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AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE:

Match Day 17 Results:

Express F.C 4-0 Sadolin Paints F.C

SCVU 1-4 KCCA F.C

URA F.C 2-0 Police F.C

SoanaF.C  3-3 Simba F.C

BUL F.C 1-1 JMC F.C

Nineteen (19) goals have lit up the Azam Uganda Premier League when match day 17 returned with five fixtures on Friday evening.

In the live televised game at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja town, BUL F.C and Jinja Municipal Council have both ended all square.

Mustapha Mugoya gave JMC Hippos a 9th minute lead before Yunus Sibira scored his second goal inside four days with the equalizer, 16 minutes to full time.

This was Sibira’s second goal in two consecutive matches after his consolation at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Bul’s 2-1 loss to Moses Basena’s The Saints F.C on Tuesday.

KCCA F.C ensured they stretch their lead to seven points with an emphatic 4-1 away victory at Namboole against SCVU.

Team captain, Denis Okot Oola led by example with the first goal on 11 minutes.

Derrick Nsibambi doubled the advantage with the second as the first half ended with the 10 time league winners smiling with a two goal lead.

Jackson Nunda and Muzamiru Mutyaba capped the icing on the cake with two second half goals.

Robert Sentongo and Shafik Kagimu were on target for URA F.C over  visiting Police F.C at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.

The result was a big relief for URA F.C who had lost 3-1 to KCCA F.C on Tuesday when the second round kicked off.

In a six goal thriller at Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Soana F.C and army Simba played to a 3 all draw.

Next Game:

Match day 17 continues on Sunday evening when Lweza F.C fresh from that 2-1 victory over Police takes on Bright Stars at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:

Match Day 17 Games: Friday, 26th February 2016

BUL F.C Vs Jinja Municipal Council Hippos F.C – Kakindu Stadium (Live on Azam TV – 4:00 P.M)

SCVU Vs KCCA F.C – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)

Express F.C Vs Sadolin Paints F.C – Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)

Soana F.C Vs Simba F.C – Kavumba  Recreational Stadium, Wakiso (4:30 p.m)

URA F.C Vs Police F.C – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi (4:30 p.m)

Among the five Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures lined up for Friday, 26th February 2016 is the highly awaited clash of two clubs (BUL F.C and Jinja Municipal Council Hippos) that share the same training and match day venue, Kakindu stadium in Jinja.

BUL F.C will be the assumed home side since JMC hosted and won the first leg last December.

The goal, coming off Patrick Onyango’s header won the day.

BUL F.C therefore seeks for revenge and it awaits to be seen whether the revenge mission will come to pass.

Ivan Lubaale, who was formerly at BUL is now at JMC and for one reason, or the other he will surely be the center of attraction.

The derby game will be televised live on Azam Television.

Elsewhere, table leaders, KCCA F.C, fresh from the 3-1 victory over URA F.C last Tuesday is away to SCVU at Namboole.

The current league leaders will dearly miss the services of lead forward, Ceasar Okhuti due to injury but in Derrick Nsibambi, Herman Wasswa and Paul Mucureezi, they have a variety of options upfront with well assurance midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba will supply his customary defence splitters.

Sadolin Paints F.C, losers at home to Soana on Tuesday are at Wankulukuku ready to play Express.

Ronald Lukungu who skippered Sadolin Paints against Soana is expected to hand over the captaincy to returning Peter Katumba.

Katumba has been nursing a troublesome ankle.

Express F.C will once again test the latest combo between Noah Ssemakula, Paddy Tebusweeke and Tonny Odur against the defence of Moses Kibirige, Lukungu, Nasser Nsubuga and the dread-locked Desmond Kyobe.

Soana F.C entertains army side, Simba at the Kavumba recreational stadium with the hope Simon Okwi and Musa Esenu replicate the goal scoring form in the Uganda Cup and league against Morely Byekwaso’s coached Simba.

The tax collectors’ side, URA F.C is at their Mehta stadium fortress against visiting Police F.C who lost to Lweza at Kavumba 2-1 on Tuesday.

All the eyes will once again but placed unto the league’s top scorer, Robert Sentongo as he toils to cement authority on the net bursters’ rooster.

Match day 17 will be completed on Sunday when Lweza F.C hosts Bright Stars at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

FUFA Big league matches played on Thursday 25th February, 2016

Rwenzori Group:

Kireka United Vs Hope Doves – Namboole Training ground (PP to Saturday 27th February, 2016)

Synergy 0-1 Masavu – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Entebbe F.C 2-1 Wakiso United – Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe

Proline F.C 4-1 Sun City F.C – Wankulukuku stadium

Elgon Group:

Boma Young F.C 0-0 Ndejje University – Boma ground, Hoima

Onduparaka F.C 3-2 Water F.C – Green Light play ground, Arua

Bukedea TC 1-1 Baza Holdings – Bukedea Primary school

Paidha Black Angels F.C Vs Busia Fisheries – Bar Okoro Zombo play ground (PP)

Lira United 0-0 CRO – Lango Sports Ground

Sporting United  3-1 Artland Katale – Lango Sports Ground

The Second division league (FUFA Big league) round two action continued with eight fixtures on the menu of the games played on Thursday, 25th February 2016.

A total of 20 goals were recorded on the day.

High-flying Proline Soccer Academy maintained the status – quo with a resounding 4-1 home victory over visiting Kasese’s Sun City Football Club at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Prolific forward, Edirisa Lubega was on target with a well taken brace.

Godfrey Bayo and Simon Mbaziira scored the other goals on the day.

At the Masaka recreational stadium,  Masavu F.C scored a late winner against Synergy FC courtesy of Peter Lumolo. Masavu won 1-0.

Entebbe F.C won at their Bugonga home, 2-1 against Wakiso United.

Abraham Ndugwa and an own goal ensured Entebbe earns the maximum points.

At the Green light stadium in Arua, home side, Onduparaka F.C defeated Water F.C 3-2.

Artland Katale F.C were condemned to a second successive loss 3-1 against Sporting United after losing to Onduparaka 3-0 in the opener of the second round.

• FUFA top brass; President, 1st Vice President and CEO in Zurich for the Extraordinary FIFA Congress

• Five candidates for the top FIFA job to replace Sepp Blatter

• FUFA to vote candidate with good programmes for African football

The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flew out on Wednesday night with 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson for the Extraordinary FIFA Congress due tomorrow in Zurich.  The congress will vote a new FIFA President to replace Mr. Sepp Blatter who stepped down last year.

The candidates are; UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, Prince Ali of Jordan, Asian Football Confederation boss Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa of Bahrain, Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa and Frenchman Jerome Champagne, a former FIFA deputy secretary General.

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

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA top brass led by President Eng. Moses Magogo (M), 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (L) and CEO Edgar Watson at the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich held in 2015. The trio is already  in Zurich for the polls due on Friday.

2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:

All Match Day 16 Results:

The Saints FC 3-1 BUL FC

Police FC 1-2 Lweza FC

Bright Stars F.C 1-0 Maroons F.C

Sadolin Paints F.C 1-2 Soana F.C

KCCA F.C 3-1 URA F.C

JMC Hippos F.C 0-0 SCVU

The second round of the Azam Uganda Premier League commenced on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 with six games.

In the heart of Kampala City at Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club stretched their lead to five points with a well worked out 3-1 victory over Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) F.C.

KCCA F.C, now with 32 points off 16 games had their goals come from Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya and Muzamiru Mutyaba while Paul Mucureezi got the other.

Robert Sentongo scored a penalty for URA F.C’s consolation to take his tally to 10 goals.

The Saints F.C started the second round of the league on a rather promising tone, winning at their Nelson Mandela National stadium fortress 3-1 over visiting BUL F.C.

Owen Kasule, on loan from KCCA F.C was the day’s hero with two goals to his account.

Fred Agandu, recruited from BUL F.C in the mid-season gave the home side the lead before Yunus Sibira got the equalizer.

Kasule then converted a penalty for his first on the day in the 86th minute and shortly wrapped up the game with a late stoppage time winner to give head coach Moses Basena a perfect start to his job in the league.

At the Champions stadium in Mwererewe, home club Bright Stars F.C welcomed back prodigal son, Lawrence Ndugga in style when he scored the day’s only goal in the 24th minute against Maroons F.C, off Baker Lukooya’s cross from the right.

Soana needed two quick first half goals inside the opening five minutes of the game to get the better of Sadolin Paints at Bugembe stadium in Jinja.

Soana’s mid-season recruits, Simon Okwi and Musa Esenu netted the goals for a bright start.

Sadolin Paints who lost goalkeeper Umar Mayanja to injury at the apex of the first half pulled one goal back through an own goal from Nana Kakeeto.

At the Kavumba Recreational stadium in Wakiso, Lweza FC fought gallantly to register a 2-1 away victory at the hands of Police F.C.

After falling to Osman Mutumba’s goal in the 37th minute, Lweza’s new mid season signings, Sula Bagala and Juma Balinya replied in familiar fashion with beautifully executed goals in the 48th and 56th minutes respectively.

The Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Sports Club Victoria University game at Kakindu stadium ended goalless.

The league resumes Friday, 27th February 2016 with five fixtures.

Match Day 17 Fixtures:

Friday, 27th February 2016

BUL F.C Vs JMC Hippos – Kakindu Stadium

Express Vs Sadolin Paints – Wankulukuku Stadium

Soana F.C Vs Simba F.C – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

URA F.C Vs Police F.C – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi

SC VU Vs KCCA F.C – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Sunday, Lweza 28th February 2016

Lweza Vs Bright Stars – Wankulukuku Stadium

Five Uganda officials have been appointed by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at two CAF Champions league matches to be played between 26th – 28th February 2016.

The four are FIFA Match referees who will be involved in the return leg of the Rwanda’s APR Versus Mbabane Swallows F.C from Swaziland.

They are; Alex Muhabi (center referee), Samuel Kayondo (first assistant), Ronald Katenya (second assistant) and Ali Chelangat Sabilla (Reserve referee).

The APR VS Mbabane Swallows match will be held in Kigali, Rwanda.

Another Ugandan, Abbasi Ssendyowa will be the match commissioner during match 20 of the CAF Champions league preliminary round return leg between Burundi’s Vital’o F.C and Lesotho based club, Lioli F.C.

Vital’O Vs Lioli F.C match shall take place in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Match 30 – APR F.C (Rwanda) Vs Mbabane Swallows F.C (Swaziland):

Center Referee: Alex Muhabi (Uganda)

1st Assistant Referee: Samuel Kayondo (Uganda)

2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya (Uganda)

Reserve Referee: Ali Chelangat Sabilla (Uganda)

Match Commissioner: Mahamat Abdoulaye Lawandji (Chad)

20 – Vital’O F.C (Burundi) Vs Lioli F.C (Lesotho):

Center Referee: Pierre Numbi Kibingo (DR Congo)

1st Assistant Referee: Daddy Diassiwa (DR Congo)

2nd Assistant Referee: Martin Mukala (DR Congo)

Reserve Referee: Yannick Malala Kabanga (DR Congo)

Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

MAIN PHOTO: Samuel Kayondo in action during the Azam Uganda Premier League match at Nakivubo Stadium

The final installation process of the astro-turf surface at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo has now started.

The exercise follows the release of the project’s report on initial stages by a FIFA Consultant on Natural grass and Artificial turf Stephen Baker who visited the country on Tuesday.

According to the project manager, Camille Akonon from Benin, the whole work is expected to be completed by end of February.

Dutch based Edel Grass Company is responsible for the installation of the turf.

We are now at the process of laying the turf which is expected to be completed in a few days.

Rubber will be added to the turf to achieve a quality playing surface which enhance the bounce of the ball

Ramon Kuttschreutter, a Dutch born expert working with Edel Grass said.

The project spokesman, Ahmed Hussein briefed the media about gradual progress of the project since the ground breaking ceremony in August 2015.

The Phillip Omondi stadium artificial turf project is under the FIFA less privileged projects that FIFA awarded to FUFA.

FUFA stands to be awarded with similar projects owing to the cordial relationship that exists with the world’s football governing body.

The long wait is almost over. Friday, 19th February 2016 will be a historic day at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Kampala.

Edel Grass company limited will commence the installation of the artificial turf at Lugogo on the day.

The project spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein confirms the development to www.fufa.co.ug;

“We expect to receive the media by 10 a.m. The media will be allowed 30minutes only as the contractors have to continue with the installation exercise”

The project kicked off in August 2015

The referees to handle CAF club competitions return leg matches involving Ugandan clubs have been released.

Referees for the Preliminary 2nd leg between Enyimba and Vipers SC will come from Senegal while the officials for the Sports Club Villa Jogoo match against Sudanese El Khartoum El Watani F.C are from Somalia.

Match 18: Enyimba F.C Vs Vipers Sports Club

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Dauoda Gueye (Senegal)

1^st Assistant Referee: Ababacar Sene (Senegal)

2^nd Assistant Referee: Serigne Cheikh Toure (Senegal)

Reserve Referee: Falou Galasse Kane (Senegal)

Match Commissioner: Adama K.F Samba (Gambia

CAF Confederation Cup:

Match 32: Sports Club Villa Jogoo (Uganda) Vs El Khartoum El Watani (Sudan)

Officials:

Center Referee: Hagi Yabarow Wilsh (Somalia)

1^st Assistant Referee: Ali Mohamed Mahad (Somalia)

2^nd Assistant Referee: Abdulahi Sheikh Aweys (Somalia)

Reserve Referee: Bashir Olad Arab (Somalia)

Match Commissioner: Alfred Rwiza Kishongole (Tanzania)

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the leg leg of the CAF Champions league match between Enyimba F.C and Vipers Sports Club at Nakivubo stadium on Friday, 12th February 2016. Vipers Won 1-0, thanks to Erisa Ssekisambu’s goal.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has called upon all the Ugandans to keep law and order during the upcoming Presidential and General Elections on 18^th February 2016.

Delivering the message on behalf of the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, the FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza urged all the registered voters to participate in the electoral process.

FUFA is a non partisan institution. I call upon all Ugandans to be law abiding and maintain peace and order during and after elections

Kiiza was addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17^th at FUFA House , Mengo in Kampala.

All football lovers are needed to come at the pitches after elections. Therefore there is need to be non violent” he added.

Uganda goes to the polls on Thursday, 18th February 2016 starting with the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

In a vivid show of respect for the polls, the FUFA Competitions department has postponed the matches for the Second Division (FUFA Big league) and the FUFA Women Elite league that were supposed to be played on Thursday and over the weekend respectively.

“We encourage active participation in the elections. Therefore, all the FUFA Big league and women elite league matches for this weekend have been postponed till next week” Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director said.

It is Our Game, It is our Country

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressing the media during the FUFA Weekly press conference in Mengo Kampala on Wednesday, 17th February 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

A FIFA consultant on installation of pitches with Natural and Artificial grass-Stephen Baker inspected the ongoing works at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
Baker was assigned by FIFA to assess the progress of the project before the installation of the artificial turf.

The work has already covered five stages and Baker’s report will be crucial before the final phase is given the go ahead.

‘He is here to assess the progress of the project from which he will make a report where Edel Grass will base to start installing the artificial turf’ said Ahmed Hussein the project spokesperson.
Hussein added that as soon as the report is finalised, the installation exercise of the artificial turf will immediately get under way.

‘Works would have been completed by last year but the heavy rains around the country interrupted the progress, However we expect this work to be completed as soon as possible’ added Hussein.
Baker was accompanied by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, KCCA FC CEO David Tamale and FUFA expert on artificial turf Ivan Kintu Bayige .