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  • Count down: 2016 Chan Finals: 26 days left; Ugandan officials appointed for duty

    Count down: 2016 Chan Finals: 26 days left; Ugandan officials appointed for duty

    Ugandans Edgar Watson and Mark Ssonko have been appointed for different roles at the 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN) finals in Rwanda.

    Watson who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of the Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)was named as part of the Technical Study Group that will be based in Rubavu.

    Ssonko who was voted FUFA referee of the year 2015 is an assistant FIFA referee who will be making his second successive appearance at the CHAN Finals. He is also fresh from officiating at the Africa U-23 Championships in Senegal.

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    Sonko will be on duty in Rwanda during the 2016 CHAN Finals

    ‘FUFA is glad that our football officials and administrators are being assigned various roles at big tournaments. We believe they will gain more experience from CHAN finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    Watson is a member of the CAF Technical and Development Committee.

    Ugandans on CAF standing Committees:

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo- CAF Organising Committee of the Inter Club championship

    Edgar Watson- CAFTechnical and Development Committee

    Alex Luganda- CAF Appeals Board

    Dr. James Sekajugo -CAF Medical Committee

    The FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa- CAF Organising Committee of the U-20 African Championship.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA’s Edgar Watson (3rd from Left) with Participants in Cairo for the FIFA Club Licensing seminar early this year

  • Refereeing: Brian Nsubuga appointed for the KCCA vs Sc Villa Jogoo match

    Refereeing: Brian Nsubuga appointed for the KCCA vs Sc Villa Jogoo match

    FIFA referee Brian Nsubuga Miiro will be the centre referee for the Azam Uganda Premier League match between table leaders KCCA FC and SC Villa Jogoo at Nakivubo stadium. The appointments were released by the referees Manager Samuel Egesa.

    Nsubuga will be assisted by by a list of FIFA referees Balikowa Musa (Assistant Referee 1), Okello Lee (Assistant Referee2) and Akoyi Anna (Reserve Referee). Waiswa Ali will double as Match Commissioner and referees’ assessor.

    Other appointments:

    Simba vs Sadolin in Bombo: Oula David (Ref), Okello Dick )AR1), Mulindwa Hakim (AR2), Nsubuga Faisal (RR)
    Adipo Catherine (Match Commissioner/Referees’ Assessor)

    Maroons vs URA, in Luzira: Odoi David (Ref), Wasswa Sadique (AR1), Mukisa Umaru(AR2), Sabilla Ali (RR), Kiwanuka Edrisa (Mcthc Commissioner/REferees’ Assessor)

    Bright Stars vs SCVU, Champions stadium in Mwererwe: Kaddu Ali(Ref), Kamba Moses (AR1), Mugerwa Richard (AR2), Kirangwa Ronald (RR),  Kamulegeya Yusuf (Match commissioner/Referees Assessor).

    Vipers vs Lweza in Bukiwe: Oloya William (Ref), Katenya Ronald (AR1), Nkumbi Marex (AR2),  Ssenkumba William (RR), Katumba George William (Match Commissioner/Referees Assessor).

    Police vs BUL, Kavumba stadium in Wakiso: Byaruhanga Henry (Ref), Turyomuriwe Samuel (AR1), Mugweri Rajab(AR2), Bakisula Ali (RR), Nalule Aisha (Match Commissioner/Referees Assessor).

    The Saints vs Express FC, Namboole: Byamukama Fred (Ref), Lusambya Solomon (AR1), Ngyendo Gilbert (AR2), Ssemambo Aisha(RR), David Davies Katabira (Match Cmmissioner/Referees Assessor)

    JMC Hippos vs Soana, Kakindu Stadium in Jinja: Batte Dennis (Ref), Ssonko Mark (AR1), Mpyangu Siraji (AR2), Ochom Joseph (RR), Bakaluba Abbey (Match Commissioner/Referees’ Assessor)

     

     

     

     

     

  • Communications: FUFA President to address the media on Tuesday, 22nd December 2015

    Communications: FUFA President to address the media on Tuesday, 22nd December 2015

    FUFA President’s End of year address:

    Tuesday, 22nd December 2015 – At FUFA House, Mengo

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    Towards the final bend of 2015, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to value all the stake holders of the beautiful game.

    It has been a long, exuberant and action packed football year in Uganda with various local and international engagements.

    On Tuesday, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo will deliver a full recount of the flashes, highlights and possibly the lows encountered through the year.

    Worthy to note, the President will also torch into the plans for the year yet to come as a preparatory mechanism for the federation, club football and the national teams.

    The press conference starts at 10 a.m and will be held at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country

  • Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes smile to victory over Zanzibar Sand Heroes

    Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes smile to victory over Zanzibar Sand Heroes

    1st Malindi International Beach Soccer Tourney:

    Match Day 2:

    • Uganda Sand Cranes 10-7 Zanzibar Sand Heroes
    • Kenya Harambee Sand Stars 14-2 Kilifi Select

    Sunday evening Games:

    • Finals: Kenya Vs Zanzibar
    • 3rd Place: Uganda Vs Kilifi Select

    Uganda Sand Cranes earned their first victory at the maiden Malindi International beach soccer tournament over the Zanzibar Sand Heroes at the Buntwani Beach -Indian Ocean in Kenya.

    Uganda won 10-7 to flash smiles across the face of all the players and the technical bench.

    Strikers Roch Somoka and Abdul Karim Kibalama led the way with beautiful hat-tricks.

    Meanwhile, the other goals were scored by the team captain, John Revita (brace), Matia Olum and hard working Hamis Kafeero.

    Defender, Denis Sserukwaya was red carded by FIFA referee, Ivan Bayige, one of the three Ugandans officiating at the CAF sanctioned tournament.

    Cranes goal keeper, Muzafaru Tamale was yellow carded for time wasting.

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    Zanzibar Sand Heroes

    Mohd Makame Silima and second half substitute, Feisal Mohd Ussi each scored a brace before Ahmada Abdi Ahmada, Rajab Rashid Omar and Talib Ame Soud had the rest of the goals.

    Talib was also yellow carded for unsporting conduct during the course of the game.

    The other result:

    In the other game played, Kenya humiliated Kilifi Select 14-2.

    Mohammed Said scored six goals. The other goals for Kenya in the one sided encounter were by Fahad Nasir (4), Farid Mbwawa, Abdillahi Muhamed, Mudhafar Swaleh and goal keeper Daido Manase.

    Farid Mbwawa was yellow carded for Kenya.

    Match Officials

    FIFA approved referees from Uganda Ivan Bayige, Muhammed Senteza and Shafiq Mugerwa are officiating at the games.

    They are assisted by Zeinab Khamis, Uganda Beach Soccer president, Deo Mutabazi was the match commissioner and Ali Mwebe, also the FUFA competitions director as the match assessor.

    Tournament Final Bend:

    In the finals, Kenya takes on Zanzibar.

    Uganda on the other hand will take on Kilifi Select in the match to determine the third placed team.

     

    This is the first time that the tournament is being held on the East African land.

    This edition was organized in Malindi and sponsored by Kilifi County Government-Kenya.

    Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned the event.

    Uganda Sand Cranes Players:

    Simon Kansiime (St Lawrence), Muzafaru Tamale (Real Galacticals), Abdul Karim Kibalama (Real Galacticals), Jojo Mutebi (Buwanika Bulls), Rica Byaruhanga (Buwanika Bulls), John Revita –Captain (Real Glacticals), Dennis Serukwaya (Real Galacticals), Hamis Kafeero (Real Glacticals), Roch Somoka (Nkumba Select) and Herbert Luboyera (Mutesa I Royal University)

  • Azam Uganda Premier league: Draws for both Saturday fixtures

    Azam Uganda Premier league: Draws for both Saturday fixtures

    2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    URA F.C 1-1 Bright Stars F.C

    Lweza F.C 0-0 Maroons F.C

    A day after the explosive Kampala derby between SC Villa and Express, the Azam Uganda Premier League returned to action on Saturday with two matches.

    At the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi, the home side, Uganda Revenue Authority football club and visitors, Bright Stars played to a one all draw.

    Robert Sentongo’s penalty was cancelled by a late strike from Anthony Bongole as the team clubs smiled home with a point apiece.

    At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Lweza F.C who host their games at the facility played to a score-less draw with Maroons F.C.

    The league returns on Tuesday.

     

  • False start for Uganda Sand Cranes at Malindi International Beach Soccer Tournament

    False start for Uganda Sand Cranes at Malindi International Beach Soccer Tournament

    1st Malindi International Beach Soccer Tournament:

    Day 1 Results

    Kenya 5- 4 Uganda Sand Cranes
    Zanzibar 8-1 Kilifi select

    The first edition of Malindi International beach soccer tournament started on Friday evening in Malindi, off the Indian Ocean.

    Uganda Sand Cranes lost the opening game to host nation, Kenya 5-4.

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    Fahad Nasir had two goals on the day, Moh’d Said, Mahdi Haksaw scored the other two goals before Matia Olum’s own goal saw Uganda falling to Kenya in a very physical battle.

    Uganda scored through Roch Somoka’s brace, Denis Sserukwaya and Abdul Karim Kibalama.

    Uganda Sand Cranes were captained by John Revita.

    In the other match, Zanzibar beat Kilifi Select 8-1.

    Talib Ame Soud was the man of the match with 5 individual goals.

    Hussein Ramadhan Saleh and Yakoub Mohd Nassor scored the other goals for Zanzibar.

    Abaud Omar had the consolation for Kilifi Select.

    The matches were officiated by FIFA beach soccer referees from Uganda.

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    The group matches continue on Saturday afternoon with a match against Zanzibar.

    Meanwhile, Kenya takes on the Kilifi Select team in the other game on the day.

    This is the first time that the tournament is being held on the  East African land.

    This edition was organized in Malindi and sponsored by Kilifi County Government-Kenya.

    Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned the event.

    Saturday Matches:

    Zanzibar Vs Uganda – 3: 00 p.m

    Kilifi Select Vs Kenya – 4:30 p.m

     

  • 2016 Chan Finals: Friendly matches for Uganda Cranes against Gabon, Cameroon

    2016 Chan Finals: Friendly matches for Uganda Cranes against Gabon, Cameroon

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that Gabon and Cameroon have agreed to play two friendly matches before the trio head to Rwanda for the 2016 CHAN Finals.

    The two countries Cameroon and Gabon will arrive in Uganda on 7th and 8th January respectively to hold training camps en-route to Rwanda.

    ‘We confirm the latest development which will be beneficial to the Uganda Cranes as we prepare for the CHAN Finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    ‘The training camp for Uganda Cranes will be held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The international friendlies are in line with FUFA’s strategic and technical plans for the Cameroon Project 2019’ added Hussein.

    The friendlies will be played on;

    Sunday 10th January, 2016; Uganda vs Gabon

    Wednesday 13th January, 2016 ; Uganda vs Cameroon.

    All matches will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic said ‘It is a great opportunity for me and the Uganda Cranes to play against good teams ahead of the CHAN Finals. They will give us a good test’

    Uganda Cranes will play Zimbabwe again during the 2016 African Championship finals in Rwanda after being drawn in pool D with two other opponents-Zambia and Mali. Uganda and Zimbabwe met in the 2014 CHAN Finals in south Africa and played to a goalless draw.

    The same group had Morocco and Burkina Fasso.

    Zimbabwe will be making their fourth appearance while Uganda is playing at the finals for the third successive time.

    Groups:

    A – Rwanda, Gabon, Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire

    B – DR Congo, Angola,  Cameroon, Ethiopia

    C – Tunisia, Nigeria, Niger, Guinea

    D-Zimbabwe, Uganda, Zambia, Mali.

     

     

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: SC Villa defeats Express in Kampala derby

    Azam Uganda Premier League: SC Villa defeats Express in Kampala derby

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    SC Villa 3-2 Express F.C

    In a goal laden Kampala derby, Sports Club Villa has defeated Express F.C 3-2 in the Azam Uganda Premier league match played at Nakivubo stadium in Kampala on Friday.

    Express F.C took a two goal lead after the opening the minutes of the game through Tonny Odur and Ceasar Okhuti.

    Towards the end of the first half, SC Villa pulled a goal back through Karim Ndugwa.

    In the second half, Ambrose Kirya scored a quick brace in the 63rd and 65th minutes.

    The victory helps SC Villa climb two places from 6th to 4th on the latest table standings.

    The Jogoos displace Soana in the 4th place on 21 points.

    Express, suffering their third consecutive loss of the season, remains 7th on the table with 17 points.

    Team line ups:

    SC Villa XI:

    Ashadu Bugembe, Isaac Muleme, Henry Katongole, Jonathan Mugabi, Ocheru, Kamanzi, Tadeo Lwanga, Lwesibawa, Martin Kiiza, Karim Ndugwa, Ambrose Kirya

    Express XI:

    Martin Elungat, Ismail Kazibwe, Sekubomba, Ayub Kiiza, Okello, Allan Kayiwa, Kintu, Tonny Odur, Emma Kalyowa, Kizito, Ceasar Okhuti.

    Referees:

    Mashood Ssali, Mark Ssonko (AR1), Samuel Kayondo (AR2), Odoi David (RR) and Waisswa Ajab (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)

  • FIFA referees to handle SC Villa Jogoo vs Express FC league match

    FIFA referees to handle SC Villa Jogoo vs Express FC league match

    FIFA referees Mashood Ssali, Samuel Kayondo and Mark Sonko have been appointed for the Azam Uganda Premier League match between local rivals SC Villa Jogo and Express FC to be played at Nakivubo stadium on Friday.

    The trio has vast experience having travelled around the African continent handling international fixtures assigned to them by CAF and FIFA.

    Ssonko who was voted best referee of the year 2015 on Sunday will handling his first match since returning from Senegal at the Africa U-23 championship.

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    FIFA Assistant referee Mark ssonko.

    Friday 18th December, 2015
    SC Villa vs Express: Referee; Mashood Ssali, Mark Ssonko (AR1), Samuel Kayondo (AR2), Odoi David (RR) and Waisswa Ajab (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)

    SCVU vs Police: Referee; Bakiisual Ali, Mpiima Fred (AR1), Mulindwa Hakim (AR2), Muhabi Alex (RR) and Kabwimukya George (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)

    Saturday 19th December, 2015
    Lweza vs Maroons; Referee; Namubiru Irene, Bugembe Hussein (AR1), Mugerwa Richard (AR2), MusokePeter (RR) and Mawanda Haruna (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)

    URA FC vs Bright Stars FC: Referee; Batte Denis, Kakembo Samuel (AR1), Friday Noah (AR2), Nsubuga Faizal (RR) and Mwanje Joseph (Match Commissioner/Referee’s Assessor)

     

  • 2015/16 Uganda Cup: Kampala region kicks off with preliminaries

    2015/16 Uganda Cup: Kampala region kicks off with preliminaries

    2015/16 Uganda Cup: Kampala Region Preliminaries

    Life Eternal 1 – 3 City Lads

    Wembley 0-1 Nakivubo Boys

    Kyebando 1 (4) – 1 (5) Kyambogo

    Old Mulago 2 (5) – 2 (3) Mutungo

    Ntinda 1-2 New Vision

    Katwe 3-1 All Winners

    Kyengera 0 (3) -0 (4) Corporate XI

    Kayda 3-0 All Stars

    Edgars 3 (4) – 3 (5) Kamwokya

    St Marys 3-2 Kyokeza

    The 2015/16 Uganda Cup kicked off with ten preliminaries in the Kampala region.

    There were tears for five teams that bowed out since the tourney is played on a knock out basis.

    New Vision eliminated Ntinda 2-1 with strikes for the media team coming from Achilles Kayemba and George William Kyomukama’s penalty.

    Kyomukama scored the penalty past Williams Kafeero after midfielder, William George Lubwama had handled in the forbidden area.

    Nasser Hamis scored the consolation for Ntinda.

    St Marys won their game 3-2 against Kayoza in a closely contested fixture.

    Kyada overcame All Stars 3-1 and Katwe were 3-0 victors against All Winners F.C.

    The four teams from Kampala region will represent at the round of 64.

    Sports Club Villa is the defending ceremony of the Uganda Cup after they humiliated KCCA F.C in the final played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

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    SUN 20/12/2015 GM14 MULAGO OLD SOANA YOUNG MULAGO 4PM
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    SUN 20/12/2015 GM16 KATWE FUTURE STARS KATWE MARKET 4PM
    SUN 20/12/2015 GM17 CORPORATE XI KAYDA MUBS 4PM
    SUN 20/12/2015 GM18 KAMWOKYA ST MARYS KIIRA POLICE 4PM

     

  • Uganda Cranes coach: Micho’s 2015 Technical and Competitive review, 2016 plans

    Uganda Cranes coach: Micho’s 2015 Technical and Competitive review, 2016 plans

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic was in a jolly mood during the weekly FUFA Press Conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House as he delivered his review on the Technical and competitive year 2015 and plans for 2016.

    A rare moment did happen at the end of his address when he distributed delicious chocolates to the people who were inside the fully packed FUFA Press Conference room in Mengo.

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    Uganda Cranes coach Micho (R) during the FUFA Weekly press conference. FUFA VP Justus Mugisha (L) and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein (M).

    ‘This is a sign of unity. I love Uganda. I love my job. This has been a tough year but results went our way. Let us celebrate with these beautiful and sweet chocolates’ said Micho who was in a jovial mood.
    While addressing the media the Serbian-a self-confessed fan of his country mate tennis star Novak Djokovic, said that he is a fighter on all fronts.
    ‘When you see Dojkovic, you are seeing the real me’ said Micho.

     

    Thank you to all Stakeholders

    Micho thanked all those who contributed to the Uganda National team’s 23 games played this year.

    Uganda played 23 matches winning 14, drawing 5 and losing four to Malawi (Friendly), Kenya in CECAFA and twice at the hands of Egypt in the Africa U-23 championships. In the 14 wins, Uganda recorded six on the road.

     

    ‘You have full rights to claim all the credit for the support you have rendered to the National teams, thank you very much ‘appreciated Micho

    I would also like to thank the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his entire Executive for the support rendered to me and my technical team.

    ‘The FUFA President believes in our projects and that is why he has been supporting all our ideas. He listens and guides’ added Micho.

    Unsung Heroes

    Micho heaped praise on the local coaches who handle the players day in day out before they are summoned to the various national teams.

    ‘I am with the players for a short period. Most of the work is done by the local coaches who play a key role in supporting the National teams’

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    Can’t fight the three biggest powers of football in Uganda

    In his speech, Micho said that saboteurs would find it difficult to fight what he termed as the biggest powers of Ugandan football. The powers he referred to are;
    • Players Patriotism which gives them motivation and chance to change their ways of living
    • The huge population of Uganda which supports and spiritually owns football
    • The fanaticism of a few enthusiastic Ugandans who are always looking at the positive side of football.
    In the year 2015 Uganda Cranes managed to qualify for the 2016 CHAN finals in Rwanda, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group stages and won their 14th CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.

    The 2016 Strategy
    2016 CHAN FINALS

    Micho said that players are the biggest powers combined with support from FUFA and all stake holders.
    TheSquad will be announced on 30th December 2015 and training will kick off on 4th January 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru .
    The team is expected to have two build up matches against teams yet to be revealed before traveling to Rwanda.
    The coach added that the team’s aim is to get to the quarter finals stage of CHAN 2016.

    2017 AFCON qualifiers

    The Uganda National team is leading group D with six points from two outings but the coach said that they will not be carried away because the team still has a tougher hurdle to skip before qualifying for 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon.

    ‘We are not under any pressure because we are leading the group with 6 points 3 ahead of our next opponents Burkina Faso whom we play in March. Pressure is on them because they think they are bigger than Uganda ‘lamented Micho.

    Micho added that the team will go for a formula that combines both sleepless nights and hard work formula to overcome Burkina Faso on March 26th in Ouagadougou and three days later at Mandela National stadium, Nambole.

    2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers

    Uganda qualified for the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and waits for the group draws in June 2016.
    Micho said that Uganda is ready for any team drawn against it.
    ‘Some of our colleagues in the region will be watching Uganda Cranes on TV when the qualifiers resume next year’ boasted Micho.

    The coach concluded by asking Ugandans not to give up on their support as shown in what he described as the golden 2015 to make 2016 a diamond year for Ugandan football.

     

  • Beach Soccer: Uganda Sand Cranes off to Malindi for International Tournament

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    The Uganda National Beach Soccer team ‘Sand Cranes’ is set to take part in the Malindi International tournament.

    A contingent of 17 people; 4 Officials, 3 International referees and 10 players left this afternoon (3pm) by road to Malindi, Kenya.

    The tournament is slated to start on Friday 18th and ends on Sunday 20th December 2015.

    Five teams are expected to take part Uganda, Kenya , Zanzibar ,Tanzania a and Ghana as a guest team.

    ‘This tournament is as a result of the meetings we held when Uganda Beach Soccer Association traveled to Zanzibar and Kenya last year’ said Beach Soccer Delegate Anthony Tumwesigye.

    ‘We want to see beach soccer at a different level and such opportunities help the sport to grow’ added Tumwesigye who traveled as Leader of Delegation.

    Head coach Harunah Kebba and his assistant Peter Seguya could not make the trip because they are committed to the University Games that start on Thursday at Busoga University. Both coaches have University teams they are handling.

    Stand-in coach Salim Muwonge promised a great show in Malindi.

    ‘We have not had enough training sessions but I believe this team can comeback with a trophy’ said Muwonge.

    Traveling list: Officials: Tumwesigye Anthony (Leader Of Delegation), Deo Mutabazi Coordinator), Mwebe Ali (Technical-Organising Committee of the Tournament) and Head coach is Salim Muwonge.

    Referees: Ivan Bayige Kintu, Muhammed Senteza and Shafiq Mugerwa

    Players : Kansiime Simon (St Lawrence University), Muzafaru Tamale (Real Galacticals), Abdul Karim Kibalama (Real Galacticals), Jojo Mutebi (Buwanika Bulls), Rica Byaruhanga (Buwanika Bulls), John Revita –Captain (Real Galacticals, Dennis Serukwaya (Real Galacticals), Hamis Kafeero (Real Glacticals ), Roch Somoka (Nkumba Select) and Herbert Luboyera (Mutesa I Royal University).

     

  • Airtel FUFA Awards: Frank Tumwesigye wins Upcoming talent title

    Airtel FUFA Awards: Frank Tumwesigye wins Upcoming talent title

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    Frank Tumwesigye

    Frank Tumwesigye of Vipers SC emerged the best Upcoming talent of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2015.

    To win this award he beat his fellow youngsters Faisal Sekyanzi (St Mary’s/Express FC) who was the 1st runners up and Alex Komakech (Kampala Junior Team/Vipers SC) the 2nd runners up.

    The stylish midfielder Frank Tumwesigye helped his former Club Kampala Junior Team (KJT) win the inaugural FUFA Juniors (U-17) League title.

    The winner walked away with an award and a ball while the other nominees got medals and a ball each.

    Tumwesigye missed the ceremony as he was travelling from far but his award was picked by Komakech. He later showed up after the function and had a photo moment at FUFA House.

    The winner was announced by Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredjovic who handed over the award to Komakech.

    The awards ceremony for this category was delayed because one of the partners of the Awards night has strict rules on the association of their product-Nile Special with persons under 18 years.

    The FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha who is chairman Youth Committee also attended the press conference in which the function was performed.

     

     

  • Refereeing: Ugandan officials get FIFA badges for 2016

    Refereeing: Ugandan officials get FIFA badges for 2016

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    A total of 22 match officials have received their badges and gadgets on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo.

    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha handed over the badges and other gadgets on behalf of the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

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    FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha decorates woman assistant referee, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi

    During the ceremony, the FUFA Vice President asked the referees to keep consistent so that they can be appointed for bigger tournaments like AFCON and World Cup.

    ‘I congratulate you for this achievement and ask you to keep consistent so that you are appointed for bigger tournaments like AFCON and World Cup’ said Mugisha.

    The list of 22 has; 8 center referees, 11 assistant referees and 3 beach soccer referees.

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    Beach Soccer FIFA referees

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    FIFA Assistant referee, Mark Ssonko receives his tools of work from FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha as Executive Committee member, Chris Kalibala looks on at FUFA House on Wednesday, 16th December 2015

    Samuel Kayondo is the oldest on the list at 45 years while Docus Atuhaire is the youngest aged 23.

    The Full list:

    Center referees: Denis Batte, Brian Miiro Nsubuga , Alex Muhabi ,Ali Sabilla Chelangat , Mashood Ssali, Anna Akoyi, Irene Namubiru and Aisha Nabiko Ssemambo

    Assistant referees: Musa Ngobi Balikoowa ,Hussein Bugembe ,Ronald Katenya, Samuel Kayondo , OkelloLee, Mark Ssonko, Docus Atuhaire ,Jane Mutonyi ,Catherine Cynthia Nagadya, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi , Lydia Wanyama Nantabo

    Beach Soccer referees: Ivan Kintu Bayige ,Shafic Mugerwa and Muhammad Senteza

  • UGANDA CUP:

    The Preliminary round of Uganda Cup 2015/2016 season has reached its quarter final stage in the Buganda region.
    Draws were held at the Buganda region Football Associations offices located at Makidda house, Mengo and kick off is for the 23rd December 2015.
    It is a knock out basis where the best four teams will represent the region at the round of 64 .The draws are as follows;
    Buganda Region: 23rd December, 2015 Uganda Cup Fixtures

    Mulendwa vs Free Stars
    Luwero vs Seeta
    Lufuka /Kira vs Kampala University
    Nangabo vs Ex International /Lweza Olds /Kiyinda
    The 4 teams will await the other 18 clubs from the 7 regions to add up to a total of 22 which will make it to the round of 64 teams.
    Each region is allocated a specific number of teams in the Uganda Cup as follows; Kampala region 4, Buganda region 4, Eastern 3, Western 3 while Kitara, North East, Northern and West Nile have 2 each’
    The Azam Uganda Premier League teams together with the FUFA Big League clubs are to be registered by 5th January 2015 and draws held on 21st January.
    The Uganda cup round of 64kicks off on 23rd January, 2016.
    Sc Villa Jogoo are the reigning Cup winners of the Uganda Cup 2014/2015 season and will represent Uganda in the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup.

  • Communication: Uganda Cranes coach to address media, Referees to receive FIFA badges

    Communication: Uganda Cranes coach to address media, Referees to receive FIFA badges

    FUFA Press Conference on Wednesday 17th December,2015

    Start:10am

     

    The  Weekly FUFA Press Conference held every Wednesday is on. With the year coming to a close, FUFA is making use of every opportunity to brief the media on the local football activities.

    ‘We have a couple of items to communicate to the masses. Our Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will address the media on the Technical Overview of the competitive year 2015 and plans for 2016 CHAN Finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    The 22 FIFA Referees will also receive their 2016 Badges while the winner of the FUFA Upcoming Talent U-17 winner will receive his award.

    The nominees are Frank Tumwesigye (KJT/Vipers SC), Faisal Ssekyanzi (St Mary’s/Express FC U-17) and Alex Komakech (KJT/Vipers SC).

    Mark Ssonko FIFA Assistant referee
    Mark Ssonko was named Uganda’s best referee during the Airtel FUFA Awards 2015. He is on the 22 man list that will receive FIFA badges on Wednesday.

    The winner was not announced during Sunday’s Awards night due to the strict rules for one of the partners Nile Special of the awards that don’t allow any association of underage people with their product.

    During the Press Conference,Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) will name the National team squad for the trip to Malindi.

    The FUFA Competitions and IT Manager Ali Mwebe will also name the first person who has fully complied to the new rules of the FUFA Intermediaries licenses.

     

     

     

  • Gonahasa’s hat-trick brings down Express FC as KCCA lose, Vipers drop points

    Azam Uganda Premier League

    Sadolin Paints 0-0 Vipers

    Express FC 1-3 Simba

    Sc Villa Jogoo 1-0JMC Hippos

    BUL FC 1-0 KCCA

    Soana 0-0 The Saints

     

    Patrick Gonahasa netted the day’s only hat-trick as his goals sent Express FC packing at Mutesa II Stadium on a day that saw SC Villa Jogoo and BUL FC also win.

    Simba won 3-1. The League’s leading scorer with 7 goals Caesar Okhuti scored for Express FC

    However reigning Azam Uganda Premier League Champions Vipers SC dropped points following a goalless draw with Sadolin at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja.

    KCCA FC remained on top of the log despite losing 1-0 to BUL FC at Kakindu stadium. Milton Karisa scored the game’s solitary goal.

    At Kavumba Recreation ground in Wakiso, Soana drew FC 0-0 The Saints FC.

    At Nakivubo stadium fresh from winning the CECAFA Cuup with Uganda Cranes, Icaac Muleme was the hero with the most important strike for SC Villa Jogoo who beat Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos.

     

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 13 fixtures & referees

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 13 fixtures & referees

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Match Day 13 – Tuesday, 15th December 2015

    Match No. 101: Soana Vs The Saints – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Live on Azam T.V

    Match officials:

    Ali Kaddu (Center Referee), Bob Omolo (1st Assistant), Ashraf Miiro (2nd Assistant), Anna Akoyi (4th Official) and G.W Katumba (Match Commissioner)

    Match No. 97: BUL vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    William Oloya (Center Referee), Issa Masembe (1st Assistant), Umaru Mukisa (2nd Assistant), Ronald Kirangwa (4th Official), Ali Tomusange (Match Commissioner)

    Match No. 102: SC Villa Vs JMC – Nakivubo Stadium

    Match Officials: Ali Sabilla (Center Referee), Ronald Katenya (1st Assistant), Gilbert Ngyendo (2nd Assistant), David Nsubuga (4th Official), Harunah Mawanda (Match Commissioner)

    Match No.103: Express Vs Simba – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Match Officials: Brian Miiro Nsubuga (Center Referee), Lee Okello (1st Assistant), Sadique Wasswa (2nd Assistant), William Ssenkumba (4th Official), Catherine Adipo (Match Commissioner)

    Match No. 104: Sadolin Paints Vs Vipers – Bugembe Stadium

    Match Officials:

    Joseph Ochom (Center Referee), Musa Balikowa (1st Assistant), Robert Makwali (2nd Assistant). Aisha Ssemambo (4th Official), Samuel Egesa (Match Commissioner)