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FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Kirinya/Jinja S.S, Sporting United post big wins, Maroons still top

Joel Wakalaita scored a first half brace as Kirinya/Jinja S.S registered a 4-0 home victory over visiting VCC at the Jinja S.S play ground in one of the 8 FUFA Big league games played.

James Otim and Musa Magumba got the other goals for the Jinja based side.

Kirinya/Jinja S.S’ victory draws them closer to the leading side (Maroons F.C) in the Elgon Group.

At the Uganda Prisons stadium in Luzira, Abel Eturude scored the all important goal for Maroons over Kabale’s Creamland.

Maroons now lead Elgon group with 26 points, four points ahead of second placed Kirinya/Jinja S.S.

In the Rwenzori group, Water F.C and Jinja Municipal Council, who started the game tied on 27 both missed the chance to close down on the 5 points, only managing a goal-less draw at Mengo Secondary school play ground.

Henry Mukwaya and Innocent Kinyera scored for Baza Holdings against Namasagali F.C in Kamuli at the Namasagali College play ground.

There was another away victory for CRO, 1-2 over Ngora Freda Carr at the Ngora High School play grounds as Sporting United jumped to 3rd on 28 points (joint as Water and JMC) but with a better goal difference over Water F.C

Sporting United won 4-0 over Kumi United at the Lango Sports Ground before Ndejje University picked the three points at home with a slim 1-0 victory past a hard battling Soroti Garage outfit.

The Big league resumes on Saturday, 28th February 2015 with 3 games.

The Saints host Hope Doves at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole.

Proline will face Artland at Nakivubo whilst Baza Holdings entertains Soroti Garage at their new fotress in Kawanda.

MAIN PHOTO: Jinja MC FC’s Edwin Bageya (centre) in action against Water FC’s Joseph Senyondo (right) and Robert Mugisha (left) in the Big League at Mengo SS on Thursday. The game ended goalless

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

FULL FUFA BIG LEAGUE RESULTS (26th February 2015):

Ngora Freda Carr	1	2	CRO FC
Namasagali	0	2	Baza Holdings
Water FC	0	0	JMC FC
Ndejje Univ	1	0	Soroti Garage
Sporting Utd	4	0	Kumi Utd
Maroons	1	0	Creamland
Wandegeya	1	1	Masaka LC
Kirinya Jinja SS	4	0	VCC

February 26, 2015

MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S CUP: Qualifiers start in Kawempe, Rubaga and Makindye

MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S CUP

7th,8th February, 2015 at Wankulukuku stadium

Qualifiers continue
The football divisions of Makindye and Kawempe held their qualifiers in the U-14 Category (Primary Schools) for the Mama Becca Women’s Cup.

Makindye registered 16 primary school girls’ teams while Kawempe had 14. All participating teams/divisions got footballs courtesy of FUFA.

A charity campaign will run during the build-up of the tournament in support of the Wakisa Centre in Mengo which looks after close to 30 young pregnant girls.

FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa flanked by technical committee member Paul Ssali and FUFA women officer Hadijah Namuyanja handing over the balls to the teams Kitebi Primary School in Rubaga division. Ssali (In suit) has played a key role in the growth of women soccer in Uganda since the 90s.

The campaign will hinge on collection of clothes, food, drinks and also painting the whole center.

Three partners have already confirmed their support towards the tournament and the campaign. Pepsi, Rwenzori Mineral Water and Sadolin Paints are the companies that have come on board so far.

Final qualifiers:
Makindye Division: (Matches were played at Police Children School-Nsambya)
Military Police Primary School
Kibuli Demonstration School
Kisugu Church of Uganda Primary School
Great Valley Primary School

Kawempe Division (Matches were played at Mulago Paramedics ground)
Jolly Primary school, Kalerwe Primary School, Godwins Primay School and St. Martins Primary School

Rubaga Division (held at Kitebi Primary School) where 12 primary schools registered
Mutundwe Church of Uganda Primary School, Natete Muslim Primary School and Kitebi Primary school

The organisers have set 4th March 2015 as the date for remaining qualifiers in Nakawa (at Murchison Bay Primary School-Luzira) while Central at Shimoni Demonstration School.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Technical Director Asumani Lubowa, technical committee member Paul Ssali and FUFA Women officer Hadijah Namuyanja in a group photo moment with the U-14 players after receiving their footballs.

February 26, 2015
FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Exciting Fixtures to be played on Thursday

The FUFA Big League, Uganda second tier league resumes on Thursday evening with 8 fixtures on card.

Five of these will be in Rwenzori group as joint second placed teams Water F.C and Jinja Municipal Council (both on 27 points) play catch up to run away leaders, The Saints F.C (on 33 points).

The match will be played at Mengo Secondary School play grounds.

Three fixtures will be honored in the Elgon group. Synergy hosts Kireka United at the Recreational Stadium in Masaka, Maroons play Kabale’s Creamland at the Uganda Prisons Stadium, Luzira and Wandegeya entertains Masaka Local Council at Kitezi play ground.

The top three teams from the FUFA Big league are promoted to the Uganda Premier League.

The full matches are as follows.

Thursday, 26th February 2015:

Rwenzori Group:

Water F.C Vs Jinja Municipal Council – Mengo S.S Play Ground

Ndejje University Vs Soroti Garage – Ndejje University Main Campus

Sporting United Vs Kumi United –Lango Sports Grounds

Namasagali Vs Baza Holdings – Namasagali College Play Grounds

Ngora Freda Carr Vs CRO – Ngora High School Play Grounds

Elgon Group:

Synergy Vs Kireka United – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Maroons Vs Creamland – Uganda Prisons Stadium, Luzira

Wandegeya Vs Masaka LC – Kitezi Play Ground

February 26, 2015
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Ugandan teenager to join Aspire Academy in Qatar

A fourteen (14) year old Ssebyala Shafic selected from Kyambogo center during the Aspire National scouting programme in Uganda last year will be heading to Qatar.

Ssebyala was selected after the East African finals held at Mandela National stadium, Namboole in June, 2014 with Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi sending 50 youngsters for the do.

Cranes coach Micho shakes hands with Ssebyala who flies out tomorrow morning to Qatar

Ssebyala who completed his primary 7 education at Progressive Junior School in Namasuba, will leave the country on Friday 27th February, 2015 at 5am.
He joins a list of six Ugandans (Luboyera Azake, Kaweke Sophas, Matovu Victor, Kagiri Bashir, Ssenyonjo Hassan and Matovu Musa) who have enjoyed life at the Aspire Football Academy in Qatar.

Ssebyala, his mother Ms Namukasa Aida and coach Gerald Kavuma from Pro Way Sports Academy in Kyambogo, were at FUFA House on Wednesday where he attended the weekly press conference that had Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.

This year’s Aspire Football scouting in Uganda will be held in April.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R Cranes Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, the player’s coach Kavuma Gerald, Ssebyala Shafic, his mother Namukasa Aida and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday

February 26, 2015
FUFA, Uganda Premier League clubs to meet

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has written to the 16 Uganda Premier League clubs for a meeting on Monday 2nd March, 2015 at FUFA House.

The communication notifying and inviting clubs for the meeting was signed by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

Top on agenda will be discussions on the Azam Uganda Premier League status.

In the communication, clubs and stakeholders were reminded that the League fixtures and schedules are still on and the meeting does not in any way alter the match schedules.

February 25, 2015
Artificial turf ready for installation at the Philip Omondi stadium

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that work for the installation of the artificial turf on the Philip Omondi stadium in Lugogo is set to start on 1st April till 31st June 2015.

The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson announced the programme for the project that will be handled by Edel Grass Company of Holland.

The company was appointed by FIFA to lay the artificial turf.

L-R: KCC FC officials Secretary David Tamale, Allan Sewanyana, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FIFA Development Officer Ashford Mamemlodi and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at a press conference in 2014 when they announced he plans for installing an artificial turf on the Philip Omondi stadium.

Watson informed the media that a representative from Edel Grass will arrive in the country in the first week of March to take the parties involved in the project through an orientation exercise.

‘FUFA would like to congratulate KCCA for the achievement as this will be the second football artificial turf installed by FIFA in Uganda’ said Watson.
He also revealed that an additional funding by FIFA on the project will help on the drainage system around the turf.
The project is received Under-privileged Programme for FIFA member associations.

During this period, both KCC will find an alternative venue to be used for the club’s domestic games during the installation progress.

February 25, 2015
MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S DAY CUP: FUFA gives balls to teams
The 3rd Edition of the Mama Becca Women’s Day cup has been launched today during the weekly FUFA Press conference in Mengo. The FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa revealed the details to the media in which over 30 teams are expected to take part.

The tournament to be funded by FUFA will attract teams from Primary schools to club levels and will be played on the 6th and 8th March, 2015 at Wankulukuku stadium.

It will be organized FUFA, Ex-Women Footballers club and Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) In its a bid to encourage more teams take part, FUFA has offered footballs to each participating team in this tournament.

The balls were given out today in two Divisions-Kawempe at Paramedical school sports ground, Mulago and Police Children’s school, Nsambya (Makindye Division).

All the five Divisions in Kampala will have to undergo qualifiers which started today in Kawempe and Makindye. The other divisions are Nakawa, Rubaga and Kampala.

A charity campaign will run during the build-up of the tournament in support of the Wakisa Centre in Mengo which looks after close to 30 young pregnant girls.

The campaign will hinge on collection of clothes, food, drinks and also painting the whole center.

Three partners have already confirmed their support towards the tournament and the campaign. Pepsi, Rwenzori Mineral Water and Sadolin Paints are the companies that have come on board so far.

Format of Play:

The U-14 qualification matches in the 5 divisions of Kampala will start earlier with the best 3 girls’ teams from each division in Kampala qualifying to play at the Nationals, that is during the Mama Becca Women’s Day Football Tournament.

The dates for the division qualifiers in Kampala for U14(primary schools) are as follows;

– Makindye division- Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Police Children p/s-Nsambya
– Kawempe division – Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Mulago Paramedicals
-Nakawa division – Wednesday, 4th March 2015 starting 9am at Murchison Bay primary school
-Lubaga division – Friday, 27 Feb 2015 starting 9am at Kitebi p/s
Central division – Saturday, 28th Feb 2015

Other teams in the U14(primary schools) category will be Jinja Army P/S, Namalemba P/S and Naigombwa P/S from Jinja.

The Open category will have the following teams;
1. Kawempe Muslim SS
2. Airforce SS
3. Janan SS
4. Mackay Memorial
5. Kakungulu Memorial
6. Entebbe Creamland
7. Busembatya SS
8. Gadhafi SS
9. Wakiso Hill College
10. St. Joseph’s SS- Nsambya
11.UCU-Mukono
12. Gafford Ladies
13. Makerere University
14. Muteesa University
15. Ajax Women FC
16. Buikwe SHE Red stars
17. Kakira Women FC
18. Lubiri SS
- FUFA is the main sponsor of this event.
- The winning team(s) in each category will walk away with a trophy and any other award(s) available.
- Former Women Footballers will play a friendly match to curtain raise for the finals in which breath taking skills will be show cased.
- Former women footballers will BE role models to the young girl players during the tournament.
February 25, 2015
Uganda Kobs to play at Nakivubo stadium, team ready to regroup

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER

Return leg, first round

Uganda vs Mozambique

Time: 4pm

Date: Saturday 7th March, 2015

Venue: Nakivubo stadium

Fees: 5,000/- (General stands) and 20,000/- (VIP)
FUFA has confirmed that Nakivubo stadium will host the return leg first round match of the All Africa Games Qualifier between Uganda Kobs and Mozambique on Saturday 7th March, 2015.

The first leg ended 0-0 in Maputo on 21st Feb, 2015.

The charges have also been fixed as 5,000/- for General stands while 20,000/= will be charged for the Pavilion.
CAF has already appointed referees from the Democratic Republic of Congo for the return leg.

The referees are; Jean Claude Kinamvuidi Fuengi, Nabina Blaise Sebutu (Assistant referee 1), Martin Mukala (Assistant Referee 2), Numbi Pierre Kibingo (Reserve Referee) and Tesfaye Gebreyesus (Match Commissioner-Eritrea).
Kobs team to regroup
During the weekly FUFA press conference in Mengo today, Kobs head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic revealed that the players who never travelled with the team to Mozambique will regroup this Saturday at the Philip Omondi stadium to start preparations for the return leg fixture.

‘The boys put up a great show and I am happy with their work as they never conceded in Maputo. We created six chances against two but we should have utilized them to get goals’ said Micho in reference to the goalless draw.
The Serbian added ‘we shall create a variety of attacks to get goals for the team’

Micho believes that this team is good enough to join the ranks at the senior level-Uganda Cranes.

‘The National bank data is key for all players summoned to the U-23 as we shall keep all information about them. There are matches that will be played on FIFA and Non-FIFA dates to give the players enough preparation’ further said Micho.

The tactician added that his technical team did enough scouting about their opponents and he ishapy with the build up to this game.

He took time to thank team doctor Yahaya Katumba who played an important role when Kobs player Shafik Bakaki got a serious injury after an opponent’s boot caught his mouth and face.

The coach concluded by calling upon all football fans to turn up at Nakivubo stadium an support the team.

February 25, 2015
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Sc Villa beats Rwenshama 2-1to go top of the table

Tuesday Results-Uganda Premier League

Sc. Villa 2-1Rwenshama

Bright Stars vs KiraYoung- Not played

Soana vs URA-Not played

Sports Club Villa defeated Rwenshama 2-1 in the Uganda Premier League match played at Nakivubo stadium.

Erisa Sekisambu and Augustine Nsumba were the scorers for Villa on a dramatic day that saw both URA FC and Kira Young FC travel to Kavumba and Mwererwe, Matugga respectively only to fail to honour their fixtures.

Villa’s win takes them to 39 points at the summit.

URA were away to Soana while Kira Young who arrived at the stadium but left before inspection had been set to Bright Stars FC on their new home ground.

The referees of both matches will submit their reports before the rules and regulations are applied to comeup with a decision.

February 24, 2015
WOMEN FOOTBALL: All is Set for 3rd Mama Becca Cup
3RD EDITION OF MAMA BECCA WOMEN’S DAY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR GIRLS & WOMEN-2015

7th-8th March 2015 – Kampala

The preparations for 3rd Edition of Mama Becca Kazibwe Memorial Women’s Football Tournament for girls and women have garnered momentum.

FUFA, Former Women Footballers Club and Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) are all jointly organizing the 2 day National event (7th and on 8th March International Women’s Day- finals) in Kampala

The participating teams have been categorized in two U14 (primary schools) and the Open (Secondary schools, clubs, and institutions of higher learning).

Format of Play:

The U-14 qualification matches in the 5 divisions of Kampala will start earlier with the best 3 girls’ teams from each division in Kampala qualifying to play at the Nationals, that is during the Mama Becca Women’s Day Football Tournament.

The dates for the division qualifiers in Kampala for U14(primary schools) are as follows;

– Makindye division- Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Police Children p/s-Nsambya
– Kawempe division – Wednesday, 25th Feb 2015 starting 9am at Mulago Paramedicals
-Nakawa division – Wednesday, 4th March 2015 starting 9am at Murchison Bay primary school
-Lubaga division – Friday, 27 Feb 2015 starting 9am at Kitebi p/s
Central division – Saturday, 28th Feb 2015

Other teams in the U14(primary schools) category will be Jinja Army P/S, Namalemba P/S and Naigombwa P/S from Jinja.

The Open category will have the following teams;
1. Kawempe Muslim SS
2. Airforce SS
3. Janan SS
4. Mackay Memorial
5. Kakungulu Memorial
6. Entebbe Creamland
7. Busembatya SS
8. Gadhafi SS
9. Wakiso Hill College
10. St. Joseph’s SS- Nsambya
11.UCU-Mukono
12. Gafford Ladies
13. Makerere University
14. Muteesa University
15. Ajax Women FC
16. Buikwe SHE Red stars
17. Kakira Women FC
18. Lubiri SS
- FUFA is the main sponsor of this event.
- The winning team(s) in each category will walk away with a trophy and any other award(s) available.
- Former Women Footballers will play a friendly match to curtain raise for the finals in which breath taking skills will be show cased.
- Former women footballers will BE role models to the young girl players during the tournament
It will be a platform to witness famous women Coaches; Nantanda Majidah, Hadija Namuyanja ‘Lady Mourinho’, Harriet Nattabi, Irene Nanyonjo, Oliver Mbekeka, Christine Nakibuuka, Efrance Nanjego and many others in action.

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the second edition of the Mamma Becca Kazibwe Cup held at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole last year

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
February 24, 2015
FSL Board chairman summoned to FUFA Disciplinary Committee

The FSL Board chairman Hajji Abbas Kaawaase Mukasa has been suspended provisionally from undertaking any role in Association Football and also summoned him to the FUFA Disciplinary Committee.

The decision to suspend Kaawaase comes after he acted outside his mandate when he wrote a letter to the top tier clubs last week suspending the Uganda Premier League which action contravenes FUFA statutes, FUFA Regulations, Circulars, the FSL LTD statutes and FSL LTD Articles of Association.

The FUFA Emergency committee has resolved that;

1. The Uganda Premier League Secretariat headed by the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bainamani Bernard will continue running the League. The UPL secretariat shall report directly to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer.

2. Under the circumstances, FSL roles as provided for in the Uganda Premier League Regulations 2014/2015 are hereby recalled.

3. FUFA shall ensure fulfillment of the contractual obligations of FUFA and FSL Ltd to Azam Pay TV subject to the laws of the Republic of Uganda.

4. That the Azam Uganda Premier League shall continue as per the fixture.

5. Uganda Premier League clubs to disregard the letter written by the hitherto Chairman FSL board on 20th February 2015 purportedly “suspending’ the League by honouring the fixture schedule as the league continues and rules still in force.

Full Communication to the Clubs on status of the Uganda Premier League; Click here Status on UPL0001

February 23, 2015
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Match Day 18 Preview for Tuesday Fixtures

After last week’s Friday and Saturday fixtures that smoothly progressed, the Uganda Premier League (UPL) returns on Tuesday with four of the match day 18 fixtures.

The other four games will be played on Friday (27th February 2015) at various venues.

After winning 0-1 away at Bugembe Stadium to Sadolin Paints last Saturday, Bright Stars Football club plays their first ever home game at the new Matugga stadium when Kira Young F.C (yet to play any second round game) travels for the away tie.

Goal keeper, Mathias Kigonya and right back, Joseph Nsubuga (from U-23 Uganda Kobs duty) are most likely to be unavailable due to fatigue.

Ironically, Kira Young will play Derrick Tekko (captain) and striker, Brian Nkuubi who were part of the Kobs’ away trip in Mozambique.

Left back Fred Nkata is expected to feature in his first game for Kira Young since transferring from SC Villa in the January window.

Lead goal keeper, Ashadu Bugembe will provide Kira Young the necessary back cover with striker Patrick Kaddu, new signing Yudah Mugalu and Nigerian import Lucky Bemidele leading the line.

With no injury concerns for Alex Isabirye’s side, URA is expected to line up a formidable line up, just after securing a last gasp equalizer against BUL F.C in the opener of the second round last Friday.

Yassar Mugerwa, Robert Sentongo, Patrick Ochan, wingers Peter Lwasa and either James Kasibante or Elukana Nkugwa will be URA’s talismanic symbols.

MATCH DAY 18 FIXTURES:

Tuesday, 24th Feb 2015:

Bright Stars F.C Vs Kira Young – Matugga Stadium

Soana Vs URA – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

SC Villa Vs Rwenshama – Nakivubo Stadium

Friday, 27th February 2015:

Entebbe Vs Express – Bugonga Play Ground, Entebbe

Lweza Vs BUL – Wankulukuku Stadium

Sadolin Paints F.C Vs Vipers – Bugembe Stadium

Simba Vs Police F.C – Bombo Military Stadium

MAIN PHOTO: Kira Young F.C ‘s goal keeper, Ashadu Bugembe will be expected to start in Kira Young goal posts in the trip to Matugga on Tuesday.

PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy

February 23, 2015
ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS: Uganda Kobs Safely back home, ready for return leg

2015 ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER:

First Leg First round result (0-0)

Uganda Vs Mozambique (Agg:0-0)

Return Leg: 6th- 8th March 2015

The Uganda National Under 23 team (The Kobs) has safely arrived back home from Mozambique where they played to a goal-less draw with the hosts in the 2015 All Africa Games qualifiers.

Defender, Ibrahim Kiyemba shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport

The team reached Entebbe International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines Boeing ET 332 at 1:10 a.m.

The team captain, Farouq Miya leads his troops out of the Entebbe Airport Arrival wing

The team players returned with the officials led by FUFA Executive committee member Richard Ochom (below extreme left) seen here talking to the Uganda Cranes bus driver Ahmed Kabali. Ochom was leader of delegation.

We created some scoring opportunities but failed to convert them. We shall be working on that aspect in the remaining days and get ready for the return leg.The team training is expected to start this week after a technical meeting. Communication will be made at the weekly FUFA press conference on Wednesday.

Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic told www.fufa.co.ug

The team assistant coach, Frank ‘Video’ Anyau receives a welcome hug from Kits manager Saidi Lugolobi

Head coach, Micho (right) at the Entebbe International Airport

Goal Keeping coach, Saqid Wassa (left) and defender, Shafiq Bakaki

Team coordinator Patrick Ntege (left) and assistant coach Anyau

Players sorting out the equipment with the Kits manager Lugolobi and team coordinator Ntege before boarding for Kampala

Hashim Sempala wheels the luggage

The players shall be expected to report to their respective clubs for the Tuesday Uganda Premier league matches before regrouping mid-week in preparation for the home fixture slated for between 6th – 8th March 2015.

UGANDA KOBS CONTINGENT THAT TRAVELED TO MOZAMBIQUE:

PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga , Mathias Kigonya

Defenders: Joseph Nsubuga , Brian Ochwo , Shafiq Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Sadat Kyambadde

Midfielders: Derrick Tekko, Farouk Miya, Keziron Kizito, Ghadafi Kiwanuka, Martin Kizza, Abdul-Karim Kasule, Robert Achema, Hashim Sempala

Strikers: Villa Oromchan, Umar Kasumba, Brian Nkuubi

Team Officials:

Head of Delegation: Richard Ochom

Head Coach– Sredjovich ‘Micho’ Milutin

Assistant Coach– Frank Anyau

Goalkeeper Coach– Sadiq Wassa

Team Coordinator-Patrick Ntege

Team Doctor: Yahaya Katumba

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

February 23, 2015
WOMEN FOOTBALL: FUFA Women Elite League Continues

FUFA Women Elite League (Match Day 2)

Saturday, 21st February 2015 Results:

Buikwe She Red Stars 2-0 Eastern Heroes – Buikwe Stadium

Gafford Ladies F.C 3-0 Alleluyah 2008 F.C – Cleveland

Wakiso 0-1 She Mak St. F.C – Wakiso Head Quarters Play Ground

Ajax Queens Bulenga F.C 1-2 Western – Bbira Primary School

Sunday, 22nd February 2015 Result:

She Corporates 2-0 UCU – MUBS Play Ground, Nakawa

The FUFA Women Elite league smoothly progressed with 5 fixtures played across the country on various play grounds with match day 2 games.

Four of the matches were played on Saturday and the other on Sunday.

Nine (9) goals were scored over the four (4) games played on Saturday.

At Cleveland play ground, Gafford Ladies fully utilized their home advantage to overcame Alleluyah 2008 F.C 3-0.

Mariam Nakabuye notched a brace with the other goal coming from Shakirah Mutibwa.

In the other fixture played at Wakiso District headquarters, Angella Kyomuhendo perfectly crossed for Rebecca Nakasaato to help She Mak beat Wakiso Hill ladies club 1-0.

At Bbira primary school play ground, Eseli Nakalembe netted twice for Western United Women FC who defeated Ajax Women FC 2-1. Maureen Afoyi scored for Ajax FC.

In Buikwe district, the home side, Buikwe She Red Stars football club finished the fixture with 10 players but still managed to win 2-0 against Eastern Heroes. Daniella Nkatusiime and Anges Namakula scored for Buikwe.

Gloria Nakiguli was sent off for unsporting conduct.

On Sunday, the only fixture of the day witnessed She Corporates edge UCU Lady Cardinals 2-0.

Carol Nabuwo scored the day’s two goals in the exciting duel played at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Nakawa play ground in Nakawa, Kampala.

The league will resume next weekend.

Team Groups:
VICTORIA GROUP:
Kawempe Muslim F.C, Kakira Women F.C, Buikwe She Red Stars F.C, Eastern Heroes F.C, Gafford Ladies and Alleluyah 2008 F.C

Elizabeth Group:
Wakiso Hill School Team, She Makerere F.C, Ajax Women F.C, Western United,She Corporate FC and UCU Lady Cardinals

February 22, 2015
NATIONAL BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE: Match Day 11 Results

PEPSI BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE:

Sunday, 22nd February 2015 Fixtures (Lido Beach, Entebbe):

Monsoon Group:

MUBS 7-4 Talented

Zaba Super Market 3-2 Sand Pirates

Stormers 3-1 Buwanika Bulls

Real Galaticals 3-2 YMCA

Hurriken Group:

Nkumba Select 3-2 Dalumba Richmonds

I.U.E.A 0-3 Kayunga Town Council

St Lawrence University 7-2 Braza Braza

Mutesa Royal University 4-5 KIU

The ever exciting Pepsi National Beach Soccer League continued on Sunday at Lido beach in Entebbe.

Apart from one (International University of East Africa), the other 15 clubs turned up at Lido for the games.

St Lawrence University were the biggest winners on the day – triumphing 7-2 over Braza Braza.

Swalleh Kiggundu scored a hat-trick with the other goals coming from Phillip Rwezaula, Emma Kalyowa and David Awori.

Henry Munoga and Ivan Sekitto got Braza Braza’s consolation.

The other one sided match involved MUBS’ 7-4 humiliation of Talented F.C.

Uganda Sand Cranes striker, Baker Lukooya single handedly inflicted the damage scoring six times before Maxwell Okello completed the goal feast.

Allan Kayiwa’s individual 4 goals for Talented could however not salvage them from the jaws of defeat.

In the other matches, Zaba Super Market edged the Sand Pirates 3-2.

Zaba’s Matia Olum grabbed the headlines in this tie as he scored for both sides (the other was an own goal).

Martin Wasswa’s brace had given Zaba Super Market the lead before Olum’s two goals for either side and the other from Cyrus Mubiru capped the thrilling fixture.

International University of East Africa (IUEA) skipped their 4th fixture running and for this reason, Kayunga Town Council earned three points and goals apice.

Kampala International University (KIU) overcame Mutesa I Royal University 5-4.

KIU captain, Ismail Kagingo and the Nigerian born defender, Isaac Ishioke each scored a brace before Kyobe Senga’s fifth goal.

Mutesa Royale’s goals were scored by Hassan Luboyera (2), Deo Ssengendo and Primo Kimera.

Nkumba Select finally ended their win-less streak – thanks to the 3-2 victory over Dalumba Richmonds.

Faisal Muwawu and Allan Zirimenya’s two goals lifted Nkumba University whilst Muzafaru Sserujogi and skipper Douglas Muganga’s own goal were Dalumba Richmond’s consolation strikes.

The league resumes once again with match day 12 which will be played on Sunday, 1st March 2015.

MAIN PHOTO: Action between St Lawrence University and Braza Braza at Lido Beach on Sunday evening.

St Lawrence University won the game 7-2.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

February 22, 2015
BEACH SOCCER: Match Day 11 League Preview

PEPSI BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE:

Sunday, 22nd February 2015 Fixtures (Lido Beach, Entebbe):

Monsoon Group:

MUBS Vs Talented

Zaba Super Market Vs Sand Pirates

Stormers Vs Buwanika Bulls

Real Galaticals Vs YMCA

Hurriken Group:

Nkumba Select Vs Dalumba Richmonds

I.U.E.A Vs Kayunga Town Council

St Lawrence Vs Braza Braza

Mutesa Royal University Vs KIU

Eight games are set to be played when the Match Day 11 fixtures take center stage at the Pepsi National Beach soccer league, Lido Beach in Entebbe.

Monsoon group leaders, MUBS take on Talented Beach soccer club in one of the group games.

MUBS will be without striker Brian Nkuubi (away with the Uganda Kobs team in Mozambique) but glad that his partner – in – crime, Baker Lukooya is available for selection.

Other Moonson games will see Zaba Super Market take on Sand Pirates, Stormers will play Buwanika Bulls whilst Real Galaticals will play YMCA.

In the Hurriken group, Nkumba Select, who have blown hot and cold this season takes on Dalumba Richmonds in the opener.

Nkumba Select were last season’s runners up but have struggled to win games this time round as Dalumba are on a two match winning streak.

Goalie Kassim Senteza starts his punishment on the sidelines since his straight red card a fortnight ago but Nkumba Select will look to the trickery of Yasser Mugerwa and the shooting prowess of Uganda Sand Cranes striker, Roch Somoka for magic.

Dalumba has Jonathan Kikoyongo and skipper Paul Lwere to boost about.

Other Hurriken games will witness St Lawrence University battle Braza Braza as a physical outfit, KIU takes on Mutesa Royale University in the other game.

Uganda Beach Soccer President, Deo Mutabazi believes the competition keeps growing for the better each passing weekend of action.

The level of competition among the teams has grown for the better. More players have come on board and our technical team of the Uganda Sand Cranes is keeping a close watch on the best players bearing in mind the national team is hosting Ghana early March.

The league is organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association that runs under the mandate of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

Crown Beverages Limited under the flagship of Pepsi runs the league sponsorship.

MAIN PHOTO: Action at the Pepsi Beach Soccer National League held at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

February 22, 2015
ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER: Uganda U-23 draws in Mozambique

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIER – First Leg

Result: Mozambique 0-0 Uganda – Maxaquene Stadium, Maputo

Return Leg: 6th – 8th March 2015 – Kampala

The Uganda National Under 23 team has played to a goal-less draw with Mozambique U-23 in the qualifier of the All African Games held on Saturday in Maputo, Mozambique.

This has been the first leg of the first round with the return leg slated for a fortnight in Kampala.

The match was open to either sides with both teams creating scoring opportunities.

102.1 FUFA F.M Radio Presenter, Yusuf ‘Of Uganda’ Baliruno, who traveled to Mozambique to relay live the match told www.fufa.co.ug.

Kobs defender, Shafiki Bakaki got injured 15 minutes to the end of the game and was rushed to hospital.

Reports from Maputo indicate that the youthful defender is quickly recovering.

The team returns on Monday morning.

How the Uganda U-23 Lined up in Mozambique:

Uganda Kobs XI:

Isma Watenga (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Ochwo, Shafiq Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Gadafi Kiwanuka, Derrick Teko, Farouq Miya, Kezironi Kizito, Oromchan Villa and Brian Nkuubi.

Substitutions Made: Martin Kizza for Gadafi Kiwanuka, Umar Kasumba for Villa Oromchan and Robert Achema for Brian Nkuubi.

Subs Not Used: Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Hashim Sempala, Abdul Karim Kasule and Sadat Kyambadde

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Kobs Players pray with the team officials shortly after the final whistle in Mozambique.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

February 21, 2015
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Lweza F.C overcomes Express F.C , Bright Stars F.C wins away

Uganda Premier League – Match Day 17

Express 1-2 Lweza F.C – Wankulukuku Stadium

Sadolin Paints 0-1 Bright Stars F.C – Bugembe Stadium

Police F.C 1-1 Entebbe F.C – Kavumba Recreational Stadium

Of the three Uganda Premier League fixtures played on Saturday, there were 6 goals with two teams winning and a draw recorded.

Lweza Football Club overcame a hard battling Express F.C 1-2 at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Geofrey Sserunkuma and Francis Sembatya scored for Lweza as Express’ consolation came from Richard Ssemazzi.

Lweza was missing the services of defender, Ibrahim Kiyemba (with Uganda Kobs in Mozambique).

At Bugembe stadium in Jinja, a 10 man Bright Stars F.C beat home side Sadolin Paints 0-1 thanks to Jimmy Lule’s solitary strike. Bright Stars FC was missing its two regular players Joseph Nsubuga and Mathias Kigonya who are with the National U-23 in Maputo. The junior side held Mozambique to a goalless draw this afternoon.

Elsewhere Police and Entebbe F.C played to a one all draw at Kavumba recreational stadium.

The league resumes on Tuesday with four match day 18 fixtures.

Tuesday, 24th February 2015 Uganda Premier League Fixtures:

Bright Stars Vs Kira Young – Matugga Stadium

SCVU Vs KCC – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

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

SC Villa Vs Rwenshama F.C – Nakivubo Stadium

February 21, 2015