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  • Airtel-FUFA Awards: Faruku Miya & Sandra Nabweteme win biggest awards

    Airtel-FUFA Awards: Faruku Miya & Sandra Nabweteme win biggest awards

    Airtel – FUFA Awards 2015:

    Male Footballer of the year: Faruku Miya

    Female Footballer of the year: Sandra Nabweteeme

    For all the toil and hard work all season long, Airtel Uganda and Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) coupled with the other partners, handsomely rewarded the best performers at a colorful function held Speke Resort in Munyonyo on Sunday, 13th December 2015.

    The night belonged to two diligent footballers – Faruku Miya (male) and Sandra Nabweteme (female) who won the biggest awards of the day.

    The duo won the best footballers of the year accolades in 0either genders, a reward that came forth with brand new cars for either players and a full set of Azam Television decoders.

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    Faruku Miya (right) recieves the car keys from Airtel Uganda’s Praason Lal

    At the well organized dinner where guests and nominees dressed to kill, the footballing stars were being recognised for all their endless efforts all year round.

    Guests were kept well attended to by the beautiful ushers on duty as the night’s M.C’s; Ahmed Hussein and Ben Mwine conveyed the programme in a systematic, hilarious and eloquent mode.

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    Sandra Nabweteme receives the car keys
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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo arrives at Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo

    FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo expressed appreciation towards the efforts of the FUFA Executive and staff, players, fans, sponsors and other partners towards developing the game of football in the country with a call to increased committement and dedication.

    This has been a golden year of football for Uganda where we won six international matches away from home.

    This was possible because of the strategic planning (we had a symposium at the beginning of the year where ideas were discussed) and stability of the local league.

    I wish the winners the best and they should work hard to be on the podium next year.

    On behalf of Airtel Uganda, Praason Lal recommitted the company’s urge to support football.

    We are committed at Airtel Uganda towards supporting football in Uganda

    The different partners of FUFA – Pepsi, National Insurance Corporation, Nile Breweries Limited were all represented.

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    Musician Sheebah Karungi (center) dances with some of the invited guests

    Entertainment was provided by Music Diva Sheeba Karungi and Uganda Cranes Ambassador, Bebe Cool.

    The entire event was screened live to millions of viewers across the world on UBC T.V, Azam Television and the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m relied the proceedings live from Munyonyo.

    Full Awards:

    Airtel Male footballer of the year: Faruku Miya (Vipers Sports Club)

    Pepsi Female footballer of the year: Sandra Nabweteeme (Kawempe Muslim Secondary School)

    Coach of the year: Faridah Bulega (Wakiso United)

    Fans Favourite player of the year (International): Andre Ayew

    Fans Favourite player of the year (Local): Tonny Mawejje

    FUFA presidential Award: Paul Ssali

    Beach Soccer player of the year: Douglas Muganga

    Referee of the year: Mark Sonko

    Fair play award: Sports Club Villa Jogoo

    Team of the year: Sebwato Nicholas, Derrick walulya, Dan birikwalila, Hassan Waswa, Musa Malunda, Keziron kizito, Yasser mugerwa, Muzamir Mutyaba, Umar Kasum ba, Erisa keith Sekisambu, Faruku MIya (captain )

  • FUFA Big League Results: Saturday matches

    FUFA Big League Results: Saturday matches

    Sat,  Dec-12-2015 R Masavu FC 3  V 2 Kirinya JJA SS Katabi-Entebbe
    Sat,  Dec-12-2015 R Sun City FC 4  V 0 Masaka LC Ntakasanga – Kasese
    Sat,  Dec-12-2015 R Citzen FC 1  V 3 Synergy FC Kakyeka  Stadium
    Sat,  Dec-12-2015 R Kasese New Villa 2  V 1 Entebbe FC Buhinga-Fortportal
    Sat,  Dec-12-2015 E Water FC 0 V 1 Busia Fisheries Mengo  sss
    Sat,  Dec-12-2015 E Onduparaka FC 2 V 0 CRO FC Green light Stadium
    Sun,  Dec-13-2015 R Wandegeya FC V Kireka United Kanyanya Grd
    Sun,  Dec-13-2015 E Baza HoldingsFC V Boma Young Hoima- Booma
  • Airtel FUFA Awards: Prime Minister Rugunda is Guest Of Honour

    Airtel FUFA Awards: Prime Minister Rugunda is Guest Of Honour

    FUFA has confirmed that Rt. Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda will be the Guest of Honour during the Airtel FUFA Awards due on Sunday 13th December, 2015 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

     

    The Premier is an ardent fan of sports especially football where he has been a Chief Guest for Uganda Cranes Games at Namboole stadium this year.

    ‘We confirm that the Rt. Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda will be the Guest of Honour. The programme starts at 5pm’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein

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    Official Logo of the Airtel FUFA Awards

    The awards under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers’ will see the FUFA Male and Female player of the year walk away with a car each.

    Eleven Categories were shortlisted from which winners will be selected under different criteria with the help and guidance of technical people.

    The Airtel FUFA Awards will be broadcast live on UBC TV.

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    Nominee: Keziron Kizito plays for Vipers and Uganda Cranes

    Sponsors and Partners:
    Airtel Uganda are the Official Sponsors of the 2015 FUFA Awards and here after called “The Airtel FUFA Awards”. Pepsi, UBC, 102.1 FUFA fm, Nile Special and NIC are partners of the event. Kibo Media are the event managers.

    Categories:

    Category 1; Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year: Keziron Kizito (Vipers, Uganda Cranes), Faruku Miya (Vipers SC, Uganda Cranes, Yasser Mugerwa (URA FC/Orlando Pirates)

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    Nominee; Yassar Mugerwa plays or Orlando Pirates but formerly with URA FC. He is a National team player

    Male footballer of the Year Nominees Miya Farouk controlling the ball01

    Category 2: Pepsi-FUFA Female player of the year: Sandra Nabweteme ( Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC, Crested Crane), Hasifah Nassuna (Nabweteme ( Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC, Crested Crane) and Winnie Babirye (Buikwe She Red Stars, Crested Crane)

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    Nominee: Hasifah Nassuuna plays for Kawempe Muslim and Crested Crane
    Female footballer of the Year Nominees Winnie Babirye
    Winnie Babirye of Buikwe She Red Stars has the best left foot in Ugandan women football
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    Sandra Nabweteme will face stiff competition from her club mate Nassuuna and Babirye.

    Category 3: FUFA Best XI: This category is voted for by members of the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). All players; retired and active are members of the UFPA. The players will chose the best keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers in a 4-3-3 format.

    Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award; The recipient of this award is selected by the FUFA President. The Presidential Award may be conferred in honour of one special event or a lifetime achievement by an individual either in the areas of administration, Referee, Coach, Sports Medicine, Media, Fan, support personnel, Employee etc who is deemed by the FUFA President to have contributed to the game of football.

    Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award; Discipline is key in all sports inclusive of football. This award will go to the team that had the least number of yellow cards and Red cards last season in the AUPL.

    Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent: Frank Tumwesigye (KJT/Vipers U-17 team), Alex Komakech (KJT/Vipers U-17) and Faisal Ssekyanzi (St May’s Heritage / Express FC U-17)

    Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year; Denis Batte (FIFA Referee), Mark Ssonko (FIFA Assistant Referee), Brian Nsubuga (FIFA Referee)

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    Denis Batte FIFA Referee
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    Mark Ssonko FIFA Assistant referee
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    Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year: Faridah Lubega (Gafford Ladies/Wakiso United), Ayub Khalifan (Kawempe Muslim secondary School women FC/Kireka United) and Mark Twinamatsiko (The saints/ Jinja Kirinya SS)

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    Faridah Bulega of Wakiso United FC
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    Ayub Khalifan, Kawempe Mulsim Secondary School Women FC
    Twinamastiko Mark Coach
    Mark Twina Matsiko

    Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year: Douglas Muganga (Nkumba Select), Brian Nkuubi (MUBS/St Lawrence University) and Baker Lukooya (MUBS/ St Lawrence University)

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    Category 10: Fans’ Favourite player: This award will also be determined by the fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football.

    Category 11: Fans’ Favourite player in European Leagues
    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans meaning any player in any club in Europe may be voted

     

     

  • 2016 CAF Inter Club Competitions: Vipers, Sc Villa Jogoo know their opponents

    CAF Champions League: Preliminaries, Round of 32,  1st Leg

    Vipers SC vs Enyimba (Nigeria)

    12th, 13th and 14th February,2016

    2nd leg: Enyimba (Nigeria) vs Vipers (Uganda) 25th, 26th, 27thFebruary, 2016

     

    CAF Confederation Cup:

    Khartoum Watani (Sudan) vs SC Villa Jogoo

    First leg: 12th, 13th and 14th February,2016

    2nd leg: Sc Villa Jogoo vs Khartoum Watani 26th, 27th and 28th February, 2016

     

    The draw for the preliminary round of the 2016 CAF Champions League and the 13th Edition of the CAF Confederation Cup was conducted on Friday, 11 December 2015 in Dakar, Senegal.

    Uganda’s representatives Champions Vipers Sports Club for the CAF Champions League and Sports Club Villa Jogoo for the CAF Confederation cup go to know about their opponents today.

    Vipers who won the Azam Uganda Premier League title will play host to Nigerian Side Enyimba on the weekend of 12th, 13th and 14th February,2016 2nd while the 2nd leg is on 25th, 26th or 27thFebruary, 2016.

    12, 13th and 14th February,2016 at home while the return fixture between 25thand 27th the same month.

    A win for Vipers at this stage will hand them a ticket to play against either Lioli (Lesotho) or Vital’O of Burundi at the next round.

    SC Villa Jogoo winners of the Uganda Cup have been a handed a tie against Khartoum Watani of Sudan. SC Villa will host the return leg in the Confederation Cup.

    The first leg matches to be played between 12th, 13th and 14th February,2016 while the 2nd leg 26th, 27th and 28th February, 2016

    The winner of this round takes on either JKU (Zanzibar or Gaborone (Botswana).

     

     

     

     

     

  • AUPL: Sadolin hand Express FC first loss of the season, Vipers, KCCA FC win

    Azam Uganda Premier League Friday results 11th December, 2015

    Sadolin 1-0 Express FC

    Vipers 1-0 Maroons

    JMC Hippos 1-0 BUL FC

    Bright Stars 0-0 Lweza

    Police 1-1 URA

    Simba 0-2 Soana

    KCCA FC 1-0 SCVU

     

    Nasser Muzamir Nsubuga was the hero of the day for Sadolin as he silenced Express FC with the solitary of the match played at Bugembe Stadium. Sadolin won 1-0.

    In Luzira, Table leaders KCCA FC edged Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) 1-0 thanks to a Timothy Awany goal.

    At Buikwe stadium, Champions Vipers were also 1-0 winners over Maroons FC. Midfielder Deus Bukenya was on target for Vipers.

    The Jinja derby ended in JMC Hipoos’ favor by humbling BUL FC 1-0 at Kakindu stadium in a well attended match at Kakindu stadium. Onyango Patrick netted the winner.

    Police and URA played to a 1-1- draw. Senfuka Rahmat scored for Police while Robert Ssentongo struck from the penalty mark.

    At the Champions United stadium in Mwererwe, Bright Stars drew 0-0 with Lweza FC in the only game that failed to produce goals today.

    Soana beat Simba 2-0 in Bombo

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League Match day 12 Referees

    Click and view the attached match day 12 Referees match day 12_referees

    Match Day 12 Fixtures (12th November 2015):

    JMC Hippos F.C Vs Bul F.C – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

    Sadolin Paints F.C Vs Express F.C – Bugembe Stadium, Jinja

    KCCA F.C Vs Sports Club Victoria University – Maroons Stadium, Luzira

    Bright Stars F.C Vs Lweza F.C – Matugga

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

    Vipers S.C Vs Maroons F.C – Buikwe Stadium, Buikwe

    Simba S.C Vs Soana F.C – Bombo military stadium, Bombo

  • State House rewards Uganda Cranes CECAFA Winning squad with Shs.125M

    State House rewards Uganda Cranes CECAFA Winning squad with Shs.125M

    State House has rewarded the Uganda Cranes CECAFA winning Contingent with One Hundred and Twenty Five Million shillings (UGX 125,000,000).

    ‘The money will be shared equally by players and officials’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo says that these are big steps in the direction that the HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is keen on supporting football.

    ‘We are grateful to the President for his tremendous support towards football. For the last two years, his support towards football has been timely’ said FUFA President Magogo

    The latest development comes following Uganda Cranes 1-0 victory at the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. Uganda Cranes edged Rwanda 1-0 in the final held in Addis Ababa for the 14th CECAFA title.

     

     

  • Airtel – FUFA Awards: Faruku Miya, nominee for male player of the year

    Airtel – FUFA Awards: Faruku Miya, nominee for male player of the year

    Airtel – FUFA Awards – Sunday, 13th December 2015

    Speke Resort, Munyonyo

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    Faruku Miya  (DOB: 26th November 1997); Vipers SC, Uganda Kobs and Uganda Cranes

    Captain of the Uganda U-23 team and plays for League champions Vipers SC.

    Miya was named Most Valuable player of the 2014/2015 Azam Uganda Premier League season.

    His massive contribution on the pitch with 5 assists also saw him score 11 goals (1 Penalty, 3goals from direct free kicks) in the League.

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    Faruku Miya was sensational for his club, Vipers Sports club in the Azam Uganda Premier league

    Miya who has played for one and half season in the top flight, made a scoring debut at the national team against Seychelles (1-0) at the Philip Omondi Stadium.  Faruku is a product of Airtel Rising Stars

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    Faruku Miya presents the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup trophy to the Vice president of Uganda, Hon. Edward Kiwanuka Kiwanuka Ssekandi at Entebbe State House as FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo and Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic keep a close eye

    Miya who has played a combined figure of 22 games for the U-23 and Cranes has already become pivotal figure in the Uganda Cranes set up.

    He has scored 7 goals in total for the National teams including a memorable goal at Uyo stadium when Uganda Cranes humbled Nigeria 1-0 at home.

    Miya also scored a classic goal against Rwanda in the Africa U-23 championship qualifier at Nakivubo.

    He was the winning captain as Uganda won her 14th CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia.

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    Faruku Miya takes on an opponent from Botswana in the AFCON 2017 group D qualifier at the Nelson Mandela National stadium

    Miya’s goals in the National team for 2014/2015 season have come against;

    -Tanzania (1) CHAN (Uganda won 3-0 in Zanzibar)

    -Rwanda (1) U-23 Africa Championship- Olympic Games Qualifier (Uganda won 2-1) in Kigali

    -Rwanda (1) U-23 Africa Championship- Olympic Games Qualifier (Uganda won 2-0) at Nakivubo

    -Egypt (1) U-23 Africa Championship- Olympic Games Qualifier (Uganda lost 2-1) at Namboole

    -Nigeria (1) International friendly (Uganda won 1-0)

    -Ethiopia (1) International friendly (Uganda won 3-1) at Namboole,

    -Sudan (1) CHAN (Uganda won 2-0) in Nakivubo

    -Sudan (1) CHAN (Uganda won 2-0) in Khartoum

    -Togo (1) 2018 FWC Russia (Ugandawon1-0) in Lome

    -Togo (2) 2018 FWC Russia (Uganda won 3-0) at Namboole

    -Zanzibar (2) CECAFA (Uganda won 4-0) in Ethiopia

    -Malawi (1) CECAFA (Uganda won 2-0) in Ethiopia

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    Voting Criteria:

    Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 10 Send to 6669” for Farouk Miya, “FUFA 20 Send to 8888” for Keziron Kizito and “FUFA 30 Send to 6669” for Yasser Mugerwa

  • Airtel – FUFA Awards: Yassar Mugerwa, nominee for male player of the year

    Airtel – FUFA Awards: Yassar Mugerwa, nominee for male player of the year

    Airtel – FUFA Awards – Sunday, 13th December 2015

    Speke Resort Munyonyo

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    Yasser Mugerwa; (DOB: 1st May 1994); URA FC/Orlando Pirates, and Uganda Cranes

    Mugerwa’s shining star of 2014/2015 season saw him move from Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) to URA FC this year before he was snapped up by South African giants Orlando Pirates.

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    The Uganda Cranes player operates as a midfielder. On the local scene, he scored 6 goals (three each for SCVU and URA).

    Mugerwa had 12 assists in total (5 at SCVU and 7 with URA FC) in the 2014/2015 season.

    He made his club continental debut for URA FC and got the chance to play against Orlando Pirates who were convinced with his style of play.

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    Yassar Mugerwa (left) launching Orlando Pirates official energy drink in South Africa recently. He is such a darling to the club fans

    He was named Man of the Match in the first leg first round of the CAF Confederations cup against Orlando Pirates in South Africa but scored a stunning goal at Namboole against the same opposition.

     

    Voting Criteria:

    Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 10 Send to 6669” for Farouk Miya, “FUFA 20 Send to 8888” for Keziron Kizito and “FUFA 30 Send to 6669” for Yasser Mugerwa

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  • FUFA Big League: 14 goals recorded on Thursday

    FUFA Big League: 14 goals recorded on Thursday

    FUFA Big League results:

    Elgon Group:

    Boma Young 0-1 Sporting United

    Busia Fisheries 1-1 Baza Holdings

    Paidha Black Angels 2-0 CRO

    Rwenzori Group:

    Ndejje University 4-3 Kira Young

    Wakiso United 2-0 Hope Doves (Jamil Kasirye, Ivan Ssemaganda)

    The FUFA Big league (second division) returned to action on Thursday with 5  game  following the Tuesday games.

    Three matches were played in the Elgon group and two in the Rwenzori group.

    14 goals were scored in five games played across the country.

    As the first round nears a climax for most teams, it is that moment of the season to pick maximum points as the break looms.

    The Ndejje University versus Kira Young game in Luwero produced the most goals (seven) and the home team won the day, 4-3.

    Wakiso United won their game  over  Hope Doves 2-0.

    Jamil Kasirye and Ivan Ssemaganda scored the goals on the day.

    In the Elgon group, Boma Young lost at home 1-0 against Sporting United.

    At the Bar Okoro play ground in Zombo, Paidha Black Angels won the game 2-0 over CRO.

    Busia Fisheries and Baza Holdings played to a one all draw.

    Promotion:

    Only the top team per group earns a direct slot to the Azam Uganda Premier League with the two second best teams from either groups making it to the play offs to determine which third club joins the two top automatic teams.

  • Airtel-FUFA Awards: Kezironi Kizito, nominee for male player of the year

    Airtel-FUFA Awards: Kezironi Kizito, nominee for male player of the year

    AIRTEL-FUFA Awards 2015: Sunday, 13th December 2015

    At Speke Resort Munyonyo

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    A smiling Keziron Kizito wrapped in the national flag after winning Uganda the 14th CECAFA trophy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Nominee for Male Player of the year;

    Keziron Kizito (DOB: 17th January 1997); Vipers SC, Uganda Kobs and Uganda Cranes.

    Keziron was a pivotal player in the midfield of Vipers as they notched up their second league title in the club’s history. Plying his maiden season in the top flight, Kizito’s passing in the middle of the park caught many of his opponents unawares.

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    Keziron Kizito (front row on the extreme left) in the Vipers starting line up during the last game of the 2014/15 season against BUL F.C at Buikwe stadium. Vipers won 1-0

    At just 19, Kizito has already represented Uganda at both Junior and Senior level. He made his debut for Uganda Cranes in an international friendly against Nigeria which Cranes won 1-0.

    Another memorable moment for Kizito last season was when he netted the equaliser for Uganda during CHAN qualifier against Tanzania in the 1-1draw at Nakivubo stadium.

    Kizito playing for the first time in the top flight League (2014/2015 season) made14 assists as he guided Vipers to league glory.

    He scored a winning goal (1-0) against Entebbe FC last season in the League.

    His skills in the middle of the park caught the eye of Cranes coach Micho who handed him his maiden National team debut as a substitute against Ethiopia at Namboole stadium.

    Kizito a product of the Airtel Rising Stars, has since gone on to play 11 games for the U-23 and Uganda Cranes, 1 goal against Entebbe Young (Vipers won 1-0).

    National team games played against; Mozambique U23, TZ (CHAN), Rwanda (U23), Egypt (U23), Malawi, Ethiopia and Nigeria (International friendly games).

    He was part of the Uganda Cranes team that won the recently concluded CECAFA Senior challenge cup in Ethiopia.

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  • Insurance: NIC still in charge of Uganda Cranes players health

    Insurance: NIC still in charge of Uganda Cranes players health

    The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) which is the official health insurer of the Uganda Cranes is still in charge of the players’ health.

    According to the recently signed Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with FUFA , NIC is to cater for all medical bills incurred during the players treatment.

    The FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein clarified the issue to the media on Thursday morning at FUFA House in Mengo

    NIC hasn’t failed to cater for the Cranes Players health issues, it comes in when medical bill are presented to after a player receiving treatment

    This is contrary to what has been circulated by a section of the media.

  • Airtel FUFA Awards: 3 days Left; Events manager promises the best ceremony ever

    Airtel FUFA Awards: 3 days Left; Events manager promises the best ceremony ever

    As the days to the awards draw closer, the organizers of the awards are well organized to give the best to the football lovers.

    During the press conference held at FUFA House Mengo, Kampala on Thursday, Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media stated that they are ready with whatever is required to make the function colorful.

    We have already acquired the awards in addition to the main prizes of the Toyota Premio and Spacio

    He added that he expects all guests to be on time as the function will be covered live on Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) T.V.

    Only 300 guests will be invited to witness the award giving ceremony at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

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    L-R: FUFA PRO, Ahmed Hussein, FUFA finance director Decolas Kizza (middle) and Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media

    In relation to the above, all the nominations are out both those which require the people to vote and those by the technical committees.

    The function is to take place on Sunday 13th December 2015 at Speke Resort Munyonyo .

    General info about Airtel FUFA Awards:

    The FUFA Awards were launched Tuesday 6th October, 2015 are aimed at honouring the excellence for Ugandan footballers.

    World over footballers are idolised as they play a key role in bringing fans to the stadia and entertaining their followers with different skills.

    A big night awaits the most excelling footballers of the year 2015 when the local football fraternity gathers and experiences the epitome ambiance of Munyonyo Speke Resort on Friday 11th December, 2015 to crown Uganda’s best in the male and female categories.

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    Sponsors and Partners:
    Airtel Uganda are the Official Sponsor of the 2015 FUFA Awards and here after called “The Airtel FUFA Awards”. Pepsi, UBC, Nile Special and NIC have already come aboard to also finance the event.

    A lot more partners are in the pipeline and will be announced as soon as we conclude the negotiations.

    Fans are an integral part of Our Game

    As we celebrate excellence, we do not forget our dear fans to be part of the celebrations.

    The 5 fans who send the most number of SMS messages to vote in any of the 4 categories will be rewarded with attending the Special Night and also free access to the Uganda Cranes matches for a year while the one with the most messages sent will also win a fully paid-up trip to travel with the Uganda Cranes on an away trip.

    HOW TO VOTE:

    Category 1: Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year

    Keziron Kizito: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 20 Send to 6669” for Keziron Kizito

    Faruku Miya: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 10 Send to 6669” for Farouk Miya

    Yasser Mugerwa: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 30 Send to 6669” for Yas

    Category 2: FUFA Female player of the year:

    Nabweteme Sandra: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 50 Send to 6669” for Nabweteme Sandra

    Nasuuna Hasifah: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 60 Send to 6669” for Nasuuna Hasifah

    Babirye Winnie: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 70 Send to 6669” for Babirye Winnie Category 3: Fans’ Favourite player (Ugandan player)

    Fans will send SMS by typing “FANUG PlayerName Send to 6669” Where player shall be the name of the player

    Category 4: Fans Favourite player in European Leagues

    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans meaning any player in any club in Europe may be voted

    Voting Criteria: Fans will send SMS by typing “FANS ClubName PlayerName Send to 6669” Where player shall be the name of the player

    MAIN PHOTO: Bokins Kibirige of Kibo media addressing the media at FUFA House

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

     

  • FUFA grieved with the lives lost in the accident of Uganda Cranes team bus

    FUFA grieved with the lives lost in the accident of Uganda Cranes team bus

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has joined the families of the deceased who died in a motor accident that involved the Uganda Cranes players and officials.

    An clarified number of people are said to have lost their lives in this fatal accident which happened at Jammi village in Kamonkoli district ten kilometers after Mbale town .

    At a press conference held at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday .Mr Decolus Kiiza on behalf of the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson passed on the massage to the families of the deceased and Ugandans in general.

    He later wished a quick recovery to all those still in hospital.

    A minute of silence will be observed before all the games of the Azam Uganda Premier league kick off on Friday 12th December 2015.

    In a related development, all the Uganda Cranes players and officials who sustained injuries are in good condition after receiving treatment from Nakasero Hospital.

    “All players are better off now including  myself after that fatal accident, we visited Nakasero hospital for treatment and all this was catered for by state house “ narrated Ahmed Hussein the FUFA Spoke Person.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein (left) flanked by the FUFA finance director, Decolas Kizza at the weekly press conference held on Thursday, 10th December 2015

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: A moment of silence to be observed before each of fixtures on day 12 menu

    Azam Uganda Premier League: A moment of silence to be observed before each of fixtures on day 12 menu

    Match day 12 of the 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Friday, 11th  December 2015 with seven (7) fixtures to take place across the country.

    Partient of the matches on the menu will involve the two Jinja rivals – Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and BUL football club at Kakindu stadium.

    A minute’s silence will be observed before the start for each of matches in respect of the dead people in the accident that involved the Uganda Cranes players

    This was communicated by the FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at Mengo in Kampala.

    The match between KCCA F.C and Sports Club Victoria University will be played at Maroons stadium in Luzira than the earlier scheduled Nakivubo stadium, on request of KCCA F.C.

    Match Day 12 Fixtures:

    JMC-Hippos FC Vs BUL FC at Kakindu Stadium (4pm, Live on Azam TV)
     Simba FC Vs Soana FC in Bombo(4:30pm)

     Vipers Vs Maroons FC at Buikwe Stadium (4:30pm)

     Sadolin Paints Vs Express FC at Bugembe Stadium (4:30pm)

     Bright Stars Vs Lweza FC at Champions Stadium, Matugga

    (4:30pm)

     KCCA FC Vs SCVU FC at Luzira Prisons Grounds (4:30pm)

     Police FC Vs URA FC at Kavumba R. Grounds (4:30pm)

  • Education: FUFA, Tangosport Uganda Football Administration Course climaxes

    Education: FUFA, Tangosport Uganda Football Administration Course climaxes

    A total of twenty two (22) participants have completed the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) Administration and Management course (FAMACO) that ended on Wednesday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The three-day course coordinated by Tangosport Uganda was aimed at developing a forum through which football lovers can develop and benefit from their knowledge and skills of football.

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    The course’s emphasis was mostly put on how to handle football matters administratively with authoritative knowledge about the game.

    The course runs second to that of coaching at level one that Tangosport Uganda Ltd has organized in a space of three months at the same venue.

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    FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugishawas the Chief Guest

    According to FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha who presided at the closing ceremony as Guest of Honour, he says that FUFA are committed to seeing the game getting professionalized in the country.

    At FUFA we are glad and totally committed to developing the game to a professional level in Uganda and many thanks to Tangosport for the wonderful organization.

    I will be so happy if I see this class putting what you have learned into practice as it is the only way the federation can benefit from such arrangements.

    You are our ambassadors from now.

    I will personally support Tangosport Uganda in any way if they have decided to do this for the good of the game and that they can organize more of these courses for you.

    The course was conducted by FIFA Instructor Justus Mugisha and two others who are onto the CAF level like Samuel Mpima (Fufa Executive Member) and Ali Mwebe (the Fufa Competitions and IT manager)

    List of 22 participants:
    George Mawa, Moses Lubaale, Julius Kirunda, Abbey Kakumirizi, Wakabi Paul Humphrey, Bagaga Shaban, Kiingi Alfred Kent, Bashir Kalungi, Caroline Birungi, Abdurahman Twalib J bayJay, Kiiza Faiswal Manza, Imam Shafic, Ngyendo T. Gilbert, Muganzi David, Kato Faizal, Michael Ajuma, Ayubu Mususwa, Paul Kizito, Majojo Hambali, Eric Muyinda, Derrick Akai and Henry Kasadha

  • Airtel FUFA AWards: 4 days Left; Faridah Bulega nominated for coach of the year award

    Airtel FUFA AWards: 4 days Left; Faridah Bulega nominated for coach of the year award

    The Airtel FUFA Awards Organising Committee has released more nominees of various categories.

    The nominees are; Coach of the year:

    Faridah Bulega-Head coach at Wakiso United. She also handled Gafford Ladies who finished third in the inaugural FUFA women elite League last season. She is a CAF ‘C’ licenced coach and became the first female to handle a FUFA Big League side.

     

    Khalifan Ayub-Coach of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women Football club. His achievements were enormous this year as he helped his club win the FUFA Women Elite League. Kawempe also won the National Schools Girls football Championship in Mbarara. He is a CAF C licenced coach.

     

    Mark Twinamastiko: He is one of the main reasons why The Saints qualified for the FUFA Big League last season. The youthful coach believes in free flowing football. The CAF ‘C’ licensed coach is currently at FUFA Big League side Kirinya Jinja SS.

     

    Other nominees; Upcoming Talent of the year;

    • Faisal Ssekyanzi (St May’s Heritage/Express FC)
    • Frank Tumwesigye (KJT/Vipers SC)
    • Alex Komakech (KJT/Vipers SC)

    The 2014/5 FUFA Juniors League of players under the age of 17 was used as the basis for selecting the upcoming talent. The 12 coaches of the teams that played in 2014/5 Season will each submit 5 names (Not including players in their own teams) in priority order. The player in position 1 will earn 5 points, position 2 will earn 4 points, position 3 will earn 3 points, position 4 will earn 2 points, and position 5 will earn 1 point. The player with most votes will be the winner.

    General info about Airtel FUFA Awards

    The FUFA Awards launched Tuesday 6th October, 2015 are aimed at honouring the excellence for Ugandan footballers.

    World over footballers are idolised as they play a key role in bringing fans to the stadia and entertaining their followers with different skills.

    A big night awaits the most excelling footballers of the year 2015 when the local football fraternity gathers and experiences the epitome ambiance of Munyonyo Speke Resort on Friday 11th December, 2015 to crown Uganda’s best in the male and female categories.

    Sponsors and Partners:
    Airtel Uganda are the Official Sponsor of the 2015 FUFA Awards and here after called “The Airtel FUFA Awards”. Pepsi, UBC, Nile Special and NIC have already come aboard to also finance the event. A lot more partners are in the pipeline and will be announced as soon as we conclude

    Fans are an integral part of Our Game
    As we celebrate excellence, we do not forget our dear fans to be part of the celebrations. The 5 fans who send the most number of SMS messages to vote in any of the 4 categories will be rewarded with attending the Special Night and also free access to the Uganda Cranes matches for a year while the one with the most messages sent will also win a fully paid-up trip to travel with the Uganda Cranes on an away trip.

    HOW TO VOTE:

    Category 1: Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year

    Keziron Kizito: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 20 Send to 6669” for Keziron Kizito

    Faruku Miya: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 10 Send to 6669” for Farouk Miya

    Yasser Mugerwa: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 30 Send to 6669” for Yasser Mugerwa

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    Category 2: FUFA Female player of the year:

    Nabweteme Sandra: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 50 Send to 6669” for Nabweteme Sandra

    Nasuuna Hasifah: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 60 Send to 6669” for Nasuuna Hasifah

    Babirye Winnie: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 70 Send to 6669” for Babirye Winnie

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    Category 3: Fans’ Favourite player (Ugandan player)

    Fans will send SMS by typing “FANUG PlayerName Send to 6669” Where player shall be the name of the player

    Category 4: Fans Favourite player in European Leagues

    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans meaning any player in any club in Europe may be voted

    Voting Criteria: Fans will send SMS by typing “FANS ClubName PlayerName Send to 6669” Where player shall be the name of the player

  • UPDATE: Two Cranes players Treated at Nakasero hospital

    UPDATE: Two Cranes players Treated at Nakasero hospital

    Two Uganda Cranes players Okot Denis and Hassan Wasswa Dazol were admitted at Nakasero Hospital following the motor accident that involved the Cranes bus and a commuter taxi at Jami Trading centre on the Mbale-Tirinyi road on Tuesday afternoon.

    The front tyre on the bus driver’s side burst.

    The decision to receive treatment at Nakasero was taken by the Government but the players are also insured under the NIC deal signed by FUFA two months ago.

    Okot and Wasswa received immediate treatment at the scene following the accident. The Cranes team doctor  Ronald Kisolo and physiotherapist Ivan Sewanyana treated the affected Cranes players and officials on the scene of the accident.

    Meanwhile FUFA will hold a press conference on Thursday at  FUFA House starting at 10am.