FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a congratulatory message to Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club upon winning the 2015/2016 Azam Uganda Premier League title.
Infantino believes that KCCA’s victory and FUFA is helping spread the positive image of football.
A letter dated 9th June, 2016 was addressed to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo but carries a message that reads;
‘It gives me great pleasure to send my heartfelt congratulations to Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club and their indomitable team on this great achievement’
It further goes;
‘This title is the result of determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the entire technical and medical staff and the fans’
KCCA FC emerged Ugandan top flight champions in the 16 team league.
The FA President of South Sudan Chabur Goc Alei is a happy man after paying a courtesy to FUFA House where he held talks with his Ugandan counterpart Eng. Moses Magogo on Monday afternoon.
Chabur was accompanied by a strong team from South Sudan.
‘It is a special day in my life. It is a special day for South Sudan. I am glad to visit the home of football in Uganda for the first time’ said Chabur
FUFA President with South Sudan FA President in his office
The meeting was also attended by CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Vice Presidents Darius Mugoye and Denis Mbidde plus two Executive Committee members Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel and Hamid Juma.
Chabur (M) described FUFA President Eng. Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson as some of his best friends in Uganda
‘Uganda is our second home if not the first. Our history in football shows a strong bond between Uganda and South Sudan. We played our first international match against Uganda which ended 2-2 in 2012’ added a jovial Chabur.
FUFA President ENg. Moses Magogo (R) presenting to the South Sudan FA boss Chabur a Uganda Cranes jersey.
FUFA top brass L-R during the meeting. Ahmed Hussein, Edgar Watson, Hamid Juma, Denis Mbidde and Darius Mugoye
The FUFA President was also a delighted man.
‘Ugandans will always welcome the people of South Sudan anytime they wish to play football with us. We shall support the young nation in football. Such meetings usually yield results and we are hopeful its purpose will lead to bigger things’ said Magogo.
South Sudan FA boss Chabur (R) admiring the Uganda Cup. On the left is Ali Mwebeoffice on Monday afternoon
While addressing the public live on 102.1 FUFA fm, Chabur noted that;
‘I have very good friends in Uganda. The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa and the Current FUFA President. So I feel at home’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with his guest South Sudan FA boss Chabur in the studios of 1012.1 FUFA fm.
On Uganda’s chances of making it to the 2017 AFCON Finals, Chabur said that when the Uganda Cranes qualify, they will done done a good job for the entire region.
‘We shall support Uganda in September when the Cranes play Comoros. We believe they will perform well’ added Chabur who was taken around on a guided tour of the FUFA House.
Rivals Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women Football Club and Gafford Ladies have maintained their top form as they close in on the FUFA Women Elite League play offs.
Gafford the only team to beat reigning champions Kawempe in successive league season (in 2015 and 2016) traveled to Western Uganda and defeated home side Western United 4-0. Sophie Annick Madudu scored a brace for the visitors while star player Nahimana Falone got the other. There was also an own goal by Kanyesigye Rebecca as Gafford won 4-0 against Western United.
Hasifah Nassuuna (2nd R) netted twice to take her tally to 18 this season. Nassuuna and Nabweteme have maintained their deadly partnership as they have scored a combined 40 goals in the FWEL this season so far.
Defending champions Kawempe were 5-0 comfortable winners over Makerere University’s She MAK.
Sandra Nabweteme netted two to take her tally to 22 goals while Hasifa Nasuuna also scored to make it 18 this season in the league. Nabweteme and Nassuuna have scored a combined 40 goals in the league this season so far. Favor Nambatya
MAIN PHOTO: Makerere’s Nanziri Lilian (L) trying to beat Kawempe’s Sandra Nabweteme (R) on Saturday in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Referees with Grade II and Grade III badges from across the country embarked on a journey that could see them improve on their performances hence moving up the ranks.
All the FUFA 8 regions conducted promotional exercises for over 250 referees that covered Saturday and Sunday. The referees did exams in theory, oral and practical under the new system released by FIFA during the physical fitness tests.
Instructors Yusuf Awuye and Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa briefing the referees before the start of their exams on Saturday in Kyambogo.
The FUFA Referees Manual that is already in use will also help in the grading of referees. The Referees Manual has five grades.
Physical Fitness tests at Kyambogo on Sunday
Kampala Region Football Association conducted the exercise at Kyambogo University where the referees did two sets of exams (two and half hours written and oral examinations).
Referees doing their written exams
The fitness tests were conducted on Sunday morning and supervised by experienced referees Instructors Hajji Abbas Sendyowa and Yusuf Awuye supervised the written exam before taking on the participants for a one on one oral exams.
Elizabeth Nassolo and Zainabu Nakintu were female referees who took part in the exercise held at Kyambogo.
Details and pictorial from other regions will be uploaded as well.
Referees’ assesor Yusuf Awuye takes female referee Elizabeth Nassolo through the oral examinationA referee (L) demonstrating to Instructor Samuel Egesa at UCU, Mukono
The exams will be marked on Thursday and Friday.
Promotional centres that conducted the exercise over the weekend
Buganda Region-Mpigi Central Secondary School in Mpigi and UCU in Mukon supervised by Dennis Ojwee and Samuel Egesa Wesonga
Northern Region MDC in Lira conducted by Edrisa Kiwanuka
North East Region- Soroti Sports ground supervised by George Kabwimukya
Western Region in Ntungamo at the Council Hall and Kyamate play ground under David Davis Katabira
Kitara Region-Fort Portal (Buhinga Primary School) and Masindi (Educational Hall) under Asumani Kityo and Margaret Kubingi respectively
Kampala Region-Kyambogo University with Yusuf Awuye and Abbasi Ssendyowa
West Nile Region in Arua town under the supervision of Catherine Adipo
Eastern Region-Iganga District with Ali Tomusange in charge.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson has urged the football coaches in the country to get more actively engaged in the profession so that they practice and apply the learnt theories on a regular basis.
Edgar was speaking at the ceremony held to hand over CAF certification to over 50 coaches at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Friday.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson speaking at the ceremony
You are qualified to serve. It is unfair if you do keep the certificates at home. Football requires your services. You need to serve the game with continued practice.
Chairman FUFA Technical Committee, Hamid Juma stated that FUFA has a target of having over 5000 qualified coaches by the year 2019.
We want to have as many qualified coaches as 5000 by the year 2019. FUFA is committed to having many more of these course available to all the individuals willing to learn and serve the beautiful game..
FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, one of the coaching instructors lauded the coaches for the efforts under taken to attain the required certificates.
The ceremony was also attended by two other CAF Instructors, Mujib Kasule and Livingstone Kyambadde.
A couple of CAF A and CAF B certified coaches who attended courses in 2015 and early in 2016.
L-R: Hamid Juma hands over a CAF B Certificate to coach Paul Ssali as the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson looks on
At the current situation, Uganda now has close to 2500 certified coaches across all five levels from the Beginners, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B and CAF A.
Meanwhile, there is another course that is in progress at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru for FUFA Level I coaches.
Simon Kirumira (left), Chairman of the Uganda Coaches coaches association with Frank Anyau
The course was organised by Jinja Veterans with 25 coaches in attendance.
At the same time, coaches aspiring for CAF ‘A’ certification continue with the last phase of the education starting this Monday at FUFA Technical center in Njeru.
Christine Wanyana is one of the three women coaches who received their certificates
CAF A Licenses: Nantanda Majidah, Mike Mutebi, Moses Basena, Timothy Ayiekoh, Asumani Lubowa, George Semwogerere, Nyiima Jackson, Mujib Kasule, Kyambadde Stone, Mayanja Jackson, Lwanga Tom and Frank Anyau.
CAF B licenses; Fred Kajoba, Paul Ssali, Ssebagala Frank, Kintu Paddy, Lonyesi Angelo, Kebba Harunah, Lule Mathias, Mubiru Abdallah, Peter Byaruhanga, Senoga Umar, Edward Kaziba, Namuyanja Hadijah, Onen Peter, Douglas Bamweyana, Joseph Mutyaba, Nsimbe George, Deo Sserwadda, Hussein Mbalangu, Alex Gitta, Magala James, Mbabazi Livingstone, Francis Mugerwa, Mugabi Martin, Wanyana Christine, Wasswa Richard, Lukula Charles Ayiekoh, Alex Isabirye, Antonio Flores, Kefa Kisala, Lukyamuzi Vincent, Steven Bogere, Simon Kirumira, Lutalao George, Makanga Peter, Morley Byekwaso, Mujabi Robert, Ssali Tom, Bisaso Shafic and Mawa Harunah.
The Nation wide referees promotional exercise will take place this weekend (11th and 12th June 2016) across all the eight FUFA regions.
FUFA head of referees’ Assessment and Promotions panel, Ronnie Kalema is the chief invigilator of the entire exercise.
The centers for the different regions where the exercise will be conducted have been named with the respective instructors in charge identified.
Buganda region has two centers at Mpigi (Mpigi Central Secondary School) and Mukono (UCU) under Dennis Ojwee and Samuel Egesa Wesonga respectively.
Northern region will conduct the exercise in Lira at the MDC center with Edrisa Kiwanuka the assigned instructor.
North East region will base at Soroti (Football regional offices at Soroti Sports ground) under George Kabwimukya.
Western region will stage in Ntungamo at the Council Hall and Kyamate play ground under David Davis Katabira.
Kitara region has two centers in Fort Portal (Buhinga Primary School) and Masindi (Educational Hall) under Asumani Kityo and Margaret Kubingi respectively.
Kyambogo University will house Kampala region with Yusuf Awuye and Abbasi Ssendyowa the assigned officials.
Arua town will host the West Nile exercise under Catherine Adipo and Iganga District for the Eastern region with Ali Tomusange in charge.
All the regions have been advised to provide the medical personnel before the physical fitness tests are conducted.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Referees Manager, Samuel Egesa Wesonga is one of the assigned instructors for the referees promotional exercise
FUFA technical Department through the Education Officer Jackson Nyiima has confirmed that over 50 coaches will receive their CAF coaching Licenses on Friday 10th June, 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo.
The list will have two categories-CAF A and CAF B certified coaches who attended courses in 2015 and early this year.
‘The function will be held at FUFA House. This is the hard work put in by coaches who want to get these licenses’ said Nyiima.
List of coaches to receive CAF A Licenses;Nantanda Majidah, Mike Mutebi, Moses Basena, Timothy Ayiekoh, Asumani Lubowa, Sam Simbwa, George Semwogerere, Nyiima Jackson, Mujib Kasule, Kyambadde Stone, Mayanja Jackson, Lwanga Tom and Anyau Frank.
List of coaches to receive CAF B licenses;Fred Kajoba, Paul Ssali, Ssebagala Frank, Kintu Paddy, Lonyesi Angelo, Kebba Harunah, Lule Mathias, Mubiru Abdallah, Peter Byaruhanga, Senoga Umar, Edward Kaziba, Namuyanja Hadijah, Onen Peter, Bamweyana Douglas, Mutyaba Joseph, Nsimbe George, Deo Sserwadda, Mbalangu Hussein, Alex Gitta, Magala James, Mbabazi Livingstone, Mugerwa Francis, Mugabi Martin, Wanyana Christine, Wasswa Richard, Lukula Charles Ayiekoh, Alex Isabirye, Antonio Flores, Kefa Kisala, Lukyamuzi Vincent, Steven Bogere, Simon Kirumira, Lutalao George, Makanga Peter, Morley Byekwaso, Mujabi Robert, Ssali Tom, Bisaso Shafic and Mawa Harunah.
Uganda now has close to 2500 certified coaches across all five levels from the Beginners, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B and CAF A.
Currently a course is in progress at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru for FUFA Level I coaches. The course organised by Jinja Veterans has attracted 25 coaches. It ends on Friday.
Coaches attending the FUFA Level I coaching course organised by Jinja Veterans at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
MAIN PHOTO: Fred Kajoba, one of the coaches who will receive his CAF B coaching License.
Vipers Sports Club and Arua club, Onduparaka have drawn the first blood in the opening legs of the 2015/16 Uganda Cup semi finals.
Vipers beat Kampala Capital City Authority 2-0 at Nakivubo Stadium.
Erisa Ssekisambu, fresh from Uganda Cranes duty in Botswana gave Vipers the lead with the second goal coming from the lanky teenager, Alfred Leku.
Vipers’ defender, Halid Lwaliwa (short 21) tackles Herman Wasswa during the game (Photo: KCCA Media department)
In the other semi final, Entebbe were shocked at their own Bugonga stadium grave yard by the tournament revelation, Onduparaka.
Uganda U-20 striker Muhammed Shaban scored the winning goal at Bugonga stadium in Entebbe.
Entebbe finished the game with ten men after FIFA referee Dennis Batte red carded defender Muhammed Zziwa for a technical foul (last man offence) on the dangerous Shaban.
Onduparaka missed doubling the lead when Gadaffi Gadihno missed the attempt from 12 yards when Shaban was brought down.
The winner of the Uganda Cup qualifies to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.
Onduparaka eliminated last year’s winners, SC Villa at the round of 32 after winning 5-4 on penalties when normal time ended goal-less.
The second legs of the semi finals shall be held on the 12th June 2016.
Onduparaka hosts Entebbe at the Greenlight stadium meanwhile, KCCA will travel to Buikwe to face Vipers.
This year’s final will be hosted by Kampala region at Nakivubo Stadium.
A charity cause has been attached to this year’s Uganda cup with generous people in the communities humbly requested to donate clothes, shoes, sandals, bags and any other item that can be resourceful to the rest of the people.
Collection centers are at FUFA House, Entebbe Bugonga play ground, Buikwe, Green Light Stadium (Arua) and Nakivubo Stadium.
Over the years, the Uganda Cup final has rotated in the Northern, Western, Eastern and Kitara Regions.
Semi Final rules:
The Semi final round shall be played over two legs on home and away basis
The team at more goals at the end of the return leg shall be winner of the match.
If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply
If the return leg ends in a tie and the FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu Cup) Winners since 1971:
There are exactly 57 days to the long awaited Uganda Cranes versus Comoros AFCON 2017 group D qualifier at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic believes the time left is not so much and preparations have started immediately.
“We do not have enough time to prepare for the game against Comoros. We only have 57 days left. We need to prepare the players well technically, tactically and physically” Micho told the media at the FUFA Weekly press conference held on Wednesday in Mengo, Kampala.
Uganda has 10 points in group D, same with Burkina Faso heading into the last game with Comoros at home.
Three points for Uganda on the day will see the Cranes qualify to the African Cup of Nations finals for the first time since Ghana 1978.
Burkina Faso shall be against Botswana in Ouagadougou on the same day.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo says the local football institution is committed fully to meeting the registration guidelines set by the National council of Sports (NCS).
However FUFA is still disturbed by statements inclusive of deadlines being issued being made by NCS over the registration exercise.
While addressing the media at the Weekly press conference in Mengo at FUFA House on Wednesday, the FUFA President maintained that all documents were forwarded in 2014 to NCS.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at today’s weekly press conference in Mengo.
‘The only area causing issues is the registration under Trusteeship which contravenes with the FIFA Statutes. Let us not get excited about this process. We need to serve the public and not front personal interests ‘said Magogo
FUFA has already received a letter from FIFA dated 26th May, 2016 clearly stating that registration under the Trusteeship contravenes its Statutes.
Part of the letter reads ‘Based on the correspondence you provided us with and the information in our files, we inform you that we deem in accordance with our explanations in the correspondence sated 30th September 2013 that the incorporation of FUFA under Trustees Incorporation Acts seems to be in contravention of the FIFA statutes’
‘Equally, we would be grateful if you could keep us regularly updated on the evolution of discussions between the Government authorities and the FUFA in connection with the Trustees Incorporation Act.
Moreover, FIFA is ready to organize, if necessary, a mission in Uganda and to hold discussions with the relevant authorities about the issues at stake’
Magogo also revealed FUFA’s concern why the exercise is being
hurriedly done by NCS.
‘We are law abiding citizens but the position being sold by NCS that we don’t want to be controlled is incorrect. We need regulations that will benefit all sports federations. Deadlines will not help develop sports in the country. NCS needs to understand the concerns of FUFA and other Federations in this exercise’ said the FUFA President.
FUFA wrote to NCS on 4th May, 2016 but a response is yet to be received on four key points highlighted in the letter.
Key points in the FUFA letter to NCS;
• FUFA will register with the NCS under the new regulations
• Notified NCS that there is a clash in opinion by Government Legal
and FIFA Legal on the registration of FUFA under the Trustee
Incorporation Act
• Request for a Letter to recommend FUFA to the Ministry of Lands to
start the process of Trusteeship Incorporation
• FUFA requests for more time till October for the Constitution to be
amended to match the NCS regulations.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Eng. Moses Magogo has categorically thanked every individual whose efforts to help the national football team, the Cranes secure the crucial away victory against Botswana can not go unnoticed.
Eng. Magogo was addressing the media on Wednesday during the FUFA weekly press conference held at Mengo in Kampala.
Uganda Cranes has done well to pick two away wins in the same qualification campaign, something which has not been unusual.
I thank all the players, technical team, FUFA advance team to Zimbabwe and Botswana headed by the FUFA finance, Decolas Kizza.
Our technical team and players also did a commendable job.
The FUFA Executive and staff, my predecessor, Mr Lawrence Mulindwa
For all the fans who traveled from as far as Swaziland, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Gaborone, i thank them in a special way.
Uganda Cranes defeated Botswana 2-1 at the Francistown sports complex.
William Luwagga Kizito, who plays in Portugal scored the opening goal on the day.
Gor Mahia midfielder, Aucho Khalid scored the other goal.
The FUFA President also hinted on preparations for the next game against Comoros that will be communicated later.
“We have started immediate preparations for the game against Comoros and the details will be released to the public as soon as possible. We are not into the mathematical lessons. We need maximum points in the next game” he added.
Uganda hosts Comoros in the last game of group D at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on 3rd September 2016.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has paid glowing tribute to the departed former Nigeria Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi,
Keshi, 55 died on the morning of Wednesday in Nigeria.
Addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday in Mengo, Kampala, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo expressed plight by the news.
We have received news of the untimely death of Stephen Keshi. We are saddened by this sad news.
Keshi was a great coach who is among the few African born coaches won the African Cup of Nations tournament in 2013
At the same press conference attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, the coach too, was saddened by the news.
The late Keshi was a my good personal friend.
He was a great coach who served the game to his best.
Keshi won the tournament both as a player and coach.
He also coached Togo and Mali, and his playing career included a spell for Belgian club side Anderlecht.
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo
Baba Fm in Jinja
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo-KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
The date for the Uganda Cup final is drawing closer but teams need to negotiate the semifinals to be played over two legs starting on Wednesday 8th June, 2016. However another important activity is attached to this year’s competition played on the knock out basis.
With the fans clearing their voices on whom to cheer in the last four stage and eventually in the final on 18th June at Nakivubo stadium, FUFA has engaged the communities in regard to the Corporate Social Responsibility( CSR) that has already attracted a lot of attention from the public.
Members of the public were requested to make communities happy through football by donating clothes and other items that will be given away to a Charity Organisation called Missionaries of the Poor based in Kisenyi.
On Tuesday morning Chief News Editor at Baba fm Rev. Nelly Nelson Otto delivered his contribution at the Radio’s main office in Bugembe. Baba FM is media partner with FUFA in this cause.
Chief News Editor at Baba fm Rev. Nelly Nelson Otto with the station’s senior sports presenter Nicholas Kalanzi (L).
‘Giving is one of the cardinal principles for Christians. The bible says there is a blessing in giving than receiving. I am responding and being obedient to the word of God. I realize that there is quite a number of people out there who assistance. Let us not wait for other people to carry out this exercise’ noted Rev. Otto
Otto becomes the second person to the Minister of Foreign affairs in Obwa Kyabazinga Bwa Busoga Owek. Joan Machora to submit in over 50 clothes as a way of responding to the the noble cause of helping the unprivileged at the Baba fm collection centre in Eastern region.
Baba FM’s Nicholas Kalanzi received the donation from Busoga Kingdom Foreign Affairs Minister Joan Machora last week.
FUFA partnered with Baba fm to solicit for clothes, belts, bags, shoes, toys and other items
The clothes will be handed over to Missionaries of the Poor Good Shepherd in Kisenyi Kampala a Non Government Organization (NGO) looking after the needy people in the region where the final of the Uganda cup will be held.
Meanwhile FUFA staff also continued to support the cause.
FUFA President’s PA Sumaya Kiwanuka in full support of the CSR activityFUFA Competitions is also heavily represented by Sarah Birungi who donated clothes on Monday
MAIN PHOTO: Chief News Editor at Baba fm Rev. Nelly Nelson Otto with the station’s senior sports presenter Nicholas Kalanzi (L).
Onduparaka FC vs Entebbe – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Vipers vs KCCA FC – Buikwe Stadium
Final: 18th June, 2016 – Nakivubo Stadium
The first leg of the Uganda Cup semi finals gets underway on Wednesday, 8th June 2016.
Newly crowned 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club hosts Vipers at Nakivubo Stadium.
Arua side, Onduparaka travels to the Bugong play ground of Entebbe to play Entebbe F.C in the other semi final.
Onduparaka are the tournament dark horses having eliminated Sports Club Villa Jogoo, who won the Uganda Cup last year after defeating KCCA 3-0 in a repeat of the finals at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
They also eliminated Soana 1-0 at the Green light stadium in the quarter finals courtesy of Muhammed Shaban’s goal.
The second leg of the semi finals shall be held on the 12th June 2016.
This year’s final will be hosted by Kampala region at Nakivubo Stadium.
A charity cause has been attached to this year’s Uganda cup with generous people in the communities humbly requested to donate clothes, shoes, sandals, bags and any other item that can be resourceful to the rest of the people.
Collection centers are at FUFA House, Entebbe Bugonga play ground, Buikwe, Green Light Stadium (Arua) and Nakivubo Stadium.
Over the years, the Uganda Cup final has rotated in the Northern, Western, Eastern and Kitara Regions.
The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.
Semi Final rules:
The Semi final round shall be played over two legs on home and away basis
The team at more goals at the end of the return leg shall be winner of the match.
If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply
If the return leg ends in a tie and the FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu Cup) Winners since 1971:
FUFA Communications department has confirmed that FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojevic will address members of the media during the weekly press conference on Wednesday 8th June, 2016.
‘Both the FUFA President and Uganda Cranes coach fresh from Botswana with the National team have important communication to deliver on Wednesday’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The press conference starts at 10 O’clock in the morning and will be held in the FUFA press conference room.
The victorious National football team-Uganda Cranes returned home early this morning from Botswana.
Except for Tony Mawejje who returned to his club in Iceland and Lorenzen Melvyn who never featured in the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana, the rest of the team came back home.
The players and officials were received by a strong FUFA delegation led by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (l) with his boss Eng. Moses Magogo on arrival back home from Botswana on Monday morning.
‘Let us plan for the remaining fixture. We shall not rest on our laurels. September is not far away. I am happy with the result’ Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic told fufa.co.ug on arrival at Entebbe Airport.
Formenr meets current: Once a Captain always a Captain. Former Uganda Cranes skipper now FUFA CEO Edgar Watson greets Geoffrey Massa
Cranes beat Botswana 2-1 to remain level on ten points with Burkina Faso in Group D with the final round of fixtures coming up in September.
Cranes will play bottom team Comoros at Nambole while Burkina Faso host Botswana.
MAIN PHOTO: Opening goal scorer Kizito Luwagga (Red) greeting FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Sandra Nabweteme seems to be back to her best as she netted a hat-trick for defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC against Muteesa Royals in the FUFA Women Elite match played at Kawempe sports ground. Nabweteme has now scored 20 goals in the league this season.
Kawempe won the match convincingly with a 5-0 score over their opponents on Sunday evening to move above Gafford Ladies in the Victoria group. Nabweteme opened the scores on nine minutes from a penalty spot before she added two more on 70 and 80 minutes.
Hasifa Nassuuna, another star player for the League champions got her name on the score sheet twice to take her tally to 16 this season. The deadly duo also netted in their team’s midweek 3-0 victory over Gadaffi Integrated.
Other matches played over the weekend;
Buikwe She Red Stars beat Eastern Heroes 1-0 with goal scored by Annet Nakimbugwe-Hasifah Nassuuna’s mother.
London College 2-0 Eastern Heroes. Asia Nakibuuka motivated by a financial pledge of 500,000/- (Five Hundred Thousand shillings) fulfilled by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo for her excellent show during the Mama Becca Cup netted one of the goals. Jeniffer Mirembe got the other for the home side.
Riness vs Devine and Wakiso Hill vs Devine were not played. (Devine never showed up.The League committee will await referee’s reports to take any decision).
