AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE (Match Day 30 Results):
The Saints 1-1 Vipers
KCCA 1-1 Sadolin
URA 6-1 SCVU
Police 2-3 Express
Lweza 1-2 Bul
Maroons 1-4 Villa
Bright Stars 2- 1 Soana
JMC Hippos 1-2 Simba
The 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier league came to a successful conclusion on Friday, 27th May 2016.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC dethroned Vipers to win their 11th league crown.
The final league game for KCCA against Sadolin Pints which ended one all at Nakivubo stadium on Friday was merely ceremonial as they had already clinched the championship on match day 29.
Fred Ssegujja nearly spoilt the day for the champions who only awaited crowning.
But, Joseph Ochaya made amends with a well taken volley in the second half as the game ended one goal apiece.
At Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, Vipers fought gallantly to equalize after falling behind to Moses Basena coached club, The Saints.
Like the KCCA-Sadolin Paints game, the Vipers’ match ended one all.
SC Villa defeated already relegated Maroons 4-1 at Luzira but it was URA will the biggest victory on the day when they humiliated another relegated side, SC Victoria University 6-1 at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.
The Uganda National Football team ‘The Cranes’ held the fourth day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium ,Nambole on Friday morning.
Three players joined others who started training on Tuesday 24th May 2016 with gym work at Paradise Fitness Center, Kamwokya .
These players included Davis Kasirye of Rayon Spott in Rwanda ,Geoffrey Walusimbi and Khalid Aucho all from Gor Mahia in Kenya and William Kizito Luwaga who plays for Feirense in Portugal.
The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo accompanied by the FIUFA CEO Edgar Watson, the Chairman Technical committee Hamid Juma and National teams’ coordinator Patrick Ntege observed Friday’s training at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole.
Later the FUFA President held a meeting with the players and team officials .While communicating to the players, Eng Magogo assured players that’s situation is still in our hands and if we win the tow remaining games we shall be where we want to be.
“We can have an away win against Botswana and winning starts now ‘added the Eng Magogo.
He urged players that they can redefine themselves when they qualify for AFCON finals to improve their profiles as well.
While concluding Eng Moses Magogo told Uganda Cranes players that the Federation is giving in whatever is possible to aid the team get positive results.
The coach’s emphasis was on effective goal scoring from all angles, long balls and shooting from a distance.
Training resume on Saturday evening after players reporting to camp early on Saturday.
Players who trained Friday morning:
Salim Jamal (Goalkeeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Murshid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa ,Khalid Aucho, William Kizito Luwagga, Geoffrey Massa, Emma Okwi, Faruku Miya and Edrisa Lubega
The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is set to host the East African Beach Soccer Summit ahead of the Pepsi National Beach Soccer League final this weekend. Lido beach in Entebbe will hot the semifinals and final on Saturday.
The summit which will bring together participants from Kenya , Tanzania, Zanzibar and Uganda will be held at Athina Club House in Kololo on Friday 26th May 2016.
Delegates have already jetted into the country looking forward to the summit .
L-R UBSA boss Deo Mutabazi, Ali Mwebe, Decolas Kiiza, Melda, David Mulumba, Fahad Chengi Saidi, Tumwesigye
Among these are, Melda Munyazi Chimbejah , Fahad Chengi Saidi and Mwachiya Evans from Kenya Adolf Alhabis from Zanzibar while Kasano Jonathan is coming from Tanzania .
Deo Mutabazi the Chairman UBSA expressed his delight at Uganda hosting and chairing this summit.
‘It is a milestone in the development of Beach Soccer in the East African region’ said Mutabazi.
‘Delegates will share ideas on how to shift the Beach Soccer game in the region to other levels .They will also learn how Uganda run the Pepsi National Beach Soccer League so that they also start Beach Soccer leagues in their own countries’ added Mutabazi
L-R Fahad Chengi Saidi, Kiiza and Melda with the National Beach Soccer League title at FUFA House. They had just visited 102.1 FUFA fm studios for an interview.
The delegates will also discuss about the Malindi International Open to be held in October this year .
The guests will witness the final day of the Pepsi National Beach Soccer League that will start with semifinals; St Lawrence vs Stormers while Nkumba Select vs Real Galacticos. Matches kick off at midday but there will be a curtain raiser match at 3pm between UBSA officials and FUFA’s beach soccer team.
The Chief Guest at the final Chairman Kenya Beach Soccer Association Raphael Mwalungo arrived this morning and will also be part of the summit.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has today continued to voice his concerns about the need for amendments in the NCS act for the benefit of sports in the country.
Magogo was speaking at a press briefing held by Uganda Table Tennis Association at the Uganda Olympic Committee offices in Lugogo when he noted that the intention of the Act is a totally different agenda. he has therefore called on for dialogue and consultations.
‘These regulations are useless and not solving the challenges of sports in Uganda. NCS is supposed to advise the Government on this. We are inviting instead of solving problems. NCS does not benefit in sports development at all if federations register as trustees’ Eng. Magogo stressed.
FUFA Vice President Denis Mbidde talking to the media at Lugogo
He continued, ‘We are a law abiding body and by the nature of our sport we subscribe to 2 different bodies- the Government of Uganda and FIFA. For that matter we fulfilled 99% of the requirements except for one clause. We wrote to FIFA and the feedback was a warning from the world soccer governing body.
We have contacted NCS for audience but they have refused to get back to us’
‘We told NCS from the start of this exercise that there would be a flaw with FIFA Statutes if we registered as a Trustee’
He added ‘We are at a time when the National football team-Uganda Cranes is preparing for an AFCON qualifier against Botswana next weekend and instead of looking
for the over Ush 800m needed for the fixture (mark you NCS is not contributing anything to this) here I am discussing issues that are
meant to destroy sport in this country. Instead, just yesterday I got a letter telling me of a 30th June 2016 deadline.’
FUFA 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde who accompanied the President added his voice. He called for dialogue between NCS and federations to listen to their concerns as
well before taking radical decisions.
UOC President William Blick also expressed concerns over the matter and advised NCS to engage federations before going ahead with
any regrettable actions.
“International laws are very important and help govern sport from an international perspective. I am afraid if NCS stick to their
guns National sports federations are going to have problems and I do not want to see this happen. I therefore urge members to sit down
and talk.”
The Uganda National football team ‘The Cranes’ has entered into day 3 of non- residential training.
Nine players attended Thursday’s training at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole where the coach’s emphasis was on crossing long balls and shooting from a distance.
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug the team coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin said that the local based players haven’t been part of the training because of the commitments with their clubs as the league ends on Friday.
KCCA’s Joseph Ochaya and Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu trained with their respective clubs in preparation for Friday’s league engagements.
‘I expect more players to join and by Saturday we shall be with 15 players while the rest will connect to Harare’ Micho stated.
Yassar Mugerwa, Robert Odongkara, Tonny Mawejje, Isaac Isinde and Denis Onyango will fly to Harare.
Uganda will have a friendly match with Zimbabwe on Tuesday 31st March 2016 before traveling to Francistown in Botswana for the AFCON 2017 qualifier match.
Players who have attended day 3 training:
Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Faruku Miya, Geoffrey Massa, Edris Lubega, Emma Okwi and Melvyn Lorenzen.
The team flies out on Monday (1am) for Harare.
Meanwhile Rayon Sport striker, Davis Kasirye jetted in on Thursday afternoon from his base in Rwanda. He is expected to join the rest of the players in training today at Namboole stadium.
Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16: Match Day 30 Fixtures
KCCA FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC , Nakivubo Stadium ( live on Azam TV)
Bright Stars FC Vs Soana FC, CS-Matugga
JMC Hippos FC Vs Simba FC, Kakindu Stadium-Jinja
Lweza FC Vs Bul FC, Wankulukuku Stadium
Maroons Vs SC Villa , Luzira Prison Grounds
Police FC Vs Express FC, Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso
The Saints FC Vs Vipers SC,Namboole Stadium
URA FC Vs SC Victoria University, Mehta Stadium-Lugazi
The final eight matches of the Azam Uganda Premier for the season 2015/16 will be played on Friday, 27th May 2016 at various venues across the country.
It will be a momentous day for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) who are set to be crowned champions on the day when they play Sadolin Paints.
KCCA are champions in the waiting having clinched their 11th league crown during match day 29 when they drew with Express 1 all at the Mutesa II Stadium on Tuesday.
The draw elevated KCCA to 56 points, four ahead of the second placed club Vipers with a game to go for each club.
After Friday’s game for KCCA against Sadolin Paints at Nakivubo Stadium, the official crowning ceremony will be held.
In the other matches on Friday, Bright Stars host Soana, URA is at their Mehta home to Sports Club Victoria University.
Lweza will entertain BUL and Police up against Express at Kavumba Recreational Stadium.
The local football fraternity has lost one of its most eminent figures following the death of Maroons FC Chairman Tommy Ochen.
Ochen passed away on Wednesday 25th May, 2016.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on receiving the news;
‘His love and dedication to football at youth level helped Maroons grow into a special brand. Football will miss his diplomatic ways of handling matters. He was a loyal servant to the beautiful game’
‘Ochen’s vast experience in the Prisons service also contributed to many important decisions for growth of football at Maroons FC’
FUFA extends sincere condolences to the family of the late Tommy Ochen as well as the football community in country.
MAIN PHOTO: The departed Maroons FC Chairman Tommy Ochen
Saturday 4th June, 2016: Botswana vs Uganda (2017 AFCON Qualifier)
On his first outing on the greens of Namboole stadium, Melvyn Lorenzen couldn’t hide his excitement at touching the ball for the first time with Uganda Cranes players.
‘Though it was a long journey from Germany to Uganda, it seemed tough for me during the training because it was my first time on a Ugandan pitch but I have liked the training and the boys in general’ said Melvyn.
Melvyn who plays for German side Weder Bremen but with his paper work to secure a Ugandan passport in progress, he has promised to give in his best when he gets the chance to play for Cranes.
‘I want to be a role model for the whole country’
He is looking forward to his first cap against Zimbabwe on Tuesday 31st May 2016 in the international friendly to be played in Harare.
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Melvyn with the ball and his teammates at Nambole.L-R: Skipper Geoffrey Massa, Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Lorenzen Melvyn, Edrisa Lubega, Murushid Juuko, Emma Okwi and Joseph Ochaya.
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Prayer moment for Uganda Cranes players before Wednesday’s training session
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Faruku Miya with the ball during training
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Time for refreshments – a cold bottle of water being enjoyed by Massa and his teammates.
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Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (L) with Salim Jamal during training
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The media interviewing Lorenzen after Wednesday’s training session at Nambole.
MAIN PHOTO: Joseph Ochaya shows off some of the skills he used during the Azam Uganda Premier League for his club KCCA FC who won the title on Tuesday evening. His National team-mates seem to be enjoying the moment.
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba Fm in Jinja (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
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
Members of the public and football lovers have started delivering clothes and other items towards FUFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity. Attached to the 2015/2016 Uganda cup as communicated at its launch last year, FUFA will be giving back to the communities through football to put smiles on their faces.
‘We have identified a charity organization called Missionaries of the Poor based in Mutundwe that will be the beneficiaries of this year’s project’ said Ahmed Hussein
On Wednesday FUFA continued to receive the items and later placed in the big container reserved for this project.
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup.
‘We shall also receive donations from individuals who might not be able to make it to these selected centres. FUFA has plans of picking these donations from them’ added Ahmed
The items will be handed over a week after the Cup final. A team that wins the Uganda Cup will accompany FUFA officials to deliver the items.
102.1 FUFA fm presenter Becky Yananura delivering her donation. Football can make communities smile.
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba FM (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo- KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 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
MAIN PHOTO: Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime making his donations count. Tumusiime is Executive Director of Confederation of Youth Soccer Programme and Football Manager Kampala University Original-Ggaba Campus
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the 92nd General Assembly in Buganda Region.
Swimming pool is part of the facilities at the Nimrod Hotel in Luwero that will host the FUFA General Assembly in October
This was one of the resolutions passed by the 9th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting that convened on 23rd February 2016 at FUFA House.
‘The 92nd FUFA General Assembly will be hosted by Buganda in Luwero district at Nimrod Hotel on 22nd October 2016’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference in Mengo.
All preparations are underway and will be handled with the guidance of the FUFA Statutes.
Nimrod Hotel in Luwero that will host the 92nd FUFA General Assembly in October, 2016
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chairing the 91st General Assembly in Soroti.
FUFA has appointed an 11 man committee to review and draw where appropriate new rules and regulations for the 2016/2017 football season.
At the end of each football season, FUFA reviews its rules in preparation for the incoming season.
Members of sports media during the weekly press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House
The Committee to be headed by FUFA President is expected to present proposed draft regulations for consideration of the FUFA Executive Committee by 15th June, 2016.
The review will also look at the rules and regulations for transfer of players, registration of football academies, club licensing, coaching license and authorized FUFA competitions .
The Committee has; Eng. Moses Magogo (Chairman), Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel (Vice Chairman, Mwebe Ali (Secretary), Members; Bainamani Bernard Bampaire, Lukambi Denis, Musinguzi Johnson, Bakkabulindi William, Barungi Henry, Masiko John Bosco, Mukatabala Paul, Kalema Ronnie
In a circular issued by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson to all stakeholders, the committee will also organize a workshop with representation of the public before making the final proposals to FUFA.
‘The entire football public is invited to submit proposals for consideration of the committee. Stakeholders affected by the specific regulations being drawn may also be invited for consultation’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at FUFA House.
Hussein added ‘FUFA calls upon the entire public to co-operate with the committee in preparation of an exciting 2016/2017 football season’
The following set of rules and regulations will be under review or formulation;
FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations
Azam Uganda Premier League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Uganda Cup Rules and Regulations
FUFA Big League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Lower League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Women Elite League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Women’s Cup Rules and Regulations
FUFA Juniors League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Authorised Competitions Rules and Regulations
FUFA Rules and Regulations on status and transfer of Players
FUFA Clubs Licensing Rules and Regulations
Football Academy Registration rules and regulations
Football Coaching License Rules and Regulations
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
KCCA FC wins 2015/2016 Azam Uganda Premier League title
A guard of honour awaits KCCA FC against Sadolin on Friday at Nakivubo stadium
League ends on Friday
Maroons, SCVU and Simba relegated
Action from Express vs KCCA FC at Mutessa II stadium on Tuesday. The match ended in a one all draw for KCCA to win the league
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club is the champion of the Azam Uganda Premier League for the season 2015/16.
It is a historical title for Mike Mutebi who has won the League for the first time as head coach at KCCA FC.
The Yellow brigade ascended on the terraces of Mutessa II stadium with droves of fans who chanted from the time they entered the stadium till the final whistle.
The red eagles fans were also enjoying the moment as the same stadium has been a fortress for them with big teams finding it difficult to walk away with maximum points.
KCCA FC Head coach Mike Ray Mutebi lifted high by his players at the end of the match.
KCCA FC rallied from behind to force a one all draw with arch-rivals, Express FC on Tuesday evening.
Express FC took a first half lead through Vincent Kayizzi’s well taken penalty.
KCCA managed to press hard and found the deserved equaliser through enterprising midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Elsewhere, Vipers SC-challengers to KCCA FC for the title-before end of business on Tuesday drew 1-1 with Uganda Revenue Authority at Buikwe stadium.
KCCA FC Chief Executitve Officer David Tamale isn’t spared as well by the players.
Robert Sentongo put the tax collectors ahead before sharp striker, Erisa Ssekisambu sumoned for National team duty leveled for the ousted champions.
The result means, KCCA FC now has 56 points, with a four point advantage over Vipers coming into the final match day on Friday.
A guard of hounor by Sadolin Paints FC awaits KCCA FC on Friday at Nakivubostadium when they will be handed the AUPL title.
In the Jinja derby played at Bugembe stadium, Jinja Municipal Council lost 2-1 to Sadolin Paints.
KCCA FC fans at Mutessa II stadium. They left the stadium a happy lot.
Allan Oryek and Ronald Lukungu scored for Sadolin Paints to cancel out Richard Wandyaka’s opener for JMC Hippos.
At Kakindu stadium, left back Hakim Magombe and skipper Augustine Nsumba inspired BUL to a 2-0 home victory against already relegated Maroons.
Lweza survived the blushes of relegation with a hard fought 2-1 win against SC Victoria University in a fixture played at the Luzira play grounds.
Simba, Maroons and SCVU have now been relegated to the FUFA Big League.
Werder Bremen forward, Melvyn Lorenzen arrived in the country on Tuesday afternoon to join fellow Uganda Cranes players who officially kicked off preparations for two important matches coming up against Zimbabwe and Botswana.
However he will be required to go through the necessary processes to get the go ahead on the acquisition of the Uganda passport as per the Uganda laws.
FUFA, the player’s relatives and Immigration officials are handling the process well so far in a bid to secure passport for Lorenzen.
Lorenzen arrived aboard Emirates Airlines. His family members-Uncle Alex Musiime and Grandfather Joseph Musaalo were also at the airport to receive him.
Five players who were being monitored by coaches Milutin Sredojevic, Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), team doctor Ronald Kisolo and team manager, Crispus Muyinda, trained for 45 minutes in the City Paradise gym at Acacia Mall and later another 45 minutes at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
The training started with gym drills where the players underway several aerobics and body conditioning.
Five players only attended the team training and these were; Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta F.C, Iraq) and goalkeeper Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan).
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba Fm in Jinja (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
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
Details of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity attached to the 2015/2016 Uganda cup have been released.
With the second most prestigious competition in Ugandan football played on a knockout basis getting to the latter stages, the CSR activity is also taking strong footing.
The semifinals are set for 8th and 12th May, 2016 and will be played over two legs.
The final is slated for 18th June, 2016 at Nakivubo stadium hosted by Kampala Region Football Association.
At the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup season on 18th November 2015, FUFA revealed that they would attach a humanitarian activity to support communities through the prestigious knock out tournament.
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup.
Three main areas have been identified as collection centres.
A special container has been designed and placed at FUFA House in Mengo where members of the public will drop their donations of adult and children’s clothes and other items like shoes, belts, babies toys, hand bags.
In Jinja, a collection centre has been created at Baba fm while Arua is also another centre.
‘We shall also receive donations from individuals who might not be able to make it to these selected centres. FUFA has plans of picking these donations from them’ added Ahmed
On match days of the semifinals, Nakivubo for KCCA FC, Entebbe (Entebbe FC), Buikwe (Vipers SC) and Arua (Onduparaka FC) will also be used as collection centres on 8th and 12th June.
On the day of the Uganda cup final (18th June, 2016), a container will also be placed at Nakivubo stadium for fans to deliver their donations.
The donations will be handed over to a charity organisation by FUFA and Uganda Cup Winners a week after the final.
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba FM (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
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
31st May, 2016 Zimbabwe vs Uganda (International friendly)
4th June, 2016 Botswana vs Uganda (AFCON 2017 Qualifier)
Uganda Cranes technical and medical team will continue monitoring the physical fitness levels of three of its players Mike Azira, Denis Onyango and Moses Oloya summoned to the squad to face Botswana in the AFCON qualifier to be played on 4th June.
The trio was named in the 21 man squad by head coach Milutin Sredojevic last Wednesday.
The grueling demands of professional football come with many eventualities including injuries and players expected to keep fit for matches. Onyango at Mamelodi Sundowns and Oloya with Binh Duong picked up minor injuries last week and will be assessed for national duty.
Azira who has had a tough pile up of fixtures at Colorado Rapids traversing long distances over the United States in the US Major Soccer League is feeling the pinch and his current physical condition can’t allow him to give his best to the team.
He has communicated to FUFA and will now be replaced by Orlando Pirates midfielder Yassar Mugerwa.
‘Football needs honest and professional people. Azira follows in the footsteps of National team players like Tony Mawejje who honestly informed FUFA that he was not fit to play for the team when he was summoned for duty in 2014’.
Assessment and monitoring of physical fitness of the rest of the players summoned to squad will also continue under the watch full eye of the FUFA medical team.
Meanwhile Salim Jamal, Faruku Miya and Murushidi Juuko are already in the country while Emma Okwi and Kizito Luwagga will fly in tomorrow.
Team captain Geoffrey Massa arrives later today from South Africa
Uganda Cranes starts training on Tuesday at Acacia Mall with a gym session lined up for the players under the watchful eye of head coach Micho and his entire team.
Proline Soccer Club became the third club to join the Azam Uganda Premier league after winning the promotional play-off 4-1 against Lira’s Sporting United at Nakivubo Stadium on Sunday, 22nd May 2016.
Baker Mbowa’s coached side joined Onduparaka (from Arua) and Kirinya-Jinja S.S as the three sides promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier league starting with the season of 2016/17.
Gift Ali put Proline in the lead as early as the 23rd minute. The goal was canceled in the 38th minute through Dickens Okwi’s penalty.
Proline skipper Simon Monie Mbaziira scored a second half penalty to restore the lead before their lead striker, Edris Lubega added two more goals to cap a memorable evening that marked their return to the premier league.
Mbazira was later red-carded with 10 minutes to go for unsporting conduct.
Onduparaka FC head coach Allan Kabonge who was selected best coach of the 2015/16 FUFA Big league
In the main final, Kirinya-Jinja S.S overcame Onduparaka 2-0 courtesy of strikes from Musa Mugumba and Joel Madondo in either halves to win the FUFA Big league title.
The play-offs were watched by a mammoth crowd that included FUFA 3rd Vice president, Dennis Ssebuggwawo Mbidde, Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, Arua Municipality MP Bernard Atiku, Kachumbari MP, Patrick Isiagi Opoloti, FUFA officials among others.
Kirinya – Jinja is now overall champion of the 2015/16 FUFA Big league.
Congratulations.
Awards:
Fair-play Award: Bukedea Town Council
Best Coach: Allan Kabonge Kivewala (Onduparaka)
Most Valuable Player: Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka FC)
Top Scorer: Edris Lubega (Proline) – 19 Goals (Regular Season)
Semi finals 1st Leg 8th June, 2016 Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka FC, KCCA FC vs Vipers
Semifinals 2nd leg 13th June, 2016 Onduparaka FC vs Entebbe, Vipers vs KCCA FC
Final: 18th June, 2016
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
FUFA Competitions Committee has confirmed the venue of this year’s Uganda Cup final to be played on 18th June.
The FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe revealed to fufa.co.ug that with the semifinals set to be played on 8th and 13th June (over two legs), the final is not set for Nakivubo stadium in Kampala region.
The stadium was chosen by Kampala Region Football Association as per FUFA’s criteria of giving each of its 8 regions a chance to host the Cup final.
The Uganda cup final in the past years has already been hosted by Northern, Western, Eastern region and Kitara
FUFA also confirmed that a Corporate Social responsibility Activity is attached to this year’s Uganda cup. Collection of clothes to be giving to a charity organisation with in a region that hosts the Uganda Cup final will receive this donation.
Clothes can be delivered at FUFA House.
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
