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Azam Uganda Premier League: Six matches for match day 28

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Match Day 28 -Tuesday, 26th April 2016

Soana FC Vs Maroons FC (Live on Azam Pay TV) – 4pm – Kavumba Recreational Grounds
Simba FC Vs KCCA FC – Bombo Barracks Grounds (4:30pm)
SC Villa Vs Lweza FC – Nakivubo Stadium (4:30pm)
Vipers SC Vs SC VU – Buikwe Stadium (4:30pm)
Sadolin Paints FC Vs Police FC – Bugembe Stadium, Jinja (4:30pm)
Express FC Vs The Saints FC – Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30pm)

The Azam Uganda Premier league 2015/16 season is nearing the final bend with match day 28.

Six matches are lined up for Tuesday, 26th April 2016 at 6 venues.

At the Bombo Army military stadium, It will be the battle of the top placed side, KCCA taking on the the relegation bound Simba.

This match is envisaged as the survival for the fittest affair.

Simba currently lies 14th with 22 points picked from 26 games. Any mathematical chance for survival this term is to keep winning up to the climax of the season, meanwhile the closet challengers (The Saints, Maroons and SC Victoria University falter).

KCCA is 51 points aloft of the table from 25 points. Any slip up means advantage granted to the chasing pack of Vipers and Express.

The table leaders are fresh from the 1-0 triumph at the hands of Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup quarter finals.

Paul Mucureezi, the scorer against Bright Stars will be tasked to replicate the scoring form alongside Derrick Nsibambi, Ceasar Okhuti and Herman Wasswa against Simba’s goalie Robert Kalumba.

SC Villa returns once again to the league after the CAF Confederation cup expedition with a home duel against the hot and cold Lweza.

At the moment, SC Villa is not safe from the relegation politics as they lie 12th with 30 points from 19 games.

The Jogoos are still in shock having been eliminated out of the Uganda Cup by a second division side, Onduparaka that plays in the Elgon group of the FUFA Big league.

Nicholas Ssebwato who did not take physical action against Onduparaka will return to the goal posts relegating Ashadu Bugembe to the bench.

However, winger Mike Ndera who limped out of the game in the first half remains doubtful for the match.

Lweza, like SC Villa is also out of the Uganda Cup, having been ejected by yet another big league outfit, Entebbe F.C 9-8 in penalties after normal time had ended 2 all.

Sadolin Paints host Police at Bugembe stadium, Express plays The Saints at Wankulukuku and Soana entertains Maroons at the Kavumba recreational stadium.

A loss for Maroons will spell doom for the Prisons run side and a condemnation to the second tier league.

Maroons have fetched just 16 points from 26 games with four matches to the climax of the season.

102.1 FUFA f.m will bring you the timely updates from all the matches as they will be played with an assured live commentary from one of the six games.

April 25, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Onduparaka shock holders, Sports Club Villa

Uganda Cup 2015/16 – Round of 32 Stage:

Sports Club Villa Jogoo 0 (3) – 0 (4) Onduparaka

Quarter-final matches:

Bright Stars 0-1 KCCA

Vipers 2-0 Hope Doves

Lweza 2 (8) – 2 (9) Entebbe

The Uganda Cup resumed on Sunday evening with four matches played on the day.

Elgon group FUFA Big league side, Onduparaka F.C defeated the defending champions of the Cup, Sports Club Villa at the round of 32 stage.

Onduparaka won 4-3 after normal time had ended goal-less in normal time at Nakivubo stadium.

In the penalty shoot outs, Martin Kizza. Jonathan Mugabi and Mike Sserumaga scored for SC Villa.

Yesseri Waibi missed his kick after the attempt kissed the post before Umar Kasumba shot wide.

Rashid ‘Mertersacker’ Toha,Gadiho Gaddaffi, Yamandu Twakali and Wahabu Gadaffi scored for the West Nile based side.

Ceasar Olega had missed his kick.

Onduparaka will now play against fellow Elgon group side, Busia Fisheries at the round of 16 in Arua (at Green Light Stadium).

The winner between Onduparaka and Busia Fisheries will play Soana in the quarter finals.

In the three quarter finals played on the same day, KCCA ejected home side Bright Stars 1-0 courtesy of Paul Mucureezi’s strike.

Erisa Ssekisambu struck a brace in Vipers 2-0 home victory over Hope Doves at Kitende.

In the Entebbe road derby match, Entebbe F.C defeated Lweza 9-8 in post match penalties after the 90 minutes had ended 2 all.

Roch Somoka and Abrah Ndugwa scored for Entebbe as a set of penalties from Hassan Kikoyo, formerly at Bright Stars leveled the matters for Lweza in the Wankulukuku affair.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns the rights to represent the country at the CAF Confederation cup.

Team Line Ups:

SC Villa Jogoo:
Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), Misi Katende, Yesseri Waibi, Jonathn Mugabi, Henry Katongole, Abel Eturide, Denis Kamanzi (77′ Abdul Karim Kasule), Mike Sserumaga, Umar Kasumba Godfrey Lwesibawa (74′ Karim Ndugwa), Mike Ndera (30′ Martin Kizza)

Subs Not Used:

Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Ramathan Muwadda, Tadeo Lwanga, Sulaiman Ochero

Head coach: Ibrahim Kirya

Onduparaka F.C XI:

Aliozi Ajaibu (G.K), Alex Adriko Gaspa, Denis Andama, Rashid ‘Mertasacker’ Toha, Sadir Simba, Faizal Ibrahim, Ceasar Olega, Wahabu Gadaffi, Muhammed ‘Jaggarson’ Shaban, Gadafi Gadinho, Rashid Ayubu

Subs:

Nasir Kasim (G.K), Hakkem Keems, Joshua Matua, Yamandu Twakali, Charles Anjuvulu, Toto Ajobe, Agwo Amaku

Coach: Allan Kabonge Kivewala

MAIN PHOTO: Onduparaka players happily celebrate at Nakivubo stadium

April 24, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: SC Villa, KCCA, Vipers in action

2015/16 UGANDA CUP:

Sunday April 24, 2016

Quarter finals

Lweza vs Entebbe – Wankulukuku

Bright Stars Vs KCCA – Matugga

Vipers Vs Hope Doves – Kitende

Round of 32

SC Villa Vs Onduparaka – Nakivubo

Four Uganda Cup matches will be played at the different venues.

Three of these are quarter final fixtures and one round of 32 match for SC Villa against Onduparaka.

At the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe, Bright Stars host KCCA, Vipers play Big league side, Hope Doves at Kitende and Lweza entertains fellow Entebbe road neighbours, Entebbe F.C.

The last time KCCA visited Bright Stars is just three weeks ago with a slim 2-1 victory for Mike Mutebi’s side.

Welcoming back Muzamiru Mutyaba and Hassan Wasswa Dazo, KCCA seeks for maximum

Meanwhile, SC Villa will take on Onduparaka from Arua at Nakivubo stadium.

The Jogoos are fresh from the CAF Confederation cup after registering a historic five wins in six fixtures on the continent.

They look to the goal scoring form of Umar Kasumba who scored against Moroccoan club, Faith Union Sports (FUS) Rabat and in the build up against Bulemeezi Ssaza on Friday.

Onduparaka is an on-form Big league side based in Arua. They are coached by Allan Kabonge whose philosophy as a football coach is ball retention.

Muhammed Shaban and Rashid Agawu are the two main potent weapons of massive destruction for the club.

All the matches start at 4 p.m.

April 23, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos defeat Rwanda to book Egypt date

CAF U-20 Qualifiers (1st Round, Return Leg):

Uganda 2-1 Rwanda (Agg: 3-2)

The Uganda Hippos have qualified to the second and final stage of the CAF U-20 qualifiers following a hard fought 2-1 result on the day against Rwanda Junior Wasps at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

Rwanda took the lead in the 17th minute after striker Abeddy Biramahire had headed home a cross from the right wing coming off Ange Mutsinzi.

Zake Luboyera then equalized three minutes later before slotting home a penalty in the 47th minute.

Uganda Hippos players celebrate the opening goal on the day at Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Uganda’s Umar Mukobe was booked in the added minutes of the game for suspect time wasting.

Uganda now progresses after winning 3-2 on aggregate and they will play Egypt at the next stage.

The successful winner over the two legs will qualify for the 2017 CAF U-20 finals that will be hosted by Zambia.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest at the game.

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:

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

Substitutes Not Used:

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

April 23, 2016
CAF U-20 qualifiers: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Rwanda

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

Uganda Hippos starting eleven against Rwanda in the return leg of the CAF U-20 qualifiers has been released.

There are five changes from the team that started away in Kigali during the first leg.

The first leg played at Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo ended in a one all draw.

Proline sharp forward, Edrisa Lubega scored for Uganda in the 34th minute, canceling Blaise Itangishaka’s 17th minute opener.

Kenyan referees are in charge of the game.

Uganda Hippos Starting team:

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

Substitutes:

Eric Kibowa, Julius Poloto, Yasin Mugume, Martin Kizza, Nicolas Kagaba, Shafiq Kajimu, Muhammad Shaban

April 23, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: FUFA President on a courtesy visit to the Hippos camp

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4 p.m (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo accompanied by the FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and the national teams’ coordinator Patrick Ntege visited the Uganda Hippos camp at Namboole Sports Hotel on Friday night ahead of their return leg tie against the Rwanda Junior Wasps on Stadium.

Uganda Hippos players attentively listen to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

While addressing the players, Eng Magogo asked the players to appreciate the privileges and pride that comes along playing play for the national team .

Out of the millions of your age, you are only eighteen players here .It is such a great opportunity to don in the National teams jersey which is every footballers dream

He later cautioned the players to do away with the pride when they are playing against Rwandese side.

Uganda Hippos coaching team

“Though we have beaten Rwanda at all age categories , do not treat this game as a walk over because the Rwandese need it too .You Should work for the win by giving your best first ,work for your selves and then for the privilege ‘’ warned the FUFA President .

He finally asked the players to work hard so that by the age of 20 they feature for big clubs in Uganda, abroad and the senior national team.

‘The national team is not about age where you are playing or coming from .It us about ability’ said Eng Magogo.

The first leg ended one goal apiece three weeks ago at the Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo.

Edrisa Lubega scored the equalizer in the 34th minute for Uganda Hippos after Blaise Itangishaka had given Rwanda an early lead.

The return leg will be handled by referees from Kenya.

April 23, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, Bright Stars shine with away victories
Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16:

Friday, 22nd April 2016 Results:
- SC Victoria University 0-3 Bright Stars
- Maroons 1-2 Express
- Police 1-0 Simba
Three Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures were played on Friday, 22nd April 2016.

There were away victories for Bright Stars and Express over Sports Club Victoria University and Maroons respectively.

Anthony Bongole, Bruhan Matovu and Joshua Kawadwa scored at Namboole for the visitors against Victoria University in a 3-0 triumph.

Bright Stars still played without their head coach and Uganda Cranes goalkeeping tactician, Fred Kajoba who is recovering from ill health.

Express condemned Maroons to their 16th loss of the season with a 2-1 victory.

Ibrahim Kayiwa gave the Red Eagles as early lead in the 5th minute.

Moments later, Patrick Kaddu who is enjoying the form of his life replied for the Prisons’ run side.

Kaddu converted a penalty following Richard Kizito’s handball in the forbidden area.

Vincent Walugembe Kayizzi took the matters in his own hands to restore parity for the visitors, two minutes after the game restart.

The victory drives Express to the third place on 43 points, same as Vipers although the former have a one goal advantage.

In the battle of the forces, Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo scored for Police in the 1-0 slim victory against Simba at Kavumba recreational stadium.

KCCA still leads the 16 teams in the league with 51 points.

The next league matches shall be played on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.
April 22, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos conduct final training session

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

The Uganda National Under 20 team successfully conducted their last training session ahead of the Preliminary round return leg with Rwanda in CAF U-20 Qualifiers .

The one and half hours session under the watchful eyes of all the four coaches, Kefa Kisala (Head coach) and his assistants, Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeeping coach), Arthur Kyesmira and Richard Wasswa was intended to improve attacking and defensive strategies.

‘We are set for the match. The players have trained to the best of their ability’ Kefa Kisala noted.

The team captain, Halid Lwalirwa who plays for Vipers SC expressed readiness ahead of the match.

‘Tomorrow is the D-day to show that we have been training and preparing well. We are ready to fight for our country’ the Vipers S.C defender told www.fufa.co.ug.

The team is camped at Mandela Sports Hotel.

Players in camp.

James Ahebwa (GK) Eric Kibowa (GK) , Wasswa Geoffrey, Emma Olinga , Shafik Kagimu, Pius Wanji, Muhammad Shaban, Zaake Luboyera, Umar Mukobe , Hassan Musana, Daniel Shabena, Julius Poloto ,Yasin Mugume , Halid Lwaliwa, Frank Tumwesigye, Patrick Mbowa , Martin Kizza and Edrisa Lubega

Officials:

Head Coach :Kefa Kisala

1^st Assistant : Richard Wasswa

2^nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

Team Cordinator : Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga

Team Doctor : Ronald Kisolo

Media Officer : Farid Mpagi

Match officials:

Israel Lemayian Mpaima -Referee

Gilbert Cheruiyot- Assistant Referee 1

Joshua Achila- Assistant Referee 2

Anthony Ogwayo- Reserve Referee

Alfred Rwiza Kishongole- Commissioner

April 22, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos enter residential camp ahead of clash with Rwanda

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

In a bid to gear up preparations for the Africa U-20 Qualifiers ,the Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ has camped at Mandela Sports Hotel for the remaining two days .

An eighteen player squad was named by the head coach Kefa Kisala to prepare for the Rwandese U-20 side ‘Junior Wasps’ in the must win return leg encounter at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole on Saturday 23^rd April 2016 .

Hippos managed a one all draw from the Kigali Regional Stadium in Nyamirambo .The winner will face Egypt at the next stage of the qualifiers.

FUFA Technical committee member, Stone Kyambadde with the Uganda U-20 players through a talk session at Namboole sports hotel on Thursday morning

The teams head coach promised good results because all his boys are well prepared for the encounter.

‘The Rwandese side won’t be easy one because their boys have been together for longer period A lso Rwanda would like to revenge on all the loses to the Uganda football teams from the Senior Cranes ,U-23 and the U-17″ noted Kisala.

The team will have its last training on Friday at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole 11 am.

Players in camp.

James Ahebwa (GK) Eric Kibowa (GK) , Wasswa Geoffrey , Emma Olinga , Shafik Kagimu , Pius Wanji , Muhammad Shaban , Zaake Luboyera , Umar Mukobe , Hassan Musana , Daniel Shabena , Julius Poloto ,Yasin Mugume , Halid Lwaliwa, Frank Tumwesigye , Patrick Mbowa , Martin Kizza and Edrisa Lubega

Officials:

Head Coach :Kefa Kisala

1^st Assistant : Richard Wasswa

2^nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

Team Cordinator : Herbert ‘Masanda’ Nsubuga

Team Doctor : Ronald Kisolo

Media Officer : Farid Mpagi

April 22, 2016
CAF U-20 Championship: East African affair for Uganda vs Rwanda match on Saturday

CAF U-20 Championship

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Saturday 23rd April, 2016

Time: 4pm (EAST)

Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands), 20,000/- (Pavilion)

The East African Community affairs but strictly on football will be part of Saturday’s tie between two Junior teams of Uganda and Rwanda in the qualification stages of the Africa U-20 championship.

Most Ugandans do understand the political side of the region at the mention of ‘East African Community’

The Continental football body CAF named match officials from Kenya and Commissioner from Tanzania to handle the Uganda U-20 and Rwanda U-20 on Saturday at Namboole.

It is a coincidence that four countries from the same region and all neighbors to Uganda will be handling the return leg fixture of the Preliminary round.

Edrisa Lubega kissing the FUFA badge after netting against Rwanda in Kigali. The deadly striker has scored 19 goals for his club Proline this season so far and on the verge of joining top flight football.

Meanwhile the Uganda U-20 team will train later today (4pm) at Namboole stadium. Rwanda U-20 team arrives tonight (11.15pm) aboard RwandAir.

The Pre-match meeting will be conducted on Saturday morning (9 O’clock) at Namboole stadium.

Match officials:

Israel Lemayian Mpaima -Referee

Gilbert Cheruiyot- Assistant Referee 1

Joshua Achila- Assistant Referee 2

Anthony Ogwayo- Reserve Referee

Alfred Rwiza Kishongole- Commissioner

April 21, 2016
FIFA Connect Workshop rolls off in Botswana

Uganda’s representatives Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe are part of the participants at the FIFA Connect workshop in Avani Gaborone Hotel and Casino, Botswana that got underway on Thursday morning.

L-R: FIFA Connect Project Manager Christian Michels, President Botswana FA Tebogo Sebego and FIFA Regional Development Manager Zelkifi Ngoufonja

Participating FIFA Member Associations have sent in representatives from; Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The workshop was officially opened by the Botswana FA President Tebogo Sebego.

Programmes Coordinator Elizabeth Eastmans presenting

The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’.

The workshop will further improve in the areas of record keeping and database collection for proper management by FIFA MAs.

Participants on duty-Group work. FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is at the forefront on the left of the photo.

The two day workshop ends on Friday.

April 21, 2016
CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa edge FUS Rabat for third consecutive home win on continent

CAF Confederations Cup (Second Round) – Return Leg:

SC Villa (Uganda) 1 – 0 FUS Rabat (Morocco)

[FUS Rabat qualifies after 7-1 aggregate victory]

Sports Club Villa Jogoo have won a third straight home victory at home on the continent after Wednesday’s slim 1-0 over Morocco club, FUS Rabat at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Striker Umar Kasumba scored a penalty in the 56^th minute following a foul on midfielder Denis Kamanzi had been brought down in the penalty area.

The North African side however qualifies to the next stage after a 7-1 aggregate victory.

During the first leg played in Morocco; FUS Rabat won 7-0 with the goals scored by Mourad Batna, As Mandaw, Abdessalam Benjelloun, Mehdi Ei Bassel, Maroune Saadane, Youssef El Gnaoui and Mohamed Fouzair.

Team Line Ups:

SC Villa XI:

Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Misi Katende, Isaac Muleme, Jonathan Mugabi (C), Ivan Mbowa, Mike Ndera, Abel Eturide, Godfrey Lwesibawa (72’ Mike Sserumaga), Denis Kamanzi, Martin Kizza, Umar Kasumba

Subs Not Used:

Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), AbdulKarim Kasule, Yesseri Waibi, Sulaiman Ochero, John Adriko, Ramathan Muwadda

Coaches: Ibrahim Kirya and Frank Anyau

FUS Rabat XI:

Majid Aymane (G.K), Yasin Eljazisen, As Mandaw, Mehdi Khalisi, Neyf Agrd, Adil Zryouh, Ayoub Skouma, Zakaria Hajoub, Amin Louni, Mustapha Coundi, Yousef Elgnani

Subs:

Younes Azziadi (G.K), Nji Yousefa, Mohammed Fouzir, Adam Ennaffati, Badr Boulehroud

Head Coach: Waled Roragi

Assistant Coach: Mustapha Kaalfi

April 20, 2016
CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Hippos climax non-residential drills, impress in build up

Build Up Match Result:

Uganda U-20 (Hippos) 8-0 Royal Giant SS

The Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ had a friendly assessment match with Royal Giant SS Mityana which they won on 8 -0 at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo.

Six goals came in the first half of the game scored Pius Wanji with a brace, Zaake Luboyera, Muhammad Shaban and Allan Okello while the other three came in the second half by Joseph Janjali, Alfred Leku and Stephen Mukwara.

The trial match was the last non residential training before the team enters residential camp on Thursday at Mandela Sports Hotel, Namboole.

Team coach Kefa Kisala expressed his confidence in the team relating to the superb display from the boys in their trial match.

‘Though we haven’t been with the players most of the time. I am confident that they will give the best because they have been engaged in different competitions with their clubs and Schools’ noted Kisala.

Hippos Starting Lineup for the first half

James Ahebwa (GK) ,Fred Okot, Ronald Nkonge, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustafa Mujjuzi ,Emmanuel Olinga, Shafik Kagimu, Allan Okello, Pius Wanji, Muhammad Shaban and Zaake Luboyera

Second Half team: Michael Nantamu,Umar Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Geoffrey Wasswa ,Musatafa Mujuzi ,Daniel Shabena, Julius Poloto, Nicholas Kagaba, Yasin Mugume, Alfred Leku and Joseph Jjanjali

Subs : Ali Lugolobi , Stephen Mukwara, Halid Lwaliwa and Frank Twesigye

Head Coach: Kefa Kisala

1^st Assistant : Richard Wasswa

2^nd Assistant : Arthur Kyesimira

Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka

April 20, 2016
FUFA CEO, Competitions Director in Botswana for FIFA Connect Programme

Two top FUFA secretariat staff-the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe have arrived safely in Gaborone for a two day workshop on FIFA Connect Programme that starts on Thursday. Watson and Mwebe left on Wednesday morning aboard South African Airways.

The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’.

Ali Mwebe

The exercise comes at a time when only License Plus applies to the players only but the new programme will capture all data of members of all FUFA bodies, FUFA registered football layers, Education Instructors, referees, administrators and many others.

The circular number 1037 on the matter was issued on 14th April, 2016.

The exercise will be coordinated by the FUFA Competitions Department while the deadline for the registration is 20th May, 2016.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

April 20, 2016
CAF/FUFA Licensing Seminar set for 28th-29th April

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

Venue: Imperial Royale

The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel has confirmed the dates for the CAF/FUFA Licensing Seminar due on 28th and 29th April at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

The seminar is aimed at bringing the different stakeholders in football up to speed on the requirements of running the the game.

Three FIFA Instructors Hack Raymond (South Africa), Sunday Kayuni (Tanzania) and Nicholas Musonye (Kenya) will arrive in Uganda on 26th April, 2016 to 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

Dr. Ogwel was at the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday where he addressed the media.

‘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’ said Ogwel.

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.

April 20, 2016
AFCON 2017: Micho releases plans for Uganda Cranes game against Botswana

Uganda Cranes Technical team has continued with preparations for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana on June 4 by releasing the plans for this fixture.

During the weekly Press Conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic informed the media of his plans on how he will tackle his next opponents.

‘We have no right to be complacent. Whoever is thinking along those lines should not be part of us. We practically control emotions of millions of Ugandans. We must get the best results’ said Micho.

Micho announced that the Uganda Cranes will enter residential camp in Harare starting 20th May before taking on Zimbabwe in a friendly match on 31st May in preparation for the tie against Botswana on 4th June.

‘There is strong belief that the same spirit shown by the players in the four games in this campaign so far will be maintained when we play our final two fixtures against Botswana and Comoros. We expect the same players to come back to the national team ready to fight for Uganda Cranes’ said Micho.

The Serbian coach also hinted on having another friendly match before taking on Botswana.

‘In the pipeline, we are looking at playing a top 5 ranked country in Africa but we shall give you the full details at the right time’ added Micho.

Micho who was in jovial mood told the media that the group is still wide open.

‘The destiny is in our own hands. No calculations. We are preparing hard to get the best results for our fans’ said Mihco.

Uganda Cranes will play Botswana on 4th June, 2016.

Uganda and Burkina Faso are tied on 7 points while Botswana on 6 and Comoros on 3.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach Micho (r) with Ahmed Hussein-The FUFA Spokesperson during the weekly press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

Credit: FUFA Communications

April 20, 2016
Women Football: FUFA President grateful of FIFA support to Ugandan clubs with equipment

The 16 clubs plying their trade in the top flight of the FUFA Women Elite League have landed football equipment from FIFA. This is the second year running for the Ugandan clubs to receive this equipment.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo made a statement on the status of women football in Uganda during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo.

‘This support from FIFA is as a result of our efforts when we decided to start the Women football league to give other women play football. This helped us create a wider pool for National team selection in the future’ said FUFA President.

At the start of his speech, Eng. Magogo said ‘ I am motivated that our Ugandan population has 50% as women and I am glad to be playing a part in the development of the women football in the country’ added Magogo.

FUFA President addressing the media at the weekly Press conference on Wednesday.

He further said’ FIFA is very much aware of the developmental steps taken in women’s football in Uganda. The courses for administration and coaching are as a result of the hard work put in by the owners who inject money at their clubs, various stakeholders, sponsors and the media’

Presidential handshake: Divine Women FC official Mike Erebu greets FUFA President before the handover of the football equipment donated by FIFA.

Magogo confirmed that Uganda will host the 2016 CECAFA Women football tournament in August to give players an opportunity to play international football again.

All the 16 clubs in the FUFA Women Elite League were represented at the brief ceremony that saw FUFA President handover the sports equipment donated by FIFA.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President and some club officials displaying equipment donated by FIFA to Ugandan women clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League.

April 20, 2016
CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos intensify preparations

CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS: Saturday, 23rd April 2016

UGANDA HIPPOS Vs RWANDA JUNIOR WASPS

AT NELSON MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM, NAMBOOLE (4:30 P.M)

The Uganda U-20 side the Hippos has intensified their preparations for the return leg against the Rwandese counterparts on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The team had a morning training session at the Phillip Omondi Stadium Lugogo.

Muhammed Shaban fights for the ball with teammates in training on Tuesday at Lugogo

They were joined by Shaban Muhammad of Big League side, Onduparaka FC.

The team training returns Wednesday morning under the four coaches; Daniel Kiwanuka (goalkeeping coach), Kefa Kisala (head coach) as well as the team assistant coaches – Richard Wasswa and Arthur Kyesmiira.

U-20 players in a stretching exercise under the watchful eyes of Richard Wasswa

Assistant coach, Arthur Kyesmira in a talk session with the players at Lugogo on Tuesday

Players who attended the training on Tuesday morning:

James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Yasin Mugume, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Okello , Ronald Nkonge, Joseph Janjali and Muhammad Shaban

April 19, 2016