Uganda U20 National Team has on Friday learnt the opponents they will be facing in the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals.
In the draws conducted today in Cairo, Egypt, Uganda was pitted in the same group (B) with Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville and South Sudan.
It should be noted that Uganda defeated South Sudan in the CECAFA regional qualifiers finals held last month in Sudan.
This is the second time that Uganda will be participating at this stage.
The Uganda Hippos in their maiden appearance last year reached the final only to lose to Ghana.
Full Draw
GROUP A
Egypt Mozambique Senegal Nigeria
GROUP B
Uganda Central African Republic South Sudan Congo Brazzaville
Matchday eleven of the FUFA Big League came with mixed results but the highlight came in the game between Luwero United and Mbarara City.
The Ankole Lions registered their first loss of the campaign falling 2-1 to Luwero United at Kasovo Playground.
Luwero United players celebrate after defeating Mbarara City.
Musa Mugerwa and Isaac Balyejusa scored for the Luwero based side while Jamie Nvule’s goal was just a consolation for the visitors.
Action between Mbarara City and Luwero United.
The result meant Mbarara City surrendered their stay at the top and dropped to third place on 22 points same as second placed NEC FC who were 1-0 winners at Booma United.
Luwero United on the other hand moved to eighth position on 15 points.
At Kigaaya playground in Hoima, hosts Kitara FC were too strong Kyetume FC, obliterating them 4-1.
Experienced striker Patrick Kaddu had a brace to his name with Moses Seruyide and Edison Agondeze scoring the other goals for Kitara while Muzamiru Waiswa scored a consolation for the Nakisunga based side.
Patrick Kaddu scored a brace against Kyetume.
Victory elevated Kitara to the top of the log on 23 points, one ahead of NEC and Mbarara City.
NEC were 1-0 winners over Booma FC in Masindi thanks to Tonny Kiberu’s solitary effort.
In Adjumani at the Paridi stadium, former Police FC player Basani Safi’s goal wasn’t enough against his former paymaster of Police FC.
Reagan Male and Tony Kiwalazi scored the two goals that gave the Cops the much desired win.
In the other games played, Soroti City beat Ndejje University 2-0, Kaaro Karungi held Kataka in a one all draw while Jinja United edged Lugazi FC 1-0 courtesy of Shafic Muganza’s goal.
Action between Jinja North United and Lugazi FC
The FUFA Big League returns on Thursday 29th December 2022.
Uganda Cranes officially started preparations for the forthcoming African Nations Championship on Thursday with the players summoned undergoing training at Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
Besides goalkeepers Emmanuel Kalyowa and Mathias Muwanga who played for BUL FC and Ondupraka FC respectively on Wednesday and joined camp in the afternoon, the rest took part in the morning session conducted by coach Mulutin Sredojevic aka Micho.
Coach Milutin Sredojevic conducting training on Thursday.
The coach indicated the few days he has with the team before travelling will be used to fine tune a number of aspects.
Kagawa Ssenoga in action during training.
“We have started on our journey of playing at CHAN in Algeria and knowing that we have a short period left, we want to use every opportunity to address several aspects. This is the first stage of our preparations with a local camp here in Uganda before going for another camp in Tunisia that will have friendly matches before playing at the final tournament,” he stated.
Micho also stated that unlike the qualifying phase where players were coming from off-season, this time the fitness levels are not a concern.
Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa (left) and Nafian Alionzi in training.
“I remember when we were preparing for Tanzania in August, we needed more time because the League was off but I’m glad that basing on the first session, the physical and fitness state of players is okay and we will focus on areas that need address.”
Stirker Nelson Senkatuka was a late inclusion on the team and the gaffer explains why the Soltilo Bright Stars forward has been added.
Nelson Ssenkatuka.
“We know his abilities as a striker and we brought him on board to add competition in that position.” He stated.
The Preparations
21st -31st December 2022 – Local Training camp in Uganda
1st January 2023 – Team will depart to Tunisia for a Pre-CHAN tournament with 3 or 4 friendlies lined up to fine tune the players.
14th January 2023 – Uganda Cranes plays the first game against Democratic Republic of Congo in Annaba, Algeria.
Uganda is in Group B alongside two time winners Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal and Ivory Coast.
Fixtures
14th January 2023
DR Congo vs Uganda
18th January 2023
Uganda vs Senegal
22nd January 2023
Ivory Coast vs Uganda
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Nafian Alionzi (URA FC), Mathias Muwanga (Onduparaka FC), Emmanuel Kalyowa (BUL FC), Joel Mutakubwa (Gaddafi FC), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC)
Defenders
Ashiraf Mandela (Vipers SC), James Begisa (URA FC), Grant Matsiko (Wakiso Giants FC), Derrick Ndahiro (URA FC), Isa Mubiru (Vipers SC), Arthur Kiggundu (Express FC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Kenneth Ssemakula(SC Villa), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA FC), Filbert Obenchan (KCCA FC), Gift Fred (SC Villa), Bright Vuni (Arua Hill SC)
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic aka Micho has released a provisional squad for the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Micho named a squad of 35 players that will embark on preparations for the biennial tournament slated to take place between 13th January to 4th February next year in Algeria.
FUFA Communications Staff Hamzah Nsereko Kawuma (L) and Coach Milutin Sredojevic during the press conference.
It should be noted that the tournament features national teams consisting of players currently playing in their respective domestic leagues.
While naming the squad, the coach confirmed the team will enter residential camp on Wednesday in Kisasi and have a pre tournament in Tunisia early next year.
Coach Milutin Sredojevic naming the squad.
“We have maintained the core of the team that played the Qualifier matches against Tanzania. We have had the first round of the league running and this helps to put the players in good shape,” he started.
The Preparations
The Provisional Squad enters residential camp on Wednesday, 21st at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi
The team will have training sessions until 24th December before breaking off for Christmas and return on Boxing day.
The Team will have double training sessions between 27th -29th.
30th -31st – Tactical training sessions.
1st January 2023 – Team will depart to Tunisia for a Pre-CHAN tournament with 3 or 4 friendlies lined up to fine tune the players.
14th January 2023 – Uganda Cranes plays the first game against Democratic Republic of Congo in Annaba, Algeria.
Full Provisional Squad Goalkeepers Nafian Alionzi (URA FC), Mathias Muwanga (Onduparaka FC), Emmanuel Kalyowa (BUL FC), Joel Mutakubwa (Gaddafi FC), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC)
Defenders Ashiraf Mandela (Vipers SC), James Begisa (URA FC), Grant Matsiko (Wakiso Giants FC), Derrick Ndahiro (URA FC), Isa Mubiru (Vipers SC), Arthur Kiggundu (Express FC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Kenneth Ssemakula(SC Villa), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA FC), Filbert Obenchan (KCCA FC), Gift Fred (SC Villa), Bright Vuni (Arua Hill SC)
The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has banned referee Mr. Kalibala John Bosco from taking part in any kind of football related activity at national level (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of fifteen years (15) for breaching FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.
Upon critical analysis of the evidence on the file and the submissions of Mr. Kalibala, the Committee found the referee guilty of infringement of Article 31 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Duty to report) and Article 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Manipulation of football matches or competitions).
The Ethics and Disciplinary Committee analysed the evidence on the file namely; the CAF Match Integrity Report for Match No. 59 Tooro United v UPDF played on 30th November 2021, investigation into Match No. 90 Gaddafi FC Vs Onduparaka FC played on 21st December 2021 as well as his own admissions and established that in the matches mentioned above and on other numerous occasions, Mr. Kalibala received financial gain in return for influencing the outcome of the matches.
The decision was based on FUFA’s zero tolerance against all kinds of match manipulation and or match fixing, the need for sanctions to serve as a deterrent to other individuals, the need to maintain the integrity of the sport, and the threat match fixing poses to sports competitions.
In this respect, the Committee stresses that Mr. Kalibala was subject to the strongest sanction the Committee could impose.
Further investigations are ongoing on this matter and other cases as reported to FUFA.
In a bid to improve and increase capacity building, FUFA over the years has made strategic efforts aimed at having qualified personnel.
One of such interventions is the inaugural basic first aid course for Clubs playing in the FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League that started on Friday, 16th December 2022.
The three days course is organized under the FIFA-FUFA League Development programme and is aimed at equipping First Aiders from the two divisions with current knowledge in Football First Aid to enable them meet the demands of the game so as to ensure player health and Safety.
The key topics during the course are;
FUFA and its Development programmes
Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
Common life-threatening medical conditions
Introduction to Sports Anti-Doping
Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Wounds and Burns Management
Musculoskeletal injuries
Injury prevention & Management
Injury Rehabilitation & Back to Play
Introduction to Sports Phycology and Medical Ethics
The instructors are Ali Mwebe (Admnistration-FUFA & Its Development Programmes), Dr. Christopher Edward Mbowa, Dr. Kintu Edmund, and Dr. Mutyaba Joseph.
FUFA has lifted the suspended deduction of two points and two goals against SC Villa after the Jogoos availed Uganda Police and Competitions Disciplinary Panel list of seven individual suspects that may have got involved in acts of hooliganism in the league game with Wakiso Giants FC on 11th November 2022 at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The list submitted has; Mukwasi Bashir, Geoffrey a.k.a Natette, Lutaya a.k.a Kabaliga, Shafik, Irene, Kasule Peter and Bugembe a.k.a Ruster Body.
Sc Villa is to record statements with Uganda Police and the FUFA Match Integrity Committee for investigations into the matter until the culprits are brought to book.
FUFA appeals to people with more information in regard to the matter to report to the Match Integrity Committee to help with further investigations.
Say No to Hooliganism & Violence at Football Events
Actions of hooliganism and violence at football events may temporarily or permanently hurt, harm, injure and/or damage human beings, their properties and may end up causing permanent disability or even death in the worst-case scenario.
FUFA Condemns in the strongest terms acts of hooliganism and violence. There is no justification whatsoever for such barbaric acts in the beautiful game. FUFA calls upon all well-intended persons and entities to condemn and fight Hooliganism and Violence at Football events.
World Football governing body, FIFA has confirmed a list of Ugandan referees approved to receive FIFA badges for the calendar year 2023.
The list submitted by FUFA to FIFA has been released today with 24 names including 8 Centre Referees and 10 Assistant Referees for the eleven-aside football.
Futsal maintains two slots from this year just like Beach Soccer that will remain with four slots.
The only increment to 24 comes from main football where Uganda has earned another slot, taken by Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe.
Lucky Kasalirwe (middle) will be a FIFA Badge holder in 2023 (Credit: Kawowo Sports).
The budding centre referee is one of the three new names on the annual list. The other two are assistant referees Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira and Elizabeth Nassolo.
Assistant Referee Timothy Gumisiriza on duty in one of the domestic league games.
Here is a complete list of the 24 Ugandan FIFA Certified Referees 2023;
Male Centre Referees: Mashood Ssali, Ali Sabilla Chelangat, William Oloya, Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe and George Olemu
Male Assistant Referees: Ronald Katenya, Okello Lee, Isa Masembe, Hakim Mulindwa, Emmanuel Okudra, Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira
Futsal Referees:Brian Emmy Nsubuga, Isaac Sengendo
Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Kawagga Bazirio and Joel Chote Munyendoh.
Female Centre Referees: Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga and Diana Murungi
Female Assistant Referees: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi, Jane MutonyMutonyi and Elizabeth Nassolo
The Parliamentary Select Committee on the inquiries into the operations of National Council of Sports (NCS) made a formal visit to FUFA Complex on Tuesday.
The purpose of the visit was to aid the Committee continue with its investigations into the running of the body that supervises all sports federations in Uganda.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (extreme left) ushering in Members of Parliament at FUFA Complex.
The Members of Parliament that included Geoffrey Kayemba Solo, Iddi Isabirye, Caroline Akullo, Rose Inzikuru, Rahma Bigabwa and Margaret Makhoha who are all members of the Select Committee all were part of the delegation.
The Members of Parliament Select Committee received Uganda Cranes jerseys after the visit.
FUFA’s top brass was headed by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who officially welcomed the Select Committee in the company of FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA EXCO Member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha.FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
It should be noted that FUFA had an interface with the Committee last week at Parliament of Uganda as part of the latter’s investigations and this week, the Committee is visiting various Federations.
The Session was covered by media.
Kayemba, the Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi South but also the Vice- Chairperson of the Committee lauded FUFA for being transparent in their inquiries.
Hon. Geoffrey Kayemba Solo.
“I thank FUFA for giving us all the necessary support and information as we make inquiries into the operations of the National Council of Sports. We are making formal visits to Federations to really know what exactly happens beyond the playing areas and we hope this will enable us to form a good report.” He said.
Hon. Geoffrey Kayemba Solo had a session live on FUFA fm.
Mugisha on behalf of FUFA, commended Parliament and believes the inquiry will unearth several challenges that the Federations face.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (right) hands over a Uganda Cranes Jersey to Hon. Geoffrey Kayemba Solo.
“We have had a good engagement with the Select Committee. Last week they asked us to avail some documents and have done today. We believe this will help them come up with a good report to avert some of the challenges we face.”
FUFA CEO made a power-point presentation to the Members of Parliament highlighting FUFA and its development goals.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson handover documents to the Select Committee.
West Nile Province is through to the final of this year’s FUFA Drum after overcoming reigning Champions Acholi.
The return leg fixture played at Pece Memorial Stadium, Gulu City on Saturday, ended in a one all draw to send West Nile to the final.
It should be noted that the reverse fixture in Arua ended in a 1-0 win for West Nile courtesy of Ezra Bida’s goal.
In Saturday’s clash, Acholi took an early lead (13th minute) through Norman Ogik.
However, the visitors levelled matters four minutes later with Fred Amaku tucking home the goal that eventually mattered most.
West Nile held on to score to win 2-1 on aggregate.
This is the second final that West Nile will be playing having reached the same level in the inaugural edition but lost to Buganda.
West Nile now await the winner between Tooro and Lango who will face off next week in the other semifinal. The first leg in Fort Portal ended in a 2-2 draw.
Kitara FC and Mbarara City have clearly led the pace at the top of the table in the FUFA Big League, creating a gap between themselves and the rest of the pack.
In the games played on Thursday, the aforementioned two win their respective games at home.
Kitara were 5-1 winners over Ndejje University to maintain firm grip on the summit.
Despite the pitch being affected due to a heavy downpour, this did not stop the home side from putting up a remarkable performance.
Edson Agondeze netted a brace while Patrick Mugume, Patrick Kaddu and Ronald Kayondo scored a goal each in the clean-out victory.
The consolation for Ndejje University came from Vincent Abigaba.
Victory leaves Kitara top on 20 points while Ndejje remain tenth with nine points.
On the other hand, Mbarara City were 3-1 winners over Kyetume in the game played at Kakyeka Stadium.
Henry Kitegenyi missed a penalty for the Ankole Lions but scored twice before Jamil Nvule added the other.
In the other games played, Luweero United and Police played out a goalless draw, Calvary won 3-2 at Soroti City while Adjumani nicked a hard fought 1-0 win over Kataka.
Kaaro Karungi drew goalless at home against NEC FC, Northern Gate Way were held to a one all draw by Lugazi FC while the thrilling encounter between Booma and Jinja North United ended in a three-all draw.
The FUFA Executive Committee has unanimously agreed that hooliganism causes negative traction to collective efforts to build the various Ugandan football brands into commercial properties.
The Executive has now tasked the relevant football bodies to join hands with the Uganda Premier League and Clubs to undertake a campaign for mass sensitisation of the football fans about how actions of hooliganism and violence hurt the beautiful game.
The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim has issued a statement on behalf of the FUFA Executive with a powerful message ‘Say no to Hooliganism and Violence at Football Events’.
Say No to Hooliganism & Violence at Football Events
Actions of hooliganism and violence at football events may temporarily or permanently hurt, harm, injure and/or damage human beings, their properties and may end up causing permanent disability or even death in the worst-case scenario.
Such bestial acts cause negative traction to our collective effort to build the various Ugandan football brands into commercial properties that may earn Ugandan Football the resources it direly needs
FUFA Condemns in the strongest terms acts of hooliganism and violence. There is no justification whatsoever for such barbaric acts in the beautiful game. FUFA calls upon all well-intended persons and entities to condemn and fight Hooliganism and Violence
FUFA has observed that perpetrators and sympathizers of such acts are using decisions of match officials as an excuse to undertake such savage actions.
In the recent past, FUFA has on several occasions, without fear or favour, applied and publicly communicated corrective measures against match officials that do not correctly interpret and apply the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Ironically, many an occasion, such acts of hooliganism and violence have been when indeed the match officials have been correct in the interpretation and application of the FIFA Laws of the Game. In any case, there is no such a big and wrong decision by a referee that justifies throwing stones and objects at another human being.
Football is a game where many times the results are determined by human error of the players, coaches and referees. Even in competitions where technology is used, it is still never 100% clear of errors by match officials.
FUFA operates a zero-tolerance policy for match officials that are proven to have made deliberate incorrect interpretation and application of the Laws of the Game. Whereas many allegations are publicly made but none of those alleging has ever provided any information that could lead to proving any match official guilty of deliberate incorrect interpretation and application of the Laws of the Game
FUFA has provided clear mechanism for reporting match officials that do not correctly interpret and apply the FIFA Laws of the Game. Clubs and Entities have a right to formally complain to FUFA about the incorrect interpretation and application of the FIFA Laws of the Game by the Match Officials. Normally, FUFA relevant bodies follow the due judicial processes and those found in error are sanctioned accordingly. It is therefore uncalled for to attack match officials
On the other hand, there are only a handful of individuals at clubs who claim to be club die-hard fans but contribute nothing to the club that have perpetrated these barbaric acts. The clubs either know or have the means to identify these culprits if they indeed wish to put an end to these vices.
It is the principal obligation of clubs to understand and have records of their fans. It is also in the best interest of the club to educate its fans and supporters to support the club by buying club products and attending their matches. The clubs indeed need to remind the fans that there are only 3 possible outcomes of a football match thus a Win, Draw and a Loss. For any winner to exist, there must be a loser.
Going Forward:
FUFA, UPL and the Clubs will undertake a campaign for mass sensitization of the football fans about how actions of hooliganism and violence:
are inhuman, barbaric, bestial, backward and exhibit intolerance
are criminal in nature that may lead to death of persons and may cause imprisonment
negatively affect the brand and image of club football in Uganda
cause a negative economic impact on club football in Uganda
contravenes FUFA Competitions Rules affecting sporting performance that may cause relegation of their respective clubs
cannot be used to punish errant match officials as FUFA has the will and means to apply corrective measures for such officials once it is proven that they did not correctly interpret nor apply the FIFA Laws of the Game
As emphasis to the already existing rules, the FUFA reiterates that:
FUFA organs shall undertake corrective measures against match officials who shall not correctly interpret and apply the FIFA Laws of the Game whether intentionally or as human mistakes.
Corrective Measures for Match Officials who do not correctly interpret and apply the FIFA Laws of the Game whether intentionally or as human mistakes include:
Caution
Training
Demotion to lower division leagues
Suspension from Refereeing Activities
Expulsion from Refereeing Activities
Banned from administrative and sporting football activities
FUFA shall also strongly protect the match officials who correctly interpret and apply the FIFA Laws of the Game but judged wrongly by the perpetrators and sympathizers of hooliganism and violence
At any one match, the spectators present are considered to be fans of either the Home or Away Club by colours and insignia of the club or by actions of logic
It is the obligation of the relevant culprit clubs to identify and report to FUFA the persons involved in acts of verbal and physical hooliganism and violence.
It is sanctionable for the culprit club that fails to avail the persons involved in acts of verbal and physical hooliganism and violence
Persons identified as perpetrators of hooliganism and violence at football matches are criminals and shall be reported to the relevant government authorities for justice.
Pursuant to article 37 of the FUFA Competitions Rules, the Executive Committee of FUFA hereby clarifies that:
The Judicial Bodies (JBs) shall issue the gravity of the sanctions and fines about hooliganism and violence in consideration of the following:
Whether the culprits are first-time offenders of the on-going season
Whether the culprit are repeated offenders of the on-going season
Whether the culprits are perennial offenders over seasons
Whether the culprit club or entity presents the persons involved in violence and hooliganism to the FUFA JBs
Co-operation provided by the suspects while the JBs undertake the matters before them
Gravity of the actions of Hooliganism and Violence
Protecting the Sporting integrity of the respective competitions
Precedented decisions earlier taken
In the opinion of the JBs, the corrective measures for hooliganism and violence shall be as one or a combination of following Suspended or Immediate fines and/or sanctions:
Cash Fines
Replay of the full match
Replay of the match for the remaining minutes
Deduction of Points
Banned Home Stadium
Banned Hosting of Matches in particular Geographical Areas
Playing Matches without spectators
Denial or Withdrawal of the Club License
Exclusion
Demotion to a lower division league
The suspended fines and/or sanctions shall only be applicable in a period not more than 365 days from the time they are issued.
The JBs may refer sanctions to the next season in order to protect the sporting integrity of the on-going competition
The FUFA Drum Semi final return leg returns this weekend with Acholi Province hosting West Nile in a highly anticipated and thrilling tie on Saturday 10th, December.
West Nile One leg in the finals
The visitors are 90 minutes away from reaching the finals following their 1-0 first-leg win at the Greenlight Stadium thanks to substitute Ezra Bida’s second-half strike.
The starting xi that played the first leg of the semi-final
Familiar stage for both provinces
Both Acholi and West Nile are familiar with the semi-final stage having played here in the previous and maiden editions respectively and furthermore, both have played in the finals before.
What you need to know ahead of the return leg
The hosts Acholi Province are unbeaten at home in this edition from two games, defeating Bunyoro Province 1-0 (in round 16) and defeating Buganda 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
Their opponents Westnile are unbeaten and yet to concede a goal this term with 13 goals onto their card.
The visitors are most likely to miss out on the services of Bayo Fahad who flew out of the country weeks ago but in his absence, KCCA FC forward Muhammad Shaban could come in after shaking off an injury.
A 1-0 win for Acholi will witness penalty marks deciding who to storm the finals while a draw will see Westnile proceed to the finals for the second time in history.
A Charity Organisation in Mityana under the name Mercy for Youth and Women Empowerment has benefited from the generous arm of FIFA as they received a donation of 100 balls and 100 T-shirts from the world soccer governing body.
The donation is a result of a Samaritan Ms. Luise Ammerschuber of Yes-Impact Sisters who found a group of youths playing football in Mityana but with limited equipment under the charity organization. She approached FIFA and made a request for any form of equipment through Head of FIFA Development Programmes-Africa-Mr. Solomon Mudege who responded positively with the donation.
FIFA delivered the donation through FUFA which was handed over today.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Mr. Edgar Watson handed over the donation of 100 footballs, 100 T-shirts, 100 yellow cards and 100 red cards to the Executive Director of Mercy for Youth and Women Empowerment Mr. Kagalula Dabrine Mathew on Friday morning at a brief ceremony held at FUFA Headquarters in Mengo.
What they said:
Executive Director-Mercy for Youth and Women Empowerment
Mr. Kagalula Dabrine Mathew
“It is a great day for us to receive such quality equipment. We now have every reason to keep empowering our youth in Mityana to continue playing football. Equipment is a big challenge and this donation has come in handy.”
Chief Executive Officer- FUFA
Mr. Edgar Watson
“Football touches very many people around the world. FIFA’s donation to the youths in Mityana under this charity organisation will help improve football at the grassroots. Living Football is the message we share both in Uganda and globally. Thank you FIFA for this kind of support”
The FUFA Physical Fitness Coaching Course specifically for Women Football clubs got underway on Saturday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru with a total of 32 participants taking part.
Key among the participants is former Uganda Cranes player Godfrey Bukohore who recently returned from the USA and keen on venturing into coaching.
Godfrey Bukohore shares a light moment with Cissy Nakiguba.
The other notable participants are Oliver Mbekeka, the former U20 Women’s National Team head coach, Kampala Queens forward Hasifah Nassuna and former Crested Cranes defender Gladys Nakitto among others.
Coach Oliver Mbekeka paying attention during the course.Hasifah Nassuna explains as coach Bright Taddeo Nyanzi listens.
The course targets fitness trainers from clubs that play in FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League, Regional Leagues and academies.
The three-day course is organized under the FIFA-FUFA League Development Programme that was launched early this year and has had several capacity building interventions.
UCU Lady Cardinals coach Collins Ahumuza
The aim of the course is to equip fitness coaches from Women Football Clubs with modern trends in football fitness to enable them meet the demands of the game.
The key topics during the course are;
FUFA and its Development programmes
Introduction to Fitness training
Physical Demands of the Game
Session Warm up and cool down
Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Sports injuries and basic first aid
The female athletes and fitness
Session Design-Fitness test
The training week-Planning and Periodization
Introduction to Sports Science, GPs tracking
Session Design
Practical-Training week
The instructors are Felix Ayobo, Ismail Asiimwe and FUFA Football Development Director, Ali Mwebe.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe.Instructor Felix Ayobo.Dr. Stella Nankumba
Participants
1- Christopher Kibirige – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 2- Mercy Nabulobi – UCU Lady Cardinals 3- Winnie Babirye – Makerere University WFC 4- Zaina Namukasa – She Corporate FC 5- Ruth Akao- WIFU 6- Sowedi Kawooya – Kampala Queens 7- Musitafah Kayinda – Kampala Coaches 8- Ronald Eletu – Olila High School 9- Marvin Kiwanuka Katulugu – Isra Soccer Academy 10- Gladys Nakitto – Five Star Soccer Academy 11- Esther Namaganda – Luweero Giant Queens 12- Doreen Tibiri – She Maroons 13- Abdu Majid – Asubo Gafford Ladies FC 14- Francis Oketayot – UCU Lady Cardinals 15- Solomon Nyaikuru – FC Tooro Queens 16- Matthew Lumu- Wakisi Hill WFC 17- Julius Muhumuza – Lady Doves FC 18- Farouk Luwagga – Rines SS 19- Hasifah Nassuna – Makindye Bees Soccer Academy 20- Taddeo Nyanzi – Rines SS 21- Brenda Akello – GYCO Girls Soccer Club 22- Collins Ahumuza – UCU Lady Cardinals 23- Muhammad Kabandire – Edgar WFC 24- Kassim Kawooya – Gold Star WFC 25- Oliver Mbekeka – Nabbunga United 26- Cissy Nakiguba – Kampala Queens 27- Issa Abdullah – She Scorpions 28- Sharon Kizza – UCU Lady Cardinals 29- Andrew Ayo- Lango Queens 30- John Nyombi – Dynamic SS Jjeza 31- Godfrey Bukohore – Mbarara 32-Eron Atal – Northern Region FA
Kitara FC made quick amends from their loss against Kataka last week to return to winning ways.
The Hoima based side secured a 3-0 win over Calvary FC at Kigaaya Primary School Playground to open a three point gap at the top.
Patrick Kaddu bagged a brace to take his tally to seven while Charles Kyomuhendo added the other in the clean out victory.
Kitara is top of the table on 16 points, three ahead of the chasing pack that includes Mbarara City, Booma FC and NEC FC.
Mbarara City had to come from a goal down to salvage a point against Police FC at Kakyeka Stadium.
Miisi Diego Ssemugera had given the Cops the lead in the first half but the Ankole Lions levelled matters four minutes after the break with Henry Kitegenyi converting from the spot.
NEC suffered a 1-0 ss on the road against bottom placed Soroti City but remain third on the log with 13 points.
Elsewhere, Booma FC recovered from a goal down to win 2-1 at Northern Gateway thanks to goals from captain Denis Omedi and Davis Muheirwe.
Moses Kasagga was the hero for Kaaro Karungi in their 1-0 win over Jinja North United.
Ndejje University registered their second win of the season thanks to a late strike from Nicholas Luzige.
Luweero United played out a goalless draw with Kataka while Adjumani were 2-1 winners over Lugazi FC.
Scoring goals is a trademark for strikers in any team but the fans get entertained the most when their heroes celebrate after the ball has crossed the goal line.
Such moments are likely to be witnessed more often this season following a new initiative by FUFA Executive Committee Member Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe to reward leading goal scorers for teams playing at the Regional level, 4 th and 5 th Division leagues in Kampala.
As a way of motivating strikers to score more goals, Dr. Ahimbisibwe has introduced the ‘Magogo Top Scorer’s Award’ which will come with a cash prize to any player that scores 15 or more goals per season in the third, fourth and fifth division leagues of Kampala Region.
‘We are trying to motivate our strikers to score more goals and on this note, we believe when there is a cash prize, it will motivate them to score more goals. Fans need to see more goals and creativity of how the players score’ noted Dr. Ahimbisibwe.
The award is named after the current FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who has transformed football in the Country.
‘It will be called Magogo top Scorer’s Award. We believe it will motivate players to score more goals thus getting better strikers’ added Dr. Ahimbisibwe.
Dr. Ahimbisibwe also embarked on a programme to support and give back to the football teams playing under the Kampala Region Football Association that he represents on the FUFA Executive.
Accompanied by the Chairman Kampala Region Kasalirwe Dirisa and his Deputy Nkuggwa, Dr. Ahimbisibwe was welcomed by the Nakawa District Football Association Chairman Lobbo Christopher where he donated to every club two balls each playing in the fourth and fifth division leagues.
Rubaga District Football Association has also benefited from the programme. Close to 100 clubs playing at the DFA Level are set to gain from the programme.
“We are embarking on a program that was initiated in Kampala region to give out balls to all third and fourth division clubs in the entire Kampala Region Football Association. The initiative is to help clubs and we thought it would be nice to start with balls because the game cannot be played without a ball”
Dr. Ahimbisibwe further encouraged the District Football Association Chairmen and the Region’s boss to start looking at and planning for football as a money-generating investment which must be run as a business venture.
“The introduction of FUFA Tv on market should get everyone involved to build a product that will bring the benefits to the game from sponsors, market for players, data analysis and media consumption” noted Apollo.
The same programme of ball distribution will be extended to the other three District Football Associations (Kawempe, Makindye and Central) that make up Kampala Region FA in due course by Dr. Ahimbisibwe.
The list of 4th and 5th division clubs per DFA
Makindye DFA 15 of 4th division 12 of 5th division
Kawempe DFA 16 of 4th division 15 of 5th division
Rubaga DFA 10 of 4th division 7 of 5th division
Central DFA 12 of 4th division 7 of 5th division
Nakawa DFA: 16 of 4 th Division 10 of 5 th Division
