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  • Azam Uganda Premier league: Four fixtures lined up for Tuesday

    Azam Uganda Premier league: Four fixtures lined up for Tuesday

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16:

    Tuesday, 19th April 2016 (Match Day 27):

    BUL F.C Vs URA – Kakindu Stadium (Live on Azam TV)

    Bright Stars F.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – C.S Stadium, Matugga

    KCCA F.C Vs The Saints F.C – Nakivubo Stadium

    Lweza F.C Vs Soana F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    The Azam Uganda Premier league returns with only four games on Tuesday, 19th April 2016.

    Table leaders, KCCA are at home to The Saints at Nakivubo stadium. The Saints will miss the services of five players who were loaned to them by KCCA in the January window.

    The players barred because of contractual obligations are; Yasin Mugabi (goalkeeper), Yasin Mugume, Owen Kasule, Farouk Matovu and Isaac Sserunkuma.

    At the Mutesa II Wankulukuku, Lweza who fell to Express in the Wankulukuku derby face Soana in a clash expected to be exciting.

    Soana is still basking in the glory of their 2-1 home victory over URA last Saturday in a match veteran forward, Hamis Kitagenda scored a brace.

    All the eyes will once again be glued to Lweza’s veteran striker Geofrey Sserunkuma whose goal poaching instincts an work rate continues to amuse hundreds of people.

    Bright Stars hope to use their home fixture against Sadolin Paints as a plat form to cast aside the poor form.

    BUL F.C hosts URA in the other game with the return on Alex Isabirye after a sick leave of one month.

    BUL defeated Vipers in the last match 1-0 at Buikwe as URA lost to Soana 2-1 at Kavumba in the last game.

    League top scorer, Robert Sentongo is expected to inspire the tax collectors’ side.

    Friday, 22nd April 2016 Fixtures: 

    Police Vs Simba – Live of Azam T.V (Kavumba Recreational Stadium)

    Maroons Vs Express – Luzira Prisons Stadium

    JMC Hippos Vs Vipers – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    URA F.C Vs SC Villa – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi

    Tuesday, 26th April 2016 (Match Day 28)

    Soana Vs Maroons – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    Simba Vs KCCA – Bombo Army Barracks Grounds

    SC Villa Vs Lweza – Nakivubo Stadium

    Vipers Vs SC Victoria University – Buikwe Stadium

    Sadolin Paints Vs Police – Bugembe Stadium

    Friday, 29th April 2016:

    KCCA F.C Vs Vipers – Nakivubo Stadium

    Saturday, 30th April 2016:

    The Saints Vs JMC Hippos – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Express Vs Bright Stars – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankukuluku

    BUL Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): Kirinya-Jinja S.S holds Proline

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): Kirinya-Jinja S.S holds Proline

    Second Division (FUFA Big League):

    Monday Result: Proline 2-2 Kirinya/Jinja S.S (Rwenzori Group)

    Proline and Kirinya/Jinja S.S played to a 2 all draw at Nakivubo stadium on Monday.

    James Otim headed the visitors ahead in the 12th minute with a diving effort after Allan Drajuwa crossed from the right. Edrisa Lubega replied in the same fashion 7 minutes later with Simon Mbaziira providing the assist.

    The home side then took the lead with another headed attempt from Fahad Bayo in the 29th minute.

    With five minutes to the end, Jinja S.S equalized with a well taken penalty from Drajuwa after Ali Gift had handled in the penalty area.

    The game was handled by Fred Byamukama (center referee), Bob Omollo and Ali Mpanga were the first and second assistant referees respectively as Ronnie Kalema was the referees’ assessor and commissioner at the same time.

    The Big league returns on Tuesday with Wandegeya visiting Masavu in Entebbe.

    Table Standing as per Monday, 18th April 2016

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  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Day three of non-residential training conducted on Monday

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Day three of non-residential training conducted on Monday

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers:

    UGANDA U-20 Vs RWANDA U-20 – Saturday, 23rd April 2016 Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    The Uganda U-20 football team ‘Hippos’ has intensified preparations for the Africa U-20 Championship Preliminary return leg must win encounter against theier Rwandese counterparts ‘Junior Wasps’ .

    The team had a training session on Monday morning at Nakivubo War II Memorial stadium .

    Amidst the heavy down power, the boys under the supervision of head coach Kefa Kisala assisted by Richard Wasswa, Arthur Kyesimira and goal keeping coach Daniel Kiwanuka continued with the session.

    The team resumes training on Tuesday morning at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo at 8am.

    Players who attended the training on Monday morning:

    James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Fred Okot,Umaru Mukobe, Halid Lwaliwa, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Alfred Lekku, Yasin Mugume, Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Okello , Nkonge Ronald and Joseph Janjali

  • FWEL: Gafford pick up valuable point off Champions Kawempe to remain at the top

    FWEL: Gafford pick up valuable point off Champions Kawempe to remain at the top

    FUFA Women Elite League

    Kawempe 2-2 Gafford Ladies

    Eastern Heroes 0-3 She Corproates

    • High flying Gafford remain top of Victoria group after picking up a valuable point off the champions
    • Gafford is the only team that has beaten Kawempe since the inception of the FWEL in 2015
    • She Corproates lead Elizabeth group

     

    Sandra Nabweteme looked sharp in-front of goal but could not help champions Kawempe from taking maximum points off Gafford Ladies in the FUFA Women Elite League match played at Kawempe Muslim secondary school’s sports ground. Kawempe drew 2-2 with Gafford Ladies.

    The rivalry between the two teams is growing each passing day since the inception of the women’s top flight league in Uganda. Only Gafford has managed to beat Kawempe Muskim Secondary school women FC in the league.

    On Sunday it was a matter of revenge on the minds of Kawempe players but they fell to an early goal by Falone Nahimana the tormentor of the same opponents in the first round fixture in Kyebando.

    Sandra Nabweteme-the reigning FUFA Women Footballer of the year hit back with two goals-one from the penalty spot and the other from a direct free kick and went through the net.  Gafford Ladies players and their technical team protested the goal. However play resumed and Gafford looked composed in the final part of the match and their efforts were rewarded. They got a penalty which they converted beautifully through Annik Sophie for the match to end 2-2.

    In Soroti, visiting side She Corporates won 3-0 against Eastern Heroes. Cissy Nalubega netted a brace. The other match  between She Corporates and Devine FC wasn’t played as the home team failed to show up. she Corporates was supposed to play two games in Soroti over the weekend.

     

  • Uganda Hippos conduct second non-residential session | CAF U-20 Qualifiers

    Uganda Hippos conduct second non-residential session | CAF U-20 Qualifiers

    CAF U-20 QUALIFIERS:

    UGANDA U-20 Vs RWANDA U-20 – Saturday, 23rd April 2016

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Uganda National Under 20 football team, the Hippos on Sunday conducted their second non -residential training on Sunday morning at Nakivubo stadium.

    More players joined the training from on top of those who attended training on the first day at Namboole on Saturday.

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    The team will resume training on Monday at Nakivubo starting 8 am.
    Uganda Hippos requires an outright victory or at worst a draw to progress to the next stage of the qualifiers after earning a hard fought one all draw in the first leg played at Nyamirambo stadium in Kigali.
    Edrisa Lubega scored for Uganda after Blaise Itangishaka had put the Rwandan Juniors ahead.
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    Hippos’ Goalkeeping coach, Daniel Kiwanuka with the two goalies in training on Sunday at Nakivubo stadium
    The country that progresses will face Egypt for a two legged qualifier to the CAF U-20 championship that will be held in Zambia later this year.
    Players who attended the training on Sunday morning:
    James Aheebwa, Michael Nantamu, Fred Okot,Umaru Mukobe, Halid Lwaliwa, Mustapha Mujuzi, Daniel Shabena, Martin Kizza, Hassan Musana, Emma Olinga, Alfred Lekku, Yasin Mugume, Patrick Mbowa,  Ali Dogoto, Zake Luboyera, Joseph Ssemujju
  • Pepsi Beach Soccer League: Eight grueling fixtures lined up for week 14

    Pepsi Beach Soccer League: Eight grueling fixtures lined up for week 14

    Pepsi National Beach Soccer League: Fixtures for Sunday, 17th April 2016

    Moonson Group:

    YMCA Vs Uhuru Titans

    Dalumba International Vs KIU

    Kabalagala Rangers Vs Real Galaticals

    Stormers Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University

    Hurriken Group:

    Nkumba Select Vs Talented

    Kayunga Town Council Vs Kampala City All Stars

    St Lawrence University Vs  Buwanika Bulls

    MUBS Vs Miami Kops

    Eight games are set to be played when the Pepsi National beach soccer league takes center stage at Lido and Sports beaches on Sunday evening.

    The two groups – Moonson and Hurriken will both house four fixtures apiece as the group games near a tense climax before the play offs com by.

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    Previous action involving MUBS and Nkumba Select. Either teams are in action on Sunday

    Reigning champions, MUBS take on the unpredictable Miami Kops.

    Former winners, St Lawrence University will play Buwanika Bulls as Kayunga Town Council battling Kampala City All Stars.

    In the Moonson group, YMCA takes on Uhuru Titans, Dalumba International is against Kampala International University and Kabalagala Rangers take on Real Galaticals.

    Eight teams shall qualify to the play offs and play on a quarter final basis.

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    Some of the beach fun games that spice up the Pepsi national beach soccer league at the Lido Beach in Entebbe

    The league is organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), a sub-ordinate of FUFA with Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi brand the main sponsor.

    MAIN PHOTO: KIU’s Geofrey Akabwai in action during the previous round of games. KIU plays Dalumba International in a highly explosive encounter

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

     

  • CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos resume training

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos resume training

    The Uganda U-20 national side the Hippos resumed training on Saturday 16th April at Mandela National Stadium ahead of their return leg against the Junior Wasps of Rwanda in the Africa U-20 qualifiers.

    Twelve players reported for training amidst the heavy morning down power on Saturday morning under the guidance of Coach Kefa Kisala and Arthur Kyesimira in a two hours training

    The main emphasis in the training session was ball protection, control and distribution.

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    The team Displaying IMG_1111.JPGresumes training on Sunday morning at 8am in  Nakivubo War II Memorial Stadium .

    The Hippos managed to get a 1-1 draw at the Kigali Stadium , Nyamirambo  in the first leg of the encounter  and must win or go for a goalless if they are to qualify for the next round for the match to be played on 23rd April 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Players who attended the training on Saturday :

    Emmanuel Olinga, Umar Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Edrisa Lubega, Loboyera Zake ,Kizza Martin,Mujuzi Mustafa ,Dogoto Ali ,Ocitia Abubakar, Gabriel Bony, Oscar Agu Mansur and Patrick Mbowa

  • Coaching: 27 graduate after attending Beginners’ course in Njeru

    Coaching: 27 graduate after attending Beginners’ course in Njeru

    The five-day Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sanctioned beginner’s coaching course came to an end on Friday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    FUFA Executive Committee member Sam Lwere was present as  Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony to hand over the certificates to the 27 budding coaches.

    While addressing coaches,  Lwere said – “I have also taken up courses in coaching, refereeing and administration. Make sure photo copies of your papers are handed over to your district and regional football Associtions which will help in future when more opportunities arise’

    ‘I urge you to join coachess Associations in your areas so that you can keep up to date and makes work easier for FUFA to identify you’ added Lwere.

    Meanwhile organizers Tangosport Uganda Managing Director Joseph Mutaka was happy with FUFA, sponsors and participants.

    ‘I stand here both as a participant and representative from Tangosport. Our main vision is to promote all sports but we give more priority to Football because it’s the number one sport in Uganda and world over’ said Mutaka.

    ‘We want the game to be run professionally and this course is just the beginning but needs to be transferred to the community. Learning never stops’ added Mutaka.
    This is the fourth course Tangosport had handled under the watchful eye of FUFA.

    The course enabled participants to enhance their knowledge in coaching and provided them theoretical and practical lessons needed to coach youths.

    CAF instructor Jackson Nyima who doubles as FUFA Education Officer was pleased with the progress shown by the participants.

    ‘The coaches showed willingness to learn and develop themselves, so we need to give them time to develop and provide coaching education to many at this development stage’ said Nyima
    One of the coaches Kato Faizal was a happy man at the end of the course.

    ‘I learnt something different from the course where it looks to prepare us coaches for the FUFA Level I Certificate Coaching Course’ said Kato

    Participants who are attending the course: Mutaka Joseph, Mukose Rajab, Majojo Hambali, Kawala Sarah, Jingo Ibrahim, Mayanja Bashir, Kato Faizal, Kasinga Neriko John, Muganzi David,
    Muwanguzi Peter, Kalungi Barce Bashir, Magero Bob Ojambo, Ntulume Khalifah, Nandala Musa, Nandala Moses Mike, Muyinda Eric, Kirunda Julius, Senkaali Eddy, Tamale Katumba Robert,
    Kawesa Muhammed, Mukembo Paul, Walubo Daniel, Kiingi Alfred Kent, Mwereza Ronald, Semuwemba Man, Mugisha Ronald, Muli Paul

    MAIN PHOTO: Sam Lwere (L) handing over a certificate to Kawala Sarah. Looking on in the photo is Issa Musiwa -2nd right (Chairman of the Eastern region Football Associations) and Muyonjo Hussein (Blue suit) 

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA stretch lead at the log summit to 9 points

    Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA stretch lead at the log summit to 9 points

    2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Saturday Results:

    JMC Hippos 0-2 KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    Express 2-0 Lweza   – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Soana 2-1 URA – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    Sadolin Paints 1-0 Maroons – Bugembe Stadium

    Friday Results:

    Simba FC 2-0 Bright Stars FC – Bomba Army Barracks Stadium

    SC Villa 4-0 SC VU – Nakivubo Stadium

    Vipers SC 0 -1 Bul FC – Buikwe Stadium

    The Saints FC 1 -1 Police FC – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club stretched their lead at the summit of the Azam Uganda Premier league with a well worked out 2-0 victory over Jinja Municipal Council Hippos on Saturday.

    Team captain, Fred Okot Oola led by example with the game opener before forward, Derrick Nsibambi sealed the victory with a second half strike in the 64th minute.

    At the Kavumba Recreational stadium, Soana defeated URA 2-1. Veteran striker, Hamis Kitagenda scored twice on the day with Nicholas Kagaba pulling one back for the tax collectors’ club.

    Midfielder, Moses Ali Feni missed a penalty that would have helped URA earn a point.

    In the much awaited Wankulukuku derby, Express overcame Lweza 2-0 courtesy of Tonny Odur’s brace.

    Lweza finished with ten men when former Uganda Cranes left back was sent off for two bookable offences.

    Nasser Muzamiru scored the winner for Sadolin Paints over Maroons at the Bugembe stadium.

    The Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Tuesday, 19th April 2016.

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Contrasting results for most clubs, action returns Saturday

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Contrasting results for most clubs, action returns Saturday

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Friday Results:

    Simba FC 2-0 Bright Stars FC
    SC Villa 4-0 SC VU
    Vipers SC 0 -1 Bul FC
    The Saints FC 1 -1 Police FC

    Sports Club Villa returned to winning ways domestically after a long lull out of action in the Azam Uganda Premier league.

    SC Villa beat SC Victoria University 4-0 at Nakivubo Stadium.

    Umar Kasumba scored two goals with the others coming from Martin Kizza and an own goal from Victoria University.

    At the Buikwe Stadium, Vipers fell to a late goal at home to visiting BUL F.C.

    Yunus Sibira scored in the added minutes to give BUL the victory.

    Simba defeated Bright Stars 2-0 at the Bombo military stadium.

    The Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Saturday with four fixtures.

    Saturday Games:

    JMC Hippos Vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    Express Vs Lweza   – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Soana Vs URA – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

    Sadolin Paints Vs Maroons – Bugembe Stadium

     

  • FUFA Big League: Shaban nets brace to send warning to Rwanda’s U-20

    FUFA Big League: Shaban nets brace to send warning to Rwanda’s U-20

    Uganda U-20 striker Shaban Muhammad netted a brace in Onduparaka’s 4-0 win over Bukedea Town Council ion the FUFA Big League match played on Thursday.

    Shaban, a natural goal scorer will now start planning for the National team duty when  Rwanda U-20 comes around next week. Shaban tormented the Rwandese at Namboole stadium in 2014 when he was in the Uganda U-17 team.

    Full results:

    Synergy 1-1 Entebbe – Masaka Recreational stadium

    Baza Holdings 1-1 Lira United – Kawempe Muslim play ground

    Bukedea Town Council 0-4 Onduparaka – Bukedea Town Council

    Artland – Katale 1-3 Water – Mashariki High School

  • Sam Ssimbwa handed 8 month ban

    Sam Ssimbwa handed 8 month ban

    The Adjudicatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Integrity Committee chaired by Mr Byansi William has banned Mr Bamweyana Sam Ssimbwa -former KCCA FC coach from all football related activities (administrative, sports or any other) for 8 months for possible violation of FUFA Regulations when he conducted himself in an unethical manner and uttered statements that jeopardised the authenticity of results and integrity of matches.

    The ban comes into force immediately.

    Mr. Simbwa will serve eight months but the Committee has considered the 88 days he has spent on provisional suspension by KCCA FC club, have been deducted from the main ban.
    The investigation against Mr. Ssimbwa was conducted by the FUFA Investigatory chamber of the Ethics and Integrity Committee, following allegations of potential misconduct related to utterance of statements that had the consequence of jeopardising the integrity of matches.

    The Committee found out that the standards required from a senior coach like Sam Simbwa is higher than what he portrayed when he uttered statements relating to his ability to bribe match officials in order to get results.

    Mr. Ssimbwa has 10 days to apply for the full reasoned judgment passed by the Committee.

     

  • Decision on transfer of Joseph Mpande

    Decision on transfer of Joseph Mpande

    The Adjudicatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Integrity Committee chaired by Mr Byansi  William has banned Mr Haruna Kyobe- former Secretary and Transfer Matching System Manager of Vipers SC for 16 months from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other). The ban comes into force immediately.

    Mr. Kyobe will serve 12 months for involving in an illegal transfer of a player and a further 4 months for breach of duty of cooperation with the Ethics and Integrity Committee. The ban will be served consecutively.

    The investigation against Mr. Kyobe was conducted by the FUFA Investigatory chamber of the Ethics and Integrity Committee, following allegations of potential misconduct related to the transfer of Vipers SC Player Mpande Joseph Mbolimbo.

    During the course of the investigations, it was found out that Mr. Kyobe was a key person in the falsification of documents, forgery of a signature and illegally transferred the player contracted at Vipers SC to Horizon FC of Myanmar contrary to article 7 of the FUFA Statute, Article 14 Para 1 and 3, Article 18 of the FUFA Code Of Ethics and Article 135 of FUFA disciplinary Code.

    The investigation resulted in a final report that was submitted to the Adjudicatory chamber.

    However Mr. Tadius Kitandwe and Mr. Ssemanda Richard do not have any case to answer as the investigations couldn’t establish any evidence of their involvement in the forgery of the documents in the illegal transfer of Mpande.

    Further to note the Adjudicatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Integrity Committee doesn’t have the powers to determine any case against Mr. Mpande. Only FIFA has such jurisdiction.

    Mr. Kyobe has 10 days to apply for the full reasoned judgment passed by the Committee.

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): Action resumes Thursday

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): Action resumes Thursday

    The national second division league, the FUFA Big league had one game played on Wednesday with Masavu defeating Wakiso United in the continuation of the aborted match.

    The game was played at Wakiso district headquarters play ground for only 19 minutes.

    After the 19 minutes, no side had seen the back of the net but before the replay, the match was 2-1 in favour of Masavu F.C.

    The league resumes on Thursday with four games. Synergy, a Mas

    Thursday, 14th April 2016 Fixtures:

    Synergy Vs Entebbe – Masaka Recreational stadium

    Baza Holdings Vs Lira United – Kawempe Muslim play ground

    Bukedea Town Council Vs Onduparaka – Bukedea Town Council

    Artland – Katale Vs Water – Mashariki High School

  • FUFA-UEFA relations paying off as Edgar, Tumusiime head to Slovenia for Grassroots football programme

    FUFA-UEFA relations paying off as Edgar, Tumusiime head to Slovenia for Grassroots football programme

    The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and seasoned coach at University level Vincent Tumusiime popularly known as ‘Titi Box to Box’ are in Slovenia for a five day programme in relation to grassroots football all organised by Europe’s soccer governing body UEFA.

    With Uganda FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo forging perfect relations with various football bodies around the globe, the sky will be the limit.

    Watson a member of the CAF Technical Study group during the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda landed the opportunity directly from the continental soccer governing who wanted him to extend his vast experience at the grassroots level.

    The other slot that saw a Ugandan take it up, was through efforts and good working relations developed between FUFA and UEFA where the current FIFA President Gianni Infantino was General Secretary.

    Only three African countries Sao Tome and Principe, Uganda and Senegal were invited plus a special slot to CAF which opportunity was given to Watson.

    ‘Our relationship with UEFA is bearing fruits now. We have a lot lined up for Ugandan football as the sport will benefit in various ways through technical and development at various levels’ said FUFA Presidnet Eng. Moses Magogo.

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    Edgar Watson (L) with UEFA grassroots football coach Frank Ludoplh (M) while Vincent ‘Titi Box to Box’ Tumusiime is in the middle.

    Tumusiime is head coach at Kampala University Football team.

    ‘It is a great opportunity for me to be in Slovenia and learn more about youth football. I will impart the skills picked from here to the people back in my country’ said Tumusiime while linking up with www.fufa.co.ug

    The programme started on Monday and ends this Friday.

    MAIN PHOTO: L -R kejdi Tomorri (Albania), Rupert Webster (England),  Steen Jorgensen (Denmark) group leader; Edgar Watson (Uganda), Matan Turkenitz (Israel)and Paul John Toohey of Oceania Football Confederation)

     

     

  • Cancer Awareness Drive: Uganda Football Players’ Association partners with Uganda Cancer Institute

    Cancer Awareness Drive: Uganda Football Players’ Association partners with Uganda Cancer Institute

    Cancer Awareness Day: 16th April 2016

    At Nakivubo Stadium (8 a.m – 2 p.m)

    In the bid to raise awareness about the deadly cancer scourge in the country, the Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA) has partnered with the Uganda Cancer Institute.

    In a joint press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House, Paul Mutakabala, the CEO of the Association told the media, the initiative was thought about after the untimely death of Uganda Cranes’ goalkeeper, Abel Dhaira.

    Dhaira succumbed to abdominal cancer on 27th March 2016 in Iceland where he had been playing professional football with IBV.

    “We have entered an arrangement with the Uganda Cancer Institute. There is a one day tournament arranged on the 16th April 2016 at Nakivubo stadium” Mutakabala said.

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    Christine Namulindwa addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House

    Christine Namulindwa, the Public Relations Officer of the Uganda Cancer Institute represented the institution.

    “We shall have cancer screening and cancer awareness. We shall conduct a cancer awareness workshop. We expect all active football and retired footballers to turn up. The Screening will be for the players and supporters” she noted.

    There will be a main match between the Ex-footballers and the Uganda Cancer Institute.

    Before the main match, several teams including the media will curtain raise meanwhile the screening and cancer education take place.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes EX-International, Paul Mutakabala, the CEO of the Uganda Football Players’ Association addressing the media about the Cancer Awareness day at Nakivubo Stadium due this Saturday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Cup quarter finals draws: KCCA visit Bright Stars, Lweza in Entebbe road derby

    Uganda Cup quarter finals draws: KCCA visit Bright Stars, Lweza in Entebbe road derby

    Uganda Cup 2015/16 Quarter Finals Draw:

    Match 57: Lweza F.C Vs Entebbe F.C

    Match 58: Bright Stars Vs KCCA F.C

    Match 59: SC Villa Jogoo/Onduparaka/ Busia Vs Soana

    Match 60: Kitara Airtel Or Vipers Vs Hope Doves

    The Uganda Cup 2015/16 Quarter finals draws were held at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday.

    The draws were conducted during the weekly press conference supervised by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

    The date ear marked for the first matches of the quarter finals is 22nd and 24th April 2016.

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    Christine Namulindwa, Public Relations Officer of the Uganda Cancer Institute attended the press conference and participated in the Uganda Cup quarter final draws. Looking on (L) is FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    Kampala Capital City Authority football club returns to Mwererwe to play Bright Stars less than two weeks after their hard fought 2-1 victory in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Lweza F.C will take on Entebbe road nemesis, Entebbe F.C at Wankulukuku.

    Mwebe also communicated the date for Airtel Kitara versus Vipers SC round of 16 match as the 19th April 2016 at Boma play ground in Hoima.

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    Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director addressing the media before the draws of the 2015/16 Uganda Cup quarter finals held at FUFA House on Wednesday, 13th April 2016

    SC Villa – Onduparaka round of 32 will be played after the Jogoos’ continental engagements.

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    Vipers Sc CEO Peter Lwanga picked the Entebbe road derby to be played between Lweza FC and Entebbe FC.

    The winner from SC Villa – Onduparaka will host Busia Fisheries at the round of 16 stage with the subsequent victor booking a berth against Soana at the quarter finals.

    SC Villa Jogoo is the defending champion of the tournament.

    MAIN PHOTO: Hussein Bukenya of New Vision FC drawing the lot for KCCA FC who will face Bright Stars FC in the quarterfinals. Bukenya was part of the New Vision FC that got eliminated in the early rounds of the competition this year.

  • CAF Confederation Cup: FUS Rabat arrives Saturday for return leg with SC Villa

    CAF Confederation Cup: FUS Rabat arrives Saturday for return leg with SC Villa

    CAF CONFEDERATION CUP 2016:

    First Leg: FUS RABAT F.C (Morocco) 7-0 SC Villa Jogoo (Uganda)

    Second Leg: SC Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs FUS RABAT (Morocco) – Wednesday, 20th April 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Morocco Premier league side, FUS Rabat has confirmed their date of arrival in Uganda for the return leg of the CAF Confederation cup as Saturday, 16th April 2016.

    FUS Rabat’s date of arrival was confirmed by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference on Wednesday at Mengo in Kampala.

    “FUS Rabat arrive on Saturday, 16th April 2016 with a 32 man contingent. Our representatives, SC Villa Jogoo need all our support” said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein

    SC Villa lost 7-0 in the first leg to  FUS Rabat last Friday.

    This was the second round first leg match whose winner on aggregate will advance to the group stages.

    The return leg shall be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Wednesday, 20th April 2016.

    FUS Rabat Scorers in the 7-0 win over Sc Villa Jogoo:

    26′ Mourad Batna
    34′ As Mandaw
    40′ Abdessalam Benjelloun
    48′ Mehdi Ei Bassel
    70′ Maroune Saadane
    81′ Youssef El Gnaoui
    90′ Mohamed Fouzair