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The world’s soccer governing body, FIFA has given SC Villa up to 25th February 2015 to provide any documentary evidence regarding the transfer of Emmanuel Arnold Okwi in 2013.

In a communication dated 4th February 2015 and signed by Jamie Cambreleng Contreras (Deputy Secretary to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee) to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), FIFA notes that in its investigations SC Villa did not comply with its obligations under the transfer regulations in accordance with Article 9.2 Paragraph.
Part of the letter reads;

We have taken note that on 13th December 2013, the club SC Villa introduced in the Transfer Matching System (hereinafter, TMS) a transfer instruction (TMS instruction 81299), regarding the transfer of the player Emmanuel Arnold Okwi to your affiliated club SC Villa, under the category “Engage out of contract free of payment”, thus initially asserting that no amount was paid in connection with such transfer. Nevertheless, according to the transfer agreement dated 12th December 2013 that was uploaded into TMS and to the preliminary investigation carried out by TMS, it appears that the amount of USD 20,000 was to be effectively paid by the club SC Villa to SC Villa.’

Should SC Villa fail to submit the statement by the specified deadline, the FIFA Disciplinary committee, will decide on the case using the evidence on this matter.

MAIN PHOTO: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (left) in action for Tanzanian club, Simba Sports Club

PHOTO CREDIT: Francisdandeblogspot.com

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

– Training schedule this weekend Saturday 7th February 2015
Selected team of Uganda U-23 of 25 players from Uganda Premier league reports to Mandela National stadium, Namboole at Midday
Lunch will be served for the team at Mandela National stadium at 12.30pm
Briefing for players at 2 pm by Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.
3 P.M: Uganda U-23 vs URA FC – Mandela National stadium

5 P.M – Uganda U-23 Vs KCC F.C – Mandela National Stadium

Sunday 8th February 2015
Selected team of 25 players from Big league teams will report at 9am at Mandela National stadium, Namboole
10.30am: Selected team of Big league U-23 will play friendly match vs Kira young FC at Mandela National

THE NAMES OF PLAYERS:

UGANDA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
SELECTION UNDER 23
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE
ALL AFRICAN GAMES QUALIFIERS

GOALKEEPERS:
1/ISMAILWATENGA (VIPERS )
2/MATHIAS KIGONYA (BRIGHT STARS)
3/ASHADU BUGEMBE (KIRA YOUNG)
4/MUHAMMED DIDI (SADOLIN)

DEFENDERS:
5/ JOSEPH NSUBUGA (BRIGHT STARS)
6/ ANDREW KAGWA (SC VILLA)
7/FAROUK MUSISI (LWEZA)
8/NSUBUGA M. (BRIGHT STARS)
9/ISA LUMU (KIRA YOUNG)
10/ SHAFIKI BAKAKI (EXPRESS)
11/IBRAHIM KIYEMBA (LWEZA)
12/KYAMBADDE S.(POLICE)
13/MISI KATENDE (SOANA )

MIDFILDERS:
14/HASHIM SEMPALA (BUL)
15/DANIEL OTTO (VICTORIA)
16/GADAFFI KIWANUKA (RWENSHAMA )
17/KEZIRONI KIZITO (VIPERS )
18/FAROUK MIYA (VIPERS )
19/ALLAN KYAMBADDE (VIPERS)
20/BRIAN NKUMBI (KIRA YOUNG)
21/SADAT SENFUKA (POLICE)
22/ROBERT ACHEMA (BUL)

ATTACKERS:
23/MILTON KALISA (BUL)
24/ANDREW BASOMA (SADOLIN)
25/HASSAN KIKOYO (BRIGHT STARS)
26/KASULE (SC VILLA)
27/UMAR KASUMBA(POLICE)
28/BATALI (VIPERS )
29/JULIUS MALINGUMU (VIPERS)
30/ VILLA OROMCHAN (PAIDHA)

DATE: 8TH FEBRUARY 2015
DAY: SUNDAY
TIME: 10.30AM
VENUE: NAMBOOLE OUTSIDE
OPPONENTS:
BIG LEAGUE U23 vs KIRA YOUNG

BIG LEAGUE U23:

GOALKEEPERS:(2)
1/BUGEMBE(GUEST- KIRA YOUNG)
2/DIDI (GUEST- SADOLIN)

DEFENDERS:(8)
3/DENIS RUKUNDO (SAINTS)
4/OKOT (KIREKA UNITED)
5/KASUJJU (NDEJJE)
6/KITAGENDA (MAROONS)
7/MBOWA (WATER)
8/ALI MBOGO (PROLINE)
9/LIVINGSTONE MULONDO(KIRINYA SS)
10/KEITA (ARTLAND)

MIDFILDERS:(8)

11/YUNUS KIBIRA (KIRINYA SS )
12/LUTAYA (NDEJJE)
13/ABEL ETURUDE (MAROONS)
14/KIRYA (JMC)
15/MANDELA (PROLINE)
16/KINENE (WANDEGEYA)
17/GIFT ALI (PROLINE)
18/KAGIMU (WATER)

ATTACKERS:(10)
19/ONEKALIT (HOPE DOVES)
20/ KAVUMA (ARTLAND)
21/VIANE SEKAJUGO (SAINTS)
22/MUTIMBA (BAZA)
23/BAYO (KIREKA UNITED)
24/MUTEBI (BAZA)
25/HOOD MULIKI (MAROONS)
26/FRED KYAMBADDE (SAINTS)
27/RICHARD WANDYAKA (JMC)
28/MULANGIRA (WANDEGEYA)

The  Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released it first edition of the monthly Newsletter.

Click here for the January Edition the_fufa_monthly_FINAL

FUFA Big League Second Round Programme:

Second Round Kick off: Thurs, 19th February 2015

End of Regular Matches: Thurs, 7th May 2015

Start of Relegation Play Offs: Thurs, 9th May 2015 – Lugogo

Start of Promotional Play Offs: 14th May 2015 – Lugogo

Grand Finals and Crowning Ceremony: Sat, 16th May 2015 – Lugogo

The FUFA Competitions Department has on Friday released the fixtures and entire programme for all the 16 teams in Uganda’s second highest tier league – The FUFA Big league.

The much awaited second round will kick off on Thursday, 19th February 2015 with all the 20 teams in action.
The FUFA Competitions Manager, Ali Mwebe released the fixtures;

The matches will be played between 19th February and 7th May 2015.

The league relegation play-offs will be played on 9th May 2015 whilst the promotional play –offs will be played on 14th May before the grand finals on 16th May 2015.
Current Rwenzori group table leaders, The Saints F.C open up the second round with a date against Kumi United at the Boma grounds.
Rwenzori group runners up, Water F.C to Baza Holdings’ new play grounds in Kawanda.
Lira’s Sporting United hosts Paidha Black Angels Football Club at the Lango play grounds in the Norther Uganda derby.

Other games will witness Soroti Garage host CRO in the Eastern Uganda derby whilst,Jinja Muncipal Council hosts Ndejje University at Kakindu Stadium.

In the Elgon group, Masaka recreational stadium will be the venue as home side Masaka Local Coucil hosts Kireka United.
Wandegeya plays Maroons at Kiteezi, Kirinya Jinja S.S shall host Kasese New Villa at the Jinja S.S Play grounds before Proline makes the longest of all journeys to play Kabale’s Creamland at the Municipal Stadium.
The 3 best teams earn promotion to the Azam Premier League with the top 2 per group earning direct promotion.

The third team is determined through a promotional play –off.
Opening Games: Thursday 19/2/2015

Rwenzori Group:

Baza Holdings VS Water FC – Kawanda Play Ground

Soroti Garage VS CRO FC – Soroti municipal Stadium

Sporting Utd VS Paidha Black Angels Lango sports Ground

Kumi Utd Vs The Saints FC – Boma Ground, Kumi

JMC FC Vs Ndejje University – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

ELGON GROUP:

Thursday 19/2/2015:

Masaka LC Vs Kireka United – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Wandegeya Vs Maroons – Kitezi Ground

Kirinya Jinja SS Vs Kasese New Villa – Kirinya ss Ground

Creamland Vs Proline – Kabale Stadium
Busia United Vs VCC Busia Ground

ALL FRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS: Weekend programme for U-23 team

Mozambique vs Uganda to be played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015

• Training schedule this weekend Saturday 7th February 2015
• Selected team of Uganda U-23 of 25 players from Uganda Premier league reports to Mandela National stadium, Namboole at Midday
• Lunch will be served for the team at Mandela National stadium at 12.30pm
• Briefing for players at 3pm by Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
• 4pm: Uganda U-23 vs KCC FC at Mandela National stadium

 

• Sunday 8th February 2015
• Selected team of 25 players from Big league teams will report at 9am at Mandela National stadium, Namboole
• 10.30am: Selected team of Big league U-23 will play friendly match vs Kira young FC at Mandela National
• Selected team of U-23 players from Uganda premier league will report at Namboole at midday
• 4pm Friendly match: URA vs Uganda U-23

 

 

The opponents of the Uganda National Beach Soccer Team-Sand Cranes in the Africa Beach Soccer Championship have withdrawn.

The Sand Cranes were due to play Cameroon on the weekend of 13th-15th February, 2015 but CAF has communicated to FUFA on the matter.

Here is part of the communication from CAF signed by Shereen Arafa- Director of Competitions

‘FECAFOOT has just informed CAF of its withdrawal from the African Beach Soccer Championship, Seychelles 2015.
Consequently the above mentioned matches are cancelled and Uganda is qualified automatically to the next round of the qualifiers.
We draw your kind attention that the missions of the referees and the commissioners of the above mentioned matches are cancelled’

Uganda will now play Ghana in the next round in March with the first leg set between 13th-15th March, 2015.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes that defeated Kenya 7-6 in Mombasa in an international friendly. Uganda will now play Ghana in the next round following the withdrawal of Cameroon.

PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The inaugural FUFA Women’s Elite League has been launched today at FUFA House in Mengo.
The brief ceremony held during the weekly FUFA Press conference was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

 

The league will have eight (8) teams and kicks off on 21st February, 2015.
In his speech, the FUFA President said that h was happy to see this project take off.

‘A lot of planning and efforts have been put together to start the Women’s Elite league. I would like to applaud Madam Mariam Kaliga, Mr. Chris Kalibala, Ayub Khalifah and many other people who have contributed immensely towards women’s football’ said Magogo.

Magogo who told the media that FUFA took an unpopular decision in 2013 to withdraw the National women U-20 team from an African championship but were very much aware of what they were doing.

‘This project has helped us show the public and people attached to football that we were planning behind the scenes to make women’s football a success’ added Magogo.

The FUFA Women Elite League comes shortly after the both the FIFA Com-Unity and Live Your Goals programmes were launched in Uganda last year. Both programs are aimed at taking women’s football to another level by the world soccer governing body FIFA.

Magogo appealed for support from all different stake holders.
‘My administration is about innovations. It is upon us to support our sisters and mothers in this project’ added Magogo.

In her speech while addressing the media, FUFA Women committee chairperson and Executive Committee member Madam Mariam Kaliga said that;

‘I would like to thank the stakeholders for taking up this programme that will help developing the game of women football in the country. It is through this league that better national women teams will be selected at all levels’ said Kaliga.

 

The FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson also attended the press conference and announced a committee set up to run the league.

The committee has; Darius Mugoye –Chairman, Madam Mariam Kaliga-Vice Chairperson
Members: Ayub Khalifah, Enfrance Nanjego, Harriet Nattabi and Annet Nakamya. Mwebe Ali will be secretary of the Committee.
Teams registered: Western United Women FC, Kakira Women FC, Ajax Women FC, Kawempe Muslim Team, Buikwe She Red Stars FC, She Corporate FC, Eastern Heroes Women FC, Alleluyah 2008 Women FC.

Uganda Premier League Second Round Kick off: 17th February 2015

SC Villa Vs Sadoline Paints – Live on Azam T.V2

In what will remain a historic day of Uganda’s football, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and Pay T.v giants, Azam TV have on Monday (2nd February 2015) launched the FUFA Azam Premier league.

Azam TV has offered $1.9M (Ush. 5.4 Billion) for a period of three and a half years.

 

Launching the league at a fully packed Nile Hall, Serena Hotel, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo termed the momentous event as ‘The a bold step in Uganda’s football. One of the best days of Uganda’s football’

“I thank Azam T.V for the timely financial support. The league is thus the FUFA Azam Premier League and from today we officially announce the termination of the relationship with Uganda Super League”, Eng. Magogo added.

 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rhys Torrington commended FUFA for the trust and co-operation towards the deal.

“We thank FUFA and the clubs for entrusting Azam TV. We are committed towards developing football and taking this game to another level. We are ready to sponsor the other football competitions of the federation – The FUFA Big league, The Uganda Cup and the like. We have not just brought the dollars, we are here to stay” said Torrington.

The launch which was telecast live on Azam Channel 2 has been attended by all the 16 club officials, FUFA 3rd Vice President (UPL), FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Spokesman Ahmed Hussein (officiated as the Master of Ceremonies at the event), Azam Media Marketing Manager, Simon Arinaitwe, Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic, the media and other Azam Media officials.

The second round starts on 17th February 2015 with SC Villa hosting Jinja side, Sadoline Paints at Nakivubo Stadium.

The first round fixture ended prematurely at Bugembe Stadium but the 16 time record league winners smiled with the 3 points and goals apiece via a board room decision.

This will be the first official match to be televised live on Azam TV.

 

 

MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) AZAM Media Marketing Manager- Uganda, Simon Arinaitwe, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, AZAm Media Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rhys Torrington and FUFA 3rd Vice President in charge of the Uganda Premier League, Dennis Mbidde at the launch held in Nile Hall, Serena Hotel, Kampala.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

International Friendly Game:

Kenya 6-7 Uganda

Uganda Sand Cranes defeated their counterparts from Kenya 7-6 in an international friendly game played in Mombasa on Sunday.

This was the second match that the Ugandans have played in a space of one month.

In December 2014, Uganda Sand Cranes played their first ever international match, away in Zanzibar winning 5-4.

Uganda is preparing for the match against Cameroon as Kenya is set to play Tanzania in the first leg of the CAF beach soccer first leg qualifiers between 10th-12th away.

 

1.Kalule Micheal
2.Muganga Douglas
3.Naturinda Ambrose
4.Kamya Nicholas
5.Somoka Roch
SUBS
1.Lwamunda Nasser
2.Kasujja Davis
3.Ssemakula Hamim
4.Kalyowa Emma
5.Lwezawula Phillip
6.Levita Johnie
7.Kagingo Ismael
Details to follow later

All Africa Games Qualifiers:

1st Round:
1st Leg: Mozambique Vs Uganda – 20th – 22nd February 2015

2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Mozambique – 6th- 8th March 2015
2nd Round:
March – April 2015

Winner Uganda/Mozambique Vs Ghana

The Uganda National Under 23 team, The Kobs started preparations for the first leg qualification against Mozambique in high gear on Saturday and Sunday.

Of the 50 players who had had been initially summoned to start training under head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic, 49 appeared and they looked ready for the task.

‘I am impressed by the turn up of the players and their attitude. We shall build a strong team ahead of the upcoming campaign. Players must be mindful, selection is through hard work and purely on merit’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

Uganda Kobs players train Under Micho’s close supervision
On Saturday, 49 players trained at Villa Park Nsambya. On Sunday 48 turned up.

100 players of the Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League were invited to participate in the trials ahead of the final squad naming where 30 players will be picked after next weekend’s training.

The technical team of coaches Micho, Hamid Juma, Frank Anyau, George Ssemwogerere and Sadiq Wasswa shall continue to take a critical look at the players and make wise selections.

Next weekend, training resumes with the FUFA Big league cream mixed with several Uganda Premier league players.

The initial 50 players summoned:

GOALKEEPERS (6): Isma Watenga (Vipers), Kigonya Mathias(Bright Stars), Mugabi Alex (Simba), Bugembe Ashadu (Kira Young), Majwega Michael (Lweza), Didi Mohamed (Sadolin)

DEFENDERS (18): Nsubuga Joseph (Bright Stars), Kagwa Andrew (Sc Villa), Musisi Farouk (Lweza), Nsubuga Moses (Bright Stars), Lumu Isa (Kira Young), Kiyemba Ibrahim (Lweza), Kyambadde Sadat (Police), Bakaki Shafiq (Express), Mukobe Umaru (BUL), Ssemogerere Joseph (Sadolin), Kawessa Frank (Simba), Ochwo Brian (Victoria), Bukenya Rashid (Rwenshama), Magadah Ibrahim (Entebbe), Mukisa Joseph Junior (Sadolin), Kisige Paul (Sadolin), Muwanguzi John (Soana), Katende Misi(Soana)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Miya Farouk (Vipers), Teko Derrick (Kira Young), Kizito Keziron (Vipers), Lwanga Tadeo (Express), Nkuubi Brian (Kira Young), Kiwanuka Gadaffi (Rwenshama), Mutyaba Julius (Lweza), Sempala Hashim (BUL), Otto Daniel (Victoria), Pengere Ibrahim (Entebbe), Achema Robert (BUL), Senfuka Rahumatah (Police), Kamanzi Denis (Sc Villa)

ATTACKERS (13): Kalisa Milton (BUL), Kivumbi Martin (Bright Stars), Elkanah Nkugwa (URA), Kikoyo Hassan (Bright Stars), Kasumba Umaru (Police), Kasule Abdul Kareem (Sc Villa), Batali Moses (Vipers), Malingumu Julius (Vipers), Kasibante James (URA), Kawadwa Joshua (Bright Stars), Kigongo Ronald (URA), Lwesibawa Godfrey (Express) and Lwassa Peter (URA)