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Second Division (FUFA Big League): Sporting United or Proline await promotion

Second Division (FUFA Big League) playoffs:

1st Match: Sporting United 2-1 Masavu
2nd Match: Proline 0 (4) – 0 (2) Ndejje University

Final-Day: Sunday, 22nd May 2016

Third-place Match: Sporting United vs. Proline (1:30 p.m)

Final: Onduparaka vs. Kirinya-Jinja S.S, 3:30 p.m

Phase one of the well attended Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Big League play-offs have been successfully played on Thursday at Nakivubo Stadium.

Sporting United from Lira beat Entebbe based Masavu 2-1 in the first game that started at 1:30 p.m.

A section of fans at the Nakivubo Stadium pavilion

The Lira club took a 2-0 lead by the half way mark courtesy of Denis Omedi Medinho and Emmy Ongom goals in the 6th and 27th minutes respectively.

Onesmas Andama pulled a goal back for Masavu through a well converted penalty in the 65th minute after Goddy Ayo had handled the ball in the forbidden area.

In the second game on the day, Ndejje University and Proline played to a goal-less draw in normal time.

Post match penalties swung in the favour of Proline 4-2.

Proline captain, Simon Mbaziira, Ibrahim Kidega, Joseph Mandela and Fahad Bayo all scored their kicks from the penalty mark.

Steven Ategeka and Albert Mugisa managed to scored for Ndejje University before Proline goalkeeper (also U-20 goalie), Saidi Keni saved efforts from Tonny Kasujju and second half subsistute Ronald Kiiza.

The final day of the play-offs will be held on Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.

Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.

Team sheets:

Sporting United XI:

Steven Odong (G.K), James Abaca, Shaban Ebuni, Meddy Mohammed, Walter Egang, Emmanuel Okwir, Denis Medinho Omedi, Goddy Ayo, Emmy Ongom, Dickens Okwi, Ronny Okulu

Subs:

Saddam Ogwang, Stephen Okwang, Adams Mukulu, Godfrey Mugisha, Richard Bandura, Walter Odongo, Patience Luka

Masavu F.C XI:

Godwin Buule (G.K), Moses Kiggundu, Hakim Ssekito, Lawrence Bakiranze, Douglas Muganga, Sulaiman Majanjalo, Fred Umon, Musa Kayondo, Peter Lumolo, Charles Odeke, Onesmas Andama

Subs:
Yusuf Wasswa (G.K), Abasi Kateregga, Henry Kiwanuka, Thomas Hire, Yasin Ssali, Kenneth Tumusiime, Robert Sentongo

Match Officials:

Ali Kaddu (Center Referee), Musa Balikowa (1^st Assistant Referee), Michael Okwi, (2^nd Assistant Referee) Dennis Batte (4^th official)

Proline XI:

Keni Saidi (G.K), Emmanuel Asiku, Simon Namwanja, Ibrahim Ssendi, Dennis Makoba, David Kamista, Simon Mbaziira, Joseph Mandela, Ali Gift, Edrisa Lubega, Fahad Bayo

Subs: Nasser Lwamunda (G.K), Joshua Okiror Ocen, Ibrahim Nsubuga, Hanny Asiimwe, Solomon Wafula, Ibrahim Kidega, Robert Wasswa

Officials: Baker Mbowa (Manager), Richard Luyima (Coach), Muhammed Ssenyondo

Ndejje University XI:

Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Ronald Owiny, Tonny Kasujju, Abdallah Mwima, Ronald Odokonyero, Rogers Buluba, Erisa Lutaaya, Albert Mugisa, Stephen Ategeka, Anwar Ntege, Samuel Matovu

Subs: David Odoch (G.K), Hamdan Muwonge, Ronald Kiiza, Edward Kabona, Alfred Onek, Steven Ayo, Pascal Irasa

Officials: Dennis Batte (Center Referee), Ronald Katenya (Assistant Referee 1), Issa Masembe (Assistant Referee 2) and Ali Kaddu (Reserve Referee)

May 19, 2016
Refereeing: Only Western, Buganda regions have submitted names for promotion exercise as deadline nears

The registration for promotional exercise of referees at Grade II and III has attracted 87 participants as the deadline looms.

The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) set Sunday 22nd May, 2016 as deadline for the applicants to have submitted the necessary requirements for the exercise.

So far Buganda region (54 referees) and Western (17 ) have submitted names of referees for the promotional exercise.

FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa noted that ‘verification has already started. FUFA will only handle applicants who sent in documents in time for the exercise’

Egesa added ‘we also received individual applications from Soroti, Lira totaling to 16 and will be considered as well’

FUFA is strict on the promotional exercise but the other six regions are likely to miss out. Regions yet to send in names are; Kitara, Kampala, North East, West Nile, Eastern and Northern.

May 19, 2016
FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA releases guidelines for application
Since Federation of Uganda Football Associations implementing the new system adopted by the 64^th FIFA Congress that abolished football agents and replaced them with Intermediaries, FUFA continues to encourage all those willing to follow the right procedure

FUFA Transfer Matching system Manager, also the competitions director, Ali Mwebe confirmed that the various stakeholders have welcomed the new rules and regulations about the Intermediaries that will replace the previous Player’s Agents Regulations.

Mwebe noted;

FIFA requires all its Member Associations to regulate and register anyone who intends to carry out Intermediary activities as defined in both the FIFA and FUFA regulations on working with Intermediaries with effect from 1^st April, 2015.

We therefore call upon all individuals and companies wishing to conduct any Intermediary activity as defined under FUFA Regulations on working with Intermediaries including entering into a representation contract with a client to register with FUFA by 30^th June, 2016 at 5:00 pm East African Standard Time.

At present situation, only Musa Sebulime is the only registered football Intermediary under the new rules.

Application procedure
- The applicant will pick an application form from FUFA or down load fromhttps://fufauganda.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/APPLICATION-PROCEDURE-FOR-INTERMEDIARIES.pdf
- The application form is only complete if the test of good character is attached.
- The filled form will be submitted to FUFA together with proof of payment of application fees of $ 100 (one hundred US Dollars) or its equivalent.
- Applicants will be required to attend a one day seminar at FUFA house, Mengo on the 20^th May 2016 from 8:00 am.
- FUFA will review and verify the applications and contact only the successful applicants.
- The successful applicants will be issued with an Intermediary License upon proof of payment of $ 2000 (two thousand US Dollars) or its equivalent
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes star player, Faruku Miya transferred to Standard Liege from Vipers Sports Club under the new rules governing the Intermediary system that replaced the FIFA players’ agents.
May 18, 2016
AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Micho names Uganda Cranes squad to face Botswana

AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D): Saturday, 4th June 2016

Botswana Vs Uganda – Francistown, Botswana

International Build up (Wednesday 31st May 2016)

Zimbabwe Vs Uganda – Harare

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the full list of 21 players set to play for the country in two important matches.

First will be the international build up against Zimbabwe on Wednesday 31st May 2016 before the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier against Botswana.

Addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at Mengo on Wednesday, Micho hinted of the overwhelming desire to see Uganda to the best of expectations.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday morning

One of the surprise names called on the team is Werder Bremen striker, Lorenzen Melvyn who was born in London but to a Ugandan father, Drake Mugisha.

“We have summoned 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 7 strikers. Melvyn has been called to add to the competition to the already existing pool of strikers on the team” Micho told the media.

Non-residential training starts on Tuesday with aerobics sessions at Acacia fitness gym.

Full Uganda Cranes Squad:

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Ondongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Salim Jamal Magola (El Merriekh, Sudan)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq),

Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids), Moses Oloya (Becamex Binh Duong, Vietnam), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Tonny Mawejje (Thottur, Iceland), William Kizito Luwagga (Feirense, Portugal), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Emmanuel Okwi (Sondyerske, Denmark), Lorenzen Melvyn (Werder Bremen, Germany), Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium), Davis Kasirye (Rayon Sports, Rwanda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda)

MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe, Ahmed Hussein (Communications Manager) and Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media on Wednesday, 18th May 2016 at FUFA House, Mengo

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

May 18, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big League): Play-offs confirmed for Nakivubo Stadium

Second Division (FUFA Big League) playoffs:

Thursday, 19th May 2016 (Nakivubo Stadium)

1st Match: Sporting United vs. Masavu – 1:30 p.m
2nd Match: Proline vs. Ndejje University – 3:30 p.m

Final-Day: Sunday, 22nd May 2016

Third-place Match: Winner Sporting United/Masavu vs. Winner Proline/ Ndejje, 1:30 p.m

Final: Onduparaka vs. Kirinya-Jinja S.S, 3:30 p.m

Entry Fees: 3000 (Open Stands) and 5000 (Pavilion)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions Director, Ali Mwebe confirmed the venue and date of the eagerly awaited 2015/16 Big League playoffs.

FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe addressing the media at FUFA House flanked by the communications director, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo, Kampala

The playoffs will be held at Nakivubo stadium on Thursday, 19th May 2016 and Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.

Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.

May 17, 2016
FUFA promises to support Busoga Kingdom Masaza Cup

Following a meeting with the Buganda Kingdom officials over plans on how to improve football through Masaza Cup, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has also extended a parental hand of help to the Busoga Kingdom.

A fortnight ago, the Minister of Sports in the Buganda Kingdom Owek. Sekabembe Henry held talks with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and discussed issues on how to take football in Buganda kingdom to another level.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R Batambuze, Wamono and Bossa.

On Tuesday afternoon, a strong delegation from Busoga Kingdom led by the Sports Minister Amin Bossa, Minister of Finance Wamono Robert Solomons and Henry Batambuze-Chairman Football Committee and visited the home of football (FUFA House) in Mengo. Batambuze is also a Delegate in the FUFA Assembly representing Eastern region.

The trio discussed issues including the inaugural Busoga Kingdom Masaza Cup due to he launched soon.

FUFA reaffirmed its support towards football development in Uganda, Kingdoms and regions countrywide.

FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) with the Busoga Kingdom officials

Discussions also hinged on development of the game in line with the FUFA Technical plan.

‘Our role is to support football development in all the 8 FUFA regions. Kingdoms through various sports events play a key role in helping give unknown talent an opportunity to showcase their skills’ said FUFA President Magogo.

Busoga Kingdom Officials in the studios of 102.1 FUFA Fm-the Football Radio.

FUFA will also sign a memorandum of cooperation with the Busoga Kingdom after another meeting is held next week.

the Busoga Kingdom officials were also taken on a guided tour of 1012.1 FUFA fm-The Football Radio by FUFa Communications Manager and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R HENRY Batambuze, Wamono Solomns and Amin Bossa.

May 17, 2016
FUFA Press Conference: AFCON Preparations; Cranes coach to name squad for tie against Botswana

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will announce his squad for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday 18th May, 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo.

Uganda Cranes coach Micho (R) with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during one of the FUFA weekly press conferences

During the press Conference that starts at 10am, the Serbian coach will also release full details of the team’s preparations for the fixture due on 4th June, 2016.

‘A meeting was held this morning at FUFA House in regard to the technical part of the Uganda Cranes preparations. The Head coach will unveil the necessary details during the press conference for public consumption’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.

Uganda Cranes has two games left against Botswana and Comoros in the current campaign.

May 17, 2016
2015/16 FUFA Big League: Regular season ends with Onduparaka, Kirinya-Jinja S.S promotion

FUFA Big League: FINAL DAY Results

Match 267: Ndejje University 2-1 Artland– Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero

Match 202: Onduparaka 3-0 Sporting United – Green Light Stadium, Arua

Match 290: Wandegeya 2-3 Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala

Match 291: Masavu 3-2 Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe

Match 294: Kasese New Villa 1-1 Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal

Match 297: Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo

Match 298: Boma Young 0-1 Baza Holdings – Boma Play ground, Hoima

The regular season of the national second division league (FUFA Big league) officially climaxed on Saturday, 14th May 2016 with a number of determinant fixtures.

Onduparaka from Arua Municipality and Kirinya-Jinja S.S football clubs became the first two clubs to gain promotion to the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league.

Onduparaka have topped the Elgon group with 53 points after winning their last game of the season 3-0 against Sporting United at the Green Light stadium in Arua town.

Rashid Agau, Muhammed Shaban and Wahabu Gaddafi (penalty) were all on the score sheet in a well attended match broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

Kirinya-Jinja S.S players and fans celebrate at Kanyanya play ground

Kirinya – Jinja S.S won their game 3-2 away to Wandegeya at Kanyanya play ground.

James Otim scored a brace for the Jinja club before Shafiq Mulangira had an individual brace.

Allan Drajuwa netted the winning goal that witnessed the side win the game played on a soggy play ground.

Proline conceded a late-late equalizer at Kasese New Villa in Buhinga play ground, Fort Portal.

Jinja S.S thus finished with 52 points and Proline 51.

Relegated clubs;

There are eight clubs relegated to the respective regional leagues are Kira Young, Bukedea Town Council, CRO and Lira United (Elgon Group).

The Rwenzori group relegated clubs are Masaka Local Council, Citizen, Kasese New Villa and Wandegeya.

May 14, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday games produce draws

2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday, 13th May 2016

Vipers 0-0 Simba

SC Villa 3-3 Soana

The two Azam Uganda Premier league matches played on Friday evening ended in draw results.

Vipers Sports Club lost ground to leaders KCCA when they played to a goal-less stalement at their Buikwe home with army side, Simba.

Vipers now has 51 points as KCCA has earned 55 points (both clubs have played 28 games).

Sports Club Villa drew three all with Soana at Nakivubo stadium.

Martin Kizza scored a brace for the Jogoos with the other goal coming from Mike Ndera.

Soana replied through Musa Esenu, Allan Kayiwa and Dan Wagaluka’s stunning free-kick.

Soana stays in 4th place with 45 points from 28 games and Sports Club Villa stays 10th with 38 points from 25 games.

May 13, 2016
CAF releases decision on Rwanda’s protest against Uganda U-20 team

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is in receipt of Communication from Confederation of African Football in regard to FERWAFA’s protest on four players who featured in the CAF U-20 match played on 23rd April, 2016 at Namboole stadium.

Having examined all the required documents submitted by FUFA, the CAF U-20 Organising Committee acknowledged that one of the four players was not eligible to feature in the competition.

However the discrepancy in the dates of birth for goalkeeper James Aheebwa on the CAF Competitions Management System (CMS) and National passport is a matter not allowed by CAF regulations during the various age group competitions as per Article 46 of the CAF U-20 Competition rules and regulations.

Part of the communication reads ‘It was also noted that the two dates of birth are within the age limit (players must be born after 1.1.1997)’.

CAF quoting Article 46 (a) which states ‘A player will not be qualified to participate in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations if the date of birth indicated in his CAF license is different from the one on his passport.

‘It is not time to point accusing fingers at any one but it is very disappointing that minimal work was done while submitting players’ documents to CAF for the competition. Let us try to digest the situation and at the right time we shall issue an official and detailed statement on this matter. It is sad that the players can’t continue to show their skills in the competition’ said Ag. FUFA CEO Decolas Kiiza.

CAF based on this clause to exclude Uganda U-20 from taking any further participation in the qualifiers of the 2017 Finals to be held in Zambia.

May 13, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers at home to struggling Simba

2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday, 13th May 2016

Vipers Vs Simba – Buikwe Stadium (4:00 p.m)

SC Villa Vs Soana – Nakivubo Stadium (4:30 p.m)

Second placed Vipers Sports Club is at their Buikwe home when they entertain army side, Simba in one of the two Azam Uganda Premier league games on the menu this Friday.

The other match will be held in the city center when Sports Club Villa takes on Soana at Nakivubo stadium.

The two games are of equal significance to the four clubs in contention.

Fast forward, Vipers has 50 points at the moment with leaders KCCA on 55.

Anything short of a victory will definitely grant advantage to the current leaders.

For Simba, they are an operation to win all their remaining games if there is a realistic chance of avoiding the axe.

For SC Villa, they are in a must win situation for all their games if they are to stand a chance of winning the title for the 17th time of counting.

Meanwhile, Soana have a point or two to prove that their first round 2-1 win over SC Villa at Kavumba was by no accident.

Crucial and missing players:
By the nature of the beautiful game, there are key players whose overall output to the game never passes unnoticed.

For team Vipers, the defending champions have goalie Isma Watenga, defender Nicolas Wadada, midfielder Mike Mutyaba and the now half fit Erisa Ssekisambu (after colliding with JMC Hippos goalie in a one against one incident).

Simba has the veteran but efficient Godfrey Wakaza, goalie Robert Kalumba and the much improved full backs, Aggrey Kirya (right) and Brian Ochwo (left) to look forward for.

David Owori and the dreadlocked Allan Kyambadde are potential missing actors for the home team meanwhile the visitors will still be without Dan Nsubuga (on loan from KCCA).

In the SC Villa versus Soana encounter, SC Villa right back Misi Katende will attract all the attention on this earth in that particular fixture because he will be facing his former pay masters.

Mike Sserumaga, Abel Eturude, Mike Ndera, Isaac Muleme and goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato have been consisent top performers for the Jogoos.

Soana looks to accord some playing time to the returning striker, Francis Olaki (after a long injury lay out).

Olaki aside, there have been a host of good performers in Musa Esenu and Simon Okwi (signed in the mid-season window from MUBS and BUL respectively), Dan Wagaluka and the veterans – Godfrey Wakabu (goalkeeper) and Hamis Kitagenda.

Fast dribbling winger Muwadda Mawejje will miss out for Soana and SC Villa will subject Tadeo Lwanga and Umar Kasumba to late fitness tests.

Enjoy the games.

May 12, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big league): Nervy ending awaits the regular season climax
FUFA Big League: Wednesday, 11th May 2016 Results
- Match 167: Sporting United 4-0 Busia Fisheries (Elgon Group)
- Match 282: Hope Doves 1-0 Wakiso United (Rwenzori Group)
- Match 292: Synergy 3-0 Sun City (Rwenzori Group)
On Saturday, 14th May 2016 when the regular season of the second division (FUFA Big league) shall be climaxing, four clubs; Sporting United and Onduparaka (Elgon Group) as well as Proline and Kirinya-Jinja S.S (Rwenzori) all have an equal chance of progressing to the Azam Uganda Premier league.

Onduparaka will play host to Sporting United at the Green Light Stadium in Arua town in the decider of the Elgon group.

In the Rwenzori group, the two matches to determine the directly promoted side will be Wandegeya against Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kanyanya as well as Kasese New Villa playing against Proline at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.

On Wednesday, Lira’s Sporting United humiliated visiting Busia Fisheries 4-0 at the Lango Sports Ground to go top of the group.

Dickens Okwi netted a hat-trick that elevated him to 18 goals in the season, one short of the overall top scorer, Edrisa Lubega (of Proline).

James Gerrard scored Sporting United’s other goal.

In the Rwenzori group, Hope Doves edged Wakiso United 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium, a fixture that was moved from the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku (because of Kampala regional play-offs).

At the Masaka recreational stadium Synergy whipped Sun City 3-0.

Next Matches:

There is one game on Thursday as Hoima’s Boma Young takes on Mbale’s CRO at the Boma play ground in Hoima Municipality.

On Friday, there will also be one game when Lira United plays host to Busia Fisheries at the Lango sports ground.

Saturday will be the D-Day for all the teams with eight fixtures lined up.

Baza Holdings host Boma Young. Proline (50 points) travels to Fort Portal to play Kasese New Villa, a club desperate to skip relegation.

Kirinya-Jinja S.S (49 points) will be away to Wandegeya on the final day of the season.

After the regular season, there will be the relegation and promotional playoffs at the KCCA Stadium.

Three teams are promoted to the Uganda Premier League (two of these directly and the the third via the play-offs).

Next Fixtures:

Thursday, 12th May 2016:

Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima

Friday, 13th May 2016:

Match 169: Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

Saturday, 14th May 2016:

Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Match 267: Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero

Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua

Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala

Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe

Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal

Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo

Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground
May 12, 2016
Futsal Mini-league: Sauna football club crowned inaugural winners
Futsal Mini-League 2016:

Winners: Sauna Football Club (19 points)

1st Runners up: Typhoons (15 points)

2nd Runners up: LFC (13 Points)

Final Day (Week 11) Results:
- FC Patriots 0-7 Italex
- Zak Sports 4 – 4 LFC
- Sauna 3-10 Typhoons
In a typical sporting spirit, Sauna football club players were granted a special guard of honour by the second runners up, Typhoons before the final game of the 2016 Futsal mini league.

Reason – Sauna had been already declared champions before very last game of the season.

Unfortunately for the overall winning team (but fortunately for the day’s victors), the crowd enjoyed a massive 13 goals scored in favour of Typhoons in their 10-3 humiliation of Sauna.

Action between Sauna (white) and Typhoons during the final game of the season

This was the first ever Futsal mini league that had all the matches played at the Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night since March 2016.

On the final day, there were three games played on the night with Italex walloping FC Patriots 7-0.

Lovis Lubega (2), Ibra Kateregga (2), Karim Segawa and Hussein Skaiky all scored the for the Patriots.

LFC rallied from three goals down to force a 4-4 draw with Zak Sports.

Emma Toshnet, Ashraf Tamal, Ahmed and Treasure Musiime each had a goal for Zak Sports.

Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC) being rewarded with the youngest player’s award by the FUFA Competition Director, Ali Mwebe

LFC scored through Lebanese Mohammed Badereddine (brace), Francis Abiriga and Frank Akera.

The last game on the night was the most thrilling, action packed that kept fans on their toes.

Sauna, who started the game as champions were whipped 3-10 by a merciless Typhoons side.

League top scorer, Bashir Matovu scored a hat-trick on the night to finish with 19 goals overall.

Also Samuel Kato had three goals before Lukyamuzi Oyrioch, Masudi Kafumbe and Abdallah Mawiya had the other goals for Typhoons.

Lanky and dread-locked Steven Bikamata Steven (2) and Solomon Musisi had the consolation strikes for Sauna.

FUFA Executive committee member, Samuel Mpiima, also the chairperson of Futsal and beach soccer committee attended the closing closing.

He was joined by the FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, Ali Mwebe (Competitions), Ahmed Hussein (Communications), Hamza Jjunju (Futsal Uganda Association CEO), Bashir Mutyaba (Futsal Competitions department)

“This has been the start and the performance is amazing. Soon we shall start the Futsal main stream futsal league” Mpiima stated.

Futsal fans in wild celebrations at the Lugogo Indoor Arena

Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hamuza Jjunju predicts great moments of this version of football ahead of future engagements.

“The future of futsal in Uganda is definitely bright with bright and colourful opportunities ahead. We managed to hold a successful mini-league competition. We call for continued support from FUFA and the full backing. I thank all the players and participating companies as well as the media” The FAU chief Executive Officer said.

The Futsal league is expected to kick-off in September 2016.

Individual Awards:

1. MVP- Hassan Kasozi (Sauna)

2. Best goal keeper-Michael Ola (Accumulators United)

3. Top Scorer-Matovu Bashir (19 goals) –Typhoons

4. Fair Play team–FC Patriots

5. Youngest player– Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC)

6. Fustal Mini League revelation– Felix Muhabuzi (LFC)

7. .Fustal Mini Legaue team of the year:
1-Michael Ola
2-Hassan Kasozi
3-Samson Ssendege
4-Ishaq Ssebuliba
5-Matovu Bashir
May 11, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Rivals Express & SC Villa share the spoils at Wankulukuku

Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday May 10, 2016

Express 0-0 SC Villa Jogoo

Two giant clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League, Express and Sports Club Villa Jogoo shared the spoils in a goal-less duel played on a water logged Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday.

In a game of limited scoring opportunities, both clubs have lost ground on the two leading clubs, Vipers and Kampala Capital City Authority.

SC Villa won the corresponding fixture in the first round at Nakivubo stadium, coming from two goals down to win the tie 3-2.

Express improves a point better to 49 points from 28 games (two games to the end of the season).

Sports Club Villa has 37 points from 24 games played.

The league meetings since 2011-12 campaign

2011/12: SC Villa 0-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa

2012/13: Express 0-1 SC Villa, SC Villa 2-2 Express

2013/14: SC Villa 0-1 Express, Express 1-0 SC Villa

2014/15: SC Villa 3-0 Express, Express 0-3 SC Villa (Both games aborted and SC Villa awarded points)

2015/16: SC Villa 3-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa

May 10, 2016
FUFA STATEMENT: CURRENT STATUS ON REGISTRATION WITH NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SPORTS
The 32 Members of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) have voiced their concerns at how the National Council of Sports is handling the registration of FUFA under the Statutory Instrument No.38.

In a meeting held at FUFA House chaired by by the Ag. FUFA Prersident Darius Mugoye saw all the 11 Executive Members and the Chairmen/chairpersons of the 32 Members of FUFA attend before they addressed the sports media in the Boardroom.

‘We are ready to defend the beautiful game of football. We are law abiding citizens. We dully submitted our documents to National Council of Sports but we have failed to get a straight forward answer why we have to be registered under the Trusteeship which contravenes with FIFA Statutes’ said Mugoye.

‘The point of diversion is that whereas FIFA and FUFA respect national laws. The current regulations have been drawn to violate FIFA statutes. They make Government interference legal although inconsistent with the parent NCS Act’ added Mugoye.

Brief Back ground

In 2014, the Minister of Education and Sports Hon Jessica Alupo issued guidelines on registration of all National Sports Associations under Statutory Instrument No.38.

A six month deadline was set for all Sports Federations to register by 31^st August, 2014 which the Federation of Uganda Football Associations duly followed after holding an Extra Ordinary Assembly at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to amend the Statutes to abide by the new regulations.

Strong representation from FUFA’s 32 members attended the meeting and later the press conference

All documentation for registration was handed over to the National Council of Sports however one area remains a concern-registration of FUFA under Trusteeship on which FIFA and Solicitor General have different legal opinions.

The point of diversion is that whereas FIFA and FUFA respect national laws. The current regulations have been drawn to violate FIFA statutes. They make Government interference legal although inconsistent with the parent NCS Act.

FUFA Executive attended both the meeting and Press Conference at FUFA House.

Current Status:
- FUFA has received reports especially from both the print and electronic media that the NCS is planning to dissolve Federations that have not complied with the regulations including FUFA yet we have noted that Federations that have been cleared by the NCS do not meet most of the requirements of the regulations.
- FUFA has met today and called on all its 32 Members to remain focused on football activities and give support to the Uganda Cranes 2017 AFCON qualification campaign with two matches coming up against Botswana, Comoros and AFCON Under 20 against Egypt.
- FUFA has written to the Right Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda for indulgence in this matter.
- FUFA is still awaiting response from National Council of Sports on our roadmap (long term, medium term and short term) presented to them.
The Ag. FUFA President Darius Mugoye (R) taking notes during the meeting with FUFA’s 32 members on Tuesday.

These include;
1. Extend the deadline to 31^st October 2016 so that we can be able to hold a meeting between NCS, FIFA and the Solicitor General to get a common position.
2. Call a General Assembly within the statutory provisions to approve the necessary requirements, and audit of the process of application of the regulations so far.
- FUFA has contacted FIFA Legal on guidance of the latest opinion on the Trusteeship by the Solicitor General. This was done because without FUFA’s affiliation to FIFA, there won’t be Association football played for Uganda at all levels and competitions.
- FUFA has offered to facilitate a meeting either in Zurich or Kampala between the Solicitor General, NCS, FUFA Legal and FIFA Legal to get a common opinion on the matters. A response is yet to be received.
Then press conference after the meeting for FUFA’s 32 members

It is Our Game, It is Our Country

Members who attended the meeting: David Davies Katabira (UFRA), Kubingi Margaret (UWFA), Deo Mutabazi (UBSA), Opio Joseph (Sadolin FC), Francis Ntalazi (Express FC), Peter Emojong (Soana FC), Sejjengo Sulaiman (Buganda Region FA), Salmin Saleh (BUL FC), Kirumira Simon (UFCA), Mukatabala Paul (UFPA), MAsiko John BOsco (UYFA), Vincent Sajjabi (Vipers SC), Kasalirwe (Kampala Region FA), David Mukidi (Chairman, Northern Region FA), Kalungi Edward (UFPA), Mpiima Samuel (FUFA Excom), Lwere Sam (FUFA Excom), Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Excom), Kalibala Chris (FUFA Excom), Mbidde Denis (FUFA 3rd VP), Mwesige Hasheem (Kitara Region FA), Noyait Stephen (North East FA), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Excom), Edoni Brahan Nasur (West Nile FA), Hamid Juma (FUFA Excom), Mugoye Darius (FUFA 2nd VP, Ag. President), Kiiza Decolas (Ag. CEO), Dr Patrcik Bernard Ogwel (FUFA Excom), Ochom Richard (FUFA Excom), Mugena Agnes (FUFA Excom), William Bwambale (Uganda Schools Football Association) , Mutebi Ronald (Bright Stars FC), Musiwa Issa (Eastern Region FA), Kitandwe Tadeus (Vipers SC)
May 10, 2016
Pepsi Beach Soccer League: 45 beautiful strikes in 5 matches light up play-offs

2015/16 Pepsi Beach Soccer league: Quarter-finals

KIU 3-10 St Lawrence University

Stormers 4-2 MUBS

Real Galaticals 6-5 Talented

Nkumba Select 4-2 Dalumba International

Relegation Play-off: Kabalagala Rangers 8-1 Kampala City All Stars

Semi-finals:

St Lawrence University Vs Stormers

Real Galaticals Vs Nkumba Select

The Pepsi beach soccer league play offs produced the expected thrills and excitement to many spectators at Entebbe Sports Beach.

Quick reaction, flips, dribbles and eye catching goals define this version of football that has steadily garnered steam and taken root in Uganda.

First forward, the national league is now one of the most exciting brands of football in Uganda.

Over the weekend, there were five games played. One was a relegation play off and the other four, quarter finals.

Kampala City All Stars was relegated officially after losing 8-1 to Kabalagala Rangers in the relegation play-off.

Nasser Majaidi (3), Jackson Ocheng (2), Derrick Kabega and Jimmy Mwenyi’s own goal gave Kabalagala Rangers the massive victory.

David Muwanguzi scored the consolation for Kampala City All Stars.

Now, Kampala City All Stars joins Miami Kops and Uhuru Titans as the other earlier relegated clubs with a second division (promotional league coming up).

The crowd at the Pepsi beach soccer league

In the quarter finals, Nkumba Select, St Lawrence University, Real Galaticals and the suprise packages – Stormers won their respective encounter to book semi-final slots.

Nkumba Select beach soccer club won 4-2 against Dalumba International.

Allan Zirimenya (2), team captain Douglas Muganga and Roch Somoka scored for Nkumba Select.

Moses Mukiibi and Jonathan Kikonyogo were on target for Dalumba International.

Stormers ejected the defending champions, MUBS 4-2 in the shock of the evening.

Stormers’ skipper, Swaibu Kakwaya led by example with a brace as MUBS’ defender Isma Kawawulo scored a brace of own goals.

Ben Ocen and Joachim Goloba scored for the Nakawa based institution.

Title favorites St Lawrence University walloped Kampala International University 10-3 triumph.

Baker Lukooya and Sulaiman Ochero each registered a hat-trick.

Emmanuel Kalyowa (2), Joseph Nsubuga and Phillip Lwezawula were the other scorers on the day for a dominant St Lawrence side.

Bashir Babu, Nigerian import Isaac Eshioke and second period substitute scored the three consolational goals for Kampala International University.

Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, Deo Mutabazi was glad by the way the play-offs were held as regards competition and refereeing.

“We have had very competition play-offs. The level of officiation was also good and as UBSA, this is a great tide ahead of the closure at the end of the Month” Mutabazi stated.

In the semi-finals that will be played on 28th May 2016, Stormers play St Lawrence meanwhile, Nkumba Select will face Real Galaticals.

May 10, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Express hosts SC Villa in mouth-watering tie

Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday May 10, 2016

Express Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku

4 pm Live on Azam TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m

Express and Sports Club Villa Jogoo football clubs still have a slim mathematical chance of winning this year’s league title.

As the two giants square off at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku stadium this Tuesday, there is a lot at stake to fight for.

SC Villa won the corresponding fixture in the first round at Nakivubo, coming from two goals down to win the tie 3-2.

Express has 48 points and still has to play league leaders, KCCA.

Victories in these games plus the remaining games with a slip up for the second placed Vipers could swing the title in their favour.

Key actors:

Express looks forward a solid midfield of Sam Kintu, Vincent Kayizzi and Simon Sserunkuma with the proven and tested striker Tonny Odur having the mantle to look for goals.

On the other hand, SC Villa’s goalie Nicholas Ssebwatto, skipper Jonathan ‘Dante’ Mugabi, midfielders Tadeo Lwanga (facing his former club) and Mike Sserumaga as well as winger cum striker Mike Ndera are key pillars for team SC Villa.

The league meetings since 2011-12 campaign

2011/12: SC Villa 0-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa

2012/13: Express 0-1 SC Villa, SC Villa 2-2 Express

2013/14: SC Villa 0-1 Express, Express 1-0 SC Villa

2014/15: SC Villa 3-0 Express, Express 0-3 SC Villa (Games aborted and Villa awarded points)

2015/16: SC Villa 3-2 Express, Express?-? SC Villa

May 10, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big league): Regular season comes to a climax this week

The final 14 games in the second tier division (FUFA Big league) will be held this week starting Wednesday, 11th May 2016.

There were also be a fixture on Thursday, two matches on Friday before the final showdown on Saturday with eight matches.

FUFA Big league: Match Day 26

Wednesday, 11^th May 2016

Match 167: Sporting United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Match 282: Hope Doves Vs Wakiso United – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Thursday, 12^th May 2016:

Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima

Friday, 13^th May 2016:
Match 169: Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

Match 292: Synergy Vs Sun City – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Saturday, 14^th May 2016:
Match 267: Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero

Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua

Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala

Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe

Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal

Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo

Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground

Match 205: Entebbe Vs Kireka United – Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe

Note: Two clubs are directly promoted from either groups (Elgon and Rweznori).

The third club is determined via the promotional play-off.

May 10, 2016