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Round of 64 Uganda Cup:

Corporate XI 0-3 BUL F.C
Bweyogerere 0-2 Police (Goals Rahmat Senfuka, Ivan Kyaterekera)

Paidha Black Angels (Progress after Kasese New Villa pulls out)

BUL football club interim coach, Joseph Mutyaba has started his tenure at the helm of the Jinja based side on a winning note – overcoming Corporate XI 0-3 on Wednesday evening at MUBS, Nakawa.

Robert Achema gave the Jinja based outfit the lead with a well taken penalty following a deliberate handball in the forbidden area when a goal bound headed effort from team skipper, Asiku was handled.

Club new signing, Edgar Luzige doubled the lead before the all time club scorer, Patrick ‘Crespo’ Asiku sealed Corporate XI’s fate.

BUL football Club now progresses to the next stage and will face the winner between Ntoda and Kiira Young Football Clubs.

Other Games of the round of 64 will be played on Thursday and Sunday this week.

Meanwhile, Paidha Black Angels F.C has also progressed to the next round with out dropping any sweat after Kasese wrote to the FUFA Competitions committee citing high transportation costs to West Nile.

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club is the defending champion of the tourney that has been played since 1971.

Thurs, 12-Feb 2015:

AIRTEL FC VS EXPRESS FC – Hoima

KUMI UNITED VS SOANA FC – Boma Ground-Kumi

Thurs, 12-Feb 2015:

NGORA FREDD CARR VS SC VICTORIA UNIV – Ngora SS Ground

KIRINYA JINJA SS VS RWENSHEMA FC – Jinja SS Ground

NTODA VS KIIRA YOUNG FC – Ntungamo

LIFE INTERNAL Vs SADOLIN PAINTS – Busega Community

AZAM UGANDA FC Vs SC VILLA – Nakivubo Stadium

LUWEERO UNITED Vs ENTEBBE FC – Kasana Ground

KYAMBOGO FC Vs VIPERS SC UPK-Kyambogo

ALL STARS FC Vs ARTLAND KATALE – Old Kampala SS

BUSIA FISHERIES FC Vs SOROTI GARAGE FC – Busia Intergrated

Sun, 15-Feb 2015 CREAMLAND LWEZA Kabale Municipal

KAKIRI TC VS BRIGHT STARS FC – SOS Kakiri

CITY LADS VS HOPE DOVE – Phillip Omondi

LUNGUJJA GALAXY VS SIMBA FC -Busega Community

KIREKA UNITED SNERGY Kira Ground

KIRA UNITED Vs BAZA HOLDING- Mukono

KAMULI PARK vs CRO FC – Kamuli TC

FRIENDS OF SOCCER vs MAROONS FC – Kasese

WANDEGEYA FC Vs NAMASAGALI FC – Kiteezi Ground

KYAMBURA R. FC Vs WATER FC – Lubiriizi

PROLINE FC Vs VCC – Nakivubo Stadium

NYARUSIZA FC Vs SPORTING UNITED – Kisoro

KATAKA Vs FC NDEJJE UNIVERSITY – Mbale Municipal Stadium

MASAVU FC Vs JMC FC – Katabi Gombolola-Entebbe Road

STEEL FC Vs THE SAINTS FC – Masindi Stadium

BUSIA UNITED Vs MASAKA LC Busia Ground

19 Wed, 4-Mar 2015:

SEETA UNITED Vs KCC – Seeta

KCCA COOPERATE Vs URA – Phillip Omondi

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS:
Mozambique VS Uganda – Played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015 – Maputo
Return Leg – Weekend of 6-8th March – Kampala

Uganda Under 23 Head Coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic and his entire technical team headed by Hamid Juma have on Wednesday named 36 players from which the final traveling team for the Mozambique clash will be picked.

Addressing the media at the FUFA Weekly press conference in Kampala, Micho hinted on the three levels of football development the Country is currently undertaking;

We have been now giving the local League emphasis (with the  various programmes of player Scouting, visiting the different clubs) continuation of Cranes Na-mutima campaign among others).Also we are looking at the development games – All Africa Games and Olympic qualifiers, CHAN Qualifier and CECAFA 2015.
The third stage is that of  planning for Afcon 2017, World Cup 2018 and Afcon 2019.

Micho stated.

At the same press conference, FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson has communicated the changes in the U-23 coaching structure that arose after the FUFA Emergence meeting.

Frank Anyau is assistant coach, Sadick Wassa the goal keeping coach and trainer while Patrick Ntege is the team manager.

On the choice of players picked for the job, Micho highlighted that;

We tried to give all chances to the available players in the all the leagues and these are best we have picked. We shall continue to screen for the best

Training starts Saturday through to Monday before a final team of 25 will be named to start residential training at the FUFA Njeru Technical center.

Click  KOBS SQUAD for here for the list of 36 players summoned

 

MAIN PHOTO: U-23 Head Coach, Milutin ”Micho” Sedrojevic (second right) addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala on Wednesday, 11th February 2015.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

After an emergency committee meeting, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced key changes in the technical department.

During the Wednesday weekly press conference at the Federation headquarters in Mengo, Kampala, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson revealed to the media the changes were resolutions passed after the FUFA emergency committee meeting.

FUFA Emergency Committee has announced changes for the National U-23 Side. Assistant Coach is Frank Anyau, goal keepers’ coach and trainer is Sadiq Wassa and the team coordinator/manager is Patrick Ntege. The Head Coach of the team by contractual obligations of course remains Micho

Edgar Watson remarked.

The former Uganda Cranes international midfield gem also confirmed the FUFA Technical Committee members as: Hamid Juma(Chairman), Paul Ssali, David Lumansi, Livingstone Kyambadde(Vice Chairman) and Phillip Obwinyi.

All appointments take immediate effect and these changes for the U-23 team are subject to change basing on the results from CAF ‘A’ and ‘B’ recent coaching courses that were completed a few weeks ago at the FUFA Njeru technical center.

Uganda is preparing for the U-23 All Africa qualifying engagements against Mozambique over the two legs.

A victory for the Kobs team will place a date against Egypt at the last hurdle of qualification to the All African Games that will be held in Congo Brazzaville.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R – FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, FUFA Vice President, Darious Mugoye, FUFA spokesman, Ahmed Hussein, Head Coach, Cranes and Kobs, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and Hamid Juma (FUFA Head of Technical) at the Wednesday, 11th February 2015 Press Conference held at Mengo, Kampala.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

CAF Confederation Cup 2015:

Preliminary Round:

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Vs Elgeco Plus – 4 p.m

Friday, 13th February 2015 – At Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Free entrance: Ex-Internationals, players with licenses, women and children

Other charges: 5,000/= ordinary and 10,000/= VIP

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football club’s CAF Confederation Cup opponents, Elgeco Plus F.C are in the country.

A 30 man visiting contingent of players and officials arrived on Wednesday morning (1:15 am) aboard Kenyan Airlines, flight KQ 416 from Nairobi.

FUFA was represented by Mr Joseph Mwanje (Center), member of FUFA protocol committee  as URA secretary general, Henry Mayeku (right) and other club official look on.

They sought their own accommodation as per the latest CAF Rules and regulations and are accommodated at the Catholics , Center in Mbuya. They will train in Gayaza (Homesdallen primary school) on Wednesday before training at Namboole on the eve of the match (Thursday) as per the CAF Match competition rules and regulations.

URA liaison officer, Eddie Kulubya told www.fufa.co.ug.

Excited Elegeco Plus F.C Players board the team bus from Entebbe International Aiport to the Catholics Center in Mbuya

At the same time, the match officials from Djibouti are also in the country having arrived on the same flight as the Madagascan club.

Meanwhile, URA has shifted its training from Gayaza to Namboole starting tomorrow at 3.30 pm.
Entry Fees:

All Ex-Internationals, active players (of all leagues) with licenses, women and children will access the match free of charge.

The rest of the fans will part with 5,000/= and 10,000/= for ordinary and VIP tickets respectively.

 

URA won the Uganda Cup in 2013/14 season and earned an automatic ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederations Cup.

KCC will represent the country at the CAF Champions league and will play the Cameroonian champions Cosmos De Bafia on 14th February 2015.

National Women Football League:

Kick off: Sunday, 15th February 2015

Kawempe Muslim Vs Kakira – Nabweru play Grounds (4:00 pm)

The Fixtures for the first ever FUFA Women Elite league have been released by the Federation of Uganda Football Federations (FUFA) Competitions department.

The league has been divided into 2 groups – Victoria and Elizabeth with each having Six (6) teams apiece.

Ali Mwebe, The FUFA Competitions manager clarifies.

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:

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

Saturday, 21st February 2015:
Buikwe Vs Eastern Heroes – Buikwe
Gafford Vs Alleluya – Cleverland
Wakiso She Mak St. F.C – Wakiso Head quarters Play Ground
Ajax Vs Western – Bbira Primary School
She Corporates Vs UCU – MUBS

Fixtures and Groups FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE First Round Fixture

Regulations for the FUFA Women Elite League  FWEL Regulations_2015

 

Wed, 11-Feb 2015 FIXTURES: Kick off (4:00 p.m):

Bweyogerere FC vs Police FC – Bweyogerere Police ground

Cooperate XI vs BUL FC- MUBS ground

The 2014/15 Uganda Cup round of 64 officially kicks off with two games on Wednesday (11th February 2015).

BUL Football Club starts life without head coach, Kefa Kisala as they travel to MUBS, Nakawa play ground to play the Cooperate XI side.

Former Uganda Cranes International, Joseph Mutyaba, who has been Kisala’s assistant is the interim coach for the Jinja based Azam Uganda Premier League side.

Another elite club, Police F.C travels to Bweyogerere Police play ground to face regional side, Bweyogerere F.C .

The rest of the matches will take place on Thursday (12th February 2015), Sunday (15th Feb) and 4th March for KCC and URA who are still engaged on the continent.

FUFA Competitions Manager, Ali Mwebe (right) flanked by the FUFA Spokesman, Ahmed Hussein in a recent press conference during the draw of the Uganda Cup rounds of 64 and 32.

Full fixtures of the Uganda Cup: FUFA Uganda Cup_2015 Fixture Round of 64 & 32-1

 

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cup Logo

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA has once again registered another victory in court after successfully objecting to another miscellaneous application No. 21 of 2015 filed by Super sport against FUFA and Azam Media Ltd.

This was the third application filed by Supersport in another court after the dismissal of two applications filed at the Commercial Court last Thursday on 5th February, 2015.

This morning,  Super sport withdrew the miscellaneous application No. 21 of 2015 after FUFA successfully objected to the propriety of the proceedings before His Worship the Registrar of the Civil Division High Court Festo Nsenga.

FUFA’s victory is further green light to the preparations for the Azam Uganda Premier League kick off under the new broadcast partners.

The FUFA Legal committee chairman Luganda said shortly after the court hearing

‘We are ready to protect the interests of football partners in Uganda. Our football fans , Sponsors and teams should not be worried by these cases not based on facts. We are here to help and guide our colleagues who are going astray in football with propaganda’

FUFA was represented in court by Counsel Luganda Alex and Evans Ochieng.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Lawyer, Alex Luganda addressing the media during a previous media Weekly press conference with FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (center) and FUFA Spokesman, Hussein Ahmed at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The Pepsi sponsored Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) National league resumed on Sunday with its much expected thrills, goals and excitement.

Over the 7 physically played matches, there were 60 goals recorded.

15 of these were hat-tricks, 16 braces and the rest (29) individual strikes.

John Kokas Opejo and Muzafaru Ssenyonjo (Dalumba-Richmonds), Hamimu Ssemakula (Kayunga Town Council), Dougals Muganga (Nkumba Select) and Ambrose Naturinda (YMCA) each notched a hat-trick.

Dalumba Richmond club humiliated  Mutesa 1 Royal University 8-3, a similar scoreline YMCA recorded over league debutant side, Talented.

The biggest shock on the day was when runner away Hurriken group leaders, Kayunga Town Council edged Nkumba Select 4-3 in a closely contested encounter that saw Nkumba goal keeper, Kassim Ssenteza ‘sent for an early shower’ following unsporting conduct.

St Lawrence University were luck to bag 3 points and 3 goals without sweat after International University of East Africa (IUEA) failed to show up.

The competition for the play off slots is definitely taking shape as the league group games near completion.

It will be interesting to witness how teams fight for the available 8 slots of the quarter-finals.

Deo Mutabaazi, Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) reveals to www.fufa.co.ug

UBSA runs the national league after being accorded the full mandate by FUFA .

Lido Beach resort in Entebbe and Crown Beverage under the Pepsi Soda brand are the other UBSA partners.

MATCH DAY 10 RESULTS
MONSOON GROUP
Sand Pirates 3 -5 MUBS

Scorers:
Sand Pirates:Kiwanuka Julius (01),Matia Olum (01), Salim Muwonge (01)
MUBS: Lukooya Baker (02), Brian Nkuubi (02), Isma Kawawlo (01)
YMCA 8-3 Talented

Scorers:
YMCA – Naturinda Ambrose (03), Asiimwe Hassan (01), Ali Bunkedeko (01), Kenneth Saazi Kenneth (01), Victor Okocha (02)

Talented – Ronnie Kiggundu Ronnie (01), Allan Kayiwa (01) and Bob Ntambi (01)
Stormers 4-3 Zaba Super Market

Scorers:
Stomers: Kakwaya Swaibu (02), Misi Katende Misi (01), Ibrahim Pengere (01)
Zaba Super market: Henry Wassajja (01), Kenneto Bagenda (02)
Buwanika Bulls 3-4 Real Galaticals

Scorers:
Buwanika Bulls: Byaruhanga Rica (01) and Tabula Dudu (02)
Real Galaticals: John Roveta (01), Denis Sselukwaya (01), Hamim Kafero (01) and Dihno Musa Ssali (01)

HURRIKEN GROUP:
Kayunga Town Council 4-3 Nkumba Select

Scorers:
Kayunga Town Council: Kato Paul (01) and Hamim Semakula (03)
Nkumba Select: Douglas Muganga (3)
Mutesa 1 Royal 3-8 Dalumba Richmonds

Scorers:
Mutesa 1 Royal: Kirwana Joram (01), Hassan Luboyera (01) and Kimera Orimo (01)
Dalumba Richmonds: Muzafalu Senyonjo (03), Jonathan Kikonyogo (01), John Kokas Opejo John (03), Paul Lwere
Braza Braza 0-5 KIU

Scorers:
KIU: Steven Canon (02), Isma Kajingo (02), Isaac Ishoke (01)
St. Lawrence University 3-0 International University of East Africa (Walk Over)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes deputy Captain, Douglas Muganga (right) tightly marks Hamimu Ssemakula. Both  scored a hat-trick set apiece although Muganga’s was not enough to save his Nkumba Select Side from being defeated by Kayunga Town Council. There were 5 hat-tricks scored over 7 matches.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA’s continued commitment towards ensuring a fully professionalized club football running system has once again taken another big stride.

After the successful completion of the CAF ‘A’ and ‘B’ coaching licenses, the Administration and Management Course at Mapeera Secondary School in Kisubi, FUFA has this time round introduced the FUFA Club management course.

In a special communication released by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson, the course’s main objective is to ensure a fully professional set up of club management in the entire country;

The Course agenda is to professionalize the elite club football with the intention that qualified personnel are prepared for the management of football at club level. There will be special examinations to be done by the course participants towards the end.

Requirements:

The minimum academic requirement is the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) for those with 5 years’ experience in football administration or a bachelor’s degree.

First and Second Division Clubs are therefore informed about the course to nominate individuals whose names will be submitted and will be able to operate as Club CEO’s for the up coming 2015/16 season.

The FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson adds.

The deadline for submitting the names has been set on Saturday, 28th February 2015 at 1700 hours.
The entire course costs will be met by FUFA.

FUFA will also organize a second similar course for the general public but will be required to pay for the course.

The intention to give the public this opportunity is to avail clubs with a pool of qualified human resource to recruit from.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson  with FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (center) and FUFA Spokesman, Hussein Ahmed at a recent FUFA weekly press conference at the FUFA House in Mengo.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS:
Mozambique vs Uganda First Leg to be played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015

The Uganda National Under 23 side, The Kobs has continued with the preparations at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Sunday morning.

All the players have responded well to training which progressed well with the UPL players on Saturday and the FUFA Big league players on Sunday

Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

U23’s Keziron Kizito (right) in action against KCCA FC in friendly game played at Namboole. The U23 side won the game 1-0 courtesy of a Brian Nkubi goal in the first half

On Saturday, the team of mainly Uganda Premier League players played two friendly games.

The Kobs and URA played to a goal -less draw before winning 1-0 in the subsequent match against KCC F.C.

Brian Nkuubi scored the day’s lone strike from over 35 yards.

On Sunday, The team composed of FUFA Big league players played to a one all draw with Kira Young F.C.

Patrick Kaddu gave Kira Young an early lead with a header off Bright Haguma’s cross from the left but the Kobs’ fought like gallant soldiers on the war front and made amends – thanks to Richard Onekalit’s late effort.

These training sessions have been useful.We shall name the final list of players to start training ahead of the final preparations

The head coach, Milutin added.

Other coaches, George Ssemwogerere, Frank Anyau, Sadik Wassa and FUFA Technical head, Hamid Juma have been all present at Namboole.

U 23 Team 1 Vs Kira Young F.C:
Kalyango, Denis Rukundo (The Saints), Tonny Kasujju (Ndejje University), Livingstone Mulondo (Kirinya Jinja S.S), Hakim Keita (Artland), Erisa Lutaya, Shafik Kagimu, Gift Ali (Proline), Hood Muliki (Maroons), Richard Wandyaka (Jinja Municipal), Asib Kinene (Wandegeya)
U -23 Team 2 Vs Kira Young F.C:
Mathias Kigonya (Guest), Denis Rukundo (The Saints), Hamis Kitagenda, Paul Mbowa, Ali Mbogo (Proline), Yunus Kibira (Kirinya/Jinja S.S), Richard Onekalit (Hope Doves), Ambrose Kirya, Fred Kyambadde (The Saints F.C), Abel Michael Eturude (Maroons), Viane Ssekajugo (The Saints)
Kira Young F.C:
Ashadu Bugembe (Sam Kivumbi), Julius Ntambi (Denis Makoba), Fred Nkata (Hakim Mugerwa), Isa Lumu (Zubair Musunku), Marlon Tangauzi, Derrick Teko (Eddy Kapampa), Patrick Kaddu, Brian Nkuubi (Dickson Galabuzi), Godfrey Sembatya, Lucky Hero (Emma Obitre),Bright Haguma (Yudah Mugalu)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda National U-23 Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic issues instructions to the players during a break. This was in the trial match held on Sunday morning against Kira Young at the Nelson Mandela Outside grounds. The trial match ended 1 all.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The Confederation of African Football Associations (CAF) ‘A’ Coaching course has ended successfully on Saturday, 7th February 2015.

The closure was witnessed by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, CAF Senior instructor, Sunday Kayuni, FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima and  Livingstone Kyambadde.

FUFA President addressing the coaches at Njeru Technical center

Eng. Magogo remarked:

I’m proud of you the coaches. My dream is to have a capable human resource. The coaching and technical plan is rolling according to the federation’s plan.

According to the instructor Sunday Kayuni, the president he was happy to hear from him about the confidence he has about the coaches after this training.

‘We have very few coaches at this level. I would like to see you get involved in coaching and pass on the technical expertise to the players’ said Magogo

Eng Magogo added;

Football is dynamic right now and as coaches you need to show the desire to learn each passing day. Football is getting more managerial than what even happens on the pitch.FUFA through the office of the technical director and Uganda football coaches association, we can help with various forums where we meet and discuss about football.
Let’s share knowledge. We can deliver our country to success.

All coaches will start getting practicing licenses but the minimum qualification is for every coach to be a member of the Uganda football coaches association.

Former Uganda Cranes midfielder and Assistant coach, Jackson ‘Mia Mia’ Mayanja receives his certificate of participation

The FUFA president thanked CAF president Issa Hayatou for supporting the course.

List of Coaches who have undertaken the  CAF A Course:
Paul Ssali (FUFA Technical Committee Member), Frank Anyau (FUFA Technical Committee Member), Sam Ssimbwa (SC Villa), Mike Mutebi , George Ssemwogerere (Somalia Head Coach), Paddy Kintu (Local Instructor), Moses Basena (Has been with Kira Young Sports Club), Edward Golola (SC Vipers), Timothy Ayiekoh (Sports Officer Kakira), Majidah Nantanda (Crested Cranes Head Coach), Jackson Mayanja (Kagera Sugar-Tanzania)