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AUPL: BUL FC complete double over table leaders KCCA as The Saints post another big victory

Azam Uganda Premier League (Saturday, 5th March 2016):
Results:

The Saints F.C 4-0 Soana F.C

Vipers 2-0 Sadolin Paints

Bright Stars 0-0 URA

JMC Hippos 0-0 SC Villa Jogoo

Simba 0-1 Express FC

KCCA FC 0-1 BUL FC

Maroons 0-2 Lweza

The Azam Uganda Premier League continued with seven matches played on Saturday at various venues.

A total of ten (10) goals were scored with The Saints F.C having the lion’s share of the goals galore in the 4 -0 home win over Soana at the Nelson Mandela National stadium.

Patrick Senfuka, Isaac Kirabira, Yasin Mugume and left full back Hassan Musana were all on target for the Moses Basena coached side.

Defending champions, Vipers S.C played their first game of the second round posting a 2-0 home victory at the hands of Sadolin Paints at Buikwe stadium.

Ibrahim Saddam Juma and Mike Mutyaba scored for Vipers who returned to domestic league action since the CAF Champions league preliminary round home and away matches to Nigeria’s Enyimba F.C.

The victory takes Vipers to 31 points with just four points behind Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club.

Current league leaders, KCCA F.C suffered a set back when they fell 1-0 to BUL F.C at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

David Kizza was the hero of the day with a well taken 34th minute goal.

There were two goal-less stalemates played in the seven matches on card.

Lweza F.C returned to winning ways, triumphing 2-0 at the hands of Maroons F.C in Luzira.

A goal in each half from Michael Kabanda and Fred Kalanzi inspired Lweza to the much needed three points in the pouch.

Lweza is now 11th with 22 points earned.

Bright Stars and URA at Mwererwe failed to produce any goal and so was the Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Sports Club Villa Jogoo tie at Kakindu stadium in Jinja.

March 5, 2016
AUPL: Ocen nets winner for Police against Victoria University

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Police 1-0 SCVU

Ben Ocen scored the only goal of the match for Police against Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) in the Azam Uganda Premier League match played on Friday evening at Kavumba Recreational grounds.

The win propelled Police FC to 2nd place on the table with 29 points, six behind leaders KCCA FC.

Saturday, 4th March 2016 (All Games start at 4 :00 p.m):

Match 136: Maroons F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Luzira Prisons Grounds

Match 137: Bright Stars F.C Vs URA F.C – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe

Match 138: KCCA F.C Vs BUL F.C – Wankulukuku stadium

Match 139: JMC Hippos F.C Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

Match 140: The Saints F.C Vs Soana F.C – Namboole Stadium

Match 141: Simba F.C Vs Express F.C – Bombo Barracks Stadium

Match 142: Vipers S.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Buikwe Stadium

March 4, 2016
FUFA Big League: Lubega brace inspires Proline, Masavu pips Entebbe

Nineteen (19) goals were scored in the 10 FUFA Big league matches played on week 16 across the country.

Rwenzori Group leaders, Proline F.C maintains the leadership grip at the summit.

This is after yet another 2-1 victory over Wakiso United courtesy of the goal scoring machine, Edris Lubega at the Wakiso District Headquarters play ground in Wakiso.

Lubega, who was part of the CHAN 2016 Uganda Cranes team in Rwanda scored his 16th goal of the campaign.

In the well attended Entebbe derby, former Uganda U-17 CECAFA winning striker, Kenneth Tumusiime scored on his debut for Masavu F.C over arch rivals, Entebbe F.C at the Katabi Gombolola play grounds.

At the Kanyanya ground, home side Wandegeya F.C won 2-0 at the expense of Masaka’s Synergy.

Artland-Katale F.C continued with the dismal performance since the second round kicked off, failing to win on the 5th outing when they were held one all by Hoima based side, Boma Young at the Mashariki High School off Entebbe road.

In the Western region affair, Sun City lost at their Nyakasanga barren play ground 2-1 to visiting Kasese New Villa.

At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Hope Doves fell at home to Kirinya-Jinja S.S.

At the Bar Okoro Play ground in Zombo district, Paidha Black Angels humiliated visiting Sporting United from Lira 3-0 in a one sided encounter.

Next Match:

Onduparaka F.C will play Baza Holdings at Kawempe Muslim secondary school play ground on Saturday.

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Entebbe derby match between Masavu F.C (yellow) and former elite side, Entebbe F.C at the Katabi Gombolola play ground on Thursday, 3rd March 2016. Masavu won 1-0.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

March 3, 2016
FUFA engages fans to translate the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign in their local languages

The Uganda Cranes will be in action on 26th and 29th of March, 2016 against Burkina Faso during the 2017 AFCON qualifiers. Usually when the The Uganda Cranes play, maximum support is always guaranteed from different corners.

Now with the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign launched on Wednesday morning at FUFA and aimed at rallying fans to flock Namboole stadium when the Cranes play at home, the local soccer governing body has taken a step to engage the public who will later win tickets for the game on 29th March, 2016 at Mandela National stadium.

All the fans need to do is to accurately translate the two words ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ in any of the following languages; Acholi, Adhola, Alur, Amba, Aringa, Bari, Chiga, English, Fumbira, Ganda, Gungu, Gwere, Ik, Kakwa, Kenye, Konzo, Kumam, Kupsapiiny, Lango, Lugbara, Ma’di, Ma’di-Southern, Masaaba, Ndo, Ndrulo, Ng’akarimojong, Nyang’i, Nyankore, Nyole, Nyoro, Pökoot, Ruuli, Saamia, Soga, Soo, Teso, Tooro.

March 3, 2016
FIFA Rankings: Uganda moves up by three places to 67th, Cape Verde is Africa’s best

‘Mujje Tulumbe’

2017 AFCON Qualifiers

Burkina Faso vs Uganda 26th March,2016

Uganda vs Burkina Faso 29th March,2016

Uganda has improved by three places in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday. Uganda was 70th in February but the new rankings the CECAFA champions at number 67.
Uganda’s bets ever ranking is 62 attained in December, 2015. Uganda is ranked 13th in Africa.

Belgium remains at the top of the FIFA rankings while Cape Verde Islands is Africa’s best at number 31.
The Uganda Cranes are preparing for the two crucial 2017 Nations cup qualifiers against Burkina Faso to be played on 26th and 29th March, 2016.

Uganda’s opponents in the 2017 AFCON qualifiers; Burkina Faso are 86th, Botswana 92nd and Comoros 173rd.

FIFA Rankings for CECAFA Countries

Uganda 67th, Rwanda 85th, Kenya 103rd, Ethiopia 120th, Tanzania 125th, Burundi 129th, Sudan 135th, South Sudan 140th, Djibouti (204th), Eritrea (204th), Somalia (204th)

Photo: Launch of the Mujje Tulumbe campaign at FUFA House on Wednesday. The campaign is aimed at rallying fans to turn up in big numbers when Uganda Cranes play Burkina Faso at Namboole on 29th March. Such campaigns drive players to deliver on the pitch hence improvement in the FIFA Rankings.

March 3, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Coaches, captains speak out ahead of weekend engagements

Azam Uganda Premier League – Match Day 18 Fixtures:

Friday, 4th March 2016:

Match 135: Police F.C Vs SC VU – Kavumba Recreational Grounds (4: 00 p.m) – Live on Azam T.V

Saturday, 4th March 2016 (All Games start at 4 :00 p.m):

Match 136: Maroons F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Luzira Prisons Grounds

Match 137: Bright Stars F.C Vs URA F.C – Champions Stadium, Matugga

Match 138: KCCA F.C Vs BUL F.C – Nakivubo Stadium

Match 139: JMC Hippos F.C Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium

Match 140: The Saints F.C Vs Soana F.C – Namboole Stadium

Match 141: Simba F.C Vs Express F.C – Bombo Barracks Stadium

Match 142: Vipers S.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Buikwe Stadium

In a joint pre-match Azam Uganda Premier League press conference held on Thursday morning at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, a number of club coaches and captains promised to exhibit the best ahead of the weekend fixtures lined up.

This was the first joint pre-match press conference organized by the FUFA Super league Limited.

Uganda Premier League (UPL) Chief Executive Officer, Bernard Bainamani urged the clubs to respect the pre and post match press conferences as a way of disseminating information to the public in a timely and orderly manner.

‘We shall be conducting similar pre-match press conferences ahead of the matches to be played. I urge the clubs to be cooperative in this cause‘ he urged.

Coaches freely interacted with the media personnel present hinting on the team news, injury updates and expected game plan ahead of their respective games at hand.

The coaches in attendance were; Charles Ayiekhoh Lukula (Soana FC.), Angelo Lonyesi (Police F.C), Abdu Samadu Musafiri (Sadolin Paints F.C), Wasswa Bbosa (Express F.C), Simon Kirumira (Maroons F.C), Sadiq Wassa (URA F.C) and Joseph Mutyaba (Lweza F.C).

They were accompanied by playing staff from the mentioned clubs. Sadolin Paints’ captain Peter Katumba, Lweza’s Ibrahim Kiyemba, Hamis Kitagenda (Soana) and Vincent Kayizzi (Express) were some of the players around.

The media, players and coaches for the first time shared a common positive – fully embracing the idea.

“Having pre-match press conferences is a very welcome idea by UPL. Please keep it up as we share a lot together and build the brand of football in Uganda” Police F.C assistant coach, Angelo Lonyesi remarked.

His comment was nodded in the affirmative by Vincent Kakoooza of the Red Pepper Publications.

‘This arrangement (pre-match press conference) will further help us plan for the matches ahead and as well guide players on how to interact with the media. We are all partners that need each other’ Kakooza reasoned.

There are 8 matches set for the match day 18.

MAIN PHOTO: UPL CEO, Bernard Bainamani (right) smiles as Lweza F.C head coach, Joseph Mutyaba raises an issue at the Azam Uganda Premier League Match day 18 pre match press conference at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium board room on Thursday, 3rd March 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

March 3, 2016
Entebbe derby to light up Big league action on Thursday

FUFA Big League (Second Division):

Tuesday, 2nd March 2016 Result: Ndejje University F.C 0-1 Onduparaka F.C

All Fixtures – Thursday, 3^rd March 2016

Rwenzori Group:

Hope Doves F.C Vs Kirinya Jinja S.S F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Wandegeya F.C Vs Synergy F.C – Kanyanya

Masavu F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Katabi Gombolola Ground

Wakiso United Vs Proline F.C – Wakiso District Headquarters play ground

Sun City F.C Vs Kasese New Villa F.C – Nyakasanga play ground, Kasese

Elgon Group:

Busia Fisheries F.C Vs Kira Young F.C – Busia Intergrated primary school play ground

Artland Katale F.C Vs Boma Young F.C – Mashariki high school, Entebbe

Water F.C Vs Bukedea Town Council F.C – Mengo S.S play ground

Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Sporting United F.C – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground

Among the nine FUFA Big league fixtures lined up for Thursday, 3rd March 2016, there quite a number of eye catching games looked forward to.

The Entebbe derby between Masavu and Entebbe F.C, the Western region derby between Kasese New Villa and Sun City and the Northern region encounter between Paidha Black Angels and Sporting United are epic clashed.

March 3, 2016
CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa Jogoo Vs JKU S.C match referees

CAF Confederation Cup (1^st Round – 1^st Leg):

To be played on 11^th March 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Match 65: Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs JKU S.C (Zanzibar)

Confederation of African Football Association (CAF) has released the referees for the first round home and away Confederation Cup fixtures.

Uganda’s representatives, Sports Club Villa Jogoo will play JKU from Zanzibar first at Namboole.

The matches referees for the first leg will come from Djibouti whilst those of the second leg away are from Comoros.

CAF Confederation Cup (1st Round – 1st Leg):

To be played on Friday, 11th March 2016

Match 65: Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs JKU S.C (Zanzibar) – Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Match Referees:

Center Referee: Souleiman Ahmed Djamal (Djibouti)

Assistant Referee 1: Abdillahi Mahamoud Iltireh (Djibouti)

Assistant Referee 2: Hamze Abdi Salime (Djibouti)

Reserve Referee: Djamal Aden Aden Abdi (Djibouti)

Match Commissioner: Awesi Ahmed Jumal (Somalia)

Return Leg:

Match 66: JKU S.C (Zanzibar) Vs Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda)

On 18^th March 2016 – At Zanzibar Town, Amaan

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Ali Mohamed Adelaid (Comoros)

Assistant Referee 1: Soulaimane Amaldine (Comoros)

Assistant Referee 2: Mmadi Faissoil (Comoros)

Reserve Referee: Soulaimane Ansudane (Comoros)

Match Commissioner: Georges Rodolphe Bibi (Seychelles)

March 2, 2016
Pictorial: Mujje Tulumbe press conference in pictures

On Wednesday, 2nd March 2016, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) launched a fresh Uganda Cranes campaign that will steer the national team to the AFCON finals.

www.fufa.co.ug captured the press conference moments in pictures.

FUFA officials led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Partners and sponsors’ representatives, Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin Sredojevic and some of the players happily rehearse the Mujje Tulumbe chant

The Campaign is code named, ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ will run for the rest of the year, 2016.

It was officially launched at FUFA main headquarters at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Vipers and Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Ismail Watenga

Uganda Cranes travel to Burkina Faso for a group D qualification match on 26th March 2016 before the return leg three days later on 29th March 2016 in Kampala.

March 2, 2016
Burkina Faso Vs. Uganda: FUFA president appeals to Government for Chartered flight

AFCON 2017 Qualifiers (Group D):

Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou (26^th March 2016)

Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (29^th March 2016)

Ahead of the crucial up-coming AFCON 2017 Group D qualifiers for the Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo has once again appealed to the Government for financial support for the chartered flight to Burkina Faso.

The FUFA President was addressing the media at the weekly press conference on Wednesday held at FUFA House in Mengo.

We need Government support to charter a flight to Burkina Faso. Our first match on Saturday,26^th March 2016 away in Ouagadougou.

Three days later, we shall be at Namboole for the return leg.

We need a chartered flight to fully prepare for the two games.

Our opponents have already booked a chartered flight to Kampala and their advance team in the country by now.

From Experience, all nations that qualify need the full assistance of their respective Governments.

It is not only the effort from the players and their federations.

He also lauded all the FUFA sponsors and partners and the Government for the previous support over the years.

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza read to the media the full budget required to transport the team away to Burkina Faso, clearly outlining preparation expenses home and away.

We need at least Ug.shs 1.5 Billion for preparations of the matches home and away against Burkina Faso.

This includes the money meant for the air tickets of players who play professionally, chartered flight costs, players allowances

At the same press conference, the FUFA President officially launched the campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign.

This campaign is intended to rally for support towards fully supporting the Uganda Cranes team.

The press conference was attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, three national team players (Mathias Kigonya, Joseph Ochaya and Ibrahim Watenga), FUFA Executive Committee members present, Dennis Mbidde and Hamid Juma, FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza, media members and several FUFA sponsors and partners’ representatives.

Remmy Kisakye and Noela Byuma represented Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Pamela Abonyo on behalf of the National Insurance Corporation.

Babu Bagiire, head of marketing at BUL Uganda limited was also present.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (second from right) addresses the media at FUFA House on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA COMMUNICATIONS Department

March 2, 2016
FUFA launches ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign for Uganda Cranes

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Wednesday officially launched a national Uganda Cranes’ campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ geared towards rallying support from various stakeholders.

This was during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Officiating at the official launch of the campaign, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by his 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde and Executive Committee members, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and Hamid Juma said the campaign slogan is to rally support from all corners of the country for the Uganda Cranes.

L-R: Airtel Uganda Media and Marketing Manager, Remmie Kisakye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein

We call upon the fans from the different parts of the country to rally behind the Uganda Cranes.

This is the most important part of the campaign.

We thank all the sponsors and partners who have been with us over the years.

The away trip requires full Government support and i appeal to the State who have previously supported FUFA and the Uganda Cranes to help meet the financial costs for the planned Chartered flight to Burkina Faso

At the same press conference Uganda Cranes players Mathias Kigonya, Ismail Watenga and Joseph Ochaya attended.

Uganda Cranes and KCCA F.C left back, Joseph Ochaya at the press conference on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016

Ochaya urged the fans to fully support the Uganda Cranes.

I am humbled to request fans to come and support the team. We shall not disappoint you.

We always appreciate your support whenever we are playing home or away. It is only you who will drive us to deliver on the pitch.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic used the platform to further show the willingness and determination towards ensuring qualification.

‘We are doing everything possible to ensure that we attain qualification to the AFCON finals for the first time since 1978’ Micho

Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda was ably represented by Remmie Kisakye (Head of Media and Marketing) and Noel Byuma (Brand, Assets and Properties Manager).

Kisakye said; ‘The dream of Uganda Cranes qualifying for AFCON concerns all Ugandans. As Airtel Uganda, we are willing to finance the Uganda Cranes and offer all support needed. We appeal to all Ugandans to support the campaign as well’

Other Uganda Cranes and FUFA partners in attendance were from National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Nile Breweries, BIDCO and UBC T.V.

Uganda Cranes autographed Jersey with the Mujje Tulumbe caption

At the same event, veteran Sports Journalist, Silvano Kibuuka (working with Vision Group for Bukedde Newspaper) was rewarded with a replica Uganda Cranes’ jersey autographed by FUFA President Moses Magogo, Micho & players – Joseph Ochaya, Mathias Kigonya & Ismail Watenga as well as all the sponsors’ representatives present.

Uganda Cranes will play Burkina Faso away in the AFCON 2017 qualification on 26th March 2016 before the return leg in Kampala three days later at Mandela National stadium.

‘Mujje Tulumbe’

March 2, 2016
Coaching: 42 up coming coaches undertake FUFA beginners’ course

In line with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)’s prime agenda of equipping personnel with knowledge and certification, the department of the technical director and education have embarked on a beginners’ coaching course in the Kitara region.

A total of 42 participants on Tuesday started a week long beginners’ course at the Masindi resource center.

FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, also the CAF Instructor is the course facilitator believes the huge turn up will help boost the Bunyoro Kitara zone;

I am impressed by the huge turn out of all the students in the class. Their willingness to learn is another plus.

This i believe will help boost the standards of coaching and the game in the region and Uganda as a whole.

Some of the coaches in a practical session in Masindi Municipality

The participants are from the districts of Masindi, Hoima, Kigumba, Kiryandongo and Buliisa.

Practical sessions of this beginners’ course are held at Boma play ground in the heart of Masindi Municipality.

The course is expected to climax on Saturday.

March 1, 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Simba, SC Villa share the spoils

2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:

Full-Time: Simba S.C 0-0 SC Villa Jogoo

Sports Club Villa have drawn with Simba in the only game of the Azam Uganda Premier League played at the Bombo Barracks stadium on Tuesday.

After the promising 2-0 aggregate victory in the CAF Confederation Cup over Sudanese opponents, Al Khartoum Al Watani, SC Villa struggled to make an impact away from home in the league.

Either sides were goal-shy after 90 minutes of action.

SC Villa’s Karim Ndguwa was cautioned and so were Simba’s Alex Witaba and the hardworking right back, Aggrey Kirya.

This was SC Villa’s first game since the second round started.

NEXT FIXTURES: (Match Day 18) Friday, 04-03-16

Police FC Vs SC VU (Live on Azam Pay TV – 4 p.m in Kavumba R. Grounds)

Saturday, 05th March 2016 – 4:00pm

Maroons FC Vs Lweza FC – Luzira Prisons Grounds

Bright Stars FC Vs URA FC – Champions Stadium, Matugga

KCCA FC Vs BUL FC – Nakivubo Stadium

JMC Hippos FC Vs SC Villa – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

The Saints FC Vs Soana FC – Namboole Stadium

Simba FC Vs Express FC – Bombo Barracks Grounds

Vipers SC Vs Sadolin Paints FC – Buikwe Stadium

March 1, 2016
Beach Soccer: Champions MUBS pip Kayunga Town Council

Defending Champions of the Pepsi National beach soccer league, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) consolidated their grip at the summit of the Hurikken group with a hard fought 5-4 defeat of Kayunga Town Council.

Joachim Golooba scored a hat-trick in a 9 goal thriller. Other goals came from Jalili Zimula and Elvis Kasujja.

This was during one of the eight fixtures played over match day three of the second round at Lido Beach in Entebbe where a total of 44 goals were scored on the day.

Peter Wasswa notched a brace for Kayunga Town Council with their two other goals coming from Ibrahim Lubwama and Baker Buyala.

In the other Hurriken group games, Buwanika Bulls shocked last season’s runners up Nkumba Select 3-0, Talented defeated Miami Kops 3-0 and St Lawrence University sealed their play off slot with an emphatic 6-2 win over Kampala City All Stars.

Moonson Group:

23 goals were scored in four Moonson group fixtures.

Nigerian born striker, Isaac Esioke’s double master minded KIU to a 2-1 slim victory over fellow University side, Mutesa I University.

Deo Ssengendo scored Mutesa I University’s consolation.

Kabalagala Rangers humiliated the Uhuru Titans 6-2 in a one sided encounter.

Twaha Seda (2), Jacob Kalule, Hassan Kaggwa and Derrick Kabega were on target for Kabalagala Rangers.

Uhuru Titans’ two consolational strikes came from Noordin Galiwango and Shafiq Mulangira.

Stormers pipped YMCA 5-3 in a well contested physical game.

Swaibu Kakwaya and Lawrence Bakiranze each scored a brace for Stormer but Churchhill Kamba wrapped up their victory.

YMCA’s goals came from Natubu Festo, Ambrose Naturinda and Ibrahim Mpengere’s own goal.

In the last Moonson thrilling game of the day. Dalumba International shared the spoils with Real Galaticals in a 2 all fierce derby game.

The Galaticals fell two goals down to Jonathan Kikoyongo and Ali Hassan’s goals.

However, they later recovered scoring through John Revita and Jojo Mutebi to force penalties.

Kikonyongo and Rica Byaruhanga faltered in the shoot outs as Musa Muhammed and Hamis Kaferoo converted to give Galaticals the victory.

Full Results:

Moonson Group:

YMCA 3-5 Stormers

Dalumba International 2 (0) – 2 (2) Real Galacticals

Kabalagala Rangers 6-2 Uhuru Titans

Mutesa 1 Royal University 1-2 KIU

Hurriken Group:
St Lawrence University 6-2 Kampala City All Stars

Buwanika Bulls 3-0 Nkumba Select

Miami Kops 0-3 Talented

Kayunga Town Council 4-5 MUBS

Main Photo: Beach Soccer Action at Lido beach in Entebbe

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

March 1, 2016
AUPL: Bright Stars edge Lweza, SC Villa Jogoo return to action

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Sunday result: Lweza F.C 0-1 Bright Stars F.C

Tuesday, 1st March 2016 Fixture: Simba S.C Vs S.C Villa Jogoo

At Bombo Military Barracks Stadium (4 p.m, Live on Azam T.V)

Bright Stars Football club climbed fourth on the Azam Uganda Premier league table standings with a well worked out 1-0 victory over Lweza F.C at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Sunday afternoon.

Jimmy Lule, whose dead -ball expertise is growing day by day was the hero with a perfectly curled corner in the 65th minute.

Bright Stars has now accumulated 27 points from 17 games, the same as URA F.C (the two teams face on Saturday at Champions stadium in Mwererwe).

Faruku Banga (L) of Bright Stars taking on Lweza’s Paddy Muhuma on Sunday. Bright Stars won 1-0.

Only Vipers Sports have played fewer games (15) because of their busy schedule in the CAF Champions league.

Meanwhile, S.C Villa Jogoo, 2-0 winners on aggregate over Sudanese club, Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C in the CAF Confederation cup return to domestic action on Tuesday.

Having missed the opening two match days of the second round due to continental duty, the Jogoos will on Tuesday, 1st March 2016 visit Bombo army military stadium to play Simba Sports Club.

SC Villa Jogoo is currently 8th with 24 points on the 16 team log whilst Simba lies second from bottom with just 13 points earned in 16 games.

MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars XI that played against Lweza FC on Sunday.

February 29, 2016
CAF Champions league: Vipers fall to Enyimba F.C in Port Harcourt

CAF Champions League Preliminary Round (Second Leg):

Enyimba F.C (Nigeria) 2-0 Vipers S.C (Uganda)

Enyimba F.C Progresses 2-1 on aggregate

Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Champions league, Vipers Sports Club lost 2-0 to their Nigerian counterparts, Enyimba F.C at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

After resisting for the opening 31 minutes of the game, Vipers fell behind to Mfon Udoh’ s penalty as the Nigerians leveled the aggregate scores.

The same striker (Udoh) returned with the second goal on the evening with a 62nd winner.

Despite Vipers’ attempts to pull a goal back, the Nigerian champions remained tight at the back line.

The result means that Vipers bow out of the championship 2-1 on aggregate since they won the first leg in Kampala 1-0.

Enyimba F.C is now set to play Burundian Champions, Vital’o at the next stage (first round).

They are set to return on Tuesday.

February 29, 2016
CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa Jogoo overcomes Sudan’s Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C
CAF Confederations Cup (Preliminary Round – Return Leg)

SC Villa Jogoo (Uganda) 1-0 Al Khartoum Al Watani (Sudan)
- SC Villa progresses 2-0 on aggregate
Uganda’s CAF Confederation Cup representatives, Sports Club Villa have successfully gone past the first hurdle of the preliminary stage with an emphatic 2-0 aggregate result over Sudanese club, Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C.

After the first round ended 1-0 in Sudan two weeks ago, the return leg at Nakivubo stadium had a similar score-line with Godfrey Lwesibwa scoring the only goal of the day.

SC Villa Jogoo’s Robert Achema dribbles during the match at Nakivubo. He was replaced by Martin Kizza with 15 minutes to the end of the game

Uganda Cranes CHAN player, Isaac Muleme crossed the ball that led to Lwesibawa’s header shortly after the game re-start following a 15 minute halt due to heavy rains.

Sports Club Villa goalkeeper, Nicholas Sebwato saved a 10th minute Abdalgabar Nagim penalty awarded when the shot stopper tripped down Abubakri Razak.

Goal scorer, Lwesibawa suffered a strained leg and did not return as the second half started.

His slot was taken up by Mike Ndera who had an average second half.

Al Khartoum Al Watani Starting XI at Nakivubo stadium

SC Villa will now face JKU from Zanzibar in round one.

Cautions:

10th Minute: Nicholas Sebwato (SC Villa Jogoo)

55th Minute: Ali Amjed (Al Khartoum Al Watani F.C)

Team Line Ups:

SC Villa XI:

Nicholas Sebwato (G.K), Misi Katende, Isaac Muleme, Henry Katongole, Jonathan Mugabi (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Godfrey Lwesibawa (45’ Mike Ndera), Paul Mbowa, Umaru Kasumba (78’ Ambrose Kirya), Mike Sserumaga, Robert Achema (76’ Martin Kizza)

Subs Not Used:

Ashadu Bugembe (G.K), Abel Eturude, Sulaiman Ochero, Abdulkarim Kasule

Al Khartoum Al Watani XI:

El Thhir Adil (G.K), Abdalgabar Nagim (Captain), Nagim Nimer Mahmood, Ali Amjed, Atif Khalid Eltyeb, Aboi Domonic, Abdalla Badr, Gismalla Maaz, Abubakri Razak (47’Awad Abdalla Wagdi), Michael Birungi (76’ Elmani Amin), Gadalla Nazar (57’ Merghani Nour Samawal)

Subs Not Used:

Abdalla Mohamed (G.K), Eltaib Mohammed, Hassan Hassan, Bahit Saifeldin

Photo moment for the two captains, SC Villa’s Jonathan Mugabi (second left) and Abdalgabar Nagim of Al Khartoum (second right) with the match officials before the start of the match.

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Hagi Yabarow Wilsh (Somalia)

1st Assistant Referee: Ali Mohamed Mahad (Somalia)

2nd Assistant Referee: Abdulahi Sheikh Aweys (Somalia)

Reserve Referee: Bashir Olad Arab (Somalia)

Match Commissioner: Alfred Rwiza Kishongole (Tanzania)
February 27, 2016
FIFA Presidential Elections: Gianni Infantino wins race

The voting in figures

First round
HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein: 27 votes
Shk. Salman Bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa: 85 votes
Jérôme Champagne: 7 votes
Gianni Infantino: 88 votes

Second round
HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein: 4 votes
Shk. Salman Bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa: 88 votes
Jérôme Champagne: 0 votes
Gianni Infantino: 115 votes

Gianni Infantino is the new FIFA President. The Swiss will serve for the rest of the current term that ends in 2019.

He won the four man race in the second round of polling after the first session had failed to produce an outright winner in Zurich, Switzerland on Friday evening.

The race included Prince Ali of Jordan, Asian Football Confederation boss Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa of Bahrain and Frenchman Jerome Champagne, a former FIFA deputy secretary General.

Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa withdrew from the race moments to the election time.

A winner’s smile.-Infantino is the new FIFA President.

FUFA was represented by a strong three man delegation of President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and the CEO, Edgar Watson.

The FUFA officials will hold important meetings with various Football Associations with the aim of seeking support to develop football at grass root levels in the country.

Earlier in the day the Extraordinary FIFA Congress approved a set of reforms to FIFA’s governance structure, including improvements to the governance of global football, a clear separation of commercial and political decision-making, greater scrutiny of senior officials, and commitments to women in football and human rights.

Photo Credits: FIFA Media

February 26, 2016