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Futsal Mini League: Four fixtures lined up for Tuesday night

Futsal Mini league 2016: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016

Match NO. 36: Typhoons Vs Italex (7 p.m)

Match No. 37: Riham Vs Zak Sports (8 p.m)

Match No. 38: Accumulators United Vs LFC (9 p.m)

Match No. 39: F.C Patriots Vs Emporio Milano (10 p.m)

Indoor football (Futsal) in Uganda continues to garner steam at a very steady rate.

This is attributed of the end-less endeavors put in place by the Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) as fully mandated by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to run and develop this virgin version of football.

The first ever Futsal mini league has been going on for the past month with action at the Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night.

“It is an after work arrangement which suits my working and playing plans. I love futsal. Thanks to FAU and FUFA for this game” Muhammed Beldarine, one of the admirers of the game confesses.

On Tuesday, 3rd May 2016, it will be match day 10 with four matches lined up.

With the current table leaders out of action, this will be a golden chance for the two chasing clubs, Accumulators United and Riham to play catch up to the top team.

Typhoons plays Italex in the opening game at 7 p.m. Second placed Riham will take on Zak Sports in the second game.

Excited fans turn up at Lugogo Indoor arena for futsal every Tuesday night

Accumlators versus LFC will be the third game before FC Patriots against Emporio Milano to crown the night.

One of the officials attached to FAU, Bashir Mutyaba tells www.fufa.co.ug that the fixtures are spiced up with a reward to the man of the match award to create competition;

A pizza is given to the man of the match so that we create that healthy competition

Futsal is a quick and exciting version of Indoor football. Only played by five players per side with unlimited substitutions.

The futsal mini league is the first of its kind in the entire CECAFA region with plans for the main league in advanced stages by the stage of the next season.

Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) is entirely responsible for the entire match day preparations, officiatation with a running active secretariat.

May 3, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers entertain Express in Buikwe

Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016

Vipers Vs Express – Buikwe Stadium ; Live on Azam TV (4:00 p.m)

SC Villa Jogoo Vs The Saints – Nakivubo stadium (4:30 p.m)

Sadolin Paints Vs URA – Bugembe Stadium (4:30 p.m)

Three Azam Uganda Premier league matches are set to be played on Tuesday, 3rd May 2016.

Second placed Express take on defending champions Vipers at Buikwe stadium.

The game will be broadcast live on Azam Television to millions of spectators.

The victor of the two clubs stands a chance of closing up on leaders, Kampala Capital City Authority football club.

At Nakivubo Stadium, SC Villa hosts The Saints with either side desparate for the three points at stake.

The Jogoos want to close gap on the leading pack of KCCA, Express, Vipers and URA while The Saints would wish to to keep safe away from relegation wrangles.

In Jinja at the Bugembe stadium, Sadolin Paints play host the tax collectors’ side, Uganda Revenue Authority.

The current league top scorer, Robert Sentongo (with 15 goals) is URA’s main source of goals upfront against a determined Sadolin Paints’ side at home that has a solid midfield of skipper Peter Katumba, Ronald Lukungu and the ever fresh towering Allan Oryek.

May 2, 2016
FUFA STATEMENT ON NATIONAL U-20 TEAM

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to clarify on the matter that was brought to our attention by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after Rwanda FA lodged a protest on the variation of birth dates of four players in the U-20 team.

FUFA has since responded to CAF’s request by providing a set of documents for the quartet of Frank Tumwesigye, Aheebwa James, Lwalirwa Halid and Kizza Martin.

Players eligible for this tournament must have been born on 1^st January 1997 or after and all Ugandan players mentioned fall in this age group.

The protest by FERWAFA is being examined by CAF and any other communication on this matter will be released by the competent bodies of CAF.

May 2, 2016
Second Division (Big league): 11 matches lined up for week 25

FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Week 25 fixtures:

Thursday, 5^th May 2016:

Elgon Group:

Match No. 247: Baza Holdings Vs Artland Katale – Kawempe Muslim play ground

Match No. 266: Onduparaka Vs Boma Young – Green Light Stadium, Arua

Match No. 277: CRO Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mbale Municipal Stadium

Match No. 278: Ndejje University Vs Sporting United – Ndejje University play ground, Luwero

Rwenzori Group:

Match No. 279: Kireka United Vs Wandegeya – Namboole Outside play ground

Match No. 281: Kirinya Jinja S.S Vs Masavu –Jinja S.S play ground

Match No. 282: Hope Doves Vs Wakiso United – Wankulukuku Stadium

Match No. 283: Synergy Vs Citizen – Masaka Recreational stadium

Match No. 284: Entebbe Vs Kasese New Villa – Bugonga play ground

Saturday, 7^th May 2016:

Match No. 287: Busia Fisheries Vs Water – Busia Intergrated Primary school

Match No. 289: Bukedea Town Council Vs Paidha Black Angels – Bukedea Primary school play ground

The national second division league is about to close with the regular season with two more weeks of action.

This very week marks match day 25 with a couple of deciding games both at the promotion and demotion zones.

There are 11 fixtures to be played on week 25 with six per each group.

On Thursday, 5^th May 2016, there will be nine games to be played at the various venues across the country.

Four of these are in the Elgon group and the other five in the Rwenzori group.

Leaders Onduparaka are at home to Boma Young at their Green Light Arena in Arua Municipality.

Meanwhile, the Caterpillars’ rivals, Sporting United from Lira which is currently in second place will travel to Luwero to play the third placed side, Ndejje University.

On the same day, Proline may get promoted just in case Jinja S.S and Masavu play to a draw.

The Kirinya-Jinja S.S versus Masavu fixture will be held in Jinja at the school playground.

Three clubs will be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier league.

Two earn their slots as Elgon and Rwenzori respective group leaders and the third is determined at the promotional play offs that will be held at the Lugogo astro turf stadium.

May 2, 2016
AUPL: Express, SC Villa win as The Saints continue with fantastic survival form

The Saints FC want to leave a mark on their debut season in the top flight. For the entire season, much of their life pan in the Azam Uganda Premier League has been enjoyed in the relegation zones.

However much improved performances under head coach Moses Basena coupled with perfect results, has seen The Saints enjoy good good results with most soccer pundits describing their form as ‘survival form’.

In Saturday afternoon, The saints defeated JMC Hippos 2-1 at Namboole. That result got them out of the relegation zone. Kiwewa Ivan coolly converted his team’s penalty while Kitata Alex got the other. Ajab Abdulrahman scored for JMC.

Other results today:

Express FC came from a goal down to edge Bright Stars 2-1 at Mutessa II stadium in Wankuluku while Sc Villa were 2-0 away winners over BUL FC. Express’ Tony Odour converted a penalty while Kayiwa Ibrahim netted his team’s opener. Anthony Bongole scored the game’s op3ning goal.

In Jinja Kamanzi Denis and Umar Kasumba were on target for the Jogoos.

Express FC (48 points) have now moved to within four points of log leaders KCCA FC (52). Champions Vipers are third on 45 points with two games in hand. Express have a game in hand on Mike Mutebi’s KCCA FC.

April 30, 2016
Pictorial: CAF Club Licensing seminar in collaboration with FUFA

Confederation of African Football (CAF) held a two day club licensing seminar in collaboration with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) at May Apple Hall, Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala on Thursday, 28th April and the subsequent day.

www.fufa.co.ug brings to you the full pictorial of what transpired in the enriching seminar attended by Club Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s), FSL Board members, Ministry of Education and Sports officials (National Council of Sports), Security operatives, Sports, Science and Technology, State House, Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), KCCA, Stadium owners/managers and the FUFA Licensing Committee members.

CAF Club licensing instructors with FUFA Secretariat staff

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson (left) greets CAF Club Licensing instructor, Raymond Hack from South Africa

The Club Licensing seminar objectives are; Safeguard the credibility and integrity of club competitions, Improve the level of professionalism within the football family, Promote sporting values in accordance with the principles of fair play, as well as safe and secure match environments, Promote good governance in clubs, Promote transparency in the control of clubs, Prevent ownership or influence over of more than one club.

FUFA Club Licensing committee chairperson, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (left) shares some ideas with SC Villa Jogoo CEO, Ivan Kakembo on Friday

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, also a former Uganda Cranes’ skipper leads the participants in a stretching session

FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson moderated the seminar with three CAF Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) who arrived on Thursday.

Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) President, Sabiiti Muwanga contributes at the CAF Club Licensing seminar

Fred Kateregga representing Nakivubo Stadium presents his ideas

KCCA Sports officer, Brendah Orishaba presenting at the CAF Club Licensing seminar

One of the methodologies of discussion at the CAF Club licensing was the panel mode.

FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye officially opened the CAF Club Licensing seminar

The seminar was sub divided into three sections as Infrastructure, Sporting Criteria and Administrative with intentions to uplift professionalism of the clubs and improve quality as well.

April 29, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big League): Big League takes final bend
2015/16 SECOND DIVISION (FUFA BIG LEAGUE):

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Results:
- Boma Young 1-0 Bukedea TC FC
- Busia Fisheries 4-1 CRO FC
- Ndejje Univ FC 4-1 Lira United
- Masavu FC 0-0 Kireka United
- Sun City FC 0-1 Hope Doves
The FUFA Big league regular season is weeks away from completion before the play offs set in.

Towards the final bend of the regular season, temperatures in either groups (Rwenzori and Elgon) are nearing boiling point for obvious reasons.

Clubs are playing to get promoted to the elite league (Azam Uganda Premier league) and others safe-guarding to avoid being relegated.

Proline in the Rwenzori group is just a victory away from promotion when they they visit Synergy at Masaka Recreational stadium this Saturday.

In the Elgon group, there is a stiff battle that lies ahead between Sporting United (Lira) and Arua’s Onduparaka.

The two sides are set to face off in a potential title decider in the coming two weeks.

In the five games played on Thursday, 12 goals were scored with routine victories for Ndejje University, Busia Fisheries and Hope Doves.

Ndejje University edged visiting Lira United 4-1, a similar scoreline that was registered in Busia Fisheries home triumph over Mbale side, CRO.

Hope Doves won 1-0 away to Sun City at the Nyakasanga play ground.

Entebbe based club, Masavu was held to a goal-less by Kireka United, the second draw after the 3 all draw away to Citizens in Mbarara.

Three clubs shall be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League with the best two qualifying directly.

The third team is determined via a promotional play off that will be played at the KCCA stadium, Lugogo.

The Big league resumes on Saturday with three games.

Saturday, 30th April 2016 Fixtures:

261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC – Masaka Recreational Stadium

239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC – Nyakasanga-Kasese

270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS – Wakiso District Headquarter play ground
April 29, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Leaders KCCA FC entertain Champions Vipers at Nakivubo
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Friday, 29th April 2016

KCCA Vs Vipers – Nakivubo Stadium (4:00 p.m)

An epic top of the table clash between current Azam Uganda Premier league log leaders, Kampala Capital City Authority football club and Champions Vipers SC awaits many football enthusiasts at Nakivubo stadium this Friday.

The game could be a potential title decider of sorts with the two clubs running neck to neck in the race.

KCCA FC leads the table with 51 points and Vipers (now on 45 points) have the chance to close gap with a victory.

Either side have key match winners with Erisa Ssekisambu, Ismail Watenga (goalkeeper) and Mike Mutyaba expected to set the bar for team Vipers as Benjamin Ochan (goalkeeper), Joseph Ochaya, Herman Wasswa and team skipper Dennis Okot Oola the pillars for KCCA.

When the two sides faced off in the first round at Buikwe, the game ended in a 2 all draw.

Saturday 30^th April 2016.
- The saints FC Vs JMC Hippos FC, Namboole Stadium (4:00pm)
- Express FC Vs Bright Stars FC, Wankulukuku Stadium(4:00pm)
- Bul FC Vs SC Villa , Kakindu Stadium-Jinja (4:00pm)
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA-FC’s Derrick-Nsibambi (right) tries to block Nicholas Wadada’s shot at Lugogo when the two clubs faced off last season.

KCCA won 2-1 on the day.
April 28, 2016
Club football: CAF club licensing seminar kicks off in Kampala

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) club licensing seminar organized in collaboration with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has successfully kicked off at May Apple Hall, Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala.

FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) officially opened the seminar.

Uganda Premier League Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bernard Bainamani shares his ideas at the CAF Club licensing seminar that has been organized in collaboration with FUFA

Participants at the two day seminar are Club Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s), FSL Board members, Ministry of Education and Sports officials (National Council of Sports), Security operatives, Sports, Science and Technology, State House, Uganda Olympic Committee, KCCA, Stadium owners/managers and FUFA Licensing Committee.

CAF Club Licensing instructors, Nicholas Musonye (left), Raymond Hack (center) being greeted by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson shortly before the seminar rolled off at the May Apple Hall – Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala

The seminar is being moderated by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson under the three CAF Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) who arrived on Thursday.

FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye officially opened the CAF Club licensing seminar

“Club Licensing is a key pillar in the football development process. At first it received resistance when first implemented at the start of the 2015/16 season for the Azam Uganda Premier league. We are here to capacity build and build human resource. FUFA will fully embrace the exercise. We thank the leadership at FIFA and CAF for giving Uganda such a training opportunity” Mugoye stated.

FUFA Club Licensing committee chairperson, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel addresses the media at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Thursday morning

FUFA Club Licensing Committee chairperson, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel, licencing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige and committee member Issa Magoola are part of the two day seminar.

Attentive participants at the first ever CAF Club Licensing seminar in Uganda. L-R: Senior Superintendent of Police Muzafarau Zirabamuzale, Awuye, Kabugo and Magoola

The seminar which has been sub divided into three sections as Infrastructure, Sporting Criteria and Administrative will climax on Friday evening.

[L-R]: Nelson Mandela National stadium Managing Director Jamil Ssewanyana Mpagi, Stadium board chairman Daniel Tamwesigire(center) and SC Villa Jogoo CEO Ivan Kakembo brain storming during one of the breaks.

Objectives of Club Licensing

* Safeguard the credibility and integrity of club competitions

* Improve the level of professionalism within the football family

* Promote sporting values in accordance with the principles of fair play, as well as safe and secure match environments

* Promote good governance in clubs

* Promote transparency in the control of clubs

* Prevent ownership or influence over of more than one club

MAIN PHOTO: The participants attending the Club Licensing seminar at May Apple Hall, Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

April 28, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big League): Five fixtures to be played on Thursday

2015/16 SECOND DIVISION (FUFA BIG LEAGUE):

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Fixtures:

268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese

Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese

270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District

The national second division league (FUFA Big League) returns to the frey with five matches lined up on Thursday, 28th April 2016.

Key on the agenda of the matches at stake will be the obvious battle to save self from relegation and many other clubs shall be engaged in action face as they merely play for pride and fair play.

A case in point is Lira United’s match away to Ndejje University in Luweero.

Whereas Ndejje University has virtually secured a play-off slot, Lira is still entangled in the fight against relegation.

CRO plays Bukedea Town Council at Bukedea primary school play ground. Like Lira United, CRO requires all the maximum points to play it safe from relegation mathematics.

In some of the Rwenzori group games, Masavu who are based in Entebbe at Kitubulu play ground entertains Kireka United at the Katabi Gombolola play ground.

Fresh from Monday’s 3 all draw at Citizens in Mbarara, Masavu has already secured a play-off slot alongside Kirinya Jinja S.S and the run away leaders, Proline who just need three points to be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

Kampala side, Hope Doves is away to Sun City at the Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese District.

After Thursday’s games, the FUFA Big league will get a one day break before resuming on Saturday with three games.

Three teams from the FUFA Big league replace those relegated from the Azam Uganda Premier League.

April 28, 2016
FUFA Corporate Tournament: 14 companies confirmed

The 2^nd edition of the 2016 FUFA Corporate tournament 2016 has attracted 14 teams that have confirmed participation on 7^th May at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Defending champions National Water and Sewerage Corporation were among the early pacesetters in confirming participation.

They have since been joined by 13 other Corporate companies including FUFA and National Team sponsors Airtel, Nile Special, NIC and BIDCO.

‘The registration exercise closed and we are now handling the technical part of the tournament. The rules and regulations have been sent to the participating teams to read and understand them’ said FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.

Musoke also confirmed on the high profile dignitaries expected to attend.

FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke taking notes during the weekly press conference on Wednesday. She confirmed that 14 teams have registered for the FUFA Corporate tournament.

The Kyabazinga of Busoga His Highness Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV will grace the tournament as the Chief Guest.

A curtain raiser match will be played between the FUFA Executive and the Busoga kingdom cabinet.

The winner of the One-day Tournament will walk away with a cash prize of One Million Shillings (1,000,000/-)

Teams: Airtel, National Water & Sewerage Corporation, Red Pepper, FUFA XI, Uganda Premier League, Power Horse, Civil Aviation Authority, SS Logistics, Pepsi, BIDCO, NIC, Nile Breweries and Tropical Bank.

April 27, 2016
Uganda Cup: Giants KCCA FC and Vipers face off in the semifinals
The draw of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup semifinals stage has been conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday morning. Big League sides Onduparaka FC and Busia Fisheries who still have a round of 16 fixture to play are in the path of Entebbe FC.

Onduparaka FC and Busia Fisheries will play on 18th May with the winner taking on Soana two days later at the Quarterfinals.

Kampala Region Football Association will host the final this year at a venue yet to be named.

The semifinals will kickoff on 20th May, 2016.

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
The Semifinals fixtures:

Entebbe FC vs either Onduparaka/Busia Fisheries vs Soana

KCCA FC vs Vipers

Action from the Bright Stars vs KCCA 2015/2016 Uganda cup quarterfinal match. KCCA FC won 1-0 to progress to the Semifinals.

MAIN PHOTO: Daily Monitor Sports Journalist Elvis Senono picks one of the teams during the draw of the Uganda Cup Semifinals
April 27, 2016
CAF Instructors arrive for Club Licensing Seminar set for 28th-29th April

CAF/FUFA Licensing Seminar set for 28th-29th April, 2016

Venue: Imperial Royale

The three CAF Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) have jetted in ahead of Thursday and Friday’s Club Licensing Seminar to be held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

The trio arrived on Tuesday and were all received by FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige at the Entebbe International Airport.

The Instructors will hold a meeting the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday Morning at FUFA House and there after head back to the venue in preparation for the event that rolls off on Friday.

Ivan Kintu Bayige (L) receiving the ever jovial Nicholas Musonye. He is in Uganda for the CAF Club Licensing seminar due on Thursday and Friday at Imperial Royale.

Ivan Kintu Bayige with Hack Raymond at Entebbe Airport.

Details of the seminar:

The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel says that the seminar is aimed at bringing the different stakeholders in football up to speed on the requirements of running the game.

Hack, Kayuni and Musonye will handle the seminar.

The seminar has targeted participants from the Azam Uganda Premier League, Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology, National Council of Sports, State House, Uganda Olympic Committee, KCCA, Stadium owners/managers and FUFA Licensing Committee

Last week at the FUFA weekly Press conference Dr. Ogwel said that ‘At the end of this seminar we shall have poled our efforts to share expertise to make club licensing an important tool in developing football in Uganda’

He added ‘ At the end of the seminar we shall be able to see improvement in very many areas. The club licensing seminar is also expected to change the face of global football’

The Continental football body- CAF will start implementing proper licensing from 2017.

MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Nicholas Musonye, Kintu and Sunday Ka

April 26, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA falters as Vipers, Express close gap

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Match Day 28 -Tuesday, 26th April 2016 Results:

Soana FC 3-2 Maroons FC
Simba FC 1-0 KCCA FC
SC Villa 3-1 Lweza FC
Vipers SC 4-0 SC VU
Sadolin Paints FC 0-1 Police FC
Express FC 1-0 The Saints FC

Sixteen goals have been scored in the six Azam Uganda Premier League games played on Tuesday.

Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers) with a hat-trick, Patrick Kaddu (Maroons), and Soana’s Musa Esenu (brace) had the lion’s share of the goal fiesta.

Vipers won 4-0 over Sports Club Victoria University at Buikwe with Ssekisambu’s three goals and Mike Mutyaba’s other strike.

KCCA lost away 1-0 at the Bombo Military stadium.

At Nakivubo Stadium in the heart of Kampala, Sports Club Villa defeated Lweza 3-1 to keep pace with the leading pack.

Joseph Sentume scored the one goal on the day at the Bugembe stadium when Police F.C edged home side, Sadolin Paints F.C in Jinja.

Soana condemned Maroons 3-2 a result that officially means the Prisons run side will play in the seven division tier (FUFA big league) next season.

Esenu netted his 6th and 7th goals of the campaign since joining Soana in the January window from MUBS with veteran striker Patrick ‘Crespo’ Asiku, formerly a captain at Jinja club BUL getting the other in the five goal thriller played at Kavumba Recreational Stadium.

Maroons’ hard working striker, Patrick Kaddu scored a brace on the day as his side went down fighting.

April 26, 2016
Bayo nets memorable hat-trick for Proline against Entebbe FC

Proline’s journey back to the top flight is getting closer and closer each time they step foot on the pitch for a FUFA Big League match. Top of their Rwenzori group, Proline headed into today’s match at Namboole stadium with all eyes set on collecting maximum points.

They never disappointed their fans who made the trip to the National stadium.

Fahad Bayo netted a memorable hat-trick-hois first ever for Proline while Sendi Ibra got the other goal as Baker Mbowa’s team saw off Entebbe FC easily with a 4-1 win.

Proline is now guaranteed of play off football but can still push for maximum points to rejoin the Azam Uganda Premier League with automatic qualification.

Next Fixtures:

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Fixtures:

268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese

Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese

April 26, 2016
Kitara region Football Association delegates hold meeting with FUFA top brass

Delegates and the Executive of the Kitara Region Football Associations held a cordial meeting with FUFA top brass led by 1st Vice President at FUFA House in a bid to iron out the differences in the region.

FUFA top Executive members 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and Rogers Byamukama (who represents Kitara region on the Executive) attended the meeting.

Details of the entire meeting will be released soon by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer.

The entire delegation also took time to visit the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm where the Chairman of Kitara Region Mwesige Hasheem assured the public that the meeting went on well and was conducted in a manner that brought out the spirit of the beautiful game.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also had an opportunity to meet the delegates.

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Presidential handshake: Ayebale James of Hoima (L) shaking hands with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. In the middle is Mwesige Hasheem- Chairman of Kitara Region Football Association

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FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on the airwaves of 102.1 FUFA fm. Standing are delegates of the Kitara Region Football Association who visited the studios.

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The Chairman of Kitara Region Football Association Mwesige Hasheem during the visit of 102.1 FUFA fm after a meeting with the FUFA top brass. In this photo, he was on the airwaves of FUFA fm.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President with delegates and members of the Executive from Kitara region Football Association at FUFA House.

April 26, 2016
Second Division (FUFA Big league): Proline host Entebbe at Namboole

SECOND DIVISION (FUFA BIG LEAGUE):

Monday Result: Citizen 3-3 Masavu

Tuesday, 26th April 2016 Fixture:

Proline Vs Entebbe – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Rwenzori group table leaders, Proline host Entebbe at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday afternoon in one of their last three games to climax the regular season.

A victory for Proline will put them in the pole position for the Azam Premier league next season.

Each of the two groups (Elgon and Rwenzori) qualifies one team directly to the elite league with the third club determined via a promotional play off.

Thursday, 28th April 2016 Fixtures:

268 – Boma Young V Bukedea TC FC – Booma ground-Hoima
265 – Busia Fisheries V CRO FC – Busia Inter.Pri. School
274 – Ndejje Univ FC V Lira United – Ndejje- luwero
269 – Masavu FC V Kireka United – Katabi-Entebbe
270 – Wakiso Utd V Kirinya JJA SS -Wakiso District
271 – Sun City FC v Hope Doves Nyakasanga – Kasese

Saturday, 30th April 2016
261 – Synergy FC v Proline FC Masaka Recreational Stadium
239 – Sun City FC V Wandegeya FC Nyakasanga-Kasese

April 26, 2016
Kefa Kisala promises better showing for Hippos against Egypt

CAF U-20 Qualifiers – 1st Round (2nd Leg):

Uganda 2-1 Rwanda (Uganda Progresses to next stage after 3-2 aggregate victory)

Next Fixture: Uganda Vs Egypt – May 2016

After guiding the Uganda national Under 20 side (Uganda Hippos), head coach Kefa Kisala has now set eyes to the next opponent in line – Egypt.

The former Uganda Cranes international, Kisala told www.fufa.co.ug, he has started preparing for the next stage that will see the victor progress to the CAF U-20 finals in Zambia next year.

“We are glad to have eliminated Rwanda. There are still a lot things we need to put together as we focus against Egypt at the next stage” Kisala noted.

Uganda fell to striker Abeddy Biramahire’s well headed attempt in the 17th minute.

In typical fighting style, Zaake Luboyera got the equalizer just three minutes later before the same player converted a second half penalty to give the hosts the victory.

Kisala believes the team requires more time together for the perfect bonding and testing out of various combinations and playing formats.

“We need more time to play and plan as a team as we look towards the Egyptian challenge” he adds.

Kisala is assisted by three coaches; Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeepers’ trainer), Arthur Kyesmira and Richard Wasswa.

Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga is the team manager.

Zambia will host the CAF U-20 finals come next month.

How Uganda’s Team started:

James Ahebwa (G.K), Umar Mukobe, Hussan Musana, Halid Lwaliwa, Geoffrey Wasswa ,Hassan Musana, Daniel Shabena, Emma Olinga, Frank Tumwesigye, Edrisa Lubega, Pius Wanji, Zaake Luboyera

Changes:

55′ Frank Tumwesigye replaced by Muhammed Shaban, 61′ Pius Wanji Replaced by Martin Kizza and 80′ Zaake Luboyera Replaced By Julius Poloto

Substitutes Not Used:

Eric Kibowa (G.K), Yasin Mugume, Nicolas Kagaba, Shafiq Kajimu

April 25, 2016