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AFCON 2015 Qualifier (2nd leg):

31st May 2014:

Uganda Vs Madagascar

At Namboole Stadium

4:00 P.M

Ticket Prices

Open Stands : 20, 000/=

VIP: 50, 000/=

VVIP: 120,000/=

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) announces the addition of three more Uganda Vs Madagascar ticket selling points in addition to the 19 points announced on Wednesday.

The added selling points are; Airtel Wampewo One stop shop, Airtel Lugogo game shop and Airtel Shoprite BenKiwanuka shop

The return leg between Uganda Cranes and Madagascar is set for Saturday, 31st May 2014 at Mandela National stadium Namboole.

Madagascar carries a slim 2 – 1 first leg result and the Cranes only need a 1 – 0 home win over any two goal margin victory to sail through to the next qualification round.

Tickets go on sale this Friday 23rd May, 2014

The tickets selling Points:

Airtel Game Shops: Wampewo, Lugogo game and Shoprite Ben Kiwanuka

Shell – Capital Kamapla road

Malindi Kibuye, Bugolobi

Total – Bweyogerere, Kireka, City Centre, Nakivubo and Bwaise

Kobil – Ndeeba, Kasubi, Kawempe;

City Oil – Bombo Road, Martin Road, Namirembe Road, Kamwokya, Nakawa; Gapco Ben Kiwanuka Street

Hardware World Ntinda.

City Shoppers – Mukono.

PHOTO: Uganda Cranes captain, Andrew Mwesigwa prays to God at Namboole before a game. Fans now have three additional ticket selling points from where they can secure their tickets to support stars like Mwesigwa on 31st May, 2014.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA BIG LEAGUE PLAY- OFF RESULTS:

KJT/Rwenshama f.c 2 – 0 Mutundwe Lions f.c

Jinja s.s/Kirinya f.c 2 – 0 Baza Holdings f.c

KJT/Rwenshama and Jinja s.s/Kirinya football clubs will vie for the final slot available for next season’s FUFA Super League.

This is after the two sides recorded an identical 2 – 0 scoreline in the semi finals of the play – offs played at the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.

Jinja s.s/Kirinya football club were the first team to book the final slot after dismissing Baza Holdings 2- 0 in the earlier match played.

A first half brace from striker, John Wakalita got the Jinja based side on course in a match watched by a cheering gathering.

“It was a great display and character from the boys. Hopefully, we pick up from that in the final”, Jinja s.s manager, Samuel Mugabi said.

In the second match of the day, KJT/Rwenshama overcame a hard fighting Mutundwe Lions f.c.

Former Proline striker, Sulaiman Luzige capitalized on a blunder from goal keeper, Meddie Kibirige to tap into an empty net in the 41st minute.

Striker, Ronnie Kakoote made it two a minute to full time after diverting Emma Magembe’s delivery into the area.

The two sides (KJT/Rwenshama and Jinja s.s/Kirinya) will now vie for the last available place for the third team to enter the highest football league in Uganda.

“The players played according to instructions, but now there is an important game of the season to play on Saturday”, KJT coach, Ronald Ssali told fufa.co.ug.

Sadolin Paints and Lweza already booked their tickets to play in next season’s FUFA Super league.

Saturday Matches:

KJT/Rwenshama Vs Jinja s.s/Kirinya – 1:30 pm

Sadolin Paints Vs Lweza – 4 p.m

PHOTO: Jinja s.s /Kirinya’s striker, John Wakalaita (right) dribbles towards the Baza Holdings goal area past Thomas Hire and Baza Skipper, Johnson Akileng. Wakalalita scored both goals as the Jinja side eliminated Baza Holdings 2 – 0 at Lugogo on Wednesday.

AFCON 2015 Qualifier (2nd leg):

31st May 2014:

Uganda Vs Madagascar

At Namboole Stadium

4:00 P.M

Ticket Prices

Open Stands : 20, 000/=

VIP: 50, 000/=

VVIP: 120,000/=

The official ticket prices for the return leg between Uganda Cranes and Madagascar set for 31st May 2014 at Mandela National stadium Namboole been released.

Speaking at the weekly FUFA press conference in Mengo, Finance Director Decolas Kiiza urged the fans to secure tickets from designated selling points to avoid buying fake tickets.

Tickets for the open stands will cost 20,000 while 50,000 is the tag attached to the VIP.

Fans at the VVIP wing will have to secure the Gold tickets at 120,000/=.

‘We urge the fans to cheer the national team in big numbers. We advise them to buy the tickets from genuine selling points because every ticket will be verified at the entrance’ said Kiiza .

The press conference was also attended by FUFA Marketing Manager Esther Musoke, Cranes head coach Milutin’Micho; Sredojevich and the team’s media officer Fred Katende.

Tickets go on sale this Friday 23rd May, 2014

The tickets selling  are:

Shell – Capital Kamapla road

Malindi Kibuye, Bugolobi

Total – Bwyogerere, Kireka, City Centre, Nakivubo and Bwaise

Kobil – Ndeeba, Kasubi, Kawempe;

City Oil – Bombo Road, Martin Road, Namirembe Road, Kamwokya, Nakawa; Gapco Ben Kiwanuka Street

Hardware World Ntinda.

City Shoppers – Mukono.

PHOTO: Uganda Cranes fans have been urged to buy tickets from authorized places to go and support their stars on 31st May, 2014.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications Department

AFCON 2015 2nd leg Qualifier:

Uganda Vs Madagasacar

At Mandela Natioanl stadium, Namboole Stadium (4:00 pm)

Saturday 31st May 2014

First leg result: Madagascar 2-1 Uganda

(Uganda needs a 1-0 win to advance to the third round)

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevich has called for calmness ahead of the return leg of the AFCON 2015 second round qualifier at Mandel National stadium, Namboole on Saturday 31st May 2014.

‘We traveled to Madagascar for the first leg which we unfortunately lost. We shall remain focused and look forward to overturning the result at Namboole Stadium”, Micho told the media at the weekly press conference held at FUFA headquarters in Mengo on Wednesday.

The Cranes players who resume training on Wednesday evening will be engaged in the return leg on 31st May 2014 at Namboole Stadium.

Micho expects the return of experienced players-striker Geofrey Massa and goal keeper Robert Odongkara who were both injured and missed the first leg.

On left back position Micho clarified that Godfrey Walsuimbi will still be sidelined as CAF asserted that he has to miss two phyiscally played games from the red card he picked up against Senegal during the 2014 FIFA cup qualification campaign.

The head coach also promised a positive return leg where attack and defense will be the foundation to ensure progress to the next round where the winner faces Eqautorial Guinea or Mauritania.  Mauritania won the first leg 1 – 0 at home.

The federation has already engaged Denis Onyango’s South African club and Tonny Mawejje ‘s Norwegian team  to ensure they release  the players for the upcoming game.

PHOTO: (L-R) FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kizza, Micho, Fred Katende Malibu (Cranes’ media officer) and Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Manager) during the Wednesday press conference in Mengo..

Photo Credit: FUFA communications department.

 

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich will address the sports media tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10 am during the weekly FUFA press conference in Mengo.

The Serbian will be at hand to answer any questions related to the Uganda Cranes performance over the weekend.

He will also release the training proramme for the return leg against Madagascar due 31st May, 2014 at Mandela National stadium.

Photo: Cranes coach to address the media on Wednesday at FUFA House.

FUFA BIG LEAGUE:

Wed 21st May, 2014 (All matches at Lugogo)

Match 211: Kirinya Jinja SS VS Baza Holdings – 1:30 PM

Match 212: Rweshama FC VS Mutundwe Lions – 4:00 PM

Sat, 24/05/2014
DECIDER: WINNER M#211 VS WINNER M#212 – 1:30PM

Final of Elgon Vs Rwenzori groups:

Sadolin Paint FC VS Lweza FC Lugogo – 4:30PM

Saturday June 7, 2014 UGANDA CUP FINALS-Mbale Municipal Stadium

The FUFA competitions committee has released the dates for the semifinals and finals of the FUFA Big league.

All the matches will be played at KCCA stadium in Lugogo. This Wednesday, there will be two games.

Kirinya Jinja s.s plays Baza Holdings in the first game of the day at 1 :3o pm before Rwenshama/KJT plats Mutundwe Lions in the second match of the day later at 4 pm.

The finals will take place on Saturday, 24th May 2014 with the deciding game to determine the third side to join Sadolin Paints and Lweza first at 1:30 pm.

The match to declare the champion of the 2013/14 FUFA big league will take place on the same day at the same venue at 4 pm between Sadolin Paints (topped Elgon group) and Lweza (topped Rwenzori group).

Meanwhile, there will be a meeting for all the 6 clubs at FUFA House tomorrow Tuesday May 20, 2014 at Fufa House starting 2:00pm.
“This will be attended by at least the team manager of each club”, an official statement signed by competitions head, Ali Mwebe says.

The Uganda Cup finals between KCC and URA will take place at the Mbale Municipal stadium on the 7th June 2014.

PHOTO: Baza Holdings’ captain Johnson Akileng (right in Blue) will face Jinja Ss Kirinya in the FUFA Big League play off first semi final this Wednesday at Lugogo.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

City Tyres Chenga Challenge-Lira regional finals

Gulu Junior Academy won the opening regional qualifier of the 12th edition of the City Tyres Chenga U-14 football tournament held in Lira.

On top of the trophy, Gulu Junior Academy also clinched the title that came forth with a cash reward of 700,000/= after beating Soccer Young Warriors 3 – 0 in the finals.

On top of producing the tournament’s most Valuable player, Ivan Ocen, Gulu Junior Academy also had the top Scorer, Denis Oloya Denis who scored 8 goals.

The next qualifiers will be held in Arua district this coming Saturday 24th May, 2014.

Group A:
Abako Young stars
Arocha
Destiny Sports Academy
Onotee Young stars

Group B:
Gulu Junior Academy
Soccer Young Warriors
Kinyara Sugar U-14

Results:
Abako 0-1 Soccer Young Warriors
Destiny 2-0 Onotee
Gulu 3-0 Soccer Young Warriors
Onottee 3-0 Arocha
Abako 0-2 Destiny
Gulu 1-0 Kinyara
Arocha 0-5 Destiny
Onotee 0-0 Abako
Kinyara 0-0 Soccer Young Warriors

Semifinals:
Destiny 0 (4) – 0 (6) Soccer Young Warriors
Onotee 0 – 3 Gulu Junior Academy 0-3

Final: Gulu 3-0 Soccer Young Warriors
Team/Individual Awards:
Champions: Gulu Junior Academy
Runner up: Soccer Young Warriors
MVP: Ocen Ivan-Gulu Junior Academy-trophy
Top Scorer: Oloya Denis -8 goals (Gulu Junior Academy)
Best Goalkeeper : Opio Abraham –Destiny Sports Academy –trophy

PHOTO: Gulu Junior Academy players celebrate with the main trophy and the 1,000,000 cash prize money at Lira over the weekend.

Season 4 of the Airtel Rising stars kicks off in Soroti and Masindi

Masindi Winners: Premier s.s (Boys and Girls)

Soroti Winners: AS Roma (Girls) and Amuria Crane City (Boys)

As the Season 4 of the Airtel Rising Stars U-17 football tourney successfully kicked off over the weekend, FUFA technical director, Asuman Lubowa, who watched the games live in Soroti was left awed by the massive talents of the youngsters.

“This is great for football development. We at FUFA are keenly looking at such grass root programmes to help nurture and follow up the awesome talented youngsters”, Lubowa said.

There was action in the FUFA regions of Eastern and Western at the Soroti and Masindi grounds respectively.

Masindi stadium and Boma grounds hosted the Bunyoro Kitara region that totaled to over 30 boys and girls teams.

Frank Video Anyau alongside Christine Wanyana (girls) and Hakim Magumba (boys) were the chief scouts in Masindi.

In Soroti, Hadija Namuyanja a.k.a Lady Mourinho and Phillip Obwinyi were the chief girls and boys scouts respectively.

“Airtel Rising Stars and The Airtel Africa Championship are committed to growing grassroots football in Africa. We believe emphatically that nurturing young talent is the means by which we will ensure the foundations of the game in this country stay strong.” Airtel’s Noella Byuma who was in Masindi said.

Airtel Money Soroti area zonal manager, Joseph Okolot commended the tourney.

“The tournament builds capacity for sports officials while offering quality entertainment, excitement and fun to millions of soccer loving fans across the nation, especially the youth.” said Okolot.

Each winning team received Ug.shs 1,000,000, winners’ gold medals with a trophy while the runners’ up got Ug.shs 300,000 each.

Each of the two finalists got a brand new pair of uniforms while individual excelling players were rewarded with different prizes.

Each of the regions will come up with one strong team of 16 members each who will compete at the national finals in Fort Portal between 26th – 30th June 2014.

The next regional qualifiers will be held at Luwero and Arua play grounds this weekend (23rd – 25th May 2014).

Airtel Uganda is the official sponsor of the Uganda Cranes football team.

Photo: FUFA technical director, Asuman Lubow (right) with chief scout Harunah Kebba watching the Airtel Rising Stars in Soroti district over the weekend.

Photo credits: BluFlamingo

PEPSI NATIONAL BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE CLIMAXES AT LIDO, ENTEBBE

Finals: Kira Young 7 – 6 Nkumba Select

3rd Place match: MUBS 4 – 2 Real Galacticos

Relegation decider: Richmond Strikers 6 – 2 Zai Plaza

It was all smiles for Kira Young beach soccer football club as they won the 2013/14 national beach soccer crown at Lido beach resort on Sunday.
Kira Young beat Nkumba Select 7 – 6 in a tense but thrilling finale watched by a mammoth gathering.

Patrick Kaddu will never forget a memorable day on the sand as he single handedly notched 5 goals.

They were supplemented by a brace from Ashadu Bugembe, often used as a goal keeper in the team’s set up that plays in the FUFA Super league.

Nkumba Select’s Roch Somoka, utilized this last fixture of the season to climber the tally of his personal goals with a quadruple to finish top of all scorers in the entire season with 30 goals on his personal account.

Diminutive striker, Allan Zirimenya and team skipper Douglas Muganga got the other goals for Nkumba Select to finish as runners up on their debut season.

In the third place place off match, MUBS beat Real Galacticos 4 – 2. Brian Nkuubi got a brace before Benson Ocen and Peter Kasujja notched one apiece.

Richmond strikers survived the jaws of relegation after overcoming Zai Plaza 6 – 2. Defender Paul Lwere notched a hat trick before goals from Kevin prince (2) and Richard Muleme cake icing strike sealed their fortunes.

Zai’s consolations came off the efforts of the Peter duo of Wasswa and Ssali.

The expectant spectators were not not treated to fancy action on the sand, there were lots of entertainment options.

From video games on large Pepsi screens, dancing competitions, fun challenges (ball juggling and shooting) all added to the already electric atmosphere charged by the DJ Shiru as he spinned the Music c.ds.

Musician Bebe Wine and Fille thrilled the spectators with an energetic performance thereafter the trophy and medal presentation ceremony.

Crown Beverages under the Pepsi brand sponsored the league organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) under the close supervision of the football ruling body in the country, FUFA.

Awards:

MVP: John Revita (Real Galacticos)

Best Goalie: Arnold Matanda (Kira Young)

Top Scorer: Roch Somoka (Nkumba Select) – 30 goals

Best Coach: Harunah Kebba (Kira Young)

PHOTO: 2013/14 Pepsi national Beach Soccer league champions, Kira Young celebrate with their trophy on the sand at Lido beach, Entebbe.

Sun 18^th May 2014

Madagascar Vs Uganda

3pm (Same time as in Uganda and Madagascar)

Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)

Match officials: Ref: Victor Gomes Miguel (RSA)

Ass Ref 1: Stevens Khumalo Mothibidi (RSA)

Ass Ref 2:  Sandile Dili Kane (RSA)

Fourth Official: Victor Lungwani Tinyiko

Match commissioner: Gladmore Muzambi (Zimbabwe)

By Fred Katende in Madagascar

Uganda Cranes Media Officer

The National senior team-Uganda Cranes finally got the feel of the artificial turf they will be playing on when they take on home side Madagascar at the Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga in the first leg second round 2015 AFCON qualification campaign tomorrow afternoon.

The Uganda Cranes training session was watched by a cross section of home fans.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovich is confident his players can pick up a good result to keep them in the driving seat for the return leg on 31st May at Mandela National stadium.

 

No injuries were reported as the Serbian has a full 18 man squad available for selection.

The Cranes players had a one hour training session as stipulated in the CAF rules for a visiting team to use the host stadium on the eve of the match.

Cranes’ dream is to appear at Nations cup finals for the first time since 1978 at the continent’s premier football tournament.

Meanwhile in his final training session at Namboole on Thursday evening, Micho’s emphasis was on the technical and tactical acumen.

‘We handled the session of drills very well and I feel we’re comfortable’ said Micho shortly after the final training session at Namboole stadium.

‘We must be tactically prepared, mentally mature and technically fit if we are to beat Madagascar at their home soil’ emphasized Micho.

Cranes will have to do the job minus some of the key players Denis Onyango, Ondongkara Robert, midfield maestros Tony Maweje and Oloya Moses plus striker Geoffrey Massa. Injuries took their toll on the stars.

The Serb has repeatedly said that Uganda is endowed with abundant sports talent.

‘We need all people to be together if we are to fulfill our dream of qualifying for 2015 AFCON in Morocco’ said Micho after he named his 35 man squad three weeks at FUFA house in Mengo

It is not clear who will be the happier of two at the end of the match tomorrow. Will it be Auguste Raux or Micho?

The Cranes have a huge advantage over Madagascar. The latest FIFA ranking put Uganda at 86^th while Madagascar 189^th.

Man to watch (Uganda) – Emanuel Okwi, he has established himself into a reliable asset in Micho’s time as coach of Cranes so far. His versatility and dribbling skills doing it at a higher tempo on the field of play has seen various defenders sweat to stop him. He plies his trade in Tanzania with Young Africans.

 

Squad for selection: Goal Keepers: Hamza Muwonge (Thika United – Kenya) and Ismail Watenga (Vipers SC – Uganda)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (SCVU), Joseph Ochaya (Asante Kotoko – Ghana), Savio Kabugo (SCVU), Henry Kalungi (Richmond Kickers – US), Andrew Mwesigwa (Ordabasy FC – Kazakhstan) and Isaac Isinde (St. George – Ethiopia)

Midfielders: Luwagga Kizito (Sporting Covilha – Portugal), Martin Mutumba (Turkey), Khalid Aucho (Tusker FC – Kenya), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Gor Mahia – Kenya), Hassan Wasswa and Brian Majwega (KCC FC)

Strikers: Hamis Kiiza (Yanga SC – TZ), Daniel Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia FC – Kenya), Francis Olaki (Soana FC) and Emmanuel Okwi (Yanga SC – TZ)

Additional reporting by Joseph Mutaka

Photos: Cranes final training session at Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf) in Madagascar

 

 

Sun 18^th May 2014

Madagascar Vs Uganda

3pm (Same time as in Uganda and Madagascar)

Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)

Match officials: Ref: Victor Gomes Miguel (RSA)

Ass Ref 1: Stevens Khumalo Mothibidi (RSA)

Ass Ref 2:  Sandile Dili Kane (RSA)

Fourth Official: Victor Lungwani Tinyiko

Match commissioner: Gladmore Muzambi (Zimbabwe)

 

By Joseph Mutaka

Uganda Cranes Media Officer (CHAN)

The National senior team-Uganda Cranes will face an unpredictable test from the COSAFA playing nation-Madagascar when they kick start their 2015 AFCON qualification campaign tomorrow. Having left their residential base at Sky Hotel in Nalya in the wee hours of Friday Morning, the Cranes finally arrived at their final destination in Majunga where the game will be played at the Stade Rabemananjara.  Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovich is convinced that his team can bring down the islanders.

But it must be noted that Uganda has not beaten a COSAFA playing nation in the last three outings whose nick name is The Barea.

In CHAN (tournament for players paying in the domestic leagues of their countries) Cranes drew with Zimbabwe. Their last two encounters with Zambia have ended in Chipolopolo’s favor (Zambia won on penalties at Namboole after a goalless draw) and a 2-1 win in a friendly early this year.

Cranes’ dream is to appear at the Nations cup finals for the first time since 1978 at the continent’s premier football tournament.

Micho’s side has had an excellent run in the recent past since the Serb took over from his compatriot Bobby Williamson who was relieved of his duties after failing to guide the Cranes to South Africa in 2013.

Micho has won 10 out of seventeen matches played so far under his stewardship drawing two and losing five in all competitions.

In his final training session at Namboole on Thursday evening, the Serb almost handled everything on the pitch before revealing the 18 man squad that traveled to Madagascar. Micho whose emphasis was on the technical and tactical acumen, said that his players were ready for the fixture.

‘We handled the session of drills very well and I feel we’re comfortable’ said Micho shortly after the final training session at Namboole stadium

‘We must be tactically prepared, mentally mature and technically fit if we are to beat Madagascar at their home soil’ emphasized Micho.

Cranes will have to do the job minus some of the key players Denis Onyango, Ondongkara Robert, midfield maestros Tony Maweje and Oloya Moses plus striker Geoffrey Massa. Injuries took their toll on the stars.

The Serb has repeatedly said that Uganda is endowed with abundant sports talent.

‘We need all people to be together if we are to fulfill our dream of qualifying for 2015 AFCON in Morocco’ said Micho after he named his 35 man squad three weeks at FUFA house in Mengo

It is not clear who will be the happier of two at the end of the match tomorrow. Will it be Auguste Raux or Micho?

The Cranes have a huge advantage over Madagascar. The latest FIFA ranking put Uganda at 86^th while Madagascar 189^th.

Man to watch (Uganda) – Emanuel Okwi, he has established himself into a reliable asset in Micho’s time as coach of Cranes so far. His versatility and dribbling skills doing it at a higher tempo on the field of play has seen various defenders sweat to stop him. He plies his trade in Tanzania with Young Africans.

Available Squad for selection:

Goal Keepers: Hamza Muwonge (Thika United – Kenya) and Ismail Watenga (Vipers SC – Uganda)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (SCVU), Joseph Ochaya (Asante Kotoko – Ghana), Savio Kabugo (SCVU), Henry Kalungi (Richmond Kickers – US), Andrew Mwesigwa (Ordabasy FC – Kazakhstan) and Isaac Isinde (St. George – Ethiopia)

Midfielders: Luwagga Kizito (Sporting Covilha – Portugal), Martin Mutumba (Turkey), Khalid Aucho (Tusker FC – Kenya), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Gor Mahia – Kenya), Hassan Wasswa and Brian Majwega (KCC FC)

Strikers: Hamis Kiiza (Yanga SC – TZ), Daniel Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia FC – Kenya), Francis Olaki (Soana FC) and Emmanuel Okwi (Yanga SC – TZ)

Photo: Prayer moment-In bad or Good Times-God is always part of sports. The Cranes players seen in a short prayer t Njeru technical centre.

The 2 teams fight for their maiden beach soccer title

Sun, 18th May 2014:

Finals: Nkumba Select Vs Kira Young – 4pm

Exhibition Game: USPA Vs UBSA Members – 3 pm

3rd place: Real Galacticos Vs MUBS – 2 pm

Relegation decider: Zai Plaza Vs Richmond Strikers – Noon

The 2013/14 Pepsi national beach soccer league will climax on Sunday, 18th May 2014 at the Lido beach resort center in Entebbe.

Debutantes, Nkumba Select will play FUFA super league side, Kira Young in the final that will determine the winner of the trophy, gold medals and cash prize of Ug.shs. 2 M courtesy of the sponsors, Crown Beverages.

Nkumba Select topped the Hurriken group in the regular season with 39 points while Kira Young was best from the Monsoon group with 32 points.

“We expect a very colorful closing ceremony with lots of entertainment and various guests from the federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA)”, Deo Mutabazi, President of Uganda Beach Soccer Association says.

Nkumba Select will bank on the goal scoring prowess of Roch Somoka (so far has 27, one short of Phillip Rwezawula of Mengo International) while Kira Young’s Ashadu Bugembe and mid season recruit, Ronald Lubega will be out to spur the side.

“I expect a fairly balanced game with lots of attacking options and thrills”, Kira Young’s coach, Harunah Kebba says.

His counterpart at Nkumba Select, Isa Assimwe is optimistic they will maintain the great regular season form that has seen them lose only a single game in 14 fixtures played all season round.

MUBS will play the Real Galacticos in the run for the third best placed team.

Relegation Decider:

With Fisheries Training Institute (from Hurriken) and Kabalagala Rangers (Monsoon) have been confirmed relegated, the struggle for the third side to know its fate will be between Zai Plaza and Richmond Strikers.

The loser will be relegated to the lower division.

St Lawrence University is the defending champion.

In the ladies’ affair, She Cooperate are champions having beaten 3 other sides, Doves, Mutesa I and Ajax in the 4 team league.

Musicians, Bobi Wine and Fille will perform to the spectators as DJ Shiru mixes the music.

There are lots of fun games and challenges lined up for the fans, who also stand to win lots of prizes.

The league is exclusively organized by FUFA in conjuction with UBSA.

Entrance to Lido beach is 5000/= but free to all students with I.D’s.

By Fred Katende in Madagascar (Uganda Cranes Media Officer)

1st leg Qualifier (2nd round)

Sun 18^th May 2014

Madagascar Vs Uganda

3pm (Time in Madagascar, 2pm in Uganda)

Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)

The National senior soccer team-Uganda Cranes touched down in Madagascar after leaving Entebbe Airport at 5am today. The 25 man contingent landed at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo before they headed to Le Suc Dela Ruche Hotel.

The team will leave tomorrow morning to embark on a 700Km journey by a domestic flight.

Uganda Cranes team will be received by the FUFA Executive Committee member Mr. Patrick Ogwel (Leader of Delegation) in Majunga town.

‘The weather is slightly harsh but I believe the boys will acclimatize in me for the game on Sunday’ said Ogwel.

‘The stadium’s capacity is very small. It can’t accommodate more than 8,000 fans’ added Ogwel.

Meanwhile Uganda Cranes Captain Andy Mwesigwa joined his teammates at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before connecting to Madagascar.

 

The squad has

Hamza Muwonge

Ismail Watenga

Isaac Isinde

Denis Guma

Andy Mwesiagwa

Henry Kalungi

Savio Kabugo

Joseph Ochaya

Khalid Aucho

Geoffrey Baba Kizito

Brian Majwega

Luwagga Kizito

Martin Mutumba

Francis Olaki

Emma Okwi

Hamis Diego Kiiza

Dan Serunkuma

Hassan Wasswa

Team officials

Head coach- Milutin Sredojevich

Assistants-Fred Kajoba and Kefa Kisala

Team doctor -Ronald Kisolo

Leader Of delegation -Ogwel Patrick Bernard

Team Cordinator-Crispus Muyinda

Media officer -Fred Katende Malibu

Photo: Uganda Cranes coach meets his Captain at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi before the team connected to Madagascar.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

Congratulations Kampala City Council Authority f.c – Sepp Blatter

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) president, Joseph Sepp Blatter has congratulated 2013/14 FUFA super league champions, Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) football club upon winning their 10th league crown.

In a congratulatory message to FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo, Blatter is grateful for KCCA who won their 10th crown early this Month.

“On behalf of the world football community, I would like to thank Kampala City council for the excitement they bring to fans of the beautiful game, and wish them all the best for the future”, the message reads.

The letter adds, “Please convey my warmest wishes to all the players, the manager, the technical and medical staff as well as all of the team’s supporters, as each part of this organization have no doubt been instrumental in their club’s victory”.

KCCA won back to back league titles having clinched the crown in the 2012/13 season.

They will represent Uganda at the CAF Champion’s league once again.

PHOTO: Champions, Kampala City Council Authority f.c players celebrate with the FUFA Super league title on 6th May 2014 at the KCCA stadium. The title was their second in a row.

We are ready to fight for victory – Emmanuel Okwi

1st leg Qualifier (2nd round):

Sun 18TH May 2014

Madagascar Vs Uganda

3pm (Time in Madagascar, 2pm in Uganda)

Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)

Uganda Cranes vice captain, Emmanuel Okwi is confident of returning back with the three points after Sunday’s first leg second round 2015 Nations cup qualifier match against Madagascar at the Rabemananjara Stadium in Mahanga city.

“We are determined to give our best efforts and return home with victory”, Emma Okwi, told www.fufa.co.ug.

The team of 17 players and 7 officials left Entebbe International Airport on Friday morning at around 3: 00 a.m aboard Kenyan Airways.

Team skipper, Andrew Mwesigwa who plays professional football with Ordabasy football club in the Kazakhstan top premier league  linked up with the team in Nairobi.

The match will be handledVictor Gomes Miguel who got a FIFA badge in 2011 will be the center referee. The 33 year Victor Gomes Miguel who was voted 2012 PSL referee of the year will be assisted by Stevens Khumalo Mothibidi and Sandile Dili Kane as linesmen.

Victor Lungwani Tinyiko will be the fourth official of the epic game that will be played on Sunday, while Zimbabwean Gladmore Muzambi will be the match commissioner.

The Uganda squad:

Goal Keepers:

Hamza Muwonge (Thika United – Kenya) and Ismail Watenga (Vipers SC – Uganda)

Defenders:

Denis Iguma (SCVU), Joseph Ochaya (Asante Kotoko – Ghana), Savio Kabugo (SCVU), Henry Kalungi (Richmond Kickers – US), Andrew Mwesigwa (Ordabasy FC – Kazakhstan) and Isaac Isinde (St. George – Ethiopia)

Midfielders:

Luwagga Kizito (Sporting Covilha – Portugal), Martin Mutumba (Turkey), Khalid Aucho (Tusker FC – Kenya), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Gor Mahia – Kenya), Hassan Wasswa and Brian Majwega (KCC FC)

Strikers:

Hamis Kiiza (Yanga SC – TZ), Daniel Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia FC – TZ), Francis Olaki (Soana FC) and Emmanuel Okwi (Yanga SC – TZ)

Team officials:

Leader Of delegation -Ogwel Patrick Bernard

Head coach- Milutin Sredojevich

Assistants-Fred Kajoba and Kefa Kisala

Team doctor -Ronald Kisolo

Team Cordinator-Crispus Muyinda

Media manager -Fred Katende Malibu

PHOTO: Uganda Cranes vice captain, Emma Okwi addresses the media after the team’s last training in Uganda on Thursday evening.