Tri Nations Tournament First Game Libya 0-0 Uganda
Next Game Saturday, 24th September 2022 Tanzania vs Uganda
Uganda and Libya played out a barren stalemate as the two teams faced off in the first game of the Tri Nations Tournament.
In the game played on Wednesday at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi, either side could not find the outlet.
The hosts enjoyed the bigger share of the possession but failed to break past a resilient Uganda Cranes side.
Coach Micho handed goalkeeper Giosue Bellagambi his debut on the national team.
Garvin Kizito Mugweri who captained the team, Derrick Ndahiro, Hillary Mukundane and Musa Ramathan played across the back line.
The midfield had Bobosi Byaruhanga, Kenneth Ssemakula and Bright Anukani while the front three included Derrick Kakooza, Steven Sserwadda and Rogers Mato.
Uganda got the first attempt at goal in the 7th minute when Kakooza attempted from far but his strike went wide.
In the 15th minute, coach Micho was forced into making an early change when Mato was stretchered off.
His place was taken by Ibrahim Juma who played in advance role on the left side of the pitch.
There was another forced change before the break when Musa sustained a hamstring injury and he was replaced by Titus Ssematimba who was also making his debut.
In the second stanza, there were further changes with Richard Basangwa and Karim Watambala replacing Kakooza and Anukani respectively.
Uganda will return to action on Saturday against neighbours Tanzania who are the third team in this tournament.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI Giosue Bellagambi (GK), Garvin Kizito Mugweri, Derrick Ndahiro, Musa Ramathan, Hillary Mukundane, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Kenneth Ssemakula, Bright Anukani, Steven Sserwadda, Derrick Kakooza, Rogers Mato
The dates and venues for the second leg of the quarter-finals of this year’s edition of the FUFA Drum have been confirmed. The matches will be played on 9th and 16th October with two fixtures on each day.
Buganda Province will host the second leg at Luweero play ground, Kampala Province at Coffee Ground-Bugolobi, Tooro Province at Buhinga Stadium- Fort Portal and Lango Province at Akii Bua Stadium in LIra.
The kick-off time for all return leg matches is 3:00 PM and will be broadcast live on FUFA Tv.
Full fixture Sunday 09/10/2022, Buganda vs Acholi – 3:00 PM, Kasana Luweero Ground – Luweero Sunday 09/10/2022 Kampala vs West Nile – 3:00 PM, Bugolobi Coffee Ground – Kampala Sunday 16/10/2022 Tooro vs Teso 3:00 PM, Buhinga Stadium – Fortportal Sunday 16/10/2022 Lango vs Bugisu 3:00 PM, Akii Bua Stadium – Lira
Uganda Beach Soccer National Team Coach Angelo Schrinizi has named the final squad that will feature at the forthcoming HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship.
The Swiss gaffer has on Tuesday confirmed a final list of 14 players from the provisional team that has been training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Coach Angelo Schrinizi conducting training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The Sand Cranes team named is composed of three goalkeepers, five defenders and six forwards.
The team will travel to Durban, South Africa on Friday morning ahead of the tournament that starts on 25th September and run up to 1st October.
Uganda is in Group B alongside Tanzania, Egypt and Mauritius.
The tournament will act as part of preparation for the Sand Cranes ahead of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations next month in Mozambique.
Final Squad for COSAFA
Goalkeepers Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC), Meddie Kibirige (St. Lawrence BSC), Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Defenders Jonathan Kikonyogo (St. Lawrence BSC), Allan Katwe (St. Lawrence BSC), Ashraf Apuuli (Mutoola BSC), Isma Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Peter Mukwata (Mutoola BSC)
Forwards Baker Lukoya (St. Lawrence BSC), Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Joshua Lubwama (St. Lawrence BSC), Shaka Ssozi (Jinja Lions BSC), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Kampala Queens made their intentions of winning this season’s FUFA Women Super League title clear following a convincing win over Asubo Gafford Ladies on Sunday.
In their opening game of the season, the Queens of Soccer won 5-0 against the new comers at IUIU Ground, Kabojja.
Kampala Queens celebrate one of their goals.
New signing Sumaya Komuntale opened the scoring for Kampala Queens with a well taken free kick.
Sumaya Komuntale in action.
The other goals came from Shamirah Nalugya, Resty Nanziri, Lillian Mutuuzo and Margaret Kunihira.
Kampala Queens took early lead of the log ahead of their next game against defending Champions She Corporate this weekend.
She Corporate who played a day before were held to a one all draw by Makerere University.
In the other games played on matchday one, Olila High School edged Lady Doves courtesy of an own goal while Uganda Martyrs were 2-0 winners over Rines SS thanks to goals from Kevin Nakacwa and Brenda Munyana.
Action continues over the weekend with four fixfures, the biggest game involving She Corporate and Kampala Queens.
Rines SS will host UCU Lady Cardinals, Makerere University will travel to Masindi to face Lady Doves while Asubo Gafford Ladies host Uganda Martyrs High School.
West Nile Province put one leg into this year’s FUFA Drum semi finals after cruising past Kampala Province in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
In a thrilling encounter played on Sunday at Greenlight Stadium, West Nile took care of the visitors, registering a 4-0 win.
Action between West Nile and Kampala.
The hosts were boosted by the addition of the deadly attacking duo of Muhammad Shaban and Israel based Fahad Bayo who had not played in the previous round.
Rashid Kawawa and Isa Lumu vie for the ball.
And the two did not disappoint with Shaban bagging a brace while Bayo was involved in all the goals to add to Cromwell Rwothomio’s strike.
Despite missing a number of key players, Kampala also paused questions to West Nile but the former had a solid back line manned by of Bright Vuni and Rashid Toha to give skipper and goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi the much needed cover.
Goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi in action.
With three minutes to the end of the first stanza, Shaban broke the deadlock, firing from distance to beat Were in goal.
Muhammad Shaban (Right) and Gaddafi Wahab celebrate after scoring.
The second stanza saw Kampala degrade further and the home side capitalised on this to add to their goal tally.
Sic minutes into the second half, Shaban got his second of the day, heading home Kawawa’s cross from the right.
Substitute Cromwell Rwothomio got the third goal with his first touch thanks to a neat pass from Bayo.
Fans climbed trees to watch the game.
With eight minutes to stoppage time, Rwothomio initiated an attack from the middle of the pack and released Bayo who outpaced Andrew Kaggwa to lay in a cut back that Ngoobi almost connected into his own net before Gadaffi Wahab put it into the back of the net to dent Kampala’s semi final chances.
Bayo who was involved in all the four goals on the evening went on to be named Man of the match on his FUFA Drum debut and took home and accolade as well as USH 100,000 courtesy of Nile Special and FUFA.
Fahad Bayo (Centre) was named man of the match.
The two teams will face off again in the return leg in Kampala on a date yet to be communicated.
Derrick Were (GK), Andrew Kaggwa, Arthur Kiggundu, Derrick Ngoobi, Issa Lumu, Musa Ssali, Ibrahim kasinde, Faisal Muwawu, Samuel Kayongo Ssekamate, Ruben Kimera, Eric Ayang
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic (Micho) has named the team that will travel to Libya for two international friendly matches next week.
The squad composed of 22 players largely will take part in a Tri-Nations tournament in Libya.
Uganda Cranes will face Libya on Wednesday 21st September before taking on Tanzania three days later.
The team will depart Uganda on Sunday (at 6:30PM) aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET 335. They conducted a training session earlier in the day at Phillip Omondi Stadium.
Uganda Cranes training on Sunday.
The foreigh based contingent of Steven Sserwadda, Abdu Aziiizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Giosue Bellagambi, Sadat Anaku and Derrick Kakooza will link up with the the team in Libya from their club bases.
It should be noted that the local based legion entered camp on Tuesday this week and played in the two Tonny Mawejje’s testimonial matches.
Is a Mugulusi in action during the Tonny Mawejje testimonial match in Lugogo.
Uganda U17 National Team will seek to advance to the finals of this year’s Total Energies U17 Africa Cup of Nations but first, they will be subjected to qualifiers.
To win the coveted slot, one has to emerge Champions of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers, a thing the Cubs have done in the previous two editions. Unfortunately the most recent (2021) was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Currrent U17 National Team training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
In the draws conducted earlier this week, Uganda was placed in Group B alongside Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti and Sudan.
The other group has hosts Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania and Eritrea.
Uganda will kick start the tournament against minnows Djibouti at the Abebe Bikila Stadium on 1st October 2022.
Three days later, the Cubs will then face Burundi on Matchday two.
Matchday games in Group B will take place on 7th October with Uganda facing Sudan.
Hamza Lutalo’s charges will complete group business on 13th October against neighbours Rwanda.
The semifinals will take place on 16th October while the final will come on 19th of the same month.
Coach Lutalo believes his charges have what it takes to extend the dominance in the region and secure the ultimate target of qualifying for the final tournament.
Coach Hamza Lutalo.
“Our target is to qualify for AFCON and that means we must be the best in the Qualifiers. We are not concerned about our opponents because the players have been prepared to face any opposition,” he started.
“All the teams our group are equally good but our focus is doing well in every game in order to reach our target.” Added Lutalo.
The team is currently in camp at the FUFA Technical Centre,Njeru where the final team shall be named before heading to Ethiopia.
New Sand Cranes coach Angelo Schirinzi had his first interaction with the team on Saturday at FUFA Technical Centre,Njeru.
Coach Angelo Schrinizi arriving at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The Swiss gaffer who was unveiled by FUFA on Friday took no time to get to work and straight away took charge of proceedings.
Coach Angelo Schrinizi with FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim (L) during his unveiling.
He was first introduced to the players and officials before supervising a training session.
He was impressed with the attitude of the players on his maiden session.
Sand Cranes players and officials listening to coach Angelo Schrinizi.
“It was a good session with the players and everyone looked motivated. Definitely I will get time to learn them more but I was impressed with their attitude and abilities on the first day,” he said.
The Sand Cranes are currently in camp preparing for the HOLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship where Uganda will feature as a guest nation.
The tournament that will be plated between 25th September -1st October will act as a precursor to the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations slated for next month.
At the Beach Soccer AFCON, Uganda is placed in Group B alongside defending Champions Senegal, Egypt and Madagascar.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday One Saturday, 17th September 2022 Makerere University 1-1 She Corporate
FUFA Women Super League new comers Makerere University fought hard to earn a point off defending Champions She Corporate as the 2022/23 season got underway on Saturday.
In the game played at a boggy pitch following a heavy afternoon downpour in Kampala, She MAK as popularly known made it hard for the visitors to find the outlet.
Players shake hands after the final whistle on a muddy pitch.
With the pitch playing to their advantage, grew in confidence every passing minute even when She Corporate proved the better side in chances created.
A section of the fans that watched the game.
New signing Spencer Nakacwa scored the first goal of the season at the stroke of halftime to give the Nakawa based side the lead heading into the break.
Makerere’s Josephine Ndagire vies for the ball with Winnie Nabbale of She Corporate.
The home side however levelled matters just six minutes into the second stanza.
Daphine Nalubowa who was making her debut with the University side capitalized on a rebound to fire home.
Daphine Nalubowa (3rd from left) scored the equalizer for Makerere University.
The hosts should have taken the lead in the 75th minute when Margaret Namirimu held the ball in the area and a penalty was awarded but goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu was well stationed to save Sharon Namatovu’s attempt from 12 yards.
On the other hand, Phiona Nabbuma came close to scoring but her effort kissed the upright while substitute Jackie Nakasi failed to put the ball beyond the goalkeeper when she went through on goal.
Phoebe Banura shields the ball away from Winnie Babirye.
Action continues on Sunday with three games. Kampala Queens host Asubo Gafford Ladies in Kabojja, Rines SS and Lady Doves are away to Uganda Martyrs High School and Olila High School respectively.
Makerere Main Pitch Kickoff: 4PM Live on FUFA TV and 102.1 FUFA fm
The 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League season will officially get underway on Saturday with reigning Champions She Corporate FC facing new comers Makerere University WFC.
The crunch tie between two sides affiliated to sister institutions of learning will be played at the Makerere Main Pitch.
In an unprecedented occasion, the two coaches and captains from both She Corporate and Makerere briefed the media on Friday in a joint press conference held at FUFA Complex, Mengo.
Coach Issa Hassan of She Corporate indicated his charges are ready for the new campaign and the ultimate target will be retain the league title.
L-R: Isma Mivule, Coach Issa Hassan and SHE MAK Captain Yudaya Nakayenze.
“We are ready for the new season and my players are extremely prepared for the task ahead. I believe we are in the best shape and our target is get the new season on a high, starting with the game against Makerere on Saturday,” he said.
Coaches Issa Hassan (L) and Fred Ndawula share a light moment.
Hassan indicated that their expedition in the recently concluded CAF Women Champions League Zonal Qualifiers gave them good preparation ahead of the new season.
“We are fresh from the CAF Champions League Qualifiers and I believe my players are ahead in terms of fitness and we want to ride on that advantage in the opening games.” He added.
His counterpart, Fred Ndawula is aware of the challenges the League poses but he is confident his troops will perform well.
Coach Fred Ndawula of Makerere University.
“We gave just returned to the top division but I have trust in my players to do well starting this Saturday against She Corporate. The top league is tough but we want to do well and our target is to finish in the top five.” He indicated.
Makerere were outstanding in the FUFA Women Elite League last season and dispatched Asubo Gafford Ladies 6-0 to lift the title.
She MAK skipper Yudaya Nalubega is unfazed by the fact that She Corporate are the reigning Champions and states they are ready to tame them come Saturday.
She Makerere captain Yudaya Nalubega.
“We respect the fact that they are the defending Champions but that does not give them outright advantage. We are confident and ready to face them.” She said.
Naome Nagadya who captained She Corporate to triumph last season indicated the team still has its ultimate target set at winning the title.
Naome Nagadya
The other matchday one games will be played on Sunday with Kampala Queens facing Asubo Gafford Ladies, Olila High School take on Lady Doves will Rines SS visit Uganda Martyrs.
Uganda National Beach Soccer Team (The Sand Cranes) has learnt the teams it will face at the forthcoming Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.
In the draws conducted on Friday in Maputo, Mozambique, Uganda has been pooled in Group B alongside defending Champions Senegal, Egypt and Madagascar.
Madagascar won the coveted title in 2015 in Seychelles while Egypt were bronze medalists in 2016 and 2018.
The tournament will take place in the town of Vilankulo between 21st-28th October.
The Sand Cranes are currently in camp preparing for the HOLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship that will take place in Durban, South between 25th September -1st October.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim unveiled the coach in an event held at FUFA Complex, Mengo. He was in the company of FUFA Executive Committee Member, Ronnie Kalema, Uganda Beach Soccer Assassination(UBSA) Chairman Deo Mutabazi and FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza.
L-R: UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi, Coach Angelo Schirinzi, FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and FUFA EXCO Member Ronnie Kalema.
FUFA President indicated the Federation has been strategic in helping the game develop and believes the new coach will help to take Uganda a step further.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim speaking during the event.
“The game has made huge strides since its inception in 2019. From just being a mere recreation sport we were able to form the Association, create a league that helped us to get a formidable team,” he started.
“At the start, the Sand Cranes competed in regional tournaments, we then decided to participate in the AFCON Qualifiers and on our first attempt, we did not qualify. There was improvement in the second attempt, we qualified and played all the way to the semifinals.” He explained.
“It is now time to take another step. The new coach has vast experience having played and coached the game at the highest level. He is a FIFA Instructor and we believe we will improve our team.”
The President also revealed that besides coaching the national team, Schirinzi will also equip local beach soccer coaches with knowledge.
“The coach is a FIFA Instructor and besides coaching the national team, we will arrange for him to have engagements with our local coaches and equip them with more knowledge.” He indicated.
Coach Angelo Schirinzi.
In his remarks, coach Schirinzi expressed his delight in the new role and hopes to help the team perform.
“I am exceedingly excited to be here and work with the Uganda Sand Cranes. I believe this is an opportunity for me to extend my knowledge to Uganda and help the game of beach soccer grow in the country.”
“I have been in the game for several years and I believe Uganda is moving in the right direction. Playing at Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the first time reaching the semifinals means there is potential here.” The coach said.
The first task for coach Schirinzi will come in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship in Durban, South Africa between 25th September -1st October 2022.
The Sand Cranes will then shift focus to the 2022 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations due next month in Mozambique.
The FUFA Drum 2022 Quarter Final, First Leg Sunday 18th September 2022 West Nile vs Kampala Greenlight Stadium Kickoff: 4PM
Live on FUFA TV and 102.1 FUFA fm
Action in the FUFA Drum resumes this weekend with West Nile hosting Kampala in the first leg of the quarterfinal stage on Sunday at Greenlight stadium.
West Nile will have a huge boost in their quest to progress to the semifinals with strikers Fahad Bayo and Muhammad Shaban joining the camp.
The aforementioned duo have not featured in the previous games due to various reasons.
Fahad Bayo celebrates after scoring for Uganda against Rwanda.
Bayo features for Bnei Sakhnin in Israel while Shaban recently moved from Onduparaka FC to KCCC FC.
Dudu Bosco, the Head Coach of the West Nile Province team is confident the pair is a great addition to their camp.
West Nile Province team.
“I am happy to have the two join us ahead of the game against Kampala. I believe they will help us in search for goals because they are established forwards that have proven their ability.” He said.
The coach added he is aware of Kampala Province’s strength given the squad they have but he is confident his troops will overcome them.
To reach the quarterfinals, West Nile eliminated Karamoja 6-0 on aggregate.
On the other hand, Kampala Province Assistant Coach Paul Kiwanuka is buoyant that his team will do well and hopes for a good result at the Green Light Stadium come Sunday.
“Although seven of our players are currently with the Uganda U23 team, we are unfazed because we have a big pool to pick from. West Nile is good with quality players but I know we have what it takes to go past them.” He said.
Kampala eliminated Bukedi 4-1 on aggregate at the round of 16.
This will be the first meeting between the two provinces since the inception of the FUFA Drum in 2018.
Uganda U17 National Boys Football Team (Uganda Cubs) has learnt opponents for the forthcoming TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers.
In the draws conducted on Thursday by CECAFA, Uganda Cubs who are the defending Champions have been pooled in Group B alongside Djibouti, Rwanda, Sudan, Burundi.
Uganda Cubs lifting the CECAFA Trophy in 2020
The team is currently in camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru preparing for the Qualifiers that will take place between September 30th to October 19th, 2022 at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The current Uganda U17 team in camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
To win the 2020 edition held in Rwanda, Uganda defeated Kenya 2-1 in the final.
Uganda Cubs (U17) Team that played the CECAFA U17 Zonal Qualifiers in 2020.
The best two teams from each group will qualify for the semi finals and the winners will qualify to represent the region in the U-17 AFCON 2023 in Algeria.
Group A: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan
Nicholas Mwere was an instrumental figure as Uganda Sand Cranes booked the ticket to this year’s Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.
The lethal forward scored four of the nine goals as Uganda eliminated Comoros 9-5 on aggregate.
Nicholas Mwere in action against Comoros at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
He scored once on his debut away to Comoros as Uganda won 5-2 before bagging a hat trick in the return leg at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Sand Cranes celebrating at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru after qualifying for Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.
Mwere is optimistic of having the same scoring spree ahead of the next engagements that include the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship and the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in South Africa and Mozambique respectively.
Baker Lukooya (in front) and Nicholas Mwere celebrate one of the goals against Comoros.
“I first of want to thank God that had enabled us to return to camp in good health and the preparations are going on well. I am delighted that my performance in the previous games was excellent and looking forward to even do better in the next engagements,” he stated.
The lanky player indicates he is looking forward to the upcoming tournament and hopes the Sand Cranes will do well with the focus put at advancing to the World Cup.
Sans Cranes after sealing qualification to 2022 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.
“Our momentum is high at the momentum and we want to keep the same going into the next tournaments. At the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations last time, Uganda played up to thee semifinals, I believe we can do better and reach the final which will give us the chance to qualify for the World Cup.” He added.
The Sand Cranes will use the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship that will be played between 25th September to 1st October in Durban, South Africa.
Sand Cranes team singing tge national anthem.
After the aforementioned Championship the team will then shift focus to the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations that will be played in Mozambique next month.
Football has four types of club ownership and these are; Institutional, Private (Individual), Community (membership) and Hybrid clubs. However, defining and publicly listing Club ownership has been one of the biggest challenges to football professionalization in Uganda.
Well aligned ownership breeds good governance, administration and sense of belonging by the people owning the clubs depending on the model chosen.
The 27th FUFA Exco took a decision on 31st August 2022 and approved the proposal for creation of community clubs; a model that will create sustainable and accountable clubs built to last.
A section of the football administrators that attended the meeting at Acholi Inn.
The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim in company of Executive Committee members Rogers Byamukama, Ronnie Kalema and Dan Obote held a consultative meeting with stakeholders from Acholi region to share ideas on the possible creation of a Community club in their region. The meeting was held on Sunday 11th September 2022 at Acholi Inn, Gulu City.
FUFA President lecturing during the launch of the FUFA Community Clubs Programme at Acholi Inn.
The FUFA Professional Leagues Manager Shawn Mubiru also attended the meeting.
FUFA Professional Leagues Manager, Shawn Mubiru (blue shirt).
The launch of the framework on Community Clubs was to guide the football passionate regions create strong founded and self-sustaining football clubs that will have an attachment and appeal to the masses of selected regions.
The FUFA Executive identified and provided potential areas of focus where the programme will be first implemented with Acholi, Tooro and Masaka being earmarked as the areas to kick start the programme.
A section of Acholi Province fans at the Pece War Memorial Stadium during the 2019 FUFA Drum tournament.
The FUFA President opened his speech with words of praise to the people of Northern Uganda on a day Acholi Province took on Buganda Province in the 1st leg quarterfinals of the FUFA Drum.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim
‘Thank you, the people of Acholi, for welcoming us dearly and in such big numbers. Most importantly thank you for loving and embracing the FUFA Drum. The people of Northern Uganda you are undoubtedly the biggest supporters of the ‘FUFA Drum. Thank you for loving and supporting football,’ FUFA President began his presentation.
‘FUFA together with the people of Acholi we are in the process of giving guidance on creating a football club in your Province. Support us and we shall deliver it. We want a club that can win the Uganda Premier league, a club that can host international matches in the facilities that are in Acholi.’ He added.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim making his address.
‘Community clubs are the future. We want a platform that is going to tell the Acholi story; how do you dance? How do you celebrate among other things?’ noted the FUFA President.
Decorated UPDF General Charles Otema Awany who is the Patron of the Acholi Province team led a host of high-profile officials from Acholi region that included Business Owners, Members of Parliament, district chairpersons and Mayors, district sports officials, Northern regions district officials, District Football Association (DFA) officers among other opinion leaders and high-profile personalities from Acholi.
General Charles Otema Awany.Gulu City Mayor His Worship Alfred Okwonga speaking during the meeting.Member of Parliament, Hon. Gilbert Olanyah putting across his message in the meeting.
The meeting culminated into the creation of a 10-man committee that has been charged with the responsibility of organizing and overseeing the initial stages of creating a community club in Acholi.
Calvin Okello Anthony Akera Bernard Loum Emmanuel Ogik Alfred Okwonga Phillip Lukara Gilbert Olanyah John Paul Kifasi Mathew Dickens Canamitu Jolly Laker
L-R: General Charles Otema Awany, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and FUFA Executive Committee Member- Northern Region, Dan Obote having a chat.
The four (4) types of club ownership
Institutional Clubs
Owned by a private company or government institution that is created by an act of parliament or a government parastatal.
This model is principally setup as a PR and/or CSR tool for the institution.
Private Clubs
Owned by a shareholding of natural and/or legal persons. This model is principally setup for football business purposes.
Vipers Sports Club is owned by Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa who is the majority shareholder.
Community Clubs
Owned by a membership of more than 100 or so fans. This model is setup for sport but proven most suitable for posterity and sports business.
Hybrid Model
A combination of the above models. This model is normally a compromise position of various inherited ownerships.
SC Villa fans cheer on their team during a league game. The team has a semblance of both private and community ownership.
Challenges to find a suiting governance model practices.
Depending on the objectives and history of the club, different models suit different clubs and they have different advantages and disadvantages.
Social return on investment which include; increased social connectedness, wellbeing, employment outcomes; personal development; physical health; civic pride and support of other community groups.
Members of community clubs gain greater social support than through their other social networks. They help people develop skills in public speaking, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, and dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
Community Football clubs are important and effective vehicles for delivering health and safety campaign messages for the people.They harness the collective energy of players, coaches, administrators, volunteers and supporters to not only deliver sport and social activities for members, but for their respective communities.
Creation of direct employment opportunities for their communities and they are large consumers within their own communities, supporting local businesses such as bakeries, cafes, hotels, butchers, boda bodas, bars, restaurants and local trades people.
Football enthusiasts on Wednesday made it to Phillip Omondi Stadium in big numbers to witness Tonny Mawejje put final pieces to his glittering football career.
Captains Tonny Mawejje (in white) and Gavin Kizito pose for a picture with the match officials
In what is a rare occasion for a Ugandan footballer to have a testimonial match, this went into the history books as the midfield general danced for the last time.
Tonny Mawejje in action during his testimonial match at Lugogo.
Mawejje had several players and celebrities lined up to his side.These included former Uganda Cranes captains Denis Onyango and Geoffrey Massa, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Steven Bengo, Dan Wagaluka, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Sserunkuma among others.
Dan Wagaluka rolling back the years (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa).
Musicians included Eddy Kenzo and Rickman Ricki who both played football in their early age.
Hip Hop artiste Rickiman Ricki in action. (Photo by Isma Mulangwa).
Facing the current Uganda Cranes team that largely composed of U23 players, Mawejje’s team came from a goal down to win 2-1 on a chilly evening.
Hakim Kiwanuka had given Uganda Cranes the lead in the 25th minute thanks to a lay up from Richard Basangwa.
However, the lead was short lived for the youthful team with current Uganda Cranes skipper Emmanuel Okwi finding the equalizer at the half hour mark.
The winning goal came in the 59th minute through Muhammad Shaban who came off the bench at the start of the second goal.
Mawejje was given a standing ovation in the 6th minute with fans, players from either side clapping in honour of the great player.
He featured for 83 minutes before getting substituted amidst cheers from the fans.
Tonny Mawejje coming off in the 83rd minute. He was replaced by a fan Muhammad Kibirige from Makindye.
Mawejje played for the national team between 2004-2018 making 84 appearances and scoring eight goals.
He will have another testimonial match played in his home area, Masaka on Friday at Masaka Recreation Centre against the Uganda Cranes.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI Dennis Otim (GK), James Begisa, Gavin Kizito (C) Derrick Ndahiro, Ibrahim Juma, Kenneth Ssemakula, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Isma Mugulusi , Hakim Kiwanuka, Rogers Mato, Richard Basangwa
Mawejje Starting XI
Denis Onyango (GK), Isaac Isinde, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Joseph Ochaya, Dennis Iguma, Eddy Kenzo,Tonny Mawejje (C), Paul Mucureezi, Yunus Sentamu, Emmanuel Okwi
Sand Cranes captain Meddy Kibirige believes taking part in the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship will aid Uganda having good preparations for the forthcoming Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.
Uganda will be a guest team at the 2022 COSAFA Championship that will take place between 25th September to 1st October in Durban, South Africa.
Uganda Sand Cranes
Kibirige states that they face good teams in South Africa and that will put them in the best shape for the continental showpiece that will take place between 21st -30th October in Mozambique.
Uganda Sand Cranes captain Meddy Kibirige.
“I believe this tournament is important in our preparations for Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations. We want to go and do well against some of the best teams in Africa and that will give us momentum going into the Championship in Mozambique,” he said.
The skipper also lauded FUFA for availing good preparations to the team and promises the team is ready to perform.
Meddy Kibirige in training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
“As a captain, I extend my appreciation to FUFA for offering such good preparations and I want to promise that the players will put up a good fight both in COSAFA and at AFCON.” Kibirige added.
At the HOLLYWOODBETS Cosafa Beach Soccer Championship, Uganda is pooled in Group B alongside Tanzania, Egypt and Mauritius.
On the other hand, the draws for the group stage for the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations will be conducted on Friday, 16th September.
