In today’s Bukedde Newspaper, its back page carries a headline Magogo Bamuloopye. However the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to clarify as follows in regard to the story;
• FUFA has not received any communication from the member of Executive Committee quoted in the story run by Bukedde Newspaper.
• FUFA has open systems and official fora to accommodate any dissent or discontent by a member or official. This includes the FUFA Executive Committee meetings, The General Assembly and the Disciplinary Committee. It is therefore improper and inconsistent with FUFA, CAF, FIFA statutes for any member or official to opt for the channels reported without utilising those provided in the Statutes.
• The FUFA Executive Committee has held 8 meetings in the last 24 months since 31st August, 2013 when Eng. Moses Magogo was elected President of FUFA and passed decisions. This has included at least one Executive Committee meeting every three months where Madam Mariam Kaliga Nakulima has not missed any.
• A number of Emergency Executive Committee meetings as provided for in the FUFA statutes have also been held. It is therefore not true that the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo does not consult members of the Executive.
• There is no employee or service provider to FUFA that is related to President of FUFA Eng. Moses Magogo.
• PearlSporto where the President is a Director has been mentioned in the story but has never conducted any business for or on behalf of FUFA since Eng. Moses Magogo became President of FUFA.
• It is also not true that FUFA sold matches to Balaam or any other agents. For the record, event management companies were hired to organise matches at a fee. Since this innovation was undertaken, there has been improved access to the stadium by fans and more revenue than before has been generated.
• The appointment of Independent Auditors for FUFA is done in accordance with the FUFA Statutes. Only the General Assembly approves and appoints the Auditors following a proposal by the Executive.
At the 89th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Jinja, Team and Company who had audited FUFA Accounts for more than (10) years communicated their intention not to continue. BAFCON were appointed by the 89th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly but the Executive discovered that it was not dully registered.
• At the 5th FUFA Executive Committee meeting held on 21st October 2014 that Madam Mariam Kaliga Nakulima attended it was the decision of the Executive Committee to present KAL Associates as the auditors to the General Assembly. At the 90th FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Lira, the Executive Committee proposed KAL Associates and the General Assembly appointed the KAL Associates as the auditors for the 2013/2014 Financial period. It is therefore incorrect that KAL Associates were not properly appointed.
• If indeed this is true and was reported to various institutions, FUFA will abide by the rules governing the country.
Finally, FUFA is set to hold its 91st Ordinary General Assembly at Soroti Hotel on the 26th – 27th September 2015. The convocation (matters to be discussed) was sent out to all members on 26th August 2015 as provided for in the statutes.
Category: Latest News
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Clarification on Today’s Media reports
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Coaches to convene ahead of 91st FUFA Ordinary General Assembly
Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) will hold their ordinary general assembly on Thursday 17th September 2015 at FUFA house Mengo in Kampala ahead of the 91st FUFA annual ordinary assembly that will take place at Soroti on the 26th September 2015.
This UCFA meeting is expected to commence at 2.00 p.m
At least 78 member coaches will attend meeting whose major aim among others is to update and deliberate on what has transpired throughout the year.
Simon Kirumira, the Chairperson of the Association encourages all the coaches to attend and discuss football developmental ideas as one unit.
There will be a special opportunity to brain storm on the previous year as we project and plan for the road map ahead of us.
Kirumira reveals to www.fufa.co.ug
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Education: Aisha Ssemambo to attend referees’ Elite A Women course
CAF Referees Elite A Women Course:
2nd – 7th October 2015
Yaounde – Cameroon
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has invited Uganda’s FIFA referee, Aisha Ssemambo for a week long CAF referees’ elite A Women course.
In a communique released by the CAF Refereeing manager, Eddy Maillet, Ssemambo is scheduled to arrive between September 30th and October 1st 2015 ahead of the physical and medical check-ups planned for 2nd and 3rd October 2015.
The course shall be supervised and conducted by CAF Education officer, Andre Nguidol.
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UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS: Airtel Uganda, Nile Special combine forces
2015 Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: Kitara region Vs Uganda Cranes
Saturday, 19th September 2015
Boma Stadium, Masindi (Kick-off: 3:30 p.m)
In a bid to promote and take the brand of the national team, Uganda Cranes to all the 8 football regions in the country, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) together with sponsors Airtel and Nile Special have launched the Uganda Cranes regional tours.
The launch took place at the home of football, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 16th September 2015.
This was announced at a joint press conference for two national team corporate companies-sponsors of Uganda Cranes Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein coordinated the well attended briefing flanked by national team head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, the FUFA Marketing Manager Esther Musoke, Airtel Uganda brand, Assets and Properties Manager, Noela Byuma and Nile Breweries’ promotions and marketing manager, Isaac Ssekasi.
Kitara region is set to host the Cranes this Saturday with a match against the regional select side at Boma grounds in Masindi .
Speaking to the media at FUFA house Mengo, Byuma from Airtel Uganda expressed her excitement on behalf of the sponsors to be part of this campaign which was solely supported by Nile Breweries last year.
‘As Airtel Uganda we are excited to come on board for the Cranes regional tours campaign, we welcomed the idea because it’s part of our initiative to identifying talents from different regions as we have done it earlier with the FUFA Airtel Rising Stars campaign’
Isaac Ssekasi from Nile Breweries articulated their continued dedication to support the National football team.
He said that this campaign has also helped many Uganda current stars who got their first appearances at the national team from this campaign like Brian Majwega and Farouk Miya.
After Kitara , the Campaign shall be extended to regions of Kampala and West Nile.
The national team coach used the plat form to name the team and programme for the squad traveling on Friday morning.
The full squad of 25players summoned
Goal Keepers:Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), James Alitho (Vipers SC)
Defenders: Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Julius Ntambi (URA FC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Isaac Muleme, Martin Mpuga (KCCA FC), Richard Jjuuko Kasagga (URA FC), Wasswa Hassan Dazo (KCCA FC), Shaqik Bakaki (Vipers SC)
Midfielders: Kizito Keziron (Vipers SC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Deus Bukenya (Vipers Sc), Hakim Senkumba (KCCA FC), Farouk Miya (Vipers SC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Feni Moses Ali (URA FC), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo).
Strikers: Milton Kalisa (BUL C), Ceaser Okhuti (Express FC), Fahad Muhammad Hassan (Sc Villa Jogoo), Villa Oromchan (URA FC), John Ssemazi (Vipers SC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC)
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REFEREEING: Ugandan referees land FIFA appointments
Seven Ugandan FIFA referees have been appointed to officiate at two up-coming matches in Sudan and Zimbabwe.
The appointments were sent from Zurich, the headquarters of Federation of International Football Associations by Gordon Savic, the head of FIFA World Cup and Olympic qualifiers.
Aisha Nabikko Ssemambo will be the center referee during Zimbabwe’s home fixture against Cameroon of the women Olympic football qualifier in Harare on 18th October 2015 at the Rufaro Stadium.
She will be accompanied by Catherine Cynthia Nagaddya and Nkumbi Nakitto as the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Rwandan born Angelique Tuyishime will be the fourth official. Glenda Makowe from Botswana is the referee assessor as Gladys Wangui Waweru from Kenya shall handle the match commissioning duties.
Relatedly, four male Ugandan referees shall be in charge when South Sudan host Mauritania in the 2018 FIFA World Cup preliminary match on the 7th October 2015 at the Juba Stadium.
Rajab Bakasembe Kalyonkolo is the center referee for the game.
Others are;Hussein Bugembe (first assistant), Samuel Kayondo (second assistant) and BrianMiiro Nsubuga the fourth official.Egyptian, Hamid Abdel Essam is the appointed referee assessor and Issa Mahamat Saleh from Chad shall be the match commissioner.
2018 FIFA World Cup – Preliminary Competition African Zone –
Round 1, First Leg:
Date: 7th October 2015 – South Sudan Vs Mauritania
Juba Stadium (Kick-off – 16:30 hours)
Referee – Rajab Bakasembe Kalyonkolo (Uganda)
Assistant Referee 1 – Hussein Bugembe (Uganda)
Assistant Referee 2 – Samuel Kayondo (Uganda)
Fourth Official – Brian Miiro Nsubuga (Uganda)
Referee Assessor – Hamid Abdel Essam (Egypt)
Commissioner – Issa Saleh Mahamat (Chad)
Women Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016 – Preliminary Competition African Zone Fourth Round – Second Leg
Date: 18th October 2015 – Zimbabwe Vs Cameroon
Rufaro Stadium, Harare
Zimbabwe Vs Cameroon (14:00 Hours)
Referee: Aisha Nabikko (Uganda)
Assistant Referee 1: Catherine Cynthia Nagaddya (Uganda)
Assistant Referee 2: Nakitto Nkumbi (Uganda)
Fourth Official: Angelique Tuyishimwe (Rwanda)
Referee Assessor: Glende Makowe (Botswana)
Commissioner: Gladys Waweru Wangui (Kenya)
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Azam Uganda Premier League Results: Wins for KCCA,Sc Villa Jogoo, Vipers
2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:
Match Day 5 -Tuesday 15th September,2015 results
SCVU 1-2 Vipers
Lweza 0-1 Sc Villa Jogoo
Bright stars 1-1 Express FC
JMC Hippos 0-0 The Saints
KCCA 2-1Simba
Maroons 0-1 Soana
Police 2-1 Sadolin
Friday 18th September, 2015
BUL vs Lweza, Kakindu stadium in Jinja 4.30 pm
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PRESS CONFERENCE: FUFA set to re-launch Uganda Cranes regional tours
FUFA Weekly Press Conference:
Wednesday, 16th September 2015 – 10: 00 a.m
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will on Wednesday re-launch the Uganda Cranes regional tours during the weekly press conference at the home of football in Mengo Kampala..
The press conference will start at 10:00 a.m
Pertinent of these regional tours for the national team is to bring the national team closer to the local communities where different people get to interact with their favorite national team players.
Previously, the Uganda Cranes has visited the Western, North East and Northern regions towards the end of 2014.
In those regions the national team played with these different teams.
The regional tours are also targeted as a means of spotting more talents from up-country areas as well as a mechanism for team bonding at a time the national team is set to engage in several competitions.
Uganda Cranes CHAN team for 2016 qualifiers is the main target for these regional tours.
Also Uganda looks to the forthcoming CECAFA 2015 tournament, AFCON 2017 and the FIFA World CUP 2018 qualification matches.
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AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Match day 5 referees named
2015/16 AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE – Match Day 5
The FUFA referees appointments committee on Monday, 14th September 2015 released the full list of referees set for duty for the Azam Uganda Premier league match day five engagements.
Bright Stars Vs Express – Matugga
Center Referee – William Oloya
1st Assistant Referee – Solomon Lusambya
2nd Assistant Referee – Dick Okello
Reserve Referee – Alex Muhabi
Match Commissioner – Edirisa Kiwanuka
Police Vs Sadolin Paints – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
Center Referee: David Odoi
1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Mwesigwa
Reserve Referee: Anna Akoyi
Match Commissioner: John Kalule
Jinja Municipal Hippos Vs The Saints – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Center Referee – Ali Kaddu
1st Assistant Referee – Umaru Mukisa
2nd Assistant Referee – Robert Makwali
Reserve Referee: Faizal Nsubuga
Match Commissioner – Amin Bbosa
KCCA Vs Simba – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala
Center Referee – Brian Nsubuga
1st Assistant Referee – Musa Balikoowa
2nd Assistant Referee – Noah Friday
Reserve Referee – Fred Byamukama
Match Commissioner – Catherine Adipo
Maroons Vs Soana – Luzira Stadium
Center Referee – Henry Byaruhanga
1st Assistant Referee – Fred Mpiima
2nd Assistant Referee – Samuel Turyomuriwe
Reserve Referee – Ronald Kirangwa
Match Commissioner – Yusuf Awuye
Lweza Vs SC Villa –Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Center Referee – Ali Bakisula
1st Assistant Referee – Samuel Kayondo
2nd Assistant Referee – Gilbert Ngyendo
Reserve Referee -William Ssenkumba
Match Commissioner – Abbasi Ssendyowa,
Sports Club Victoria University Vs Vipers – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Center Referee – Dennis Batte
1st Assistant Referee – Samuel Kakembo
2nd Assistant Referee -Muzamir Waiswa Kinene
Reserve Referee – Aisha Ssemambo
Match Commissioner – George Katumba
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Disciplinary Committee releases verdict on Sun City’s Appeal
The FUFA Disciplinary Committee released the verdict regarding the appeal by Sun City Football Club following a decision by FUFA Competitions Committee (FCC) that had seen them lose the final of the Kitara Regional League by forfeiture against Boma Young FC .
The Disciplinary Committee is headed by Geoffrey Ojok Odur and had the following findings and recommendations;
- The Tournament Organising Committee (TOC), in this case Kitara Region Football Association is the first instance body for this case.
- FUFA Competitions did not have jurisdiction to hear and decide the petition that was lodged before it by Boma Young FC. A decision decided by a body without jurisdiction is not enforceable or implemented. The said decision passed on the 15th day of July, 2015 is hereby set aside.
- The FUFA disciplinary Committee also has no jurisdiction to hear the merits of the case save for the Appeal that was before it. It therefore cannot decide the merits of the case.
Remedies;
- Boma Young FC is advised to follow the procedure of challenging the decision issued by the Kitara Region Executive Committee in as far as the promotion of Sun City is concerned before the regional Judicial Committee.
- The decision of FUFA Competitions Committee is set aside.
The decision by the FUFA Disciplinary Committee takes effect immediately.
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FUFA-Airtel Rising Stars: Regional qualifiers completed, teams await national finals
5TH FUFA – AIRTEL RISING STARS
Regional Finals Qualifiers:
Girls:
West Nile Region: Paidha Black Angels (Zombo) 0-4 Adjumani Girls (Adjumani)
Northern Region: St James (Lira) 2-0 Gulu Girls (Gulu)
Boys:Northern Region: St Mauritz (Gulu) 1-2 Destiny Sports Academy (Lira)
West-Nile Region: Adjumani Boys
For the last two months, it has been a search for the best regional teams of the 2015 Airtel Rising Stars ahead of the national finals that will climax in the week leading to 31st October 2015 at Mbarara.
The last regional qualifiers were held at Pece Stadium in Gulu Municipality over the weekend.
Winners:
The most fortunate team at the West Nile championship was Adjumani boys who clinched gold on a silver platter because no other team turned up from the West Nile region.
On the girls’ side, Adjumani was at it again winning 4-0 over Gulu Girls team.
Captain, Filda Amadrio and Florence Drania scored two goals each.
St James from Lira beat Gulu Girls to win the female gender of the Northern region.
On the other hand, Destiny Sports Academy, another Lira based side overcame, favorites, St Mauritz from Gulu 2-1 in the boy’s finals.
Airtel Uganda Officials and FUFA officials paid glowing applause for the tournament that has grown through leaps and bounds.
“We thank the regional coordinators, parents, the players, our partners – FUFA, local leaders and coaches all of whom have seen this tournament grow. Airtel Uganda remains committed to this cause” Airtel Uganda’s Musa Mayanja said.
FUFA Technical Director helped by the national U-17 head coach, Peter Onen and Airtel Uganda U-17 girls head coach, Hadijah Namuyanja a.k.a ‘Lady Mourinho’ identified the potential talents from the regions that will represent the Northern and West Nile zones at the national finals in October 2015.
All 2015 Airtel Rising Stars Regional Winners:
Kampala:
Boys – Kabowa Youth
Girls – Gadaffi Integrated School
Buganda:
Boys – Nakaseke International
Girls – Mukono High School
Western Region:
Boys – Young Simba
Girls – Sentah College
Kitara Region:
Boys – Masindi Youth
Girls – Mpanga S.S
Eastern Region:
Boys: Pallisa Youth
Girls: High Way, Sironko
North- East Region:
Boys: Light High School, Soroti
Girls: Olila High School, Amuria
West Nile Region:
Boys: Adjumani Boys
Girls: Adjumani Girls
Northern Region:
Boys:Destiny Sports Academy, Lira
Girls: St James, Lira
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Technical: List of head coaches in the Azam Uganda Premier League
The FUFA Licensing Committee received a list of items from the 16 clubs plying their trade in the top flight -Azam Uganda Premier League. One of the requirements for the clubs was the head coach to hold a CAF B license to be able to work in the top flight.
The full list of Head coaches of the 16 clubs;
Club Head Coach 1 Bright Stars FC Kajoba Fred 2 BUL FC Isabirye Alex 3 Express FC Gitta Alex 4 Jinja Municipal Council Hippos FC Lt. Col. Lukyamuzi Vincent 5 KCCA FC Mutebi Mike 6 Lweza FC Mutyaba Joseph 7 Maroons FC Kintu Paddy 8 Police FC Lonyesi Angello 9 Sadolin FC Kirumira Simon 10 SC Villa Jogoo Antonio Flores Jesus 11 Sports Club Victoria Univeristy Mawa Haruna 12 Simba SC Byekwaso Morley 13 Soana FC Ayiekoh Chalres Lukula 14 The Saints FC Kebba Haruna 15 URA FC Basena Moses 16 Vipers SC Wasswa Richard -
FUFA-Airtel Rising Stars: Football is alive & kicking in North & West Nile regions of Uganda
5th FUFA-Airtel Rising Stars (North & West-Nile Regions):
Day One Results:
North Shield (Gulu) 1-1 St Mauritz (Gulu) – North (Boys)
Sporting United (Lira) 1-1 Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) – North (Boys)
St Mauritz (Gulu) 2-0 Sporting United (Lira) –North (Boys)
Shield (Gulu) 0-1 Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) – North (Boys)
Northern Shield (Gulu) 1-0 Sporting United (Lira) – North (Boys)
Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) 1-1 Sporting United (Lira) – North (Boys)
Paidha Black Angels 0-1 Adjumani – West Nile Region (Girls)Finals:
Girls: Paidha Black Angels Vs Adjumani – West Nile Region
Boys: St Mauritz (Gulu) Vs Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) – Northern Region (Boys)
The last regional qualifiers of the 5th edition of the Airtel Rising Stars U-17 boys and girls football programme started with action for the Northern and West Nile region teams on Saturday, 12th September 2015 at Pece Stadium in the heart of Gulu Municipality.
There were over 15 matches played on the opening day with a massive passionate crowd – exemplifying the true addition and love for the football game in the two regions.
“The quality of the game has been tip-top from both the girls and boys. The crowd is amazing and this is the true meaning of the ARS programme – taking the game to the local communities as we search and nurture the next local talents
Dr Patrick Benard Ogwel testifies to www.fufa.co.ug.
The star attraction thus far has been Gulu districts’ 15 year old St Mauritz football academy footballer, Oscar Komakech whose three goals in three matches have seen his team to two victories and book a berth in the finals against Destiny Sports
Komakech scored in Mauritz’s one all draw with Destiny before notching a brace in the 2-0 victory of St Mauritz over Sporting United.
The finals shall be played on Sunday, the same day for prize giving, speeches from FUFA, local leaders and the sponsors – Airtel Uganda.
Prizes:
The top 2 teams per gender are each given a brand new set of airtel branded jersey, with the winners taking gold medals and the runners taking silver.
The winners pocket U.shs 1M as the runners up take U.shs 500,000.
There are certificates of participation accorded to each of the participating teams.
Individual excelling personalities (Top Scorer and Most Valuable players) are rewarded with plaques and medals.
The national finals shall be played in the week leading to 31st October 2015 at Mbarara.
It is now 5 years since Airtel Uganda has been funding the project meant to be played by Under 17 players.
The programme has witnessed the nurturing of successful players in the shape of Farouk Miya (now a regular with the Uganda Cranes) and U-23 players – Kezironi Kizito and Martin Kizza.
The ARS football programme is run under the campaign dubbed ‘Its Now’.
The national finals shall be held in Mbarara in the week leading to 31st October 2015, the final day of the 2015 edition.
All 2015 Airtel Rising Stars Regional Winners:Kampala:
Boys – Kabowa Youth
Girls – Gadaffi Integrated School
Buganda:
Boys – Nakaseke International
Girls – Mukono High School
Western Region:
Boys – Young Simba
Girls – Sentah College
Kitara Region:
Boys – Masindi Youth
Girls – Mpanga S.S
Eastern Region:
Boys: Pallisa Youth
Girls: High Way, Sironko
North- East Region:
Boys: Light High School, Soroti
Girls: Olila High School, Amuria
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CHAN: Uganda vs Sudan; Cranes trains despite heavy down pour
The Uganda National team comprised of home based players started training at Nakivubo war II Memorial stadium on Saturday.
The team is preparing for the final round of the African Nations championships (CHAN) against Sudan.
Uganda and Sudan will play over two legs next month on 17th at Nakivubo stadium for the first encounter and 24th in Khartoum for the return leg. The winner over two legs qualifies for the CHAN finals to be hosted by Rwanda next year.The same squad will be used for the Cranes regional tours this year starting next weekend in Masindi.
The waterlogged Nakivubo grounds didn’t stop the training to go ahead after the heavy down pour a few minutes to the scheduled time for the sessions (9am).After training the team coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic asked players not to sit back and relax simply because they have been summoned to the team.
‘You need to keep working harder even at your clubs because there are many players looking forward to wear the national jersey ‘cautioned Micho
Players who attended training on SaturdayGoal Keeper: Kigonya Mathias (Bright Stars FC)
Defenders: Okot Denis (KCCA FC), Ntambi Julius (URA FC), Ochaya Joseph (KCCA FC), Madoi Aggrey (Jinja Municipal Hippos FC), Mpuga Martin (KCCA FC), Kasaga Richard (URA FC), Wasswa Hassan Dazo (KCCA FC)
Midfielders: Ntege Ivan (KCCA FC), Senkumba Hakim (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamil (KCCA FC), Feni Moses Ali (URA FC), Kizza Martin (Sc Villa Jogoo).
Strikers: Kalisa Milton (BUL C), Okhuti Caesar (Express FC), Fahad Muhammad Hassan (Sc Villa Jogoo), Oromchan Villa (URA FC), Kalanda Frank (URA FC)
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Pepsi Beach Soccer league: Match day 2 fixture set for Sunday
2015/16 Pepsi Beach Soccer league: Match Day 2 Games
- On Sunday, 13th September 2015
- At Lido Beach, Entebbe
- From Noon – Till 6:30 p.m
The pepsi national beach soccer league returns on Sunday, 13th September 2015 with 8 fixtures lined up for match day two at Lido beach, Entebbe.
Both the Monsoon and Hurriken groups shall be in action during the action that kicks off at noon.
Defending champions, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), having missed action on day one kick starts defence of their title against debutants, Kampala City All Stars.
MUBS lost two of their influential players, Baker Lukooya and Brian Nkuubi to St. Lawrence University but in Maxwell Okello and Jessy Lukooki, they have formidable replacements.
On the other hand, Kampala All Stars continue to acclimatize playing on the sandy confines.
Already, Moses Ssekasana and Allan Nsubuga proved they are a threat on the sand when they managed to score on their first appearance in the 5-2 loss to Talented Beach soccer club.
Real Galaticals hope to pick their first victory of the season when they entertain Uhuru Titans (former Zaba Super Market).
Galacticals lost the opener 5-4 to Kampala International University in a breathe-taking affair.
Abdul Karim Alvaro, who completed his one year ban (for assaulting the referees) continues to prove he was being dearly missed.
Other star players for the Galaticals are; defender, Denis Sserukwaya and the crafty forwards – John Revita and Saidi Latifi.
Big talking Dalumba Internationals take on YMCA in another Moonson group fixture.
Dalumba plays their first physical game of the season having earned the opening three points of the season on a silver platter – when the Titans failed to show up with no convincing reason.
Last season’s top scorer (38 goals) and Most Valubale Player, Mathias Kigonya will be the main man expected to inspire team Dalumba, who have recruited massively ahead of the season to come.
The league is organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).MONSOON GROUP:
1. Real Galacticals Vs Uhuru Titans( Formery ZAba SM)
2. Dalumba International Vs YMCA
3. KIU VsMutesa 1 Royal University
4. Kabalagala Rangers Vs Stormers
HURRIKENS GROUP:
1. Kayunga Town Council Vs Talented
2. Kampala City all stars Vs MUBS
3. Nkumba Select Vs Miami Kops
4. St. Lawrence University Vs Buwanika Bulls
Opening Results:
Hurriken Group:
Miami Kops 4-1 Buwanika Bulls
Talented 5-2 Kampala City All Stars
Kayunga Town Council 3-4 Nkumba Select
Monsoon :
Stormers 5-3 YMCA
Mutesa 1 Royal University 2-1 Kabalagala Rangers
Dalumba International W/O Uhuru Titans
Real Galaticals 4-5 Kampala International University (KIU)
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Micho names Uganda Cranes squad for CHAN matches against Sudan
The Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his 25 man squad to start preparations for the final round of the African Nations championships (CHAN) against Sudan.
Uganda and Sudan will play over two legs next month on 17th at Nakivubo stadium and 24th in Khartoum for the return leg. The winner over two legs qualifies for the CHAN finals to be hosted by Rwanda next year.
The team will train once this weekend on Saturday at Nakivubo starting 9.30am. The same squad will be used for the Cranes regional tours this year starting next weekend in Masindi.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho noted after releasing the squad;
‘We highly value and sincerely recognise and appreciate the immeasurable contributions of local based players and coaches towards Uganda Cranes. With this weekend,one training session intended to help the team gel means we are starting early preparations for upcoming CHAN qualifiers against Sudan’
The full squad of 25players summoned
Goal Keepers:Kigonya Mathias (Bright Stars FC), Watenga Isma (Vipers SC), Alitho James (Vipers SC)
Defenders: Okot Denis (KCCA FC), Ntambi Julius (URA FC), Ochaya Joseph (KCCA FC), Madoi Aggrey (Jinja Municipal Hippos FC), Mpuga Martin (KCCA FC), Kasaga Richard (URA FC), Wasswa Hassan Dazo (KCCA FC), Bakaki Shafiq (Vipers SC)
Midfielders: Kizito Keziron (Vipers SC), Ntege Ivan (KCCA FC), Bukenya Deus (Vipers Sc), Senkumba Hakim (KCCA FC), Miya Faruku (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamil (KCCA FC), Feni Moses Ali (URA FC), Kizza Martin (Sc Villa Jogoo).
Strikers: Kalisa Milton (BUL C), Okhuti Caesar (Express FC), Fahad Muhammad Hassan (Sc Villa Jogoo), Oromchan Villa (URA FC), Ssemazi John (Vipers SC), Kalanda Frank (URA FC)
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FUFA-Airtel Rising Stars U-17 regional qualifiers conclude in the North
5th FUFA – Airtel Rising Stars: North & West Nile Qualifiers
Saturday & Sunday, 12th & 13th September 2015
At Pece Stadium, Gulu
The 5th edition of the FUFA – Airtel Rising Stars boys and girls U-17 championship will have the regional qualifiers come to an end this weekend with the combined Northern and West Nile regions’ qualifiers in Gulu.
According to the national coordinator of the programme, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel, all the preparations to hold a successful championship in Gulu have been organized;
“We have already confirmed teams from all the West Nile and Northern FUFA regions. We expect a competitive championship where more talents will continue to be spotted and nurtured to become future stars”
Teams as Onduparaka Young, Arua Young, Arua Central are favorites from the West Nile region whilst Kitgum Young and hosts Gulu remain the highly tipped teams from the Northern region.
The successful two teams per region will play the final.
Successful teams are rewarded with Airtel branded jerseys. The best players are given plaques and special medals. The winners and runners up each get medals with varying cash prizes. Prizes:
The top 2 teams per gender are each given a brand new set of airtel branded jersey, with the winners taking gold medals and the runners taking silver.
The winners pocket U.shs 1M as the runners up take U.shs 500,000.
There are certificates of participation accorded to each of the participating teams.
Individual excelling personalities (Top Scorer and Most Valuable players) are rewarded with plaques and medals.
The national finals shall be played in the week leading to 31st October 2015 at Mbarara.
It is now 5 years since Airtel Uganda has been funding the project meant to be played by Under 17 players.
The programme has witnessed the nurturing of successful players in the shape of Farouk Miya (now a regular with the Uganda Cranes) and U-23 players – Kezironi Kizito and Martin Kizza.
Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito and Farouk Miya are the three ARS ambassadors Airtel Uganda, also the Uganda Cranes official sponsors and close partners with FUFA to run the FUFA Big league have worked with the federation through leaps and bounds to promote football at all levels in the country.
The ARS football programme is run under the campaign dubbed ‘Its Now’.
All 2015 Airtel Rising Stars Regional Winners:
Kampala:
Boys – Kabowa Youth
Girls – Gadaffi Integrated School
Buganda:
Boys – Nakaseke International
Girls – Mukono High School
Western Region:
Boys – Young Simba
Girls – Sentah College
Kitara Region:
Boys – Masindi Youth
Girls – Mpanga S.S
Eastern Region:Boys: Pallisa Youth
Girls: High Way, Sironko
North- East Region:Boys: Light High School, Soroti
Girls: Olila High School, Amuria
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FUFA President lands FIFA appointment
For the visible and incredible deeds the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng. Moses Magogo has undertaken as the head of the Ugandan F.A during the past two years, the world’s football governing body, FIFA has always taken a keen eye.
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has henceforth appointed the insightful football administrator on the committee of Security and integrity.
In a special communication to FUFA, from the office of the Secretary General of the world’s football governing body FIFA in Zurich, Jerome Valcke wrote;
“We are pleased to inform you that you have been appointed as a member of the security and integrity committee. We wish you success and enjoyment in this role at FIFA and look forward to welcoming you soon in Zurich”
When www.fufa.co.ug contacted the FUFA President he was quick to respond;
‘I am ready to serve football. The appointment gives me the honour to take my football skills to an international level.
Eng. Magogo is also a member of CAF Inter-clubs competitions committee headed by CAF President, Issa Hayattou.
He will be traveling to Cairo next month for his maiden attendance of the meeting for the committee.
Meanwhile, the FUFA President has been appointed to as match commissioner for the CAF Champions league match between Smouha of Egypt and El Hilal of Sudan.
The match has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, 12th September 2015 in Alexandria.
This fixture will be handled by South African referees with Eng. Magogo the appointed match commissioner as CECAFA’s secretary general, Nicholas Musonye is the match coordinator.
Match referees:
Center Referee: Daniel Frazer Bennett (South Africa)
1st Assistant Referee: Zakhele Thusi Siwela (South Africa)
2nd Assistant Referee: Mothibdi Stevens Khumalo (South Africa)
Reserve Referee: Tinyiko Victor Hlungwani (South Africa)
Match Commissioner: Moses Hassim Magogo (Uganda)
General Match Coordinator: Nicholas Chumba Musonye (Kenya)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo with the FIFA President, Joseph Sepp Blatter in Zurich
Photo credit: FIFA/Foto-net
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20 FUFA Big league clubs acquire licenses
Twenty of the 26 FUFA Big league clubs have been confirmed to acquire 2015/16 club licences ahead of the start on 17th September 2015.
The confirmation was made by the Chairperson of the FUFA club licensing committee, Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel during the weekly press conference at Mengo, Kampala.
Out of 26 clubs, only 20 have met requirements the licensing committee set. Six clubs failed to meet the earlier deadline set but appealed except Rwenshama. CRO, Artland, Kira Young, Hope Doves, Rwenshama and Entebbe F.C await a decision by the FUFA Appeals Committee. Rwenshama F.C failed to appeal and have thus been demoted to the third division league (Regional League)
Because Rwenshama F.C did not make any appeal, they were relegated to the lower league.
The Appeals committee will work on the issues of the five clubs that appealed against relegation.
Only Kirinya Jinja S.S and Ndejje University were granted full licences as the rest are issued with provisional licenses up to mid season.
Fully Licensed Clubs:
Kirinya Jinja S.S and Ndejje University.
Clubs issued with provisional licenses:
Booma Young F.C, Citizen F.C, Kireka United, wandegeya FC, Lira United, Masavu F.C, Baza Holdings F.C, New Villa Kasese F.C, Synergy F.C, Proline F.C, Wakiso United F.C, Onduparaka F.C, Masaka Local Council F.C, Paidha Black Angels F.C, Busia Fisheries F.C, Bukedea Town Council, Sporting United F.C and Water F.C
MAIN PHOTO: Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel (far left) is the chairperson of the FUFA Club licensing committee.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department