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  • FUFA BIG LEAGUE: 8 Fixtures Set For Thursday, 2nd April 2015

    The FUFA Big league returns on Thursday, 2nd April 2015 with seven games.

    Five of these will be played in the Rwenzori group and the remaining two fall under the Elgon category.

    Thursday 2/4/2015 Paidha Black Angels     CRO FC Barokoro-Zombo
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Hope Doves     Ndejje University Wankulukuku
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Namasagali FC     Water FC Namasagali C’lge
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Ngora Freda Carr     JMC FC Ngora High Sch
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Sporting Utd Soroti Garage Lango sports Grd
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Baza Holdings     Kumi Utd  Kawanda
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Kasese New Villa     Synergy Fortportal
    Thursday 2/4/2015 Proline     Kirinya Jinja SS Nakivubo

    Saturday:

    Saturday 4/4/2015 Artland K     Maroons Masharik High
    Saturday 4/4/2015 Busia Utd     Kireka United Busia Grd
  • FUFA CORPORATE TOURNAMENT: 6 teams confirm

    FUFA CORPORATE TOURNAMENT: 6 teams confirm

    FUFA Corporate Annual Tournament:

    Saturday, 2nd May 2015 – At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    9 a.m – 6 p.m

    Six Corporate Organizations have confirmed participation in the inaugural  FUFA Corporate Football Gala.

    The six teams are; FUFA XI, National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Airtel Uganda, Bidco Uganda Limited, Red Pepper Publications, Post Bank.

    The main purpose of this tournament is interact and share ideas with the Federation’s current and potential sponsors.

    Esther Musoke, FUFA’s acting marketing director reveals to www.fufa.co.ug.

    This will be the first ever FUFA Corporate football tournament and it will be held at the technical home of the Federation found in Njeru, Jinja.

    FUFA XI is expected to be captained by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Other players expected on the FUFA team shall be FUFA CEO, Asuman Lubowa, Education Officer, Jackson Nyiima, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA spokesperson), Ali Mwebe (Competition secretary), Hassan Kirunda Kakaire (102.1 FUFA fm) among others.

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  • COACHING: Sixty Three Coaches Receive CAF C Licence

    COACHING: Sixty Three Coaches Receive CAF C Licence

    Sixty Three (63) coaches have on Wednesday received their CAF C licenses at FUFA House in Kampala.

    FUFA Chairman, Technical, Hamid Juma has appealed to the coaches to remain focused and put to practice.

    Do not just keep these certificates at home, you have to be active because according to the CAF regulations, some one inactive for two years will have his licence cancelled.

    Hamid warned the coaches.

    CAF Coaching instructor, Mujib Kasule congratulated the coaches and appealed to them to keep in business by being involved inactive coaching.

    Starting next season, all FUFA Big league clubs will have a bare minimum of CAF C coaching qualifications.

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    L-R: Hamid Juma hands over the CAF C certificate to Vincent Tumusiime as FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa keeps a close eye

    CAF C License Coaching Course was conducted on 22nd September-5th October at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

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    Hamid Juma hands over the certificate to the best coach, Arthur Kyesimira

    Coaches who passed:
    1. Arthur Kyesimira
    2. Umar Abdallah
    3. Ivan Ntambi
    4. Bogere Abbey Kikomeko
    5. Ronald Kaweesa
    6. Robert Mukasa
    7. Paul Kiwanuka
    8. Moses Nkata
    9. Bainomugisha Viali
    10. Kayimbye Siraje
    11. Mukatabala Paul
    12. Ntege Patrick Kaweesa
    13. Seruyange Damron Abdul
    14. Lumu Fred
    15. Kirya Ibrahim
    16. Mukiibi Gerald David
    17. Mugenyi David
    18. Mwesigwa Ben
    19. Wasswa Bosa
    20. Komakech .T. Raymond
    21. Kawalya Samuel Mujabi
    22. Luyinda John
    23. Kyeyune Lulenti
    24. Kaddu Badru Mukasa
    25. Kirumira danny
    26. Twinamatsiko Mark
    27. Edward Kalungi
    28. Kisekka Raymmied Muhammad
    29. Lutalo Hamuza
    30. Kalanzi Hamza
    31. Mbowa Abubaker
    32. Mugabi Ronald
    33. Odoch James
    34. Tsama Habert
    35. Ayub Khalifa
    36. Yusuf Kyamabdde
    37. Bosco Dudu
    38. Geofrey Okwii
    39. Pius Serugo
    40. Andrew Lule
    41. Moses Mawa Muze
    42. Jimmy Mwera
    43. Godfrey Kireewa
    44. Vincent Tumusime
    45. David Bbale
    46. Eddie Kigozi
    47. Herbert Nsubuga
    48. Wilfred Kato Muhumuza
    49. John Michael Erebu
    50. Robert Serunjogi
    51. Waku Swaibu Sabasaba
    52. Kirunda Tom
    53. Kazini Ismail
    54. Muganyizi Martin
    55. Magera Jackon
    56. Dan Mubiru
    57. Richard Amatre
    58. Augustine Mugisha
    59. Lobbo Christopher
    60. Ojok Charles
    61. Kheri Hussein Ali
    62. Wasswa Hammis

    63. Richard Makumbi
    Required to re-sit the exams

    1. John Mutabaruka
    2. Nsubuga Cyrus
    3. Micheal Ajuma
    4. Cyrus Oluka
    5. Akena Geoffrey
    6. Kayanja John
    7. Ismail Kazini

  • UGANDA CRANES: FUFA Commits Coach Milutin Sredojević Till 2018

    UGANDA CRANES: FUFA Commits Coach Milutin Sredojević Till 2018

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended the contract of head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević for three years.

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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (far right) addresses the media at the press conference on Wednesday.

    Addressing the media during the weekly press conference at the federation headquarters in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo announced Micho’s new contract.

    I hereby announce the extension of Coach Micho’s contract by three years. There are parameters we have used to award the coach an extension. He has registered  60 percent success in the matches he has handled. We need continuity to consolidate on the laid plans of achieving success in line with the upcoming competitions of AFCON, CHAN, and CECAFA

    Micho has handed the Uganda Cranes in 35 matches registering 18 victories, 5 draws and 12 losses.

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    Coach Micho addresses the media on Wednesday shortly after his contract extension was announced

    Micho in his submission has acknowledged the support of all Ugandans in his role as head coach.

    I thank all the administrators, fans, media for the support accorded in my line of duty. I love this nation. I have a life contract in this country, with the people of this country, kept in the deepest part of my heart. Where we need correction, i call upon everyone’s advise. We also need to bring on board the talented Ugandans from whichever part of the globe.

    Micho highlighted in his brief speech.

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    L-R: Hamid Juma (Chairman, Technical), Coach Micho, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Airtel Uganda Brand Assets and Properties Manager, Noela Byuma, FUFA Technical committee members Livingstone Kyambadde and Phillip Obwiny
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    Airtel Brand and Assets Manager, Noela Byuma congratulates Coach Micho.

     

    The new contract of Micho takes effect on 1st May 2015.

  • Uganda Cup 2014/15: SC Victoria University Dates SC Villa in Quarter Final Draw

    Uganda Cup 2014/15: SC Victoria University Dates SC Villa in Quarter Final Draw

    Uganda Cup 2014/15 Quarter Final Draws:

    9th April, 2015 Lweza Vs Police – Kajjansi Uganda Clays Play Ground

    12th April, 2015 Bright Stars Vs BUL F.C – Matugga

    19th April, 2015 Sports Club Victoria University Vs SC Villa – Namboole

    19th April, 2015 Kyambogo Vs KCC FC – Kyambogo University

    The 2014/15 Uganda Cup last 8 draws have been conducted at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday during the weekly press conference.

    Airtel Uganda Brand Assets and Properties Manager, Noela Byuma was the chief guest at the draws conducted before sports journalists and club officials.

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    Airtel Brand Manager, Noella Byuma drew the opening draw between Lweza F.C and Police F.C

     

    FUFA competitions Secretary Ali Mwebe oversaw the draws at which he briefed the media and club representatives present of the rules and regulations at the this stage and beyond.

    Mwebe also announced to the media that two regions (Western and Kitara) have expressed interest in hosting this year’s finals.

    Kitara and Western bid to host the finals but the final decision will be announced after a thorough vetting process.

    Eight time record cup winners, KCC will be away to regional outfit, Kyambogo Football Club.

    Kyambogo F.C has been the surprise pack in this year’s competition.

    2013 winners, Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) play host to Sports Club Villa at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

    Lweza F.C will be hosting Police F.C at Kajjansi in the other quarter final duel.

  • AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: URA Warms Up for Orlando Fixture with Victory

    AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE 2014/15 :

    Sports Club Victoria University 0-2 URA F.C

    Scorers: Feni Ali, Dickson Kigongo

    SC Villa 2-2 Bul F.C

    Scorers:

    SC Villa – Ronald Muganga, Moses Gaale

    BUL – Patrick Asiku (brace)

    Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers

    Simba 0-0 Soana

    Sadolin Paints 1-1 Police

    Scorers:

    Sadolin Paints – Fred Segujja

    Police – Umar Kasumba

    Vipers Sports Club still remains the only unbeaten side in the Azam Uganda Premier league after their 7th draw of the campaign away to Bright Stars in Mwererwe.

    At Nakivubo Stadium, 16 time record league champions, SC Villa saw it late with a goal in added time with a Moses Gaale’s  headed effort against 10 man BUL F.C.

    SC Villa picked up a first half lead after 9 minutes through Ronald Muganga.

    Patrick Asiku netted the equalizer 20 minutes later before he completed his brace in the 36th minute.

    BUL F.C finished the game with 10 men after Tito Okello was sent off for unsporting conduct.

    At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) picked up a morale boosting victory over Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) ahead of their CAF Confederations return leg this weekend.

    It required a goal in each half from Feni Ali and Dickson Kigongo to give Alex Isabirye and the URA side the three points.

    The other games ended all square results, Simba played goal-less with Soana at Bombo Military Stadium as Sadolin Paints without loanee players Andrew Basoma and Duff Kisige held Police to a 1 all draw.

    Fred Segujja scored the home team and the league top scorer, Umar Kasumba scored for Police F.C.

    The league resumes Friday with several fixtures to be played.

    Match Day 19 03-04-2015 16:30 Kira Young FC – : – Sadolin Paints
    03-04-2015 16:30 KCC FC – : – SC Villa

    Match Day 22 03-04-2015 16:30 Rwenshama – : – Vipers FC
    03-04-2015 16:30 Bright Stars – : – Express FC
    03-04-2015 16:30 Entebbe FC – : – Lweza
  • UGANDA CUP 2014/15 QUARTER FINAL DRAWS: Who Faces Who?

     

    Uganda Cup Draws for Quarter Finals 

    1st April 2015 – Mengo, FUFA House (10:00 a.m)

    The Uganda Cup draws for the last eight (8) teams will be held on Wednesday 1st April 2015 at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala.

    Teams in the Quarter Finals:
    Kyambogo University, KCC, SC Villa, Lweza, SC Victoria University, Bright Stars, Police and Jinja side, BUL F.C remain the last 8 teams still in contention.
    Quarter Final Dates:
    The quarter finals shall be held between 12th -19th April 2015.
    In case of a draw, the teams will play the extra-time and if the result still persists, then FIFA post match penalties will decide the fixture outcome.

    Article 23 Fourth Round [Quarter Finals]:
    1) This shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the third round.

    2) The FCC shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fourth round.

    3) If the teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, extra time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.

    4) If the teams are not separated by Art 23(3) above, FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

    Article 24 Fifth Round [Semi Finals]
    1) This shall comprise 4 teams qualified from the fourth round.

    2) This round shall be played over two legs played on home and away.

    3) The FCC shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fifth round.

    4) The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the match.

    5) If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.

    6) If teams are still tying under Art 24(5), FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

    Article 25 Sixth Round [Finals]

    1) This shall comprise 2 teams qualified from the fifth round.

    2) The team with more goals at the end of the match shall be the winner of the match.

    3) If teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

    4) The overall winner of the Competition shall be declared by the FUFA Executive Committee

  • BUGANDA REGION LEAGUE: Final Bend as Play offs Approach

    With less than three final games for teams in the Buganda region, the competition for slots has intensified.

    In the Sezibwa group, leaders Kampala United (34 points), Luwero United (29) and Kira United (28) have a realistic chance of making the two of the required teams for the play offs.

    Over the weekend, Kira United and Kampala United played to a one all draw and Luwero United were held at home by Free Stars.

    The two relegated teams (Bombo United and Mukono United) are already known.

    The Katonga group is equally as competitive.

    Bwala Soccer Academy from Masaka (36), Entebbe based Masavu Kigogwa (31) and Nangabo Green Valley (29) are in the running for the two slots.

    Survival for the Fittest:

    The Katonga group relegation script speaks in bold. Lwengo Football Club has been relegated and each of the three bottom placed clubs; Uganda Red Cross (8), Young Simba (9) and Masaka’s Ayod F.C (11) all have a chance of going down.

    The play offs to be played starting Sunday, 19th April 2015 on a home and away basis:

    Play Offs:

    No.1 from Sezibwa shall play No.2 from Katonga and No1.from Katonga shall play No.2 from Sezibwa on a two leg basis.

    The two leg winners in 3(c) shall play at a neutral ground and the winner shall be the Buganda Regional League Champion 2014/2015.

    The neutral ground shall be determined by Buganda Region Competitions Committee.

    Ssezibwa Group:

    Match Day 17 Results:

    Misindye F.C 0-3 Azam F.C

    Luwero United 0-0 Free Stars F.C

    Kira United 1-1 Kampala University

    Seeta United 3-0 21 Stars F.C-Bombo

    Katonga Group:

    Lufuka 3-0 Ayod Masaka

    Young Simba 1-0 Gganda United

    Nangabo Green Valley – Masavu Kigogwa (PostPoned)

    Bwala Soccer Academy 4-1 Uganda Red Cross

    Next Fixtures:

    Saturday, 4th April 2015:

    Katonga Group:

    Uganda Red Cross Vs Kakiri T.C – Entebbe Police Ground

    Masavu Kigogwa Vs Lufuka – Katabi Gomobola Grounds

    Gganda Vs Bwala – Nakku Primary School

    Ssezibwa Group:

    Free Stars F.C Vs Kira United – UCU Mukono

    21 Stars F.C Vs Bombo Vs Misindye – Bombo 21 Miles

    Azam F.C Vs Luwero United – Bweyoegere Police Ground

  • AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Five Encounters Lined Up For Tuesday

    AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Five Encounters Lined Up For Tuesday

    AZAM Premier League 2014/15:

    Tuesday, 31st March 2015 (All Matches Kick off 4:30 p.m Apart from the Live Game at Namboole which will start at 4:00 p.m)

    SCVU Vs URA- Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole (Live on Azam T.V)

    Simba Vs Soana- Bombo Military Stadium

    Sadolin Paints F.C Vs Police- Bugembe Stadium

    SC Villa Vs Bul F.C –Nakivubo Stadium

    Bright Stars Vs Vipers- Matugga Play Ground (Mwererwe)

    The Azam Premier league will resume on Tuesday, 31st March 2015.

    There are five (5) matches lined up for the day.

    SCVU Vs URA – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole

    Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) plays host to the tax collectors’ team, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the ultra Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    This match will be televised live on Azam Television and will kick off at 4 :00 p.m.

    Back then in the first round, Robert Sentongo won the day for URA as they beat a 10 man URA side after Jimmy Kulaba had been red carded.

    This will be the URA’s warm up game prior to the CAF Confederations cup return leg slated for this Saturday at Namboole.

    SCVU won their last game 3-1 at Namboole last week, overcoming Jinja based FUFA Big league side, Kirinya Jinja S.S in the Uganda Cup.
    Perhaps, on form striker, Fahad Tokko will sit out the game after his red card in SCVU’s 1-2 away win at Kakindu Stadium.

    In Tokko’s absence, Morley Byekwaso will look to the blistering pace of Daniel Ssekabembe and Muzamiru Mutyaba’s creativity in the midfield.

    URA’s hunt for goals will rely on sharp striker, Robert Sentongo.
    Peter Lwasa (ankle) and Frank Kalanda (malaria) will miss the game and coach Alex Isabirye will look to the creative force of midfield icons, Yasser Mugerwa, Ali Feni Muhammed and left winger, Elukana Nkugwa.

    Simba Vs Soana – Bombo Military Stadium

    The other game will witness Simba now sitting in 13th place as they play Soana F. C (14th with 21 points).

    The first round corresponding fixture at Kavumba saw Simba win the encounter 1-2.

    Rashid Bukenya scored for Soana whilst Mata Kagimu and Robert Nakyenalire in the November 2014 first round fixture.

    SC Villa Vs BUL-Nakivubo Stadium:

    At Nakivubo stadium, 16 time record champions, SC Villa host BUL F.C.

    BUL players, Hood Mayanja, Umar Mukobe and Hashim Sempala who started on bench in the victory against Masavu in Uganda cup are all expected to feature in interim coach Joseph Mutayba’s starting lineup.

    SC Villa kick starts life without head coach, Sam Ssimbwa as the interim coaching bench of Ibrahim Kirya and technical director, Phillip Obwiny takes over their maiden game for the Jogoos.

    The first game ended goal-less at Kakindu stadium in Jinja.

    Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Matugga

    On form Bright Stars Football Club play Vipers Sports Club, the only unbeaten side in the league.
    The Kawempe side whose last game was a 0-2 away victory over Paidah Black Angels in the Uganda Cup will miss the magic of on form midfielder Jimmy Lule Kibirige, who picked a red card in the 2-1loss to Police F.C at Kavumba last week.

    Bright Stars sit 7th with 29 points and will build on the points picked during the goal-less first round draw away in Buikwe.

    Julius Malingumu, Joseph Mpande, Farouk Miya and Kezironi Kizito will be the key elements for Vipers to seek for another routine positive victory in a bid to preserve their unbeaten run thus far.

    Azam T.V exclusively sponsors the Uganda Premier League.

  • FUTSAL: MUBS, Wazei Clinch Inaugural Invitational Tourney

    FUTSAL: MUBS, Wazei Clinch Inaugural Invitational Tourney

    1st Futsal Tournament:

    2015 Futsal Winners:

    Institutions: Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

    Guest Teams: Wazei F.C

    It was a historic moment as Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Wazei F.C were victorious in their respective categories during the first futsal football tournament held at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

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    FUFA XI lines up before the sem-final match where they beat NBS T.V 3-1

    MUBS won the institutions’ event with Wazei led by Kampala central Member of Parliament taking the guest teams’ category.

    After playing a part in KCC F.C’s 0-3 away Uganda Cup victory over Ndejje University, winger Baker Lukooya rushed to inspire MUBS in the finals with a great goal during their 3-1 victory over Kyambogo University.

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    Makerere University Business School (MUBS) with the institutions’ trophy

     

    Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammed Nsereko was the architect for a star studded Wazei outfit, scoring two goals in two matches.

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    FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa handed over the trophy to the winning side

     

    The Wazei F.C team also had the likes of Martin Mpuuga (SCVU), Fred Agandu (KJT Rwenshama) and Kamada ‘Ndiefi’ Ssebagala (The Saints F.C).

    Wazei beat Galaxy F.M 3-1 before overcoming FUFA select 1-0 to take the best guest team’s award.

    Nsereko was voted most valuable player at the event watched by a lively cheering crowd.

    FUFA XI, one of the teams at the event convincingly defeated NBS T.V to book a final berth with Wazei in the finals.

    FUFA XI’s goals were scored by Ivan Bayige (brace) and David Isabirye.

    Sports presenter, Allan Ssewanyana netted NBS T.V’s lone strike that was treated with the wildest cheers from the crowd.

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    M.P Muhammed Nsereko leads his Wazei team to greet the Galaxy players led by Afande Kelekele

    Galaxy FM  beat NBS TV 2-1 in the classification duel.

    Afande Kelekele notched one of Galaxy F.M’s Zzina goals.

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    Kamada Ssebagala (left) of Wazei fights for the ball with FUFA XI’s Ivan Bayige

     

    Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the event, FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa appreciated all the participating teams and urged more players to take on the game.

    Futsal is a great brand of football that the federation is trying to develop. For all of you who are participating, keep up the spirit and I would encourage more players to take on the game.

    FUFA, Red Bull, NBS T.V, Galaxy F.M Zzina were the main partners of the event in conjunction with Futsal Association of Uganda.

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    The thrills and mesmerizing skills at the futsal event kept fans excited and off their seats throughout the games at Lugogo

     

    Futsal officially becomes the fourth brand of football to be embraced in Uganda.

    There is grass football, women’s football and Beach soccer that already dug their roots deep.

    Futsal Uganda Association head, Hamza Jjunju appealed for more corporates to take on the game that he tagged enjoyed, simple and easy to learn.

    Futsal is a great game of football. I call upon more corporate companies to embrace futsal. It is easy to learn, enjoyable and one sport that will help many workers stay  fitness.

  • UGANDA CUP: LIST OF ALL WINNERS SINCE 1971

    UGANDA CUP: LIST OF ALL WINNERS SINCE 1971

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    The Uganda Cup Trophy at Stake alongside a slot to represent the country at the 2016 CAF Confederations Cup

     

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa F.C

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa F.C

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/2015 – Sc Villa Jogoo

    2015/2016-Vipers SC

    2016/2017-KCCA FC

    2017/2018-

     

    MAIN PHOTO: URA Players celebrate in Mbale after winning the 2014 edition of the Uganda Cup.

  • FIFA M.A ELITE REFEREE/ASSESSORS COURSE ENDS SUCCESSFULLY

    FIFA M.A ELITE REFEREE/ASSESSORS COURSE ENDS SUCCESSFULLY

    Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Member Association Elite Referees’ and Assessors course ended successfully on Friday, 27th March 2015 at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru – Jinja.

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    The course that progressed for duration of five days was closed by the Fedration Head Eng. Moses Magogo, and the three FIFA senior tutors, Carlos Henriques from South Africa, Wellington Joseph Lamptey from Ghana and Mark Mzengo from Malawi.

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    [L-R]:FIFA senior tutors, Wellington Joseph Lamptey from Ghana, Mark Mzengo from Malawi and Carlos Henriques from South Africa,

    Other officials who graced the occasion were the head of referees standing Committee, Mr. Sam Mpima, Referees’ manager (Samuel Egesa) and 3rd Vice president Denis Mbidde.

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    The referees and officials in the opening prayer shortly before the official closing ceremony

    Addressing the Referees Eng. Moses Magogo remarked about the relationship FUFA has built with FIFA.

    Through you the FIFA instructors here, allow me convey our sincere thanks to FIFA for the wonderful work you have done for us as FUFA.

    According to the instructor Carlos Henriques, he is happy with the improvement of refereeing level in the country.

    There is steady improvement in refereeing year after year in Uganda. And I am confident Uganda has a bright future in the next few years to come.
    I am convinced with the level of refereeing in the country.

    FIFA Instructor Carlos Henriques stressed

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    FIFA Instructor, Henriques receives a gift from FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    The course was attended by 31 referees and assessors whom were awarded attendance FIFA certificates by the FUFA president.

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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the referees

    The course ran for five days from 23rd- 27th March 2015.
    Below is the list of referees who attended the course:
    Denis Batte, Sali Mashood, Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Bakasambe Rajab Kalyankolo, Sabila Chelengat Ali, Hussein Bugembe, Ronald Kutenya, Okello Lee, Mark Sonko, Samuel Kayondo, Musa Ngobi Balikowa, Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Anna Akoyi, Catherine Nagadya Cynthia, Nkumbi Nakito Marex, Jane Mutonyi, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Isa Masembe, Emmy Kakoza, Doneey Robert, Samuel kakembo, David Odoi, Solomon Lusambya, Waswa Sadiq Zziwa, Muhabi Alex, Ronald Mwesigwa, Joseph Ochwom, Ali Bakisula, Samuel Turyomuriwe, Moses Kamba, Habiba Naigaga

  • Triumphant Uganda Cranes Back Home

    Triumphant Uganda Cranes Back Home

    The home based contingent of the Uganda Cranes team that had traveled to Nigeria to play in the international friendly game on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 finally returned to the country in the wee hours of Friday morning.

    The triumphant team, that registered a 0-1 away victory over the Nigerian Eagles touched down at Entebbe International Airport 51 minutes after mid-night aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 332 from Addis Ababa.

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    L-R: Striker, Robert Sentongo, Head of Delegation, Darius Mugoye and Assistant coach, Kefa Kisala at the airport. All the domestic based players who traveled returned as the professionals connected to their respective clubs.
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    Kezironi Kizito (left) and Farouk Miya walking to the team bus at Entebbe International Airport

    Goal hero, Farouk Miya, goal keeper, Ismail Watenga, Kezironi Kizito, Joseph Nsubuga, Shafiki Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Derrick Tekkwo and Robert Sentongo were the locally based players who returned alongside all the team officials who had traveled with the team.

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    Uganda Cranes head coach, Micho (right) with FUFA FM 102.1 sports presenter Siraje Ddumba. The Nigeria Vs Uganda match was braodcast live on 102.1 FUFA F.M

    The delegation was led by FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye who acknowledged Uganda’s exceptional performance at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo state.

    Winning away from home is a great experience especially when it comes against a fancied opposition as Nigeria, who are ranked 30 places better than Uganda on the FIFA rankings. Let us maintain that spirit as we continue rebuilding the team

    A jovial Mugoye told www.fufa.co.ug.

    Focus now shifts to the domestic Uganda Cup and Azam Premier league action as well as the other lower leagues.

  • FUTSAL: FUFA Select to Take Part in Indoor Soccer Tourney at Lugogo

    FUTSAL: FUFA Select to Take Part in Indoor Soccer Tourney at Lugogo

    1st Inter-University Futsal Gala:

    Lugogo Indoor Arena

    Saturday, 28th March 2015 – 2 p.m – 10 p.m

    The first inter-Universities Futsal (In door football) Gala will kick off this Saturday at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.

    Four Universities; MUBS, Makerere University, Kyambogo and Kampala International University (KIU) have already confirmed participation in the event. We also expect guest teams from FUFA Select, NBS T.V, Members of Parliament and Galaxy Radio.

    Hamza Jjunju, the chairman on the local organizing committee confirms to www.fufa.co.ug.

    Some of the remarkable players on the FUFA Select team will include the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, CEO, Edgar Watson, Finance Director, Decolas Kizza, Competition’s Ali Mwebe, Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Spokesperson) and a host of other FUFA Staff.

    Futsal is a growing brand of football in Uganda that affiliates to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) under beach soccer and Futsal.

    Jjunju envisages the future of the sport in Uganda as bright with an upcoming league after the inter-University championships.

    FIFA’s prime agenda at the moment is to spread at lightening pace the level of competitions in several futsal and beach soccer championships.

    Basic Rules of Futsal:

    TEAMS:

    1- Each team starts with 5 players on the playing area including the goal keeper and up to 7 substitutes are allowed.

    TIME:
    2- A full game has a duration of 40 minutes with each half taking 20 minutes and a 10 minute break. The clock is stopped every time the ball goes out of play.

    SUBSTITUTIONS:
    3- Teams are allowed unlimited substitutions during the course of the game. The substitutions can only take place at the designate substitution zones. The referee does not have to be notified of the substitutions; however, the substitute can only join the play when his teammate has fully left the pitch through the substitution zone.

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    The Dimensions of a standard futsal ground

     

    GOAL POSTS AND KEEPER’S AREA:
    4- The Goal posts are three by 2  (3×2) metres in size. The goal keeper’s area is formed by a 6 metre semi circle arc around.

    BALL OUT OF PLAY:
    5- When the ball goes out over the sidelines, it is kicked back in (ball must be positioned on the line) with the opponents 5 metres away from it. Players have 4 seconds to do this or the kick will go to the opposition. When the ball goes out wide over the end lines, the goal keeper throws the ball back into play. Normal Corner kick rules apply.

    FOULS:
    6- No sliding tackles are allowed – except the goal keeper in his arc area. No shoulder charges are allowed. All freekicks are indirect except when awarded for above type fouls. Opponents must always keep 5 metres away from the ball.

    ACCUMULATED FOULS:
    7- If a team commits more than 5 fouls during the course of the game, every subsequent freekick awarded will be from a 10 metre mark and opponents are not allowed to block it or form a wall (in effect, a penalty from 10 metres).

    RED CARDS:
    8- If a player from a team is sent off, the team may send on a sub after two (2) minutes have elapsed from the sending off or after the opposing team has scored a goal if its within 2 minutes period in question.

  • REFEREEING: M.A  Refeeres/ Assessors’ Course at Njeru Climaxes

    REFEREEING: M.A Refeeres/ Assessors’ Course at Njeru Climaxes

    At least 31 referees will on Friday complete the five day Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Member Association Elite Refereeing course at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru-Jinja.

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    The course started on Monday 23rd and will climax on Friday, 27th March at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru with Fufa President Eng. Moses Magogo expected to preside over at the closing ceremony.

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    The five day residential course kick-started on Monday with referees Assessors attending class before being released one day later.

    Thereafter, the referees joined on Tuesday to resume their schedule.

    FUFA refereeing department says they’re thrilled with the effort FUFA and FIFA are putting in to maintain high standard of refereeing in Uganda.

    We thank FUFA and FIFA for having organized this course for us because it helps us to refresh on the updated Laws of the game

    Course coordinator Samuel .W. Egesa said

    From here we want to go and put this acquired knowledge in use

    He added

    The course has been conducted by FIFA instructors namely Carlos Henriques [Botswana], Joseph Wellington Lamptey [Ghana] and Mark Ephraim Mzengo [Malawi] and a number of different course units like physical fitness, Interpretation of Laws of the game have been handled.

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    The list of referees who are attending the course at Fufa Technical Centre
    Denis Batte, Sali Mashood, Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Bakasambe Rajab Kalyankolo, Sabila Chelengat Ali, Hussein Bugembe, Ronald Kutenya, Okello Lee, Mark Sonko, Samuel Kayondo, Musa Ngobi Balikowa, Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Anna Akoyi, Catherine Nagadya Cynthia, Nkumbi Nakito Marex, Jane Mutonyi, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Isa Masembe, Emmy Kakoza, Doneey Robert, Samuel kakembo, David Odoi, Solomon Lusambya, Waswa Sadiq Zziwa, Muhabi Alex, Ronald Mwesigwa, Joseph Ochwom, Ali Bakisula, Samuel Turyomuriwe, Moses Kamba, Habiba Naigaga

  • Nigeria 0-1 Uganda in Pictures

    Nigeria 0-1 Uganda in Pictures

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Nigeria – [L-R Standing]: Derrick Tekkwo, Richard Kasagga, Denis Onyango (captain), Khalid Aucho, Geofrey Massa, Shafiki Bakaki.

    Squatting:Joseph Nsubuga, Farouk Miya, Alex Kakuba, William Luwagga Kizito and Godfrey Walusimbi

    On Wednesday, 25th March 2015, Uganda Cranes registered a memorable 0-1 away victory over the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in the Uyo state of the oil rich West African nation.

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    Uganda Cranes players passionately sing the national anthem at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo state

    www.fufa.co.ug brings to you some of the pictures from the match that will go down in history.

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    Striker Geofrey Massa (second left) chest controls a high ball as Faruku Miya and Godfrey Walusimbi keep a close eye

     

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    Gor Mahia based midfielder, Aucho Khalid (middle) had a great evening at office
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    William Luwagga Kizito (left) takes on Leon Balogun on Wednesday. Balogun plays for Darmstadt 98 in Germany as Luwagga plies his professional trade in Portugal

    Uganda Cranes scored through Faruku Miya in the 81st minute of the game after a well laid ball from William Luwagga Kizito.

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    Faruku Miya (shirt 17) broke the hearts of the Nigerians with the lone goal 9 minutes from time

    Mamelodi Sun Downs goal keeper, Denis Onyango was the Uganda Cranes team skipper.

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    History Maker: Nigerian goal keeper, Vincent Enyeama (left) was marking his 100th cap in Nigerian colours. He plays professional football with Lille in France

     

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    Defender Richard Kasagga dribbling the ball during the Nigeria Vs Uganda clash

     

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    Nigeria Starting Team against Uganda Cranes

     

  • NIGERIA VS UGANDA: CLARIFICATION ON KEEPER’S JERSEY

    The Uganda Cranes defeated Nigeria 1-0 at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo on Wednesday in an international match. However during the game the Uganda Cranes first choice keeper Denis Onyango donned a white jersey with an unfamiliar writing of a figure on the back of his shirt.

    Prior to the game it had rained heavily for close to two hours, even when the team traveled to the stadium and carried out their warm up, there were still heavy drizzles.

    However the two keepers Ismail Watenga and Denis Onyango requested for change of the famous padded yellow and black stripped jerseys after the warm up for fear that they would easily soak up water if they landed down during the game. The drizzles were still heavy at kickoff time.

    ‘It wasn’t easy to change the shirts and numbers as they had already been entered on the team sheet and handed over to the day’s referee’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.

    ‘We approached the match officials before kick off requesting for change of jersey. Initially they had refused but later granted us permission on condition that the colour of the keeper’s kit changes  but the numbers remain the same’ added Hussein.

    The white jerseys carried as an alternative official kit for Cranes never had number 18. The only option available was the usage of any markings to add on to the existing number 8 on the white jersey to come up with number 18 which had already been entered on the team sheet.

    FUFA believes this explanation will put to rest any questions raised about the jersey worn by Onyango during the match.

     

     

     

     

  • Uganda Cranes Defeat Nigeria at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo

    Uganda Cranes Defeat Nigeria at Akwa Ibom stadium Uyo

    Nigeria 0-1 Uganda

    On an historic night for Ugandan football, The Cranes beat The Nigerian Super Eagles 0-1 away at the Akwa Ibom Stadium located in Uyo state.

    Farouk Miya scored on 81 minutes after a well laid out ball from Portuguese William Kizito Luwagga.

    In a historic match for Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, who was celebrating his 100th cap, the Cranes recorded a bold statement of intent from the opening minute to the finish.

    Uganda Cranes coach, Micho employed debutants;Joseph Nsubuga (on the right), Shafik Bikiki (center half) and  Tekkwo Derrick (midfield).

    The trio expressed themselves well on a momentous evening that will go down in history.

    Gor Mahia club, Godfrey Walusimbi was played in the left wing attack before he paved way for Kizito Kezironi.

    Cranes Starting XI:

    Denis Onyango, Joseph Nsubuga, Alex Kakuba, Shafik Bakaki, Richard Kasaga, Derrick Tekwwo, Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya and Geoffrey Massa.

    Subs: Ismail Watenga, Keziron Kizito, Chrizestom Ntambi and Robert Ssentongo, Ibrahim Kiyemba.