As a growing humble young boy, Ibrahim Kiyemba almost kicked everything (living or non-living) that flashed in his midst.
Little did he realize that 18 years down the road, he would captain a top flight league club nor feature for the Uganda national team, The Cranes.
At the moment, he is an established defender with Lweza F.C in the Azam Premier League and the Uganda Cranes CHAN team.
The Uganda Cranes team that beat Nigeria in May 2015. Kiyemba played on the team
Kiyemba boldly shares his experience with www.fufa.co.ug;
He narrates his journey thus far;
It is every footballer’s dream to feature for their national team. Donning the Uganda Cranes jersey means representing 36.5 million people. Little did I believe the authenticity of the call to the National team till I boarded a plane to Nigeria
The National team coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic handed Kiyemba his maiden cap for the Cranes during the international build up match in May when the Cranes shocking overcame Nigeria 1-0.
A vivid admirer of former Uganda Captain Ibrahim Sekagya, Kiyemba wishes to emulate his idol wholesomely – playing style and character.
Now the captain of the Lweza Football Club, based in Kajjansi on Entebbe road, Kiyemba admits he is reaping from personal diligence and the mercy of Allah.
All this is about hard work, patience and prayer. I promise more is yet to come from me. I am looking forward to professional football. I want to maintain my place on the national team and even get better. Also, my parents have been a special pillar of encouragement to play football since I was young
Kiyemba recalls that his parents especially the mother used to buy him football equipment like jerseys and boots which encouraged him to continue with the game.
Ibrahim Kiyemba (left) against Nigeria
Buying sporting equipment for me wasn’t enough but, my parents also used to spend a fortune on football DVDs so that i watch different players in action
He further narrates that the national team coach Micho has given him chance to showcase his potential in different playing positions.
Kiyemba came on a substitute against Nigeria where he was deployed in the midfield and featured at right back position against Malawi at Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre.
At Lweza, Kiyemba performs his core roles comfortably in central defence.
It has been such a fantastic experience at the national team because of the different playing positions the coach has deployed me. It has helped me understand modern football where a player needs to be versatile
Best and Worst Moments as a footballer:
Kiyemba’s best football moment is when he wore the National team’s jersey for the first time against Nigeria in a friendly which the Uganda Cranes won 1-0.
Where there are best moments one can’t rule away worst ones .Of recent , Soana flogged Lweza 4-0 at their 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League opener .
That is the most horrible day of my life since I started playing competitive football
Kiyemba (with the trophy) helped Lweza attain promotion to the Azam Uganda Premier League
Talking about the moment when Lweza was on a verge of being relegated due to failure to fulfill the FUFA Licensing Board requirements, Kiyemba said that him as a player and club captain would be hurt in case it had happened .Though it was that way, club officials had to fulfill the requirements before being licensed .
FUFA has the mandate over all football proceedings in Uganda so if it issues regulations, to me they are for the good of the game and everyone has to abide by them
He hopes that this Azam Uganda Premier league season will be such competitive and his club Lweza will compete for the top positions though they have had such a poor by losing for consecutive games at the start of the season.
We have won three consecutive games of the season and we are now 9th ,me and my teammates are looking forward to finish in the top positions of the Azam Uganda Premier League
Kiyemba in the recent CHAN training for the Cranes at Legends rugby club
When www.fufa.co.ug asked him about the failed transfer to KCCA FC, Kiyemba said that it was upon the clubs to agree but him as a player this would have been a dream transfer because any footballer would like to play for a big club like KCCA.
If my bosses failed to reach terms with KCCA F.C, I had to go by their decision because I still have a contract with Lweza Football Club
His last word was to the growing talent in Uganda who would like to be successful with the game of football.
What others say about Kiyemba:
Milutin Sredojevic – Uganda Cranes Head coach:
Kiyemba is a well behaved, disciplined, committed, dedicated and loyal player, Being the captain of his club Lweza is a clear fact that he is outstanding and this speaks volume of him. He is ready to learn and develop himself. He has good sense of position and acting in defending with good timing in the air and on the ground makes him pure defensive chief in command’
Micho expects the youthful lad to further mature as a human being and player to stage a vital role for the National team and his future clubs.
Moses Ssenyonga alias Jajja Mozy – CEO, Lweza F.C:
Kiyemba is a hardworking, committed, polite and a tough defender when at the pitch.He is such a patient player who has developed with the club from regional, big league up to the top flight of the Azam Uganda Premier League. I am not surprisedto see him at the national team because of his discipline on and off the pitch. Coach says that they have prepared Kiyemba for professional football and assured that he won’t let them down.
Henry Wamala – Team-mate at Lweza F.C:
Kiyemba is a friend who possesses characters of an idol at his early age. He is one of the most exceptional leaders I have ever met. He always considers God first. Discipline, commitment and belief are paramount components to the doors of success.
Ibrahim Kiyemba Tit- Bits:
• Born 12 February 1995 to Haj Mustapha Lule and Hajat Sarah Nakanja of Konge/Bunga a Kampala suburb.
• Went to Kiryasaka and Kibuli Demonstartion School for Primary later joined Gombe SS and Lugazi Mixed for Secondary education
• For a meal prepare him Posho ,Matooke, Meat and Beans
• Features for Lweza FC in the Azam Uganda Premier League
• Supported by his mother to play football
• Admires former Uganda Cranes skipper Ibrahim Sekagya
• He has won the regional and Big league trophies with Lweza FC
• Thankful of Micho who has given him chance to play for National team
• Made his international debut against Nigeria which cranes won 1-0.
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) beginners’ coaching education department concluded the beginner’s level coaching course that took place at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The 5 days course started on Monday 5th October and climaxed on independence day at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Participants receiving their certificates after the course
Twenty nine participants took part in the course where they covered theory and practical work under the stewardship of FUFA coaches local and CAF instructors, Livingstone Kyambadde, Asuman Lubowa, Hadijah Namuyanja, and Jackson Nyiima.
Chief Guest, Asuman Lubowa, also the FUFA Technical Director was excited about the way the course was conducted.
‘We covered all key elements theoretically and practically we also assessed the participant’s practically on game situations and the rest of other things are theirs to put into practice.We gave them some simple presentation practices which we also used as course assessment.We are glad that all 29 participants have maintained the class and what is vital is that they have all been focused’
Coaches in the practical session at the FUFA Technical center artifical turf stadium
Meanwhile, during the practical session, the coaches had to take on BUL Football Club Junior Team in a friendly game that ended in favour of the juniors by winning 3-0 at the artificial Turf.
BUL Junior Team Goals were scored by Jacob Muwanga, Hamis Tibita, and Bashir Bogere.
The course has been organized by Tangosport Uganda under the guidance of Buganda Region football Association and sanctioned by the Football governing body, FUFA.
FUFA recognized the participants by awarding them with coaching certificates
Participants:
Saleh Muwayi, Muhammed Gibugonyi, Tifu Kyaterekera, Shafic Imam, Moses Lubale, Solomon Okiror, Peter Lwanga, Diedone Matumo, Joseph Muwanika, Geofrey Ngalire, Peter Mugabi, Abbey Kakumirizi, Anthony Egessa, Yoko Mukuve, Muzamiru Lukomwa , Hamidu Kakaire, Kaita B. Charles, Kaluuba Robert Kenneth, George Mawa, Joseph Kigobe, Ritah Namutamba, Brian Waafa Paul, Yolamu Kasiiti , Patrick Muhangi, David Bamuwamye, Sadati Tasi, Beatrice Nambozo , Basembera Joseph, Joel Namudele
After four days of non residential training at Legends Rugby play grounds and Nakivubo stadium, the Uganda Cranes team composed of home based players is set to have trial matches against local giants Express FC and SC Villa respectively .
The Cranes is to play against Express on Monday 12th October at Mutesa 11 Memorial Stadium Wankulukuku and then another encounter with SC Villa on Wednesday 14th at Nakivubo Stadium.
This was confirmed by the national team’s coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic after Saturday’s training session at Nakivubo stadium.
The coach said that these trial encounters will help in the general evaluation and scrutiny of the players before the game against Sudan on Saturday 17th .
The team is expected to enter residential camp.
The winner of the two legs qualifies for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) competitions in January 2015 in Rwanda
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) officials who are on a working visit to Uganda paid a courtesy call to the National Council of Sports, Uganda Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
www.fufa.co.ug keenly followed the four officials’ visit to the various offices.
The four officials are in Uganda for the FIFA programme review are;
Patrick Onyango (FIFA Development office in Gaborone), Thondoo Govinden,(FIFA Technical Development Officer), Emy Casaletti (FIFA performance consultant) and Diamil Faye, a FIFA performance consultant.
FIFA officials in the office of the state minister for sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi
The main aim of their visit among others is on the implementation of “PERFORMANCE: The Football Management programme of FIFA”. They are in Uganda to assess the impact of past activities and planning for 2016″.
The FIFA officials in a meeting at the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) with the UOC president William Blick.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Officials with the state minister for sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi.
Kireka United 0-1 Kirinnya Jinja – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Hope Doves 2-1 Wandegeya- Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Masaka Local Council 0-2 Masavu F.C – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Wakiso Utd 0-1 Synergy – Wakiso Play ground
Entebbe F.C 1-0 Sun City –Bugonga Stadium
Proline 2- 0 Citizen – Nakivubo Stadium
Elgon group:
Paidha Black Angels 2-1 Ndejje University – Bar Okoro, Zombo play ground
The 2015/16 FUFA Big league has kicked off with seven matches on Thursday.
There were victories for former premier league clubs – Entebbe F.C, Proline Soccer Academy but another side, Masaka Local Council football club faltered.
Abdul Azizi Kio and Charles Odeke scored for Masavu F.C away to Masaka local council at the Masaka recreational stadium.
Livingstone Mulondo scored the lone goal for visiting Kirinya/Jinja S.S against Kireka football club at the Nelson Mandela outside stadium.
Hope Doves overcame Wandegeya F.C 2-1 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Moses Okadapao and Adnan Sekandi scored for the visitors.
Hakim Kintu scored the consolation for Wandegeya Football club.
At Nakivubo stadium, Edrisa ‘Torres’ Lubega was the two goal hero when home side, Proline Soccer Academy easily overcame visiting Citizens from Mbarara.
L-R: Isma Watenga, Mathias Kigonya and Alitho James under the watchful eye of goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
It is now the third day since the Uganda National team composed of local based players started non-residential training.
All the 25 players summoned by Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic reported for the third training session at the Legends Rugby play-ground, Lugogo .
At the training, the coach’s main focus was on shooting at the goal from different angles ranges and directions of the pitch.
The coach has urged his players to win the first leg at Nakivubo so that it becomes much easier work in the return leg confirmed for Sunday 25th October, 2015.
‘It is important to complete the job at Nakivubo stadium. I believe you have the confidence to do the needful by knocking out Sudan’ said Micho
The players have been given a day off due to public holiday tomorrow-Independence Day but training resumes on Saturday morning at Nakivubo stadium starting 9 O’clock.
The winner over two legs qualifies for the Orange African Nations Championships finals (CHAN) in January 2016 to be hosted by Rwanda.
Time for drills: Uganda Cranes players during training today at the Legends ground in Lugogo.
Players who reported for training: Goalkeepers: Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), James Alitho (Vipers SC) Full-backs: Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (LwezaFC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo) Central defenders: Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Hassan Wasswa Dazo (KCCA FC), Ayub Kizza (Express FC), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Henry Katongole (SC Villa Jogoo) Central Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Deus Bukenya (Vipers SC), Peter Katumba (Sadolin Paints FC), Hakim Senkumba (KCCA FC), Attacking midfielders: Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Keziron Kizito (Vipers SC), Faruku Miya (Vipers SC) Strikers: Robert Ssentongo (URA FC), Caesar Okhuti (Express FC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers SC) and John Ssemazi (Vipers SC)
MAIN PHOTO: Midfield battle; Keziron Kizito (L) closes in for a clean tackle against Ivan Ntege.
Preparations for the 3rd edition of the annual Independence Day women’s / girl’s football tournament have intensified.
The two day tournament is slated for the 9th and 10th of October 2015 at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in Kampala region.
A total of 18 teams confirmed participation in this year’s tournament .These teams are categories into senior women’s Clubs, Secondary and Primary Schools.
Confirmed Clubs include She Corporate ,UCU and Gafford Ladies football teams .Secondary schools so far confirmed are Kawempe Muslim Secondary School the hosts, Kibuli Secondary School, St Noah Zana, St Theresa Entebbe, Taggies School Entebbe and Orila SS from Soroti. Primary Schools confirmed are Gadaffi Primary School, Namalembe PS from Iganga, Makindye PS, Mirembe Maria PS from Mubende and Jolly Primary School.
The format of play for this competition will depend on the number of teams registered to take part.
According to Efrance Najengo the Chairperson Uganda Women’s Football Association.
Teams more than six will be grouped and those less than this figure will play on a round robin format.
Kawempe Muslim Secondary are the defending Champions in the Secondary Schools’ category where as Orila PS from Soroti emerged Primary Schools’ category winners of these competitions which were held in Soroti / North Eastern region in 2014.Clubs did not take part in the last year’s competitions .
Though the tournament has no sponsors, the chairperson UWFA is such appreciative to FUFA for the support towards this tournament and women’s football in general .
‘We have no sponsors but FUFA has not forsaken us ,the Federation gives us the little it has and we have move on. For that case I can’t hide my excitement to the FUFA President and FUFA in general for the wonderful work to the development of Women’s football ‘ Lamented Najengo .
Najengo added that the future of women’s football is such bright in the way FUFA has intensified the development plan for the game .
Faridah Bulega was one of the best players of her generation. She was part of the Golden Generation that produced Olive Mbekeka-arguably Uganda’s best ever female footballer, Majidah Nantanda, Nakintu Robinah, Annet Nakimbugwe, Fatumah Luwedde and Namata Agnes.
Faridah Bulega (2nd Left) with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FIFA Instructor Hatem Soussie at FUFA Technical Centre this year.
With the FUFA Big League 2015/2016 season set to kick off on Thursday at various grounds, new comers Wakiso United have defied all odds and hired a woman coach with a dream to lead the Kampala Region champions to the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Bulega was a striker during her playing career and with players like Mbekeka, Nantanda and Nakimbugwe around her; she easily hit the back of the net on several occasions.
Having attained the CAF C coaching License-a requirement by FUFA or any Big League club, Bulega was approached by Wakiso United CEO Moses Tamale Bin Muhammad.
‘I received a call from Moses but I never believed that a woman would be sought after for a job to handle a men’s team’ said Bulega a former National team player now aged 27.
Bulega also handles FUFA Women Elite League side Gafford Ladies FC but spends most of her time with a girls’ football team under a Non-Government Organisation called Field Of Dreams Uganda.
Her new employers are extremely happy and are looking forward to seeing her tactics when Wakiso play Synergy on Thursday.
‘She has a brilliant CV and we have been following her performances at various clubs. We are confident we have brought a quality coach who will also change the image of the club and the game’ said Wakiso CEO Tamale.
‘It is a building process and we are confident that Bulega will play her part in the success of this team as we push for a place in the top flight’ added excited Tamale while talking to www.fufa.co.ug
Bulega who is full of praise for FUFA’s current structures that have helped her polish her coaching skills, says she one dreamt of handling a men’s team but never expected to happen so soon.
‘I got the confidence from Hamid ‘Midi’ Juma who told me that I had all the qualifications needed to coach a men’s team. I listened keenly to what Midi was saying and slept over his ideas and I then started thinking about coaching a men’s team’ said Bulega.
Wakiso’s CEO adds that; ‘We don’t mind about a woman handling a men’s team. We know we have got one of the best coaches in Ugandan football at her age. We shall support her 100%’
Bulega’s coaching experience
National assistant coach U-17 (Women)
Kampala United Women FC
Gafford Ladies FC (2015 FUFA Women Elite League)
Water City Boys FC based in Owino Market
Mulago Nursing Hospital C (men)
Airtel Rising stars Girls Kampala region-2013, 2014
The Uganda National team composed of local based players on Wednesday morning continued with its preparations for the CHAN qualification game against Sudan.
The players re-grouped at Legends play ground, Lugogo to step up their preparations for the upcoming game against Sudan.
Like during the first day of training on Tuesday, all players attended Wednesday’s training in good shape physically, mentally and health- wise.
Team Captain Robert Sentongo has assured Ugandans that they are not worried by the Sudan team though most of their players featured for giants El Meriekh and Al Hilal which reached the semi final of the CAF champions league .
‘They are the same people we’ve been meeting before , their clubs have been performing at the continent but we’ve been humiliating them .We are not shaken and we shall deliver’ Sentongo remarked .
Kireka United Vs Kirinnya Jinja – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Hope Doves Vs Wandegeya- Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Masaka Local Council Vs Masavu F.C – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Wakiso Utd Vs Synergy – Wakiso Play ground
Entebbe F.C Vs Sun City –Bugonga Stadium
Proline Vs Citizen – Nakivubo Stadium
Elgon group:
Paidha Black Angels Vs Ndejje Univ – Bar Okoro, Zombo play ground
Saturday, 10th October 2015:
Elgon Group: Onduparaka F.C Vs Ndejje University – Green Light playground, Arua
Sunday, 11th October 2015:
Elgon Group:
Lira United Vs Kira Young – Lango Sports Ground
Boma Young Vs Water F.C – Hoima, Boma play ground
Bukedea Town Council Vs CRO F.C – Bukedea primary school play ground
Tuesday, 13th October 2015:
Elgon Group: Onduparaka F.C Vs Baza Holdings – Green Light play ground
The FUFA Big league finally kicks off on Thursday, 8th October 2015 with seven fixtures on card.
Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday will also match different matches played to complete the 13 match day one games.
Former Azam Uganda Premier league sides, Entebbe F.C, Kira Young, CRO, Masaka L.C and Proline Soccer Academy embark on yet another struggle to make a come back to the top flight.
Masaka L.C shall be home to Entebbe team, Masavu at the Masaka recreational stadium.
Entebbe F.C hosts Kitara region’s Sun City f.c at Bugonga.
On Sunday, CRO shall make the trip to Bukedea to face the home side, Bukedea Town council football club while Kira Young kick starts the campaign with an away trip to Lira United.
Match day two shall be played next Thursday with a host of games lined up on the day.
The FUFA Big league is the second highest tier league in the country.
The best team per group (Elgon and Rwenzori) directly earns promotion to the premier league.
The two runners up in each group are then engaged in the promotional play -offs to determine the third club that joins the two directly promoted sides.
The Uganda Cranes’ team home based players have started preparations for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) qualifiers against Sudan on Tuesday.
The team, of 25 players started with gym work at Paradise gym located at Acacia mall, Bukoto.
Later, they shifted base to Legends club for a two hour session.
All summoned players reported for training on the first day of training.
After the training, the national teams coach Sredojevic Miltun Micho thanked all Azam Uganda Premier league teams and coaches in particular for t6he work well done to keep the players in shape .
The coach further said that he believes in his players and promises that they will deliver when they get the necessary support from all stake holders.
Training resumes on day two at 11 a.m, still at Legends rugby grounds.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has launched the 2015 football awards on Tuesday, 6th October 2015 at Achwa Hall, Serena Hotel in Kampala.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presided over the event attended by the media and the representatives of the sponsors.
The Awards main sponsors, Airtel Uganda have injected Ug.shs 100M for the event whose date has been confirmed for 26th November 2015.
Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi flagship brand have offered Ug.shs 10M.
The other partners are NIC and Nile Special.
Eng. Moses Magogo used the plat form to appreciate the FUFA partners and highlight on the cause of the Awards.
“FUFA is recognizing talent and the efforts of the players, referees and coaches, who are key elements of the game” Eng. Magogo noted.
NIC marketing officer, Pamela Abonyo said the biggest asset for any organization is its people and therefore NIC as an insurance company is geared towards ensuring the players.
Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media, representing Nile Special remarked “We shall support the awards and the other activities of FUFA and the Uganda Cranes”
Pepsi’s Tracy Kakuru was full of joy.
‘We are in football for various reasons and we shall continue to support the sport at a bigger level’ said Kakuru.
Noela Byuma, Airtel Uganda Brands, Assets and Properties Manager said ‘We are glad to associate with football right from the grass roots with the Airtel Rising Stars’
There will be a car and land title for each of the best male and female players of the year, Land titles for various winners.
‘Voting mechanics will be communicated in the near future’ Eng Moses Magogo.
The awards are catering the season 2014/2015.
Nominees:
Male player of the year 2014; Kezironi Kizito (Vipers and Uganda Cranes), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda Cranes), Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates and Uganda Cranes)
Female player of the year: Winnie Babirye (Buikwe She Red Stars), Sandra Nabweteeme (Kawempe Muslim Secondary School) and Hasfa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim Secondary School)
Categories of Awards:
Male player of the year
Female player of the year
Best XI
FUFA Presidential Award
Fair play award
Upcoming Talent
Referee of the year
Coach of the year
Fans Favourite player 2014/15 (Ugandan player)
Beach Soccer player of the year
Fans’ Favourite player in the European leagues
MAIN PHOTO: Airtel’s Noela Byuma handing over the dummy cheque to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M) and Marketing Manager Esther Musoke (L).
Best Goal Keeper – Joseph Yiga (Nkumba University) – Beach Soccer Ball & T-Shirt
It was joy unlimited as Entebbe based institution; Nkumba University in clinical fashion outsmarted eight other teams to win the 5th edition of the university beach soccer championship at Lido beach on Sunday.
After years of near misses, lady luck eventually smiled upon Nkumba for their first title in five years since the championship’s inception.
Nkumba qualified from pool B alongside a star studded St Lawrence University side.
They easily humiliated YMCA 7-4 in the finals.
John Kokas Opejo scored four goals as Uganda Sand Cranes deputy captain, Douglas Muganga registered a hat-trick.
For YMCA, Ambrose Naturinda, scored a hat-trick and an own goal from Nkumba defender, Jonathan Kikonyogo helped YMCA add to their team tally.
YMCA’s Ashadu Bugembe was shown marching orders for unsporting conduct.
Earlier in the semi finals, Nkumba overcame two time winners, MUBS 7-3 while YMCA had beaten St Lawrence 5-2.
Nine Institutions participated in the annual event graced by Association of Uganda Sports Universities president, president, Peninah Kabenge.
Individual Awards:
Ambrose Naturinda of YMCA took home the Most Valuable Player (YMCA) honors.
Nkumba University’s Joseph Yiga receives his rewards for being the best goal keeper of the tournament
St Lawrence University’s Brian Nkuubi finished with 8 goals to take home the top scorer’s award.
Nkumba University goal keeper, Joseph Yiga was nominated as best goal keeper of the tournament.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) president, Deo Mutabazi hailed the institutions that took part in the 5th University championships. He also thanked the sponsors, UBSA and FUFA for the gradual progress of the game in Uganda
5th Inter-University Beach Soccer Championship:
All Results:
Group Stages:
Group A:
Bishop Stuart 4-7 KIU
MUBS 6-1 International University of East Africa
Bishop Stuart 2 – 4 YMCA
MUBS 3 – 2 YMCAA
MUBS 3 – 1 Bishop Stuart
KIU 3 – 4 YMCA
Bishop Stuart 7 – 3 International University of East Africa
MUBS 4 – 3 KIU
YMCA 7 – 2 International University of East Africa
Group B:
Nkumba University 3 – 6 St Lawrence University
Busoga University 2 – 8 Mutesa 1 Royal University
Nkumba University 6 – 1 Mutesa 1 Royal University
St Lawrence University 6 – 4 Busoga University
Nkumba University 7 – 0 Busoga University
St Lawrence University 8- 6 Mutesa 1 Royal University
Semi-Finals:
Nkumba 7-3 MUBS
YMCA 5-2 St Lawrence University
Finals: Nkumba University 7-4 YMCA
MAIN PHOTO: Nkumba University skipper, Douglas Muganga in action during the finals at Lido Beach, Entebbe.
The Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a25 man squad to start preparations for the final round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN)against Sudan to be played over two legs on 17th and 24th October, 2015.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho and National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege (M) handing over a document containing names of the players to the Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein on Monday morning to be disseminated to the public. The players have been summoned for training ahead of the CHAN match against Sudan.
The Cranes will start non-residential training on Tuesday 6th October in the morning (10 am) at Paradise Fitness City , Acacia Mall for one hour then head to the Legends ground (former Kampala rugby grounds).
Uganda will host the first leg at Nakivubo stadium.
The winner over two legs will qualify for the finals to be hosted by Rwanda in 2016.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) beginners’ coaching course successfully climaxed on Saturday at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
FUFA Executive committee member, Sam Lwere graced the closing ceremony hand over the certificates to the 21 Eastern Region Football Association affiliated coaches.
The course enabled participants to enhance their knowledge in coaching at the elite level, and it also provided participants with theoretical and practical lessons needed to coach any team at a given stage.
CAF and local coaches’ instructors Asuman Lubowa (FUFA technical Director) and Jackson Nyima (FUFA Education Officer) were pleased with the progress shown by the participants.
Lubowa stated;
The coaches showed willingness to learn and develop themselves as new tacticians of the game, so you need to give time to develop good coaches and provide coach education
One of the participating coaches; Michael Dogo, a former Nile FC player was glad to have attended the course and is looking forward towards upgrading.
“I learnt something different from the course where it looks to prepare us coaches for the coaching career,” said Dogo.
Meanwhile, the guest of honour Sam Lwere was so happy with the way Fufa Technical Center has been activated.
“I commend FUFA, the Technical Director and Education Officer for the tremendous work of making this study centre active. Our objective as Executive is to make use of this place and if you remember very well in the president’s manifesto He promised to galvanise the education sector and this is now some of the fruits.”
Lwere also urged coaches to go and practice what they have learnt.
You have learnt and we want to see you progress, so don’t get certificates and sit back. Coaching is different from other areas in football where you must be active to get to another level
FUFA Executive Committee member, Sam Lwere talks to the coaches at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru
The FUFA Technical Center is the study point where all technical matters are being handled in terms of Education.
Since its activation, it’s believed to carry out 2 or 3 different courses per month on average.
The Technical Center has gone far miles of even hosting FUFA Ordinary General Assembly, our national teams, FUFA Corporate Tournament, various courses, among other activities
Next week another beginners coaching course shall take place there for a period of five days.
Participants who are attending the course:
Michael Dogu, Hussein Kato, Shariff Kasimu, Boban Tamale, Denis Sobola, Twaib Kawoooya, Upson Marck Wasajja, Abdallah Kasadah, Jimmy Jalendo, Ali Kilegeya, David Aaron Kyera, Salim Lubowa, Ayub Isiko, Geofrey Kagoye, Joseph Kigobe, Wasajja Kayemba. J, Yusufu Bagalaliwo, Haruna Muzambe, Edward Omgoro, Edward Wanyama, Innocent Bagenayabo
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA BUL Football Club player, Ayub Isiko receives his certificate from FUFA Executive Committee member, Sam Lwere
Four Federation of International Associations (FIFA) officials for the annual review of the football management programmes supported by FIFA in Uganda arrived in the country on Sunday evening.
The first batch of three had; Patrick Onyango (FIFA Development office in Gaborone), Thondoo Govinden,(FIFA Technical Development Officer ) and Emy Casaletti, another FIFA performance consultant arrived at 7:00 p.m om Sunday
They were later joined by Diamil Faye, a FIFA performance consultant.
Their visit rotates on the implementation of “PERFORMANCE: The Football Management programme of FIFA”. The major aim among others will be to assess the impact of past activities and planning for 2016.
They are expected to meet with the FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive on Monday at FUFA House before the various heads of Department.
FIFA Technical Development Officer, Thondoo Govinden wheels his luggage upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday evening
Later, they will interact with the members of the technical department, head of grassroots and youth development programmes, FUFA Staff, officials responsible for women football development, finance, competitions department, marketing and communication.
Patrick Onyango, based at the FIFA Development office in Gaborone, Botswana and Emy Casaletti, a FIFA performance consultant
The detailed programme also has meetings with the officials in charge of running futsal and beach soccer, external media personnel, all national team coaches, individual sponsors of the FUFA, Uganda Football Players Association representatives, Uganda Premier League, officials of the sports and education ministry, National Council of Sports, Uganda Olympic Committee and a crowning presentation to the FUFA Executive Committee with resolutions forwarded.
They were received at the hotel by the Federation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson.
A heartily chat of the FIFA officials with the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA representative, Richard Nandigobe warmly ushered in the FIFA officials at the arrival lounge of Entebbe International Airport
