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  • Uganda Cranes squad to play Mawejje testimonial matches, mini tournament in Libya summoned

    Uganda Cranes squad to play Mawejje testimonial matches, mini tournament in Libya summoned

    Coach Milutin Sredojevic has on Monday named Uganda Cranes squad largely composed of U23 to feature in the Tonny Mawejje testimonial matches and the forthcoming Tri Nations tournament in Libya.

    The gaffer announced a squad of 35 including six foreign based players that will take part in the aforementioned tasks.

    The Mawejje testimonial matches will be played this week on Wednesday and Friday in Lugogo and Masaka respectively.

    The two games are in honour of former Uganda Cranes midfielder Mawejje who has decided to retire from football. He featured for the national team between 2004-2018 making 84 appearances and scoring 8 goals.

    Coach Milutin however indicates that the foreign based legion and players from Vipers will not feature in the testimonial matches but instead will join the team ahead of the trip to Libya.

    “The six foreign based players and four players from Vipers SC will not be available for the testimonial matches but instead will join us on Sunday as we travel to Libya,” he said.

    The players include goalkeeper Giosue Bellagambi from Huddersfield Town FC, Abdul Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Steven Sserwadda, Derrick Kakooza and Sadat Anaku.

    The Vipers players on the other hand are Hillary Mukundane, Abdu Karim Watambala, Bright Anukani and Najib Yiga.

    After the two testimonial matches, the team will travel to Libya on Sunday for a tri-nation tournament in Benghazi.

    Uganda will face Libya on Wednesday, 21st September and take on Tanzania on Saturday, 24th September.

    Summoned Squad

    Goalkeepers
    Giosue Bellagambi (Huddersfield Town FC), Denis Otim (Express FC), Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC), Shamulan Kamya (Impala Hill), Abdu Magada (Gadaffi FC)

    Defenders
    Garvin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), James Begisa (URA FC), Abdu Azizi Kayondo (Royal Monarchs), Derrick Ndahiro ( URA FC), Ibrahim Juma (Leganes FC), Musa Ramathan (Cincinnati FC), Kenneth Ssemakula (SC Villa), Hassan Jurua (KCCA FC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Samson Kasozi (UPDF FC), Simon Baligenya (URA FC)

    Midfielders
    Bobosi Byaruganga (MFK Vyskov), Steven Serwadda (New York Red Bulls), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Abdukarim Watambala (Vipers SC), Ivan Irinimbabazi(Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Abdallah Salim (URA FC), Issa Bugembe (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Faisal Wabyoona (KCCA FC), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Unattached), Rogers Mugisha (UPDF FC), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC)

    Forwards
    Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC), Derrick Kakooza (Valmiera), Sadat Anaku(Dundee FC), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC), Richard Basangwa (Gaddafi FC)

  • The FUFA Drum 2022: Acholi rally from a goal down to edge Buganda

    The FUFA Drum 2022: Acholi rally from a goal down to edge Buganda

    Quarter Final – First Leg

    Acholi Province 2-1 Buganda

    Acholi Province needed to stage a comeback to overcome Buganda as the two teams faced off in the first leg of the quarterfinals of this year’s FUFA Drum tournament.

    A section of the fans that thronged Boma Ground, Kitgum.

    Despite conceding in the opening stanza, The Elephants kept the resolve and produced a remarkable second half display to win 2-1.

    Buganda’s Viane Sekajugo takes on Brian Mato of Acholi.

    Two quick fire goals from Norman Ogik and Francis Onekalit in the 64th and 65th minute respectively handed hosts, Acholi Province, the first leg advantage in a Quarter Final match held at Boma Grounds, Kitgum on Sunday.

    Achora Nancy Odonga, Woman MP Lamwo District celebrates Acholi’s win over Buganda.

    The game was watched by several dignitaries including FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.

    A fan greets FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim as Minister Beatrice Atim Anywar looks on.

    Frank Ssebufu scored the opener in the 23rd minute that gave Buganda Province the advantage in the first half.

    However, Ogik and Onekalit came off the bench to hand victory to the reigning Champions thus sending the fans into wild celebrations at full time.

    Former Aruu County Member of Parliament Odonga Otto (red jersey) cheering on Acholi Province.

    Acholi Province’s Fred Agandu was named the Nile Special Man of the Match.

    Buganda Province will host Acholi Province at Nakisunga Grounds, Mukono in the second leg of the tie on a date to be communicated.

  • The FUFA Drum 2022: Clash of Titans as holders Acholi host Buganda

    The FUFA Drum 2022: Clash of Titans as holders Acholi host Buganda

    FUFA Drum 2022 | Quarterfinals – First leg

    • Acholi Vs Buganda -4pm

    All roads lead to Boma ground in Kitgum as title holders Acholi and Buganda face off in the first leg of the FUFA Drum tournament quarterfinal round on Sunday 11th September.

    The much anticipated clash of titans is a major highlight on this stage and Acholi fans will be out to render massive support to their team in a move to take advantage from the first leg.

    Buganda and Acholi cheer leaders entertain the masses at Pece Stadium

    Buganda clinched the title in 2019 before COVID-19 paused sporting activities for two years.

    Acholi on the other hand beat Bukedi (5-3) on penalties to win the last edition and will seek to keep their title defence on the right path.

    Acholi Province Team players with the FUFA DRUM Trophy they won in 2019.

    Acholi’s Head coach Geoffrey Akena expressed confidence ahead of Sunday’s game and banks on home fans for positive results.

    “We are very glad about the draw and playing against Buganda. We are Champions and this will be a classic match. Such matches are for the fans to enjoy. I call upon the fans for both teams to turn up in big numbers to watch their stars in action. The Acholi fans will not disappoint.” Akena told FUFA media after the draw last month.

    A section of Acholi Province fans at the Pece War Memorial Stadium during the 2019 FUFA Drum semi-finals against Bugisu.

    Acholi province eliminated Bunyoro (1-0) on aggregate to reach this stage thanks to Hudu Mulikyi sole strike in the second round after a barren draw in Masindi.

    While Buganda province saw off Ankole 2-1 on aggregate thanks to a second leg victory at Nakisunga Ssaza playground in Mukono.

    Buganda Province celebrating after wining the 1st Edition of The FUFA Drum

    “It’s a good draw for us, we are ready again for the challenge and we want to build on our success of 2018. We want to win it away from home as we believe it will be the only way to see us through to the next round.” – said Patruck Kimuli, assistant coach Buganda province.

    Viane Sekajugo and Joshua Lubwama scored for Buganda province as the inaugural winners reached this stage. But Lubwama will miss this round after joining the National Beach soccer team (Sand Cranes) for residential camp in Njeru preparing for upcoming continental engagements.

    To win the maiden championship, Buganda beat West Nile 2-1 aggregate. The two played to a 1-all draw at the Greenlight stadium in Arua and Buganda won 1-0 at Bishop SS playground in Mukono.

    Appointed officials

    Center referee – Byaruhanga Henry
    Assistant referee 1 – Friday Noah
    Assistant referee 2 – Atusinguza Noah
    Fourth official – Kiiza Aisha
    Referee Assessor – Waiswa Ajab
    Match Commissioner – Tumwesiye Anthony

  • FUFA Mourns legend Jimmy Muguwa

    FUFA Mourns legend Jimmy Muguwa


     
    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) learnt with deep sorrow about the death of former Uganda Cranes player Jimmy Muguwa who passed away on Thursday 8th September 2022.
    Muguwa was one of the few remaining heroes from the Uganda Cranes Squad that played in the 1978 AFCON Final in Accra, Ghana.
    We have lost an icon who served the beautiful game unconditionally.
    He was influential for the National Team and well known for his coaching abilities that made him become the first coach to guide Express FC to the CAF Champions League semifinals in 1995.
    He was also a great player with Uganda Commercial Bank (UCB FC) and Express FC during his active days as a football player.
    FUFA conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and relatives, on the loss of a legend who committedly served football wholeheartedly.
    He will be dearly.
    Rest in Peace Jimmy.

  • FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Rays of Grace edge Paorihner to retain crown

    FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Rays of Grace edge Paorihner to retain crown

    FUFA Primary Schools Championship 2022

    Boys Final

    Rays of Grace 0-(5)-0 (4) Paorihner Primary School

    Third Place Playoff
    Kibuli Islamic 0-2 Bright View

    Classification Games
    Prime View 0-1 Vision for Children

    Nansana Modern 1-2 Winners Academy

    Rays of Grace successfully defended the FUFA Primary Schools Championship after emerging Winners of the 2022 edition on Wednesday.

    Action between Rays of Grace and Paorihner in the 2022 final.

    In the boys final played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, Rays of Grace from Buikwe district edged Paorihner Primary School from Agago District to claim the crown.

    Rays of Grace lift the trophy aloft.
    Fans of Rays of Grace cheering on their team in the final

    It should be noted that Rays of Grace won the inaugural edition held in 2019 before the outbreak of COVID-19 disrupted the next two years and thus the tournament could not be held.

    FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha hands over the trophy to Rays of Grace captain.

    The closely contested final ended goalless in normal time but Rays of Grace won the penalty shootout 5-4.

    Coach Richard Kamanzi praised his players for showing composure throughout the tournament despite losing the opening game.

    “We have had a good platform for the young boys to expose their talents and I want to thank FUFA for this initiative. I want to also thank my players for showing character and composure throughout the tournament. It has not been easy for us to win but the determination to keep pushing helped us.” He said.

    Michael Kawooya and Abdulrahman Sudais both from Rays of Grace were named Most Valuable Player and best goalkeeper respectively.

    Michael Kawooya was named MVP of the tournament.
    Best Goalkeeper Abdulrahim Sudias.

    Joseph Langol from Paorihner Primary School took the top scorer gong with five goals.

    Joseph Langol, Top Scorer with five goals.

    Nansana Modern scooped the fair play award.

    Both Rays of Grace and Paorihner will represent Uganda at the East Africa games (FEASSA) in Arusha later this month.

    The aforementioned two schools will be joined by Bombo UMEA and Habanom Academy who played the final in the girls’ category with the former emerging winners.

    Individual Awards

    Fair play Award: Nansana Modern

    Top Scorer: Joseph Langol (Paorihner)

    Best Goalkeeper: Abdulrahman Sudais (Rays of Grace)

    MVP: Nicholas Kawooya (Rays of Grace)

    Rankings

    1- Rays of Grace (Buganda Region)
    2- Paorihner (Northern Uganda)
    3- Bright View (West Nile Region)
    4- Kibuli Islamic (Western Region)
    5- Winners Academy (Kitara Region)
    6- Nansana Modern (Kampala Region)
    7- Vision for Children (North East Region)
    8- Prime View Education Center (Eastern Region)

  • FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Paorihner, Rays of Grace advance to final

    FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Paorihner, Rays of Grace advance to final

    FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo)

    Boys Category

    Semifinals
    Rays of Grace 3-0 Kibuli Islamic

    Paorihner Primary School 1(4)-1(3) Bright View

    Defending Champions Rays of Grace and Paorihner Primary School are the two teams that will feature in this year’s final (Boys category) of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship.

    The aforementioned two schools won their respective semifinal matches on Tuesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Paorihner Primary School.
    Rays of Grace from Buikwe district.

    Rays of Grace who won the inaugural edition in 2019 were ruthless in their semifinal contest against Kibuli Islamic, winning 3-0 to storm the final.

    Isaac Asiindu, Nicholas Kawooya and Abdul Kasibante were all on target for the Buikwe based outfit in the one sided affair.

    Rays of Grace players celebrate after the fulltime whistle.

    Coach Richard Kamanzi was full of praise for his charges and indicated losing their first group game made them stronger.

    “I want to thank the players for the performance today. When we lost our first game, we went back and regrouped and since then we have only become stronger. I hope we can be able to produce another good display and emerge winners.” He said.

    In the other semifinal, Paorihner Primary School from Agago District edged Bright View on penalties to storm the final.

    Paorihner celebrating after ejecting Bright View.

    The closely contested clash ended one all in normal time with Joseph Alema and Joseph Langor scoring for Bright View and Paorihner respectively.

    In the tense penalty shootout, Ahmed Muzamil failed to convert his kick thus granting the chance for Paorihner to win 4-3.

    The final between Rays of Grace and Paorihner Primary School will be played on Wednesday. This will be preceded by the third place playoff between Kibuli Islamic and Bright View.

    There will also be classification games between Nansana Modern vs Winners Academy and Prime View Education Centre facing Vision for Children.

    Wednesday action

    Classification Games

    Nansana Modern vs Winners Academy – (Pitch 1) -9AM

    Prime View vs Vision for Children (Pitch 2) -9AM

    Third Place Playoff

    Kibuli Islamic vs Bright View (Pitch 1) – 10:20AM

    Final
    Rays of Grace vs Paorihner Primary School (Pitch 1) -2PM

  • 27th FUFA Exco: Key Decisions from the meeting held on 31st August 2022 at FUFA House

    27th FUFA Exco: Key Decisions from the meeting held on 31st August 2022 at FUFA House

    Governance is a key pillar in the management of football and FUFA has put a lot of emphasis in this area. It is upon this back ground that the FUFA Executive Committee convenes quarterly to deliberate on football matters and come up with policies for implementation. The 27th FUFA Exco meeting was held on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at FUFA House, Mengo.

    The key decisions are;

    Governance & Administration

    Rewards and Sanctions Committee

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved establishment of the Rewards and Sanctions Committee. The committee will  primarily be responsible for handling disciplinary matters as well as recognition and reward for good performance at the FUFA Secretariat.

    1. The Adhoc Committee has;
    2. Sam Mpiima- Chairman
    3. Dr. Azah Taib-Member
    4. Kibazo Peter- Member
    5. Julian Namuganga-Member
    6. Sheba Ampaire- Member

    FUFA Centenary Celebrations

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved the establishment of the FUFA @100 years Committee. The committee will be responsible for organising events and activities to mark the upcoming Centenary of FUFA in 2024.

    The Committee has;

    1. Rogers Byamukama-Chairman
    2. Rogers Mulindwa- Member
    3. Sabiiti Muwanga-Member
    4. Ahmed Hussein-Member
    5. Eric Kifampa-Member

    Players Status Regulations

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved proposals from the Rules Review Commission (RRC) for amendments to Regulations on status and transfer of players.  The approved proposals are;

    1. All football players featuring in FUFA Official Competitions at all levels should be registered on the FUFA Connect System by season 2023/2024. This also takes into account players in FUFA authorised Competitions.
    2. Allow registration of players whose contracts expire during competition period
    3. Youth football player agreements
    4. School-player scholarship agreements for a maximum of three years
    5. Minor players to be registered on FUFA Connect System
    6. Training Compensation fee of UGX 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Shillings) has been set per year for a registered player starting at the age of 12 till 23 years for domestic transfers.
    7. Amateur players will remain regulated to stay at a club for two years for stability and growth of a player.

    Football Development

    Education Fund

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved the creation of the FUFA Education Fund to aid members of the football family in enhancing their knowledge in various fields of the game. The fund will, among others

    • Support the less privileged individuals
    • Ease pressure on office of the President
    • Make education affordable
    • Establish and grow trust in the football family

    Match General Coordinators

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved the proposal of FUFA General Coordinators (GCs) to be enlisted as match officials in matches of the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Women Super League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum and FUFA Cup Final matches.  The FUFA GC shall put on the FUFA authorised badge at all matches and effectively replaces the Match Commissioner and work with the Referees Assessor, Centre Referee, Reserve Referee (4th Official), and 2 Assistant Referees.

    Capacity Building Curriculum

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved the FUFA Education Curriculum which has been developed for courses in Football Administration and Management, Safety and Security, Refereeing, Coaching, Sports Science, Medical and Nutrition.

    FUFA Inter District Football Competition

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved a proposal to establish a grass roots-based football competition (FUFA Inter District Football Competition).

    Competitions, Refereeing and Licensing

    Uganda Cup Final

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved Northern Region Football Association to host the Final of the Uganda Cup 2022/2023 season. The final will be hosted in Lira at Akii Bua Stadium.

    Proline FC’s request to change region

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved that Proline FC plays in the Buganda Regional League for 2022/2023 season. Proline FC acquired Nalubaale FC that was started in Buikwe, Buganda region.

    However FUFA Exco advised Proline FC to apply for registration in the Kampala Regional League for the 2023/24 season.

    Change of Club names 

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved requests from three clubs to change names. Clubs whose requests were not approved, means they did not meet the requirements at the preliminary stage for change of name.

    The successful clubs are;

    1. Kyambura Football to Bunyaruguru Tigers Football Club
    2. Kazinga Lions Football Club to Bunyaruguru United Football Club
    3. Busiro United Football Club to Kiboga United Sports Club 

    National teams

    Beach Soccer National Team- Sand Cranes

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved the proposal to reinforce the Technical team of the Uganda National Beach Soccer team-Sand Cranes. The Exco endorsed the appointment of Angelo Schirinzi from Switzerland for the period that will see the Sand Cranes feature at the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship in South Africa and the 2022 AFCON Beach Soccer Finals in Mozambique.

    Uganda Women National Senior Team- Crested Cranes

    The FUFA Executive Committee declared that the positions of the technical team of Crested Cranes have fallen vacant following the completion of their assignment for which they were appointed that ended with the WAFCON Finals in Morocco. FUFA will declare as and when the application process for the vacant positions starts.

    Community Clubs Programme

    The FUFA Executive Committee approved the FUFA Community Clubs Programme-a model that will create sustainable and accountable clubs built to last. The FUFA Exco provided potential areas of focus where the programme will be first implemented.  Acholi, Tooro and Masaka were earmarked for the kickoff the programme.

  • FUFA Primary Schools Championship: Kibuli Islamic, Paorihner, Bright View and Rays of Grace through to semifinals

    FUFA Primary Schools Championship: Kibuli Islamic, Paorihner, Bright View and Rays of Grace through to semifinals

    Matchday 3 Results
    Kibuli Islamic 2-2 Winners Academy
    Paorihner NPS 3-1 Prime View Educ Centre
    Vision for Children Junior 0-3 Bright View
    Rays of Grace 3-0 Nansana Modern

    Four teams have confirmed their slots into the semifinals of this year’s FUFA Primary Schools Championship following a successful climax to the group games on Monday.

    In the final group games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, reigning Champions Rays of Grace, Kibuli Islamic, Bright View Primary School and Paorihner earned results good enough to send them to the next stage.

    Bright View Primary School from West Nile Region.

    Kibuli Islamic from Western Uganda drew 2-2 against drop the first Winners Academy to finish top of group B with 7 points.

    Kibuli Islamic celebrate one of their goals against Winners Academy.

    Ramathan Kalifan and Khalid Fazil scored a goal each for Kibuli Islamic while Herbert Busingye and Sunday Joyhum scored for Winners Primary School who ended the tournament with one point.

    In the same group, Paorihner came from a goal down to win 3-1 against Prime View Education Centre thus finishing second.

    Jospeh Langol gave Prime View the lead but Kiirya Onyango scored a brace while the other goal came from Emmy Nabongo to send Paorihner to the semifinals.

    Lawrence Zziwa who leads the scoring chart with four goals netted a brace before Zakaria Akol added the other goal for the Tororo based school.

    Holders Rays of Grace confirmed their place in the semifinals in style, outwitting Nansana Modern 3-0.

    Rays of Grace celebrate their goal.

    Goals for Rays of Grace who ended group action in second place with six points were scored by Collin Talemwa, Amos Molo and Hakim Osma.

    West Nile representatives Bright View Primary School defeated Vision for Children Junior School 3-0 to finish top of Group B with seven points.

    Saviour Alema scored twice and Hafizu Andabati added the other.

    The results mean Group A leaders Kibuli Islamic will face Rays of Grace while Bright View SS who topped Group B will take on Paorihner in the semifinals that will be played on Tuesday.

    The semifinal contests will be preceded by classification games of teams that finished third and fourth in the groups.

    Classification Games

    9 AM
    Prime View Education Centre Vs Nansana Modern PS Pitch 1

    Vision for Children Junior Vs Winners Academy Pitch 2

    Semifinals
    Kibuli Islamic Vs Rays of Grace Pitch 1 (10:20AM)

    Bright View PS Vs Paorihner Primary School Pitch 1(2PM)
     

  • Micho attributes Uganda Cranes qualification to good preparation

    Micho attributes Uganda Cranes qualification to good preparation

    Uganda Cranes over the weekend confirmed their place at the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after eliminating Tanzania 4-0 on aggregate.

    Coach Milutin Sredojevic alias Micho was happy with the performance of his charges both home and away and stated the team had better preparations compared to Tanzania.

    Coach Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media after the game.

    “First of all, I am happy to guide Uganda back to CHAN for the sixth time but for me this is third time as a coach in charge,” he started before adding, “I take this opportunity to thank the players and the technical team for working together to get the best results and performance from the two games against Tanzania.”

    Micho attributed the results to good preparation indicating having the team together for long helped to achieve a lot.

    Uganda Cranes training at Kampala Quality School.

    “I want to thank FUFA for giving us an enabling environment. We summoned the players during off season and thus we needed time to work on so many aspects including fitness of players before entering the competitive phase,” said Micho.

    “Additionally, the friendly games against Ethiopia and Zanzibar helped to put us in good shape. We didn’t get good results there but we kept working on the grey areas and thankfully, the team did well against Tanzania.”

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate a goal at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.

    Uganda won the first leg 1-0 in Dar es Salaam before completing the task with a 3-0 win at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday.

    The 2022 edition will be played in January next year with Algeria hosting the biennial tournament only played by footballers playing in their native domestic leagues.

  • FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Goals galore as second edition for boys commences

    FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo): Goals galore as second edition for boys commences

    Matchday 1 Results
    Kibuli Islamic PS 5-2 Prime View Education Center
    Winners Academy 0-7 Paorihner Nursery PS
    Vision for Children 1-0 Nansana Modern PS
    Bright View PS 2-0 Rays of Grace

    Matchday 2 Results

    Paorihner Nursery PS 0-2 Kibuli Islamic PS
    Winners Academy 0-2 Prime View Education Center
    Rays of Grace 2- 0 Vision for Children
    Bright View PS 1-1 Nanasana  Modern PS

    The second edition of the FUFA Primary School Championship (Odilo) for the boys kicked off on Saturday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru after two years of no action due to COVID-19.

    Whereas the games began on Saturday, the opening ceremony was held on Sunday with Sammy Odong Sammy, the Assistant Commissioner of Physical Education in the Ministry of Education and Sports being the guest of honour.

    Sammy Odong Sammy from the Ministry of Education and Sports, juggling the ball during the opening ceremony.

    Odong lauded the Federation for the efforts behind developing football right from the grassroot level.

    Matchday one witnessed a plethora of goals scored with Northern Region representatives Paorihner Nursery scoring seven goals past Kitara Region representatives, Winners Academy. Kibuli Islamic representing Western Region beat Prime View Education Centre from Tororo 5-2.

    Group photo of all the teams.

    Reigning Champions, Rays of Grace from Buganda were stunned by Bright View, suffering a 2-0 loss while Vision of Children from Tororo beat Kampala Region representatives 1-0 to wrap up matchday one.

    Kibuli Islamic continued with their perfect start, winning 2-0 against Paorinher while Rays of Grace and Prime Education Center registered their first wins of the competition with Nansana Modern collecting the first point in a one all draw against Bright Views Primary School.

    Kibuli Islamic leads group A with six points Paorihner is second having the same points with Prime View Education Centre but separated by goal difference. Winners Academy are bottom in this group with no point.


    Bright View tops Group B with four points, Rays Of Grace is second with three, same as Vision for Children and Nansana Modern coming bottom of the table with one point.


    Charles Torah leads the scoring chart with three goals, Emmanuel Ocen, Emmanuel Langal all from Paorihner, Lawrence Zziwa of Prime View, Khalid Faizal and Ramadham Kalifan Kuule both from Kibuli plus Akram Bin Musa of Bright View has two goals each.

    Next Fixtures
    Mon 5/09/2022
    9 AM
    Kibuli Islamic PS Vs Winners Academy PS Pitch 1
    Paorihner NPS Vs Prime View Educ Pitch 2
    10.20 AM
    Vision for Children Vs Bright View PS Pitch 1
    Rays of Grace Vs Nansana Modern PS 1  
     

  • CHAN 2022: Each member of Uganda Cranes team to receive $2,500 as qualification bonus

    CHAN 2022: Each member of Uganda Cranes team to receive $2,500 as qualification bonus

    Each member of the Uganda Cranes team (Players and officials) will receive a qualification bonus of $2,500.

    FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim made the announcement in the dressing room shortly after the team ejected Tanzania 4-0 on aggregate at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende to book a ticket to the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

    The President was in the company of Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang, NCS General Secretary Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and FUFA Executive Members.

    L-R: FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, Goalkeeping Coach Fred Kajoba, Minister Hon. Peter Ogwang, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, National Teams Manager Patrick Ntege and National Team Officer Paul Mukatabala.

    The President indicated this good for the local based players to go and weigh themselves at the continental level.

    “I am extremely happy that we have been able to secure qualification to CHAN. As FUFA, our target is to enter and qualify into every tournament. It is not easy to make sixth successive finals and the target is to perform better than the previous attempts,” he started.

    “It is not our policy to go into games without promising qualification bonus which we didn’t make this time round. But together with the FUFA Executive we have agreed to give $2,000 to every member of the team as qualification bonus.” The President announced.

    Minister Ogwang who also addressed the team stated that government will top up $500 for every member of the team thus making a grand total of $2,500.

    Hon. Peter Ogwang speaking to the team in the dressing room.

    “FUFA President has already announced the pledge from FUFA but on behalf of Government, I want to announce that we shall top up $500 to every member of the team.” He said amidst cheers from the players.

    The Minister also promised a State dinner to the team.

    NCS General Secretary, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel indicated more funding will be given to football.

    Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, NCS General Secretary.

    Uganda won 3-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende thanks to goals from Moses Waiswa, Rogers Mato and Richard Basangwa.

    The Cranes had won the reverse fixture 1-0 in Dar es Salaam courtesy of Travis Mutyaba’s effort.

  • Uganda Cranes humble Tanzania to secure CHAN 2022 berth

    Uganda Cranes humble Tanzania to secure CHAN 2022 berth

    African Nations Championship (CHAN) Qualifiers 2022

    Return Leg
    Uganda 3-0 Tanzania
    Uganda qualifies 4-0 on aggregate

    Uganda Cranes secured qualification to next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) in style after overcoming Tanzania home and away.

    In the home game played at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday, the Cranes put up a spirited performance to win 3-0 and thus advancing to the final tournament 4-0 on aggregate.

    Uganda Cranes players singing the National Anthem.

    Moses Waiswa, Richard Basangwa and Rogers Mato scored a goal each to guide Uganda to victory.

    Coach Milutin Sredojevic made one change from the team that started away in Dar es Salaam with Derrick Ndahiro replacing Ibrahim Juma in the left back position.

    Derrick Ndahiro (smiling) started ahead of Ibrahim Juma.

    Uganda started the game on a great note and troubled Tanzania’s backline.

    At the quarter hour mark, Rogers Mato was brought down in the area and the referee from Djibouti did not hesitate to point to the spot.

    Waiswa took the resultant penalty, sending goalkeeper Aishi Manula the wrong way to give Uganda an early lead.

    Moses Waiswa celebrates after scoring.

    Tanzania made several inroads in a bid to level matters but goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi stood tall in goal to thwart any danger.

    At the start of the second stanza, the coach introduced Basangwa for Martin Kizza.

    Richard Basangwa celebrates

    The gangly forward took only nine minutes to announce his arrival when he divided to head home Waiswa’s delivery from a free kick.

    Mato put the game beyond reach in the 75th minute when he finished off a well worked build up.

    Rogers Mato in action against Tanzania.

    Basangwa held off two defenders to find Mato on the left and the lanky forward was quick to send the ball to Karisa at the back post. The former did not shoot but instead played it back to Mato who was quick to head home sending the fans into a frenzy.

    The result means Uganda qualifies for a sixth successive time to the final tournament.

    The 2022 edition which was postponed to January 2023 will be staged in Algeria.

    Uganda Cranes starting XI

    Nafian Alionzi (GK), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Derrick Ndahiro, Livingstone Mulondo, John Revita, Siraje Ssentamu, Marvin Youngman, Moses Waiswa, Rogers Mato, Martin Kizza, Milton Karisa (C)

    Substitutes
    Mathias Muwanga, James Begisa, Kenneth Ssemakula, Saidi Kyeyune, Richard Basangwa, Travis Mutyaba, Ibrahim Orit

  • CHAN Qualifiers: Karisa confident Uganda Cranes will overcome Tanzania hurdle to seal qualification

    CHAN Qualifiers: Karisa confident Uganda Cranes will overcome Tanzania hurdle to seal qualification

    Uganda Cranes are 90 minutes away from sealing qualification to the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

    The team has to get a positive result in the return leg against Tanzania on Saturday to sail through. The Cranes carry 1-0 advantage from the reverse fixture.

    Forward Milton Karisa who is the skipper of the team is confident they will seal qualification come Saturday.

    L-R: Team Media Officer Joel Muyita, Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic and captain Milton Karisa.

    Karisa made the remarks during a pre match press briefing conducted on Friday at FUFA House, Mengo.

    “We are prepared and ready to complete the task before us. Our target is simple and all we have to do is win and qualify for the final tournament,” He said.

    Skipper Milton Karisa.

    The winger believes the morale in camp is good and every player is focused towards the set target.

    “All the players are ready and committed towards making sure the target of qualifying is achieved. We therefore call upon out fans to come and rally behind us tomorrow.”

    Uganda is seeking to make the final tournament for a sixth time having played at the previous five editions (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020).

  • CHAN Qualifiers: Coach Micho expresses readiness ahead of return leg against Tanzania

    CHAN Qualifiers: Coach Micho expresses readiness ahead of return leg against Tanzania

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic aka Micho believes his charges are mentally and physically ready to face and eliminate Tanzania.

    The Cranes carry advantage from the first leg of the 2022 CHAN Qualifiers having won the reverse fixture 1-0 last weekend in Dar es Salaam.

    Micho is optimistic his troops will be able to execute the task before them and dump out Tanzania.

    Coach Micho addressing the media.

    “The players are ready for the task ahead. We have enough preparations knowing that players were coming from off season, played friendly matches and now the document is in our hands but that document can only be valid with a stamp and that is what we shall be aiming at in tomorrow’s game,” he said.

    Coach Micho during the team’s last training.

    “The players are in good shape and we have given no room for complacency. There is so much to fight for in Saturday’s game and we cannot allow that spirit now.” Micho added.

    The Serbian tactician was also quick to say Tanzania will not be a pushovers given the changes made since last weekend’s game.

    “This (Tanzania) is a different team from what we faced last week. There has been addition of three players including John Bocco. The new Manager is my personal friend, Honour Janza and thus we should expect a walk in the park.” He added.

    Travis Mutyaba scored the lone goal at Benjamin Mkapa National as Uganda Cranes edged Taifa Stars in the first the CHAN Qualifiers.

  • Bombo UMEA Win Inaugural Girls Version Of FUFA Odilo Primary Schools’ Championship

    Bombo UMEA Win Inaugural Girls Version Of FUFA Odilo Primary Schools’ Championship

    FUFA Odilo Primary Schools Championship (Girls Category)
    Final
    Bombo UMEA PS (4) 0-0 (3) Habanon Quality Academy PS
    Third playoff
    Oasis PS 0-2 Nyakatooma III PS
     
    Buganda Region representatives, Bombo UMEA Primary School are Winners of the Inaugural Girls’ version of the FUFA Odilo Primary Schools Championship. 

    The final played on Thursday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru ended goalless in normal time but Bombo UMEA edged Habanon Quality Primary School on spot kicks to emerge Winners.

    Bombo UMEA celebrate after emerging Winners.

    Halima Mupyangu , Lillian Nabukeera Lilian, and Edith Nakiseka conversions were not enough to guide Habanon to victory after Jenifer Onyango and Trinah Nakawuki failed to covert theirs while Meble Adong, Hasina Babirye, Gertrude Nanteza, and Sarah Tambula converted for Bombo and it is only Lillian Nabukeera Lilian who missed.

    Bombo UMEA’s Assistant Coach Jessica Namanda attributed their victory to hard work and the high level of discipline exhibited by the players before and during the tournament.

    ‘We have worked hard for this tournament and we are glad that our hard work has paid off. Also, our players have been highly disciplined. I am slightly older than them but they always respected me and followed the instructions given.” Said an excited Namanda.

    The two finalists Habanom Quality and Bombo UMEA Primary School will represent Uganda in the forthcoming FEASSA games in Arusha both receiving full funding from FUFA.

    Nyakatooma III Primary School beat Arua based Oasis Primary School 2-0 to take the third position with goals coming from Nuwasiima Aglyne and Ahimbisibwe Susan.

    Individual Awards
    Fair Play: Oasis Primary School
    Golden Glove: Evon Kemigisha (Bombo UMEA PS)
    Golden Boot : Halima Mupyanga, 5 goals (Habanon Quality APS)
    MVP: Agatha Muhoozi (Habanon Quality APS)

    Tournament Final Ranking 
    1-      Bombo UMEA PS
    2-      Habanon Quality PS
    3-      Nyakatooma PS
    4-      Oasis PS
    5-      Ngora Girls PS
    6-      Otino Waa PS
    7-      Bwabya PS
    8-      Kivubuka PS

  • The FUFA Drum 2022: A look at all man of the match winners in the round of 16

    The FUFA Drum 2022: A look at all man of the match winners in the round of 16

    16 games played on a home and away basis were witnessed as the long awaited FUFA Drum third edition finally got underway.

    33 goals were scored at this level with the man of the match accolade topped up by 100,000 ushs courtesy of Nile Special awarded to the most outstanding player at the end of every game.

    Here are all the players who won the man of the match accolade from the different match days in the round of 16.

    Match day 1

    Bukedi 1-1 Kampala

    Kampala’s Travis Mutyaba late equaliser at Butalejja grounds won him the man of the match accolade.

    Lango 0-0 Ankole

    In a highly contested encounter at the fully packed Akiibua stadium, Lango’s Joachim Ojera emerged man of the match following his impressive and flashing performance.

    Joakim Ojera.

    Bugisu 3-0 Sebei

    Bugisu’s Usama Arafat bagged a brace for the home side and had and impressive display. Taking home the Man of the match accolade was therefore inevitable.

    Arafat Usama of Bugisu Province

    Busoga 1-2 Teso

    In a highly anticipated Eastern derby, Teso defied odds by shocked the home side Infront of their own backyard at Saza grounds in Iganga. Rwanda based forward Ben Ocen broke the deadlock for Teso and gave the home side a tough evening through out to take home the Man of the match gong.

    Match day 2

    Kigezi 0-0 Buganda

    Another highly contested encounter witnessed at the Kabale Municipal Stadium. The home side went pound for pound with the Inaugural champions with skipper David Ndihabwe bossing the midfield through out the game. He went on to be named man of the match as a result.

    David Ndihabwe (L) receives his man of the match accolade.

    West Nile 5-0 Karamoja

    The first encounter in the third edition that witnessed goals raining with the hosts West Nile doing what was expected of them. Forward Ibrahim Dada might have scored a brace but left back Rashid Okocha was outstanding and was voted man of the match.

    Rashid Okocha

    Tooro 1-0 Rwenzori

    Another entertaining encounter it was and a derby in “Runya-Kitara” at Buhinga stadium in the tourism city of Fort Portal. Tooro won it late but this didn’t stop Rwenzori skipper Gaddafi Kacancu from scooping the Man Of the match accolade after a very terrific performance all through the 90 minutes.

    Rwenzori captain Augustine Kacancu

    Bunyoro 0-0 Acholi

    The 2019 champions Acholi started their title defence campaign in a barren stalemate in Hoima with the hosts dominating most of the proceedings through out the 90 minutes. Bunyoro’s Mungu Jakisha was the man to watch as he gave the visitors a torrid evening.

    He went on to be named man of the match.

    Match day 3

    Kampala 3-0 Bukedi

    Kampala eased passed the 2019 finalists 3-0 to cruise into the quarter finals.

    Martin Kizza bagged a brace before missing a penalty and it’s such display that made him voted Man Of the match.

    Acholi 1-0 Bunyoro

    Like it was in the first leg, the return was also 50-50 before Huud Mulikyi netted late for the home side to send them to the quarters. He went on to be named man of the match.

    Buganda 2-1 Kigezi

    The Inaugural champions might have won to go through but Kigezi gave them a good run for their money just like it was in the first leg. At 1-1 at halftime, the result was favouring the visitors following a barren stalemate in Kabale before Joshua Lubwama fresh from guiding the Sand Cranes back to the AFCON Beach Soccer Tournament won it from a beautiful free kick at Nakisunga grounds.

    Viane Ssekajugo was named man of the match.

    Karamoja 0-1 West Nile

    The visitors might have won the tie narrowly but this should be attributed to the home side goalie Sukuru Hajj who pulled off a number of stunning saves in both halves. Him (Sukuru) taking home the Man of the match accolade was unavoidable.

    Match day 4

    Rwenzori 0-0 Tooro

    A highly contested encounter just like it was in the first leg. Rwenzori had a chance to level matters but skipper Gaddafi Kacancu had his penalty saved by Tooro custodian Simon Tamale who was eventually named man of the match purposely for the penalty save.

    Teso 1-1 Busoga

    A do or die game it was for Busoga as they came in this encounter with one mission, revenge and qualification but Teso was up to the task and comfortably managed to pull off a draw thanks to Ibrahim Orit equaliser who went on to be named Man Of the match.

    Sebei 4-4 Bugisu

    Arguably the most entertaining game in the round of 16 the witnessed goals raining minute after minute. At one point Sebei led before they were denied their first ever win in the tournament’s history courtesy of Arafat Usama brace before he was named man of the match just like it was in the first leg.

    Ankole 0-1 Lango

    Another entertaining and highly contested encounter it was in Ibanda. Lango emerged victorious thanks to Denis Omedi lone strike to take home the man of the match gong.

  • Odilo Championship(Girls Category): Bombo UMEA, Habanon Primary School Storm Final

    Odilo Championship(Girls Category): Bombo UMEA, Habanon Primary School Storm Final

    Semifinal Results

    Bombo UMEA Primary School 2-0 Nyakatooma III Primary School

    Oasis Primary School 0-2 Habanon Primary School

    Bombo UMEA and Habanon Primary School stormed the final of the inaugural Odilo Girls Championship after winning their respective semifinal games on Wednesday.

    Habanon Primary School from Kampala defeated Oasis Primary School while Bombo UMEA on the other hand overcame Nyakatooma III Primary in the games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Habanon celebrate after reaching the final.

    Meble Adong and Patricia Nakanjako scores a goal apiece to help Bombo UMEA register a 2-0 win thus putting an end to the fairytale run of Nyakatooma who have been the surprise package of the tournament.

    Bombo UMEA all smiles after storming the final.

    In the second semifinal, Habanon cruised past West Nile representatives Oasis Primary School, winning 2-0 in a closely contested game.

    Halima Mupyanga was the heroine for Habobon, bagging a brace to send her school to the final.

    Halima Mpyangu in action.

    The final between Bombo UMEA and Habanon will be a repeat of the group A fixture where the former won 1-0.

    Bombo UMEA Coach Edward Lugolobi was full of praise for his charges and believes they have what it takes to emerge winners.

    “We prepared for this tournament thus reaching the final is not a surprise. I have prepared my girls in all game aspects and they were putting into practice what they learnt and the target now is to go on and win the trophy.” He said.

    On the other hand, Habanom’s Amina Kobusigye attributes her team’s performance to teamwork and discipline.

    Coach Amina Kobusingye

    “My girls work together and always listen to instructions. We emphasize discipline and hard work therefore, we are glad it has been applied in the games. We won’t give up on our norm and I am sure we shall win the final. We lost against Bombo UMEA in the group stages but we are in better shape now.”

    Fixtures Thursday 1st September 2022

    Third place playoff

    Nyakatooma III Vs Oasis Primary School 11 AM

    Final

    Bombo UMEA Primary School Vs Habanon Primary School 2PM

    Classification Matches

    Ngora Girls Vs Otino Waa PS

    Bwabya PS Vs Kivubuka PS

  • CHAN Qualifiers: Micho cautions players about complacency ahead of return leg against Tanzania

    CHAN Qualifiers: Micho cautions players about complacency ahead of return leg against Tanzania

    African Nations Championship Qualifiers 2022
    Return Leg
    Uganda vs Tanzania
    Saturday, 3rd September 2022
    St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    Kickoff: 4PM

    Uganda Cranes could be having an advantage in the CHAN Qualifier tie against Tanzania following the first leg victory but coach Milutin Sredojevic is not taking any chances.

    The Serbian tactician known by many as Micho has continued to preach to his charges against complacency.

    Coach Milutin Sredojevic passing on instructions in training.

    “Football is a game where anything can happen. We won the first game but they (Tanzania) can also come here and win. That is what the players must know and put full focus on Saturday’s game,” he said.

    Micho also indicates Tanzania come in a different form, having a new coach and definitely a change in approach.

    “The coming of Honour Janza as new coach means change in so many things. He is a coach a highly respect and I know he will come to try and upset so we must be ready for such moments.” Micho added.

    Travis Mutyaba came off the bench and scored the sole goal at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Sunday to give Uganda the advantage.

    Travis Mutyaba celebrates with teammates after scoring against Tanzania.

    It should be noted that the winner on aggregate between Uganda and Tanzania will qualify for next year’s CHAN tournament in Algeria.

    The camp was on Wednesday boosted with the arrival of three players. Muhammad Shaban and George Kasonko who were part of the initial squad that was summoned but did not travel to Tanzania are back while Ibrahim Orit has been called to offer competition in the forward positions.

    Ibrahim Orit in training at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
    Muhammad Shaban
    George Kasonko training with the team on Wednesday.