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2014/15 Pepsi National Beach Soccer League

The second week of the 2014/15 Pepsi national beach soccer league resumed on Sunday with 8 fixtures on card at Lido beach in Entebbe.

Last year’s runners up suffered a shock defeat to the 2012/13 winners, St Lawrence University following a 5 -6 result.

Galaxy Real Galatico’s John Revita controls the ball under the watchful eyes of Shafik Mubiru of Talented f.c. The latter were beaten 7 – 1.

Beach soccer league record goal scorer of all times, Phillip Rwazaula notched a brace as Emma Kalyowa (2), Pius Mbidde and Abu Wamboya sailed Nkumba Select’s misery.

MUBS were 9 -7 winners over stormers – thanks to Baker Lukooya’s individual collection of 6 strikes.

Goals continued to rain in the beach soccer league with a total of 72 goals scored compared to week one’s 57.

Entertainment from the pepsi cheer ladies, blazing music, play stations and the fan challenges and games at the games’ intervals kept the respective fans thrilled throughout the day.

Entertainment of the fans at Lido on the Pepsi play stations.

The league is proudly sponsored by Crown Beverages limited under the Pepsi brand.

Week 2 Results and Scorers:

Moonson Group:

1 – MUBS 9 – 7 Stormers
Scorers:
MUBS – Baker Lukooya X 6, Brian Nkuubi X 3
Stormers – Swaibu Kakwaya X3 and Mathias KigonyaX3

2 – Zaba Super Market 5 – 1 Buwanika Bulls
Zaba Super Market – Jonathan KikoyongoX2, Moses Kigongo and Henry Wassajja
Buwanika Bulls – Denis Segawa

3 – YMCA 4 – 3 Sand Pirates
Scorers:
YMCA – Ashadu Bugembe X 3 and Hassan Assiimwe
Sand Pirates – Matia Olum X 2 and Nicolas Kamya

4 – Galaxy Real Galacticos 7 – 1 Talented
Scorers:
Galaxy Real Galacticos – John Ravita X3, Saidi Latif X2 and Abdul Karim X2
Talented – Shafik Mubiru (Pen)

YMCA 4 – 3 Sand Pirates
Scorers:
YMCA – Ashadu Bugembe X 3 and Hassan Assiimwe
Sand Pirates – Matia Olum X 2 and Nicolas Kamya

Hurriken Group:
1 – Nkumba Select 5 – 6 St Lawrence
Scorers:
Nkumba Select – Douglas Muganga (Pen) X 2, Faizo Muwawu, Rock Somoka and Allan Katwe
St Lawrence – Phillip Rwazawula X2, Emma Kalyowa X2, Pius Mbidde and Abu Wamboya

2 – KIU 3 – 2 Ddalumba Richmond
Scorers:
KIU – Geofrey Akabwai, Ismail Kagingo and Steven Mukama
Ddalumba Richmond – Muzafaru Ssenyonjo and Geofrey Akabwai (o.g)
3 — Braza Braza 4 – 5 International University of East Africa (IUEA)
Scorers:
Braza Braza – Musa Ssali X2 and Henry Mugagga X2
IUEA – Abel Eturide, Geofrey Achidi, Michael Rudaire and Viane Sseruyange X2
4 – Mutesa University 4 – 6 Kayunga
Scorers:
Mutesa 1 University – Julius Lulinda and Ali Luboyera
Kayunga – Peter Waiswa X2, Sulaiman Kuyi x2 and Mustafa Kasule

Main Photo: St Lawrence’s new recruit, Phillip Rwazaula controls the ball under tight marking from Nkumba Select’s Douglas Muganga at Lido on Sunday.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

Uganda referees manager Samuel Egesa was on duty for the first time since being as a CAF referee assessor. The continental body assigned him to handle the match between Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon played on Saturday 6th September, 2014 in Lubumbashi. Cameroon beat DRC 2-0.

In this photo:  Gabonese referees in Uganda Cranes jerseys at River Side Hotel, Lubumbashi, Katanga Province.This was after RDC VS Cameroon match. Egesa is 3rd from the left.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department. 

Uganda Cranes hold Ghana in Kumasi | AFCON 2015 Qualifiers
Group E:
Ghana 1 – 1 Uganda
Uganda Cranes has held Ghana to a one all draw at the Baba Yara Stadium during the group E AFCON nations cup qualifier played on Saturday.

Tonny Mawejje’s opener at the death of the first half was cancelled by a well taken penalty by Andre Ayew in the 50th minute.

Defender Denis Iguma was judged to have fouled Ghanaian forward Majeed Waris in the forbidden area.
This is the third drawn match between Ghana and Uganda from the 11 games played.

Uganda plays Guinea on Wednesday 10th September, 2014 at Namboole Stadium in the second game of the group. The Cranes will arrive tonight (early hours of Monday morning at 1 am) while Guinea jet in at 10.25 pm today.

Team Line Ups:
Ghana:
Fatau Dauda, Daniel Opare, Harrison Afful, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Agyemang Badu, Rabiu Mohammed, Kwadwo Asamoah, Atsu Christian, Assmoah Gyan (Captain) and Andre Ayew

Uganda:
Dennis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Andy Mwesigwa (Captain), Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Luwagga Kizito (94’ Luwagga Kizito) and Brian Umony (66’ Kizza Hamis).
Subs Not Used: Robert Odongkara , Isaac Isinde, Richard Kasaga, Robert Sentongo , Yunus Sentamu

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting XI against Ghana in Kumasi.

L-R: Mawejje, Aucho, Kabugo, Oloya, Walusimbi, Guma, Umony, Luwagga, Kizito and Mwesigwa. The Keeper is Onyango (yellow/black attire)

All photos-credit: FUFA Communications department.

 

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has warned players to stop using falsified names to feature in FUFA sanctioned football tournaments at all levels.

This is a matter of impersonation that FUFA will not entertain in the football circles.

It has come to the federation’s attention that a one Mutebi Davids is alleged to have used a false identity under different names in the ongoing Masaza Cup.

Mutebi Davids is alleged to have falsely registered himself under the following names Ahmed Jagwe and Abdul Karim as opposed to the names captured in the FUFA licensing records.

This matter has been forwarded to the FUFA Disciplinary committee for further scrutiny and action.

‘FUFA is encouraging the players and teams involved in football competitions to promote the spirit of fair play by providing the proper documentation to the organisers’ said FUFA Chief Executive Office Edgar Watson.

Following this matter, FUFA would like to caution and warn all players registered with the federation to desist from playing under false names in various football competitions which might lead to severe sanctions that may include banning the culprits from football activities.

Photo: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson. He has warned players to desist from using falsified names to play in FUFA sanctioned football competitions at all levels.  

 

 

UGANDA VS GUINEA: THE LIST OF PRIZES TO BE WON

Instant Prizes: 

-Complimentary tickets of the U-17 home match between Uganda and Zambia

-Uganda Cranes jerseys

-DStv decoders

NOTE: The area to scratch (black spot) on the ticket for an instant prize is between the FUFA Logo and Uganda flag. 

How to win the instant prizes: 

-Buy a ticket from known FUFA outlets for the match Uganda vs Guinea) to be played on Wednesday 10^th September, 2014 at Namboole, time 7.30 pm

-There is a section on the left of your ticket bought from a known FUFA outlet showing where to scratch, if there is a prize on that slot you an instant winner.

-The winner picks his/her prize from a FUFA prize collection centre at Namboole on match day.

-Please present your ticket while picking the instant prize won

-complimentary tickets are not part of this category of instant prizes and the grand draw.

-It will be considered criminal followed by arrest to present a wrong ticket. The FUFA electronic system at the stadium will detect 100% all the fake tickets.

 

GRAND PRIZE:  BRAND NEW NADIA CAR

 

Who is eligible for the grand draw prize?
1) Only Match Tickets bought from known FUFA outlets are eligible for the draw.
2) The 6 digits (printed in red colour) on each of the sold tickets from the FUFA outlets will automatically be drawn through a raffle on Match Day 10th September 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

3) FUFA Staff, Officials and their next of Kin are not eligible to this promotion
4) Complimentary Tickets shall not be included in the draw
5) The winner will be drawn, announced and given his/her car on match day: Uganda vs Guinea 10th September, 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

6) The winner of the Nadia car shall have FREE access to the Uganda Cranes home games in this Nations cup campaign and parking inside the stadium.

 

Ticket selling outlets (The Known FUFA outlets)
1 – Airtel Uganda Outlets: Game at Lugogo, Bweyogerere, Ben Kiwanuka Street-Shoprite building, Kampala road, Bugolobi

2 –City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.
3 – Gapco Ben Kiwanuka
4 – Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Bweyogerere and City Centre
5 – Kobil branches: Kawempe, Kasubi and Kansanga
6 – Shell branches: Capital, Kibuye and Bugolobi
8 – Hard Ware World-Ntinda
9 – City Shoppers Super Market-Mukono
10 – FUFA House-FUFA Merchandise Store (Only Selling Point for the UGX 120,000 tickets or special delivery if an order is placed in by a fan or institution).

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department.

Uganda Cranes players who never traveled with the rest of the team to Kumasi for this Saturday’s 2015Nations cup qualifier against Ghana, had another day of training at KCC Stadium in Lugogo inclusive of South Africa based striker Geoffrey Massa.

Star striker Massa was unable to travel with the first team that is preparing to face Ghana on Saturday because he was released late by his club Pretoria University but was asked to link up with the players in camp under coach Frank Anyau at Sky Hotel in Nalya.

‘I am okay with the training and I am in good shape because I have been getting playing time at my club.  I guess I will be able to help the team in our next encounter against Guinea next week’ said Massa shortly after training.

‘I am happy with the turn up in camp. The attitude is good and a very crucial element in such circumstances. The players are very positive and committed’ commented Anyau.

FUFA Technical Committee chairman Hamid Juma was happy with the training this evening.

‘The training is going on well. Massa has joined and I am happy to tell that he is in good shape’ said Juma.

The players were involved in some drills of shooting practice. There was also positive news on Brian Majweg’s injury. The KCC FC left winger is feeling slight pain.

MAIN PHOTO: Geoffrey Massa going about his drills today during Uganda Cranes training at Lugogo. Allan Kyambadde is on the right.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department.

Uganda vs Guinea

10^th September, 2014

Namboole Stadium, 7.30 pm

Tickets: 20,000/=, 50,000/= and 120,000/=

 

The Uganda vs Guinea Nations cup match is just a week away. With various partners coming on board to drive the masses for next week’s game on Wednesday 10^th September, 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Multichoice Uganda have offered ten (10) DStv decoders to the lucky fans to win.

The offer was announced today in Mengo by Jude Kalema (National sales Manager) and Bryan Muwonge (Marketing Manager) at Multichoice.

FUFA was represented by the entire Marketing and Communications department headed by Helen Kirunda.

Esther Musoke and Hassan Mugerwa received the kits on behalf of FUFA.

The fans will also win many more prizes like Uganda Cranes replica shirts, Complimentary tickets to the Uganda vs Zambia match and the grand prize of a brand new Nadia car.

Ticket selling outlets
1 – Airtel Uganda Outlets: Game at Lugogo, Bweyogerere, Ben Kiwanuka Street-Shoprite building, Kampala road, Bugolobi

2 –City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.
3 – Gapco Ben Kiwanuka
4 – Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Bweyogerere and City Centre
5 – Kobil branches: Kawempe, Kasubi and Kansanga
6 – Shell branches: Capital, Kibuye and Bugolobi
8 – Hard Ware World-Ntinda
9 – City Shoppers Super Market-Mukono
10 – FUFA House-FUFA Merchandise Store (Only Selling Point for the UGX 120,000 tickets or special delivery if an order is placed in by a fan or institution).

PHOTO: L-R Multichoice’s Bryan Muwonge, Jude Kalema handing over the DStv kit to FUFA Marketing Manager Esther Muwonge.

Photo credit: FUFA communications department

 

The reigning Pepsi beach soccer national champions Kiira Young have been disqualified from the elite league. In a communication sent to the club and the beach soccer stakeholders, the Beach Soccer Competitions Committee refereed to Article 32 & 2 Section G and M respectively of the Pepsi Beach Soccer rules and took a decision to disqualify Kira Young and Elites Club from the Pepsi Beach Soccer League season 2014/2015.

 

As mandated by the rules, the Beach Soccer Committee has hence replaced Kira Young and Elites Club with International University of East Africa and Mutesa I Royal University respectively.

 

The disqualification of the two teams leaves the fixture schedules unchanged except the inclusion of new teams.

Kiira Young have been given until 19^th September, 2014 to return the trophy in their possession which is a property of FUFA and Uganda Beach Soccer Association.

The Pepsi Beach Soccer League resumes this Sunday at Lido in Entebbe with the following fixtures;

Hurriken Group on Pitch A

St Lawrence vs Nkumba Select 2pm

Braza Braza vs Iternational University of East Africa 3pm

Mutesa I Royal University vs Kayunga Town Council 4pm

KIU vs Dalumba –Richmond 5pm

 

MONSOON GROUP 0N Pitch B

Stormers vs MUBS 2pm

Buwanika Bulls vs Zaba Super Market 3pm

YMCA vs Sand Pirates 4pm

Real Galacticals vs Talented

PHOTO: Kiira Young celebrating their 2013/2014 Beach soccer title glory at Lido

 

The National Junior team returned to winning ways just days after losing to FUFA super League side BUL FC at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

The Cubs who are preparing to take on Zambia in the third round first leg of the CAF U-17 championship defeated a select team from Kawempe Youth football Association (KAYOFA) today in Njeru.

The Cubs won 4-2 thanks to goals by left full back Alex Komakech, Oceny Willy (brace) and Senyonjo Hassan.

The Cubs have played three friendlies so far winning two of them in which a return of nine goals have been scored and conceded four.

The team is currently in camp at FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.

Uganda Cranes players who remained in Kampala as the rest of the team traveled to West Africa for the crucial away AFCON qualifier against Ghana this weekend this evening braved the rain to complete the 2 hour training session meant to maintain their fitness levels.

Shortly after they started the evening and second training session of the day, it started to rain but the players under Coach Frank ‘Video’ Anyau kept his boys on the pitch for the drills.

Goal keeping coach Stephen Kigundu is also in camp to help the technical team.

‘I am happy with the way these players are responding. Their attitude is great and we have had two successful training sessions today-in the morning and evening. Even Brian Majwega’s injury is healing progressively’ said Anyau after the training.

‘We are now waiting for Geoffrey Massa to join the players here in camp and we believe the fitness levels will be matching with the rest of the team that will come from Ghana’ added Anyau.

The training was witnessed by FUFA technical Committee Chairman Hamid Juma.

MAIN PHOTO: Stephen Kigundu (R) with Cranes keeper Benjamin Ochan at Lugogo today.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications Department

 

Uganda’s leading artist Moses Ssali a.k.a Bebe Cool has been named Uganda Cranes Ambassador. The choice was reached on by the Uganda Cranes players after a poll was conducted amongst the team.

Bebe Cool now joins the list of two other FUFA ambassadors Haji Omar Mandela Ahmed and Taban Amin.

Bebe Cool who is ardent local football fan will be entrusted with marketing and associating with the Uganda Cranes brand to add more value to it.

He will help to promote the Uganda Cranes brand through the visuals and audios.

Bebe Cool was announced Cranes Ambassador at today’s press conference where the FUFA president Eng Moses Magogo addressed the media and highlighted the achievements and challenges of his first year in office.

‘We are in a brand building process,  we believe one of Uganda’s most loved and followed Artists will play a key role in taking the Uganda Cranes brand to another level’ said Magogo who heads the FUFA Marketing committee.

‘We shall continue with the process of getting other ambassadors from different sectors of society’ added Magogo.

Magogo adds that the two brands Bebe Cool and Uganda Cranes can benefit from each other.

Bebe Cool has already kicked off the marketing of the Cranes brand by promoting the forthcoming game between Uganda Cranes and Guinea on 10^th September, 2014 at Namboole Stadium at 7.30 pm.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department