Once again in the acts of malice, opportunity to extort, lack of professionalism and ethics, Mr. Katongole Kiwanuka of the Red Pepper and his accomplices have deliberately championed the agenda to malign the person of the FUFA President in a story whose headline ‘Narrow Escape’ on the back page of the Red Pepper (Thursday 28th May, 2015) has neither any connection with the content nor close to the truth.
FUFA is aware of this agenda every time there is an international game coming up that such headlines are positioned to disillusion the players, coaches, the fans, the sponsors, the Government and the entire football stake holding public. It is a new vice that every right thinking person must condemn.
FUFA therefore wishes to assure the public that the FUFA Delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, including the 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson are not anywhere connected to the FIFA matters being reported that span from the early 90’s and that the delegation is ready to be part of the proceedings at the FIFA Congress that will culminate into the Presidential elections tomorrow and continue on Saturday 30th May 2015.
Africa U-23 Championship Qualifier Saturday 30th May, 2015
Second round, 2nd leg at 4pm First leg result: Rwanda 1-2 Uganda
Fees: 10,000/- (Open stands) and 20,000/- (Pavilion) at Nakivubo Stadium
Uganda U-23 head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will be expected to make changes on the right full back position following an injury to Joseph Nsubuga.
The Bright Stars FC player fell awkwardly during training yesterday in Lubowa and twisted his joint on the right foot.
He underwent a scan on the injury which will keep him out for two weeks.
Kobs coach Micho was hoping to use the same player at the right back position after his impressive show against Rwanda in the Africa U-23 Championship in the first leg second round qualifier in Kigali. Kobs won 2-1.
‘As an integral part of our defensive set up, it is a big blow to have him injured but knowing his character, i expect to see him back soon on the pitch. we wish him a quick recovery’ said Micho.
Kobs coach has granted his players a rest this morning but will be back for training in the evening at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa.
Western United remained unbeaten in the FUFA Women Elite League following a 3-1 win over Ajax in Elizabeth group match played today in Rugando, Mbarara. Alupo Norah netted a brace while Alingo Rukia got the other for Western United.
The win has propelled Western United move above She Corporate to the top of the table with 16 points from 8games. She Corporates drop to second position on 14 points.
In Buikwe, home side Buikwe She Red Stars defeated Kakira 7-0 -the identical score recorded in the first round against the same team in Victoria group. Buikwe’s goals were scored by Nagawa Sylvia (2), Katamba Tinah (2), Babirye Winnie (1), Nakimbugwe Annet (1) and Nakabira Sharifah (1).
Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) and 100,000/= (VVIP)
Live Commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has kick started the 2017 AFCON qualification campaign with a well laid down procedure of securing accreditation for all it partners, the media inclusive.
FUFA Acting CEO Decolas Kizza conveyed the communication during the weekly FUFA Press briefing at the FUFA headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
The process, with a 1st June 2015 (5pm) deadline is meant to further ensure the smooth running of match day activities.
We have come up with a clearly stipulated accreditation online procedure that will help all our partners have a successful preparatory programme for the upcoming international engagements
The FUFA Acting CEO clarified on the matter.
Your cooperation will be of vital importance and we believe that all stakeholders will understand why we have decided to carry out this process
Added Kiiza.
FUFA has a very busy schedule of local and international engagements lined up starting with this Saturday’s CAF U-23 Championship qualifier (return leg) against Rwanda at Nakivubo Stadium.
Line Up of FUFA’s busy schedule
30th May 2015: CAF U-23/Olympic Qualifier: Uganda Kobs Vs Rwanda U-23 – Nakivubo Stadium
6th June 2015: Uganda Cup Finals (SC Villa Vs KCC) – Kyamate Ground, Ntungamo
9th June 2015: International friendly – Uganda Cranes Vs Gambia – Nelson Mandela Stadium
13th June 2015: AFCON 2017 Qualifier – Uganda Cranes Vs Botswana Zebras – Nelson Mandela Stadium
17th June, 2015: Final of the FUFA Women Elite League at Lugogo
20th June, 2015 Tanzania vs Uganda –CHAN first round, 1st leg in Zanzibar
4th July, 2015 Uganda vs Tanzania –CHAN second round, 2nd leg
17th-19th July, 2015 Egypt vs Uganda/Rwanda –Africa U-23 Championship
1st August, 2015 Uganda/Rwanda vs Egypt –Africa U-23 Championship
Link for the Accreditation: https://fufauganda.com/news/press-releases/
Ugandan officials Margaret Kubingi, Abbas Sendyowa and Education officer Jackson Nyiima have been assigned continental duties this weekend.
CAF Commissioners Sendyowa and Kubingi will be in Sudan and Zimbabwe respectively. Sendyowa will be commissioner for the Africa U-23 Championship qualifier between Sudan and Tunisia while Kubingi will handle the Women Olympic Qualifier match when Zimbabwe hosts Zambia on the weekend of 29th-31st May,2015.
Nyiima, who is FUFA’s education officer will be in Addis Ababa as an examiner of participants for the CAF B coaching course in Ethiopia. He leaves today.
Referees for Uganda’s international matches named:
Africa U-23 Championship Qualifier Uganda vs Rwanda 30th May, 2015
Referees :
Sabri Mohamed Fadul -Referee (Sudan)
Mustafa Ibrahim M. Medany-Assistant Referee I (Sudan)
Yousif Eltirafi Saeed Idris Assistant Referee II (Sudan)
Hafiz Abdelghani Alamen-Reserve Referee (Sudan)
Mohamed Omar Abubakar Yusuf (Kenya)
International friendly:Uganda vs Gambia 9th June,2015 at Namboole
Bakasambe Rajab -Referee (Uganda)
Bugembe Hussein-Assistant Referee I (Uganda)
Katenya Ronald -Assistant Referee II (Uganda)
Ssali Mashood-Reserve Referee (Uganda)
Mike Letti-Match Assessor (Uganda)
2017 AFCON Qualifier Uganda vs Botswana 13th June,2015 at NaMboole
Referees :
Israel Mujuni – Center Referee (Tanzania)
John Longino Kanyenye – 1st Assistant Referee (Tanzania)
Josephat Deu Bulali -2nd Assistant Referee (Tanzania)
Martin Eliphas Sanya – Reserve Referee (Tanzania)
Julius Elly O. Mukolwe – Match Commissioner (Kenya)
KCC vs Sports Club Villa – Kyamate Sports Ground, Ntungamo
Saturday, 6th June 2015 (3:30 p.m)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has invited the first lady of the republic of Uganda, Mrs Janet Kataaha Museveni as the chief guest for the 2014/15 Uganda Cup final at Kyamatae Sports ground in Ntungamo district.
We have written to the office of the first lady for the finals and we are yet to get the confirmation. Appropriate communication will be made.
Acting CEO, Decolas Kizza told the media on Wednesday.
Sports club Villa and last year’s losing finalists, Kampala City Council face off in the finals on Saturday, 6th June 2015 at Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo.
The federation competitions director, Ali Mwebe informed the media that all the arrangements for the cup final have been finalized.
Top Scorers:
Fahad Muhammed Hassan (Sports Club Victoria University) – 6 Goals
Fred Kyambadde (The Saints) – 6 Goals
Herman Wasswa (KCC) – 5 Goals
MAIN PHOTO [L-R]: FUFA competitions director, Ali Mwebe, Financial and now the acting CEO, Decolas Kizza with the federation spokesman, Ahmed Hussein on Wednesday.
Wakiso United is 5th team to be promoted to Uganda’s second highest tier league, The FUFA Big league.
The development follows their 2-0 victory over Kyebando Hearts at Nakivubo stadium on Tuesday in the Kampala regional final witnessed by a capacity crowd.
Wakiso United scored through team captain, Ronnie Kyambadde and Denis Ssenyonga to join the already promoted teams, Citizens, Masavu, Lira United and Onduparaka.
Wakiso United dominated the final for long spells of the match through midfielders Eddie Ssegane, Alex Ssemuyaba and Ronnie Kyambadde.
FUFA officials including Vice president, Darious Mugoye, Finance Director, Decolas Kizza and the spokes person, Ahmed Hussein have watched the game.
The other three teams from the North East, Eastern and Kitara regions will be decided in the near future.
Kampala Region Top Performers:
Winners: Wakiso United
Runners Up: Kyebando Hearts
Top Scorer: Seif Batte (21 goals)
Bukedde (Nicolas Kalyango)
Radio: Kingdom F.C (Fredrick Kalyango)
Online: Kawowo Sports (David Isabirye)
TV: Top Television (Ssemwogerere Mukiibi)
Promoted Teams to the 2015/16 FUFA Big league so far:
Western – Citizens F.C
Buganda – Masavu F.C
West Nile – Onduparaka F.C
Kampala – Wakiso United
Northern – Lira United F.C
MAIN PHOTO: Wakiso team captain, Ronnie Kyambadde receiving the title from FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye
The FUFA Competitions Directorate has confirmed Kyamate Sports ground in Ntungamo Municipality as host venue for the 2014/2015 Uganda Cup final between Sc Villa and KCC FC on Saturday 6th June, 2015.
The match will kickoff at 3.30pm.
The Uganda Cup Trophy
The FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe says that the Local Organising Committee and FUFA are looking forward to the cup final in Western Region.
We shall release all details about the build up to the cup final on Wednesday at our weekly press conference. Let us join hands in supporting the people of Ntungamo to organise a successful and colourful Uganda cup final
Mwebe told www.fufa.co.ug
Sc Villa ejected BUL FC while KCC FC saw off Lweza FC to qualify for the Uganda Cup final.
The winner represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation cup.
MAIN PHOTO:Uganda Revenue Authority players celebrate after last year’s victory in Mbale over KCC.
2016 Africa Olympic Qualifier :Saturday 23rd May, 2015
Second round, First leg Result: Rwanda 1-2 Uganda
Return leg: 30th May, 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)
Uganda Kobs (National under 23 side) overcame Rwanda by 2-1 in the first leg of the U-23 CAF/olympic 2016 qualifier at Amahoro stadium in Kigali.
Uganda Kobs players passionately sing the treasured Uganda national anthem
www.fufa.co.ug captured the vital memories in pictures.
Azam Uganda Premier league football of the year 2014/15, Faruk Miya, also the team captain opened the scoring with 10th minute free kick.
UGANDA KOBS’ starting XI: [Standing L-R] Shafik Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Nsubuga, John Ssemazi, Derrick Tekkwo, Faruku Miya (Captain). Front Row [L-R]: Kezironi Kizito, Erisa Ssekisambu, Salim Jamal Magoola, Tom Matisko, Brian Ochwo
Uganda carried a 1-0 goal lead coming into the half time recess before Rwanda equalized on 60 minutes through Dominique Savio Nshuti.
Rwanda XI
Uganda technical bench headed by coach Micho called for two quick changes thereafter.
Erisa Ssekisambu (left) in action during the match
Left footed midfielder, Martin Kizza replaced Tom Matisko in the first change.
Muzamiru Mutyaba was the second Kobs player replaced for Erisa Ssekisambu.
Kezironi Kizito being replaced by Tadeo Lwanga
Later, Tadeo Lwanga came in for Kezironi Kizito in Kobs’ final change on the day.
Mutyaba, who plies his domestic trade with Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) got the winner – thanks to John Ssemazi’s well laid ball from the left.
Micho is interviewed by the journalists shortly after the match at Stade De Amahoro on Saturday.
The Kobs will carry this lead come the second leg on the 30th May 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala.
FUFA president, Eng Moses Magogo (second right) prior to the start of the match
The winner over the two legs will play Egypt at the next stage for a place at the finals in Senegal.
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo led by example by cheering the players to victory.
102.1 FUFA f.m’s Lawrence Bwanika relied the match live from Stade De Amahoro
The match was relied live on Uganda’s fast spreading radio station 102.1 FUFA f.m.
The Ugandan flag among a section of fans in the stadium Pavilion
UGANDA’S TEAM TO RWANDA:
Uganda Kobs XI:
Jamal Salim(G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Bakaki Shafiq, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Brian Ochwo, Derrick Tekkwo, Tom Masiko, Keziron Kizito, Farouk Miya, John Semazi and Erisa Sekisambu
Subs: James Alitho (G.K), Deus Bukenya, Tadeo Lwanga , Muzamiru Mutyaba, Martin Kiiza, Umar Kasumba, Fahad Muhhamad
Sunday Results (Quarterfinals) 24th May, 2015 – At Lido Beach Entebbe:
MUBS 7-2 KIU
YMCA 3-4 Nkumba Select
Stormers 5-3 St Lawrence University
Real Galacticals 6-3 Kayunga Town Council
Relegation Play Off: Talented F.C Walk Over Braza Braza
There are only four teams left to vie for the 2014/15 Pepsi national beach soccer title.
The four teams left in contention were confirmed on Sunday after the quarter final play offs held at Lido beach in Entebbe.
These are MUBS, Stormers, Real Galacticals and Nkumba Select.
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) humiliated Kampala International University (KIU) 9-2 in a completely one sided fixture.
Action between MUBS and KIU
Brian Nkuubi and Baker Lukooya scored three apiece for MUBS before Martin Bugembe recorded a brace that was complemented by Joackim Golooba’s goal for the Nakawa based institution’s big win.
Nigerian born forward, Isaac Ishioke scored two times for KIU but these were merely consolation strikes as the damage had already been inflicted.
In the other quarter final match, Uganda Sand Cranes deputy captain, Douglas Muganga scored a brace for Nkumba Select in their 4-3 close victory over YMCA.
Muganga takes his personal tally to 26 goals in the season.
Roch Somoka and Yasser Mugerwa scored the other goals for Nkumba Select before the Uganda Sand Cranes skipper, Derrick Tekkwo got a double and Patrick Kaddu for YMCA.
Stormers beat St Lawrence 5-3 in a match the season’s overall top scorer, Mathias Kigonya confirmed his total collection of goals to 27.
Real Galaticals beat season revelation Kayunga Town Council 6-3 in another goal laden thriller.
Saidi Latif had a hat trick in the fixture for the Galacticals.
The Semifinals and final will be played on 7th June,2015 at Lido Beach Entebbe.
FUFA Women Elite League (Sunday, 24th May 2015 Results):
She Makerere 0-2 She Corporate
UCU 2-2 Western United
Alleluyah 0-1 Eastern Heroes
Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Buikwe She Red Stars
Kakira 0-3 Gafford
Wakiso Hills 2-0 Ajax
Fourteen goals were scored in the 6 FUFA Women Elite league fixtures played on Sunday.
Hasfa Nassuna scored a brace to inspire home side, Kawempe Muslim over visiting Buikwe She Red Stars in a well attended match.
Kawempe Muslim now complete a double over the Buikwe side having won the first leg 1-0.
Kawempe Muslim Secondary School FC
In the other results, Wakiso Hills overcame visiting Ajax ladies to pick their first season victory in as many games.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) ladies football team was held to 2 all draw by Western United team in a four goal thriller played at the UCU main campus in Mukono.
Annet Nakimbugwe with he ball as her daughter Nassuna closes in
Gafford won 3-0 away from home at Kakira as the Eastern Heroes team picked a narrow 1-0 win at Alluluyah F.C in Soroti.
Back at Kawempe, Hasfa Nassuna and her mother Annet Nakimbugwe were in touch on phone a few hours before Kawempe Muslim Secondary and Buikwe She Red Stars clashed today in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Both Nassuna and Nakimbugwe were the centre of attraction in both the first and second round fixtures between their teams. Nassuna a senior five student at Kawempe Muslim secondary school was fouled for the penalty her team won in the first round as Kawempe edged Buikwe She Red Stars 1-0 in Buikwe. That penalty was converted by the league’s leading scorer Sandra Nabweteme.
A few minutes after the game Nakimbugwe (L) while Nassuna on the right.
The second round fixture was played today (Sunday) at Kawempe Muslim secondary sports ground. The home team raced into an early lead with a well taken penalty into the right top corner by Nassuna. She was on target again with a beautiful chip to hand her team a 2-0lead before interval, a score that remained unchanged at full time.
Looking different directions Nasuna (L) and her mother (R)
The win was enough to give Kawempe an opportunity to return to the top with 18 points in Victoria Group.
Western United remains the only team yet to lose a game this season and top Elizabeth group. They drew 2-2 with UCU Lady Cardinals.
Results of the FUFA Women Elite League Games played today:
UCU Lady Cardinals 2-2 Western United
Kawempe 2-0 Buikwe She Red Stars
She MAK St 0-2 She Corporates (Scorers: Stellah Kaliba Nassuna, Sanya Sawuyah)
Sunday Fixtures (Quarterfinals) 24th May, 2015 at Lido Beach Entebbe
MUBS vs KIU 2pm
YMCA vs Nkumba Select 3pm
Stormers vs St Lawrence University 4pm
Real Galacticals vs Kayunga Town Council 5pm
Semifinals and final will be played on 6th June,2015 at Lido Beach Entebbe.
Makerere University Business School finished top of the Monsoon group while Kayunga Town Council emerged leader of Hurriken group in the Pepsi Beach Soccer League at the end of the matches played on a round robin basis.
Leading scorer:Kigonya Mathias 25 goals (Stormers)
MAIN PHOTO: Kiira Young Beach soccer payers celebrating their team’s league title victory in 2014 at Lido. The team never registered for this season.
2016 Africa Olympic Qualifier Saturday 23rd May, 2015
Second round, first leg Rwanda 1-2 Uganda
Return leg: 30th May, 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium
Uganda Kobs (National under 23 side) have beaten their counterparts from Rwanda by 2-1 in an exciting game played at Amahoro stadium in Kigali.
Faruk Miya, the team captain for the Kobs opened the scoring with a decent 10th minute free kick before Rwanda equalized after 60 minutes through Dominique Savio Nshuti.
Second half substitute, Muzamiru Mutyaba got the winner moments after being introduced for injured Erisa Ssekisambu.
The Kobs will carry this lead come the second leg on the 30th May 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala.
The winner over the two legs will play Egypt at the next stage for a place at the finals in Senegal.
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo was among hundreds of passionate Ugandans who played the 12th man role.
UGANDA’S TEAM:
Uganda Kobs XI:
Jamal Salim(G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Bakaki Shafiq, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Brian Ochwo, Derrick Tekkwo, Tom Masiko, Keziron Kizito, Farouk Miya, John Semazi and Erisa Sekisambu
Subs: James Alitho (G.K), Deus Bukenya, Tadeo Lwanga , Muzamiru Mutyaba, Martin Kiiza, Umar Kasumba, Fahad Muhhamad
Head Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic
Assistant: Frank Anyau, Goal Keeping Coach: Sadiq Wassa, Team Coordinator: Joseph Kasana, Team Doctor: Yahaya Katumba, Media Officer: Kenyi Swalleh
KCC Academy recorded their second win in a row following a 2-1 victory over Edgars Youth at the Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo in the FUFA Juniors League for players under 17.
Having won their opening fixture of the FUFA Juniors League with a 1-0 success over st Mary’s Heritage last Sunday, KCC Academy were firing on all cylinders as they ended 2-0 at interval. Onyau Derick and Salim Hood scored for KCC’s goals.
Teams -Edgars and KCC walkout of the dressing room.KCC won 2-1.
Second half saw Edgars Youth regroup and play some beautiful football and their efforts were paid off with a goal by Mugulusi Ibrahim.
No Smile: Edgars Youth Academy Director Edgar Watson can’t afford a smile after his team lost 2-1 to KCC
Other games played today:
Sc Villa Joogo Young 1-1 JEFF
Scorers: Arnold Henry Kikomero for Sc Villa, Scorer for JEFF-Tabuley Rogers
Maroons 1-1 KAYDA (Scores-George Wambede for Maroons, Hassan Sadiq KAYDA)
2016 Africa Olympic Qualifier
Saturday 23rd May, 2015
Second round, first leg
Rwanda v Uganda
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm at 4.30pm (Uganda time)
The Uganda Kobs starting line up against Rwanda in the Africa U-23 Championship qualifier at the Amahoro stadium is out.
Starting XI: Jamal Salim(GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bakaki Shafiq, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Brian Ochwo, Derrick Tekkwo, Tom Masiko, Keziron Kizito, Farouk Miya, John Semazi and Erisa Sekisambu
Subs: James Alitho, Deus Bukenya, Tadeo Lwanga , Muzamiru Mutyaba, Martin Kiiza, Umar Kasumba, Fahad Muhhamad
Meanwhile on top of the allowances the Kobsplayers receive while on National duty, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has promised each player $100 for a win against Rwanda.
She MAK st. vs She Corporates at Makerere University
The FUFA Women Elite resumes this weekend with six games on card. All the 12 teams in the Women top flight are involved.
Only one team remains unbeaten in the FUFA Women Elite League this season so far. Western United and Kawempe used to enjoy the ‘unbeaten status’ but as it stands Chris Kalibala’s team will head into Sunday’s fixture against UCU as the only team yet to suffer defeat.
The match that is likely to create all the hype is between wounded Kawempe Muslim and Buikwe She Red Stars with all the attention switching to the Daughter vs Mother Battle. Kawempe have Hasfa Nassuna who will be facing her mother Annet Nakimbugwe of Buikwe She Red stars.
In the first round, the massive crowd that witnessed the match between the two sides, left Buikwe Ground a happy lot due to the football played on the day but Kawempe won the fixture 1-0 thanks to a Sandra Nabweteme goal after Hasfa Nassuna was brought down in the penalty area.
Kawempe lost their last game to Gafford 1-0 as they relinquished their five match unbeaten run.
MAIN PHOTO: Gafford’s Fallone Nahimana (red) taking on Kawempe’s Mariam Nakabugo in their league game played at Kyebando on Saturday. Gafford beat Kawempe 1-0.
