called upon Ugandans to come out in large numbers to support the team on September 4th.

This was after a brief meeting in which the Speaker hosted and interacted with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Mr. Justus Mugisha the 1st FIFA Vice President in her offices at the Parliament.

Uganda hosts Comoros at Mandela National stadium Namboole a tie that Cranes needs to win to break a 38 year old jinx of not featuring at Africa’s biggest footballing show piece.

‘I call upon all Ugandans to join in the campaign and support our national team ‘The Cranes’ as they have always done. We have a very important game against Comoros on September 4 and this is like last passport to the finals of Africa. Mujje Tulumbe.” The Speaker asserted.

After the meeting FUFA President was full of praise for the Speaker whom she thanked for the opportunity to host them and listen to their views.

“We are so grateful to the Rt Honourable Speaker for accepting to meet us. We have talked to her about the upcoming AFCON qualifier game and its great importance to Uganda as a country but most importantly she has offered to talk about the general situation of sports in the country as a whole and what the parliament can do about it. We are going to use the opportunity to talk about the old and archaic sports law and improved government funding of sports’

The FUFA President commented about their meeting.

Hon Denis Obua who is the captain of the Uganda Parliamentary football team also attended the meeting.

August 18, 2016
FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop continues with day 3 deliberations

The on-going FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala continued successfully on the third day.

Participants attending the workshop are FUFA Executive committee members, FUFA Heads of Department, players and referee representatives, Government officials, Uganda Premier league officials, club officials and other stake holders.

Group 1: ‘Strikers’ led by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in a deep discussion before their presentation during the workshop that closes tomorrow.

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan, from the United Kingdom is joined by two other FIFA officials (Patrick Onyango and Govinden Thondoo) in facilitating the four day’s workshop.

Day three centered on areas of development of strategic goals, creation of strategic goals, group sessions (discussing strategic goals) and introduction of objectives vis-a-vis goals.

Group 2 ‘Intellectuals’ led by 2nd FUFA VP Darius Mugoye (L) planning the next move on development of football in Uganda.

The final day’s work will be wrapped up on Thursday.

The media has been therefore invited to cover the closing ceremony at 10 a.m on Thursday – KUKU Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo with Executive Committee member Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (L)

FIFA officials Deputy Development Officer Eastern and Southern Africa Patrick Onyango(L) and Technical Development officer Govinden Thondoo share ideas during the workshop at Grand Imperial

Day three kicked off with a minute of silence for Former Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President Joao Havelange who died on Tuesday at the age of 100 years in Rio De Janiero

The FIFA -FUFA Planning and Strategic Workshop Coordinator, Edgar Suubi Watson smiles during presentation while stressing a point.

MAIN PHOTO: Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan illustrates during one of the sessions on day four of the FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 17, 2016
Club Football: FUFA President, Eng. Magogo lauds clubs towards road to professionalization

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed the clubs towards the initiatives and all strategies being undertaken towards attaining full professionalization.

I am very impressed that clubs are religiously following the FIFA club pro agenda that FUFA recently launched in Lira District.

Clubs have endeavored to meet all the club licensing requirements ahead of the league kick off and moved an extra mile to lobby for sponsorship which is a big bonus”

Eng. Magogo made the remarks during the official launch of two sponsors for Bright Stars football on Wednesday at Midcom offices in Kampala.

Onduparaka football club shirt sponsors’ unveiling ceremony at Tropical Restaurant near Arua Park in Kampala on 16th August 2016

Bright Stars officially unveiled Lato Milk and Fero Mobile who take the front and back parts of the club shirt respectively.

The development follows similar successful sponsorship pacts to other clubs as Onduparaka (Betway), KCCA (Star Times, Prime Media and Britam Insurance Limited), SC Villa (Star Times and Villa Water), BUL (Fortune Butto), among others.

KCCA Executive Director, Jenifer Semakula Musisi with a Star Times official during KCCA F.C shirt sponsors’ unveiling ceremony

The FUFA President also hinted on the stability of club football as one of the eight pillars of successful football development.

MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars chairman Ronald Mutebi, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and Lato Milk Director Shyam ‘SK’ Kotecha during the press conference that took place at Midcom offices, along Acacia Avenue in Kampala on Wednesday morning.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 17, 2016
FUFA mourns former FIFA President

FUFA deeply mourns the demise of former FIFA President Joao Havelange who passed on today.

The Brazilian who served at FIFA from 1974-1998 was predecessor to Sepp Blatter.

‘Losing an elder in sports is not good news at all. Mr. Havelange served football wholeheartedly and many administrators learnt alot from his expertise’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘We send our condolences to the people in Brazil, FIFA and the entire football fraternity following the death of a man who loved this beautiful game’ added Magogo.

Havelange was FIFA President when the FIFA World cup was expanded from 16 teams to 32 in 1998.

MAIN PHOTO: Former FIFA President Joao Havelange. He passed on today aged 100.

August 16, 2016
Pictorial: Day two of the FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop

Day two of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) four year planning and strategic workshop continued on Tuesday at Kuku Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.

The workshop, being coordinated by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson officially got underway on Monday, 15th August 2016 under FIFA Instructors, Govinden Thondoo, Edmund Coan and FIFA Development Officer, Patrick Onyango as main workshop facilitators.

FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke with a presentation at the workshop

Participants occasionally brain storm ideas in small groups of about six people each

FUFA President, Eng, Moses Magogo with a presentation

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, who had earlier officially opened the four day workshop on Monday, presented about governance and vision on Tuesday.

Edmund Coan

The workshop attendants are FUFA officials and other key stake holders in the football development cause – club administrators, Government and State House officials.

Head of sports in State House, Norah Nassimbwa during a presentation

1st and 2nd FUFA Vice Presidents, Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye on the left and right respectively during a break.

FUFA 3rd Vice President Dennis Ssebugwawo Mbidde with the FIFA Instructor Edumund Coan

CEO of the Uganda Football Players’ Association, Paul Mukatabala is one of the participants at the FIFA-FUFA planning & Strategic workshop

National Council Sports (NCS) Assistant General Secretary, David Semakula Katende with a presentation

The workshop will climax on Thursday, August 18th.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R Govinden Thondoo (FIFA Technical Development Officer), Patrick Onyango (Deputy Development Officer, Eastern and Southern Africa), Edmund Coan (FIFA instructor) with the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 16, 2016
Uganda vs Comoros: Discounted tickets still valid despite change of date

FUFA has assured fans that discounted tickets on market being sold at 20,500/- with initial dates of 3rd September, 2016 for the 2017 AFCON qualifier between Ugand and Comoros but now changed to 4th September, 2016 will still be used to access Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The discounted tickets went on market on 1st August and will be withdrawn on Friday 19th August though had Saturday 3rd September, 2016 as the date and 4pm as kick off time for the crucial fixture.

The new date is now 4th September with kick off set for 5pm at the same stadium.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein told fufa.co.ug that;

‘Our fans do not have to worry about the details on the discounted tickets. Apart from the date and time on these tickets, the rest of the details remain unchanged.

The fans who have already bought these tickets don’t have to return them to FUFA.

They will use the same tickets for the Uganda Cranes matches against Kenya and Comoros’ added Hussein

Discounted tickets can be bought from FUFA Sports at Shop at FUFA House in Mengo, Hardware World Ntinda and Delah Attractions Boulevard Building, Kampala Road opposite Post Office.

August 16, 2016